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n attorney claimed Monday that a Vermont official was arrested in China during a trip to promote the troubled EB-5 foreign investor program. Russell Barr, one of the lawyers in a Jay Peak fraud case, said that a second state official bailed out the first, who was alleged to have had sex with a minor, back in 2013 or 2014.

Barr provided scant details to reporters after a hearing Monday in Lamoille County Superior Court, where he is representing the immigrant investors who have sued state officials in the case. Seven Days has not verified the arrest claim.

“It’s been very hard to get to the truth simply because you have state officials who have tried to hide this,” Barr told reporters. He said he’d offer more details in future court filings.

On Tuesday, Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan said that Barr and others had previously made public records requests of various state agencies for records related to the allegation — and that the records didn’t exist.

“I call on Attorney Barr to immediately turn over the evidence he has to the proper authorities whether they be state, federal or international so this matter can be properly investigated,” Donovan wrote.

In response, Barr alleged the AG’s office had known about the allegations “for almost four years.” He added,

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Six U.S. Army soldiers were injured in an avalanche last week in Smugglers’ Notch during a training exercise that was a little too realistic.

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The only town in the U.S. that still elects a dogcatcher is right here in Vermont, VPR reports. Duxbury’s Zeb Towne won the pup-ularity contest.

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A small aircraft crash-landed in Shelburne when its engine failed.

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1. “Unfunny Money? Anonymous Satirical Outfit Skewers Vermont Pols” by Taylor Dobbs. The anonymously funded web video series News Done Right has prompted a complaint about “electioneering communications” to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office.

2. “Sanders Lowballs Vermont Gun Deaths by an Order of Magnitude” by Taylor Dobbs. Speaking on the Senate floor, Bernie Sanders said 42 people were killed by guns in Vermont between 2011 and 2016. That’s the number of homicides, but there were actually 420 gun deaths.

3. “Changes to Mall Redevelopment Plan Create Fresh Controversy” by Katie Jickling. The Burlington Town Center redevelopment will add 16 additional apartments.

4. “Health Group Chair Says She Was ‘Silenced’ by Scott Administration” by Paul Heintz. Mary Val Palumbo resigned from the health care advisory panel over frustrations with the governor.

5. “Attorney: Vermont Official Was Arrested on Sex Charge in China During EB-5 Trip”

by Mark Davis. An attorney representing investors in the Jay Peak fraud case made a surprise allegation on Monday.

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on a block that is also home to the Nepali Dumpling House and Thái Phát Oriental Food Market.

Chandler doesn’t bear any ill will toward COTS. “From what I read, they’re a good organization,” she said.

But she got tired of answering the doorbell.

So she taped a simple handlettered sign to her front door. “This is not COTS,” it says. “They are at 95 North Ave.” The strategy worked — for the most part. Now and then, somebody still rings the bell. “I’ll go down, and they’re walking down the street,” she said. “I guess they read the sign.”

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he Committee on Temporary Shelter opened its Daystation in a newly renovated building at 95 North Avenue about a year ago. Soon afterward, people started showing up at a door just a couple of blocks away — at 95 North Street.

COTS offers various types of assistance for the homeless. But the door at 95 North Street opens to a stairway that leads to a second-floor apartment. That’s where Frances Chandler has lived for half a century and raised a family with her late husband, Frederick.

One of the first people to ring new to her. The COTS building was Chandler’s bell by mistake was a once home to Burlington College.

Chandler used to get the woman in a suit who was looking for her “client.” school’s mail by mistake, Soon, homeless people and she’d give it back to who needed help the postman. started showing Chandler is sympathetic to the plight of up. One man told Chandler he followed the homeless, espeGPS guidance to her cially, she said, in light doorstep. of Burlington’s high Everybody was polite, housing costs. Years ago, homeless people slept in and Chandler took it in stride.

Fran Chandler her yard.

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“What investigation did it conduct when it learned about them, and what were the results of that investigation?”

The allegations surfaced as Barr and another lawyer for investors struggled to defend the merits of their lawsuit, Mark Davis wrote on sevendaysvt.com.

The investors claim Vermont’s state officials played a key role in the massive fraud. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil case against Jay Peak Resort owner Ariel Quiros and president Bill Stenger, alleging they misused millions of dollars for development projects. Both men have settled with the SEC. Donovan’s office is trying to get the suit dismissed, which led to Monday’s hearing.

“The allegations are that they were promoting these projects too hard and bringing the hammer down too late,” Assistant Attorney General Benjamin Battles argued in court. “But there wasn’t an allegation they knew fraud was occurring, or they were doing it to enrich themselves in any way.”

Judge Thomas Carlson asked Barr and Chandler Matson, who also represents the investors, to cite the specific laws that they believe state officials violated. “I was looking for something expressed in statute that says, ‘Thou shall audit,’ or words to that effect, and that’s what I’m not finding yet,” the judge said.

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[Re Off Message: “Burlington Voters Approve Anti-F-35 Ballot Initiative,” March 6]: As one who has shuddered and recoiled from the sound of a squadron of F-16s flying overhead in Burlington, I urge Mayor Miro Weinberger and the city council to take immediate steps to refuse the basing of F-35s at the airport in South Burlington and to request the basing of aircraft with much lower noise profiles.

Information available on the F-35’s extreme noise levels describes their harmful effects on our neighbors in large sections of our community. It appears to me that allowing F-35s to make large sections of Chittenden County unlivable, unhealthy and unmarketable would be in direct conflict with the Chittenden County Regional Plan. Why doesn’t the military have to comply with our regional plan? And what about our elected officials?

My profound thanks go to all the brave folks who have worked for several years to stop the basing of F-35 aircraft in Chittenden County!

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It’s been my privilege to live, work, raise children, earn a degree, get divorced, fall in love, remarry, own property and pay taxes in Vermont since 1990. I love Vermont’s natural beauty, obey its laws and respect its heritage. However, according to letter writer Thomas Manley, I’m just a “guest” here ruining “his” state [Feedback: “Flatlanders’ Fault,” March 7]. Although I’ve met people like Manley, I am grateful that the vast majority of native-born Vermonters do not share his bigoted, repulsive and, as much as I understand the religion, un-Christian beliefs.

As sad as I find Manley’s statement, the fact that he was not afraid or ashamed to publicly share his disgusting views — fueled I suspect, by corporate, right-wing propaganda and xenophobic paranoia — against Vermonters supporting sane, commonsense gun laws is a disturbing reflection of the reactionary times we are living in.

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Last week’s story about Social Sentinel, “Business Is Brisk for Vermont Company Trying to Stop School Shooters,” misstated how the company scans online posts for threats; its algorithms do that.

Further, CEO Gary Margolis contended that the company would have flagged Nikolas Cruz’s posts before the Parkland, Fla., school shooting. The story mischaracterized his position.

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Thank you for your cover story on Kristina Stykos [“Finding Her Voice,” March 14]. In a field dominated by hard-driving masculine energy, women producers have been frequently left out of the show by design. Most Robert Bryant recording artists still get produced by males THETFORD CENTER simply because the music industry, from the inception, was the creation of men. In the recording business today, only 5 percent of ARMED, BUT NOT DANGEROUS the producers of audio for music, movies [Re “In Range,” February 28]: I am a middle-aged, female college graduate and and other media are female.

Kristina’s Pepperbox Studio was the registered Democrat. I stand behind you birthplace of my own recorded music. The in line at the store with a smile on my face ... and a gun in my purse. off-grid, back-road You are none the wiser, hilltop location added CYBER yet you are safer for having some authenticSHERIFF me near you. I won’t shoot ity to the “made in Finding you. My gun will not pull Vermont” Thunder Her Voice its own trigger. It is seRidge Records label. cured in my purse, and it My performance was can’t just “go off.” artfully captured If a lunatic walks into by an independent this store with a rifle, I female producer who will pull out my pistol and helped to shape my attempt to protect myself sound and delivered — and you. I might freeze a fine recording. In OVER A BARREL up, I might get shot, but I the modern music SETTING THE BAR BARING BECHDEL won’t die helpless, begging world, women are for my life as a victim of a too often typecast into the role of delivering only vocal melodies massacre. I choose not to be.

I do not ask you to carry a gun. But and harmonies, while the men appear to take care of everything else. On my recording there is evil in this world, and if evil has a project, Back Road Benevolence, we reversed gun, I want one, too — to defend myself. those stereotypical roles with excellent Lisa Haynes results.

HUNTINGTON Kristina served as a sessions musician, producer and recording engineer. Her many talents have helped me to write, arrange, GUN-VIOLENCE SOLUTION record, release and distribute a representa- [Re “In Range,” February 28]: Bullets for tive collection of my own songs that serves automatic weapons in Vermont should

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Murky Waters: Who’s Writing Vermont’s Clean Water Regulations?

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Unlikely Allies Open a Homeless Shelter in Lamoille County

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With an Extra $300K, Can BTV Ignite Make Burlington Techier?

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NRA Dollars Target Vermont Schools

Pac Mentality: Two Rutland Men to Play Pac-Man for 24 Hours Straight

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Vermont Youth Aim High in TRIP Dance Company

Tour de Force

Dance: Recalling ‘Madame’ Stein’s lifetime of dancing, singing, entertaining and teaching

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Not One More Galvanized by the February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., kids and families gather in Washington, D.C., and communities nationwide to demand an end to mass school shootings. Vermonters participate in the student-led movement March for Our Lives at a rally-style event on the Vermont Statehouse lawn.

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(802) 754-2842 | www.vtdrivered.com his central policy goal. On Friday, a Democrat-dominated legislative comResearch Experiences 3/13/18 for 4:34 PMmittee balked at a much less compre16t-precisiondrivertrainingschool032118.indd 1 hensive idea. For health care reform High School Students advocates, it was yet another blow. and Teachers Earlier this month, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved S.53, Vermont EPSCoR supports high school teams of a teacher and two students to a bill that would set a path to publicly conduct independent research on funded universal primary care for stream ecology, water quality and land Vermonters. But then it went to the use management.

Senate Appropriations Committee, which essentially gutted the proposal.

Register by April 1 Its version simply calls for a study of the Participating teachers receive a $1,000 concept. stipend and $1,000 in Don’t think we’ll be revisiting singleequipment funds for their school! payer anytime soon.

Participants receive free room and board “I think people have a form of PTSD during a summer training week at Saint on health care,” said Senate Health and Michael’s College.

Welfare chair CLAIRE AYER (D-Addison).

Her panel spent more than a year on For more information and to apply: S.53. But early Friday evening, she www.uvm.edu/epscor/highschool watched that work go up in smoke. By her account, she’d asked to testify before the Appropriations Committee. Instead, Funding provided by NSF OIA 1556770 the panel adjourned for an hour and came back with a new version, which it quickly approved. The substitute bill Untitled-29 1 2/26/18 10:10 AM was dubbed the Kitchel amendment, for Appropriations chair JANE KITCHEL (D-Caledonia), but she said it was actually written by Senate President Pro Tempore TIM ASHE (D/P-Chittenden), who is a member of her committee.

Universal care advocates took to social media, trying to spark a last-ditch rally. “We want the amendment defeated and the original bill passed,” said Dr. DEB RICHTER, a veteran single-payer advocate. But a reversal seems very unlikely.

WITH A TECH TWIST Indeed, as of Tuesday afternoon Ayer was floating a compromise that essenFor active people in their 30s and 40s tially adopts the Ashe formulation.

Even the bill rejected by Appropriations was a major retreat from NECTARS, Main St., Burlington S.53 as it was introduced in early 2017.

It called for a universal primary care Advance $20 • Week of $25 system in Vermont by January 2019, and it had 13 co-sponsors.

Thirteen. That’s nearly half the Senate — only three votes shy of a majority.

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plenty of conditions, such as identifying a funding source, ensuring there would be no new paperwork for providers and paying adequately for primary care.

Those caveats would give future legislatures plenty of chances to pull the plug. Still, that “intent” language was too much for Senate Appropriations to swallow.

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“I’m not ready to commit to a publicly financed insurance product,” Ashe said in an interview. He acknowledged that there were “off-ramps” but opposed the statement of intent. “Intent language doesn’t have full force, but it does state that the legislature favors this particular outcome.”

On this issue, the chamber’s Democratic/Progressive leader finds himself in league with the moderates in his caucus.

The new Appropriations Committee bill calls on the Green Mountain Care Board, which regulates hospital and insurance costs, to explore how to achieve universal primary care “whether publicly financed or covered by health insurance or other means.”

Two items of note: First, the bill abandons any commitment to public funding.

And second, it gives the issue to a board that’s packed with Republican Gov. PHIL SCOTT’s appointees — and his administration is no friend to publicly financed health care. Seems like a prescription for a negative report come January.

Ashe and Kitchel protested that they did the best they could, having received the bill just before the deadline for moving legislation out of committee.

“We needed to get the bill out, and most members were not ready to say they had settled on a particular method of doing [universal primary care],” Ashe said.

Ayer begs to differ. “They could have taken testimony before they officially received the bill,” she responded. “They knew it was coming. I kept the pro tem informed.”

Ayer is right; it’s not uncommon for committees to take testimony before actually receiving a bill. Besides, in theory, Appropriations’ only role is to vet the

money portion of a bill. According to the legislature’s fiscal experts, Ayer’s legislation would have cost $5,500 at most in the new fiscal year.

In truth, Kitchel’s panel did what it claims not to do: It made a policy decision. Members didn’t like the substance of a bill, so they rewrote it. Ayer does have the authority to restore the bill in her committee, but she knows that further compromise will be required if she wants to get a bill through the Senate. An already watered-down piece of legislation will be diluted once again.

And the single-payer vision seems more distant than ever.

Reason Prevails Last week was a combustible time in the Vermont House. Its money committees were trying to approve the session’s big bills: budget, taxes and capital spending. It was a particularly dangerous moment to suddenly toss in a big bag of unclaimed loot. “You’re worried about a feeding frenzy,” said House Speaker MITZI JOHNSON (D-South Hero). But everyone handled it with diligence and restraint.

The money in question, roughly $28 million, arrives from the universal tobacco settlement that’s been providing a yearly influx of funds since it was signed in 1997. Where did this one-time money come from?

The 1997 settlement covered large tobacco makers; some smaller firms were not included. So Big Tobacco has an interest in diligent enforcement of state tobacco laws to keep the little guys in check. States that do so are eligible for extra dollars. But calculating that benefit can involve years of litigation. In fact, Vermont had unsettled claims dating back to the year 2004.

“We’ve been working on this for a long time; it predates my tenure in office,” said Attorney General T.J. DONOVAN, who was elected in 2016. Two weeks ago, his office finally nailed down a deal that would settle claims from 2004 to 2017.

At that point, Donovan had a plan.

“I figured it was a great opportunity to talk to legislative leaders and the governor’s office about earmarking money for opiate programs,” he said.

“The attorney general called us,” recalled JASON GIBBS, Gov. Scott’s chief of staff. “He was interested in devoting

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a portion to opiate prevention and treatment. The conversation occurred over five to six days.”

“I got a call — it was Town Meeting Week — from the attorney general describing the settlement,” said Ashe.

“There was a general sense that breaking the money out in half for addictionrelated activities made sense.”

Johnson explained the thinking.

“The money came from companies that knew their product caused damage,” she observed. “I think it’s appropriate to use that settlement money to address all forms of addiction.”

Conversations continued into last week. The administration, surprisingly, didn’t lay claim to the other half of the money. “Letting the legislature appropriate the rest was politically and practically a good approach,” Gibbs argued.

The action then moved to the House, which is considering next year’s budget.

“I spoke with the relevant people in the House, and there was interest,” said Johnson. Lawmakers agreed to spread the $14 million for opiate programs over four years to avoid a boom-andbust phenomenon. Most of the remaining $14 million was earmarked for the teacher pension fund and the state’s rainy day fund.

After the House approves a budget, the action moves to the Senate. And while there’s broad agreement between the two chambers, the details may work out differently. Regarding the opiate money, Ashe said, “We have a number of areas where temporary funds could come in handy to help meet the needs.”

He was circumspect on the House’s ideas for the other $14 million. “We’ll consider those,” he said. “None of those ideas is a bad idea. It’s just a matter of competing priorities.”

But so far, as Gibbs noted, dealing with a $28 million windfall has been “an oasis of bipartisanship.”

No feeding frenzy here.

A check of the other statewide races — lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state and auditor — showed precious little activity. The most notable thing was the lack of Republican candidates for any of the five offices, all currently held

by Democrats or Dem/Progs. It’s not too late for Republicans to emerge, but time’s a-wastin’.

Generally speaking, state legislative races have yet to get underway. If all seats were contested, there could be hundreds of candidates. Only 92 have filed, and almost half of those reported no activity.

The most striking report came from southeastern Vermont. SARA COFFEY, founder and director of the Vermont Performance Lab, a “performance incubator” located in Guilford, has raised almost $10,000 as a Democratic candidate for the Windham-1 House seat. Its four-term Republican incumbent, MIKE HEBERT, hasn’t had a Democratic opponent since 2010.

Ten thousand dollars is a huge amount for any Vermont House race, let alone in the early stages of a campaign in a rural district. A Republican-leaning district, at that. Coffey did not return calls for comment, but this one is worth keeping an eye on.

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WCAX-TV anchor/reporter KRISTIN KELLY is leaving the bright lights of television for the more lucrative field of corporate PR. In fact, she will join her former Channel 3 colleague KRISTIN CARLSON at Green Mountain Power. Carlson will move from communications to regulatory management, while Kelly will take over Carlson’s current role.

Kelly worked at WCAX as a reporter from 1996 to 2002, when she took a job with New England Cable News. She returned to Channel 3 in 2005 to become co-anchor of “The Channel 3 News at 6.” She’s been there ever since, working first with MARSELIS PARSONS and then DARREN PERRON. “It will be hard to leave here,” Kelly said in a statement released by WCAX. “Channel 3 has been a huge part of my life.”

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Last Thursday marked the first campaign finance reporting deadline for state political candidates since last July.

Almost all the attention was focused on the gubernatorial race, where incumbent Republican PHIL SCOTT reported raising $108,000 over the past nine months.

Republican challenger KEITH STERN raised $28,000, the bulk of it from his own back pocket. Recent Democratic entrant CHRISTINE HALLQUIST raised $43,000 in the opening three weeks of her campaign, while fellow Democrat JAMES EHLERS raised $19,000 over nine months.

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taff experts at Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources spent months last year devising new rules to reduce polluted runoff from large rooftops and parking lots. A 2015 state law had ordered the agency to finish the regulation by January 1.

But when staffers at ANR’s Department of Environmental Conservation sent their draft to Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore in late October, she proposed an overhaul that critics in the environmental community say would weaken those rules.

“I learned today that the administration would like us to consider revising our proposed approach,” wrote DEC stormwater program manager Padraic Monks, who drafted the regulation, in a November 9 email. “As such, I think it may be a while before we are ready to move forward.”

More than four months later, well after the deadline, the agency still hasn’t released a draft of the rules for public comment.

Records obtained by Seven Days show that the policy was changed despite questions raised by the agency’s own experts but with regular involvement by the staff of Gov. Phil Scott. His office briefed business interests on the U-turn while leaving environmental groups and agency staffers in the dark.

Environmental lobbyists say the missed deadlines and policy turnabout are hurting Vermont’s water-quality efforts and show something is amiss within the agency.

But Moore insists that political pressure from the governor’s office or private interests has played no role in the agency’s shifting approach. A waterquality engineer, the secretary said she was the one who changed the agency’s plans, based on her own expertise.

This is the second time Moore has cited her technical knowledge as the reason for disobeying a legislative mandate. After her agency declined to provide a long-term plan for water-quality funding in November, as lawmakers had ordered, she said she was guided by her own assessment — not political pressure.

On January 3, Moore asked lawmakers to pass legislation that would ratify her approach to the runoff rules, which would apply to developed properties with more than three acres of roofs and

parking lots. Her proposal would save private developers — allies of the governor — a bundle of money.

The rules drafted by Monks and his staff would have required those developers to install costly retrofits. Such retrofits would bring existing developments in line with modern water-quality standards by providing enough stormwater treatment to handle up to an inch of rainfall a day. In Moore’s testimony to lawmakers, she said the projects could cost up to $50,000 per acre.

As an alternative, Moore told lawmakers, developers should be allowed to treat less water if they use measures specifically targeted at removing phosphorus — the primary pollutant of Lake Champlain and other bodies of water.

With that strategy, Moore said, businesses could meet the state’s environmental goals while spending less money.

The agency’s revised proposal surprised the Conservation Law Foundation, which has fought for stronger rules. CLF’s Vermont director, Chris Kilian, said Moore’s plan would weaken pollution controls.

“Julie Moore knows better,” Kilian said. “She is a professional in this realm.”

The emails obtained by Seven Days show ANR’s water-quality staffers were unaware of the changes Moore discussed with lawmakers.

On January 4, Monks’ boss, Mary Borg, sent a curt email to her own bosses, DEC Commissioner Emily Boedecker and Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Ellis.

“We just learned that testimony was given on the 3-acre permit yesterday,” wrote Borg, the deputy director of DEC’s Watershed Management Division.

“Without us knowing the positions being taken and testimony given, it is possible that a bill will be passed that we will not be able to administer. While administrations come and go, the Division will be expected to comply with any new statutory requirements for years to come.”

In an interview, Monks confirmed that the regulations he drafted stalled out once they reached Moore but said he wasn’t sure who caused the slowdown.

“The secretary had it, and then I believe the administration saw it, and then there were questions and concerns,” Monks said, referring to the governor’s staff. “I don’t have a sense of to what extent her perspective is influenced by her bosses.”

The new regulation has been in the works since 2015, when the legislature passed and then-governor Peter Shumlin signed Act 64, the Vermont Clean Water Act. Environmental experts outside ANR describe Moore’s idea as a complete reversal of the agency’s approach to clean-water efforts, which under the Shumlin administration were essentially: more, bigger, sooner.

Deb Markowitz, who served as ANR secretary under Shumlin, said it’s no surprise that the regulations agency staffers were preparing before Moore’s intervention were seen as aggressive.

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But Markowitz says the state’s plans were “appropriately aggressive” given the pollution-reduction targets handed down by the federal Environmental Protection Agency for Lake Champlain.

“It’s not surprising that there would be a push to roll back the requirements now,” she said. “The question we should be asking is whether we’re going to be able to achieve the [pollution-reduction] goals with the changes they’re proposing.”

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treated — those are weakening proposals that won’t assure that this pollution is properly addressed,” he said. “And that’s concerning.”

But why would ANR seek to weaken proposals? Well, Kilian said, commercial real estate developers have a track record of crying foul.

“I think some of those influences are probably playing out in the context of what everyone was assuming would be the next step in lake cleanup,” he said.

It’s not uncommon for a new administration to bring a fresh approach to policymaking. The fact that state agencies are run by political appointees means that politics is built into the system. But former ANR officials said political appointees must manage communication and politics carefully so that decisions are made for the right reasons.

David Mears, who served as DEC commissioner under Shumlin, said politicians who pass along concerns raised by business leaders and other Vermonters “are doing their job and representing their constituents.”

“The fact that it’s being conveyed by the governor or senator so-and-so doesn’t make it inappropriate,” Mears said, speaking generally of the interaction of politicians with regulators.

He said the agency’s job is to make sure that “at the end of the day, everyone’s treated fairly. Nobody gets special

treatment because they’re a major donor or they have political power.”

“It is important to watch how administrations play,” Mears said. “And administrations and governors can get into really bad habits, where chiefs of staff … or even governors will start to weigh in on regulatory matters.”

The ANR records suggest that the governor’s office was closely involved with this policy change. While CLF and agency staff didn’t know about the plan Moore was bringing to lawmakers, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce got a personal briefing from Moore before her January 3 meeting with lawmakers.

Kendal Smith, a member of the governor’s staff whose previous job was to lobby for the chamber, set up the briefing in a January 1 email to her successor, lobbyist Ashley Romeo-Boles.

“Ashley, can you please connect with me or Secretary Moore — preferably Secretary Moore — if you have time before Wednesday afternoon on this issue,” Smith wrote. “This is something that the Governor’s Office and ANR have been working hard on over the summer, and we would like to share some background and see if you have any questions.”

Moore did meet with the Vermont Natural Resources Council to respond to that organization’s concerns once her plan was unveiled, but no other briefings were arranged by the governor’s office.

Earlier, as Moore was meeting with key lawmakers in the fall about putting her plan into legislation, a member of the governor’s staff always accompanied her. Moore wrote in a November 8 email to Monks, Borg and Borg’s boss, DEC Watershed Management Division Director Pete Laflamme, that the governor’s office requested that she “be the only one to attend the briefings on behalf of the agency, for better or worse.” In other words, ANR experts were not invited.

Brittney Wilson, Scott’s deputy chief of staff and former campaign coordinator, said in an interview that her role in accompanying Moore wasn’t to steer the policy but to connect the ANR secretary with lawmakers.

Moore’s explanation of the policy change is that she attended a professional conference in early October and saw a presentation about runoff management in the Charles River watershed in Massachusetts. She fired off a threesentence email to Monks from the conference, outlining in broad terms what became the agency’s new approach.

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pays for overnight stays at participating motels and hotels. But empty rooms are in short supply, especially during peak ski season, and the program makes it difficult for children to stay enrolled in the same school for any length of time.

Backers finally abandoned their effort to open a homeless shelter in Morrisville near the end of last year. Then, in late December, temperatures plummeted to minus-25 degrees, and Rev. Rick Swanson of Saint John’s in the Mountains Episcopal Church heard that people were sleeping in tents in the woods.

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n improbable alliance of religious leaders, law enforcement officials and volunteers quietly opened Lamoille County’s first homeless shelter. The sheriff’s department owns the Yellow House in Hyde Park, and a band of volunteers and sheriff’s deputies has been staffing it since the first frozen weeks of February.

The shelter isn’t getting any government funds or charitable donations; in fact, it hasn’t been officially “approved” by the town. But the Yellow House has hosted a steady stream of guests this winter, proving what shelter organizers have been saying for years: Lamoille County, which includes the tony town of Stowe, has a significant homeless population that needs a safe place to stay in the winter.

The number of people without housing in Lamoille County swelled from 22 in 2016 to 64 in 2017, including 34 children, according to an annual survey by the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness. But the closest shelters were more than an hour away, in Burlington and Vergennes.

Organizers tried without success for three years to open a permanent shelter in nearby Morrisville. They concluded that it’s easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission and opened the Yellow House with little public notice.

“It’s a ‘Let’s just do this’ approach.

Enough is enough. There simply can’t be families and individuals out in the cold anymore,” said Rabbi David Fainsilber of the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe. “I appreciate all the questions and concerns people may have. And yet, at the end of the day, I personally have to ask myself, Did a family stay out of their car and have a warm place to stay?”

Organizers such as Fainsilber envisioned Yellow House as a winter-only endeavor. The Hyde Park planning and zoning offices gave the shelter temporary verbal approval before it opened, according to backers, but will spend the coming months mulling over whether to grant official permits. No hearings have been scheduled.

“I’m hoping it’s not a battle. But if it is a battle, I’m committed, because the interfaith community is, too,” said Sheriff Roger Marcoux Jr., a key backer of the project.

Rabbi David Fainsilber (left) and Rev. Rick Swanson

The Lamoille Valley Housing and Homelessness Coalition had long sought to start a shelter in Morrisville; the largest community in the county, it already offers some social services. But in various public meetings, residents expressed concerns that a safe haven for homeless people would attract outsiders and alcoholics, harm downtown revitalization efforts, and pose a threat to a nearby childcare center.

“It’s definitely been a struggle,” said Sherry Marcelino, a manager with Lamoille County Mental Health. “It’s been pretty frustrating trying to educate the community on what the real need

is. It goes back to people not being fully aware of the problem and not wanting it in their backyard. People tend to see the face of homelessness as a drug addict or a dirty person.”

Part of the problem is the nature of rural homelessness, according to shelter advocates. In Burlington, the itinerant people who congregate downtown are highly visible. But the homeless in Lamoille County tend to live out of sight in an unheated camp in the woods, or in cars, so residents don’t appreciate the size of the population. On the coldest nights, they rely on Vermont’s emergency housing voucher system, which

Swanson opened the doors to his Stowe church. One man came in from the cold and spent several nights sleeping inside, by the altar.

The brutal temperatures were forecast to last for days, and Swanson knew others were at risk. So he began calling area religious leaders for help, and an ad hoc, movable shelter network was born. The United Church of Johnson, the Second Congregational Church of Hyde Park, and the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe all took turns housing people.

But most of their facilities lacked showers and bathrooms. The advocates needed a lasting solution.

Religious leaders reached out to Marcoux, the longtime sheriff, who is elected to his post and enjoys broad discretion in setting program and budget priorities within his jurisdiction.

Marcoux wasn’t just cooperative; he offered to host the shelter.

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At least one individual hosts anyone who shows up in the evening, an average of about six guests per night. Others drop off dinner and supplies. Guests have to leave by 8 a.m. but can eat a hot breakfast, prepared by other volunteers, a short drive away at the United Community Church of Morrisville.

On a snowy evening last week, cots and blankets lined the walls of the Yellow House. Toy trucks were parked on the floor. A table with a red-checked cover offered mounds of baked ziti with meatballs — and salad.

Malcolm Manning peered out a window waiting for a family of five to arrive. Before they came to the shelter, the couple and their three school-aged kids had been living in their Chevy

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Department in Hyde Park village. The department bought the cluster in 2014, and Marcoux turned one building into his department’s garage and storage room. He had contemplated leasing another — a 2,600-square-foot home with yellow siding — to a law firm or accounting shop but hadn’t yet secured a tenant.

The heat was on and the water running when Marcoux offered it, free of charge, as a winter refuge for Lamoille County’s homeless. To head off any potential community concerns about safety, he pledged on-duty deputies would regularly stop by. The sheriff acknowledged the potential conflict created by sending cops to assist homeless people who might be in legal trouble.

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They’d already stayed a few nights.

Manning, a retired contractor, said he learned about the Yellow House from a friend of a friend. Although he’s not affiliated with a church group, he said he had extra time on his hands and wanted to do something meaningful. He started volunteering one night a week, then upped it to three.

Manning, 66, said he spends most of his shifts reading historical novels. But he occasionally chats up the adults and tries to play with the kids who stay over.

When some guests complained about a weak wireless internet connection at the house, Manning dug into his own pocket and bought a wireless booster.

“I try not to talk about what their problems are,” Manning said. “But to do it with kids … I just don’t know how they do it.” m

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“I’m in the business of protecting the public, and I feel like I’m doing that,” Marcoux said. “Why are people living in cars when I’ve got a house I’m heating?”

The shelter project is related to another of Marcoux’s unlikely initiatives.

As Seven Days detailed in 2016, Marcoux hired “high risk” sex offender Tim Szad as a contractor. The sheriff saw an opportunity to keep an eye on Szad, who was homeless after his release from prison, and help him readjust to society.

Szad helped rehab the Yellow House.

Hyde Park residents don’t appear to be complaining. When Marcoux gave a brief overview of the independent initiative at Town Meeting, he received a sustained round of applause, according to several accounts.

With the building and security in place, the religious groups — seven have signed on — set out to find volunteers.

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he nonprofit BTV Ignite has had big plans since its inception five years ago: to help the Queen City capitalize on its speedy gigabit fiber network, jumpstart businesses, retain workers, and spark innovation and growth.

But the fledgling organization has been operating on a slim $300,000 budget with a sole staff member: executive director Dennis Moynihan. He took the helm nine months ago and works out of his rented apartment on Colchester’s Malletts Bay. In what sounded like a well-practiced spiel, he said: “We have all the pieces in place … as a community to really take off.”

The latest “piece” is an infusion of cash for local entrepreneurs. When Schurz Communications bought Burlington Telecom in December, CEO Todd Schurz and New Jersey investor Faisal Nisar promised the city $300,000 annually for 10 years — $50,000 for workforce development and $250,000 for Burlington’s tech economy.

After the sale is completed later this year, Moynihan will likely administer those funds, said Schurz, though the details have not been finalized.

Moynihan, who first set foot in Burlington last April after accepting the job, retains a deep conviction that with the right people, some good ideas and a little momentum, Burlington could be an East Coast tech hub.

How? “Just connect the dots a little better between what we’re already doing,” he explained. The Schurz money, he added, “will double our impact.”

Burlington Telecom general manager Stephen Barraclough started BTV Ignite in 2013 in an effort to take advantage of Burlington’s fiber network — “one of the richest, over-engineered fiber networks ever built anywhere,” as Barraclough described it.

Burlington became one of approximately 25 member cities of US Ignite, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that helps communities build economic vitality using gigabit internet. US Ignite provides grant money to participating cities and offers a platform for them to share applications created by local researchers or businesses, most of which enhance health, education, transportation or other municipal services.

Moynihan works with 12 public and private groups that fund BTV Ignite — including the city of Burlington, the University of Vermont, Burlington Telecom, the Burlington Electric Department, the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Vermont HiTec, People’s United Bank, and others — that each put up $25,000 a year and get a seat on the board.

“We all acknowledge it’s a bit hard to explain and pin down who we are and what we do,” said Dan Harvey, who represents UVM on the board and is a founding board member of the Generator makerspace, an incubator for businesses and artists in the city’s South End. “We’re trying to foster an environment” where tech

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companies and workers come to Burlington — and stay, he explained.

Other board members see the group as a roundtable for collaboration.

BTV Ignite brings businesses, entrepreneurs and institutions “to one place to talk and plan and execute on trying to build that vision for the Burlington area,” said Neale Lunderville, the general manager of Burlington Electric, who has been on the board since 2015.

What’s holding the Queen City back?

Vermont ranks in the top half nationally for start-up creation but is dead last for “growth entrepreneurship” — a measure that considers the number of high-growth companies and the percentage of companies that “scale up,” according to research by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a Kansas City organization that offers entrepreneurship grants.

Leaders of the Generator, Dealer.com and the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies say growing tech businesses are similarly afflicted. Their biggest challenges: finding investors and qualified workers. Contributing to that is Vermont’s “brain drain.” Many college students migrate out of state after graduation, according to UVM’s Harvey.

Several Burlington companies and organizations exist to address those problems, including VCET, Accel-VT and the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Harvey added.

Chris Yager, Dealer’s vice president of engineering, said he sees BTV Ignite as a useful — albeit small — piece of that puzzle.

Beth Anderson, Burlington’s chief innovation officer, agreed. “We’re still working to find out how to support entities and make the tech economy grow,” said Anderson, who serves as one of the city’s two representatives on the board. “You have to start somewhere.”

During its first two years, BTV Ignite existed in name only; it was volunteer-run, with no headquarters or budget, according to Barraclough, who’s now chair of the board.

In 2015, Barraclough led a charge to revive the group. He brought together eight “anchor institutions,” most of whom still sit on the board, to help fund and lead the nascent organization.

That September, the group registered BTV Ignite as a nonprofit and hired former Burlington police chief Mike Schirling as its first executive director.

BTV Ignite adopted an expansive agenda that included training, education, research, development, recruiting new business, attracting new workers, putting on local events, and helping ensure that students and community organizations are connected to Burlington Telecom internet.

“We started with essentially nothing. We were making it up as we go,” Schirling said. He started the now-annual Innovation Week in 2016, and spent

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Though it took six months to hire Schirling’s replacement, the position attracted plenty of interest: Forty-seven people applied, from as far afield as Abu Dhabi, according to Barraclough.

Moynihan, a 57-year-old Detroit native, came to the post by way of London. He spent 25 years providing IT services for colleges and universi-

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ties across the U.S., worked as a private consultant in Europe, and helped lead a London environmental and tech nonprofit.

In 2014, he joined Europe’s equivalent of BTV Ignite — though it served 10 countries. As the London node director, he led an accelerator for tech companies, administered grants and managed innovation work across the continent.

Moynihan has adapted to his new gig quickly, said Harvey, despite a “big slowdown” at BTV Ignite after Schirling left.

“There’s a lot of ‘we’ll see,’ I’ll admit it,” said Harvey. “But we’re all pulling together. You’ve got a bunch of people who are willing to try.”

That could be enough, said Yager, of Dealer.com — one local tech business that has scaled up successfully and now employs 1,100 in Burlington. “You get the right people in the room and give them enough money and magic can happen,” he said.

How, exactly, should BTV Ignite track its success? That’s tricky, according to board members.

Ultimately, “jobs retained, jobs grown, businesses retained — those are the traditional measures,” said Noelle Mackay, director of Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office and one of the city’s two board members.

But, she added, “How do we measure it? How do we tell our story? … We’re

trying to lay the foundation for that. It’s not as easy as it sounds.”

Good thing Moynihan is “ADD-level passionate,” as he described himself. In one week last month, he held a gathering for remote workers at a local bar.

He discussed a virtual STEM workshop with faculty at UVM and attended a meeting about creating an “innovation district,” a cluster of tech and creative start-ups in Burlington’s South End. Also in February, he launched a “growth acceleration program” that will provide mentorship to companies that use digital technology hoping to scale up and stay in Burlington. Moynihan and hired business advisors will offer strategy and financing advice to program participants and help them meet space and staffing needs.

In May, Moynihan will run a “reverse pitch” competition to come up with innovative tech solutions around the theme of “delivering education.”

Community leaders and businesses will pose a challenge such as how to improve class offerings in rural areas or use virtual reality to teach science classes.

They’ll ask entrepreneurs, hackers and developers to come up with solutions.

Winning teams will get prize money to prototype their apps.

According to US Ignite director Bill Wallace, BTV Ignite has generated more tech and gaming applications than other US Ignite cities, partly due to Moynihan’s energy and willingness to experiment.

In one instance, Moynihan helped secure funding for UVM professor Dryver Huston, who’s developed an app that uses sensors and maps to gauge the status of underground utilities such as water or sewage pipes.

It’s now being tested in Chattanooga, Tenn., another gigabit city.

Moynihan is convinced that, with time, his efforts will bring more jobs and a stronger tech economy to Burlington.

The city “has energy and culture; it has authenticity; it has resources,” he observed.

The transformation won’t happen overnight. When Barraclough first launched BTV Ignite, he said he saw the organization’s work as a long-term effort that will take 10 — or even 20 — years to come to fruition.

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he nonprofit arm of the National Rifle Association donated more than $212,000 to Vermont programs over five years, including tens of thousands of dollars to public institutions serving young people.

Among the biggest recipients was the University of Vermont, which accepted $47,986 from the NRA Foundation over a seven-year period, according to filings with the Internal Revenue Service.

Northfield Middle and High School, which operates one of the state’s only school-sanctioned rifle teams, also took annual donations from the NRA Foundation, according to the Fairfax, Va., nonprofit’s annual reports.

Clai Lasher-Sommers, executive director of the gun-control group Gun Sense Vermont, said public schools and universities should refuse money from NRA-affiliated entities because their parent organization lobbies against gun regulations.

“When the NRA goes in to provide bullets to students, I just find that problematic,” she said.

But according to Evan Hughes, a leader of Vermont’s NRA chapter, the grants largely support training for women and students.

“It’s interesting that the people who are supposedly for firearm safety are opposed to firearm safety training,” said Hughes, vice president of the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.

A recent investigation by the Associated Press found that the NRA Foundation donated $61 million to nonprofits throughout the country from 2010 through 2016. Of that, the AP reported, $7.3 million went to schools.

A Seven Days analysis of the same IRS data found that, in those seven years, the organization gave at least $71,722 in cash grants and equipment to the federation, $34,024 to UVM’s 4-H Shooting Sports program, $27,346 to the Vermont Junior Shooting Sports Association and $13,962 to UVM’s Shooting Sports Club.

Nonprofits are not required to disclose donations of $5,000 or less, but annual reports posted online by the NRA Foundation show that at least 16 Vermont groups accepted money from the organization from 2012 through 2016. Recipients of those smaller grants included the Boy Scouts of America Green Mountain Council, Norwich

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University’s Handgun Intensive Tactical Shooting Club, the Rutland County 4-H Foundation and the Northfield schools.

Following a mass school shooting last month in Parkland, Fla., the Broward County Public Schools announced that they would no longer accept funding from the NRA Foundation. Denver’s

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But none of the Vermont recipients of NRA funding told Seven Days they plan to do the same.

“The University of Vermont in no way supports or opposes the political positions of the National Rifle Association,” UVM spokesman Enrique Corredera said in a written statement.

“The University is mindful of, and fully

supports, the national discourse that aims to find sensible approaches that could help make schools and college campuses safer from the mass shootings that have plagued our country.”

According to Corredera, 167 Vermont youth and 69 volunteer instructors take part in the university’s 4-H shooting program. He said that the NRA money has supported “education and training on the safe and ethical use” of firearms.

The foundation also directed money to UVM’s collegiate-level shooting club, which fields a trap-and-skeet team, as well as a pistol team. On its website, the club lists the NRA Foundation, the federation and a variety of weapons manufacturers and retailers — including Smith & Wesson and Century International Arms — as sponsors. The club’s officers did not respond to an interview request.

Alec Collins, a UVM sophomore from Williston who has advocated for stronger gun laws, said he was “shocked” to learn that his university had accepted funding from the NRA Foundation. He

said UVM should “put [its] money where [its] mouth is” and return the donations.

“It’s hard not to see this money as blood money,” Collins said.

Much of the NRA funding that Vermont nonprofits receive comes from in-state donors, according to Hughes.

Local NRA affiliates send half the proceeds from their annual fundraising banquets to the national organization and dole out the other half to Vermont organizations.

According to Chris Ellison of the Southern Vermont Friends of NRA, those affiliates raised roughly $84,000 in 2017 — and directed $42,000 of that to Vermont nonprofits. At a meeting in Swanton last month, representatives of each local group voted to fund seven out of 20 or so grant requests for the year, Ellison said.

A banquet the southern Vermont affiliate hosted in Brattleboro on Saturday drew a sold-out crowd of 230 and netted a record $27,000, according to Ellison.

“Everybody was very generous with their money,” he said. “Everybody went home happy.”

Those funds could soon make their way to Vermont nonprofits through direct cash grants or donations of equipment. According to the Boy Scouts’ state CEO, Ed McCollin, the NRA provided $2,660 to his organization in 2015 for new shooting benches at its Cub Scout camp in Benson. The next year, the NRA donated 10 .22-caliber rifles for its scout reservation in Eden.

Jack Baroffio, who has coached the Northfield Middle and High School’s rifle team for 40 years, said that the NRA has made annual contributions for roughly 15 years. He said his team usually receives around $2,500 worth of equipment, ammunition or pellets annually.

“When you’re running a junior program, you never have enough money,” said Baroffio, who works part-time for the Northfield school system. “I’ll take all they want to give me.”

Northfield principal Ryan Parkman said he was unconcerned about the origin of the money and doesn’t tend to question donors’ intentions. When a community member recently pledged $30,000 to the school’s math program, Parkman said, “I didn’t do a background check on that person.”

He added, “We usually just say, ‘Thank you very much.’”

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we imagine the same at our own place of [Re “In Range,” February 28]: The current work, imagine our own students’ faces talk about banning AR-15-type assault among the victims and wonder which vulrifles betrays both ignorance and hysteria. nerable, angry teen we are not supporting Possession of an AR-15-type rifle doesn’t adequately. mean that the millions of people who own This is the reality of being a teacher in one are planning to massacre their fellow America today. The constant presence of citizens. Vermont has one of the lowest gun- traumatic stress is now embedded within homicide rates in the U.S. despite having our profession. If this is the impact on adults, the most liberal gun laws. The teen recently imagine what it is doing to our children. arrested in Fair Haven Rarely mentioned in gun-control debates was allegedly planning is the responsibility of a school shooting with a the firearms industry.

SO LONG, 12-gauge shotgun. Many Since the mere threat LAUZON of the past school shootof new limitations on ings involved .22-caliber access to guns drives up demand, mass pistols. shootings are good for The problem is not the bottom line of these guns; it is culture. This businesses. I wonder if country has a culture of there is a special layer of violence. We have been hell reserved for those in one war or another who profit from the ever since I was a child. massacre of children.

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SICK DAYS MONDAY MONDAY How many programs GLOW SCHTICK Betsy Brigham are fantasies about MARSHFIELD serial killers and terrorism? Fox Brigham is a teacher at Twinfield News addicts often end up too paranoid to Union High School. maintain family relations. The proliferation of AR-15s is not just based on paranoia, but also on the desire to have enough firepower to defend one’s home and family in the SPEND MONEY ON KIDS event of societal collapse, whether from In your recent article on Vermont gun environmental catastrophe, pandemic, politics [“In Range,” February 28], you cite Gov. Phil Scott calling for $5 million in nuclear holocaust or fascism.

I see the root cause of school shoot- additional funding for school security and ings as smartphones and social media, not other legislators calling for gun legislation guns. Today’s adolescents are increasingly and increased security measures. In reading unable to relate to one another face-to- the article, I am reminded that this is in face. They hide behind texting. They bully response to a report of a Vermont kid who and ostracize each other on Facebook, was hungry, homeless and insufficiently Twitter, etc. Is it any wonder that the most cared for. I wonder how many kids $5 rejected and emotionally vulnerable act million could find homes and care for.

These legislators may be well-meaning, out with murderous rage? but are their actions just another example of Ken Eardley “might makes right,” with the powerful able UNDERHILL to take away the guns of the weak? Could the actions of our legislators in this area A TEACHER’S VIEW in fact be exacerbating the problem and [Re “In Range,” February 28]: I am a continuing the process of “other-ing” those Vermont teacher who, along with every disenfranchised and reinforcing their pain? other educator in this country, is grappling What’s that really got to do with “safety and with the reality of school violence. While security” for all? the near miss in Fair Haven has jolted the Your simple cartoon by Tim Newcomb equilibrium of Gov. Phil Scott and our legis- in the same issue cuts much closer to the lative leaders, they are just catching up with point: If we want to stop school shootings teachers who have been carrying the daily and gun violence, let’s focus our attention weight of this crisis for years. We routinely on the ills that drive children — and others practice lockdowns, aka sniper drills, hud- — to the point that they would resort to such dling silently with students while trying to hurtful and dramatic actions of violence. calm their anxiety. We examine the vulner- Rather than attempt to take away anyone’s abilities of the windows and doors in our ability to hurt anyone else, which is futile at classrooms, looking for a spot that will keep best, let us instead encourage our legislators our students hidden from an attacker. We to spend the money of our government on review emergency protocols during faculty resolving the pain that leads to these hurts. meetings and process the emotional toll Baylen Slote with colleagues before or after school. After PLAINFIELD each new incident at yet another school,

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Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Monday accused President Donald Trump’s administration of seeking to intimidate Special Counsel Robert Mueller by firing former Federal Bureau of Investigation deputy director Andrew McCabe.

“This is just trying to intimidate the people in the Department of Justice and the FBI,” Leahy said during a press conference at Burlington International Airport. “I don’t think Bob Mueller will be intimidated by anybody.”

Speaking two days after McCabe’s dismissal, the senior member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee also said that he was “concerned about the attacks now ramping up on” Mueller, comparing the situation to Watergate.

Asked if the special counsel’s firing would provoke a constitutional crisis, Leahy said, “I think so.” But the senator would not say how he would respond to such an eventuality.

“You’ll see that if [Trump] does attempt to fire him, I’ll make some very strong stands on that,” Leahy said.

On Saturday, following Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ dismissal of McCabe, Leahy publicly released a January 30 letter to Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the Judiciary Committee, calling on the panel to hold oversight hearings on “the escalating attacks on, and risk of politicization of, the FBI. “History will judge us harshly if we collectively shrug our shoulders while our nation’s premier law enforcement institutions are under assault,” he wrote, adding in his own handwriting, “Chuck — it is serious.”

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Four Vermont representatives made emotional pleas to colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee Monday morning as they testified in favor of gun-safety proposals, including magazine capacity limits, waiting periods for gun sales and mandatory safe storage of firearms.

One of them, Rep. Jessica Brumsted (D-Shelburne), paused multiple times to wipe tears and collect herself as she described her experience raising children in Vermont.

“We have a national problem that we can no longer ignore,” Brumsted said, adding that her sixth-grade son has grown up in the age of mass shootings. Through tears, she talked about an idea he came home with one day recently.

“He wondered if, for a school project, he could build a bulletproof Gov. Phil Scott speaking with closet for his classmates to sit in” Alex Escaja-Heiss (center) during the “next clear-the-halls” and Nathan DeGroot active-shooter drill, she said.

Brumsted described the moment as heart wrenching: “Your child comes forward with these fears, and roomful of youths from the LGBTQ comyou can’t protect them.” munity and thinks nothing of it.

Despite the testimony and his own “We all evolve, and it’s important to support for some kind of safe storage policy evolve,” said Scott, who had yet to enter poliin Vermont, Rep. Martin LaLonde (D-South tics when civil unions became law. “It’s not as Burlington) withdrew a proposal he’d made though I was anti-anything 20 years ago, but last week that would require guns to be I wasn’t as educated as I could be. I just didn’t locked up when the owner isn’t in direct understand. The way you understand is by control of the weapon. listening.”

And the kids gave him an earful, asking questions about prison conditions for trans inmates, suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, and the inadequacy of health and sex education in their schools. He didn’t always have a direct answer, but he listened. And the teens were unafraid to restate their questions when they weren’t satisfied with his response.

To see a governor earnestly field questions about concepts like “queer sex education” would have been unthinkable not too long ago.

The event was part of 2018 Queer Youth Rep. Martin LaLonde (right) Leadership Day, organized by Outright Vermont, an advocacy group that focuses on issues concerning LGBTQ youth.

Prior to their meeting with the governor, “It’s a little too broad,” he told the House several students testified before the committee Monday.

Senate Economic Development, Housing LaLonde previously dropped two other and General Affairs Committee in favor amendments he’d proposed: One would of H.333, a House-passed bill that would have banned assault weapons, and the require single-user toilets in any publicly other would have implemented a 10-day accessible buildings to be designated as waiting period before buyers could take gender-neutral. possession of a gun.

After the testimony, all five members The South Burlington rep’s proposal to of the committee indicated their support limit magazine capacity to 10 rounds does for the bill. And when Scott was asked if he remain in the bill, S.55, which the House would sign it, he said, “Oh, sure.”

Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on Just like that. No big deal. this week.

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Gov. Phil Scott spent a half hour last Thursday morning in a freewheeling Q&A session with several dozen LGBTQ students. The event was noteworthy for its matter-of-factness.

Less than 20 years ago, then-governor Howard Dean signed a civil unions bill behind closed doors because the issue was so politically fraught. Now, a Republican governor meets in the Statehouse with a

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“What does your gut say?” she asked Monks. “[M]ore $, per lb of P,” he replied, suggesting that her proposal would be less cost-effective: more spending per pound of phosphorus removed from stormwater runoff.

So why did Moore pursue that plan anyway?

“That was the starting place for this conversation, and it evolved from there in terms of looking at that flexibility” for developers, she said. “None of what I have been talking about with staff in the agency is in any way a response to any influence from folks outside of ANR. It literally stems from [the conference].”

Wilson said any impression that the governor’s staff exerted more influence on the policy than the agency’s professional staff is false.

“I don’t think that’s a fair characteristic [sic] at all,” she said. “I think that there’s merit in the policy discussion, and legislative leadership found there to be merit as well.”

Moore has returned to the legislature regularly, trying to convince lawmakers to back her new plan, but with policy experts outside the agency calling her moves a step backward, it’s a tough sell.

Rep. David Deen (D-Westminster), chair of the House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources, said Moore convinced him that her scientific analysis, not politics, motivated the change.

“There was surety on the part of the secretary that this new approach was environmentally responsible,” Deen said. But other lawmakers didn’t share that conviction.

“There was an equal level of skepticism on the part of the advocates. So we didn’t go down the new route,” Deen said. The House passed its own version of the bill Moore wanted but stripped out many of her initial proposals.

“It’s frustrating,” Moore said of the opposition of environmental groups. While conversations about water quality in Vermont focus on long-term goals, she is focused, she said, on the most effective ways to get the job done “on the ground.”

The way Markowitz sees it, at least one thing has remained true since her time running ANR. “It’s going to cost us even more in the long run if we fail to act now,” she said. m

Pac Mentality: Two Rutland Men to Play Pac-Man for 24 Hours Straight B Y KEN PI CA R D

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NICK GRANDCHAMP: We thought really hard about it. Since this is one of the first times something like this has been done in our area — in other cities, [gaming events] are more popular — we wanted to go with a very strippeddown version. When the idea first came up, we were like, “Should we do [pledges] by a high-score thing?” But I don’t know how many people know what a high score is in Pac-Man. So our plan is, we’re going to play pretty much nonstop, not including bathroom breaks, for 24 hours straight. We’ll have a table set up nearby, so, if we need to eat in between turns, we can grab a quick slice of pizza.

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hand for spectators to play, with its proceeds going to charity, as well.

As Grandchamp put it, “I just wanted to take one of my hobbies and make it beneficial to the community.”

Though 24 hours on a video joystick isn’t as grueling as the Spartan Death Race, it still requires preparation and forethought. We spoke to Grandchamp about the duo’s training schedule and strategies for reaching the finish line.

SD: Since you work full time, how’d you squeeze in the rigorous demands of training for a Pac-Man endurance event?

NG: About a year and a half ago, I started a home arcade at my house, and I’ve been heavily into learning about and researching the games. I now have eight, including both Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man. I also have an original … fourplayer [Teenage Mutant] Ninja Turtles from 1990 [in its] original cabinet. I also have Asteroids, Neo Geo, Tetris, Jr. PacMan … and a beat-’em-up called DJ Boy. SD: Are your gaming skills selftaught, or did you attend one of those elite East Coast video-game academies?

NG: No, I’m totally self-taught. It’s a strange relationship I have with a lot of the video games. I definitely played a lot growing up ... [I got into] the cabinet arcade thing because I love the nostalgia blast, but also because [the games] are extremely simple. There are some hard games, but anyone can walk into an arcade and figure out

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the gist of it. I like that a lot. Some of the newer games on Xbox are really in-depth, and that’s cool.

But I’m like, “OK, here’s a joystick and two buttons.

This button does this and that button does that.”

SD: Did you have to build your endurance to play Pac-Man for that long?

NG: No, we’re just totally going for it. To be completely honest, Evan is a much better gamer than I am. He’s got the knack for it.

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yesterday and we did about an hour run-through just to get the gist of how long each of us can last on our turns and see what else we can do during the two- to three-minute breaks to stay focused on the task ahead.

SD: Does Vermont have a competitive Pac-Man circuit?

NG: I don’t know of this happening too much, especially in Vermont. I NI C K G R A ND C H A M P know there’s a lot of World of Warcraft people who SD: What’s your diet plan? play super-long online, but You must burn a lot of calories gobthat’s kind of different. You can do a lot bling digital dots and chasing ghosts in those games. This [game] is really through virtual mazes. stripped down.

NG: Yeah, we’ve been thinking a lot about that one. We’re really going to SD: Among serious Pac-Man players, try to stay away from the energy drinks. how big a problem is doping?

No. 1, they’re not healthy generally. And NG: [Laughs] Um, Evan and I are both we especially don’t want to be crashing straight-edge … so I don’t plan to do too much sugar. I was reading up on halfway through after drinking Red these people who do these 24-hour Bulls. So we are going to try to stick to runs. Not only can you do some harm water and tea and maybe some [yerba] to yourself, but then you hit hour 14 or mate, but not too heavy on that. We’re 15, and your body starts to reject what also going to try to eat lighter foods. you’re doing. I don’t want to crash. m Might pick up a couple of wraps from the food co-op — nothing too heavy — Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com and some chocolate.

SD: You’re not recovering from any Pac-Man-related injuries, are you?

NG: [Laughs] No. Evan came over

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ermont is home to a plethora of hard-core athletes. Take survival-race enthusiasts, who push their minds and bodies to the extremes of human endurance to be able to say, “I survived.”

Neither NICK GRANDCHAMP nor EVAN KURANT is that kind of competitor.

They’re just two guys from Rutland who enjoy video arcades and decided to use their love of gaming for the greater good.

Beginning on Friday night, March 23, Grandchamp, 30, and Kurant, 29, who previously played music together in the now-defunct hardcore band Get a Grip, will headline “Arcade for a Change.”

The two will attempt a 24-hour marathon session of head-to-head Pac-Man, the classic 1980 stand-up video arcade game. Spectators can watch in person or stream the marathon live on Facebook or Twitch. The event, which will include music by PHIL HENRY and Poultney band DISCAVUS, is presented by DARK SHADOWS ENTERTAINMENT for the Rutland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

For every hour Grandchamp and Kurant play, local businesses and individuals can pledge donations to one or all of three Rutland charities: NewStory Center, an antiviolence support and prevention organization; Mentor Connector, which links vulnerable teens to supportive adults; and the Foley Cancer Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center. A vintage Pac-Man machine will be on

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equipment but no personal desk space. That membership plan will kick in, Zuppo estimates, at the end of April.

Words & Pictures is technically a member of MAIN STREET STUDIO, which is operated by Humbargar’s Essex Hub. While membership dues are paid to Main Street Studio, whose name is on the lease, Zuppo is charged with acquiring and vetting members for the space.

A flexible six-month lease is giving her time to do so and to acquire the rest of the equipment she needs.

Zuppo is currently raising money on a crowdfunding site to cover startup costs.

To date, the studio has acquired a black-and-white copier, a DIY screenprinting unit, sewing and embroidery machines, a laminator, bookbinding materials, and “an old plotter we’re hoping to hack into a vinyl cutter,” Zuppo says. She’s still looking for a color copier, a new sink with sprayer, a paper cutter, drying racks for prints and screens, and a few other items to round out the screen-printing setup.

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So, when KRISTIN HUMBARGAR of Essex Hub for Women & Business asked STEPHANIE ZUPPO, the cartoonist and creator of Ladybroad Ledger, if she was interested in a studio at a new space in Essex Junction, Zuppo said yes — but she wanted to share it with other comic artists.

And so WORDS & PICTURES was born.

The print-media studio, situated above Martone’s Market & Café, caters to anyone who, well, works with words, pictures or both. Those could be cartoonists, independent publishers, illustrators or writers.

So far, the studio has four members, including Zuppo, who each pay a $250 monthly rental fee. The others are comics enthusiast ANDY KOLOVOS (also director of archives and research at VERMONT FOLKLIFE CENTER) and cartoonists IONA FOX and JESSE DURONA. Zuppo is currently taking applications for a fifth studio member and for general membership. The latter would grant access to the space and

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join TRIP. I don’t think I’ve ever said to someone, “Oh, no. You can’t be in it.”

SD: What are some awards TRIP has won lately, and why are they special?

JULIE JATLOW: The junior team at the NYCDA in Boston recently won the Class Act Award.

HS: You see a lot of dance now on television, like “So You Think You Can Dance.” We got the Class Act Award for being age appropriate, music appropriate, costume appropriate — as opposed to young kids wearing seductive clothing.

We also got the Versatility Award.

A lot of studios just bring only contemporary pieces, and others bring just hip-hop or tap pieces. We bring ballet, modern, jazz and musical theater pieces in all the age groups.

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hen young people are inspired, they can accomplish great things. For the past 18 years, Vermont’s TRIP DANCE COMPANY has won numerous awards at regional competitions, and its graduates have become Broadway performers, ballet company members and highlevel instructors.

This weekend, local audiences get to see what TRIP’s current members — 35 dancers ages 9 to 18 from northern and central Vermont — have been up to. The company performs ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap and hip-hop pieces at the

the modern dance program at VERMONT BALLET THEATER AND SCHOOL. Proceeds from this weekend’s performance will fund need-based scholarships for aspiring TRIP dancers. “Kids who want to do this we try to help the best we can,” says HELENA SULLIVAN, owner and artistic director of the Stowe and Mad River academies. “To some kids we might give a little bit more. We spend all the money. We hand it right back out.”

For a backstage look at TRIP, Seven Days spoke with Sullivan and JULIE JATLOW, secretary of TRIP’s board of directors.

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SEVEN DAYS: What was the original inspiration for JULIE JAT L OW in Stowe on TRIP? March 23 and 24.

HELENA SULLIVAN: I was TRIP (which stands traveling to New York City for “technique, rehearse, implement, perform”) is a nonprofit organization run with six of the more serious kids [from the academy], by the STOWE DANCE ACADEMY and its Waitsfield satellite, and it was clear that they wanted more opportunity the MAD RIVER DANCE ACADEMY. The company regularly than what I could do here with ballet. Bringing attends conventions such as the West Coast Dance them to New York would expose them to things Explosion and the New York City Dance Alliance, that were a little bit more different, like hip-hop. where dancers take workshops, compete and explore They wanted to perform more, and that meant going to conventions. the dance world beyond Vermont.

Numerous former TRIP members have successSD: How are TRIP dancers selected? ful careers in dance. Liana Hunt has performed on HS: We have an audition in April. Some years, kids Broadway in lead roles in Newsies The Musical, Wicked aren’t ready to be in TRIP, so we have a development and Mamma Mia! Michaela DePrince dances with team — usually two to four girls — and they’re in it for the Dutch National Ballet and is currently working on a year. They go to the conventions, take the classes and a biopic directed by Madonna. And KATE STEVENS runs sometimes are understudies. In the following year, they SPRUCE PEAK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

SD: I noticed that there aren’t any boys in TRIP this year. Have any ever participated?

HS: Yes, I’ve had three boys in TRIP, but none in a while. Stowe is a small town, and it’s very sports oriented. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for kids to be interested in dance. I do The Nutcracker at the Flynn [Center for the Performing Arts] every year with the Albany Berkshire Ballet, and boys are part of that. We offer a boys’ hip-hop class, and, as they get older, they get mixed into the girls’ classes. So we normally have teenage boys in all the hip-hop classes, but not [often] in TRIP. SD: What do you like most about running TRIP? JJ: For me, it’s empowering young girls to hopefully become leaders, not only in their communities [by mentoring younger TRIP dancers] but also later in life.

I think TRIP gives them the opportunity to shine and to be passionate about something, to be committed. It also helps them with their athletic drive: They are dancing 10, 15 or more hours a week. And being part of this team environment is really powerful for young dancers.

HS: Dancers have such confidence. That’s kind of what we teach: confidence, standing tall, looking people in the eye. Whether they’re going to get a job as a dancer or not is kind of irrelevant. I feel like they are adults when they are 16, and they carry themselves well. I think they’re going to be successful young women. m Contact: elizabeth@sevendaysvt.com

INFO TRIP Dance Company, Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe. $1630. sprucepeakarts.org, facebook.com/tripdanceco

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from studio members’ desks by a heavy sliding door, with a floorto-ceiling wall of bookshelves.

They’re empty right now, but boxes of zines brought in by members await sorting.

It’s clear what Zuppo is getting from the deal: a rad new space to produce comics and connect with other artists, and to support the comics community. But Humbargar’s vision is somewhat grander. Her goal is to create a “maker village” in Essex. To Humbargar’s thinking, creative people drive a creative economy, which has been shown positively to affect local business.

Burlington’s South End is just Kristin Humbargar, Andy Kolovos one example. and Stephanie Zuppo Sustainability of the location for the artists is important to her model, Humbargar says. Though New DIY Printing « P.25 she can’t say how Essex Junction will look in 10 or 20 years, she hopes “We’re working very cheaply,” it will be enhanced by the creative Zuppo notes, “trying to get as much enterprises she’s trying to cultivate as we can through donations or DIY- there.

You don’t have to be a member ing equipment ourselves.” to check out Words & Pictures Keeping the operation costs low and its events. Last is imperative. Zuppo weekend, it hosted a founded the space public launch party hoping to elevate print for the third issue of media in the age of Ladybroad Ledger, digital, and to provide Zuppo’s all-femme inexpensive access to comic newspaper. This “graphic arts and DIY weekend, Kolovos is publishing tools — evhosting Swap Thing (a erything from design riff on the DC Comics software and digital character Swamp printing to silk-screenThing), an old-school ing and book-binding,” comic book show and she says. swap nearby at Essex Creating a space Memorial Hall. with that kind of Words & Pictures access, for as little as members, along with possible, demands Humbargar, hope that creative thinking. But the studio will become it’s not an uncommon a fixture of the comics model. Fox points ST EPHANIE Z UPPO community. out that almost every “Vermont is almajor city has a community-focused printing center like ready attracting cartoonists,” Fox Words & Pictures. Zuppo adds that says. “It would be cool if we could she fashioned the space after a studio keep them.” m she visited in Philadelphia called the Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Contact: sadie@sevendaysvt.com Zine Library.

INFO As at the Soapbox, Zuppo aims to Swap Thing, comic book show and swap, cultivate a zine library, a project that Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Esshe’s only just beginning. And she has sex Memorial Hall, Essex Junction. Free. the perfect room for it — separated wordsandpicturesvt.com

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Keep Your Shirt On Franny pointed out a small house on Williston Road. “That’s where my son lives with his wife and infant daughter. The poor guy works two jobs, day and night. And my daughter-in-law is so frickin’ bossy with him, constantly ordering him around. Of course, I can’t say a word about it or she’ll ban me from seeing my granddaughter.”

Osborne, I asked Franny about her last job. “I seem to remember you were a cashier or something?”

“Don’t get me started,” she said, clearly started. “I was working at this convenience store in Milton. Every night this 75-year-old guy, Jack, would come in to buy beer, and we got to talking. Turns out, he’s a retired podiatrist. That’s the

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THE EXCHANGE SHE WAS CONTEMPLATING MIGHT BE “HOOKING.” “No, you’re right about that,” I agreed, while thinking, I’ve never met another person so consumed with the issue of banning. “For sure, you got to keep your nose out of their marriage and concentrate on being a good grandmother,” I added by way of suggestion.

(I may not be an actual psychologist, but I play one in the taxi.)

Thinking of my satellite radio’s endless music choices, I asked Franny for her favorite genre.

“Oh, anything heavy metal. Maybe the hair bands or something like that.”

“Coming right up,” I said, clicking through the channels. “How about this — Ozzy’s Boneyard?”

“Sounds like just what the doctor ordered,” she replied, chuckling. “Crank that mother up!”

Over the dulcet stylings of Ozzy

foot doctor, right? Anyway, we began to get together for coffee during the day. He seemed kind of lonely, and I appreciated his company because he would, like, help me with my sobriety.”

“I can guess where this is going,” I interjected.

“Well, just wait for it. One night, while he was in the store getting his beer and hanging out with me, an old drinking buddy came in and I flashed him — you know, for old time’s sake. So, this must have awakened something in Jack’s libido, if that’s the right word, because every time I see him after this, he wants to talk about my boobs. So, this guy who I considered a friend and confidante turned out to be just another dirty dog.”

“Oh, that’s too bad, Franny. So, you stopped socializing with him?”

“No, I still see him now and then. But

I’ll tell you this. I’m not one for, like, taking advantage of another person, but if he’s so hot to see my body, he’s gonna have to pay for it.”

I considered Franny’s situation. On one level, what she said made sense — a simple case of quid pro quo. On the other hand, a different word for the exchange she was contemplating might be “hooking.”

I harbored no moral judgment about this. For reals — who am I to judge?

What did concern me was the impact on Franny’s spirit. I cared about this feisty, troubled, sparkly eyed woman.

In my view, trading her body for money demeans and dishonors that spirit, dulling its incandescence. And that’s really what it was about for me: I just like to see Franny’s light shine.

We arrived downtown and I pulled up to Franny’s favorite watering hole, her drinking privileges newly reinstated.

“Gosh, I’ve missed this place,” she said.

“The old crowd is still hanging out.”

“I’ll tell ya what,” I offered as she paid the fare. “If you find yourself feeling frisky, maybe just blow kisses at the boys.”

“I’ll try to remember that, Jernigan,” she said with a laugh. “But I’m not making any promises.”

All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

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knew they’d rescind the ban eventually,” Franny said.

“Jeezum, it’s not like I shot somebody.”

My customer was sitting next to me as I drove her back downtown from a friend’s house in Williston, me perched in my “captain’s seat.” I’ve had taxicabs with a front bench seat, but I much prefer the clear boundary provided by a captain’s seat. After all, am I not the captain of my cab?

“How long has it been?” I asked.

“Four frickin’ years! Do you believe it? All for flashing my boobs at their customers. Hell, the guys loved it. Some of the women, too.”

Though I’d not had the pleasure, I didn’t doubt her one bit. Franny was a looker. In her early forties, she was now a little long in the tooth for the boobflashing routine, but that’s just as well.

I’m not a prude, but public exhibitionism can’t be a healthy behavior at any age. Thus spoke the captain.

“Where ya working these days, Franny?” I asked.

“I’m between jobs. Somebody stole my purse, which had my Social Security card, ID and my birth certificate. So I had to contact my old hometown city hall to apply for a new birth certificate, which is this whole rigmarole. Anyway, until I receive it and get a new ID, I can’t apply for work.”

That sounds about right, I thought as we turned onto Industrial Avenue.

Nothing was easy or simple for this woman; she was like a canoeist perpetually consigned to white water, one wrong paddle away from crashing on the rocks.

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THE STRAIGHT DOPE BY CECIL ADAMS

Dear Cecil,

Football players’ concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy have been in the news a lot. Do woodpeckers, banging their beaks against trees, sustain such brain trauma? How about bighorn sheep?

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t’s true there’s a serious need to address CTE, a punishing degenerative brain disease that looks to be endemic among former pro football players and may be a cause for worry in soccer and hockey as well. So, naturally, one might wonder about species that engage in regular headbanging and seem no worse for wear. Woodpeckers show a number of anatomical adaptations that help distribute the energy of repeated highintensity impact. But from a sports-medicine perspective, their big innovation may turn out to involve their tongue.

Don’t feel bad if you didn’t see that one coming. The tongue is a little-celebrated element in the woodpecker’s famous feeding MO — one birdwatching website calls its surprising length “one of the bestkept secrets of birdlore” — and the anti-concussive properties of woodpecker tongue mechanics have only recently attracted attention.

As you’re aware, the woodpecker makes its living by pounding its chisel-like beak

crucially, the muscle called the omohyoid also gently constricts the jugular vein while the woodpecker is feeding.

This reduces outflow of blood from the brain, causing the blood vessels surrounding it to expand and create what sportsmedicine researcher Gregory Myer calls the “Bubble Wrap effect.”

Bighorn sheep, known for their head-butting, may achieve the same result via different means. Hollow cores in their horns are connected to their respiratory tract, which, Myer thinks, enables them to send already-breathed air back through the system a second time. The higher CO2 content of the recycled air would cause their oxygen-hungry brain to retain more blood, again producing inflated vessels and added cushioning.

In contact sports, extra brain cushioning is what we need.

Our skull doesn’t snugly encase the brain — that would transfer too much impact shock to its

leads the body to compensate with increased blood flow to the brain, possibly making for a tighter fit in the skull. Myer found that NFL games held in stadiums at 644 feet above sea level and up showed 30 percent less “total concussion incidence.” We can’t play all our football in Denver, though. So what then?

Maybe just stop playing football? Don’t be ridiculous, America bellows. OK, then it might be time to put the players in a very gentle chokehold. One device now under FDA review is called the Q-Collar: it applies a bit of woodpecker-hyoid-style pressure to the jugular vein, increasing blood volume in the brain by a single teaspoon — no more than what happens when you yawn, bloodwise, but ideally providing enough cushioning to reduce injury.

The collar has shown early promise, though there are understandable concerns about any solution involving chronic vein compression, which can lead to dangerous clotting. If it pans out, though, we may have a rare case where a swollen head is an asset rather than a liability.

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into trees (20 times a second, maybe 12,000 reps a day), then extracting whatever chow is thus exposed. This is where the extra-long tongue comes in, variously adapted depending on the species to probe deep crevices in the wood and haul up bugs, grubs, sap, etc.

Now, if you’re a bird with a tongue several times the length of your bill, where’s it supposed to go when you’re not using it?

All vertebrates have an arrangement of bone and cartilage below the upper jaw to support the tongue, called the hyoid apparatus. With woodpeckers, a notably elaborate hyoid setup lets the tongue retract behind and up over the top of the skull, in some species all the way to the bird’s nostrils.

At rest, a woodpecker’s tongue is basically wrapped around its cranium.

And seemingly this protects its brain as it hammers away.

Much credit goes to the strong, flexible material making up the hyoid apparatus, allowing the whole thing to act as a kind of combination shock absorber and seat belt. But, and perhaps

contents. Instead the brain sits suspended in fluid, which provides enough shock buffering for everyday use, but violent jolts cause it to smack against the inside of the skull. Called “brain slosh” by concussion experts, this is the phenomenon that, repeated over time, leads to CTE. That’s not something even high-quality helmets can prevent; as Myer points out, the brain’s already got a helmet — the skull. Additional armoring protects against fracture, but does little more.

If we could bump up the blood level in athletes’ brains, though, and tighten up their cranial fit, maybe they’d get the bubble-wrap benefit, too. To be fair, the underlying theory isn’t a sealed deal. Paleontologist and head-butting-animal expert Andrew Farke doubts that bighorns really are re-breathing their air and notes that we haven’t done enough testing to prove they and woodpeckers don’t suffer more head trauma than it appears.

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Never mind the recent snowstorms; spring is officially here.

And one of its sure signs is steam rising from sugarhouses all over the state.

Along with the popularity of small-scale backyard evaporators and the influx of “big maple” manufacturers, much has been made of Vermont’s 20-year surge in production of the sticky stuff. The tiny state is leading the nation, producing nearly 2 million gallons in 2017. According to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, that’s quadruple the quantity produced in 2000 — extracted from four times the number of taplines.

Sustained demand and a reliable price point have driven much of this growth, while new technologies pave the way for more.

Mark Isselhardt is a University of Vermont Extension maple specialist at the Proctor Maple Research Center.

He attributes the continued demand to consumers’ “desire for products that are not complicated” and to maple’s reputation for purity. It “has a very clean label — there’s maple sap, and that’s that,” Isselhardt said.

“There’s no refining that goes on.”

Vermonters have known that for a long time, but in recent years, everyone from the Food Network to high-end chefs has been praising the amber liquid.

Some local producers are optimistic that maple could become a mainstream sweetener in America’s pantries. “The industry is trying to educate consumers,” Isselhardt said.

“They want people to think of [using it in] entrées and culinary things, cocktails — not just on pancakes and waffles.”

As for maple’s relatively stable prices, we have Canadians to thank: The Federation of Québec Maple Syrup Producers sets tight global supply and price controls. And it’s no wonder: Québec supplies 70 percent of the world’s syrup, a product that is at the mercy of fickle spring weather every year.

Price stability is crucial on this side of the border, too. According to a 2013 report from UVM’s Center for Rural Studies, Vermont’s maple industry poured as much as $330 million into the state’s economy that year.

New technologies abetting this production include vacuum-suction devices that hook into taplines, extracting more sap from the trees. Reverse-osmosis machines concentrate the sap to diminish boiling times and process it faster. Right now, two Vermont Technical College

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In this liqueur, syrup comprises 13 percent of the final product, Randolph said. By using maple to enhance the alcohol, he added, “I’m able to supply the whole distilling operation on a very small sugaring operation. The value is really coming from the spirit.”

And yet, on the palate, the liquor is much improved with a light maple kiss.

Randolph added that, among agricultural products, distilled spirits have an uncommon magnetism. While the family slings their products at the Capital City Farmers Market and through a new spirit CSA, liquor is “the only thing that brings people to the farm,” he said.

“Then, once they’re here, they buy beef and pork, vinegar and syrup.”

And the farmers, who tend to hunker down for days on end, welcome the company. “It’s nice getting people to come out here,” Randolph acknowledged. When they do, he said, “They can really get it. You can see the grain growing a few feet from the distillery.”

Come spring, they can also smell the sugar-scented steam billowing from the sugarhouse rafters.

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next step, Randolph said. Though grain is time consuming and costly to grow, it can do double duty: Spent grains from the distillery go straight to the animals’ feed troughs.

“We have no waste,” Randolph said.

Even the fuel for the wood-fired kettle is harvested on-site, and the ash goes onto the fields.

In the distillery’s tasting room, with its Oriental rugs, hand-milled pine-board walls and bookshelves crowded with old volumes and encyclopedias, Randolph poured a taster of brand-new Sugarmaker Liqueur. A sip revealed a creamy, pungent whiskey nose — the base liquor is a bourbon-mash whiskey, 51 percent flint corn and 49 percent oats — and a sweet maple finish. The latter was gleaned from this year’s first-run syrup, boiled during a weeklong spring tease earlier this month.

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A well-trodden path connects Hooker Mountain Farm’s sugarhouse, distillery and livestock operation with Kempton and Carrie Randolph’s residence — a quirky old Cape, painted cranberry red, just inside the Cabot town line.

The Randolphs live on a 66-acre spread with their three children, ages 6, 2 and 4 months. They raise beef and pork and recently added two dairy cows, whose milk they’ll use to make a maple-cream liqueur. About half of their 25 open acres is pasture. The rest is for growing grains — flint corn, rye and oats — that feed the animals and the still. In the remaining woods, the family manages a scattered 300-to400-tap sugarbush.

The farmers have sold syrup in the past, but, Randolph explained, “I never made enough volume for it to be a significant source of income.” Instead, the operation now flavors an array of spirited beverages produced in the family’s distillery.

On a snowy morning last week, Kempton Randolph wore a crumpled green felt hat and a barn jacket tossed over gray plaid bibs. Stepping into thigh-deep snow, he followed the trail to the farm’s sugarhouse. “This was the first thing I built on the farm,” he said. The building, erected in 2010, is a loosely hewn, graying wood affair with a splintered old door affixed to the front; open eaves let the steam escape.

Inside, light and a cutting March wind came through the cracks. The dirt floor was strewn with bits of bark and kindling. A handmade barrel-arch holds up the three-chamber boiling pan in the center of the room. Its front opening is just large enough to admit wood.

After moving to Lovely Road in 2004, Randolph said, he hung buckets on 12 trees and boiled sap in a small pan on cinderblocks over an open flame.

Now, the farm’s production is about 30 gallons per year. “I could probably make more than that,” he said, but the harvest suits his needs.

The family’s original farming plan didn’t involve making liquor.

But, when raising expensive-to-feed animals led to growing grain, distilling that grain was a natural

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students are seeking a patent for a new tool — developed using 3-D printers and robotic milling and lathe machines — that eases the process of connecting taplines to trees.

Innovations are taking place indoors, too. Notably, both large and small enterprises are expanding their mapleenhanced product lines. In Island Pond, Sweet Tree Holdings is making maplesweetened teas and sports drinks, which it sells to major national grocery chains under the brand the Maple Guild. In Cabot, Hooker Mountain Farm’s owners use their small maple harvest — collected in buckets and boiled over a wood fire — to flavor distilled liquors. And Cambridge’s Runamok Maple is marketing barrel-aged and smoked maple syrup, as well as syrups enhanced with elderberries and lime leaf.

Will these newer products have staying power? “Infused flavors [are] an innovation that wasn’t here 20 years ago,” said UVM’s Isselhardt. “I think it’s a little early to tell how enduring that can be. Are people going to buy it a second time, after they’ve bought it once?”

Vermont producers are banking on it. And many — perhaps most — of the state’s commercial sugarhouses are likely to continue on a growth-based capitalist path. Operations will swell as farmers tap more trees and purchase new infrastructure to streamline the process, dreaming up more new products in the process.

To be sure, many Vermont families still boil sap in backyard sugarhouses, much as they have for centuries. Farmers — particularly old-timers whose seasons follow rhythms buffed out over generations — still count on sales of their bottled syrup as early-spring capital for the plantings that will become autumn bounty. Children still delight in spring’s first sugar on snow — as they will at this year’s Maple Open House Weekend, March 24 and 25, throughout the state.

And Vermont continues to pass on its traditions to the next generation.

At Thetford Academy, for instance, students learn the art and science of sugaring as part of the school’s outdoor education curriculum.

Their operation is one of four that Seven Days visited last week for a taste of Vermont’s sweet deal.

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Going Global On a blustery but sunny afternoon between snowstorms earlier this month, Joe Russo stood in front of a bottling line at Sweet Tree Holdings’ Island Pond production plant. Sixteenounce bottles containing a clear brown liquid trucked by on a conveyor belt.

“What’s in the bottles?” a visitor asked.

Russo declined to get specific. “We are making a maple sweet beverage,” he said, adding that, at peak production, the line can turn out 100 bottles per minute.

“It looks like iced tea,” the visitor said, an assertion Russo would neither confirm nor deny.

While most of the products that fly out of Sweet Tree’s plant are sold under the brand name the Maple Guild, the bottles on the line that day were part

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of a million-case order for a third-party company. That company will distribute the drink under a private label, Russo said.

He couldn’t name the company or the label the drinks would be sold

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Jack Beauparlant, a junior at Vermont Technical College, lives up to his French surname: He’s a good talker. A few months ago, Beauparlant put that talent to use, along with his sugarmaking experience, to help his two-man team win the LaunchVT Collegiate Competition. The annual contest sponsored by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates and rewards entrepreneurship.

For the winning project, Beauparlant worked with VTC senior Manny Aretakis, a manufacturing engineering technology major who won the school’s 2018 engineering prize.

The students conceived and designed a tool that they say makes collecting sap more efficient. The contraption connects the spout that screws into the trunk of the maple tree with the plastic tubing into which the sap flows, using a mechanism that pushes the spout into the tube.

The aluminum gadget is not much bigger than an office stapler. It’s light and portable, both desirable qualities for sugarmakers who trudge through acres of woods, often in the snow, to place thousands of taps in trees. Part of the tool’s beauty is its sheer simplicity.

The traditionally used plier-like tool requires “three hands and a hip to use,” said Beauparlant. Sometimes, he noted, sugarmakers employ other parts of the body, as well, in the service of connecting spout and tube.

“It’s efficient,” he said of the VTC product, “because it’s easier than chewing on the tube and jamming a spout in.”

Beauparlant and Aretakis met last semester in their Foundations of Entrepreneurship class, where they developed their maple project. An entrepreneurship major, Beauparlant, 21, grew up in Danville and started mowing lawns at seasonal camps on Joe’s Pond when he was 12.

“I got interested in making money and took off from there,” he said. By high school, he had started a

The students said the resources available to them at the college, including the 3D printer and a CNC (computer numerical control) lathe and mill, were instrumental in allowing them to design and build the tool.

“You can’t make this with a torch and a welder,” Beauparlant explained.

Their teacher, adjunct professor Shawn Twing, said he was “most interested” in the manner in which the two approached the project and noted their ability both to articulate and execute an idea.

“They took this assignment very seriously,” Twing said. “Not Left to right: Manny Aretakis; Tom Torti, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce seriously like they wanted to get president; Jack Beauparlant; and John Antonucci, executive director of LaunchVT a good grade. They took it very seriously from the perspective of ‘How do we get through this exerlandscaping business called Cuttin’ It Close, which he still runs. (He holds an associate’s degree in horticul- cise in a way that’s meaningful?’”

Beauparlant and Aretakis are using the $4,000 they ture from VTC.) And, this time of year, he works at a won at the college competition last month to start a sugaring operation in Plainfield.

Aretakis, 22, is from Pembroke, Maine, a small company, tentatively called Green Mountain Maple town in the eastern part of the state. He transferred Innovations. They are applying for patents in the U.S. to VTC after his freshman year at Clarkson University and Canada and envision a partnership with a machine in Potsdam, N.Y., drawn by its smaller class sizes and shop that will manufacture their product. by family ties to the region. His mother grew up in The victory propels the young men to the LaunchVT Huntington and Burlington, one of 14 siblings named finals on May 17, at Main Street Landing in Burlington, Cannizzaro. where the winner will get $75,000 in cash and prizes The project began when Beauparlant approached toward launching their business.

Aretakis about the tubing problem and presented a few In the meantime, it’s sugaring season. Beauparlant is sketches for a possible tool. As they worked on a solu- in the Plainfield woods, tapping 7,000 trees at Farnham tion, Aretakis used computer-aided design to model the Farm Maple Sugaring. With his and Aretakis’ tool still product. He then made a prototype with a 3D printer in prototype, he uses his teeth and “three hands and a before crafting one in VTC’s machine shop. hip” to rig up his tubing equipment.

“It has taken off really quickly,” he said.

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under. “That’s private information,” he said.

No matter. A million 12-bottle cases totals 1.5 million gallons. That’s enough to fill 129 large tanker trucks (the kind typically used to haul milk or propane)

— in other words, a lot of “maple sweet beverage.”

The sap that fuels the production comes via taplines connected to 450,000 trees in Essex County. That number makes parent company Sweet Tree Holdings the largest single-source maple operation in the world. The company is hedging its bets on the idea that adding maple to everything from beverages to bouillon cubes to barbecue sauce will help build an international market for Vermont’s native sweetener.

“We can go national with these products,” Russo enthused. “It’s very important to get the word out. Maple can be used for everything — in cooking, baking, whatever. We know that, but people outside of this area, they don’t.”

On boiling days, the plant’s four gleaming stainless-steel evaporators — each cost a quarter-million dollars, company reps told Seven Days in 2015

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products. Some syrup is used to make vinegar or infused with cinnamon or vanilla flavor; other batches are aged in former bourbon barrels. The company also sells some straight maple syrup.

A maze of pipes connects the kettles to the bottling line, where workers operate machines that transfer the liquid into bottles, then into cases.

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sent to the loading dock to be shuffled into 18-wheelers. Sweet Tree’s products reach regional and national grocery chains, including Albertsons, Wegmans Food Markets, Texas-based H-E-B Grocery Stores and Whole Foods Markets.

The company’s full-time employees number about 100, Russo said. That’s up from 24 when Sweet Tree fired up the boilers for the first time three years ago, and the company shows no signs of slowing down soon.

All of this — the global prospects, local jobs and market innovations — starts with the simple process of turning sap into liquid gold. And, after more than 50 years in the business, Russo still finds that process irresistible. “Come back when we’re boiling,” he said. “Everyone wants to see that.”

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very good. They deduced that they’d let the sap sit too long before boiling it.

“I’m learning, too,” Ellis said. “I think you can learn more from failure than success.”

Last Thursday, class began with a tasting — sampling the maple syrup the boys had made the day before. They commented on flavor, color and texture and came to a near-unanimous conclusion: It was very good!

Some students had previously made maple syrup at home by collecting sap in buckets. But using plastic tubing and a process called reverse osmosis — which filters water from the sap — was new to many of them.

Sophomore Alex Emerson of Topsham said he plans to learn more about reverse osmosis for his independent study.

“I want to see how high I can get the sugar content [through reverse osmosis],” he said. “I have no clue whatsoever.”

Other students are investigating that factor by removing ice that has formed in unfiltered sap and measuring the sugar content of the ice and the sap separately.

By this method, they can learn how the sugar is concentrated when water, in frozen form, is removed from the sap absent the reverse-osmosis filtration system.

Spencer Williams, a junior from Hartland, worked on a family sugaring operation when he was a kid. At school, he’s helped other students set up tubing.

“We’ve all learned to work with each other,” Spencer said, “and how each individual works.”

In the woods behind Thetford Academy, observing sap flowing on a cold afternoon, Spencer used his mouth to create a quick suction effect to help move the liquid along. Then he revealed his trick for getting sap out of the big containers in the woods: “will power.”

Hunter LeFevre, a sophomore from Thetford Center, noted that the maple project connects the students with the rhythms of the season — and with a longtime Vermont practice.

“Once deer season is over around here, and before turkey season, it’s sugaring,” he said. “It’s like a big loop.”

Hunter said he’s never tasted maple syrup he didn’t like. Now, after making it for the first time, he imagines doing it on his own.

“I might have to start this on my small property and maybe pass it down to my kids,” Hunter said. “I’d like to keep it going from generation to generation.”

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— can produce 6,000 gallons of syrup per hour. Most of that syrup is stored in stainless-steel barrels until workers add it to giant, steaming kettles of iced tea, “maple water” sports drinks and other

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All of the students in the Thetford Outdoor Program love maple syrup, with the exception of one newcomer to Vermont. So educator Scott Ellis made sure an exploration of all things maple would be part of the curriculum.

“If students are interested in something, harness that,” said Ellis, 38.

“That’s what this maple project is all about. They’re excited about it ’cause they like maple syrup, but there’s lots of lessons to learn along the way.”

Thetford Academy’s outdoor education program began in 2014 with the more unwieldy name of Environmental Science and Outdoor Education Initiative. Last fall it launched a half-day environmental sciences class in which nearly all of the instruction takes place outdoors. Nine students in grades 10 through 12 — by chance, all boys — are enrolled this semester. They meet from noon to 3 p.m. every day and spend much of their time outside on the school grounds and in the surrounding state forest. In all, Ellis said, he and the students have about 800 acres available to serve as an outdoor classroom.

“My philosophy is, use what you got,” Ellis explained. In late winter and early spring, that means maple trees, firewood and an evaporator pan.

Most of the lessons associated with the maple project naturally happen in the woods, where students collect sap from 55-gallon drums and split wood to

feed the fire burning beneath the evaporator. Their learning process covers a range of disciplines, including math (ratio of sap to syrup, amount of syrup produced); English (maple-themed vocabulary words); natural science (tree health in the state forest); and physics (evaporation, gravity).

The students also learn by the age-old method of trial and error. The first batch of syrup they made reportedly wasn’t

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Madame Stein, I stand a bit taller and feel more beautiful.”

The nonagenarian’s voice quavers, and she no longer converses in a linear fashion. But, in an interview, her warmth and smiling face revealed a still-vibrant spirit. She was curious, playful and at times commanding. While those close to her provided the narrative of her life, Stein handled the flourishes.

Among the first things she shared were framed photographs of her ballet teacher and mentor.

“That’s Professor [Semyon V.G.] Troyanoff, my darling maestro,” said Stein. “I needed to have him on my wall.”

When asked why he was important to her, she brought out another photo, of a younger Troyanoff in costume. “This was he at his heyday. See the tights and the beautiful hand? He always had beautiful port de bras.” Grinning mischievously, Stein added, “He was gorgeous. All the girls were crazy for him.”

Born in 1926 in Budapest, Stein began taking dance lessons at age 2, including ballet with Troyanoff, as she wrote in her self-published autobiography, Erika: From Hungary to America … A Young Girl’s Story. (Erika Bard was her stage name.) By 1938, Hungary was embroiled in anti-SemGABRIE L Q UIR K itism. Fearing for their lives as Jews, she and her mother immigrated to New York City to join her maternal grandfather, who had arrived years earlier.

“I stood on the top deck of the huge ship and watched the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island slowly pass in front of me.

It was … a frightening and exciting experience for a young girl of 12,” wrote Stein.

A year later, her father and brother joined them, and the family carved out a new life, first on New York’s Upper East Side and then in the Bronx.

Stein developed her skill in the arts at the High School of Music & Art in Manhattan, a competitive magnet school (now part of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & the Performing Arts).

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ccording to Gabriel Quirk, Vermont is full of fascinating people. The puppeteer and touring variety performer based in White River Junction believes that, in the Green Mountain State, “We cultivate a kind of eccentricity in each other that makes a fertile ground for all kinds of interesting people to call home.”

Eleonora Stein is one of those people.

“She’s a very cultivated person who’s had a very international life,” Quirk said, “and somehow Vermont was a place she fell in love with.”

Stein, 91, is a Hungarian-born dance instructor, dancer, musician and visual artist who has lived and worked in Vermont’s Upper Valley for the past 35 years. As a young adult, she performed in New York City, traveled the world as a cruise ship entertainer and rubbed elbows with celebrities. After she married and had a family, she ran two dance studios in New Jersey.

Some 20 years later — Stein was divorced by then — a favorite student moved to Vermont and entreated her to come. Stein accepted, moving first to Woodstock and then to Quechee, where she opened yet another studio.

Since then, Stein has taught hundreds from Vermont and New Hampshire to dance and perform, from young, timid children whom she cajoled with treats and stories to seniors determined to achieve their dance dreams. About 20 of Stein’s students have become devoted friends and caretakers, treating her as if she were family. But they still call her “Madame Stein,” a respectful form of address for a ballet instructor.

Three years ago, Stein suffered a stroke that compromised her balance and memory. She closed her studio shortly thereafter, but she continues to teach by popular demand. Her students periodically rent space so they can keep studying with her.

On a recent visit to Stein’s Quechee home, this reporter first met with Deb Cahill, a retired nurse and one of the students who became a friend and caretaker. Cahill was in her fifties when she began training with the ballet master.

“Once you meet her, you’ll know how you can become attached to her,” said Cahill, 61, of Williston. “She’s really strict, but she’s also lovable. Because of

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After high school, she became a traveling songstress and dance performer, touring state fairs and theaters on her own and with New York’s Roxy Theatre, said Quirk, who has known Stein for 30 years.

“We became friends because I’m a fan of older show-business people,” said Quirk, 54. “For me, there was a connection with someone from another generation who used to be on the road, and a performer, very much like I am now.”

In one of Stein’s photos, she wears an elegant, form-fitting white costume from a Roxy performance.

“I had a Hawaiian number, and I had two maracas in my hands,” Stein recalled. “I performed in the U.S. and in Canada.”

She’s particularly proud of her performance on the ’50s TV variety show “Arthur Godfrey and His Friends.” Stein still has the recording of that episode.

“I sang all of the arias as a coloratura soprano,” she reminisced.

In the late 1950s, “Stein worked on cruise ships that traveled from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo and other South American cities,” said Quirk.

“She was very glamorous in the sparkly beaded gowns as a sort of hostess and

entertainer. She had a pretty wild and liberated life.”

In the early ’60s, she married Harold Austin Stein, birthed two boys and ran her dance studios in New Jersey. There she employed other teachers to help her serve the hundreds of students who were enrolled at a time. About 75 percent of the classes she offered were in ballet, Quirk noted; the rest covered jazz, tap, ballroom and other types of dance.

Even while raising a family and managing her businesses, Stein remained connected to the entertainment world.

Her husband’s cousin was Tiny Tim, the American singer and ukulele player best known for his falsetto-voiced cover of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.”

“Whenever [he performed] in New York, we were invited,” said Stein. “Tiny Tim was the nicest! I remember him before he became famous, because he came to me to ask advice — because by then I was a teacher, and I had a background in entertainment.”

Of her eventual move to Vermont, Stein said, “You have to take advantage of opportunity when it’s calling.”

In Quechee, she established the Eleonora Stein Academy for children, teens and adults, said Melanie Moore, a retiree and longtime student, friend

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and caregiver of Stein’s who visits regularly from her new residence in Kittery, Maine. Moore took adult ballet classes for a while at Dartmouth College, but, a few decades ago, she had her first class with Stein and was immediately drawn to her teaching.

“Madame Stein is very adamant about beautiful hands and arms,” said Moore, noting that the instructor teaches the Russian style of ballet. Studying with her allowed Moore to achieve a lifelong dream: dancing en pointe, or supporting one’s entire body weight on the tips of fully extended feet in pointe shoes.

“She challenges you. She wants you to do your best,” Moore continued.

“When you tell her, ‘I can’t do it. I’m 66 years old,’ she’ll say, ‘OK, well, then just do the best you can.’”

Sophie Peyton began studying with Stein as a young child, after frustrating ballet experiences elsewhere.

“I started taking classes with her, and that just changed everything and made me really love dance again,” said Peyton.

“It consumed my life for 18 years. I was very dedicated, and it was definitely because of her.” The 24-year-old, who lives in Burlington, now considers Stein one of her closest friends; she and her family members are among Stein’s caretakers.

“The people in her life that have danced with her are her family and the people that are very important to her,” Peyton said.

In addition to running an academy, Stein taught at health clubs and other venues over the years, and choreographed community musicals. “She was part of the [local] theater scene,” said Quirk.

Stein enthusiastically recalled that one of her favorite tasks was organizing and emceeing annual performances by her students at the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre and Briggs Opera House in White River Junction.

“I always masterminded it, the whole thing,” she said. “I was in front of the curtain in a beautiful gown.

Emceeing a big performance is not easy, and I loved it.”

Stein would also choreograph all the dances, design all the costumes and sew some of them. “[She] even danced in a few performances not all that long ago,” said Cahill.

“She was really good,” added Quirk.

“That was when you saw the star come out. This was not just your average dance recital. She looked fabulous … and with her accent, it was like [Hungarian American actress and socialite] Zsa Zsa Gabor was on the stage.”

It was no surprise to her friends that Stein was named Ms. Senior Vermont in 1995 at age 68. The competitor readily recalled why she won.

“I finished my routine with a cartwheel and a split!” she said.

Every August, Stein and her friends, young and old, gather in Quechee to celebrate her birthday. They often ask her to teach a ballet class beforehand, both Cahill and Moore pointed out.

Seated in a chair for those classes, Stein demonstrates leg and arm movements while calling out instructions.

In doing so, she’s heeding the advice of her beloved Troyanoff, with whom she kept in touch after he also immigrated to the U.S. “He said to me, ‘Never stop teaching.’ And he didn’t [ just] mean ballet,” explained Stein, hitting a table with her palm for emphasis. “He meant everything. These students, they don’t know anything until you teach them. And I taught. I’ve been teaching for 50 years — so far.” m

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ohn Franklin knows how you feel about ancient Greek theater. “Usually, when people hear the label ‘Greek tragedy,’ their eyes glaze over,” he says. “They think of people pulling their hair and screaming, ‘Woe is me.’” He hopes audiences will think differently after seeing his latest project.

This week, from March 22 to 25, the University of Vermont Department of Classics presents an unusually inventive rendition of Helen, by the classical Athenian playwright Euripides. The production at Burlington’s Main Street Landing Black Box Theatre coincides with the Athenian City Dionysia, an ancient celebration of wine and drama.

Accordingly, several local wine and mead makers will be on hand during pre-show lectures.

But it’s Helen’s soundtrack that marks a possible first for modern productions of classics. Franklin, the associate professor and chair of classics, who spearheaded the production, composed original music for the entire play using ancient techniques. He believes it’s the first time such methods have been used to score a classical Greek play, the original melodies of which have been lost for centuries.

Like many classics scholars, Franklin considers Helen to be one of Euripides’ “problem plays,” which he says makes it an entertaining gateway into Greek theater. “Helen is an exceptional play because it’s regarded as an experimental fusion of comedy and tragedy,” he says.

Helen is rooted in an alternate version of Trojan War history that supposes the “face that launch’d a thousand ships” did not leave her husband, Menelaos, to run away to Troy with the Trojan prince Paris. Instead, the gods spirited the Spartan queen away to Egypt, where she stayed in hiding under the protection of Egyptian king Proteus. (The ever-duplicitous gods placed a phantom Helen lookalike with Paris to conceal the ruse.)

Euripedes’ drama begins after Proteus dies and his son Theoklymenos intends to marry Helen, who has remained faithful to Menelaos for 17 years.

However, having not returned to Greece after the war, Menelaos is now widely presumed dead. But is he?

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(Two-thousand-four-hundred-yearold spoiler alert: nope.)

Franklin explains that Helen has “all the formal pieces of tragedy,” including mythological aspects. But he adds that Euripides was known, sometimes

derisively, as an “experimental dramatist.” One of his hallmarks, and a facet of his writing that still influences modern storytellers, was how he humanized his heroes.

“He often made them less heroic and more like ordinary people,” says Franklin.

When we first meet Menelaos, played

by Nick Wilson, the warrior king is dressed in rags — a Euripides staple.

Having been shipwrecked in Egypt on the way home from the war — hence the belief he’d perished — he’s dressed so shabbily that Helen, played by Julia Irons, doesn’t recognize him. Nor does the Spartan recognize his cunningly disguised wife, who is famously the world’s most beautiful woman. Hilarity ensues.

“There is a good deal of domestic comedy throughout the play,” says Franklin.

Much of that humor derives from another enduring Euripidean device.

“The men in this play are bumbling idiots,” says director Aaron Robinson.

“And everything is saved because the women are really smart.” For example, he continues, “It’s really [Helen] who hatches the plan to escape, even though she lets Menelaos think it was his idea.”

Producing Helen involved multidisciplinary collaborations within the academic community and outside of it.

Robinson, an administrative coordinator in the classics department, graduated from UVM in 2007 with a theater degree.

Save for a couple of ringers, the actors are primarily classics graduate students with minimal theatrical experience.

Franklin’s wife, cartoonist Glynnis Fawkes, handled visual design. This included several large images that will be projected behind the cast to enhance plot points and accent the choreography of Bellows Free Academy, St. Albans teacher Alexis Kamitses. Local artist Rachel Cosgrove designed the costumes.

But the most extensive collaboration was the one required to translate Helen from its original Greek.

Franklin describes the play as a “gift” to retired classics professor Z. Philip Ambrose. Franklin rounded up some of Ambrose’s former students and colleagues and assigned each a speaking role to translate.

According to Franklin, translations of Greek tragedies are “often wooden and kind of ponderous.” Further, they often rely on old-fashioned language that “is not necessarily in the Greek itself.”

For most Greek classical productions, Franklin adds, theater companies will pick one translation and stick to it. “There’s kind of a homogeneity to all of it,” he says.

By contrast, Franklin assigned each speaking part to a different translator, resulting in characters with unique voices.

That’s not to say Franklin’s team of scholars took egregious liberties with Euripides’ text. For one thing, Ambrose, the production’s honoree, is a classic classics scholar, keen for precision.

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acknowledges, it would be inauthentic with sheet music, it does offer a frameto remove or soften all of the verbosity work. By employing ancient tunings and following accent rules, Franklin was in the material.

“There’s a bit of loftiness just be- able to compose using about the same cause of what Euripides says when method as Euripides.

“What you end up with is something they’re talking about the gods; some of the imagery, you can’t really write that that would sound familiar to the ancient out of it,” Franklin explains. “But I tried Greeks,” he says.

To perform the music, Franklin ento make it as digestible as possible.”

Balancing authenticity and accessi- listed Jeff Davis on saz (Turkish lute) and bility was also a concern as he conjured ney (Egyptian flute) and frame drummer Jamie Levis. Both men play in the new melodies for the ancient play.

Franklin explains that all Greek local Syrian ensemble Grup Anwar and Turkish gypsy band Lokum. poetic texts are also musical Franklin himself plays texts, meant to be accoman electric lyre modeled panied by instruments. The on the ancient Phoenician problem is that the actual kinnaru.

He commismusic hasn’t been heard in sioned the instrument from roughly two millennia.

Burlington luthier Creston “But we do have the Lea of Creston Electric rhythms,” he says. “Those Instruments. rhythms are built into the According to Franklin, texts just by virtue of the lyre, drum and lute and/or long and short syllables of flute comprise a standard the words.” ancient Egyptian ensemble, Greek metrical schemes lending the play another are based on syllable length. layer of authenticity. He Long syllables are twice as praises his bandmates’ long as short syllables, which worldly musicality, includmakes it possible to translate ing familiarity with the nonthose syllables into quarter J OHN FRAN KLIN Western intonations and and eighth notes, and so on. meters of Syrian, Turkish “It couldn’t have always been a two-to-one ratio in spoken lan- and Balkan music.

“But this is those things all thrown guage,” Franklin says. “But when [Greek composers] turned it into music, they reg- into a blender and mixed into a long, ularized it into that ratio and built the text shifting composition,” he says of Helen.

“It doesn’t sound like music you into these unique rhythmic compositions.”

He adds that each ode in a Greek text would see onstage today,” adds Robinson.

But Franklin’s curious sounds won’t has a rhythmic identity that can be quite be completely alien to modern ears. complex.

“The closest thing you could think Sharp audience members might notice of would be [Béla] Bartók or [Igor] some familiar passages throughout the Stravinsky, something with shifting play.

“I’m always conscious of those little time meters,” Franklin says, referencthreeor four-note phrases that remind ing two classical composers famous for labyrinthine rhythms. “Or prog rock. me of David Bowie or Queen, the stuff I grew up with,” says Franklin. “So I don’t That’s the way I think of it.”

In addition to his classical expertise, shy away from working in those more Franklin is a music scholar with a degree familiar flavors.

“As long as I’m working within those in composition and electronic music constraints, I’m not violating anything from the New England Conservatory. that’s positive knowledge about the anHe’s also a member of local rock band cient Greeks,” he says. “And I’ll fill in the the Nancy Druids.

“What people will hear are the un-positive stuff with whatever sounds original rhythms of Euripides,” he says good to me.” m of Helen, “and they’re very interesting.”

The melodies, however, are all Franklin, Contact: dan@sevendaysvt.com with an acknowledged assist from Euripides — and maybe David Bowie INFO and Freddie Mercury.

Euripides’ Helen, presented by the University Franklin explains that ancient Greek of Vermont Department of Classics, Thursday had pitch accents on certain words and through Saturday, March 22 to 24, 7:30 syllables, much as Chinese languages p.m.; and Sunday, March 25, 2:30 p.m., at Main Street Landing Black Box Theatre do. Ancient composers wrote melodies in Burlington. $5-10. Free pre-show talks, that followed those tonal accents. While Thursday through Saturday, 6 p.m.; and that doesn’t provide modern composers Sunday, 1 p.m. ambroseclassicalplay.com

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y face was burning, and I felt like I could exhale fire.

Montréal’s Pumpui Grocer and Curry Shop calls its jungle curry “très piquant,” ,” and that is truth in advertising. The Thai restaurant’s dish indeed offers a complex spiciness that makes it hard to concentrate on anything besides the pain — and hence the food. I had never experienced such intensity outside of Thailand and New York City. It was parfait.

Curry in many forms is trending in Montréal right now, and as a fan of the heat and sauce in general, I had to check it out.

Lunch at Pumpui was the first stop on my tour of three restaurants that have expanded the city’s Southeast Asian offerings. For dinner, I ventured to the SaintHenri neighborhood, where Satay Brothers offers unique Malaysian and Singaporean dishes in a vibrant atmosphere. Bighi Curry, my new favorite spot for brunch in Montréal, serves Japanese and other curries that epitomize fusion done well.

Decorated with Thai calendars and advertisements from the ’50s, Pumpui is designed to resemble casual curry houses in Thailand. Located in Little Italy, the small, order-at-the-counter gourmet restaurant has a bit of window seating and three large booths with beige melamine tables. In addition to satisfying seekers of the true Thai burn, Pumpui offers about eight other curries and dishes of varying spiciness on its changing chalkboard menu.

My friend and I ordered a piece of fried chicken ($2.99), which was also available in a three-piece mix for groups — or anyone who prefers not to gnaw on the same bone as their dinner date. The chicken was spot-on: perfectly juicy, with a light rice-flour breading, tiny fried shallots and a salty-sweet sauce that had just a bit of heat. Less memorable was the green papaya salad ($4), which was light on the

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vinegar zing and a bit limp, as if it had been prepared hours before.

For our main dishes, we began with the medium-spicy hunglay curry ($14.50), one of four options available in pans at the counter. Hunglay curry comes from the Shan state of Myanmar, which borders northern Thailand. Consisting of long-simmered, tender pork flank in a brown-red sauce and crunchy green beans, the savory curry tasted pleasantly and strongly of tamarind.

Back to that jungle curry burn. Served with sticky rice, its richly flavored chicken broth was infused with lemongrass, ginger and Thai chiles. Pieces of catfish mingled with eggplant, sliced bamboo, fresh basil and kaffir lime leaves.

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CURRY IN MANY FORMS IS TRENDING IN MONTRÉAL RIGHT NOW slightly earthy bitterness. And beautiful sprigs of fresh green peppercorns lent another layer of spice different from the capsaicin heat of the chile peppers.

(Fascinated by this ingredient, I took home the unfinished peppercorn to use in my own cooking.)

Mouth smarting but feeling satisfied and pleasantly conquered by the heat, I

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one’s nose.

Pumpui co-owner Xavier Cloutier came to our table to see how we liked the food, and we responded enthusiastically in the affirmative. The kitchen makes its curry pastes in-house, he told us, noting that the paste for the jungle curry included pickled gourami fish sauce. I learned after the meal that this sauce contains MSG. Because I generally avoid artificial ingredients and added FLAMES AND FUSION

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Adhikari is opening her first restaurant with the help of a business partner and restaurateur in Queens, N.Y., Kamal Sherpa, who will send chefs from the city to work at Everest, she said.

Everest will serve traditional Indian and Nepalese food, including curries and kebabs. The restaurant, to be open daily for lunch and dinner, will seat about 60 people and serve beer and wine.

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to have a business,” she said. “I want to try to do something new.”

12v-threebros030718.indd 1 3/2/18 JEETAN KHADKA, owner of NEPALI KITCHEN in Essex Junction, will open a Burlington branch of his restaurant this spring at 1130 North Avenue in the space currently occupied by PHO NGUYEN. That restaurant will close Delicious & Healthy at the end of April after about Mediterranean Cuisine five years in business. “We’re taking a break and moving on to something else,” said its owner, PHUONG LAM. Khadka will take over the building’s lease in May and open Nepali Kitchen soon thereafter, depending on when he gets his liquor license, he said. Like the restaurant in Essex Junction, which he opened in July 2016, this one will specialize in Indian cuisine.

It will also serve Nepalese street food such as noodle dishes with choices of pork, chicken, vegetables or shrimp.

“I’ll be picking all the popular items off my menu in Essex and adding street food and bar items,” he said.

Khadka, 27, will own the restaurant with his uncle, BISHNU KHADKA. A 2010 graduate of Burlington High School, the younger Khadka said he is pleased to return to his old neighborhood.

“I feel so good to be back,” he said. “It’s like a homecoming to me.”

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and SHACKSBURY, among others — will flow through six draftlines. To eat? Pizzas and salads from Folino’s.

These, along with the beverages, will be offered at the bar or with full table service.

“The idea is that you’ll be waited on,” said Stewart.

“We want you to have the most relaxed and enjoyable experience. You don’t have to elbow your way through people at the bar.”

In a reciprocal arrangement, Folino’s patrons will

be able to grab beers and ciders from Stonecutter’s retail area and bring them next door to the pizzeria.

Basically, Stewart said, “I’m a bar that doesn’t want to be a restaurant, and [Folino’s] is a restaurant that doesn’t want to be a bar.” This way, each business can do its thing without wading into the other’s wheelhouse.

Stonecutter’s Middlebury tasting room, which is now open for cocktails Thursday through Sunday, won’t change. “We will continue rocking out [in Middlebury] in exactly the same way that we have been,” Stewart said.

“The [Burlington] cocktail bar is really to showcase all the work we’ve been doing in a way that’s a little bigger, a little grander.”

As for the opening, Stewart declined to get more specific than “late spring.”

“This is my fourth construction project,” she said. “If I’ve learned anything, it’s that you cannot predict time.”

A third food-and-drink business will occupy the South Union building when TYLER DANIEL BEAN opens his bagel shop, WILLOW’S, in about a month, he said. This will be the first restaurant owned and operated by Bean, a 27-year-old musician and writer who lives in Burlington’s Old North End. His father, JOHN, is a partner in the business; LAURA COUTURE, who has worked at several area restaurants, will be the bakery manager.

Willow’s will be open daily for breakfast and lunch, serving bagels, baked goods, sandwiches and soups.

“We’re going to have some other fun things as we go along,” Bean said.

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Pumpui, which opened in November, is an excellent spot for lunch or a casual dinner and is a quick walk from Marché Jean-Talon. The restaurant sells beer, but only for takeout; it does not have a license for on-site alcohol consumption. In warmer months, visitors could make like a local and turn their takeout items into a picnic; the nearby park at Dante and Alma streets is an ideal spot to eat and legally enjoy a beer. (Bonus: The park is right next to Notre-Dame-de-la-Défense, notable for its ceiling fresco that bizarrely features Benito Mussolini riding a horse.)

At Satay Brothers, which no longer offers takeout, people line up to eat dinner in-house. The Singaporean and Malaysian eatery began as a seasonal food stand and blossomed into a full restaurant in 2015. Arriving on a Friday night at 7, we took in the low lighting, energetic ambiance and club hits from the last decade while waiting briefly for a table.

(Reservations are accepted only for large groups.)

Satay Brothers’ extensive menu includes traditional gado-gado and a variety of satays and curries, along with distinct main dishes, such as grilled kingfish and smoked skate wing. We

considered the skate, a fish that is part of the ray family, until the server told us it was “bon, mais aussi stringy.” Not in the mood for that texture, we opted for the smoked octopus and calamari salad.

Our starters and drinks arrived quickly in the busy restaurant. The Tamarind Dream cocktail ($11) was straightforward — tamarind juice, gin, lime and simple syrup, served in a vintage ceramic tumbler with a cameo of a woman in a coconut-shell bikini.

Brewed in Montréal, the Ippon sansho-ginger beer proved to be an excellent complement to the food.

Tasty but not exceptional, the beef satay was nicely marinated, and its crunchy peanut sauce was easy on the sugar. The deconstructed steam bun was better: Served taco-style, it consisted of lean pork flank smothered in a hoisin-based sauce and wrapped in a tender, flattened bun along with cucumbers and cilantro.

Unfortunately, the salad and mains arrived 30 seconds after the starters.

Bad timing aside, the smoked octopus and calamari salad ($18) was as interesting as I’d hoped. Chopped lettuce and chives in light vinaigrette were piled on a base of crisp daikon, topped with earthy, roasted burdock root and sweet, roasted yam. The smoked seafood was fresh and firm; I could taste the ocean as much as the smoke.

The kamouraska korma ($16) featured large pieces of lamb, stewed with star anise, ginger, tomato and cumin and served with rice and cilantro. It was

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mild and flavorful but, with no vegetables except fresh jalapeños on the side, it would have benefited from something acidic or fresh to lift the flavors. I found the bitterness of the jalapeños a displeasing contrast to the warm flavors of the curry and left most of them on the plate.

More satisfying was the fried rice ($8), which was cooked with bits of curried pork and egg and drizzled with yogurt sauce and green onions. Rich, savory and creamy, it was well-executed comfort food.

Our server was friendly and willing to answer questions and, despite the crowd, we didn’t feel rushed. Next time, I’ll order successively to ensure better pacing and maybe give the skate a try.

Saturday brunch at Bighi Curry presented a markedly different vibe: cozy and filled with natural light and second-hand wooden tables. Located in the Centre-Sud neighborhood, not far from the Gay Village, Bighi serves memorable Japanese curries and fusion food and lacks the long waits typical of brunch spots in the Plateau and Mile End. (Dinner at Bighi, however, tends to be busier; I’ve been turned away for lack of a reservation on a weekend.)

We began our brunch with the buckwheat pancake ($11). In Québec, these are traditionally salty, not sweet; Bighi’s takes that form and runs with it. The thin, crêpe-like pancake was topped with crunchy, spicy kimchi and a salty, creamy sauce. Sliced pears were elegantly fanned on top and sprinkled with roasted peanuts. Impressively, the pancake remained crisp until we were nearly finished. Some restaurants might have drizzled maple syrup on top, but this pancake was perfect without it.

For me, restaurant brunch isn’t complete without eggs. Bighi offers an omelet and two perfectly poached options. The eggs Benedict ($15) replaced the usual English muffin with chewy housemade naan and added a dusting of masala spices to the otherwise traditional hollandaise. The dish was served with a side of saucy smoked chicken, pickled okra, jalapeños and red onions. The tartsweet pickles brilliantly complemented the chicken and cut the richness of the hollandaise. I could eat this Benedict every weekend.

Enjoying a pot of pu-erh tea in the comfortably less-than-full restaurant, I recalled a previous brunch at a different Montréal eatery, where I waited in the cold for 30 minutes before being seated.

Once inside, the soundtrack to my eggs Benedict was “The Thong Song,” the kind of music designed to make people eat quickly and leave. At Bighi, I found a relaxed spot that encouraged taking one’s time.

What lingered after three days of Montréal curry was not the restaurants’ trendiness but the delectable diversity of flavors and fresh ingredients, especially at Pumpui and Bighi. m Contact: zapp@sevendaysvt.com

INFO Pumpui Grocer and Curry Shop, 83 rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montréal, 514-379-3024, pumpui.ca Satay Brothers, 3721 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, 514-933-3507, sataybrothers.com Bighi Curry, 1659 rue Ontario Est, Montréal, 514-379-4443, facebook.com/bighicurry

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ity, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary and affected state agencies are entitled to party status.

2. Adjoining property owners and others: May participate as parties to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the ten criteria.

3. Non-party participants: The district commission, on its own motion or by petition, may allow others to participate in the hearing without being accorded party status.

If you feel that any of 6/6/16 4:34 PM 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 date of the first hearing or prehearing conference.

A copy of the application and plans for this project is available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the District #4 Environmental Office. The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board web site (http:// nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number above.

If you plan on participating in the hearing on behalf of a group or organization, please bring: 1) a written description of the organization, its purposes, and the nature of its membership (T.10, § 6085(c)(2)(B)); 2) Dated at Essex Junction, documentation that Vermont this 12th day of prior to the dateADVERTISEMENT of the EMAILED EMAILED March 2018. hearing, you were duly authorized to speak for By: /s/ Rachel Lomonaco the organization; ADVERTISING INSERTION ORDER ADVERTIS and 3) that the organiza- Rachel Lomonaco Thomas Hirchak Company District #4 Coordinator Thomas H tion has articulated a position withTerra respectKeene111 West Street FROM: FROM: Te Essex Junction, VT to the Project’s impacts Phone: 05452 under specifi800-634-7653 c Act 250 Phone: 80 802-879-5658 Criteria.

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application #4C1206-4 for a project described as updating the existing Land Use Permit to cover future contemplated activities and modifications to non-agriculture structures. The project is located at 180 Intervale Road in Burlington, VT. This project will be evaluated by the District #4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A., § 6086(a).

A public hearing was noticed for Tuesday, March 20, 2018 but must be rescheduled due to a conflict. The public hearing has been rescheduled for Friday, April 6, 2018 at 9:00AM at the Essex Junction District Office of the Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:30AM at the site. We will meet at the Intervale Center Offices located at 180 Intervale Road (first right after entrance to Gardener’s Supply on Intervale Road).

The following persons or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project: 1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary and affected state agencies are entitled to party status.

2. Adjoining property

owners and others: May participate as parties to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the ten criteria.

3. Non-party participants: The district commission, on its own motion or by petition, may allow others to participate in the hearing without being accorded party status.

If you plan on participating in the hearing on behalf of a group or organization, please bring: 1) a written description of the organization, its purposes, and the nature of its membership (T.10, § 6085(c)(2)(B)); 2) documentation that prior to the date of the hearing, you were duly authorized to speak for the organization; and 3) that the organization has articulated a position with respect to the Project’s impacts under specific Act 250 Criteria.

If you wish further information regarding participation in this hearing, please contact the district coordinator (see below) before the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least seven days prior to the above hearing date. 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 date of the first hearing or prehearing conference. A copy of the application and plans for this project is available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the District #4 Environmental Office.

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The application can also or the Commission sets FSBO-MichaelSullivan030718.indd be viewed2/5/18 at the3:23 PM the matter for 1hearing Natural Resources Board on its own motion. Any web site (http://nrb. hearing request must be vermont.gov) by clicking in writing to the address on “Act 250 Database” below, must state the and entering the project criteria or subcriteria number above. at issue, why a hearing is required and what Dated at Essex Junction, additional evidence Vermont this 28th day of will be presented at the February, 2018. hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining BY: Stephanie H. property owner or other Monaghan interested person must District #4 Coordinator include a petition for 111 West Street party status. Prior to Essex Junction, VT submitting a request for 05452 a hearing, please contact 802/879-5662 the district coordinator stephanie.monaghan@ at the telephone number vermont.gov listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the ACT 250 NOTICE Commission must deterMINOR APPLICATION mine that substantive #4C0478-3 issues requiring a hear10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 ing have been raised.

- 6093 Findings of Fact and On March 8, 2018, MariConclusions of Law will lyn Hinsdale, Jennifer not be prepared unless Duprey and Jeffrey Hins- the Commission holds a dale Jr. filed application public hearing. #4C0478-3 for a project generally described as If you feel that any of after-the-fact subdivithe District Commission sion of former Parcel A members listed on the into Lot #1 of 1.19-acres, attached Certificate of and Lot #2 of 1.13-acres, Service under “For Your and the after-the-fact Information” may have a construction of 3-bedconflict of interest, or if room residences on there is any other reason Lot #1 and Lot #2. The a member should be disproject is located 93 and qualified from sitting on 91 Cummings Drive in this case, please contact Huntington, the district coordinator Vermont. as soon as possible, no later than prior to the The District #4 Environresponse date listed mental Commission is above. reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule Should a hearing be 51 - Minor Applications. held on this project and A copy of the application you have a disability for and proposed permit are which you are going to available for review at need accommodation, the office listed below. please notify us by April The application and a 9, 2018. draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Parties entitled to Resources Board’s web participate are the Musite (http://nrb.vermont. nicipality, the Municipal gov) by clicking on “Act Planning Commission, 250 Database” and the Regional Planning entering the project Commission, affected number “4C0478-3”. state agencies, and adjoining property owners No hearing will be held and other persons to the and a permit may be isextent they have a parsued unless, on or before ticularized interest that April 9, 2018, a person may be affected by the notifies the Commission proposed project under of an issue or issues rethe 10 criteria. Non-party quiring the presentation participants may also be of evidence at a hearing

allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 9th day of March 2018.

By: /s/ Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 rachel.lomonaco@ vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C1311 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On February 21, 2018, World View, LLC c/o Nathan & Jacqueline Dagesse filed application #4C1311 for a project generally described as construction of a 19-unit residentail building and associated parking area at 243 East Allen Street in Winooski, Vermont.

The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 -Minor Applications.

A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below.

The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C1311”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before April 6, 2018, 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 adjoin-

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must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator (see below) for more information.

Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above.

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by April 6, 2018.

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 7th day of March 2018.

By: /s/ Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05495 802-879-5658

rachel.lomonaco@ vermont.gov CITY OF BURLINGTON IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND EIGHTEEN AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO OFFENSES & MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS – ORDINANCES TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 6.01 Sponsor: City Attorney; Ordinance Committee First reading: 01/22/18 Referred to: Ordinance Committee Rules suspended and placed in all stages of passage: ______________ Second reading: 03/12/18 Action: adopted Date: 03/12/18 Signed by Mayor: 03/14/18 Published: 03/21/18 Effective: 04/11/18 It is hereby Ordained by the City Council of the City of Burlington as follows: That Chapter 21, Offenses & Miscellaneous Provisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by repealing Sections 21-8, 21-9, 21-21, 21-22, 21-23, 21-25, 21-26, 21-27 and 21-40 thereof as follows: 21-8 Aggressive panhandling prohibited. (a) Findings. The Burlington City Council finds that aggressive begging, panhandling, or solicitation negatively affects the following significant governmental interests: (1) Protection of citizens from physical threats or injury and from damage to property; (2) Prevention of harassment and intimidation of members of the public; (3) Prevention of violent crime; (4) Traffic control and public safety; (5) Orderly movement of traffic and pedestrians; and (6) Provision and maintenance of a safe,

aesthetically attractive environment in areas designed to attract tourist revenue.

The city council finds that aggressive begging, panhandling or solicitation is extremely disturbing and disruptive to the public and contributes to a loss of access to and enjoyment of public place, and to an enhanced sense of fear, intimidation, and disorder. This law is intended to promote these governmental interests and combat the negative affects of aggressive begging, panhandling or solicitation. It is not intended to limit any persons from exercising their constitutional right to solicit funds, picket, protest or engage in other constitutionally protected activity. (b) Definitions. For the purpose of this section: (1) Aggressive manner shall mean any of the following: a. Approaching or speaking to a person, or following a person before, during or after soliciting if that conduct is intended or is likely to cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm to oneself or to another or damage to or loss of property or otherwise be intimidated into giving money or other thing of value; b. Continuing to solicit from a person or continuing to engage that person after the person has given a negative response to such soliciting; c. Intentionally or recklessly touching or causing physical contact with another person or that person’s property without that person’s consent in the course of soliciting; d. Intentionally or recklessly blocking or interfering with the safe or free passage of a pedestrian or vehicle by any means, including unreasonably causing a pedestrian or vehicle operator to take evasive action to avoid physical contact; e. Using violent,

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS obscene or threatening gestures toward a person solicited; f. Following the person being solicited, with the intent of asking that person for money or other things of value; g. Speaking in a volume unreasonably loud under the circumstances; h. Soliciting from anyone who is waiting in line.

(2) Soliciting shall mean asking for money or objects of value in a public place, with the intention that the money or object be transferred at that time, and at that place. Soliciting shall include using the spoken, written or printed word, bodily gestures, signs or other means with the purpose of obtaining an immediate donation of money or other thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services.

However, this ordinance is not intended to prescribe any demand for payment for services rendered or goods delivered. Nor is this ordinance or the definition of solicitation intended to include or prescribe fixed advertising attached to an existing premises.

Nor is it intended to include or prescribe signs or written material allowed under city

ordinance section 21-5 or any other applicable city ordinance, regulation, license or permit.

(3) Public place shall mean a place where a governmental entity has title to or which the public or a substantial group of persons has access, including but not limited to any street, highway, parking lot, plaza, transportation structure, facility or vehicle, school, place of amusement, park, playground or sidewalk or to the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings, or grounds enclosing them thereupon.

(4) Financial institution shall mean any banking corporation, credit union, foreign exchange office or like institution as defined in §11101 of Title 8 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.

(5) Check cashing business shall mean any person duly licensed by the superintendent of banks to engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration pursuant to Title 8 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.

(6) Automated teller machine shall mean a device, linked to a financial institution’s account records, which

is able to carry out transactions, including, but not limited to: account transfers, deposits, cash withdrawals, balance inquiries and mortgage and loan payments.

(7) Automated teller machine facility shall mean the area comprised of one or more automatic teller machines and any adjacent space which is made available to banking customers after regular banking hours. (c) Prohibited acts.

(1) No person shall solicit in an aggressive manner in any public place.

(2) No person shall solicit on private or residential property without permission from the owner or other person lawfully in possession of such property.

(3) No person shall solicit within fifteen (15) feet of public toilets.

(4) No person shall solicit within fifteen (15) feet of any entrance or exit of any financial institution or check cashing business or within fifteen (15) feet of any automated teller machine without the consent of the owner of the property or another person legally in possession of such facilities.

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(5) No person shall solicit while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

(6) No person shall solicit by stating that funds are needed to meet a specific need, when the solicitor has the funds to meet that need, does not intend to use funds to meet that need or does not have that need.

(7) No person shall solicit in any public transportation vehicle, or within fifteen (15) feet of any handicapped parking space, taxicab stand, bus, train or subway station or stop or in any public parking lot or structure or dedicated walkway to such parking lot or structure.

(8) No person shall solicit within fifteen (15) feet of an entrance to a building.

(9) No person shall solicit within fifteen (15) feet of any valid vendor location as set forth in Chapter 23 of this Code of Ordinances.

(10) No person shall solicit within fifteen

(15) feet of any pay telephone or public information booth, board or other structure, provided that when a pay telephone is located within a telephone booth or other facility, such distance shall be measured from the entrance or exit of the telephone booth or facility.

(11) No person shall solicit in an area unless the area is sufficiently illuminated to allow the solicitee to fully observe the solicitor at a distance of fifteen (15) feet. (d) Penalties. Any violation of the provisions of this law constitutes a civil offense punishable by a fine from fifty dollars ($50.00) to five hundred dollars ($500.00).

The waiver penalty for such offense shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). In lieu of or in addition to the penalty provided for in this section, a person in violation of this ordinance may be required to perform community service work as ordered by the court. (e) Severance. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this law is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall in no way affect the validity of any

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(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 3551; Ord. of 3-18-02) 21-9 Soliciting contributions for charities restricted.

No person shall solicit contributions for charitable, patriotic, philanthropic or other purposes upon the streets or by going from place to place within the city unless the person or the organization for which contributions are solicited has filed with the police department a letter stating his name and address or the name of the organization, and the dates that contributions will be sought; provided, however, that within the Church Street Marketplace District such filing will be with the Church Street Marketplace District Administrator through whom a permit may be granted pursuant to Chapter 23 of this Code.

(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 4262; 1969 Cum. Supp., § 4262; Ord. of 5-2-83) 21-21 Hitchhiking prohibited.

No person while upon any street within the city, shall endeavor by words, gestures or otherwise, to beg, invite or secure transportation in any motor vehicle

not engaged in carrying passengers for hire, unless said person knows the driver of such motor vehicle, or the owner or other person then riding therein; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall prohibit the solicitation of aid in the event of accident or by persons who are sick or seeking assistance for the sick; and provided further, that this exception for sickness shall apply only in case of bona fide sickness in which an emergency exists. Such practice is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.

(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 3557) Cross reference—Pedestrians generally, § 20-135 et seq.

21-22 Indecent or profane language.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use indecent, profane or insulting language in a street or public place or near a dwelling house or building within the city.

(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 3553) Cross reference—Boisterous conduct in city cemeteries prohibited, § 9-9.

State law reference—Disturbing peace by using disorderly language, 13 V.S.A. § 1021.

21-23 Indecent exhibitions.

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No person shall publicly make any indecent, immodest or immoral exhibition of his person, or of any animal or thing, or cause or procure any person to do so, in or on any street, highway or public square, or in any stairway, hallway, area or other public place.

(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 3558) Cross reference—Nudity in parks prohibited, § 22-20.

State law reference— Lewd and indecent conduct, 13 V.S.A. § 2601 et seq.; obscenity, 13 V.S.A. § 2801 et seq.

21-25 Indecent writing or pictures.

It shall be unlawful for any person to make indecent figures or write indecent or obscene words upon a fence, building, sidewalk or public place within this city.

(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 3553) State law reference— Obscenity generally, 13 V.S.A. § 2801 et seq.; writing obscene words on signs, 13 V.S.A. § 3701.

21-26 Posting indecent show bill, advertisement, sign or notice prohibited.

No person shall post, or cause to be posted, an indecent, immodest or obscene show bill, advertisement or paper, or paint or mark with

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[CONTINUED] chalk or other material, or cause to be painted or otherwise portrayed, any indecent, immodest or obscene sign, advertisement, notice or other thing on any building, fence, post or sidewalk, or in any other manner exhibit the same to the public within the limits of the city.

(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 3554) 21-27 Loitering prohibited. (a) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) “Loitering” shall mean remaining idle in essentially one location and shall include the concepts of spending time idly loafing or walking about aimlessly. (b) Certain types of loitering prohibited. No person shall loiter in a public place in such manner as to: (1) Create or cause to be created a breach of the peace.

(2) Create or cause to be created any disturbance or annoyance to the comfort and repose of any person.

(3) Obstruct the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles.

(4) Obstruct, molest, or interfere with any person lawfully in any public place as defined in section 1-2 of this Code. This paragraph shall include the making of unsolicited remarks of an offensive, disgusting or insulting nature or which are calculated to annoy or disturb the person to, or in those hearing, they are made. (c) Discretion of police officer. Whenever any police officer shall, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, decide that the presence of any person in any public place is causing any of the conditions enumerated in paragraph (b), he may, if he deems it necessary for the preservation of the public peace and safety, order that person to leave that place. Any person who shall refuse to leave after being ordered to do so by a police officer shall be guilty of a violation of this section.

(Rev. Ords. 1962, §§ 3551, 3553; Ord. of 4-10-75) Charter reference— Power of city council to restrain and punish vagrants, § 48(XVIII).

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Similar provisions, 13 V.S.A. § 1025.

21-40 Regulation of cruising. (a) Cruising prohibited.

No person shall engage in the activity known as “cruising,” as defined in this section, on the public streets, alleys or highways of the city in any area which has been posted as a no-cruising zone. (b) Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: (1) Cruising: The repetitive driving of any motor vehicle between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. past a trafficcontrol point in traffic which is congested at or near the traffic control point.

(2) Congested traffic: Traffic on any public street, alley or highway which is delayed to the point that: a. Motor vehicles cannot move through a 100-yard approach corridor to an intersection controlled by a traffic light within two (2) complete green light cycles where the delay in forward movement is due to the position of other motor vehicles; b. Motor vehicles cannot move through a 100-yard approach corridor to an intersection controlled by a traffic light, stop sign or yield sign within a five-minute period of time where the delay in forward movement is due to the position of other motor vehicles; or c. Motor vehicles cannot readily move forward on portions of public streets, alleys or highways between intersections because traffic speed is slowed to less than five (5) miles per hour, and the delay in movement is due to the position of other motor vehicles.

The determination that a street, alley or highway is congested shall be made by the ranking peace officer on duty within the affected area.

(3) Green light cycle: The normally programmed period commencing upon the switching of a traffic light from a red light to a green light through to the return of a red light.

(4) Traffic-control point: A location along a public street, alley or highway utilized by a police officer on duty within the affected area as an observation point in order to monitor traffic conditions for potential violations of this section. (c) Warning provided. If congested traffic exists

at or near a trafficcontrol point, a police officer shall issue a verbal warning to any person operating or occupying any motor vehicle passing the traffic-control point notifying them that it is a violation of this section to pass through the traffic-control point after a written warning has been issued. After a verbal warning has been issued to any person operating or occupying any motor vehicle passing the traffic-control point, if that person again passes the traffic-control point, a police officer shall issue a written notice to that person stating that any subsequent passage past that traffic-control point within the next succeeding four (4) hours will be a violation of this section.

Any person who, after having received a written notice, subsequently drives past or is a passenger in a vehicle passing the same trafficcontrol point within the next succeeding four (4) hours shall be in violation of this section. (d) Posting of signs.

This section may be enforced in any area which has been posted as a “no-cruising zone.” “No cruising” signs shall be posted at the beginning and end of any public street, alley or highway or portion thereof which is a “no-cruising zone.”

The chief of police, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to designate “no-cruising zones” in which it is found that conditions of congested traffic exist.

Once a “no-cruising” zone has been designated, the zone will remain in effect until 3:30 a.m. (e) Penalty for violations. A violation of this section shall be a civil offense. The minimum penalty for a first violation of cruising is a one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine; for a second violation within one (1) year, the minimum penalty is a one hundred fifty dollar ($150.00) fine; for a third or subsequent violation within one (1) year, the minimum penalty is a two hundred dollar ($200.00) fine.

The maximum penalty for all offenses shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00). Any law enforcement officer may issue a municipal complaint for a violation of this section.

(Ord. of 3-30-92; Ord. of 1-9-95) * Material stricken out deleted. ** Material underlined added.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL To: Samantha Simms, So. Burlington, VT. Two Self-storage units. This is a Notice of Intent to sell your personal property, located in two self-storage units at Chase Moving, 165 Shunpike Rd., Williston, VT, for failure to make payment.

Sale/Disposal to occur March 28.

NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date: 4/5/2018 Sale Date: 4/6/2018 Jonathan Herweck Unit #325 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift Street South Burlington, VT 05403 (802)863-8300 NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE, 295 RATHE RD COLCHESTER, VT 05446. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE SELF STORAGE UNITS LISTED BELOW WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION. Name of occupant - unit size Brenda Devoid 10 x 10 Tim Daigle 10 x 10 Tina Anair 10 x 10 Rebecca Nichols 5 x 10 Tina Anair 10 x 10 Alicia Reed 10 x 15 Gary Morgan 10 x 15 Gail Morenus 5 x 10 Paige Tuttle 5 x 10 Elena Littlebug 8 x 25 Eric Covey 10 x 10 Terri Allen 5 x 10 Theresa Gonyea 10 x 10 Alexander Dewey 10 x 20 Eric Bachman 10 x 15 Dylan Austin 10 x 10 Due to inclement weather the auction

originally scheduled for March 24, 2018 has been rescheduled to: Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

Exit 16 Self Storage, 295 Rathe Rd., Colchester, VT. 05446 Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to the auction. Sale shall be by live auction to the highest bidder.

Contents of the entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. All winning bidders will be required to pay a $50.00 deposit which will be refunded once unit is left empty and broom swept clean.

The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility within 72 hours of bid acceptance at no cost to Exit 16 Self Storage. Exit 16 Self Storage reserves the right to reject any bid lower than the amount owed by the occupant. Exit 16 Self Storage reserves the right to remove any unit from the auction should current tenant bring his or her account current with full payment prior to the start of the auction.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BURLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ZA-18-05 ARTICLE 3 AMENDMENTS ZA-18-06 ARTICLE 8 BIKE PARKING Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4441 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington Planning Commission to hear comments on the following proposed amendments to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO). The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 beginning at 6:45pm in Conference Room 12, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT. Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444(b): Statement of purpose: This amendment is proposed to the Burlington CDO as follows: • ZA-18-05: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to update Article 3 of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO) relative to zoning permit release, timelines for pending permit applications, permit extensions, and permit duration.

• ZA-18-06: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to modify bike

parking regulations in Article 8, and in Table 8.2.5-1. These changes increase the required ratios of bicycle parking for selected uses to more closely align with the APBP guidelines, and establish a payment in lieu option for required bike parking.

Geographic areas affected: the proposed amendments are applicable to the following areas in the City of Burlington: • ZA-18-05: The proposed amendment applies to all areas of the City.

• ZA-18-06: This proposed amendment applies to all areas of the City.

List of section headings affected: • ZA-18-05: This amendment affects Sec 3.2.5, Sec 3.2.7 (c), Sec 3.2.9 (b), (d), and (e).

• ZA-18-03: This amendment affects Sec 8.2.18.2.7, adds a new Sec 8.2.8, amends existing sections 8.2.8- 8.2.9, and modifies Table 8.2.5-1 Bicycle Parking Requirements.

The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and the proposed amendment is available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www. burlingtonvt.gov/pz.

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY IN RE: J.D. and J.N. Vermont Superior Court Family Division Docket No. 314/315-916Cnjv Notice of Hearing To: Nichole Hough, mother of J.D. and J.N. and Jose DeJesus father of J.D., you are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all your parental rights to J.D. and J.N., will be held on March 29, 2018, at 8:30 AM at the Superior Court of Vermont, Family Division, Chittenden County, Costello Courthouse, 32 Cherry St., Burlington, Vermont 05401. You are notified to appear in this case.

Failure to appear may result in the termination of your parental rights to J.D. and J.N. /s/ Alison Arms Superior Court Judge Date: 3/7/2018

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 896-1016 CNCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, INC. 2006-HE1, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE1 v.

JON M. MARCOUX, KAREN A. MARCOUX, AND QUARRY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. OCCUPANTS OF: 299 Juniper, Unit 17A, South Burlington 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 July 12, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Jon M. Marcoux and Karen A. Marcoux to Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, dated August 12, 2005 and recorded in Book 726 Page 717 of the land records of the City of South Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of a corrective assignment of mortgage from Nationstar Mortgage LLC f/k/a Centex Home Equity Company, LLC to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. 2006-HE1, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-HE1 dated November 15, 2011 and recorded in Book 1121 Page 21 of the land records of the City of South Burlington for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 299 Juniper, Unit 17A, South Burlington, Vermont on April 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: ALL A CONDOMINIUM UNIT AND UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS CONSTITUTING THE COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDOMINIUM, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, COUNTY CHITTENDEN AND STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, VIZ: BEING CONDOMINIUM

UNIT NO. 17A (THE “UNIT”) OF QUARRY RIDGE TOWNHOMES (THE “CONDOMINIUM”) AS DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR QUARRY RIDGE TOWNHOMES, AND ALL EXHIBITS THERERTO, DATED JUNE 30, 1999 AND RECORDED ON JUNE 30, 1999 IN VOLUME 457 AT PAGES 196-234 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND RECORDS, AS AMENDED

BY FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM DATED OCTOBER 21, 1999 AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 464 AT PAGES 583-589 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND RECORDS (THE “DECLARATION”), TOGETHER WITH THE UNIT’S ALLOCATED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDOMINIUM AS DEPICTED AND DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “D” OF SAID DECLARATION (THE UNIT AND ITS ALLOCATED INTEREST ARE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “PROPERTY”). THE POST OFFICE ADDRESS OF THE UNIT IS 299 JUNIDPER DRIVE, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403.

THE LOCATION OF THE UNIT, AND THE LAND COMPRISING THE COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDOMINIUM ARE DEPICTED ON A PLAN ENTITLED: “CEDAR RIDGE TOWNHOMES, PATCHEN ROAD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT, MASTER SITE PLAN,” PREPARED

BY TRUDELL CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. DATED MAY 9, 1996, AND RECORDED AT MAP VOLUME 386 AT PAGE 45 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND RECORDS, AND REVISED PLAN ENTITLED: “QUARRY RIDGE TOWNHOMES, PATCHEN ROAD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, MASTER SITE PLAN,” PREPARED

BY TRUDELL CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., DATED JUNE 23, 1999 ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “B” TO THE DECLARATION AND RECORDED IN MAP VOLUME 430 AT PAGE 101 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND RECORDS, AND AS FURTHER REVISED

BY REVISION DATED OCTOBER 20, 1999 AND RECORDED IN MAP VOLUME 450 AT PAGE 37 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND RECORDS (THE “PLAN”).

THE SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE UNIT WITHIN ITS BUILDING, ITS VERTICAL BOUNDARIES AND THE FLOOR PLANS OF THE UNIT ARE DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT “C” OF THE DECLARATION, WHICH FLOOR

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS PLANS ARE RECORDED IN MAP VOLUME 450 AT PAGE 34-36 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND RECORDS (THE “FLOOR PLANS”).

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 by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

Services, LLC dba Benchmark Mortgage, dated February 21, 2014 and recorded in Book 234 Page 123 of the land records of the Town of Fairfax, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC dba Benchmark Mortgage to Wells Fargo Bank, NA dated April 3, 2015 and recorded in Book 240 Page 371 of the land records of the Town of Fairfax for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 279 Swamp Road, Fairfax, Vermont on April 3, 2018 at 3:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

DATED: February 15, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT FRANKLIN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 254-7-16 FRCV WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v.

WILLIAM SAVARIA III AND KRISTIN M. SAVARIA OCCUPANTS OF: 279 Swamp Road, Fairfax VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Patricia A. McGovern by Warranty Deed of Deborah G. Allinger (f/k/a Deborah Porter), dated July 12, 1995 and recorded in Volume 93, Page 434 of the Town of Fairfax Land Records.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 30, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose The mortgagor is that certain mortgage entitled to redeem the given by William Savaria premises at any time III and Kristin M. Savaria prior to the sale by payto Mortgage Electronic ing the full amount due A parcel of land, consistRegistration Systems, under the mortgage, ing of 36,770 square feet Inc., as nominee for of land, more or less, Using the enclosedArk-La-Tex math operations as a guide, fill Financial

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herein conveyed, said wire fence, to the point corner being marked by or place of beginning. a surveyor’s metal tee stake; thence bearing S The premises conveyed 73° 33’ E for a distance of herein are subject to a 190.81 feet across lands right-of-way over and now or formerly owned across a strip of land by the said Webbs to a 150.63 feet in length northerly internal corner and 1.5 rods in width of the parcel herein conbetween the center veyed, said corner being line and the easterly marked by a surveyor’s right-of-way line of Town metal tee stake; thence Highway #28 along the Said land and premises bearing N 78° 50’ E for westerly side of said are more particularly a distance of 91.93 feet premises. described by metes and across lands now or forbounds as follows: merly owned by the said Reference is made to a commencing at the Webbs to the northeastMap entitled “Ronsouthwesterly corner of erly corner of the parcel ald Morrissette, Map a parcel of land containherein conveyed, said of Property Survey” ing 18 acres, more or corner being marked by dated April 14, 1970, and less, and having been a surveyor’s metal tee prepared by Buck and conveyed to Arthur W. stake; thence bearing S Pierce, Civil Engineers and Margaret C. Webb by 18° 45’ E for a distance of and designated Project warranty deed of Leno A. 126.21 feet across lands 70-4-18-11 and recorded Wetherbee of record in now or formerly owned in the Town of Fairfax Book 37, Page 232 of the by the said Webbs and Land Records in Map Town of Fairfax Land Rebeing also the interface Slide 12813. cords, said corner being between open meadow marked by a surveyor’s to the interior of these Being all and the same metal tee located at the metes and bounds and land and premises intersection of the Town wooded land to the conveyed to James R. Highway right-of-way exterior, arriving at the Boudah and Deborah (1.5 rods easterly of and southeasterly corner of Porter, now Deborah G. normal to the center line the parcel herein conAilinger, by warranty of the travelled way) and veyed, said corner lying deed of Michael E. Grant the boundary fence beat the northerly boundand Elizabeth A. Grant tween the property now ary of the aforemendated August 21, 1985 or formerly owned by the tioned Rainville property and recorded in Book said Webbs and property and being marked by 56, Pages 474-475 of the now or formerly owned a surveyor’s metal tee Fairfax Land Records;

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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 by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The 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: February 12, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 171-3-16 CNCV Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff v.

Floyd L. Davison aka Floyd Davison, Capital One Bank (USA) NA, NorthCountry Federal Credit Union and Occupants residing at 20 Poirier Place, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Floyd L. Davison aka Floyd Davison to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC f/k/a GMAC Mortgage Corporation dated June 26, 2007 and recorded in Volume 1003, Page 33 of the Land Records of the City of Burlington.

Pursuant to the power of sale in the subject mortgage, of which Plaintiff is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same, the collateral property will be sold at Public Auction at 4:00 P.M. on April 17, 2018, at 20 Poirier Place, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Floyd L. Davison and Becci G. Davison (now deceased) by Warranty Deed of Betty M. Davison dated April 21, 1998 and recorded in Volume 589 at Pages 36-37 of the City of Burlington Land Records.

A parcel of land with all buildings thereon located on Poirier Place, the dwelling hose thereon being known and designated as No. 20 Poirier Place, Burlington, Vermont.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the City of Burlington and any liens against the property.

The 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 or inquire at Grant C. Rees Attorney, PLC, 30 Kimball Avenue, Ste. 307, South Burlington, VT 05403, (802) 6609000. This sale may be cancelled at any time prior to the scheduled sale date without prior notice.

Dated at South Burlington, Vermont this 14th day of March, 2018.

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[CONTINUED] Nationstar Mortgage LLC, By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Grant C. Rees Attorney, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 307 South Burlington, VT 05403 Attorney for Plaintiff STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 194-12-18 CNPR In re estate of Alverta I. Perkins.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Alverta I. (Leighty) Perkins late of Shelburne, 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: March 16, 2018 /s/ Gloria Karch Signature of Fiduciary Gloria Karch Executor/Administrator: 3417 Lakeview Drive North Hero, VT 05474 802-734-8402 adioskiva@aol.com Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 3/21/2018 Name and Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Unit Probate Division PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 322-3-18 CNPR In re estate of Julia M. Kenyon.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Julia M. Kenyon late of Richmond, 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: 2/28/18 /s/ Clare Desilets Signature of Fiduciary Clare Desilets, Executrix Executor/Administrator: c/o Law Office of David M. Sunshine PC

PO Box 900 Richmond, VT 05477 david@vtsunlaw.com 802-434-3796 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 3/21/2018 Name and Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Unit Probate Division PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 347-3-18 CNPR In re estate of Paul E. Lareau.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Paul E. Lareau late of Essex Jct., 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

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Date: 3/19/2018 /s/ Rowena L. Lareau Executor Address: c/o Little & Cicchetti, P.C. PO Box 907 Burlington, VT 054020907 Telephone: 802-8626511 Email: ben.luna@lclawvt. com Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 3/21/2018 Address of Court: Chittenden Unit Probate Division PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 455-9-15 WRCV U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST v.

JOSEPH E. BLUMBERG, PAUL C. HENDLER AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OCCUPANTS OF: 378 Orchard Hill Way f/k/a 21530 Orchard Hill Way, Woodstock 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 4, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Joseph E. Blumberg and Paul C. Hendler to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., dated October 31, 2007 and recorded in Book 208 Page 175 of the land records of the Town of Woodstock, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc to Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. dated January 2,

2013 and recorded in Book 238 Page 548; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. to Federal National Mortgage Association dated February 21, 2013 and recorded in Book 239 Page 410 and (2) an assignment of mortgage from Federal National Mortgage Association to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust dated March 8, 2017 and recorded in Book 259 Page 708 both of the land records of the Town of Woodstock] for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 378 Orchard Hill Way f/k/a 21530 Orchard Hill Way, Woodstock, Vermont on April 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OF LAND IN WOODSTOCK, IN THE COUNTY OF WINDSOR AND STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, VIZ: BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES AS CONVEYED TO SCOTT WINHAM AND MICHELE WINHAM BY LIMITED WARRANTY DEED OF VERMONT FEDERAL BANK, FSB, DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1998 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 134 AT PAGES 182-187 OF THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK LAND RECORDS, AND THEREIN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: “BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES AS CONVEYED TO VERMONT FEDERAL BANK, FSB,

BY WARRANTY DEED OF THOMAS A. HANN AND LINDA L. HANN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, DATED APRIL 18, 1997 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 127 AT PAGES 167-168 OF THE WOODSTOCK, VERMONT LAND RECORDS AND AS CONVEYED TO VERMONT NATIONAL BANK BY CONFIRMATORY WARRANTY DEED OF THOMAS A. HANN AND LINDA L. HANN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 133 AT PAGE 161 OF THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK LAND RECORDS. “SAID LAND AND PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO RONALD E. COOK AND LINDA COOK

BY WARRANTY DEED OF JAMES A. ATWOOD

DATED OCTOBER 14, 1982 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 72 AT PAGES 567-568 OF THE WOODSTOCK LAND RECORDS. THE INTEREST OF RONALD E. COOK IN AND TO THE SUBJECT LAND AND PREMISES WAS CONVEYED TO LINDA L. HANN BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED MAY 29, 1991 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 102 AT PAGE 530 OF THE WOODSTOCK LAND RECORDS. “THE LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED HEREIN ARE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED (AS FOLLOWS: ) “BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE GRANTOR, JAMES ATWOOD AND HIS FORMER WIFE, JOANNE ATWOOD, BY TWO DEEDS, THE FIRST OF WHICH IS A GUARDINA’S DEED FROM RUSSELL CRANE, GUARDIAN OF SHERYL CRANE AND ROGER CRANE DATED MARCH 2, 1972 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 62 AT PAGE 306307 OF THE WOODSTOCK LAND RECORDS AND THE SECOND OF WHICH WAS A WARRANTY DEED FROM RUSSELL CRANE AND LILA CRANE DATED MARCH 2, 1972 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 62 AT PAGE 308-309 OF THE WOODSTOCK LAND RECORDS WHEREIN SAID LANDS AND PREMISES ARE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: “BEING . . . A PORTION OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED BY DEED OF WARNER O. TOWNSEND TO RUSSELL CRANE AND LILA CRANE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND ROGER CRANE AND SHERYL CRANE, AS JOINT TENANTS, WITH THE RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, DATED THE TWENTYFOURTH DAY OF MARCH, 1969 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 60 AT PAGE 16 OF THE LAND RECORDS OF WOODSTOCK, VERMONT. “THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED CONTAIN 1.26 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, AND ARE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: “BEGINNING AT THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF THE PARCEL HEREBY CONVEYED, AT A POINT WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF LANDS AND PREMISES NOW OR FORMERLY OF WALTER PISTON AND KATHRYN PISTON, AND BEING 540 FEET, MORE OR LESS, GENERALLY SOUTHWESTERLY FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY EDGE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ROAD WHICH

LEADS SOUTHEASTERLY FROM TOWN ROAD NO. 27, BEING THE CHURCH HILL ROAD, SO-CALLED; THENCE PROCEEDING SOUTH 42 DEGREES 00’ EAST, PARTIALLY ALONG A WIRE FENCE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 155 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN IRON PIPE DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND; THENCE PROCEEDING SOUTH 22 DEGREES (SIC) 30’ WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 203 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN IRON PIPE DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND; THENCE PROCEEDING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 45’ EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN IRON PIPE DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND; THENCE PROCEEDING SOUTH 72 DEGREES 30’ WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 197 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF LANDS AND PREMISES NOW OR FORMERLY OF ELSIE CAMBRIDGE, MARKED BY A 30” DEED (SIC) ELM TREE; THENCE PROCEEDING APPROXIMATELY NORTH 1B DEGREES 45’ EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF LANDS AND PREMISES NOW OR FORMERLY OF THE SAID CAMBRIDGE, AND ALONG LANDS AND PREMISES NOW OR FORMERLY OF SAID PISTON FOR A DISTANCE OF 498 FEET, MORE OR LESS, FOLLOWING A WIRE FENCE FOR A DISTANCE, A STONE WALL FOR A DISTANCE, AND A WIRE FENCE FOR A DISTANCE, TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. “ALSO MEANING TO CONVEY HEREBY A RIGHT OF WAY TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS BEING 20 FEET IN WIDTH AND PASSING OVER AND ACROSS OTHER LANDS AND PREMISES OF THE GRANTORS, RUSSELL CRANE AND LILA CRANE, FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PARCEL HEREBY CONVEYED AND THE HIGHWAY WHICH LEADS GENERALLY SOUTHWESTERLY FROM TOWN ROAD NO. 27, BEING THE CHURCH HILL ROAD, SO-CALLED, TO THE RANDALL ROAD, SO-CALLED, SAID RIGHT OF WAY BEING APPROXIMATELY 362 FEET IN LENGTH, AND BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED. SAID RIGHT OF WAY IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, AND REPAIRED BY THE GRANTEES, JAMES ATWOOD AND JOANNE ATWOOD. “ALSO MEANING TO CONVEY HEREBY A RIGHT AND EASEMENT TO TAKE

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BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PAUL HENDLER AND JOSEPH BLUMBERG JOINT TENANTS WITH THE RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP BY DEED FROM SCOTT WINHAM

The 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.

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“THE INTEREST OF JOANNE ATWOOD IN AND TO THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PREMISES WAS RELEASED AND CONVEYED BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED APRIL 3, 1979 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 69 AT PAGES 465-466 OF THE WOODSTOCK LAND RECORDS.

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 by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

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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.

THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0200142 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., OR WINTER SPORT LANE WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT MARCH 29TH, 2018 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF WILLIAM AUSTIN. 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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“THE GRANTEES, JAMES ATWOOD AND JOANNE ATWOOD, HEREBY AGREE WITH THE GRANTORS, RUSSELL CRANE AND LILA CRANE TO SHARE EQUALLY IN THE COST OF ALL MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AND REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE (SIC) OF A FENCE ON THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE LANDS AND PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED.

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

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“THE GRANTORS, RUSSELL CRANE AND LILA CRANE, HEREBY RESERVE AND RETAIN A FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL AS TO ALL OR ANY PART OF THE LANDS AND PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED.

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AND MICHELE WINHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE RECORDED 11/13/2006 IN DEED BOOK 201 PAGE 369, IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE OF WINDSOR, VERMONT.

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WATER FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES FROM A WELL OR SPRING LOCATED ON OTHER LANDS AND PREMISES OF THE GRANTORS, RUSSELL CRANE AND LILA CRANE, EASTERLY OF THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON SAID PREMISES OF THE GRANTORS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING SAID WELL OR SPRING, TO LAY PIPES FROM SAID WELL OR SPRING TO THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED, AND TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAID PIPES OR PIPELINES; PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT SAID WELL OR SPRING BE ESTABLISHED BY THE GRANTEES WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE HEREOF; AND IN THE EVENT THAT THE SAID SPRING OR WELL AND THE SAID PIPES OR PIPELINES ARE NOT SO ESTABLISHED IN IPERATION(SIC) BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE HEREOF, THEN THE RIGHT AND EASEMENT HEREBY CONVEYED SHALL BECOME INOPERATIVE, NULL AND VOID.

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m information, on-site interviews for open positions and Red House Building in ments will be available.

Burlington is looking to expand our Home Services team with a full-time, skilled handyman/ carpenter. Applicants must have had at least 5 years of full-time carpentry experience and possess a broad understanding of home building/renovation, as well as maintenance. Responsibilities of this position include: managing and executing small building projects independently or with a helper, performing home maintenance and repair tasks, trouble-shooting home performance issues, scheduling and over seeing subcontractors.

Our ideal candidate would have some degree of project management experience.

Excellent communication, professionalism, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a valid drivers license are a must. Proficiency with basic computer programs like Excel are a plus.

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Deputy State’s Attorneys (2 openings) and Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (1 opening): The VT Dept. of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs is hiring for 2 vacancies: Deputy State’s Attorneys (Chittenden and Rutland State’s Attorneys’ Offices), and a grantfunded Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (Montpelier-based, statewide travel expected). Deputy State’s Attorneys litigate cases in state criminal and family court. The Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor prosecutes and assists SA field offices with cases related to impaired driving/DUI. Both positions may represent the State in post-conviction relief proceedings in Superior Court and defend appeals in Vermont Supreme Court. Interested candidates must be admitted to the Vermont bar. Litigation experience preferred.

Ability to handle a high volume of work; meet deadlines; maintain confidentiality; maintain composure under stress; ability to type, enter data, use MOS. Respectfully interact with staff, public, constituents and partner organizations. Excellent writing and verbal skills, interpersonal skills. For more information, contact the Department at ashley.perry@vermont.gov, or 802-828-2891.

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DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES Mortgage Originator Client Service Representative/Payroll (Full-Time) Chittenden County PayData Workforce Solutions is looking for an additional team member to To provide oversight, Processing PositionProcessor/Client Service join our Client Service Department as a Payroll Northfield Savings Bank is looking for a professional to join supervision of and overall PayData Workforce Solutions is looking for an additional Representative. our team as a Mortgage Banking Originator for Chittenden direction to the agency’s direct

team member to join our Client Service Department as service programs. Minimum of County, who will be responsible for originating a variety of new a Payroll Processor/Client Service If you Our Client Service Representatives work Representative. closely with our clients to produce a bachelor’s degree in social residential loans. This position offers a strong opportunity to haveutilizing a strong worth ethic, can work under time-line services, experience in trauma- payrolls accurate various import methods including data entry, work for a growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank. deadlines and enjoy working in a team environment informed care required, and at The selected candidate will be responsible for interviewing Excel worksheets, and time clock imports. The ability to perform multiple (along with prior Customer Service and Payroll least five years of supervisory/ applicants, collecting financial data and making recommendations tasks efficiently and manage ongoing projects is necessary.

Attention to experience), we want to hear from you. Our Client management experience regarding NSB’s loan products which will best meet the detail is a must. required.

Service Representatives work closely with our clients borrower’s needs. The individual will also be assisting customers to produce accurate payrolls utilizing various import SHELTER/HOTLINE ADVOCATE with the purchase process from application through closing.

Candidates must haveincluding prior payroll experience as welland as customer service methods data entry, Excel worksheets, The Mortgage Originator must possess excellent communication (Part-Time - 20 hrs/wk) experience and possess strong communication organizational skills. time clock imports.

The ability to performand multiple tasks To provide direct services at efficiently manage ongoing projects is necessary.

Candidates should alsoand have proven troubleshooting skills and be able and to customer service skills for both internal and external customers.

A Bachelor’s Degree and two to four years of our emergency shelter andto new and Attention to detail is critical to your success. adapt changing technology.

Our Client Service experience in a financial institution or related area is required. via the 24/7 hotline. Hours Candidates have environment prior payroll experience as welloffice setting.

Representatives work inmust a team and cubicle Mortgage Origination experience and a good understanding of are Sat/Sun, 12-8 pm and an as customer service experience and possess strong additional 4 hrs/week to be banking products, services, policies and procedures is preferred. communication organizational skills. calls, as well as having Experience handling a largeand volume of telephone determined. Minimum of a Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking shouldpayroll also have proven troubleshooting bachelor’s degree in social numberCandidates strong skills or prior experience is required; working institution headquartered in Vermont. Compensation includes skills“Evolution” and be able topayroll adapt tosoftware new and changing services or related field, or knowledge of the is desirable. Experience awith base salary plus commission and benefits package including equivalent experienceWindows required. including technology.

Our Client Service Representatives work as in awell as strong Word, Excel, and Outlook is required medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement Experience in crisis response team environment and cubicle office setting. Experience program, professional development opportunities, and a positive keyboarding skills. and/or in residential settings handling a large volume of telephone calls, as well as work environment supported by a team culture. preferred. Prorated benefits. having strong number skills or prior payroll experience, If you are a match for this opening, please submit your resume Apply on line at https://paydatapayroll.companycareersite.com/JobList.aspx is required; working knowledge of the “Evolution” and application in confidence to: Resume & cover letter by payroll software is desirable. Experience with Windows April 6 to including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required as well employment@stepsVT.org.

Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) as strong keyboarding skills. This position is a mid-level Or mail: position and is paid on an hourly basis.

Job descriptions at Northfield Savings Bank www.stepsVT.org/jobs.

PayData is a pet friendly environment…must love dogs!

Human Resources No phone calls please.

EOE. PERSONS OF COLOR, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Please send a cover letter with resume by applying on-line at: paydatapayroll.companycareersite.com/JobList.aspx

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Case Administrator U.S. Bankruptcy Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court is seeking a qualified individual with excellent analytical, clerical, operational and computer skills capable of functioning in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The duty station is Burlington, Vermont. Full federal benefits apply. Complete job description and formal application requirements are found in the official Position Announcement available from court locations in Burlington and Rutland and the court’s web sites:

Dynamic, young nonprofit children’s Technical Services Coordinator, center in the beautiful University Event Services Northeast Kingdom seeks an experienced Oversee, schedule, plan and deliver technical support and leader to take us to the services (audio/visual, media and computer) in the Davis next level. You: have Center. Hire, train, and supervise 15-20 student Technical strong interpersonal Assistants who provide daily and event-specific technical and organizational support. Ensure outstanding technical and customer support skills and a passion for is delivered through pre-planning efforts, staff scheduling, nurturing children and execution and assessment. Associate’s Degree and 5 years their families. We: are of related work experience, and commitment to diversity and committed to highsocial justice required. For further information and to apply, quality care for our small search uvmjobs.com for Posting #S1500PO. www.vtb.uscourts.gov or www.vtd.uscourts.gov. community of toddlers THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE and preschoolers, with ACTION EMPLOYER. APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE An EOE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS ARE ENCOURAGED. learning rooted in our agricultural environment.

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Full job description at www.cvabe.org schoolspring.com, ID Full–time Position #2906712. Please submit resume and references to Teacher/Community Coordinator based in Barre

CVABE, a community-based nonprofit organization, serves adults and teens in Washington, Orange and Lamoille counties.

Hundreds of students enroll annually to improve basic literacy skills, pursue an alternative pathway to high school completion, learn English as another language, or to build academic skills beyond a high school diploma for employment, career advancement and/or college readiness.

Ideal job candidates have a broad range of education experience and proven teaching experience with learners from basic skills through 12th grade equivalent. Demonstrated capacity for success in the following areas is required:        

Teaching reading, writing, math and computer literacy; Teaching English Language Learners; Working with students wishing to obtain a high school diploma or GED; Developing personalized education plans; Leadership and team building skills; Spirit and capacity for outreach; Experience with volunteers and community involvement to support student success; Familiarity with Barre City, Barre Town, Williamstown, Berlin area.

Please submit cover letter, resume and list of three references by April 7, 2018 to: Executive Director Central Vermont Adult Basic Education, Inc. 46 Washington Street, Suite 100 Barre, Vermont 05641 info@cvabe.org

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VETERANS SERVICE COORDINATOR

COTS is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to provide support to Veterans who are living in COTS Canal Street Veteran’s transitional housing as they work toward securing stable housing.

This may include both single adult veterans and families with an adult veteran. The Service Coordinator will provide a full range of direct services to Veteran clients while working as a team within COTS’ programs, Veterans Administration and community partners. This position is also the primary point of contact and representation for the Canal Street Veteran’s program.

MSW or MA in a related discipline preferred plus 3-5 years of relevant work experience required.

Willingness to learn and work with Veterans with mental health, medical, substance abuse, educational and employment issues required. Good written and verbal communication also required. Previous experience working with Veterans, homeless population, residential programming, crisis intervention and housing are desirable.

This is a full time position with benefits. Canal Street Veteran’s Housing and this position are based in Winooski, VT, with occasional travel to Burlington, VT, for meetings required. Salary negotiable. Please submit your resume and cover letter to

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Promote healthy workplaces.

Innovative, statewide Employee Assistance Program seeks dynamic associate to provide superior customer service, professional networking, engaging presentations and data reporting. We require an articulate and outgoing selfstarter who is proficient with current technology. The desired candidate will have business presentation experience, the ability to work independently and follow directives. Hours are flexible and range from 2 to 5 hours per week, primarily during business hours. The right candidate will also facilitate engaging workshops from prepared material.

Send resumes to: vtwellness@gmail.com

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Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services

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Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services is a nonprofit organization located in Berlin, VT, providing substance abuse services to central Vermont residents. The range of services provided includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, intervention, education, prevention, intervention, and treatment services.

Fletcher/CSI (FCSI), a global provider of competitive strategy consulting services, seeks a Sales Lead for its Technology Practice. The Technology Practice Sales Lead is responsible for revenue generation and practice development and allocates time between generating new logo business and account management/growth duties with existing clients.

Clinician: We are seeking to fill a full time master’s-level Clinician position working with adults or adolescents in a Substance Abuse treatment setting. This position will provide group and individual counseling, assessments, treatment planning, referral and will help provide a bridge from the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to other treatment service options available in the local community. Work will involve coordinating with representatives from the Department of Corrections, health care providers and other referral sources. Previous experience working with people in recovery from addictions is preferable. An LADC is preferred, but not required. We will provide training for qualified candidates. Part time position also available (not benefit eligible).

FCSI’s Technology Practice works with leading software, services, cloud, IoT, and hardware companies from around the world. The Sales Lead engages with senior level executives to sell customized consulting services including win/loss analysis, competitive intelligence, primary research, and training/ consulting.

Drug Court Clinical Supervisor: The person who joins our team will be an active participant in a county wide Treatment Court program. This position is responsible for coordinating services and resources for people who are in recovery and have legal actions against them. The position is an integral part of a treatment team which includes lawyers, a judge, probation, law enforcement, mental health and substance abuse providers. As a clinical supervisor the position will access resources, track and report follow through of scheduled appointments and assist the team in setting attainable goals for participants.

This position is based in Barre VT. A Master’s Degree in Counseling and Dual Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor and Alcohol & Drug Counselor is required.

The right candidate should have experience with consulting or services sales, a deep knowledge of the global business environment, and current knowledge of the Tech industry. Prior use of CRM and other internal systems is a plus. Travel includes trade shows and client/prospect visits and is approximately 25% of total time.

FCSI is headquartered in Williston, VT with offices in Boston, Palm Beach, Vancouver, and London. The Sales Lead reports to the COO and is based in the Williston office. Please send cover letter and resume to hiring@fletchercsi.com.

Clinical Supervisor: We are currently seeking a dynamic and clinically talented person to serve in the supervisory role for our Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse programs. This position leads a dedicated group of direct care counselors while assuring case coordination, follow-up and quality of care in the delivery of substance abuse services to adults and adolescents in the Barre, VT, region. Focusing on coaching, developing and supervising staff to create a cohesive team through regular clinical supervision and facilitation of team meetings, this position also includes some direct assessments of the needs of our clients and ensuring that those needs are being met. Functions include conducting intake evaluations, developing treatment plans, making case assignments, monitoring and evaluating caseloads and funding compliance. Master’s degree and licensure required. Licensed Social Worker also encouraged to apply.

We offer appealing medical/vision and dental plans, generous time off policies, matching retirement plans and other benefits.

Send your resume to: Rachel Yeager, HR Coordinator • ryeager@claramartin.org

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PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

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(Currently 0.8 FTE)

The Capital City of Montpelier (pop. 7,800) is seeking an individual to administer Montpelier’s Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (officially known as Montpelier’s Unified Development Regulations) and to provide planning assistance to the City’s committees and commissions. A detailed job description is available at www.montpelier-vt.org.

Building a community where everyone participates and everyone belongs.

Direct Support Professional CCS is an intimate, person centered developmental service provider with a strong emphasis on employee and consumer satisfaction.

Provide inclusion supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Help people realize dreams and reach goals. This is an excellent job for applicants entering human services or for those looking to continue work in this field. Starting wage is $14.35 per hour with mileage compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested in joining our team? Send your application and cover letter to Karen Ciechanowicz at staff@ccs-vt.org. ccs-vt.org.

The Planning & Zoning Administrator is a front line, professional position whose duties include: applying the regulations to permit applications; assisting persons through the permit process; review and analysis of permit applications; review and drafting of relevant zoning ordinances, site inspections; providing staff support to the DRB and DRC; preparing records of board actions; enforcement; interdepartmental development review coordination; and assisting in other departmental functions as appropriate. This position also provides junior or senior level planning assistance (depending on the education and experience to the P & Z Administrator) to committees, commissions, and the Council based on the programs and activities of the Department.

This is a class 6 or 7 position within the City’s wage plan with a pay range of $21.13 to $28.30 per hour with an excellent benefits package. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mike Miller, Director of Planning & Community Development, City Hall, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602-2950 or to mmiller@montpelier-vt.org by Monday, March 26, 2018. Individuals selected for an interview will be asked to provide a writing sample. Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer.

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Staff Accountant

For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh.edu and select “View Current Openings.”

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER Do you have experience caring for young children? Would you like a generous benefits package that includes a gym membership option and undergraduate and graduate tuition benefits for you and your family members? The Early Learning Center at Saint Michael’s College is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher to join this welcoming community. The position is regular full-time starting as soon as possible. Duties will include curriculum planning, 3:26 PM assessment and observation of children, working in conjunction with other teachers and families, direct care, and ensuring safety for children aged 0-3 years.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership.

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SENIOR SERVER ADMINISTRATOR We are looking for an IT professional to ensure the stability and integrity of the company’s infrastructure by participating in the planning, design, and development of the on premise, virtual, and cloud server systems. This position has primary administrative responsibility over specified systems including MS SQL and VMWare, and provides escalation support for IT infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, can problem-solve, and works well in a team environment.

CLAIM OPPORTUNITIES Due to company growth, multiple opportunities are available in our Claims department, including: • Associate Claim Representative • Claim Representatives in Auto, Property, and Casualty • Claim Supervisor in Auto If you have the qualifications outlined above or other experience and qualifications that you feel would allow you to contribute to the continued success of Vermont Mutual, we’d love to hear from you. To apply for these positions and others, please visit:

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Bristol, Vermont The Town of Bristol is seeking a Chief of Police to lead a 3-person Police Department. Bristol (pop.

3,894) is a steadily growing, vibrant community located in the Champlain Valley in Addison County, Vermont.

Independent Registered Nurse Perfect for retired nurses looking for periodic work to supplement their income. Clinical medical experience, computer knowledge and statewide travel required.

Perform functional assessments for Vermonters with disabilities living at home. Schedule appointments.

Travel to individual homes. Knowledge of independent living assessments and choices for care program preferred.

For more information The Police Chief is the face of the or to submit Bristol Police Department and is expected to direct and manage cover letter and all operations of the Department to ensure the protection of resume contact: life and property and the prevention and suppression of crime.

Kara Artus at This salaried, exempt position is considered a “working” Chief, kara@transitionii.com. taking an active part in the law enforcement duties and patrols, working closely with residents, businesses, schools, emergency services/emergency management, and other local, county, and state law enforcement agencies. The Department is in the process of negotiating a 3-year Agreement between the Town 4v-TransitionII032118.indd 1 Let’s get to..... 3/19/18 and New England Police Benevolent Association Local 421.

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A detailed job description is available at www.bristolvt.org.

Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefits package. The hiring process will include initial screening with a 5-member hiring committee and one or more public interviews with the Selectboard.

To apply, please e-mail a confidential cover letter, resume, and three references to townadmin@bristolvt.org with Bristol Police Chief Search in the subject line or send to:

Bristol Police Chief Search PO Box 249 Bristol, VT 05443 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018. THE TOWN OF BRISTOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

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Executive Director We seek a professional, energetic, and enthusiastic Executive Director to lead our innovative nonprofit based in Central Vermont. Home Share Now (HSN) is at the forefront of the home sharing movement and seeks a leader passionate about housing to direct, manage, and grow our organization. Relevant experience in program or large project management and/ or team leadership strongly preferred. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, experience implementing programs, clear fiscal management, effective communications and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing; plus ability to exercise good and timely judgment in complex situations, build and sustain relationships/partnerships, develop and implement fundraising strategies, and have great computer skills. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced or director track professionals. EOE. For more information about Home Share Now and a full job posting with application requirements visit www.HomeShareNow.org.

Apply now! Join our team to make a real difference every day.

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Landscape Technicians Needed for fast approaching season.

Reliable transportation, Valid VT drivers license and clean driver’s record a must.

Previous Landscape, stonework, or construction experience a must. Attention to detail, communication, respect and hard work are what put us a step above. Work begins soon and lasts through November at least. Pay based on Experience. www.mapleleaflandscapingvt.com.

Please respond to: davec230@gmail.com with a cover letter/letter of intent, and a description of your talents or resume.

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MANAGER AND ASSISTANT MANAGER JOBS • Chittenden County • Franklin County • Washington County Competive Pay, Health Benefits,Vacation and Match 401K To Apply Email chall@sbcjolley.com or call 802-527-3275 ext 44.

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JOB POSTING Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge

The Vermont Department of Labor

has an immediate opening for an administrative law judge in its Workers’ Compensation and Safety Division. Primary responsibilities include conducting pretrial conferences and formal hearings in disputed workers’ compensation claims, ruling on discovery and other pretrial motions and drafting decisions for the Commissioner’s review. This position also includes responsibility for hearing and deciding disputed wage and hour claims.

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Vermont Bar, with superlative legal research, analysis and writing skills.

This is an exempt, full-time position located at the Department of Labor’s Montpelier, Vermont ofce. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualications, in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.

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This position will remain open until lled.

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and legal writing sample to: Beth.A.DeBernardi@vermont.gov or by mail to: Beth DeBernardi, Administrative Law Judge, Vermont Department of Labor, P.O. Box 488, Montpelier, VT 05601-0488.

Senior Credit Analyst Berlin

Northfield Savings Bank is looking for a professional to join our team as a Senior Credit Analyst for our Berlin Operations Center located at 1021 Paine Turnpike North, Berlin, Vermont.

The Senior Credit Analyst position also offers periodic flexibility to work out of Chittenden County. This position offers a strong opportunity to work for a growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank.

The Senior Credit Analyst will be responsible for preparing financial analyses of current and prospective commercial loan customers. The selected candidate must possess knowledge and understanding of cash flow lending, personal and business financial statements and tax returns.

The Senior Credit Analyst must display excellent communication and customer service skills to both internal and external customers. A Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in a directly related field plus well developed analytical skill and proficiency in technology are requirements of this position.

Commercial underwriting experience, working knowledge of Credit Quest or similar software and solid knowledge in accounting principles is preferred.

The hours for this position are Monday – Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. NSB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement program, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture.

If you are a match for this opening, please submit your resume and application in confidence to: Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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DATA ANALYST

(job code# 18010) The Vermont Judiciary has a full-time permanent opening with a starting salary of $47K. This position is responsible for data collection and analysis, database management, ad hoc queries and Sharepoint administration. BA and 2 years related database experience required.

Located in Montpelier.

IT OPERATIONS MANAGER

(job code# 18011)

The Vermont Judiciary has a full-time permanent opening with a starting salary in the upper 70s. A senior leader for the organization, this position plans, coordinates and supervises technology projects and supports IT infrastructures. BA & 6 years of experience required. Located in Montpelier.

Both positions offer paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, group life and medical insurance, dental coverage, & a retirement pension plan.

For a detailed job description and how to apply for either position go to www.vermontjudiciary.org/employment-opportunities/staff-openings

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Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company– we’re America’s leading web-based gardening company! We work hard AND offer a fun place to work including BBQs, staff parties, employee garden plots and much more! We also offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits!

SEEKING FOSTER PARENTS Howard Center has ongoing foster parent or weekend buddy needs for children ranging in ages 7 – 16. Some need caring adults to support them over the weekend, others need a family for a school year, and some are looking for adoptive families. There are over 1,300 children in the Vermont foster care system and over 60 children in need of an adoptive family. You don’t have to be married, rich or own a home. You will be supported every step of the way!

We are looking for the following full-time, year-round position, which will average 30 hrs. per week:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, RETAIL:

SEEKING SHARED LIVING PROVIDERS

This position supports the Company’s growth through managing garden center acquisitions and business partnerships. The position will be responsible for recommending potential acquisition candidates by researching and analyzing market data, competition and criteria, among other diverse factors. This position oversees candidate outreach and evaluation, coordinates the financial modeling, negotiation and execution of selected transitions and partners with leadership members to implement acquisition and negotiation strategies along with supporting activities. The position requires travel for up to 50% of the time and the right candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field, a minimum of 5 years’ relatable experience managing asset acquisition projects and facility with financial modelling. The right candidate will be excellent with communication, relationship development and will be able to work independently with a great deal of latitude.

Howard Center’s Shared Living Program creates opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to live in the community. We are accepting expressions of interest from experienced caregivers to provide a home, day-to-day assistance, and support tailored to the needs of individuals seeking caregivers. This is a rewarding employment opportunity for individuals interested in working from home while making a meaningful difference in someone’s life. We use a careful matching process to ensure that each placement is mutually compatible. A generous tax-free stipend, Room & Board, respite budget, training, and team support are provided. Potential opportunities below: 1. SLP to support a 30-yr-old man who enjoys taking walks, playing music and helping others. He seeks a roommate to share a furnished, centrally located home in Essex Jct. 2. A young woman who utilizes a wheelchair is looking for an accessible home (or be willing to make alterations). This position is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Must be willing to learn special care procedures and how to use a lift.

3. SLP with a background in mental health/human services who can create a safe and nurturing home for a 25-yr-old male. He uses facilitated communication and enjoys alone time, walks, hikes and swimming.

We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business. Interested? Please send your cover letter & resumé to Gardener’s Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd, Burlington, VT 05401 or to jobs@gardeners.com.

4. Experienced caregiver(s) to live with and support two delightful women in their 70’s who reside in a 3-bedroom home in Essex. Sense of humor helpful, patience necessary.

5. A soon-to-be UVM graduate is looking for an engaging conversational, energized and active SLP with reliable transportation to move in with. She is a lover of running, swimming and hiking, and enjoys meeting with friends to converse over a cup of tea.

To learn more about these opportunities, contact JRodrigues@howardcenter.org or call (802) 488-6372.

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n: (net-work en-gi-neer) A person who solves problems others can’t.

We’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our growing team, dedicated to setting new & higher standards of customer service.

NORTHLAND JOB CORPS IS NOW RECRUITING!

WE HAVE MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN AT OUR CAMPUS IN VERGENNES. • Cook Helper • Security/Driver • Recreation Specialist • Residential Counselor - starting pay $22.50 hr. must have a Bachelors degree and 15 hrs of social service classwork.

Evening, Overnights, & Weekends • TEAP Counselor - this position is responsible for providing education on drugs and alcohol. This position requires a CADC certification.

• Math Teacher starting pay $22.50 hr. must have a Bachelors degree and 15 hrs of social service classwork. Evening, Overnights, & Weekends

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CRT Team Leader The Community Rehabilitation & 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 also 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-Based Practices is a plus. Master’s Degree, licensed or license eligible and minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience are required. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Our clinic is located close to Interstate 89 and is a short commute from Burlington and surrounding areas. To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.ncssinc.org/careers or email us your resume and cover letter at careers@ncssinc.org.

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Vermont Job Link Lloyd Goodrow ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is an innovative 03/15/18

science and nature center located on Burlington’s waterfront.

ECHO inspires and engages families in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain.

NORTHLANDS JOB CORPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FEMALE/MINORITY/DISABLED/VETERAN

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 leading edge technology  120+ yrs collective experience & knowledge  collaborative environment  give back to the community  great customer base  pathways to personal and

Think you’re a fit? Resumes to Human Resources at careers@tgvt.net.

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ECHO is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and customercentered Director of Earned Revenues and Guest Services. As a key member of ECHO’s leadership team, this Director provides executive leadership for increasing sales income across the center’s operations and ensures excellent guest service.

Responsibilities include overseeing the museum’s admission, registration and retail operations; managing our cafe and catering contracts; maximizing event rental, merchandise, parking, membership and theater sales; and leading the development of customer service training and protocols.

The Director of Earned Revenues and Guest Services plays a key role in ECHO’s strategic planning, develops relationships with community stakeholders, and works closely with the senior leadership team. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

The successful candidate will be a strong manager, systems thinker, and sales-savvy leader with 5-10 years of experience in leadership roles directly expanding sales in a customer-facing field.

ECHO offers a competitive benefits package, and salary is commensurate with experience. Please visit www.echovermont.org for more information, including a job description.

ECHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Please send resume and cover letter via email with Director of Earned Revenues and Guest Services in the subject line to jobs@echovermont.org. Application Deadline: April 14, 2018.

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WHERE YOU AND YOUR WORK MATTER...

Special Investigator The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a qualified individual to fill a Special Investigator position. The applicant will be part of the Lamoille County Special Investigation Unit and will work closely with the Lamoille County State’s Attorney’s Office and area law enforcement agencies.

D V H A P R O G R A M C O N S U LT A N T – W I L L I S T O N The Department of Vermont Health Access is seeking a Program Consultant. The selected candidate assists with completing reports and documents; including those required by the Federal government.

This position will coordinate and collaborate with Federal partners, project staff, business leads and subject matter experts to gather relevant information for documents. Consultant will help compile information together into presentable, professional format. This person will be responsible for document management, including but not limited to access and version control. May be asked to facilitate work groups to provide solutions to Federal requirements. Other tasks and projects as assigned. Communication and interpersonal skills necessary. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Vermont Medicaid experience a plus. For more information contact Kaitlin Epstein 798-2527 Kaitlin.

Epstein@Vermont.gov Reference Job ID # 622964 Location: Williston. Status: Limited Service, Full Time.

Application Deadline: March 26, 2018.

Learn more at: careers.vermont.gov

Duties will include the investigation of all allegations of sexual assault; domestic assault; child sexual abuse and other related offenses. Applicant must have the ability to respond to after-hour calls and have the aptitude to work with children.

Desired attributes include full-time certification by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council, supervisor experience, leadership skills and strong work ethic. Applicant must work well with community members and general public.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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For more information contact Office Administrator, Kara Gates.

We are Age Well - the leading experts and advocates for the aging population of Northwestern Vermont.

Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department PO Box 96 Hyde Park, VT 05655 Phone: 802-888-3502 Fax: 802-888-2564

Care & Service Coordination Supervisor Age Well seeks a Care & Service Coordination Supervisor who is a Registered Nurse with creative instincts, strong interpersonal attributes and proven leadership skills. We are seeking a candidate who is excited by the prospect of helping our Franklin Co. team learn, grow, and continue to provide excellent service. Age Well is a client-centered organization whose mission is to help clients embrace aging with confidence. Central to this work will be a keen understanding of the social determinants of health and the leading role that community-based organizations like Age Well can and should play in interfacing with the healthcare system to prevent & mitigate chronic disease, rather than chasing it.

The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department is an EOE.

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Engaging minds that change the world Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. This opening and others are updated daily.

Business/Accounting Specialist - Vermont Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VT EPSCoR) - #S1493PO - VT EPSCoR seeks to hire a full-time Business/Accounting Specialist to perform financial operations related to Vermont Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VT EPSCoR), a program designed to fulfill the National Science Foundation’s mandate to promote scientific progress nationwide. The Business/Accounting Specialist will implement and coordinate financial processes related to managing multiple budgets and federal reporting; work with the Sponsored Project Administration (SPA) department and federal agencies for compliance with the regulations for federal awards; communicate with UVM and subcontractors; manage multiple and complex accounts, subcontract planning and management, and preparation of grant proposals; work with administrative staff for accounting reporting, compliance, analysis and annual meeting preparation; and cross train with Data Specialist.

Applicants must be licensed in Vermont or eligible for licensure by reciprocity and have demonstrated experience working with at-risk patients in home-based or primary care settings. The Care & Service Coordination Supervisor will also represent Age Well as a member of the Core Team of OneCare Vermont in Franklin County, as well as serve as a member and participant of other community collaborations. The Supervisor’s time will be split between Age Well’s Central Office in Essex Junction, the St. Albans office, and in the field.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field and two to four years’ related experience required. Proficiency with accounting, office, spreadsheet and database applications required. Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required. Experience with budgeting and data analysis required. Working knowledge of business processes required. Experience with grant management highly desirable. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel highly desirable.

Visit agewellvt.org to learn more and apply.

Applicants must provide a cover letter, a current resume, and three references to be considered. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Cover letters identifying the position you’re pursing along with your resume can be sent to: hr@agewellvt.org or faxed to (802) 865-0363.

For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com; Job Hotline #802-656-2248; telephone #802-656-3150. Applicants must apply for position electronically.

Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily.

Since 1974, we have provided Northwestern Vermonters with essential services to help them age well.

Meals on Wheels | Care Coordination | Helpline: 1-800-642-5119 Age Well is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department is a professional, community-oriented law enforcement agency.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Applications, from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

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TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Are you a technology planner?

Ad Agency Account Manager

A business-savvy techie?

Our Client Technology Manager (CTM) works with NPI clients on their technology plans. You’ll meet regularly with C-level contacts and business owners to discuss their business strategy, their multi-year technology roadmap, and the performance of their systems. You’ll work with NPIs top-flight technology team that delivers terrific client satisfaction and provides you with in-depth data and insight.

To excel, be comfortable and well-versed in discussing business issues, technically-oriented, a problem-solver, and a great communicator. Successful CTMs come from a variety of backgrounds, including business analyst, project manager, and vCIO. NPI offers excellent benefits, including pet-friendly office, generous time off, matching 401(k), dependent health care benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, and profit-sharing.

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Come work for one of Central Vermont’s best employers!

We are hiring for the following positions: Bread Baker: We’re looking for someone who values good bread and enjoys work that exercises your body and your mind as well as the satisfaction that comes from making great food with a great team. Professional food experience is required. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Contact Randy at 223-5200 x12 or randy@redhenbaking.com.

Food Prep: We have a full-time position in our prepared foods department for someone with professional kitchen experience. The ideal candidate takes pride in making excellent food, works cleanly and efficiently, works well independently and in a team, and thrives in a dynamic atmosphere where they must learn a wide variety of tasks.

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Night Bread Packer: We’re looking for a night owl to fill wholesale bread orders. If you like going to work when most others are headed home, we’ve got just the job for you! Applicants must enjoy physical work, be detail oriented and work well with others as well as alone.

Basic computer skills a must. Please e-mail a letter of interest and resume to randy@redhenbaking.com or come to our cafe to fill out an application.

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Full-time Sch ekend Shifts Evening & We ages Competitive W unt Generous Disco rkers omers & Cowo st u C T S E B e h T

GARDENER’S SUPPLY CALL CENTER: Customer Sales & Service 128 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 05401 For more info, call 660-4611

Creative and digital marketing agency seeks a diligent, organized account manager. Help service a variety of accounts in Boston, New York, nationally, and of course in Vermont. Intelligence, humor, and marketing skills welcome. Visit sharkcomm. com or blog.sharkcomm. com to learn more about our work, people, and dogs.

Send resumes to: pete@sharkcomm.com

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Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant Fair Trade Store Manager

3/19/18

The Volunteer Coordinator/ Assistant Fair Trade Store Manager is a key role at the Peace & Justice Center and Store.

The three main components of the job are to recruit and retain volunteers, day-to-day store operations, and assist our 3:00 PM Fair Trade Education Program.

30 hours/week. For full job description go to: www.pjcvt.org.

Please send resume and cover letter to store@pjcvt.org.

PJC is an equal opportunity employer. People of all backgrounds encouraged to apply.

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Wednesdays, March 21 & 28

(Winooski, VT) For full job description and application download go to: vermontpuremaple.com/ pages/employment-1

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To apply, please complete an application, attach a resume if you have one, and return in person or email to:

We have SEASONAL call center positions through JUNE

Mount Mansfield Maple Products 450 Weaver Street, Suite 18 Winooski, VT 05404 jobs@mansfieldmaple.com

www.gardeners.com Download our job application TODAY and bring the completed form to our job fair!

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DIRECTOR OF NURSING $3,000 Sign On Bonus offered!

Centurion, a partnership between MHM Services and Centene Corporation, is a leading provider of healthcare services to correctional facilities nationwide. Centurion of Vermont is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Vermont Department of Corrections.

Systems Engineer Montpelier, Vermont

Systems Engineers for VC3 are a part of adept teams that provide resolutions to technical issues across a wide scope of customers, with an extensive array of technical environments, and within our private Citrix XenApp-based cloud environment, hosted in our enterprise class data centers. We are seeking to fill a Systems Engineer position in the Montpelier, Vermont area. This position will give you the opportunity to grow with a stable managed services provider that has over a 20 year history of providing a full range of IT solutions and that is continuing to expand.

This position will primarily provide first-and second-level support for a client located in Montpelier, VT on all technical inquiries and will be physically located at the client site.

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with 1-3 years of technical experience and a strong knowledge of IT concepts. Please visit our website for more information: www.VC3.com/careers.

WE INVITE YOU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS “NURSING’S BEST KEPT SECRET”…CORRECTIONAL NURSING. We are currently seeking a full time Director of Nursing at our Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, VT. The Director of Nursing provides clinical, educational and professional supervision for nursing and support staff. Collaborates with site healthcare leadership, facility leadership and other multidisciplinary team members to maintain and improve healthcare programs and services provided to incarcerated population.

REQUIREMENTS: • Completion of an accredited registered nursing program. BSN preferred • Must hold a valid Vermont RN license • Progressive nursing experience in nursing care with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience • Experience in acute care, ambulatory care or correctional environment preferred • Must be able to pass the Vermont Department of Corrections background investigation and obtain security clearance WE OFFER COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

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• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance • Health savings account with matching employer contributions • 20 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match • Career development benefit • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care • Wellness activity subsidy • Access to corporate discount programs Interested candidates, please email resumes to kelli@mhmcareers.com or fax 888-317-1741; www.mhm-services.com.

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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Trainer Full time. Experience training adults; knowledge of child development & child abuse; experience as a foster parent and/or a child care provider helpful. Reliable transportation required due to statewide travel. Northern Lights certified instructors are welcome. Master’s degree preferred. Fluency in French and/or Spanish a plus. Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: pcavt@pcavt.org or Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, CSAP Search, PO Box 829, Montpelier, VT 05601 EOE 3h-PreventChildAbuse032118.indd 1

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Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering

families to break cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse.

Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption.

FACILITIES COORDINATOR About the Position:

Now Hiring: Community Health Team Social Worker

• Full-time Facilities Coordinator will coordinate all repairs and maintenance work for Lund’s facilities and ensure Lund meets OSHA and other building industry codes and standards.

BURLINGTON, VT

• Manages facility and equipment related costs and develops facilities budget.

Requirements:

MSW 5-7 years community experience 3-5 years experience in community health care as clinical care provider and advocate

• Solicits bids on repair, maintenance, and service contract work.

• Establishes and implements facility safety protocols and procedures; oversees training and drill practices for each location.

• Develop a preventative maintenance schedule for building, equipment, and grounds.

Apply Online: uvmmed.hn/SocialWorker7Days

What We Look For: • Strong background in all aspects of maintenance and repair work related to building, equipment, and grounds.

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• Experience in monitoring related budgetary items and in promoting cost effective measures.

• Experience in planning and implementing safety procedures.

• Valid VT Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation required; statewide travel may be required.

Recovery Specialist

Full Time/Part Time Per Diem, 2nd and 3rd shift available in Vergennes, VT

Why Join Our Team at Lund:

Valley Vista, a residential chemical dependency treatment facility, is looking for Recovery Specialists.

• We honor and celebrate the distinctive strengths and talents of our clients and staff.

• Our work encompasses collaboration with a strong team of professionals and a strengthsbased approach to providing services to families.

About the Job: • Transport clients for admission, discharge, medical appointment, etc.

• Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through adoption.

• Provide orientation to new clients and check in personal property.

• Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses on both treatment and parenting.

• Lund’s educators believe in laughter, the importance of fun, community-oriented activities, and non-stop learning.

• Provide for the safety of the clients by monitoring their whereabouts by making rounds, including all areas described in the Program Abuse Prevention Plan and overnight bed checks.

• Ongoing training opportunities are available.

• Attend shift change report meetings.

• Lund offers competitive pay and paid training, as well as a comprehensive and very generous benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, extensive time-off accrual, 11 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement. EEO/AA

• Chart interaction with clients and observations made in client’s record.

• Assist in client discharge process.

Requirements: Valid driver’s license & high school diploma or equivalent

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Come join us and see the difference you’ll make!

Apply online at www.vvista.net.

Human Resources, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009 fax (802) 864-1619 email: employment@lundvt.org

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Meridian Behavioral Health and Valley Vista provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

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NURSING POSITION

Busy, mid-sized family practice looking for an experienced nurse with a valid Vermont nursing license. This position is Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Must be organized, efficient and detail oriented. Familiarity with family practice helpful. Experience using an electronic health record required. Competitive pay with an excellent benefit package. Send resume and cover letter to: Cheryl McCaffrey, Practice Administrator, TCHC, 586 Oak Hill Road, Williston, VT 05495 or email: Cheryl.mccaffrey@tchconline.com.

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Clinician(s) & Supervisor – ASSIST

Multiple full-time evening and overnight positions available to provide support services to adults in psychiatric, emotional, and/or substance crisis in crisis stabilization residential setting (BA and experience with Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder and crisis de-escalation required). Supervisor position also available to assist with client care coordination, staff scheduling and supervision (MA required, supervision experience preferred).

OFFICE STAFF Do you want to be part of a hard working team in a growing business? Are you good at multitasking? We are a busy little physical therapy office seeking a friendly office staff person. If you are organized, enjoy working with people, and good at juggling situations with a smile, then this is the office staff position for you. Our world’s greatest office manager of 9 years recently left us for her beautiful 3rd baby and full time motherhood. If you are interested in being part of a close-knit positive team and enjoy helping change lives for the better, then please write us and let us know why you are qualified, why we want to work with you, and something funny about you. Experienced preferred, training will be included. Full time with benefits package or part time.

Email: andy@greenmtrehab.com.

Clinician – Medication Assisted Treatment

4t-GreenMountainRehab032118.indd Provide services through Chittenden Clinic’s outpatient opioid treatment program to patients dependent/recovering from dependence on opioids. In addition to service delivery, assist in developing and implementing clinic policy and procedure. Master’s Degree req. LADC or Clinical License preferred.

Cook - Lakeview Community Care Home

Seeking a Cook for the Lakeview Community Care Home. Individual will plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for residents. Full-time benefits eligible position.

Home Health Services Coordinator Work with clients and community partners as part of a Howard Center team serving individuals receiving medication assisted treatment through the Chittenden Clinic/HUB. Consider this position if you have a Master’s Degree, are licensed/license-eligible, and have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment Program

2 FT positions available. Our nurses are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Residential Counselor – Lakeview (Awake Overnight)

Seeking individual to supervise two licensed residential programs serving adults diagnosed with major mental illness and some co-occurring substance use issues to ensure that state, federal, HUD and agency regulations are adhered to. Master’s degree required. 5 years of experience in mental health & substance abuse req.

SUB - Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment Program

Seeking subs to cover vacancies. Our nurses are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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+hrs/week.

Please visit our website www.howardcentercareers.org. Enter position title to view details and apply.

Howard Center is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. 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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Retail Shift Supervisor Feel good about where you work!

Goodwill Northern New England is hiring for a full time Retail Shift Supervisor in our Williston, VT retail store location. We’re looking for someone with a retail/supervisor background who can assist our Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with management retail store operations. This position has a starting pay of $11.97 an hour and has full benefits! We also offer a great employee discount of 30% at all of our Goodwill retail stores. Please apply online at www.goodwillnne.org/jobs or send your resume to halie.crawford@goodwillnne.org.

Establish and maintain a therapeutic and stable permanent residential housing environment for adults with mental health/substance use challenges and a history of homelessness. Bachelor’s degree required.

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DR Power Equipment is seeking a teamoriented and strategic leader to join our Contact Center in Vergennes, VT! Are you looking for an opportunity to lead Contact Center strategy in the areas of workforce management, training and development and improving quality?

Do you enjoy analytics, financials, budgets and quality improvement? If so, we want to hear from you!

Apply Online www.drpower.com/careers For more information 802.870.1429 or jobs@drpower.com

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America’s premier innovator, designer, and manufacturer of high performance wire and cable with a 60-year history of providing solutions to the toughest problems in the world’s most extreme environments. We excel at developing customized products, utilizing our cross-linked irradiation technology, that meet power, signal and data transmission needs – no matter how demanding the challenge – while exceeding standards for quality, durability, and safety.

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Friday, March 30, 2018 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

This position will report to our controller in the finance department at our Colchester, VT facility. This is a full-time (9-5) job with the primary responsibilities of entering invoices into our ERP system, monthly A/P sub-ledger closing, bi-weekly A/P check run, and reconciling monthly bank statements, to name a few. You will also be processing documentation and providing accurate information to internal customers including QA, Sales, Planning and Manufacturing.

Open to Military Veterans from 12:00 pm - 2 pm and General Public from 2pm - 5 pm American Legion on 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT for more info call VDOL, 802-652-0339. Vermont Dept of Labor and Vermont National Guard Family Program.

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Other responsibilities, roles, and requirements: • Voucher A/P invoices into ERP system. This includes CTL freight invoices. Verify unit price, quantity, account coding, etc.

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• Run bi-weekly A/P check run. This includes pre-check run report, printing checks, pulling invoice backup & mailing vendor checks.

• Close A/P sub-ledger monthly.

• Audit A/R invoices on a daily basis for copper escalation, unit price, quantity & freight.

VERMONT ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES (ECO) AMERICORPS is accepting applications for the 2018-19

• Close A/R sub-ledger monthly.

• Reconcile bank statements monthly and voucher expense reports.

program year. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a background in environmental conservation, natural or agricultural sciences, environmental studies, engineering, government/policy, communications or other related fields. Preference may be given to applicants with a college degree. ECO AmeriCorps members serve at host sites across Vermont with a focus on projects to improve water quality and reduce waste in Vermont. Full-time: 40 hours per week, September 2018-August 2019. Benefits include: an AmeriCorps living allowance of $16,500, paid in bi-weekly stipends; health insurance; child-care assistance; professional training and networking; studentloan forbearance; and a $5,920 AmeriCorps Education Award.

Application deadline is March 30. Apply online, and learn more about ECO AmeriCorps at ecoamericorps.vermont.gov.

• Manage consignment – send tag detail to vendors, process AP, reconcile unbilled tags.

• Work with Credit Manager, purchasing & receiving to ensure A/P invoices are vouchered in timely manner & correctly. This will make A/P check run more efficiently.

• Call vendors to receive all AP invoices on time to help with A/P close.

• Work with sales team to resolve any A/R issues.

• Clarify inventory detail to process & reconcile consignment.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree, preferably in finance or accounting.

• At least two (2) years of finance or accounting experience.

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3/5/18 VERMONT CENTER FOR CRIME VICTIM SERVICES

RESTITUTION UNIT COLLECTION CASE MANAGER Seeking a champion for victims to join our mission driven team collecting restitution from criminal offenders. Work includes analyzing financial and legal information, researching, investigating, and negotiating with offenders to maximize the dollars collected for victims.

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• Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel and ERP systems.

• Be detailed oriented and knowledgeable on ERP systems function.

• Work with minimal supervision (i.e. self-starter) and handle a variety of tasks.

We are ISO & TS-16949 certified and offer excellent benefits and competitive wages based on experience. Apply here or you can email your resume and/or cover letter to hr@champcable.com. If you prefer, you can mail your resume and cover letter to Champlain Cable Corp. Attn: HR Dept., 175 Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT 05446. No phone calls please.

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Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse. Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption.

Part-time Development Associate Montpelier, VT

Join the ACLU of Vermont team!

Provide top-notch database and administrative support to all facets of our fundraising program—providing critical support in our efforts to defend and advance civil liberties for all people. Visit

www.acluvt.org/careers for more information and how to apply.

Applications accepted until April 9th.

ACLU of Vermont is an EOE. All are encouraged to apply.

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Therapeutic Family Services – Burlington and Newport Regions

Lund has received a Regional Partnership Grant to provide therapeutic family services in the Burlington and Newport districts. Currently hiring for the following positions:

Clinical Supervisor:

• Clinical supervisor will assist with implementation and provide oversight of innovative program that bridges agencies in an effort to provide immediate, holistic, family-centered services and increase the collaborative capacity of the community to respond effectively to support family systems impacted by substance abuse.

• This position supervises clinicians and family engagement specialist staff co-located in Burlington and Newport district offices and works collaboratively with the DCF Investigation and Assessment staff.

• Primary responsibilities include supervision of staff that are providing clinical and family support services in the districts as well as program and grant management.

• Minimum of Master’s degree in human-services related field and social work or mental health treatment licensure.

• Two years supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong desire and ability to work with the identified population and effectively communicate and collaborate with interagency programs and community partners required.

• Experience working with family services/child welfare preferred.

Clinician:

Development Database & Donor Relations Manager The Y is seeking a development database/stewardship professional with passion for fundraising. Experience managing and analyzing data, as well as working knowledge of donor/customer service, is required.

Opportunity to stretch into other fundraising/communications roles on a collaborative team. Cover letter and resume to hr@gbymca.org.

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Zoning Administrator This is a part time position 20-24 hrs per week in a busy small town. Person will be required to administer zoning regulations and assist the Planning Commission and Development Review Board.

You will be responsible for administering permits and violations, as well as assisting applicants through the application processes. Prior experience needed. See full job description at:

• Clinician provides therapeutic, primarily home-based, family support through new program implementing family support services to families involved with DCF. • Two full-time positions available: 1 position co-located at the Burlington DCF office and 1 position co-located at the Newport DCF office partnering with DCF and community providers to assist in providing immediate, holistic, home-based, family-centered services.

• Clinician is part of a collaborative effort to improve practice in responding effectively to support family systems impacted by substance use disorders.

• Masters in psychology, social work, or counseling required. Licensure or working toward licensure required. Experience with family centered practice preferred.

• Solid assessment, documentation and narrative writing skills essential.

• Must work well independently yet collaboratively in a child welfare setting with a multi-disciplinary team.

Family Engagement Specialist:

• Family Engagement Specialist provides family support through new program implementing family support services to families involved with DCF. • Two full-time positions available: 1 position co-located at the Burlington DCF office and 1 position co-located at the Newport DCF office partnering with DCF and community providers to assist in providing immediate, holistic, family-centered services.

• Family Engagement Specialist is part of a collaborative effort to improve practice in responding effectively to support family systems impacted by substance use disorders.

• Works with family members, minor children, and primary caregivers in the treatment process as appropriate and integrating family into transition planning support, case coordination, and aftercare support.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or human-services related field required.

• Qualified applicants will be able to become an Apprentice Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate or have the ability to test for certification within three months of hire date.

• Experience working with women and children and knowledge of community resources.

Why Join Our Team at Lund:

• We honor and celebrate the distinctive strengths and talents of our clients and staff.

• Our work encompasses collaboration with a strong team of professionals and a strengths-based approach to providing services to families.

• Lund’s adoption program provides life-long services to families brought together through adoption.

• Lund’s residential and community treatment programs are distinctive as our work focuses on both treatment and parenting.

• Lund’s educators believe in laughter, the importance of fun, community-oriented activities, and non-stop learning.

• Ongoing training opportunities are available.

• Lund offers competitive pay and paid training, as well as a comprehensive and very generous benefit package including health, dental, life, disability, retirement, extensive time-off accrual, 11 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursement. EEO/AA

Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009 fax (802) 864-1619 email: employment@lundvt.org

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For the first time, the Vermont Brewers Association takes its show to the snow with a winter brewfest. Visitors are invited to ski — ticket packages can include Killington lift passes for the vertically inclined — and sip pours from more than 30 local breweries. Sample a hopforward pale from Frost Beer Works or perhaps a foudreaged sour from Hermit Thrush Brewery, or check in with the folks at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for a taste of a special brewfest cask. Live music and eats from Bluebird Barbecue, Woodbelly Pizza, Worthy Burger and more. Not imbibing? $10 designated driver tickets bequeath access to all but the beer.

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VERMONT BREWERS FESTIVAL Saturday, March 24, noon-3 p.m.; 4-7 p.m., K1 Base Area, Killington Resort. $10-111.

Info, 448-3045, vermontbrewers.com.

VERMONT MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Maple fans partake in sugar on snow and boiler-side chatter in celebration of spring’s beloved sweetener.

Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25. Various locations, statewide. Free. Info, vermontmaple.org.

TRANSCENDENTAL INEBRIATION: THE MAGIC OF HERBS IN BOOZE: GIN Students learn the history of gin — and then partake in a blind tasting. Sunday, March 25, 6-8:30 p.m., Railyard Apothecary, Burlington. $25-30, preregister.

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CATURDAY! THE CAT WINE TASTING YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED Friends of felines and the cat-curious sample German Riesling from cat-shaped novelty bottles. Saturday, March 24, noon-4 p.m., Beverage Warehouse of Vermont, Winooski.

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Between spoonfuls of roasted carrot soup, bites of crisp fried chicken and shreds of meltingly tender beef shank, guests at the Hotel Vermont dinner drank beers from a star-studded roster of local breweries, including Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Hill Farmstead Brewery and the Alchemist.

and samples beer extensively around the world. “I’m headed to Barcelona next,” he said.

Another dinner guest, PierreAntoine Morin of St. Pancrace Microbrasserie, had driven 10 hours down from Côte-Nord, Québec, to glean ideas for moving his brewpub to the

Conference is designed for brewery employees, state craft-brewing associations and guilds, brewery tour operators, and regional tourism organizations. Last year’s inaugural conference was held in Asheville, N.C. Among the responses Zephyr received to its call for a 2018 location, Vermont’s

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he first beverage offered at the Hotel Vermont beer-pairing dinner on March 6 was not beer, but it was a vivid illustration of the state’s flourishing craft brewing industry. More than two dozen guests sipped hot barley tea optionally spiked with locally distilled gin and dry-hopped simple syrup.

The tea featured malted barley from Peterson Quality Malt, a Monkton-based business founded to provide Vermont brewers with a key ingredient made locally. It was an appropriate opener for a dinner that welcomed attendees of the national Beer Marketing & Tourism Conference happening in Burlington that week.

According to the Vermont Brewers Association, craft breweries contributed an estimated $376.7 million to the state’s economy in 2016, and $126.7 million of that came from beer tourism. VBA has 56 brewer-members with more on the way, firmly cementing Vermont as the national leader in craft breweries per capita.

Beyond quantity, the state also claims quality, repeatedly earning top ratings on worldwide brewer and beer lists.

That sterling craft beer cred helped make Burlington the host city for Zephyr Conferences’ second annual Beer Marketing & Tourism Conference, which ran March 6 to 8. The 230 conference participants traveled from 29 states, plus Australia, Belgium and Canada, for talks and panels on topics ranging from “How Beer Revitalizes Downtowns” to “Legal Cannabis Is a Brand Innovation Game Changer.”

Optional evening events included the Hotel Vermont dinner and another at Stowe’s von Trapp Brewing Bierhall Restaurant, as well as a “ski with the brewers” excursion to Sugarbush Resort.

Matt Canning, Hotel Vermont’s “beer concierge,” hosted the March 6 dinner.

The hotel’s beer tourism program, Canning said, started in 2014, a year after the property opened. “We realized we were answering the same questions about beer every single day,” he said, whether for guests who had come specifically for beer or business travelers seeking postwork activities.

The reputation of the state’s beer has spread so far, Canning noted, that on a recent trip to Seville, Spain, he spotted a “Vermont-style IPA” on a menu.

Hotel Vermont hosting dinner as part of Zephyr Conferences’ second annual Beer Marketing & Tourism Conference

Among the conference-goers at the dinner was Charlotte Wattigny of the San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau.

The Texas city of about 60,000, located between Austin and San Antonio, will see its seventh brewery open next year, Wattigny said. From the conference and firsthand experience of Vermont beer tourism activities, she said, she hoped to draw lessons for leveraging her city’s craft brewery industry to attract more visitors.

At the far end of the table sat Stephen Beaumont, a Toronto-based author of 13 beer books, including the forthcoming Will Travel for Beer: 101 Remarkable Beer Journeys Every Beer Lover Should Experience, which features Vermont as a destination. The conference was a good opportunity to network and catch up with breweries since his last visit, three years ago, said Beaumont, who travels

next level. “What’s fun is to brew beer,” Morin observed, “but you must be able to sell the beer.”

Zephyr has been running conferences for food, wine and beer bloggers for more than a decade; it recently added wine and beer marketing and tourism conferences, said marketing director Ryan Newhouse.

“Our conferences come out of a need for people in the industries to improve and be more connected with each other,” Newhouse said. With craft brewing, “we’ve seen incredible growth in places like Vermont,” he added, “but nationally, we’re seeing that growth decline.”

One area of continued vitality, Newhouse said, is brewery taproom sales. And, when beer lovers trek to the source, “that’s where beer marketing and tourism are very closely connected,” he explained.

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quickly floated to the top. “Vermont is extremely well known both for beer and tourism,” Newhouse said.

Wendy Knight, commissioner of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, said the state brewers association, the convention bureau, Ski Vermont and breweries themselves helped bring the conference to Vermont. Her department invested $5,500 in the effort.

Beer, Knight said, “has become such an important part of tourism in Vermont.”

She described the conference as “an awesome opportunity to highlight not only our exceptional and innovative breweries, but to showcase all of our assets.”

Conference sessions at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington focused on selling both beer and beer tourism.

As Julia Herz of the national nonprofit Brewers Association said in

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forward to launching their own beer tourism effort. Sean pulled out his phone to show photos of construction progress on their first Samples from the star-studded t a p r o o m roster of local breweries and store, scheduled to open in Waitsfield this fall.

“For 10 years, we had to constantly tell people there was no public brewery to visit,” Karen said.

“It was great just being able to make beer, but the business model has gotten more complex,” her husband added.

“Competition is so intense. There’s this expectation of visiting a brewery and having the beer in its best state.”

Growth of brewery taprooms has also fueled beer-centered tour businesses, modeled on but distinctly different from wine tours. That was the message of a joint presentation by Dave Phillips of Dave’s Travel & Events Group in Sydney, Australia, and David Grandmaison, whose Duluth, Minn., business offers craft brewery tours and outdoor adventures. The two met last year at the first Beer Marketing & Tourism Conference and started working on establishing an international association to share best practices in the emerging sector.

The friends were doing more than networking; they’d met up a week earlier to travel together through Boston; Portland, Maine; and Stowe. “We are craft beer tourists, as well,” Grandmaison said. In Vermont, besides hitting breweries like Hill Farmstead and von Trapp, they went to Burton and Ben & Jerry’s, “educating ourselves” on how other industries create destinations, Phillips said.

After a busy lunch of pouring her beers, Andrea Gagner, CEO of 14th Star Brewing Company in St. Albans, said she appreciated the support from both near and far. “It’s a sign that those within our state know just how impactful craft beer has been to the economy,” she said. Her conversations with conference-goers, she added, drove home the point that “Vermont has developed a serious reputation for quality craft beer.” m

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her presentation, more than 10 million people toured U.S. craft breweries in 2014, half of whom hailed from outside their destinations.

More recent data show that the total number of visitors is considerably larger than the number of tour takers; according to Nielsen data provided by the Brewers Association, 40 million adults visited a U.S. brewery in the past three months. The economic rewards go beyond the breweries themselves, Herz emphasized, sharing a February 27 New York Times article headlined “How Craft Breweries Are Helping to Revive Local Economies.”

Keynote speaker Doug Campbell, president of Brewery Omeggang in Cooperstown, N.Y., gave credit to Vermont as the “mecca of Northeast brewing” before he cautioned that, in the beer market overall, “brand ‘craft’ has started to run out of a little bit of steam.”

His talk focused on helping the “small artisan craftsperson up against the man” stand out in an increasingly competitive field in which mega-breweries have borrowed the halo of craft.

Knight from Tourism and Marketing led a panel of Vermonters entitled “Working Together to Grow Beer Tourism.” Last year, she said, the state’s breweries saw 1.6 million visitors, of whom 75 percent were tourists. Panelist Matt Wilson of Zero Gravity Craft Brewery in Burlington noted that, since the brewery’s founding in 2004, “Everything has completely changed. People make pilgrimages to Vermont.”

A brewery co-owner from Cape Cod asked the panel for advice on expanding her short tourism season. Another, from Lynn, Mass., had a problem: He chose his location for water quality, but the area’s gritty reputation deterred potential taproom visitors. In response, Wilson noted Hill Farmstead’s remote location in Greensboro: “If there’s something really good out there, people are going to find you.”

Sean and Karen Lawson of Lawson’s Finest Liquids, another of Vermont’s most established and respected craft breweries, attended the conference and provided sponsorship support. “Landing a beer marketing and tourism conference in Vermont is a really nice sign that Vermont is one of the premier beer destinations in the U.S.,” Sean said.

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CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, PERSISTENT CHALLENGES: LAND ACCESS FOR NEW FARMERS: A family-style meal follows a panel discussion on the future of Vermont’s working landscape. Bethany United Church of Christ, Randolph, 6:30 p.m. $10-15; free for farmers. Info, 223-7222.

THE REAL ORGANIC PROJECT: Growers, consumers and others interested in organic foods look at changes to the national standards for animal welfare. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, 5-6:30 p.m. $15; cash bar; preregister; limited space. Info, 382-0401.

cannabis

GREENER DRINKS: Supporters of commonsense cannabis reform sip beverages and discuss the culture, industry and politics of the agricultural product. Zenbarn, Waterbury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ vtcannabisbrands.com.

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WORKSITE WELLNESS AWARDS & CONFERENCE: WORKSITE WELLNESS ESSENTIALS FOR A THRIVING WORKPLACE: Business owners and human resource professionals convene for educational sessions and a keynote address by Wellness Council of America’s Sara Rauch. DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, registration, 7:30 a.m.; conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $78-128; preregister. Info, 863-7200.

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FIBER RIOT!: Crafters get hooked on knitting, crocheting, spinning and more at an informal weekly gathering.

Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, Waitsfield, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7746.

of Ireland comes to the Queen City and surrounding areas via music, dance, workshops and presentations. See burlingtonirishheritage.org for details. Various locations statewide. Prices vary. Info, admin@burlingtonirish heritage.org.

dance

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CONTACT IMPROV: Movers engage in weight-sharing, play and meditation when exploring this style influenced by aikido and other somatic practices. The Everything Space, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 232-3618.

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15.

Info, 540-8300.

HIP-HOP DANCE: A high-energy class mixes urban styles of dance. Women’s Room, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.

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CHAMPLAIN LONGBOATS OPEN HOUSE: Members of the public visit the boat shop to see the progress made on a 32-foot, six-oared pilot gig.

Pizza, salad and beverages are served. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 475-2022.

DINNER & A MOVIE: A summertime-themed potluck meal paves the way for a viewing of A Green Mountain Journey. Milton Historical Society, 6 p.m. Free. Info, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.

fairs & festivals

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Children who experience trauma such as abuse, domestic violence or neglect are at increased risk for developing ongoing physical and emotional difficulties such as heart disease and depression. This argument is at the heart of the 2016 documentary Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of ‘RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY Hope. Directed by James Redford, the thoughtOF STRESS & THE SCIENCE provoking film looks at the effects of adverse OF HOPE’ childhood experiences and at a new movement Thursday, March 22, 7-8:30 p.m., at in pediatrics, education and social welfare to University of Vermont Alumni House in Burlington. Free; preregister. Info, 951treat and prevent toxic stress. Catch screenings 8604, vtchildrenstrust.org. Wednesday, of this award-winning picture in Burlington March 28, 7-8:30 p.m., at Brownell Library in Essex Junction. Free. Info, and Essex Junction.

878-6955, brownelllibrary.org.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE BEST OF YOUTH’: Film buffs watch the first of three parts of a 2003 Italian drama that follows two brothers from the 1960s to the 2000s.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: An annual cinematic celebration delights moviegoers with a diverse lineup of films and events. See gmffestival.org for details.

Various locations statewide.

Prices vary. Info, 917-1225.

‘LA LA LAND’: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star as a pianist and an actress who fall in love in Los Angeles.

Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

‘LOVING VINCENT’: Rendered in oil-painted animation, this 2017 biographical film follows a young man in the last hometown of artist Vincent van Gogh. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-2600.

MOVIE NIGHT: Film buffs point their eyes toward the screen for a popular picture. Call for title. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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MAR.22 & 28 | FILM Inspiring Ensemble According to its website, the Champlain Philharmonic’s mission is “to engage and inspire musicians and audiences with orchestra concerts and community projects that create transcendent experiences.” The ensemble, which performs regularly in Addison and Rutland counties, lives up to the challenge with its annual spring concert series.

Directed by Matthew LaRocca, this year’s CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC “Lion and Lamb” features an array of dramatic Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., at 19th-century works that classical connoisseurs Ackley Hall, Green Mountain College may find familiar. Music lovers in Poultney in Poultney; and Sunday, March 25, 4 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in and Middlebury revel in pieces by Giuseppe Middlebury. $5-15. Info, 782-4385, Verdi, Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius and Franz champlainphilharmonic.org.

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film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

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MAR.25 | BAZAARS

BOOK CLUB

“More comics! Less cosplay!” is the motto for Swap Thing, an old-school comic book show and exchange presented

by Panel to Panel and Devil’s Dream. Foregoing the broader trends of popular and nerd culture that permeate some conventions, this celebration keeps the focus squarely on comics. Various titles change hands at Essex Memorial Hall, where fans converge to buy, sell, trade and generally geek out with other enthusiasts. Preregister for a table — or a portion of a table — to showcase your collection.

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Author Sarah Sentilles has explored topics such as women ministers, ending one’s relationship with God, and education in impoverished areas of the United States. In her fourth publication, 2017’s Draw Your Weapons, the writer tells true stories of a conscientious objector from World War II and a former Abu Ghraib prison guard. Through their narratives, Sentilles posits that art may offer tools for remaking a world in turmoil. The critical theorist and scholar of religion SARAH SENTILLES speaks in Northfield as part of the Norwich Friday, March 23, 4 p.m., at Chaplin Hall Gallery, Norwich University, in University School of Architecture + Art Northfield. Free. Info, 485-2620, Lecture Series. Books are on hand for sale norwich.edu. and signing.

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Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Essex Memorial Hall. Free. Info, andy@devilsdream.org, devilsdream.org.

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‘THE SALT OF THE EARTH’: This 2014 documentary, shown as part of the Architecture + Design Film Series, turns the lens toward photographer Sebastião Salgado, who spent four decades chronicling remote cultures.

Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6 p.m. Free. Info, adfilmseries@ gmail.com.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: An out-of-thisworld film brings audience members closer than ever to far-off planets and galaxies. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: Pioneering scientists seek to answer questions about the impact of human activities on this fragile frontier. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon & 2:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

food & drink

COMMUNITY DINNER: Friends and neighbors feast alongside Age Well and Winooski Partnership for Prevention representatives. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m.

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

COOK THE BOOK: Foodies bring a dish from The New Basics Cookbook by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins to a palatepleasing potluck. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: Local products — veggies, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty supplies — draw shoppers to a diversified bazaar. Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: Players have fun with the popular card game.

Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.

CHESS CLUB: Strategy comes into play as competitors try to capture opposing game pieces.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness

ALL-LEVELS HATHA YOGA: With a focus on connecting breath to movement, this class offers yoga

for everybody. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in this exercise and prevention class. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30-8:30, 9:15-10:15 & 10:4011:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

BUTI YOGA: A fusion of vinyasa yoga, plyometrics and dance is set to upbeat music. Bring water and a towel. Women’s Room, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.

CHAIR TAI CHI: Age and ability level are no obstacles to learning this slow, easy exercise routine.

Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 316-1510.

EMPOWERED YOGA FLOW: A rejuvenating practice for all levels weaves movement, breath and mental focus. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: A gong savasana closes out an all-levels class benefiting the Williston Community Food Shelf.

Partial proceeds are donated.

Balance Yoga, Richmond, 11 a.m.-noon. $10; preregister. Info, balanceyogavt@gmail.com.

GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: Practitioners with limitations and seasoned students alike hit the mat for an all-levels class.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt. com.

GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: Triathletes, Spartan racers and other fitness fanatics challenge themselves to complete Navy Seal exercises during an intense workout. Come in good shape. Private residence, Middlebury, 7-8 a.m. $8-12; for ages 16 and up. Info, 343-7160.

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.

PILATES: Students are put through the paces in a strengthand mobility-boosting workout.

Women’s Room, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.

PRENATAL YOGA: Moms-to-be prepare their bodies for labor and delivery. Women’s Room, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: Folks in recovery and their families enrich mind, body and spirit in an all-levels class. All props are provided; wear loose clothing. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 861-3150.

RESTORATIVE YOGA: Props support the body, leaving participants free to truly relax into long-held poses. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

VIGOROUS VINYASA FLOW: Students link breath with

movement as they transition through a series of strengthening and lengthening poses. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $10-15. Info, hannasatt@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Individuals learn to relax and let go. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

WELLNESS WALKS: Pups and pals in tow, pedestrians make strides toward heath. Tomgirl Juice Co., Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 540-0337.

language

FRENCH WEDNESDAY: SOCIAL EVENT: Francophones fine-tune their French-language conversation skills over cocktails.

Bar, Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, info@aflcr.org.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola!

Language lovers perfect their fluency. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BRAZILIAN MUSIC FROM A BRAZILIAN MUSICIAN: SAMBA, BOSSA NOVA & BEYOND: Acclaimed producer Hamilton Pinheiro gets listeners jazzed with a lecture and demonstration. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

CHUNHOGARANG: Six instrumentalists serve up traditional Korean chamber music. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

COUNTERPOINT: The Farmers Night Concert Series continues with an evening of vocal music celebrating local composers Richard Stoehr and Robert De Cormier. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228.

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.

seminars

AMPHIBIAN MONITORING PUBLIC TRAINING NIGHT: Citizen scientists pick up tips for safely observing migrating

salamanders and frogs.

North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: Fifty-five community pop-up classes covering everything from comic books to gardening during the month of March. See betheluniversityvt.org for details. Various Bethel locations. Free; preregister. Info, betheluniversityvt.org.

GRANT SEEKER WORKSHOP: CULTURAL FACILITIES & HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Folks get the facts on seeking awards for nonprofit organizations and municipalities to enhance, create or rehabilitate historic and community buildings. Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm, 1-3 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 828-3292.

INTRO TO FLY TYING: The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has anglers in knots during a four-week course covering techniques and terminology.

ANR Annex, Berlin, 6-8 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 265-2279.

WOOF! WHAT’S THE DOG SAYING?: A canine communication and safety lecture demystifies Fido’s body language. Please leave pups at home. Barlow Street Community Center, St. Albans, 6:30-8 p.m. $10-13. Info, deb@goldstardog.com.

sports

BANISH THE BURLINGTON MARATHON BLUES: Running instructor Sarah Richardson touts tips for staying injury-free while training for a long-distance race. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ hungermountain.coop.

WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Players dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $3; preregister at meetup.com. Info, 540-1089.

talks

AMY TRUBEK: Foodies file in for “How Do Americans Cook Today and Why Does It Matter?,” a talk by the author of Making Modern Meals: How Americans Cook Today. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 847-7222.

CONVERSATIONS SERIES: RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DIFFERENCE: MEETING AT THE CROSSROADS: Nature Connection Guide’s Duncan Murdoch and High Reach Farm’s Steven Parker delve into the topic of “Nature as Our Guide.”

Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, 6:30 p.m. Donations; preregister.

Info, 985-3346.

CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

EVERY WOMAN HAS A STORY: Fierce females of Castleton University share 15-minute personal stories in honor of Women’s History Month. Alumni Room, Huden Dining Hall, Castleton University, noon. Free; $4 for lunch. Info, 800-639-8521.

IDEAS ON TAP: ‘DECIPHERING SOUNDS AND IMAGES IN AN ERA OF MEDIA SATURATION’: Professor David Jenemann discusses ways that media consumers can protect themselves from information overload. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

LAURA SPENCE: The speaker looks to the future in “Steppe Changes: Predicting the Effects of Climate Change on the Mongolian Mountain-Steppe.”

S-102, Thaddeus Fairbanks Science Wing, Lyndon State College, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 626-6459.

PATRICIA JULIEN: With the aid of recorded and live performances, the professor of music elucidates her creative process in “Stories About Composing.”

Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

TEDX BROWNELL LIBRARY: Lifelong learners watch TED Talk videos centered on the theme of “A Spark of Inspiration.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

tech

‘INNOVATION ITERATION’ OPENING EVENT: A weeklong showcase of Emergent Media Center projects commences with free food and interactive demos.

Champlain College Art Gallery, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, emc@champlain.edu.

INTRODUCTION TO HTML5 & CSS3: Tech-savvy students in this four-part workshop learn the base language supporting all webpages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

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

‘FUDDY MEERS’: Saint Michael’s College theatre program students entertain onlookers with David Lindsay-Abaire’s darkly comical trip through the mind of a young woman with amnesia.

McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 654-2000.

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’: Popular ditties such as “A Bushel and a Peck” thread through this upbeat musical about petty gamblers, street-corner sermonizers and nightclub performers, staged by the Castleton University Theater Arts Department. Casella Theater, Castleton University, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 468-1119.

‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’: Vermont Stage performs Laura Eason’s sexy play about a pair of mismatched writers, one a 40-year-old novelist and the other an online memoirist who exposes his flings to the world. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $29.70-38.50. Info, 863-5966.

‘THE STALLION HOWL’: Rutland High School’s Encore Theatre presents Dale Wasserman’s comedic play about a married couple under pressure. Rutland High School, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 770-1134.

words

PROSE MASTER CLASS: Prompts from instructor Baron Wormser inspire writers to broaden their approach to material. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

WRITING CIRCLE: Words flow when participants explore creative expression in a lowpressure environment. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 888-492-8218.

THU.22 activism

VERMONT NONPROFIT LEGISLATIVE DAY: Colleagues from charitable organizations join forces with legislators to make Vermont a better place to live. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $25.

Info, 862-1645.

agriculture

GRAIN GROWERS CONFERENCE: Jessamyn ​Waldman ​Rodriguez ​ of ​Hot ​Bread ​Kitchen keynotes this agricultural gathering centered on the theme of ​“Diversifying ​Grains ​for ​a ​ Changing ​Climate.” The Essex Resort & Spa, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $50-75. Info, 524-6501.

business

CENTRAL VERMONT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MEETUP: Friends and colleagues mix and mingle in a newly established brewery. Dog River Brewery, Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 229-5711.

crafts

MOUNT MANSFIELD SCALE MODELERS: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature construction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:308:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765.

dance

BALLROOM DANCING: Members of the University of Vermont Ballroom Dance Team teach new steps each week. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 316-1510.

‘DANCING UPHILL’: Paul Besaw leads UVM students

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in a program of new works by faculty and special guests. Mann Hall Gymnasium, University of Vermont Trinity Campus, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 656-3040.

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, bestirred fitness@gmail.com.

environment

PROTECT MOUNT WASHINGTON AWARENESS EVENING: Presentations by adventure athletes Kevin Mahoney and Andrew Drummond expose threats facing the New Hampshire mountain.

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5.

Info, 657-3872.

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HERBAL JUSTICE GATHERING: HERBALISTS WITHOUT BORDERS VT CHAPTER: Helping hands prepare supplies to ship to communities in Puerto Rico, San Francisco and Minnesota.

Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-0595.

JOB HUNT HELP: Community College of Vermont interns assist employment seekers with everything from résumé-writing to online applications. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 2:305:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Hearty helpings of pasta, salad, breadsticks and dessert fill bellies.

Proceeds benefit the Fermata Nowhere a cappella group.

Takeout is available. Stafford Middle School, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5-8 p.m. $10. Info, 518-563-6800.

UVM MEDICAL CENTER FARMERS MARKET: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Davis Concourse, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 2:30-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 847-5823.

games

ESCAPE FROM AZKABAN: AN ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE: Adults and teens solve puzzles to break free from a Harry Potter-themed space. Fairfax Community Library, 5:30, 6:15 & 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

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

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Healthy humans part with life-sustaining pints.

SHAPE Fitness Center, Johnson State College, noon-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 635-1471.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUNSTYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. Winooski Senior Center, 6:45-8 p.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CHUAN: Standing and moving exercises in this foundational class are suitable for all levels and ages. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $15. Info, 373-8060.

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

GENTLE FLOW YOGA: Individuals with injuries or other challenges feel the benefits of a relaxing and nourishing practice.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, studio@ zenbarnvt.com.

MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE: A four-part course gives neophytes the tools needed to develop a regular mindfulness practice. St. Johnsbury Shambhala Meditation Center, 6-8 p.m. $25. Info, 748-4240.

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TAI CHI CHUAN: Beginners and seasoned practitioners alike explore the style of moving meditation passed down through the Tung family lineage. Richmond Congregational Church, 10-11 a.m. $10. Info, taichivermont@ gmail.com.

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.

YOGA CORE FOR BABES: An empowering practice focuses on the abs and the pelvic floor.

Women’s Room, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatal- C method.com.

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SLOW FLOW YOGA: Tailored to meet students’ needs, this foundational class facilitates overall wellness. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m. $12.

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‘RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE’ VIEWING PARTIES: Fans of the televised drag competition stay up-todate on season 10 with Marjorie Mayhem, Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne. Drink, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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seminars

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‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.

SOUP SUPPER: Savory broths and salads make way for dessert at this benefit for the Sara Holbrook Community Center.

Burlington Elks Club, 5-7:30 p.m. $35; free for kids under 14 with a paying adult; preregister. Info, 862-6342.

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.

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‘RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE’: This 2016 documentary looks at the link between adverse childhood experiences and ongoing health problems. See calendar spotlight. University of Vermont Alumni House, Burlington, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 951-8604.

COMMUNITY LUNCH: Farmfresh fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 309.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 233-1161.

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‘AGENTS OF CHANGE’: A 2016 documentary reveals the racial conditions on college campuses in the 1960s that led to student protests. Mt. Mansfield Union High School, Jericho, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 858-1661.

CHOCOLATE BAR-MAKING: Sweets lovers tempt their taste buds in a hands-on session dedicated to dark chocolate.

Community Teaching Kitchen, City Market, Onion River Co-op, Burlington South End, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.

CELEBRATION SERIES

BUDDHIST BABES GENTLE YOGA: Lessons for peaceful living pave the way for a moderate flow-style practice set to music. Women’s Room, Burlington, 5 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.

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CAITLIN CUSACK: Cuisine, culture and breathtaking scenery come to light in “Beyond Glamping: Hutto-Hut Trekking in the High Tatras of Slovakia.” Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 7-8:30 p.m. $5-8. Info, 244-7037.

tech

TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks?

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-8291, ext. 302.

theater

‘FUDDY MEERS’: See WED.21.

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’: See WED.21.

‘HELEN’: Students, faculty and community members collaborate in a unique staging of Euripides’ ancient Greek drama complete with a live score and preshow lectures. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $510. Info, 656-3210.

‘MACBETH’: Morality, decency, friendship and honor fall to the wayside in the face of unbridled ambition in Shakespeare’s tragedy, put on by Plainfield Little Theatre. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 7 p.m. $12-15; limited space. Info, 229-5290.

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THE METAMORPHOSIS THEATRE SCHOOL: Aspiring thespians ages 18 and up build their confidence and sharpen their onstage skills. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 6-8:30 p.m. $15; free on March 22. Info, ethereal light18@gmail.com.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘JULIUS CAESAR’: Civil war erupts on the streets of Rome following an autocrat’s assassination in this live broadcast from the Bridge Theatre in London. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 3 & 7 p.m. $18.

Info, 863-5966. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $1625. Info, 748-2600.

‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’: See WED.21.

words

ANNELISE ORLECK: In her book “We Are All Fast-Food Workers Now”: The Global Uprising Against Poverty Wages, the professor shares the stories of low-wage workers rising up to demand respect and a living wage. Phoenix Books Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

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CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Business owners and other individuals get the scoop on a piece of legislation relating to liability for toxic substances exposures or releases. Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Berlin, 7:30-9 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 229-5711.

comedy

MIKE BIRBIGLIA: Storytelling meets standup comedy in the funnyman’s latest set, “The New One.” Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-48. Info, 863-5966.

community

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

conferences

SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE: Scholars, lawyers, and technology disruptors join students to investigate the topic “#VLSLegalTech — Disrupt the Stone Age.” Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, chloecastro@vermontlaw.edu.

crafts

CRAFTY CRAP NIGHT: Participants bring supplies or ongoing projects and an adventurous attitude to share creative time with other people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

FIBER ARTS FRIDAY: Grown-up yarn lovers get together for tea and casual project time. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 985-5124.

dance

ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE: Led by Hanna Satterlee, this class involves technical challenges and spatial experiments. North End Studio A, Burlington, 10:30-11:45 a.m. $16. Info, hannasatt@gmail.com.

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.

‘DANCING UPHILL’: See THU.22, 7 & 9 p.m.

ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Jubilant motions with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspire divine connections. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8011.

NIA WITH SUZY — MOVE. SWEAT. BREATHE.: Drawing from martial, dance and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. North End Studio A, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $15.

Info, suzy@loveyourbodyvt.com.

TRIP DANCE COMPANY: Thirtyfive competitive young dancers interpret ballet, jazz, lyrical and modern styles. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $20-30.

Info, 760-4634.

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TAROT READINGS: A spiritual mentor consults her cards to offer guidance and clarity. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $1 per minute; preregister.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘FRANKENSTEIN’: It’s alive!

Marcos Stafne, executive director of the Montshire Museum of Science, introduces a 1931 horror film about a man who makes a monster. Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7-9 p.m. $5-8. Info, 603-646-2422.

GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

‘LIKE A PEBBLE IN THE BOOT’: Shown in French with English subtitles as part of the Québec Film Festival, this 2017 documentary focuses on Senegalese street vendors in Florence. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

‘THE LONG ROAD HOME’: After his father’s death, a man returns to the village of his birth where the story of his parents’ love affair unfolds. Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm, 7 p.m. $8-15; preregister; limited space. Info, westonvtfilm@gmail.com.

‘LOVING VINCENT’: See WED.21, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. $7-12. Info, 382-9222.

‘SILAS’: A hard-hitting 2017 documentary centers on a Liberian environmental activist who unearths corruption. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 495-0542.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.

‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.

food & drink

FRIDAY MORNINGS AT TANDEM: Foodies start the day with provisions from Brio Coffeeworks, V Smiley Preserves and Coop to Kitchen Bakery. Stay in or order to go. Tandem, Bristol, 7 a.m.-noon.

Cost of food and drink. Info, honeyjam@vsmileypreserves.com.

LENTEN FISH FRY: Neighbors rub elbows over helpings of haddock, French fries, coleslaw, beverages and dessert. Bristol St. Ambrose Parish, 5-7 p.m. $6-12.50; $37 per immediate family of five. Info, 453-2488.

games

ARCADE FOR A CHANGE: 24-HOUR PAC-MAN: Players compete in arcade games as Nick Grandcahmp and Evan Kurant vie for dots to raise funds for local programs. Snacks and live music keep spirits high at this ’round-the-clock event.

Merchants Hall, Rutland, 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 855-8081.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.21, 9:15 a.m.

CASINO NIGHT: Players try their luck at a benefit bash for the United Way of Lamoille County.

Stearns Dining Hall, Johnson State College, 8 p.m.-midnight. $5-10. Info, 635-1232.

health & fitness

ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification.

Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: Participants keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3322.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.21, 7:30-8:30 & 10:40-11:40 a.m.

BUTI YOGA: See WED.21.

FABULOUS FRIDAYS: YOGA DANCE PARTY: Students celebrate spring with an upbeat class taught by John McConnell.

Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. $10-15.

Info, 448-4262.

FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: Aches and pains, be gone! The physically challenged to the physically fit increase flexibility and body awareness with this form of somatic education. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $10. Info, 560-0186.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

AMINÉ: Hip-hop songs from 2017’s Good For You get the party started. Boyfriend and DJ Ian Underwood open. Ross Sports Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 6-10 p.m. $20-30.

Info, 808-654-2304.

CELTIC NIGHTS: OCEANS OF HOPE: Epic immigration stories of ancestors past inspire a program of song, dance, music and narration. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $30-35. Info, 775-0903.

LATE NIGHT WITH LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Presented by the UVM Lane Series, this multimedia cabaret includes songs and stories from the life of the great American maestro. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, preshow talk, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. $5-35. Info, 656-4455.

MARY BONHAG: Accompanied by pianist Jeffrey Chappell, the soprano gives voice to many of her favorite art song composers and poets. Bethany United Church of Christ, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 426-4024.

WINTER WINE DOWN MUSIC SERIES: Oenophiles let loose with live music by Carol Ann Jones, award-winning wine, and mouthwatering eats. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463.

FRIDAY NIGHT POWER YOGA: Practitioners get their sweat on during a full-body, flow-style mindful workout. Kismet Place, Williston, 5:30-6:15 p.m. $12.

Info, 343-5084.

seminars

QIGONG: Gentle movements promote strength, balance and wellbeing. Waterbury Public Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 244-7036.

BEYOND #METOO: RECKONING WITH WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT: A panel discussion hosted by Greater Burlington Women’s Forum sifts through strategies for handling unwanted attention on the job and offers an overview of a related bill in the Vermont legislature. Burlington City Hall, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, lead ers@btvwomen.org.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.21.

REFUGE RECOVERY: A LOVE SUPREME: Buddhist philosophy is the foundation of this mindfulness-based addictionrecovery community. Turning Point Center, Burlington, noon.

Free. Info, 861-3150.

TAI CHI AT WATERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Those with arthritis or mobility challenges are welcome to join in a mild lesson with optional seated movements.

Waterbury Public Library, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 244-7036.

TAI CHI AT ZENBARN STUDIO: Beginners learn the fundamentals of Yang style slow set, tai chi gong and basic warm-ups.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, taichivermont@ gmail.com.

holidays

EGG-STRAVAGANZA: Citizen Cider samples pair perfectly with organic chocolate Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies and hot cocoa. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.21.

talks

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Architectural historian Britta Tonn looks at a Queen City resting place in “The History of Lakeview Cemetery and Some of its Notable Residents.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 846-5132.

theater

‘CELEBRATE 30 CABARET!’: Lost Nation Theater stars from years past gather onstage to kick off the season with scenes, songs and monologues. Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. $25.

Info, 229-0492.

‘FUDDY MEERS’: See WED.21.

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’: See WED.21.

‘HELEN’: See THU.22.

‘MACBETH’: See THU.22.

‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’: See WED.21.

words

FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works in progress

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.

SARAH SENTILLES: The author of Draw Your Weapons speaks about art, war, peace and the possibility of justice. A book signing follows.

See calendar spotlight. Chaplin Hall Gallery, Northfield, 4 p.m.

Free. Info, 485-2620.

USED-BOOK SALE: Readers browse bargain titles. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 985-5124.

WRITTEN WORD OUT LOUD SERIES: Poets Kristin Fogdall and Jari Chevalier read original work in an intimate setting. Art on Main, Bristol, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 453-4032.

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MARCH FOR OUR LIVES: Kids and families rally as part of a national movement calling for an end to mass school shootings. Vermont Statehouse lawn, Montpelier, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, marchfor ourlivesmontpelier@gmail.com.

UNDERSTANDING FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS: Attendees gain an understanding of the effects of U.S. trade policies on the Global South. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. to participate in a PJC new volunteer orientation. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.

agriculture

PRUNING & GRAFTING FRUIT TREES: Mike Hebb helps orchard owners and home horticulturalists prep apple trees for spring.

Justin Morrill Homestead, Strafford, 1-4 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 765-4288.

WINOOSKI GROWS! SEED SHARE: Green thumbs stock up on garden starters. Winooski Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

bazaars

‘LE JUNQUE DU JOUR’: Items ranging from collectibles to furniture to art supplies find new homes at this indoor junk sale. MAC Center for the Arts, Newport, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 334-1966.

SPRING CRAFT FAIR: Handmade and gently used goods catch shoppers’ eyes.

Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 775-4301.

community

SUGAR-ON-SNOW PARTY: Locals get their fill of treats, including hot dogs, doughnuts, pickles and beverages. Starksboro Village Meeting House, 1-3 p.m.

Donations. Info, 453-2079.

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conferences

DIVERSITY CONFERENCE: Speakers including public intellectuals and scholars address the challenges and possibilities in today’s workplace. Hilton Burlington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $65; free for students. Info, 865-5202.

dance

‘DANCING UPHILL’: See THU.22, 7 & 9 p.m.

SWING DANCE WITH CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BIG BAND: Twinkle-toed attendees move to live music. Bring clean shoes.

Champlain Club, Burlington, beginner lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 864-8382.

TRIP DANCE COMPANY: See FRI.23.

education

OPEN HOUSE & INSTANT DECISION DAY: Prospective students tour the campus and apply for on-the-spot admission.

Lyndon State College, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 800-225-1998.

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CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN POLITICS: Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley keynotes an evening honoring Vermont Democratic women of the past, present and future. Funds raised support the Emerge Vermont Network. University of Vermont Alumni House, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. $50. Info, 989-5278.

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.

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film

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SINGLE ADULTS’ VOLLEYBALL/ GAME/POTLUCK DINNER NIGHT: Social butterflies serve, set, spike and snack at a funfilled gathering. Essex Alliance Church, 6-8:30 p.m. $2; preregister. Info, 879-1469.

VERMONT BEARDIES: Whiskered contestants show off their facial hair for judges including Most Interesting Man in the World, Jonathan Goldsmith.

Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Vermont. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5 p.m. Donations; preregister at vermontbeardies.com to compete. Info, 540-0406.

WEALTH VASE PUJA: Attendees bring small offerings to generate prosperity. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 9 a.m. $10; preregister for lunch. Info, 633-4136.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

VERMONT BREWERS FESTIVAL: Cheers! An abundance of craft beer makes for an outdoor sipping soirée to remember.

Killington Mountain, noon-3 & 4-7 p.m. $42 for festival ticket; $111 for lift ticket and festival; for ages 21 and up. Info, 448-3045.

WINTER WINEFEST: Samples of more than 200 varieties from around the world delight oenophiles. Live music, workshops, food pairings and more top off the palate-pleasing party.

DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, noon-3:30 & 6-9:30 p.m. $55-60. Info, 872-9000.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘GENESIS: PARADISE LOST’: A 2017 documentary examines creation as described in the Bible. Lighthouse Baptist Church, Heinsburg, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 565-8013.

WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL: More than 50 pictures shown over three weekends tell compelling stories about sports, art, activism and more. See womensfilmfestival.org for details.

New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, noon-8 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 257-7364.

‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.

food & drink

BURLINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET: A bustling indoor marketplace offers fresh and prepared foods alongside crafts, live music and lunch seating. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonfarmersmarket.org@gmail.com.

CELEBRATE VERMONT WINE: Vermont vinos and ice ciders take center stage at tastings, dinners and pairings around the state. See diginvt.com for details. Various locations statewide. Prices vary. Info, diginvt@ vermontfresh.net.

With more than 100 participating locations around the state, this is your weekend to visit a sugar house, meet your local sugar makers, learn how maple syrup is made, and taste the MANY ways to enjoy maple!

Traditional Open House activities include sugar house tours; sampling syrup; tours of the woods; pancake breakfasts; horse-drawn sleigh rides; sugar-on-snow parties; and plenty of maple products to taste including maple donuts, maple cotton candy and maple creemees!

Make sure to visit our Maple Partner businesses to taste how they use maple as an ingredient in their products and menu items!

Go to www.vermontmaple.org/mohw for a map and listings for all participating locations!

MIDDLEBURY WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. VFW Post 7823, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free. Info, mosefarm@gmail.com.

NEW YORK STATE MAPLE WEEKEND: Maple producers open their doors to the public for tastings, pancake breakfasts and more. See mapleweekend. com for details. Various New York locations, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Prices vary; most events are free. Info, 518-726-7139.

NORWICH WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Farmers and artisans offer produce, meats and maple syrup alongside homemade baked goods and handcrafted items. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Diners pile their plates with pasta and sauce. Locals may share their talents in an open mic. Church of God of Prophecy, Barre, 5 p.m. $5-10. Info, 454-8529.

SUGAR-ON-SNOW PARTY: Folks follow sap from tap to syrup at this seasonal soirée. Meet at the sugarhouse. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; cost of food and syrup. Info, 434-3068.

GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

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A special thank you to all of our partnering businesses who support Vermont Maple by using locally produced syrup in their products and menu items and showcasing their unique uses for Maple during this year’s event!

BREWERIES: Frost Beer Works, 14th Star Brewing, Switchback Brewing Company DISTILLERIES: Mad River Distillers, Vermont Spirits, Saxtons River Distillery, Stonecutter Spirits

CIDER MAKERS: Citizen Cider, Shacksbury Cider LODGING & RESTAURANTS: Hawk Rock Cabins, Sterling Ridge Resort, Topnotch Resort, Field Guide Stowe, Four Chimneys Inn, Liberty Hill Farm & Inn, The Inn at Weston, Inn at Round Barn Farm, Four Columns Inn, Wilburton Inn, The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant, Mary’s at Baldwin Creek RETAIL LOCATIONS: The Pick & Shovel, Vermont Evaporator Company CHOCOLATIER: Snowflake Chocolates

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All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

PSYCHEDELICS: STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION & MONTHLY KAVA LOUNGE: An herbal elixir bar serves up relaxing beverages during a storytelling session hosted by Laura Hill. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $5. Info, 540-0595.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.

Vermont’s most anticipated Spring Event!

SEVEN DAYS

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

NIGHT OF COMEDY & MUSIC: Funnyman Rusty DeWees and fiddler Patrick Ross have audience members hootin’ and hollerin’ at a benefit for Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources. Folsom Education & Community Center, South Hero, 7:30 p.m. $22. Info, 372-6425.

‘POP AYE’: In this awardwinning drama from 2017, a disenchanted architect bumps into his long-lost elephant in the streets of Bangkok. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:15 p.m. $9-11; preregister. Info, 457-2355.

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MUD SEASON AUCTION: A lively bidding war benefits the Westford eighth grade graduation trip. United Church of Westford, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 871-5378.

‘I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO’: James Baldwin’s unfinished novel Remember This House informs a 2016 documentary about race in modern America, shown as part of the Black Is Beautiful Film Series. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:305:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 383-2118.

MARCH MADNESS FOR MEALS ON WHEELS: Sports fans watch the NCAA basketball tournament in style with pub face, cocktails, a DJ, dancing and a silent auction. Burlington Country Club, 5:30 p.m. $45.

Info, 662-5229.

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VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local food and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Saturday mornings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 9 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 233-9180.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

VERMONT MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: ‘Tis the season for syrup! Folks explore sugaring operations throughout the state and watch sap turn into the sweet stuff. Hours vary by location. See vermontmaple. org for details. Various locations statewide. Free. Info, amandav@ vermontmaple.org.

games

BOARD GAME CAFÉ: Friends whet their whistles with tea or coffee while playing games from the library’s extensive collection.

Fairfax Community Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 849-2420.

health & fitness

BUTI FLOW: Yogis benefit from power yoga and deep abdominal toning. Women’s Room, Burlington, 9 a.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.

CAPOEIRA: A blend of martial arts, music and dancing challenges adults and kids. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 1-2 p.m. $12.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

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FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Ma’am, yes, ma’am! Exercise expert Ginger Lambert guides active bodies in an interval-style workout to build strength and cardiovascular fitness. Middlebury Recreation Facility, 8-9 a.m. $12.

Info, 343-7160.

NEWBIE NOON INTRO TO HOT YOGA: First-timers in loosefitting clothing get their stretch on in a comfortably warm environment. Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-9963.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program.

North End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

YIN YOGA: Students hold poses for several minutes to give connective tissues a good stretch.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8-9:30 a.m. $12. Info, studio@ zenbarnvt.com.

YOGA FOR THE HELPING PROFESSION: SERVICE PROFESSION APPRECIATION DAY: Sangha Studio thanks those who serve others with a full day of complimentary classes. See sanghastudio.org for details. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 448-4262.

holidays

EASTER CHOCOLATE TASTING: Friends and families hunt for the perfect flavor, from caramel to peanut butter to coconut cream.

Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.

language

ARMENIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Singing, dancing, drama and games promote proficiency.

Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Planning a trip to Amsterdam?

Learn vocabulary and grammar basics from a native speaker.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, bheeks@ yahoo.com.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BOOGIE BENEFIT: Live tunes from Gumbo Ya Ya and Band of the Land lift spirits at a party and silent auction supporting the Willowell Foundation.

Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 6-11 p.m. $10. Info, 453-6195.

CABIN FEVER SERIES: An annual concert series continues with an intimate performance by traditional Irish music trio Daymark.

WalkOver Gallery and Concert Room, Bristol, 8 p.m. $15-20. Info, 453-3188, ext. 2.

CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC: Matthew LaRocca conducts “Lion and Lamb,” featuring works by Verdi, Grieg, Sibelius and Schubert.

See calendar spotlight. Ackley Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 7:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 782-4385.

COOIE’S JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Singer Cooie DeFrancesco imbues standards such as “Unforgettable” and “All of Me” with her own special blend of pathos and humor.

Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

LEADFOOT LOUISE: Toes tap to the sounds of this upbeat Americana string band.

Shelburne Sugarworks, 1-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 233-7531.

A NIGHT WITH ROY MACNEIL & FRIENDS: A varied concert of original tunes, classical compositions and old-time selections raises cash for the Lamoille Area Cancer Network. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 533-9075.

SHANE MURLEY BAND: Hired Hand Brewing beers fuel an evening of live Americana music with a funk twist. Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 877-6737.

SMOKEY NEWFIELD PROJECT: Vocal harmonies shine in the rock band’s concert “Green Mountains to Emerald Isle: An Evening of Irish Folk.” Enosburg Opera House, 7 p.m. $10; cash bar. Info, 933-6171.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MASTERWORKS: Karina Canellakis conducts a program of works by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and others. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $17-62. Info, 863-5966.

YOUNG TRADITION TOURING GROUP: Talented teens share an evening of music and dance before departing on an international tour. Town Hall Theater,

Middlebury, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 382-9222.

outdoors

CAMELS HUMP LOOP HIKE: Trekkers strap on their snowshoes for a 6-mile trip gaining 2,400 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 899-9982.

seminars

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.21.

TIPS FOR SCALING GENEALOGY BRICK WALLS: Experienced researchers dole out advice on overcoming obstacles in family-tree fact-finding. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.noon. $10. Info, 310-9285.

VCAM’S DIGITAL EDITING CERTIFICATION: Adobe Premiere users get familiar with the most recent version of the editing software. Prerequisite: VCAM Access Orientation or equivalent, or instructor’s permission. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free.

Info, 651-9692.

sports

ARCHERY DEMO DAYS: Sportsmen and -women get their hands on equipment from Bowtech Archery, Excalibur Crossbow and Stryker Crossbows. R & L Archery, Barre, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 479-9151.

talks

CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: An overview of the American Civil War paves the way for a moderated examination of cause and consequence.

St. Albans Historical Museum, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 871-5236.

tech

INTERMEDIATE EXCEL: Formula entry, formatting, freeze pane and simple plotting become second nature at a tutorial on electronic spreadsheets. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

TECH HELP: Electronics 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.

Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.

Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

USED-BOOK SALE: See FRI.23.

WRITING WORKSHOP: Aspiring wordsmiths hone their craft with help from Joni B. Cole, author of Good Naked: Reflections on How to Write More, Write Better and Be Happier. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

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agriculture

REBECCA RUPP: “Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables” serves up food for thought. Vermont Humanities Council sponsors.

Woodstock History Center, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 457-1822.

bazaars

ANTIQUES MARKET: The past comes alive with offerings of furniture, artwork, jewelry and more at this ephemera extravaganza.

Canadian Club, Barre, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.

HOP INTO SPRING CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW: From children’s books to jewelry to kitchen products, goods from more than 20 sellers tempt shoppers. St. Albans Elks Lodge, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Info, coraleeusborne books@gmail.com.

SWAP THING: Old-school comic books change hands at a showcase and swap. See calendar spotlight. Essex Memorial Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, andy@ devilsdream.org.

community

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE WITH NEW LEAF SANGHA: Sessions in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh include sitting and walking meditation, a short reading, and open sharing. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@ gmail.com.

‘FUDDY MEERS’: See WED.21.

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@centerfor mindfullearning.org.

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’: See WED.21, 2 & 7 p.m.

crafts

theater

‘HELEN’: See THU.22.

‘MACBETH’: See THU.22.

‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’: See WED.21.

words

HEATHER ROSS: The author, who grew up in Montgomery, treats lit lovers to a reading from her 2017 book Boys: An Illustrated Field Guide. SLATE, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 540-6850.

PODCAST LITERARY CONVERSATION: Avid readers reflect upon a recorded interview with an author. 110 Main St.,

SOCIAL SUNDAY: Folks unleash their creativity in a jewelrymaking workshop with artist Cathy LaClair. Milton Art Center & Gallery, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6583.

dance

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $6; free for firsttimers; bring snacks to share.

Info, 540-1020.

NIA WITH SUZY — MOVE. SWEAT. BREATHE.: See FRI.23.

etc.

AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM: Low- to moderate-income seniors get help filing their taxes.

Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 12:30, 2 & 3:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7211.

COMMUNITY-WIDE MASHUP: Folks from the creative sector convene for a potluck and networking opportunity followed by presentations from Cornerstone Creative Community members.

Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, noon-4:30 p.m. $25. Info, 457-3188.

MIDDLEBURY BRIDAL SHOW: Brides-to-be listen to music, scope out the latest styles and mingle with industry professionals. Courtyard Marriott Middlebury, 1-3 p.m. $6-7. Info, 459-2897.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

games

POKÉMON LEAGUE: See THU.22, noon-5 p.m.

health & fitness

HARMONIC OASIS SOUND BATH: Participants don eye masks and embark on a sonic journey of relaxing and restorative vibrations.

BYO eye mask. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $1020; preregister for a futon pad.

Info, stevescuderi@gmail.com.

KARMA YOGA: Attendees practice poses while supporting the Richmond Food Shelf. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10; $5 with a food donation.

Info, balanceyogavt@gmail.com.

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 Tap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $20; preregister; limited space. Info, 651-4114.

TRADITIONAL YOGA FLOW: Breath accompanies each transition during a vinyasa flow focused on body awareness and self-acceptance. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10:15 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL: See SAT.24.

VINYASA FLOW 1/2: This dynamic yoga practice joins physical postures with the rhythm of the breath. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 8:4510 a.m. $15. Info, hannasatt@ gmail.com.

‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.

holidays

GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.

food & drink

AUTHENTIC ETHIOPIAN NIGHT: Alganesh Michael and Mulu Tewelde serve up traditional African dishes. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 4:30-8 p.m. Cost of food and drink; preregister. Info, 540-0406.

CELEBRATE VERMONT WINE: See SAT.24.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on site. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-2090.

A MOSAIC OF FLAVOR: MOE HAY KA: Ma Ley demonstrates the preparation of a noodle soup from the highlands of Burma.

Community Teaching Kitchen, City Market, Onion River Co-op, Burlington South End, noon-2 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.

NEW YORK STATE MAPLE WEEKEND: See SAT.24.

SUGAR-ON-SNOW PARTY: See SAT.24.

TRANSCENDENTAL INEBRIATION: THE MAGIC OF HERBS IN BOOZE: A brief history of gin gives way to a blind tastetest and a tonic-making lesson.

Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. $25. Info, 540-0595.

VERMONT MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: See SAT.24.

EASTER CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.24.

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat.

Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, stevenorman@ fastmail.fm.

lgbtq

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

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BACH ORGAN MARATHON: Five players approach the keyboard to pay homage to the German composer. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 1:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 371-5066.

CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC: See SAT.24, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury.

COMMUNITY SING: Folks find harmony with help from classic songbooks such as Rise Up Singing. Norwich Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

COUNTRY CHORUS: New members join instructor John Harrison for ten weeks of fun, learning and singing. Twin Valley

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Senior Center, East Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 223-6954.

MARY BONHAG: See FRI.23, Warren United Church of Christ, 4 p.m.

ONE STRINGS BENEFIT CONCERT: Local musicians Letitia Muriel Quante, Jane Kittredge and others use their talents to support an in-school string-instruction program for kids in grades three though five.

Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 846-2175.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY DRUMMING: Families with youth and adult offspring on the autism spectrum keep the beat on percussion instruments. Hoehl Studio Lab, Flynn Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 863-5966.

UKULELE MÊLÉE: Fingers fly at a group lesson on the four-stringed Hawaiian instrument. BYO uke.

Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free.

Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

outdoors

MT. ETHAN ALLEN HIKE: Outdoor adventurers bring a bit of Ethan Allen trivia to a moderate-to-difficult snowshoe excursion. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, mlrecor@myfairpoint.net.

seminars

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.21.

sports

theater

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’: See WED.21, 2 p.m.

‘HELEN’: See THU.22, 2:30 p.m.

‘MACBETH’: See THU.22, 2 p.m.

‘SEX WITH STRANGERS’: See WED.21, 2 p.m.

words

conferences

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Elements of qigong thread through the youngest version of the Chinese martial art. Winooski Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

crafts

ALL-LEVELS HATHA YOGA: See WED.21.

dance

CONTACT IMPROV: See WED.21, 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 cha-cha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12.

Info, 227-2572.

education

CAMPUS TOUR: Potential students ages 16 through 24 check out a facility offering free housing, meals, career technical training, high school diplomas, driver’s licenses and job placement. Northlands Job Corps Center, Vergennes, 9:45 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister.

Info, 877-0121.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPEN HOUSE: Parents and potential pupils see if the learning community for homeschoolers ages 10 through 18 makes the grade.

Pacem School, Montpelier, 4:306 p.m. Free. Info, 223-1010.

etc.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.21.

BUTI YOGA: See WED.21.

CLEARING THE SUBCONSCIOUS: Students cast off negativity and fear in favor of renewal, love and clarity in this class complete with guided meditation and gong healing. Chai Space, Dobra Tea, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $18.

Info, 318-6050.

GENTLE HONEY FLOW: A slowmoving yoga class awakens the body for the week ahead.

Women’s Room, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. $16. Info, beth@prenatalmethod.com.

‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.

food & drink

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RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.21.

SEATED TAI CHI: Movements are modified for those with arthritis and other chronic conditions.

Winooski Senior Center, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.

TIBETAN YOGA: A cleansing practice leads to greater clarity off the mat. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, noon-1:15 p.m. $12.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

YIN YOGA: See SAT.24, noon-1:15 p.m.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.

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POWER YOGA: Yogis move, sweat and rock out to fun music.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 p.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

fairs & festivals

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

The Precision Driver Training School is accepting applications for classes that will be held this summer in Essex, Newport, and Morrisville.

MEDITATION: A group practice including sitting, walking, reading and discussion promotes mindfulness. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

VIGOROUS VINYASA FLOW: See WED.21, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

film

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ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: See 16t-precisiondrivertrainingschool032118.indd 1 FRI.23.

JOB HUNT HELP: See THU.22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

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GERONTOLOGY SYMPOSIUM: “Caregiving for Persons Living With Dementia: Families & Professionals Working Together” drives a day of workshops, exhibits and educational sessions.

Hilton Burlington, 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $20-35 includes lunch. Info, 656-4220.

FRIENDLY FIBER MEETUPS: No matter the material, projects ranging from quilting to felting take shape during a monthly gathering. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

DRIVER ED CLASSES OFFERED

language

ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Bring a bag lunch to practice the system of communication using visual gestures.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3338.

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BILL TORREY: The Vermont raconteur spins a tale in his presentation “Stories From Behind the Barn.” Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $15 includes snacks; limited space. Info, 865-4556.

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.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.21, 6:30 p.m.

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MUMMENSCHANZ: The worldrenowned performance troupe uses props, masks, shadow, light and humor to tell stories without a word. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $35-40.

Info, 775-0903.

USING GOOGLE TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS: Enterprisers pick up tips on making the most of the internet search engine.

Waterbury Public Library, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

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‘I BELONG SOMEWHERE’: Directed by Jeanne Beckwith, a play by Margot Lasher follows a small group of homeless humans and animals who are fiercely protective of one another. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7 p.m. $5-25.

Info, 728-6464.

games

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WOMEN’S PICKUP SOCCER: Swift females shoot for the goal.

Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3; $50 for unlimited drop-in pass. Info, 864-0123.

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SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Speakers brush up on their language skills en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $25. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.

lgbtq

LGBTQ FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES: A conversation follows a viewing of a popular flick.

Visit kellogghubbard.org for the title. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3338.

seminars

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.21.

sports

BOSCH ELECTRIC BICYCLE EVENT: Two-wheeled travelers get the dirt on pedal-assist bikes from brand representatives.

North Star Sports, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3832.

talks

‘BUILDING A COMMUNITY OVEN’: Johnson-based organizers offer insight on how a town came together to create a wood-fired pizza cooker for social events. Jericho Town Library, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 829-8168.

A CONVERSATION WITH NINA THOMPSON: Listeners learn about the Wake Up to Dying Project founder’s work in the end-of-life field. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.21.

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words

ELIZABETH HAND: Lit lovers lean in as the award-winning author of Hard Light: A Cass Neary Crime Novel discusses her work and achievements. Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University, Northfield, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2000.

MONTHLY BOOK GROUP FOR ADULTS: Night Train to Lisbon by Pascal Mercier sparks conversation. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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agriculture

LAURA HILL: Plant biology plays a role in sustainable practices, according to the senior lecturer’s talk “How Plants Will Save the World.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, djvanmullen@ gmail.com.

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business

HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS: A North Country Small Business Development Center advisor provides a checklist for potential purveyors.

SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 518-564-2042.

cannabis

GREEN DRINKS: Those interested in Vermont’s growing cannabis industry hear from Heady Vermont representatives at a social networking event complete with sip-worthy suds.

The Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 391-0729.

comedy

‘STAND UP, SIT DOWN & LAUGH’: Series veteran Josie Leavitt delivers punch lines with fellow yuksters Bitsy Biron, Tim Bridge, Nicole Sisk and Lucy Sopchak.

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 863-5966.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.23.

crafts

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other’s company. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

dance

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

Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail. com.

BEGINNING LINDY HOP: In weekly sessions, hoofers learn the foundation of the swingdance style developed in the 1920s and ’30s. Champlain Club, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10.

Info, contact@vermontswings. com.

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING: Fun-loving folks learn the smooth, sexy stylings of modern swing dance.

North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

LIDA WINFIELD: Drawing on her experience of learning to read with dyslexia, the Vermont dancer presents In Search of Air. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 635-1408.

MEXICAN TRADITIONAL DANCE MASTER CLASS: Miguel Peña schools students in time-tested steps. Mann Hall Gymnasium, University of Vermont Trinity Campus, Burlington, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

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DANCE, PAINT, WRITE: DROP-IN: Creative people end their day with an energetic meditation, music, movement, intuitive painting, free writing and de-stressing. Expressive Arts Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $15. Info, 343-8172.

fairs & festivals

PILATES: See WED.21, Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt. com.

impressions of various medicinal plants. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0595.

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film

REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments promote physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister.

Info, 860-6203.

talks

MINDFULNESS FOR ACTIVISTS: A two-part workshop arms social justice workers with skills in meditation and deep listening.

Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.

‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.

food & drink

R.I.P.P.E.D.: See SAT.24, 6-7 p.m.

VINYASA FLOW 1/2: See SUN.25, 5:45-7 p.m.

BEYOND THE WALL: MEXICAN WINE DINNER: Various vinos complement authentic cuisine.

Cork Wine Bar & Market of Stowe, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $55. Info, 760-6143.

YOGA AT THE WINOOSKI VFW: Certified instructors guide veterans and their families through a series of poses. Arrive five to 10 minutes early. Second floor, Winooski VFW Hall, 6-7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 655-9832.

CELEBRATE VERMONT WINE: See SAT.24.

YOGA CORE FOR BABES: See THU.22.

SIP & SKILL SHARE: FIRE CIDER: Participants arm themselves against the cold season with an herb-infused vinegar. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6-7:30 p.m. $10-20; preregister.

Info, 533-9370.

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.21, 7 p.m.

CHESS CLUB: Players of all ages put on their thinking caps in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

Pierson Library, Shelburne, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

health & fitness

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONGFORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 735-5467.

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.22.

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.

DE-STRESS YOGA: A relaxing and challenging class lets healthy bodies unplug and unwind.

Balance Yoga, Richmond, 5:45-7 p.m. $14. Info, 434-8401.

‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 540-0195.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3338.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Meet in the back room. ¡Duino! (Duende), Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 430-4652.

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

music

Find club dates in the music section.

FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: See FRI.23, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

OPEN JAM: Instrumentalists band together for a free-flowing musical hour. Borrow an instrument or bring your own. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

GENTLE FLOW YOGA: See THU.22.

seminars

HATHA YOGA FLOW: This practice provides a great stretch and strengthens the body through a combination of sustained and flowing poses. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

GRANT SEEKER WORKSHOP: CULTURAL FACILITIES & HISTORIC PRESERVATION: See WED.21, Emory Hebard State Office Building, Newport.

LOW-IMPACT FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Strength, agility, coordination and heart-healthy exercises are modified for folks of all ability levels. Charlotte Senior Center, 9:15-10 a.m. $10.

Info, 343-7160.

PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.21.

MEDICARE & YOU: AN INTRODUCTION TO MEDICARE: Members of the Central Vermont Council on Aging clear up confusion about the application process and plan options. Central Vermont Council on Aging, Barre, 3-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-0531.

MONTHLY HERB TASTING GROUP: Blind taste tests prompt herbalists to note flavors, physical reactions and natural

CHARLES WHEELAN: Hailing from the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences, the senior lecturer speaks at the St. Mike’s Department of Economics honor society induction ceremony.

Roy Event Room, Dion Family Student Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 4 p.m. Free.

Info, 654-2460.

EUGENE SANTOS: In a talk delivered as part of the Frankenstein200 conversation series, the professor considers the implications of artificial intelligence on society. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-2200.

tech

IPHONE: Participants who have iTunes accounts and know their passwords dial into their mobile phones’ features and apps.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 865-7217.

theater

‘TWELFTH NIGHT’: The Royal Shakespeare Company shines in a broadcast production of the Bard’s comedy about love, assumed identities and the hilarious intersection of the two. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6-15. Info, 748-2600.

words

BURLINGTON POETRY GROUP: Writers of verse ages 18 through 30 field constructive feedback on original works. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, btvpoetry@ gmail.com.

THE MOTHERLODE: A CONVERSATION & WORKSHOP FOR WRITING MOTHERS: Author Kate Moses provides tips to help participants turn their experiences into fertile material for their own writing. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.

‘RATF**KED: WHY YOUR VOTE DOESN’T COUNT’ DISCUSSION: Facilitated by professor Edward P. Kohn, a book group covers gerrymandering, redistricting and other topics related to David Daley’s 2016 book. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 229-0774.

WINTER LITERATURE READING SERIES: Ambitious readers cover selected pages of George Eliot’s Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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THE SEARCH FOR A GOOD EXIT: INTRODUCTION TO OWNERSHIP SUCCESSION PLANNING: Business owners examine four different ways to sell an enterprise and how to navigate challenges posed by each one. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 2-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 338-7448.

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EDIBLE WELLNESS: A Q&A demystifies the benefits of consuming cannabidiol. Attendees treat themselves to sweet CBD delights. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2090.

GREENER DRINKS: See WED.21.

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.21.

dance

CONTACT IMPROV: See WED.21.

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.21.

HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.21.

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DEATH CAFÉ: Folks meet for a thought-provoking and respectful conversation about death, aimed at accessing a fuller life. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 353-6991.

NURSING BEYOND A YEAR MEET-UP: Breastfeeding parents connect over toddler topics such as weaning and healthy eating habits. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 985-8228.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.21.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

CINEMA CASUALTIES: ‘ZOMBIE’: A film series dedicated to oldschool horror movies presents a 1979 flick about an island inhabited by the walking dead.

ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Info, 540-0406.

‘HAIL, CAESAR!’: Josh Brolin portrays a 1950s Hollywood fixer working to wrangle a studio’s stars. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘OF INK AND BLOOD’: A novelist’s murder sets off a dramatic turn of events in this 2016 picture shown in French with English subtitles as part of the Québec Film Festival. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 654-2000.

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‘RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE’: See THU.22, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.21.

gender identities are welcome to explore traditional principles of cultivating awareness, peace and balance. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 7-9 p.m.

Donations. Info, 318-6050.

NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.21.

‘WONDERS OF THE ARCTIC 3D’: See WED.21.

PILATES: See WED.21.

food & drink

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.21.

AUTHENTIC ETHIOPIAN DINNER: Gourmands get their fill of African cuisine prepared by Alganesh Michael. Cork Wine Bar & Market, Waterbury, 5, 6:45 & 8:30 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 882-8227.

CELEBRATE VERMONT WINE: See SAT.24.

COMMUNITY MEAL: Diners dig into a hot lunch. United Church of Johnson, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1247.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.21.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.21.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.21.

MAH JONGG: Players of all levels enjoy friendly bouts of this tile-based game. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness

ALL-LEVELS HATHA YOGA: See WED.21.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.21.

BUTI YOGA: See WED.21.

CHAIR TAI CHI: See WED.21.

EMPOWERED YOGA FLOW: See WED.21.

GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: See WED.21.

GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: See WED.21.

KUNDALINI YOGA MEN’S TEACHINGS: Individuals of all

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RESTORATIVE YOGA: See WED.21.

VIGOROUS VINYASA FLOW: See WED.21.

WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See WED.21.

WELLNESS WALKS: See WED.21.

language

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.21.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.21.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.21.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

‘ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN’: Gary Mullen & the Works recreate the fabulous sights and sounds of the “Bohemian Rhapsody” hitmakers. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $22-42. Info, 476-8188.

‘AN OVERVIEW OF JAZZ PIANO FROM RAGTIME TO HIP HOP’: Vermont Jazz Center director Eugene Uman follows the 88 keys through history in a noteworthy presentation. Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm, 5:307 p.m. $15-20. Info, 867-0111.

SYMPHONIC WINDS: The Farmers Night Concert Series continues with the uplifting sounds of wind orchestra with full percussion. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228.

seminars

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: See WED.21.

GRANT SEEKER WORKSHOP: CULTURAL FACILITIES & HISTORIC PRESERVATION: See WED.21, Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier.

art

INTRO TO FLY TYING: See WED.21.

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

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music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

YIN & YANG AS MANIFEST IN NATURE: Taoism, herbal energetics and age-old concepts of the feminine and masculine are

EVERY WOMAN HAS A STORY: See WED.21.

HOWARD COFFIN: The Civil War historian details the critical role of a little-recognized group in “Vermont’s Remarkable Sharpshooters.” KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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LISA HOLMES: “Presidents Appointing Judges” examines the impact of the Commander in Chief selecting members of the judiciary. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 388-4095.

TIM SCHMALZ: Agricultural ideas take root in “Hemp Farming in Vermont.” S-102, Thaddeus Fairbanks Science Wing. Lyndon State College, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 626-6459.

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LUNCH & LEARN: CYBERSECURITY: Attendees learn to spot red flags and stay safe on the web with Amy Schram of the Better Business Bureau. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7211.

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ARNIE KOZAK: The psychotherapist offers a closer look at his new book, Timeless Truths for Modern Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to a More Focused and Quiet Mind. Phoenix Books Essex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

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JAMES KOCHALKA: MECHABOYS

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JACKSON ELLIS: LORDS OF ST. THOMAS

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Book launch with Rachel Carter and Asher Ellis.

TUE 17 7PM

AN EVENING OF POETRY WITH NEIL SHEPARD, DANIEL LUSK, AND TONY MAGISTRALE GREG BRUNO: BLESSINGS FROM BEIJING

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RICKEY GARD DIAMOND: SCREWNOMICS

7:30 PM, UVM RECITAL HALL

PEGGY SHINN: What makes a great team? The journalist answers this question in her new book, World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women’s Cross-Country Ski Team. Vermont Book Shop, Middlebury, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-2061.

POETRY RIOT: Rajnii Eddins hosts an open mic for seasoned and budding wordsmiths.

ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3.

Info, 540-0406.

ANNELISE ORLECK: WE ARE ALL FAST-FOOD WORKERS NOW

Inside China’s soft-power war on Tibet.

How our economy works against women and real ways to make lasting change. Book launch!

Phoenix Books Burlington events are ticketed unless otherwise indicated. Your $3 ticket comes with a coupon for $5 off the featured book.

Proceeds go to Vermont Foodbank.

AT ESSEX March WED 28 ARNIE KOZAK: 6:30PM TIMELESS TRUTHS FOR MODERN MINDFULNESS Phoenix Books Essex events are free and open to all.

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All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

RISKY BUSINESS: WHY ADOLESCENTS LOVE RISKTAKING & HOW TO HELP MANAGE IT: Expert Michael Nerney elucidates the inner workings of the developing brain.

Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister for childcare. Info, emily@ burlingtonpartnership.org.

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INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS: Elysia Gingue covers the primary benefits of natural extractions. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 426-3581.

For a sneak peek at the week’s food coverage, events and recipes, sign up for Bite Club — served every Tuesday from your foodie friends at Seven Days.

WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: See WED.21.

LAURENT HÉBERT-DUFRESNE: The assistant professor pulls from the new science of networks in “Spread of Viruses and Ideas in the Age of Echo Chambers.” Generator, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0761.

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a few of the concepts covered in this workshop with herbalist Chuck Riffenburg. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 244-7036.

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agriculture BEEKEEPER APPRENTICESHIPS: You can learn how to be a successful beekeeper with a full season of essential skills. This apprenticeship program will cover foundation concepts, information and philosophies for a full warm-weather season of beekeeping. It is my honor to help you explore the world of the sacred honeybee. May-Oct. Cost: $35/single day; $300/10 days before April 15; $350/10 days after April 15. Location: The Shaman’s Touch Apiary, Morrisville.

Info: Anthony Pauly, 324-5769, theshamanstouch@yahoo.com, theshamanstouch.com.

glass. With year-round classes for adults and kids, we offer a one-of-a-kind creative experience. Ongoing; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne, Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool. org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

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ART AND CRAFT CLASSES: Art and craft studios located in Shelburne Village. Since 1945, our historic campus has been a home to arts and crafts people looking to create in clay, woodworking, visual arts, metals and

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 anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com.

DSANTOS VT DANCE CLASSES: New classes, new location! Come join the fun. Weekly classes in salsa, bachata, kizomba, kuduro.

No partner or experience needed. Beginner drop-in classes.

Salsa, Mon., 7-8 p.m.; Kizomba, Wed., 8-9 p.m.; Bachata, Thu., 6-7 p.m. Cost: $15/1-hour class.

Location: Dsantos VT Dance Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Unit 112A, Burlington. Info: Jon Bacon, 227-2572, dsantosvt.com.

drumming TAIKO AND DJEMBE CLASSES IN BURLINGTON!: New drumming sessions begin weeks of Mar. 3 and May 1. Taiko for Adults: Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m.; Wed., 6:30-8:20 p.m.

Djembe for Adults: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Taiko for Kids and Parents: Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m.

Djembe for Kids and Parents: Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Drums provided. Conga classes, too!

Online schedule, registration.

Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

art COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY: Chris Carfaro, artist and penman, will be instructing A Calligraphy Primer: Basics to Blooming.

The focus of this class is to give both the artist and the average person an introduction to Copperplate calligraphy and a bit of Gothic from which Copperplate derived. Sun., Apr. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $135/8 hours of instructions incl. supplies; class size limited.

Location: Black Horse Art Gallery, upstairs from Vermont Art Supply, 277 Pine St., Burlington.

Info: Christopher Carfaro dba Inkwell Vermont, Christopher Carfaro, 999-6520, vermontcarfaro@gmail.com, inkwellvermont.com.

399-9834, elizabethmseyler@ gmail.com, queencitytango.org.

gardening dance ACRO-YOGA FOR FAMILIES: For families with children ages 7+.

Instructed by Lori Flower & Jeff Mandell. Sun., Apr. 8 and/or May 13, 2-3 p.m. Cost: $25/family per session. Location: Flynn Center, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynn center.org, flynncenter.org.

ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES: Argentine tango is intimate, elegant and passionate!

Beginners: step into the basics (wearing socks or clean, leathersoled shoes). Intermediates: explore sacadas, soltadas and syncopation. Come solo or bring a friend for a discounted fee.

Instructor Elizabeth Seyler of Tango Wise creates playful, inviting and gender-neutral classes.

Queen City Tango hosts. Sat., Apr. 7, 14, 21 & 28. Beg: 10-11 a.m.; Int: 11 a.m.-noon; Practice noon12:30 p.m. Cost: $15/class; $50/4 classes (paid at first class); $90/4 classes for two people (paid at first class). Location: Champlain Club, 22 Browe Court, Burlington. Info: Queen City Tango, Elizabeh Seyler,

FRUIT TREES: Fruit trees make a bountiful and delicious addition to your landscape. Learn how to choose the right one for your space and taste. The pruning seminar is an ideal companion.

Presenter: Charlie Nardozzi. Sat., Mar. 31, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15.

Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupply store.com.

HEIRLOOM KITCHEN GARDEN: Be inspired to take a new look at fruits, flowers and vegetables to add color, aroma and exceptional taste to your repertoire of plants.

Learn the difference between an heirloom and an open-pollinated plant and why growing heirlooms is essential to the future of seeds. Presenter: Ellen Ecker Ogden. Sat., Apr. 7, 9:30-11 a.m.

Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupply store.com.

ORCHIDS 101: Learn the basics of orchid care with practical, easy-to-understand advice from our orchid expert, Ellen. During this workshop, you will learn all the basics of successful orchid growing plus have an opportunity to repot your orchid. Fee includes: workshop, one orchid and an orchid pot. Sun., Apr. 1,

2-4 p.m. Cost: $45. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 472 Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupplystore.com.

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AFTERNOON JEWELRY: No experience is needed, just bring a desire to learn, and you’ll be off and running using the torch, jeweler’s saw, special hammers, polishing wheel and more.

Each week there will be several demonstrations including sawing, drilling, piercing, riveting, annealing, forming and soldering. Learn more about classes at generatorvt.com/classes.

Thu., Mar. 29-Apr. 19, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

LASER-CUT BOARD GAME DESIGN: Get ready to get addicted to the laser cutter!

It is easy to use and is one of Generator’s most versatile tools.

You can make your own game with components that are beautiful to look at and use. This is a project-based class that relies primarily on the laser machine.

Learn more about classes at generatorvt.com/classes. Wed., Mar. 28-Apr. 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: Madame Maggie Standley, 2337676, maggiestandley@gmail. com, wingspanstudiovt.com.

SPANISH CLASSES STARTING SOON: Spanish classes start next week. Learn from a native speaker via small classes or personal instruction. You’ll always be participating and speaking.

Lesson packages for travelers.

Lessons for young children; they love it! English as second language instruction online. Our 12th year. See our website or contact us for details. Starting Mar. 26-29. Cost: $225/10 weekly classes of 90+ min. each.

Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@ gmail.com, spanishwaterbury center.com.

martial arts MARTIAL WAY: Colchester and Milton locations. Classes in selfdefense, karate, kung fu, jiu jitsu and tai chi. We have 14 different age and experience levels, so the training is always age- and skillappropriate. 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.

METAL SURFACING: The finishing touch is sometimes the most important. You will learn how to chase welds, create textures and surface metal from grind to polish. Learn more about classes at generatorvt. com/classes. Sun., Apr. 15, 1-3:30 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

ABSOLUMENT FRENCH CLASSES: Oh la la! Spring French Adult Session. Rev up your brain!

Been wanting to learn French for awhile? Held in beautiful cozy studio. Interactive, fun, structured, supportive. Experienced instructor, lived in West Africa/ Paris. Makes a great gift aussi for the francophile in your life.

Wed., Mar. 28-May 16. Beginner French: 5-6:30 p.m. Adv. Beg./ Intermediate French: 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $240/8-week class.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself.

The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Sunday of each month, noon-2 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, Info: 658-6795, burlington shambhalactr.org.

music MIX-MASTERING WITH DJ MITCHELL: For adults and teens 16+. This class is offered free to teenagers and 50% off to college students.

Instructed by DJ cRAIG mITCHELL. Tue. & Thu., Apr. 24-May 10, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $130/person. Location: Flynn Center, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@fly nncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

TIG WELDER TRAINING: TIG welding is commonly used for your thinner-gauge materials for projects like building a kitchen sink or toolbox. The biggest benefit is that you can get your power down really low and not blow through the metal. Learn more about classes at generatorvt.com/classes.

Thu., Apr. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

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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 throughout life.

IBJJF & CBJJ certified black belt sixth-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.

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 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 them becoming

SENSORY-FRIENDLY DRUMMING, COPRESENTED BY VSA VERMONT: Offered free of charge for families with children of any age with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sun., Mar. 25, 1-2 p.m. Location: Flynn Center, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynn center.org, flynncenter.org.

tai chi ACTIVATE INNER PEACE: Change your life with Tai Chi, Qigong, and Taoist meditation and philosophy. Join our group with other friendly adults to learn quickly and well in a lighthearted, encouraging environment. We teach ancient arts in a modern manner. Our teachers are traditionally trained and authentically qualified to

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teach. 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: $12/1-hour class; $40/mo. (incl. all classes offered); first class free. Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com.

GET PUBLISHED NOW W/ MEGAN PRICE: There’s a publishing revolution underway!

What’s the best route for you to take to become a published author? Megan Price, one of the Green Mountains’ best-selling authors, will entertain while explaining your choices. Poet, novelist or non-fiction writer, you’ll benefit from the “Vermont Wild” author’s insights and experiences.

All welcome. Thu., Apr. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6-8 p.m. four 2-hour seminars. Location: Bixby Library , 258 Main St, Vergennes. Info: 877-2211-205, Maddy.Willwerth@BixbyLibrary. org, bixbylibrary.org.

SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.

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well-being INTUITIVE AWARENESS, ENERGY WORK, E.F.T. & EXPRESSIVE ARTS: Open to joy!

Tune into your body, mind and spirit. Learn tools to clear and reset your energy; develop clarity, awareness and compassion; and live from a place of wellbeing, truth and joy. Taught by Naomi Mitsuda, Intuitive Coach and Energy Healer. Offered at

Spirit Dancer, Sacred Mountain Studio, Great Tree Therapy and in the South End of Burlington.

Location: Various locations around, Burlington. Info: Naomi Mitsuda, 658-5815, naomimitsuda@gmail.com.

EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. Daily drop-in classes, including $5 community classes, Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics classes led by physical therapists. Join our Yoga for Life Program to dive deeper into your practice, or register for our Yoga Teacher Training for Health and Wellness

Professionals. We offer specialty workshops, series and trainings, rooted in the art and science of yoga as a healing practice for body, mind and spirit. $5-$15/ class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/ community class. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com.

HONEST YOGA: Honest yoga offers practices for all levels.

We just expanded to have two practice spaces! Your children can practice in one room while you practice in the other. No need for childcare. Yoga and dance classes ages 3 and up.

Brand-new beginners’ course: This includes two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily heated and alignment classes kids classes in yoga and dance.

We hold yoga teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher training courses. Check our our website for dance classes and yoga summer camps!

Daily classes & workshops. $50/ new student (1 month unlimited); $18/class; $140/10-class card; $15/ class for student or senior; or

$110/10-class punch card; $135/ mo. adult memberships; $99/ mo. kid memberships. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Hana, South Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.

NEK YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: Step into your purpose and path.

This Yoga Teacher Training/ Life Enrichment program will weave the transformative benefits of yoga and leadership

into all areas of your life. Shift your awareness to embody greater freedom, ease, joy, love and connection. Open to profound healing for yourself and all you come in contact with.

Monthly, starting Apr. 5. Cost: $2,500/200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Location: Heart Space Yoga Center, 446 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury. Info: Andrea Thibadeau, 626-3398, heartspaceyoga@gmail.com, heartspaceyogacenter.com.

SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages. Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops. Become a Sustaining Member for $60/month and practice as often as you like! Daily.

Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: 448-4262, Info@ sanghastudio.org,

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f all the trends in contemporary music that have come and gone over the years, the swing boom of the mid-to-late 1990s remains one of the most memorable.

Seemingly out of nowhere, the hot-jazz sounds of the 1930s were a prominent part of the cultural landscape.

Some think a 30-second Gap commercial in 1998 featuring a group of hepcats dancing to Louis Prima’s “Jump, Jive an’ Wail” sparked collective interest. Swingtastic bands such as the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and the Brian Setzer Orchestra were suddenly in the spotlight.

But a year prior, North Carolinabased swingers Squirrel Nut Zippers were blowing up the charts with their certified platinum sophomore album Hot. The group was unlike anything else on contemporary radio, cobbling together a peppy brew of blues, gospel, klezmer, gypsy jazz and, of course, swing. Hits like “Hell” and “Put a Lid on It” primed mass audiences for a fullblown fad and simultaneously cultivated a rabid and loyal fan base.

After a few more releases and a highly publicized, contemptuous breakup, the Zippers had fizzled by the early 2000s.

But as the 20th anniversary of Hot

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approached in 2016, cofounder Jimbo Mathus decided to resurrect the project with a new lineup and its first album in 18 years, Beasts of Burgundy, which arrives on Friday, March 23.

Squirrel Nut Zippers perform on Sunday, April 1, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. Seven Days caught up with Mathus by phone.

To achieve the full effect, read his answers with a deep Mississippi drawl.

SEVEN DAYS: First, I have to tell you that Squirrel Nut Zippers was the first concert I ever saw.

JIMBO MATHUS: Ha! That’s awesome.

SD: It was back in ’97 or ’98. You played Burlington’s Memorial Auditorium.

JM: That rings a bell.

SD: I’d seen some shows at the fair when I was little kid, but it was the first time I saw a concert as a teenager with no chaperone.

JM: That’s incredible, man. That’s

such a big part of our story — the multigenerational thing.

SD: Speaking from personal experience: As a teenager, my friends and I had no problem connecting with Squirrel Nut Zippers. But I wonder about “kids today.” Any thoughts or insights about connecting with new, younger fans?

JM: Well, I mean, that’s what we’re doing. At our concerts today, people that are, say, your age or a little older, that were children when they heard us — they have children now, and they bring them. Incredibly skilled musicians performing in the weird, old American style with joy, exuberance, creativity, showmanship, good old-fashioned cheap jokes — I don’t see how that’ll ever not be fun and cool.

SD: I’ve seen the word “revival” associated with the current run of shows. What does that mean in this context?

JM: It’s something I came up with when they approached me about doing a reunion for the 20th anniversary of Hot almost two years ago. I pondered it for a while, and I thought it would be more

interesting [and] authentic to revive it instead of trying to recreate something or to fit a round peg into a square hole.

I’m from the Deep South. There’s a lot of religion down there. You always have tent revivals. I think about it in those terms. It’s like a meeting — a place where you raise the spirit. [We’re] trying to reignite the initial concept, energy and creativity that we had when I started the band.

SD: I definitely pictured the fervor and energy of a tent revival.

JM: It’s a powerful word. I just had a revelation one night. I thought, I’m gonna put the dream team together and start from that. A lot of the cats from the original concoction aren’t even in show biz anymore. I’ve been in the trenches this whole time. So I wanted people who are dedicated, devoted, skillful, talented [and] excited to take the revival out and really see if we could blow it up.

SD: Squirrel Nut Zippers have had long periods of inactivity over the years, but you’ve been consistently active. Will we hear influences from your other projects, like Knock-Down Society or Tri-State Coalition, in the new material?

JM: No, because the Zippers [are] a thing — it has a template, a mold. There’s a lot that can fit in it, but it’s a specific thing. What I wanted to do on [Beasts of Burgundy] is not break the mold and just add to what we had, and improve on it rather than trying to branch out. It’s such a big era in American culture. I could HOT AS HELL

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director REV. DIANE SULLIVAN on vocals — stirred up the usual amount of trouble. They whipped foil-wrapped potatoes into the crowd as audience members sang along to classics such as “Danny Boy” and FLOGGING MOLLY’s “Fuck You, I’m Drunk.” But again, people were gracious and well composed. No one that I saw needed to be carried out in a wheelbarrow.

I popped my head into a couple of other downtown bars, and the energy was similarly stagnant. Where was the madness I’d witnessed so many times before? I even heard from Half Lounge co-owner ADRIAN SACKHEIM that the latenight scene felt like a pretty average Saturday.

And that’s what killed the story.

Maybe my timing was off, or perhaps ideal ski conditions siphoned off a good chunk of the populace — I heard the

mountains were packed. Either way, Saturday confirmed something I’ve noticed ever since I took up this post: Burlington can be quite unpredictable.

Body Count

On Wednesday, March 28, Cinema Casualties, the classic horror film screening series at ArtsRiot in Burlington, presents its 20th installment with Italian director LUCIO FULCI’s 1979 undead gore-fest Zombie.

Previously, Cinema Casualties brought us schlocky flicks such as C.H.U.D., as well as more highly regarded genre masterpieces such as JOHN CARPENTER’s The Thing — sometimes with a live film score.

Fun fact: Pop culture website Nerdist pointed out in a 2017 piece that Zombie was originally titled Zombi 2 in an attempt to latch onto GEORGE A. ROMERO’s success with Dawn of the Dead, or Zombi as it was called in Europe.

Isn’t learning about marketing and distribution fun?

Series founder and curator DAVID ZEIDLER (dunk!USA) seems pretty stoked about this particular bloodbath.

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In the past, I think I’ve made it pretty clear that Saint Patrick’s Day is one of my least favorite holidays. I usually spend the day hiding under the covers, rocking back and forth with my head in my hands. But in the spirit of thrusting myself into situations I usually avoid — like I did a few weeks ago with EDM shit show Hyperglow — I thought downtown Burlington’s bar scene on Saturday, March 17, might provide similarly outlandish fodder.

However, even with the holiday falling on a weekend, luck — Irish or otherwise — was not with me. It was one of the mildest St. Paddy’s Days I’ve ever witnessed.

Maybe the kind of cartoonish buffoonery I anticipated was happening elsewhere. But both Rí Rá Irish Pub and Red Square — typically two of Church Street’s biggest draws on the day in question — were, like, kinda tame.

Don’t get me wrong: Rí Rá was super crowded with Guinness-swilling folks when I arrived mid-afternoon, and traditional Irish band GREEN CORDUROY were charming as all get-out. But despite congestion throughout the watering hole, the scene felt quite tolerable and, frankly, a bit neutered.

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THE DAILY PLANET: Zack DuPont (folk), 8 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Comedy Night (standup), 7 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: The Marty Fogel Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

People Persons In the summer of 2017, rapper Sam Paulino and producer wunderkind Somba (Caleb

FOAM BREWERS: The Flat Five (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

Hoh) established themselves as local artists to watch with their debut EP, The South Cove. In conjunction with the

HALF LOUNGE: SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

premiere of that recording, the duo — along with acclaimed Burlington rhymesmith Hanknative (Hank Collins,

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

formerly HC) — teased the formation of

POSSIBLY HUMAN,

a hip-hop arts collective featuring an expansive family of

MCs, beat makers, designers, filmmakers and other creative types. The group continues what the original pair started: forward-thinking songs full of dry wit, charismatic delivery, dynamic beats and tweaked-out cinematic samples.

Possibly Human open for BLOCKHEAD on Friday, March 23, at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington.

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RED SQUARE: The Joe Moore Band (blues), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Troy Millette (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. JUPTR, Lux (neo-soul), 9 p.m., $5/10.

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Knights of the Brown Table, Kudu Stooge (rock), 9 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Sean Kehoe (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free.

The Stash! Band (bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., $5. ce qui nous traverse (post-rock, experimental), 10:30 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Jackie Kashian (standup), 7 p.m., $15-27.

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RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Gypsy Reel (traditional Irish, folk), 7:30-10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Black Tiger Sex Machine, Kai Wachi, Sullivan King, Lektrique (electronic), 8:30 p.m., $20/25.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

March Madness (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

MONKEY HOUSE: The Forms, Fixtures, Plastique Mammals, Grease Face (indie), 8:30 p.m., $5/7. 18+.

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NECTAR’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Sead, the Hydes (alt-rock), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Rubber Soul (acoustic tribute to the Beatles), 7 p.m., free. Hillie Bills (cowboy lounge), 8:30 p.m., free. Famous Letter Writer (indie, new wave), 10:30 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5-10. Four Agreements (jazz fusion), 10:30 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Bluegrass Jam Session, 7:30 p.m., free.

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Boogie T & Squnto Strike Back, Prophet (EDM), 8:30 p.m., $18/22.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: That 1 Guy (experimental, funk), 8 p.m., $15/17.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: All Request Video, 9 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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SD: A lot of Squirrel Nut Zippers songs feel kind of character-driven. Your new track, “Karnival Joe (From Kokomo),” is no exception. How do you develop these characters?

JM: Well, it’s a vaudeville-based art form. You really gotta sell the song. It’s an old-fashioned way of looking at songwriting and entertaining. A lot of the stuff I wrote for the first concoction, it was selfreferential stuff — real people that I knew, that I was just parodying or making a black-humor commentary on.

“Karnival Joe” came from similar circumstances.

When I got the revival going, I started to see the

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IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free.

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ZENBARN: Bob Wagner and D. Davis (roots, Americana), 8 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

personalities of the new Zippers, and I began to want to write to their strengths [and] personalities.

“Karnival Joe” is tailor-made for Dr. Sick, the fiddle player that I have now. He’s got a background in burlesque and alternative sideshow-type performances.

SD: Tell me about some of the other people in the current lineup.

JM: Man, it’s fantastic. The female lead now is Cella Blue. She’s from Austin, Texas, and she’s a longtime entertainer with a group called White Ghost Shivers. The rhythm section and most of the horns are all from New Orleans — the Frenchmen Street scene.

Everybody brings a big skillset, each and every person. As a matter of fact, the new record — I ended up collaborating so much and trusting Dr. Sick so much that he’s a producer on it with me. Being inclusive like

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THE DAILY PLANET: Paul Asbell and Clyde Stats (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

DRINK: RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party with Nikki Champagne, Emoji Nightmare and Marjorie Mayhem, 7:30 p.m., free.

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

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Fred Brauer (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier WHAMMY BAR: Preston Murphy, Bella Sanchez, Peter Lind (jazz, blues), 7 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

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that and letting your people be their best — that’s what makes a great band.

SD: Tell me about that cane. Where did you get it?

JM: Well, I’m a student of Deep South things and odd cultural phenomena. That cane came from [Louisiana State] Penitentiary. Over 90 percent of the inmates there are in for life. It’s also a work farm. The prisoners cut cane and hoe cotton and raise crops.

Once a year, they have a rodeo where the inmates perform for audiences. They have arts and crafts that the prisoners are encouraged and allowed to sell. You get a lot of incredible woodworking and painting and folk art.

And that cane came from a prisoner. We told him that it was gonna go out and be part of the show and that it was perfect for “Hell.” It’s a very voodoo-looking cane.  Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com

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One more thing: This is the last Cinema Casualties currently on the books. That’s not to say that the series is as dead as the corporeal consumers of Zombie. Appropriately, we’ll have to sit in suspense to find out its ultimate fate.

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I just want to give a li’l shout-out to local promotion outfit Hope All Is Well.

It’s quickly evolved beyond its origin as a DIY booking group into a fullblown online media outlet. Not only does the collective’s website provide all the necessary info about its upcoming shows, it includes interviews with the artists it presents, and you can listen to mixtapes, view photo galleries and check out new track reviews.

This week, Hope All Is Well presents indie oddballs the FORMS on Thursday, March 22, at the Monkey House in Winooski. Locals PLASTIQUE MAMMALS and GREASE FACE, as well as Brooklyn-based four-piece FIXTURES, add support.

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If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section.

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“cinematic art-rock duo� BRIGHT BROWN, performs on Tuesday, March 27, at the Light Club Lamp Shop in Burlington.

Nahas has the distinction of playing one of the most disorienting stringed instruments: the Chapman Stick. The guitar-like doohickey can have up to twice as many strings as a standard axe, which are tapped rather than plucked.

Special guest ZOĂ‹ KEATING joins Nahas. The master cellist is known for her work with mind-bending cello-

core band RASPUTINA, as well as indie superstars such as AMANDA PALMER and IMOGEN HEAP. The former San Franciscan recently resettled in Burlington.

It sounds like a mesmerizing, gorgeous union.

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Were you lucky enough to snag tickets to the sold-out KAT WRIGHT and SOUNDBROTHER show on Saturday, March 24, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington? The free-of-charge, somewhat last-minute addition to HG’s schedule came with some pretty cool news: It was a launch party for a forthcoming docu-series on Vermont PBS called “Bardo: A Night in the Life.� The TV show features host and creative director RYAN MILLER (GUSTER) in conversation with some of Vermont’s best and most beloved musicians.

The date of the series premiere is currently unknown, but we’ll do our best to keep you updated on this intriguing new project.

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FRI. 23 // JESS BEST [POP]

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., donation.

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.

THU 22 | FRI 23 | SAT 24

SUSHI YOSHI (STOWE): Jeremy Hill Trio (jazz), 4:30 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Kava Express (covers), 7 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

JACKIE

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Christine Malcolm (folk), 7 p.m., free.

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

KASHIAN

MOOGS PLACE: Chris Lyon (solo acoustic), 6 p.m., free. John Lackard Blues Band, 9 p.m., free.

middlebury area

NEXT WEEK

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Bon Fire: AC/DC Tribute to Bon Scott, 8:30 p.m., $5/8.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Da.Root (hits), 10 p.m., free.

THU 29 | FRI 30 | SAT 31

rutland/killington

mad river valley/ waterbury

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Pink Talking Fish (Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish tribute), 8 p.m., $10-20.

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ZENBARN: Django Soulo (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free. Eames Brothers Band, Django Soulo (mountain blues), 8 p.m., free.

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HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke Contest with DJ Amanda Rock, 9:30 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Christine Malcolm and Chris Lyon (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

outside vermont

rutland/killington

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: Miku Daza, Blowtorch, Barbacoa (punk, ska), 8 p.m., $5.

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CLUB METRONOME: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 10 p.m., $5.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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JUNIPER: Brett Hughes (country), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: REDadmiral (rock), 7 p.m., free.

Jess Best (pop), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

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say about the New York City singer-songwriter’s soulful sounds. It’s a dubious claim. While the Queen of Pop thrived in the middle of sweaty discotheques, Best is more comfortable in intimate spaces, balancing her avant-garde material with a summery, electro-R&B sound. She’s tender and introspective on her experimental album, The Giving Tree, an exploration of Shel Silverstein’s famed picture book of the same name. Her most recent work, the limited-edition

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Sam DuPont (folk), 8 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): The Devon McGarry Band, Reid SP (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

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TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Church Restoration Project (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free.

upper valley

THE ENGINE ROOM: Jester Jigs (rock), 8 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Hunter (alt-rock), 10 p.m., free.

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

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Steve Cornell (alt-folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

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NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Strange Machines, Electric Love Machine (rock, electro-funk), 9 p.m., $5.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Supersounds (hits), 10 p.m., free.

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of which only 25 copies were produced. Best performs on Friday,

RED SQUARE: Wild Parsnips (bluegrass), 4 p.m., free. Dave Keller (blues), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

WORRIERS (SOLO) WITH

champlain islands/ northwest

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Four-D (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning SingAlong with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Radial Beam (rock), 7 p.m., free. Dan Zlotnick (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. Disco 4 Dawgz featuring Night Protocol and Mitteltöner (synth-wave, electronic), 10 p.m., donation.

3.25 ETHIOPIAN NIGHT

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Good Noise (rock), 8 p.m., $10-20.

FRI.23

burlington

POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Mal Maiz (cumbia, world fusion), 10 p.m., $5.

THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING: Stone City (folk-rock), 6 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Lokey (rock), 5 p.m., free. The Hitmen (rock), 9 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Jackie Kashian (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15-27.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: The Hubcats (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Too Many Zooz, Bella’s Bartok (jazz, house), 8 p.m., $15/18.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Blockhead, Possibly Human (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $10/15.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: AmerikanaBlue (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Tough Age, Ellen Degenerates, Another Sexless Weekend, DJ Disco Phantom (indie), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Steady Betty (ska, rocksteady), 9:30 p.m., $5.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Scott Graves and Chris Martin (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. The Get Messy (funk), 9 p.m., free.

ESPRESSO BUENO: The AccaFella (a cappella), 7:30 p.m., free. Bueno Comedy Showcase (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Jacob Greene (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. High Def (rock covers), 9 p.m., $5.

SAT.24

burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Chris Peterman (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Green Mountain Cabaret Presents: When You Wish Upon A Pastie (Disney-themed burlesque), 8 p.m., $15-30.

FOAM BREWERS: Justin Panigutti (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Sir Alec Jeffries and OD3 (house), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Brightbird (folk), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Ryan Ober & the Romans (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

Aubrey Haddard, Ivamae (rock, soul), 9 p.m., free. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’S: Sophistafunk, Cozy O’Donnell (hip-hop, funk), 9 p.m., $10.

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REVIEW this The Atlantic Effect, The Atlantic Effect (SELF-RELEASED, CD, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

“Edge” is largely an ineffable concept, particularly when used to describe a band — “They’ve got this edge, man. Dig?” Sometimes an artist achieves it through stylistic means, such as futuristic production or unconventional instrumentation. Other times, a group might Frankenstein opposing influences into something that leaves an indelible mark on the cultural zeitgeist. Edge is unpredictable and highly debatable.

It’s hard to imagine anyone ascribing the term to Burlington rock quartet the Atlantic Effect — despite the fact that guitarist Donavan Delabruere played with a couple of defunct local outfits that did have a certain amount of edge: experimental Americana band Victory Orchard and gritty rockers the Summit of Thieves. Lamentably, the magic these bygone groups captured on their

Transitory Symphony, Wearin’ the Blues (SELF-RELEASED, CD, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

And speaking of the fraternal pop-rockers who brought us “MMMBop,” the Atlantic Effect’s songwriting is nearly as mawkish as Hanson’s repertoire. Honestly, it takes big, oblivious balls to title a song “Virginia,” one of the most overused names in songwriting — and one that’s just begging for a Train comparison.

Though the repetitive album leaves little room for experimentation, shape-shifting track “Bridge” is nearly tolerable. It builds from a bluesy slow jam into a speedy, ska-tinged number. Between righteously rippin’ guitar solos, a soft bed of “oohs” accompanies Machell as he tears through his musings on loss.

After a warm intro with some intricately plucked, descending arpeggios, “All I Need” reveals itself to be watered-down Twiddle fare crossed with something Andy Dwyer would’ve penned for his band Mouse Rat on the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation.” Machell sings, “And it’s music to my ears / Let the light in / And dry your tears / I’ve got wings / I’ve got soul.”

Any further dissection of The Atlantic Effect would be redundant. It’s flavorless, unobtrusive rock that feels wholly out of place in 2018.

The Atlantic Effect is available on iTunes.

“Bad Voodoo” takes a turn into more gothic territory, with Heltz’s voice sounding like a cross between Leonard Cohen and Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy.

The organ swirling in the background is a lovely, genre-specific touch that adds just the hint of dread the song needs.

Despite Transitory Symphony’s continual slips into whimsy and humor, it does seem like Heltz is earnestly attempting his version of a blues record. The band doesn’t dart all over the style spectrum to the degree it did on 2016’s The Human Condition.

And a thematic thread runs through the songs, most of which are about love, life and loss getting you down.

Even when Haney or Heltz’s brother Patrick takes lead vocals, the tone of the record remains true to its purpose.

Whether by accident or design, Haney sings the more country-influenced tunes. “What They Mean” possesses a brokenhearted tenderness, both in the composition and vocal work that floats atop a bed of acoustic guitar. “Oh, is this what they mean by the game of love? / Is this what they were thinking of? / I hope it’s not what they were thinking of,” Haney sings, sounding like a man battered by miscommunication.

It’s a lovely and highly unguarded moment of songwriting.

This quality makes the return to jokey material on the title track even more jarring. The conceit is again broken hearts, but either the song was written long after any emotional pain remained, or Heltz just chooses to deal with it by employing high levels of snarky disdain. “Now I’m rolling up my sleeves like real men do,” he sings. “But instead of wearing my heart … I’m wearin’ the blues.” Taking the piss indeed.

(This might be a good time to note the album’s cover, which features a brooding Heltz clad in — wait for it — blue jeans and a blue jacket.)

There’s not a lot of flow to the record, but Transitory Symphony make up for it with some rewarding turns, particularly toward the album’s end. They go full Velvet Underground for “Emotional Ether,” which has a delicate simplicity, like an uplifting dirge of sorts.

As with some local releases, the production has its limitations. While Haney does plenty of good work, especially on Heltz’s vocals, the percussion is mixed so far in the back — and occasionally stays in time just by the skin of its teeth — that it can be a distraction.

At times, that mix lends an avant-garde bent to the arrangements that can be edgy. But at others, as on “Bakery Girl,” it can all but upend the tune.

Wearin’ the Blues is an erratic document, replete with bravery, mistakes, very cool songs, not-so-cool songs and, above all else, a fierce strain of originality.

Give it a listen at transitorysymphony.bandcamp.com.

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I think Jim Heltz is taking the piss, as the English would say. The local songwriter, along with his frequent collaborator and producer Tom Haney, has put out another Transitory Symphony record.

Wearin’ the Blues is the duo’s third effort, and, like its predecessors, it defies any simple description, vacillating between genres as well as levels of seriousness.

It all starts rather stupidly. “Ben & Jerry Live in My Hometown” finds Heltz sardonically repping his town over a mild acoustic rocker. After name-checking the famous ice cream kings, he goes on to drop Ryan Miller of the band Guster — who also apparently lives in Heltz’s hometown — and superdead Vermont governor Thomas Chittenden.

Contrasting the duo to his own “underground celebrity,” Heltz’s tongue is planted firmly in cheek.

Depending on one’s mood, this song and others like it throughout the album waver between being funny and just sounding like a drunk dude making up ditties at a party for the fuck of it.

respective recordings is nowhere to be found on The Atlantic Effect.

The band’s self-titled debut is a fairly rote exercise in guitar-forward jam- and folk-rock — which we already have plenty of locally, from residents and touring musicians alike. That’s not necessarily a condemnation, mind you. But the fact remains that jam-adjacent music thrives in the Queen City, despite fluctuations in overall quality or the genre’s waning cultural relevance.

In terms of technical specs, The Atlantic Effect benefits from having local heavy-hitting producers Joe Egan and Lane Gibson at the helm.

The album is perfectly mixed to capture the group’s dexterous musicianship. Lead singer Jake Machell has an impressive vocal range and sings with a glossy, radio-friendly timbre — almost too radio-friendly. His prominent vocal affectation, which comes out on nearly every one of his vowel sounds, is not unlike Taylor Hanson’s famously over-pronounced drawl. To wit: The word “strength” becomes “stray-eength.”

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clear-cut agenda: to make punk and DIY spaces safe and welcoming for all people — and, obviously, to rock the fuck out. The group’s gender-nonconforming songwriter and front person Lauren Denitzio sings with assured gusto on anthemic bangers like “What We’re Up Against” and “Gaslighter.” Both tracks come from the band’s emphatic and aptly named 2017 record, Survival Pop. Denitzio performs a special solo show on Tuesday, March 27, at ArtsRiot in Burlington. JESSICA AMELIA and local singer-songwriter ADRIENNE COOPER SMITH open.

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RADIO BEAN: Katie Dobbins (folk), 7 p.m., free. Brian Larney (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free.

Gnosis (jazz, experimental), 10 p.m., $10.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Dodg3r (EDM, hits), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Sean Kehoe (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Dan Zlotnick (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

SMITTY’S PUB: The Dogcatchers (rock), 8 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Jackie Kashian (standup), 5, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15-27. Topical Ointment (experimental standup), 6 p.m., free.

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RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 4 p.m., free. The Tricksters (rock), 7 p.m., $5.

Luis Calderin (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Kat Wright, SoundBrother (Sold Out) (soul, pop), 7:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Stephen Kellogg, Brian Dunne (alt-country), 7 p.m., $22/25.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Old Tone String Band (bluegrass), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Hunter, Carton (alt-rock), 9 p.m., $3/8.

18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Bethany and Troy (rock), 5 p.m., free. Last Kid Picked (rock), 9 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Etna Old Time (bluegrass, folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Moulton & Whipple, the Frozen Finger Boys (bluegrass), 6 p.m., free.

DEMENA’S: Capitol City Queens (drag), 8 p.m., $10/12.

GUSTO’S: DJ LaFountaine (hits), 9:30 p.m., $3.

WHAMMY BAR: The Barn Band (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs EL TORO: Joe Sabourin (folk-rock), 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Blackwolf (rock, blues), 7:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (open format), 9:30 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Good Noise (rock), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: John Daly Trio (rock), 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: NEKtones (soul, R&B), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Haewa (jam), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Cole Davidson (folk-rock), 8 p.m., free.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Stowe ’80s Week Bash with Duroc (’80s covers), 8 p.m., $5/8.

SUN.25

mad river valley/ waterbury

FOAM BREWERS: J&M Boutique (acoustic), noon, free.

CORK WINE BAR & MARKET (WATERBURY): Julia Kate Davis and Christine Lazaar (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.

ZENBARN: Aspero Saicos (Los Saicos tribute, Peruvian surf-punk), 10 p.m., free.

burlington

HALF LOUNGE: Junglist Lounge (drum and bass), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 8 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: JC Sutton & Sons (bluegrass), 1 p.m., free.

Pub Sing (sing-along), 3:30 p.m., free. Old Sky and Friends (Americana), 6 p.m., free. Hunter

(alt-rock), 8 p.m., free. Cup of Comedy: A Standup Showcase, 9 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: SideBar Sundays (eclectic), 9 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: March Madness (improv), 7 p.m., $5.

chittenden county HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Darlingside, Twain (indie folk), 8 p.m., $14/16.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Southern Old Time Music Jam (traditional), 10 a.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

middlebury area ROUGH CUT: Kelly Ravin (country), 5 p.m., free.

MON.26 burlington

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. Vestal Oak (folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Strangecreek 2018 Battle of the Bands Semi-Finals (eclectic), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Uncle Einar (Americana, garage-rock), 7:30 p.m., free. The Modifieds (indie rock), 9 p.m., free. Upright Man (psychedelic, progressive rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

chittenden county

MONKEY HOUSE: Motown Mondays (Motown DJs), 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Miss Jubilee’s Curious Bingo Game, 9 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free.

TUE.27

ARTSRIOT: Worriers (solo), Jessica Amelia, Adrienne Cooper Smith (punk), 8 p.m., $8/10.

FOAM BREWERS: Local Dork (eclectic vinyl), 6 p.m., free.

THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Taka (eclectic), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Jack Schroeder and Gyasi Garcia (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9:30 p.m., $5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Open Mic with Eric George, 7 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (open format), 8 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Sean Kehoe (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

Ron Stoppable (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

chittenden county

AUTUMN RECORDS: Wandering Shade, Costello/Dewald (experimental), 7 p.m., $5-10.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Latin Dance Party, 7 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Christine Malcolm (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury ZENBARN: Paul Asbell, Hugh Pool (jazz, blues), 7 p.m., $8.

middlebury area

HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Karaoke with DJ Chauncey, 9 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: Brett Hendrix (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

Elizabeth Wyld (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free. The Stash! Band (bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., $5. The Tenants (folk-rock, blues), 10:30 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Gypsy Reel (traditional Irish, folk), 7:30-10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Songs in the Key of Slink (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

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SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 8 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Stephen Callahan Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Bright Brown with Zoë Keating (indie folk, art-rock), 9 p.m., free.

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s the Atlantic announced earlier this year, “The Internet Is Enabling a New Kind of Poorly Paid Hell.” The bleak story detailed Americans’ increasing reliance on income earned by performing tasks on digital gig platforms. Among the offending companies is Amazon’s Mechanical Turk, where workers earned an average hourly wage of $2 in 2017, according to Wired.

Impersonal, geographically diffuse and unregulated, Mechanical Turk’s 21st-century “workplace” has drawn in not only hundreds of thousands of work seekers, but also a host of pesky instigators: artists. Among the latter are xtine burrough and Sabrina Starnaman, University of Texas at Dallas professors whose collaborative installation “The Laboring Self,” at Castleton University’s Christine Price Gallery, critiques the assumption that new forms of digital labor represent progress.

Predominantly a conglomeration of cardboard and string, the exhibition doesn’t look like much.

Behind the works, however, is a powerful mission: to make visible the labor of “hired hands” in the digital space, and to detail that labor’s impact on the bodies and minds of those who perform it. Called “Human Intelligence Tasks,” or HITs, jobs available to “Turkers” include taking surveys, transcribing, analyzing data and countless other actions that require a human brain.

“Turking on my couch / destroys my posture,” reads a phrase stitched into a pair of cardboard hands, laser-cut from Amazon shipping boxes.

Collectively titled “Hired Hands,” long strands of eight or so such cutouts cluster in two places in the gallery. Burrough and Starnaman hired workers on Mechanical Turk to trace and measure their hands and asked them to respond to questions about how Turking affects their bodies.

“In solidarity with our hirees,” reads exhibition text, “we embroidered each hand with phrases pulled from their written responses.” “MTURK makes my hands sore,” reads one. “Makes my eyes tired,” says another. One hand just says, “over and over.”

Gallery visitors are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences of work at a table strewn with markers and blank cardboard hands. One of the results, distinguishable for being handwritten and not

stitched, offers, “It makes me loose [sic] faith but sometimes not.”

Starnaman and burrough first met in 2016, long after burrough had become entranced by the possibilities and pitfalls of Amazon Mechanical Turk. She first encountered the platform in 2008, three years after its launch in 2005. That same year, burrough began the now-biennial “Mechanical Olympics,” hiring Turkers to interpret various Olympic sports on video for above-average MT wages.

The professors’ shared artist statement explains that, after meeting at UT Dallas, they quickly bonded over their mutual “passion for embodiment, literature and labor.” Starnaman is a literary scholar with a focus on Progressive Era social reform, and “The Laboring Self” distinctly displays her influence.

A monitor in the gallery provides exhibition background and context, including the origins of the term “mechanical Turk.” It also articulates one of the show’s central theses: “The work of the contemporary digital worker in the virtual factory is as invisible as the work and body of the factory worker in the 1800s … As American Literary Realism (1865-1914) brought the factory worker to the public consciousness in fiction, this exhibition brings the digital worker to public awareness.”

Burrough and Starnaman make this historical parallel explicit in several ways. “Invisible Labor #1” presents a framed Amazon box with hand silhouettes cut out of it. Mounted on the wall surrounding this work are lasercut wooden hands bearing phrases from writings on 19thcentury industry and industrial workers.

“Working people do not have ‘the luxury of grief,’” says one, borrowed from early-20thcentury Pittsburgh social reformer Crystal Eastman. “Still more fatal is the crime of turning the producer into a mere particle of a machine,” says another, quoting Emma Goldman’s 1911 pamphlet “Anarchism: What It Really Stands For.” Visitors get the opportunity to etch these sentiments into their minds, and onto paper, in a second

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interactive component. Wooden discs with laser-cut renditions of the quotes share a table with paper and crayons that visitors can use to make rubbings to keep or contribute to the exhibition.

As questions and concerns mount about developments in artificial intelligence, burrough, Starnaman and their anonymous collaborators make a valiant effort to take Amazon’s “artificial artificial intelligence” to, um, task. Combining digital savvy and low-fi craft, “The Laboring Self ” argues against the internet as an inherently liberating force. It counters that vision by highlighting how bodies and capital are caught in a complex, sometimes overwhelming, web — whether or not we can see it.

Contact: rachel@ sevendaysvt.com

INFO “The Laboring Self,” on view through March 30 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University. castleton.edu/arts

ART SHOWS

CALL TO ARTISTS BREAD AND PUPPET’S ‘OUT OF JOINT HAMLET’: The theater company and Highland Center for the Arts seek community volunteers to help with April 7 and 8 performances. Anyone interested in group movement, rope pulling, cardboard puppet operating, singing and other types of music is welcome. No experience necessary. For details, call 472-5787. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, Through April 2. Info, 472-5787.

BURLINGTON CITY ARTS COMMUNITY FUND: Applications are welcome for one-year grants of up to $3,000 for Burlington-based practicing artists, creative professionals or small arts organizations to develop projects that engage and connect the community and address community needs, challenges and priorities through the arts. For details and to apply, visit burlingtoncityarts.org. Deadline: April 16. BCA Center, Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

CALL FOR LARGE OUTDOOR SCULPTURE: The Shoreham sculpture park is accepting submissions for the 2018 season. Sculptures must be exterior and able to withstand Vermont weather. Accepted works will be installed for one to two years. Interested artists should submit résumé, artist statement and images to lemonfairsculpture@gmail.com. Deadline: April 1. Lemon Fair Sculpture Park, Shoreham. Info, lemonfairsculpture@gmail.com.

‘TELL ME’: There are currently 6,909 living languages. What do the connected sounds and symbols of words suggest for the visual arts? Studio Place Arts is seeking diverse languages and letterforms (real or invented), new communication technologies, censorship, graffiti, collage and urgent messages to create a Tower of Babel in the center of the gallery.

Proposals for this structure in whole or part are welcomed. Deadline: April 6, 2018. For info and submission guidelines, see studioplacearts.com/ calls-to-artists. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 479-7069.

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ELIZABETH FRAM: “Drawing Threads: Conversation Between Line and Stitch,” fiber works and drawings by the Waterbury Center artist.

Reception: Sunday, March 25, 2-4 p.m. March 22-May 6. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

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SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH ART SHOW: Burlington’s Hive Collective seeks art from artists who identify as survivors of sexual violence for an April show sponsored by H.O.P.E. Works. For details and to submit, email Rachel at outreach@hopeworksvt.org. The Hive Collective, Burlington, Through March 25. Info, outreach@ hopeworksvt.org.

SHELBURNE POND STUDIOS: Seeking artists and artisans to show and sell work during the Vermont Craft Council’s Open Studios Weekend, May 26 and 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details and to apply, email Katharine Stockman at shelburnepondstudios@aol.com. Shelburne Pond Studios, Through April 9. Info, shelburnepondstudios@aol.com.

THIRTY-ODD ARTISTS’ SHOP: New South End shop seeks artists to rent vendor spaces. Rental starts at $110 per month, and artists retain 100 percent of their sales. For details and to apply, visit 30oddartists.com. Deadline: April 30.

Thirty-odd, Burlington. Info, recyclemoe@gmail. com.

‘WATER’: The gallery seeks photography submissions in the theme of “water” for an upcoming exhibition to be juried by Ann Jastrab.

For details and to submit, visit photoplacegallery.com. Deadline: April 9. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. $35 for up to five photographs; $6 for each additional. Info, 388-4500.

WATERBURY ARTS FEST: Annual community arts festival seeks artist vendors to participate in its open-air market on July 14. For details and to apply, visit waterburyartsfest.com. Deadline: March 26. Downtown Waterbury. $15 application fee. Info, 793-6029.

cal, imaginative creatures and beings of the nonhuman variety. Reception: Friday, April 20, 7-9 p.m. HANNAH MORRIS: “The Feast of Fools,” painted collage and soft sculpture installations that explore the intersection of the sublime, absurd and mundane in recognizable moments and places. Reception: Friday, April 20, 7-9 p.m.

March 27-May 12. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

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SEEKING MURAL ARTIST: The Downtown Lyndonville Vermont Revitalization Committee seeks an artist to design and execute a large permanent outdoor mural. For consideration, email résumé, artist statement and images of previous work to Kim Crady-Smith at kcradysmith@hotmail.com. Deadline: March 31. Various Burke & Lyndonville locations. Info, kcradysmith@hotmail.com.

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‘SCORCHED’: This 2018 group show involves work in which the effects of heat and fire can be easily seen and experienced, including encaustic media, singed paper and other ephemeral materials, charred wood, pit-fired vessels, and hammered metal and blown-glass objects.

Deadline: May 18. For more info and submission guidelines, see studioplacearts.com/calls-toartists. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Members free, nonmembers $10. Info, 479-7069.

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‘LOCKS & KEYS’: The Glover museum-in-a-barn invites submissions from artists and community members consisting of or relating to all aspects of locks and keys, from padlocks, key cards and chastity belts to works that explore concepts of imprisonment. Contributions including finished artworks, installation ideas and theoretical writings are welcome. To submit a proposal, use the “Contact Us” form at museumofeverydaylife. org. Deadline: April 15. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover. Info, claredol@sover.net.

OUTDOOR SCULPTURE: The Morrisville arts center invites sculptors to submit works for an outdoor installation period of six to 12 months.

To apply, send one or more high-resolution .jpeg images with a one-page résumé/bio and artist statement to gallery@riverartsvt.org. Deadline: April 1. River Arts, Morrisville. Info, gallery@ riverartsvt.org.

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‘COMMON GROUNDS’: In recognition of 100 years of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and its conservation consequences, the museum seeks bird-oriented artworks for an exhibit to open in May. Art of and about birds, exploring commonality, conservation, migration, habitat, protection, and/or coordination among peoples, species, places and/or time will be considered. To submit, email up to three JPEG images to museum@ birdsofvermont.org. Deadline: March 27. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington. Info, 434-2167.

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DUSTY BOYNTON: “From Within,” works that merge memory and personal experience for a childlike appearance that is nonetheless sophisticated in gesture and expression. EDWIN OWRE: “New Constructions,” an exhibition of works that reference the formative American art movements of the 1960s and ’70s while embracing contemporary expressions of mark-making. ELISE WHITTEMORE: “One by One,” works that explore the physicality of printmaking, as well as formal constructs inherent to the natural world. Through April 7. Info, 865-7166.

BCA Center in Burlington.

architectural photographer Jim Westphalen, capture the vanishing icons of Vermont’s rich industrial and agricultural past. Reception: Saturday, March 24, 6-8 p.m. f ‘DEEP INTO NATURE’: Paintings by watercolorist Susan Wahlrab and works by fiber artist Dianne Shullenberger, which together explore oftenoverlooked flora and fauna. Reception: Saturday, March 24, 6-8 p.m. March 24-May 20. Info, 253-8943.

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‘ENCOUNTER EMPTY’: Installations by Kevin Donegan, Samantha Eckert and Lydia Kern reflecting on the physical, psychic and spiritual architecture that holds emptiness. Through April 24. Info, joseph@newcitygalerie.org. New City Galerie in Burlington.

f HOLLY FRIESEN: “Lighting Up the Night,”

landscapes by the Montréal painter. Reception: Friday, March 23, 6-8 p.m. March 22-April 5. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

ART EVENTS

FRANK DEANGELIS: “Paint Mayhem Under the Influence of Loud Fast Music,” new paint experiments produced with spray paint, acrylics, oils and other substances by the Burlington artist. Through April 30. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

ART SHOW: Art and craft by local artists.

Starksboro Village Meeting House, Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, 453-2079.

ARTIST TALK: AARON FOWLER: The Harlem-based artist discusses his work and process. Williams Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, Tuesday, March 27, 5:15 p.m. Info, 656-2014.

ARTIST TALK: NICOLE MILLER: The Los Angelesbased photographer and filmmaker discusses her work and process. Williams Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, March 28, 5:15 p.m. Info, 656-2014.

BIG & MESSY ART SPACE: A weekly child-led, process-based open art space featuring mural painting, light and shadow play, and more. River Arts, Morrisville, Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m.-noon . $5 suggested donation. Info, 888-1261.

CLASS: ‘STUCK ON YOU: CREATIVE COLLAGE’: Cristina Clarimon-Alinder leads this series of collage-making workshops, open to all levels.

Williston Central School, Thursday, March 22, 6-7:30 p.m. $8. Info, 876-1160.

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COMMUNITY ARTS OPEN STUDIO: A weekly workshop where children with caregivers are invited to make their own self-directed art projects using a diverse assortment of art supplies. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.

CORNERSTONE CREATIVE COMMUNITY MEETUP: A pot-luck and networking opportunity, followed by presentations and updates from 3CVT committee members and creative community leaders; discussion of initiatives aimed at branding, unifying, developing and strengthening our creative economy. Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, Sunday, March 25, noon. Info, cdamiani@ trorc.org.

DROP-IN PRINTMAKING: An open studio for aspiring and working printmakers, with some materials provided. River Arts, Morrisville, Sunday, March 25, 1-3 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, info@riverartsvt.org.

FILM: ‘THE SALT OF THE EARTH’: A screening of the 2014 documentary about the life and work of photographer Sebastião Salgado, who has spent 40 years documenting deprived societies in hidden corners of the world. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166.

GRANT SEEKER WORKSHOP: CULTURAL FACILITIES AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION: The Vermont Arts Council, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Preservation Trust of Vermont partner to offer this workshop for any organization interested in applying for a facilities grant through the Cultural Facilities or Historic Preservation Grant programs. Weston Playhouse, Wednesday, March 21, 1-3 p.m. Also Emory Hebard State Office Building, Newport, Tuesday, March 27, 1-3 p.m. Info, 828-3291.

INDIGO CLASS: Learn how to dye fabric with indigo, including simple Shibori folding and binding techniques. Participants younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Craftsbury Village, Saturday, March 24, 1-3 p.m. $20; $15 for students and seniors. Info, 533-9370.

THE GOLD BROTHERS: Works in multiple media by siblings Robert, Steve and Dennis Gold. Through May 31. Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington.

Hannah Secord Wade The evocative, large-scale paintings of “Everything All Together” give form to the artist’s process of piling and un-piling, with finished canvases that depict entities somewhere between altar and compost heap. The Maine artist says of her series, “[It]​ began as a hoarding of landscape, with scraps of earth and debris gathered into large mounds and contained for a time. Each piece depicts an action, as land is moved and shifted, contained and then cleansed.” Northern Daughters gallery in Vergennes celebrates the artist’s solo show with a reception on Friday, March 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. Through April 29. Pictured: “Jungle Pile.”

‘THE RUSSIANS ARE HERE’: Pop-up exhibition by four visiting Russian artists who have been painting en plein air in Jeffersonville over the past two weeks. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville.

Wednesday, March 21, 6-8 p.m. Info, 644-5100.

SOCIAL SUNDAY: JEWELRY MAKING: Milton Artists Guild member artist Cathy LaClair leads this hands-on workshop. Milton Art Center & Gallery, Sunday, March 25, 1-3 p.m. Info, bonnieandray216@gmail.com.

TALK: ‘ALISON BECHDEL’S VERMONT: A QUEER REGIONALISM’: UVM professor of English Valerie Rohy considers the cartoonist’s output in terms of Vermont and American literary regionalism. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, March 28, noon. Info, 656-0750.

TALK: ‘APPLES TO APPLES: DECIPHERING SOUNDS AND IMAGES IN AN ERA OF MEDIA SATURATION’: University of Vermont professor David Jenemann discusses how the intellectual history of the 20th century has prepared us to be more efficient and critical readers of mass media. ArtsRiot, Burlington, Wednesday, March 21, 5:30 p.m. Info, 540-0406.

TALK: CREATING AN ARTIST BUSINESS PLAN: Artist, author and entrepreneur Corrina Thurston discusses setting art business goals and making progress through simple steps. SEABA Center, Burlington, Thursday, March 22, 12-1:15 p.m. Info, 859-9222.

TALK: ‘ECSTASY OF ST. TERESA OF ÁVILA’: ARTIST, PATRON AND CONTEXT: Dr. Jessica Boehman of CUNY LaGuardia Community College links this relief to Baroque sculptor Tommaso Amantini and high-profile church patrons in Le Marche, Italy.

Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Friday, March 23, 12:30 p.m. Info, 443-5258.

VISUAL ART IN SEVEN DAYS:

YOUTH ART SHOW: The third annual event celebrating artworks by area youth, hosted by the Swanton Arts Council. Swanton Municipal Complex, Friday, March 23, 5-8:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, ngadouas@ swantonartscouncil.org.

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‘BRENDA AND OTHER WORKS’: Works by artist and former UVM professor Edwin Owre. Through April 1. ‘SELF-CONFESSED! THE INAPPROPRIATELY INTIMATE COMICS OF ALISON BECHDEL’: Works by the renowned Bolton cartoonist and graphic memoirist that span her decades-long career. Through May 20. HONORÉ DAUMIER’S ‘BLUESTOCKINGS’: ‘Les Bas Bleus,’ a series of 40 lithographs by the French caricaturist, satirizing groups of upper-class women who sought intellectual stimulation in defiance of their narrowly proscribed roles in society.

Through May 20. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont in Burlington.

CLAY MOHRMAN: A collection of lighting pieces made from Vermont wood found in the woods and shores surrounding Lake Champlain. Through April 6. Info, 516-263-7335. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

‘CONSTRUCTED GESTURES’: Collages, montages and digitally manipulated photography by Wendy James, Greg Merhar, Sandy Milens, Bruce Pendleton, Paul Reynolds and Derrick Senior.

Through March 31. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

ART LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY RACHEL ELIZABETH JONES. LISTINGS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART SHOWS IN TRULY PUBLIC PLACES.

GORDON GLOVER: “Composite/Synthesis,” mixedmedia works by the Champlain College professor of creative media. Through April 30. Info, blowthewhistle@me.com. New Moon Café in Burlington.

GRANT RECIPIENT EXHIBIT: Works created by the eight artists who received Frog Hollow grants in 2017: Diane Shullenberger, Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Francesca D’Elia, Holly Walker, Irene Lederer LaCroix, Jane Kirby, Jeremy Ayers and Jon Black.

Through March 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

‘IN THE MOMENT’: Works of collage by Ashley Roark, Barbee Hauzinger and Christy Mitchell.

Through March 31. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

JOHN ROVNAK: “Speedy Delivery,” street photography taken by the Burlington artist and USPS postman. Through May 31. Info, johnrovnak. wordpress.com. Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.

f ‘LE CADAVRE EXQUIS BOIRA VIN NOUVEAU: DRAWINGS IN SITU’: In the surrealist tradition, William Ramage and nine other artists draw directly onto the gallery wall: Jessica Adams, John Brodowski, Renee Bouchard, Jason Clegg, Jason Drain, James Harmon, Dasha Kalisz, Robert Johnson and Whitney Ramage. Closing reception: Friday, April 27, 6-9 p.m. Through April 27. Info, asm. exhibitions@gmail.com. Flynndog in Burlington.

LYNN CUMMINGS: “Shapes, Signs & Symbols: Legacy of the Ancients,” works inspired by the artist’s observations of evidence of the ancients, particularly in the southwestern U.S., as well as several cultures in the South Pacific, Peru and Colombia. Through March 31. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington.

‘WOMEN SPEAK: RESISTANCE ART’: Works created in response to the 2016 U.S. presidential election

by Meta Strick, India Tresselt and Sarah Rosedahl.

Through March 30. Info, srosedahl@yahoo.com.

MARTIN BOCK: Photographs and paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31. Info, 863-3403.

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f MIKE CLOUD: New works by the Brooklyn painter. Reception and gallery talk: Wednesday, March 21, 5:15 p.m. Through March 30. Info, 656-2014. Francis Colburn Gallery, University of Vermont in Burlington.

‘MY SKY’: An exhibition inviting children and adults to explore the sun, moon and stars together in an immersive, family-friendly environment. Through May 6. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.

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OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: The fifth annual open exhibition of works by Vermont photographers. Through March 30. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

‘QUALITY OF LIFE: THE RALSTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM’: Author Erik Esckilsen’s narrative works inspire this installation designed and curated by Dana Heffern and Jane Adams, in which material culture and digital artifacts evoke life in a fictional Vermont city. Through March 23. Info, erikee@gmail. com. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

f ‘A SHOW OF HANDS’: The sixth annual exhibition featuring 100 artist-decorated, wooden cut-out hands to be auctioned in support of HANDS, a local nonprofit that provides food for older adults. Silent auction: Thursday, March 29, 6-8 p.m. Through March 29. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.

TERESA CELEMIN: Drawings by the Burlington artist and illustrator. Through May 31. Info, 658-6016.

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JANE ENGLISH: A retrospective featuring photographs and books, including images from a best-selling translation of the Tao Te Ching.

Through May 3. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.

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NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Altri Tempi,” oil paintings of family and friends made over a decade. Through March 31. Info, o.brighenti@hawaiiantel.net. The Drawing Board in Montpelier.

‘NOURISHMENT’ JURIED SHOW: Works by Vermont artists including Josh Axelrod, Stella Ehrlich, Linda Di Sante, Carole Naquin, Roger Weingarten and Frank Woods. Through April 27. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

‘SHOW 24’: The latest works of the gallery’s Vermont-based member-artists, with guest artist Athena Petra Tasiopoulos. Through April 28. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier.

‘THE HEART SHOW’: More than 80 artist-created hearts, available for purchase to benefit the Janet S. Munt Family Room. Through March 25. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in Shelburne.

TIKI KELVIE: “Glitterati,” works on canvas exploring the properties of glitter. Through April 1. Info, tikiamber@ymail.com. Espresso Bueno in Barre.

‘PAINTING FOR A CURE’: A collection of recent works by local artist/architect Ted Montgomery. Proceeds support the University of Vermont Cancer Center research team headed by Dr. David Krag. Through March 30. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.

WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION EXHIBIT: Works commissioned by the WPA on loan from the collection of Montpelier’s T.W. Wood Gallery.

Through March 31. Info, 279-6403. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

‘PUPPETS: WORLD ON A STRING’: An introductory survey to the art of puppets, presenting a range of historical to contemporary works in a variety of mediums and forms, from 19th-century marionettes to digital installations. Through June 3.

Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

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ALEXY J. LANZA: “From the Death of One Star/ Por La Muerte De Una Estrella,” a series of 20 large woodcut prints based on ancient Mayan glyphs, 580 BC to 964 AD. Through April 10. Info, 322-1604. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College in Plainfield.

‘ARTISTS TO WATCH, PART I’: The Vermont Arts Council, Ric Kasini Kadour and six guest curators showcase Vermont artists on the verge. Through April 29. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

‘EXPLORERS OF NORWICH’: An exhibition exploring the lives of Norwich University alumni who shaped and changed the U.S. during the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. Through June 30. Info, 4852183. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield.

f GALEN CHENEY: “Look Up,” new abstract mixed-media works by the Massachusetts artist.

Reception: March 23, 5:30-7 p.m. Through May 4.

Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe. f HARLAN MACK: “Post Pioneer,” recent works by the VSC sculpture and operations manager. Reception: Saturday, March 24, 6:45-9 p.m.

Through April 11. Info, tara@vermontstudiocenter. org. Red Mill Gallery in Johnson.

JAMES PETERSON: “Dreamcatcher,” an immersive installation by the artist-in-residence from Los Angeles. Through September 30. Info, 253-8358.

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JOHN MILLER: “Dialogue With Resonance: Recent Collages From Italy,” a series of photo collages using grids and images made during the artist’s residencies at the American Academy in Rome. Through April 6. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University in Johnson.

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GROUP SHOW: Students of Sylvia Walker’s MSAC painting workshop exhibit the fruits of their labor.

Through April 1. Info, 477-3181. East State Salon in Montpelier.

DIANNE SHULLENBERGER: “After the Frost: Moments in Nature,” mixed-media and fabric collage. MARCIA HILL: “The Spirited Landscapes,” scenic works in pastel. Through April 29. Info, info@ riverartsvt.org. River Arts in Morrisville.

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CLAIRE VAN VLIET: “Sky and Earth,” pulp paintings using mineral pigments and handmade paper by the renowned Vermont artist between 1995 and 2011. Through March 30. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

‘CURIOUS & COOL’: Unusual and seldom-seen artifacts of ski culture from the museum’s archives.

Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

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‘THE ART OF GRANITE’: An exhibition exploring the use of Barre granite in sculpture, highlighting a continuity between classical techniques and the innovation and creativity of today’s artists.

Through March 30. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Center in Barre.

BURTON SNOWBOARDS RETROSPECTIVE: Vintage to modern snowboards, original outerwear, and images and stories from the Vermont company’s 41-year history. Through April 15. Info, 760-4634.

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LILLIAN KENNEDY: “A Brush With Nature,” large acrylic and small watercolor and gouache landscape paintings, created as devotionals to what the artist calls her mother: Earth. Through March 31. Info, 9853819. All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne.

‘WAKE UP TO (LIVING AND) DYING’ MULTI-MEDIA EXHIBIT: An interactive exhibit featuring audio stories and questions meant to provoke thinking about how to live well through a conscious awareness of death. Through March 28. ‘WAKE UP TO DYING’ MULTIMEDIA ART AND RESOURCE EXHIBIT: Images, writing samples, audio recordings and interactive activities meant to inspire contemplation about the end of life. Through March 30. Info, 223-2518. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.

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LINDA MIRABILE: “Avian Inspired,” bird-inspired paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 30. Info, 828-0749. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier.

CAROL DULA: “Avoid the Crowd,” landscape photographs. Through May 31. Info, avoidthecrowd@ gmail.com. Charlotte Congregational Church.

f HEAVEN CHARTIER: “10-57,” works by the Saint Michael’s College senior. Reception: Saturday, March 24, 4-6 p.m. Through March 25. Info, 654-2851. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College in Colchester.

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KUMARI PATRICIA: Self-reflective, narrative acrylic paintings. Through May 31. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex.

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‘LOVE LOST & FOUND’: A juried exhibition of 28 works by 23 artists, including oils, watercolor, mixed media, photography, collage and textile art.

Through April 1. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

MATILDE ALESSANDRA: “FLOW,” ink drawings and light sculpture by the New York artist. Through April 27. Info, sophie@571projects.com. 571 Projects in Stowe.

‘ORDINARY TIME’: Paintings by Maine artist Grace DeGennaro and kinetic sculpture by Boston artist Anne Lilly. PHILIP HERBISON: “The Infinite Shapes of Water,” large-scale digital photo prints. Through April 14. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

‘POST-APOCALYPSE FOR 3/4 EMPIRE’: Large masonite prints on muslin inspired by Albrecht Dürer’s 1495 apocalypse woodcuts, made by Bread and Puppet founder Peter Schumann and printmaker Lila Winstead. Through April 11. Info, tara@vermontstudiocenter.org. Vermont Studio Center Gallery II in Johnson.

‘TUESDAY NIGHTS’: A collection of poetry by River Arts Poetry Clinic participants. Through March 30.

Info, 888-1261. Morrisville Post Office.

‘VERMONT LANDSCAPES’: An exhibition featuring 38 landscape paintings by 19 Vermont artists.

Through June 30. Info, 644-5100. Lamoille County Courthouse in Hyde Park.

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JOSH AXELROD: “A Man and His Camera,” fine art photographs by the Roxbury artist. Through March 30. Info, 496-6682. Vermont Festival of the Arts Gallery in Waitsfield.

MICHAEL J. BALZANO: “My Daily Bunny,” serialized drawings of the artist’s character and its adventures. Through April 6. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

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‘10 YEARS: THE CAMERON PRINT PROJECT’: Works created by Cameron Visiting Artists, in collaboration with students of Hedya Klein’s silk-screen and intaglio classes, including Mark Dion, Derrick Adams, Tomas Vu, Kati Heck and Rona Yefman.

Through April 29. Info, 443-5258. Middlebury College Museum of Art. ELINOR STEELE FRIML: Tapestries from the 40-year career of the Vermont designer and weaver, including abstract and impressionistic images, landscapes and geometric compositions. Through March 31. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

f HANNAH SECORD WADE: “Everything All

Together,” a solo exhibition of new large-scale oil

paintings by the Maine-based artist. Reception: Friday, March 23, 5-8 p.m. Through April 29. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

f ‘OUR TOWN: LOVE, JOY, SADNESS AND

BASEBALL’: Thirty-six historic photographs from the museum’s archives, curated by retired National Geographic photographer James P. Blair and Sheldon archivist Eva Garcelon-Hart. Reception: Friday, April 13, 5-7 p.m. JOHN CROSS: “American Wood Sculptor John Cross: A Contemporary Figurative Folk Artist,” whimsical wood carvings by the Middlebury College alum. Through July 8.

Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

‘NEVER FELT BETTER: FIBER TRANSFORMED’: Works created with the world’s oldest textile technique by member artists Deb Allen, Marsha Chase and Celia Oliver, and guest artists Kathy Giroux, Kim Goodling, Nancy Hayden, Muffy Kashkin-Grolier, Lynn Ocone, Susi Ryan, and Linda Veilleux. Through April 8. Info, 877-3850. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes.

‘POWER & PIETY: SPANISH COLONIAL ART’: Drawn from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection, this exhibition reveals the great wealth of the region from the late 17th century until the 1820s. Through April 22. Info, 443-5258. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College.

RICK SKOGSBERG: “Can’t Lose Shoes,” an installation featuring the irreverently handpainted shoes of the Rochester artist. Through March 30. Info, 349-0979. BigTown Gallery Vergennes.

‘UP HOME: HAND-COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS BY SUSANNE AND NEIL RAPPAPORT’: Images that document the late Minnie Griswold’s Pawlet home.

Through March 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

‘WINTER INTO SPRING’: A group exhibition featuring works by Klara Calitri, Linda Hampton-Smith, Molly Hawley, Patricia LeBon Herb and Yinglei Zhang. Through March 30. Info, 388-4095. Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury.

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‘ART FROM FARM TO TABLE’: Pastel works by Middlebury artists Judy Albright and Cristine Kossow. Through April 2. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

‘ART OF RUTLAND COUNTY’: Inaugural gallery show featuring works by 34 area artists, including Bonnie Baird, Joan Curtis, Kerry O. Furlani, Warren Kimble, Grace Mellow and Erika Lawlor Schmidt.

Through March 30. Info, the77gallery@gmail.com.

The 77 Gallery in Rutland.

f ‘FROM FARM AND FIELD’: Sculpture by Joe Lupiani and paintings by Hannah Sessions.

Reception: Friday, March 23, 6 p.m. Through April

21. Info, oliver.schemm@castleton.edu. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.

JOAN CURTIS: “Living With the Earth,” three collections of paintings by the Brandon artist.

Through March 31. Info, galleries@castleton.edu.

Rutland City Hall.

KATE LONGMAID: “Hear Our Voice,” portraits featuring political slogans, quotations and the artist’s own words. Through May 5. Info, 603-732-8606.

The Alley Gallery in Rutland.

‘THE LABORING SELF’: Professors xtine burrough and Dr. Sabrina Starnaman examine invisible labor in the digital age. Through March 30. Info, galleries@castleton.edu. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University.

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‘BODY LANGUAGE’: A collaboration of poems and prints by Don and V. Shalvah Herzberg. Through March 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

CECILY HERZIG: “Dark Botanicals and Swamp Nonsense,” new paintings. Through March 31. Info, cecily.herzig@gmail.com. Zollikofer Gallery at Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction.

LAURA DI PIAZZA: “Vox Somnium,” mixed-media works exploring irregular spaces, complicated positions and meditative interactions. Through May 23. Info, 296-7000. Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.

‘THE LIGHT AROUND US’: An interactive, educational exhibition exploring the physics of light and how we see it. Through May 2. Info, 649-2200.

Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

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‘SEASONAL EXPRESSION’: Paintings by Prilla Smith Brackett, Elizabeth Nelson and Jane Sherrill that explore the expressive force of nature. Through April 14. ALICE KITCHEL: “Four Seasons,” paintings by the Danville artist. Through April 20. Info, 748-2600.

Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

‘BELLS & WHISTLES’: An exhibition exploring the myriad forms and associations connected to these ordinary objects. Through May 1. Info, 626-4409.

The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

BEN BARNES: Paintings by the Northeast Kingdom artist. Through March 31. Info, 472-9933. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.

G.R.A.C.E. OUTSIDER PAINTINGS: Paintings by the self-taught artists of the Hardwick-based Grass Roots Art and Community Effort program. Through May 1. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED ASSOCIATION: Artworks created by the Plein Air NEK group featuring local waters as well as soil and water

Harlan Mack

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and graffiti-like markings, the Johnson-based artist presents speculative glimpses of a post-apocalyptic timeline. The solo show “Post Pioneer” is currently on view in the Red Mill Gallery at the Vermont Studio Center, where Mack is sculpture and operations

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manager. Within his canvases, some elements are recognizable — groups of humans and dogs, recurring dragonflies — while others remain elusive — namely, a formidable and mysterious sphere.

Whether or not the threads of Mack’s stories can be definitively discerned, the paintings leave a strong imprint of wreckage and rebirth. A reception is Saturday, March 24, from 6:45 to 9 p.m.

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conservation practices. Through March 30. Info, skye@wonderartsvt.org. Brown Library, Sterling College in Craftsbury Common.

‘MUSE’: Vermont artists Jess Polanshek, Kristin Richland and Amanda Weisenfeld reflect on spirit guides, journeying, introspection and winter’s quiet.

Through May 28. Info, 533-2000. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

‘PEOPLE: PORTRAITS. POSES, GESTURES AND DREAMS’: Art from the collections of artists Marjorie Kramer and Sam Thurston. Through March 23. Info, 323-7759. The 99 Gallery and Center in Newport.

RACHEL LAUNDON: “Wet, Wild and Wonderful,” vibrant handpainted folk-art fish and fish masks.

Through April 17. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

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ALFRED LESLIE: “100 Views Along the Road,” black-and-white watercolors of Americana made between 1981 and 1983. Through June 17. GLORIA GARFINKEL: Interactive sculpture that invites viewers to explore the relationships between colors. Through June 17. GOWRI SAVOOR: “We Walk in Their Shadows,” sculptures and drawings depicting a journey across boundaries. Through June 17. RICHARD KLEIN: “Bottle in the River,” sculpture made from found and salvaged glass.

Through June 17. STEVE GERBERICH: “Best of ‘Springs, Sprockets & Pulleys,’” kinetic sculptures by the artist, inventor and packrat. Through October 8. SUSAN VON GLAHN CALABRIA: “Hereandafter,” still life paintings by the former BMAC education curator. Through June 17. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘WILDLANDS’: Works by 10 artists that celebrate public lands, national parks and wilderness.

Through March 30. Info, 885-3061. The Great Hall in Springfield.

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JULIA R. SEYFERTH: “Feathered,” works on paper in pen, ink and watercolor by the Bennington native.

Through April 2. Info, 681-2889. Southern Vermont College Gallery in Bennington.

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f JOHN DUFFY: “Where We Live,” 20 photographs by the South Royalton artist. Reception: Sunday, April 8, 2-4 p.m. Through April 23. Info, 889-9404.

Tunbridge Public Library in Tunbridge Village.

NANCY TAPLIN: A select retrospective of paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

f TONI GILDONE: “Depth of Expression,” photographs of children. Reception: Friday, March 23, 6-8 p.m. Through April 28. Info, 685-2188.

Chelsea Public Library.

ZYLA NUITE: “Bees of Central Vermont,” photographs of native and non native bees spotted on flowers in Brookfield and Randolph. Fridays. Info, zylanuite@gmail.com. Hartness Gallery, Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center.

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‘LEONARD COHEN: A CRACK IN EVERYTHING’: A collection of brand-new works commissioned from and created by local and international artists who have been inspired by Leonard Cohen’s style and recurring themes, in honor of the late poet and musician. Through April 9. Info, 514-847-6226. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art. ‘MNEMOSYNE’: An exhibition pairing ancient and modern European works with contemporary art by Canadian artists. Through May 20.

Info, 514-285-2000. NADIA MYRE: “Scattered Remains,” the first survey exhibition of the indigenous Québec artist. Through May 27. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal, QC. m

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couple of injustices have nagged at me since re-watching this emotionally wrenching drama from German filmmaker Fatih Akin (Short Sharp Shock). First, it’s such a wellmade, fantastically acted work that its lastminute prestige-season spin-out is dumbfounding.

The movie began gaining momentum in May, when its star, Diane Kruger, walked away with the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. It picked up in December, when the Academy selected it as one of nine titles on its Best Foreign Language Film short list. By mid-January, it had pulled away from the pack, nabbing top foreign honors at both the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards in less than a week.

If that’s not the definition of an Oscar frontrunner, I don’t know what is. Then, like a jetliner dropping into the Hudson, nothing.

In the Fade just went off the awards radar.

Poof.

Then there’s the courtroom miscarriage that drives the film. The tradition of the movie trial is long. At this juncture, conceiving and choreographing one that comes off as innovative is no small achievement. Akin

and cowriter Hark Bohm have created the most intricate and compelling film trial since A Few Good Men. It happens as the result of a horrific hate crime. Kruger plays Katja Sekerci, a domesticated wild child who’s found happiness in Hamburg with her Kurdish husband, Nuri (Numan Acar), a drug dealer turned tax accountant; and their 5-year-old son, Rocco. As Kenneth Turan observed in the Los Angeles Times, “They are happy in that movie way that foretells doom.”

One evening, Katja drives to Nuri’s office to pick up the child and is blocked by police. Cordoned off, the area’s a smoldering crime scene. Someone, we learn, set off a nail bomb near the entrance to the business, and a man and child are missing.

Police initially question Katja about her husband’s religious beliefs, suspecting the act was connected to terrorist or criminal activity. Eventually, they arrest a young neo-Nazi couple.

Katja, already shattered beyond imagining, is forced to relive the nightmare day after day at their trial. Ulrich Brandhoff and Hanna Hilsdorf lend the pair a chilling blankness. It’s Johannes Krisch as their defense lawyer, however, who will lower your

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BAD JUDGMENT The case can be made that Kruger gave the most intricate and affecting performance of the past year.

core temperature to the brink of hypothermia. He’s like something that slithered out of an SS grave.

As if that weren’t unsettling enough, Akin and Bohm based the sequence on a real case, a 2013 Münich trial of neo-Nazis charged with murdering Turks in Germany. So this isn’t a film that’s gratuitously dark but rather a topical film about dark times.

It does not get grimmer than the moment when a medical examiner details the physical damage to the little boy’s body. You can almost see the mother’s brain chemistry mutate at the molecular level. Kruger signals her grief and disbelief with consummate subtlety as she listens to the list of horrors — hair burned onto the front of

the skull, arm severed, metal embedded in the torso, organs shredded, lungs filled with blood...

Just when you’re sure she couldn’t possibly be horrified further, a technicality compels the court to acquit the killers. Movie critic law prohibits saying more than that the story is far from over, and Katja is far from finished with these monsters. In the Fade is a rare film, a revenge fest rendered artfully, empathetically and with keen social insight.

I found it unforgettable to watch her handle the truth.

In the Fade screens Saturday, March 24, as part of the Green Mountain Film Festival in Montpelier (gmffestival.org).

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ne of the pleasures of mediocre tentpole movies is watching our favorite TV actors stroll through them, earning paychecks. Tomb Raider offers a double dose of slumming small-screen thespians: Dominic West (“The Affair,” “The Wire”) and Walton Goggins (“Justified”). But neither they nor anything else can make this rote action-adventure exciting.

The unmemorable Lara Croft: Tomb Raider duology (2001 and 2003), starring Angelina Jolie, marked the first effort to translate the long-running Tomb Raider video-game series to the screen. In 2013, the game received a “gritty” reboot, and now the film series has one, too.

The material is still your basic Indiana Jones homage: Girl raids ancient tombs; girl fights people who want to raid ancient tombs for more nefarious reasons. But gone is the Jessica Rabbit absurdity of heroine Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander), who is now lean, mean and first seen getting her ass whipped at a London boxing gym. Director Roar Uthaug, who made the scary Norwegian disaster movie The Wave, seems to be going for a more reality-based Tomb Raider. The problem is, that’s a contradiction in terms.

Our story opens with Lara, heiress to a corporate empire, scrounging out a living as a bike courier because she refuses to sign a document declaring her missing father (West) dead. Her faith that her beloved

MISSING THE MARK Vikander does her best Katniss in this reboot of the video-game-based series, but it never catches fire.

daddy is alive is vindicated by the discovery of a secret chamber full of forged passports, maps and mysterious artifacts, which inspires her to muse aloud, “Dad, what were you up to?”

That’s typical of the film’s dialogue, which spells things out without wit or style.

The plot is pure silliness: Having learned that her dad was seeking the tomb of an evil queen on a “forbidden” island, Lara instantly heads there. She takes only one companion

(Daniel Wu) and makes virtually no preparations. Yet Uthaug treats this popcorn narrative with solemnity.

And Vikander trudges studiously through it, striving to bring dramatic gravity to Lara’s battles with ancient booby traps and guntoting bad guys. The actor was magnetic in Ex Machina, but all she really does well here is suffer, and none of that suffering adds up to much.

For instance, the film’s most thrilling set

piece, involving a crashed plane and a waterfall, leaves Lara gravely injured. Uthaug extends the scene to highlight her agony; we could be watching a dark survival thriller where recklessness has consequences. A couple scenes later, however, she’s cured, and it’s time to raid a tomb and solve some puzzles!

A movie with this level of tonal whiplash needs a big, bold, charismatic star to keep the audience grounded with sly winks and nudges — a Nicolas Cage, a Gal Gadot. Vikander isn’t that person.

In her defense, even Goggins, who specializes in colorful, semi-unhinged villains, can’t do much with his role as the heavy here. We’re told that living on the cursed island has driven him mad, yet he expresses his Colonel Kurtz-itude in wooden lines like “You shouldn’t have come here, Lara Croft.”

Even Maze Runner: The Death Cure, in which the actor recently appeared with his nose digitally removed, gave him juicier material.

Given that the cartoonish, Jolie-starring Tomb Raiders were pretty boring, it’s easy to see why Uthaug would try a more sober approach to the franchise. But he never succeeds in combining Saturday-serial fun with a sense of dread, the way Steven Spielberg did in that other movie series about tomb raiding. Maybe some ancient properties are best left undisturbed.

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A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A transgender woman grapples with the aftermath of her boyfriend’s death in this Oscar-winning drama from Chile.

Daniela Vega and Francisco Reyes star. Sebastián Lelio (Gloria) directed. (100 min, R. Savoy) MIDNIGHT SUN: In this remake of a 2006 Japanese romance hit, a teenager (Bella Thorne) who must shun sunlight to survive finds herself drawn to a boy (Patrick Schwarzenegger). Scott Speer (Step Up Revolution) directed. (91 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace)

PACIFIC RIM UPRISING: In this sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 giant-monster flick, a new generation of pilots uses mecha suits to fight the menace from another dimension. Adria Arjona, Scott Eastwood and John Boyega star. TV writer Steven S. DeKnight takes over directorial duties. (111 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Welden) THE PARTY: Civilized people get nasty when a British politician (Kristin Scott Thomas) has friends over to celebrate her promotion in this comedy of manners from director Sally Potter (Orlando), also starring Patricia Clarkson, Timothy Spall and Emily Mortimer. (71 min, R. Roxy) PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST: This biblical drama chronicles the New Testament story of one of the most famous early converts to Christianity (James Faulkner). With Jim Caviezel as Luke and Joanne Whalley. Andrew Hyatt (Full of Grace) directed. (106 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic)

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BLACK PANTHERHHHH Endowed with superhuman powers, the young king (Chadwick Boseman) of African nation Wakanda grapples with the threat of civil war in this Marvel production, which takes place after Captain America: Civil War. With Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira. Ryan Coogler (Creed) directed. (134 min, PG-13; reviewed

by M.H. 2/21) CALL ME BY YOUR NAMEHHHHH A restless teenager (Timothée Chalamet) falls for his dad’s research assistant (Armie Hammer) in this atmospheric summer romance set in 1983 Italy, from director Luca Guadagnino (I Am Love). With Michael Stuhlbarg. (132 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/17)

DARKEST HOURHHHH1/2 Gary Oldman plays Winston Churchill in this historical drama about his crucial decisions in the early days of World War II, from director Joe Wright (Atonement). With Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas. (125 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 2/7) DEATH WISHH1/2 Horror director Eli Roth (Hostel) remade the 1974 action hit about a family man (Bruce Willis) who starts dealing vigilante justice after a brutal attack on his loved ones. With Vincent D’Onofrio and Elisabeth Shue. (107 min, R; reviewed

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GAME NIGHTHHHH1/2 Folks who meet regularly for friendly competition find themselves instead trying to solve a real-life murder in this action comedy. With Rachel McAdams, Jesse Plemons and Jason Bateman. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Vacation) directed. (100 min, R; reviewed

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TOMB RAIDERHH1/2 Hollywood has another go at adapting the popular video game series into an action franchise; this time around, Alicia Vikander plays adventurer Lara Croft. With Dominic West and Walton Goggins. Roar Uthaug (The Wave) directed.

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A WRINKLE IN TIMEHH1/2 A young girl (Storm Reid) must travel the space-time continuum to find her missing scientist dad (Chris Pine) in this Disney adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s kids’ classic from director Ava DuVernay (Selma). With Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon. (109 min, PG)

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I CAN ONLY IMAGINEH1/2 This inspirational family drama from directors Andrew and Jon Erwin (Moms’ Night Out) explores the story behind the titular Christian rock hit by MercyMe. J. Michael Finley, Brody Rose and Dennis Quaid star. (110 min, PG)

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURIHHHHH In this drama from writerdirector Martin McDonagh, Frances McDormand plays a grieving mom who doesn’t take kindly to the local sheriff’s failure to arrest her daughter’s killer.

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ANNIHILATIONHHHH Jeff VanderMeer’s cerebral sci-fi trilogy comes to the screen, with Natalie Portman playing a biologist who embarks on an expedition into an area that seems to defy natural laws. With Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tessa Thompson. Alex Garland (Ex Machina) cowrote and directed. (120 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 2/28)

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It might be a good thing! Especially if you welcome it instead of resisting it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Crayola is one of

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

The “School of Hard Knocks” is an old-fashioned idiom referring to the unofficial and accidental course of study available via life’s tough experiences. The wisdom one gains through this alternate approach to education may be equal or even superior to the knowledge that comes from a formal university or training program. I mention this, Aries, because in accordance with astrological omens, I want to confer upon you a diploma for your new advanced degree from the School of Hard Knocks. (PS: When PhD students get their degrees from Finland’s University of Helsinki, they are given top hats and swords as well as diplomas. I suggest you reward yourself with exotic props, too.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22): According to Vice magazine, Russian scientist Anatoli Brouchkov is pleased with the experiment he tried. He injected himself with 3.5-millionyear-old bacteria that his colleagues had dug out of the permafrost in Siberia. The infusion of this ancient life form, he says, enhanced his energy and strengthened his immune system. I can’t vouch for the veracity of his claim, but I do know this: It’s an apt metaphor for possibilities you could take advantage of in the near future: drawing on an old resource to boost your power, for example, or calling on a well-preserved part of the past to supercharge the present.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Booze has played a crucial role in the development of civilization, says biomolecular archaeologist Patrick McGovern. The process of creating this mind-altering staple was independently discovered by many different cultures, usually before they invented writing. The buzz it provides has “fired our creativity and fostered the development of language, the arts and religion.” On the downside, excessive consumption of alcohol has led to millions of bad decisions and has wrecked countless lives. Everything I just said is a preface to my main message, Leo: The coming weeks will be a favorable time to transform your habitual perspective but only if you do so safely and

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The astrological omens suggest that the coming weeks will be favorable for making agreements, pondering mergers and strengthening bonds. You’ll be wise to deepen at least one of your commitments. You’ll stir up interesting challenges if you consider the possibility of entering into more disciplined and dynamic unions with worthy partners. Do you trust your own perceptions and insights to guide you toward ever-healthier alliances? Do what you must to muster that trust.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you want people to know who you really are and savor you for your unique beauty, you must be honest with those people. You must also develop enough skill to express your core truths with accuracy.

There’s a similar principle at work if you want to know who you really are and savor yourself for your unique beauty: You must be honest with yourself. You must also develop enough skill to express your core truths with accuracy.

The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to practice these high arts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your journey in the coming weeks may be as weird as an R-rated telenovela, but with more class.

Outlandish, unpredictable and even surreal events could occur, but in such a way as to uplift and educate your soul. Labyrinthine plot twists will be medicinal as well as entertaining. As the drama gets curioser and curioser, my dear Scorpio, I expect you will learn how to capitalize on the odd opportunities it brings. In the end, you will be grateful for this ennobling respite from mundane reality!

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence,” wrote philosopher Erich Fromm. I would add a corollary for your rigorous use during the last nine months of 2018: “Love is the only effective and practical way to graduate from your ragged, long-running dilemmas and

start gathering a new crop of fresh, rousing challenges.” By the way, Fromm said love is more than a warm and fuzzy feeling in our hearts. It’s a creative force that fuels our willpower and unlocks hidden resources.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): My goal here is to convince you to embark on an orgy of self-care — to be as sweet and tender and nurturing to yourself as you dare to be. If that influences you to go too far in providing yourself with luxurious necessities, I’m OK with it. And if your solicitous efforts to focus on your own health and well-being make you appear a bit self-indulgent or narcissistic, I think it’s an acceptable price to pay. Here are more key themes for you in the coming weeks: basking in the glow of self-love, exulting in the perks of your sanctuary, honoring the vulnerabilities that make you interesting.

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(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One day, Beatles’ guitarist George Harrison decided to compose his next song’s lyrics “based on the first thing I saw upon opening any book.” He viewed this as a divinatory experiment, as a quest to incorporate the flow of coincidence into his creative process. The words he found in the first book were “gently weeps.” They became the seed for his tune “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Rolling Stone magazine ultimately named it one of “The Greatest Songs of All Time” and the tenth best Beatles song. In accordance with the astrological omens, I recommend you try some divinatory experiments of your own in the coming weeks.

Use life’s fun little synchronicities to generate playful clues and unexpected guidance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Millions of you Pisceans live in a fairy-tale world. But I suspect that very few of you will be able to read this horoscope and remain completely ensconced in your fairy-tale world. That’s because I have embedded subliminal codes in these words that will at least temporarily transform even the dreamiest among you into passionate pragmatists in service to your feistiest ideals.

If you’ve read this far, you are already feeling more disciplined and organized. Soon, you’ll be coming up with new schemes about how to actually materialize a favorite fairy tale in the form of real-life experiences.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Europeans used to think that all swans were white. It was a reasonable certainty given the fact that all swans in Europe were that color. But in 1697, Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh and his sailors made a pioneering foray to the southwestern coast of the land we now call Australia. As they sailed up a river the indigenous tribe called Derbarl Yerrigan, they spied black swans. They were shocked.

The anomalous creatures invalidated an assumption based on centuries of observations. Today, a “black swan” is a metaphor referring to an unexpected event that contravenes prevailing theories about the way the world works. I suspect you’ll soon experience such an incongruity yourself.

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The geniuses in charge of naming its crayon colors are playful and imaginative. Among the company’s standard offerings, for example, are Pink Sherbet, Carnation Pink, Tickle Me Pink, Piggy Pink, Pink Flamingo and Shocking Pink. Oddly, however, there is no color that’s simply called Pink. I find that a bit disturbing.

As much as I love extravagant creativity and poetic whimsy, I think it’s also important to cherish and nurture the basics. In accordance with the astrological omens, that’s my advice for you in the coming weeks. Experiment with fanciful fun but not at the expense of the fundamentals.

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ARKANSAS RESCUE STICK FIEND We crossed paths while you were walking your pup. Chatted about him; would like to hear about you, as well. If you would like company for another trek, please get in touch. When: Saturday, March 10, 2018. Where: Red Rocks Park. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914304 CITY MARKET CRACKERS AND ACL We talked at checkout. You seemed interesting, but I didn’t linger to talk more — but wished I did after.

Hit me up. You have some recovery time ahead. Good time to meet people! When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914303 THE BESTEST I know that you’re a little weird. I’m a little weird, too. We often have conversations with our eyes alone (which is good, because you aren’t one for many words). I do enough talking for the both of us. I see you on so many levels — I want to see way more. I think that you are the “bestest.” Will you be mine? When: Thursday, June 8, 2017. Where: GMS. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914302

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THE DANCE FLOOR ON PLANET JUPTR You were the dark-haired petite lady in blue at JUPTR. You held your own on the dance floor with me, and you knew it. You let me know as much as we exchanged a few words, and then you disappeared shortly after, well before the show was done. We need to dominate a dance floor together again soon. When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Where: Nectar’s.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914301 LOVE AT FIRST DIP We sat near each other in a cozy corner and shared stories over a beer. After talking to you for just that little bit, I knew the spark I felt could light the candle underneath the fondue bowl in front of me. You seem just as sweet as the homemade ice cream. Let’s meet there again! When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Where: the Stowehof & Fritz Bar. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914300 ARAM I want to press my body against yours, slowly and softly kiss you, be close enough to breathe the heavy air that surrounds you, feel your arms envelope me as the world slowly blurs and fades away, leaving only we. When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Where: in everything.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914299 FRIENDLY FACE AT VILLAGE MARKET I decided to grab some food and was amazed by those beautiful blue eyes and red(?) hair (again). I’d like to think you opened up your line to get me over to chat, but more likely you are just a great employee. Wanna get together some time for coffee? You seem like such a kind person! When: Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Where: the Village Market, Waterbury.

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DECEMBER, PARK PLACE, ESSEX Pre-Christmas, I saw you sitting watching karaoke. You: jeans, black coat and beautiful green eyes set off by shoulder-length blond hair. Me: jeans, white long-sleeved oxford, playing pool.

I was too nervous to approach. Care to meet for coffee or lunch? I promise not to sing! When: Saturday, December 16, 2017. Where: Park Place, Essex.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914297

KING ARTHUR CAFÉ Waiting for coffee (you) and coffee/ hot chocolate (me). And it was taking a long time. We talked about the inefficiency of their system. Still waiting. Finding we both had Midd kids. And still waiting. Your coffee came first, and you headed back to Burlington, I think. When: Saturday, February 17, 2018. Where: King Arthur Café. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914289 WINTER BLUES We were both there to see Bob Wagner and Josh Panda. Several times you looked over at me and smiled. I looked at you; you were with someone, and I try to respect that. You are a very pretty young woman with medium-length blond hair. I should have tried harder. I hope it’s not too late! When: Thursday, March 1, 2018. Where: ArtsRiot.

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I MUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION Saw your mustache, definitely on fleek. You got the whole Dodgeball Goodman thing going on. Noticed everyone following your lead; quite the trendsetter you are. How’s about we find somewhere to talk about the next one? When: Monday, March 5, 2018. Where: Mehuron’s Market.

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RED HEN BAKERY ON SATURDAY We were standing in line, and I was focused on the cinnamon buns — that is, until you caught my eye and we tried to pronounce the name of that baked good. If you want to meet back up to sample some of their other goodies (and practice pronouncing that name), please let me know. I enjoyed our short encounter! When: Saturday, March 3, 2018. Where: Red Hen. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914287

KINDNESS MATTERS I was wearing a lot of comfy plaid due to a recent surgery. I’m happily married, but I have a number of really great single friends. I’m pretty intuitive, and I liked your vibe. If you are single, I would be happy to subtly introduce you. If not, platonic friendship is also very available. When: Friday, March 9, 2018.

Where: Williston Goodwill drop-off.

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HOT PSYCHOLOGIST IN VERGENNES You came into the bar. I made an ass out of myself but bought you a drink to apologize. You had to run out and do some shopping. That night in December still makes me chuckle. Maybe I’ll see you at the bar again sometime.

Summer is coming! When: Thursday, December 21, 2017. Where: Church Street. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914286

DOG STRUT I was walking out of Bath & Body and made deep and meaningful eye contact with your dog. I just want to follow that up. Your beard is invited, too. When: Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Where: Church Street. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914294 DIGITAL CAFÉ DENIZEN Where: most BVT coffee shops. When: one to five times per week. Why: Laptops have supplanted the brick-andmortar. Working from home is lonely.

Caffeine addiction. Tech-induced social ineptitude. I would say we should grab a coffee, but at this rate I doubt our adrenals could handle it. Not trying to pick you up, but I’m curious — who are you, office mate? When: Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Where: all the coffee shops. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914293 PEANUT BUTTER ROMANCE Brown-haired lady, lovely lady, buying peanut butter in her own jar. I asked about peanut butter; we agreed it’s a dietary staple, a foundation of the food pyramid. I dig your cuteness and energy and the definitive way you told the cashier that your jar weighs 0.6. I’m a writer/farmer/teacher/jack-of-manytrades, crayons beside a Rolex. Let’s talk over drinks. When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Where: City Market, Onion River Co-op. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914292 SANDY, YOU WERE SKATE-SKIING I helped you with your ski pole straps and said that I’d be happy to give you a lesson sometime. You seemed smiley, attractive and good-natured.

Are you single? If so, would you like to go for a ski or hike? When: Saturday, February 10, 2018. Where: Morse Farm.

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LANTMAN’S, MONDAY 2/26 We exchanged several glances around 6:45. You have black hair and a black beard. I was wearing a black hat, a black jacket and have long curly hair. If you’re single, we should grab a coffee/drink sometime. Reply back to this I-Spy with the color of my hair. When: Monday, February 26, 2018. Where: Lantman’s, Hinesburg.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914285 THOUGHT YOU WERE FROM NZ OK, I was wrong about you being from NZ. (Doesn’t happen often, LOL). We have a North Ave. connection. Anyhow, would you two like to have dinner sometime soon? Can’t get in trouble that way. I know a good restaurant or two. When: Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Where: North Ave. pub.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914284 A COUPLE GLANCES AT HANNAFORD We shared a couple of glances the other day. (6 p.m.) Thought moments later that I should have asked you out for a drink. Then, on second thought, maybe she doesn’t drink? In those few moments, I was intrigued. Coffee, maybe? When: Monday, February 26, 2018. Where: Hannaford, North Ave. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914283 LAURA I really didn’t have any reason to stop by. It was only to say hi to you. Enjoy the real sunshine. When: Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Where: S. Royalton.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914282 RADIO BEAN Corner booth: Damn. When: Saturday, February 24, 2018. Where: Radio Bean.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914281

SCARLETTLETTERS Dear Scarlett,

I have a foot fetish, but I’m only 15. Is there a way I could somehow experience this fetish at my age?

Signed,

Dear Best Foot,

Best Foot Forward (Male, 15)

Yes. No one knows what causes a fetish. What is known, however, is that they can form at any age.

Most fetishes develop during puberty, and some even before that. They’re more prevalent among men. And foot-related fetishes are by far the most common.

Neuroscientists have tried to explain the connection between feet and erotic excitement by looking at maps of the brain. There may be a connection, they think, because the nerve endings of the feet are located right next to those of the genitals. Psychoanalysts have looked to childhood for answers, for events that shape a person’s desires.

Again, feet and shoes are the most frequently occurring, but people can fetishize anything: hair, gloves, even stuffed animals.

Just to make sure we’re on the same page: If you simply like the look of a person’s feet or are experimenting, that’s not necessarily a foot fetish.

It’s a fetish when the sight or thought of feet or shoes, or whatever the object, arouses you in a sexual way.

Many people have erotic desires that fall outside of mainstream sexual norms. Or they focus — sometimes a lot — on certain body parts that turn them on. As long as your fetish brings you pleasure, and you do not force it on anyone else, there shouldn’t be a problem. The key is not to let the fetish control your life — like, if it causes you to behave inappropriately at school or in public places.

Or if you can’t get excited without it.

Some people with fetishes cannot have a meaningful sex life with other people. Instead of sharing their fetish with a partner, they prefer to experience it on their own, in secret. Some might go to extraordinary, even damaging, lengths to feed it.

They might steal from a store, or miss days at school or work, just to have it.

The rule of thumb is that a fetish is not really a disorder unless it involves distress. It’s too early in your life to predict where this is going, or even if it will last. But if your fetish feels out of your control, talk to someone you trust — a counselor, or even your parents — to find your footing.

Love,

Scarlett

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