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Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George wants to expunge past marijuana possession convictions after pot is legalized in Vermont. Sweet!

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1. “Two Highgate Suspects On the Run After Body Found in Woods” by Mark Davis.

On Saturday, dog walkers in Highgate discovered the corpse of a man who had been missing for six months.

2. “Barton Man Busted After Blasting Smoke Detector With a Shotgun” by Mark Davis.

Fed up with false alarms, Leroy Mason allegedly shot a smoke detector in his apartment to stop it from beeping.

3. “Convicted Drug Dealer Charged in Brothers’ Fatal Overdoses” by Mark Davis.

Police charged Robert Robidoux in the death of two brothers who overdosed on fentanyl in Burlington three years ago.

4. “Walters: Hardy Announces Run for Vermont Senate” by John Walters. Ruth Hardy, executive director of Emerge Vermont, is running for state Senate in Addison County.

5. “Eighth Wonder: All About Waking Windows, Vermont’s Coolest Music Fest”

by Jordan Adams and Dan Bolles. The Winooski music festival is a sure sign of spring in Vermont.

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In reaction to a presidential election fraud commission, the Vermont legislature passed a bill that would prevent the release of the state’s voter rolls.

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WHAT THE P.A. ORDERED: WEED firsthand while working in the emergency department. For a year, Jerard said, he learned as much as he could about cannabis before launching his clinic on Battery Street in Burlington.

Once a week since March, Jerard has met patients inside the bright, sparsely decorated office. Some are interested in getting signed up for the registry, while others already have a medical marijuana card but want more information. Those interested in signing up must keep two ap-

not long after state regulators expressed concern in a report that it was “not meeting the intent of the ‘bona fide health care professional-patient relationship’ as defined in statute.”

So what makes Jerard’s clinic any different? He pointed to his efforts discussing his business plan with Lindsey Wells, the state’s marijuana program administrator, and his outreach to local medical providers to collaborate on getting patients the right care.

“I am part of the medical community here, and I’m striving to work with the medical community here,” Jerard said.

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here’s a new cannabis consultant in town.

Physician assistant Paul Jerard has launched the Vermont Cannabinoid Clinic, aimed at signing patients up for the state’s medical marijuana registry or dispensing advice to those already on it.

A longtime University of Vermont Medical Center employee, Jerard said he became interested in cannabis as a pain relief alternative after seeing the negative effects of opiates

pointments with Jerard over the course of at least three months to meet the state’s definition of a medical provider-patient relationship. Jerard said he reviews medical records and discusses treatment options, such as product dosing, with each patient.

There are nearly 6,000 medical marijuana patients in Vermont. “I know that a lot of them are wishing they had objective, evidencebased medical guidance on how to use these things,” Jerard said.

Jerard isn’t the first to launch a cannabis consultancy. A multistate operation, Canna Care Docs, opened last year in Burlington.

But the practice closed recently,

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He added, “And every one of them started saying, ‘Why do we have to go?’ Whatever it was, they were all talking at the same time, so I really couldn’t understand them that well. So I said, ‘Listen, you’ve gotta go. I just called the cops and told them you guys were doing drugs.’”

Responding to a call about “disruptive youths,” the police arrived to discover the girls were guest speakers at the event.

MGMC believe it was racial profiling. “This kind of stuff happens all the time, and we’re sick of it,” Waqar said.

The foursome stayed through dinner and performed their poems. Poet Balkisa Omar said she teared up during “Wake Up America,” a poem about racism and Islamophobia.

Decelles said he apologized to the girls but also that the incident had been blown out of proportion.

“I could care if they were green, red or blue! It didn’t matter to me,” Decelles said. “They were disturbing the function. It had nothing to do with racial profiling. What kind of bullshit’s that? That wouldn’t even enter my thought process.”

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he slam poetry group Muslim Girls Making Change was invited to headline an event last week at the Elks Lodge on North Avenue in Burlington — where a club officer promptly called the cops on them.

The four young women, local high school seniors who perform publicly to promote social justice, arrived early for the annual meeting and banquet hosted by an organization called Women of UVM. The teens told Seven Days reporter Kymelya Sari that they were kidding around outside the building before their appearance.

“We were just talking a little bit, giggling ... average volume of four teenage girls,” said member Kiran Waqar.

They were excited about their upcoming July trip to Minnesota, where they will join Michelle Obama and Colin Kaepernick in receiving awards from the National Education Association for their work in promoting human and civil rights. The quartet is also performing in Friday’s Voices for Change conference at Burlington City Hall Auditorium.

Lodge secretary Moe Decelles said the girls were disrupting the Women of UVM’s annual meeting, which had already begun.

“So, I said, ‘I’ll go out and talk to them,’” he told deputy news editor Sasha Goldstein Tuesday. Decelles said he didn’t realize they were part of the program. “I said to them, ‘OK, girls, you’ve got to move on. You’re distracting

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MENTAL HEALTH’S HOT POTATO

The story of Francis and Simon [“Committed,” April 25] struck home; my 13-year-old daughter was just recently diagnosed with a serious mental illness, which afforded me a first-time foray into the tragically nonsensical and disjointed mental health care system in Vermont.

The system is broken, which means critically ill patients are “hot-potatoed” between police, hospital ERs, Brattleboro Retreat and home in reactive, crisis-driven and expensive ways. We need thoughtful, coordinated care at the following levels: crisis stabilization in settings such as ER psych wings and Brattleboro Retreat; inpatient therapeutic step-downs of 30 to 180 days; and then intensive outpatient or perhaps even therapeutic residential services. Currently, families are seen as both therapeutic step-downs and providers of intensive outpatient functions, which they are not.

Additionally, mentally ill patients could create a type of advance directive with their mental-health team in their lucid moments, which outlines their wishes for medical interventions, including involuntary medication and commitments, should they be unable to take care of themselves.

This advance directive would ameliorate the worry about depriving a person of their liberties.

Lastly, I believe that with rights come responsibilities — and with responsibilities, rights. If a family member is expected to have the responsibility of caring for a mentally ill adult, as is often in that person’s best interest, they should have more rights and resources to enable them to do so, especially since that care is so allencompassing, 24-7.

Katherine Barwin

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CORRECTIONS

Last week’s news story “Burlington’s 34-Year-Old District Energy Plan Is Gathering Steam” incorrectly stated that Vermont Gas declined to comment.

The Soundbites column reported the wrong number of episodes in the new Vermont PBS series “Bardo: A Night in the Life.” There will be four.

WEEK IN REVIEW

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UVM COULD LEARN FROM CHAMPLAIN

BAD FOOD, BAD PRESIDENT

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[Re Off Message: “Barton Man Busted After Blasting Smoke Detector With Shotgun,” May 1]: Leroy Mason used a 20-gauge shotgun, a double-barreled one.

Was it a Parker? What grade? Now, if it is a Parker — one of the finest guns ever made in the U.S. — Mason’s main concern is getting back that Parker.

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[Re Fair Game: “Into the Arena,” April 18]: As a South Burlington resident, I was going to answer Vermont Republican Party chair Deb Billado’s call for a candidate to take on state Rep. Martin (“He’s a California scoundrel to boot!”) LaLonde. But then I remembered I was born in New York State, which apparently makes me ineligible to serve in public office in her Vermont.

Hey, Deb, do you know what the word “democracy” means? How about “citizen”? What about “taxpayer”? How about “Proud to be a Vermonter, no matter where I was born”? That works for me. What about you, Deb? Michael Albertson

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Burlington is in a frenzy of cutting down trees [Last 7: “Unkindest Cut?” April 11].

First it was the majestic trees that surrounded the UVM Alumni House. Now it’s the conifers for the Cambrian Rise project.

Soon it will be the trees at City Hall Park.

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You are what you eat! Just as artificial foods are created to imitate real foods, the presidency of Donald Trump imitates as well.

Vinny DeToma ponders in his letter to the editor [Feedback: “Don’t Dis McDonald’s,” May 2] that liberals are having trouble understanding why the president won the 2016 election. Sadly, this proud liberal has no such trouble grasping this concept.

Just as fast food is designed and marketed to the masses, so was this carnival-barker charlatan designed and marketed for our consumption — in a tragic and sad chapter of American reality TV I’m labeling “As the Stomach Churns.”

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Great credit goes to Champlain College for its commitment to housing 90 percent of its 2,100 students [“New Champlain College Dorm to Ease the Student Housing Crunch,” April 18].

In sharp contrast, the University of Vermont leaves approximately 4,000 of its 10,000-plus full-time undergrads to search for housing at the end of their sophomore year. Reporter Molly Walsh’s description of a Greene Street “packed with cars … and litter [blowing] around the curbs and sidewalks” is typical of student-dominated streets. The student rentals characteristically look run-down and not well cared for.

This is not a healthy urban environment.

The demand for student housing creates an incentive for property buyers to pay top price for properties to be turned into rentals. Many UVM graduates say they would like to stay in Burlington, but they cannot afford to rent or buy. Investors outbid 24- to 36-year-olds.

President Tom Sullivan said UVM has a “public responsibility to advance the economic and societal well-being of the state” in the spring 2015 issue of the UVM quarterly. If he were true to his word, UVM would increase its student housing and make it more affordable to attract students.

With the reduction in student demand on Burlington’s limited housing stock in working-class neighborhoods, a new population of homeowners and renters would have the opportunity to spur an economic resurgence along with citizen engagement in the city.

the federal government led by President Donald Trump for failing to meet its fundamental responsibility to address climate change. Hypocritical?

Trees clean the air by photosynthesis and provide a leafy canopy that helps reduce global warming. Pavement, on the other hand, absorbs and magnifies the heat of the sun, increasing the ambient temperature.

Our city parks should be useful in combating global warming, not contributing to it. Those changes will make the park bleak and cold in the winter and unbearably hot in the summer. The park will no longer be a place of sanctuary and refuge. Isn’t that its purpose?

If the trees in City Hall Park are not healthy, it’s because they have not been properly maintained. The elms there survived the Dutch elm disease that swept through North America in the last century.

Now, those same stately elms may soon fall victim to the chain saw.

I implore the mayor and city council to refrain from removing any trees from City Hall Park. Cutting down venerable trees violates every aesthetic and environmental principal there is.

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This week, Seven Days staffers were really in the weeds — or rather, the weed — as we rolled up our spliffy, er, spiffy, first-ever Cannabis Issue. No, we didn’t clam bake in the 7D supply closet. After all, aside from the medical stuff, marijuana is still technically verboten in Vermont. But with legalization less than two months away — and with the massive VERMONT CANNABIS AND HEMP CONVENTION coming to Burlington this weekend — we thought it high time to explore the state of green in the Green Mountain State.

Let’s start with our WEEDERS SURVEY, which aims to assess habits and attitudes around cannabis — and how they’ve changed since we last asked in 2015. We should mention that the survey isn’t super scientific. But here’s something that is: Dave Sandelman’s new invention CANNATROL, which helps both commercial and home growers properly cure their bud.

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House Rules: Weed Remains Illegal for Federally Subsidized Tenants

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Law Schooled: Burlington Attorney Runs Vermont’s First Cannabis Practice

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Cannabis Issue: A Vermont inventor applies the science of curing and aging foods to cannabis

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If you live in federally subsidized housing or on a college campus, you should probably PASS ON GRASS, at least at home, even after July 1. Note to New Americans: If you’re not a naturalized U.S. citizen, abstain altogether or risk facing serious consequences — like deportation. And, yes, most of us should still AVOID BEING HIGH AT WORK. But if you do get into trouble with THC, keep POT LAWYER Tim Fair on speed dial.

Did we just harsh your mellow? We suggest chilling out with CBD YOGA. Or one of Daniel Nelson’s CERAMIC BONGS, which are just as cool looking before you use them as they are after … probably.

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Did all that science give you the munchies? Dig into our piece on the evolution of CANNABIS COOKING. BTW, if you’re a renter whose landlord forbids smoking, edibles might be the best means of legal home consumption — but KEEP THE POT BROWNIES AWAY FROM FIDO, and not just because of the chocolate.

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Get in Gear You don’t have to be an Olympic-level cyclist to spin your wheels in the third annual Velo Vermont Spring Roll. This early-season excursion is not a race but a 35-mile mixed-surface ride with a decidedly casual vibe. Pedal pushers meet at Red Hen Baking in Middlesex, where registrants receive a sandwich for the road.

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COOL CATS Jazz music is considered an American treasure. Standout singers and instrumentalists from Middlebury College celebrate the genre with a concert of selections from their term’s work. The Jazz Showcase has toes tapping and fingers snapping in the Lower Lobby of the Mahaney Center for the Arts.

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Making Strides Founded on the heels of last year’s Women’s March on Washington, the Persist 5K Run/Walk builds on the spirit of that historic demonstration.

Participants in the second annual excursion take steps toward equality for women and all members of society on a 3.1-mile course along Lake Champlain. Pink hats are encouraged.

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Sharing Narratives Clients and staff of Champlain Community Services, a nonprofit that supports Vermonters with intellectual disabilities and autism, are the stars of Belonging: An Evening of Stories. This storytelling event in the style of “The Moth” starts with a cocktail hour and features local band the Brevity Thing playing live tunes between tales at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington.

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Gardeners, it’s time to get your hands dirty at the Friends Annual Plant Swap at the Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. Green thumbs bring extra plants, seedlings and gardening books to share with neighbors at this horticultural exchange. Please label offerings and refrain from bringing invasive species.

“Amir Sulaiman is going to own the stage during his performance and will leave the crowd in complete awe,” writes Lena Ginawi of Muslim Girls Making Change on the Young Writers Project website.

Sulaiman, a renowned slam poet, is the special guest artist at Voices for Change, a youth conference at Burlington City Hall Auditorium celebrating identity through the spoken word.

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This Mother’s Day weekend, Vermont Vaudeville serves up, well, a mother of a show. Staged at the Hardwick Town House, the variety show Mum’s the Word features the nationally touring dog act Mutts Gone Nuts, juggler Sam Malcolm, and fresh comedy and music from the madcap troupe’s core cast.

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or the second year in a row, the closing days of the Vermont legislative session have been roiled 20% OFF ALL JEWELRY by the last-minute reveal of a FRIDAY 5/11-SUNDAY 5/13 school funding plan by Gov. PHIL SCOTT. In response to lawmakers’ complaints about his timing, Scott offered a very unwelcome suggestion: Postpone adjournment for a few weeks.

Legislative leaders are still aiming to adjourn at the end of this week. After all, they’ve been through this before. In 2017, Scott’s late-April call for statewide negotiation of teacher health care benefits drove the legislature into overtime.

Lawmakers adjourned on May 18 and returned for a two-day veto session in June. In the end, an unsatisfying compromise involved the use of onetime money to hold down property tax rates — which meant starting in a fiscal hole this time around.

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“It’s become a pattern,” said Sen. PHIL BARUTH (D/P-Chittenden), chair of the Senate Education Committee. “It’s not surprising, but it’s the worst possible way to accomplish anything.”

Baruth’s words were underscored Tuesday afternoon when the legislature’s fiscal analysts issued a review of the Scott plan. It found that the administration had vastly overstated the likely savings in school costs and that some of its assumptions were questionable. Scott spokesperson REBECCA KELLEY insisted that Scott’s figures were solid. But the dispute showcases the difficulty of vetting a complex plan so quickly.

The pattern Baruth cited goes back to January 2017, when Scott released a plan for reducing school costs that the legislature quickly rejected. Ever since, Team Scott has cited that rebuff as its reason for not offering specific plans.

Why bother, after all, when lawmakers simply say no?

But that 2017 proposal was a stinker from the get-go. It would have required almost immediate legislative approval and ONE LAWSON LANE, BURLINGTON, would have forced school districts across the state to tear up their budget plans and start from scratch. And at a time when

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ballots were already being printed for Town Meeting Day, it would have moved school budget voting to late May. In short, it was a nonstarter. And although it was released early in the session, it was just as much a take-it-orleave-it-right-now deal as Scott’s two subsequent late-session proposals.

Team Scott lays the blame elsewhere.

It’s those darn lawmakers who’ve failed to address school costs in a timely fashion, forcing the governor to step in at the last minute.

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The argument was on display last Friday, when former House speaker SHAP SMITH and JASON GIBBS, Scott’s chief of staff, debated the school funding plan in a live broadcast on WDEV Radio’s “The DAVE GRAM Show.”

Smith pointed out that previous school reforms “took a long time to build a consensus,” while Scott fashioned “a political plan [that] dropped at the last minute.”

Gibbs had a different version of events, starting in January when the administration unveiled a menu of 18 ideas to trim school spending. “The legislature effectively ignored those until about a week ago,” he asserted. “At that point, the governor said to his team, ‘Look, let’s sit down and look at everything the House and Senate have agreed they want to do. Let’s back out all the things in their proposals that we simply cannot support, and let’s supplement them with ideas we offered at the beginning of the session.’”

Gibbs then added, “Three of the five key components of this plan are things the legislature has already said it wants to do.”

OK, two points. First, Team Scott started this process “about a week ago”? Taken literally, that’s on or about April 27. Seems incredibly late to begin work on a major school funding reform package.

Second, there’s an apparent contradiction. On one hand, the legislature “effectively ignored” the governor’s menu. On the other, lawmakers managed to pass enough measures to form

the foundation of Scott’s plan — “three of the five key components.” Sounds like they accomplished quite a lot.

“We have worked with their menu,” Baruth noted. “They said ‘pick and choose,’ and that’s what we did.”

So there are some serious holes in Gibbs’ story. But does it matter?

Probably not, because there’s a vast difference between effective policymaking and good politics.

Most Vermonters don’t pay attention to the details of Statehouse sausagemaking. Nor do they have much sympathy for the complaints of overextended lawmakers. Scott has a simple message, delivered consistently.

“I’ve been clear I can’t support [a tax rate increase] because I don’t believe that Vermonters can afford it,” said Scott.

“He wins by posturing,” said Baruth.

Yeah. But he wins.

#MeToo Hits Home

A truly disturbing report came out last Friday on online news site HuffPost. It told the story of progressive political operative CLAY JOHNSON, who enjoyed a steady rise in progressive political circles despite numerous allegations of verbal abuse and sexual assault against female employees.

Johnson’s first job in politics was on former Vermont governor HOWARD DEAN’s 2004 run for president. During the campaign, a staffer named SARAH SCHACHT and another unnamed female staff member accused Johnson of sexual assault, according to the report.

And nothing was done. Johnson kept his job.

The HuffPost quotes campaign officials as remembering nothing of the charges, including campaign manager JOE TRIPPI and his deputy BOB ROGAN, who is now chief of staff for Congressman PETER WELCH (D-Vt.).

“I have racked my brain and still have no recollection of being informed of this incident,” Rogan wrote in response to an email inquiry from Seven Days. “To be clear, I have absolutely no doubt that this incident occurred.”

“In campaigns, the focus is so intense,” Dean said in a Monday interview.

“It’s not surprising people would have trouble recalling.”

Both men now agree that the women’s accusations should have been handled much differently. “The guy should have been fired,” Dean said. Rogan added, “Our campaign management team,

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including me, failed Sarah when she needed us most. I deeply regret that and have apologized to her for my role in that failure.”

Johnson’s offenses may have finally caught up with him; according to the HuffPost, he hasn’t held a job in political circles for three years.

Dean noted that times were different in 2004 but made it clear that that’s no excuse. “It shouldn’t happen in any campaign,” he said. And now, he added, the #MeToo movement has created a “tectonic shift.”

And letting a guy like Johnson off the hook is like building a house on an active fault line.

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The House Government Operations Committee has thrown up its collective hands on S.120, a bill to ban direct corporate contributions to Vermont candidates or political parties. The Senate approved the bill more than two months ago, and it’s been in House Gov Ops ever since. Now, like HAN SOLO frozen in carbonite, S.120 will have to wait for a sequel.

“It’s unrealistic for it to move in a way that allows us to do our due diligence,” said committee chair Rep. MAIDA TOWNSEND (D-South Burlington). “We want to be sure we get this right.”

Nonsense, says S.120’s lead sponsor, Sen. CHRIS PEARSON (P/D-Chittenden).

“It’s not like a lot of bills with significant mechanical issues or ripple effects,” he said. “It’s a simple principle: Should we have corporate contributions to candidates and parties or not?”

Townsend is promising a “deep dive into campaign finance next year,” with a thorough examination of the whole system. Pearson, who worked hard to get the bill through the Senate, is frustrated.

“The House Democrats have passed up an opportunity to counter the cynicism that’s very real among voters,” he said.

The Vermont Democratic and Republican parties collect a fair amount of corporate money — and both have had trouble balancing the books in recent years. Seven Days asked Pearson if that could have had something to do with S.120’s death.

“I think you put your finger on the actual reason,” said Pearson.

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a one-hour special, is set for Thursday, May 17, at 8 p.m.

With Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.) emerging as a national political leader, Vermont PBS looked for a way to cover him without engaging in the daily blow-by-blow. “What we could offer was an examination of the unique Vermont political landscape,” said station president and CEO HOLLY GROSCHNER. “We have a very rich history of independent views and ideals.”

The project has gotten a boost from a separate Vermont PBS initiative: For the first time, it’s cataloging and digitizing its 50-plus years of archives. That work uncovered vast amounts of film and video that fed into “Beyond Bernie.”

“This has been an enormous job,” said Groschner, giving particular credit to executive producer SCOTT CAMPITELLI and producer DOROTHY DICKIE. And the work will continue. “We’re hoping to bring forward more episodes,” she said.

“There’s plenty more material where that came from.”

Meanwhile, in the world of print media, there’s been a change at the Vermont Standard, a Woodstock-based weekly newspaper that’s been in business for 165 years — claiming the mantle of Vermont’s oldest weekly. For the past 38 years, PHIL CAMP has served as owner and publisher. He has stepped aside as publisher and hired newspaper veteran DAN COTTER to take the reins.

“I couldn’t be happier,” said Camp.

“I’m going to be 83. Time to slow down a little bit.”

Camp had explored selling the paper, but he didn’t want it to turn into a cog in a corporate machine. “Chains are not nearly as interested in service,” he said.

Instead, he turned to Cotter. The two had become friends through a shared devotion to journalism. Cotter has had a long and varied career in newspaper management, including five years as executive director of the New England Newspaper & Press Association and 10 years at Urban & Associates, a nationally recognized newspaper consulting firm.

So why the move to a small-town weekly? “I’ve had the opportunity to have a couple of good friends and mentors in the industry,” Cotter explained.

“Knowing Phil, I was guaranteed I’d have one more of those guys in my life.”

Cotter had lived in Boston for two decades. He bought a home in West Windsor to take the job at the Standard.

Has there been culture shock moving from the big city to a small town? “In a good way,” Cotter said. “I have to pinch myself during my commute. It’s so beautiful.”

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he tenants of Burlington’s Bobbin Mill Apartments got the word three months ago: Come July 1, according to a flyer affixed to every door in the complex, marijuana would be legal in Vermont. But as occupants of federally subsidized housing, they would remain bound by U.S. law that prohibits cannabis use.

“You cannot smoke marijuana, grow any plants or possess any amount of marijuana … even if you possess a medical marijuana card,” read the notice from Burlington Housing Authority. “State laws that legalize marijuana directly conflict with” federal regulations and could result in eviction, it added.

The regulations and potential penalties were no surprise to Fox Grey, who is a medical marijuana patient. But she said she was “absolutely livid” that BHA appeared to be cracking down on the poor, disabled and elderly people who rely on government-subsidized housing — and also on products that contain cannabis.

“To sit there and say you’re going to kick someone out for using what a doctor is prescribing … You can’t throw some of these people out on the street,” she said.

Now, “We’re afraid in our own homes,” Grey said.

BHA’s stance does, in fact, fall squarely in line with federal law, which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug “with a very high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.”

That means that, under regulations set forward by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public housing authorities such as BHA are not allowed to accept new tenants who use cannabis for medical purposes — much less those who admit to consuming it recreationally.

But HUD policy also lets local administrators decide “on a case-by-case basis” whether to evict an existing tenant who consumes cannabis on the property.

These mixed messages — and discrepancies between federal and state laws — have put some fed-funded organizations in a difficult position: Should they strictly adhere to federal guidelines or hope that the authorities in

Washington, D.C., have more important things to do?

The ambiguity worries Grey. The 38-year-old has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue and, in her case, paralyzed the stomach muscles that aid in digestion. Now wheelchair bound, she’s had more than 20 surgeries, including some to insert feeding tubes, since she moved to the Pine Street apartment complex three years ago.

Grey got her medical marijuana card last August, shortly after doctors told her that she had only a few months to live. She’s unable to eat, except with the help of marijuana, which stimulates her appetite and allows her to keep down a small amount of broth or other food. She applies marijuana as a topical salve or vapes with an oil cartridge pen.

Cannabis is “the only reason I’m here,” Grey said of her tenuous health.

Whether cannabis will also get her evicted remains unclear.

BHA executive director Allyson Laackman said she didn’t know whether her organization, which provides affordable housing for about 2,500 families in Burlington and Winooski, had ever taken the step to evict for cannabis use.

But doing so would be within its rights, she noted. While the federal Americans with Disabilities Act requires that housing providers give “reasonable accommodation” to those with disabilities — such as allowing a guide dog in a home with a “no pets” policy or permitting a live-in aide — those exceptions don’t apply to cannabis because the drug is federally illegal.

“We just don’t have the latitude,” Laackman explained. “We’re not opining on what Vermont has chosen to do; we just have to follow the federal guidelines. Our funding is dependent on it.”

Other housing agencies aren’t playing it so safe.

Champlain Housing Trust doesn’t allow cannabis use at its properties,

said chief operations and financial officer Michael Monte, but “We don’t go off and evict people for reasons like using marijuana. That’s not one of the issues we’re working on or paying attention to.”

If a tenant were selling the drug or disturbing neighbors, CHT would intervene. But if a property manager caught one of the residents simply using cannabis on the property, a written warning would likely be enough, Monte said: “We think of this as ‘don’t ask, don’t tell.’”

That’s an approach some BHA residents are banking on as well.

On a sunny afternoon last week, Sarah Bull pulled out a pipe packed with marijuana, along with a cigarette, to smoke at a picnic table in front of the housing authority’s Wharf Lane Apartments on Maple Street, where she has lived for five years.

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Another cigarette smoker and BHA resident, Robert Houle, said he has a medical marijuana card for fibromyalgia — though, the 49-year-old added, he’s been smoking weed since he was 7.

When he received BHA’s no-pot notice in February, he crumbled it up and threw it out.

“It’s a catch-22, see?” Houle said of the restrictions.

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Plenty of Vermont organizations are negotiating that same legal no-man’s-land.

On January 22, the day Gov. Phil Scott signed the marijuana bill into law, the University of Vermont sent out an email to its students informing them that, even as of July 1, cannabis use and possession — including medical — is prohibited on campus.

“The University of Vermont is not willing to risk significant federal dollars, including financial aid money to students, nor risk the health, safety, welfare and educational achievement of members of our community,” wrote Wendy Koenig, the university’s director of federal and state relations.

The same goes for nursing homes where residents rely on the federal programs Medicaid and Medicare.

Jessica Jennings, executive director of Burlington Health & Rehab, said the facility does not admit medical marijuana patients. Use inside the building is also prohibited.

Such enforcement has the backing of the law, said Jay Diaz, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont. Federal law trumps state law under the U.S. Constitution, which means that tenants who want to evade prosecution or get reasonable accommodation for medical marijuana will have an uphill battle in court, Diaz said.

But, he added, authorities’ decision to actually clamp down is about “weighing what the law says now, versus [enforcing it] practically and realistically.”

Recreational use is legal in nine states and in Washington, D.C., and comprehensive medical marijuana programs exist in 29 states, meaning it’s unlikely — and nearly impossible — for the federal laws to be enforced.

That could explain HUD’s sympathetic-sounding stance.

The agency has not “taken any action” against housing providers that aren’t complying with federal regulations, said Rhonda Siciliano, public affairs officer for the department’s New England region. Officials are helping housing authorities “work through these issues,” she said. “There is an understanding that it’s complicated.”

There’s no federal legislation currently in the works to address discrepancies between state and national rules, according to Kate Hamilton, press secretary for Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.). Meanwhile, Welch “believes that there should be no discrimination against people who use marijuana for medical purposes, including in housing,” Hamilton said in an email to Seven Days.

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) has gone one step further. His spokesperson, Lincoln Peek, blamed “Trump administration policies” for limiting those living in federally subsidized housing from accessing medical marijuana.

A federal spending bill signed into law in March included a Leahy provision that would prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from using federal funds to crack down on people using medical marijuana in states where it’s legal.

The existing system does disproportionately penalize poor and minority communities, said Laura Subin, the director of the Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, which advocated for full legalization and a tax-and-regulate system.

Middle- and upper-class homeowners will be able to grow and smoke, with none of the restrictions that may fall on renters, particularly those who receive federal subsidies.

“We have a patchwork of laws that will disproportionately affect poor people and people of color,” Subin said.

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urlington attorney Tim Fair has two prospective clients who anticipate legal battles when they start new businesses after recreational marijuana becomes legal in Vermont on July 1. One wants to deliver T-shirts to local customers for $100 — with some cannabis thrown in as a free gift. The other wants to offer massages, with a gift of weed on the side.

Would these so-called gray-market businesses comply with Vermont’s new marijuana law, which allows for growing and possessing small amounts of weed — but not selling it?

“It’s the type of question I get all the time,” Fair said. “‘Am I going to get arrested? Am I going to get charged? Is that legal?’” For the record, he thinks the above clients will be on the right side of the law.

Fair, 41, is the first attorney in Vermont to launch a cannabis-focused practice, planning to carve out a specialty before the marijuana economy goes mainstream. In January 2017, Fair opened Vermont Cannabis Solutions, offering a gamut of consulting and legal services to businesses, as well as to people charged with weed-related crimes.

Fair, a longtime drug-reform advocate, has been practicing for only five years and isn’t exactly a big name in the Vermont legal community. He is an associate in a small law firm, Blodgett, Watts & Volk, based in a house on Hungerford Terrace. Vermont Cannabis Solutions is considered a practice within the firm.

But Fair thinks he has a big advantage in his new venture: He got there first.

“I have no doubt in my mind that this is going to be a great niche,” Fair said in a recent interview in his office.

“There are a lot of law firms in waitand-see mode. I think everybody else is going to be playing catch-up. I’m not totally altruistic. This is something I’m passionate about and know a lot about and nobody else was doing.

But the money to be made was a big enticement.”

In the past two months, Fair said, he reached a tipping point: He is devoting more time to cannabis-related work than to his once-customary family and criminal law cases. Before long, he hopes to be entirely immersed in the field. He expects the pace to pick up once legalization takes effect and to explode if

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lawmakers eventually approve a full taxand-regulate system.

A murky legal landscape presents numerous challenges for cannabis businesses — and opportunities for attorneys. The federal government still considers marijuana illegal, which makes it difficult for cannabis businesses to access banking, insurance and an array of services. Furthermore, states that have legalized pot have a patchwork of different laws, complicating interstate commerce. And in Vermont, many of the rules that will govern cannabis will not be laid out in the new law, which has few specifics; state regulators, instead, will work them out.

Fair said the questions from Vermont cannabis businesses are seemingly endless. What kind of THCextraction equipment will be deemed safe? What about cannabis-centered biking or hiking tours? Will growers have to apply for state permits, just as hemp growers currently do? Will existing medical marijuana dispensaries

have an advantage in winning regulators’ approval to set up recreational shops one day?

Fair has clients who produce hemp and products infused with cannabidiol, or CBD, a cannabis compound that many believe has medical benefits but that does not produce a high. Those clients are already facing numerous challenges, even though their products are, according to state law, legal.

The biggest problem, Fair said, is finding willing partners: insurance carriers to write policies, property owners to lease space and, most problematic, banks to open accounts and take deposits. Managing finances can be difficult for cannabis businesses; Fair says he has a client currently fighting PayPal, which froze several thousand dollars of the client’s money.

Scott Sparks has dealt with all three problems, and then some, while getting his CBD and hemp product store, Vermont Hempicurean, off the ground.

“Anything you try to do when you try to open a business like this, you get a lot

of doors slammed in your face,” Sparks said.

After endless phone calls and help from Fair, he eventually found a landlord willing to lease him space in downtown Brattleboro, an insurance carrier and a payroll processer.

The Vermont State Employees Credit Union agreed to open an account for his business.

But as of last week, Sparks still had not secured a credit card vendor. The credit card companies either refused to work with him or wanted to charge huge fees to mitigate what they insist was the heightened risk of working with Sparks.

When he first planned his store, Sparks said, he reached out to two attorneys he knew. But neither had the specialized knowledge he sought.

“I wanted someone that I didn’t have to explain all the details to, who already knew at least as much — and with Tim, a lot more — than I know,” he said. “The other lawyers, [cannabis] was one other thing they did.”

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Fair has a formidable presence. He is six foot five, talks constantly and admits he guzzles too much Red Bull. On a recent workday, he wore a classic gray suit jacket with a loud, bright blue dress shirt underneath.

He said he started his new venture quietly. In 2016, he began seriously researching cannabis law and attending conferences and events such as Vermont Hemp Fest to meet people in the local cannabis scene. He spent hours in the Statehouse during the past year advocating for marijuana legalization.

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College of the State University of New York, Fair said he tried to set up a chapter of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws. As an adult, Fair said, he has been a casual user.

Fair’s path has been nontraditional, even long before he pivoted his career to weed. As detailed in a 2016 VTDigger.org story, Fair is a former drug addict who faced a felony drug charge after he was arrested in South Burlington in 2004 for possessing 42 grams of cocaine. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, served six weeks in prison and set about rebuilding his life.

He worked for four years as a skydiving instructor before he studied law. He graduated from Vermont Law School in 2012.

Fair said he doesn’t hide from his past, nor does he emphasize it with clients. But he believes his brushes with the law help him better relate to clients.

That connection could help him stand out in what may become a crowded field of cannabis law practices

in Vermont. After Washington State legalized marijuana in 2012, CityLab, a website run by the Atlantic, dubbed cannabis lawyer “Seattle’s hottest new job.”

In Colorado, cannabis firms have leapt up the state’s annual list of largest law firms.

But there may be a good reason why bigger firms in Vermont haven’t fully embraced the nascent industry.

Lawyers have an obligation not to assist clients in breaking the law, noted Montpelier attorney Dan Richardson, a former president of the Vermont Bar Association. With federal law unchanged, larger firms and more experienced attorneys believe that the risks outweigh the rewards, Richardson said.

“That’s why you don’t see a lot of lawyers saying, ‘Hey, let’s advise people on cannabis,’” Richardson said.

“Lawyers are risk averse, and people are being cautious because I don’t think the fight is over. I don’t think it’s clear that … this is the beginning of a change.”

Fair is undaunted. He sees legalization in Vermont as “inevitable.”

Recreational marijuana stores will open in Massachusetts in July. The Maine legislature just overrode Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of legalization. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently declared himself in favor of full legalization, and the New Jersey legislature is considering a legalization bill backed by its governor.

There have even been signs of a shift on the federal level. In April, former Republican House speaker John Boehner joined the board of a cannabis company, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) introduced a bill to legalize hemp.

But for now, uncertainty is good for Fair’s business. He recently worked with a company that wants to sell marijuana grinders, which are used to turn buds into a smokable product. The owner asked Fair to evaluate all 50 states to determine in which ones the company could safely sell.

“There is no ‘yes’ or ‘no,’” Fair said.

“There are levels of risk. It’s one of the biggest things people have to wrap their minds around. There is no bright line.” m

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But what happens when recreational marijuana becomes legal in Vermont on July 1? Although the new law does not require Vermont employers “to permit or accommodate” its use in the workplace, some businesses are considering their options — both for preemployment screening and overall personnel policies regarding marijuana.

IT’S GOING TO BE SUCH A CAN OF WORMS. I THINK EVERYBODY’S KIND OF LIKE, “WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?” “We’re just starting to hear from companies asking, ‘Can marijuana be backed out of the [testing] panel?’” said Kelly Casale, director of operations at Concentra in South Burlington, a clinic that charges employers about $93 to test for opioids, amphetamines, cocaine, PCP and marijuana.

Her answer is a qualified yes: Employers should first check with their attorneys about what, if any, testing is required under applicable law. The federal government requires drug screening for many positions, and that won’t change in Vermont. Marijuana remains illegal under U.S. law.

“It’s going to be such a can of worms,” predicted Gina Cantanzarita, president of the Vermont Human Resources Association and director of HR at Engelberth Construction in Colchester.

“I think everybody’s kind of like, ‘What are we going to do?’”

Engelberth currently sends prospective employees to Concentra for drug tests, as well as for required preemployment physicals. The construction company opts to test for marijuana in an effort to promote a safe, drug-free workplace, Cantanzarita said. Every prospective employee who would work

marijuana? Director of communications Larry Hovish declined to answer.

But he did acknowledge that with legalization looming, executives were going to discuss testing and HR strategies at quarterly management meetings this week.

“We don’t have much to say at the moment,” Hovish said from the company’s Arlington campus last Friday.

Officials at Green Mountain Power, where drug testing is routine for prospective linemen, had no comment, either.

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in the field, from laborers to engineers, must pass the screening.

“Obviously, we’re in construction, and you want to make sure you have the most qualified, safest people on your sites,” said Cantanzarita.

Although recreational marijuana legalization has prompted the company to review its policies related to drug screening, Engelberth intends to continue testing for marijuana even after July 1.

A Vermont law passed in 1987 still regulates how it’s done. Shaped by civil libertarians, the statute allows prospective hires to be tested after they have been offered a job, as a condition of employment. But it forbids random drug testing of employees on the job unless mandated by federal law or regulations.

Company managers can test an employee if they believe there is probable cause of drug use that affects performance. But if the results are positive, the worker can’t be summarily fired. The company has to first give the individual an opportunity to participate in an employee assistance or rehab program. If that doesn’t work, a drug test failure can trigger termination.

In part because of those employee protections, many Vermont employers don’t test as a condition of employment unless the feds require it, according to Burlington employment lawyer Heather Wright. Jobs for which you need a commercial driver’s license, for example, are subject to testing for drugs, including marijuana.

Companies that do voluntarily test tend to be construction firms and manufacturing businesses that, like Engelberth, have safety concerns.

Testing reduces the risk of hiring employees with serious drug issues to work on construction sites where error can result in significant injury or even death, according to Cantanzarita. When potential hires fail, marijuana is the most common reason, and “they don’t get the job,” she said, adding that preemployment screening does not eliminate the occasional alcohol or drug issue from surfacing on the job.

Other executives were more secretive about their methods for identifying impaired workers. Does Mack Molding, one of Vermont’s largest and oldest manufacturers, screen its employees for

Testing isn’t the only issue. The new law could trigger an increase in pot use, and more employees might report to work under the influence of marijuana, Wright said.

“Vermont employers are still allowed to prohibit employees from coming to work under the intoxication of marijuana, even if it is considered a legal substance,” Wright said, referring to the new state law.

Soon, though, they can also choose to turn a blind eye to a bong-hit breakfast.

“I took a call this week from a client who said, ‘We actually don’t care if our employees come to work under the influence, as long as they do their job,’” Wright said.

Her advice for employers: Identify and clarify your expectations “so that there isn’t any confusion” among employees.

In other states where marijuana is legal, some companies have stopped discretionary drug testing, in part because it’s more difficult to find pot-free workers, according to national reports.

Vermont’s 2.8 percent unemployment rate is among the lowest in the county. Cantanzarita said Engelberth is always looking for carpenters, estimators and other workers.

Will continuing to test for marijuana after July 1 make it even harder to hire? She doesn’t think so.

Everyone who wants to smoke pot is probably already doing it, she reasoned.

Paul Clancy, terminal manager for Mountain Transit in Milton, which transports about 3,000 kids a day on school buses, agreed.

His drivers are required to have a commercial license, and the company must follow federal rules that require both preemployment drug testing and random testing on the job.

The drivers know that every so often, their name will come up for a surprise drug test, and they will be required to pee into a cup at the company terminal in Milton.

“All of a sudden, you get called and you gotta go,” he said.

If the results come back positive, that employee is not just out of a job; anyone who drives for a job knows the risks of drug use, Clancy said.

“This is an easy equation,” Clancy added. “If you test hot, you’re gonna end up losing a bunch of licenses.”

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Having lived in Korea for years, I was pleased to see that Vermont finally has a Korean restaurant to call its own and equally glad to see that Seven Days felt it worthy of coverage [“Capital Korean,” April 18]. By the description, the restaurant sounds both authentic and delicious, and I’ll look forward to trying it out.

The one point I wanted to add that might be interesting to Seven Days readers is related to the dish that owner An Na dubbed “Old Boy,” which shares a name with the most popular film ever to come out of Korean cinema. If the dish at Banchan is a “cheesy, gratin-style mélange of chorizo fried rice with kimchi and eggs,” the film, released in 2003 and directed by Park Chan-wook, is a mélange of far darker, more violent human ingredients.

While I can’t speak for the reason An Na chose the name, it would be impossible for a Korean restaurant to name a dish “Old Boy” and not intend for a connection to the film. To me, this gives local diners who haven’t seen the film a chance for a complete dinner-and-amovie Korean experience, albeit separately, at least until Banchan decides to host a movie night.

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Do black lives matter to Burlington’s mayor and city council?

Both Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and Chief Brandon del Pozo have consistently opposed robust civilian oversight of our police force [“Oversight Unseen: Who’s Watching the Vermont Police?” April 18].

When Wayne Brunette was killed by officers in the New North End and Seven Days reported that two witnesses directly contradicted the words of the officers involved, none of our local elected officials nor our police officials took the step to demand and support more accountability and transparency.

As our current police commission chair, Christine Longmore, stated, the current police commission is “oversight make-believe.”

Strong police oversight has a proven record of bringing transparency and trust to communities, particularly communities of color. Larger cities such as Seattle and Portland, Ore., have successfully implemented robust civilian oversight — and it’s time we bring it to Burlington.

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I read with deep concern and chagrin about the threats leveled against Gov. Phil Scott, presumably around shooting him while stock-car racing, for signing the various gun bills into law [Fair Game: “Into the Arena,” April 18]. Sadly, if this isn’t evidence of the need to put safety measures and controls on gun violence, then nothing is. The irony of someone making a threat against someone’s life for supporting reasonable gun control should not be lost on anyone.

Even though I didn’t vote for Scott for governor when he ran last time, I would certainly be proud to vote for him next time he runs. He has shown himself to be a man of principle who put his ethics and values ahead of politics.

And, by the way, Gov. Scott didn’t craft and pass those laws — our legislators did; all he did was sign them. This was a group effort, so whether you credit or discredit his signature, at best he was supporting the efforts of many.

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[Re “Food Fight,” April 18]: The interest in using soil-less hydroponic systems to grow food is an example of what Teddy Goldsmith decried in his book The Way as “the methodical substitution of the technosphere or surrogate world for the ecosphere or real world.”

Goldsmith goes on to say, “To question the efficacy of this substitution, or to suggest that it might not be entirely beneficial, is to blaspheme against the holy writ of what is in effect the religion of the modern world. The inestimable benefits provided by the normal functioning of the ecosphere — such as a favorable and stable climate, fertile soil and fresh water, without which life on this planet would not be possible — are totally ignored and assigned no value of any kind. It follows that to be deprived of these non-benefits cannot constitute a ‘cost’ and the natural systems that provide them can therefore be destroyed with economic impunity.”

Common sense and centuries of knowledge confirm that a biologically active fertile soil is the most efficient producer of highly nutritious and pest-resistant crops. Therefore, it would seem that only a distorted religious belief in the sanctity of man-made technology could possibly explain the defense of hydroponic

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hen the Vermont legislature adjourns this year, at least six committee chairs will retire, taking with them the knowledge gleaned from 104 years combined experience.

Their departures mean new leaders will take on a broad range of policy areas, including education, water quality, cybersecurity, prisons and housing.

While this change clears the way for fresh ideas and leadership styles, the Statehouse will lose lawmakers well practiced in moving legislation through to passage.

“I really will miss them,” said House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero), “and I hope if I’m reelected and am still speaker next year, they’ll still be at the other end of the phone if I still want to have their good words of guidance.”

Johnson said the legislature as an institution is “built for resilience” and acknowledged that there are upsides to the change.

“Having the balance of stability and experience with new ideas and new blood is important and healthy for any organization,” she said.

House Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Committee chair David Deen (D-Westminster) has been a key leader in major water quality protections, often legislating while wearing Birkenstocks.

SEN. CLAIRE AYER D-Addison Senate Health and Welfare Committee Legislator since 2003; chair since 2011

House Education Committee chair Dave Sharpe (D-Bristol) has been near the center of education policy for years, most recently spearheading his chamber’s showdowns with Gov. Phil Scott over school funding.

Rep. Stephen Carr (D-Brandon) will complete his service as the first chair of the House Energy and Technology Committee, formed by Johnson in 2017.

As chair of the House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee, Rep. Helen Head (D-South Burlington) has dealt with a wide variety of legislation, including affordable housing policy and last year’s green burial law.

Senate Institutions Committee chair Peg Flory (R-Rutland), whose sharp debate skills have elevated her conservative agenda, will depart, along with Senate Health and Welfare Committee leader Claire Ayer (D-Addison), who helped pass a 2013 law that allows terminally ill Vermonters to get a prescription to end their lives.

Seven Days talked with the six retiring lawmakers last week about the highlights of their service and lessons learned.

SEVEN DAYS: What are you most proud of?

CLAIRE AYER: I was fortunate enough to have a pretty meaty bill almost every session — [single-payer health care,

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mental health treatment reforms and] death with dignity. That was a challenge.

Five, seven hours of me standing [on the Senate floor]. I just loved it. It was really satisfying to be able to convince the majority of the people I respect … to see things my way.

DAVID DEEN: Three things: The designation of groundwater as a public trust resource, and offering all of the protections and equal access rights to groundwater in the state of Vermont.

Civil unions: absolute high point of my civil rights activities. Cosponsor of the bill and shepherded it through the Ways and Means Committee … And then the Clean Water Act of 2015, the most farreaching water protection bill Vermont has ever passed.

DAVE SHARPE: Furthering the quality of education for our students. There were several pieces to that that I’ve been involved in, and I think that’s important work for the future of Vermont.

SD: What has changed about the legislature?

DEEN: Oh, the issues. They have just gotten more complex, and there are seemingly more of them. And that’s part of the complexity in terms of water.

As water science has expanded over the last 30 years, so have the issues that we have had to deal with, because

REP. HELEN HEAD D-South Burlington House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee Legislator since 2003; chair since 2007

we understand what our impacts are on the waters even though they are subtle and nuanced. Thirty years ago, who was concerned about too much phosphorus in Lake Champlain, you know?

PEG FLORY: The after-hours bipartisanship has changed, and not for the better. The first six years I was here, there was a group of probably 20 of us, tripartisan. And every Thursday night, whoever was free would try to get together — go bowling or dancing or something. It was never politics; it was just friendship. When you’ve been out bowling the night before or dancing the night before, you don’t take things so personally the next day, and I think it was healthy.

SD: What’s the best advice you ever received as a lawmaker?

AYER: We don’t have to speak on every subject, and, generally speaking, it’s like life: You shouldn’t speak unless you have something to say, something to add to the conversation. And it’s interesting how often that rule doesn’t apply to people in this building.

STEPHEN CARR: Absolutely best advice is, make a good friend on each committee … You can’t get to all of the committees … When you have to know what happened to the farm community

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issues … and appear to the public more partisan than we really are.

AYER: We don’t have a lot of Republicans, so you’re lucky if you get to serve with one for a while. To the extent that I have, I have found that most of them … have done really good work.

Even if they disagreed and they were going to vote against the bill, they work hard to make it the best bill it could be, and they’d say, ‘I’m not going to vote for this, but it would really be tighter if you did this,’ and I really respected that.

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SHARPE: Probably last year’s vote on education finance was the toughest vote.

I realized the vote I had to make [on the compromise budget bill] in order to … get legislation done commensurate with the governor’s willingness to accept it

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SD: What’s the toughest vote you cast as a legislator?

AYER: There was a school funding vote … years ago, and it’s the only time it’s ever happened that I was asked to vote with the caucus. Specifically asked for very specific reasons: If you do this, this will happen and then this will happen.

And I agreed with the end, but I didn’t agree with the [vote I was asked to cast] … I did it. It’s the only time I ever did it for the team.

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Not on party lines. It’s remarkable how much legislation does that. From time to time, we get stuck on certain partisan

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HELEN HEAD: I was just talking to [Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)] about this. What we’re dealing with here is so different from what they are in Washington, and so much more collaborative on a day-to-day basis ... We were [ just] finishing up here about green burials, which was very nonpartisan from day one … There are some issues that have been more partisan, but they’re in the minority still, and I think people work together very well out of deep personal respect.

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SD: What’s the weirdest or most memorable thing you’ve seen in the statehouse?

FLORY: It was, as it turned out, funny — could’ve been disastrous. Mike Obuchowski was speaker [of the House], and he went to bang the gavel, and when he did, the head of the gavel broke off, spun over, hit [state representative Oreste] Valsangiacomo … in the head.

Thankfully it bounced before it hit him, so it wasn’t too hard.

SHARPE: We had a law on the books in Vermont that milk could only be sold in certain sizes. One of them was

not 12 ounces, so they didn’t fit in the vending machines … So the bottlers said, ‘We want to be able to put milk in any size container that seems appropriate.’ Seems like a small thing.

It was hours and hours on the floor of the House. People were worried about the divot on the bottom of the bottle, like wine bottles — that people would be deceived by the size of the bottle of how much milk they were purchasing.

AYER: We had this huge snowstorm on Valentine’s Day [2007], so we were all here. It was like the first night of sleepover camp. A lot of us couldn’t get home … There was such camaraderie.

It was just warming to see how we all made sure everybody … had a place to stay. But it was really mostly fun. A few little supplies [of alcohol] were pulled out of the bottom drawers.

SD: What’s the hardest you laughed in the statehouse?

FLORY: One time in the House, somebody sent [a note] up to [speaker] Walt Freed. He opened it up, and it was full of M&M’s that just went flying all over the podium.

SHARPE: I don’t laugh much in the Statehouse. I’m a pretty serious guy.

AYER: I do laugh a lot, that’s true, and I’m often the only one. I have to be careful not to guffaw, because what people say is really funny, and sometimes I think they mean it to be funny and then — [cringing]. Yeah.

SD: What are your frustrations about what didn’t get done while you were here?

SHARPE: I wish we could have done more around health care than we were able to do. I think the [former]

governor [Peter Shumlin] set the goal too high [with his plan for single-payer health reform] ... It was unattainable, and we could possibly have done Medicare for all Vermonters.

AYER: The idea of single-payer, and I have to tell you I [started out] totally opposed to it … I would say, ‘No way. I like Blue Cross Blue Shield.’ My husband was a doctor; I’m a nurse. There was no way I was ever going to do that sort of communist plot. But the more I learned about health care … the more I realized that this is a system that is not fair.

It’s not affordable … It should be like schools and roads and those kinds of things — everybody pays in, and everybody benefits.

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A divided Vermont Supreme Court last Friday overturned the disorderly conduct conviction of a Ku Klux Klan member who left recruitment flyers at the homes of two minority women in Burlington in 2015.

In a 3-2 opinion, justices ruled that William Schenk’s action did not convey an “imminent threat of harm” as required by the law to support the charge.

Schenk, 21 at the time, told investigaWilliam tors that he was on a KKK recruiting Schenk mission and distributed around 50 flyers that read, “Join the Klan and save our land.” But authorities said he left flyers for just two people: An African American woman and a woman who identified herself as Mexican, according to court documents.

“The flyer is a recruitment solicitation — its overt message is to join the Ku Klux Klan,” former associate justice John Dooley wrote. “It contains no explicit statement of threat. To the extent that it conveys a message of personal threat to the recipient, it is that the Klan will recruit members and inflict harm in the future.”

While Dooley retired at the end of March 2017 — after Schenk’s appeal had been filed and oral arguments had been made — he stayed on the case.

In April 2016, Schenk pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and was sentenced to four months in prison. He could not be reached for comment Friday.

The long-awaited decision caused a rare split on the high court, which tends to have fewer close decisions in high-profile cases than its federal counterpart.

Associate Justices Marilyn Skoglund and Harold Eaton joined Dooley in the majority opinion. Chief Justice Paul Reiber and Associate Justice Beth Robinson dissented.

In the dissent, Robinson wrote that the majority’s interpretation of threatening behavior is “excessively narrow,” though she acknowledged the case was “difficult and close.”

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This year’s unusual crop of Democratic candidates for JOHN WALTERS political columnist governor now has another unconventional hopeful.

Brenda Siegel of Brattleboro, founder and executive director of the Southern Vermont Dance Festival and self-described “lowincome single mom,” is the fourth Democrat seeking to challenge incumbent Republican Brenda Siegel Phil Scott.

The other three are environmental activist James Ehlers, 13-year-old Ethan Sonneborn and former utility executive Christine Hallquist, who is bidding to become the first openly transgender person to win a major party nomination for statewide office.

Siegel has never been a candidate but has been active in party circles. She’s a member of the Vermont Democratic State Committee and says she has “spent a lot of time at the Statehouse” as an advocate for progressive causes.

“A year ago, I started doing research about whether anyone like me is involved in government,” she said. “People like me are not represented in government, either state or national ... Vermont should have real people in office who have known real struggle.”

She noted that the current economy is not working. “Wealth is not trickling down,” Siegel said. “Poverty is trickling up.”

Her top priority, she said, is education. “I’m disturbed by what’s happening in Montpelier,” Siegel said, referring to Scott’s belated release of a school-funding plan. “The governor is holding the legislature hostage.”

Addressing Vermont’s opioid crisis is also high on her list, partly due to personal experience. “My nephew died eight months ago of a heroin overdose,” she said. “I watched the system fail him. I have a plan to work on harm reduction, prevention and treatment paid for by a tax-and-regulate system for marijuana.”

Siegel’s campaign plans to hold a formal kickoff event in the near future.

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resolution to the school board in February to raise the Black Lives Matter flag on campus.

Conference attendees have to be “willing to sit through serious discussions and listen to some stories from people who’ve experienced problems with identity,” said Calderin.

Alluding to the current national interest in youth activism, Omar said the timing of the conference couldn’t be better. “Just having this event where it’s youth oriented, youth led and youth organized is super empowering,” she said.

Planning an event while juggling their responsibilities as students and activists wasn’t easy, but they’ve pulled through, Omar continued. “It shows adults what can happen when they step back and let us step forward.”

Still, the organizers hope to see adults at the conference, too. “It creates rich conversations and discussions if [they] are also attending it,” said Adam, who sees the event as an opportunity for adults who claim to support youth activists to walk the walk. “This is the time to discover who those youths are and also to confirm that you’re true to that work,” she said.

Adam hopes the conference will encourage more students of color and Muslim youth to join the slam community.

“It’s always harder to get those people in the room because they have been silent for a while,” she said.

“It’s really important that we finally put a spotlight on them … because those are the untold stories that we need to hear.”

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t’s been two years since MUSLIM GIRLS MAKING CHANGE Sulaiman is vital, according to Waqar. “Especially in performed at the Brave New Voices International Vermont, where there’re so many misconceptions even Youth Poetry Slam Festival in Washington, D.C. with well-intentioned people,” she said, “it’s important But the high school seniors still gush about their for [people] to hear such a powerful voice.” experience. Not only did they get to learn from their Born in Rochester, N.Y., Sulaiman is also a recording peers about issues they hadn’t discussed in their own artist, Harvard University fellow and alum of HBO’s classrooms, but they also got to watch poet and activist “Def Poetry Jam.” He said he responded to Ginawi’s Amir Sulaiman onstage. invitation letter because he was moved by the group’s “If you don’t feel like crying when you hear him desire to encourage young people to write and speak perform, you don’t have a heart,” said MGMC member the truth. “More than an off-the-cuff and one-off thing,” KIRAN WAQAR. he told Seven Days, “this is part of a larger change they On Friday, more Vermonters can were trying to create.” experience Sulaiman’s artistry: He’ll Sulaiman’s workshops often center appear at the Voices for Change conferon issues of identity and finding one’s ence in Burlington, which MGMC orgavoice. Though he has general starting nized along with other local youth leadand ending points, it’s the “personers and the YOUNG WRITERS PROJECT. At the alities in the room” who determine five-hour conference, which includes an the course of these sessions, Sulaiman open mic and “Forum on Identity,” the explained. He likened the participants California-based poet will lead a predinto travelers on a ship, noting that they ner workshop for youth and cap the day come from a wide range of ages and with an hourlong evening performance. religious and ethnic backgrounds. He The event is billed as a call to action hoped attendees of his Burlington BAL KI S A OM AR for young people. “We want people to workshop would leave with “the courget involved,” said MGMC’s LENA GINAWI, age to speak as they are … and present “and use the skills they’ve learned at themselves to the world as they genuthis event elsewhere … for something they think they inely are in reality.” need to talk about.”

Sulaiman, who has performed with Stevie Wonder The conference is funded in part by a grant that and Kanye West, will share the limelight at the Vermont YWP received last spring from the New York City- event with local activists such as RIVAN CALDERIN. The based Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. It’s Burlington High School senior is among a group of intended to support a youth-led project that fosters an panelists who will talk about their experiences with understanding of Muslim cultures and related social youth empowerment. Along with MGMC members HAWA ADAM and BALKISA OMAR, Calderin is a member of justice issues among Vermont’s youth.

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fter almost eight years as executive director of the SHELBURNE CRAFT SCHOOL, SAGE TUCKER-KETCHAM is moving on.

When she first took the reins in 2010, the venerable institution was at a low point: The recession had forced SCS to close an external art and craft gallery on the village green and — like just about every nonprofit — to tighten its belt. As a result, the school focused on reinvigorating its educational mission and on recovery. According to Tucker-Ketcham, the school has done just that.

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“I love the craft school,” she said, “and I feel we are in a great place for me to go.”

On a Saturday morning tour of the school, which opened in 1945, the place looked in many ways as it has for decades. The horseshoe-shaped cluster of yellow wood-frame buildings on Harbor Road still houses well-worn classrooms for painting, glasswork, metal, woodworking and ceramics, as well as a few individual artist studios. The school annually serves some 2,500 students — all ages, beginner to professional — with

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“It’s extremely humbling,” she went Over the years, of course, SCS has on. “Ego at a craft school doesn’t work. evolved: The woodworking studio has As [board vice president] JONATHAN expanded and, according to Tucker- [HARRIS] keeps saying, it’s an ecosystem.”

Ketcham, is bustling. Classes have been That ecosystem includes education added and youth programs expanded. director and visual art instructor WYLIE In 2015, the state recognized the SOPHIA GARCIA, woodshop studio manager school’s “excellence in craft education” and lead instructor RYAN COCINA, and clay by granting it the coveted designation studio manager and lead instructor RIK of Vermont Craft Center. More recently, ROLLA, among others.

SCS got a new roof, and notable Maine “Building a team is huge,” Tuckerpotter Mary Sweeney donated a huge Ketcham observed. “That’s what I’ll gas-fired kiln to the clay studio — a miss the most: the amazing team.”

“Best music hall in as an artist, too, generous gift worth many thousands of She has grown New England.” dollars.

Tucker-Ketcham said; somehow, with Like any nonprofit arts organization, a full-time -—Yankee Magazinejob and a son, now 5, she’s SCS has weathered inevitable financial squeezed in time to paint. She previvagaries over the years. At present, ously earned her BFA and MFA at the things are looking up.

Maine College of Art and Massachusetts “We own the property outright,” College of Art and Design, respectively, Tucker-Ketcham, 40, said proudly. and is now represented by EDGEWATER “When I started, we were GALLERY in Middlebury. Most $80,000 in debt, and everyrecently, Tucker-Ketcham has thing was breaking. been working on a “places and “Right now we’re 75 perlandscapes” series, small paintcent self-funded,” she continings of spare, almost abstracted ued, citing tuition and grants. houses with stark, minimalist “The 25 percent gap I can raise backgrounds. every year.”

In a way, these strippedShe does so with the help of down images foreshadow her a devoted nine-person board, next move. Tucker-Ketcham which Tucker-Ketcham apsaid she plans to “help out” in plauded for providing “work her husband DAVE PARSONS’ real and knowledge.” But, even estate office at RE/MAX North though the school is “back to Professionals, where he’s SAGE its 2006 to ’07 heyday,” she president of the Condo Guy T UCKERadded, the job of ensuring Team. She expects the change KET C HAM success never stops. What the will allow her more time for school needs, she suggested, is painting. “someone to come in and raise Meantime, the business of the dough.” art and craft making will continue at As far as board president DAVID SCS. Webster said the board is “going through a strategic planning process” WEBSTER is concerned, Tucker-Ketcham has done everything expected of her before it seeks a new director. “The and then some. “She’s very enthusiastic school is trying to figure out where it’s and entrepreneurial,” he said. “Those going from here, but every organization were two things we sorely needed. She does that,” he said. “We’re 70-plus years also took the school for what it is and old; things are cyclical.”

One cycle that probably will not embraced it.”

Webster, who grew up in Shelburne be repeated: trying to expand on the — next door to school founder Rev. school’s essential mission. “Sage imLynwood Smith — noted that Tucker- proved the school, but she was not an Ketcham has “dealt with the facilities empire builder, which I think is imthat are old and have a certain charm. portant for nonprofit organizations,” While Sage has been there, the systems Webster observed. “She’s a wonderful have really been upgraded. She’s en- mix of business and artistic know-how; joyed that aspect, too, and is leaving [the she built within the framework that was needed.” m school] in good shape.”

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uring the first week of April, Charlotte dog owner Elisabeth Robert posted flyers at Mount Philo State Park warning fellow hikers about an unusual trail hazard. The flyers read: WARNING: Multiple dogs hospitalized after walking Mt. Philo.

Tested positive for MARIJUANA POISONING after eating human feces or other dropping of THC compound.

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Subsequent media reports, in the Burlington Free Press and elsewhere, revealed that at least four sick dogs had been treated at the Animal Hospital of Hinesburg and Ark Veterinary Hospital in Shelburne after walks on Mount Philo. According to their veterinarians, all the dogs showed signs of, and later tested positive for, poisoning from THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound in cannabis.

Getting dogs wacked on weed may seem like harmless stoner fun, but it’s no laughing matter. While humans may enjoy its effects, cannabis is toxic and potentially fatal to dogs, especially if they consume too much of it. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,

Were Dogs on Mount Philo Sickened by Eating Cannabis-Laced Human Poop? which operates the nationwide Animal Poison Control Center, handled 199,000 potential pet poisonings in 2017. Of those, 1,486 cases involved marijuana, according to an ASPCA spokesperson.

Yet when word spread on social media that toxic THC turds had sickened the dogs, the news was met with skepticism and even scorn. Some commenters suggested that casting blame on cannabis-contaminated feces was mere Reefer Madness-like hysteria from people who opposed Vermont’s imminent legalization law.

So, is it even possible for dogs to get sick from eating pot-laced poop? And, if so, how much cannabis would said stoner need to have consumed to crap out enough to poison not one but four coprophagic canines?

Without a doubt, Vermont has its share of heavy-duty cannabis users. In 2015, the Rand Corporation reported that Vermonters collectively consume an estimated 15 to 25 metric tons of weed annually, which is among the highest rates in the country.

Consequently, THC poisonings of dogs are weekly, if not daily, occurrences in the Green Mountain State. Dr. Dan Inman, a veterinarian at Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists, a 24-7 animal hospital in Williston, said he sees an average of three or four such cases per week.

“It’s one of the more common poisonings that come through our door,” Inman said. “I can tell you that, when I was in [veterinary] school down in Virginia, I hardly ever saw marijuana toxicity. I’ve

seen a lot of them since moving up here to Vermont.”

What does THC toxicity look like in dogs? According to Inman, affected canines can present as “mildly ataxic” — that is, having a stumbling gait — “all the way to the extreme, where I’ve had dogs come in on a gurney nearly comatose.” Other hallmark symptoms include dribbling urine and hyperesthesia, or extreme sensitivity to light and sound.

Typically, these dogs have ingested THC-laced edibles such as cookies, brownies or butter, though Inman said he’s also treated some that got into their owners’ THC oils. The means of ingestion is only rarely determined, and most dogs fully recover. The vet emphasized that BEVS’ sole priority is to treat the animals, not to hold their owners accountable.

When asked to weigh in on the theory that the Mount Philo dogs were dosed by dank dookies, Inman demurred.

“I’ve never heard of that presentation before,” he said with a chuckle.

“That being said … could it theoretically happen? Possibly.”

What does the research on how humans metabolize marijuana say about cannabis in caca? According to an article in the January 2003 Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics titled “Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Cannabinoids,” 65 to 80 percent of THC consumed orally is excreted from the body in feces, mostly in

the form of metabolites, or digestive byproducts. Less than 5 percent of an oral dose of THC moves through the system as an “unchanged drug,” the study found, usually within days or weeks.

For further analysis, we requested help from “Mike,” creator and administrator of the cannabis-centric website Prof of Pot. The anonymous self-professed expert in cannabinoids claims to have done his undergraduate studies in neuroscience and earned a doctorate in pharmacology. Though Mike’s academic credentials couldn’t be independently confirmed, his website features peerreviewed research.

For his calculations, Mike assumed that our stoned hiker ate a 10-milligram oral dose of THC, as “virtually none” of the smoked stuff shows up in shit. For simplicity’s sake, Mike also assumed that said stoner took only one dump that day, presumably in the woods of Mount Philo.

Mike pointed out that THC breaks down into different metabolites; about 20 percent is excreted in the form of 11-OH-THC, which is psychoactive.

He then posited that the hiker pooped out 5 percent of his THC unchanged and another 20 percent as the 11-OHTHC metabolite. In all, the excreta contained, at best, one-quarter of the hiker’s initial dose.

“Obviously, dogs are much smaller than humans, so it would take less to make them intoxicated,” Mike noted.

He then theorized that a 2.5-milligram dose for a 50-pound dog would be the equivalent of a 10-milligram dose for a 200-pound human, which is “definitely enough for mild intoxication,” albeit less so if the stool was shared by four dogs. And, if the hiker ate a shit-ton more than one hash brownie, the potty-mouthed pups could have been very high indeed.

“I was very skeptical of this theory at first,” Mike admitted, “but I have to say that it does seem possible.”

Despite that, he concluded that a simpler explanation seems more likely: Someone dropped appetizing edibles along the trail and the dogs, being dogs, gobbled them up. So put that in your pipe and smoke it.

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All lucrative plants are grown in multiple locations, as far as I know. So why is coca only cultivated in South America?

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an intoxicant, coca leaf packs no more punch than a strong cup of coffee. Spanish colonists in South America paid it little mind, being understandably focused on things like gold and silver.

Thus, it wasn’t until the late 1800s that coca really showed up on the world’s radar, once German chemists managed to isolate and purify its active ingredient, the alkaloid cocaine.

Western doctors used it topically as an anesthetic but saw serious potential in its stimulant properties when ingested.

Sigmund Freud — a big fan, to say the least — touted it as a potential cure for ailments from depression to asthma. Its tendency to induce feelings of exhilaration and euphoria didn’t make it any less popular.

Unregulated cocaine quickly found its way into legit pharmaceutical practice and dodgy patent medicines alike (not to mention one extremely wellknown soft drink). By 1900, the United States was importing something like 1,000 tons of coca per year from Peru, the world’s major supplier until other countries got hip. The

Dutch soon became dominant players, growing coca in the colonial East Indies and processing it back in Amsterdam. The Japanese, meanwhile, started plantations on what’s now Taiwan. At this point, it looked like the plant was on the verge of breaking out globally. What happened?

Ultimately, it was the U.S. — the “prime mover” in the changing fortunes of cocaine, according to drug-trade historian Paul Gootenberg — that began an international drive for cocaine prohibition in the early 20th century. By this time, addiction problems among both therapeutic and recreational users had become impossible to ignore. But our about-face on coke was complicated: Valid public health concerns intermingled with a good old American moral freak-out.

(Remember, we prohibited alcohol around then, too.) The result? “In one generation,” Gootenberg writes, the view of cocaine in Western medical circles went “from a possible modern panacea to an unscientific ‘mania.’” The U.S. restricted the drug at home

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traditional chewing of coca leaf within 25 years. Irony fans will note that this same 25-year period happens to be when America made itself into an enormous customer base for South American coke.

And, of course, this morass of conflicting incentives — zero tolerance on one hand, massive demand on the other — meant we spent the latter half of the 20th century playing cocaine whack-a-mole in Latin America: zapping facilities only to send them deeper into the jungle, further into the mountains, over a porous border, etc.

So despite appearances, Pardel, coca cultivation is in fact on the move. A few years ago, a plantation was discovered in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico — as far as anyone knows, the first of its kind that far north.

“My only question is why it took so long,” one drug-policy expert told Vice News. Chiapas, after all, has got “cheap labor, remote land and good climate.

Add corruption, crushing poverty and poor infrastructure for other types of commerce, and you’ve got a perfect storm.”

When you put it that way, we should start seeing U.S. coca in no time.

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hinking about that retirement nest egg, Pardel? Buying a hillside in Sonoma County and getting into the biz? Legal niceties notwithstanding, it could probably be done: Coca’s well adapted to its native environment, but with a sufficiently green thumb you could grow it in a variety of climes. As to why you don’t see it much beyond South America in practice, well, you’re looking at the usual historical contingencies: colonialism, drug panics, international conventions, world wars, yada yada.

Let’s start with the sociobotanical angle. Hailing from the genus Erythroxylum, coca’s indigenous to the Andes, where for millennia people have been cultivating a few species whose leaves they chew as a stimulant. Anthropologists have theorized that chewing coca may offset the adverse effects of high-altitude life, helping the body retain heat and use energy more effectively under exertion. And for most of history, there wasn’t any overwhelming incentive for the practice to spread downhill: As

and leaned on other nations to crack down.

It took a while, but we got our way. The Dutch weren’t thrilled about dismantling their state-run coke works, but in the interest of international amity, they eased off the throttle. The final blow to legitimate global coke production was World War II, which scrambled national industries, finished imperial Japan and cemented the U.S. as a global superpower. Per Gootenberg, the year 1945 “marked the complete shutdown of any autonomous cocaine networks that had persisted before the war.” The German and Japanese pharmaceutical infrastructure lay in ruins, and U.S. occupying forces were in a position to implement America’s anti-drug stance.

Coca cultivation had effectively been driven back where it started: the Andes.

Needless to say, America didn’t stop flexing its muscle there. Turning an eye to our southern neighbors, the U.S. pushed hard-line coca-eradication policies throughout the hemisphere; in 1961, a United Nations narcotics agreement pledged to wipe out even the

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Finally, Vermonters can try that weed stuff we’ve heard so much about! (Wink, wink.)

We’re kidding, of course. Legality hasn’t proved much of an obstacle to cannabis consumption here in the past. Vermont has a long and well-deserved reputation for being, well, kind to kind bud. And while the impending legalization might ease the paranoia of a few stoners, locals have pretty much puffed with relative impunity in the dank Victorians of Burlington’s college ghetto, on the grassy expanses of music festivals or curled up on their couches in front of the TV. We’ll go out on a limb and bet a good many of you reading this are high right now. It’s OK, we won’t narc you out — but we do have a few questions.

In 2015, we asked Seven Days readers to tell us all about their cannabis consumption in our first-ever Weeders Survey.

1. My age is __________ 2. I identify as

3. County of residence _____________________________ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

Democrat Independent Libertarian Progressive Republican Other __________________

5. Formal education

Single Dating Serious relationship Polyamorous Fluid Coupled but unmarried Married Separated Divorced Widowed

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Living with parents/guardians Student housing Renter Homeowner Government-subsidized housing Retirement/assisted living Homeless/transitional/uncertain

8. How old were you the first time you smoked pot? _____________________________

Hourly Daily Most days Weekly Only on weekends Monthly Only at parties Only on holidays or special occasions

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Wake ’n’ bake Before work/school During work/school After work/school Late night

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1 = not at all; 2 = not currently; 3 = occasionally; 4 = regularly

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____ Alcohol

P = positive; N = negative; NA = no effect

____ Bath salts

____ Creativity ____ Libido ____ Sex ____ Sleep ____ Sociability ____ Appetite ____ Motor skills/coordination

11. Rank your preferred methods for using weed.

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1 = most preferred; 7 = least

____ Depression

____ Smoke a joint

____ Stress

____ Smoke a bowl

____ Overall mental health

____ Bong hits

____ Overall physical health

____ Anxiety

____ Amphetamines ____ Caffeine ____ Cocaine/crack ____ Ecstasy/Molly ____ GHB ____ Heroin ____ Inhalants ____ LSD ____ Crystal meth ____ Mushrooms/peyote ____ Prescription opiates ____ Steroids ____ Tobacco

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12. In what kind of container do you store your weed?

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4. Closest political affiliation

6. Relationship status

9. How often do you currently partake?

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While we need to stress that the survey was in no way scientific — we asked actor/stoner Seth Rogen to take it, for Chrissake — the results were nonetheless enlightening and entertaining. On the veritable eve of Vermont’s venture into legal recreational pot, we thought it a fine time to see what, if anything, has changed regarding Vermonters’ weed habits and attitudes.

We want to learn more about you, the cannabis consumer: when, why and how often you consume; with whom you’re inclined to indulge; how much you pay to partake; and what you love doing when you’re high. We’d also like to know where you get it and what you know — or don’t know — about the stuff you’re using and where and how it’s grown.

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Counting is hard. « P.31 15. Do you prefer weed over most other intoxicants?

Check all that apply. ❍ Yes. I don’t get hungover. ❍ Yes. I prefer the buzz and have more fun than on other drugs. ❍ Yes. I function better and can relate to others more easily. ❍ Yes. I don’t fall down or do as many stupid things. ❍ Yes. I’m funnier and more entertaining/creative/insightful/ clever. ❍ Wow, this test is hard. I prefer to be graded pass/fail. ❍ I don’t do any other drugs or alcohol. ❍ No. I prefer other drugs over weed.

16. Do you know the difference between indica and sativa strains of marijuana? ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

Of course I used to know.

I’d like to know.

No, and I don’t care.

17. Do you know the variety/ strain name of the weed you usually consume? ❍ No, and I don’t care. ❍ No, I’ve never asked. ❍ I wish! All I know is it comes in a baggie. ❍ Yes! It’s called _____________________.

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19. What’s the largest amount of weed you’ve had on hand at one time?

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20. When was the last time you bought weed? ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

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WEED ALL ABOUT IT 21. How much did you spend on your last marijuana purchase?

28. Which of the following stoned activities is the most fun?

34. If you’re a parent, have you talked to your kid(s) about your pot use?

Quantity (joint, eighth, etc.):

1 = most fun; 12 = least fun

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____ Being alone and contemplating the meaning of existence

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____ Watching TV and/or playing video games

❍ I’m not a parent. ❍ No ❍ Not yet, but I will when they’re old enough. ❍ Yes If yes, how did that go?

____ Surfing the web

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22. Do you deal weed? ❍ Yes. I make money by selling weed. ❍ Kinda. I’m a pass-through for friends, and I don’t mark up the price. ❍ No. I get high with a little help from my friends, and vice versa. ❍ I plead the Fifth.

23. You prefer to get stoned... ❍ Alone ❍ With company ❍ Whenever, however and with whomever

____ Listening to music ___ Writing, making art, playing music or doing another creative endeavor ____ Working/problem solving/ cleaning the house/other chores ____ Being outdoors in nature ____ Engaging in sports or other strenuous activities ____ Having sex ____ Laughing my ass off

35. If you’re a parent, do you use weed in front of your kids?

I’m not a parent.

Yes No Not yet, but I will when they’re old enough. ❍ Not yet, but I will when it’s legal. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

36. As an adult, have you ever shared weed with a minor?

24. Have you ever lit up in public?

____ Partying with friends/bar hopping/clubbing/dancing

❍ Yes ❍ No

____ Eating yummy food

❍ Yes ❍ No ❍ Not knowingly

29. Does your family know that you partake?

37. Do you grow your own weed?

25. Have you ever driven a vehicle stoned? If yes, what kind? ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

No I don’t drive.

Car/truck Bicycle/tricycle/unicycle Snowmobile/ATV/motorboat Sailboat/kayak/canoe/inner tube Tractor/forklift/snow plow/other heavy equipment Military vehicle Aircraft Other __________________

26. Have you ever been arrested for possession, sale or use of marijuana? ❍ Yes ❍ No

27. When you get the munchies, what do you crave the most?

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Definitely Just the older people Just the younger ones Just the family I’m close to I have no idea.

Nope. With family, I’m a closet stoner.

30. Does your boss know that you partake? ❍ Yes ❍ No ❍ Unsure

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Yes No Unsure Only those who get high, too

32. Have you gotten high with a coworker? ❍ Yes ❍ No

❍ Yes, I have a medical cannabis card. ❍ Yes, it’s legal to grow where I live. ❍ Yes, I do it illegally. ❍ I’ve tried but failed. ❍ No

38. If you do not currently grow weed, will you when it is legal? ❍ Yes ❍ No ❍ Unsure

39. If you plan to grow, where will you purchase seeds or clones? _____________________________ 40. When weed becomes legal, will you use more often, less often or about the same?

33. Will you be more or less open about your usage once weed is legal?

❍ More ❍ Less ❍ About the same

❍ I’m getting a pot leaf tattoo on July 1. ❍ I won’t advertise it, but I won’t hide it, either. ❍ I’ve never cared who knows that I partake. ❍ I plan to remain safely in the closet, thank you very much.

41. Did the fact that weed was illegal determine whether or not you previously partook? ❍ Yes ❍ No ❍ Sometimes

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42. Are you a registered medical cannabis patient? ❍ Yes, in Vermont ❍ Yes, in another state ❍ No

43. Have you ever scammed medical cannabis? ❍ Yes, in Vermont ❍ Yes, in another state ❍ No

44. Have you ever used recreational pot where it is legal?

Check all that apply. ❍ Yes, in Alaska ❍ Yes, in California ❍ Yes, in Colorado ❍ Yes, in Maine ❍ Yes, in Massachusetts ❍ Yes, in Nevada ❍ Yes, in Oregon ❍ Yes, in Washington State ❍ Yes, in Washington, D.C. ❍ Yes, outside the U.S. ❍ No

45. Have you ever used recreational cannabis that was purchased legally (outside Vermont)? ❍ Yes ❍ No ❍ Unsure

46. Have you visited a location primarily because weed is legal there? ❍ Yes ❍ No

47. What is your opinion of Vermont’s cannabis legislation? ❍ It’s perfect. ❍ It’s a step in the right direction but kinda half-assed without commercial legalization. ❍ Cannabis shouldn’t be legal.

Period.

48. Do you think weed should be commercially legal in Vermont? ❍ Yes ❍ No ❍ Unsure

49. Are you high right now? ❍ Yes ❍ No ❍ Unsure

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n David Sandelman’s work, little difference exists between producing blue cheese, the ripened dairy product, and Blue Cheese, the indica-dominant strain of cannabis: To create either one successfully requires careful control of the products’ temperature and moisture levels throughout the aging and curing process. Get them wrong, and the finished product could end up rancid or moldy.

Sandelman knows all about building systems that control temperature and dew point, whether for aging cheese or growing weed. He’s the inventor of Cannatrol, a soon-to-be-patented technology for propagating, growing, curing and drying cannabis buds. Currently, users of his system are large commercial growers in Colorado that supply medical and adult-use dispensaries.

But Sandelman is also developing a small-scale version of his system that will greatly simplify and standardize the bud-finishing process for home growers, too. The Green Mountain State is likely to have many such aspiring green thumbs once the marijuana legalization law takes effect on July 1, because it will allow for home propagation only and not retail sales.

Sandelman, who lives in Perkinsville with his wife and business partner, Jane, had no involvement with the world of cannabis before last year, and he came to it circuitously. The 60-year-old Brooklyn native started his career in electrical and mechanical engineering — specifically, building control devices for industrial boilers and cooling systems — in New York City in the 1970s. In the midst of the 1979 energy crisis, he applied for his first patent (he now has 14, with three more pending). It was for a digital clock thermostat he invented that enabled homeowners to replace their old twowire “hockey-puck” thermostats with more energy-efficient, programmable ones.

Throughout his more than two decades of working in the corporate world, Sandelman designed and built control systems ranging from those used in the Internet of Things — such as one that enables a home air conditioner to be controlled with a cellphone — to those used in the weapon systems on fighter

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jets. Regardless of the application, Sandelman explained, the fundamentals are the same.

“It’s a box. It takes data in, it puts data out, and it makes some decisions,” he said. “Whether it’s turning on your boiler or letting a Sidewinder missile take off from under the wing, it doesn’t matter to me.”

After the dot-com bubble burst in 2001 and venture capital for Sandelman’s projects dried up, he and his wife moved to Vermont and bought an abandoned, 18th-century farmhouse and former stagecoach stop in Perkinsville. They renovated the building and opened it in 2002 as the Inn at Weathersfield.

The Sandelmans’ B&B opened for business just as Vermont’s farm-to-table movement was coming into its own.

When guests entered their restaurant, a blackboard listed all the local farms that had provided the meats, cheeses and produce used in the meal.

“We were passionate about buying local,” Sandelman recalled. “It wasn’t unusual to sit down in the restaurant and be having dinner with the farmer a table or two away from you … who raised the beef or lamb.”

The Inn at Weathersfield gained national prominence after it was featured in the PBS series “The Endless Feast.”

In 2008, Bon Appétit magazine named it a “Top 10 Culinary Inn.” In 2009,

celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse toured the farms where the inn sourced its food, then cooked a meal on TV with thenhead chef Jason Tostrup. And in 2010, Fodor’s Travel named the inn’s Verterra Restaurant the best in Vermont.

What does gourmet dining and fivestar hospitality have to do with growing high-quality cannabis? Through his regular interactions with local cheesemakers, Sandelman learned that one of them was having trouble controlling

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the humidity level in the aging room. As climate control was his forte, Sandelman offered to troubleshoot the problem, then put together a proposal for retrofitting the system. The project succeeded, and word soon spread among other cheesemakers that Sandelman could help them with similar issues.

After a decade as innkeepers, the Sandelmans sold their B&B in 2012, giving David time to work on his control systems again full time. He partnered with food-industry consultant Neville McNaughton, who’s known as “Dr. Cheese” because he advises farmers on what cheese varieties they’re best suited to produce based on the animals they raise, what the animals graze on and the milk they produce. McNaughton’s St. Louis-based company, Sanitary Design Industries, also sells stainless steel cheesemaking vats and other food-grade equipment. It now markets and distributes Sandelman’s Cannatrol system.

Soon after Sandelman began working with McNaughton and SDI, he installed hundreds of cheesemaking control systems throughout North America. That work eventually led him to the world of charcuterie, or cured meats. In fact, on the day of his interview with Seven Days, Sandelman was working on two such systems for VT99 Meats, a partnership of Pete’s Greens and Jasper Hill Farm.

How did Sandelman make the leap from Gouda to ganja? In the summer of 2017, the American Cheese Society held its annual conference in Denver. Through “a friend of a friend,” Sandelman said, he was introduced to one of Colorado’s largest cannabis growers, who needed technical assistance with the bud-finishing processes.

“It quickly became apparent,” Sandelman said, “that what we do for meat and cheese, the same physics apply for the drying and curing of buds.”

Simply put, reducing the moisture content of a freshly cut cannabis bud is akin to curing salami. If the meat dries too quickly, he explained, water can get trapped inside the casing, a processing error called “case hardening” that turns the meat rancid. If the meat dries too slowly, the product languishes on hooks, which delays production and cuts into profits.

The same principles apply to finishing cannabis flowers. Once the buds are cut, Sandelman explained, the moisture content has to be lowered, though not too quickly. Over-dry the plant, and it’ll become crispy and break. If the buds aren’t sufficiently dried, the plant can grow mold. That not only affects its

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That said, Sandelman’s best in-state business opportunities might soon emerge among home growers. Though systems for drying meats and aging cheeses are still his bread and butter, he’s now developed a home unit for drying and curing buds. Dubbed the Cannatrol Cool Cure Box, it dries and cures buds at precise temperatures and dew points.

After the plant is harvested, the grower spreads the buds on trays inside and, within three weeks, has precisely dried product. The Cool Cure Box, which is about the size of a dormroom refrigerator, currently is being tested in Colorado and is expected to be in full-scale commercial production within a year.

Just as the California Gold Rush of 1849 made millionaires of entrepreneurs such as pickax makers and shovel salesmen, Vermont’s imminent legalization of marijuana is bound to present many opportunities for investors in ancillary businesses that won’t be heavily taxed or regulated.

“There are huge opportunities for all the supporting technology, where you don’t actually have to touch the [cannabis] product,” Sandelman said. “People are just coming out of the closets and [from] underground, and we can now start applying some real science and technology that’s been established in other industries.” m

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marketability but is potentially hazardous, especially to medical marijuana patients with compromised immune systems. Either way, such production errors are time-consuming and costly.

“There’s lots of stories about people growing amazing plants and then not finishing them correctly, not realizing there are a lot of nuances in the finishing process that can affect the results,” he added.

Actually, Sandelman’s trip to Denver last summer wasn’t his first run at the cannabis industry. A couple of years ago, he recalled, he tried approaching growers about the concept of applying food-grade technologies to their processes, only to be met with suspicion and dismissiveness. Indeed, efforts to interview some of Sandelman’s clients in Colorado were unsuccessful. As Jane explained, “They’re very secretive and don’t want to talk to anybody.”

“These guys have been doing it for years, hidden, and [see] anyone else as an outsider,” Sandelman added. “In their view, ‘What would you know about it?’ And they’re still looking to buy box fans at Home Depot [to dry their buds].

You don’t need to do that anymore.”

Though Sandelman has now had more than 50 business inquiries from out-of-state commercial growers about his Cannatrol system, “it’s been radio silence” from Vermont’s dispensaries, he said. One possible explanation is that they simply haven’t heard of him, or Cannatrol, yet. But Sandelman also suggested that, like many American cheesemakers, they assume they need to travel to France to find the world’s best cheesemaking equipment. Much of it is produced here in the U.S.

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The attorney is among those from the legal, social services and advocacy communities who are concerned about the ramifications that the new marijuana law may have on noncitizens and new immigrants. In 2015, there were 28,247 immigrants in Vermont, comprising 4.5 percent of the state’s population, according to the Washington D.C.based American Immigration Council. Of that number, about 55 percent were natuErin Jacobsen ralized citizens.

Jacobsen’s warning came after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in January rescinded an Obama-era policy of noninterference. The change allows federal prosecutors to decide on a case-by-case basis how to reGA AN spond to marijuana enforce- NCIS M A FR F ment in states where it’s legal. But two months later, national media outlets quoted Sessions as saying, “Federal prosecutors haven’t been working small marijuana cases before, [and] they are not going to be working them now.”

U.S. District Attorney for Vermont Christina Nolan said in an interview with Vermont Public Radio in April that her office has “a lot of leeway to determine how to deploy our limited resources in a way that makes sense in our state.” One of her CO

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he law is not equal for everyone when it comes to marijuana possession. That’s the message immigration lawyer Erin Jacobsen is sharing with Vermonters before adult possession and consumption of recreational marijuana becomes legal on July 1.

“Because marijuana is still OL HO a controlled substance, LAW SC T and immigration is governed by federal law, it doesn’t really matter what the 2:26 PMstates are doing about marijuana,” said Jacobsen, assistant professor and supervising attorney at Vermont Law School’s South Royalton Legal Clinic.

Using, possessing and selling marijuana or being involved in the marijuana industry could have negative immigration consequences for non-U.S. citizens, Jacobsen said. They risk not being readmitted into the country, having their green card or citizenship application rejected, losing a U.S. visa, or deportation. “It’s really crucial that people understand what’s at stake for noncitizens,” said Jacobsen.

priorities is tackling the opioid crisis and related violence. Jay Diaz, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont, wrote in an email that he hopes Nolan’s “willingness to respect and reflect Vermonters’ fierce independence and clear priorities” will hold.

Jacobsen, however, maintains that the situation is still worrisome. The U.S. Department of Justice and the White House, she said, have consistently expressed “extreme views about crime and punishment,” and they are “actively implementing harsh law enforcement policies.”

One doesn’t have to be convicted of a marijuana-related charge in order to face immigration consequences, according to Jacobsen. Federal border patrol agents can operate immigration checkpoints within 100 miles of any U.S. border; almost all of Vermont lies within that range.

“They could stop you and ask you anything and do a search,” said Jacobsen.

“If they find anything, or you say something that indicates to them that you’re using or trafficking drugs, you’re in trouble.”

Even having a marijuana sticker on one’s car or a photograph in a cellphone could be grounds for inadmissibility, she continued.

Francis Manga Jacobsen is also concerned that the population most vulnerable to “the disproportionate consequences,” she said, are the ones most likely to be on the receiving end of increased police attention. The immigrant students she met at the

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Dieng, who’s also a city councilor (D/P-Ward 7), plans to include more workshops on substance use and the opioid crisis in Parent University’s curriculum next year. “We want to make sure we don’t leave anybody behind,” he said.

But Dieng is also cognizant of the program’s limited reach: Parent University can only accommodate about 60 parents from the school district per year. “The Vermont Department of Health, in coordination with New American community leaders, hospitals, faith-based organizations, schools [and] community agencies will need to develop translated outreach messages [and] materials and [make] presentations to New American community groups,” he said. m

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information session in March told her that they face greater law enforcement scrutiny because they’re black.

Though underage possession of marijuana will still be illegal under the new law, Francis Manga is wary that misunderstandings persist, especially among families that are relatively new to the U.S. He’s a youth program specialist at the Association of Africans Living in Vermont, a nonprofit that provides social services to refugees and immigrants.

It’s important that service providers, the state and law enforcement officers bring awareness to parents who don’t speak English, Manga said. Some families have expressed concerns that their children are using drugs, he noted. “‘My son is using a white powder.

I don’t know what it is,’” said Manga, recounting stories he’s heard. Some of the noncitizen youths he’s engaged with are “excited” about the upcoming legalization, but they don’t know about the immigration consequences and “think it’s OK for everybody” to have marijuana.

“They have friends who are citizens, and if their friends possess [marijuana], they will be influenced [to use it],” Manga said.

The Burlington School District Parent University has been educating parents on substance use since 2015 with support from Burlington-based Spectrum Youth & Family Services.

Many of the parents who signed up for Parent University are relative newcomers to the U.S. who want to learn about the school district and its culture, said program manager Ali Dieng.

Michael Hill Jr., former coordinator of Spectrum’s Multicultural Youth Program, led two information sessions on the use of marijuana, alcohol and tobacco for Parent University. The presentations helped those new to the country understand the “subtle realities” within American culture and its “contradictions,” he said. It’s “very confusing” for newcomers to be told not to use substances, yet at the same time they’re exposed to advertising for them, Hill said.

The parents weren’t passive learners, he observed. With the help of interpreters, they sought advice on how to broach the topic of substance use with their children, as well as where and how to get help.

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everal years ago, my college BFF breathlessly told me about a type of marijuana that didn’t get you high. She was living in Berkeley, Calif., and had her medical card, a passport to the high-tech-pharmacy-meets-candy-shop-meets-knowledge-hub world of local dispensaries.

She was hip; she was tuned in.

CBD, my friend relayed to me, was an isolated compound called cannabidiol, a cannabinoid that lacked the psychoactive effects of, you know, smoking whatever weed happens to turn up. I specifically remember that she said CBD had been developed by the Israeli military — a fact I cannot corroborate, but a quick Google search does indicate that Israel has been at the fore of marijuana research.

Fast-forward to present-day Vermont.

CBD isn’t just for Israeli scientists or medicating Berkeley graduate students anymore — it’s freakin’ everywhere. You

can buy it in capsules and salves, add it to your morning coffee, or eat it in truffle form. You can find guided CBD meditations and even a CBD update on the boozy paint-and-sip model.

And now, in what seems an inevitable — and perhaps sensible — marriage of wellness crazes, CBD yoga is a thing. On a Sunday in late April, Jane Lanza and Kathryn Blume led one of Vermont’s first CBD yoga classes at the Mystic Waters Day Spa in St. Albans, and I gave it a try.

As an occasional CBD user, and as someone who’s practiced yoga off and on for nearly a decade, I wasn’t especially nervous for this class. I was just curious and ready for a wellness infusion after a rather late Saturday night.

The day spa sits in a nondescript strip mall on Main Street. Owner Danny Barratt greeted students in the foyer, which is decked out with crystals big and small, leafy plants, and an apothecary of

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potions. The soundtrack is a soothing ripple of trickling water — said “mystic waters,” perhaps? Barratt collected the $20 class fee and directed folks to the building’s well-lit studio, dubbed the Sanctuary.

As students of all ages arrived, Lanza, 35, and Blume, 50, directed us toward mats and assorted accoutrements of

yoga: blocks, blankets and bolsters. With a dozen or so of us assembled, class commenced — not with yoga, but with a crash course in the various historical junctions of cannabis and yoga.

Lanza received her professional certificate in cannabis science and medicine from the pharmacology department at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine last fall. She began class with a brief overview of plant medicine in a variety of spiritual traditions, including the ayahuasca ceremonies of indigenous South Americans, the presence of marijuana in ancient Taoism, and the contemporary ascetic Indian Sadhus who “smoke ganja all day long.”

Like yoga, Lanza said, cannabis has long been used and developed for entwined forms of physical and spiritual wellness. “What we’re doing is recognizing [a] natural connection,” she said. “[We want] to recognize that [cannabis] can bring us closer to the universe … and

that it’s a means of being comfortably embodied.”

Lanza emphasized that both cannabis and yoga are tools — not ends in themselves. “Your yoga and your cannabis practice need to serve you when you’re not on your mat or using cannabis,” she said.

Lanza touched upon the biology of how CBD interacts with the body.

She explained that our bodies come equipped with an endocannabinoid system designed to respond to cannabinoids. Cannabis, she noted, stimulates our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. In tribute to the

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“Physically, there is a symbiosis,” she said. “This is a plant that can actually make our system work better.”

Blume, who has worked as a content and events manager for the local cannabis advocacy organization Heady Vermont since December, jumped in.

With more than 30 years of yoga practice and teaching behind her — including some recent CBD yoga classes — she offered reflections on using both cannabis and yoga to constructively decelerate, mentally and physically.

“Anything that slows me down is a good idea,” Blume said.

Following these quick lessons, Blume and Lanza turned their attention toward a bevy of Elmore Mountain Therapeutics CBD products and literature, arranged like a shrine at the front of the classroom.

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The women explained that they work with the Vermont-based company because its products are made in state with locally grown plants and blended with an organic hemp seed oil. And because Elmore Mountain Therapeutics proprietor Ashley Reynolds has enthusiastically launched a “CBD yoga ambassador” initiative.

For our session, students were offered a choice: a tincture to be administered under the tongue, a salve to rub on particular problem spots, or both. I opted for a generous dropper of tincture and put my salve aside for later.

What followed was more or less a standard, beginner-level yoga class — but better. Not long into warm-up catcow backbends, my mind felt quieter.

Not tired or dumb, just calmer and less distractible. As I followed along with simple, slow sun salutations and warrior poses, I thought, Well, this makes sense.

Often, it takes an entire yoga class for me to feel like I’m finally ready to settle into my body. As silly as it might sound, with CBD I felt like I got a leg up on relaxation and could enjoy the practice more.

My fellow “cannayogi” Ben Gilbert agreed. The 23-year-old St. Albans resident had been attending Mystic Waters’ Friday night yoga classes for about a year but had never tried CBD before. He said he was drawn to the class out of curiosity and appreciated its educational component.

“I felt really relaxed,” Gilbert said. “I felt like I could really connect.”

Blume and Lanza suggest that a part of their mission is helping to remove fear and stigma from the use of cannabis, with or without yoga. Lanza said that she is only just now beginning to publicly merge her yoga and cannabis practices. A certification grounded in science helps her feel confident in actively promoting the plant’s healing properties.

“I was ready to bridge my cannabis knowledge with my yoga practice,” Lanza explained. “[Now] I’m able to refute a stereotype that [CBD is] just for stoners, or it’s a gateway drug.”

“What I’ve been seeing over the past few months is that there is still a lot of fear and misinformation,” Blume added.

“There’s a lot to learn still, but there’s nothing to fear.”

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23. Best manicure/pedicure

Shopping

22. Best barber/men’s cut

65. Best place to buy a pipe 66. Best adult toy store

24. Best place to get body art

44. Best women’s casual clothing store

67. Best housewares store

25. Best place to get a massage

45. Best women’s evening-wear store

68. Best secondhand housewares store

3. Best pet daycare

26. Best day spa

46. Best bridal shop

69. Best antique store

4. Best pet groomer

27. Best resort spa

47. Best women’s shoe store

70. Best furniture store

28. Best medical spa*

48. Best menswear store

71. Best kitchen store

49. Best men’s shoe store

72. Best lighting store

50. Best secondhand clothing store

73. Best garden center

51. Best vintage clothing store*

74. Best auto dealer

52. Best children’s clothing store

75. Best ski/snowboard shop

53. Best children’s toy store

76. Best bike shop

54. Best eyeglasses store

77. Best outdoor outfitter

55. Best place to buy jewelry

5. Best dog training company* 7. Best real estate agent 8. Best bank/credit union 9. Best mortgage broker 10. Best moving company* 11. Best chimney sweep company*

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12. Best household electrical company*

29. Best chiropractic practice* 30. Best health club/gym 31. Best boutique fitness studio* 32. Best yoga studio 33. Best cycling studio 34. Best CrossFit studio

15. Best landscaping company*

37. Best cab company

58. Best musical instrument store

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16. Best lodging

38. Best auto repair

59. Best local art supply store

78. Best outdoor music venue*

17. Best wedding venue

39. Best place to get your tires changed*

60. Best camera store

79. Best large live music venue

18. Best caterer

40. Best laundromat*

61. Best place to buy a computer

80. Best small live music hot spot

19. Best florist

41. Best radio station (music)

62. Best bookstore

81. Best vocalist

20. Best tailor

42. Best radio station (news)

63. Best place to buy a unique gift

82. Best instrumentalist

21. Best salon (unisex)

43. Best local TV news station

64. Best CBD retail shop*

83. Best folk artist or group

13. Best household plumbing company* 14. Best household painting company*

35. Best dance studio* 36. Best place to take an arts class*

56. Best beauty-product purveyor 57. Best pet supply store

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114. Best painter/illustrator

85. Best bluegrass artist or group

115. Best sculptor

Food

86. Best jazz artist or group

116. Best photographer

134. Best new restaurant

178. Best frozen yogurt

87. Best blues artist or group

117. Best cartoonist*

135. Best restaurant

179. Best gelato*

88. Best soul/funk/R&B artist or group

118. Best published author*

136. Best family restaurant

180. Best Vermont cheese brand 181. Best place to get a CBD edible*

138. Best restaurant service

182. Best food/drink event

139. Best breakfast/brunch

92. Best electronic artist or group*

Outdoor + Recreation

137. Best chef

93. Best club DJ*

119. Best ski/ride slope

141. Best place to get late-night food

Drink

94. Best tribute band*

120. Best cross-country ski area

142. Best restaurant for dessert

95. Best chamber ensemble*

121. Best public golf course

143. Best outdoor dining

96. Best orchestra*

122. Best state park

144. Best place to grab a quick meal

97. Best choral ensemble*

123. Best day hike

145. Best place to eat alone

98. Best music festival

124. Best foot race

146. Best locally owned grocery store

99. Best karaoke

125. Best place to bike

147. Best farmers market*

100. Best place to dance

126. Best public place to swim

148. Best farmers market vendor

101. Best place to play pool

127. Best place to kayak/canoe

149. Best food truck

102. Best trivia night

128. Best guided tour

150. Best food cart

103. Best standup comic

129. Best in-state weekend getaway

151. Best bread bakery

104. Best comedy troupe*

130. Best Vermont day trip with the kids

152. Best sweets bakery

105. Best comedy series*

131. Best indoor children’s play space*

153. Best Thai restaurant

106. Best movie theater

132. Best place to take an out-of-towner*

154. Best Chinese restaurant

107. Best film festival*

133. Best people-watching place

155. Best Mexican restaurant

89. Best rock artist or group 90. Best pop artist or group* 91. Best hip-hop artist or group

140. Best lunch

109. Best actor (male or female)

157. Best Italian restaurant

110. Best performing arts venue

158. Best vegetarian fare

111. Best art gallery

159. Best barbecue*

112. Best museum

160. Best comfort food

113. Best arts event

161. Best eggs Benedict 162. Best breakfast sandwich 163. Best bagel

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164. Best pizza (restaurant) 165. Best pizza (delivery)

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168. Best French fries 169. Best wings

185. Best brewpub 186. Best draft beer list 187. Best craft brew selection (retailer) 188. Best beer festival* 189. Best winery 190. Best wine list 191. Best wine shop 192. Best hard cidery 193. Best cidery (nonalcoholic) 194. Best spirits distiller 195. Best bar 196. Best bartender 197. Best pickup bar 198. Best dive bar 199. Best sports bar 200. Best gay-friendly bar 201. Best place to drink alone 202. Best bouncers 203. Best cocktails 204. Best Bloody Mary 205. Best smoothies/juices 206. Best place to get a CBD drink* 207. Best teahouse 208. Best coffee shop 209. Best coffee roaster 210. Best barista

170. Best sandwiches 171. Best sushi 172. Best dumplings* 173. Best nachos* 174. Best taco 175. Best doughnuts

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184. Best beer from a local brewery*

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183. Best craft brewery

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177. Best housemade ice cream

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176. Best creemee

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Marijuana cuisine has come a long way since the pot brownies of a generation or two past, when home cooks tossed butter melted with weed (sometimes including stems and seeds) into a recipe. The result was a gritty, herbaceous concoction that probably wasn’t worth the trouble. Times have changed, along with methods and recipes.

Today, Weiner is a partner in Stone Sober, a lifestyle and apparel company that promotes cannabis as a safe and holistic approach to healing. By catering meals for medical cannabis users, he’s gained experience in cooking food made with weed. If Vermont law will allow him to cater meals for recreational users, he’ll do that, too, Weiner said.

“I [can] do a high-end cannabisinfused dinner,” he said, “and you have no idea you’re ingesting cannabis.”

To make edibles, a cook first has to activate the psychoactive properties of THC through a process called COURTESY OF DAVE WEINER

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n the spring of 2013, Dave Weiner was a food judge for High Times magazine’s Cannabis Cup in Denver.

Weiner, who lives near Stratton Mountain, received a kit with about 45 edible products containing cannabis and an app for recording his scores. He had a week to judge the food — from sour gummies to pizza sauce, from Thai iced tea push-up pops to beef jerky — in categories including effect, flavor, packaging and product originality.

The first day of the competition, eager to get going and unsure how to pace himself, Weiner tasted about 12 products. He was “100 times” higher than he would’ve been if he’d smoked joints throughout the day, he said.

“At first it was quite overwhelming,” recalled Weiner, now 26. “But by midweek, I was becoming more comfortable with larger doses.” Still, he took a lot of naps during his stint judging the Cannabis Cup. “It was hard to keep my eyes open for a lot of that week,” Weiner said.

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I [CAN] DO A HIGH-END CANNABIS-INFUSED DINNER, AND YOU HAVE NO IDEA YOU’RE INGESTING CANNABIS.

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decarboxylation, or de-carbing. One basic method is to put marijuana on parchment paper on a cookie sheet, cover it with aluminum foil and bake it at a low temperature (about 225 degrees) for 30 to 40 minutes.

Because THC is fat-soluble, oil and butter are preferred mediums for cooking with it. Weiner recommends a de-carbing process that he said is accessible for home cooks and produces a palatable infused oil. Take the shake or trim of marijuana — as opposed to the buds — place it in a mason jar with olive oil, seal the jar and put it in a pot of boiling water in the top of a double boiler. Boil the water for 60 to 90 minutes, and then strain the pot particulates. The infused oil can be used for making pasta sauces, salad dressing, and stuffed chicken with prosciutto and goat cheese.

“The beautiful thing about doing a multiple-course, cannabis-infused dinner: It’s like doing a wine-pairing dinner,” Weiner said. “Once you get to a certain point, you find yourself becoming more and more intoxicated; you can cut yourself off when you’ve gotten to a certain point.”

The trick is finding the right dose, which is why it’s useful to understand certain properties of THC. It takes longer to feel the psychoactive effects of ingested cannabis, which is absorbed through the gastrointestinal system, than of inhaled cannabis. When a person ingests THC, it is metabolized in the liver, which converts it to another molecule: 11-OH-THC. This compound is strongeracting than THC, according to Wolfgang Dostmann, a professor of pharmacology at the University of Vermont.

“That’s why some people experience edibles differently, i.e., making them higher,” Dostmann wrote in an email.

“Conversely, other patients do not like the experience. It makes them feel more uneasy, and they prefer vaporized THC.” BEYOND BROWNIES

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On May 9, a double whammy of a party at HEN OF THE WOOD in Burlington and HOTEL VERMONT celebrates the fifth birthday of the Cherry Street establishments. Hen of the Wood will offer $1 oysters from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by free snacks from 6 to 10 p.m. Beer from HILL FARMSTEAD BREWERY in Greensboro, rated the No. 1 brewery in the world by RateBeer four years in a row, will take over the taps at the restaurant, and staff will mix special birthday cocktails. No tickets required.

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recipients of a $350,000 loan from the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, according to a press release from the agency.

The loan is for the purchase of a building at 35 Frost Street in Brattleboro, which “will be used for coffee roasting and product storage, with remaining spaces leased out,” the release states. Mocha’s Joe Café, the roaster’s retail space, is located at 82 Main Street in Brattleboro. m

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the new operator of the café at ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain at 1 College Street on the Burlington waterfront.

The South Burlingtonbased natural foods store took over the museum’s eatery, now called HEALTHY LIVING CAFÉ AT ECHO, on April 18, said NINA LESSER-GOLDSMITH, co-owner and chief operating officer of Healthy Living.

Food concessions were previously run by SUGARSNAP and CATERING BY DALE. Lesser-Goldsmith said she was interested in partnering with ECHO because her business shares values with the organization, including educating kids and supporting families and the healthy development of children.

“We thought it would be a really great partnership,” she said, “and a great opportunity to get our brand downtown.”

The café serves soups, salads, snack boxes, yogurt parfaits, coffee, ice cream treats (with dairy- and gluten-free options), jerky, dried fruit and nut mixes, fresh fruit, sweets, and more. The food is prepared in Healthy Living’s kitchen, and store employees staff the café.

The outpost at ECHO is the only café that Healthy Living runs outside of its Dorset Street store. The business also sells products at Hudson News at Burlington International Airport, Lesser-Goldsmith said.

Healthy Living Café at ECHO is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and welcomes the public, not just museumgoers.

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In Vermont, recreational users don’t have access to edible commercial products in which THC content is regulated and measured, and that won’t change on July 1. Accordingly, experienced cooks recommend starting with a low dose and taste-testing your food.

Give it time to take effect — an hour or more — and add more THC infusion in increments as desired. You can dilute the canna-butter or infused oil as necessary by using it in combination with plain butter or oil.

“You have to be your own guinea pig,” said Mike Giffune, chef at Zenbarn in Waterbury, who has prepared two hemp dinners at his restaurant. “I would

dose myself if it were me and determine [potency].

Wait an hour and see how you feel. If you’re growing it yourself and cooking at home yourself, essentially, the ball’s in your court.”

For flavor profiles, he recommends, for example, infusing mint oil and making mint candies. Salad dressing is a good vehicle for cannabis in savory cooking, Giffune said. He Baked Bees honey with THC suggests an emulsified dressing with a “liaison” such as mustard or egg yolk that will homogenize the ingredients and disperse them evenly.

“If I were to share it with guests or friends,” he said, “I would definitely make sure that I had tried it myself.”

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 cup salted canna butter* 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup shredded coconut 2 large eggs 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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*TO MAKE CANNA BUTTER:

Put two ounces of trim in a foodsaver bag and de-carb it in a pot of boiling water for about two hours. Let it cool. Put de-carbed trim and four sticks of butter in about four quarts of boiling water. Let boil for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool in refrigerator, where it will turn into a “green puck of goodness,” Walsh said.

Remove hardened butter from top of water; cut in pieces and heat on low temp to melt.

Strain through cheesecloth. Use butter in 1/2 cup increments to test desired potency. (For extra caution, test strength in 1/4 cup increments.) If your batch of canna butter is too potent for the cookies, mix it with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of regular salted butter, for a total of 1 cup.

Source: Chris Walsh DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease two cookie sheets or line them with Silpat. In a large bowl, stir together the flours, baking soda and salt.

In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add the water and vanilla. Mix the ingredients until they are just combined. Add the coconut and eggs and mix them lightly.

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Stir in the flour mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Don’t overmix the dough.

Drop the cookies two inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets using two tablespoons or an ice cream scoop. Bake them for 12 minutes or until the edges and centers are brown.

Move them from the cookie sheets to a wire rack to cool.

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Chris Walsh (left) and Dylan Raap at Green State Gardener

Chris Walsh, a co-owner of Nectar’s California products, he commented: in Burlington, uses medical cannabis for “This is five years into the future here.” ailing knees. He helped launch the Green Raap and Walsh recommend five to 10 State Gardener retail store on Pine Street milligrams as an “ideal starter dosage” for with Dylan and Kelsy Raap. most people. “You can totally dial in what Walsh de-carbs cannabis in food- works for you in increments,” Walsh said. saver bags placed in boiling water, then “You can always add more, but you can’t makes batches of cannabis butter to take away.” use in various recipes, from chicken For making cookies with cannaghee to chocolate chip cookbis butter, Walsh offers this ies. For vegans, he recomtip: “Don’t lick the spoon.” mends coconut oil.

He knows he’s tasted too Sour gummies “Ten years ago, you’d much batter, he said, if with THC have a marshmallow the 12-minute baking time treat and wing it,” Walsh starts to feel like three said. “It’s become very hours. sophisticated.

He recommends that “My mission is to show home cooks taste-test cannapeople that you can make bis-infused butter or oil something other than the before adding it to a dish to hippie, gritty hash brownie determine their own tolerof yesteryear that you had ance and dosing. to choke down and [that] “Be extra cautious if was not enjoyable,” he you’re doing this at home, added. and start small,” advised Wa l s h r e t u r n e d t o Raap, 39, who has a mediVermont from a recent trip cal cannabis card for back to California with a bag of pain. “Work your way up.” labeled edibles in a dizzying After the July 1 law goes array of flavors, colors and into effect, Green State dosages. It looked like a high Gardener will offer cookversion of a Halloween treat ing classes on using cannabag — very high. bis in food, Raap said.

The sampling included chocoWalsh, purveyor of a late-covered blueberries (five milligrams famous and fatty Burlington meal — apiece); a plastic honey bear called Baked gravy fries — is looking to the culinary Bees filled with “medicated honey” future of the Green Mountain State. “One (20 milligrams per serving); vegan and of the indications that Vermont is doing gluten-free sour gummies (100 milli- things right is if I can add cannabis to the grams per package); and a Frooty Krispie gravy at Nectar’s,” he said. bar, whose neon-bright colors could be scarier than its THC content (500 Contact: sally@sevendaysvt.com milligrams).

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Food items include a creamy ice cream cone courtesy of Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream and a fresh New England lobster roll from Boisvert’s Curbside Kitchen. And there will be tasty bites from Taco’s Tacos, blistery Neapolitan crusts from La Pizza Lupo, fresh cocktails from SILO Distillery and caffeinated perks from Abracadabra Coffee, as well as treats from several other vendors. Live music and lawn games make it a family affair.

EAST END EATS Saturday, May 12, noon-4 p.m., 54 Maxham Meadow Way, Woodstock. Cost of food and drink. Info, 457-2911, sustainablewoodstock.org.

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SUNDAY SOUL BRUNCH Brunchers sway to swooning soul tunes and sip specialty cocktails while waiting for a table at one of Winooski’s downtown eateries, or they swing by afterward to keep the brunch buzz alive.

Sunday, May 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monkey House, Winooski. Cost of food and drink. Info, monkeyhousevt.com.

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Wednesday, May 9, 6-10 p.m., Hen of the Wood, Burlington. Free. Info, henofthewood.com.

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Chiuho Duval puts her stamp on A Single Pebble — and launches a food truck B Y M EL I SSA PASANEN

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SEVEN DAYS: You came all the way from Taiwan to Vermont for culinary school. How’d that happen?

CHIUHO DUVAL: I had a BA in journalism and was doing documentary video. I got a part-time job at a bistro in Taiwan and

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onstruction is haunting chef Chiuho Duval. Across the street from A Single Pebble, the downtown dining landmark she owns, a rubble-strewn crater marks where the Burlington Town Center mall redevelopment is in process.

And on Friday, business was slow at her new food truck. It was parked for lunch on Pine Street, where a major road repair project had reduced traffic to one lane.

Duval was OK with that, though, she said as she moved smoothly between the order window, wok, steamer and flattop grill, getting accustomed to the new routine of working solo. She’ll have help at busier events, but it’s clear that the chef is enjoying her own space.

“I’m having fun,” Duval said with a grin.

The menu at the food truck is not a downsized Single Pebble menu. While the truck can handle restaurant favorites such as mock eel and dry-fried green beans for private catering gigs, its public lunch and dinner offerings are more akin to the portable street and market food Duval grew up with in her native Taiwan.

Before she came to Vermont to attend culinary school, Duval told Seven Days, “I did not know even how to properly boil eggs, because I’m the youngest in the family, and my mother and sister are great cooks. And in Taiwan, it’s just very convenient: Day or night, you can just grab food on the street.”

After the truck was finished in December, Duval admitted, “I had a freakout thinking about my upcoming year [and] ability to do everything. And then I thought, OK, just do what you can.”

All told, she said, the truck cost about $80,000. “It’s a really expensive toy if you don’t use it,” she remarked.

Duval talked about taking the reins of a cherished dining destination, her love of 100-year-old eggs, and learning how to cook Chinese food in Vermont.

CHEF CHIUHO DUVAL POSITION: Chef and owner at A Single

Pebble LOCATION: Burlington AGE: 45 CUISINE TYPE: Classic Chinese, plus Taiwanese street food EDUCATION: New England Culinary Institute, graduated 2003 EXPERIENCE: NECI Commons and

Smokejacks, Burlington; started at A Single Pebble in 2003, became a business partner in 2005 and became sole owner in 2017

Chef Chiuho Duval

WHAT’S ON THE MENU? At the restaurant:

mock eel, dry-fried green beans, tangerine peel chicken, double garlic broccoli; at the food truck: scallion pancake wrap with chicken, crispy beef shank rice bowl, steamed sweet rice pork dumplings, rice pouch with barbecued pork and pickles.

started learning the wine, waiting tables. It just kind of opened the door for me.

Eventually, I made up my mind that I needed to learn how to cook. I could make instant noodles, but that’s it. The chef of that bistro, he went to NECI. He talked about school all the time. I’d never been to the United States. I didn’t do any research; that was just the place I wanted to go.

SD: You always loved to eat?

CD: The question in our family was always, “What are we going to have for lunch?” And then, “What are we going

to have for dinner?” We lived across the street from a traditional market. One of the things I really liked for breakfast on the way to school were fresh-made noodles with very simple minced pork sauce and a little bit of soy-braised eggs.

When it was Saturday or Sunday, I would say, “Mom, I’m going to the market.” And I’d walk around and eat all the food.

SD: Any other favorites?

CD: There’s a running joke in our family that one day I would marry the guy whose family made the 100-year-old preserved eggs. They’re really stinky, kind of like blue cheese-stinky. I love them.

SD: So, does your guy make them?

CD: No, but Craig [Sampson] can make

really good crêpes. And he built my food truck. Well, his company did.

SD: After all these years, why launch a food truck?

CD: Our kitchen is very small, and I always tell the staff I should just buy a van, build it into a food truck and park it back by the kitchen for more space. But I never did it, because I’m really a control freak, and I just don’t have enough time.

The [Burlington Town Center] construction was really a kick in my butt.

I’d gone through a couple weeks last year that were really worrisome when they started the whole process. I realized the success of my business was not on them, it’s on me. If people can’t come to us, then we have to go to them.

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September, 2017 by the LISA J. GRENIER AND 3/25/18 FSBO-EarlTrue050218.indd 10:22 PM 1 Board of Public Works TODD FLETCHER AKA Commissioners: TODD B. FLETCHER OCCUPANTS OF: 63 Attest Norman Baldwin, Stratton Road, Hardwick P.E. VT Assistant Director – Technical Services MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE Adopted 9/20/17; OF FORECLOSURE SALE Published 05/09/18; OF REAL PROPERTY UNEffective 05/30/18.

DER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 Material in [Brackets] et seq. delete.

Material underlined add. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure NOTICE OF SELF entered May 31, 2017, in STORAGE LIEN SALE the above captioned acEXIT 16 SELF STORAGE tion brought to foreclose 295 RATHE RD., that certain mortgage COLCHESTER, VT. given by Lisa J. Turney 05446 and Todd Fletcher to Notice is hereby given Mortgage Electronic that the contents of the Registration Systems, self storage units listed Inc., as nominee for below will be disposed Countrywide Bank, FSB, of by exit 16 self storage dated June 24, 2008 due to non payment. and recorded in Book 131 Page 345 of the land Name of occupant - unit records of the Town of size Hardwick, of which mortTodd Bergeron gage the Plaintiff is the 10 x 15 present holder, by virtue of the following AssignSam Barone ments of Mortgage: (1) 10 x 20 Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage ElectronDave Babcock ic Registration Systems, 10 x 20 Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Dave Babcock to Nationstar Mortgage, 10 x 10 LLC dated December 7, 2012 and recorded in Craig wilder Book 131 Page 353 and 10 x 20 (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Nationstar Mizrain Lujano Mortgage, LLC to Selene 10 x 10 Finance LP dated February 7, 2018 and recorded Disposal will take place: in Book 131 Page 528, Monday may 21st, 2018 both of the land records at 9:00 am of the Town of Hardwick Exit 16 Self Storage 295 for breach of the condiRathe Rd., Colchester, tions of said mortgage VT. 05446 and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction STATE OF VERMONT at 63 Stratton Road, CALEDONIA UNIT, CIVIL Hardwick, Vermont on DIVISION June 1, 2018 at 10:00 VERMONT SUPERIOR AM all and singular the COURT premises described in DOCKET NO: 7-1-17 said mortgage, CACV SELENE FINANCE LP To wit: v.

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check, bank sisting of a parcel of 4/30/18 FSBO-Guenther042518.indd 3:30 PMtreasurer’s 1 tered August 8, 2017, in or cashier’s check at the the above captioned acland with the dwelling time and place of the tion brought to foreclose house and improvesale by the purchaser. that certain mortgage ments thereon located The balance of the given by Rodney Burns at 63 Stratton Road in purchase price shall and Jennifer Burns to Hardwick and being all be paid by a certified Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., of those same lands check, bank treasurer’s dated December 29, and premises conveyed or cashier’s check within 2006 and recorded in to Lisa J. Turney and sixty (60) days after the Book 109 Page 207 of Todd Fletcher by Quit date of sale. the land records of the Claim Deed of Lisa J. Town of Enosburg, of Turney dated June 24, which mortgage the 2008 and to be recorded The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the Plaintiff is the present in the Hardwick Land premises at any time holder, by virtue of Record and being all of prior to the sale by paya Corrective Assignthose same lands and ing the full amount due ment of Mortgage from premises conveyed to under the mortgage, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Lisa J. Turney by Quit including the costs and to U.S. Bank National Claim Deed of Lisa J. Association, as Trustee Turney dated August 26, expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be anfor Citigroup Mortgage 2006 and recorded in nounced at the sale.

Loan Trust 2007-WFHE2, Book 126 at Pages 310Asset-Backed Pass311 of the Hardwick Land DATED: May 1, 2018 Through Certificates, Records and being all of By: /S/Rachel K. LjungSeries 2007-WFHE2 those same lands and gren, Esq. dated September 6, premises conveyed to 2013 and recorded in Lisa J. Turney by deed of Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Book 124 Page 605 of Christopher W. and Lisa Bendett and McHugh, PC the land records of the J. Grenier dated July 270 Farmington Ave., Town of Enosburg, for 27, 2006 and recorded Ste. 151 breach of the conditions in Book 125 at Page 416 Farmington, CT 06032 of said mortgage and for of the Hardwick Land the purpose of foreclosRecords. ing the same will be STATE OF VERMONT sold at Public Auction Reference is hereby FRANKLIN UNIT, CIVIL at 929 Duffy Hill Road, had and made to the DIVISION Enosburg Falls, Vermont aforementioned deeds VERMONT SUPERIOR on June 1, 2018 at 12:30 and to their records and COURT PM all and singular the to all prior deeds and DOCKET NO: 58-2-16 premises described in their records for a more FRCV said mortgage, complete description U.S. BANK NATIONAL of the premises herein ASSOCIATION, AS To wit: conveyed.

TRUSTEE FOR CITIA rectangular shaped Reference is hereby GROUP MORTGAGE parcel of land with made to the above LOAN TRUST 2007improvements found instruments and to the WFHE2, ASSET-BACKED thereon, located north/ records and references PASS-THROUGH northeasterly of State contained therein in CERTIFICATES, SERIES Aid Highway No. 5 in the further aid of this de2007-WFHE2 Town of Enosburg, being scription. v. bounded and described RODNEY BURNS, JENas follows: Terms of sale: Said NIFER BURNS AND MIDpremises will be sold LAND FUNDING LLC Starting at a point locatand conveyed subject to OCCUPANTS OF: 929 ed on the centerline of all liens, encumbrances, Duffy Hill Road, Enossaid State Aid Highway unpaid taxes, tax titles, burg Falls VT No. 5 and proceeding municipal liens and S 66° 10’ E a distance assessments, if any, MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE of one thousand four which take precedence OF FORECLOSURE SALE hundred feet (1,400’), over the said mortgage OF REAL PROPERTY UNmore or less, to an iron above described.

DER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 pin; thence turning at et seq. an angle and proceeding TEN THOUSAND S 25° 20’ W a distance ($10,000.00) Dollars of In accordance with the of two hundred eighty the purchase price must Judgment Order and De- feet (280’), more or less, be paid by a certified cree of Foreclosure en-

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to an iron pin;4/23/18 thence 11:55 AM turning at an angle and proceeding N 66° 40’ W a distance of four hundred fifty-three feet (453’), more or less, to an iron pin; thence turning at an angle and proceeding N 71° 37’ W a distance of four hundred forty-one feet (441’), more or less, to an iron pin; thence turning at an angle and proceeding N 65° 48’ W a distance of six hundred thirty-three feet (633’), more or less, to the centerline of State Aid Highway No. 5; thence turning at an angle and proceeding along the centerline of said highway in a northeasterly direction three hundred fifty feet (350’), more or less, to the point of beginning.

Bounded now or formerly on the north by one Tussing; on the south by lands now or formerly of Joseph J. Palardy and Rejane A. Palardy; on the east by Blouin; and on the west by State Aid Highway No. 5.

Meaning to convey a lot containing 10.1 acres, more or less.

Being and meaning all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Louis Hill and Gwen J. Hill by warranty deed of Joseph .1. Palardy and Rejane A. Palardy dated September 12, 1988 and recorded in Book 65, Pages 591-592 of the Enosburg Land Records.

Reference should also be had to a Survey Map prepared by Allen J. Newton, Registered Land Surveyor, entitled “Joe Palardy to Gerald S. and Barbara Losey”. Said map is not dated and not recorded.

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2. The property shall not be further subdivided into anything less than five acre parcels.

3. No signs shall be erected or displayed upon or within the property other than a sign of reasonable size identifying the name or names of persons residing thereon.

Being and meaning all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Eric J. Gometz by warranty deed of Louis Hill and Gwen J. Hill dated December 3, 1998 and recorded in Book 83, Pages 580 and 581 of the Enosburg Land Records.

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.

Being and meaning all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Rodney Burns and Jennifer Burns by warranty deed of Eric J. Gometz dated Dec. 29, 2006 and to be recorded in the Enosburg Land Records.

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.

Reference is hereby

DATED: May 1, 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 ORANGE UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 42-3-15 OECV WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v.

ANN M. RUSSO AND DAVID H. RUSSO OCCUPANTS OF: 16 Dudley Street, Randolph 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 March 6, 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ann M. Russo and David H. Russo to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated May 1, 2012 and recorded in Book 187 Page 127 of the land records of the Town of Randolph, of which mortgage the Plaintiff

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is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 16 Dudley Street, Randolph, Vermont on June 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

1981 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 82 AT PAGE 521 OF THE RANDOLPH LAND RECORDS

including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

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

To wit: CERTAIN LANDS AND PREMISES LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH COUNTY OF ORANGE AND STATE OF VERMONT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS VIZ

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.

DATED: May 3, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

BEING A PARCEL OF LAND ESTIMATED TO CONTAIN 1 ACRE MORE OR LESS BY DEED DESCRIPTION AND 74 ACRE MORE OR LESS BY TAX ASSESSMENT TO BE THE SAME WITH DWELLING HOUSE AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS THEREON STANDING LOCATED ON DUDLEY STREET COMMONLY REFERRED TO 16 DUDLEY STREET IN THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH AND BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO WILLIAM A H HUNT AND CHRISTINA L HUNT BY THE WARRANTY DEED OF CLAYTON T BLAIR AND MURIEL V H BLAIR DATED SEPTEMBER 25

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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,

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 573-4-18 CNPR In re estate of John C. Sheehan.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of John.

C. Sheehan late of Charlotte, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the 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: 5/7/18 /s/ Maureen H. Brown Signature of Fiduciary Maureen Brown Executor/Administrator: 4766 Silver Street Monkton, Vermont 802-453-3907 alpsa5@gmavt.net Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 5/9/2018 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Probate Division 175 Main Street, PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 370-6-15 WNCV NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE v.

MARGUERITE MUNRO OCCUPANTS OF: 384 River Ridge Road, Waitsfield VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered June 28, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Marguerite Munro to MetLife Home Loans, a Division of Metlife Bank, N.A., dated July 20, 2009 and recorded in Book 135 Page 455 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of a Corrective Assignment of Mortgage from MetLife Home Loans, a Division of Metlife Bank, N.A to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage dated December 14, 2012 and recorded in Book 149 Page 380 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 384 River Ridge Road, Waitsfield, Vermont on May 31, 2018 at 10:00AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

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BY WARRANTY DEED OF A.N.B. VENTURES, LTD. DATED JANUARY 11, 1971 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 24, PAGE 295 OF THE WAITSFIELD LAND RECORDS. BEING A 5.00 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, MORE OR LESS (WAITSFIELD GRAND LIST HAS THE PROPERTY SIZE AS BEING 6.60 ACRES) WITH DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON AND MORE PARTICULARLY KNOWN AS 384 RIVER RIDGE ROAD IN THE TOWN OF WAITSFIELD, VERMONT. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED FROM ALASDAIR T. MUNRO AND MARGUERITE MUNRO TO MARGUERITE MUNRO, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 44 PAGE 15 DATED 10/02/1984 AND RECORDED 10/02/1984, WASHINGTON COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF VERMONT. Tax ID: 029026000.00 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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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.

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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: April 3, 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 WINDSOR UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 336-7-16 WRCV MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. v.

PETER C. FRATTINI, SUSAN S. FRATTINI AND QUECHEE LAKES LANDOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. OCCUPANTS OF: 138 Chittenden Driveway, (Quechee) Hartford 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 November 3, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Peter C. Frattini and Susan S. Frattini to Bank of America, N.A., dated April 2, 2010 and recorded in Book 451 Page 181 of the land records of the Town of Hartford, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Bank of America, N.A., to Federal National Mortgage Association dated July 1, 2015 and recorded in Book 513 Page 246 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Federal National Mortgage Association to MTGLQ Investors, L.P.

dated December 1, 2017 and recorded in Book 544 Page 46, both of the land records of the Town of Hartford for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 138 Chittenden Driveway, (Quechee) Hartford, Vermont on June 1, 2018 at 11:15 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OF LAND IN THE VILLAGE OF QUECHEE, TOWN OF HARTFORD, IN THE COUNTY OF WINDSOR, AND STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: “BEING LOT #3049 CONTAINING 35,700 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, WITH HOUSE LOCATED THEREON, AS SAID LOT IS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF LOTS ENTITLED “QUECHEE LAKES CORP., LOTS #3038 & 3049, CHITTENDEN DRIVEWAY, QUECHEE, VERMONT,” DATED JANUARY 12, 1978, K.A. LECLAIR ASSOC., INC., CIVIL ENGINEERS, HANOVER, NH, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE IN QUECHEE LAKES BOOK 2, PAGE 48 OF THE HARTFORD LAND RECORDS. Being that parcel of land conveyed to Peter C. Frattini and Susan S. Frattini, husband and wife from Charles R. Berking and Patricia A. Berking, husband and wife by that deed dated 04/01/2000 and recorded 05/01/2000 in Deed Book 285, at Page 430 of the Hartford Town, VT Public Registry.

Tax Map Reference: 07-3049 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: May 1, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0104901 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., OR WINTER SPORT LANE WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT MAY 17TH, 2018 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF JASON BLANCHARD. 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.

TOWN OF BOLTON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD THURSDAY MAY 24, 2018 AT 6:30 PM TOWN OFFICE 3045 THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY BOLTON, VERMONT The DRB will hold a hearing on the application of Adam Beaudry for conditional use review to enlarge a nonconforming structure located at 40 Boulder Wood Lane. The property is identified on the Bolton Tax Map as # 15 ID:4050040 and is located in the Rural I district.

The hearing is open to the public. Additional information may be obtained at the Bolton Town Office. Pursuant to 24 VSA §§4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. If you cannot attend the hearing, comments may be made in writing prior to the meeting and mailed to: 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, Vermont 05676

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CELIAC & GLUTENFREE GROUP Last Wed. of every month, 4:30-6 p.m., at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Free & open to the public!

To learn more, contact Lisa at 598-9206 or lisamase@gmail.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance.com/ cerebral-palsy/ PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-8 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence?

General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new

joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives.

Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe two or three of us can get together to help each other simplify.

989-3234, 425-3612.

DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sundays at 5 p.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery. org.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships.

Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship.

Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

Childcare is provided.

Info: 658-1996.

EMPLOYMENTSEEKERS SUPPORT GROUP Frustrated with the job search or with your job? You are not alone. Come check out this supportive circle.

Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602

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

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

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recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction.

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BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support & learn about living with Parkinson’s disease. Group meets 2nd Wed. of every mo., 1-2 p.m., continuing through Nov. 18, 2015.

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Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. monthly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. monthly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m.

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We meet to support each other and to learn more about issues and concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal, and confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 PM, the second Thursday of each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South Champlain St., Suite 12, in Burlington. Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer one-on-one support. For more information, email rex@ pridecentervt.org or call 802-238-3801.

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends and community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety and other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family and friends can discuss shared experiences and receive support in an environment free of judgment and stigma with a trained facilitator. Weekly on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

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FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one.

FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turning Point Center, corner of Bank St., Burlington. (Across

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING) Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction?

Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a month on Mondays in Burlington.

Please call for date and location. RSVP mkeasler3@gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

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

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

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

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

GSD (GENDER AND SEXUAL DIVERSITY) VETERANS GROUP This veterans group is a safe place for veterans to gather and discuss ways to help the community, have dinners, send packages and help the families of LGBT service people. Ideas on being helpful encouraged. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church (The Little Red Door), 64 State Street, Montpelier. RSVP, 802-825-2045.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime. We choose to share experiences, support, and empathy. We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are.

Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info:

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

HEARTBEAT VERMONT Have you lost a friend, colleague or loved one by suicide? Some who call have experienced a recent loss and some are still struggling w/ a loss from long ago.

Call us at 446-3577 to meet with our clinician, Jonathan Gilmore, at Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main St. All are welcome.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more information.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers.

For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support.

Support groups also provide survivors an

opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

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

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

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

861-3150.

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

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

Info: 223-2518.

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

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second Thu. of the month, 4-5:30 p.m., CVMC Board Room, 130 Fisher Rd.; Rutland, every Sun., 4:30-6 p.m.,

St. Info: Debbie, 888-5958.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step. Sat., 9-10 a.m. Turning Point Center, 182 Lake St., St. Albans. Is what you’re eating, eating you? We can help. Call Valerie, 825-5481.

PEER ACCESS LINE Isolated? Irritable?

Anxious? Lonely?

Excited? Bored?

Confused? Withdrawn?

Sad? Call us! Don’t hesitate for a moment.

We understand! It is our choice to be here for you to listen. Your feelings do matter. 321-2190.

Thu., Fri., Sat. evenings, 6-9 p.m.

POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP Anyone coping with potato intolerance and interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox, 48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839.

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

QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE five-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or QuitTobaccoClass@ UVMHealth.org.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Williston Police Station.

Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group.

Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships?

We can help. Ralph, 658-2657. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence.

Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process.

Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext.

19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@ sover.net.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide.

Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo.

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

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only).

Please call 877-5439498 for more info.

SURVIVORSHIP NOW Welcome, cancer survivors. Survivorship NOW has free wellness programs to empower cancer survivors to move beyond cancer & live life well. Regain your strength & balance. Renew your spirit. Learn to nourish your body with exercise & nutritious foods. Tap in to your creative side.

Connect with others who understand the challenges you face. Go to survivorshipnowvt. org today to sign up. Info, 802-7771126, info@ survivorshipnowvt.org.

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

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

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

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

attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings and families grieving the loss of a child meets every third Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at Kismet Place, 363 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Call/email Jay at 802-373-1263, compassionatefriendsvt@ gmail.com.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929.

VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@ gmail.com, 658-4991.

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715.

YOGA FOR FOLKS LIVING WITH LYME DISEASE Join as we build community and share what works on the often confusing, baffling and isolating path to wellness while living with Lyme disease.

We will have a gentle restorative practice suitable for all ages and all levels from beginner to experienced, followed by an open group discussion where we will share what works and support one another in our quest for healing. By donation.

Wear comfortable clothing. March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4. 2-3:30 p.m. More information at laughingriveryoga. com XA – EVERYTHING ANONYMOUS Everything Anonymous is an all encompassing 12-step support group.

People can attend for any reason, including family member challenges. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Info: 777-5508, definder@ gmail.com.

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STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately):

4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you promise you’ll only have one more but then you eat the whole bag? Have you tried every diet possible and nothing works? There is hope. Come to an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and find out about a 12 step program of recovery. There is a solution! Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Suite 200, Burlington. Weekly on

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

7:30-8:30 a.m., at the First United Church, 21 Buell St. Info, Geraldine, 730-4273. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sun., 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Johnson Municipal Building, Rte. 15 (just west of the bridge). Info, Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meetings in Montpelier occur every Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info, Joan, 2233079. Steps to Food Freedom Meetings in Morrisville occur every Sat., 10-11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356. Big Book Meetings in Morrisville occur every Tue., 6 p.m. at the North Central Recovery Center (NCVRC), 275 Brooklyn

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NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step fellowship for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc.

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

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

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OPEN EARS, OPEN MINDS A mutual support circle that focuses on connection and selfexploration. Fridays at 1 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602.

Thursdays, 7 p.m. Info: Elise, 302-528-6672. OA Big|Book Solution Group of Burlington.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.

Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans.

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NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6 p.m., Community Health Center, Riverside Ave., Mansfield Conference Room; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m.

Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; Springfield, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., HCRS (café on right far side), 390 River St.; St.

Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt. org or 800-639-6480.

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Sales Associate One of the oldest familyoperated jewelers in Vermont is hiring in our Stowe, VT location! We are seeking a dynamic commission-based sales and customer service-oriented team player with 1-3 years of sales experience (jewelry experience is a plus, but not a must) and a strong attention to detail. If you are able to handle a fastpaced work environment, are responsible and selfmotivated, able to multi-task and handle problem solving on the fly, we would love to hear from you! Position is part time, with potential to grow into full time. Please, no phone calls. Applications to be submitted through https://bit.ly/2IfQ187 or via email BryanFerro@gmail.com.

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WhistlePig is growing and needs an accountant with good analytical skills. Experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP software and/or manufacturing process/COGS/inventory experience preferred.

Would also help with GL reconciliations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and expense account audits and general office tasks.

Opportunity to juggle details and work at the center of a dynamic operation serving Vermont and the surrounding region. Media Specialist works on a team responsible for Vermont PBS on-air programming management and traffic duties and managing media for four broadcast channels and online. Attention to detail, quality control, and problem-solving are essential to the job. Candidate should be very comfortable and familiar with computers, applications, digital video formats and distribution (web and new media). College degree or equivalent experience preferred. Experience and knowledge of video and broadcasting is desirable. Nights and weekend work required.

Please send resume and three professional references to info@whistlpigrye.com with the subject line “Accounts Position.”

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT Vermont Regenerative Medicine in Winooski seeks a medical assistant. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with the motivation to learn and strong communication & interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have previous medical experience as an EMT or medical assistant. Exceptional computer and organizational skills are required. The primary responsibilities are to assist the doctors with image-guided procedures and patient exams.

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Bevo is looking for seasonal help in the kitchen & on events.

Full & part time positions available. Good pay & a fun environment.

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Communications Associate We’re looking for a full-time communications professional to help tell our story to members, landowners, the media, and the public. Qualifications for this key communicator of our work protecting farms and forests, and connecting people to the land are: excellent writing and computer skills, desire to work in communications, professionalism, attention to detail, confidence to take initiative, and an interest in land conservation, combined with a Bachelor’s in communications, marketing, journalism, English or related field, and 3+ years of relevant experience. To learn more and apply, visit vlt.org/jobs.

• Academics – Academics Supervisor, Academic Teachers (VT Teaching Cert. Required), Driver’s Ed Teacher, Testing/Scheduling Coordinator.

• Career Technical Training – CTT Supervisor, Vocational Instructors (Carpentry, Auto Tech, Culinary Arts, Certified Medical Assistant, Office Administration, Welding and Advanced Welding.)

• Security and Safety – Safety/Security Manager, Security Officers, Campus Monitors and Drivers (FT and PT) • Career Preparation – CPP/Counseling Supervisor, Counselors, CPP Specialist • Outreach/Career Transition Services – OA/CTS Manager, Outreach/Admissions Counselor, Career Transition Services Specialist, Job Readiness Specialist • Residential – Sr. Residential Counselor and Residential Counselors. (Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 15 hours of social service classwork. Evening, Overnights, & Weekends) • Recreation – Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Specialist (FT and PT) • Student HR Officer/SGA Leadership – (Incentive and Disciplinary duties) • Data Integrity - Compliance Manager and Data Integrity Specialist ( Student Records)

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Do you want to contribute to work that matters to Vermont and Vermonters?

Do you want to be part of a fun and passionate professional team dedicated to the stewardship of Vermont’s environment?

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation seeks a team-oriented Financial Administrator to manage multiple grant programs. Primary responsibilities include budget monitoring, grant reporting, reconciling and drawing funds, and providing general support as part of a small and dynamic business office team. The ideal candidate brings accounting experience, takes initiative, shares an interest in our mission and works effectively in a dynamic environment with a collaborative service-oriented approach. The full job description can be found at humanresources.vermont.gov/careers or by contacting Kristin Freeman at kristin.freeman@vermont.gov.

• Food Services – Food Services Supervisor, Sr. Cook, Cook, Cook Assistant • Administrative – Admin Support Manager, Property Specialist, Purchasing Agent, Admin Support Personnel (Assists in Finance/Purchasing/Property), Finance Specialist, Finance Assistant • Human Resources - HR Manager, Employee Admin Specialist and IT Specialist • Maintenance – Supervisor, Maintenance Specialist, Maintenance Assistant • Health/Wellness – Manager, LPN, Clerk, PT Dental Assistant, PT Dental Hygienist • PT TEAP Specialist: this position is responsible for providing education on drugs and alcohol. This position requires a CADC certification.

• Sr. Administrative Assistant Please email njccemployment@etrky.com or visit the Transition Office for details and requirements of the positions and to request an employment application. Please include your full name, your phone number, your email, the position you are interested in, highest grade completed and/or Degree attained.

If you are chosen for an interview, it will take place on site between May 14th and May 31st and you will be contacted to schedule a specific time. Employment will be at a Federal Department of Labor facility.

All applicants will be subject to drug testing and a full background check.

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Data Coordinator, Vermont Insights Building Bright Futures is Vermont’s early childhood public-private partnership established by law to monitor the state’s early care, health and education systems and to advise the Administration and legislature on policy and systems improvements. Vermont Insights, a program of Building Bright Futures, is an online data reporting system focusing on presenting results about the well-being of Vermont’s children and their families. Building Bright Futures seeks a detail orientated, innovative Data Coordinator.

Champlain Community Services is a growing developmental services provider agency with a strong emphasis on selfdetermination values and employee and consumer satisfaction.

Job Brief

CCS is seeking a Service Coordinator with strong clinical and organizational skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented position and have demonstrated leadership.

Case Management

The Data Coordinator serves as data and information gatherer for Vermont Insights. The successful candidate will help our team identify existing early childhood data resources in Vermont, manage data and information, and assist with research projects and annual reports.

This is a rare opportunity to join a distinguished developmental service provider agency during a time of growth. Please send your cover letter and application to Elizabeth Sightler, esightler@ccs-vt.org.

Job Duties & Responsibilities • Collect information about existing data systems and data sets related to Vermont’s children and their families.

Direct Support Professional

• Help create a data inventory system for tracking data and information about Vermont’s children and their families.

CCS is offering direct support professional positions and per diem shifts. Starting wage is $14.35 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefit package. This is an excellent job for applicants entering human services or for those looking to continue their work in this field. Send your cover letter and application to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org.

• Support data collection efforts, acquire secondary data sources, and assist with efforts to link Vermont Insights to early childhood data within Vermont’s State Longitudinal Data System.

Qualifications • BA/BS degree preferred. Those with a minimum of two (2) years of work or education experience in a research- or data-focused field will be considered.

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• Proficient in Excel and a thorough understanding of best practices for data collection and management.

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• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

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The Data Coordinator position is a temporary, part-time (15-20 hours per week), grant-funded position with a competitive salary and flexible work schedule. Funding for this position is guaranteed through December 2018; continuation beyond that date is contingent upon funding.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae (CV) by May 15th at 5:00pm to the Building Bright Futures Office Manager, Katie Mobbs: kmobbs@buildingbrightfutures.org. For more information please visit: buildingbrightfutures.org/job-opportunitites/.

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COOK Our Dining Department is under new leadership!

We currently have an opening for a full time Cook. Hours vary days & evenings.

We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, flexible, and can provide our residents with a dignified dining atmosphere.

Please submit a resume via e-mail to: srogers@benchmarkquality.com or stop in for an on-the-spot interview.

The Arbors at Shelburne 687 Harbor Road Shelburne, VT. 05482 (802) 985-8600

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United States Probation

Administrative Assistant

District of Vermont at Burlington

NEW JOBS POSTED DAILY!

Full-Time Permanent

For further information and application instructions visit www.vtp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities.

Deadline for complete applications is the close of business, May 25, 2018.

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RESIDENTIAL EDUCATOR Rock Point School, a small independent residential high school, is looking for Residential Educators to join our team! Our Residential Educators are key members of our school team, teaching our students life skills, taking them on adventures, and supporting them to form healthy relationships. We are looking for someone who has energy, patience, a sense of humor, and the desire to help guide young people through the challenges of transforming adolescence into adulthood.

This is a full-time position and includes weekend and evening hours. Living on the dorm floor is a requirement for this job. Parttime training hours available starting in June and full-time begins in August. Send resumes to: rweiland@rockpoint.org.

FULL-TIME Our cook will have experience producing high quality soups, sauces and entrees from scratch, demonstrate experience in all aspects of cooking from grilling to sautéing, and strong attention to the quality of food consistency quality and delivery.

• We work from scratch, not from a box • 40% of our produce is local/organic • Innovative on-site protein butchering and smoking • Manageable schedule ending in early evening • Superb kitchen facilities with excellent benefits

Dishwasher FULL-TIME

Our Dishwasher will perform a variety of services in the kitchen area such as dishwashing, basic food prep, linen prep, food storage, general kitchen cleaning and, as assigned, they may also perform bus services in the main or auxiliary dining rooms. This shift is full-time, with weekends included.

Wake Robin offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting.

Interested candidates please complete an application online at www.wakerobin.com!

Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Recording Secretary Cook

Small painting company is seeking a skilled, team-oriented, professional interior painter with great communication skills who is committed to doing the highest quality work. All types of highly detailed painting experience will be considered. Small amount of exterior work is expected. Must be willing to commute as far as Charlotte, St. Albans, and Stowe areas. Flexible hours and great earnings potential for qualified candidates. Send a cover letter with relevant experience, references, and questions to: or call Dan at 802-760-9423.

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Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community, is adding members to our team of Kitchen Staff!

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Professional Interior Painter

(CL-25) $40,464 – $65,799

United States Probation in Burlington, Vermont, is seeking an energetic individual to provide receptionist duties, clerical and procurement support to our office. High school diploma, two years of general experience, proficiency with WORD, data entry, report generation and strong interpersonal skills are required. A background investigation and fingerprinting are mandatory before appointment.

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The Town of Jericho, VT is seeking the services of a Recording Secretary for the Jericho Selectboard.

Services required include attending Selectboard meetings (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month starting at 7pm) and furnishing written minutes of each meeting to town staff within five days of each meeting.

The expected hourly rate range is $12.00-$15.00.

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SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Seasonal positions available for Tent Installers and Warehouse Crew Members starting April 30 running through the end of October. Full time and part time positions available, weekend Interested persons may submit a resume for service availability a must. to Paula Carrier, Administrative Assistant, via email Complete an application at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or via mail at P.O. Box 39, online at Jericho, VT 05465. The town will receive applications vttent.com/application/ until person is selected. or visit vttent.com/employment/ to see more about our 4t-TownofJericho050918.indd 1 Join Our Team! – Program Manager5/4/18 12:57 PM current openings.

Upper Valley Services has a long-standing history of providing high quality, person centered care to Vermonters in need. We are searching for the right person to join our efforts of keeping Vermonters who require nursing home level of support in the community.

As a Care Coordinator, the person will be responsible for interfacing with local hospitals, nursing homes and other care partners, coordination of intake and placement process, as well as supervision of care managers. The ideal candidate will share our values of community based care, hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, and have a strong background in care management. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow with a rapidly expanding program. We offer an excellent salary and benefit package. Interested candidates, please send resume and letter of interest to Kelley Wright at kwright@uvs-vt.org.

OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

• Event Crew Members • Wash Bay • Tent Installers • Loading (2nd shift) • Linen Assistant • Machine Shop Assistant Email jobs@vttent.com for more information, or check out the website, vttent.com/employment.

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TRUE INDIVIDUALS ARE OUR FAVORITE KIND OF TEAM. Hotel Vermont is looking for warm and engaging Vermonters to help our guests explore like a local and relax like it’s their job.

Do you like connecting with others? Are you passionate about Vermont winters? And springs, summers and autumns? What year is your Subaru? What’s your idea of a perfect day in Vermont?

Or night? Do you embody our ideals of community through your positive and respectful attitude?

Do you like questions? We can’t wait to hear your answers!

Hotel Vermont - Cherry St, Burlington

We are interviewing for the following positions:

HOTEL RESERVATIONIST JUNIPER BARTENDER JUNIPER PM SERVER JUNIPER AM SERVER PM LINE COOK BANQUET CAPTAIN BANQUET SERVER To schedule an interview go to:

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Senior Sales Manager The historic Middlebury Inn in Middlebury, VT has an exciting opportunity for an energetic Senior Sales Manager to lead and develop hotel business through direct sales, marketing, telemarketing and hotel tours. This position is responsible for driving transient, group, wedding and meeting room business, as well as all sales, marketing, and advertising functions. The Senior Sales Manager will direct the solicitation efforts of the staff through effective oral and written communication. In addition, this position will oversee hotel rates as well as date and space commitments for group, catering and transient room sales within the hotel. This individual must have exceptional customer service skills with the ability to foster effective relationships.

The proper candidate should have three years of experience in hotel sales. Experience with hotel sales software is necessary. Hospitality degree is preferred.

The Senior Sales Manager position is a full time, salary plus bonus position. This job requires flexible hours to accommodate the business needs of the hotel. We offer a complete benefit package.

Send resumes to: john@middleburyinn.com.

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Explore the possibilities! When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter.

Once you are working for the State, there are many opportunities for career and personal growth!

VOCATION AL REHABILITATION TRANSITION COUNSELOR I & II - NEWPORT

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Newport office is seeking an experienced professional with an ability to support high school students with physical, psychological or cognitive disabilities in the career development process. Will also participate in student focused teams. The Transition Counselor assists students in preparing for careers and employment through surveying interest and skills, assisting in career exploratory activities and developing strong relationships with local area high schools. Professional level experience involving human services casework, preferably with individuals with disabilities. Some travel will be required.

Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you must apply to the specific Job Opening: LEVEL I: #623201, LEVEL II: #623230. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Hib Doe, VR Regional Manager at (802) 498-4935 or hibbard. doe@vermont.gov. Department: Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: May 15, 2018.

POTENTIAL TO EARN OVER $50,000 AFTER JUST ONE YEAR!

Over the past eighteen years, Vermont HITEC educated and employed over 1,500 individuals in the healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and business services fields. We are accepting applications for our newest business services program. The program offers eight weeks of training at no cost, and immediate full-time employment and apprenticeship as a Client Advisor with DealerPolicy (up to 20 full-time positions) upon successful completion.

• Potential to earn college credit • Enrollment in a Registered Apprenticeship • Salaried positions with generous base pay, plus uncapped commission!

• Performance-based increases • Full benefits, including health, dental, paid vacation, 401k, and more • No cost to participate for qualified VT residents

N ATURAL RESOURCES BOARD S TATE COORDIN ATOR – MONTPELIER LEARN MORE APPLY ONLINE WWW.VTHITEC.ORG DEADLINE FOR JULY 2018 SESSION

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FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEED UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 8-WEEK PROGRAM

The ITAR Program (Information Technology Apprenticeship Readiness) is a partnership of:

The Natural Resources Board/Act 250 seeks an environmentally committed professional to join our Montpelier office. Serve as our roving Act 250 State Coordinator. Train and support District Coordinators. Contribute to policy efforts.

Work with a dedicated team of professionals seeking to create a better future for Vermont through environmental protection and smart growth. Interested? Please apply. For more information contact Kimberley Lashua at Kimberley.Lashua@vermont. gov. Department: Natural Resources Board. Reference Job ID #623234. Status: Full Time.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2018.

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR– WILLISTON

The Division of Fire Safety is seeking an Electrician to join our team of inspectors located in our Williston Regional office. The applicant must possess a current VT Master Electrical License and have a working knowledge of the VT Electrical Code, they must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of independence. For more information, contact William Brown at William.brown@ vermont.gov or 802-879-2302. Department: Public Safety. Status: Full Time.

Application Deadline: May 16, 2018.

Learn more at :

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The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Providing Innovative Mental Health and Educational Services to Vermont’s Children & Families.

Visit Supervisor & Transporter

Connecting people and place through science, education and action.

St. Albans The NFI CFS Program is looking to expand its team to include a person to provide transportation and supervised visits for families involved with DCF. A qualified candidate will be comfortable in giving direct feedback to families and intervene when safety is a concern. We are looking for candidates with strong communication and documentation skills, who work well in a team setting. This 30 hour per week, benefited position requires a Bachelor’s degree and/or two years’ experience in related field. Valid driver’s license required.

Please apply online at www.nfivermont.org/careers.

Now Hiring: Executive Director The NorthWoods Stewardship Center invites applications for an Executive Director position from a seasoned, successful professional with experience in conservation non-profit management and a passion for the Northern Forest of New England. The ideal candidate will enthusiastically share our vision of stewardship, conservation, education, and forest management, and have the ambition, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit to continue to develop, strengthen, and expand our programs. For more information please visit our website at www.northwoodscenter.org.

Please email cover letter and resume with the contact information for three professional references

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PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE Bristol, Vermont

The Town of Bristol is seeking qualified candidates to join the 5-member Public Works Department. Bristol (pop. 3,894) is a steadily growing, vibrant community located in the Champlain Valley in Addison County, Vermont.

The Road or Highway Department was recently renamed the Public Works Department in recognition that it supports the community in many ways beyond maintaining roads, sidewalks, and equipment. This position involves a variety of tasks relating to maintaining Bristol’s transportation system, public infrastructure, and municipal facilities. The Public Works Employee is responsible for routine maintenance, repair work, and following the direction of the Foreman. The position is fulltime, requiring a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

A detailed job description is available at www.bristolvt.org.

Wage: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefits package.

To apply, please e-mail a confidential cover letter, resume, and three references to townadmin@bristolvt.org with Bristol Public Works Employee in the subject line or send to:

Bristol Public Works Employee Search P.O. Box 249 Bristol, VT 05443 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018. THE TOWN OF BRISTOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

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STOWE FREE LIBRARY - STOWE, VERMONT The Stowe Free Library is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented librarian to fill the position of Technical Services Librarian and to assist in fulfilling our mission: “To Welcome, To Inspire, To Enrich the Mind.” This cherished community institution has a collection of 35,000 volumes with annual visits of 140,000. It is located within the historic Helen Day Memorial Building in the center of Stowe, a premier four-season resort community with a population of 4,300.

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, and an MLS from an ALA accredited school or a Vermont Department of Libraries Certification is preferred. Working knowledge and experience with computers, including Integrated Library Systems (ILS) like the open source system Koha, cataloging procedures and MARC databases, and current technologies are desired. Good verbal communication skills and ability to interact with the public, excellent organizational skills and ability to perform detailed work, and the physical ability to lift and shelve books are required.

This position includes some evenings and Saturdays.

The winning candidate will receive excellent benefits and a starting salary range of $16.76 – $17.68 per hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

A job description and employment application can be obtained at the Akeley Memorial Building or at www.townofstowevt.org. Send the required documents including employment application, cover letter, and resume to: Town of Stowe, Attn: Recruit, PO Box 730, Stowe, VT 05672 or email all documents to recruit@townofstowevermont.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Construction Office/ Field Assistant Local construction company looking for an entry-level construction administrator to assist construction manager.

General Description: The construction office/field assistant is responsible for assisting project managers and/ or foreman with all on-going daily tasks not limited to: scheduling, document control, permitting, building maintenance, and assist with interior commercial fit-ups as needed. The ability to maintain focus on multiple tasks at the same time will be crucial.

Duties include but not limited to • General office work • Assisting on-site as needed

Requirements: • High School Diploma • Construction Experience • Valid Driver’s License • Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs • Basic Knowledge of blueprints Investors Corporation of Vermont 30 Main Street Ste 401 Burlington, VT 05401 Mel@icvvt.com

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We are hiring in multiple locations!

• Associate Director of Admissions • Bakeshop Assistant • Events Coordinator Assistant • Servers • Cashiers

Visit www.neci.edu/careers for more info.

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We’ve got a cartful of opportunities We have part time and full time If you’re looking for a career that offers endless opportunities to grow and positions available! values the unique talents you bring to work, check out a job at Hannaford.

We are currently seeking to fill the following positions in our Burlington, St. Albans, VT locations: Come to and ourMorrisville, hiring event at the

• Meat Cutter Vermont Department of Labor EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (63 Pearl St. Burlington, VT) We offer benefits, including 401k, competitive salaries and a fast-paced team May 14th &environment.

15th: 9:30am-11:30am

Please stop into any of our locations to fill out an application, or send resumes to:

To see Gonyaw openings visit: Michael Route 100, Fairgrounds Plaza, Morrisville, VT 05661 www.Hannaford.com/Careers Phone: 802-888-9848 mgonyaw@hannaford.com Questions?

Text/Call: 802-417-9536 To find out more about us Mary.Blanchard@Hannaford.com visit: www.hannaford.com Hannaford is is an an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hannaford equal opportunity

Small manufacturing company seeking a fulltime office support person.

Responsibilities include phone answering, filing, organizing & scheduling appointments, data entry, a variety of light warehouse responsibilities, and other office duties as necessary.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Many growth opportunities possible. 40 hours/week, 8:30 - 5, Monday through Friday. Hourly pay plus full benefits. Send resumes to natalie@staticworx.com

Seasonal - Full time

Supervises: Seasonal Bar Staff Position Objective: Support general operations of the Farm and Event team with a focus on overseeing event bar service.

Visit our website for information on how to apply! www.shelburnefarms.org/ about/join-our-team You may also send a cover letter and resume to

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The Vermont Judiciary is recruiting a full-time limited service Programs Manager to administer the Vermont Juvenile Court Improvement Program (CIP). This position is the content expert in child protection and juvenile cases and programs. This person will analyze trends, make recommendations and manage CIP grants. Located in Montpelier.

Bachelor’s degree & four years’ management experience in including juvenile programs required.

Starting at $66,000 or higher depending on experience.

Regional Coordinator for Child Advocates

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Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program in Rutland and Windsor counties. Responsible for program management, recruiting volunteers, analysis and administration.

Bachelor’s degree & four years at or above a technical or professional level in social work, psychology, child development, mediation, family counseling, law or related judicial/legal setting.

Starting salary is $23.04 per hour.

Both positions come with excellent benefits health care & vacation, holiday and sick leave.

Open until filled.

Go to www.vermontjudiciary.org/employmentopportunities/staff-openings for a detailed job description and application.

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We have an opening for a Full-Time Chef/Cook for our Dining Services Department. The individual selected for this position will cook/prepare meals for 14+/- residents. Meals are cooked from scratch using local Vermont products. Candidate must all maintain the cleanliness and preparedness of the kitchen, will utilize the dishwasher, and will perform cleaning assignments.

Clean background check required.

Through the hard work of our staff, our community has achieved the highest standards of excellence for resident care.

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Mansfield Hall is a private, innovative residential college support program for students with diverse learning needs. We are looking for dynamic individuals to fill the following positions:

ACADEMIC CASE MANAGER/DIRECTOR

This position requires excellent teaching, organization, planning, written and oral communication skills. The ability to multitask and collaborate with our academic partners in the collegiate community is important. Having a commitment to the success of all students and ability to understand and teach to various learning styles is required.

Master’s degree in special education or a related field preferred.

SKILLS COACH 85 LIFE lpi SCREEN This position requires excellent coaching and mentoring skills. The

ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field, have residential program and life skills teaching experience, a background in mental health and/or educational programing, and the ability to build strong positive relationships with young adults.

ACADEMIC COACH/TUTOR

This position supports our students to achieve their educational goals. They provide direct tutoring and instruction with an emphasis on math and writing skills. A bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline and experience is preferred. Full and part-time positions are available.

STUDENT LIFE COACH

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have a background in mental health and/or educational programming. Applicants should be able to have some flexibility in their schedule. Full and part-time positions are available.

Applicant information is available at www.mansfieldhall.org.

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Director of Christian Education

Construction Safety Technician This position will provide assistance ensuring safety compliance on commercial and industrial construction projects. Candidate must have 5 years’ experience in commercial construction. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with various leadership styles, have strong oral, written and computer skills and have extensive knowledge of the OSHA 1926 Construction Standards.

Ability to pass a Federal and Department of Motor Vehicle background check is required. Certifications for competencies such as scaffold, fall protection, excavations, confined space, CPR/First Aid and OSHA 30 hour required.

Position will be based out of our Colchester, VT office and will require the ability to travel to ECI projects where needed. Send resumes to: chris.gordon@engelberth.com.

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First Baptist Church Burlington is seeking a part time Director of Christian Education. First Baptist is a progressive multi-cultural American Baptist Congregation. The Director of Christian Education augments our ministry to children, youth and young adults by fostering their growth and development in all aspects of Christian faith. As a staff member the Director plays a central role by working with the Christian Education Board to plan, develop, support, oversee and grow our inclusive, multi-cultural, multi-generational Christian education programs and events. The Director closely coordinates activities with the Pastor and the Christian Education Board concerning the ministry needs of children, youth and young adults.

Submit resumes and inquiries to fbcvt@gmail.com.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Instrumart is looking to hire a smart, energetic and friendly person to join our Customer Service team in our South Burlington office! Our CSRs provide direct support not only to our external customers (i.e. front line for all incoming phone calls, order status, tracking information, and revisions to orders) but also to our internal Engineering Department by assisting in all aspects of the successful input and completion of orders.

Instrumart offers competitive salary and a robust benefit package.

The successful candidate will: • Have a strong aptitude for multi-tasking and organizational skills • Be comfortable working with computer applications and our telecommunications system, and have a willingness to learn our integrated business management software • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills • Be comfortable helping customers order Instrumart’s technical products • Possess excellent attention to detail, capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, and display high levels of punctuality and dependability • Have a “head for numbers” (prices, part numbers, etc.)

• Be both a self-starter and a team player • Work well with others

Location: Vermont (Burlington or Montpelier Area) General Purpose: The Main Street Alliance (MSA) seeks a state director to lead & manage the Vermont Chapter of the Main Street Alliance.

About the Main Street Alliance: Founded in 2008, the Main Street Alliance (MSA) is a growing national network of state-based small business coalitions working to ensure that the voices of real small business owners are heard on public policy issues that are critical to their businesses, their employees, and the communities that they serve. MSA implements game-changing strategies that shift debates over critical economic justice issues, impacting public policy debates at the local, state, and national levels.

Instrumart 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.

Personal Care and companionship for a young man. Need assistance in all aspects of personal care, preparing meals, and companionship.

Come join our team if you are ready to make a difference in this young man’s life. Three and a half day work week. Full time.

Competitive wages.

Send resumes to:

bullynda@aol.com

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Job Description: The duties of The Main Street Alliance Vermont Director include grassroots organizing and leadership development, campaign management, fundraising and partner and ally relationship building.

The ideal candidate will be a highly energetic, creative self-starter with a proven track record of leading successful campaigns, community building, raising funds and staff management.

For a complete job description, visit: vermont.mainstreetalliance.org/join_team.

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Main Street Alliance Vermont State Director

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT/ COMPANION

Very competitive salary and generous benefits, including 100% health and dental coverage, retirement contributions, family and medical leave.

To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resumé and references to: stephen@mainstreetalliance.org & jobs@mainstreetalliance.org with subject line: Vermont State Director.

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& outreach to underserved populations. Strong advocacy & organizational skills required. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) skills desired. Letter of interest and resume to: cg@womensafe.net or Hiring Committee, WomenSafe, PO Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753. People of all genders and diverse communities encouraged to apply. WomenSafe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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HEAD SOFTBALL COACH Applications are being accepted for the part-time position of Head Softball Coach. Saint Michael’s College is an NCAA Division II institution (Northeast-10 Conference), and sponsors 21 varsity sports. Additional program information can be found at

www.smcathletics.com.

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Land Protection and Stewardship Coordinator The Lake Champlain Land Trust is a growing regional land conservation organization saving the islands, shorelands, and natural areas, and protecting the Lake's water quality, since 1978.

Competitive salary & benefits package.

Burlington office. Resumes reviewed beginning May 21st. EOE. To apply, see full job description on our website.

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Hinesburg, VT based Coffee Enterprises seeks a qualified person to join our laboratory team to conduct quality control analysis for coffee & tea products.

Milfoil Removal Crew

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Seeking strong swimmers. Seasonal positions available on milfoil removal crew, Lake Dunmore, Addison County.

Starting May 22; compensation $12 per hour.

Email resume to milfoilman@rocketmail.com.

Caregivers of all ages are needed to help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, companionship and transportation.

Responsibilities include: laboratory operations, maintenance of testing & brewing equipment, physical evaluations, sensory analysis (tasting & cupping), and report generation.

Join a culture that values your input, assists you with your goals, and places meaning on face-to-face education and training!

Q Graders and Tea Specialists are encouraged to apply.

Applicant must be familiar with laboratory operations, detail oriented, well organized, open minded, computer literate and dependable. Experience with coffee & tea quality control or production and enjoying coffee & tea beverages is required.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am – 5pm, weekends and overnight travel may be required per business needs.

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Armistead Senior Care, a caregiver centered and premium provider of in-home, non-medical caregiver services, is looking to add compassionate, kind, and reliable Caregivers to the team.

Coffee & Tea Technologist (full-time, non-exempt)

To apply, visit www.armisteadinc.com/employment/ or call us at (802) 489-5682.

Visit www.coffeeenterprises.com to learn about our operation; please send a cover letter and resume to chris@ce.coffee.

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Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services 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.

HUB Clinician: We are seeking clinicians to work with adults as a part of our Hub & Spoke medication assisted therapy (MAT) program. This position will focus on access, engagement, stabilization to help clients build a bridge from the MAT program to other local MAT treatment options. Work will involve assessments, case management, treatment planning, group & individual counseling, referral, and coordination with community partners such as the DOC, DCF, or other treatment providers.

Previous experience working with people in recovery from addictions is preferable. A Master’s Degree is strongly preferred, Bachelor’s Degree with 11:56 AM previous experience will be considered. Must obtain AAP credential and be actively working towards LADC licensure. Working hours are roughly from 6:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

MA Level Substance Abuse Clinicians: We are seeking to fill a full time Master’s Level Clinician position working with adults or adolescents in 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. A LADC is preferred, but not required. We will provide training for qualified candidates. Part time position also available (not benefit eligible).

We offer medical, dental and vision, generous time off policy, matching retirement plan and other benefits.

Send your resume to: Rachel Yeager, HR Coordinator • ryeager@claramartin.org • Clara Martin Center • PO Box G • Randolph, VT 05060

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Construction Project Specialist The Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking a full time Construction Project Specialist to join our dedicated team. This position will work closely with the Director of Asset Management in the development and preparation of construction project bid specifications and project requirements, as well as managing contractors, overseeing work to completion, and performing physical condition inspections of all owned and managed properties for assessment of capital needs and housing standards compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of construction and construction contract management, effective communication skills, excellent organizational and computer skills. Previous construction management or equivalent experience is required, as well as a valid driver’s license and transportation.

BHA offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

Salary range from $35,000 to $40,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Applications deadline is May 18, 2018.

Please submit your résumé and cover letter, including salary requirements to:

humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org Attn: Human Resources Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401-8408 The Burlington Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

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Green Mountain Painters is looking for talented individuals to join our growing team. Earn excellent pay working a great summer job. Plenty of room to grow and advance your career.

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VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

seeks a motivated, team-oriented individual to join our staff.

• Dental/Sterilization Assistants (Per Diem and Long-Term)

Digital Marketing Specialist

• Clinical Social Worker

VEDA is in need of a half-time Digital Marketing Specialist who will curate, enhance and reinforce VEDA’s brand through internet, digital and social media marketing. The Digital Marketing Specialist is an expert in executing and supporting all VEDA’s online/ digital marketing efforts, providing maintenance and continuous improvement of the Authority’s website, intranet, online marketing analytics, social media strategies and digital marketing assets and campaigns. The Digital Marketing Specialist maximizes the Authority’s various digital marketing assets, working to develop additional digital marketing channels that align with VEDA’s overall marketing and strategic plans.

• Registered Nurse And more! Check out all of our clinical and non-clinical positions and apply online at

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Customer Service / Account Representative

VEDA’s goals for this position are to raise awareness about the Authority’s public role as Vermont’s economic development financing organization; drive traffic to the Authority’s website; and effectively communicate through digital media channels with Vermont businesses, farms and the general public about financing opportunities available through the Authority.

Concept2, a market-leading manufacturer of stationary fitness ergometers and composite racing oars, seeks a talented and motivated individual to join our Customer Service team, in our Morrisville, VT headquarters.

Among the position’s required duties, VEDA’s Digital Marketing Specialist will implement VEDA’s Website Content Management; Social Media Outreach; Email Outreach; Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Program; and Analytics Reporting. In addition, the Digital Marketing Specialist will assist in digitizing VEDA’s creative assets; keep abreast of new web technologies and digital marketing trends, and implement, as appropriate; present ideas for new promotions and projects; perform special projects, and assists other employees, as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities include: • Serve on the Customer Service team; this includes taking orders for indoor rowers, ski and bike ergometers, composite racing oars, and spare parts, helping troubleshoot problems, and providing a wide range of information to our customers

Minimum Qualifications: Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills; high level of accuracy and attention to detail; proactive and self-motivated; ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform under tight deadlines; Facebook Business Manager, Twitter for Business, and other social media platforms; advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Creative Cloud suite of products, especially Photoshop; hands-on expertise in SEO best practices; understanding of HTML, CSS and SEO techniques; knowledge of analytics and reporting platforms; team mentality; professional presentation, timeliness, discipline and behavior.

• Communicate with existing and potential commercial and government accounts, franchises and communities; develop and grow sales with new customers • Occasional travel within the U.S. Required Qualifications include: • One or more years of experience in a professional setting, preferably in a customer service or account representative role

Strong familiarity preferred: • HubSpot; • Sharepoint; • Google and/or HubSpot-certified a plus; • Video editing capabilities a plus.

• Solid computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) • Basic mechanical skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree; BS in Digital/Internet Marketing preferred; Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in web design/management and online marketing; Applicable course work in digital marketing, including SEO, display and social media channels.

• College degree preferred Concept2 has an informal setting, a friendly and professional work environment, and excellent compensation and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their families.

Visit www.veda.org to see a complete job description.

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Library Assistant The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts seeks applicants for a part-time position in our Box Office.

This is a great opportunity to become a part of the exciting world of the performing arts.

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21 hours/week. Seeking outgoing person to provide outstanding customer service for all ages, organization skills, knowledge of technology, experience with literature or librarianship. Hours include 2 evenings, every other Saturday morning. Benefits include paid sick/personal days, paid professional development hours, membership in VT Library Assoc. Prefer MLIS, VT Library Certification, and/or 2 years’ experience in a library. $14.86 per hour after training. Work with a great team in a pleasant environment and nice VT town! Additional hours possible as sub. For more info contact Debbie and send resume, letter of interest, references to fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com.

Our part-time Customer Service Representatives are responsible for telephone and in-person window ticket sales. Requirements include excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and accuracy and speed with data entry. This is a parttime position that requires scheduling flexibility, including some evening, weekend, and weekday availability.

For a full job description and how to apply, please visit:

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RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR Stowe, VT

Are you committed to superior customer service?

www.flynncenter.org/about-us/employment-andinternship-opportunities.html.

Please submit cover letter and resume by May 25, 2018 to:

or email: HResources@flynncenter.org No phone calls, please. EOE

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OPPORTUNITY, GROWTH, COMMUNITY! Are you interested in learning more about the construction industry? Curtis Lumber is looking to fill one opening at our Burlington, VT location!

COUNTER SALES Curtis Lumber is willing to train and teach employees who exemplify a great attitude and willingness to learn!

Curtis Lumber offers: • • • • • • • • • •

Do you have a strong desire to help people?

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE

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Flynn Center - Attn: Human Resources 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

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Comprehensive Health Benefits for you and your family!

Increasing pay rates based on performance Generous Paid time off!

401k/Retirement Plan including a company match program!

Company paid Life Insurance!

Employee Assistance Program!

Company Profit Share!

Employee Discount!

Growth Opportunities!

Free Training/Learning programs!

We are seeking an individual to join our residential lending team working in our highly We are seeking a full time Residential Mortgage Loan desirable Stowe branch location. While prior knowledge and experience in residential lending Assistant for our growing South Burlington Loan Office. is preferable, we will train the right individual who demonstrates the ability and desire to This individual will be responsible for performing a vatake on this critical role. Responsibilities will include originating residential mortgage loans riety ofduties, administrative duties loanand originaand perform all required with support fromto ourprovide processing underwriting staff, tion and documentation support for our Mortgage Loan to bring loan applications to successful completion and closing. Key attributes for success Offi cers.

Other responsibilities include overseeing the include the ability to establish rapport and develop relationships with customers and referral completion andtoaccuracy of loan documents, processsources and the ability to explain customers, loan programs, concepts and terms they may ing loans and ensuring proper loan documentation innot be familiar with. information and preparing all related Union Bank is the cluding highest input volumeofmortgage lender in Lamoille County and the leading loan documents, up oninverifi cations and credit mortgage loan originator communityfollow bank based the state of Vermont.

Union Bank has preparation of loans for underwriting, as Vermont, well been recognized asreports, one of the premier residential mortgage lenders in having commitment letters, notes, and other documenreceived the USDAas Rural Development Lender of the year for loan the last four years, as well as tation and from set up, assistingHousing customers withAgency advances previous volume recognition the Vermont Finance (VHFA). We offer a on of home lines and providing conventional, all other loan VHFA, FHA, VA, comprehensive array loanconstruction products including construction, RD, PMI and portfolio loans.

As a local Vermont bankinclude established in 1891, support needed.

Requirements excellent writ-we are able to offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities. are committed to excellence and ten and oral communication, and aWe minimum of 2 years providing you the of tools andresidential support toloan be successful. prior experience with a familiarity of

secondary market mortgage loan products is preferable A Bachelor’s degree and mortgage lending experience is desirable, but not required. The butshould not required.

Attention to background detail, strong organizasuccessful candidate have a demonstrated or aptitude in business tional skills, and Required the ability to multi-task are aessential. development and customer service. traits include being self-starter, a team player, empathetic, a problem solver, proficient and comfortable with technology, willingness to develop and call on centers of influence and referral sources, an ability to educate, explain and inform, and possess traits such as being detail oriented, deliver prompt follow-up, organized, and efficient. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical for success, as is the ability to interface with any level of the Bank or the public.

Union Bank offers competitive wages, a comprehensive

Union Bank offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program. To be considered for benefits package, training for professional developthis position, please submit a cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to: ment, strong advancement potential, stable hours and a supportive work environment.

Qualified applications Human Resources may apply with a cover letter, resume, Union Bank professional references and salary P.O. requirements to: Box 667

From day one, you’ll become an integral part of an engaged workforce, made stronger every day through mentoring, supportive managers, and accessible company leaders whose doors are always open.

Curtis Lumber wants you, no industry experience necessary! Please apply at the store or visit CurtisLumberCareers.com today!

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Home Care Providers

Press Operator Queen City Printers Inc. is looking for an experienced offset press operator to run a 6 color Heidelberg. Must be hardworking, reliable and quality oriented. Experience being lead pressman a must. Great pay and benefits including 401K match. Email dschillhammer@qcpinc.com or call 864-4566 extension 2021 and ask for Dan.

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Currently, we are recruiting for home care providers.

We are seeking reliable, caring individuals willing to share their home and change the life of someone in their community. Must be a Vermont Resident.

Qualified care providers will share our person-centered approach to delivering support. Our goal is to tailor support to each individual, promoting independence.

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We offer the support of an Agency, a Care Coordinator, as well as needed respite from providing care. We offer a very generous stipend, room and board, monthly payments, as well as any additional training you may need to be successful. Please contact Kelley Wright at 802-222-9235 or email kwright@uvs-vt.org.

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Vermont Comforts of Home is a joint venture between two organizations: Lincoln Street Inc. and Upper Valley Services.

Our non-profit organizations are experienced in providing high quality, individualized home care. Operating in compliance with the regulations of the Adult Family Care program under Vermont’s Choices for Care initiative, we work to develop community-based options of care for people requiring a nursing home level of support.

BUILD your skills with stimulating projects, BUILD your career with opportunity for growth, BUILD your security with competitive salary and benefits, BUILD your job satisfaction by joining our professional but fun team!

ReArch Company is a growing construction management firm in South Burlington, Vermont dedicated to creating buildings and spaces of distinction and significance while generating value for our clients.

We are entering into our 15th year of strong growth and continue to be one of the leading construction management companies in the area.

ReArch values employees, providing a safe and fun work environment with opportunity to develop skills, engage in stimulating and challenging projects and opportunity for growth within the company. We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus, 401k plan, generous vacation package, health and dental insurance along with life insurance, short and long term disability.

We are currently hiring for the following roles for projects in Vermont and New Hampshire.

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Senior Project Manager Senior Project Manager needed to manage the overall direction, completion and successful financial outcome of large construction projects in accordance with our client’s expectations.

This role serves as the direct liaison and point of contact with our project clients, and works in collaboration with our superintendent and administrative staff, as well as with subcontractors, vendors and permitting and regulatory authorities in order to accomplish project objectives.

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.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Center for Health and Wellbeing #S1547PO - The University of Vermont’s Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHWB) seeks applicants for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Student Health Services. We are looking for an experienced LPN with excellent clinical, assessment and communication skills to work with our University-age group of patients and be part of a collegial staff that prides itself on providing outstanding care.

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management, engineering or related field and have a minimum of 20 years’ experience in the construction industry with at least 10 of those years’ as a project manager on commercial, institutional and medical projects in excess of $20,000,000. Must be able to perform detailed take offs, interpret plans and be proficient in scheduling programs and spreadsheet applications.

Primary responsibilities include: Patient screening and tasks associated with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality health care in our busy outpatient office.

Work collaboratively with patients, providers, and SHS staff to provide continuity of care.

Successful candidates should have extensive construction knowledge, along with the ability to collaborate in a positive and respectful manner with subcontractors and agencies, and above all a proactive approach to providing outstanding customer service. Candidate must also exhibit a commitment to providing total project success and be able to engage in dynamic and creative team environment.

Minimum qualifications: LPN licensure and three to four years’ related experience required. Clinical proficiency in ambulatory care clinical procedures and health care education; ability to use electronic medical records and email with proficiency.

Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences in race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, and disabilities.

As a Senior Project Manager you will be located at our South Burlington VT office location, which is set in a beautiful park setting with a nearby gym and walking trails outside our door.

This is a 10 month full-time position and requires occasional Saturday work. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a full benefit package. For more information about the CHWB, please visit our website at www.uvm.edu/health.

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Cover letter should include a statement of experience and commitment to working with issues of diversity. For more information regarding the University of Vermont’s diversity initiatives, please visit the President’s website at: http://www.uvm.edu/ president

ReArch Company will only consider email or postal mail submissions; no phone calls please.

Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements in confidence to Careers@ rearchcompany.com or via mail to ReArch Company, Inc., Human Resources, 55 Community Drive, Suite 402, South Burlington, VT 05403. Resumes and cover letters that do not meet these qualifications and address complete education, work history and salary requirement will not be considered. Only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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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 #802-656-3494. Applicants must apply for position electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily.

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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PART TIME .NET DEVELOPER SOUGHT 1.0 FTE Math Teacher: Fred Tuttle Middle School Qualified Candidate will have a Vermont Teachers License, Math 6 Grade Teacher endorsement, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Please apply for this position on www.schoolspring.com. Posting # 2932937.

Basic C# and SQL experience required.

Candidate must understand .NET fundamentals.

Undergraduate students welcome to apply!

Full time position may be available upon completion of project(s) if sought.

Please state interest with resume to: jobs@autumnharp.com.

Gardener and Farm Educator An experienced gardener with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with young people to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in gardening, including flower beds, vegetable cultivation and decorative hanging baskets.

Are you currently under contract or signed a letter of intent? If you are under contract or have a signed letter of intent, you may be asked to provide proof of release to interview.

These positions will remain open until filled. Candidates may forward their resume and three current references to: Diane Kinnon, Human Resource Department, South Burlington School District, 500 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 or apply 3.83” at www.sbschools.net. EOE

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DIRECTOR OF NURSING $5,000 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.

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.

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• Progressive nursing experience in nursing care with a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience • Experience in acute care, ambulatory care or correctional environment preferred

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• Must be able to pass the Vermont Department of Corrections background investigation and obtain security clearance

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WE OFFER COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING: • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance • Health savings account with matching employer contributions • 20 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays 5.25”

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Seeking a passionate chocolate lover to join our dynamic retail team and help us to amaze our customers! Must enjoy working with the public, provide exceptional customer service while sharing our enthusiasm for our chocolate, and have a passion for making hand-crafted, quality beverages.

Prior retail and barista experience a plus. Must also enjoy public speaking and conducting daily tours. Year-round, full-time and part-time position available at our Church Street location. Ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holiday hours, a must.

• 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL KELLI AT 866-616-8389. EOE

Please visit our website for additional job details: http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/about-us/employment

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America’s premier manufacturer of high performance wires and cables for over 63 years has several job openings.

Philanthropic Advisor for Graduate & Professional Programs

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER The Corporate EHS Manager directs the organizations’ environmental and safety programs to minimize impacts to the environment, protect the safety of employees, and reduce risk and liability for the corporation. This will be accomplished by keeping abreast of regulatory requirements that impact the business, communicating those requirements to management, training employees, maintaining training files, performing incident investigations, and leading environmental and safety committees. Serves as the business’ ISO 14000 environmental management representative and maintains certification.

Formulates work safety standards and enforces procedures. Risk prevention areas include hazardous material exposures, accidents, occupational injuries, fires, and other unsafe conditions. Must be 100% compliant with federal and state regulatory reporting requirements as well as national and international directives related to our products. Usually requires a 4 year degree, preferably in engineering or chemistry, plus 2-4 years’ relevant experience, or equivalent.

If you are passionate about education, language, and cultural fluency; have a gift for collaboration and relationship building; and thrive on travel-based duties; we want to hear from you. Middlebury seeks a seasoned advancement professional to support alumni and donors of the Middlebury Language Schools, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, the Middlebury C.V. Starr Schools Abroad, and the undergraduate College. In this position, you will have the opportunity to tell a compelling story about global leadership in the teaching of languages and cultures, and the impact achieved through mission-driven giving.

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible fundraising and grant-seeking experience, including closing gifts. Language learning and/or international experience preferred. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, excellent interpersonal skills, and be selfmotivated. Significant travel required.

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To view the complete job description and apply online, visit: http://apptrkr.com/1209093

The internal customer service representative, via phone and email, will manage customer accounts, interface with customers, outside sales reps, and internal departments. You will create sales quotes, enter, review, and track orders, handle customer inquiries, facilitate design reviews for new products, and much more. Must be a team player working collaboratively with many internal and external customers in providing quality service.

Middlebury College employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation; competitive health, dental, retirement, and vision benefits; and educational assistance programs.

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Prepared Foods Manager City Market is looking for a full-time manager to oversee the Prepared Foods department in our new South End location. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent culinary education and a minimum of 5 years management experience in a high-production, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and innovative leader with outstanding administrative, people management and communication skills. Proven ability to create systems and structures, manage budgets, and train and motivate staff required.

You will operate the manufacturing machines which insulate our wires and cables. No experience necessary, we will train you, but you will need a good work ethic, work experience, and excellent “work” references. It’s not an easy job working late at night, but you will earn one of the highest manufacturing/ operator wages in all of Vermont!!! The job requires sustained standing, walking on cement floors and significant squatting, bending, pushing and pulling weights ranging from 25 to 70 lbs. Must have exceptional attention to details as you will be responsible for multiple tasks at the same time! Math skills are essential as is excellent attendance.

Front End Manager Downtown Store

We offer excellent wages, benefits, and are an EEO employer.

Email your resume and cover letter to hr@champcable.com or mail to 175 Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT 05446, Attn: HR Dept.

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City Market Downtown is looking for a full-time manager to oversee Front End operations and personnel to ensure excellent customer service, accurate cash handling, and support departmental financial objectives. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent retail experience, a minimum of 5 years of management or related retail experience, a proven ability to manage and motivate staff, an ability to develop and implement budgets, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

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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.

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About the Position:

• Full-time Cook will provide meal planning, preparation, and food service to pregnant and parenting women and their children in residential treatment setting.

• Primary responsibility will be food prep and service; however, Cook will have opportunity to interact with clients and their children, provide individual coaching, and teach cooking and nutrition classes.

• Position works late morning through dinner service.

What We Look For:

• Looking for candidate with strong nutritional knowledge and ability to multi-task.

• Food preparation and service experience required.

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• Full-time Technician will assist in the management of network and remote access resources for all agency sites and support the development of network infrastructure and systems.

• Additionally responsible for assisting in the maintenance of agency technology hardware including PCs, network components, peripheral devices and copiers and ensuring agency systems are secure and data backup and disaster recovery systems are in place and functioning properly.

• Technician will support the technical needs of staff including hardware, software, data, training, and the development of departmental systems.

What We Look For:

About the Position:

• Full-time, 40 hour per week position working Tuesday - Saturday.

• Perform a wide variety of cleaning duties in a residential treatment facility for pregnant and parenting women.

• Principal activities include, but are not limited to, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, shampooing, polishing, and disinfecting offices, public areas, meeting rooms, bathrooms, dining room, stairways and vacated bedrooms.

What We Look For:

• Duties performed using hand held cleaning supplies/equipment and machinery. Experience in aspects of effective cleaning techniques and use of a variety of custodial machinery required.

• Ability to work with a variety of people and perform tasks independently required.

FACILITIES COORDINATOR About the Position:

• 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.

• Manages facility and equipment related costs and develop facilities budget.

• 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.

What We Look For:

About the Position:

• Strong background in all aspects of maintenance and repair work related to building, equipment, and grounds.

• 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.

• Associate’s degree in computer science or relevant field or 2-4 years equivalent experience (with strong focus on Information Technologies).

A+/MCP/MCSA/MCSE certifications, and/or equivalent work related experience preferred.

• Experience with active directory, Microsoft Server OS, Office 365, ESXi Hypervisor, MS Office suite, PC Hardware, operating systems, agency software applications, data security, backup and disaster recovery.

• Experience with network technologies including TCP/IP communications, switches, firewalls, routers, and network wiring, website and database development.

• Candidate must work well independently, multitask, have strong organization and communication skills, and maintain professionalism.

• Ability to translate technical information so that it can be understood by nontechnical staff.

• Ability to keep up to date with technical trends and new developments.

• Valid VT Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation required.

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, communityoriented 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

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SD: How’d you first land at A Single Pebble?

CD: I came here to learn Western cuisine. I thought I was going to go home and do a small bistro.

But then I graduated, and A Single Pebble had just opened in Burlington. Steve [Bogart, the restaurant’s original chefowner] interviewed me, and I said, “Chef, I look Chinese. I can eat Chinese food.

But I don’t know how to cook Chinese food.” I just wanted to get it out there.

He was like, “No problem. I’ll teach you.”

SD: What do you do to relax?

CD: I practiced yoga regularly up to a few years ago. Right now, I paint. Seems that’s the only thing [that] can take my mind away from everything. I am also relaxed when I hang out with Craig and the kids, but that’s a different kind of relaxing.

SD: If you could travel anywhere in the world to eat, where would you go?

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Burlington’s newest dining experience is a departure from the ordinary!

Join us for a relaxing round-trip train ride through the Champlain Valley.

Savor delicious dishes and signature drinks in a historic dining car. Departs from Burlington Union Station on Friday and Saturday evenings, May 11th through September 1st. Special packages and group rates available!

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SD: Has A Single Pebble started to feel more like your restaurant?

CD: For a lot of years after Steve retired [in 2008], I didn’t do anything different.

There was this fear. This is Steve’s, what he created, his little kid. The logo and story were Steve’s: a young Caucasian takes a boat down the Yangtze River and what he experienced with the food and the culture.

I realized that to survive, to carry on, I have to make A Single Pebble become my story. I did a new logo. [She shows a new business card.] Chinese, we’re a big fan of seals — like signatures but different.

SD: Can you describe a few examples?

CD: I pan-fry scallion pancakes, and then I wrap them with crispy chicken, lettuce, pickled cabbage and Hengyang sauce made with Sichuan peppercorn and vinegar. I’m doing a lettuce wrap with minced shrimp, watercress, scallions and crunched-up Chinese doughnuts.

There will be rice pouches stuffed with different kinds of filling, like Chinese barbecue pork, pickled carrots or beets, and a little bit of dry meat floss.

[When I was a kid] this is what I eat on the way to school or after I get home from school. I buy them on the street and, especially in wintertime, they’re warm, and I tuck them in my little jacket.

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SD: How does it feel to be the one in charge?

CD: It’s hard. I love to cook; that’s not hard. But people who like to work in the kitchen, they usually don’t like to deal with people. That’s why I choose to cook.

Chicken or vegetables [are] not going to come to tell you, “I don’t want to be cut into slices.” A human always has something to say to you.

SD: It sounds like the truck menu is starting to tell that story?

CD: It’s a totally open playground for me.

I want to focus on Taiwanese street food, things that are easy; you hold it with your hand. Every time of day you go out on the street in Taiwan, you can get whatever you want to eat.

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SD: Did you hope to become an owner at some point?

CD: Not until my father passed away in 2005. He was kind of mad at me for getting married here and getting the job here. He said, “Before you went to United States, you tell me you’re going to come back to open your own restaurant. Now you work for somebody else, and now you have your life there.” He accused me of forgetting my dream.

Steve had already offered me to be a partner, but I had turned it down. When I came back from the funeral, I said to him, “If the offer’s still on the table, I’ll take it.” I decided I needed to stare down the bear.

The word in this seal means “gather.”

Gather, discover, connect is my tagline.

It will resonate with my own story and customers and coworkers.

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ROAD-TO-ROAD PITCH: Innovators receive feedback on business concepts and creative ideas. Espresso Bueno, Barre, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 479-0896.

WEBSITE BASICS FOR SMALL BUSINESS: Enterprisers learn the dos and don’ts of creating an online presence in a beginners’ seminar. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 879-8790.

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.

community

COFFEE TALK: Friends, neighbors and AARP Vermont volunteers catch up on upcoming activities and issues facing older Vermonters. Maglianero, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free.

Info, vt@aarp.org.

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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.

GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Needleand-thread enthusiasts finetune their techniques. Living/ Dining Room, Pines Senior Living Community, South

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COLLEGIATE SHAG BONANZA: Wannabe dancers go from zero to the dance floor with a fun and energetic introductory class focused on fast music.

Champlain Club, Burlington, intro lesson, 7-8 p.m.; learn new moves, 8-9 p.m. $8-10; $15 for both classes. Info, contact@vermontswings.com.

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.

KAORI SEKI: The Japanese dance artist performs a contemporary work co-commissioned by the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 863-5966.

education

VISITING MORNING: Class observations and faculty meet and greets give parents a taste of the learning community. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 8:30-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-2827.

LIST YOUR UPCOMING EVENT HERE FOR FREE! ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY AT NOON FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY’S NEWSPAPER. FIND OUR CONVENIENT SUBMISSION FORM AND GUIDELINES AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTEVENT. LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY KRISTEN RAVIN AND SADIE WILLIAMS. SEVEN DAYS EDITS FOR SPACE AND STYLE. DEPENDING ON COST AND OTHER FACTORS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS MAY BE LISTED IN EITHER THE CALENDAR OR THE CLASSES SECTION. WHEN APPROPRIATE, CLASS ORGANIZERS MAY BE ASKED TO PURCHASE A CLASS LISTING.

How will recent developments in transatlantic relations affect the future of the West?

Author Stanley Sloan dives deep into this question in his book, Transatlantic Traumas: Has Illiberalism Brought the West to the Brink of Collapse? Citing threats such as terrorism, Russian political meddling and a deterioration of established liberal political values, Sloan considers the future of Western liberal democracy and posits possible solutions to these ongoing challenges. The visiting professor of political science at Middlebury College speaks at Phoenix Books Burlington and the Richmond Free Library.

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LEGACY PUTNEY: Community pride soars during a 10-day collaborative celebration of Putney history, arts and culture. See nextstagearts. org for details. Various Putney locations. Free. Info, 387-0102.

STANLEY SLOAN Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m., at Phoenix Books Burlington. $3. Info, 448-3350, phoenixbooks.biz.

Wednesday, May 16, 7 p.m., at Richmond Free Library. Free. Info, 503-8155.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Feats of comedy, music, poetry and storytelling fill five-, 10- and 15-minute time slots. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 7-9 p.m. Donations.

Info, info@mainstreetmuseum.org.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE FLORIDA PROJECT’: A 2017 drama follows a precocious 6-year-old as she courts mischief and adventure while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-9075.

‘THE JOY LUCK CLUB’: Four Asian women and their American-born daughters navigate a clash of cultures in Wayne Wang’s adaptation of Amy Tan’s eponymous novel.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘SERVED LIKE A GIRL’: A powerful 2017 documentary follows several American women transitioning from soldier to civilian after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: An out-of-thisworld film brings audience members closer than ever to far-off planets and galaxies.

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film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

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.

MAY 15 & 16 | WORDS First Lady In a trailer for the 2017 documentary The Judge, the film’s subject, Kholoud Al-Faqih, asks, “Why has there never been a woman judge in the Sharia courts?” Answering her own question, she states, “Traditions and customs.” In 2009, the Palestinian lawyer became the first female judge appointed to the court guided by Islamic law in the Middle East. The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival 2017/18 Winter Screening Series concludes with a showing of this thoughtprovoking portrait of Al-Faqih — a judge, mother and women’s advocate. Saifa Hussain, associate chaplain and Muslim adviser at the Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life at Middlebury College, introduces the film and moderates a postscreening Q&A.

MAY 11 | FILM

‘THE JUDGE’ Friday, May 11, 7 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. $12.

Info, 382-9222, townhalltheater.org.

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For some, the idea of new motherhood conjures images of cooing newborns, leisurely stroller walks and gifts galore. For performance artist Sara Juli, new motherhood meant physical therapy at the Pelvic Floor Rehab Center of New England for post-childbirth urinary incontinence. Juli draws on the hilarity and horror of this experience for her solo stage show, Tense Vagina: an actual diagnosis.

Using humor, movement, song, text and audience participation, the comedian, actress and dancer sheds light on the highs and lows of her experience as a mom — think loss of bladder control, tears, loneliness and dildos.

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SARA JULI Saturday, May 12, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m., at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $30. Info, 863-5966, flynntix.org.

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The Craftsbury Chamber Players Preseason Soirée isn’t just a concert; it’s a dynamic evening of art, food, cocktails and, of course, music. Held at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, this classical celebration kicks off with dinner in the on-site Hardwick Street Café, featuring a prix fixe inspired by well-known composers. After dinner, guests sip cocktails while wandering the center’s art gallery and then hear from CCP music director Fran Rowell, who offers a glimpse of the northern Vermont ensemble’s summer concert series. Finally, CCP musicians perform a program of works

by Joseph Haydn, Antonio Vivaldi and others. An artists’ reception follows.

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Saturday, May 12, dinner, 5 p.m.; cocktail hour, 6 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m., at Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. Donations accepted for concert; $22.99 for dinner; preregister.

Info, 533-9075, highlandartsvt.org.

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Northfield Savings Bank 3D 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 MEAL: Diners dig into a hot lunch. United Church of Johnson, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1247.

Fire & Ice Vermont’s Iconic steakhouse 26 Seymour Street | Middlebury | 802.388.7166 | fireandicerestaurant.com

COMMUNITY NIGHT: Foodies dig in for a cause at an evening benefiting the General Stannard House Restoration Project.

Partial proceeds are donated.

Bluebird Barbecue, Burlington, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 448-3070.

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.

A MOSAIC OF FLAVOR: NEPALI DAL BHAT, CHICKEN CURRY & CHUTNEY: Bijaya Serchan and Angpasi Sherpa demonstrates how to prepare traditional dishes from their native country.

Community Teaching Kitchen, City Market, Onion River Co-op, Burlington South End, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.

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.

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.

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ACUPUNCTURE — IT’S HISTORY & THEORY: Travis Beto of OPEN Community Acupuncture demystifies the ideas behind the ancient Chinese practice.

Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

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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.

MAY, JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST The sooner you join, the more you save.

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BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in an exercise and prevention class.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30-8:30, 9:15-10:15 & 10:40-11:40 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 together movement, breath and mental focus.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, studio@ zenbarnvt.com.

EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! SURVIVING A STROKE: Members of the University of Vermont Medical Center Stroke Team highlight prevention, types, symptoms and treatment of a stroke. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-7222.

FIVE STEPS TO COPE WITH LYME DISEASE: Yoga therapist Ragan Sheridan shares simple techniques for reducing stress, cultivating peace and restoring hope for those living with the tick-borne illness. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hunger mountain.coop.

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 firsttimers. 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@prenatal method.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.

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.

TOMGIRL WALKING CLUB: Pups and pals in tow, pedestrians make strides toward health.

Tomgirl Juice Co., Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0337.

WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Individuals learn to relax and let go. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

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BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Learners take communication to the next level.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Pupils improve their speaking and grammar mastery.

Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola!

Language lovers perfect their fluency. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

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‘THE ANGEL AND THE SPARROW’: Classic songs such as “La vie en rose” enliven a new musical drama based on the real-life friendship between Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf.

Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 8 p.m. $52-66.

Info, 514-739-7944.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

NEW MUSIC 210: Students from Su Lian Tan’s Music 210 class perform chamber music, songs and more. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free.

Info, 443-3168.

NOON MUSIC IN MAY: CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Presented by Stowe Performing Arts, the trio serves up selections from Vivaldi, Debussy, Sousa, de Falla and Mendelssohn. Stowe Community Church, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 253-7792.

THETFORD CHAMBER SINGERS: Vocalists lend their powerful pipes to an exciting mix of choral music in five languages. United Church of Strafford, 7:30 p.m. $8-15. Info, 870-6362.

VERMONT ALL STATE MUSICAL FESTIVAL: High school students lend their talents to jazz, band, orchestra and choral performances. See vmea.org for details. Essex High School, 6 p.m. Prices vary. Info, sparker@ vpaonline.org.

seminars

DRIVER SAFETY TRAINING COURSE: Drivers learn to safely navigate the road while addressing the physical changes brought on by aging.

AARP Vermont State Office, Burlington, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 644-8310.

WHAT SHOULD YOU FLUSH?: AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION FOR YOUR HOME & BEYOND: An Essex Junction Wastewater Treatment Facility representative helps folks avoid messy sewage backups by covering what can and cannot go down the toilet. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

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sports

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

DAN MASON: An LSC Department of Natural Sciences weekly seminar series continues with a talk on enforcing the state’s environmental regulations. Room S-102, Thaddeus Fairbanks Science Wing, Lyndon State College, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 626-6413.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon, 1, 6 & 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Shopping for a new computer becomes second nature during a class with Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

theater

‘NOISES OFF’: A British acting troupe is embroiled in its own backstage antics in Michael Frayn’s comedy, presented by Northern Stage. Cast meet and greets follow select performances. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $13.75-57.75. Info, 296-7000.

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WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE & FREEDOM MEETING: Socially conscious ladies convene to discuss upcoming programs and communityrelated topics. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 862-4929.

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KOMBUCHA WITH THE COUNCIL & GENERAL MANAGER: Customers bring their questions and comments to co-op council president Scott Hess and general manager Kari Bradley.

Café, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

VERMONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING: Speakers elaborate on the theme of “Telling Your Community Story: Local and Regional Marketing in the Modern Economy.” The Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $50; preregister. Info, 229-9111.

dance

FOR REAL WOMEN SERIES WITH BELINDA: GIT UR FREAK ON: R&B and calypso-dancehall music is the soundtrack to an empowering sensual dance session aimed at confronting body shaming. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15. Info, bestirredfitness@gmail.com.

IMPROVISATION COMPOSITION: A wild and impressive work by student dancers unfolds in the moment. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 443-3168.

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DAY OF DONATIONS: Guests treat themselves to lunch, dinner, spa services and tennis experiences to benefit the Stowe Land Trust. A silent auction offers an additional opportunity

TROPICAL FISH CLUB MONTHLY MEETING: Speakers ranging from local hobbyists to nationally known aquarium aficionados share their expertise. Essex Junction VFW Post, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 372-8716.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘13TH’: Director Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary takes a hard look at the role of race in the United States justice system.

A panel discussion with local activists follows. Vermont Commons School, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 557-8297.

CASTLETON VIDEOFEST: Lights, camera, action! High school filmmakers vie for scholarships with original movies in categories such as documentary and narrative fiction. Casella Theater, Castleton University, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free for spectators. Info, 468-1424.

‘COMPLICIT’: Director Heather White is on hand for a screening of her 2017 documentary about a Chinese migrant worker taking on the global electronic industry. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981.

‘DIGIMON ADVENTURE TRI.: COEXISTENCE’: Adventure evolves in this Japanese animated film set in a digital world and shown with English dubbing. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $12.50.

Info, 660-9300.

G OL F COU R SE Now open.

THE RED MILL Tavern-style lunch & dinner.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.9.

food & drink

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.

FERMENTATION WORKSHOP WITH STERLING COLLEGE: Home cooks learn the timehonored tradition of transforming veggies into nutrient-rich living foods. Community Teaching Kitchen, City Market, Onion River Co-op, Burlington South End, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10.

Info, 861-9700.

T H E B OAT C LU B Grab a bite or overnight.

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games

GAME NIGHT: From Monopoly to Bananagrams, players participate in tabletop pastimes. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 356-2776.

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LEGACY PUTNEY: See WED.9.

When the warm weather hits, Basin Harbor is the place to be. You can boat, float, golf, eat, and relax to your heart’s content.

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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.

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.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST BOOK CLUB: Bookworms weigh in on a popular pageturner. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 2 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920.

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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Selected titles spark conversation among readers. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

PROSE MASTER CLASS: Author Sean Prentiss encourages students in this Burlington Writers Workshop seminar to refine representations of time in their writing. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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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 CLASS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

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.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 448-4262.

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.

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.

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.

KARMA KLASS: DONATIONBASED YOGA FOR A CAUSE: Active bodies hit the mat to support local nonprofits. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-0186.

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MEDICINE-MAKING SERIES: WATER: Herbalists take notes on preserving and preparing plants for the purpose of healing in a class focused on infusions, decoctions, steams and compresses. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 540-0595.

REIKI SHARE: Practitioners support themselves and others during an evening of meditation and energy work. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m.

Donations. Info, 860-6203.

SLOW FLOW YOGA: Tailored to meet students’ needs, this foundational class facilitates overall wellness. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m. $12.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.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@prenatalmethod.com.

language

BEGINNER-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Basic communication skills are on the agenda at a guided lesson. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

lgbtq

‘RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE’ VIEWING PARTY: 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.

Free; for ages 18 and up. Info, 730-2383.

montréal

‘THE ANGEL AND THE SPARROW’: See WED.9.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

JAZZ SHOWCASE: Middlebury College singers and instrumentalists join forces in a celebration of the genre. Lower Lobby, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free.

Info, 443-3168.

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JIM YEAGER: Musicians show off their skills in a supportive atmosphere. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3500.

SONGWRITER SESSIONS: SHELBURNE: Area songsters Rick Bunning, Joni AvRutick and Jericho Road Crew make their music heard. Shelburne Vineyard, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 985-8222.

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP: Seth Melvin Cronin guides Burlington Writers Workshop musicians and singers in structuring original strains. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

VERMONT ALL STATE MUSICAL FESTIVAL: See WED.9, 8 p.m.

outdoors

VERMONT EBIRD WEEKLY SPRING BIRD MONITORING WALK: Break out the binoculars!

Birders trek through diverse habitats and report their findings to an online avian database. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 222.

seminars

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS & SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM: Seniors in speech-language pathology, audiology or deaf education present research works. Sibley Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 1 p.m. Free.

Info, 518-564-5194.

FIRST-TIME HOME-BUYING SEMINAR: KISS YOUR LANDLORD GOODBYE!: Young professionals prepare potential buyers for purchasing real estate. EB Strong’s Prime Steakhouse, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-2695.

PERMITTING — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY OR LEASE: Experts elucidate steps that can be taken prior to closing on a property to avoid delays and other difficulties. Ron Hance Operation Center, Rutland, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 747-2337.

talks

FEYZA BASOGLU & JOSEPH LASEK: In “Scattered: ADHD Across the Lifespan,” two doctors cover the epidemiology, presentation and assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Dealer.com, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 488-6910.

FIRST WEDNESDAYS ENCORE: A video screening treats attendees to professor Marcelo Gleiser’s “Physicists’ Dream of a Theory of Everything.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING & PRESENTATION: Author Stuart Stevens and journalist Biddle Duke share thoughts on life, writing and politics. Stowe Free Library, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 253-6145.

MARIS WOLFF: Videos and live demonstrations illustrate “The Unwritten Language of Hula.”

Stearns Cinema, Johnson State College, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, amy. welch@jsc.edu.

MARK LABARR & MARGARET FOWLE: Fans of feathered fliers flock to hear “There and Back Again: Migration Patterns of Golden-Winged and Blue-Winged Warblers in the Champlain Valley.” Hinesburg Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, one-gmasatgreenmountainaudubon.org.

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

‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: The Essex Community Players stage this 1939 comedy about an eccentric celebrity and the unsuspecting Midwestern family that hosts him for Christmas. Essex Memorial Hall, 7:30 p.m. $14-18. Info, tickets@ essexplayers.com.

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘MACBETH’: Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff star in a broadcast production of Shakespeare’s tragedy about a corrupt general’s quest to become King of Scotland. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 2 & 7 p.m. $18.

Info, 863-5966. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $1625. Info, 748-2600.

‘NOISES OFF’: See WED.9, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL’: Edmunds Middle School performers captivate audience members with a stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ zany tale. Edmunds Middle School, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Donations.

Info, 05401tm@gmail.com.

VERMONT VAUDEVILLE: A madcap troupe of performers delivers the variety show Mum’s The Word. Back Road BBQ dishes out local eats before the show.

Hardwick Town House, 7:30 p.m. $8-15. Info, 472-1387.

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BELONGING: AN EVENING OF STORIES: Clients and staff of Champlain Community Services offer true tales of belonging in a “Moth”-style fundraiser. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, cocktail hour, 6 p.m.; show, 7 p.m. $25; cash bar. Info, 655-0511, ext. 125.

FAIRFAX READS BOOK GROUP: Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe raises thoughtprovoking questions. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 849-2420.

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VOICES FOR CHANGE: Presented by the Young Writers Project and Muslim Girls Making change, a youth conference celebrates identity through a writing workshop, slam poetry performances and more. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 4-9 p.m. Free. Info, 324-9538.

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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.

dance

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.

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.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Merrymakers cut a rug to the rhythms of the ’90s. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8 p.m.-midnight. $5-7; BYOB. Info, info@mainstreetmuseum. org.

‘THE MOONFISH AND THE KNIFE’: Miguel A. Castillo’s senior dance-theatre piece unearths the past of poet Federico García Lorca and painter Salvador Dalí, taking inspiration from letters they wrote to one another.

Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-15. Info, 443-6433.

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.

Donations. Info, suzy@loveyourbodyvt.com.

NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY — JOHNSON DANCE CLUB: Students bring spectacular choreography to the stage in Danceland. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 635-1476.

Become a Mentor Orientation May 16, 2018 at 5:30pm

LEGACY PUTNEY: See WED.9.

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.

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‘THE JUDGE’: Shown as part of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Winter Screening Series, a 2017 documentary tells the story of the first female judge to be appointed to the Middle East’s Shariah courts. See calendar spotlight. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $12.

Info, 382-9222.

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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER TRAIN: Passengers feast on a three-course meal while riding the Green Mountain Railroad from Burlington to Middlebury and back. Union Station, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $85100; preregister for Gold Class tickets and parties of eight or more. Info, 800-707-3530.

games

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

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.9, 7:30-8:30 & 10:40-11:40 a.m.

BUTI YOGA: See WED.9.

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.

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Support a woman returning to the community from incarceration.

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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.

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MUSTAFA SANTIAGO ALI: The senior vice president for the Hip Hop Caucus sounds off in “Fighting for Environmental Justice: Law, Policy and the Voice of Communities to Create Positive Change.” Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1000.

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Phoenix Books Rutland, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 855-8078.

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HEALING GOLDEN TEMPLE MEDITATION: Seekers embark on a journey to a realm where healers do unseen work and meditations reach sublime heights. Chai Space, Dobra Tea, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $18. Info, 318-6050.

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.

YOGA FOR HIPS, HAMSTRINGS & THE LOWER BACK: Tension, be gone! Grounded static postures target the joints, fascia and connective tissue. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $20-25. Info, 448-4262.

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RUTLAND LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY POTLUCK: Shared dishes in hand, locals converge to socialize and plan for future events.

This is an alcohol-free gathering.

The 77 Gallery, Rutland, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, rutlandlgbtq@gmail. com.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

GAELYNN LEA: The National Public Radio Tiny Desk Contest winner plays her violin as others would a cello, using her voice and loops to create intricate folk melodies. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $30. Info, 863-5966.

OPERA’S GREATEST HITS: All-time favorites by the likes of Puccini and Verdi, presented

by Barn Opera, delight devotees of the genre. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $50; cash bar. Info, 247-4295.

SONGWRITER SESSIONS: SOUTH HERO: Area songsters Jon Gibbons, Karen McFeeters, Carol Abair and Craig Anderson make their music heard. South Hero Congregational Church, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 372-4962.

THETFORD CHAMBER SINGERS: See WED.9, North Universalist Chapel Society, Woodstock.

VERMONT ALL STATE MUSICAL FESTIVAL: See WED.9, 7:30 p.m.

sports

CHAMBER CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT: Teams hit the links and hope for a hole-in-one.

Barre Country Club, registration, 11 a.m.; tee time, noon. $440 per team of four; preregister. Info, 229-5711.

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ANNIE BELIVEAU: “Presenting Medieval and New Melodies,” a lecture-recital of the speaker’s senior work, seeks to make 500-year-old music accessible.

Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

theater

‘CHRISTMAS REVELS’ AUDITIONS: Singers, dancers and actors vie for spots in a theatrical celebration of the winter solstice. Tracy Hall, Norwich.

Free; preregister for a time slot.

Info, 866-556-3083.

‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: See THU.10.

‘NOISES OFF’: See WED.9.

‘NUNSENSE’: The St. Johnsbury Players have theatergoers in stitches with Dan Goggin’s kneeslapping play about a group of nuns scrambling to pull off a variety show amid chaos and calamity. St. Johnsbury School, 7:30 p.m. $7-10. Info, 748-4694.

‘SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL’: See THU.10, 7-9 p.m.

‘THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH’: Comedy and commentary combine in a Pulitzer Prizewinning play by Thornton Wilder, presented by the Lamoille County Players. Hyde Park Opera House, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-18. Info, 888-4507.

‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’: The hills are alive in a Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic tale of a nun who becomes a singing nanny. South Burlington High School, 7-9 p.m. $6-10. Info, 652-7100.

agriculture

FRIENDS ANNUAL PLANT SWAP: Home gardeners exchange the fruits of their labor. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 9 a.m.-noon.

Donations. Info, 426-3581.

PERENNIAL PLANT SALE & YARD SALE: Perennials, vegetables and house plants find new homes. Second-hand items and a kids’ crafting table spice up this horticultural emporium.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3322.

PERENNIAL SWAP: Horticulturalists trade plants for the garden. Plants should be potted or have a bag around the roots. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 849-2420.

TREE-PLANTING DAY: Volunteers sow 1,000 birdfriendly native plants as part of a wetland restoration project.

Oakledge Park, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, dcahill@burlingtonvt.gov.

bazaars

VERMONT VAUDEVILLE: See THU.10.

GARAGE & BAKE SALE: Shoppers trade donations for clothing, sweets and household items. Funds raised benefit Protect Our Wildlife. Private residence, Montpelier, 8 a.m.noon. Free. Info, petcrew12@ gmail.com.

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BERND HEINRICH BOOK LAUNCH: Birds, insects, trees and elephants inhabit the pages of A Naturalist at Large: The Best Essays of Bernd Heinrich.

The author discusses and signs the book. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

EXTEMPO: Local raconteurs tell first-person true stories before a live audience. Highland Lodge, Greensboro, 8-10 p.m. $5. Info, 322-4456.

FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works in progress

by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

MARY KATHLEEN MEHURON: The Waitsfield wordsmith signs copies of her new novel, The Opposite of Never. Vee’s Flowers and Garden Shop, Waitsfield, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-3334.

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MARCH TO SUPPORT UVM MEDICAL CENTER NURSES: Locals take a stand for healthcare professionals seeking improved staffing, pay and working conditions. Meet at the main entrance. University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, noon-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 657-4040.

CULTIVATION CLASS: SETUP & SUPPLIES: First-time growers and old hobbyists alike learn what it takes to give cannabis plants a healthy start. Green State Gardener, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2097.

VERMONT CANNABIS & HEMP CONVENTION: New England’s largest event of its kind comes to the Queen City, offering two full days of exhibitions, seminars and speakers. DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 11 a.m.6 p.m. $10-35. Info, headyvermont.com.

community

COMMUNITY ROOM GRAND REOPENING: Community members greet the 10:10 a.m. Amtrak train following free coffee, cake and a brief speaking program.

Waterbury-Stowe Amtrak Station, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 793-6029.

OPEN HOUSE: Curious souls join Ferrisburgh Historical Society members for a tour of an 1840 brick church. Ferrisburgh Union Meeting Hall, noon-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 425-3380.

conferences

VERMONT PEACE CONFERENCE: Vermonters explore approaches to disarmament and ending war while supporting racial, economic, social and climate justice. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $25. Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.

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dance

DANCE COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY AUDITIONS: All bodies and abilities are welcome to try out for an interdisciplinary collaboration. No need to prepare anything ahead of time.

Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, lwinfield@ middlebury.edu.

‘THE MOONFISH AND THE KNIFE’: See FRI.11, 8 & 10 p.m.

NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY — JOHNSON DANCE CLUB: See FRI.11.

SECOND SATURDAY SWING DANCE: Quick-footed participants get into the groove.

Bring clean shoes with nonmarking soles. Champlain Club, Burlington, beginner lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8-10:30 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

education

CASTLETON UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: Clad in cap and gown, graduates give their attention to authors Chris Bohjalian and Stephen P. Kiernan, who share words of wisdom. Castleton Pavilion, Castleton University, 11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-639-8521.

GREEN MOUNTAIN COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: Environmental justice advocate Mustafa Santiago Ali addresses graduates. Griswold Library lawn. Green Mountain College, Poultney, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 287-8377.

VERMONT LAW SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: Graduates walk the stage after a speech by United States Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth Coss MacDonough. South Royalton Town Green, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 831-1000.

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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.

‘SANKOFA’: Shown as part of the Black Is Beautiful Film Series, this 1993 drama centers on a black American fashion model who is spiritually transported to a plantation in the West Indies.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.9.

food & drink

BAR-B-QUE: Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and beverages satiate Relay for Life supporters. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $5. Info, 745-1391.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER TRAIN: See FRI.11.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: Let’s go bar hopping! With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics discover the flavor profiles of varieties such as toffee almond crunch and salted caramel latte. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.

ROAST PORK SUPPER: Families feast on pork, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, applesauce and dessert, served buffet-style.

Takeout is available. Vergennes United Methodist Church, 5-6:30 p.m. $5-9. Info, 877-3150.

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

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.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: Local products — veggies, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty supplies — draw shoppers to a diversified bazaar. Depot Park, Rutland, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727.

health & fitness

BODY BLAST: A YOGA/ STRENGTH FUSION WORKOUT: Propelled by rocking beats, fitness fanatics break a sweat with a combination of yoga postures and cardio exercises. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $5-15.

Info, 448-4262.

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.

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON: BLACKLIGHT EDITION: Heather Person heads up a yoga class set to the music of Pink Floyd. Wear bright or white clothing. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $10-15; free for members.

Info, 448-4262.

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.

NOYES NATURE RHYTHM MOVEMENT SESSION: Set to live piano music, this somatic movement practice promotes relaxation, rejuvenation and deep healing. Champlain Club, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. $5-20.

Info, emilyarwenmott@gmail. com.

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POUND ROCKOUT WORKOUT: Fitness fanatics sweat it out in a full-body cardio session combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming.

Colchester Health & Fitness, 10:15-11 a.m. $15. Info, 860-1010.

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.

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TIMBER FRAME RAISING OPEN HOUSE: Dinner gives way to a presentation and a bonfire at the design and construction school. Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, Waitsfield, 5:30 p.m. Free; $15 for dinner; preregister. Info, 496-5545.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

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.

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film

SPAGHETTI SUPPER: Diners slurp sauce-covered noodles to support the St. Albans Town Firefighters Association. St. Albans Town Educational Center, 5-7 p.m. $5-10; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 527-7646.

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INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Anything goes in an in-person networking group where attendees can share hobbies, play music and discuss current events — without online social sites.

Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 658-0030.

MAYFEST: Dancing, crafts, games, a maypole, cardboard sledding and a BYO picnic lunch show appreciation for spring.

Arrive at 9:15 a.m. for a school orientation. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 456-7400.

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NORWICH UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY: Graduates give retired United States Navy admiral James G. Stavridis their attention for a special speech. Shapiro Field House, Norwich University, Northfield, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2025.

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YOUNITE: It’s ladies only for an evening of tasty eats and wellness tips from area businesses. Burlington City Arts, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-9850.

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ARMENIAN LANGUAGE: Singing, dancing, drama and games promote proficiency. Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASS: 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.

‘LE DEUXIÈME SAMEDI’: Frenchlanguage speakers chat and chew in a casual atmosphere.

La Villa Bistro & Pizzeria, Shelburne, noon-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, michelineatremblay@gmail.com.

montréal

‘THE ANGEL AND THE SPARROW’: See WED.9.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BARBARY COAST JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Graduating seniors call the shots in this eclectic year-end concert. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 603-646-2422.

BURLINGTON CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: Classical connoisseurs perk up their ears for a program of Mélanie Bonis, Gwyneth Walker and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-30. Info, 863-5966.

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CATAMOUNT ARTS BLUEGRASS NIGHT: The GrassFed Boys and Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing are the featured performers during an evening chock-full of traditional tunes.

Masonic Hall, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 748-2600.

CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESEASON SOIRÉE: Music fans satisfy their senses with a prix fixe inspired by classical composers followed by a concert of Vivaldi, Debussy and Sousa. See calendar spotlight.

Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, dinner, 5 p.m.; cocktail hour, 6 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. Free for concert; $22.99 for dinner; preregister; donations.

Info, 533-9075.

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DADDY LONG LEGS: Rick Ceballos, David Gusakov and Matt Witten combine talents with lively interpretations of Celtic, jazz and more. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

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KELLY RAVIN: Hired Hand Brewing beers fuel an evening of live rock and country tunes.

Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 877-6737.

MICHELE FAY BAND: Elements of folk, swing and bluegrass blend in understated originals and traditional covers. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $10; free for kids and teens. Info, 388-6863.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHORUS: Eighty voices are in perfect harmony for a mix of classical, popular and traditional music. Brandon Town Hall, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Donations.

Info, 989-7355.

ONION RIVER CHORUS: Larry Gordon leads singers in Mozart’s Mass in C minor and Haydn’s “Salve Regina.” Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. $12-15.

Info, 461-8665.

PETER YARROW: One-third of ’60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary takes the stage with wellknown numbers such as “Puff the Magic Dragon.” Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 8:30-10 p.m. $36-180; preregister. Info, 864-0218.

‘SCENES AND SONGS’: Middlebury College vocal students treat listeners to a musical-theater sampling that travels from opera classics to Broadway hits. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free.

Info, 443-3168.

VERMONT ALL STATE MUSICAL FESTIVAL: See WED.9, 2 p.m.

outdoors

BIRDING PADDLE ON THE MISSISQUOI: Traveling by boat, nature lovers traverse the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in search of waterfowl.

BYO non-motorized boat.

Launch at Mac’s Bend Rd., Swanton, 7 a.m.-noon. $10-15.

Info, 229-6206.

DUXBURY WORK HIKE WITH GMC MONTPELIER: Nature lovers in work clothes and sturdy boots give back to the community by tending to trails with the Green Mountain Club. Rain date: May 13. Contact leader for alternate meeting place. Montpelier High School, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3550.

GRAND HIKE: Champlain Area Trails invites hoofers to travel on foot from Westport to Essex, N.Y., where a block party awaits.

See champlainareatrails.com for details. Westport Train Station, N.Y., 10:30 a.m. $25-30; free for kids under 17; preregister. Info, 518-962-2287.

MONTHLY WILDLIFE WALK: Birders of all ages and abilities survey feathered friends and other species. Otter View Park, Middlebury, 7-10 a.m. Free. Info, 388-1007.

SPRING TRAIL WORK: Volunteers ready the Long Trail for the hiking season. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 879-1457.

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STEWARDSHIP: Avian enthusiasts depart from the Farm Barn back parking lot for a morning bird walk before visiting with feathered friends. Shelburne Farms, morning bird walk, 7 a.m.; visit with live birds, 10 a.m.noon. Regular admission, $5-8; free for members, kids under 3 and Shelburne residents. Info, 985-8686.

seminars

MUSEUM GUIDE TRAINING: Aspiring attendants and members of the public explore 200 years of Robinson family history during a lecture, discussion and tour. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 9 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 877-3406.

VCAM VIDEO EDITING CERTIFICATION: Registered VCAM users become qualified to use the facility’s fully equipped video editing suites with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Premiere. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 651-9692.

sports

JOSH PALLOTTA FUND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT: Teams face off on the ice to raise funds for veterans. C. Douglas Cairns Arena, South Burlington, noon-6 p.m.

Donations for spectators. Info, aromablessings@yahoo.com.

VELO VERMONT SPRING ROLL: Vermont back roads are the venue for a 35-mile ride with a fun, casual vibe. Red Hen Baking Co., Middlesex, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. Info, 371-9707.

theater

‘CHRISTMAS REVELS’ AUDITIONS: See FRI.11.

‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: See THU.10.

‘NOISES OFF’: See WED.9, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘NUNSENSE’: See FRI.11.

SARA JULI: The performance artist explores the highs and lows of being a mom in her one-woman show Tense Vagina: an actual diagnosis. See calendar spotlight. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $30. Info, 863-5966.

‘SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL’: See THU.10, 7-9 p.m.

‘THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH’: See FRI.11.

‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’: See FRI.11, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.

STOWE THEATRE GUILD SEASON KICKOFF CABARET & RAFFLE: Winners score date-night prizes during an evening of toe-tapping musical performances. Stowe Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:15 p.m. $10; $5 per extra raffle entry. Info, info@ stowetheatre.com.

VERMONT VAUDEVILLE: See THU.10, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

words

FULL-LENGTH MANUSCRIPT REVIEW: Readers respond to a memoir by Burlington Writers Workshop member Andrew Carlo. 110 Main St., Suite 3C,

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Burlington, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@ gmail.com.

REEVE LINDBERGH: In her latest page-turner, Two Lives, the daughter of aviator Charles reflects on her role as the public face of her family and her desire to lead a quiet existence in rural Vermont. Green Mountain Books and Prints, Lyndonville, 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 626-5051.

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

Info, assistant@centerformindfullearning.org.

SUN.13 activism

COCOA CAMPAIGN: FAIR & ETHICAL CHOCOLATE: A conversation delves into the dark side of the chocolate industry. Arrive at 2:30 p.m. to participate in a PJC new volunteer orientation. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

SIDE WITH LOVE: A faith-in-action public advocacy group seeks to harness the power of love to stop oppression. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 11:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 518-561-6920.

agriculture

PLANT SWAP: Potted plants change hands with sales benefiting Railyard Apothecary’s Herbal Justice Fund. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0595.

cannabis

VERMONT CANNABIS & HEMP CONVENTION: See SAT.12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

community

FOMO?

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS COMMISSIONING CEREMONY: Norwich University’s graduating future officers hear remarks from fellow alum U.S. Marine Lieutenant General John J. Broadmeadow. Shapiro Field House, Norwich University, Northfield, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 485-2000.

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LEGACY PUTNEY: See WED.9.

SPRINGTIME AT SHELBURNE MUSEUM: Families celebrate the season by strolling museum grounds, listening to outdoor music, sipping tea and touring the exhibition “In the Garden.” Be on the lookout for walkaround Elmo! Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular admission, $8-65; free for members, active military and kids under 5. Info, 985-3346.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.9.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: See SAT.12.

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.

KNIFE SHARPENING: Dull blades, be gone! Jim Cunningham of JRC Knife Sharpening whets cutting tools.

Chef Contos Kitchen & Store, Shelburne, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $4-5 per knife. Info, 497-3942.

health & fitness

BUDDHIST HEALING CHOD WITH PEMA YUDRON: An ancient Tibetan meditation practice leaves folks feeling refreshed and renewed. Old King Farm Healing & Retreat Center, Benson, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 537-3460.

ADVENTURES IN THE KITCHEN:

The Peacheaters: Re-Authoring An Allman Brothers Stories of Home: Stocks, Broths Band Experience FRI., MAY 11 and Soup RUSTY NAIL STAGE, FRI., MAY 18 RICHMOND COMMUNITY KITCHEN

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holidays

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH: Moms are the guests of honor at a family-friendly feast. Highland Lodge, Greensboro, 8 a.m.-noon. $10-18; preregister. Info, eat@ highlandlodge.com.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH: Made-to-order omelettes, beef tenderloin, shrimp cocktail and “Mom-osas” are served during three seatings. The Woods Lodge, Northfield, 9:30, 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. $15-30; free for kids under 5; preregister. Info, 778-0205.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH TRAIN: While riding to Middlebury and back in a historic dining car, passengers pass the morning with pastries, entrees and a cup of coffee or a mimosa. Union Station, Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $65-70; cash bar. Info, 800-707-3530.

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST: Relatives fill up on omelettes, waffles, eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, meats and beverages.

Raffles round out the fun. Barre Elks Club, 9-11 a.m. $5-10; cash bar. Info, 479-9522.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH: Locally sourced ingredients shine in selections from a mouthwatering menu. Moms receive a rose, a complimentary glass of champagne and a spa gift certificate. Topnotch Resort & Spa, Stowe, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $18-48; preregister. Info, 253-6445.

MOTHER’S DAY SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK: Eyecatching seasonal blooms make for a memorable woodland trek. Meet in the parking lot, Stranahan Town Forest, Marshfield, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

MYSTIC MOTHER’S DAY YOGA: Be they moms, moms-to-be or mom figures, participants explore slow movements, deep stretches and various breathing techniques. Mystic Waters Day Spa, St. Albans, 9-10:30 a.m. $20; preregister. Info, 524-5300.

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NIA WITH SUZY — MOVE. SWEAT. BREATHE.: See FRI.11.

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.

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ISRAELI FOLK DANCING: No partner is required for a beginner-friendly session of circle dances. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $2; free for firsttimers. Info, 864-0218.

PERSIST 5K RUN/WALK: Participants put on a display of solidarity on a 3.1-mile jaunt along Lake Champlain. Proceeds benefit the Vermont Women’s Fund. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, registration, 8 a.m.; race, 9 a.m. $40-45. Info, info@ persist5k.com.

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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.

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‘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.

montréal

‘THE ANGEL AND THE SPARROW’: See WED.9, 2 & 7 p.m.

music

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AURORA CHAMBER SINGERS: “Heavenly Love: A Program for Mother’s Day” carries through the air. College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 4 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966.

MICHAEL ARNOWITT: In “Aaron Copland’s America,” the pianist performs and discusses Copland’s iconic and distinctly American music. Beth Jacob Synagogue, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. $15. Info, 505-3657.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHORUS: See SAT.12, Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 3-4 p.m. Free.

ONION RIVER CHORUS: See SAT.12.

OPERA’S GREATEST HITS: See FRI.11, 3 p.m.

RONAN TYNAN: First known as a member of the Irish Tenors, the singer lets loose his large voice.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 4 p.m. $34-39. Info, 775-0903.

THETFORD CHAMBER SINGERS: See WED.9, First Congregational Church, Thetford, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.

UKULELE MÊLÉE: Fingers fly at a group lesson on the fourstringed Hawaiian instrument.

BYO uke. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-6 p.m.

Free. Info, reference@burlingtonvt.gov.

outdoors

BIRD LANGUAGE WALK: Folks expand their awareness by paying attention to the different calls and body postures of avian species. Rock Point Nature Trails, Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, trackingvt@gmail.com.

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK: Expert Amy Olmsted leads horticultural fanatics on a stroll in search of seasonal blossoms.

Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 1-3 p.m. $5; free for kids under 15. Info, 759-2412.

sports

LAMOILLE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL BICYCLE: Pedal pushers ride from Cambridge, making a pitstop at Lost Nation Brewing in Morrisville. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 899-9982.

theater

‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: See THU.10, 2 p.m.

‘NOISES OFF’: See WED.9, 5 p.m.

‘NUNSENSE’: See FRI.11, 2 p.m.

SARA JULI: See SAT.12, 2 p.m.

‘THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH’: See FRI.11, 2-4:30 p.m.

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CONTACT IMPROV: See WED.9, Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4.

Info, 864-7306.

FILM & MEDIA CULTURE SENIOR TUTORIAL SCREENING: A showcase of senior thesis flicks hits the big screen. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 443-3168.

dance

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.

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AMERICAN VETERANS VERMONT POST 1: Those who have served or are currently serving the country, including members of the National Guard and reservists, are welcome to join AMVETS for monthly meetings. American Legion, Post 91, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 796-3098.

JOB HUNT HELP: See THU.10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

MAINTENANCE MONDAY: With lubricant, cleaner, grease and air, cyclists keep their bikes in working order. Not for repairs.

Old Spokes Home Community Workshop, Burlington, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, info@oldspokeshome. com.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.9.

food & drink

BTV POLY COCKTAILS: Those who are polyamorous, in an open relationship or just curious connect over drinks. Drink, Burlington, 7 p.m.-midnight.

Free; for ages 21 and up. Info, 253-310-8315.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.9, 6:30 p.m.

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.

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.

ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: See FRI.11.

ALL-LEVELS HATHA YOGA: See WED.9.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.9.

BUTI YOGA: See WED.9.

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.

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.

POWER YOGA: Yogis move, sweat and rock out to fun music.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 p.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt. com.

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.

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a wide variety of music ranging from traditional Javanese to contemporary compositions.

Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 4-6 p.m. $5-15. Info, 498-3173.

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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.12, 12-1:15 p.m.

YOGA FOR DIABETES: Over the course of a four-week series, students investigate breath and bodywork as tools for self care. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-15; free for members. Info, info@ sanghstudio.org.

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.

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.

talks

BOB FURST: The local historian presents his findings on names of locations such as Marble Island and Lime Kiln Road in “Marble Quarries and Lime Kilns.”

Colchester Historical Society, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, felinefostermama@gmail.com.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.9, noon & 1 p.m.

theater

‘CABARET’: Roundabout Theatre Company actors travel to Weimar-era Germany in this time-tested musical centered on a Berlin nightclub during Hitler’s rise to power. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25-75. Info, 863-5966.

words

MONDAY NIGHT POETRY WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths analyze creative works-inprogress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

MUST-READ MONDAYS: Lit lovers cover A Raisin in the Sun

by Lorraine Hansberry. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

READING THROUGH THE BIBLE: Participants gather near the fireplace to peruse the Scriptures.

Panera Bread, South Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 893-6266.

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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, PAINT, WRITE!: Creative people end their day with an energetic meditation, music, movement, intuitive painting, free writing and de-stressing.

Expressive Arts Burlington, 6:308:30 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 343-8172.

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agriculture

HOUSE & FORMAL GARDENS TOUR: Explorations of the inn and its grounds culminate in afternoon tea with sweets and savories. Shelburne Farms, 2:304 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 985-8686.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.11.

conferences

VERMONT BUSINESSES FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SPRING CONFERENCE: MegaFood CEO Robert Craven keynotes a day of workshops, exhibitors and exploration of the theme “Leading With Values, Finding Your Opportunities.”

Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30 a.m. $150-200. Info, 862-8347.

crafts

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and

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.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

FLYNNARTS COMMUNITY SHOWCASE: A 12-week semester culminates in a recital of styles ranging from ballet and tap to jazz fusion and acro yoga.

Movement for Parkinson’s open.

Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $5. Info, 863-5966.

‘JULES ET JIM’: Two friends and an impulsive woman form a love triangle in a French-language flick. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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.

STRATFORD FESTIVAL: ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’: Theater buffs view an onscreen production of Shakespeare’s tragic tale of starcrossed lovers. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 2-5 & 7-10 p.m. $15. Info, olivia@taropr.com.

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

food & drink

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.9.

BENEFIT BAKE: Pizza lovers dine on slices in support of Camp Kaleidoscope. Partial proceeds from each flatbread sold are donated. American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 4-11:45 p.m.

Cost of food and drink. Info, cgccampkaleidoscope@gmail.com.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.9, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

ACUPUNCTURE: SPRINGTIME & THE WOOD ELEMENT: Acupuncturists Edward and Pamela Kentish pinpoint a five-element approach to living in harmony with the seasons.

Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, info@hungermountain. coop.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Healthy humans part with life-sustaining pints.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3322.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUNSTYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: See THU.10, South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.10.

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.

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Individuals with a medically diagnosed stable chronic condition participate in eight weeks of Stress Management and Resiliency Training. University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 847-1089.

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.

FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: See FRI.11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

GENTLE FLOW YOGA: See THU.10.

GENTLE YOGA WITH TIBETAN BOWLS & GONG BATH: Breath, movement and sound combine for deep relaxation and self-healing. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 10:15-11:30 a.m. $15. Info, balanceyogavt@gmail.com.

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.

KUNDALINI YOGA MEN’S TEACHINGS: Individuals of all gender identities are welcome to explore traditional principles of cultivating awareness, peace and balance. Chai Space, Dobra Tea, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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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.

PILATES: See WED.9, Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m. $12. Info, studio@zenbarnvt. com.

REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments promote physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister.

Info, 860-6203.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: See SAT.12, 6-7 p.m.

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.

YOGA CORE FOR BABES: See THU.10.

language

‘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.

LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL SPRING BAND CONCERT: Student musicians toot their horns in a lively performance. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-448-0400.

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.

theater

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: ‘MACBETH’: Driven by the disturbing prophecies of three witches, Shakespeare’s titular character sets out on the path to murder in an onscreen production. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $615. Info, 748-2600.

words

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB: Readers voice opinions about Small Great Things by Jodie Picoult. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

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.

CREATIVE NONFICTION: Readers give feedback on essays, poetry and journalism written

by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

‘LADY SINGS THE BLUES’ BOOK GROUP: Nonfiction fans discuss singer Billie Holiday’s autobiography in preparation for viewing JAG Productions’ presentation of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. Yankee Bookshop, Woodstock, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 457-2411.

REEVE LINDBERGH: See SAT.12, Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

SPRING LITERATURE READING SERIES: Ambitious readers cover selected chapters of Angels by Denis Johnson. 110 Main St.,

Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

STANLEY SLOAN: The Middlebury College visiting scholar delves into his latest book, Transatlantic Traumas: Has Illiberalism Brought the West to the Brink of Collapse?

See calendar spotlight. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

WINE & STORY OPEN MIC: Prompts trigger first-person narratives told to a live audience.

Shelburne Vineyard, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 863-1754.

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TOXIC WHITENESS DISCUSSION GROUP: Peace & Justice Center representatives facilitate a conversation on the harmful effects of white supremacy on communities and individuals. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, noon1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

business

KELLEY MARKETING GROUP BREAKFAST MEETING: Professionals in marketing, advertising, communications and social media brainstorm ideas for nonprofit organizations. Room 217, Ireland Building, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:45-9 a.m. Free. Info, 864-4067.

cannabis

GREENER DRINKS: See WED.9.

community

BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY BBQ & BLOCK PARTY: Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, hot dogs, a bouncy house, K9 demos and trucks delight adults and kids alike.

Pomeroy Park, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2700.

conferences

NAMI VERMONT PATHWAYS TO WELLNESS CONFERENCE: Advocates, family members and mental health providers network during a full day of innovative workshops and keynote speeches. Champlain College, Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Prices vary; preregister. Info, 800-639-6480.

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art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.9.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.9.

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CONTACT IMPROV: See WED.9.

ARLO GUTHRIE: The son of Woody Guthrie and his children, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Abe Guthrie, hit the road as a family for the Re:Generation Tour.

Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $49.50-69.50. Info, 603-448-0400.

IDEAS ON TAP: ‘BUSTING OUT OF THE IVORY TOWER: JOURNEY FROM ACADEMIC TO ARTIST’: Using examples from her books and recent art installations, Dana Walrath shows how creative writing and art can promote healing. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

COLLEGIATE SHAG BONANZA: See WED.9.

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.9.

HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.9.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘JULES ET JIM’: See TUE.15, 7 p.m.

MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular flick.

Call for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS 3D’: See WED.9.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.9.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See SAT.12, 3-6 p.m.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.9.

health & fitness

Find club dates in the music section.

THE MERSEY BEATLES: The Liverpool-based tribute band pays homage to the Fab Four.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $29-49. Info, 775-0903.

NOON MUSIC IN MAY: CHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN: Presented by Stowe Performing Arts, the organist serves up selections by Bach and Schumann.

Stowe Community Church, noon1 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7792.

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.

TURNMUSIC OPEN REHEARSAL: Known for putting a contemporary spin on classical music, the Vermont-based ensemble lets listeners in on their process as they prepare for a performance at the New Music Gathering.

Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop, Waterbury, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7801.

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EMPOWERED YOGA FLOW: See WED.9.

SPRING WILDFLOWER WORKSHOP: Floral fans search the Waterbury-Stowe valley for Vermont’s first spring colors.

Kirchner Woods, Stowe, 5:30-8 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 244-7037.

GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: See WED.9.

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BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.9.

BUTI YOGA: See WED.9.

CHAIR TAI CHI: See WED.9.

GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: See WED.9.

GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: See WED.9.

NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.9.

PILATES: See WED.9.

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TOMGIRL WALKING CLUB: See WED.9.

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.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.9.

BOB NIEMI: In “Classic War Films and History,” the Saint Michael’s College professor examines the historical accuracy of popular war films such as Braveheart and Patton. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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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.

ALL-LEVELS HATHA YOGA: See WED.9.

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their French-language conversation skills over cocktails. Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, info@aflcr.org.

PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.9.

RESTORATIVE YOGA: See WED.9.

WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See WED.9.

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BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.9.

FRENCH WEDNESDAY SOCIAL HOUR: Francophones fine-tune

MINING THE SPIRITUAL GOLD OF ADVERSITY: Eckankar representatives reveal spiritual keys that can unlock the secrets of effective problem solving. Rutland Free Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 800-772-9390.

TAKING UP ARCHERY: Murphy Robinson of Mountainsong Expeditions leads a hands-on discussion of the bow-and-arrow sport. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, info@hungermountain. coop.

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WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: See WED.9.

JESS ROBINSON: The state archaeologist digs into precontact Native American archaeology. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 457-3368, ext. 222.

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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.9.

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‘SITTING PRETTY’ AUDITIONS: Adult actors vie for parts in Girls Nite Out Productions’ rendition of Amy Rosenthal’s play about a shy woman’s journey to self-discovery. KnowledgeWave, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 448-0086.

‘ZACK’S PLACE IN THE WONDERFUL LAND OF ZOZ’: There’s no place like home! Zack’s Place Theater Guild performers sing and dance through a musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 5:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 457-5868.

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GET STARTED AS A FREELANCE BOOK EDITOR: With guidance from Nancy Marriott and Susannah Noel of the Editorial Arts Academy, lit lovers learn to turn their gift for words into a rewarding career. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@editorialartsacademy.com.

PETER SHEA: Anglers get hooked on the geographer’s new book, The New Atlas of Vermont Trout Ponds: A GPS-Compatible Guide. Phoenix Books Essex, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

STANLEY SLOAN: See TUE.15, Richmond Free Library, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 503-8155.

WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: Burlington Writers Workshop members focus on elements of craft when responding to works in progress. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

art LESLIE FRY’S SUMMER WORKSHOPS: Weekend workshops taught by artist Leslie Fry in her Winooski studio: Embellished Monotypes, June 9 & 10; Collage, Drawing and Painting on Paper, June 23 & 24; Get Plastered!, July 14 & 15; Almost Instant Gratification Casting, July 21 & 22; Sculpture Casting and Mold-Making Smorgasbord, August 4 & 5. All details at lesliefry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Summerworkshops.pdf. Jun. 9 & 10; Jun. 23 & 24; Jul. 14 & 15; Jul. 21 & 22; Aug. 4 & 5; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Cost: $350/2 full days + materials fee. Location: Leslie Fry Studio, 48 Elm St., Winooski.

Info: Leslie Fry, 999-5313, lfry@ lesliefry.com, lesliefry.com.

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dreams INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWORK: The Talmud regarded an uninterpreted dream like a letter from a friend that you failed to open. Dreams are full of guidance, wisdom and insights designed to heal us, help us and enrich daily reality.

In this workshop, we learn how to remember our dreams, handle their symbols and interpret them so as to glean the messages they offer. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Thu., May 10, 17, 24 & 31, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/person.

Location: The Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.

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.

feldenkrais IMPROVE YOUR WALKING: Walking is a very complex activity that requires the coordination and orientation of the entire person. Learn how all the different parts of you are interrelated in this fundamental activity. Anybody can benefit from this series and, in particular, people who are recovering from an injury that impairs

ACRO-YOGA FOR FAMILIES: Instructed by Lori Flower & Jeff Mandell. May 13, 2-3 p.m.

Cost: $25/family per session.

Location: Flynn Center, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

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.

healing arts EXPRESSIVE ARTS TRAINING FOR CARING PROFESSIONALS: Intended for clinicians, social workers, nurses, caregivers, teachers, body workers.

Incorporate new skills and resources into your practice. Use for career development, physical/emotional healing, stress reduction and self understanding.

Explorations in multimodal processes, movement, art-making, spoken/written word, stressreduction and self understanding. No previous experience required. 6 approved CEU from NASW-VT Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $200 w/ 6 CEU, $180 w/o CEU, all materials incl. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St., #9, Burlington. Info: Michelle Turbide LICSW and Expressive Arts Burlington, Topaz Weis, 343-8172, topazweis@gmx.net, expressiveartsburlington.com/ workshops.

hypnosis BEYOND CALMING DOWN: EXPERIENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING ANXIETY: Learn to interrupt anxiety’s predictable cognitive, behavioral and physiological patterns. Participants will learn how to design interventions that hypnotically and experientially move clients toward uncertainty, address the use of safety crutches and avoidance, and promote the skills of differentiation and problem-solving that combat the global avoidance style of anxious children and adults.

No hypnosis training required.

May 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $180/ person; $160/NMSCH members.

Location: Hampton Inn, 42 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester.

Info: 658-2140, lindathomson@ hypnovations.com.

language ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Spanish classes start in June. 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. Beginning week of June 11; 10 weeks. Cost: $225/10 classes of 90+ min. each, 1/week. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanish paravos@gmail.com, spanish waterburycenter.com.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: 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 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, Brazil. 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.

movement NOYES NATURE RHYTHM MOVEMENT: Discover a restorative, joyful, intelligent movement practice developed almost 100 years ago by Florence Fleming Noyes. This is a class with flowing technique (for strengthening and alignment) and improvisation based on rich nature imagery. This work is very deep and inspires creative flow in all arts. Live piano music. May 12 & Jun. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $15/1.5-hour class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley Street, Burlington. Info: Emily Mott, 617-872-4432, emily arwenmott@gmail.com, noyesrhythm.org/workshops.

massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: This program teaches two forms of massage: amma and shiatsu.

We will explore oriental medicine theory and diagnosis, as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, and yin-yang and five-element theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology are taught. VSAC non-degree grants are available. NCBTMBassigned school. elementsofhealing.net. Starts Sep. 2018. Cost: $5,000/600-hour program.

Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct..

Info: Scott Moylan, 288-8160, scott@elementsofhealing.net, elementsofhealing.net.

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

nature EMBODY EARTH ENERGY: Explore the vastness and magic of the forest using the senses as a gateway to reveal a sacred world. Unplug your busy mind and awaken with sensory practices, mindfulness meditation and outdoor play.

Come as you are, curious to find what grounding in nature might reveal. Register at karmecholing.org/programs. July 6-8.

Cost: $375/person; includes meals. Location: Karme Choling Meditation Retreat Center, 369 Patneaude Ln., Barnet. Info: Guest Services, 633-2384, marketing@karmecholing.org, karmecholing.org/programs.

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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,

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.

WISDOM OF THE HERBS 2018: Learn to identify herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs in wetlands, edges, woodlands and “weeds” of the garden. Prepare wild edibles and herbal home remedies with intention. Join a nurturing circle of fellow plant lovers. Check out our one-on-one In-Person and Home Tutorials.

On-site camping. All skill-levels welcome. May 19 & 20, Jun. 16 & 17, Jul. 14 & 15, Aug. 11 & 12, Sep. 8 & 9, Oct.6 & 7, Nov. 3 & 4; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $2,750/96 hours; payment plan avail. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, 1005 County Rd., Woodbury, Vermont. Info: W, Annie McCleary, 456-8122, annie. mccleary@gmail.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.

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.

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ADULT: MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL: Instructor: Rik Rolla. Develop the fundamentals of wheelthrowing. Explore techniques through demonstrations and hands-on assistance. You set the pace and gain experience through guided, individualized practice. Gas reduction kiln and electric oxidation kiln are available for firing, including an option to explore other firing methods. Tue., 10 a.m.-noon, Jun. 5-Jul. 10. Cost: $265/person for 6 classes; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

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how they walk. Series will be offered in Charlotte, Richmond & Middlebury. For details & testimonials, visit vermontfeldenkrais.com. Starts Tue., May 15. Cost: $90/6-week series.

Location: Common House at Ten Stones Cirle, 100 Ten Stones Circle, Charlotte. Info: Vermont Feldenkrais, Uwe Mester, 735-3770, movevt@gmail.com, vermontfeldenkrais.com.

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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 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); 1st class free. Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com.

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.

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.

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, naomi mitsuda@gmail.com.

writing BECOME A FREELANCE BOOK EDITOR: Would you like to turn your gift for words and love of books into a rewarding career?

Two professional freelance editors, each with 20+ years of experience, share how you can get the training and support you need to get started and have a successful at-home business.

Wed., May 16, 6-8 p.m. Free 2-hour talk. Location: Fletcher Free Library, Fletcher Room, 2nd floor, 235 College St., Burlington.

Info: Editorial Arts Academy, Nancy Marriott, 805-895-8428, info@editorialartsacademy.com, editorialartsacademy.com.

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,

yoga 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

HONEST YOGA: Honest yoga offers heated yoga for all levels.

We hold yoga teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher courses. (YTT includes FREE unlimited membership) Yoga and dance classes for ages 2 and up in our two beautiful practice spaces! Your children can practice in one room while you practice in the other. No need for childcare. 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, and kids classes in yoga and dance. Check out our website for dance classes and yoga Summer Camps. Daily classes & workshops. $50/new student (1 mo. unlimited); $18/ class; $145/10-class card; or $110/10-class punch student/ senior/military card; $135/mo. adult memberships; $99/mo. kid memberships. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Eco Bean, South Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.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/mo. 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.

YOGA/HERB CRAFT CAMP FOR TEENS: For teen girls ages 13 to 16. Teens will learn how to tailor a daily routine focusing on the navigation of daily stressors through the practice of yoga, breath work and mindfulness.

Teens will create and take home their own herbal skin care products, while learning about common plants and their medicinal values. Jun. 25-29, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $125/week. Location: The Village Shala, 14 School St., Bristol. Info: Anna Blackwell, 349-2320, thevillageshala@ gmail.com, thevillageshala.com.

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The Illinois native, who majored in political science at the University of Vermont, was always analytically inclined. After college, she got married and started a family. When her kids were old enough, she started doing the books for her husband’s landscaping company and later assisted other small businesses with money management.

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It’s possible that Skeezy Patty, the latest album from Saranac Lake, N.Y., Americana group the Blind Owl Band, sat on the 7D music desk for so long because of its wholly unappetizing title.

Honestly, “skeezy patty” sounds like something a methed-up SpongeBob SquarePants would have conceived of at the Krusty Krab in a banned episode of the popular Nickelodeon series. But we shouldn’t judge an album by its icky-sounding name.

Skeezy Patty actually refers to the trusty touring van that has transported the group to hundreds of shows throughout its lifetime.

And if that’s the real van on the album’s cover — witness the band member fully extending his leg through a hole in the vehicle’s floor — Patty definitely lives up to her ramshackle name.

Self-described as “freight train string music,” the Blind Owl Band juxtapose bluegrass, gypsy swing, rock, blues and all manner of Americana styles — often within the same song. Lead singer Arthur Beuzo’s voice is so raspy, it sounds like he starts each day by gargling gravel. And that’s a good thing, musically speaking. Together with his nimble cohorts, the group plays with swift agility and giddy abandon.

“Electric Chair” is a breakneck ballad with a palpable sense of dread and foreboding.

Rich swells of strings ebb and flow before the group unleashes a whirlwind of picking and strumming.

Another vaguely murder-y song is the chameleonic “Reloading,” which shifts between a sinister Tom Waits-ish vibe and rootin’-tootin’ hillbilly energy.

Anyone hot on grizzled mountain-man music should throw this one on their pile.

Skeezy Patty is available at theblindowlband.bandcamp.com.

A retiree of New Hampshire’s Keene State College, Julian Gerstin is now an instructor at the Vermont Jazz Center in Brattleboro and the Northampton Community Music Center across the border in Massachusetts.

The percussionist and bandleader is a compositional wizard, fusing elements from all over the world into a cohesive, Latin-leaning assemblage of music on his sextet’s album, The One Who Makes You Happy.

“Apprendiendo Como Amar,” the only vocal piece included in the otherwise instrumental album, begins with a clattering of clave, hand-beaten congas and other percussion instruments. In Castilian Spanish, call-andresponse chanting overlays a message of pure love for humanity and planet Earth.

About 90 seconds into “I Remember It Differently,” a slinky ditty with heavy syncopation and Mesopotamian influence, clarinetist Anna Patton throws down a mind-boggling, serpentine solo. A similarly notable solo is trumpeter Don Anderson’s berserk, elephantine blasts at the conclusion of “Kaiman Ka Modé” The record’s title track is a languid, dreamy number. Percussion and piano dance around each other, occasionally in lockstep for emphasis. Trumpet and clarinet grapevine in forlorn union.

Gerstin and his players form an expert ensemble on these tight, richly arranged tunes.

The One Who Makes You Happy is available on iTunes.

W

e can’t imagine life in Vermont without its vibrant music community and the never-ending outpouring of recorded music it produces. The sheer magnitude of records is truly staggering.

The state’s output is so prolific that Seven Days doesn’t always have enough time (or space) to review every submission we receive in a timely fashion. While we do our best to keep up, inevitably a year can come to a close with a handful of albums still sitting on the music desk, waiting for their due.

With that in mind, take a moment to check out four albums from local musicians that may have flown under your radar in 2017. These diverse entries come from disparate corners of the state — and slightly beyond. All deserve your attention.

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The OSABA EP (Self-released, digital download)

You’re not likely to see Portland, Ore., transplant Stephen Fish performing at a café near you anytime soon. The enigmatic, self-professed “extreme introvert” relocated to a forested, undisclosed location in the Northeast Kingdom in 2014, where he recorded his latest EP, Starting Over Again. Thematically, the title of the seven-track collection speaks as clearly and unambiguously as do the singersongwriter’s somber, acoustic tunes. Everyone needs a fresh start now and then, right?

Bright, bottle-rocket electric guitar licks ascend behind a foundation of softly strummed acoustic on the album’s title track.

Moaning cow samples remind the listener that this record comes from the outskirts of civilization.

“Under the Stars” creeps in with seesawing harmonica and slow-dripping acoustic. Fish ponders big, existential questions as he sings, “Maybe time is not a straight line / Maybe things aren’t what they seem / Maybe we’re neither here nor there / But somewhere in between.” Fish’s voice trembles under the weight of intimacy on the cosmically minded track.

Piano takes the lead on tearjerker “Blink an Eye.” The lo-fi recording is one of the EP’s most intimate. Earnest and full of sorrow, Fish mourns a missed opportunity.

Perhaps situations such as these were the impetus for his relocation from metropolis to nowheresville.

Starting Over Again is available on iTunes.

’Twas a sad day in 2017 when Brattleboro teen rockers the Snaz called it quits. Cranking out three albums while mostly still in high school, the band was a young force to be reckoned with — especially leader Dharma Ramirez.

But, as the Snaz fades into obscurity, Ramirez forges on with her grunge-rock project OSABA. With barely an eight-minute run time, The OSABA EP begins and concludes nearly as quickly as the teenage years fly by. Despite its hastened pace, the recording packs as mean a punch as any full-length, thanks to the front woman’s chain-saw riffs and desperate vocals.

In a near-spoken chant, Ramirez opens the EP with a full-force, commanding statement: “I’m gonna be so cool / Gonna be like you / Gonna fuckin’ tear you down to shreds.” She drop-kicks barbed guitar lashes over beat keeper and bassist Jonah Siegel’s deafening drum work.

The shape-shifting “I’ll Scream” zigzags through several changes in tempo, never lingering on one for more than a few bars.

A rubbery lick precedes the sledgehammer riffs of “Mama Sweet Home.” The sludgy banger also features some of Ramirez’s most lightning-fingered picking.

A 30-second fury of roiling toms, rattling cymbals and bluesy guitar improvisation is a fake-out at the beginning of the final track, “Sleep With Eachother.” When the cut begins in earnest, between vigorous, chucka-chucka bar chords, Ramirez unleashes an age-old question: “Why do all my friends gotta sleep with each other?”

Ramirez is still a force to be reckoned with, and this EP suggests that she’s just warming up.

The OSABA EP is available at osaba. bandcamp.com.

Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com

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In case you missed it, the first round of voting for the annual Seven Daysies awards went live this week. If you don’t know what that is, here you go: Basically, it’s an opportunity for our readers to vote on their favorite, well, nearly everything in Vermont. Check out the ballot on Seven Days’ home page.

This year, you might notice some changes and additions to the Arts + Entertainment categories. And in case

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you didn’t, I’m here to explain what they are and why we made the alterations.

First, there are several much-needed change-ups in the performer categories.

For instance, electronic artists and DJs were lumped together in past years.

But a club DJ who spins DRAKE remixes and an electronic producer who makes original music are like apples and oranges. It doesn’t really make sense for our readers to have to choose between these extremely different kinds of artists, so this year you won’t have to.

We’ve also added a category for best pop artist or group. Previously, congestion in the best rock artist or group category didn’t leave much room for some of Vermont’s poppier acts.

Now, they get their own space.

In terms of live music, you can now vote for your favorite outdoor venue, as well as large and small indoor venues. This addition is pretty selfexplanatory. Watching a concert while sitting in a lawn chair with your toes in the grass is incomparable to standing in a crowded club. I’m not saying one is better than the other — they’re just different.

A huge oversight that’s now corrected is the inclusion of classical music categories. This year marks the introduction of best chamber ensemble, best orchestra and best choral ensemble.

As the local comedy scene continues to grow, so do the number of Daysies

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I hope you’re all successfully decompressing from the eighth consecutive year of Waking Windows madness. The three-day music and arts festival in Winooski was one for the ages — though, through no fault of the fest’s organizers or scheduled performers, it wouldn’t be accurate to say the festival went off without a hitch.

Mother Nature had an absolute conniption fit last Friday, the first night of the festival. Threat of electrocution from the imposing electrical storm canceled headliner DEER TICK’s set. Like the pros they are, the WW crew handled the storm and the ripple effect of its potential destruction with grace and steady hands. Word of the cancelation and some last-minute rescheduling got around quickly as communications flowed freely from WW’s social channels.

As for Deer Tick, hopefully the Rhode Island-based folk-rockers will return to the Burlington area at some point in the near future. I’m sure their fans would appreciate it.

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I thought the stormy atmosphere actually added some magical ambience to indoor acts. The onslaught of lightning figuratively and literally illuminated brooding back-to-back sets from Plattsburgh, N.Y.’s ethereal

groove-meisters the MOUNTAIN CAROL and Burlington-based country-slowcore artist ADAM WOLF at Scout & Co. Can it always be dark and stormy when these artists take the stage?

Though it’s difficult to distill the weekend down to just a few highlights, my other favorites were New York City disco ensemble MIDNIGHT MAGIC, Philadelphia experimental rockers PALM, and Atlanta husband-and-wife funk duo the APX. But, again, when you’re choosing from more than 200 artists, it’s just plain unfair to have to make any choices at all.

And that about wraps it up! It’s going to be a long year until 2019’s hootenanny. If you simply can’t wait until next May, you might want to check out WW’s two-day throw-down in Portland, Maine. The slightly truncated version of the flagship fest runs Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22, at various locations around the downtown port city.

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ARTSRIOT: Rocket Shop Live with Emma Cook & Questionable Company and Ivamae (indie), 8 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Familiar Faces (jam), 6:30 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: AQUG (bass music), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet, 7:30 p.m., free.

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LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

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NECTAR’S: Django Soulo (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Live Karaoke Band with Guano Loco, 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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Wolf, Tuft, Badfellows (slowcore, alt-country), 10:30 p.m., free. Sweet Thieves (indie pop), midnight, free.

RED SQUARE: Greenbush (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free.

SOCIAL CLUB & LOUNGE: Letters to a Liar, Until We Fall, No Son of MIne, Untapped (metal), 7 p.m., $5.

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Coping Skills, Gestalt, CFCQ + the Piss of Assurance (indie), 8:30 p.m., $5/10.

18+.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Michael Arnowitt (jazz, classical), 6 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: All Request Video, 9 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Gary Wade (rock, Americana), 7 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Zach Nugent’s Acoustic Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 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.

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PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Noise Ordinance Birthday featuring J Bengoy, Clever Girls, Ivamae (indie), 9 p.m., $3.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Charles Berthoud (bass), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: The Lucas Brothers (standup), 7:30 p.m., $15.

The Mainstage Show (improv), 9 p.m., $5.

CLUB METRONOME: James Ehlers Benefit featuring Motel Brown, Radio Underground, the Mighty Loons (funk, rock), 6:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

DRINK: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Viewing Party with Nikki Champagne, Emoji Nightmare and Marjorie Mayhem, 7:30 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: New Suede Blues, 7 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Jake Whitesell Quartet (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Randal Pierce (folk), 7 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5-10.

ZENBARN: The Tenderbellies (bluegrass), 9 p.m., free.

middlebury area

NECTAR’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

Chris Eves and the New Normal, Sputoola (jam), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Open MIc with Mike Brinkman, 8:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Jason Baker (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

Milton Busker with David and John (folk), 8:30 p.m., free. OTIS (R&B), 10 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Da.Root (hits), 10 p.m., free.

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HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: The Medicine Tribe (Americana, roots), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

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and 22 Jump Street, the siblings landed their own animated TV series, “The Lucas Bros. Moving Co.” The hilarious stoner comedy, which explores the foibles of two workaday laborers, ran for three seasons. Catch the Lucas Brothers Thursday through Saturday, May

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Happy birthday to Noise Ordinance!

Though it was actually a year ago, it seems like just yesterday that the burgeoning digital music publication and production studio — helmed by BETSY ROSE BESSER, ROB LIU and KAYHL COOPER — was dropping its first studio videos and planning its first live events.

Since its formation, Noise Ordinance has presented exceptionally produced video clips featuring scads of diverse local acts, including African-fusion group SABOUYOUMA, mainstay rockers SWALE and the debut of YES DARLING, a comedic and lovelorn partnership of RYAN MONTBLEAU and HAYLEY JANE. To celebrate a year of excellence, Noise Ordinance spreads the party over two evenings: Night one, on Thursday, May 10, keeps things guitar-centric with J BENGOY, CLEVER GIRLS and IVAMAE at SideBar in Burlington; the following evening, Friday, May 11, leans into neo-soul, R&B and hip-hop with JUPTR, LOUPO and GUTHRIE GALILEO at Burlington’s Foam Brewers.

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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.

THE GO-GO’S, “Turn to You” PREP, “Cold Fire” TINA TURNER, “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” PREFAB SPROUT, “The King of Rock ’n’ Roll” MOSS KENA, “Square One”

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Folk legend PETER YARROW, of famed trio PETER, PAUL & MARY, performs an intimate concert this Saturday, May 12, at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington.

Yarrow cowrote his group’s fanciful, 1963 psychedelic lullaby “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” which is arguably one of the most famous crossover hits of all time. I mean, seriously, does anyone not know how to finish the song’s opening line: “Puff, the magic dragon…”? That’s what I thought.

Yarrow and company also recorded wildly popular versions of BOB DYLAN’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” and JOHN DENVER’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” Vermont’s COUNTERPOINT chorus — whose founder and former musical director ROBERT DE CORMIER also worked extensively with Peter, Paul & Mary before his death in 2017 — will join Yarrow at the upcoming performance.

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that honor it. In addition to returning category best standup comedian, we’ve added best comedy troupe and best comedy series. The latter refers to any recurring event, such the Vermont Comedy Club’s Tinder Nightmares.

Finally, we’ve added best tribute act.

Given that so many folks pay homage to famous musicians and bands on a near-weekly basis, we think it’s time to allow our readers to tell us who does it best.

As always, the first round of voting is all about write-in nominations. You can suggest whoever/whatever you want for any category. Write-in voting closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20. Once we cull through the thousands of votes we receive — last year you made 57,515 nominations — we narrow it down to the top picks per category. Final voting runs from Monday, June 11, through Monday, June 25. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 1.

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OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

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BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Tom Cleary (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: DJ KillaJewel, DJ Big DOg, Crusty Cuts (hip-hop), 6:30 p.m., $8.

FOAM BREWERS: Noise Ordinance Birthday featuring JUPTR, Loupo, Guthrie Galileo (neo soul), 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Danny LeFrancois (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Four-D (house, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: 5J Barrow (folk, rock), 7:30 p.m., free. House Ways and Means (experimental, improvisation), 9 p.m., free. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

Swimmer, Goose (jam), 9 p.m., $5.

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RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. The Buck Hollers (Americana), 7 p.m., free. Jake Bautista (rock, blues), 8:30 p.m., free. The Lousy Gentlemen (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $5. Starship Mantis (funk, jazz), 11:30 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Shrimptunes (rock), 4 p.m., free. Crooked Coast (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Haitian (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Melting Nomads (rock, funk), 8 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: The Lucas Brothers (standup), 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (open format), 9:30 p.m., free.

quintessential contemporary country artist, riveted Stetson hat and all. And he has a local music legacy:

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The singer-songwriter is the son of oddball rocker Jimmy T. Thurston. In

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Arthur James (blues), 7 p.m., free.

a burly baritone growl, the junior Thurston sings about the genre’s

upper valley

requisite topics: booze, broken

THE ENGINE ROOM: Patti Casey and the Wicked Fine Players (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $15.

dreams and — on his forthcoming eighth studio album, The Window

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PARKER PIE CO.: Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

“Real Man’s Woman.” Not just a

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musician, the artist produced nearly all of his own albums and has written songs for country

MONOPOLE: Knot Dead (rock), 10 p.m., free.

brethren such as Trace Adkins and Montgomery

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Harmony Hotel (folk, pop), 7:30 p.m., free.

Gentry. Catch Thurston on Saturday, May 12, at ArtsRiot in Burlington.

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WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Dakota (hits), 9 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Jason Baker (folk), 6 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Jaguar Stereo (glam-jazz, avant-garde), 6 p.m., free.

Tsunamibots vs the Brand New Luddites, Miku Daza (surf-punk), 9 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Scott Graves and Chris Martin (rock), 5 p.m., free.

Near North (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Johnny Morse Benefit featuring Boomsland and Maiden Voyage (hip-hop), 10 p.m., donation.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Allen Church Restoration Project (Celtic, bluegrass), 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Chris Lyon (solo acoustic, Americana), 6 p.m., free. Gold Tooth Gator (blues, rock), 9 p.m., free.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: The Peacheaters: An Allman Brothers Band Experience, 8:30 p.m., $5-12.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Parsonsfield, Twisted Pine (folk, rock), 8:30 p.m., $10/12.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Shane’s Apothecary (Americana), 5 p.m., free. The Tricksters (rock covers), 9 p.m., free.

middlebury area

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Into the Mystic: A Tribute to Van Morrison, Justin Panigutti Band, 8 p.m., $15/18.

MONKEY HOUSE: Untapped: A Night of Burlesque and Drag, 9 p.m., $10.

ZENBARN: Rough Francis, Disco Phantom (punk, rock), 10 p.m., $8-15.

ZENBARN: Red Hot Juba (blues, swing), 9 p.m., $5.

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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Twist of Fate (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

rutland/killington RICK & KAT’S HOWLIN’ MOUSE: Luminous Crush, Discavus, George Nostrand (dream pop), 7 p.m., free.

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TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 7 p.m., free.

Sean Ashby (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free.

burlington HALF LOUNGE: Fun House with Chia and Rob Douglas (house), 10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: The Lucas Brothers (standup), 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

chittenden county

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Justin LaPoint (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free. La rebelión del tango (tango, world), 9 p.m., free. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’S: Sean & Gerry (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Revibe, Canopy (jam), 9 p.m., $7.

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RADIO BEAN: Mike Paternoster (lounge), noon, free. Jeremy Gilchrist (folk), 6 p.m., free.

John Harris (folk-rock), 7 p.m., free. The Leatherbound Books (indie), 8:30 p.m., free. Paper Citizen (indie rock), 10 p.m., $5.

Barbacoa (surf), 11:30 p.m., free.

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RED SQUARE: John Lackard Blues Band, 3 p.m., free. Tomato Dodgers (funk, rock), 7 p.m., free.

Mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

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THE ENGINE ROOM: Conniption Fits (rock), 8 p.m., free.

HIGHLAND LODGE: Extempo Storytelling, 8 p.m., $5.

MONOPOLE: Ampevene (progressive rock), 10 p.m., free.

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

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Bow Thayer (folk), 8 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: Jamie Lee Thurston (Album Release) (country), 9 p.m., $15/20.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: In the Pocket (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Horse Jumper of Love, Tall Friend, Gestalt (indie), 8 p.m., $5-7.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: MILK, Pleasure Center (indie), 7 p.m., free. Dave Villa (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Reid & Co. (soul, Americana), 7 p.m., free.

SMITTY’S PUB: Paul Detzer and Friends (rock, country), 8 p.m., free.

SOCIAL CLUB & LOUNGE: DJ Alex and BenyGola present International Affairs Night featuring A2VT, Suss Brim, K-Prince, Lil Benny, Cadoux Fancy, Werido Valentino, Congoloses Brothers Music, Sumita (Afro-beat, reggae), 10 p.m., $3.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Shakey Graves, And the Kids (sold out) (blues, folk), 8:30 p.m., $27/30.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Fleetmac Wood presents Rumours Rave (remixed Fleetwood Mac tribute), 9 p.m., $12/15.

MONKEY HOUSE: Pawner, Mr. Doubtfire, Why Nona (poppunk), 8:45 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Jeff & Karen (rock), 5 p.m., free. Shake the Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

FOAM BREWERS: Dale and Darcy (acoustic), noon, free.

HALF LOUNGE: STRYTLLR (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 8 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Maple Street Six (jazz), 1 p.m., free. Old Sky and Friends (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

Anjalirose (indie, jazz-fusion), 8:30 p.m., free. Future States (indie), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Zach Rhoads Trio (funk), 7 p.m., free. DJ Max Jade (open format), 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: DJ A-RA$ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Tinder Nightmares (improv), 7 p.m., $5.

ESPRESSO BUENO: Jazzyaoke (live jazz band karaoke), 7:30 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

GUSTO’S: DJ Guy Miller (hits), 9:30 p.m., $3.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Daddy-Daughter Date (acoustic), 7 p.m., free.

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EL TORO: Chris Lyon (solo acoustic, Americana), 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Robin Gottfried Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

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CORK WINE BAR & MARKET (WATERBURY): Steve Hartmann (acoustic), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Soul Brunch with DJ Disco Phantom, 11 a.m., free.

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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.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Olde Time Jam Session (traditional), noon, free.

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DOC PONDS: BirdShot LaFunk (jazz), 9 p.m., free.

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For their fifth record, Derek and the Demons have amped it up, so to speak. Morning Comes Again finds the Windsor band in a pugnacious mood, playing with an edge unlike anything heard on their 2017 album, Out of the Woodwork. The drums are a little bigger, and the songs have more drive, if not always more purpose.

As a songwriter, singerguitarist Derek Young is clearly leaning more political, or at least more topical.

“Fight With Love,” “Hope in the Dark” and the title track all center on optimism amid conflict, which forms the album’s thematic core. Rather than wallow in a sort of existential middle ground of being shocked and angry at the state of the world

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but unable or unwilling to confront it, Young uses his songs to urge faith in love.

The idea is that, one day, love will spur change and beat back the darkness.

All that feel-good optimism aside, the band is clearly riled up about something.

Young’s guitars are crisp, big and absolutely snarling with distortion. Drummer Chris Egner propels the tunes with a steady hand.

And he’s sufficiently locked in with bassist Kiel Alarcón. Also the record’s producer, Alarcón has turned out a fabuloussounding album.

Sometimes the songs keep pace with the Demons’ ambitions.

Opening track “Arrive” has a sinewy guitar groove and features gorgeous vocal accompaniment by the Break Maids. The local folk-punk trio appears on five of the LP’s seven tracks, leaving a mark every time.

Other songs, such as “All She Wrote,” sort of spin their wheels in a puddle of

classic-rock tropes. Lyrics have never been Young’s calling card, but his conviction in singing them goes a long way toward pushing the song through. His delivery is somewhat reminiscent of the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, with a pinch of Warren Zevon.

Young really lets his guitar solos stretch out, as well. “Hey Wait,” which clocks in at 10 and a half minutes, finds the guitarist ripping notes out of his instrument with purpose and rock-androll abandon in equal measures. If you’re not one for a shit-ton of blues scales and four-minute solos, this record might not be for you.

Good production aside, the album staggers at times with sloppily expressed sentiment and jams that should have been cut off a few minutes earlier. A really good band is playing on this record, but tighter focus would help them stand out. Even so, Morning Comes Again might be just your blend of stiff-upper-lip pacifism and elongated guitar solos.

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sequencing, as each beat complements and contrasts with the next.

All of these elements make for a perfect second release for Equal Eyes Records, founded by BTV producers ILLu and Rico James. Luvv is an ideal match, sharing both low-key sensibilities and a DIY ethos. (He also shares their love of dirty, dirty horn samples.)

Semantics could have been a more interesting project with the full Teece Luvv treatment we’ve come to expect.

On the mic, he normally raps like a more sober Quasimoto, with a compelling, conversational flow. As a singer on other albums, he’s playful and experimental, with a real sense for how to make the most of his limited range. None of that is on display here.

Yet as an instrumental set, the album delivers a cool, carefully cultivated ride.

Wandering further from the conventions of hip-hop has only made Luvv a better beatsmith. This is head-nodding minimalism, propelled at every turn by the deft touches of an experienced producer. Fans of rap-free hip-hop are strongly encouraged to give Semantics a spin.

Semantics is available at equaleyesrecords.bandcamp.com.

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Teece Luvv is the latest incarnation of JCOE (John Carter of Earth), a rapper/ singer/producer and founding member of Vermont hip-hop crew Maiden Voyage.

It’s not a side project — the JCOE moniker is permanently retired.

That’s fitting because, over the past year, the multitalented artist has evolved into something new and refreshingly weird.

Since the name change, he’s been busy releasing a string of singles and two collaborative EPs. The Luvv sound has a lot of range: Sometimes it sounds like Ric Ocasek making demos; sometimes it sounds like Erykah Badu’s collaborations with J Dilla. Always interesting, his growing catalog sounds like dispatches from a future in which genre boundaries have nearly ceased to exist.

Which brings us to Semantics, Luvv’s instrumental album for new BTV label

Equal Eyes Records. In many ways, the LP is like a remix of Loops 4 Coupes, an instrumental project from his JCOE days.

That was a solid, laid-back set. Just the same, Semantics is a serious improvement.

The album’s tonal consistency is key.

Luvv has a refined ear for loops and, just as importantly, when to cut them off — those loops never linger too long here. The producer has carved out a distinctive sound, deceptively simple and cool as a glacier.

Impressively, the project is packed with beats that aspire to be album highlights, with no dead weight anywhere.

After opener “802.1,” not a single track marches past the three-minute mark.

From Digable Planets-style jazz excursions (“Don’t Wake Up”) to sparkling R&B bangers (“I’d Never”) to catchy lo-fi gems such as “Stage Right,” it’s quite a portfolio.

The real testament to Luvv’s production sensibilities, though, is how well all those elements fit together.

Semantics sounds more like an album than a rap producer’s résumé. That’s largely because the record is a triumph of track

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free.

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SWEET MELISSA’S: Blue Fox’s Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

ROUGH CUT: Kelly Ravin (country), 5 p.m., free.

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MOOGS PLACE: Cal Stanton (blues, rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

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HALF LOUNGE: Four-D (house, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. The Brevity Thing (rock, folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Karaoke with DJ Chauncey, 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

outside vermont

NECTAR’S: Game Night!, 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Noah Lehrman (acoustic rock), 7 p.m., free. David Pollack (alt-rock), 8:30 p.m., free. Metamorph (electronic, art-rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 7 p.m., free. SVPPLY (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 8 p.m., free.

chittenden county

MONKEY HOUSE: Motown Mondays (Motown DJs), 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Sex Trivia, 7:30 p.m., free.

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burlington

FOAM BREWERS: Local Dork (eclectic vinyl), 6 p.m., free.

THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

Touch Sensitive If you put the word “future” in your band name, you better have some forward-thinking ideas to back it up. Canadian indie-pop band FUTURE STATES,

who hail from Montréal and Ottawa, make good on the their moniker’s implicit

pioneering spirit with the interactive online video for their song “You Got It All Wrong.”

The chilled-out, bedroom-pop clip begins with the band’s five members spread across the screen. As they play, viewers can essentially remix the track by clicking on each player to make their instrument disappear. Check out Future States on Sunday, May 13, at Radio Bean in Burlington.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Taka (eclectic), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9:30 p.m., $5. 18+.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: The Eschatones (psychedelic country), 7 p.m., free. Grup Anwar (classical Arabic), 8:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Danza Del Fuego (gypsy-infused world music), 7:30 p.m., free. Charley & Grace (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

LINCOLNS: Laugh Shack (standup), 8:30 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Ian Greenman (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Four-D (house, hip-hop), 7 p.m., free. DJ A-RA$ (open format), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free. Blackout Barbie and SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ukulele Kids with Joe Baird (sing-along), 9:30 a.m., free.

chittenden county 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: Old Time Music Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free.

burlington

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: Ray Vega Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Mike Martin and Geoff Kim (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Four Piece Suit (eclectic instrumental), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Django Soulo (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

Live Karaoke Band with Guano Loco, 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Tristan Leggett (folk, rock), 7 p.m., free. Erik Sievert (acoustic), 8:30 p.m., free. The Get Messy (funk, rock-fusion), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Tiny Montgomery (Bob Dylan tribute), 7 p.m., free.

DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

chittenden county CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Matthew Logan Vasquez, Mail the Horse (rock), 8:30 p.m., $12/14.

MONKEY HOUSE: Downtown Winooski Get Down with DJs Luis Calderin and Abby Shaw (eclectic), 6 p.m., $5.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: All Request Video, 9 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

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IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Big John (blues, Americana), 7:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury ZENBARN: Zach Nugent’s Acoustic Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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All Fired Up Daniel Nelson’s porcelain bongs are high class B Y S A D I E W I LLI A M S

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nyone who uses marijuana has probably, at some point, smoked it out of a pipe. Those with greater enthusiasm may have used a bong — a tall pipe that pulls smoke through a water-filled chamber and into a mouthpiece. Most such pipes are made from blown glass, but some artists work in other mediums. Daniel Nelson of DCN Porcelain is one of them.

The 26-year-old ceramic artist makes water pipes almost exclusively, working at his Hinesburg home where he lives with his dad. His styles are intriguing and a far cry from the psychedelic inspirations of many glass blowers. Nelson’s bongs fit into three primary decorative categories: colorful stripes, traditional

floral decals and imitations of Grecian urns. Nelson says each bong takes 20 to 100 hours to create, depending on the style.

marketplace — or so his nearly 28,000 Instagram followers would suggest.

Seven Days visited the artist in his studio to learn more about his work.

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SEVEN DAYS: You have a few distinctive styles.

Where do they come from?

DANIEL NELSON: I’m inspired by a lot of different things, ranging from traditional pottery of the past [to] contemporary pottery. But I’m also very inspired by glass, which is where the stripes come from. And the floral imagery — I started collecting these vintage decals for ceramics that have kind of gotten lost or gone out of style. I started putting them on my work — they get fired onto the pieces — because I wanted to come up with a design that you could kind of see in a china cabinet or something … it’s like our generation will have these as heirlooms.

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The cost of these artful creations: $500 to $1,500.

While the price tag may be hefty, Nelson’s unique approach helps him stand out in a crowded pot-centric

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SD: And what about the amphora-style pieces?

DN: I wanted to make pieces that connected more with traditional art, like a piece you’d see in a museum, to kind of state, “This is art.” Pipes are art.

They can be art. It doesn’t matter what they’re going to be used for.

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SD: When did you start making pipes? Who taught you?

DN: It was always on my mind, but I never actually made one ’til 2013. It was the summer before I was going to graduate [from the New Hampshire Institute of Art]. In college, I didn’t want to do it, out of respect for my teachers. It was always in the back of my mind, and I knew once I got out of school that I was going to start really doing it and pushing it.

I just taught myself by studying glass and using glass pieces, and studying how they work. A lot of the [problems] I used to run into when I started [involved] sizing — the size … to make certain pieces like the neck and the joint and the down stem. I used to spend tens of hours on a piece and have the down stem — the part that goes in the water — get clogged with glaze.

SD: When was the first time you thought, I feel really good about the things I’m making?

DN: Probably not ’til last year.

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SD: Really?

DN: Yeah. And even now, I feel like I’m never truly happy with a piece.

SD: But you have a huge following of people who think what you’re doing is great.

DN: It helps a lot. I don’t know what I would do without Instagram — it’s huge.

SD: Would you say a lot of your customer base comes from social media?

DN: I would say close to 100 percent.

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DCN Porcelain’s traditional floral decal water pipe

SD: How many pieces do you sell a month?

DN: Well, it’s kind of always all over the place.

Sometimes I won’t sell a piece for a month, and sometimes I’ll get five sales in a week. I do a lot of custom work these days, so the orders come in like that.

People tell me what they’re interested in, and I tell them what’s possible and work my ideas in with their ideas.

SD: What’s the weirdest thing someone has asked you to make?

DN: Here’s a good one: “I had an idea for a custom piece depicting Ra floating in the cosmos caged over pits of the underworld while cats are playing Whac-A-Mole with the hands of the underworldlings trying to get out.” Also, someone genuinely asked me how to clean a porcelain toilet. m

INFO See Daniel Nelson’s ceramics at dcnporcelain.bigcartel.com and @dcnporcelain on Instagram.

DCN Porcelain’s three primary decorative categories

CALL TO ARTISTS ‘ABUNDANCE: CELEBRATING CREATIVITY IN MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND RECOVERY’: The Clara Martin Center invites artists and friends of mental health to submit poetry and artworks to be considered for a fall exhibition. Applicants must be Vermont residents, and preference will be given to artists/ writers in the White River and Upper valleys. Works must be ready to hang. For details and to submit, visit claramartin.org. Deadline: July 31. Chandler Gallery, Randolph. Info, dlittlepage@claramartin.org.

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION: Current members of the center are invited to submit works to this upcoming exhibition. For details and to submit, visit carvingstudio.org. Deadline: June 1. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, West Rutland. Info, 438-2097.

ART IN THE PARK NORWICH ARTS FESTIVAL: Artists and artisans are invited to apply to participate in this first annual community event and juried showcase taking place June 23 and 24. Artists wishing to apply for a booth should send two photos of their work and one of their display to hacc@hanoverchamber.org, or apply online through hanoverchamber.org. Deadline is rolling.

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ART JAM: Artists of all disciplines are invited to submit their digital portfolio, including statement, bio, CV and photos, to be considered for upcoming interdisciplinary arts events. Submissions are accepted by email to grangehallcc@gmail.com with “ART JAM Submission (your discipline)” in the subject line. Deadline is rolling. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Info, grangehallcc@gmail.com.

ARTS ON THE GREEN MARKET & FESTIVAL: Fine artists, craftspeople, musicians and performers are invited to apply to show works and/or perform at this August 25 community arts festival. For details and to apply, visit chelsea-vtarts.com. Deadline: May 15. Chelsea Arts Collective, Through May 15. Info, chelseaartscollective@gmail.com.

CREATION GRANT: Vermont artists and artist groups seeking Creation Grants are invited to apply for funding to support the development of new work, including time, materials and space rental. For details and to apply, visit vermontartscouncil.org. Deadline: June 28. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier. Info, 828-5425.

‘MORRISVILLE — FAVORITE PLACES’: Photographers are invited to submit images of the town for a two-part exhibition opening in September. For details and to submit, visit riverartsvt.org. Deadline: July 20.

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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-to-artists. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Free for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 479-7069.

SCULPTFEST: Artists working in sculpture are invited to submit proposals for this fall’s interdependencethemed exhibition. For details and to submit, visit carvingstudio.org. Deadline: June 22. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, West Rutland. Info, info@ carvingstudio.org.

SEABA MEMBERS GROUP EXHIBIT: The South End Arts and Business Association invites its member artists to show two to three works in an upcoming exhibition. To participate, email images and dimensions to sarah@seaba.com. Deadline: May 14. SEABA Center, Burlington. Info, sarah@seaba.com.

‘THE SKY’S THE LIMIT’: The gallery invites submissions of works in all media that predominantly feature the sky. For more info, visit bryangallery. org. Deadline: May 11. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100.

THE STONE BENCH PROJECT: Local teens ages 13-19 are invited to apply for the opportunity to carve and build a stone bench to be installed in Rutland County.

Interested students should send a one-page essay explaining how they will benefit from the experience to info@carvingstudio.org or CSSC Bench Project, P.O. Box 495, West Rutland, VT 05777. Deadline: May 25.

The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, West Rutland.

Info, info@carvingstudio.org.

SUMMER JURIED SHOW: Artists and community members are invited to submit artwork in all mediums created in the last five years to this open show. For details and to apply, visit twwoodgallery. org/on-view. Deadline: May 28. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. Info, 262-6035.

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CAMP MEAD CABIN MURAL PROJECT: The historic Middlesex camp seeks five artists to transform the outside walls of its cabins with murals. Selected artist will receive a small stipend. Interested artists should send a résumé, five images of work, a statement of intent/interest, a project proposal and images of past murals to Anna Nasset at anassetdesign@gmail. com. Deadline: May 15. Camp Mead, Middlesex. Info, anassetdesign@gmail.com.

JERICHO PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL: Artists and community members are invited to register for the eighth annual festival, taking place on Saturday, July 21. For details and to register, email Barbara at blgreene@ myfairpoint.net. Deadline: May 19. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Jericho. Info, blgreene@myfairpoint.net.

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f KATHARINE MONTSTREAM: “Swimming Holes,”

new paintings in oil and watercolor of northern Vermont’s favorite spots, including Warren Falls, Bingham Falls, the Potholes and hidden river bends.

Reception: Friday, May 11, 5:30-8 p.m. May 11-June 18.

Info, 862-8752. Montstream Studio in Burlington.

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f BERNHARD WUNDER & THOMAS VOGELSANG: “Vermont and Beyond: Landscapes, Macros and Abstracts,” photographs taken in the Green Mountain State. Reception: Thursday, May 10, 6-8 p.m. May 10-June 3. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

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f STANLEY FOLSOM: “Vermont Trains and Stations,” detailed drawings. Reception and artist talk: Friday, May 11, 6 p.m. May 11-July 5. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. f VSC & VCFA ALUMNX EXHIBITION: “It went like this: the skyline was beautiful on fire,” works by 24 alumnx created in response to contemporary political upheaval, juried by Meg Onli. Reception: Saturday, May 12, 5-7 p.m. May 10-June 1. Info, 635-2727. Alumni Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier.

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PAT LAFFIN: “SOLO unaccompanied,” altered artworks and assemblage by the prodigious collector of 18th- and 19th-century ephemera and antique papers. Reception: Saturday, May 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. May 12-June 8. Info, 453-6309.

Tourterelle in New Haven.

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f KATE BURNIM: “Tracks + Spaces In-between,” oil and mixed-media paintings by the Montpelier artist. Reception: Saturday, May 12, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 12, noon-6 p.m., and Sunday, May 13, noon-3 p.m. Info, 792-5771. Towle Hill Studio in Corinth.

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f ‘A COMMON THREAD: STITCHES AND STORIES FROM FIBER ARTISTS NEAR AND FAR’: Fiber works

by Northeast Kingdom artists. Reception: Friday, May 11, 5-7 p.m. May 11-July 28. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

NORTHERN VERMONT UNIVERSITY-LYNDON SENIOR VISUAL ARTS SHOW: An annual exhibition of works in a variety of mediums by graduating students. May 11-20. Info, Sylvia.Plumb@ NorthernVermont.edu. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon in Lyndonville.

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‘ENGLISH SCULPTORS IN NEW ENGLAND’: Outdoor sculpture by world-renowned British artists David Annesley, Richard Deacon, Nigel Hall, Gary Hume, Richard Long and Marc Quinn.

‘MADE IN VERMONT’: A group exhibition of new and recently completed paintings, works on paper and sculpture by Vermont artists. ‘THE SOLACE OF AMNESIA’: More than 30 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculpture by some 25 artists that address human alienation from the natural environment, curated by artist Alexis Rockman and Katherine Gass Stowe. May 12-November 25. $10. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

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EDWARD KOREN: “Bearing Witness,” lithographs from the celebrated New Yorker cartoonist’s “Thinking About Extinction” series. May 16-June 16.

Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

ART EVENTS ART BOP: The second annual community event featuring displays from local artists, live music and refreshments. Fairfax Community Library, Saturday, May 12, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info, 849-2420.

ARTIST TALK: ODILI DONALD ODITA: The Nigerianborn, Philadelphia-based painter discusses his work and process. Bennington College, Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m. Info, 440-4507.

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, May 13, 10 a.m.-noon. $5 suggested donation. Info, 888-1261.

IAN AND MARGOT BALDWIN FAREWELL POP-UP EXHIBITION: Sixty works by the artist and longtime Upper Valley resident Ian Baldwin, accompanied by works from local artists and students of the Center for Cartoon Studies. Reception: Friday, May 11, 5-8:30 p.m. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, Friday, May 11, 5-8:30 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, May 13, noon-4 p.m. Info, 295-5901.

MUSEUM GUIDE TRAINING: Historian Jane Williamson leads a three-hour lecture, discussion and tour program exploring 200 years of Robinson family history. Though designed for tour guides-intraining, the public is invited to attend; preregistration required. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.-noon. Info, 877-3406.

OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING: An all-levels drop-in workshop featuring a live model. River Arts, Morrisville, Tuesday, May 15, 3-5:30 p.m. $10.

PAUL CALTER CELEBRATION: A ceremony honoring the artist’s new addition, “Trillium,” to the Aiken Native Plants Garden. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, Wednesday, May 9, 4-5:30 p.m. Info, 828-0749.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: THE ARTIST PROPOSAL: Meara McGinniss guides participants in preparing the materials needed for a successful artist proposal. Artists should bring their artist statement, CV, images of work and a website link, if applicable, to discuss in the workshop. BCA Center, Burlington, Wednesday, May 16, 6-8 p.m. $25. Info, 865-7166.

‘SITETIME: CORDWOOD: BREATHING’: A performance investigating the process of drying cordwood. Part of the evolving installation

COMMUNITY ARTS OPEN STUDIO: A weekly workshop in which 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, May 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.

DROP-IN PRINTMAKING: An open studio for aspiring and working printmakers, with some materials provided. River Arts, Morrisville, Sunday, May 13, 1-3 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, info@ riverartsvt.org.

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aesthetic of downtown Burlington’s labyrinthine Main Street Landing complex lends a particular poetry to “UnderCurrent,” the

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first solo exhibition of Highgate-born Tatiana E. Zelazo. Two of the four series on view — “BlindSpot” and “HomeComing” — implicate the ubiquitous, impersonal Venetian blind. The form comes loaded with associations of light and dark, of hiding and voyeurism, and often of anonymous spaces. For Zelazo, the window dressing becomes a tool for intimate paintings and digital photographs relating to her experiences with bipolar disorder and to her life as the spouse of an active-duty member of the military and the mother of two children. In the acrylic canvases of the “BlindSpot” 76 ART

series, soft bars of white light strike a fragmented female figure, at times appearing like an Xray. The digitally altered photographs of “HomeComing” feature domestic scenes similarly disrupted by bars of white space. The technique is a potent one: a sincere invitation to look inside the formational structures of the artist’s life to see what can be seen. Through June 30. Pictured: “BlindSpot #1.”

“Site-Time: Cordwood,” a collaboration of Erika Senft-Miller, Nancy Winship Milliken and Michael Zebrowski. Vermont Arts Council Sculpture Garden, Montpelier, Friday, May 11, 5-7 p.m. Info, michael. zebrowki@jsc.edu.

STITCH & BITCH!: Hang out and stitch/work on your fiber arts in good company. BYO materials and projects. Words & Pictures, Essex Junction, Wednesday, May 16, 6-8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, wordsandpicturesvt@gmail.com.

STUCK ON YOU: CREATIVE COLLAGE: Cristina Clarimon-Alinde leads this weekly course in the expressive and spontaneous style of art-making.

Williston Central School, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $8 per class. Info, 876-1160.

VAC ARTS IMPACT GRANTSEEKER WORKSHOP: Arts organizations planning to apply for a Vermont Arts Council grant are encouraged to learn about the application process and best practices in this workshop designed for both new and experienced grant writers. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, Wednesday, May 16, 1-2:30 p.m. Info, 828-3291.

VAC CREATION & DEVELOPMENT GRANTSEEKER WORKSHOP: Individual artists planning to apply for a Vermont Arts Council grant are encouraged to learn about the application process and best practices in this workshop designed for both new and experienced grant writers. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, Wednesday, May 16, 3-4:30 p.m. Info, 828-3291.

WORLD COLLAGE DAY DROP-IN WORKSHOP & PEACE TILES DEMO: Celebrate the art form with community and hands-on collage-making activities. Materials are provided, but guests can also bring their own. Children under 13 must be accompanied by legal guardian. Local 64, Montpelier, Saturday, May 12, noon-8 p.m. Info, 595-0605.

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f CHITTENDEN COUNTY SENIOR ART SHOW: An annual exhibition of works by graduating local high school seniors. Closing reception: Wednesday, May 30, 6-7 p.m. Through May 30. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station in Burlington.

CRAIG LINE: “Reflections,” photographs printed on aluminum. Through May 31. Info, 229-5621.

Mirabelles Café & Bakery in Burlington.

‘FLOURISH’: Thirty-one works by Vermont artists with disabilities, featuring painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, textiles and mixed-media sculpture and assemblage. Through June 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

‘FROM ACROSS THE DISTANCE: SELECT VIDEO WORKS FROM THE BARJEEL ART FOUNDATION’: Video works by London-based Palestinian artist Larissa Sansour, Iraqi-Finnish artist Adel Abidin and Jordanian-born artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan. Each shares a portrait of urban capitals imagined during a past, present or future moment of political and social instability. ‘VOX POPULI’: Portraiture that aims to capture the character and inner psyche of people who, despite sharing divergent perspectives and voices, find commonality through our shared image. The exhibition features recent painting and sculpture by Vermont-based artists Catherine Hall, Misoo Filan, Harlan Mack, Nathaniel Moody, Ross Sheehan and Susan Wilson. Through June 10. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

GEEBO CHURCH: “Small Landscapes,” oil paintings.

Through July 31. Info, 860-4972. Black Horse Gallery in Burlington.

THE GOLD BROTHERS: Works in multiple media by siblings Robert, Steve and Dennis Gold. Through May 31. Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington.

‘HEART & HOME’: Fair Housing Month exhibition featuring works by local artists, collage by local New American teenagers and paintings from elementary schoolers. Featured artists include Iraqi American painter Sabah Abbas and Haitian American Pievy Polyte. Through May 31. Info, mellisa.cain@gmail. com. ONE Arts Center in Burlington.

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‘SELF-CONFESSED! THE INAPPROPRIATELY INTIMATE COMICS OF ALISON BECHDEL’: Works by the renowned Bolton cartoonist and graphic memoirist that span her decades-long career.

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.

JACKSON TUPPER: “Moods,” new large-scale paintings by the Burlington artist and graphic designer.

Through May 12. Info, hello@jacksontupper.com.

Karma Bird House in Burlington.

JAMES VALASTRO: Fowl-centric “HenArt” cartoons by the local cartoonist, photographer and videographer. Through June 30. Info, 658-6016. TERESA CELEMIN: Drawings by the Burlington artist and illustrator. Through May 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee 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.

JULIE MONTERA: The teacher and Goddard College graduate student presents the “Gender & Identity Project,” photographs that show the gendered messages of children’s clothing. Through May 31.

Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

KARA TORRES: “Queer-vangelical,” works that emerge from the artist’s evangelical upbringing and their subsequent re-examination of sexuality, sexual orientation and gender. Half of all proceeds benefit the Pride Center. Through May 31. Info, 860-7812. Pride Center of Vermont in Burlington.

LYNNE REED: Paintings by the Burlington artist.

Through May 31. Info, lynnereed23@gmail.com.

Indigo in Burlington.

MEMBERSHIP EXHIBITION: The first annual exhibition of works by artist-members of the South End gallery and studio space. Through May 31. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

(MICHAEL SMITH): Drawings made on black paper with correction fluid and other white mark-making implements by the self-taught Underhill artist.

Through June 30. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington.

‘OPTIMIST PRIME’: An exhibition guest-curated

by Michael Shoudt, featuring work by Liv Aanrud, Peter Gallo, Tamara Gonzales, Catherine Haggarty, Katie Hector, Steven Mayer, Dustin Metz and Grant Newman. Through June 24. Info, joseph@ newcitygalerie.org. New City Galerie in Burlington.

‘SEEDS’: Posters and drawings by the University of Vermont art and food justice student Ella Halpine.

Through May 31. Info, 656-9511. Center for Cultural Pluralism, University of Vermont in Burlington.

TATIANA E. ZELAZO: “UnderCurrent,” the first solo show of works by the Vermont painter and photographer. Through June 30. Info, 859-9222.

The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

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CAROL DULA: “Avoid the Crowd,” landscape photographs. Through May 31. Info, avoidthecrowd@ gmail.com. Charlotte Congregational Church.

DONNA BOURNE: Plein air landscape paintings.

Through June 30. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.

NEIL BERGER: Oil landscapes made with quick, intuitive brushwork. Through May 30. Info, 985-3648. Shelburne Craft School.

‘OUT OF THE FILL’: An eco-art show featuring works by Abigail Wild Rieser, Elizabeth Bunson, Felicia Bonanno, Gerald Stoner, Katherine Bentley,

PHILIP HAGOPIAN: “Anecdotes,” rural landscapes by the Lamoille County artist. Through May 29. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

‘PUPPETS: WORLD ON A STRING’: An introductory survey of 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.

‘RECYCLE ART’: More than 70 artworks of repurposed litter made by students from eight Vermont schools. Through June 1. Info, 863-5956. Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.

barre/montpelier

‘ANYTHING FOR SPEED: AUTOMOBILE RACING IN VERMONT’: The center celebrates the opening of its yearlong exhibition exploring more than a century of the history and evolution of racing in Vermont through the objects, photographs and recollections that comprise this unique story. Through March 30, 2019. Free from 9 a.m.-noon; $5-7 per person after.

Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Center in Barre.

‘ARTISTS TO WATCH PART II’: Ric Kasini Kadour and six guest curators showcase Vermont artists of note. Through June 29. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

CAROLYN EGELI: “For the Love of Vermont,” oil paintings by the Braintree artist. Through June 28.

Info, 828-0749. Governor’s 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, 485-2183.

Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield.

‘PLEASED TO MEET YOU!’: A group show featuring 20 local artists brings to life fantastical, imaginative creatures and beings of the nonhuman variety.

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.

Through May 12. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

‘IMAGINING HOME’: Home designs born of collaboration between prominent local architects and community members dealing with homelessness. Through May 31. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier.

KUMARI PATRICIA: Self-reflective, narrative acrylic paintings. Through May 31. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex.

LIZ LE SERVIGET & SUSAN GOLDSTEIN: Original oil paintings by Le Serviget and hand-crafted terrariums and mini-ecosystems by Goldstein.

Through May 31. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier.

‘MATERIAL FLOWS: RHYTHM IN COLLAGE AND SCULPTURE’: Collage works by Rob Hitzig, Louise LaPlante and Brian Walters. Through June 7.

Info, 322-1604. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College in Plainfield.

‘ON THE BRINK: ARTISTS TAKE ACTION’: Works by 10 artists depicting endangered or threatened species, with sales benefiting wildlife conservation.

Through May 31. Info, 223-5507. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

RONALD SLAYTON: “Master of Watercolor,” paintings from the private collection of Billi and Bobby Gosh, including 12 of the WPA-era artist’s later watercolors. Through June 29. Info, 262-6035.

T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

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chain-reaction machine, paper airplane launcher and air-operated bottle organ. Through September 3. Free with museum admission. Info, 649-2200.

Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

‘SHOW 25’: The latest works by the gallery’s roster of Vermont-based contemporary artists, as well as works by guest artist Mary Admasian. Through June 16. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier.

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.

TOM MERWIN: “The Effects of Bird Song on Shifting Strata,” abstract oil paintings. Through June 28.

Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

‘MOMENTA IV’ JURIED PRINT EXHIBITION: Recent prints by artists working in Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, selected by printer and publisher James Stroud. Through May 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

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‘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.

‘A REVERENT EYE’: Two Vermont-based artists, plein air painter Charlie Hunter and landscape and architectural photographer Jim Westphalen, capture the vanishing icons of Vermont’s rich industrial and agricultural past. ‘DEEP INTO NATURE’: Paintings by watercolorist Susan Wahlrab and works by fiber artist Dianne Shullenberger, which together explore often-overlooked flora and fauna. Through May 20. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

JAMES PETERSON: “Dreamcatcher,” an immersive installation by the artist-in-residence from Los Angeles. Through September 30. Info, 253-8358.

Spruce Peak at Stowe.

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Tim Brookes How is language kept alive? In 2010, with the help of formidable language website Omniglot, the Burlington artist and writer began to study and carve some of the world’s 40-odd endangered alphabets (of an estimated 130 or 140 existing scripts). “These gnarly or magnificent old scripts were being replaced by the beige, rectangular uniformity of the keyboard,” Brookes reflects on his website.

​ INDER ARTS END-OF-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE: K Works in a variety of mediums by the program’s young artists, ages 3 to 5. Through May 24. Info, 888-1261. TIM BROOKES: “The Enigmatic Art of Endangered Alphabets,” woodcarvings that straddle the intersections of fine art and woodwork, painting and typography, linguistics and anthropology, creative design and cultural preservation, and ethnography and spirituality. Through June 19. Info, gallery@riverartsvt.org. River Arts in Morrisville.

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NVU JOHNSON THESIS EXHIBIT: Paintings, photography and mixed-media installations by Kali Covell, Forrest Mattern and Mikayla Messier. Through May 11. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University in Johnson.

of the carvings made over Brookes’ eight-year journey are on view in “The Enigmatic

f RACHEL MOORE: “Traces,” selections of works

by the multidisciplinary artist and Helen Day Art Center director, who uses mixed-media sculpture, installation, drawing and social practice to address themes including climate change and global migration patterns. Reception: Friday, May 11, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Through June 29. Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe.

‘THE RUSSIANS AND FRIENDS’: A selection of paintings by four Russian visiting artists and American friends, who recently painted together in Jeffersonville. Through May 24. Info, 644-5100.

Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

‘VERMONT LANDSCAPES’: An exhibition featuring 38 landscape paintings by 19 Vermont artists.

Through June 30. Info, 644-5100. Lamoille County Courthouse in Hyde Park.

mad river valley/waterbury JOYCE KAHN: Landscape and still life paintings by the Montpelier artist. Through May 31. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

SANDE FRENCH-STOCKWELL: Sculpture and works on paper. Through May 19. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

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f BONNIE BAIRD: “Where to Land,” oil paintings of

the Vermont landscape. Reception: Friday, May 11, 5-8 p.m. Through June 10. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

f DARYL STORRS: “Impressions,” block prints of the Vermont landscape by the Huntington artist.

Reception: Friday, May 11, 5-7 p.m. Through May 31.

Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

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NATELI BOZE & BECKY COOK: “Miss Match: Pixels to Paint, Photos Re-Imagined,” a collaboration of the photographer Boze and painter Cook. Through June 30. Info, 649-1047. Norwich Public Library.

‘OUR TOWN: LOVE, JOY, SADNESS AND BASEBALL’: Thirty-six historic photographs from the museum’s archives, curated by retired National Geographic

and have no idea even how to sound it out, you start looking at that letter not as an atom of sound or of meaning, but as a design.” Linking the threatened alphabets to the humanism expressed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Brookes began to carve the first article of that document in some of the most precarious languages. By May 2010, he was exhibiting his work and attracting the likes of the New York Times. Many Art of Endangered Alphabets” at Morrisville’s Gallery at River Arts. Through June 19.

Pictured: “Manchu.” photographer James P. Blair and Sheldon archivist Eva Garcelon-Hart. Through July 8. Info, 388-2117.

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.

f LIZ HOAG: “Tranquility,” landscape paintings of the Maine outdoors. Reception: Friday, May 11, 5-7 p.m. Through May 31. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

‘OUR LIVING PLANET’: An exhibition designed to raise awareness for environmental protection and care of our living planet. Through June 3. Info, info@creativespacegallery.org. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes.

‘PASTEL, PASTEL, PASTEL: THREE ARTISTS AND THEIR PASTEL JOURNEY’: Works in pastel by Judy Albright, Cristine Kossow and Norma Jean Rollet.

Through May 11. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

f RICHARD BROWN: More than 30 black-andwhite photographic prints of the Vermont artist’s images of Vermont farmers, recently published in The Last of the Hill Farms: Echoes of Vermont’s Past. Reception: Friday, May 18, 5-7 p.m. Through June 23. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

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‘BARN ART’: A collection of works from 31 artists in celebration of the functional architectural gems.

Through June 16. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

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DAVID FIFIELD: “Head in the Clouds,” recent abstract paintings. Through June 29. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

NINA DUBOIS: “Hold Me, Pet Me, I’m Crying About Something,” recent works that combine flash poetry, paint and reclaimed materials. Through June 9. Info, 468-1013. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.

ROSEMARY CONNELLI: “Dew of the Sea,” drawings that celebrate self-love and the artist’s love for whales in the Atlantic waters surrounding the artist’s home. Through May 13. Info, rosemary. connelli@greenmtn.edu. Feick Arts Center, Green Mountain College in Poultney.

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT: Works by more than 300 area students, from preschool through 12th grade.

Through June 2. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

WENDY COPP: “They Went Whistling,” costumes, figures and structures made from natural materials gathered from the land by the Vermont artist.

Through May 12. Info, galleries@castleton.edu.

Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University.

champlain islands/northwest ‘SPIRIT OF PLACE’: An exhibition featuring Nori Pepe’s “Carving Out Place” series of prints and Kate Pond’s “Flying Kites.” Through June 3. Info, 355-2150. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

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‘AIR WORKS’: An exhibit that explores the properties of air and the science behind its everyday use, and includes a 3D air maze, hover table,

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STACY HOPKINS: “Rebirth,” a solo exhibition of nonjewelry works by the artist and jewelry designer.

Through June 30. Info, scavenger.gallery@gmail. com. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

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f ANNE SARGENT WALKER: Paintings that respond to the effects of climate change.

Reception: Thursday, May 31, 5-7 p.m. Through June 8.RESA BLATMAN: “Trouble in Paradise,” paintings that explore the effects of climate change. Through June 8. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

ROBERT MANNING: “12 x 12,” a series of 35 drawings from the Danville artist’s life and memory. Through June 2. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

ELISE ANDREA: Paintings in watercolor, mixed media and acrylics. Through May 9. Info, 472-9933.

3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.

ELIZABETH NELSON: “Symbolic Landscapes from The Book of Changes,” oil paintings based on the Chinese oracular text. Through June 18. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

‘MUSE’: Vermont artists Jess Polanshek, Kristin Richland and Amanda Weisenfeld reflect on spirit guides, journeying, introspection and winter’s quiet. f ‘POST-APOCALYPTIC WOODCUTS FOR 3/4 EMPIRE’: Albrecht Durer-inspired woodcuts

by Bread and Puppet Theater founder Peter Schumann. Reception, talk and performance: Sunday, May 20, 3 p.m. Through May 28. Info, 5358995. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

RICHARD BROWN: Black-and-white photographs of nostalgic Vermont landscapes and people. Through December 31. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium 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.

NATALIE BLAKE & RANDI SOLIN: Works by ceramicist Blake and glass artist Solin. Through May 27. Info, 869-2960. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River.

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‘ART FROM THE SCHOOLS’: Works by students in more than 20 area schools. Through May 28. Info, info@svac.org. TIMOTHY GREENFIELD-SANDERS: “Identity: The Women’s List,” large-format portraiture exploring the concept of identity in contemporary American culture. Through June 24. Info, 362-1405. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘BRIGHT IDEAS’: An exhibition exploring collaboration, innovation and legacy, featuring works

by Seline Skoug, Barbara Sarvis, Melissa Richard, Nate Massari, Patty Smith, Michael Smoot and Misa Chappell. Through July 13. Info, 442-0713.

The Lightning Jar in Bennington.

‘VESSELS: CONTAINMENT AND DISPLACEMENT, USEFUL TO GRAND’: A sweeping exhibition of hollow-form ceramics curated by faculty members Barry Bartlett and Aysha Peltz. Through May 12.

Info, 440-4547. Bennington College.

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BETSEY GARAND: “Petroglyphs, Flora and Frenzied Encounters,” hand-pulled prints that combine a variety of techniques to represent the continuous balance and growth of physical and psychological life. Through June 15. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery @ BALE in South Royalton.

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CARRIE CAOUETTE-DE LALLO: “Common Objects & Uncommon Places,” a selection of acrylics on paper and landscapes from the artist’s travels through the United States, Portugal and Spain.

Through June 30. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

f ‘DARTMOUTH INFLUENCE’: Works by 11 Dartmouth College-affiliated women artists: Virginia Beahan, Jennifer Caine, Kari Cholnoky, Louise Hamlin, Karolina Kawiaka, Stina Köhnke, Hannah Olivia Nelson, Colleen Randall, Christina Seely, Esmé Thompson and Zenovia Toloudi.

Reception: Saturday, May 19, 5-7 p.m. Through June 30. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester. f JAN FOWLER: “Reverence,” landscape paint-

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Reception: Sunday, May 20, 2-4 p.m. Through June 28. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library in Tunbridge Village.

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by Canadian artists. Through May 20. Info, 514285-2000. NADIA MYRE: “Scattered Remains,” the first survey exhibition of the indigenous Québec artist. Through May 27. Info, 514-285-1600.

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ALYSA BENNETT: “A Change of Horse,” equine drawings and sculptures by the artist, who was raised on a Western cattle ranch. Through May 25. HIGH SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS: Works by the award winners of AVA’s 10th annual Best of the Upper Valley High School Exhibition. Through May 18. JAY MEAD: “Re-Purposed,” large-scale sculpture made from salvaged metal. Through May 25. JOHN KENYON: “Life Lessons,” paintings that celebrate people who have positively impacted the artist’s life. Through May 25. NICHOLAS GAFFNEY: “Orbiter,” photographs taken in New Hampshire, Vermont and Upstate New York. Through May 25. Info, 603-4483117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

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nce upon a time, Dean Devlin had Hollywood by the balls. As half of the Roland Emmerich-Dean Devlin juggernaut, his name was synonymous with big budgets, big stars and big hits. Blockbuster followed blockbuster, from Stargate (1994) to Independence Day (1996) to Godzilla (1998). The duo looked unstoppable. Then it stopped.

Emmerich carried on making large-scale entertainments like The Day After Tomorrow (2004) and 2012 (2009). Meanwhile, Devlin made a perplexing transition to the small screen, working on series such as “Leverage” and “The Librarians.”

Until the blockbuster bug bit him again, and he attempted a comeback by directing Geostorm, one of 2017’s biggest flops. How totally had the filmmaker lost his touch?

Warner Bros. had him booted off the set during reshoots.

Today, Devlin hasn’t so much rebounded as rebooted. With Bad Samaritan, the director abandons all aspirations toward the jumbo effects-fest. Instead, he gives us the bigscreen equivalent of a Lifetime movie. And even by the modest standards of that genre, this one falls short.

The formula for a Lifetime movie isn’t complicated. The main ingredients are a

troubled relationship, real estate porn and a psycho. My wife and I always like to see who can spot the maniac first. Though, let’s face it, given the sophistication of the material, it’s usually like shooting fish in a barrel.

Here, Devlin and screenwriter Brandon Boyce attempt to crossbreed The Net with The Silence of the Lambs, though that makes the film sound way more interesting than it is. Robert Sheehan plays a petty thief named Sean. He and his partner, Derek (Carlito Olivero), run a scam at the Portland, Ore., restaurant where they’re valets. When a diner arrives in an expensive car, one keeps watch while the other uses its GPS to drive to the mark’s home and help himself to valuables.

This works great, until Cale Erendreich (former “Doctor Who” star David Tennant) pulls up one night in a glittering Maserati.

We know immediately that Cale is a dick because of the dismissive way he treats Derek.

Not until Sean breaks into his swanky bachelor pad, however, do we learn he’s also a serial killer. He has a torture chamber in his garage and a bloodied woman (Kerry Condon) bound and gagged in his office. Sean struggles to extricate her but runs out of time. Cale skipped dessert.

Long (107 minutes can seem like an eternity) story short, Cale figures out Sean has

NUT JOB It’s difficult to imagine why Tennant would want this inanity on his otherwise impressive résumé.

visited his designer lair. Instead of serially killing him, he chooses to use technology to destroy his life. He hacks into Sean’s computer and texts a nude photo of Sean’s girlfriend to his Facebook contacts. He somehow gets Sean’s mother and stepfather fired on the same day. At one point, the evil billionaire lures Sean to his home and detonates a time bomb he’s had the foresight to install.

All of which might’ve been good for a few trashy Lifetime-level laughs, if Tennant’s performance weren’t cartoonishly over the top. That Maserati might as well have a vanity plate reading PSYCHOPATH!.

Then there are Devlin’s ho-hum direction and Boyce’s third-rate dialogue. In the entire movie, there’s exactly one decent line, and the filmmakers save it for the final five minutes. Now that’s sadistic.

Bad Samaritan proves bad news both for viewers and its once-mighty director.

Like Tennant, it didn’t perform well, but the picture does join Devlin’s early triumphs in the record books. It scored the eighth worst opening ever for a wide release. All things considered, bad doesn’t begin to cover it.

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Tully ★★★★

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ully is a movie about motherhood and exhaustion. Charlize Theron embodies both with utter conviction in the role of Marlo, a humanresources manager with two young kids and another on the way. When her order of a decaf latte gets a side-eye from a bystander (“There are trace amounts of caffeine in that, you know”), the very pregnant Marlo doesn’t have a snappy comeback, or need one. The befogged glare says it all.

Screenwriter Diablo Cody is still best known for the hyper-verbal Juno. Yet here, in her third collaboration with director Jason Reitman (Young Adult was the second), she manages to get her best points across without words. Make no mistake: Tully is not a witty, wacky comedy about how tough it is to be a mom (though that is its subject). It’s a tender, dark, intermittently funny film about the choices people make and the prices they pay.

From the first scene, in which Marlo painstakingly strokes her son’s skin with a brush (a treatment for his anxiety), Tully never lets us doubt Marlo’s love for her kids.

She’s a good parent, but she’s overwhelmed, as Reitman shows us in a rapid postnatal montage of waking, stumbling downstairs, nursing, breast-pumping … The routine is grueling to watch, let alone experience, and Marlo’s husband, Drew (Ron Livingston), while sweet enough, rarely seems present.

At the end of her rope, Marlo finally accepts an offer to fund a “night nanny” from

MOTHER COURAGE Theron is napping to avoid snapping in Reitman’s dark serio-comedy.

her richer brother (Mark Duplass). Twentysomething Tully (Mackenzie Davis) quickly settles in and becomes not just a mother’s helper but a friend, confidant and source of pithy observations that remind Marlo why she took on this burden in the first place.

The film plays with our expectations for characters like Tully: Is she a beneficent fairy come to save the family, a dangerous inter-

loper or something else entirely? Marlo herself mentions that there’s a subgenre of “psycho nanny” movies in which working moms are, essentially, punished for their inability to do it all.

Relentlessly energetic and upbeat, Tully is almost creepily perfect. But she has her limitations, and Marlo isn’t afraid to call her out for her youthful pontifications on things

she hasn’t experienced. As their relationship becomes more necessary to Marlo, it also becomes more difficult to pin down.

Even after things are pinned down and labeled, sort of, Tully still leaves us with more questions than answers. It gently suggests that Dad could be sharing more of Mom’s burden, but doesn’t clarify why, when or how much he checked out. For the bulk of the film’s running time, Drew’s lesser involvement in his kids’ lives is treated as a foregone conclusion; when Marlo serves frozen pizza for dinner, she feels like the failure. When she thinks of her husband, it’s to worry that she’s not satisfying him sexually.

In demanding so much of herself and so little of Drew, is Marlo her own worst enemy? The film sticks so close to her perspective that it’s hard to be sure, and a longer epilogue might have helped unpack these issues.

As it is, Tully will start hard conversations about motherhood, fatherhood and even that evergreen topic of what it means to grow up.

It’s not always an easy film to watch, because it refuses to sugarcoat a subject that movies have been sugarcoating (or avoiding) for a century: Bearing and raising kids is hard goddamn work. Props to the moms out there.

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With Billy Burke and Richard Cabral. (88 min, PG-13. Majestic, Palace) LIFE OF THE PARTY: Melissa McCarthy plays a longtime homemaker who goes back to college alongside her own daughter in this comedy that the star cowrote with her husband, Ben Falcone, who also directed. Gillian Jacobs, Debby Ryan and Julie Bowen costar. (105 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Paramount, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) OVERBOARD: In this gender-swapped remake of the 1987 comedy, a long-suffering employee (Anna Faris) turns the tables on her wealthy boss (Eugenio Derbez) after a yacht voyage goes wrong.

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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)

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With Michelle Williams and Emily Ratajkowski. (110 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 4/25) ISLE OF DOGSHHHH In this stop-motion animation from writer-director Wes Anderson, set in a futuristic Japan, a boy seeks his lost pet on an island where the nation’s dogs have been quarantined after an epidemic of “Dog Flu.” With the voices of Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban and Bill Murray. (101 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 4/18)

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LEAN ON PETEHHHH A lonely teenager (Charlie Plummer) with a bleak home life bonds with an aging racehorse in this Golden Lion-nominated drama from writer-director Andrew Haigh (45 Years), also starring Steve Buscemi and Chloë Sevigny. (121 min, R) A QUIET PLACEHHHHH John Krasinski and Emily Blunt play a couple trying to raise their family in a world where the slightest sound could summon monsters in this horror thriller, which Krasinski also directed. With Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds. (90 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 4/11) RAMPAGE 1/2H Dwayne Johnson plays against type as a shy primatologist who must save the world from monstrous animals created by a genetic experiment in this video-game-based adventure from director Brad Peyton (San Andreas).

With Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman and Joe Manganiello. (107 min, PG-13) READY PLAYER ONEHHH1/2 In this adventure based on Ernest Cline’s best-seller, set in the near future, a young man (Tye Sheridan) competes in a high-stakes virtual reality game that hinges on expertise in 1980s pop culture. With Olivia Cooke and Ben Mendelsohn. Steven Spielberg directed.

(140 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 4/4) SUPER TROOPERS 2HH The inept Vermont cops of the stoner comedy cult classic return after 17 years, and this time they’re engaged in a border dispute with our northern neighbor. With Jay Chandrasekhar (who also directed), Kevin Heffernan, Brian Cox, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, and celebrity guests Rob Lowe and Lynda Carter. (100 min, R) TULLYHHHH An overworked mother (Charlize Theron) forms an unusual bond with her new nanny (Mackenzie Davis) in this comedy-drama from writer Diablo Cody (Juno) and director Jason Reitman (Young Adult). (96 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 5/9) 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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BLOCKERSHHH Three parents are so not down with their daughters’ plans to have sex on Prom Night in this comedy directed by Pitch Perfect screenwriter Kay Cannon, starring Leslie Mann, John Cena, Kathryn Newton and Gina Gershon.

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CAPITOL SHOWPLACE 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com

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TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 2

Born under the sign of Taurus, Edmund Wilson was a renowned 20th-century author and critic who wrote more than 30 books. He also served as editor for Vanity Fair and the New Republic and influenced the work of at least seven major American novelists. When he was growing up, he spent most of his free time reading books: 16 hours a day during summer vacations. His parents, worried about his obsessive passion, bought him a baseball uniform, hoping to encourage him to diversify his interests. His response was to wear the uniform while reading books 16 hours a day. I trust you will be equally dedicated to your own holy cause or noble pursuit in the coming weeks, Taurus. You have cosmic clearance to be single-minded about doing what you love.

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(May 21-June 20): It’s possible you could pass for normal in the next three weeks; you might be able to fool a lot of people into thinking you’re an average, ordinary contributor to the dull routine. But it will be

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Paradise is scattered over the whole earth,” wrote the scientific poet Novalis, “and that is why it has become so unrecognizable.” Luckily for you, Cancerian, quite a few fragments of paradise are gathering in your vicinity. It’ll be like a big happy reunion of tiny miracles all coalescing to create a substantial dose of sublimity.

Will you be ready to deal with this much radiance? Will you be receptive to so much relaxing freedom? I hope and pray you won’t make a cowardly retreat into the trendy cynicism that so many people mistake for intelligence.

(Because in that case, paradise might remain invisible.) Here’s my judicious advice: Be insistent on pleasure! Be voracious for joy! Be focused on the quest for beautiful truths!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): These days, your friends and allies and loved ones want even more from you than they usually do. They crave more of your attention, more of your approval, more of your feedback. And that’s not all. Your friends and allies and loved ones also hope you will give more love to yourself.

They will be excited and they will feel blessed if you express an even bigger, brighter version of your big, bright soul. They will draw inspiration from your efforts to push harder and stronger to fulfill your purpose here on planet Earth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One of the advantages you get from reading my horoscopes is that I offer confidential information about the gods’ caprices and leanings. For example, I can tell you that Saturn — also known as Father Time — is now willing to allot you a more luxurious relationship with time than

usual, on one condition: that you don’t squander the gift on trivial pursuits. So I encourage you to be discerning and disciplined about nourishing your soul’s craving for interesting freedom. If you demonstrate to Saturn how constructively you can use his blessing, he’ll be inclined to provide more dispensations in the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Vincent van Gogh’s painting “The Starry Night” hangs on a wall in New York’s Museum of Modern Art. He created it in 1889 while living in a French asylum. Around that same time, 129 years ago, a sheepherder in Wyoming created a sourdough starter that is still fresh today. A cook named Lucille Clarke Dumbrill regularly pulls this frothy mass of yeast out of her refrigerator and uses it to make pancakes. In the coming weeks, Libra, I’d love to see you be equally resourceful in drawing on an old resource. The past will have offerings that could benefit your future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Love everyone twice as much and twice as purely as you ever have before. Your mental health requires it!

Your future dreams demand it! And please especially intensify your love for people you allegedly already love but sometimes don’t treat as well as you could because you take them for granted. Keep this Bible verse in mind, as well: “Don’t neglect to show kindness to strangers; for, in this way, some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests.”

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): After meditating on your astrological aspects for an hour, I dozed off. As I napped, I had a dream in which an androgynous angel came to me and said, “Please inform your Sagittarius readers that they should be callipygian in the next two weeks.” Taken aback, my dreaming self said to the angel, “You mean ‘callipygian’ as in ‘having beautiful buttocks’?” “Yes, sir,” the angel replied. “Bootylicious. Bumtastic.

Rumpalicious.” I was puzzled. “You mean like in a metaphorical way?” I asked. “You mean Sagittarians should somehow cultivate the symbolic equivalent of having beautiful buttocks?” “Yes,” the angel said. “Sagittarians

should be elegantly well-grounded. Flaunt their exquisite foundation. Get to the bottom of things with flair. Be sexy badasses as they focus on the basics.” “OK!” I said.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Now is a favorable time to discuss in elegant detail the semisecret things that are rarely or never talked about. It’s also a perfect moment to bring deep feelings and brave tenderness into situations that have been suffering from halftruths and pretense. Be aggressively sensitive, my dear Capricorn. Take a bold stand on behalf of compassionate candor. And as you go about these holy tasks, be entertaining as well as profound. The cosmos has authorized you to be a winsome agent of change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In his 1931

painting “The Persistence of Memory,” Salvador Dali shows three clocks that seem to be partially liquefied, as if in the process of melting. His biographer Meredith EtheringtonSmith speculated that he was inspired to create this surrealistic scene when he saw a slab of warm Camembert cheese melting on a dinner table. I foresee the possibility of a comparable development in your life, Aquarius. Be alert for creative inspiration that strikes you in the midst of seemingly mundane circumstances.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “My whole life is messed up with people falling in love with me,” said Piscean poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. She spoke the truth. She inspired a lot of adoration, and it stirred up more chaos than she was capable of managing. Luckily, you will have fewer problems with the attention coming your way, Pisces. I bet you’ll be skilled at gathering the benefits, and you’ll be unflummoxed by the pitfalls. But you’ll still have to work hard at these tasks. Here’s some help.

Tip No. 1: Stay in close touch with how you really feel about the people who express their interest in you. Tip No. 2: Don’t accept gifts with strings attached. Tip No. 3: Just because you’re honored or flattered that someone finds you attractive doesn’t mean you should unquestioningly blend your energies with them.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Torah is a primary sacred text of the Jewish religion.

It consists of exactly 304,805 letters. When specially trained scribes make handwritten copies for ritual purposes, they must not make a single error in their transcription. The work may take as long as 18 months. Your attention to detail in the coming weeks doesn’t have to be quite so painstaking, Aries, but I hope you’ll make a strenuous effort to be as diligent as you can possibly be.

far healthier for your relationship with yourself if you don’t do such a thing. It will also be a gift to your less daring associates, who in my opinion would benefit from having to engage with your creative agitation and fertile chaos. So my advice is to reveal yourself as an imperfect work in progress who’s experimenting with novel approaches to the game of life.

Recognize your rough and raw features as potential building blocks for future achievements.

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You: Man. Me: Woman. #914342 KATE AT WALMART, ST. ALBANS We had a great conversation about the emptiness of some people’s heads.

Introduced myself (Arthur); got your name. I must be incredibly slow, because I didn’t ask for your number or offer mine. I would like to continue our conversation over coffee, dinner...?

Kate’s friends: Please tell Kate that she should shoot me a hello. When: Sunday, April 22, 2018. Where: Walmart, St. Albans. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914341 MY GANJA GODDESS CAME BACK! You look just like you did eight years ago. A smile that could cut glass and a personality to match. You were always the one that got away. Just knowing you’re doing good and you’re happy is plenty for me. However, if you ever did want to hang out, I’d love to see you again for more than five minutes. When: Saturday, April 21, 2018. Where: Rite Aid, Essex.

You: Man. Me: Man. #914340

TINY 4WD It was beautiful out here today, folks!

There I was, walking my dog after avoiding eye contact with someone working on a tiny 4WD truck. You popped up! Gorgeously bearded, amazing smile. I was too flabbergasted to chat, but it was glorious: Avoid eye contact with random guy, and then, boom — dreamy, dream man.

Let’s smile again? When: Monday, April 23, 2018. Where: Pine St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914339 SANDWICH WARRIOR We’re just a coupla islanders, on the border of this veggie mania we call life.

You’re super — primo, even! I know I’m a lightweight who can be a real sloppy joe sometimes, but if you take my heart off the back burner and be my buff chick, I think you’ll find I’m a stallion, a real contender for your love. When: Thursday, April 19, 2018. Where: Wally’s Bagels. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914338 AFTERNOON CHOCOLATE MILK & SANDWICH You’re the really cute blonde who often makes me a sandwich in the afternoon that I always wash down with a chocolate milk, which you usually comment on. You’re gorgeous, but I don’t know how to approach you. When: Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Where: Shelburne Road.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914337 KETCHUP WITH CRACKERS AND CHEESE I spied your profile and am intrigued.

We have many things in common: love of motorcycles, nature and the desire to travel, to mention a few. I would like to take you up on your offer to meet for coffee. I hope your debut in the I-Spys has put a smile on your face, a twinkle in your eyes and lightens your step. When: Sunday, April 15, 2018. Where: Seven Days Personals.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914336 COFFEE CRASH INTO YOU I stumbled upon your caffeinated charm on my way to the I-Spys.

Phobin, I’m a daydreamer, a sunset biker and a slow hiker in search of nature’s wonders. Interested in coffee.

Walk to the heavens? When: Sunday, April 15, 2018. Where: personals.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914335 BEAUTIFUL BLUE-EYED CHEETAH Your whimsical spirit fills the room like your record collection. When we laugh together, my sides hurt days later. You are a great cuddler and give the best hugs; a great friend; a loving, supportive father; and always up for a good time. I hope you know how deeply you are loved. We are all lucky and grateful to know you. When: Friday, December 29, 2017. Where: Montpelier.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914334 PLATE SMASHER AT OLD POST I hope your hangover wasn’t too bad, and you found the golf-club revenge you were seeking! When: Monday, April 2, 2018. Where: Old Post.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914316

ATTRACTIVE BLONDE, BARNES & NOBLE You caught my eye, beautiful blonde.

You wore a gray fleece jacket and were on your laptop in the lounge. I couldn’t keep my eyes off of you. We passed each other a couple of times at the escalator. Would love another chance to see you and get to know you better over coffee. Interested? When: Sunday, April 15, 2018. Where: Barnes & Noble.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914333 I LIKE MISERY You are a server at Misery Loves Co., with strong beard game and a ponytail you let down when you’re almost finished. I dined there last weekend, twice, while down from Montréal with a man. We asked you where else to go, and you convinced us to come back. I never caught your name. He’s not my boyfriend. When: Saturday, April 7, 2018. Where: Winooski.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914332 MISSED CONNECTION AT MOBIL STATION 3 p.m.: It was miserably cold and snowy/ sleety, so I sat in my car while filling up, and you smiled at me a lot. I wish one of us had said hello! You: handsome bearded man with red pickup. Me: petite, shy blond woman with tan car. When: Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Where: Mobil station, North Avenue.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914331 DARK HAIR AND CONEHEAD I was behind you briefly at the Richmond gas station today, and I’ve never been compelled to tell somebody how beautiful they look. I didn’t say anything, but I should have.

Hope you have a great day, cute little stranger in a white Subi. When: Friday, April 13, 2018. Where: Richmond.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914329 TO THE BIKER AT UVM I am sorry for cutting you off while I was driving. I was not being a diligent driver or sharing the road. It was my fault entirely, and I apologize.

Sending you well wishes. When: Thursday, April 12, 2018. Where: UVM. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914328 BIRTHDAY PARTY, APRIL 12, T. RUGG’S You stunned me. I don’t know how else to say it. I saw you looking through the window when I left. I was looking for you, too. Meet me April 19, 10 p.m., same place. Hold your left hand to your left shoulder, index finger pointing up.

Then we will know. When: Thursday, April 12, 2018. Where: T. Rugg’s.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914327 GREEN PEPPERS AT HANNAFORD Natalia, we shared a laugh after you noticed my careful selection of a green pepper. You bought the three-pack.

Smart. You shared a funny story. I asked your name. And then, duh, wanted to catch up again to ask if you’d like to have dinner, but I lost you in the parking lot! Please see this and say yes!

Just for fun. When: Thursday, April 12, 2018. Where: Hannaford, Burlington.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914326 HEALTHY LIVING MORNINGS Nearly every morning I see you inside your black truck. I drive a white Audi.

Maybe one day you’ll want to come in and have a latte with me before work? When: Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Where: every morning. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914325

SCARLETTLETTERS Dear Scarlett,

My husband left the family unit eight weeks ago, saying he needed time away to be himself, as he felt he couldn’t be himself when he was trying to be a family. I was devastated when he told me why he wanted to leave. We’ve been together 17 years and have three school-aged children together. He’s quite toxic to live with, but I took my marriage vows seriously and always thought we could be OK. I’m really confused about how I feel, as I don’t seem to miss him at all. Is it normal to feel this way?

Signed,

Sad (Not Sad) (female, 47)

Dear (Not?) Sad,

“Confused” may be your new normal for a while. You are experiencing a major life event, and 17 years together is a long time. Even if you reunite, things will be different.

It sounds like you are being realistic about him.

Sometimes, in toxic relationships, a switch goes off, and you’re just done. Ending the partnership feels more like relief than loss.

Be prepared to experience a seesaw of emotions, however. Some days you may fear for the future or replay the tape of your interactions with him and experience regret. It’s normal to feel grief. Just don’t blame yourself. And, above all, assure your children that it’s not their fault.

This may sound callous, but seek legal advice if you haven’t already. You have kids together and possibly have debts and co-own property. Exploring your legal options does not necessarily mean you’re getting a divorce. It’s about educating and protecting yourself and your children.

Remember, you do not have to deal with this alone. Reach out to friends and family for support, and carve out time for yourself. You may not be able to have fun for a while, but if you go through the motions, your heart will get there.

If you decide that it is really over, take steps to restart your life one day at a time. You are stronger than you know. And you will always be his loss.

Love,

Scarlett

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SHE WAS A GREAT EDUCATOR IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. JOANNE DAVIDMAN, MILTON HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

ALL THE KIDS REALLY LIKED HER. ISABELLA ANEMIKOS, FORMER STUDENT

JOANNA REALLY PLANTED THE SEED OF NUTRITION HERE. WE JUST KIND OF CARRY IT ON. MILTON FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR STEVE MARINELLI

Vermont Lost This Star Teacher to the Gender Pay Gap and the Child Care Shortage ■ MEET JOANNA SCOTT

V

ermont is in the midst of a child care shortage; there aren’t nearly enough spots in regulated child care programs for families that need them. This lack of access to affordable, high-quality child care often forces parents to quit their jobs or reduce their hours to care for their children.

In families headed by two adults, both working full time outside the home, the lowerpaid parent is typically the one who stays home to take care of the kids. In Vermont, women earn 86 cents for every dollar made by men.

It’s no coincidence that it’s more often the mom who sacrifices her career to care for the kids. Studies show that women are three times more likely than men to make this choice.

This trend has dramatic shortand long-term consequences — both for moms and for Vermont.

Joanna Scott’s situation offers a poignant illustration of that price tag.

Joanna was working as a Milton Middle School family and consumer sciences teacher when she gave birth to her second daughter in 2016. Her husband, Jake, was working as a merchant mariner. His salary was “considerably higher” than hers, she says. When the couple couldn’t find child care for both girls, Joanna quit her job.

It was a big loss for Milton. From 2009 until she left in 2016, Joanna was a model educator. A passionate advocate for teaching kids about

ABOVE: Joanna

Scott poses for a photo with Milton Middle School students from her Healthy Living class during a field trip to MR Harvest Farm in October, 2013.

PHOTO: COURTNEY LAMDIN, MILTON INDEPENDENT

LEFT: Joanna,

now development director of the local YWCA, answers emails from her kitchen table with her youngest daughter, Bree.

PHOTO: MATTHEW THORSEN

cooking and healthy foods, she helped start the school’s popular Jr. Iron Chef program and won a grant to start a district wellness initiative. When first lady Michelle Obama took note of Milton’s innovative approach to nutrition, Joanna accompanied some Milton students to the White House.

The 38-year-old mom now works part time as the development director for the local chapter of the YWCA — a more flexible job that pays less than her last one. When

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she stopped teaching, she gave up her retirement benefits, the seniority she had built, the money she would have paid into Social Security and the chance to work in her community at a job she loved.

She still gets emotional when talking about her students and the work she left behind. “Leaving education was a blow,” she says.

Joanna is not alone…

Read Joanna’s full story at sevendaysvt.com/joanna.

VERMONT HAS A CHILD CARE SHORTAGE.

Because of the gender pay gap, it disproportionately impacts women.

MATTHEW THORSEN

A woman earning Vermont’s median income of $56,990 would face a

projected loss of

610,050

$

In Vermont, more than 70% of children 5 and under have all available parents in the workforce, meaning that they’re likely to need care.

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8,526

4,337

INFANTS

TODDLERS

in Vermont are likely to need care, but there are only

in Vermont are likely to need care, but there are only

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SLOTS

2,998

in regulated child care programs for infants.

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3,335

in regulated child care programs for toddlers.

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VERMONT WOMEN EARN 86¢

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[That figure represents the value of short-term lost wages, lost wage growth over the woman’s career trajectory and lost retirement asset growth.]

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Joanna, Bree, Jake and Genevieve Scott preparing dinner together.

Read more about the Scott family on the previous page.

over her lifetime if she had or adopted a child at age 35 and remained out of the workforce until the child was eligible to enroll in kindergarten.

According to a national study of individuals with at least honors-level bachelor’s degrees, 74% of women who voluntarily left their career reported child care as their primary decision factor.

FOR EVERY DOLLAR 5 EARNED BY MEN.

In families led by opposite-sex couples with only one parent in the workforce,

the mom is 3x more likely to stay home to care for the kids.

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(1) Let’s Grow Kids analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. (2) Let’s Grow Kids Stalled at the Start Report. (3) Center for American Progress’ “Loss in Earnings” calculator.

(4) Hewlett, S.A. Brain Power: Off-Ramps and On-Ramps Revisited, 2014. Rare Bird Books. (5) National Partnership for Women & Families, U.S. Census Bureau data.

Vermont can’t afford to lose workers.

Some reports estimate that the state needs to add at least 10,000 workers per year to grow the state’s economy. Why not invest in keeping moms who want to work in the workforce?

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TAKE ACTION!

Join the thousands of Vermonters who are already taking action for affordable access to high-quality child care.

1 BE AN ADVOCATE.

Sign the Let’s Grow Kids Petition at letsgrowkids.org.

2 BE AN ACTION HERO.

Join an Action Team in your area.

Parents’ voices will carry the day for positive, lasting change for children in Vermont. Advocates have formed 16 regional Action Teams around the state — community members who meet regularly and determine strategic action steps to keep the movement for high-quality, affordable child care growing in their areas.

Currently, Action Teams are planning candidate forums in the fall to make early childhood a top election priority.

If you’d like to be a changemaker for children and meet people in your region who share the same interest, visit

letsgrowkids.org/action-teams.

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