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HOMES TOUR

Saturday, June 10, 2023

12:00–4:00 PM

A er three years of Covid-related cancellations, Preservation Burlington is excited to announce the return of its Homes Tour! Like in years past, our tour will feature an eclectic mix of Burlington properties ranging from the stately Greek Revival Follett House overlooking Burlington Bay, a Colonial Revival shingle-style home in the city’s Hill Section, as well as more common, everyday vintage homes in Burlington’s South and New North Ends that have been adapted for modern living. e tour, which consists of six homes, nely decorated interiors, and inspiring landscapes and gardens, is self-guided with the help of numerous volunteers from the community. Light refreshments will be served.

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The developers of CityPlace Burlington plan to nix restaurant space and add more housing. Good call.

560K

That’s how much a contractor allegedly embezzled from ValleyNet, a regional nonprofit internet service provider.

TOPFIVE

LABOR LOSS

The Department of Corrections will no longer use inmate work crews because courts today rarely sentence people to serve on them.

Tents City?

e Burlington City Council on Monday night called for a study of the city’s camping policies as councilors anticipate an influx of unhoused people when the state winds down a pandemic-era motel shelter program.

Councilors agreed that allowing camping is not a viable solution to ending homelessness. But many recognize that people are already living in tents in the Queen City and that the practice is likely to become more widespread once the motel program ends in coming weeks.

Council Progressives had been keen on altering an ordinance that prohibits camping on city property aside from campgrounds at North Beach, to make it more permissive for those who have nowhere else to turn. A previous draft proposed allowing people to camp on public lands — such as city-owned wooded areas — when shelters are full.

But Mayor Miro Weinberger, a Democrat, opposed that effort and wants to keep much of the current camping policy intact.

“Further study of sanctioned camping is a waste of valuable staff time and would send the wrong message to

STATE PARK POTABLES

e founders of Whetstone Beer in Brattleboro have always been fond of public parks. For the brewery’s 10th anniversary last summer, the company rebranded with a motif that mimics the iconic national park travel posters that were created during the New Deal era to ramp up tourism.

It’s only fitting, then, that Whetstone’s newest project honors the natural spaces in its own backyard. e company plans to brew two limited-edition beers each year that are inspired by Vermont state parks. Dubbed Pints for Parks and launched this month, the project will funnel $1 from every beer sold to Vermont Parks Forever, a nonprofit that fundraises for

the public that this option is under serious consideration,” Weinberger wrote in a memo to the council on Sunday.

e council resolution asks staff in the city’s Community & Economic Development Office to research how to improve the city’s policy, including by expanding access to public bathrooms and creating places for unhoused people to store their belongings.

e council also agreed to hold a work session to discuss homelessness on June 5 — days after hundreds of people will be evicted from the motels.

e Burlington debate over camping began in 2021, when the city shut down a homeless encampment on Sears Lane in the South End. at sparked outcry from activists and prompted City Councilor Joe Magee (P-Ward 3) to draft a new policy aimed at decriminalizing camping on public lands. But the proposal languished in a council committee as members waited for the short-staffed city attorney’s office to review the language.

Everyone wants unhoused people to have permanent homes, Councilor Melo Grant (P-Central District) said, “but we don’t have that option right now.”

park improvements and provides free visitor passes to underserved communities.

Jamaica State Park in southern Vermont, a favorite of the Whetstone founders, is the namesake for this spring’s inaugural brew. A Kölsch, the German brew is “warm-fermented and cold-conditioned” in a nod to the tropical island that shares the name of the park and the chilly West River that runs through it, cofounder Tim Brady said. Quechee State Park, and its stunning fall foliage, will inspire the autumnal tipple. e drink may even incorporate ingredients foraged from the park, which is in Hartford.

“ ey’re very purposeful about it,” said Sarah Alberghini Winters, executive director of Vermont Parks Forever. “We’re so grateful for this partnership. It’s so fun.”

FLAME OUT

Vermont Forest, Parks and Recreation o cials are warning of dry, windy fire conditions. Careful what you burn.

SKY-HIGH

The Burlington City Council passed a resolution to start preparations for events — and visitors — during next year’s total eclipse of the sun. Looks promising.

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1. “Wally’s Place For Sale in South Hero” by Jordan Barry. After 15 years of operating the bagel shop, café and bakery in South Hero, owners Matt and Kristen Bartle will close the biz on June 11.

2. “A Fire Shuttered eir Burlington Apartment Building. Where to Next?” by Derek Brouwer & Courtney Lamdin. Amid the housing crisis, these tenants were forced to find somewhere else to live.

3. “Mother-Daughter Duo Set to Launch Bumblebee Bistro in Enosburg Falls” by Mary Anne Lickteig. e place will offer locally sourced comfort food with a modern twist.

4. “Gun Fired During Late-Night Altercation in City Hall Park” by Derek Brouwer. One stray bullet struck the park’s public bathroom.

5. “Seven Vermont Luthiers Who Push the Boundaries of Instrument Making” by Seven Days staff. e cover story profiled craftspeople making instruments by hand.

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the company anticipates brewing twice as many barrels of the Quechee beer this fall.

For now, the debut brew is available on draft at Whetstone’s taproom or in cans at craft beer stores across the state. Each tallboy has a peel-off sticker on the label that’s designed to pay homage to the park. Brady hopes they’ll become collectors’ items. It could take a while to amass them all, though. With two of 55 state parks recognized each year, Whetstone will be nearing its 40th anniversary when the last park-themed brew hits the shelves.

Brady did the math, then chuckled.

Depending on production, Brady said, the project could raise about $10,000 each year. e Jamaica beer has already been a hit, so

“ ere are a lot more parks than I thought,” he said.

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Tarps and items at this encampment caught fire last week.

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LAVOIE SHOULD RESIGN

[Re “Law and Disorder: Legislators Dig In for an Impeachment Drama Involving Franklin County Law Enforcement,” May 10]: The Seven Days article about the impeachment investigation initiated against the Franklin County state’s attorney involves some very serious, ongoing allegations that should be fully and promptly investigated and taken seriously.

I support the impeachment investigation. My comments in the May 10 article were taken out of context. When I said there should be no rush to judgment, I was referring to a previous case involving judge Edward Cashman.

When questioned by Seven Days , I had not read the investigative report. Having read it, I see there appears to be substantial evidence of misconduct, and I fully support the impeachment inquiry. I urge the Franklin County state’s attorney to resign.

Vince Illuzzi NEWPORT

‘SOFTBALL’ INTERVIEW

[Re “Virgie Tovar, Author and Expert on Weight-Based Discrimination, to Speak at UVM Thursday,” April 25, online]: I’m disappointed that food writer Melissa Pasanen did not question Virgie Tovar’s statement: “Your body likely will not fundamentally change in the long run … You will most likely always be a fat person, and, let me tell you, that isn’t a bad thing.”

Steadily rising obesity rates over the past 50 years indicate that many people’s bodies have fundamentally changed, and the corresponding increase of obesityrelated diseases indicates that that is, in fact, a bad thing. Tovar makes no distinction between acknowledging poor health and shaming those who suffer from it. She speaks of loving oneself, but what could be more loving than doing all you can to live a long, healthy, mobile life?

Tovar has the right to express her views in print and in public, but I expected better from Seven Days than a softball interview that lets falsehoods go unchallenged.

Skye Makaris WINOOSKI

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Thank you for the article about the tenants displaced from their apartments on St. Paul Street [“Burned: A Fire Shuttered

Their Burlington Apartment Building. Where to Next?” May 10]. We have heard much from the current city administration about the urgent need for more housing, yet when tenants are thrown into homelessness, the response from Burlington Code Enforcement is a shrug of the shoulders. If landlord Joe Handy can get away with calling a fire caused by

inadequate, outdated wiring an “act of God” and can evade his responsibility to help the tenants displaced by his neglect, then the City of Burlington’s hypocrisy has no limits. No more new housing until current tenant law is enforced and lowincome renters — and all renters! — are protected.

Andrew Simon BURLINGTON

MISSING MASTERS

[Re “String Theories,” May 10]: Profiling Vermont luthiers, Seven Days overlooked Tucker Barrett and Douglas Cox in Brattleboro, who are as eminent as those you profiled. Why?

Howard Fairman PUTNEY

Editor’s note: We couldn’t include every Vermont luthier in a single story.

TRY ‘LIVING LETTUCE’

Thank you for Melissa Pasanen’s coverage of Finn & Roots in the April 25 food section

CORRECTIONS

Last week’s story titled “Law and Disorder” misspelled the name of the Washington County sheriff impeached in 1976. It was Malcolm “Mike” Mayo. The story also misstated the year of the diversity and inclusion training event that Franklin County State’s Attorney John Lavoie did not attend. That happened in 2022. In “Model Citizens,” about a new Norman Rockwell book, Doris Crofut White’s name was misspelled.

The St. Paul Street apartment building

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[“Leaves and Fishes: Bakersfield Aquaponics Farmer Grapples With Technical and Market Hurdles”]. In Vermont, we are obviously spoiled with the abundance and variety of local produce all year long, but this past winter I had the impulse to buy a package of their living lettuce with intact roots, and it has become my very favorite Vermont green.

I even find myself going up to other shoppers whom I see examining their somewhat curious packaging of the living lettuce, with a little ball of roots attached, and convincing them that they won’t be disappointed if they give the Finn & Roots lettuce a try.

I love the backstory of how this farm was rescued and how it is now finding a new life. If they continue to produce such high-quality produce, their future will be a bright one. It’s a true win-win for farmer and consumer.

Nancy Berger SHELBURNE

BETTER THAN TWITTER

Seven Days deputy publisher Cathy Resmer said Seven Days continues to use Twitter despite all the problems mentioned in [From the Deputy Publisher: “RIP, Twitter?” April 26]. I hope Seven Days reconsiders this decision. By continuing to use Twitter, Seven Days is contributing to the problem of supporting an organization that is biased and self-serving. Please find another, more reputable means of sharing your breaking news.

Maria Barrett RICHMOND

No longer able to contain my feelings, I must register disgust with the “Ask the Reverend” column regarding “fisting” [April 5]. No, my issue is not with the subject matter. Rather, it’s concerning the butchered grammar so pervasive in communications nowadays. The plural words “they” or “their” when obviously referencing a singular antecedent can easily be rearranged to maintain syntactical sense without offense to anyone. For instance, “but jewelry should be removed” or “once inside, a fist can be clenched and a mouth or other hand can join in the action.” Basically, one can screw with apparently anyone or anything desired, but please refrain from doing it with our centuries-old, beloved English language. It is unworthy of true journalism, OK? No hard feelings.

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Unwind with the Summer Preview

Memorial Day weekend is around the corner, which means the unofficial start of summer is mere days away. Vermonters know better than most that we should savor our shortest season, because summer in the Green Mountain State is as blissful as it is fleeting.

It’s tempting to pack as much into these next three-ish months as possible. And there’s no shortage of fun things to do as the mercury rises. Music fans will flock to fields and fairgrounds for what seems like an endless parade of SUMMER CONCERTS, FESTIVALS AND SERIES (page 32). Drama buffs will applaud a robust COMMUNITY THEATER SEASON (page 48). And thrill seekers will trek to mountain biking meccas like the new MADBUSH FALLS mini-resort (page 26).

But doing summer right means striking a balance between doing a lot and doing nothing at all. If you like the idea of boating but not the effort involved, you could charter a carefree two-hour jaunt with LAKE CHAMPLAIN CRUISES and let captain Tom Peterson handle the work (page 34). Elsewhere on water, you might run into Kellie Merrell and Leslie Matthews, who have been MONITORING THE HEALTH OF VERMONT LAKES together for 12 years (page 14).

Or you could take a relaxing stroll through one of Burlington’s many wellkept green spaces — just be sure to thank an URBAN PARK RANGER if you see one (page 29). GARDENING can also be a relaxing endeavor, especially with good flower, herb and veggie starts from the students at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center (page 45).

Whenever you’re outside, though, beware of ticks, which are increasingly a tiny, bitey scourge in Vermont. Fortunately, area scientists are looking for SOLUTIONS TO TICK-BORNE DISEASES (page 15).

What’s more emblematic of summer than a burger? Few joints in Vermont are doing that American classic quite like the retro-cool BROKEN HEARTS BURGER in Fairlee (page 42). QUEEN BEE’S SNACK SHACK in Monkton is similarly worth the road trip, though you’ll need to navigate winding dirt roads (page 46).

On your journey, you may well encounter another ubiquitous symbol of the season: road construction. We know the delays can be aggravating, but slow down and be kind to the WORK ZONE FLAGGERS (page 37). After all, it’s summer. What’s your rush?

DAN BOLLES

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Water Watchers

Two women have monitored the health of Vermont’s lakes together for 12 years

Impeachment Committee

Will Start Work Next Week

Out for Blood

Fear of tick-borne diseases is keeping some Vermonters out of the woods. Scientists seek solutions.

Test of Strength

e Democratic supermajority flexed its muscle in Montpelier. But will the motel program be its kryptonite?

STUCK IN VERMONT

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Madbush Summer

A new Mad River Valley business merges biking, beds and booze

Park Patrol

Burlington’s urban park rangers steward green spaces and educate the people who share them

Rocking Out

From bluegrass to indie rock to “yazz,” these seven offbeat Vermont summer music festivals and series offer something for everyone

Smooth Sailing

Captain Tom Peterson rocks his yacht on Lake Champlain and offers chartered scenic cruises

In the (Work) Zone

On the road with the flaggers of Four Seasons Traffic Control

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Broken Hearts

Burger updates the classic burger joint in Fairlee

Seeds of Learning

Middlebury career center students sell their own herb, flower and veggie starts

Summer

Royalty

Winding through the woods to Queen Bee’s Snack Bar in Monkton

COLUMNS

In spring 2020, artist Adrian Tans co-opted a chalkboard in the center of the small town of Woodstock that was once called the Town Crier. He turned it into the Town Smiler. Now residents of all ages flock to the Smiler each month to see Tans’ elaborate chalk illustrations.

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FRIDAY 19

WE GOT THE BEAT

Afrobeat-influenced indie band Underground System kick off Next Stage Arts’ Bandwagon Summer Series with a bang at Cooper Field in Putney. Audience members can’t help but get groovy when this eclectic New York City act takes the stage with its signature blend of disco, dance punk and global sounds.

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SUNDAY 21 e Last Craw

Hungry for summertime feasts already? Shelburne Vineyard and Southern Smoke Cajun & Caribbean BBQ host an Old Fashioned Crawfish Boil, complete with a full pound of crunchy crawdads per person, plus jambalaya, greens, okra, red peas and ham, corn bread, and bread pudding for dessert. Iapetus wines and Eden ciders pair perfectly with an overflowing plate.

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WEDNESDAY 17

Music of the Night

Miss Czechoslovakia brings together a crew of some of the Green Mountain State’s most talented performers for eater Queen: A Night of Drag and Musical eater at Burlington’s Vermont Comedy Club. Triple threats abound at this evening of Broadway favorites featuring Rhedd Rhumm, Katniss Everqueer and others.

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SATURDAY 20

Bike It Like at

Cyclists come together in solidarity to raise funds for bike safety and accessibility initiatives at the annual Richard’s Ride at Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond. To honor the life of beloved biking community fixture Richard Tom, participants pedal along rolling roads, magnificent mountain trails, grueling gravel paths and fun family-friendly routes.

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SATURDAY 20

Putt Above the Rest

Adventure Dinner hosts Adventure Island Mini Golf Spring Classic, a day of holes in one and fun in the sun at Panton flower farm Diddle & Zen. Ticket holders have access to three nine-hole courses, an all-you-can-eat seafood boil, a cash bar stocked with summery cocktails and mocktails, and a bestdressed competition.

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WEDNESDAY 24

Swing It On

e Vermont Lake Monsters are back for another season of balls, bats and boogying with Champ. Spectators at Burlington’s Centennial Field buy some peanuts and Cracker Jack to watch the Green Mountain State’s own Futures Collegiate Baseball League team face off against the Brockton Rox on opening night.

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ONGOING

Espresso Yourself

Art lovers on a java run take a sip of local artist Sarah Rosedahl’s collection “Coffee Break” while waiting in line for their lattes at Speeder & Earl’s in Burlington’s South End. e colorful, humorous works depict various farm animals enjoying their own caffeinated cups.

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LOOKING FOR THE SPOT OF THE SUMMER?

Come to 237 Shore Acres Drive in North Hero, Vermont

Come for the ever incredible food, drinks and views at our restaurant, lakeside bar, and Inn and stay for our killer summer events listed below! For more info on the best summer of your life check out our social medias and our website at shoreacres.com

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUMMER

MAY 13TH

Sip and Shop

Bravo Zulu 11am-4 pm- Enjoy the artisan market while sipping on our drinks

MAY 28TH

Block Party

FUN ALL SUMMER LONG

Weekly Trivia

MAY 30SEPT. 15

Bravo Zulu- 6:30pm-8:30pm. Come flex your trivia knowledge! Themes available on our website or behind the front desk Paint and Sip

June 11th, July 9th, Aug 13th, Sept 10th

Bravo Zulu- 9:30am-11am. Come join us on the second Sunday of every summer month for a paint and sip!

Summer Series: Artisan Markets

June 17th , July 19th , Aug 19th , Sept 17th

South Lawn- 11 am-3pm. every month of the summer we have a local artisan market hosted at Shore Acres with many incredible vendors

South Lawn-11am-4 pm. A community oriented event with food, games, music, and more!

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Bubbles Brews and Views

South Lawn- 12pm-3pm. A 21+ alcohol/beer/wine/cider tasting event. Tickets can be bought on event brite

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Pride Event

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JUNE 22ND

Parents Night

Shore Acres / Tennis Court 4:30pm6:30pm - Sign up through the link on our website and send your kids to the tennis court for two hours while you enjoy dinner at Shore Acres!

JULY 13TH

Parents Night 2

Shore Acres /Tennis Court 4:30pm6:30pm - Sign up through the link on our website and send your kids to the tennis court for two hours while you enjoy dinner at Shore Acres!

JULY 29TH

Reggae Festival

South Lawn - Enjoy incredible food, music, drinks, and more at our first Reggae Festival

SEPT 2ND

Philharmonic

South Lawn- 4pm-5pm. Come bring a lawn chair, grab a drink from our satellite bar and enjoy the amazing music of the VT Philharmonic. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

SEPT 4TH

Broadway on the Green

South Lawn- Bring your lawnchair back, sit on down and enjoy a show from real Broadway actors and musicians

Shifting Gears

Like many American kids, I grew up on a bicycle. It was the way we navigated the planned, sidewalk-free development in suburban Maryland that was my home, circa 1970. With bikes, we could easily get to the neighborhood pool, where we spent almost every summer day, parent-free. Bombing down hills, cutting through backyards, riding over grassy mounds, we gained confidence and resilience. I went from child to adulthood on two wheels, working up from a Raleigh three-speed to a 10-speed Motobecane.

Years later, as a student at Middlebury College, I learned what a real bike ride was. From campus, the roads in every direction opened my eyes to the beauty of Vermont; my favorite was Route 23 through Weybridge.

Eager to see more, I took a year o between my freshman and sophomore years and traveled with my bike and panniers to New Zealand, where I spent three months riding through some of the most spectacular landscape in the world. I had learned to fix my wheels, too, working a brief stint as a mechanic at the bike shop in Middlebury. Subsequent trips to Nova Scotia and Brittany convinced me there is no better way to see — and smell and hear — a place than from atop a bicycle saddle.

I can’t recall when I stopped biking, but I do remember why. I can’t ride as far as I used to. After about 20 miles, my right knee starts to hurt. The problem — which translates to “painful knee syndrome” — has no cure. Furthermore, I know way too many people who have died on bicycles or had accidents that changed their lives forever. Instead of adjusting my expectations, I used a version of my favorite age-equals-wisdom argument to convince myself that it wasn’t worth the risk. I came to the conclusion that I was too old to participate in a form of exercise and recreation I used to love.

Meantime, my partner, Tim, a longtime runner, is just discovering cycling. Sporting new wheels, he’s been out almost every day this spring as the Vermont hills turned from mauve to green. A week or two ago, he proposed that I join him for a short ride on the Burlington Greenway. He pumped up the tires on my bike, a 15-speed I bought decades ago from my business partner, Pamela Polston, and did everything else but ride the thing for me. Although sti and outdated, the gears still worked, and I remembered what to do with them.

What I’d forgotten almost entirely was the joy of cruising along on two wheels under my own power. The feel of the warm air on my face. The sound of

birdsong. The satisfying correlation of e ort and speed. Biking away from cars, on a designated path, made the whole endeavor feel safe. My knee held up for the duration, and in the end, I wondered: Why did I ever stop doing this?

Two weekends ago, we went across the U.S.-Canadian border to Granby and cycled 20 miles into the Parc National de la Yamaska, through forests and alongside rivers and reservoirs. There are more than 5,000 kilometers of bike paths in Québec — La Route Verte — and Canadians know what to do with them. En route we saw people on scooters and in motorized wheelchairs. At least half were on electric bikes. It’s not always obvious — until you’re passed on the left by a nonagenarian. In short, biking has changed since I gave it up. I’m glad I rediscovered it in time for summer. Mountain biking may not be in my future, but more rail trails just might be.

Paula Routly

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Water Watchers

Two women have monitored the health of Vermont’s lakes together for 12 years

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On an overcast morning in early May, a lone Boston Whaler gently bobbed on the gray waters of Seymour Lake. The three-mile-long lake near the Canadian border is fringed by homes, family camps and public beaches. In summer, it is a beloved place — and lively. In spring, though, it is quiet.

On board, a bespectacled woman, decked from head to toe in a bright orange survival suit, stood and went to work. Using a syringe-like plunger, she carefully drew samples of lake water and deposited them into test tubes, like a phlebotomist drawing blood from a patient.

Across the boat, her windswept, rosycheeked colleague, also in a neoprene survival suit, quietly counted the yards of rope she was pulling up from the water. The women were focused, moving through well-practiced motions with ease and care. They jotted notes on clipboards,

retrieved tools from waterproof bags, sifted through nets.

From afar, it might have looked as if the pair were simply fishing in garish matching outfits. But in reality, the two women — Leslie Matthews, 61, and Kellie Merrell, 52 — had stopped their boat at precisely the deepest part of the lake, at 181 feet, to take measurements that would provide a valuable snapshot of Seymour Lake’s health. The “outfits” would keep them buoyant and dry in case either one wound up in the water.

The duo has been working together for almost 12 years and is responsible for monitoring all of Vermont’s large lakes after each spring thaw. Although a battalion of citizen scientists volunteer for similar work throughout summer, Matthews and Merrell, both biologists, are the only paid scientists collecting and analyzing data across Vermont’s bodies of water larger than 10 acres, Lake Champlain excluded.

In the span of just four to six weeks each spring, Merrell and Matthews visit more than 70 lakes and take thousands of measurements. It’s important to do this work soon after the thaw, which acts as a sort of blender mixing up lake sediments, thus o ering scientists a handy sampling of what’s in the water. With a seasonal clock ticking, the biologists have much work to do.

When lakes are inaccessible by car, Merrell portages their 40-pound canoe, sometimes for more than a mile. Matthews carries nearly 60 pounds of surveying tools. At times, they bushwhack, weaving through trees and brush.

Seymour Lake, easily reached, required no such heroics.

Over the years, the two have had to push their truck out of a ditch, endure surprise thunderstorms and contend with a failed boat motor in the middle of a lake. Merrell once accidentally left a wet suit on the beach after a day of snorkeling.

Impeachment Committee Will Start Work Next

Week

BY KEVIN MCCALLUM kevin@sevendaysvt.com

Leaders in the Vermont House announced on Tuesday the formation of a special seven-member committee that will explore impeaching two Franklin County officials, Sheriff John Grismore and State’s Attorney John Lavoie. An investigation released earlier this month found that Lavoie used harassing, racist and sexist language in his office. Grismore was elected sheriff in November despite having been caught on camera months earlier kicking a shackled suspect in the groin. Both have refused a growing chorus of calls for their resignations.

e Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry will be chaired by Rep. Martin LaLonde (D-South Burlington), an attorney and chair of the House Committee on Judiciary. Rep. Mike McCarthy (D-St. Albans) will serve as vice chair. e other committee members are Rep. Matt Birong (D-Vergennes), Rep. Carolyn Branagan, (R-Georgia), Rep. Tom Burditt (R-West Rutland), Rep. Karen Dolan (D-Essex Junction) and Rep. Kelly Pajala (I-Londonderry).

ese legislators “bring a wealth of experience and dedication to this crucial task,” House Speaker Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) said in a statement.

“ eir expertise in legislative matters, legal affairs, and commitment to upholding the integrity of Vermont’s law enforcement system will be invaluable in conducting a comprehensive and unbiased investigation.”

e independent committee will have the ability to hire investigators and subpoena witnesses to testify under oath. It is expected to hold its first meeting early next week and will work over the summer. e group will ultimately decide whether to recommend impeachment to the full House.

If either officeholder is impeached by the House, which requires a two-thirds vote, the Senate would have to hold a trial and decide whether to convict, which also requires a two-thirds vote.

No one has been removed from office through impeachment in the state since the 1700s. ➆

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John Lavoie

Leslie Matthews (left) and Kellie Merrell

Out for Blood

Fear of tick-borne diseases is keeping some Vermonters out of the woods. Scientists seek solutions.

BY ANNE WALLACE ALLEN • anne@sevendaysvt.com

Not many years ago, it was unusual to encounter a tick in the Northeast Kingdom. Now the bloodsucking arachnids are a fact of life at the NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston.

NorthWoods provides training for environmental conservation workers on 1,500 mostly wooded acres just outside Island Pond. Crew members who work in the forest undergrowth regularly discover that the tiny invaders have found their way through socks and pants to latch on for a blood meal.

“The record we have had in the last few years is somebody had 15 ticks on them at one time,” said Maria Young, the nonprofit’s executive director.

That’s a worry, because some of those hitchhikers are black-legged ticks — also known as deer ticks — that are carrying Lyme disease, the bacterial infection often characterized by a bull’s-eye rash. The infection, treated by antibiotics, can cause a scary range of ills, including fever, rash, facial paralysis and arthritis. Cases of Lyme have nearly doubled nationwide since 1991, and the problem is accelerating particularly fast in Vermont, where the incidence of the disease is among the highest in the country.

For many Vermonters, the prospect of catching a tick-borne disease has put a damper on outdoor activity. When Young

works with school groups, she notices that a fear of ticks distracts some kids from the experience.

“What makes me sad is I see it with those folks who are not as comfortable in the outdoors already,” Young said. “It sets up another barrier.”

It’s not just young people. David Munyak, owner of 30 rural acres in Middletown Springs, speaks for many when he says, “I find myself reluctant to go out in the woods during tick season.”

Munyak, who once picked 18 ticks off his clothes and body after doing some brush hogging, contracted a serious case of Lyme disease a few years ago.

“I had every single symptom that is part of it: the aches, the chills, the fever, the fatigue. It was horrible,” said Munyak, who thinks Lyme also caused him memory and cognition problems.

“I don’t ever want to have Lyme disease like that again,” he said.

Researchers across New England are looking for ways to allay such fears.

Alarm over the tick population explosion and its threat to public health has spurred a huge increase in studies of tick ecology and epidemiology. The goal of much of this research: to give property owners and outdoor enthusiasts e ective strategies to reduce the risk of a tick bite.

From left: Bill Landesman with students Jess Beliveau and Kali Wooster

Full answers are likely some way o . Scientists caution that they’re far from certain about how many ticks there are, where they are and how to control their numbers. It’s not even clear how much the tick population has grown in recent years — there just aren’t enough baseline data to draw a conclusion.

But this year, researchers in New England are tackling one potentially fruitful avenue of inquiry. They have launched a region-wide survey to understand what techniques landowners are using — including chemical spraying and other treatments — to suppress tick populations, and which are most e ective.

parasitic populations at six sites in Rutland County. One is Munyak’s home in Middletown Springs. There, Landesman has found that some invasive species, such as Japanese barberry, garlic mustard, and bush honeysuckle, seem to be associated with larger tick populations. When Munyak removed those plants, Landesman said, tick numbers appeared to drop precipitously.

“After we start doing some kind of intervention, we can see the effects of vegetation removal on the number of ticks in a forest,” he said.

It irritates Mather, the University of Rhode Island researcher, to hear unscientific tick mitigation suggestions. He’s director of the university’s online tick information center, TickEncounter, so he has heard plenty of questionable theories. A common one is that chickens, opossums or guinea hens can be deployed to eat the ticks. The use of opossums is based on one poorly executed study, he said.

THE TICK TOP 10

omas Mather is director of the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Vector-Borne Disease and its TickEncounter resource center. Here are the 10 things Mather thinks everyone should know about ticks.

1. Ticks crawl up. Ticks don’t jump, fly or drop from trees. If you find one attached to your head or back, it likely crawled up your body to get there.

2. All ticks, including deer ticks, come in small, medium and large sizes.

Ticks hatch from eggs and develop through three active (and bloodfeeding) stages: larvae (when they are the size of a grain of sand); nymphs (when they’re the size of a poppy seed); and adults (when they’re the size of an apple seed). Ticks bigger than that are probably full, or partly full, of blood.

Many of the projects are happening through the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The center’s research, which started last July, marks the first time so many biologists in the region have joined forces to work on the issue of tick-borne diseases.

The Vermont leader in this work is Bill Landesman, an associate professor of biology who studies tick ecology at Northern Vermont University-Johnson. Landesman and his counterparts are surveying property owners this spring as part of a study called “Is Tick Control Helping?” or Project ITCH. They will visit some respondents’ homes repeatedly over four years to assess tick populations by dragging a white piece of fabric across the ground, or carrying a flag that touches shrubs, and counting the number of ticks they pick up. The resulting data will help assess how residents’ tickcontrol measures are working.

“We know from other studies that some measures are more e ective than others, but there’s a lack of good information on what works,” said University of Rhode Island entomology professor Thomas Mather, an ITCH investigator.

When Landesman advertised his survey on Front Porch Forum, hundreds of Vermonters got in touch. But he’s been studying ticks in his lab and in the field since long before ITCH. Student lab assistants help him grind up the tick samples and extract the DNA. He stores his collection of whole ticks from his years in the field, and also tick DNA, in a freezer in his lab.

For the past decade, he’s been sampling

“People say, ‘I’m not going to spray anything; I’m going to get me some opossums,’” Mather said. “Really? You’re going to drive down to Walmart and pick some up? How are you going to orchestrate that? Opossums have their own mind, and they’re not going to hang out on your land.”

While chickens do eat insects and spiders, he noted, domestic fowl also serve as hosts for ticks.

“Residential tick control is kind of a Wild West activity right now,” said Mather, who sprays the pesticide permethrin in his own yard. “People are making assumptions about what they want to work.”

Pest control companies and many scientists say spraying permethrin in brush and grass is the most e ective way to kill ticks, which live for two or three years, feeding on different hosts. But there’s concern that the chemicals are killing beneficial insects and spiders.

Ecologist Jason Hill from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies is hoping to find out more. Earlier this month, he launched a study of tick control and heard from hundreds of property owners who o ered their land for surveying purposes.

“There is a tremendous interest in what is driving global declines of insect populations and what we as homeowners can do to stop that,” he said.

Hill will make several visits and count ticks at properties that have been sprayed with pesticides or alternatives such as organic oils. He’ll also assess properties that haven’t been treated at all.

“Hopefully, by surveying enough properties, we’ll see if there is a reduction, or no change at all, in the number of ticks and the number of insects we encounter,” Hill said.

3. Ticks can be active in winter. Adult-stage deer ticks become active after the first frost. ey’re not killed by freezing temperatures, and they’re active any winter day that the ground is not frozen or covered in snow.

4. Ticks carry disease-causing microbes.

Scientists are finding ever more disease-causing microbes transmitted by ticks. ese days, a tick bite is much more likely than in the past to make you sick.

5. Only deer ticks transmit Lyme disease bacteria. e only way to get Lyme disease is to be bitten by a deer tick, also known as the black-legged tick, or by one of its close relations around the world. It’s important to save any tick that bites you in order to identify it. Doing so can eliminate unnecessary doctor visits and treatments.

6. For most tick-borne diseases, you have at least 24 hours to find and remove a feeding tick before it transmits an infection.

7. Deer tick nymphs look like poppy seeds. One out of four nymph-stage deer ticks carries nasty germs, including Lyme disease, in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic and upper midwestern states.

8. e easiest and safest way to remove a tick is with pointy tweezers.

A tick is a little germ-filled balloon. If you squeeze it too hard on the back end, the germs are pushed to the front end. Using pointy tweezers, pull the tick out like a splinter. Don’t worry if the mouthpart stays in the skin, as long as the rest of the tick has been pulled out by its head. Other tick removal methods, such as a hot match, Vaseline, dish soap and cotton, and little key-like devices don’t work as well or consistently as pointy tweezers. Remember to save the tick and try to identify it.

9. Wear clothing with built-in tick repellent.

Tick repellent should go on clothing, not skin. Commercially treated tick-repellent clothes last through several washes; using kits or sprays to treat your own outdoor wardrobe can last through six washes.

10. Tick-borne disease and tick bites are preventable.

Reducing tick abundance in your yard, wearing tick-repellent clothing, treating pets with tick-repellent products and doing body scans to find ticks can prevent tick bites.

ticks

RESIDENTIAL TICK CONTROL IS KIND OF A WILD WEST ACTIVITY RIGHT NOW.

Female black-legged tick with dime

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHERYL FRANK SULLIVAN

The University of Vermont is studying alternatives to the chemical pesticides, including a granular fungus that lives in the soil and can kill tick larvae. Spraying it on bushes and grass is one possible management tool, according to Cheryl Frank Sullivan, a researcher at UVM’s Entomology Research Laboratory.

Lyme disease isn’t the only concern. The bacterium anaplasmosis is now the second most common tick-borne disease in Vermont. Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease that can be fatal, has become endemic. And the state has also seen alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to red meat that is triggered by a bite from the lone star tick — a native of the southern U.S. that has been found in Vermont.

Clinical trials are under way for new vaccines against Lyme disease, but so far there’s nothing on the market that can prevent it in humans.

Teaching people to identify ticks could reduce some of the fear around them, said Mather, whose TickEncounter website lists best practices for dealing with the parasites. For example, if you know what kind of tick has latched on, it’s easier to assess the risk of disease. Black-legged ticks have black or dark brown legs, a reddish-brown body, and a black shield on the back.

It’s also important to know the tick’s stage of life, because that has a bearing on the likelihood of infection. Scientists think most Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks at the nymph stage, in May and June, when the arachnids are tiny and more difficult to detect.

For those who detach a tick, Mather recommends sending the body in to the

University of Rhode Island’s TickSpot ters program to get a risk assessment. As for prevention, he said, it helps to walk in the center of the trail, not near the underbrush, and wear light-colored clothes to make it easier to spot ticks. Tucking pants into socks, and shirt into pants, can keep them from crawling under clothes. Permethrin applied to clothes is the most effective repellent, he said; it kills the bugs and stays effective even after clothes are washed.

Hill, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies researcher, recommends preparation, acceptance and management. He estimated that he pulls about 50 ticks off his body and clothing after a typical day in the field. If he walks through a brushy area in May or June, he emerges covered in black-legged tick nymphs.

“It looks like somebody has thrown thousands of chia seeds against your pants,” he said.

Tick populations will continue to grow as it gets warmer year-round, Hill said. When people tell him they’ve stopped using their yards because of the parasites, he counsels that with educa tion and adaptation, they can go back outside.

Sullivan agreed that acceptance is key. Awareness is, too, she said.

“There’s no one silver bullet to manage ticks,” Sullivan said. “Chemical pesticides or biological pesticides are one tool in the tick management kit, paired with surveillance on yourself and your pets.” ➆

Test of Strength

The Democratic supermajority flexed its muscle in Montpelier. But will the motel program be its kryptonite?

STORY & PHOTOS BY KEVIN MCCALLUM • kevin@sevendaysvt.com

The Vermont legislature’s new Democratic supermajority clearly used its power during the 2023 session that ended last Friday, passing bills to address childcare costs, guns and climate change — measures that in past years might have had little chance of success.

But Democrats are on a collision course with Gov. Phil Scott over the $8.4 billion state budget. Scott has promised a veto, and it’s not clear whether Democrats have the votes for an override, given the party’s internal disagreements about a program that placed homeless people in motels during the pandemic.

The impending eviction of those people when the program ends on July 1 led to an impassioned floor debate in the House during the session’s closing hours. The budget passed the House, but only by a vote of 90 to 53 — well short of the 100 needed for an override.

Nevertheless, lawmakers will return to Montpelier on June 20 to consider expected vetoes of the budget as well as bills that impose new gun restrictions and shore up the childcare system.

A number of Democratic and Progressive lawmakers have said they cannot support the budget unless more is done to help the 2,800 homeless people still living in hotels.

“The budget before us abandons our most vulnerable Vermonters,” Rep. Brian Cina (P/D-Burlington) charged during Friday’s debate.

The number of people who will be evicted from the motels in coming weeks is equal to 70 encampments the size of the one that the City of Burlington dismantled on Sears Lane in 2021, Cina said.

“The mass eviction from hotels is going to create a new public health emergency,” he said.

Rep. Mari Cordes (D-Lincoln) criticized the administration, saying it knew for a long time that the emergency program would end but failed to make plans to move people into long-term housing.

“It is not a money problem, but a problem of political will and a disaster in the making,” Cordes said.

Rep. Troy Headrick (P/D-Burlington) said he was stunned to learn that instead of addressing people’s desperate housing needs, the budget “parked” $14 million until 2025 to match future federal infrastructure dollars. The $8 million-per month motel program, he said, has been

a “very small Band-Aid” on the wound of homelessness in Vermont.

“This budget is simply ripping off that Band-Aid while that wound is still trying to heal,” Headrick said.

Many lawmakers who expressed disappointment over the motel program nevertheless said they supported the budget because it includes money for housing and other initiatives they support.

“This budget, while not perfect ... still makes over $200 million of investments in helping the most vulnerable Vermonters,” Rep. Tom Stevens (D-Waterbury) said.

The uproar over the motel program was due in no small part to the relentless lobbying of Brenda Siegel, an advocate for homeless Vermonters and the 2022 Democratic candidate for governor.

Siegel posted a series of videos of motel dwellers describing their fear of what will happen to them if they lose their motel vouchers. She predicted that by the time lawmakers return in June, hundreds of homeless people will have been forced onto the streets. “It’s going to be pretty brutal to watch,” she said.

Conor Kennedy, chief of staff for House Speaker Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington), acknowledged that the budget vote tally was a concern. “Not having those 10 [votes] is not insignificant,” he said. But he said there is time to address lawmakers’ concerns before they reconvene.

It’s one thing for Democrats and Progressives to vote no on a budget that is going to pass anyway, he said. It’s another

to vote no to override a budget veto when doing so risks blowing up funding for many important programs.

As lawmakers departed, Krowinski and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth (D/P-Chittenden-Central) thanked them for their hard work and urged them to take pride in the progress they made this session.

“Together we have governed with purpose and built a stronger foundation for Vermont, one that moves all 14 Vermont counties forward,” Krowinski said shortly before adjourning.

Here’s a look at the high-profile bills passed this session.

Home Dollars Stretched

Under pressure to address the state’s housing crisis, lawmakers tried to make big new investments in affordable housing and relax development restrictions in downtowns.

The result was the sprawling “HOME” bill, S.100, which spends millions on housing programs. It dedicates $40 million to mixed-income affordable housing, $10 million to expand shelter capacity, $10 million in grants to fix up rental properties, $10 million to speed the construction of homes for middle-income Vermonters and $1 million for first-time home buyers.

The bill’s changes to municipal zoning and Vermont’s Act 250 often received more debate than the financing, however. S.100 would loosen restrictive zoning that some developers say blocks the construction of affordable housing. One change requires

communities to allow duplexes wherever single-family homes are permitted.

Related changes to Act 250, the state’s land-use law, include raising the cap on the number of homes a developer can build within five miles and five years without facing review under the law. Instead of 10, the new limit would be 25 units in downtowns and areas designated for growth.

Hikes for Tykes

Most lawmakers agreed the state’s childcare system faces an affordability and staffing crisis and needs a major shot of cash to stabilize it. But they disagreed sharply on how to pay for it.

House leaders wanted a combination of higher corporate and personal income taxes to fund much of the $130 million infusion, while senators thought payroll taxes made more sense because employers and workers would benefit most from the system’s expansion and improvement.

A deal struck last week was hailed as a compromise that would lead to a historic investment. Scott, who had proposed spending $50 million, with no tax increase, has vowed to veto the bill.

In another investment in Vermont’s children, lawmakers separately agreed to provide free meals for 80,000 schoolkids. Cost: $29 million.

Greener Heat

Weaning a northern state such as Vermont off fossil fuel heating sources is a challenge, but lawmakers made a commitment to figure it out. They passed S.5, the clean heat standard, and then overrode Scott’s veto, hailing the bill as a crucial step to reduce emissions from burning oil, propane, kerosene and natural gas.

“This is probably one of the most important things I’ve done here and as a parent,” Rep. Laura Sibilia (I-Dover) said after the vote.

The bill directs energy regulators to craft a program requiring the state’s fossil fuel dealers to lower the greenhouse gas emissions from their products, either by switching customers to lower-carbon fuels or reducing demand by helping make homes more energy efficient.

Republicans blasted the bill as likely to hurt low-income Vermonters who can’t afford to switch, but supporters said reducing the cost of heating for lowincome people is the program’s priority.

House members conferring with an attorney

All Bottled Up

Wine bottles and plastic water bottles will soon be returnable for a deposit under a long-sought expansion of the state’s beverage redemption program. Currently, only certain glass and aluminum beverage containers can be returned to recover the 5-cent deposit.

H.158 will add a 15-cent deposit on wine bottles and a 5-cent deposit on hard cider, water and sports drink containers.

Advocates originally wanted to increase the base deposit for most bottles from 5 to 10 cents. Instead, state officials must report by 2025 whether that would likely increase recycling rates.

Retailers worry they won’t have the room to handle all the additional containers. Gov. Scott has said he prefers improving the blue-bin recycling system, but it’s not clear whether this bill will be on his veto list.

Legislative Raises

Lawmakers agreed to boost members’ pay beginning in 2025 and grant themselves access to the same health benefits state workers receive, saying that will make it easier for workingclass Vermonters to serve in the General Assembly.

The bill, S.39, will boost salaries during the 18-week session and pay lawmakers one-fifth of that salary when they’re out of session. Rank-and-file lawmakers currently receive $14,616 plus allowances for food and lodging. By 2027, their salary would more than double, to at least $29,766 annually, and they could get health insurance coverage.

Democrats said the increase was only fair. Republicans blasted it as shameful.

Testing, Testing

Lawmakers agreed to continue funding PCB testing in schools, rejecting an effort to pause the program. They approved $32 million in grants to help communities pay for testing and remediation. Some wanted to pause the program while the issue was examined further, but a majority felt testing older schools should continue.

The funds include $16 million for the demolition and site remediation of the former Burlington High School, which was abandoned due to PCB contamination.

The state could claw that money back, however, in the event that Burlington recovers some of the costs of its new high school through litigation against PCB maker Monsanto.

Firearms Waiting Period

A sweeping new gun bill that aims to reduce suicide risk will create a 72-hour waiting period for firearms purchases. The bill, H.230, was sponsored by Rep. Alyssa Black (D-Essex), whose son, Andrew, died by suicide on the day he bought a handgun in 2018. The bill also expands red flag laws by allowing family members to petition a court for an order to prevent a loved one from buying or possessing a firearm.

It also requires people in households with children to store firearms safely.

Another bill passed this session, S.3, was inspired by Slate Ridge, the unpermitted firearms training outpost in West Pawlet. The measure would ban the operation of paramilitary training camps in Vermont.

Shield Law

Vermont health workers who provide reproductive and gender-affirming care to patients will be shielded from legal threats in other states under a bill lawmakers passed earlier in the session.

The bill, H.89, protects both patients and providers from civil or criminal actions brought by individuals or prosecutors in other states.

That risk is seen as a real one in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Several states have passed laws intended to make it difficult for their residents to go elsewhere to obtain abortions, by threatening health care workers in other states with legal jeopardy if they help a woman obtain the procedure.

The bill would block Vermont courts from honoring out-of-state subpoenas, prohibit state employees from cooperating in such investigations, and allow medical providers to countersue to recover damages and fees.

Ensuring Coverage

A lower-profile but important bill for bars, clubs and restaurants limits the liability of businesses that sell alcohol to customers who then choose to drive. Bar and club owners in Vermont have seen a sharp increase in insurance rates; some have struggled to obtain coverage at all.

Vermont law has allowed people harmed by a drunk driver to sue not only the business that served the person but its landlord, as well. The bill, which Scott signed this week, now protects landlords from liability by requiring proof of negligence.

Sen. Ginny Lyons

“But we’ve never left anything at the bottom of any lakes,” she cracked mischievously, causing Matthews to burst into laughter.

After nearly two decades working together, Merrell and Matthews are no mere coworkers. Merrell likes to call Matthews her “work wife,” a term of affection that has taken on meaning as Matthews readies for retirement next winter. They joke about writing a sitcom called “Lakes” about people with jobs like theirs. Hijinks might ensue.

Joshing aside, Matthews and Merrell are some of the leading scientists in their field, and their superiors at the state Agency of Natural Resources crow about their collective acumen. Matthews is responsible for having created a new way of visualizing data, and Merrell is a dogged advocate for legislation protecting Vermont’s lakes.

On this day, the women worked with precision, their hands a flurry of practiced motion as they collected samples. Matthews used a spring-loaded device called a Kemmerer to capture water from a certain depth. She squirted water from the Kemmerer into plastic vials, which would be sent to a lab in Waterbury to be tested for various factors, including phosphorus content, turbidity, alkalinity and dissolved organic carbon levels.

From her side of the boat, Merrell dropped a Secchi disc, essentially a bull’s-eye with a measuring tape attached, and watched as the target sank and receded from view. She recorded the depth at which it became invisible. In unhealthy lakes, she explained, the target might disappear at one foot. In Seymour Lake, it was closer to 29 feet — a good sign.

The visible health of Seymour Lake may owe at least partial thanks to their monitoring efforts. A few years ago, the duo noticed increasing phosphorus levels, inspiring the local residents to take action, such as growing vegetation near the waterfront. The levels eventually subsided.

That kind of vigilance pays off. The state’s lakes are relatively clean — a recent survey ranked Vermont’s fifth in the country in terms of clarity. (“We beat New Hampshire, which is all that matters,” Matthews quipped.) The lake monitoring program they staff is one of the oldest in the country, dating back to 1977.

“We have the responsibility of protecting some of the best remaining waters in the nation,” Merrell said.

They see plenty of reasons for concern, including the proliferation of

invasive plant species that can choke lakes to death; Merrill and Matthews aren’t monitoring that. Their data show rising rates of phosphorus, a common element in agricultural fertilizers and manure, over the years. Excess phosphorus feeds algae blooms, which turn lakes green and can be toxic. Lately, the

a waterman on Chesapeake Bay, inspiring her to major in marine biology in college. Merrell’s eyes brightened as she described the joys of working on the water. “Follow your bliss,” she advised.

Matthews’ path to the lakes was less straightforward. She got a PhD in molecular genetics, then worked at a lab developing a vaccine for malaria and later researching AIDS and SARS. Despite success, Matthews said, she was “really miserable.”

She eventually landed a temporary gig with Merrell, working for Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources. The two immediately hit it off, but Matthews wasn’t sure she was ready to switch course. A fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant provided a push.

It read: “You could prosper in the field of medical research.”

We study fish. We study aquatic plants. We study diatoms. But humans—”

“Forget about it,” Matthews said, finishing for her. They laughed in unison as they placed their filled vials in containers and brought up the anchor.

The tone turned more urgent as the scientists guided the boat back to shore. Merrell said a sustained effort was essential to keep the state’s lakes healthy. “We have no time to lose,” she said.

Merrell slowed the boat as it approached the dock, and Matthews hopped out to tie it off.

The women had spent many similar spring days collecting samples over more than a decade. But Matthews’ retirement plans mean that the number of outings they have left together is dwindling.

pair has noted an increase in chloride levels as well, most likely the result of runoff from road salt. Recently, Merrell testified in front of Vermont legislators about S.146, a bill that aims to strengthen water quality standards, which did not pass this legislative session.

Working to protect bodies of water has been a career goal for Merrell for as long as she can remember. Her grandfather was

She first thought Merrell had planted the fortune to push her to quit and go back to her old work, but then saw the message as a sign to stay. “Nobody understands that,” she said, “but I interpreted the message that way.”

The natural world isn’t the one the two biologists worry about. After finishing on Seymour Lake, Merrell pondered the root of the challenges facing their beloved Vermont lakes: “We’ve studied macroinvertebrates.

The old friends peeled off their survival suits and pulled the boat back on land. There was time to check one more lake before the end of the day. ➆

Rachel Hellman covers Vermont’s small towns for Seven Days . She is a corps member of Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms. Find out more at reportforamerica.org.

WE HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROTECTING SOME OF THE BEST REMAINING WATERS IN THE NATION.

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[Re Feedback: “S.100 Will Ruin Vermont,” May 3]: I find Rosanne Greco’s letter to be hypocritical, when she herself moved here and lives in a house that once sat on pastoral farmland with views of mountains, meadows and wildlife. Vermont does have a housing crisis, including those currently unhoused, young Vermonters trying to buy their first home, and hardworking residents needing a bigger home for a growing family. Act 250 and local zoning restrictions do need revising and have contributed to the housing and workforce crisis we find ourselves in today. S.100 is a start in trying to fix those obstacles for future homeowners. Why is it OK for Rosanne Greco to move here and enjoy Vermont’s beauty but shut the door on anyone else wanting the same dream of owning a home in Vermont?

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PROPOSAL FOR MEMORIAL

[Re Last 7: “Forget Memorial?” April 12]: Wow! 2016 was a bad year for downtown Burlington with the mall demo and Memorial Auditorium being condemned. What do our elected o cials continue to o er as the solution? Sell downtown Burlington properties to the highest bidder. Maybe the mayor throwing in a parking lot will attract Memorial buyers?

After living through “the pit” fiasco, have we, seven years later, learned anything? Where is the leadership and vision for making the Queen City even more amazing? For Memorial, the mayor gave the council two choices: Keep Memorial and sell it or take it down. There was no vision about what we could do if we took it down and used the site to honor veterans and benefit Burlington.

Here is just one idea: Memorial sits at the gateway to Burlington and the city-owned land could be used to honor veterans and welcome locals and visitors with a veterans’ park and a welcome center! And a permanent banner over Main Street would read: “Welcome to the Queen City!”

Downtown Burlington already has great amenities: parks, City Market, the library, the Roxy and Church Street. But downtown Burlington’s reputation has su ered greatly in the past seven years, and selling o Burlington to out-of-state developers will not improve the city.

Just looking at the graffiti on city“managed” Memorial and the old YMCA building is really depressing. We can do better. We can find a way and funding if we care enough to.

Steph Holdridge BURLINGTON

PARKING POWER

I appreciated Kevin McCallum’s “Electric Avenues” article in the April 12 issue of Seven Days. In the discussion of debate over large-scale solar installations in Vermont, the author mentions tangentially the option of covering parking lots with solar canopies. This option deserves more than passing consideration.

Some Vermonters have built individual carports to host solar arrays. However, a recent Mother Jones cover article by Middlebury College scholar Bill McKibben presents some hopeful data points on industrial-strength parking installations. Using Walmart Supercenter parking lots as the example, the article points out that the solar canopies provide, among other things, e cient use of non-ag space, air temperature cooling, charging for electric vehicles, etc. Estimated square miles of large parking lots nationwide: 1,400 square miles. That’s a lot of capacity for solar power installation and generation!

A quick google shows that the city of Santa Cruz, Calif., installed solar canopies over its two municipal parking lots, saving the city $73,000 annually while reaping the environmental benefits of the installation. The University of Colorado Boulder put up a number of these solar installations over campus parking lots and saw an immediate savings that, in addition to the environmental benefits, amounted to a full payback on its investment in a little over eight years. This kind of result should be attractive to businesses able to take advantage of subsidies and depreciate their solar investment in addition to saving on energy costs and doing the environment and future generations a favor.

The appropriate Vermont agency should be taking inventory of the state’s parking spaces and setting a trend of subsidized and accelerated solar installations for the rest of the country to emulate.

Dave Brautigam

JOB FAIR

This event is free for job seekers, and all are encouraged to attend. No pre-registration is required.

lifelines

OBITUARIES

Dianne Fayette

FEBRUARY 25, 1948MAY 8, 2023 COLCHESTER, VT.

Dianne Fayette, a devoted sister, aunt and great-aunt, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, with her cousins — Carolyn, Steve, and Philip and his wife and caregiver, Marcia Fayette — by her side. She was 75 years old. Dianne was born on February 25, 1948, the eighth child of a family of 11, to Frederick J. Fayette and Ellen Hardacre.

Dianne was known for her sharp wit, playful nature and fiercely independent spirit.

In her early twenties, Dianne, with sisters Karen and Linda, joined three musicians from Toronto and formed the musical band Love’n Sound. ey traveled throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

After her musical career, Dianne moved to Hawaii in the 1980s and lived there for 17 years. While there, she developed a love of art and became an art gallery manager at a prestigious Hawaiian resort. She then

Mark McNamara

AUGUST 17, 1949MAY 5, 2023

DUXBURY, VT.

All who knew Mark have an everlasting impression of his free-spirited thinking, wild and interesting theories, and deep caring and concern for everyone he touched.

Tragically, Mark died of a massive heart attack and hit a tree on the side of the road in Montpelier. He passed on May 5, 2023. He left behind one brother, Bob McNamara, of South Burlington; four sisters, Anne and Jane McNamara of Phoenix, Ariz., Meg Gardner of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mary (Czajkowski) McNamara of Hadley, Mass.; his partner, Sandy Morningstar, of

OBITUARIES, VOWS, CELEBRATIONS

Therese Harrington

JANUARY 31, 1927MAY 11, 2023 RUTLAND, VT.

erese ( abault)

moved to southern California for several years and owned a fine art gallery in Del Mar. She later returned to her native Burlington, Vt., but quickly remembered why she left in the first place — she hated the cold weather! She eventually found her ideal combination of excellent weather and extended family in both Florida and Vermont.

Dianne was a devoted aunt and great-aunt to more than 30 nieces and nephews. She cherished and embraced her role as the “fun” aunt and was known by her nieces and nephews for her generosity and fun-loving personality.

Dianne’s passions and interests were many. She had a love for horses since childhood and became a skilled rider and instructor. She would frequent equestrian shows all over the country with her friends and fellow riders. She also had a passion for traveling and visiting exotic locales, which included an African safari. Perhaps her greatest love was planning and organizing family vacations for her cousins, siblings, nieces and nephews. She loved “holding court” at these get-togethers.

Dianne is survived by her sisters, Teresa Wall, Kathy Baumann, Amy Tarrant, Marilyn Larkin, Karen Fayette, Linda Fayette and Susan Shaw; and her brothers Peter Fayette and James “Jay” Fayette. She was predeceased by her brothers David and Fred Fayette.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Dianne will be remembered for her fierce spirit and her devotion to family. A private gathering will be held to celebrate Dianne’s life.

Harrington, 96, died at home on May 11, 2023, after a short illness, surrounded by her family. erese was the last child to be born to Dr. J.G. aubault and Beatrice (Carpentier)

abault on January 31, 1927, at 132 Main Street in Winooski, Vt. erese grew up in Winooski and attended St. Louis Convent and Mt. St. Mary’s Academy in Burlington. She attended St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Conn., and graduated with a degree in nursing. After a year working at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, she relocated to Winooski and worked at the Bishop DeGoesbriand School of Nursing as a clinical instructor.

In 1951, she met and married Dr. Philip James Hincks of Middlebury, Vt., who predeceased erese in 1967. Together, they raised their four children in Middlebury. erese was a member of St. Mary’s parish and was active in

Arthur Keppelman

AUGUST 22, 1946MAY 15, 2023 WILLISTON AND JONESVILLE, VT.

her children’s academics at St. Mary’s School. In 1968, erese married Dr. Fred Arthur Harrington of Rutland, and they had one son. ey moved to Rutland in 1970, and Dr. Harrington predeceased her in 2001.

erese was an avid tennis player and skier and enjoyed playing bridge and reading. She loved to swim and was a loyal fan of the New York Yankees. She was an associate of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and a member of Rutland’s Church Women United. She found a sense of community in her church as a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, located in Rutland.

erese is survived by her five children: Fr. Matthew

Hincks; Peter Hincks; P. James Hincks; Elizabeth Hincks and her husband, Larry Groff; and Fred Harrington Jr. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her 10 brothers and sisters: Beatrice ( abault) MacDonald; Dr. Louis abault; Claire ( abault) Haywood; Lucille ( abault) Albarelli; Rita ( abault) Kevlin; Rev. Paul abault; Col. George abault; Sister Jeannette abault, CND; Dr. Wilfrid abault; and Gertrude ( abault) Nolan. e family wants to thank the Visiting Nursing Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region for its quality care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in erese’s memory to the Visiting Nursing Association at vermontvisitingnurses. org.

Viewing hours were held on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Tossing Funeral Home, 39 Washington St., Rutland. A funeral service was celebrated on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Christ the King church, officiated by Fr. Matthew Hincks. Burial followed in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rutland, Vt.

Duxbury, Vt.; his former wife Jan Stuart of Montpelier, Vt.; and his first wife, Linda Dinius, of Ashland, Mass.

Mark worked as a gardener and jack-of-all-trades for more than three decades at the Golden Eagle Resort in Stowe, Vt. He was passionate about learning and sharing his knowledge with

everyone he knew. He was a perfectionist in all that he did. Mark was a unique and fascinating individual who touched the souls of many friends and loved ones. He will be deeply missed.

Please consider a donation in Mark’s name to Lost Nation eater (lostnationtheater. org).

Arthur C. Keppelman Jr. of Williston and Jonesville, Vt., died peacefully after a long illness at the Arbors in Shelburne, after a weekend surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Burlington on August 22, 1946, and moved with his family as a young child to Buffalo, N.Y., then to Essex Fells, N.J., and later to South Orleans on Cape Cod. Art attended high school at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., and graduated in 1964. In 1968, he earned a degree in history at Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis. He then served in the Army in the Vietnam War in 1969 and 1970 before returning to live in Vermont in 1971. Passionate about music,

Art particularly liked the Kingston Trio and Bob Dylan. He had a great voice, and he loved to sing and play the guitar. He worked for many years as a superintendent at Engelberth Construction in Colchester. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. Keppelman and Carolyn Jewett Keppelman. He will be deeply missed by his longtime partner/caregiver, Darlene Worth; his

daughter, Alana Quinn, of Arlington, Va.; his siblings, Lynn Hermans, Del Sheldon and Phil Keppelman; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves Darlene’s family, of which he was a part for many years, as well as good friends with whom he enjoyed bridge (Burlington Bridge Club), poker, biking and golfing.

Art’s family would like to thank the following caregivers: Dr. Pamela Dawson, GP for many years; the Binter Center for Parkinson’s Disease; physical therapy at Fanny Allen; Ashley Couture, speech therapist; and Doris Sage.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Green Mountain Audubon Center at vt.audubon.org/ about-us/green-mountainaudubon-center or to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at lbda.org. A celebration of Art’s life is planned for August.

Stephanie Herrick

OCTOBER 30, 1938MAY 12, 2023

BURLINGTON, VT.

Stephanie Slack Herrick died on May 12, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1938, in South Weymouth, Mass., to Ann Marie Denly and Leo James Slack Sr.

Stephanie lived in New Jersey, Ohio, England, Wisconsin, California, Virginia and Montréal before she found her place in Vermont in 1976. She loved learning. She earned three bachelor’s degrees. The first was in physical therapy from Marquette University, the second in business from the University of Vermont and the third in English (also from UVM). In 1997, she received a master’s degree from Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Jesuit National Honor Society. She also studied in Italy at the University of Perugia, where she felt a special affection for the countrymen of her maternal grandparents. She was licensed to practice physical therapy in 1959 in the state of Wisconsin but did not continue that career. Instead, she became a CPA, licensed in Vermont.

Stephanie was, at one time, a specialist in Canadian/U.S. taxation and wrote a tax guide for professional football players. She founded the accounting firm Herrick, Ltd. in 1980 and sold it to her associates in 1987 and continued to work for them while she studied and traveled. She was appointed to the Vermont Board of Accountancy by governor Madeleine Kunin.

Stephanie loved sports, especially tennis, golf, skiing and windsurfing. She once windsurfed alone across Lake Champlain, from Vermont to New York, picked a flower that she placed in her life jacket, sailed back and wrote a poem about the experience. She stopped often to smell the flowers and listen to the birds, especially while in the tent-camper on her hayfield in Greensboro. She continued to ski at Stowe even after she tore her ACL on Hayride in 1990. In 1994, she finally skied Upper National and wrote it into a series of stories about her grandson Andrew. She was overjoyed to get her free ski pass at Smuggs when she reached 70 and at Bolton when she was 75.

Stephen Carlson

JUNE 1, 1944-MAY 3, 2023 BURLINGTON, VT.

Stephen Lee Carlson quietly passed away on May 3, 2023, greatly mourned by family and friends.

Steve lived a full life, with honorable efforts of duty and service to others. He was always looking out for the needs of others and working to support them, whether personally or professionally.

Steve had two passions: building things and being on the water. He grew up on Great Salt Pond in Point Judith, R.I., right on the water, which led to years of enjoyment — fueled by wind or motor — on one of the sail or motorboats he had. Lake Champlain was his last body of water to explore. Many people enjoyed wakeboarding and tubing while Steve captained the ship.

She was an active member of the Mountain View Country Club and served as its auditor for 16 years and president for one year. She was a board and finance committee member, but she especially enjoyed being the club publicist, with her weekly articles in the sports section of the Hardwick Gazette. She was occasionally a mixed-doubles tennis finalist but rarely a winner. She did win the women’s singles and, with Gil McArthur, the doubles, in Westmount, Québec, in the early 1970s. Her best golf scores for nine holes were a 40 in 1996 and a 41 in 2000. (She never learned how to putt properly.) With partner Jim Hunt, she won the Calcagni Tournament for low gross three times.

She lived in Burlington for 22 years and served on the boards of the Burlington Tennis Club and the Chittenden County United Way for six years. She also served as treasurer of the Bill Gray for U.S. Senate campaign in 1988. After living in Greensboro from 1998 to 2014, she returned to Burlington to be closer to family and to downsize. Having volunteered to help do tax returns through AARP for six years in Greensboro, she did the same in Burlington. She continued to play tennis with old and new friends at the Edge and, occasionally, in Greensboro, on the beautiful clay courts at MVCC. Her favorite pastime was sailing her Sunfish on Caspian Lake.

In Greensboro, she was chair, treasurer and clerk of the works, overseeing the renovation of the Greensboro Free Library from 2008 to 2009. She also served as chair and secretary of the Board of the Greensboro Land Trust and auditor of the Greensboro Association. She quietly gave her professional assistance to several nonprofit organizations in the community, following the

example set by her beloved parents.

Stephanie set out to take each grandchild on a trip. Starting with Kelsey, she toured Munich, Prague and Vienna. With Katrine and Kathlyn, she visited Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. She and Karissa climbed Mount Olympus together and sailed in the Aegean Sea. She and Andrew visited Munich and Istanbul. Izzy, Giulia and Jack did not have their own trip with her, but they have skied, biked, cooked and played together in various countries. In 2019, Stephanie lost her grandson Clark, whose courage in the face of cancer set the bar for her.

In three later years, she spent a winter month in Mexico to study Spanish. She spent a month in Munich trying to learn German and thrice sojourned in Italy to learn Italian. She intended to spend time writing and compiling all the correspondence she had kept throughout the years — both letters and emails. Instead, she was a volunteer guardian ad litem in Chittenden County Family Court.

Stephanie Slack married John M. (Jack) Herrick of Bismarck, N.D., in 1959, and they were divorced in 1975, before he died of cancer in 1980. She is survived by her children and their families: Mike and Ellen Herrick, Kimberley and Charles Schmitt, Steven and René Herrick, M. Catherine (Katy) and Andreas Herrick; her brother David and his wife, Linda; and several nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her older brother Leo. She is survived by her cousins, for whom she had much affection. She is also survived by Jack’s siblings and their children, who remain close to their cousins. She had a few very dear friends and companions, chief among them being Erich Walka.

He was dedicated to a series of jobs that spanned the years. He worked for the Port Authority of NY/NJ in the World Trade Center for 27 years, where he was a transportation analyst. His next job was at the Security Industry Associates as a financial data analyst. After “retiring” to Vermont from his long-standing home in Ridgewood, N.J., and while working at the Chittenden County Transportation Authority, he was the project manager for Burlington’s reimagined downtown bus center. Finally, at the Vermont Flight Academy, he was “man-of-all trades,” doing whatever was needed to support the team there and keep the ball rolling.

David Savoie

APRIL 19, 1943-MAY 5, 2023 RICHMOND, VT.

David Leon Savoie of Richmond, Vt., passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 5, 2023, after 80 years of a life well lived. Family and loved ones came from near and far to be with him in his final days. His beloved wife of 55 years, Wendy Webster Savoie, was with him when he passed.

David was born in 1943 in Montpelier, Vt., where he spent his early years. He was the son of Leon and Marion Savoie and oldest brother to Wayne, Paul and Patricia. He and Wendy Webster met in high school, fell in love and married in 1967. They soon had two children, raising them in Rhode Island before moving to New Hampshire and finally settling back in Vermont. He found his first professional love in 1965, flying planes for the U.S. Air Force. He spent five years as an active-duty pilot, including one year in Vietnam, and continued to serve his country in the National Guard for another 20 years. He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel, having earned numerous medals and awards throughout his service.

Not long after returning from Vietnam, David found his second professional passion in banking. He went on to become executive vice president, senior lender and chief credit officer for several regional New England banks.

After 30 years in the banking industry, he united his two passions and, with Wendy,

Steve was always building something — lofts, cabinets, rooms — for family, friends, neighbors or at work. He was the go-to person for help with home repairs or to borrow a tool. Steve loved dogs and cats, especially the lucky ones who got to share a home with him. All were supported by a dry sense of humor right up until the end of his life.

Steve is survived by his wife, Fran; two sons, Eric and David; brother Peter; nieces Sonya, Brook, Autumn and Haley; and cousins Ken, Cathy and Meredith.

No memorial services are currently planned. Memorial contributions in his honor can be made in Steve’s name to the American Cancer Society.

founded his own business financing personal aircraft. US Aviation Finance is a successful enterprise to this day, and David poured his heart and soul into it until the very end.

He was equal parts witty, charming and exacting, expecting high standards in all aspects of life. He enjoyed a fine restaurant and a fine drink but was just as happy at home grilling on the barbecue or whipping up his famous fish stew for family and friends.

As a lifelong traveler, he enjoyed visiting many parts of the world, including Italy, New Zealand and especially Nepal, where the family joined him on several memorable treks. He was a lover of nature and frequently recalled his childhood in rural Vermont, hunting and fishing with friends. Even much later in life, he could often be found fishing off the rocks at his favorite summer destination in Small Point, Maine. In addition to their children, he and Wendy lavished their love on their animals, which included their deeply spoiled dogs, cats, horses, llamas and donkeys.

David was predeceased by both of his parents and his brothers, Wayne and Paul. He leaves behind his wife, Wendy; children Kipp (wife Gianna) and Keely (husband Andrew); grandson Jonas David; and sister Patricia Roberts.

A memorial gathering will be held at a date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Vermont Humane Society (centralvermonthumane.org/donate-now).

Madbush Summer

A new Mad River Valley business merges biking, beds and booze

BY SALLY POLLAK • sally@sevendaysvt.com

Jonny Adler jumped into the natural pool at the bottom of Madbush Falls on the last day of June 2021. He was visiting the property in the Mad River Valley with an interest in buying it. The day was hot; the water was super cold, but Adler swam for a while in the clear pool below the waterfall. When he got out, he had one thought: “I can’t buy this place just because this waterfall is so awesome ”

In fact, he had other reasons to take the plunge, and two months later he signed a contract to purchase the 20-acre property for $1.5 million, Adler said. The deal closed in November 2021.

The eponymous waterfall and its surrounding land and buildings are now the site of Madbush Falls, a multifaceted business that Adler plans to open — at least in part — on July 1. The ambitious project, centered on mountain biking, will bring together lodging, dining, drinking, and a bicycle store and repair/rental service. Adler is the majority owner and developer.

Located on Route 100 a few miles south of Waitsfield village, Madbush Falls has ample access to biking and hiking trails — and skiing in winter. Its restaurant will be open for three meals daily (though lunch might not be available at first). Lodging will include a 21-room hotel, 10 glamping sites by Folsom Brook and six little cabins near a swimming pond, Adler said. The average price for lodging is $175 a night.

Adler, 44, of Stowe, is co-owner and cofounder of the Skinny Pancake restaurants, which he started with his brother, Benjy Adler. (Jonny Adler has not been involved in the company’s daily operations since 2018.) He’s an avid outdoorsman who aims to provide trailside amenities — similar to those that can be found slope-side — to Vermont’s growing mountain biking crowd.

“When you finish a ride,” Adler said, “you want a cold beer in your hand before you let go of the handlebar with your other hand.”

Joe Gaynor, programs and partnerships manager of the 9,600-member Vermont Mountain Bike Association, said he can’t think of another mountain bike-centric business in Vermont o ering the variety of services that will be available at Madbush Falls. The feature that sets it apart, according to Gaynor, is a bicycle shop on the same premises as dining and lodging.

Ranch Camp in Stowe has a restaurant and bike store but no hotel. Madbush Falls will o er barstools in the bike store; a “gear

library” that will lend items such as camp chairs, coolers and bike locks; and bike sheds built at the nearby Yestermorrow Design/Build School.

Adler has assembled a team that includes executive chef Travis Daniell, former chef de cuisine of Juniper Bar & Restaurant at Burlington’s Hotel Vermont. Daniell, 35, is crafting a menu geared toward replenishing riders’ energy, while remaining “highly accessible for people in the area.” TJ Greenwood is the general manager of Madbush Falls. The Fayston resident is a veteran of the valley’s hospitality industry — most recently as operations director at Lawson’s Finest Liquids.

“When I heard about this project and talked to Jonny, I got really excited and decided to throw my hat in the ring,” Greenwood, 53, said.

The bike shop and repair service, Riders Outpost, is a 2,000-square-foot branch of Burlington-based Outdoor Gear Exchange. Housed in the ground-level space below the restaurant, the business will be open seven days a week. The Mad River Valley outpost will expand the reach and influence of Outdoor Gear Exchange, cofounder Marc Sherman said, and bring its services closer to biking trails and the tourists and locals who ride them.

Sherman is a friend of Adler’s who initially visited the property intending to advise his buddy on how Adler could establish a retail bike business as part of Madbush Falls. But he was so taken by the project, Sherman said, that he became a business partner and investor. (Thirty-five people, mostly Vermonters, are investors in the multimillion-dollar project, according to Adler.)

“Jonny’s enthusiasm and vision is infectious,” Sherman said. “Seeing the property and seeing the extent of what’s already developed — and what could be developed — was really compelling.”

In the past decade, mountain biking has exploded in popularity in Vermont and become a significant tourism driver. In the Northeast Kingdom, for example, the nonprofit Kingdom Trails Association,

Construction at Madbush Falls

PHOTOS: JEB WALLACE-BRODEUR

WHEN YOU FINISH A RIDE, YOU WANT A COLD BEER IN YOUR HAND BEFORE YOU LET GO OF THE HANDLEBAR WITH YOUR OTHER HAND.

JONNY ADLER

which oversees an expansive network of more than 100 miles of trails, estimates that mountain biking brings more than $10 million into the region annually and spurred a growing cottage industry around the sport. Adler is banking on similar results in the Mad River Valley.

Madbush Falls is on the site of the former John Egan’s Big World Pub & Grill, which closed at that location more than 20 years ago. The building was mostly demolished in March 2022. Construction of the new hotel and restaurant on the same footprint started the next month under the leadership of general contractor Silas Clark of Bristol’s Stone Boat Builds.

The walls of the 58-seat restaurant (not including outdoor seating) are made from pine harvested on the property and milled in Hinesburg; the trim is cherry. Metalwork is by local craftsman Chelsie Bush, and artwork by Vermonters — including ski photos taken by general manager Greenwood — will hang on the walls.

Adler calls the current state of the project a “barn raising,” and it’s not a bad description. Or you could say it’s a mad rush at Madbush Falls — though folks appear to be cool and calm.

Daniell installed the walk-in for his kitchen with carpenter Bob Almeter. Retired from his career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Almeter joined the crew at the request of contractor Clark, his son-in-law.

“I don’t know if ‘awesome’ covers it,” Almeter, 74, said of the project. “When I

first looked at it, I thought, Wow. And then the wow got bigger.”

On a recent day at the site, as builders worked on the restaurant patio, development manager Joe Jackson dropped into a conversation about the menu. He had a question for Daniell concerning the width of the top of the railing: Would guests put their plates of food on it?

“They will,” the chef confirmed. The design would accommodate that.

As construction continues in full swing, Adler remains confident that the restaurant will launch on July 1, with staggered lodging openings later that month.

“Every hurdle was just surmountable,” Adler said of the project’s trajectory from day one. “It got to the point where there was no turning back.”

One person who’s looking forward to checking out Madbush Falls is Alan Goldman, the 65-year-old Montpelier resident who sold Adler the property. Goldman owned the land for about 20 years and said roughly two dozen people approached him about buying it during that time. He didn’t know Adler, except by name as an owner of the Skinny Pancake, when Adler showed up at his house to express his interest.

“It sounded like a great use of the site, and he has a lot of good business experience,” Goldman said. “He’s the first person that really had an idea that I said, ‘Hmm, that sounds great.’ I’m excited for his team to bring the project to fruition.”

Madbush Falls in Waitsfield

Park Patrol

Burlington’s urban park rangers steward green spaces and educate the people who share them

STORY & PHOTOS BY RACHEL MULLIS

May 5 was a beautiful day in Burlington, especially for anyone visiting the city’s 520 acres of parks and open space. But not everyone was thrilled.

In the late morning, Neil Preston, Burlington’s lead urban park ranger, was summoned to Pomeroy Park in the city’s Old North End, where a parkgoer was “very upset” by the behavior of another. Preston summarized the caller’s request: “There is a person who is unstable and on drugs spinning out in this space. There’s a kids’ playground. There are kids there. Help. What do we do?”

Preston is used to this kind of call. As one of two full-time urban park rangers in Burlington, he divides his workdays between the city’s 37 parks, cemeteries and conservation areas, helping to educate parkgoers on ordinances and make sure the areas are used appropriately.

These green spaces are meant to be shared by everyone, but Vermont’s dual crises related to opioids and housing have increased friction. Since Burlington launched the urban park ranger program last year, a major part of the rangers’ job has been mediating conflicts.

Preston headed to Pomeroy Park and greeted the person whose behavior was in question. He realized they’d already met and knew some of the same people in the city’s unhoused community. Based on Preston’s experience a year into the job, he determined that the man, who was also unhoused, wasn’t a hazard to others or in personal danger.

“We moved from him lying on the ground and being in an uncomfortable place to having a good conversation on the park bench to ‘Hey, man, like, what’s the rest of your day plan, and do you need a ride?’” Preston said.

Ultimately, Preston’s team drove the man to his next destination in a department vehicle.

“It was the best resolution that I could possibly ask for,” Preston said. “He was out of the space where he was making people uncomfortable. He’s safer, and the other people who were feeling discomfort are no longer [feeling that way], even though they were never in any danger at all.”

This kind of interaction is typical for Preston and Andrew Romano, the city’s other full-time urban park ranger. The city is currently advertising for up to six seasonal rangers for the summer. There

are plenty of perks to a job that allows them to be outdoors and near Lake Champlain all summer, but there are hard parts, too.

“I am outside all day,” Preston said. “I work in a beautiful space. I get to ride on

an e-bike a fair amount of the time. Those things are all accurate and super fun. I just also might be riding to a crisis.”

Burlington’s natural beauty and proximity to nature are draws for visitors and locals alike. Though it is Vermont’s most

populous city, about half of it is considered green space. When Cindi Wight took over as director of Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront in 2017, she saw a need for better stewardship of the city’s park system. For years, residents have complained about o -leash dogs, broken glass, and illegal fireworks and campfires in the parks — relatively low-level infractions that the city’s police force didn’t always have the bandwidth to address in a timely manner.

Wight had seen enough evidence from urban park ranger programs in other regions, including a successful one in Johnson County, Kansas, to believe that establishing something similar in Burlington might help alleviate some issues. The pandemic delayed the launch of the

Burlington urban park rangers Andrew Romano (left) and Neil Preston

Neil Preston checking in with a camper near the Andy A_Dog Williams Skatepark

THE RANGERS ARE THERE TO MAKE PARKS WELCOMING TO EVERYBODY.

CINDI WIGHT

Discover NY’s Champlain Valley

This family from Burlington did and explored North Boquet Mountain, one of CATS’ 77 miles of uncrowded, family-friendly trails.

For maps of all the trails in the Champlain Valley visit: www.champlainareatrails.com

program — funded by the City of Burlington — until May 2022. By then, its goal had expanded to account for new challenges.

The Burlington Police Department had lost several officers, and the number of people experiencing homelessness in Chittenden County surged from 309 in 2019 to 758 in 2023, according to the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance. Things hit a low point last summer, particularly in City Hall Park.

“Last year was sort of out of control … drugs and alcohol, fights, ODs,” said Alex Beers, who has been working as a City Hall Park maintenance worker for the past year and a half. “It was pretty much just the Wild West out here.”

The park was the site of an executionstyle killing last September, and a gun was fired during a fight there just last week. No one was shot in that incident.

The park rangers are not police officers, and they work days, not nights. But their presence, Beers said in an interview before the latest incident, helps stop problems before they start. The rangers encourage visitors to learn and follow park rules that ensure everyone can enjoy the space. They also provide a tether to social services for people who don’t have a place to stay or are abusing substances.

“The [police] department isn’t in a place to be able to actually do the enforcement around quality-of-life issues because ... we don’t have the people,” said LaceyAnn Smith, community support supervisor for the City of Burlington, working out of the police department. “But the need is still there. The urban park ranger was created essentially to fill that gap.”

Preston’s background includes stints as a ski patroller and an academic coach at Champlain College; he cited these as “really great preparation in social justice and conversation with people that you don’t know.”

Seven Days joined Preston on May

5 for an e-bike ride-along from Leddy Park in the New North End to City Hall Park downtown. Wearing a dark green polo and matching windbreaker emblazoned with the city’s logo and his title — Burlington Urban Park Ranger — he was outfitted with a baseball cap, a bike helmet, a backpack and not much else.

Romano, dressed similarly as he departed Leddy for North Beach, commented wryly: “I’ve got no power. I just have a smile.”

On that sunny afternoon, Preston checked in with a resident in a tent just past the Andy A_Dog Williams Skatepark, offering water, chocolate and reminders of other support resources. He hailed

another person at Waterfront Park and asked them to leash their dog.

At City Hall Park, he greeted dozens of parkgoers soaking up the sunshine. He asked some to walk their bikes through the crowded thoroughfare, or to abstain from drinking or smoking, or to leash their dogs. One smoker rounded back to blow smoke in Preston’s face and curse at him before eventually leaving the park. Another smoker was in a group playing hacky sack, and Preston joined them.

“I said, ‘Hey, I’m really glad you’re here. I want you to stay. Could you mind not smoking in the park?’” Preston said. “And I brought chocolate.”

Preston also reconnected with a man who goes by Toby, who requested that Seven Days not print his full name due to

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Neil Preston playing hacky sack at City Hall Park

safety concerns. Earlier this year, Preston helped Toby move from an encampment to a newly launched, city-funded “shelter pod” community on Elmwood Avenue in the Old North End. Now that Toby is getting back on his feet, he’s taking a part-time maintenance job with the parks department.

“He used to evict me out of camps,” Toby joked about Preston. “The [rangers] do a good job. They should get a raise.”

Sarah K. Russell, the special assistant to end homelessness with the City of Burlington’s Community & Economic Development Office, also praised the rangers. Preston “has trust with people,” she said, “and has been able to facilitate connections that we may not otherwise have been able to make.”

Romano related the story of another man who’s had an experience similar to Toby’s. He was “chronically homeless for a number of years” and used to live at Oakledge Park, Romano said. The rangers encouraged him to apply for an Elmwood Avenue pod. “He did it, and [now] he’s working a full-time job,” Romano said.

Back when the man was at Oakledge, a woman who lived nearby asked Preston and Romano why the rangers let him camp there. The woman was “angry, at the core, out of fear, specifically about tents and drugs,” Preston said. “She had the overwhelming feeling that one tent would become 300.”

“We tried to say, ‘Hey, we know this person. He doesn’t abuse any substances,’” Romano said. “‘He’s just somebody who’s down on his luck and takes cares of these places. He’s probably picked up more trash than you ever have.’”

The man came out of his tent and introduced himself, and the woman had a change of heart.

“It was an amazing encounter, and it definitely sticks with me,” Romano said. “I think about it a lot. I was … a witness,

but also I’m actively trying to move that mentality forward for everybody.”

Romano is also broadening perspectives in other ways. In January, he teamed up with two community groups, the Unlikely Riders — a nonprofit working to remove barriers to snow sports for BIPOC Vermonters — and the Vermont Professionals of Color Network, to help coordinate a BIPOC Winter Community Day. The event invited BIPOC folks to try winter sports such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and ice skating at Leddy Park.

In part, the job of the rangers is to help everyone learn to respect each other’s humanity. Smith, of the city’s community support team, works closely with the rangers to facilitate social services support, particularly for those in need of housing.

“The end goal is to move somebody along from a park ... where they shouldn’t be camping,” she said. Camping is prohibited in all city parks, with the exception of paid sites at North Beach Campground. “But we’re giving people the dignity and the respect that they deserve as houseless individuals — to not underestimate how hard it is to pick up and move every single day.”

She added: “It’d be different if there was ... a place for people to go.”

The rangers and the community support liaison team work with a network of government and nonprofit organizations to help unhoused people. But everyone stressed the equal importance of shifting perspectives among members of the city’s housed community.

“An unhoused person has everything with them, and they may take up a lot of space,” Wight said. “A mom with her baby spreading out a blanket takes up the same amount of space. They are both welcome. The rangers are there to make parks welcoming to everybody.”

Neil Preston talking with a parkgoer at Waterfront Park

Rocking Out

From bluegrass to indie rock to “yazz,” these seven offbeat Vermont summer music festivals and series offer something for everyone

BY CHRIS FARNSWORTH • farnsworth@sevendaysvt.com

If there’s one thing Vermonters know intrinsically, it’s that you can’t waste a second of summer. Once the flannel comes o , it’s all about mainlining vitamin D during our oh-so-brief window of sunshine. And seeing live music outdoors is key to that mandate.

Vermont weather only gives would-be promoters a few months to throw a music festival, so it’s no surprise that summer fests come fast and furious between now and October.

We all know about the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, coming up in June. (And believe me, we’ve got lots more to tell you about that party in the coming weeks.) But there are all kinds of unique festivals and series across the state for curious music fans to add to their summer calendars. Below are just seven destinations to check out in a stacked season of Vermont music. ➆

BTV YAZZ FEST

Burlington; Wednesday, June 7; ofsound.community

FIELD DAY

Guilford; Saturday, June 3; fielddayvt.com

The folks at Brattleboro’s Stone Church are throwing a proper indie rock festival down in Guilford. That’s great for a number of reasons, not least of which is that other than Waking Windows — which pulled o a late-game mini-fest in early May — there aren’t a lot of indie rock-centric fests on the calendar in Vermont this year. Los Angeles indie pop act Inner Wave headline the one-day festival, while Lady Lamb and Sunflower Bean add out-of-town heft to a lineup glittering with some of Vermont’s best young rock bands. Thus Love, Robber Robber and Greg Freeman are just a few of the highlights. Throw in plenty of food trucks, craft beer and actual field games — think egg toss and three-legged races — and it sounds like a perfect Vermont summer day.

“I can’t stand the word ‘jazz,’” BTV Yazz Fest organizer JB Ledoux wrote in a recent email. “Like, what does it mean? And how does that work?” These are some of the tough questions being asked by Yazz Fest, an experimental noise alternative to the behemoth that is the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Following in the footsteps of the infamous Other Music Festival, a 2011 Winooski fest held in response to the jazz fest — which later evolved into Waking Windows — the Yazz Fest is here to o er music fans a healthy dose of WTF?! Featuring dadaist improviser Adam Arritola; the Adam Ploof Ensemble; RJ Myato; and Ledoux’s musical alter ego, Jo Bled, this is a lineup meant to stimulate and confuse the brain at once. If you’ve ever wondered, What is jazz? and summarily responded to yourself, It means nothing; all is chaos, the Yazz Fest, held at the Community of Sound in downtown Burlington, is for you.

DO GOOD FEST

Montpelier; Saturday, July 15; dogoodfest.com

You have to love a festival with a heart. The Do Good Fest, held annually in Montpelier, was founded by National Life Group as a means of fundraising for the Central Vermont Medical Center’s Branches of Hope Fund. Since its inception in 2014, the festival has raised more than $345,000 for the organization, which provides financial support for cancer patients.

As has been the festival’s model, the lineup pairs a nationally touring act with some of Vermont’s hottest performers. This year, Chicago rockers Plain White T’s headline, along with Burlington blues rippers the All Night Boogie Band.

Plain White T’s

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NEXT STAGE ARTS BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES

Windham County; May through October; nextstagearts.org/bandwagon-23

The Next Stage Arts Bandwagon Summer Series started as a response to the pandemic. Now in their third season, the weekly shows feature a diverse and musically eclectic barrage of artists through October 21. “The Bandwagon Summer Series is an opportunity to cultivate friendships, experience new music, and bask in Vermont’s outdoor beauty,” Next Stage Arts executive director Keith Marks said in a press release.

Roaming from Putney to Brattleboro, the series welcomes di erent artists every week, starting with a performance this Friday, May 19, by New York City Afrobeat dance outfit Underground System at Cooper Field in Putney. Subsequent headliners include Colombian accordionist Gregorio Uribe, Afrobeat Grateful Dead tribute group Sia Tolno & Afro Dead, and New England funk outfit Soggy Po Boys.

JENNY BROOK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Tunbridge; ursday, June 22, to Sunday, June 25; jennybrookbluegrass.com

It would be hard to find a higher concentration of bluegrass in one place than at the Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival in Tunbridge. Established in 2001, the fest welcomes a massive collection of musicians and fans, and it’s often impossible to tell the di erence between the two. Camp-side jams are the norm as bluegrass mainstays, such as the Gibson Brothers and the Atkinson Family, lead four days of foot-stompin’, flat-pickin’ hoedowns at the Tunbridge World’s Fair grounds.

CABOT ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Cabot; Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29; cabotarts.org

The folks at the nonprofit Cabot Arts are throwing their annual festival again, featuring tons of music, art projects, organized dances, kids’ activities and, of course, plenty of food trucks. Held on the Cabot Village Common, the event draws some of Vermont’s best musicians, including Kat Wright, Barika and the Larkspurs. There will also be a tribute to folk musician Pete Sutherland, who died in 2022, as musicians Patti Casey, Dana Robinson, Colin McCaffrey and Oliver Scanlon perform a selection of Sutherland’s songs.

While most of the tunes happen on Saturday, Friday’s festival launch is a giant Cajun dance party with the Pointe Noir Cajun Band at the Willey Building Auditorium.

SPRUCE PEAK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Stowe; June through August; sprucepeakarts.org

It’s hard to find a more idyllic setting than the outdoor stage at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe. Nestled in the mountains and surrounded by natural beauty, the spot plays host every summer to a great lineup of music. This year is no exception, featuring Boston funk-pop band Ripe, Toronto folk act Wild Rivers, and Nashville indie rockers the Brook & the Bluff. The series kicks off on June 29 with a performance by British pop star Natasha Bedingfield.

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Smooth Sailing

Captain Tom Peterson rocks his yacht on Lake Champlain and offers chartered scenic cruises

BY KEN PICARD • ken@sevendaysvt.com

Tom Peterson probably holds the record for captaining the shortest boat trips ever o ered on Lake Champlain. For three seasons, he piloted Local Motion’s Island Line Bike Ferry, which, from spring through fall, shuttles cyclists and pedestrians across the cut in the Colchester Causeway — a whopping 650-foot journey from start to finish.

“I never got lost,” he quipped about the 50 to 60 trips he made each day. “And you get a lot of practice docking.”

Peterson enjoyed the work, but the bike ferry didn’t exactly challenge his nautical skills. Nor did he get to know his passengers, who were aboard the vessel for only a few minutes before disembarking. But spending all that time in the middle of Lake Champlain gave Peterson an appreciation for this unique body of water, which annually draws thousands of visitors from around the world.

“The more I learned about the lake, the more I fell in love with it,” he said. “And I’m learning more every day.”

This summer, Peterson gets to venture farther into the lake, spend more time with his guests, and share some of the science, history, stories and legends he’s learned. On May 20, he’ll begin his second season operating Cruise Lake Champlain, a charter company that o ers private, two-hour yacht cruises for as many as six passengers at a time.

The trips, which Peterson captains along with a first mate, are calm and serene excursions, ideal for family events such as engagements, weddings, reunions and memorial services, as well as company outings, customer appreciation days and bird-watching. Because of the craft’s stability, high railings and bulwarks, it’s particularly well suited for families with young children, as well as those who aren’t comfortable on tippy or fast-moving boats.

“Not everybody likes to sail,” said Peterson, who piloted sloops for Whistling Man Schooner in Burlington for four years. “Some people are scared of it or uncomfortable with it, and that’s understandable. So I wanted to o er an alternative.”

Peterson’s sole vessel is the M/V Loon, a 36-foot cabin cruiser he purchased a few years ago. Built in 1986 and modeled o of North Sea fishing trawlers, the Loon isn’t a speedboat meant for crashing through the waves. It’s a quiet, steady and leisurely vessel that Peterson normally operates at 7 to 8 miles per hour. Its cabin and decks o er plenty of room for passengers to move around, congregate, eat a meal, or just relax and take in the scenery. Many guests enjoy riding on the boat’s flybridge, or upper deck, which sits 10 feet above the water.

From mid-May through mid-September, the Loon departs from Ferry Dock Marina on Burlington’s waterfront and stays within a 21-square-mile area ranging from just north of Rock Point south to Shelburne Bay. If weather conditions and wave action allow, Peterson sometimes circumnavigates Juniper Island. Along its shorelines and cliffs, guests

Tom Peterson

M/V Loon COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON JAMES BUCK

have spotted peregrine falcons, eagles, mergansers, great blue herons and other wildlife.

Trips cost $500 for day cruises and $600 for sunset outings. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages, including alcohol; Peterson provides kitchenware, such as glasses, plates and utensils.

Peterson, 67, wasn’t born into the seaman’s life. He grew up in landlocked Dayton, Ohio, which he jokingly called “the sailor capital of the world.” His parents had modest means, but they always took their kids on low-budget road trips in the family’s Studebaker wagon. By age 11, Peterson had visited all the states east of the Mississippi River.

He got his first taste of sailing on New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee, where his family spent summers with relatives. There he learned to canoe, kayak and pilot small sailboats, such as Sunfish and Sailfish.

municipalities, college and universities; they included Green Mountain Transit’s bus station in downtown Burlington. Peterson sold that business in April 2022 soon after launching Cruise Lake Champlain, which he calls his “retirement project.”

“He’s a very capable captain with safety as his top priority,” said Hannah “Diddy” Langsdale, owner of Whistling Man Schooner. “He’s got an interesting life story, loves Vermont and its local history, and he’s a skilled storyteller. The guests loved Captain Tom, and it was a pleasure to work alongside him.”

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In his early twenties, Peterson moved to Alaska, where he pined to get aboard one of the many seafaring vessels moored in the harbor.

“I finally got a chance to work on a fishing boat,” he recalled. “I lasted 10 days. It was brutal, and we weren’t finding fish. I made 80 bucks.”

In 1979, Peterson moved to Vermont for a job as outdoor educator at Pine Ridge School, the now-shuttered boarding school in Williston. Though he had no formal education in teaching — Peterson didn’t attend college until his forties — he built the school’s first ropes course and taught rock climbing there.

After joining the board of a local nonprofit called YouthBuild — it later became part of ReSOURCE — Peterson discovered that one of his fellow board members was also a sailor. The two started racing sailboats together, though not very well. “We were usually the first boat to come in last,” he joked.

In 2006, Peterson did his first bareboat charter — or chartering a boat without a captain or crew — off the coast of Maine, then later completed a 12-day sail around Nova Scotia. He enrolled in several American Sailing Association courses and earned his captain’s license in 2017, which allowed him to captain vessels for pay.

But Peterson never expected to pilot boats on Lake Champlain as a full-time job. For years he ran his own capital project consulting firm in Burlington called Peterson Consulting (now PCI), which oversaw construction projects for local

Though Peterson has only taken paid passengers for one season, he’s already earned some customer loyalty. Nora Arnold, of La Grange Park, Ill., booked a sunset cruise on the Loon last summer — she and her husband were visiting their daughter, who’s a student at the University of Vermont. The family plans to do a second cruise this summer with more relatives aboard.

“His boat is extremely well preserved. It’s an older craft, but it is meticulously brought back to life,” Arnold said. Peterson also offered “great service, and he’s so knowledgeable of the lake.”

Deborah Flanders, who lives in Burlington’s Old North End, has been on Peterson’s cruises three times already, including twice with her grandchildren.

“It’s a nice way to bring kids on board,” she said. “It’s not sailing, so you’re a little more comfortable sitting up on the deck.

“And Tom is the perfect host,” Flanders added. “He loves to tell stories and legends ... It’s just a much more intimate way to see the lake.”

Though Peterson operates Cruise Lake Champlain as a for-profit business, he’s adopted a public-service mission to his work. Last year he donated trips on the Loon to local conservation and educational groups. Flanders, who sings in Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont, noted that Peterson donated one such cruise package that the choral group later raffled off for a fundraiser.

“I’m trying to put the boat into service for nonprofits as much as I can afford,” Peterson said. “If you get people out into any environment, whether it’s mountain trails or on the lake, they’re going to start paying attention, thinking about it more and caring for it.” ➆

In the (Work) Zone

On the road with the flaggers of Four Seasons Traffic Control

The sun would soon set on a recent May day in Burlington when the flagging crew from Four Seasons Tra c Control arrived for work. At the intersection with Main Street, contractors had cordoned o one side of South Winooski Avenue to prepare for paving over winter’s pockmarks, and the flaggers waved drivers through the construction zone.

Gage Capen, who has flagged for Four Seasons since last summer, nearly got clipped by a car passing too close.

“This lady came flying down in a Prius,” Capen said a few hours later, recounting the drive-by mere inches from his kneecap. “I’m standing down there at the main intersection with my ‘stop’ sign.” The driver then threw up her hands at Capen, he said, expressing her frustration from behind the wheel.

Hostile drivers are a routine job hazard for flagging crews, which are a perennial feature of Vermont’s summer roadwork season. Pent-up demand for paving projects in a short period of time leads, inevitably, to frequent and sometimes unexpected tra c tie-ups.

Drivers may get annoyed about waiting for a flagger to turn their “stop” sign to “slow.” But, as Capen pointed out, a vehicle going the wrong way at the wrong time through a construction site can lead to a serious accident.

“We’re here to keep them safe and all these guys safe,” Capen said, gripping the glowing, red lightsaber-like wand that he uses to wave drivers past the construction workers. “When we catch an attitude, it’s like, ‘Listen, we have to stand out here all night and direct tra c, be on our feet all night.’ And most of us try to be as respectful and as kind as possible.”

Heidi and Jeff LaRouche founded Four Seasons Tra c Control in February 2020. Based at the LaRouches’ home in Poultney, it’s a relative newcomer in a field of more entrenched companies such as Green Mountain Flagging and ADA Traffic Control, which calls itself the largest tra c control provider in New England.

But the newcomer hasn’t lacked for business, according to its owners. Four Seasons billed $2.1 million in 2021 and more than doubled that last year, Je said. He expects to top $10 million in sales this year.

With a woman at the helm of Four Seasons, the owners are making an e ort to bring more female flaggers into the maledominated field. “We’re trying to undo

that [bias] by hiring as many women as we can, to prove a point that women belong in this industry, too,” Je said. In addition, many state and federal contract jobs — such as those on state routes or U.S. interstate highways — require a percentage of female and minority hires.

Four Seasons currently has 87 flaggers on its payroll, but employee numbers fluctuate depending on the volume of contracted work. When Vermont work slows in the winter, Four Seasons has pursued jobs in Connecticut, where utility construction, including a burst of broadband build-out since the pandemic, has created high year-round demand for flaggers.

“That’s where the money is,” Je said. He earns an average of $35 an hour per flagger in Vermont and about $15 per hour more than that out of state. When he makes more, so do his workers, he added. Four Seasons also does jobs in New York. Other

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Je , 44, was flagging for ADA when he had the idea to start his own company.

“I love interacting with people,” Je said in a gravelly voice from Hawaii, where he and Heidi were on vacation earlier this month.

For Je , the business is a testament to how far he has come since his youth. He grew up with an adoptive family and started getting into trouble in high school, he said.

At 19, he went to prison after a drunken night of smashing car windows and mailboxes.

His fi rst wife struggled with addiction, and Je began selling marijuana and prescription drugs as well as using them, he said. Later, he got into heroin and spent time in and out of prison.

Vermont flagging companies work in those states, too, as well as New Hampshire and Maine.

Most flaggers show up for the money. At Four Seasons, they start at $19 an hour; experienced workers can make as much as $23.

Two to four flaggers work each “package,” the construction terms for a closed section of road. Some big gigs involve multiple packages and as many as two dozen flagging crew members at a time.

For the South Winooski Avenue paving, the four-person Four Seasons crew tended to three blocks between Main and Adams streets amid the whir of generators, the rumble of dump trucks, the grind of asphalt milling machines and the backing-up beeps of heavy equipment.

The flaggers alerted one another to tra c movements over walkietalkies clipped to their neon-yellow vests.

Once darkness descended, a few neighbors complained about the blinding light towers that illuminated the worksite and asked the flaggers to turn them o , Capen said. He wore a vest with reflective trim over an insulated jacket and matching gaiters.

State rules mandate both the gear and the giant light fixtures. “Without those at nighttime, even with this stu on, they don’t see us until the last second,” Capen said. Like many Vermont flaggers, the 23-year-old has moved among the major companies, working for both Green Mountain and ADA before Four Seasons.

In 2016, after another arrest, Jeff decided to turn things around. Through a federal drug program that o ered an alternative to incarceration, he was released in two years and went into recovery while working multiple jobs and joining support groups. He divorced his wife.

In 2019, he and Heidi met through a Facebook post. He wrote, “I’m only looking for people who are real,” Heidi recalled. They married in October 2021.

Heidi, 34, was raised in Pawlet by farmers who taught her to work hard and not judge others, she said. After working as a machine operator in New Hampshire and Vermont factories, she was doing electrochemical machining for jet blades at GE Aviation in Rutland when she met Je .

To get Four Seasons o the ground and on the road, the LaRouches sought financial support and guidance from several small-business programs. BROC Community Action, which operates in Rutland and Bennington counties, provided business planning and consulting services. The Vermont APEX Accelerator program, formerly known as VT PTAC, helped with documentation and regulation.

“I didn’t have a business degree or anything,” Heidi said. “I just kind of learned as I went along.”

Tra c control depends on safety, and maintaining safety, the LaRouches said, means constant communication with those on the job about potential risks.

One big risk for flaggers is heat exhaustion. Flaggers stand for as long as 12 hours in sweltering temperatures, and freshly poured, steaming pavement exacerbates the e ects of 90-plus-degree days. Four Seasons requires that its workers follow strict rules for self-care.

HOSTILE DRIVERS ARE A ROUTINE JOB HAZARD FOR FLAGGING CREWS, WHICH ARE A PERENNIAL FEATURE OF VERMONT’S SUMMER ROADWORK.

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“If you come to work with Ring Dings and Red Bull and you get heat exhaustion ... you’re violating our policies,” Jeff said. “Our policies are you must bring water and Gatorade, nutritious food, fruit, vegetables, sandwiches, trail mix — stuff like that.”

On one of Four Seasons’ first jobs, in Wells River, four flaggers “fell out” with heat exhaustion in a single day. Jeff, who was running that job, put them in his airconditioned car and revived them with Gatorade, bananas and trail mix.

Besides actively working to hire more women as flaggers, the LaRouches like to give opportunities to members of other underemployed populations, including people without high school degrees. “We hire people fresh into recovery, fresh out of jail,” Heidi said.

Jeff continued, “People who have autism, PTSD, military vets, older folks that have retired, young kids that have never had a job and they don’t know what being a productive member of society is. We try to teach these people.”

Capen came to Four Seasons with a flawed record. He currently faces charges of grossly negligent vehicle operation in

Rutland stemming from an accident in July 2020, when the car he was driving flipped, killing one of three passengers. Capen has pleaded not guilty. He said he shared the information when he began working for Four Seasons.

“A lot of employers look at that and don’t really want anything to do with me,” Capen said, adding that his supervisors at Four Seasons never flinched.

“They were pretty accepting. They didn’t really bother me or look at me any differently.”

Just this week, they promoted him to lead a crew on North Winooski Avenue, he said.

Flagger Emily Biscoe, 19, joined Four Seasons this month for the pay and schedule, which she said pairs well with her part-time work for a shop near her Rutland home. She worried a bit about entering a workplace with so many men, she said.

“Sometimes, in that environment, they get very masculine and testosterone-y,” she

said. But at Four Seasons, “I don’t think I’ve actually ever been treated more equally, like everybody’s on the same page.”

For women flaggers, though, some things are more difficult — specifically, bathroom breaks. Around midnight on the South Winooski Avenue jobsite, Biscoe had to go. The construction company had provided no portable toilet. Flaggers must stay at their posts throughout their shift unless an extra

member can cover for them, so Capen gave her a break.

Biscoe tried to get a ride with a construction worker to Cumberland Farms, which is open 24-7, but she finally gave up and relieved herself somewhere nearby. From unfriendly drivers to outside peeing, it’s all in a day’s work for a professional flagger.

Learn more at fourseasonstrafficcontrolllc.com.

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Midcentury Modern

Broken Hearts Burger updates the classic burger joint in Fairlee

If I had to imagine the ultimate summer road trip meal, it would most likely include a doughnut, a loaded wedge salad, a big burger, crisp shoestring fries and a glass of orange wine.

After eating that exact meal — sprinkletopped doughnut appetizer included — at Fairlee’s Broken Hearts Burger, I can attest that it works, especially following a twohour drive.

Broken Hearts Burger is straight from the imagination of owner Matt Walker, 44, who returned to his Upper Valley hometown and opened the midcentury-inspired burger joint last May. From the menu to the décor to the vintage 200-play jukebox, everything nods to retro American

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fast-food restaurants and diners. If you look closely, though, you’ll see that Walker’s given the classic features a locally sourced update.

The top-selling Heartbreaker burger is a take on the classic double-double, with two smashed patties, cheese, fried onion, pickles, lettuce and Jump Back Sauce, the restaurant’s version of traditional ketchup-and-mayo-based comeback sauce. But behind that straightforward menu description is a lot of thought — and e ort.

The two patties start with local beef, largely sourced from Boyden Farm in Cambridge and MontShire Farms across the river in New Hampshire. The blend,

which is ground in-house every day, consists of 50 percent chuck, 25 percent short rib and 25 percent brisket. From there, one patty is prepared “Oklahomastyle,” Walker said, with onion smashed in. The onion cooks in the tallow as it renders out of the beef.

The Jump Back Sauce is also more complicated than it sounds: The Broken Hearts Burger team makes its Japanesestyle mayo base in-house, then adds ketchup, garlic, onion, paprika and soy sauce powder.

“It’s just all the things I like,” Walker said of the menu. Those include a constantly rotating list of local draft beers and an extensive menu of natural wine,

with several sparkling reds and skincontact oranges at a time.

The thin shoestring fries also reflect Walker’s preference — and his research into American fast-food processes. The quarter-inch cuts are made in-house, then soaked overnight in a mixture of water and “just a little bit of sugar,” he explained. The next day, they’re par-fried and frozen — between 70 and 90 pounds per day during busy weeks.

“I read that that’s how McDonald’s ships their fries, and I started thinking about what that actually does to the fry,” Walker said.

After some experimentation, he realized the process creates an extra crisp,

Wedge salad, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, the Heartbreaker burger, fries and a doughnut paired with orange wine and Good Measure Brewery’s Riser cream ale at Broken Hearts Burger in Fairlee

evenly colored exterior while keeping the fries pillowy soft inside.

“It’s a lot of work, though,” he said. “And most people won’t taste them and say, ‘Obviously, somebody spent 36 hours working on these fries.’ It’s more like, ‘This is just a really good French fry.’”

Despite his creation of the menu and his interest in food science, Walker never expected to be Broken Hearts Burger’s chef. His industry background is in cocktails, with years behind the bar at Nitehawk Cinema and the Richardson in Brooklyn, N.Y., and at Winooski’s Misery Loves Co. But Fairlee’s small year-round population made a chef tough to find, so he took the role by default.

The downside to being in the kitchen is that he has less time to interact with Broken Hearts Burger’s growing legion of regulars. While covering a recent serving shift, “I got to meet a bunch of people who love this place,” Walker said.

With two lakes, a river and sleepaway camps, Fairlee is a summer town with plenty of seasonal traffic. That made for a busy first season at the restaurant, but the team spent the winter concentrating on locals. Right now, Walker said, before the summer population boom, Broken Hearts Burger is already seeing sales numbers that match last year’s peak business.

Visiting in early May, I caught a glimpse of the restaurant’s summer glory. The sun was shining, and the retro red tables on the 1,800-square-foot front patio were full. In a few weeks, planters surrounding the outdoor dining space — tended by Walker’s mom — will be in full bloom.

“We try to create a nice little garden getaway,” Walker said. “We love our

small-town Main Street, but we want people to be transported a little bit, to a different place or maybe back in time.”

In some ways, he said, summer in Fairlee itself feels like a step into the past. It’s a vibrant place, with young people roaming around Main Street “like in ’80s movies” or in his childhood memories of growing up in the tiny town.

Customers can order the full menu at Broken Hearts Burger’s walk-up window, including scratch-made creemees in flavors such as Thai tea and green tea. It wasn’t yet open when I stopped there, so I headed inside.

The nostalgic vibes are strong inside the restaurant, with a long, diner-style counter, pops of neon and a Close Encounters of the Third Kind -themed pinball machine. The jukebox pumps out tunes from Big Mama Thornton, Chuck Berry, the Byrds, David Bowie and Blondie.

The menu is simple: three burgers, including one veggie; fried chicken in sandwich, drumstick, tender and tender dog form; Glazier’s hot dogs in three styles; and sides of fries or coleslaw. There are options for gluten-free diners and vegetarians, but not yet for vegans, Walker said.

I sat in a booth and ordered a glass of a Chilean orange wine I love, Longavi Glup! Naranjo Moscatel Itata Valley ($12). My husband, whom I’d dragged on the road trip, chose a New England IPA collab ($8) from Burlington’s Foam Brewers and Maine’s Mast Landing Brewing. We settled on a wedge salad from the specials menu to start, followed by a Heartbreaker burger ($13) and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich ($12), with fries to share ($5).

The wedge ($14) had all the crunchy elements I expect: not just iceberg and crumbly bacon but also plentiful warm

The patio at Broken Hearts Burger

MATT WALKER’S IDEAL SUMMER DAY IN THE UPPER VALLEY

Fairlee is a haul from Burlington, where Matt Walker lived before heading home to open Broken Hearts Burger. For folks to the west, though, the restaurant, the town and the surrounding area are worth the trip.

“There are a lot of ways to go in the Upper Valley — lots of incredible hikes, plus great bars and restaurants,” Walker said. “These are the ones this fool likes.”

Here’s Walker’s ideal itinerary for a summer day in the Upper Valley.

1. Stop for coffee at Vittles in Bradford or Sunnyside Coffee, a soon-to-open trailer-turned-coffee shop in Fairlee. “ ey serve Abracadabra Coffee, which is also a rad company,” Walker said.

2. Egg sandwich with bacon on a Portuguese muffin from Brownsville Butcher & Pantry

3. Pre-hike supply stops at King Arthur Baking in Norwich and Sunday Drive dispensary in Woodstock

4. Head over the mountain to Strafford, then hike down to Old City Falls. “It’s a beautiful place with interesting history, and the hike is not very challenging,” Walker said.

5. Post-hike refreshments and a game of cribbage at Babes Bar in Bethel

6. Head to White River Junction for falafel at Tuckerbox

7. Close out the day at Wolf Tree “ is is the best cocktail bar in northern New England, and nobody can tell me otherwise,” Walker said. “ ey have a patio and incredible frozen drinks for the hot days, but also High Life ponies for degenerates like me.”

chunks of smoked pork belly, a fistful of herbs, tomatoes and dressing made with Jasper Hill Farm’s Bayley Hazen Blue cheese. When I chatted with Walker postmeal, I asked if the delightful salad might make its way onto the permanent menu.

“I don’t think it’s going away,” he said. “In a way, the specials are a proving ground for future menu items.” Thank goodness.

After we finished the wedge, I noticed that the pile of doughnuts displayed on the counter was dwindling. It was early evening, and while there might have been more stored in the back, I didn’t want to take the risk. When our server checked in on our drinks, I ordered one of each daily flavor: vanilla glazed with party sprinkles and black cherry glazed with pistachio. The flu y, fresh yeast doughnuts hit the table right as our burger and chicken sandwich did, unintentionally adding up to my ideal meal — and what one friend called “a power move” when I later posted a photo on social media.

Eating the Heartbreaker and fries, I wasn’t yet privy to Walker’s intricate process for creating the latter. My husband (himself a thin-fry fan) remarked that they were “the good fries,” and when I ate the burger in its entirety without putting it down, he joked, “If you love something, don’t let it go.”

Despite the classic items on the menu, Walker’s approach to the restaurant biz has a modern edge. Broken Hearts Burger adds a 15 percent service fee to all orders,

takeout included. Additional tips are “appreciated but not necessary,” according to the menu.

Shared equally among staff, the service charge is meant to equalize wages between the front and back of house, Walker said. “In a restaurant world where so many workers feel unappreciated and underpaid, I think it’s a path forward,” he added.

In the second week of June, Broken Hearts Burger’s kitchen manager will become the restaurant’s first employeeowner. After a year of full-time employment, all sta members are eligible for a percentage of ownership, tiered based on the position they work. The following year is a probationary period, Walker explained, after which the percentage increases year over year.

Walker originally planned to open his first business in Burlington, but the pandemic inspired his move home to Fairlee in 2020. He still has the Queen City in his sights, though nothing imminent is in the works.

“In an ideal world, five years from now, we’ll have multiple locations,” he said. “And people who have worked through this [employee-ownership] system will be running those businesses without me.”

Whether you stop by the original in Fairlee or a future location elsewhere, you won’t have to take note of the details of Broken Hearts Burger’s local sourcing or lengthy fry-making process to enjoy a meal. It’s just a really good burger and fries. ➆

WE WANT PEOPLE TO BE TRANSPORTED A LITTLE BIT, TO A DIFFERENT PLACE OR MAYBE BACK IN TIME.

MATT WALKER

Owner Matt Walker (left) and server Cheyenne Smith at Broken Hearts Burger

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Rolls from King Arthur Baking

Drinks at Babes Bar

Falafel from Tuckerbox

Seeds of Learning

Middlebury career center students sell their own herb, flower and veggie starts

BY ALISON NOVAK • alison@sevendaysvt.com

On a sunny Monday morning in May, customers wandered through a Middlebury greenhouse, perusing an assortment of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and hanging baskets filled with crimson and violet blooms.

e springtime tableau could have been unfolding at any one of the dozens of nurseries across the state. But there was something unique about this particular scene. All the plants were grown by high school juniors and seniors from the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center’s sustainable agriculture program.

Sustainable ag is one of 16 programs operated by the stand-alone career center, which draws students from Middlebury Union, Mount Abraham Union, Vergennes Union and Otter Valley Union high schools. Instructor Kelley Mills, who leads the course, grew up on a farm in Franklin County and has been working at the center for 27 years. e center also offers an introduction to agricultural sciences course for students in grades 9 through 12.

e 24 sustainable ag students learn about raising plants and livestock through hands-on activities. ey take care of 17 laying hens and eight meat goats at the center’s nearby Deep Roots Farm. Teachers can purchase the eggs, and several area farmers markets sell the goat meat. Students who complete the program earn three college credits in livestock production through Vermont Technical College.

e students’ greenhouse work gets under way in February, when herb, veggie and flower plugs are delivered from Jolly Farmer Products in New Brunswick. Teens transplant them into containers and tend them while learning about soil composition, pest control and greenhouse safety.

e unit culminates with the threeand-a-half-week plant sale in May. Prices range from $2.75 for small herb pots to

Middlebury sells any leftover plants. Some of the participating students have agriculture in their blood. Vanessa Sunderland, a senior at Middlebury Union, is in her second year of the program. Her father owns Sunderland Farm, a sixthgeneration dairy operation in Bridport.

Sunderland spends mornings at the career center, then returns to her high school for afternoon classes. In the fall, she will start college at SUNY Morrisville; when she graduates, she plans to come home and work alongside her family.

Brett Brisson, a senior at Vergennes Union, is the grandson of a Ferrisburgh dairy farmer. He said the animal science part of the program has been the most interesting, particularly getting to witness the birth of several goats. In the fall, he’ll attend South Dakota State University, majoring in precision agriculture and rooming with another career center ag student from Vergennes, Isaiah Visser.

Another student, Jadyn Cram of Salisbury, said she struggled in the traditional school system and is now working toward her GED and attending the ag program as a Vermont Adult Learning student.

Cram, who has a passion for horses, said she likes being in an environment “where you’re learning but you’re also having fun.”

“ is class has actually taught me more than the whole 12 years I was in school,” she said. ➆

e Garden Patch Greenhouse at Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury is open through May 24: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. hannafordcareercenter.org

Instructor Kelley Mills (left) and students in Hannaford Career Center’s sustainable agriculture program

Summer Royalty Winding through the woods to Queen Bee’s Snack Bar in Monkton

e roads I take to get to Queen Bee’s Snack Bar in Monkton are mostly dirt. One, Piney Woods Road, is so twisty and thick with trees that snack bar owner Kim Jewell’s 7-year-old adopted daughter, Akara, calls it “the haunted forest.”

“She doesn’t mind it during the day, because we see all kinds of animals,” Jewell said. “But she doesn’t want to go through it at night.”

Day or night, I take comfort in knowing that Jewell’s seasonal snack bar is on the other side of those woods. It’s been a regular stop of mine for the past two years, usually after a dip in Bristol Falls.

is month, before the summer rush, the Seven Days food team is heading out to revisit some of our favorite outdoor dining spots in Vermont. Opened in 2015, Queen Bee’s is already surprisingly busy for the season, especially given its dirt road location. Customers come from as far as Charlotte and Chittenden — some multiple times a week — for Jewell’s hand-cut fries and Queen Bee Burgers topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and mayo.

e traditional snack shack menu offers the usual suspects: Michigan dogs, veggie burgers, chicken tenders, fried clams, onion rings, chili-cheese fries and creemees. e menu grows each year, Jewell said. Her 2023 additions include fried cauliflower and zucchini spears, which “are flying out of here like there’s no tomorrow,” she said with a laugh.

My order changes every time I get in line under Queen Bee’s bee-decorated pavilion. Sometimes it’s a cheeseburger, sometimes a corn dog. I’ve even had a salad, which felt wrong for the setting but was fresh and full of crunchy toppings. A small Beehive ($3), the stand’s candy-and-creemee-filled take on a Dairy Queen Blizzard, is my only constant.

On my first stop this year, in early May, I found a new favorite: a perfectly grilled sweet sausage with peppers and onions ($7) and a side of sweet potato fries ($4.50) dipped in Melba sauce, a sweet raspberry concoction created by French chef Auguste Escoffier.

BY JORDAN BARRY • jbarry@sevendaysvt.com

Popularly served in upstate New York with mozzarella sticks, the Melba sauce is new to Queen Bee’s this year. Like many menu items, it started as a customer request. “It’s not cheap, but it’s worth it if you get a happy customer,” Jewell said.

During Queen Bee’s first season, the staff was just Jewell and one of her daughters working out of an 8-by8-foot red-and-white trailer, which they quickly outgrew. Jewell saved up tips to purchase the current setup, a black 10-by-24-foot trailer, and draws funds from the same source each season to add new features, including an air-conditioned ice cream room, the sturdy pavilion and play equipment to occupy hungry kids.

“I never thought it would be this popular,” Jewell said. “Not out on a dirt road.”

Queen Bee is also Jewell’s nickname, which she earned advocating for the 22 foster kids for whom she and her husband have cared over the years. Running Queen Bee’s, which shares the driveway with the couple’s home, allows Jewell to be available for those kids at all times. ey often work alongside her; right now, the stand is completely staffed by family.

“Akara was in a backpack on my back when she was a baby,” Jewell said. “Now she’s making ice cream.” ➆

INFO

Queen Bee’s Snack Bar, 1915 Hardscrabble Rd., Monkton, 989-8607. Learn more on Facebook.

Kim Jewell at Queen Bee’s Snack Bar

Queen Bee’s Snack Bar

PHOTOS: CALEB KENNA

SIDEdishes

SERVING UP FOOD NEWS

Former Penny Cluse Café Co-Owner Revamps Menu at Halvorson’s Upstreet Café

BY MELISSA PASANEN pasanen@sevendaysvt.com

CHARLES REEVES, co-owner of the shuttered landmark Penny Cluse Café, has taken his talents around the corner to launch a new menu for HALVORSON’S UPSTREET CAFÉ, another downtown Burlington fixture. The 45-year-old pub and music venue quietly rolled out Reeves’ daytime and dinner menus last week.

Reeves co-owned Penny Cluse for almost 25 years with his wife, Holly Cluse, before it closed in November. Fans of the much-missed restaurant will rejoice to see a few favorites from its menu at Halvorson’s, such as chicken and biscuits, tourtière, and smoked turkey or vegetarian Reubens.

However, as Reeves noted, Halvorson’s has its own regular crowd and strengths, and unlike Penny Cluse, it doesn’t serve breakfast. His new menu still includes Halvorson’s classics, such as clam chowder and the Bailey Melt, a grilled-cheese-meets-patty-melt sandwich. “We’re adding just a little shake of Penny Cluse,” Reeves said.

“It’s a pub. It’s a burger spot,” he continued of Halvorson’s. “The frickin’ music scene here is incredible. I really want Halvorson’s to be a spot that everyone can love and count on.”

Halvorson’s longtime general manager, JASON LENIHAN, said the restaurant’s co-owners, TIM and KRISTIN HALVORSON, saw an opportunity to leverage Reeves’ expertise to refresh the menu, increase kitchen efficiency and reevaluate ingredient sourcing.

The upper Church Street pub sees a leap in foot traffic during the summer, when it seats more than 120 inside and out. “We knew we needed to be nimbler and could use a fresh set of eyes,” Lenihan said. “It was time for a shake-up of the menu — and who better to shake up the menu than Charles?”

Reeves started the project about six weeks ago and expects to stay through the busy summer season to respond to customer feedback and work with Halvorson’s staff, including ADAM LIOTTA, who remains kitchen manager.

“My interest post-Penny Cluse is to help restaurants in Burlington be all they can be,” Reeves said. “I’m just a guy who loves kitchens.” ➆

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Top: Charles Reeves (left) and Jason Lenihan in the Halvorson’s Upstreet Café courtyard.

Bottom: Halvorson’s new menu with the Camp Salad

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Playing Favorites

From Shakespeare to the Beatles, Vermont’s community theaters offer a variety of summer fun

BY ALEX BROWN • alex@sevendaysvt.com

In Vermont, you can watch a play while sheep graze just outside the theater or be part of the cast that puts on a show on a town hall stage. The plays might be so popular that the audience nearly knows the lines, too, or so provocative that director and cast have no idea if a production will work. And every performance is started from scratch, live and unrepeatable.

Each of Vermont’s community theaters employs its own distinctive approach to attracting audiences and participants, proving that there’s no single template for putting on shows with little money and lots of enthusiasm. Community theater is a complex, evolving organism; it may even go dormant for a while and then spring back to life.

The success of a community theater group could be measured by its longevity, level of participation, box o ce receipts or quality of work. But the deeper truth is that a community theater succeeds when its community believes it does. These productions are by and for the people watching and staging them.

While all theater takes collaboration, community theater might be the ultimate expression of social cooperation. It doesn’t necessarily require a dedicated theater space with lighting, sets and costumes,

but it does need spectators. Read on for a sampling of this summer’s shows from six community theaters.

The Very Model

Unadilla eatre, East Calais

A theater celebrating its 40th anniversary is not that big a deal; Vermont has a few dating back to the 1920s or ’30s. But a theater guided that long by one artistic

director, reflecting his theatrical tastes, idiosyncratic location and single-handed ability to fix things — sometimes during dress rehearsal — is a rare accomplishment.

Bill Blachly, 99, started Unadilla Theatre in 1983 with a production of Uncle Vanya. Anton Chekhov remains his favorite playwright, and Blachly will direct the East Calais theater’s fifth production of the show this summer.

Some cast members have been

performing at Unadilla for decades, too. And a loyal audience willing to drive down a dirt road to see a show is another reason the theater will present its 177th production this year. Blachly won’t rule out a 2024 season — but, he said, “At 99, it’s a little hard to make predictions about the future.”

Unadilla’s repertoire is distinctive. Most every season, a Gilbert & Sullivan opera plays to full houses and gives an elaborately costumed cast all the witty lyrics they can handle. This year’s o ering is The Pirates of Penzance , about an idealistic young man apprenticed to a genteel band of pirates, featuring the patter colossus “The Major General’s Song.” Erik Kroncke and Mary Jane Austin will direct a cast of trained singers with amateur choral support; the pair will also stage Mozart’s The Magic Flute in August.

Blachly chooses plays based on artistic merit. “If the purpose is only to make money, what’s the point?” he said. “People ought to be stretched.” Unadilla has presented the work of Samuel Beckett, Joe Orton, Tom Stoppard, Sam Shepard and Athol Fugard.

Shakespeare is also a mainstay. This year, a full complement of fairies, lovers, lords and rude mechanicals will perform

e Valley Players’ Murder by Membership Only in March 2023

Unadilla eatre’s Twelfth Night in 2022

COURTESY OF ADAM SILVERMAN

COURTESY

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Jeanne Beckwith.

Blachly added a second theater in 2011, and two shows play on most July and August nights. The setting is beautiful, and the stars shine especially brightly in the Vermont night above Blachly’s fields.

“It’s a great place for a picnic and to see funny animals,” Blachly said. He’s referring to the long-haired Scottish Highland cattle grazing on the hillside, but there’s a lot that’s funny onstage, too, thanks to a band of steadfast Unadilla actors.

Pure Imagination

The Valley Players, Waitsfield

This summer’s musical from the Valley Players is Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, and the group didn’t choose it just because it appeals to a wide audience — it’s also a reason to assemble a big cast of all ages. Ruth

Ann Pattee, the musical’s artistic director and choreographer, noted that “This is true community theater, involving kids, teens, adults and seniors.”

A former theater educator, Pattee joined the Valley Players in 1996. This musical’s cast of 21 is “about the maximum our stage can hold,” she said, a literal example of the group’s interest in including everyone in the community. With music director Michael Halloran conducting a five-piece band, the group will stage the songs made popular by the 1971 Gene Wilder film.

Founded in 1979, the Valley Players now owns its Waitsfield theater space, which volunteers have made adaptable over the years. Today, the company presents three or four shows each year and

hosts the Vermont Playwrights Circle’s TenFest, which has the side benefit of introducing new actors to the Valley Players. For 35 years, the group’s annual variety show, Cabin Fever Follies , has brightened the Mad River Valley’s mud season with storytelling, music and standup comedy.

Steel Reserve

Island Stage, North Hero Island Stage was founded in 2014 to produce theater in the Champlain Islands with the long-term hope of establishing a permanent venue. Most shows have been performed at the North Hero Community Hall, but this summer the group will produce the funny and heartwarming Steel Magnolias at the Black Box Theater at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. Performing in the city expands the group’s potential viewers. Still, original founder Noni Stuart said, “It left us in a quandary: How to serve our island audience?”

For now, Island Stage is offering discounted tickets to islanders, but the company’s future is uncertain. Stuart, the only remaining founder, will leave this year. “It would be an ideal time for anyone with a passion for theater and a love for the islands to step forward,” she said.

Many community theater groups struggle to build and maintain a band of volunteers. For Island Stage, this transition could be a crossroads or merely a bump in the road.

IF THE PURPOSE IS ONLY TO MAKE MONEY, WHAT’S THE POINT?

BILL BLACHLY

PERFORMING ARTS

Once Upon a Time

BY SALLY POLLAK • sally@sevendaysvt.com

One day about 50 years ago, Tim Jennings was riding in a van with students from the Mountain Road School in Jeffersonville, returning to campus with a class after a trip to the library. Winding through Lamoille County, the young teacher told the students a story called “Dimwit,” a so-called “three brothers” tale in which two older boys are unable to do something that their youngest brother, clever and lucky, can do.

“Telling that story in the van was the first thing I was able to do that the kids actually liked and gave me some credit for,” Jennings said.

The oral tradition had interested Jennings, both as a listener and a teller, for some time before he told “Dimwit” that day. And it continues to fascinate him all these years later. After decades of performing as a storytelling duo with his late wife, Leanne Ponder, Jennings is now revving up his solo work, with plans to present a selection of pieces to the public.

The East Montpelier resident will appear in an hourlong show, “So I’ve Been

Told,” on Wednesday, May 24, at his local Kellogg-Hubbard Library. He calls the free, upcoming event his “grand reentry.”

Jennings, 75, has fond memories of his grandmother telling him stories when he was a boy in Philadelphia. But it was only after getting a positive response from his students at Mountain Road School, where he taught for four years, that he sought out and found more opportunities to tell stories — and to learn about and practice the craft.

“I heard about somebody who had become a storyteller for pay,” Jennings said. “And I thought I was more qualified to do this thing by my standards than he was. I was a cocky son of a gun.”

He went on to fashion a career telling folktales. The practice involves crafting original treatments from traditional stories (tales typically set down in print), interpreting them, and reciting or performing them for an audience.

For three decades, Jennings worked and performed with Ponder, who died on Christmas Eve 2021. The couple achieved a wonderful harmony both in their method of gathering and preparing material and in their performances, according to Jennings. Not long after her death, he told Seven Days that in the “narrow field” of two people telling stories together, he and Ponder were the best there was.

“I miss Leanne like hell,” Jennings said last week. “And I miss the work that we did together.”

“So I’ve Been Told” represents his next chapter. The program consists of six or so pieces that Jennings learned solely through oral transmission. Included in the repertoire are two fairy tales not found in written literature, he said. One, called “Redcap,” made an impression on Jennings when he heard it 60 years ago as a “hippie teenager” at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. The other fairy tale, “Simpleton,” is a family story that Jennings learned from a fifth

grader at Calais Elementary School about 20 years ago.

“It’s traditional oral material that I’ve gathered over the course of my life, a great deal in Vermont,” he said. The pieces in “So I’ve Been Told” are not as “flashy” as his earlier work, Jennings said, which he likened to performing comedy.

“There had to be a punch line,” he said of his past endeavors. “I was very big, the gestures were very large, and I was very loud.”

By contrast, his new repertoire consists of the kind of stories that, “if you were very, very lucky, your great-grandma might tell you while you’re in a car or in bed,” Jennings said.

His maternal grandmother, Marie Woollcott, told him such stories when he was sick with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. His illness kept him largely confined to bed for a year and a half starting at age 7, Jennings said. He remembers his grandmother sitting bedside, telling him Brothers Grimm fairy tales: “Rumpelstiltskin,” “The Town Musicians of Bremen,” “Hansel and Gretel.”

“It didn’t seem strange for her to do this: informally relating a fairy tale, telling a story out of her head,” Jennings said. That tradition, he said, has become less common — even odd — over the years.

Jennings also loved to read stories as a kid, including fairy tales, the Mary Poppins and Doctor Dolittle series, and Understood Betsy, by Vermont author Dorothy Canfield Fisher. “That was my first taste of Vermont,” he said.

His parents, Francis and Joan Jennings, were both writers. His father was a historian with expertise in the U.S. Colonial era and the author of two books, The Invasion of America and Empire of Fortune . His mother was a staff writer for the Philadelphia Bulletin and later a freelancer who wrote about medical topics, among other subjects. His parents were also “hams,” Jennings said. “They crafted stories that were designed to make you laugh.”

Jennings thought that he, too, would become a writer before he became intrigued by the oral tradition — a genre that combines storytelling, a little hamdom and some laughter.

“I think the majority of people love stories. If you notice, fucking everybody calls themselves a storyteller these days — musicians, moviemakers and painters,” he said. “Stories would take me to a different world. And I needed to be in a different world sometimes.”

INFO

“So I’ve Been Told” with Tim Jennings: Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m., at KelloggHubbard Library in Montpelier. Free. kellogghubbard.org

Tim Jennings makes his “grand reentry” into solo storytelling

Tim Jennings

PODCASTS

Cartoonist Alison Bechdel Announces New ‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ Podcast

BY KEN PICARD • ken@sevendaysvt.com

By now, the feathers in Alison Bechdel’s cap have gotten rather numerous. e Bolton illustrator and former Vermont cartoonist laureate has penned three graphic memoirs, including Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic in 2006, which was later adapted into the 2015 Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home. In 2014, she was the recipient of the MacArthur “genius” grant. And, of course, she conceived of the eponymous Bechdel Test, which measures the representation of women in film and other fictional works.

Now comes another distinction for the 62-year-old: all-star podcaster.

e former Seven Days cartoonist and Vermont Book Award winner will be producing her “Dykes to Watch Out For” podcast, an Audible version of her comic strip that ran from 1983 to 2008. Dropping on June 1, it’ll feature such recognizable voices as those of Carrie Brownstein (“Portlandia”), Roberta Colindrez (“A League of eir Own”), Roxane Gay (New York Times best-selling author of Bad Feminist: Essays),

Jenn Colella (Broadway’s Come From Away) and Jane Lynch (“Glee”) — whom Bechdel collectively described in a Facebook post as “my favorite all-female VO cast of all time.”

e podcast will be scripted by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George, directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman, and include original music by Faith Soloway and Bitch. It will feature characters familiar to fans of Bechdel’s strip, including Mo, Lois, Toni and Clarice as they “surf the wave of dyke drama.”

“It’s such a great gift to hear the characters and their world come to life on audio, talking and kvetching and playing softball and going to marches,” Bechdel told the Advocate this week. “Often when I was drawing the comic strip I would wish it could have the extra dimension of a sound track—and now it does.”

INFO

Preorder “Dykes to Watch Out For” at audible.com.

Mondays - Thursdays until May 25th

Must mention Spring Special at time of booking. If booking online, add “Spring Special” into the notes. Based on availability. Subject to change. Reservations required.

Alison Bechdel

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In Magnolias, Stuart will play the audaciously rude Ouiser Boudreaux, part of a cast of semiprofessionals. “The play portrays friendship and community, exactly what we seek to strengthen in the islands,” she said.

Making the Old New Again

Vermont Repertory eatre, Williston

For its inaugural production, Vermont Repertory Theatre offers Shakespeare’s first comedy, the pun-stuffed, slapstick-driven The Comedy of Errors. The play is 400 years old, but the story of two sets of twins separated at birth remains a silly showcase for mistaken identity that destabilizes the characters and keeps an audience laughing.

Artistic director Mike Fidler will re-create the simplicity of 16th-century performance by staging the play in a 250-year-old barn at the Isham Family Farm using period costumes and no lighting e ects. He described the production as rekindling the comedy with contemporary social awareness, saying, “The barn will become a modern Elizabethan innyard, a gathering place for our eclectic community.”

Fidler has directed shows in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and locally for Burlington’s Lyric Theatre. He said he sees Vermont Rep as a fringe theater, a company with professional experience and high artistic standards that occupies a place between commercial and community theater.

The Shakespeare production defines the group’s mission. “We want to bring classic theater into a contemporary spotlight and demonstrate its relevance to a modern, young audience,” Fidler said.

Words of Wisdom

Lamoille County Players, Hyde Park

Patty Jacob, Lamoille County Players board member and frequent show participant, will codirect the company’s July production, Let It Be: A Musical Celebration of the Beatles, with music director Kenny Grenier. Then she’ll hand the directing hat to another volunteer for the next production.

A seven-piece band supports the song and dance, but this isn’t a Beatles impersonation show. It’s a look at American life in the 1960s, when anyone might start singing a Beatles song, from partygoers to protesters to soldiers in Vietnam.

“Many of our cast members are baby boomers. It’s the music of our lives,” Jacob said. The 32-member cast is an ensemble without a star, and the show doesn’t rely on a plot to move from “Yesterday” to “Help!” The music itself is the excuse for a 25-song revue of the Beatles catalog.

The Lamoille County Players

perform at the Hyde Park Opera House, a 1912 Georgian Revival hall with a superb painted theater curtain. The group holds open auditions, and anyone can propose a show. Regular performers are a cross section of the community, including locals and folks who “feel it’s worth the drive to be part of something special,” Jacob said.

Outside the Box

BarnArts Center for the Arts, Barnard

BarnArts Center for the Arts presents a year-round schedule of plays, principally in the Barnard Town Hall with winter forays to Woodstock or Pomfret. For the past eight years, it’s staged a play outdoors in Barnard around the summer solstice. This year’s offering is Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia , an ebullient play of ideas that’s really about human nature, not to mention humans in nature.

Stoppard’s raw material includes calculus, Lord Byron and literary rivalries, but these specifics are merely fuel for the interactions of a set of characters living in 1800 and another set who appear in the same grand English country house 180 years later. An exhilarating kind of time travel contrasts some messy love stories and explores one other persistent passion: the love of knowledge.

Director Christopher Peirce will use the outdoor staging “to take risks,” he said. “Several of Stoppard’s themes — entropy, chaos theory, the conflict between humanity and the natural world — are readily reflected in nature.”

Linda Treash, BarnArts’ executive director and producer of Arcadia, said, “There is a big advantage to picking plays that are ambitious. I’m proud of having a strong cadre of actors committed to BarnArts, and I know it’s because of the shows we do.” ➆

IT’S SHOWTIME

e Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, Vermont Repertory eatre: ursday and Friday, May 25 and 26, 7 p.m.; and Saturday, May 27, 2 and 7 p.m., at the barn at Isham Family Farm in Williston. $10-25; free for youth under 16. vermontrep.com

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard, BarnArts Center for the Arts: Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 and 23 and 24, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 18 and 25, 4 p.m., at Feast & Field, 1525 Royalton Turnpike in Barnard. $15-20. barnarts.org

e Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan, Unadilla eatre: June 29 to July 15: ursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July 9, 2:30 p.m., at Unadilla eatre in East Calais. $15-25. unadilla.org

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, Unadilla eatre: June 29 to July 15: ursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July 2, 2:30 p.m., at Unadilla eatre in East Calais. $15-25. unadilla.org

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka by Tim McDonald, Leslie Bricusse and

Anthony Newley, the Valley Players: June 29 to July 16: ursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 4 p.m., at Valley Players eater in Waitsfield. $18-22. valleyplayers.com

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, Island Stage: July 6 to 9: ursday through Sunday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 p.m., at the Black Box eater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, in Burlington. $15-35. islandstage.org

Let It Be: A Musical Celebration of the Beatles by Maggie Pitts, Lamoille County Players: July 20 to 23 and 27 to 30: ursday through Saturday, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m., at the Hyde Park Opera House. $15-20. lcplayers.com

Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, Unadilla eatre: July 20 to August 6: ursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, August 6, 2:30 p.m., at Unadilla eatre in East Calais. $15-25. unadilla.org

e Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Unadilla eatre: Wednesday, August 9; Friday, August 11; Sunday, August 13; and ursday, August 17, 7:30 p.m., at Unadilla eatre in East Calais. $15-25. unadilla.org

BarnArts’ Waiting for Godot in 2019

COURTESY OF LINDA TREASH

The current exhibition at Northern Daughters is like spring in a box, in more ways than one. The first box is the “white cube” of the Vergennes gallery itself. The second is the grid-based structure of the artwork on view. Yet the feeling of spring is not to be restrained: In Carla Weeks’ solo show of paintings, color is a vibe, and it fairly bursts from the walls.

The exhibition is actually a meticulous study of one color — green — and is grandly titled “Verdant.” Weeks’ 19 oil-and-coloredpencil works on panel, created over the past two years, are beguiling chromatic iterations that illustrate the limitations of language: Green is not a single entity but a collective whose members have freely coupled with other hues; their names require adjectives.

Weeks, who has a degree in art history and a professional background in design, lives and works in Maine. For the paintings in “Verdant,” she took color cues from the surrounding forest. But the paintings also present her distinctive iconography and arrangement of forms inspired by architecture.

The disciplined structure of a grid is the foundation for Weeks’ tidy, and often recurring, compositions. Yet she o sets the strict linearity of squares and rectangles with curves: arcs, arched “windows,” circles and other rounded shapes. Call it a feminine response to Josef Albers’ unvarying squares.

Within each of the shapes in her grid, Weeks mixes a color that is closely related to the neighboring one. Even in paintings that appear nearly monochromatic, a closer look reveals minute fluctuations in tone as well as the brushy texture of oil paint — which, in its way, further humanizes the grid.

In a phone conversation, Weeks talked about color, form and taming chaos.

Let’s start with color. I don’t even have words for the multitude of hues in your works. Are all the colors mixed? Do they exist in a Pantone color chart?

They probably do, but I don’t plan or calculate color; it’s more of an organic process. I don’t know what I’m going for; I just know when it feels right.

I like the work to be very monochromatic. I know the core colors I’m using, but then I’m mixing it with many others.

I looked at the paintings organized by year on your website. It seems you’ve been on this path for some time,

Seeing the Forest

BY PAMELA POLSTON • ppolston@sevendaysvt.com

articulating closely related hues on a single panel. Do you recall how it first occurred to you to do that?

It was kind of a reaction to COVID. I was inside a lot and so anxious. I do a lot of murals and commissions, and a lot of them were canceled. I told myself I wanted to make work that was very calm and an antidote to the anxiety.

I looked at the vocabulary of shapes that I’d used over past years and thought about what makes it my own language. I tried to distill that down and came up with

a family of images that, to me, felt articulated, like they were mine.

Simultaneously, I had been wanting to dive deep into color studies, to be conscious about why I was choosing colors. I wanted to go into a meditative state when I was painting. This was my way of working with color without it feeling chaotic. It was energizing in a calm way. Before that, I had only used very muted colors.

You’ve partially answered my next question, which is about your

compositions. ey’re very controlled, based on a grid. en the inclusion of arches seems to soften the rigid structure. What do these forms mean to you?

I don’t think at the time I thought about why I was using that form. But the more I worked on those pieces, [the more] I thought about the idea of the arch — the idea of being held, contained. I have friends who are mothers who tell me it makes [the paintings] feel feminine. Those specific ideas weren’t in my mind, but they make sense — especially when you’re making them at a time when everything is scary. But I am just drawn to the arch form — it’s such a feat, architecturally.

On your website, you say you “use abstraction to articulate the subtleties and nuance of sensory memory.” Can you elaborate on that?

If you look through the work on my site, by year, I’m usually focused on one or more specific places. Where the memory component comes in is how we experience place over a period of time — even on vacation, seeing a similar thing over and over again. I love the opportunity to show the multiplicity of ways we remember. [With] a composition that repeats on di erent artworks, I get to explore the feeling of a place through color and shape.

In support of that idea, the works in “Verdant” speak to the colors in the forest — the trees, the moss, the lichen — where you live. Yes, the coast of Maine. Technically, we’re on an island, but you wouldn’t know it when you’re here; it’s very densely forested. Many of the pieces in this show are titled “Stained Glass Study”; others are “Arrowsic Window.” Both of those imply contained structures that we look through. Within these structures, you “contain” colors in specific forms. What are you thinking in this process? Were you really thinking about windows?

We moved to Maine two years ago, in the winter, so we got to see everything come out in the spring. We moved here from Philadelphia, so it was an extreme change. I felt I was drinking in that color. It just felt natural to process that in my work.

We live in a 1970s timber-frame house with big windows that look out at the trees. So I was thinking about this literal gridded framework — I see it at all times of day, in all kinds of light throughout the year. There are so many greens.

In “Verdant,” Carla Weeks’ paintings explore a world of greens — and grids

“Arrowsic Window in Green” by Carla Weeks

IMAGES COURTESY OF NORTHERN DAUGHTERS

I studied art history, and I used to work full time as a designer. I was thinking a lot of the arts-and-crafts movement — it’s an interesting middle ground between architecture and nature. I was simultaneously thinking about my new home through the architectural framework of the windows and also this piece of design history that I’m instinctually drawn to.

Often, with a body of work, I might have two ideas and I don’t even know how they connect, but in making the work, I see how it fits together. For me, that connection is architecture and nature. I live in a natural environment now. [Painting is] my way of marrying those things together and finding the relationship between the two: the nature of a place and how we relate to it through the container, the building, we live in. And how architecture and design inform and influence our experience of nature.

Your designs are rigid, but the brushwork within the internal forms clearly shows your hand. I appreciate that combination of structure and fluidity.

Thank you. I look at a lot of minimalist art, and it’s very flat and graphic. Other artists comment on the fact that I use oil paint. I want crisp guidelines but a whole world within the shapes. The graphic with the soft, the architectural with the organic, the masculine with the feminine — all in one image. ➆

This interview was edited and condensed for clarity and length.

INFO

Carla Weeks, “Verdant,” on view through June 15 at Northern Daughters in Vergennes. Reception, Friday, May 19, 5 to 7 p.m. carlaweeks.com

“Stained Glass Study in Green 30”

“Stained Glass Study in Green 32”

“Stained Glass Study in Green 38”

“Stained Glass Study in Green 16”

NEW THIS WEEK

burlington

‘OUTSTANDING: CONTEMPORARY SELF-TAUGHT

ART’: Drawings, paintings and 3D works by area artists Larry Bissonette, Denver Ferguson, June Gutman, Chip Haggerty, Liza Phillip, Pamela Smith, omas Stetson and Kalin omas. May 19-September 17. FAITH RINGGOLD: “Jazz Stories,” four works in silk screen, serigraph and acrylic on paper from the artist’s series begun in 2004. May 19-July 16. HYUNSUK ERICKSON: “ ingumabob Society,” multicolored, towering, playful sculptures that suggest sprouting seeds or family groupings. Reception: Friday, May 19, 5-7 p.m., including the announcement of the new Diane Gabriel Visual Artist Award winner. May 19-September 17. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

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KAREN BELL: Traditional and innovative works in Scherenschnitte, the art of cutting paper into decorative designs.

Reception: Sunday, June 11, 2 -4 p.m. May 21-June 25. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

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‘WORLDS COLLIDE’: A group exhibition of photography by Green Mountain Tech Creative Media Art & Design students.

Reception: Wednesday, May 23, 6-7 p.m. May 19-June 2. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson.

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KAREN BECKER: “Bearing Witness, Part 2,” a 40-year retrospective of artworks in a variety of mediums featuring landscapes and animals. Reception: Sunday, May 21, 3-5 p.m. May 21-August 13. Info, 387-0102. Next Stage Arts Project in Putney.

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DEMPSEY BOB: “Wolves,” a retrospective of totem poles, sculptures and masks by the Canadian master carver. May 18-September 10. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

ART EVENTS

9TH ANNUAL SPRING OPEN STUDIOS: Twenty resident visual artists share their creative visions in painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, environmental art, assemblage art, furniture refinishing, fiber, weaving and stone carving. Shelburne Pond Studios, Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 999-4394.

ARTISTS TALK: KATHY BLACK & SUSAN CALZA: e painter and video installation artist discuss their work in conjunction with current exhibitions. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H., ursday, May 18, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-448-3117.

‘CONCENTRIC CREATIVES’: A roundtable of all six artists who have presented their current work over a series of monthly events: Jaimes Mayhew, Joy Madden, C Green, jen berger, ANIMAL Dance and Kenny Richards. Generator, Burlington, Tuesday, May 23, 7-9 p.m. $15. Info, attherootvt@gmail.com.

GRAND REOPENING: e gallery and performing center relaunches with a reception featuring artwork, live music and refreshments. Arts So Wonderful Gallery, South Burlington, Saturday, May 20, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, artssowonderful2@gmail.com.

MAY MARKET: A fundraiser to support the art studio features works by six in-house artists, plants, natural perfume, jewelry, ragtime music and a smoked-meat

Plex Arts Festival

e word doesn’t really have a meaning, but it sounds cool: plex. Maybe an amalgam of plush and flex? Whatever, it’s the name of a brand-new arts festival debuting in Burlington’s Old North End this Saturday, May 20. e event will pack visual art, video, live music, dance, circus performance and tattooing into a single night at three adjacent locations — Junktiques Collective, Ratsmission and Tank Recording Studio — corralled by North Winooski Avenue and Archibald Street.

It’s not easy to invent a festival, and this one — which attracted 70-some artists through posters and social media — represents the efforts of seven volunteers: Sam Kann, Josie Bunnell, Luna Shen, Madeleine Joinnides, Olivia Sommers, Raphaella Brice and Linus Owens.

Kann, a dancer and filmmaker, and Joinnides, a visual artist, brought beneficial experience to the task. In 2018, at Middlebury College, they co-organized an event called the Nocturne Arts Festival. “It became an annual tradition in springtime,”

Kann said. “It was my most passionate thing at college, and I wanted to make it happen in the real world.”

Now 25 and living in Burlington, Kann acknowledged that it’s “difficult to find your way in the arts community” — particularly if you want to be part of an inclusive, multidiscipline affair. All the more reason to create it yourself.

Kann is one of four Midd grads behind Plex. She’s also one of the participating artists. She and her partner, Jane Schoenbrun, created a 70-minute “semi-narrative film piece” titled “Take Me With You” that she described as “nighttime Photo Booth video postcards.”

Equally intriguing is her dance piece, “Men at Work,” which Kann summed up as “alien flesh sculpture — two bodies moving in silver morph suits.”

Owens, an associate professor of sociology at the college, is helping Plex with publicity. “I’m the odd person out in the group — the others are twentysomething women who know each other from the Old North End world,” he said. “I ran into Sam last summer at another student’s going-away party,” he continued. “She said she was frustrated that there wasn’t a lot of modern, experimental arts [in Burlington].”

dinner with vegan options at 4 p.m. Grist Mill Studios, East Calais, Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Info, eastcalaisgeneralstore@gmail.com.

OPEN STUDIO: Draw, collage, paint, move, write and explore the expressive arts however you please during this drop-in period. Available in studio and via Zoom. Most materials are available in the studio. All are

In the fall, Kann applied for and received a grant from the ward’s Neighborhood Planning Assembly. “I volunteered to cover other costs to make [the festival] happen,” Owen noted.

Kann confirmed that the $400 grant will be used “to pay building owners for renting the spaces.” She hopes the group will be able to make Plex T-shirts, too. Admission to the festival is on a sliding scale with a suggested $15, but Kann said no one would be turned away.

Last week, “We had our first walk-through with a guy who is helping us with lighting,” Owens said. “It was the first real sense of the complexity of the various things happening.”

“With seven organizers and almost 80 artists, it’s been hectic putting final touches on it,” Kann said. She expected to have a schedule available prior to the event.

If the initial Plex goes well, Kann envisions it becoming an annual festival, taking its place on the calendar with such local celebrations as the Old North End Ramble, Waking Windows and the South End Art Hop. “ e first year is the hardest,” Kann said. “Next year more artists will know about it and want to be involved.”

Plex Arts Festival is Saturday, May 20, 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Find ticket information on Instagram @plexartsfest.

welcome; no art experience necessary. Expressive Arts Burlington, ursday, May 18, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, info@expressiveartsburlington.com.

OPEN STUDIO: Make art alongside other artists, socialize, get feedback and try out new mediums. No experience required; art supplies provided. Hosted by the Howard Center Arts Collective, whose

members have experience with mental health and/ or substance-use challenges. ONE Arts Center, Burlington, Monday, May 22, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, artscollective@howardcenter.org.

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Untitled monotype by Madeleine Joinnides

“Bao3bei4” by Luna Shen

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Go The Extra Mile

PARTICIPATE IN INSTALLATION OF NEW EXHIBITION: All ages and skill levels are welcome to help install the 2023 exhibit, “Wheels,” including building display structures, landscaping, painting, spackling, sewing and mounting labels. The opening celebration will be Saturday, June 3. Use the “contact us” form at museumofeverydaylife.org to let staff know when you can join us. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover, Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, noon-5 p.m. Info, claredol@sover.net.

PLEX ARTS FESTIVAL: A new multidisciplinary event featuring contemporary and experimental works in visual art, video, music, dance, circus arts and more at Junktiques Collective, Ratsmission and Tank Recording Studio. Various Old North End locations, Burlington, Saturday, May 20, 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sliding scale; suggested $15.

VISITING ARTIST TALK: HIROYUKI HAMADA: The internationally exhibited artist discusses his work in sculpture, painting, and Piezography prints. Red Mill Gallery at Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Friday, May 19, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

ONGOING SHOWS

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‘ABENAKI: FIRST PEOPLE EXHIBITION’: The council and members of Alnôbaiwi (in the Abenaki way) and the museum open a new exhibition featuring the Abenaki Year, the seasonal calendar of people who lived in the area for more than 8,000 years before Europeans arrived, as well as works by contemporary Abenaki artisans and a replica of a 19th-century Abenaki village. Through October 31. Info, 865-4556. Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington.

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ SHOW: A showcase of artworks in a variety of mediums by gallery members. Exhibition also on view in the Soda Plant Hallway through June 28. Reception: Friday, June 2, 5-9 p.m. Through June 30. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

ART AT THE HOSPITAL: Acrylic paintings by Matt Larson and Julio Desmont (Main Street Connector, ACC 3); photographic giclées by Jeffrey Pascoe (McClure 4 & EP2 Healing Garden); photographs by Sharon Radtke (EP2); and oil paintings by Judy Hawkins (BCC). Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through May 31. Info, 865-7296. University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

ART AT THE MALTEX: Paintings by Julia Purinton, Carol Boucher, Erika Lawlor Schmidt, Brecca Loh and Elizabeth Nelson. Through August 15. Info, 865-7296. Maltex Building in Burlington.

‘ART/TEXT/CONTEXT’: An exhibition of art objects that prominently feature words, images, symbols, and gestural or abstract marks, and that considers their power to prompt critical reflection or spur social action. JOSEF ALBERS: “Formulation: Articulation,” featuring studies by the late German American artist (1888-1976) that show how perception of color is affected by the environments in which it is viewed. SHANTA LEE: “Dark Goddess: An Exploration of the Sacred Feminine,” large-scale black-and-white photographs that encourage inquiry beyond the limited roles to which society assigns women. Through May 20. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

‘BLACK FREEDOM, BLACK MADONNA & THE BLACK CHILD OF HOPE’: Designed by Raphaella Brice and created by Brice and Josie Bunnell, this mural installed for Burlington’s 2022 Juneteenth celebration features a Haitian-inspired image of liberation. Through June 18. Info, 865-7166. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

COLOSSAL SANDERS: “Something’s Gone Terribly Wrong,” handmade art toys that examine human folly: destroying the natural world and its inhabitants, wrecking cars, and just plain ignorance. Through May 31. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd in Burlington.

‘CONNECTIONS’: Howard Center Arts Collective presents an art installation of painted mailboxes and mosaics, inviting viewers to reflect on the benefits of old-fashioned mail delivery and to consider whether mailboxes have become relics of the past. Through July 31. Info, artscollective@ howardcenter.org. Howard Center in Burlington.

‘EUFLORIA’: Watercolor paintings by Annelein Beukenkamp and glass vases by Janet Zug. Watercolor demo: Saturday, May 27, 2-4 p.m., followed by closing reception, 4-6 p.m. Through June 1. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

MARY LACY: “Anatomy Of,” drawings and mixedmedia mosaics of body parts and figures. Through June 17. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

PIEVY POLYTE: Paintings by the Haitian artist, coffee farmer and founder of Peak Macaya Coffee. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through August 31. Info, 865-7296. Burlington City Hall.

SARAH ROSEDAHL: “Coffee Break,” paintings of farm animals enjoying a cup. Curated by SEABA. Through June 27. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

‘WHENEVER FOREVER’: A group exhibit featuring works by members of Iskra Print Collective and other local artists. Through June 17. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

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‘ABENAKI CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VERMONT COMMUNITY’: A series of murals designed by Scott Silverstein in consultation with Abenaki artists Lisa Ainsworth Plourde and Vera Longtoe Sheehan and members of Richmond Racial Equity; the 10 panels celebrate the Abenaki origins of practices still important to Vermont culture. Through May 31. Info, radiate.art.space@gmail.com. Richmond Town Hall.

DEB PEATE: “Whimsical Heads,” wall sculptures featuring William Morris textile designs and vintage jewelry. Through July 1. Info, 863-2569. Healthy Living in South Burlington.

EL EMIGRANTE: Paintings of imagined landscapes by the Mexican migrant working in Vermont, and a display of his story from the comic “Algo Adentro/ Something Inside.” Artist talk: Friday, May 19, 4:30-6 p.m. RSVP. Through June 30. Info, wellness@ opendoormidd.org. Brownell Library in Essex Junction.

GREG NICOLAI: Black-and-white and color photographs. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through June 23. Info, 865-7296. Pierson Library in Shelburne.

‘OBJECT/S OF PLAY’: An interactive exploration of the creative processes of American toy designers Cas Holman and Karen Hewitt. ‘POP UP’: An exhibition of contemporary inflated sculptures inside and outside the museum featuring three artists and artist teams from the field of pneumatic sculpture: Claire Ashley, Pneuhaus and Tamar Ettun. (Outdoor sculptures not on view on days with excessive wind.) STEPHEN HUNECK: “Pet Friendly,” an exhibition of hand-carved and painted furniture, sculptures, relief paintings, bronze sculptures and more by the late Vermont artist. Through October 22. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

ROSS SHEEHAN: “Defects and Other Objects,” works on paper and canvas featuring patterns that exist in eyes, teeth and fingerprints, as well as small mixed-media sculptures. Through May 31. Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library Art Wall. ‘VERMONT VERNACULAR’: Paintings, mixed-media works and photography by Linda Finkelstein, Kathleen Fleming, Susan Larkin and Phil Laughlin. Through May 30. Info, gallery@southburlingtonvt. gov. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall.

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‘A THIRTY-YEAR CONVERSATION ABOUT ART’: Works in a variety of mediums by Alexandra Bottinelli, Cheryl Betz, Larry Bowling, Maggie Neale, Elizabeth Nelson, Kathy Stark, Janet Van Fleet and Ann Young. Third Floor Gallery. Artists’ talk: Tuesday, June 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Preregister.

CALL TO ARTISTS

2023 BCA COMMUNITY FUND: Artists are invited to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to support a Burlington-based project that promotes a vibrant creative community and contributes to the greater public good. Application at burlingtoncityarts.awardsplatform.com. Online. Through May 22.

AIA VERMONT COMMUNITY OUTREACH

GRANT: The $1,500 Carol Miklos Community Outreach Grant was created to support initiatives and special funding requests that have the potential to foster engagement with architecture and design in Vermont’s communities. Deadline: June 1. Application at aiavt.org. Online. Free. Info, 448-2169.

ARTS ON THE GREEN: Calling artists and artisans to the fourth annual outdoor arts market and festival in Chelsea. The September 2 event includes vendor booths, live music, food trucks, auction tent and family art activities. Find application details at chelseavtarts.com. Deadline: July 30. Online. $50 for vendor booth. Info, chelseaartscollective@gmail. com.

‘CELEBRATION’: Artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of artwork in any medium that expresses the theme of celebration, for a summertime exhibition at Jericho Town Hall. Details and registration at jerichovt.org. Online. Through May 26. Info, catherine.mcmains@gmail.com.

CREATIVE FUTURES GRANTS: The Vermont Arts Council awards grants of up to $200,000 to creative sector organizations and businesses, including sole proprietors, that can demonstrate economic harm caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Application at vermontartscouncil.org. Deadline: June 30. Online. Info, creativefutures@ vermontartscouncil.org.

‘ICE CREAM CASTLES IN THE SKY’: Submissions are open for an upcoming curated exhibition at AVA Gallery and Art Center inspired by the Joni Mitchell song “Both Sides Now.” More info and application at avagallery. org. Deadline: June 12. Online. $15. Info, 603-448-3117.

RABBLE-ROUSER ART GALLERY SHOWCASE: Black, Indigenous, people of color and queer artists are encouraged to apply to an open themed monthly exhibition. Art can be unconventional, multicultural, political, seek to break societal constructs, question norms, foster social change or just make people ponder. Send artwork samples or portfolio along with name, medium, artwork description and size and price per

Through June 24. ‘ART IT UP!’: An annual exhibition and silent auction to benefit the art center’s programs. View and bid in person, in the Second Floor Gallery, or online. Through June 16. ‘ONE + ONE IS GREATER THAN TWO’: Works by 29 artists that depict multiples, patterns and relationships. Main Floor Gallery. Through June 24. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

BETH BARNDT & LINDA FINKELSTEIN: An exhibition of collage, postcards, monotypes, paintings and mixed-media works, including eco dyeing and printing. Through June 28. Info, 479-0896. Espresso Bueno in Barre.

BRIAN HERRICK: “Season’s Shift,” grid-based paintings drawn from nature by the Montpelier artist. Reception: Friday, June 2, 4-8 p.m. Through July 30. Info, ebbsandfloods@gmail.com. Woodbelly Pizza in Montpelier.

CHIP HAGGERTY: “Thank You Notes,” large-scale paintings on brown bag paper. Through June 3. Info, haggerty@pshift.com. The Front in Montpelier.

piece, if applicable, to culture@rabblerouser.net. Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier. Through June 30. Free. Info, 225-6227.

SEEKING ARTIST MEMBERS: The Front gallery in Montpelier is looking for new artists. Members contribute time, energy and financial support to keep the gallery running. We have a new show every month, featuring all members’ work in six group exhibitions, alternating with six solo shows each year. Info and application at thefrontvt.com/apply.

Deadline: June 17. Online. Info, apply@thefrontvt. com.

SEEKING EXPERIMENTAL ARTISTS:

Under Radar is an underground punk zine looking for experimental Vermont artists in photography, dark fantasy, collage, poetry, surrealism, contemporary art, lowbrow comix/ illustrations and more. Submission guidelines on Instagram at @underadarzine or at underadarzine.com. Deadline: June 1. Online. Free. Info, underradarzine@gmail.com.

SOLO & SMALL GROUP SHOWS: Studio

Place Arts in Barre invites artists to apply for 2024 exhibitions in its second- and third-floor galleries. Application info at studioplacearts. com. Deadline: June 3. Online. $10 nonmembers. Info, submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com.

SOUTH END ART HOP REGISTRATION:

Artists and vendors are invited to sign up to participate in Burlington’s largest art festival in September. Details and application at seaba. com. Online. Through July 31. Info, 859-9222.

SYLVIA BARRY ART CONTEST: The annual competition for students is designed to encourage the artistic endeavors of local youth. Open to permanent residents of Grand Isle County in grades K-8 attending GISU or home schools. Details at islandarts.org. Deadline: May 19. Online. Free. Info, islandartscontest@gmail.com.

‘VERMONTERS’ VIEWS OF CUBA’: Artists are invited to contribute to an upcoming show that will parallel the “Four Cuban Photographers” events in June. Email submissions to greentaraspace@gmail.com. More info at greentaraspace.org. Deadline: May 28. GreenTARA Space, North Hero. $10 suggested contribution. Info, greentaraspace@gmail.com.

‘YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY SPINELESS’: Artists are invited to contribute to an upcoming show that highlights invertebrates, large and small, frightening and beautiful. Traditional and nontraditional mediums, including installations, are acceptable. For more info and applications, email submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com.

Deadline: May 27. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 nonmember applicants. Info, 479-7069.

HILARY ANN LOVE GLASS: Mixed-media drawings and paintings of flora and fauna. Through June 30. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

KATE BURNIM: “Liminal Arc,” paintings that contemplate space, time, separation and togetherness, boundaries, transition, and memory. Through June 30. Info, 279-5558. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

MICHAEL STRAUSS: “Selected Works,” vibrant paintings of life in Vermont by the South Burlington artist and writer. THE PRINTMAKING INVITATIONAL 2023: A showcase of prints by Vermont artists Brian Cohen, Maureen O’Connor Burgess and Daryl Storrs, curated by Phillip Robertson. Through May 25. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

ROBERT CHAPLA: “Paradise Paved: Same Song Different Verse,” paintings of roads and built environments, curated by Studio Place Arts. Through May 20. Info, 479-7069. AR Market in Barre.

stowe/smuggs

‘NATURE’S RESILIENCE’: A showcase of works in a variety of mediums by 17 artists exploring the human impact on climate change. Through July 2. ‘THE

CREATIVE PROCESS’: An exhibition of works by 40 artists as well as their reference photos, test strips, sketches or other supportive materials. Through September 3. LEGACY COLLECTION: A showcase exhibition of paintings by gallery regulars as well as some newcomers. Through December 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

‘HOME AND HOW WE MAKE IT’: An exhibition of 30 miniature rooms, as well as woodworking, textiles and paintings that define visually and conceptually what home means. Through June 1. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

PAMELA WILSON: “Potentiality,” paintings, ceramics, textiles and ephemera. Reception and artist talk: Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m. Through July 1. Info, 646-5191781. Minema Gallery in Johnson.

SCOTT LENHARDT: An exhibition of graphic designs for Burton Snowboards created since 1994 by the Vermont native. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

mad river valley/waterbury

‘DESIGN MADE VISIBLE’: A multidisciplinary group exhibition exploring the table as metaphor. Through June 22. Info, 496-6682. The Gallery at Mad River Valley Arts in Waitsfield.

middlebury area

‘ARTISTS IN THE ARCHIVES: UNSEEN NEIGHBORS: COMMUNITY, HISTORY & COLLAGE’: Digital and

analog collages by 23 artists from seven countries that reflect on the idea of community in the 21st century. Through August 26. ‘STELLAR STITCHING: 19TH CENTURY VERMONT SAMPLERS’: An exhibition of needlework samplers made by young girls in the 19th-century that depict alphabets, numerals and decorative elements. Through January 13. ‘VARIETY

SEW: A SAMPLING OF TEXTILE TOOLS AND DEVICES’: Sewing machines, spinning wheels and myriad sewing paraphernalia from the permanent collection. Through September 30. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

CARLA WEEKS: “Verdant,” large paintings that examine the relationship between architecture and nature, all in green. Reception and artist talk: Friday, May 19, 5-7 p.m. Through June 15. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

‘INTRODUCING!’: A group exhibition featuring new Edgewater artists Tracy Burtz, Melanie Considine, Marcia Crumley, Larry Horowitz, Julie Keller and Sasha Dorje Meyerowitz. Through May 25. Info, 4580098. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury.

‘LIFT EVERY VOICE’: An exhibition of 15 hooked rugs reproduced from the “I Am a Black Woman” series by Elizabeth Catlett (1947). Guest curated by Maddy Fraioli. Through June 10. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

RORY JACKSON: “Seasonal Majesty,” a solo exhibition of new paintings by the local artist. Reception: Thursday, June 8, 5-6:30 p.m. Through June 27. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

WINSLOW COLWELL: “#Skylights,” paper constructions, light boxes, kite art and folded lanterns by the Ripton artist. Through June 10. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

rutland/killington

‘IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ARTS’: A showcase of work by artists in grades pre-K-12 from Vermont schools and homeschoolers. Through May 26. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

NEW MEMBERS EXHIBITION: Fused-glass work by Garrett Sadler, wood crafts by Guy Rossi, landscape paintings by Brian Hewitt, pastel paintings of animals and nature by Lynn Austin, and sculpture and realist paintings by Liza Myers. Through October 31. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

upper valley

BECCA LOWRY: Biomorphic, wall-hung sculptures carved from assemblages of laminated plywood and heavily ornamented in mixed media. Through May 27. Info, 347-264-4808. Kishka Gallery & Library in White River Junction.

‘ECLECTRICITY’: Photographs by Natalie Boze and paintings in various mediums by Becky Cook that encompass nature and manmade structures, real or imagined. Reception: Thursday, May 18, 6:30-8 p.m. Through June 29. Info, artbcook@gmail.com. Norwich Public Library.

‘EMERGENCE’: A group exhibition of monoprints, woodcut prints, paintings and collages by studio artists and friends. Through May 28. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

JOHN LEHET: “Spring Hopes Eternal,” seasonal nature-based photography. Through July 3. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

LYNN GRAZNAK: “I Dream the Ghosts of Houses,” video art by the multidisciplinary artist. Through May 31. Free. Info, 295-6688. Junction Arts & Media in White River Junction.

northeast kingdom

ANN CREAVEN: “Black & White and In Between,” photographs. Through June 27. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie in West Glover.

DELIA ROBINSON: “Magical Thinking,” narrative daydream-inspired paintings by the Vermont artist. Through June 4. Info, 533-2000. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

‘IN FOCUS’: A group exhibition of photographs by Rob Boskind, Lawrence Cincotta, Karl Ehrlich, Steve Malshuk, Elinor Osborne and Ralph Zimmerman. Through June 17. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

MARY TAPOGNA: “Hail Mary, Full of Glass,” mosaic works using found and recycled materials and depicting religious and secular subjects. Through July 1. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

ROSS CONNELLY: “Variables,” photographs by the Hardwick-based photographer and retired journalist. Through June 30. Info, oliveylin1@gmail.com. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.

‘TEETERING BETWEEN’: Paintings, photography and sculpture by Molly Boone, Linda Bryan, Harrison Halaska and Mike Howat, curated by Samantha M. Eckert of AVA Gallery and Art Center. WILLIAM BETCHER: “Ghosts: Civil War Portraits,” a reanimation of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and tintypes of soldiers and women in the 19th century using modern technology. Through June 4. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

‘WONDERLANDS’: Paintings of Cuba by James Rauchman and figurative works by the late self-taught artist Gayleen Aiken. Reception: Friday, May 19, 6 p.m., with a screening of Rauchman’s short film “San Lazaro’s Night.” Through June 30. Info, 533-9370. GRACE in Hardwick.

YOUNG ARTISTS SHOW: A group exhibition of works by area kids and young adults. Through May 31. Info, melmelts@yahoo.com. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

brattleboro/okemo valley

ANDY WARHOL: “Small Is Beautiful,” 100 of the artist’s smaller-format paintings, from the Hall collection. RON GORCHOV: A 50-year survey of the American abstract artist’s work, featuring shaped canvases from the 1970s to large-scale paintings in his last years. SUSAN ROTHENBERG: Nearly 30 figurative, gestural paintings by the late American artist from throughout her career. Weekends only; reservation required. Through November 26. Info, info@hallartfoundation.org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

‘THE ART OF HANDMADE PHOTOGRAPHY’: A group exhibition in a variety of genres, mediums, styles, sizes and approaches by more than 30 local and national photographers, juried by Dale Rio. Through July 2. Info, 251-6051. Vermont Center for Photography in Brattleboro.

‘KEITH HARING: SUBWAY DRAWINGS’: Samples from the more than 5,000 chalk drawings the New York City artist made from 1980 to 1985 in subway stations. CATHY CONE: “Portals and Portraits,” modified tintypes and mixed media by the Vermont photographer that speak to the power and limitations of memory. DANIEL CALLAHAN: “En-MassQ,” works from two series in which the Boston-based artist painted his own face and the faces of others and detailed the performances with photographs, writing, and audio and visual vignettes. JUAN

HINOJOSA: “Paradise City,” collaged figures made from found objects that reflect on the challenges of immigrants creating a new home in a new place.

MITSUKO BROOKS: “Letters Mingle Souls,” mail art

that incorporates imaginary letters addressed by survivors to their deceased loved ones and explores the impacts of mental illness and suicide. Through June 11. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

CHARLES W. NORRIS-BROWN: “Distant Thunder Studio, “ original artworks from the late artist’s graphic novel Thunder Basin within a re-creation of his studio as an interactive exhibition. Through June 10. THE SPRING SALON: Artwork in a variety of mediums by 35 area artists. Through June 3. Info, 289-0104. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

JOHN R. KILLACKY: “Flux,” an exhibition of objects from a wordless, process-based video inspired by scores, propositions and performative actions of Fluxus-era artists; cinematography by Justin Bunnell, editing by C. Alec Kozlowski and sound composition by Sean Clute. Through August 30. Info, 257-7898. CX Silver Gallery in Brattleboro.

manchester/bennington

ALBERTO REY: “Cultural Landscapes,” a major exhibition featuring the artist’s Battenkill River project, including large-scale paintings, drawings, notes and photographs; as well as Rey’s Cuban heritage and bicultural identity. Through June 25. Info, 367-1311. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘A HISTORY OF BENNINGTON’: An exhibition of artifacts that invites viewers to examine how history informs and affects our lives. Through December 31. ‘NEBIZUN: WATER IS LIFE’: An exhibition of artwork by Abenaki artists of the Champlain Valley and Connecticut River Valley regions to illustrate the Abenaki relationship to water, our awareness of water as a fundamental element necessary for all life, and concern about pollution of our water. Curated by Vera Longtoe Sheehan. Through July 26. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

SPRING/SUMMER 2023 MEMBER EXHIBITION: An annual exhibition of works in painting, drawing, prints, textile/fiber, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more by member artists. Through July 16. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

randolph/royalton

CAROLINE TAVELLI-ABAR AND MARJORIE

RYERSON: “Full Circle,” ink and watercolor abstract paintings, and poetry; and “Mother Nature’s Liquid Gift,” a retrospective of water-inspired photography and poetry. Through May 31. Info, artetcvt@gmail. com. ART, etc. in Randolph.

JASON MILLS: “Digestive,” a retrospective of abstract paintings by the Vermont artist. Through May 19. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

JOHN DOUGLAS: “My World in Black and White,” photographs by the Vershire artist. Through June 10. Info, 889-3525. The Tunbridge General Store Gallery.

‘RE: VISIONS’: A group exhibition of artworks in a large variety of mediums by area artists. Through July 1. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

outside vermont

‘AN ASSEMBLAGE OF BREATHS’: The third annual exhibition in support of mental health awareness, in collaboration with West Central Behavioral Health, featuring 30 regional artists. Reception: Saturday, May 20, 5-6 p.m., with a performance by Los Lorcas. Through June 17. KATHY BLACK, MICHAEL HEFFERNAN, SUSAN CALZA & HARRISON

HALASKA: Paintings and video installation by the regional artists in four galleries. Through June 3. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

‘¡PRINTING THE REVOLUTION! THE RISE AND IMPACT OF CHICANO GRAPHICS, 1965 TO NOW’: A Smithsonian American Art Museum traveling exhibition featuring 119 artworks by more than 74 artists of Mexican descent and allied artists active in Chicanx networks. Through June 11. KENT MONKMAN: “The Great Mystery,” four new paintings by the Cree artist along with five works in the museum’s collection that inspired them, by Hannes Beckmann, T.C. Cannon, Cyrus Edwin Dallin, Mark Rothko and Fritz Scholder. Through December 9. Info, 603-646-2808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H.

‘PARALL(ELLES): A HISTORY OF WOMEN IN DESIGN’: A major exhibition celebrating the instrumental role that women have played in the world of design, featuring artworks and objects dating from the mid-19th century onward. Through May 28. Info, 514-285-2000. ‘VIEWS OF WITHIN: PICTURING THE SPACES WE INHABIT’: More than 60 paintings, photographs, prints, installations and textile works from the museum’s collection that present one or more evocations of interior space. Through June 30. Info, 514-235-2044. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. ➆

Certain records in a band’s career feel transformational. Think Remain in Light by the Talking Heads or The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest. Those records were paradigm shifts, sonic and thematic departures that began new phases in those artists’ careers and helped establish them as visionaries.

When I started listening to the new record by Burlington-based soul and blues act Dwight + Nicole, I quickly realized that The Jaguar, the Raven & the Snake is just such an album for the duo. Its first full-length record — which follows two excellent EPs, also produced by the Grammy Award-nominated Joel Hamilton — has yielded impressive results. From the first track, “Next Go-Round,” to the closer, “Lift,” Dwight + Nicole have never sounded so vibrant. A record that is equal parts summer jams and a deep, moving treatise on how to process loss, The Jaguar, the Raven & the Snake is the band at its absolute best.

But why take my word for it? Instead of writing a review myself, I persuaded Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson to review their record for me. The couple, who share a lovely home in South Burlington, invited me over for tea, and we listened to the music together. The following is a heavily abridged version of our chat — which, sadly, doesn’t include the half hour we spent talking about Wu-Tang Clan and why there’s no good pizza in Burlington.

SEVEN DAYS: OK, let’s get right into the first track, “Next Go-Round.” ere’s so many things I want to talk about with this one, but for me, it’s the bass line that just jumps out.

NICOLE NELSON: Thank you! That’s really great to hear. I’ve evolved a lot as a bass player, and I feel like I can be more intentional now. Like, if I want a bass part to sound like something from a Mary J. Blige song, I can do that now. And I love this bass line; it sounds like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters, just lumbering around the city.

SD: e vocals are nothing to sneeze at, either. Both of your vocals sound just incredible on this record. Was that a point of intention on this one?

DWIGHT RITCHER: Honestly, no. We’ve kind of got that part down; we hardly ever do more than three takes on vocals. And Joel wants it that way, too; he wants us to be emotionally involved with the take instead of overthinking the performance.

TALK IT OUT:

The

NN: Ha! Well, I play “All for You ” whenever I’m mad at Dwight, and by the end, I always get over it.

DR: There is definitely a lot of love in these songs. It’s been a crazy couple years for everybody, and we survived them. These are songs about survivors, as well, and that’s a beautiful thing, not so much a sad thing.

SD: I’m glad you said that, because underneath all the R&B feel-good grooves, this is actually a very emotionally heavy album. You both lost loved ones in recent years.

“Angel,” “On Your Way to Go” and “Do It All Again” come right to mind. ese are songs calling out to the dead in a lot of ways, sometimes literally.

NN: Absolutely. “Do It All Again” is about my mom and knowing she would be gone soon. She died of early-onset Alzheimer’s. And “Angel,” while initially about her and my brother, whom I lost as well, ended up being about my whole family, generations of connection. We recorded some of the tracks in Norway, which is where my great-grandparents were from before they came to America. Coming back, over a hundred years later, it felt like they called me there, that their spirit moved me.

SD: Yes! I can hear the geographical connections in there as well, the tying of memory and place. It’s the whole “we use music to decorate time” theory.

DR: I like that. Yeah, totally. “On Your Way to Go” — to me, that’s me and my dad driving along the Jersey shore on our way to get sandwiches from Richard’s — which is long gone now, I think — just eating sandwiches and watching the oil barges on the water.

BY CHRIS FARNSWORTH • farnsworth@sevendaysvt.com

NN: It’s a team thing. When I finished tracking my vocal on “Next Go-Round,” Dwight asked me if I wanted another take. And our drummer, Ezra [Oklan], goes, “Are you fucking kidding me? Did you hear what that girl just did?” [laughing]

DR: Man, Ezra was huge on this record for a number of reasons. When we tracked “All for You,” he said it was one of the

hardest things he’s ever had to drum on. We wanted the drums to be moving with the vocal melody, which is a super hard thing to construct a beat to, you know? But he crushed it.

SD: at’s a beautiful song, too. What’s it like writing love songs in a duo where your partner is your romantic partner?

NN: True story: I didn’t want to sing on “On Your Way to Go” at first. It’s such a good song, but I’ve just never thought of myself as an R&B singer — that’s not what I grew up singing. But [singer-songwriter] Ali [McGuirk] was there that day and got me into it; she saved me.

SD: Now that it’s done and ready to go into the world, how are you feeling about the record?

NN: It’s our most intentional record in so many ways, and our most complete. That’s the whole thing with The Jaguar, the Raven & the Snake. We’re all three. Sometimes you’re down in the shit, just trying to molt a new skin; sometimes you’re running with the pack; and sometimes you’re soaring above it all. That’s life, that’s the totality, and this record isn’t about just one aspect of life.

Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson COURTESY OF LUKE AWTRY

IT’S OUR MOST INTENTIONAL RECORD IN SO MANY WAYS.

NICOLE NELSON

Listening In

(Spotify mix of local

1. “We’re All Gonna Die (with Noah Kahan)” by Joy Oladokun and Noah Kahan

2. “ row One” by Tinkerbullet

3. “All the Best Intentions” by Couchsleepers

4. “Beach Rose” by Will Keeper

5. “My Last Great Rise and Fall” by

Shred is Dead

DR: More so than anything we’ve ever done, this record is a snapshot of us right now. It’s like you said: This is the music we’re decorating our time with right now, and I really couldn’t be happier to present that. ➆

Eye on the Scene

Last week’s live music highlights from photographer Luke Awtry

INFO

e Jaguar, the Raven & the Snake releases Friday, May 19, on all streaming services.

Album release show, Friday, May 19, 8 p.m., at Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington $25-30. highergroundmusic.com

On the Air

Where to tune in to Vermont music this week:

“Wave Cave Radio Show,”

Wednesday, May 17, 2 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: DJs Flywlker and Gingervitus spin the best of local and nonlocal hip-hop.

“Rocket Shop Radio Hour,”

Wednesday, May 17, 8 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: e So n Sos play live in studio.

“ e Sounds of Burlington,” ursday, May 18, 9 p.m., at WBKM.org: Host Tim Lewis plays selections of local music.

LA NUIT AT THE FLYNN MAIN STAGE, BURLINGTON, MAY 12: Young Burlington-area musicians — and their parents — rejoice! Last Friday, the Flynn held La Nuit, a benefit to support kids’ education and community programs. e old art deco theater was as primed for partying as it was for fundraising, and attendees came dressed to the nines and ready for both. DJ Disco Phantom captained the party ship from a small stage in the bar area while Guster’s Ryan Miller, refusing to comply with the black tie recommendation and opting for floral pants and a purple velour sport coat — we love him — emceed a live auction from an extended Main Stage in the theater. e evening ended with something I’d never seen at the Flynn: a band performing with its back to the theater, facing a stage filled with guests. It made for a pretty epic dance party with Boston’s East Coast Soul.

“Cultural Bunker,” Friday, May 19, 7 p.m., on 90.1 WRUV: Host Melo Grant plays local and nonlocal hip-hop.

“All the Traditions,” Sunday, May 21, 7 p.m., on Vermont Public: Host Robert Resnik plays an assortment of folk music with a focus on Vermont artists.

CLUB DATES music+nightlife

live music

WED.17

Audrey Haddard, the Discussions, Will Keeper (signer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $12/$15.

Bent Nails House Band (rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.

DANA (noise rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

The Dead Shakers (psych rock) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Fresh Pressed Wednesday with Froggies, Julia & the Nightcaps (funk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5/$10.

Jazz Jam Sessions (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Justin Plakias & Friends (jazz) at Red Square, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Les Dead Ringers (jazz) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m.

Free.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Peak (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Stefani Capizzi (singersongwriter) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5.

Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

THU.18

Acoustik Ruckus (bluegrass) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Bittersweet Sunset (folk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Brainorchestra, Lord Jah-Monte

Ogbon, NOLAN, Mister Burns (hip-hop) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10.

Breanna Elaine (singer-songwriter) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Brett Hughes (country) at Filling Station, Middlesex, 6 p.m. Free.

Dead Bars, Cooked, Doom Service, Dead Street Dreamers (punk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10/$12.

Geoffry Kim Trio (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Grace Palmer and Socializing for Introverts (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Ira Friedman (jazz) at Hugo’s Bar and Grill, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Jaded Ravins (Americana) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

SUN.21 // SCREAMING FEMALES [INDIE ROCK]

Creature Feature

Find the most up-to-date info on live music, DJs, comedy and more at sevendaysvt.com/music. If you’re a talent booker or artist planning live entertainment at a bar, nightclub, café, restaurant, brewery or coffee shop, send event details to music@sevendaysvt.com or submit the info using our form at sevendaysvt.com/postevent.

Social Destruction, Bollocks, Drunk Off Diesel (tribute) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10/$15.

Terry Youk & Friends (jazz) at Hugo’s Bar and Grill, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Timberline (bluegrass) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7 p.m. Free. Ursa and the Major Key (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

WD-40’s (rock) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free. Wildflower, Diane Schnier, Vega, Community Garden (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10/$12.

SUN.21

Greenbush (blues, rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Nico Suave (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Screaming Females, Blowtorch (indie rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8:15 p.m. $18/$20.

Sunday Brunch Tunes (singersongwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.

Watsky, Spose, Feed the Biirds (hip-hop) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $29.50/$34.50.

MON.22

New Jersey trio SCREAMING FEMALES have been at it for the better part of 18 years. In a rare show of indie rock consistency, the band has kept the same lineup, stayed on the same record label and continued putting out grunge-leaning indie rock. Its latest, the hard-charging Desire Pathway, keeps the streak alive, as the band recorded the album at Minnesota’s Pachyderm Recording Studio, the same studio that produced Nirvana’s In Utero. The result is a collection of would-be rock anthems and some of the band’s best songs in years. Screaming Females hit the stage at the Monkey House in Winooski on Sunday, May 21, with support from local punk rockers BLOWTORCH.

SYML, Trent Dabbs (singersongwriter) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $25/$28.

Tom Bisson Live (singersongwriter) at Folino’s, Williston, 6 p.m. Free.

Whiskey & Wine (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.19

Aaron Audet (singer-songwriter) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

The Ballroom Thieves, Troy Millette (indie rock) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 8 p.m. $20/$25.

Bent Knee, Jesse Taylor Band, Fossil Record (rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $15/$18.

Carinae, the Bubs (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $15/$20.

Chris Powers (acoustic) at Gusto’s, Barre, 6 p.m. Free.

Cozy (rock) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Dwight + Nicole, Ali McGuirk, Mikahely, Fattie B (soul, blues) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25/$30.

Emalou & the Beat (folk) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Fiddlehead Hollow (folk) at Stone’s Throw Pizza, Richmond, 6 p.m. Free.

Friday Folk (folk) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Jerborn (acoustic) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

Liana Nuse Trio (cello) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Mark Legrand & Sarah Munro, the Apollos (singer-songwriter, rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Monachino, Matthews & Jarrett (jazz) at Hugo’s Bar and Grill, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Mosey Beat (funk) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Satyrdagg, Josh West (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

The Shane Murley Band (Americana) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Shred is Dead (Grateful Dead tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15.

Toast (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free. What? (jam) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

SAT.20

D & Cookie (jazz) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, 6 p.m. Free.

Dirty Looks (rock) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

George Murtie (singersongwriter) at Martell’s at the Red Fox, Jeffersonville, 9:30 p.m. $5.

Gumbo (Phish tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15.

The Healing: A Night of Poetry, Music and Dance with Kiah Morris, Toussaint, Dov Schiller (poetry, jazz) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. Free.

Hot Neon Magic (synth pop) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Jerborn & Papa Bear (acoustic) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Last Kid Picked (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Martin Fogel (jazz) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10.

Orange Doors (psych rock) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

The Sideways (funk) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

The Front Bottoms, AJJ (indie rock) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $35/$40.

TUE.23

Bleeding Hearts (folk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass Jam (bluegrass) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free. The Dead Shakers, Overhand Sam (psych rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5/$10.

The Front Bottoms, AJJ (indie rock) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $35/$40. Grateful Tuesdays (tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $20.

Honky Tonk Tuesday with Pony Hustle (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Jaded Ravins (Americana) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free.

Sorry Mom, Froggy, Burly Girlies (punk) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $14/$16.

WED.24

Bent Nails House Band (rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Hannah Frances, Mary Esther Carter, Will Davis (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9:15 p.m. $5.

Jazz Jam Sessions (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Justin Plakias & Friends (jazz) at Red Square, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Les Dead Ringers (jazz) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5. Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

djs

WED.17

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

THU.18

DJ Chaston (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10:30 p.m. Free.

Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJ Big Dog (reggae and dancehall) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Vinyl Night with Ken (DJ) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.19

DJ Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Kata (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ LaFountaine (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.

No Scrubs: ‘90s Night with DJ Ron Stoppable (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

SAT.20

Blanchface (DJ) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Crypt (goth DJ) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

D Jay Baron Spins Drake (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, midnight. Free.

DJ Raul (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.

Matt Payne (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m.

Free.

Molly Mood (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

SUN.21

DJ Two Sev (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

MON.22

DJ four-d (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

DJ JP Black (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

TUE.23

Local Motives Tuesday (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

open mics & jams

WED.17

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with JD Tolstoi (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.18

Open Mic (open mic) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

MON.22

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Despacito, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.24

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with JD Tolstoi (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

comedy

WED.17

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Theater Queen: A Night of Drag and Musical Theater (drag) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $10.

Whale Tales: An Evening of Comedic Storytelling (comedy) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

THU.18

Junk Island (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $5.

Michael Rapaport (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $35.

FRI.19

Michael Rapaport (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $35.

SAT.20

Michael Rapaport (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $35.

MON.22

Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.24

Max’s Sport Themed Birthday Party Comedy Show (comedy) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5/$10.

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Teacher’s Lounge (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

trivia, karaoke, etc.

WED.17

4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Nerd Nite Trivia (trivia) at Citizen Cider, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.18

Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at McGillicuddy’s Five Corners, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Thursday (trivia) at Spanked Puppy Pub, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.

FRI.19

Karoke with DJ Big T (karaoke) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 9 p.m. Free.

MON.22

Trivia Monday with Top Hat Entertainment (trivia) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. Free.

Trivia with Brain (trivia) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Trivia with Craig Mitchell (trivia) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.23

Karaoke hosted by Motorcade (karaoke) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Party Bear (karaoke) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at the Depot, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Tuesday (trivia) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.

Tuesday Night Trivia (trivia) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.24

4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Nerd Nite Trivia (trivia) at Citizen Cider, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free. ➆

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Kinetic Fource, Kinetic Fource

(SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

Kinetic Fource is a selftitled debut album with deep roots and a long backstory. The crew behind it could fairly be called a Vermont hip-hop supergroup, but really, this record is part of Montpelier-based duo Boomslang’s continuing legacy.

That party-rocking pairing of Sed One (raps) and JL (beats, also some raps) had an unimpeachable reputation, both for playing explosive live sets and for being great guys. Since JL, aka Johnny Morris, died in 2021, Sed One has been carefully curating their huge body of unreleased work.

Sulk Fangs, Feel Better

(SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

In her 2015 book Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age , writer Sherry Turkle revealed a startling statistic: A threedecades-long study by the University of Michigan found a 40 percent decline in empathy among college students, with the vast majority of that drop happening post-2000. The theory is that the rise of smartphone technology directly correlates with the decrease in empathy. Whether the trend is driven by social media, big data, late-stage capitalism or some other buzzword you want to use to explain it, it seems harder than ever to put an open heart out into the world.

All the tracks on Kinetic Fource were born during the era of pandemic lockdown cabin fever. Burlington producer Rico James and JL spent weeks sending each other raw drum loops and building up fresh beats from scratch. Around the same time, prolific MCs Sed One and Learic resolved to work on a new record together.

Stripped of all that context, Kinetic Fource would simply be a dynamite rap album with two hard-charging MCs giving their all over some bruising beats. From the slow, crushing synth grooves of “Round Here” to urgent up-tempo earworms such as “Baklava,” the tracks make it strikingly clear that the two producers aren’t just taking turns making songs. Every track is truly a joint e ort. Rico James’ beats

have seldom banged so monumentally hard, and JL’s beats have seldom been so unabashedly hip-hop.

That same spirit animates the rappers here, too. Sed One has always been a high-voltage performer, but in recent years, he’s perfected his brash, raspy instrument, bobbing and weaving around the snare. Although he is a careful student of hip-hop, his style draws equally from reggae toasting. It’s a dramatic contrast with the cool, calculated Kool G Rap fundamentalism of Learic.

It’s tough to say what the two MCs have most in common: their love of hip-hop or their martial arts-grade dedication to delivering a knockout performance every time. The energy of this album is undeniable and pure. Throughout, Learic experiments with left-field flow patterns to match Sed One’s fluid mechanics. The two play ideas and phrases o each other as deftly

as JL and Rico James layer samples. The producers’ work in the margins makes every second of the album count.

It all closes on potent high note, “This Is Dedicated,” which features DJ Kanga with a flawlessly funky scratch hook. “I’ve been sharpening my skills since my date of birth,” Learic raps, “and it’s been worth the wait to find out what my weight is worth.” The album is packed with quotables, but that’s one of the best closing lines I’ve heard from anyone this year.

A joyful blast of rapid-fire lyricism and lushly detailed bangers, Kinetic Fource is a massive release. It comes at the perfect time, too, because this is a summer soundtrack, party music with a somber note. Like 2022’s Boomslang III, this new record stands as a powerful monument to the legacy of JL and his bombastic creativity.

Kinetic Fource is available at soundsofrico.bandcamp.com.

The new Sulk Fangs release, Feel Better, is both an outpouring of empathy and a call for some in return. The project of Burlington musician and writer Matt Bushlow, the foursong EP marks his third release since debuting in 2022 with the References EP. On each recording, Bushlow has homed in on a blend of shimmery bedroom pop and shades of basement rock, and the two approaches mix seamlessly on his latest.

The title track kicks things o with a sprightly chord progression that rides a programmed beat augmented by hand claps as Bushlow implores the listener to “feel better.” You can all but see the sunshine reflecting o a pair of sunglasses as the song asks, “Are you feeling OK?” It’s a simple thing, but having an album start with a vibe check

goes a long way, especially when the song is as much of an earworm as “Feel Better” is.

On “Fortunate,” Bushlow shows o his crooner side. While gently strumming a baritone ukulele, the multi-instrumentalist edges into Elliott Smith territory, pairing stark lyrical imagery with a falsetto-tinged melody to powerful e ect. It’s such a strong mode for Bushlow that when he takes a turn toward alt-rock halfway through the song, with big power chords and pounding drums, the change feels rather unnecessary. Still, should Bushlow wish to turn Sulk Fangs into a rock project, he would have an easy time of it.

When Bushlow pushes the indie folk button, as he does with “Come Around,” sparks fly. One of a handful of guest musicians on the EP, Johnnie Day Durand adds a touch of otherworldly grace to a song of pure longing with a musical saw solo. (The other guests

include n’goni player Craig Myers, bassist Mike McKinley, pianist Paul Ruderman, and multi-instrumentalist and engineer Eric Segalstad.) There’s an element of pastoral, ’70s British folk present here — think Pentangle meets indie rocker King Tu . Indeed, Feel Better feels cut from similar cloth to Smalltown Stardust, King Tu ’s latest, Vermont-yearning LP.

“Life in Paris” closes the recording in style. Bushlow sings of living in Paris and in Burlington, o ering that “it ain’t always what you thought it would be.” Whether or not he’s being literal, the specific locations here matter less than the sentiment: Life leaves us in strange places. Even when we think we’re where we want to be, we might be wrong.

Feel Better is both an imperative and a wild hope, a missive of pure empathy from Bushlow. Check it out at sulkfangs. bandcamp.com.

CHRIS FARNSWORTH

82 Clubhouse Rd | Fairlee, VT

Free Outdoor Community Concerts Featuring:

July 6th – Adam Ezra Group

July 13th – Della Mae

July 20th – Uprooted �. Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root

July 27th – Kat Wright

August 3rd – *Special Announcement Coming*

August 10th – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

August 17th – Enter the Haggis

August 24th – Big Head Todd and the Monsters

on screen

Beau Is Afraid ★★★★★

I’m sorry, Mom. This Mother’s Day, instead of fêting you with brunch and gifts, I watched a three-hour movie about a man who has major issues with his mother.

Writer-director Ari Aster turns from arty horror movies (Hereditary, Midsommar ) to just plain art movies with the surreal family comedy-drama-nightmare Beau Is Afraid . In limited release, the movie inspired walkouts and outraged Twitter disquisitions on self-indulgence, all of which only made me want to see it more. As of press time, it’s screening at Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington.

The deal

Beau Wassermann (Joaquin Phoenix) is indeed afraid. Of everything. With reason. In the opening scene, his therapist gives him a new prescription to treat his anxiety. Within the 48 hours that follow, Beau will be repeatedly accosted in the street, harassed by an unseen neighbor who makes bizarre accusations in scribbled notes, burgled, locked out of his apartment building, home invaded, shot at, stabbed by a naked serial killer and hit by a car. And that’s just the start of his troubles. As Beau struggles against a hostile world to fulfi ll a promise to visit his mother, Mona (Patti LuPone), on the anniversary of his father’s death, he receives news that puts him on a new and even stranger path.

Will you like it?

Mammoth movies in which acclaimed filmmakers test the audience’s patience by plumbing the depths of their own neuroses are a genre unto themselves. (See the sidebar for two more examples.) I have a greater tolerance for this kind of navelgazing than most; for me, the test of these films is whether the director manages to make his personal woes (yes, it’s almost always a “he”) relevant to anyone else.

For this viewer, Beau Is Afraid passes that test. Beau’s travails are instantly recognizable to anyone who’s ever su ered from anxiety — not as actual experiences, mind you, but as a lurid parade of possibilities. While the first scene is mistakable for our reality, Beau soon steps outside into a neighborhood that is a landscape of personified fears: Every unhoused person is aggressive; every cop is trigger-happy; every kid is shrieking; every shop has a vulgar name like Cheapo Depot or Erectus Ejectus. Only

Beau seems capable of empathy and averse to violence, and he walks with sti -legged terror, an urban zombie.

It’s easy to be reminded of the comic book-inspired world of Joker, in which Phoenix similarly played an object of relentless persecution. But there’s a key difference: Aster pushes things so far that it’s impossible for us to see Beau’s narrative as reliable. This is an interior hellscape, not a real one.

In the film’s first third, ever more outlandish obstacles prevent Beau from embarking on his trip, which he’s dreading anyway. It’s a masterful filmic approximation of a stress nightmare. His experiences are so horrific yet so unlikely that we can’t help laughing at the filmmaker’s dissection of a paranoid mindset.

How did Beau become this teeming ball of fears? As he approaches the loved and feared object of his quest — his mother — we gradually find out. Along the way, Beau encounters the kindness of strangers (Amy Ryan and Nathan Lane as a grieving suburban couple), but their charity sours quickly into something more conditional and sinister. He savors the freedom to dream of a better life when he wanders into the domain of a plein air theater

troupe, visually reminiscent of Vermont’s Bread and Puppet Theater. But even there, catastrophe soon intervenes, paving the way for a Ka aesque finale.

In the theater sequence and again at the end of the movie, Aster puts the viewer on the spot, asking us: Why are we watching this man be tortured (or, more realistically, torture himself)? What do we get from it?

Horror movies offer their viewers catharsis through a “safe,” fictional version of ritual sacrifice, a theme that Aster explored in Midsommar. But there’s no catharsis in Beau Is Afraid, no restoration of a sense of safety, perhaps because Beau isn’t the innocent victim he thinks he is. The cruel but perceptive Mona o ers an unsympathetic reading of his plight: Beau has a dark side that is the secret author of his misery. Sure, he had a bad childhood. But isn’t it possible that he cast himself as the world’s scapegoat precisely so that he could blame his mother?

Like Ka a, who had a similarly embattled relationship with his father, Aster never quite spells out this final revelation. As a result, some viewers may leave feeling as if they’ve watched three pointless hours of someone’s Freudian persecution fantasy. For others, though, the film will

REVIEW

resonate as a powerful reminder that we are the ultimate origins of our guilt-ridden nightmares.

MARGOT HARRISON margot@sevendaysvt.com

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HEREDITARY (2018; HBO Max, rentable): While Aster’s breakthrough film is closer to a conventional horror movie than Beau Is Afraid, it’s also about an adult child (Toni Collette, in this case) who feels terrorized by the legacy of a powerful mother.

MOTHER! (2017; Paramount+, Hoopla, rentable): Like Beau Is Afraid, this biblical-allegorical-environmentalist melodrama from Darren Aronofsky provoked walkouts and talk of auteur excess. Both movies number among the most harrowing depictions of anxiety ever put on film.

I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS (2020; Netflix): As a writer and director, Charlie Kaufman has been using absurdist surrealism to explore artistic neuroses since day one, and his adaptation of a novel about a couple’s ill-fated road trip is no exception.

Phoenix plays a perpetual victim in Aster’s nightmare comedy about the inner workings of anxiety.

NEW IN THEATERS

CARMEN: Choreographer Benjamin Millepied offers a “reimagining” of Georges Bizet’s opera with a new plot and score, starring Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal. (116 min, R. Savoy)

FAST X: The son of a drug kingpin comes for revenge on everyone’s favorite fast-driving “family.” Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me) directed. (141 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

MONICA: A woman (Trace Lysette) returns home to care for the ailing mother (Patricia Clarkson) from whom she’s estranged in director Andrea Pallaoro’s drama. (106 min, R. Catamount)

CURRENTLY PLAYING

ARE YOU THERE, GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET.

HHH1/2 Kelly Fremon Craig directed this adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic. (105 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Playhouse, Roxy; reviewed 5/3)

BEAU IS AFRAIDHHHH1/2 Joaquin Phoenix plays a troubled man processing his mother’s death in an unclassifiable epic that has divided audiences.

Ari Aster (Midsommar) directed. (179 min, R. Roxy; reviewed 5/17)

BLACKBERRYHHHH Remember the first smartphone? This biopic of sorts from Matt Johnson (The Dirties) explores what happened to it. With Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton. (120 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTERHH1/2 Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Diane Keaton play four friends who bring their book club to Italy in this comedy sequel. (107 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Star, Welden)

CHEVALIERHHH1/2 Kelvin Harrison Jr. plays 18thcentury Black French composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, in this biopic from director Stephen Williams. (107 min, PG-13. Savoy)

COCAINE BEARHH1/2 Elizabeth Banks directed this comedy-thriller about a bear that terrorizes the countryside after going on a coke binge. (95 min, R. Sunset; reviewed 3/8)

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG

THIEVESHHH1/2 Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez play adventurers in the world of the fantasy role-playing game. (134 min, PG-13. Majestic)

EVIL DEAD RISEHHH1/2 In the horror series’ fifth installment, two estranged sisters (Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland) learn the true meaning of family by fighting off demons. (97 min, R. Palace, Sunset)

FOOL’S PARADISEH1/2 Charlie Day plays a shady publicist in this Hollywood satire that he also directed. (97 min, R. Palace, Stowe)

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3HHH1/2

The intergalactic crew regroups after a crushing loss in yet another Marvel Cinematic Universe extravaganza. James Gunn wrote and directed. (150 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

HYPNOTICHH1/2 Ben Affleck plays a detective searching for his own daughter in this science fiction thriller directed by Robert Rodriguez. (92 min, R. Majestic, Palace, Roxy)

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4HHHH Keanu Reeves once again plays a hit man battling a global organization in Chad Stahelski’s stylized action flick. (169 min, R. Majestic)

LOVE AGAINH1/2 What if your dead fiancé’s phone number were reassigned… to someone really attractive? Jim Strouse directed this rom-com. (104 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Majestic, Palace)

RALLY ROAD RACERS: A rookie competes in a long-distance road race in this animated comedy from Ross Venokur. (93 min, PG. Majestic, Palace)

R.M.N.HHHH This drama from acclaimed Romanian director Cristian Mungiu examines the workings of anti-immigrant prejudice in a small Transylvanian town. (125 min, NR. Catamount [ends Thu])

SHOWING UPHHHH Michelle Williams plays a sculptor juggling daily dramas in the latest from Kelly Reichardt (First Cow). (107 min, R. Savoy)

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIEHH1/2 Chris Pratt voices a Brooklyn plumber in the Mushroom Kingdom. (92 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Sunset, Welden [ends Wed])

SISUHHH1/2 A Finnish treasure hunter faces off against Nazis in this World War II action film. (91 min, R. Essex)

SUZUMEHHHH1/2 In this animated adventure, two young people try to close mysterious doors that are unleashing disasters on Japan. (122 min, PG. Savoy; reviewed 4/19)

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?HHH A friend’s arranged marriage prompts a young filmmaker (Lily James) to examine her own attitude toward romance in this rom-com. (108 min, PG-13. Catamount [Wed only], Savoy)

OLDER FILMS AND SPECIAL SCREENINGS

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (Sunset)

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR (Catamount, Wed 17 only)

ERIC CLAPTON: ACROSS 24 NIGHTS (Essex, Wed 17 only)

HERSELF (Marquis, Wed 17 only)

METROPOLITAN OPERA: DON GIOVANNI (Essex, Sat only)

THE POPE’S EXORCIST (Sunset) RENFIELD (Sunset)

SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS (Roxy)

OPEN THEATERS

(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)

*BIG PICTURE THEATER: 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info

*BIJOU CINEPLEX 4: 107 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com

CAPITOL SHOWPLACE: 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com

CATAMOUNT ARTS: 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-2600, catamountarts.org

ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com

*MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS: 222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

PALACE 9 CINEMAS: 10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com

PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA: 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com

PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com

SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com

STAR THEATRE: 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-9511, stjaytheatre.com

STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX: 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com

SUNSET DRIVE-IN: 155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com

WELDEN THEATRE: 104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com

Note: These capsule descriptions are not intended as reviews. Star ratings come from Metacritic unless we reviewed the film (noted at the end of the description). Find reviews written by Seven Days critic Margot Harrison at sevendaysvt.com/ onscreen-reviews.

MAY 17-24, 2023

WED.17 business

DANIELLE BASS: A Better Business Bureau expert explains the most common identity theft scams. Presented by Women Business Owners Network Vermont. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 503-0219.

GLOBAL TALK, LOCAL TASTE: Vermonters network and discuss global issues over brews and bites. Hula, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. $15; free for VCWA members; preregister. Info, 557-0018.

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS

NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL

GROUP: Local professionals make crucial contacts at a weekly chapter meeting. Burlington City Arts, 11:15 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Info, 829-5066.

QUICKBOOKS ONLINE: TRANSACTIONS AND REPORTS: Business owners learn the ins and outs of the accounting software package. Presented by Score Vermont. 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-5899.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR’: A congressman teams up with a rogue CIA officer to drive Soviet forces out of Afghanistan in this Tom Hanks vehicle. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

CROWDSOURCED

CINEMA: PRE-

PRODUCTION PLANNING: Kurt Broderson of Middlebury Community Television covers concept development, scripting, storyboarding and location scouting. Presented by

Media Factory. 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

F&MS MAJORS FINAL PROJECTS SHOWCASE: Student film and media studies majors present their pièces de résistance. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-3402.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: Sparkling graphics and vibrant interviews take viewers on a journey alongside NASA astronauts as they prepare for stranger-than-sciencefiction space travel. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: Sparkling graphics take viewers on a mind-bending journey into phenomena that are too slow, too fast or too small to be seen by the naked eye. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: Viewers are plunged into the magical vistas of the continent’s deserts, jungles and savannahs. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

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Listings and spotlights are written by Emily Hamilton 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. Class organizers may be asked to purchase a class listing.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: Sandhill cranes, yellow warblers and mallard ducks make their lives along rivers, lakes and wetlands. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

food & drink

COOK THE BOOK: Home chefs make a recipe from Milk Street: Tuesday Nights Mediterranean by Christopher Kimball and share the dish at a potluck. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

MAGNUM FORCE TASTING

PARTY: A ticket gets wine lovers five pours from the wine bar’s biggest bottles. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 865-2368.

ROSÉ ALL DAY: PERFECT PAIRINGS FOR SPRING

SIPPING: Sommeliers serve up samples of the pink stuff, from light Provence offerings to bold Tuscan rosatos. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Bakery, Stowe, 6-7 p.m. $45; preregister. Info, 585-7717.

games

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: Weekly sessions of an age-old game promote critical thinking and friendly competition. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

PUZZLE SWAP: Folks of all ages looking for a new challenge trade their old puzzles, accompanied by a picture and stored in a resealable bag. ADA

FIND MORE LOCAL EVENTS IN THIS ISSUE AND ONLINE:

art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/music.

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accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 2:305 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

health & fitness

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING

WORKSHOP: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice experts explain why it’s never too early to start planning for future medical care. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

BURLINGTON HASH HOUSE

HARRIERS: Beer hounds of legal age take an invigorating jog along a trail of brews. Ages 21 and up. Various Chittenden County locations, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, charissabeer@gmail.com.

CHAIR YOGA: Waterbury Public Library instructor Diana Whitney leads at-home participants in gentle stretches supported by seats. 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

SEATED & STANDING YOGA: Beginners are welcome to grow their strength and flexibility at this supportive class. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

VA2K WALK & ROLL: Locals take a 2-kilometer jaunt and bring donations of clothes, sleeping bags, tents and gift cards to chain box stores for homeless veterans. White River Junction VA Medical Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 295-9363, ext. 6343.

language

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: Learners of all abilities practice written and spoken English with trained instructors. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Celticcurious students learn to speak an Ghaeilge in a supportive group. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

SPANISH CONVERSATION: Fluent and beginner speakers brush up on their español with a discussion led by a Spanish teacher. Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@damlvt.org.

lgbtq

THRIVE QTPOC MOVIE NIGHT: Each month, Pride Center of Vermont virtually screens a movie centered on queer and trans people of color. 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, thrive@pridecentervt.org.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: The annual Asian Heritage Month extravaganza features art shows, film screenings, play readings, food tastings and more. See accesasie.com for full schedule. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-298-0757.

music

ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: The sought-after guitarist plays a weekly loft show featuring live music, storytelling and special guests. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

seminars

HOME BUYING WORKSHOP: A New England Federal Credit Union loan officer guides overwhelmed buyers through the process of finding their dream home. Noon1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE

TENNIS CLUB: Ping-Pong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Rutland Area Christian School, 7-9 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913.

words

GRACE TALUSAN: The author of The Body Papers, a memoir that won the Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing and the Massachusetts Book Award for Nonfiction, gives a reading. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

MARJORIE RYERSON: The awardwinning local writer launches her new book of poems, The Views From Mount Hunger. Phoenix Books, Rutland, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 855-8078.

THU.18 business

HIRING2DAYVT VIRTUAL

JOB FAIR: The Vermont Department of Labor gives job seekers a chance to meet with employers from around the state. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 828-4000.

STARTING A BUSINESS

— THE ROAD AHEAD: Prospective entrepreneurs clarify their vision for filling a hole in the market. Presented by New England Federal Credit Union. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.

crafts

KNITTING GROUP: Knitters of all experience levels get together to spin yarns. Latham Library, Thetford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

environment

WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD

DAY: Avian enthusiasts spread their wings over four days of outdoor and online lessons and adventures presented by Friends of Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. See friendsofmissisquoi. org for full schedule. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, vtfiliberti@gmail.com.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BEST OF ENEMIES’: David Harewood and Zachary Quinto star as political opponents William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal in this award-winning drama, streamed live from London’s National Theatre. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $615. Info, 748-2600.

CROWDSOURCED CINEMA: COMPOSITION AND LIGHTING: Ross Ransom of Media Factory teaches the language of cinematography in advance of Vermont’s annual community film project. 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

FILM AND MEDIA CULTURE

SENIOR PROJECT SCREENING: Two short student films close out the semester. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3190.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.17.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.17. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.17. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.17.

food & drink

FREE IN-STORE TASTINGS: Themed wine tastings take oenophiles on an adventure through a region, grape variety, style of wine or producer’s offerings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Bakery, Stowe. Info, 585-7717.

games

THE CHECK MATES: Chess players of all ages face off at this intergenerational weekly meetup. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

UNPLUGGED GAME NIGHT: Players nosh on pizza and play one of the library’s many board games (or one of their own). Latham Library, Thetford, 5-7 p.m. Free; preregister for pizza. Info, librarian@thetfordlibrary.org.

health & fitness

SIMPLIFIED TAI CHI FOR SENIORS: Eighteen easy poses help with stress reduction, fall prevention and ease of movement. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:154 p.m. Donations. Info, 362-2607.

TAI CHI THURSDAYS: Experienced instructor Rich Marantz teaches the first section of the Yang-style tai chi sequence. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 645-1960.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: See WED.17.

FAMI LY FU N

Check out these family-friendly events for parents, caregivers and kids of all ages.

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WED.17 burlington

BABYTIME: Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones. Pre-walkers and younger. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

STEAM SPACE: Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITY: STEAM FUN: Little engineers and artists gather for some afternoon excitement. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

BABYTIME: Teeny-tiny library patrons enjoy a gentle, slow story time featuring songs, rhymes and lap play. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

COMICS CLUB!: Graphic novel and manga fans in third through sixth grades meet to discuss current reads and do fun activities together. Hosted by Brownell Library. Essex Teen Center, Essex Junction, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

LEGO BUILDERS: Elementary-age imagineers explore, create and participate in challenges. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

barre/montpelier

CHESS CLUB: Kids of all skill levels get one-on-one lessons and play each other in between. Ages 6 and up. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL:

Nature educator Ange Gibbons teaches kids how to spot animal tracks, build campfires, identify edible plants and other outdoor skills. Ages 10 through 12. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 426-3581.

upper valley

PEABODY AFTERSCHOOL FUN FOR

GRADES 1-4: Students make friends over crafts and story time. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.

PRE-K STORY TIME: Little ones and their caregivers hear a different farmthemed tale every week in May. Snacks included. Ages 3 through 5. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9:30-11 a.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, cpeavey@ billingsfarm.org.

manchester/ bennington

MCL FILM CLUB: Teen auteurs learn how to bring stories to life on camera. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

NEW MOMS’ GROUP: Local doula Kimberleigh Weiss-Lewitt facilitates a community-building weekly meetup for mothers who are new to parenting or the area. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

THU.18 burlington

‘MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL’: Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo have their peaceful but boring zoo lives upended in this musical adaptation of the beloved animated film. e Flynn, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $29-59. Info, 863-5966.

BENJAMIN AND JACOB ROESCH: Two brothers — one writer and one illustrator — present their new middle grade book, Felix & Squeak and the Ghost Who Forgot Everything. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

PRESCHOOL YOGA: Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA

BASSICK: e singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME: Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

READ TO A DOG: Kids of all ages get a 10-minute time slot to tell stories to pups Lola and Emma. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

FUSE BEAD CRAFTERNOONS: Youngsters make pictures out of colorful, meltable doodads. Ages 8 and up. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: Nature educator Ange Gibbons teaches kids how to spot animal tracks, build campfires, identify edible plants and other outdoor skills. Ages 7 through 9. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 426-3581.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss for stories, songs and lots of silliness. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

stowe/smuggs

WEE ONES PLAY TIME: Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

manchester/ bennington

YOUNG ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Teens battle beasts with swords and spellbooks in this campaign designed to accommodate both drop-in and recurring players. Ages 12 through 16. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 549-4574.

SAT.20 burlington

KIDS WEEKEND: See FRI.19. Waterfront Park, Burlington. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

LEGO TIME AT THE NEW NORTH END: Kids ages 4 through 11 build blocky creations at the library’s new location. Fletcher Free Library New North End Branch, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

KIDS CHESS CLUB: Little grand masters build their skills. Ages 5 and up. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, nliuzzi@southburlingtonvt.gov.

Doggone Good Time

Animal lovers of all ages don their best cowboy boots and 10-gallon hats for Bark at the Barn, a fundraiser for the furry friends at Waitsfield shelter For the Love of Dogs. e Mad Mountain Scramblers play music to swing your partner round and round to, and anyone who dares can try their hand at the mechanical bull ride. ere’s light fare for all guests and an open beer and wine bar for the grown-ups. A prize-filled raffle keeps things interesting.

BARK AT THE BARN

Sunday, May 21, 2-5 p.m., at Mad River Barn in Waitsfield. $50; free for kids; preregister. Info, fortheloveofdogsvermont@gmail.com, fortheloveofdogsvermont.com.

mad river valley/ waterbury

PRESCHOOL PLAY & READ: Outdoor activities, stories and songs get 3- and 4-year-olds engaged. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

northeast kingdom

LAPSIT STORY TIME: Babies 18 months and younger learn to love reading, singing and playing with their caregivers. Siblings welcome. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 745-1391.

FRI.19 burlington

KIDS WEEKEND: Kids enjoy an unforgettable weekend of music, magic, dance, circus arts, rides, pizza and ice cream. See btvkidsday.com for full event schedule. Roosevelt Park, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, kjanedoyle@burlingtonvt.gov.

chittenden county

‘JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.’: Students direct and perform in this musical Roald Dahl adaptation that follows an orphan boy who accidentally grows a huge, magical fruit. Essex High

stowe/smuggs

MUSICAL STORY TIME: Song, dance and other tuneful activities supplement picture books for kids 2 through 5. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

mad river valley/ waterbury

MONTHLY PLAYGROUP: Parents and caregivers connect while their young kids explore collaborative play. Waterbury Public Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

rutland/killington

‘INTO THE WOODS JR.’: See FRI.19, 2 & 7 p.m.

northeast kingdom

School, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 879-7121.

barre/montpelier

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Participants ages 6 and under hear stories, sing songs and eat tasty treats between outdoor activities. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

rutland/killington

‘INTO THE WOODS JR.’: e student actors of Rutland Youth eatre present Sondheim’s gut-busting fairy tale sendup. Paramount eatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $10-15. Info, 775-0903.

upper valley

STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in stories, songs and silliness. Latham Library, etford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

northeast kingdom

ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: Kids 5 and under play, sing, hear stories and take home a fun activity. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 745-1391.

OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM OPENING DAY CELEBRATION: Free ice cream and tours mark the start of a new season and a new exhibit on race and representation. Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village, Brownington, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Free. Info, 754-2022.

manchester/ bennington

NOTORIOUS RPG: Kids 10 through 14 create characters and play a collaborative adventure game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 362-2607. STEAM SATURDAY: Little ones play around with foundational science and art fun. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 362-2607.

SUN.21 burlington

MUSIC WITH MIKAHELY: e Malagasy musician plays family-friendly tunes on the guitar and the bamboo valiha. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

music

BERKLEE INDIAN ENSEMBLE: The world-renowned collective incorporates genres from around the world in their modern Indian sound. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $20-35. Info, 760-4634.

JAZZ AT THE LANTERN: PAUL

ASBELL QUARTET: The veteran bluesman and his band serenade diners and drinkers with their steel-string strains. The Brass Lantern Inn, Stowe, 6:30-8 p.m. $35-45; cash bar. Info, 253-2229.

outdoors

AUDUBON WEST RUTLAND

MARSH BIRD WALK: Enthusiastic ornithologists go on a gentle hike and help out with the monthly marsh monitoring. Meet at the boardwalk on Marble Street. West Rutland Marsh, 7-10 a.m. Free. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon. org.

politics

THOUGHT CLUB: Artists and activists convene to engage with Burlington‘s rich tradition of radical thought and envision its future. Democracy Creative, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, tevan@democracycreative.com.

seminars

SPRING COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES:

RACIAL TRAUMA AND GENERATIONAL HEALING: Director of diversity, equity and inclusion teaches listeners about how racism impacts mental health. Q&A follows. Presented by Howard Center. 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 488-6912.

talks

MICHAEL SHAPIRO: A semioticist tells stories about his life and work as a professor at Brown University. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

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 theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

= ONLINE EVENT

tech

TECH AND TEXTILES: Crafters work on their knitting or crocheting while discussing questions such as how to set up a new tablet or what cryptocurrency even is. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.

TECH TUTOR: Techies answer questions about computers and devices during one-on-one help sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

theater

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’: Six Southern women laugh, cry and form strong friendships in Robert Harling’s classic play, presented by Fairfax Community Theatre. Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15.50. Info, info@fctcvt.org.

words

BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers enjoy Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Presented by Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3338.

INQUISITIVE READERS BOOK

CLUB: Bookworms discuss a new horizon-expanding tome each month. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, henningsmh@ yahoo.com.

LAURA FOLEY & SARAH SNYDER: The authors of the collections It’s This and Now These Three Remain share their poetry. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

TELL YOUR OWN STORY: Veteran Wall Street Journal obituary writer Bob Hagerty extolls the virtues of writing one’s own memorial ahead of time. Waterbury Public Library, 6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

VISITING WRITER CRAFT TALK

WITH GRACE TALUSAN: The memoirist behind The Body Papers talks shop with listeners interested in the art of writing. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

FRI.19

bazaars

FUNDRAISING TENT SALE:

Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity sells furniture, appliances, games and other treasures to benefit an upcoming Randolph project. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 522-8611.

crafts

SCRAPBOOKING GROUP: Cutters and pasters make new friends in a weekly club. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 549-4574.

Free as a Word

Award-winning poet and Dartmouth College professor Vievee Francis hosts a book launch unlike any other for her newest collection, The Shared World. Guests hear poems about Black womanhood and its contradictions at Francis’ reading and book signing, as well as live tunes headlined by Steven Johnson, grandson of blues legend Robert Johnson. Not to mention that documentarian Samantha Davidson Green gives a sneak peek of her film in progress about Robert Johnson, I Believe I’ll Go Back Home Books from Still North Books & Bar and nosh from Wicked Awesome BBQ keep everyone fed and well-read, and the night ends with a dance party courtesy of DJ GenderEnder.

A NIGHT OF POETRY & BLACK MUSIC

Friday, May 19, 7 p.m., at Junction Arts & Media in White River Junction. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 295-6688, uvjam.org.

dance

CONTEMPORARY DANCE & FITNESS STUDIO: The all-ages movement school celebrates its 49th year with a dazzling array of dance performances in multiple genres. Barre Opera House, 7-10 p.m. $15-20. Info, 229-4676.

‘ROOMS’: Slow Shapes Dance debuts with a bang at this contemporary performance about home, community and friendship. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $20. Info, vermontdancecompany@gmail. com.

environment

WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY: See THU.18.

etc.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Local musicians and poets get their fifteen minutes of fame. GRACE, Hardwick, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ruralartsvt.org.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.17.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.17.

‘SUNRISE: A SONG OF TWO HUMANS’: Composer Jeff Rapsis plays a live score on the historic pipe organ for this groundbreaking silent masterpiece. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 8-10 p.m. $5-20. Info, 401-261-6271.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.17.

bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.

lgbtq

‘LET’S GO WILD’: Emoji Nightmare emcees a raucous evening of performances by Katniss Everqueer, Carmen Gettit, Jasper Kinetic and others. Wild Hart Distillery, Shelburne, 8-10 p.m. $20. Info, info@wildhartdistillery.com.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: See WED.17.

music

BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES:

UNDERGROUND SYSTEM: The Afrobeat-influenced indie dance band kicks off the warm season. Cooper Field, Putney, 6 p.m. $2025; free for kids under 12. Info, 387-0102.

BLUEGRASS & BBQ: BRETT HUGHES & THAT BLUEGRASS

BAND: The trad act tickles the banjo strings while Southern Smoke and Taco Truck All Stars provide the nosh. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-9 p.m. $5; free for kids under 12; preregister. Info, 985-8222.

BREANNA ELAINE: A local star on the rise plays earthy folk songs from her recent debut album, Seedlings. York Street Meeting House, Lyndon, 7 p.m. $15-20. Info, 748-2600.

CHAD HOLLISTER BAND:

Heartfelt lyrics propel catchy pop-rock tunes from over 20 years of touring. Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex, 6 p.m. $35. Info, 876-7152.

HEINRICH CHRISTENSEN: The music director of Boston’s historic King’s Chapel plays a stunning set on a 131-year-old pipe organ. First Universalist Parish, Derby Line, 7 p.m. $25 suggested donation. Info, 873-3563.

MELISSA PERLEY & DIANE

HULING: A cellist and a pianist perform works by Rachmaninov, Shostakovich, Amy Beach and others. Bethany United Church of Christ, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 229-1501.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.17.

games

MAH-JONGG: Tile traders of all experience levels gather for a game session. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

EXERCISE PROGRAM: Those in need of an easy-on-the-joints workout experience an hour of calming, low-impact movement. Waterbury Public Library, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

GUIDED MEDITATION

ONLINE: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their

ZACH NUGENT’S DEAD SET: The Grateful Dead tribute band delights music lovers with an evening of covers. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $37. Info, 603-448-0400.

outdoors

AUDUBON KENT POND BIRD WALK: Birders spy loons and warblers on the water. Park on Thundering Brook Rd. Mountain Meadows Lodge, Killington, 7-10 a.m. Free. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon. org.

PADDLING BASICS: Beginning rowers learn the ins and outs of captaining a canoe, kayak or paddleboard. REI, Williston, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 316-3120.

SPRING BIRDING: Folks of all interests and experience levels seek out feathered friends in flight. All supplies provided. Berlin Pond, 7-9 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 229-6206.

Vievee Francis

HELP THE VERMONT FOODBANK FIGHT HUNGER!

Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the State House Lawn in Montpelier Register by May 28 and you’ll be invited to our Point to Point launch party!

Have fun while supporting the Vermont Foodbank! The Point to Point, powered by VSECU, is a cycling event that raises money for the Vermont Foodbank. Sign up by May 28 and you’ll be invited to kick off the 2023 Point to Point at Barr Hill Distillery!

Enjoy free food, beverages, and swag galore—for helping people in Vermont experiencing hunger. Visit thepointtopoint.org to learn more and sign up today! SIGN UP NOW www.thepointtopoint.org

theater

‘OUT OF ORDER’: A government official’s attempts to escape a scandal only plunge him into more hot water in this show presented by the Essex Community Players. Essex Memorial Hall, 7:30-10 p.m. $16-18. Info, tickets@ essexplayers.com.

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’: See THU.18.

words

MEGAN BAXTER: Readers hear from the author of the new essay collection Twenty Square Feet of Skin. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

A NIGHT OF POETRY & BLACK

MUSIC: Acclaimed wordsmith Vievee Francis marks the release of her new collection, The Shared World, with an extravaganza of blues, barbecue and bops from DJ GenderEnder. See calendar spotlight. Junction Arts & Media, White River Junction, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 295-6688.

SAT.20

agriculture

ANNUAL PLANT SALE: Neighbors sell their tomato starts, houseplants and more, with expert gardeners on hand to answer questions. Craftsbury Public Library, Craftsbury Common, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683.

SEEDLING SALE! MEDICINALS, HERBS AND VEGGIES: Sales of baby plants and botanical

mocktails benefit the Herbal Justice Fund, which promotes herbal medicine education for community members of color and low-income neighbors. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0595.

bazaars

FUNDRAISING TENT SALE: See FRI.19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

cannabis

CANNABLISS REVUE: Vermontijuana teams up with some smoking-hot pole and burlesque dancers to raise funds for the Last Prisoner Project. The Depot, St. Albans, 8-10 p.m. $2530. Info, info@sevenveilsvt.com.

THE HEADIES: VERMONT

GROWERS CUP: Heady Vermont honors the state’s finest cannabis cultivators and product makers. Ages 21 and up. The Barns at Lang Farm, Essex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5060; free for members. Info, info@ headyvermont.com.

community

ARMED FORCES DAY: Veterans share their stories surrounded by an exhibit commemorating Essex soldiers going back to the Revolutionary War. Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum, Essex, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-1354.

dance

BARN DANCE: Live music from the Radio Rangers soundtracks a swinging benefit bash for two local libraries and the Craftsbury Chamber Players. Brassknocker Farm, Craftsbury, 6-10 p.m.

chittenden county

‘JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.’: See FRI.19, 12:30-1:45 & 2-4 p.m. mad

river valley/ waterbury

BARK AT THE BARN: The whole family dresses in their cowboy best for this rootin’, tootin’ hootenanny that benefits For the Love of Dogs Vermont. See calendar spotlight. Mad River Barn, Waitsfield, 2-5 p.m. $50; free for kids; preregister. Info, fortheloveofdogsvermont@gmail.com.

rutland/killington

DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR: Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer read picture books focused on activism, creativity, and the fun and fluidity of gender. Phoenix Books, Rutland, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 855-8078.

outside vermont

SUZUKI SHOWCASE: Mini musicians ages 3 through 18 display what they’ve learned this year on the violin, viola

$10-25 suggested donation. Info, 586-9683.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE & FITNESS STUDIO: See FRI.19, 7-9:30 p.m.

MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE: To live tunes and gender-neutral calling, dancers balance, shadow and do-si-do the night away. N95, KN94, KN95 or 3-ply surgical masks required. Capital City Grange, Berlin, beginners’ lesson, 7:40 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-20. Info, 225-8921.

environment

EDIBLE INVASIVE PLANTS

WORKSHOP: Vermonters learn how to combat — and eat — autumn olive, multiflora rose, Japanese barberry, garlic mustard and Japanese knotweed. Bennington Museum, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 661-8485.

WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY: See THU.18, -8 p.m.

fairs & festivals

BLOOM TIME FESTIVAL: The Friends of the Horticulture Farm celebrate floral fabulosity with a day of live music, hay rides, gardening activities and talks. No dogs. University of Vermont Horticulture Research Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 658-6554. ROUTE 100 ART FESTIVAL: Food and drink fuel a day of live music, craft vendors, all-ages activities and guided mountain bike rides. American Flatbread Waitsfield Hearth, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 496-6682.

and cello. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 3 p.m. Free. Info, 603-448-0400.

MON.22 burlington

STORIES WITH SHANNON: Bookworms ages 2 through 5 enjoy fun-filled reading time. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

TEEN NIGHT: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Local wizards and warlocks ages 12 and up play a collaborative game of magic and monsters. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

northeast kingdom

ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: See FRI.19, 2-2:30 p.m.

DANCE PARTY MONDAYS: Little ones 5 and under get groovy together. Siblings welcome. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 745-1391.

TUE.23

BRAIN CLUB: EXPERIENCES OF NEURODIVERGENT PARENTS: Parents and caregivers with autism and other cognitive differences share their stories. Presented by All Brains Belong

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘DON GIOVANNI’: Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann makes her Metropolitan Opera debut in this broadcast performance of Mozart’s most infernal opera. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.17.

MEDIA FACTORY ORIENTATION: Once aspiring filmmakers have taken this virtual tour of the Media Factory studio, they have access to the full suite of gear and facilities. 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.17.

‘THE PILGRIM’: Composer Jeff Rapsis plays a live score for this silent Charlie Chaplin classic. Brandon Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, brandontownhallfriends@gmail. com.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.17. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.17.

food & drink

ADVENTURE ISLAND MINI GOLF SPRING CLASSIC: Three ninehole courses, an all-you-can-eat seafood boil and a best-dressed competition make for an unbelievably fun day in the sun. Diddle & Zen, Panton, noon-3 p.m. $50; cash bar; preregister. Info, 248-224-7539.

VT. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, contact@allbrainsbelong.org.

burlington

JESSICA LAHEY: The best-selling author of The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence shares research-based strategies with parents. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, parentincvsd@gmail.com.

SING-ALONG WITH LINDA BASSICK: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1111:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

CRAFTYTOWN: From painting and printmaking to collage and sculpture, creative kids explore different projects and mediums. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

PLAYGROUP & FAMILY SUPPORT: Families with children under age 5 play and connect with others in the community. Winooski Memorial Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:3011 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisanal wares and prepared foods. Burlington Farmers Market, 345 Pine St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 560-5904.

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS

MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made arts and crafts, and live music. 133 State St., Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, montpelierfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

NORTHWEST FARMERS MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, preserves, baked goods, and arts and crafts from over 50 vendors. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 242-2729.

SIP & SHOP: Maquam Wine serves up samples of their masterful fruit beverages to shoppers.

Vermont Flannel, Ferrisburgh, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 870-7172.

games

BEGINNER DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Waterbury

Public Library game master Evan Hoffman gathers novices and veterans alike for an afternoon of virtual adventuring. Teens and adults welcome. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

CHESS CLUB: Players of all ages and abilities face off and learn new strategies. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: See WED.17.

READ TO A DOG: See THU.18, 4-5 p.m.

TODDLERTIME: Kids ages 1 through 3 and their caregivers join Miss Alyssa for a lively session of stories, singing and wiggling. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 9:15-9:45 & 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

barre/montpelier

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: See THU.18.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.18.

ROBIN’S NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP: Outdoor pursuits through fields and forests captivate little ones up to age 5 and their parents. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, 229-6206.

manchester/ bennington

STORY TIME: Youth librarian Carrie leads little tykes in stories and songs centered on a new theme every week. Birth through age 5. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

WED.24

burlington

BABYTIME: See WED.17.

STEAM SPACE: See WED.17.

music

THE ARTIMUS PYLE BAND: The former member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and his crew play all the hits, from “Free Bird” to “Sweet Home Alabama.” Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. $3257. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

BOB & SARAH AMOS: The beloved father-daughter bluegrass duo launches its new album Ever Onward. Catamount ArtPort, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 748-2600.

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 theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

= ONLINE EVENT

chittenden county

AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITY: CRAFT: Handy kiddos get creative after class. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

BABYTIME: See WED.17.

LEGO BUILDERS: See WED.17.

barre/montpelier

CHESS CLUB: See WED.17.

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: See WED.17.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LEGO CHALLENGE CLUB: Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

PEABODY AFTERSCHOOL FUN FOR GRADES 1-4: See WED.17.

PRE-K STORY TIME: See WED.17.

manchester/ bennington

MCL FILM CLUB: See WED.17. NEW MOMS’ GROUP: See WED.17. K

‘GET TOGETHER 2’: You can’t always get what you want — except when an all-star ensemble of Vermont musicians does the twist at a celebration of the music of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex, 8-11 p.m. $35-40. Info, 876-7152.

HAIR DOWN: A local duo draws inspiration from Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. Local youth musician Charlie Schramm opens. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

MELISSA PERLEY & DIANE

HULING: See FRI.19. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 229-1501.

OLD BLIND DOGS: This Scottish supergroup celebrates 30 years on the road with riveting traditional melodies. Highland Center

for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $10-24. Info, 533-2000.

PATTI CASEY AND COLIN

MCCAFFREY: Two Vermont natives lend their smooth vocals and skilled picking to a folksy concert. Vergennes Opera House, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 877-6737.

POINTE NOIR CAJUN QUARTET: The Cajun outfit brings bayou beats to Washington County. Adamant Community Club, 7-9 p.m. $15; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 454-7103.

TOM GHENT: An acclaimed singer-songwriter plays original tunes from his half-century career. Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, billbrinkmusic@gmail.com.

THE VILLALOBOS BROTHERS: The Xalapa-born brothers blend jazz, classical and Mexican folk

music. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7 p.m. $10-45. Info, 728-9878.

outdoors

BIKE BLOOM: Group rides, a rare bicycle show and a barn party benefit both the Intervale and Old Spokes Home. See calendar spotlight. Intervale Center, Burlington, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 660-0440.

BIRDING: Avian appreciators of all kinds explore a less-trafficked local natural area. Barre City Cow Pasture, 7-9 a.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

sports

BIKE MAINTENANCE FOR SAFE

RIDING: Cyclists learn the basics of keeping their rigs riding smoothly. ADA accessible. South

Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

RICHARD’S RIDE: Athletes honor the eponymous cyclist with a range of rides for hardcore and casual pedalers alike. See bikereg. com for details. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, 8:30-11 a.m. $35-75; certain rides free for kids under 17. Info, 857-891-4465.

theater

‘OUT OF ORDER’: See FRI.19. ‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’: See THU.18.

words

TOWN HALL: The board of directors updates patrons on the goings-on at the library. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 362-2607.

WRITERS’ WERTFREI: Authors both fledgling and published gather to share their work in a judgment-free environment. Virtual option available. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.noon. Free; preregister. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

SUN.21

dance

CONTEMPORARY DANCE & FITNESS STUDIO: See FRI.19, 1-3:30 p.m.

environment

WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY: See THU.18, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘DON GIOVANNI’: See SAT.20. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 12:55 p.m. $23. Info, 775-0903.

‘THE FARM BOY’: Waterbury Center thespian George Woodard presents a feature film based on his parents’ love story, set during World War II. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 2 p.m. $10. Info, 533-2000.

‘HILMA’: Brattleboro Museum and Art Center cosponsors a screening of this 2022 biopic about the groundbreaking Swedish abstract artist Hilma af Klint. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 8-10:30 p.m. $5-12. Info, info@epsilonspires.org.

SUN.21 » P.76

Old Blind Dogs

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.17.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.17.

food & drink

OLD FASHIONED CRAWFISH

BOIL: Jambalaya, okra, greens, cornbread and a pound of crawdads per person make for a scrumptious early-summer smorgasbord. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8 p.m. $30; preregister. Info, 985-8222.

STOWE FARMERS MARKET:

An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. Stowe Farmers Market, 2043 Mountain Rd., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, stowefarmersmarket@gmail. com.

health & fitness

KARUNA COMMUNITY

MEDITATION: A YEAR TO LIVE (FULLY): Participants practice keeping joy, generosity and gratitude at the forefront of their minds. Jenna’s House, Johnson, 10-11:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, mollyzapp@live. com.

RACE AROUND THE LAKE: Athletes take on a 5K run/walk or a 10K run to raise funds for BarnArts. Virtual options available. Silver Lake State Park, Barnard, 10:30 & 11 a.m. $15-45. Info, 234-1645.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: See WED.17.

music

DIANA FANNING: The concert pianist highlights compositions by Schubert, Chopin, Lili Boulanger and Ravel. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 4-6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. Info, 498-3173.

MEET THE SINGERS: Opera Company of Middlebury performers share their favorite arias and show tunes. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 5 p.m. $37. Info, 382-9222.

PLAY EVERY TOWN: Prolific pianist David Feurzeig and guest cellist Linda Galvan continue a four-year, statewide series of shows in protest of high-pollution worldwide concert tours. Shelburne United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 321-614-0591.

WESTFORD CONCERT SERIES:

LEWIS FRANCO & THE MISSING

CATS: The bluesy bebop ensemble gives audiences something to jive to. Westford Common Hall, 4-5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 363-0930.

outdoors

ROCK RIVER BIRDING BY KAYAK: Paddlers listen for birdsong

along a slow-moving stream, gaining a unique perspective on the floodplain ecosystem. Rock River Public Boat Launch, Swanton, 7-9 a.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister; limited space. Info, gmas@ greenmountainaudubon.org.

theater

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’: See THU.18, 2-5 p.m.

MON.22

crafts

FIBER ARTS FREE-FOR-ALL: Makers make friends while working on their knitting, sewing, felting and beyond. Artistree Community Arts Center Theatre & Gallery, South Pomfret, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, theknittinkittenvt@ gmail.com.

KNIT WITS: Fiber-working friends get together to make progress on their quilts, knitwear and needlework. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.17.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.17.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.17.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.17.

food & drink

SOURDOUGH 201, PART

3: In the last of three workshops, home bakers learn some unorthodox ways to use their starters, from granola to chocolate cake. Presented by City Market, Onion River Co-op. 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ citymarket.coop.

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 theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

= ONLINE EVENT

health & fitness

ADVANCED TAI CHI: Experienced movers build strength, improve balance and reduce stress. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, jerry@skyrivertaichi.com.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Spontaneous, joyful movement and breath promote physical and emotional health. Pathways Vermont, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.

LET’S SAVE SOME LIVES BLOOD

DRIVE: The Colchester-Milton Rotary Club collects pints. Donors are entered into a raffle and receive a free beach towel. Our Lady of Grace Parish, Colchester, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, gibbersbu@yahoo.com.

LONG-FORM SUN 73: Beginners and experienced practitioners learn how tai chi can help with arthritis, mental clarity and range of motion. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@ gmail.com.

YANG 24: This simplified tai chi method is perfect for beginners looking to build strength and balance. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@gmail.com.

language

ENGLISH CONVERSATION

CIRCLE: Locals learning English as a second language gather in the Digital Lab to build vocabulary and make friends. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

FRENCH FOR HOSPITALITY

CLASS: Cashiers, servers and other service workers pick up some vocab over two classes so as to better say bienvenue to visitors from Québec. Preregister for Burlington location. 3:304:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bsbvermont@gmail.com.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: See WED.17.

politics

LEGISLATIVE FORUM: State representatives discuss the upcoming session with their constituents. Virtual option available. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

words

ADDISON COUNTY WRITERS

COMPANY: Poets, playwrights, novelists and memoirists of every experience level meet weekly for an MFA-style workshop. Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, jay@zigzaglitmag.org.

TUE.23 business

SMALL BUSINESS SPEED

MENTORING: Q&A WITH SCORE

VERMONT: Experts help future

MAY 20 | OUTDOORS

As You Bike It

Old Spokes Home and the Intervale Center team up to present Bike Bloom, a springtime celebration of pedals and petals. Cyclists pick one of three group rides: the Calkins Cruise, a mellow tour of some of the Queen City’s most accessible dirt trails; the Farm Fly, a speedy journey between McKenzie Park and the Ethan Allen Homestead; or the Riparian Ride, an ecological adventure with stops to observe local flora and fauna. The evening ends in a party at the Intervale Barn, featuring a rare bicycle show and plenty of food and drink.

BIKE BLOOM

Saturday, May 20, 4:30-8:30 p.m., at Intervale Center in Burlington. Free; preregister. Info, 660-0440, intervale.org.

business owners flesh out their ideas. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

community

CURRENT EVENTS

DISCUSSION GROUP:

Brownell Library hosts a virtual roundtable for neighbors to pause and reflect on the news cycle. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

dance

MORRIS & MORE: Dancers of all abilities learn how to step, clog and even sword fight their way through medieval folk dances of all kinds. Revels North, Lebanon N.H., 6 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.

SWING DANCING: Local Lindy hoppers and jitterbuggers convene at Vermont Swings’

weekly boogie-down. Bring clean shoes. Beginner lessons, 6:30 p.m. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘COOKED: SURVIVAL BY ZIP CODE’: Sustainable Woodstock screens this documentary about the economic inequality that worsened the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave. Free; preregister. Info, 457-2911.

CROWDSOURCED

CINEMA: RECORDING

AUDIO: Attendees learn the ins and outs of capturing sound from David Newland of Northampton Open Media. Presented by Media Factory. 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

IMOVIE ON COMPUTERS —

BASIC EDITING: An accessible workshop teaches beginners how to craft polished footage in an easy-to-use program. RETN & VCAM Media Factory, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.17.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN

WORLD 3D’: See WED.17.

‘PAN’S LABYRINTH’: A young girl escapes from her abusive stepfather and into an eerie, fantastical world in Guillermo del Toro’s modern classic. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, mariah@mainstreetlanding. com.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.17.

TUE.23 « P.77

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.17.

food & drink

NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A gathering place for local farmers, producers and artisans offers fresh produce, crafts and locally prepared foods. Depot Square, Northfield, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 485-8586.

YAMA RAMEN KITCHEN

TAKEOVER: The Killington restaurant team serves up noodles, summer rolls and bao buns. Stowe Cider, 4:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 253-2065.

health & fitness

QI GONG FOR VITALITY & PEACE: Librarian Judi Byron leads students in this ancient Chinese practice of mindful movement and breath. Waterbury Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

TAI CHI TUESDAY: Patrons get an easy, informal introduction to this ancient movement practice that supports balance and strength. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 362-2607.

language

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: Instructor Andrea Thulin helps non-native speakers build their vocabulary and conversation skills. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:307 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: Francophones and Frenchlanguage learners meet pour parler la belle langue. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

lgbtq

QUEER BIRDING: Queer and trans nature enthusiasts nerd out over ravens, hummingbirds and hawks. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 8-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: See WED.17.

music

COMMUNITY SINGERS: A weekly choral meetup welcomes all singers to raise their voices along to traditional (and not-so-traditional) songs. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.

talks

GLORIA GILBERT STOGA: The founder of Puppies Behind Bars talks about her work teaching incarcerated people how to train working dogs. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 867-0111.

tech

DROP-IN TECH HELP: Experts answer questions about phones, laptops, e-readers and more in one-on-one sessions. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

words

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB: Readers digest Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins over lunch. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

MCL BOOK CLUB: Lit lovers break down The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria C. Murray. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

POETRY GROUP: A supportive verse-writing workshop welcomes those who would like feedback on their work or who are just happy to listen. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 846-4140.

WILLIAM GADDIS’ ‘THE RECOGNITIONS’ BOOK

GROUP DISCUSSION: The Burlington Literature Group reads and analyzes this influential postmodernist novel over 13 weeks. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@nereadersandwriters.com.

WED.24 business

FRANKLIN COUNTY

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

BRAINSTORMING SESSION: Working folks in their twenties through forties meet up to network and build initiatives. 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 524-2444. JUMPSTART EXPO NIGHT: Fresh off a 12-week accelerator program, nine startup teams pitch their products to judges and audience members. Generator, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free; cash bar; preregister. Info, 540-0761.

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL GROUP: See WED.17.

cannabis

NATHAN BACON: The cofounder of local organic herb farm Hillside Botanicals describes how to grow organic cannabis. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 276-3103.

community

CURRENT EVENTS: Neighbors have an informal discussion about what’s in the news. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

etc.

LIFE STORIES WE LOVE TO TELL: Prompts from group leader Maryellen Crangle inspire true tales, told either off the cuff or read from prewritten scripts.

Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 2-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘9 TO 5’: A Dolly Partonsoundtracked tale follows three workers taking revenge on their icky boss. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘COOKED: SURVIVAL BY ZIP CODE’: See TUE.23.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.17.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.17.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.17. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.17.

games

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: See WED.17.

health & fitness

BURLINGTON HASH HOUSE

HARRIERS: See WED.17. CHAIR YOGA: See WED.17. RACHEL BREM AND CHRISTY TEAL: Two expert doctors launch their guidebook No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care That’s Right for You. Presented by Phoenix Books. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-3350.

SEATED & STANDING YOGA: See WED.17.

language

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.17.

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.17.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: See WED.17.

music

NATALIE MACMASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY: RESCHEDULED. The Celtic music power couple plays foot-tapping reels and heartrending ballads on the fiddle, piano, bagpipes and guitar. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 7 p.m. $15-52; free for students under 18. Info, 748-2600.

ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: See WED.17.

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art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

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Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

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politics

FAIR HOUSING MONTH

DISCUSSION: Librarians team up with the Williston Criminal Justice Center for a conversation about Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

seminars

ESTATE PLANNING — PERSONAL PLANNING

STRATEGIES: New England Federal Credit Union advisers help attendees understand the ins and outs of writing a will and leaving assets to heirs. Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.17. VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: Spectators buy some peanuts and Cracker Jack to watch the Green Mountain State’s own Futures Collegiate Baseball League team face off against new opponents each night. Centennial Field, Burlington, 6:35 p.m. $6-17; $125-418 for season passes. Info, 655-4200.

words

‘SO I’VE BEEN TOLD’: Storyteller Tim Jennings debuts a new session of ghost stories, folk humor and fairy tales that he’s collected over the years. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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art

DAVIS STUDIO ART CLASSES:

Discover your happy place in one of our weekly classes. Making art boosts emotional well-being and brings joy to your life, especially when you connect with other art enthusiasts. Select the ongoing program that’s right for you. Now enrolling youths and adults for classes in drawing, painting and fused glass. Location: Davis Studio, 916 Shelburne Rd., S. Burlington. Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt. com.

business

THE RETIREMENT DILEMMA:

Come hear local experts on the complex topic of retirement financing. Turning retirement savings into a retirement lifestyle is a skill, and it’s easy enough to learn. Walk away with a deeper understanding of what you can do to secure your retirement plans and guarantee your needs are met! Tue., Jun. 13, 6 p.m. Location: e Board Room at the South Burlington Public Library, S. Burlington. Info: erik@ ckfinancialresources.com, sevendaystickets.com.

culinary

BRUNCH BAKING WORKSHOP:

Join Janina of Red Poppy Cakery and Scott Weigand of Brave Coffee and Tea for a delicious experience! Elevate brunch and learn about brewing the perfect coffee and tea. We’ll enjoy the fruits of our labor at the end and take home some Brave coffee or tea for future brewing. Sat., May 20, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $50. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic Village. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

CHARCUTERIE BOARDS: Join Stephanie at Local Maverick for a hands-on charcuterie demo class, featuring a variety of local cheeses, meats and products. Food brings people together, creating memories that last forever.

Invite your friends! Stephanie guides everyone as they create an aesthetically appealing and delicious charcuterie board. Ages 21+. Fri., May 26, 5:30 p.m. Cost: $65. Location: Maverick Market at 110, 110 Main St., Suite 1C, Burlington. Info: info@localmaverickus.com, sevendaystickets.com.

TEA PARTY FEATURING BRAVE

COFFEE AND TEA: Tackle a handful of recipes for the perfect teatime and learn more about brewing the tea to go with it, served hot, iced or infused into lemonade. We’ll enjoy the fruits of our labor toward the end of the workshop and take home some Brave Tea for future brewing.

Sat., Jul. 22, 11 a.m. Cost: $40. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

THE BASICS OF CAKE

DECORATING: Learn the basics of filling, crumb-coating, getting nice smooth edges and some rosette piping. You’ll take home great new techniques plus a six-inch cake that serves 12. You can select your flavor! Gluten-free, vegan or both are available. Please disclose allergies when registering. Tue., Jul. 25, 6 p.m.

Cost: $85. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700.

martial arts

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: We offer a legitimate Brazilian jiu-jitsu training program for men, women and children in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes; CBJJP and IBJJF seventh-degree Carlson Gracie Sr. Coral Belt-certified instructor; teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A two-time world masters champion, fivetime Brazilian jiu-jitsu national champion, three-time Rio de Janeiro state champion and Gracie Challenge champion. Accept no limitations! 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

well-being

QUEER VIBES INFUSED WITH MELANIN PRIDE: Brown and Black queer vibes are good for the soul. Join us for an intimate evening of stories and connection hosted by Ferene Paris Meyer of All Heart Inspirations. is is an affinity space for our brown and Black LGBTIQA+ community. Desserts, drinks and melanin vibes will be served. Tuesday, May 23, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $20. Location: Earth + Salt, 47 Maple St., Suite 101, Burlington. Info: 802-316-8179, events@ earthandsaltshop.com.

SPRING SAMPLER GROUP

COOKBOOK BAKING WORKSHOP: ‘FLOUR’ BY JOANNE CHANG: We’ll tackle a handful of recipes from the book family-style, sending everyone home with a full belly, something sweet to share and a copy of Flour by Joanne Chang. To order the books in time, registration closes early, so don’t wait too long to confirm your spot. Tue., Jun. 20, 6 p.m. Cost: $85. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-4000700, sevendaystickets.com.

CUPCAKES AND COLOR STREET: Ladies’ night! We will decorate an assortment of four different cupcakes in different styles and then try out Color Street patented real nail polish strips with help from a pro. Guests will also be able to demo and purchase some other Color Street items.

Fri., Jul. 23, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $40.

Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

CLASS: In this workshop, we will talk about what makes this great American classic so irresistible. You will then assemble and decorate your very own eight-slice version to take home and enjoy for the weekend. In addition, you will receive a copy of Janina’s recipe for this dessert following the class. u., Jun. 15, 6 p.m.

Cost: $10-45. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

Generator

GENERATOR is a combination of artist studios, classroom, and business incubator at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide tools, expertise, education, and opportunity – to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and make their ideas a reality.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR SKILLS

WORKSHOP: is workshop will cover the basics of Adobe Illustrator but also leave enough flexibility in the curriculum to allow for student-chosen skills and applications. You will leave with a strong foundation of skills and a knowledge of “shortcuts” in the program and application for the files you create. Wed., May 31 & Jun. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $99.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears La., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatorvt.com.

HAMMOCK SEWING WORKSHOP: What’s better than enjoying the warm summer breeze in a hammock? Not much. Join us and learn the process of creating your own custom, nylon backpackingstyle hammock. is bicolored hammock compacts down to the size of a Nalgene and was designed with the ease of storage and setup in mind. Wed., May 24. Cost: $125 incl. materials.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears La., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatorvt.com.

PIERCE, SIFT, FIRE: Learn the process of fusing powdered glass to metal using torch-firing. First we will design and saw a copper pendant, then apply several layers of enamel on both sides of the pendant to add color. e result is a smooth, colored surface. e pendant can be worn using cotton cord. Sat., Jun. 3-Sun., Jun. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $175 incl. materials. Location: Generator, 40 Sears La., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, generatorvt.com.

language

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: e Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region is offering a new series of French classes for adults from beginner through advanced levels. e summer session begins on Jun. 5. Specific class offerings may be found at the Alliance Française website. Please contact Micheline Tremblay for more information. Jun. 5. Location: Alliance Française, Burlington. Info: education@aflcr.org.

shamanism

APPRENTICESHIP IN

SHAMANISM: Rare opportunity to apprentice locally in a shamanic tradition. Receive personal healing, learn to create your own Mesa, cultivate a relationship with the unseen world and discover your personal guide(s) who will help you “re-member” your new path of expanding possibilities. Weekend-long sessions: Jun. 16-18; Sep. 22-24; Jan. 12-14, 2024; Jun. 21-23, 2024. Location: Heart of the Healer, St. Albans. Info: omas Mock, 369-4331, thomas.mock1444@ gmail.com, heartofthehealer.org.

RETREAT: Explore the variety of services Wild Trails Farm offers during a unique Spring Sampler group weekend event. Enjoy relaxing retreat sessions led by our skilled practitioners, nourishing food and restorative time out in nature on 400-plus private acres in southern Vermont. Fri., May 26-Mon., May 29. Rooms start at $750, plus 9% lodging tax.

Location: Wild Trails Farm, 400 Ruusunen Rd., Springfield. Info: Jo Bregnard, 875-2275, retreats@wildtrailsfarm.com, wildtrailsfarm.com.

yoga

A UNIQUE STYLE: SVAROOPA

YOGA: Gentle, deep and profound, this unique style of yoga releases the core muscles wrapped around your spine, creating changes in your body and mind. is affects joints, aches, pains and your inner state of mind. Transcend the athleticism of modern yoga by exploring the yogic mystery hidden within. Free half-hour session to learn the basics and propping. New class forming for beginners. Private sessions and yoga therapy also available by appointment. $21/single class. Location: Zoom. Info: 333-9477, annie@center4 integrativehealth.org.

HATHA YOGA CLASSES IN MONTPELIER: Daily evening hatha yoga classes in Montpelier. 26 and 2 series. Call for more information. All levels welcome! 5:30-7 p.m. daily. Location: Hatha Yoga, 26 State St., 2nd Floor, Suite 4, Montpelier. Info: 223-1987.

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“I am so grateful

for the sense of community and support; any time I post, I am overwhelmed with responses that leave me feeling cared for and with a sense of belonging.” —Lisa, Hardwick

Amid staffing shortages, Champlain Valley Union High School has begun hiring students to do what?

Meeka

AGE/SEX: 5-year-old neutered male

ARRIVAL DATE: April 4, 2023

SUMMARY: Meet Meeka! He came to HSCC after being rescued by the Humane Society of the United States from an alleged cruelty and neglect case in Mississippi, where he was found living with over 165 other cats in horrific conditions. HSCC is honored to help him have a fresh start here in Vermont! Meeka has been through trauma, and it may take some time to earn his love and trust. He will benefit from a patient and understanding home where he can feel safe. Visit HSCC to meet Meeka and learn more about him!

DOGS/CATS/KIDS: Meeka has lived with cats and may do well with other cats in a new home. His experience with dogs and children is unknown, but at this time he is not a cat that a child could pet or touch.

Visit the Humane Society of Chittenden County at 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 862-0135 or visit hsccvt.org for more info.

DID YOU KNOW?

Shy cats need time to feel comfortable in a new home. HSCC recommends introducing a new cat to your home slowly by starting them off in a small “safe room” and gradually increasing their access to the rest of the home as they build confidence.

Sponsored by:

Humane Society of Chittenden County

CLASSIFIEDS

on the road

BOATS

BOAT ROLLER RAMP

$3,250

3 9’-long, 70-pound sections. Easy to use, safe.

Store ramp at home.

Excellent condition.

Served 3 summers.

Capacity: 2,000 pounds,

18’ boats. Details online.

Text 802-338-7488.

GUIDEBOAT FOR SALE

15-foot kevlar

Adirondack

guideboat w/ oars & extras, $2,000. Trailex aluminum trailer, $700. Boat & trailer like new. Pics on request. Contact 802-372-4335.

housing FOR RENT

2-BR IN S. BURLINGTON Minutes to amenities. Parking. Incl. heat & more. NS. Cats OK. Deposit + 1st mo. rent due at signing. Avail. Jul. 5. Contact Tylor at tylorlahue5225@yahoo. com.

HOUSEMATES

LIVE IN LINCOLN

Senior woman in Lincoln enjoys N.Y. Times, classical music & creating artwork. $200/mo. & small utils. contribution + occasional meal prep, driving & light help around the house. Contact 802-863-5625 or homesharevermont. org for application.

Interview, refs., background check req. EHO.

housing ads: $25 (25 words) legals: 52¢/word buy this stuff: free online

PING-PONG & MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Spacious rural home in Shelburne w/ lovely mountain views! Share w/ active, traveled senior woman who enjoys the arts & ping-pong.

Minimal rent in exchange for cooking 3 times/week & sharing conversation. Familiarity w/ memory loss is a plus. Private BA. Contact 802-863-5625 or homesharevermont. org for application. Interview, refs., background check req. EHO.

SOBU CONDO TO SHARE

Share a S. Burlington condo w/ active couple in their 70s who enjoy biking, music, volunteering & travel. $650/mo. Compact furnished BR; private BA. Indoor cat welcome! Visit homesharevermont. org for application or call (802) 863-5625 for info. Interview, refs., background check req. EHO.

OFFICE/ COMMERCIAL

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE AT MAIN STREET LANDING on Burlington’s waterfront. Beautiful, healthy, affordable spaces for your business. Visit mainstreetlanding.com & click on space avail. Melinda, 864-7999.

VACATION RENTALS

CAMP/CABIN

THOMPSONS POINT

Camp rental on lake in Charlotte. 2-week minimum. Decks overlooking lake & Adirondacks. Very nice area for biking & walking. Contact 206-696-2265 or dboylewa@gmail.com. More information avail.

services: $12 (25 words)

fsbos: $45 (2 weeks, 30 words, photo) jobs: michelle@sevendaysvt.com, 865-1020 x121

HEALTH/ WELLNESS

GOOD TO YOU NUTRITION

ser vices AUTO

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY

Receive maximum value of write-off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 888-476-1107.

(AAN CAN)

FINANCIAL/LEGAL

APPEAL FOR SOCIAL SECURITY

Denied Social Security disability? Appeal! If you’re 50+, filed SSD & were denied, our attorneys can help. Win or pay nothing. Strong recent work history needed. Call 1-877-311-1416 to contact Steppacher Law Offices LLC. Principal office: 224 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. (AAN CAN)

Anti-diet registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, all ages welcome. Learn more at goodtoyou nu trition.com or contact Anna Barasch, MS, RD at anna@goodtoyou nutrition.com.

MASSAGE $80 FOR 60

MIN.

Book a massage at mindfulcounselingand massage.com. $80 for 60 min. $120 for 90 min. Discounted packages & gift certifi cates for purchase online. Dorset St., S. Burlington.

MASSAGE FOR MEN BY SERGIO

Time for a massage to ease those aches & pains. Deep tissue & Swedish. Contact me for an appt.: 802-324-7539, sacllunas@gmail.com.

PSYCHIC COUNSELING

Psychic counseling, channeling w/ Bernice Kelman, Underhill. 40+ years’ experience.

print deadline: Mondays at 3:30 p.m. post ads online 24/7 at: sevendaysvt.com/classifieds questions? classifieds@sevendaysvt.com 865-1020 x115

Also energy healing, chakra balancing, Reiki, rebirthing, other lives, classes & more. 802899-3542, kelman.b@ juno.com.

WICCAN OFFICIATE

Wiccan-ordained ULC offi ciate. Weddings, handfasting, smudging, dowsing, new home clearings, baptisms, hospital visits, deathbed blessings & funerals, green burials, herbal medicines, tinctures, salves, etc. Contact jaccivanalder@ gmail.com or 802-557-4964.

HOME/GARDEN

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES

In as little as 1 day! Affordable prices. No payments for 18 mo. Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts avail. Call 1-866-370-2939. (AAN CAN)

EXCAVATION & SITEWORK

Island Properties LLC, excavation & property management company serving Grand Isle county & beyond.

Sitework, excavation, caretaking, landscaping & more. Contact 802-735-5695 or islandpropertiesvt@ gmail.com, or visit islandpropertiesvt.com.

GUTTER GUARD INSTALLATIONS

Gutter guards & replacement gutters. Never clean your gutters again! Affordable, professionally installed gutter guards protect your gutters & home from debris & leaves forever. For a quote, call 844-499-0277. (AAN CAN)

HOME CONSTRUCTION

REPAIR

Diversified

Construction is a local company that provides construction for residential & commercial projects.

Accumulated skills & know-how in design & build solutions, project management, & building trades. Our work incl. framing, roofing, interior carpentry, windows, doors, decks & additions. We also offer weatherization packages that incl. framing, complete roof system, doors

& windows, & siding. Contact us at 802489-5764 ext.201 or crystal@dfevt.com.

HOME ORGANIZER/ DECLUTTERER

Refresh for spring w/ Declutter Vermont! Experienced professional. Clients recommend. Services: organizing by room/home, downsizing for moves, selling/ donating items, etc. For free consultation, email decluttervermont@ gmail.com.

NATIONAL PEST CONTROL

Are you a homeowner in need of a pest control service for your home? Call 866-616-0233. (AAN CAN)

REPAIRS FOR HOMEOWNERS

If you have water damage to your home & need cleanup services, call us! We’ll get in & work w/ your insurance agency to get your home repaired & your life back to normal ASAP. Call 833-664-1530. (AAN CAN)

SAVE YOUR ASH TREES

Save your ash trees from EAB before it’s too late! Free tree evaluation & estimate for systemic multiyear control. Contact 802-752-5596, ashtreemedic.com.

MOVING/HAULING

LONG-DISTANCE MOVING

Call today for a free quote from America’s most trusted interstate movers. Let us take the stress out of moving! Call now to speak to 1 of our quality relocation specialists: 855-7874471. (AAN CAN)

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our

readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any home seeker who feels he or she has encountered discrimination should contact:

HUD Office of Fair Housing 10 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02222-1092 (617) 565-5309

— OR —

Vermont Human Rights Commission 14-16 Baldwin St. Montpelier, VT 05633-0633

1-800-416-2010 hrc@vermont.gov

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

MOVING SALE

Household items. All must go. New freezer & queen mattress w/ cooling top from the Superstore. Maple queen bed frame. New electric lawnmower & edger. For prices & more info, call 802-495-1954.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK: ★★★

Fill the grid using the numbers 1-6, only once in each row and column. e numbers in each heavily outlined “cage” must combine to produce the target number in the top corner, using the mathematical operation indicated. A one-box cage should be filled in with the target number in the top corner. A number can be repeated within a cage as long as it is not the same row or column.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK: ★★★

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers one to nine. e same numbers cannot be repeated in a row or column.

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Legal Notices

ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION 4C1110-4 AND HEARING 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6111

Application 4C1110-4 from e Snyder Group, Inc. 4076 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 and Essex Alliance Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, 37 Old Stage Road, Essex, VT 05452 was received on March 31, 2023, and deemed complete on May 8, 2023. e project is generally described as the creation of 119 new lots and the construction of 16 single family carriage homes, 20 duplex units in 10 buildings, 72 townhouses, 36 condominium flats, two 66 unit apartment buildings, and a 65 unit senior living facility including construction of a new neighborhood park, multiple open space lots, public streets, utilities, and intersection improvements at VT Route 2A and Alpine Drive (the Project).

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FROM P.85

e District 4 Environmental Commission will hold a site visit on June 22, 2023, at 8:00am. Directions for parking at the site: ose attending the site visit may park in one of the three spots at the end of the pavement on Alpine Dr. in Williston or along the northern side of Alpine Dr. Additionally, the back row of parking spaces at the Vermont State Employees Credit Union bank will be available for those attending the site visit, located at 1755 Essex Road Williston, VT, accessed off Alpine Drive. A public hearing will be held on the application following the site visit on June 22, 2023, at 9:30am. e public hearing will be held at 111 West Street, Building 2, Essex Junction, VT 05452.

is application can be viewed on the public Act 250 Database online (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ANR/ Act250/Details.aspx?Num=4C1110-4). To request party status, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb.vermont.gov/ documents/party-status-petition-form, and email it to the District 4 Offi ce at: NRB.Act250Essex@ vermont.gov.

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(including participating in the public hearing), please notify us as soon as possible, in order to allow us as much time as possible to accommodate your needs. For more information, contact Kaitlin Hayes, District Coordinator before the hearing date at the address or telephone number below.

Dated May 12, 2023

By: /s/ Kaitlin Hayes

Kaitlin Hayes

District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 622-4084

kaitlin.hayes@vermont.gov

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 4C0219-60 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6111

Application 4C0219-60 from Burlington U Mall Owner LLC, Attn: Andrew Hayes, One Marine Park Drive, Suite 1500, Boston, MA 02210 was received on April 27, 2023 and deemed complete on May 9, 2023. e project is generally described as the conversion of an existing building (formerly Sears Automotive) into a multi-tenant commercial building. Renovations to the exterior of the building include updates to the façade, signage and new entrances to the six individual units. Site modifi cations include a new sidewalk and building mounted light fi xtures along the northern façade. e project is located at 225 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont. is application can be viewed online by visiting the Act 250 Database: (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ANR/Act250/Details. aspx?Num=4C0219-60).

No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before June 1, 2023, a party notifi es the District 4 Commission in writing of an issue requiring a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defi ned in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required, and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. To request party status and a hearing, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb. vermont.gov/documents/party-status-petitionform, and email it to the District 4 Offi ce at: NRB. Act250Essex@vermont.gov. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

For more information contact Stephanie H. Monaghan at the address or telephone number below.

Dated this May 9, 2023.

By:/s/ Stephanie H. Monaghan

Stephanie H. Monaghan

District Coordinator

111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-261-1944 stephanie.monaghan@vermont.gov

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 4C1353

10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6111

Application 4C1353 from 227 Pearl Street LLC, Attn: Brett Grabowski, 32 Seymour Street, #101, Williston, VT 05495 was received on May 8, 2023 and deemed complete on May 11, 2023. e project is generally described as construction of an apartment building with 34 studio dwelling units, including demolition of three separate residential buildings on the project site. e project also includes utility connections, a new parking lot, and stormwater infrastructure. e project is located at 229 Pearl Street in Essex Junction, Vermont. is application can be viewed online by visiting the Act 250 Database: (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ANR/Act250/ Details.aspx?Num=4C1353).

No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued

unless, on or before June 5, 2023, a party notifi es the District 4 Commission in writing of an issue requiring a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defi ned in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required, and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. To request party status and a hearing, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb. vermont.gov/documents/party-status-petitionform, and email it to the District 4 Offi ce at: NRB. Act250Essex@vermont.gov. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

For more information contact Stephanie H. Monaghan at the address or telephone number below.

Dated this May 11, 2023.

By:/s/ Stephanie H. Monaghan

Stephanie H. Monaghan

District Coordinator

111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-261-1944 stephanie.monaghan@vermont.gov

BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023, 5:00 PM

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Hybrid & In Person (at 645 Pine Street) Meeting Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83225696227?

pwd=SGQ0bTdnS000Wkc3c2J4WWw1dzMxUT09

Webinar ID: 832 2569 6227

Passcode: 969186

Telephone: US +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799

1. Joint Institutional Parking Management Plan Review of proposed 2023-2028 Plan.

2. ZP-23-164; 75 Cherry Street (FD6, Ward 3C) CityPlace Partners, LLC / Jesse Robbins Amendment to ZP-21-0414; revisions to level 9 & 10 related to additional dwelling units; addition of balconies.

Plans may be viewed upon request by contacting the Department of Permitting & Inspections between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Zoning offi ce is considered public and cannot be kept confi dential. is may not be the fi nal order in which items will be heard. Please view fi nal Agenda, at www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpi/drb/agendas or the offi ce notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

e City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. e City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SELF-STORAGE

In accordance with VT Title 9 Commerce and Trade Chapter 098: Storage Units 3905. Enforcement of Lien, Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC shall host a live auction of the following unit on or after 9am 5/20/23:

Location: 78 Lincoln St. Essex Junction, VT 05452

Vanessa Robare, unit #111: household goods

Auction pre-registration is required, email info@ champlainvalleyselfstorage.com to register.

COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER SEEKING

RFPS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ARCHITECTURAL

SERVICES e Committee on Temporary Shelter is seeking proposals from Architectural fi rms to perform a Feasibility Study and a Schematic Design to explore the feasibility of either rehabilitating an existing low-income multi-family building or demolishing and building a new structure with while maintaining or increasing the total number of on-site housing units. Qualifi ed applicants will have comparable experience as well as knowledge of affordable housing, multi-family construction, publicly funded projects, and federal regulations. To obtain a copy of the RFP including submission requirements and specifi c project information, please contact Logan Brown at COTS at 802343-8632 or Loganb@cotsonline.org. Proposals including all attachments must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 16, 2023. Minorityowned, women-owned, Section 3 businesses and locally-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. May 2, 2023.

Bid Due Date: 06/17/2023

Bid Due Time: 4:00 PM

LEGAL NOTICE

e City of Burlington gives notice that it intends to incur indebtedness for the Burlington Waterfront Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in an aggregate amount of up to $18,840,000. e indebtedness is expected to be repaid from TIF increment and, to the extent such increment is insuffi cient, from the pledge of the credit of the City. e City expects to sell notes or other evidence of indebtedness to qualifi ed fi nancial institutions to be selected by the City, after solicitation of proposals. e City expects the closing of such sale to occur in June 2023. e indebtedness is to fund public improvements and

related costs attributable to projects serving the Waterfront TIF District, as approved by the voters of the City at a special meeting held November 8, 2016. For further information, contact Ms. Darlene Bayko, 149 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO BROWNFIELDS REUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY LIMITATION ACT PROGRAM

Please take notice that 30 Main Street, LLC whose mailing address is 75 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05404 is applying to the Vermont Brownfi elds Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Program (10 V.S.A. §6641 et seq.) in connection with the redevelopment of property known as Bushey’s Auto Repair in the Town of Essex Junction

A copy of the application, which contains a preliminary environmental assessment and a description of the proposed redevelopment project is available for public review at the Essex Junction Clerk’s Offi ce and at the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation offi ces in Montpelier. Comments concerning the application and/or the above referenced documents may be directed to e State of Vermont at (802) 461-6204 or at caitlyn.bain@vermont.gov Comments may also be submitted by mail to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Waste Management Division, 1 National Life Drive - Davis 1, Montpelier, VT 05620; attention: e State of Vermont

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Burlington Downtown Tax Increment Financing District: Substantial Change Request

Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §1901(2) (B), notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington City Council to hear comments concerning a resolution for the City Council to approve the submission of a substantial change request to the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) relative to the City of Burlington’s approved Tax Increment District Plan and approved Financing Plan for the Burlington Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.

e purpose of the City’s Substantial Change request to VEPC is to amend and update the abovereferenced approved Tax Increment District Plan and approved Financing Plan to accurately refl ect changes made to scope, budgets, timelines and debt fi nancing relative to the City’s approved Great Streets projects and other approved TIF projects within the Downtown TIF District since these items were originally presented and approved by VEPC as parts of the Tax Increment and Financing plans referenced above.

If approved, the substantial change request will include a letter indicating that the City Council has considered and approved the substantial change, as well as a narrative explanation with supporting documentation of the substantial change that fully explains the reasons for such a change and the assumptions used to demonstrate that the tax increment will be suffi cient to repay the bond fi nancing that have been issued for the district’s public improvements.

e public hearing will take place on Monday, June 5, 2023 during the Regular City Council Meeting which begins at 6:15 pm in Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT. For more information about the abovereferenced Burlington Downtown TIF District Substantial Change request, please contact Brian Pine at bpine@burlingtonvt.gov

PUBLIC HEARING

WINOOSKI DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

A public hearing will be held by the Winooski Development Review Board on ursday, June 15, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m. to consider the following:

Planned Unit Development – Preliminary Plan

Review: 205 West Allen Street

Applicant has submitted a zoning permit application to develop a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 205 West Allen Street to create two new

dwelling units for a total of three units on the property. is application also includes a request for a dimensional wavier to the required minimum setbacks. PUDs are permitted in the Residential C Zoning District and require approval from the Development Review Board before a zoning permit can be issued. A PUD is considered a major subdivision. e standards for PUDs are outlined in Section 6.3 of the City’s Unifi ed Land Use and Development Regulations.

e Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on this request before rendering a decision. Decisions of the Development Review Board can be appealed by “interested persons” (as defi ned by 24 V.S.A. § 4465) to the Environmental Division of the Vermont Superior Court.

is hearing will begin at 6:30pm. Members of the public that are interested in participating in this hearing can do so by attending in person at Winooski City Hall, 27 West Allen Street, Winooski, VT; or electronically by visiting https://us06web. zoom.us/j/85464834827; or by calling (646) 558 8656 and using Webinar ID: 854 6483 4827. Toll charges may apply.

Members of the public interested in participating are requested, but not required to make their intentions known by completing the public comment request form located on the City’s website at https://www.winooskivt.gov/FormCenter/ Human-Resources-6/Public-Comment-RequestForm-61 at least 24 hours in advance to ensure this information is included in the record of the hearing. Failure to provide information in advance will not prohibit your participation at the meeting.

Questions or comments can be directed to Eric Vorwald, AICP, City of Winooski Planning & Zoning Manager by emailing evorwald@winooskivt. gov. Information related to the Planned Unit Development will also be available on the City’s website by visiting https://www.winooskivt.gov/ AgendaCenter and navigating to the Development Review Board section.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT

DOCKET NO.: 21-PR-04418

In re ESTATE of Peter M. Elder

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Peter M. Elder, late of Burlington, 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 date of the fi rst publication of this notice. e claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. e claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: May 15, 2023

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ omas Elder

Executor/Administrator: omas Elder, PO Box 83 Salem, OR 97308, tom.elder1@gmail.com, (602) 390-2894

Name of Publication: Seven Days

Publication Date: 05/17/2023

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division

Address of Probate Court: PO BOX 511, Burlington VT 05402

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-01269

In re ESTATE of Robert M. Marquis

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Robert M. Marquis, late of Winooski, Vermont

Legal Notices [CONTINUED]

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 date 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.

Dated: 02/14/2023

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Paul R. Morwood, Esq.

Executor/Administrator: Paul R. Morwood, Esq., 333 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802-862-2135, morwwod.paul@gmail.com

Name of Publication: Seven Days

Publication Date: 05/17/2023

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division

Address of Probate Court: PO BOX 511, Burlington VT 05402

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

DOCKET NO: 22-CV-01953

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE

SERVICING

v.

THERESA A. PORO

OCCUPANTS OF: 36 Forest Street, South Burlington VT

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered October 4, 2022, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Theresa A. Poro and the late Patricia M. Poro to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., dated September 30, 2016 and recorded in Book 1344 Page 233 of the land records of the City of South Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc. to NewRez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing dated November 18, 2020 and recorded in Book 1566 Page 73 of the land records

of the City of South Burlington for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 36 Forest Street, South Burlington, Vermont on June 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

To wit:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Theresa A. Poro and Patricia Poro by Deed of Corey Hutchins and Kendra Hutchins of approximate even date herewith and to be recorded in the City of South Burlington Land Records.

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Corey Hutchins and Kendra Hutchins by Warranty Deed of Steven Tahair and Mary Tahair dated April 4, 2008 of record at Book 811, Page 357 of the City of South Burlington Land Records.

A lot of land with all buildings thereon, situated on the easterly side of Forest Street, so-called, and having a frontage of 75 feet, a south line of 114.65 feet, a north line of 117.85 feet, and a rear or east line of 75 feet. All dimensions being more or less. Being Lot No. 44 as shown on a plan entitled “Fireside Park Subdivision, South Burlington, Plot Plan” dated July 18, 1963 and recorded in Volume 49 (Plans), Page 95 of the City of South Burlington Land Records. The dwelling house on said lot being known and designated as 36 Forest Street.

The herein described property is subject to the terms and conditions of Protective Covenants dated August 22, 1963, and of record in Volume 67, Page 285 of the South Burlington Land Records.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to their records, and to all deeds and records therein referred with all the privileges and appurtenances thereto, in further aid of this description.

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

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

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

the purchase price shall be paid by a bank wire, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date the Confirmation Order is entered by the Court. All checks should be made payable to “Bendett & McHugh, PC, as Trustee”.

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 24, 2023

By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

TOWN OF COLCHESTER, VERMONT MALLETTS BAY SEWER PROJECT

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Town of Colchester will conduct a public hearing to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, (NEPA), and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Environmental Review procedure. The public hearing will be held on May 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the 3 rd floor Outer Bay Room of the Colchester Town Offices, located at 781 Blakely Road in Colchester, Vermont.

TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA 5/25/23-6:00 P.M.

VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM OR MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM, 81 MAIN ST., ESSEX., VT

• Zoom link: https://www.essexvt.org/1043/ Join-Zoom-Meeting-Essex-PC

• Call (audio only): 1-888-788-0099 | Meeting ID: 923 7777 6158 # | Passcode: 426269

• Public wifi is available at the Essex municipal offices, libraries, and hotspots listed here: https:// publicservice.vermont.gov/content/ public-wifi-hotspots-vermont

1. Public Comments 2. Public Hearing: Draft zoning& subdivision regulations 3. Approve Minutes

4. Other Businesses 5. Potential executive session (per 1 v.s.a § 313) 6. Potential deliberative session (per 1 v.s.a § 312.(e)(f) ) 7. Adjournment

Visit our website at www.essexvt.org.

TOWN OF ESSEX ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

JUNE 1, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Join in person at 81 Main Street Conference Room or Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85378 709951?pwd=UWRTQnU0Nllod1FZVUU3b2pXWXl sQT09 Join via conference call (audio only): (305) 224 1968, Meeting ID: 853 7870 9951, Passcode 708118 Public Wifi is available at the Essex municipal offices, libraries, and hotspots listed here: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/ public-wifi-hotspots-vermont 1.CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING-VARIANCE: Jeff Davis, d/b/a

Mountaineer Properties of Essex: Request for a variance to return an existing commercial structure to a single-family house located at 6 Carmichael Street, in the Mixed Unit Development – Commercial (MXD-C) Zone & Business Design Control Overlay (B-DC) District. Tax Map 91, Parcel 3. 2. Minutes: 5/4/23

Visit our website at www.essexvt.org if you have questions, or call 802-878-1343.

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT 175 MAIN STREET BURLINGTON, VT 05401 802-651-1518 WWW.VERMONTJUDICIARY.ORG PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 23-PR-01196

In Re: S. P. March 14, 2023

TO: Douglas D. Potter

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS OF COMMENCEMENT OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS

You are hereby notified that a petition requesting the adoption of Sierra Rose Potter has been filed in this court by Kandy-Kay Potter and Ernest Carrier. The petitioners are represented by Paul R. Morwood, Esq. Attorney Morwood’s law office is located at 333 Dorset St., So. Burlington, VT 05403. Attorney Morwood’s phone number is 802-862-2135.

This is the first action in this proceeding. If you want to receive notice of future hearings, events, or motions which may occur in this matter until it is concluded you must enter an appearance in this proceeding with the court. This can be accomplished by returning to the court a completed “Notice of Appearance” form which can be found on the public website, www.vermontjudiciary. org. If you have questions about the nature of this proceeding or the purpose or content of this notice, you may inquire by calling or writing to the Probate Division.

Douglas: please take this notice seriously. If you do not file a written appearance with the court, within 20 days of service of the notice, or if you do not contact the court in some way to express a wish to participate in this case, within 20 days of service, then you will lose the right to contest the adoption petition and you will not be a party to this case. Please contact the Chittenden Probate Court (contact information is at top of page) with any questions.

Electronically signed on March 14, 2023 pursuant to V.RE.F. 9(d)

/s/ Gregory Glennon Gregory Glennon Probate Judge Panipca-700-00132-Notice to Interested Persons of Commencement of Adoption Proceedings (6/22/18) 23-PR-01196 In Re: S. P.

Support Groups

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!

Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Wed., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@ pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/ family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS

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A CIRCLE OF PARENTS W/ LGBTQ+ CHILDREN

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!

Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Mon., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@ pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/ family-support-programs.

AL-ANON

For families & friends of alcoholics. Phone meetings, electronic meetings (Zoom) & an Al-Anon blog are avail. online at the Al-Anon website. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen. org or call 866-972-5266.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Do you have a drinking problem? AA meeting sites are now open, & online meetings are also avail. Call our hotline at 802-864-1212 or check for in-person or online meetings at burlingtonaa.org.

ALL ARTISTS SUPPORT GROUP

Are you a frustrated artist? Have you longed for a space to “play” & work? Let’s get together & see what we can do about this! Text anytime or call 802-777-6100.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups meet to provide assistance & info on Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support & coping techniques in care for a person living w/ Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free & open to the public. Families, caregivers & friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm the date & time. The Williston Caregiver Support Group meets in person on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 5-6:30 p.m., at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston; this meeting also has a virtual option at the same time; contact support group facilitators Molly at dugan@cathedralsquare.org or Mindy at moondog@ burlingtontelecom.net. The Middlebury Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 4th Tue. of

each mo., 3 p.m., at the Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd., Middlebury; contact Daniel Hamilton, dhamilton@ residenceottercreek.com or 802-9890097. The Shelburne Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 1st Mon. of every mo., 2-3 p.m., at the Residence at Shelburne Bay, 185 Pine Haven Shores, Shelburne; contact support group facilitator Lydia Raymond, lraymond@residenceshelburnebay.com. The Telephone Support Group meets the 2nd Tue. monthly, 4-5:30 p.m. Prereg. is req. (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24-7 Helpline, 800-272-3900, for more info. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT?

Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous & Business

Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390.

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS & PREGNANT WOMEN

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But it can also be a time of stress often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth & feel you need some help w/ managing emotional bumps in the road that can come w/ motherhood, please come to this free support group led by an experienced pediatric registered nurse. Held on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB

American Lung Association support group for people w/ breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets on the 1st Mon. of every mo., 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more info call 802-776-5508.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

Vermont Center for Independent Living offers virtual monthly meetings, held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. To join, email Linda Meleady at lindam@vcil.org & ask to be put on the TBI mailing list. Info: 800-639-1522.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT

Montpelier daytime support group meets on the 3rd Thu. of every mo., at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:30-2:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1-2:30 p.m. Colchester evening support group meets on the 1st Wed. of every mo., at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. White River Jct. meets on the 2nd Fri. of every mo., at Bugbee Senior Center from 3-4:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. via conference call. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion & sharing among survivors & those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Overcome any hurt, habit or hang-up in your life w/ this confidential 12-step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men & women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction & pornography, food issues, & overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. Info: recovery@essexalliance. org, 878-8213.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone struggling w/ hurt, habits & hang-ups, which include everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton, which meets every Fri. from 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us & discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, julie@mccartycreations.com.

CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP

Last Thu. of every mo., 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Mase for location: lisa@harmonizecookery.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE

Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy & associated medical conditions. Its mission is to provide the best possible info to parents of children living w/ the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance. com/cerebral-palsy.

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 Sun. at noon at the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP

The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings & families grieving the loss of a child meets every 4th Tue. of the mo., 7-9 p.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. The first meeting will be Mar. 28. Call/email Alan at 802-233-0544, alanday88@gmail. com, or Claire at 802-448-3569.

DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP

Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 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 & 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. Sun. at 5 p.m. The meeting has moved to Zoom: smartrecovery. zoom.us/j/92925275515. 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 w/ others, to heal & to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences & 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. Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends & community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety & other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family & friends can discuss shared experiences & receive support in an environment free of judgment & stigma w/ a trained facilitator. Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

FAMILY RESTORED: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF ADDICTS & ALCOHOLICS Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Jct. For further info, please visit thefamilyrestored.org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie@gmail.com.

FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families Coping w/ Addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults (18+) struggling w/ the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step-based but provides a forum for those living the family experience, in which to develop personal coping skills & to draw strength from one another. Our group meets every Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m., live in person in the conference room at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (179 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington), &/or via our parallel Zoom session to accommodate those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found on the Turning Point Center website (turningpointcentervt. org) using the “Family Support” tab (click on “What We Offer”). Any questions, please send by email to thdaub1@gmail. com.

FIERCELY FLAT VT

A breast cancer support group for those who’ve had mastectomies. We are a casual online meeting group found on Facebook at Fiercely Flat VT. Info: stacy.m.burnett@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA)

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a wk.: Mon., 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more info & a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. & the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

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 mo. on Mon. in Burlington. Please call for date & location. RSVP to mkeasler3@ gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Sharing your sadness, finding your joy. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief & explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences w/ others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one & healing is possible through the sharing. BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement support coordinator will facilitate our weekly group through discussion & activities. Everyone from the community is welcome. 1st & last Wed. of every mo. at 4 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please contact bereavement program coordinator Max Crystal, mcrystal@bayada.com or 802-448-1610.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

Meet every 2nd Mon., 6-7:30 p.m., & every 3rd Wed. from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public & free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241.

GRIEVING A LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

A retired psychotherapist & an experienced life coach host a free meeting for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group meets upstairs at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. There is no fee for attending, but donations are gladly accepted. Meetings are held twice a month, the first & third Sat. of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in attending please register at allsoulsinterfaith.org. More information about the group leader at pamblairbooks.com.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP

This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice-hearing experiences as real lived experiences that may happen to anyone at any time. We choose to share experiences, support & empathy. We validate anyone’s experience & stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest & accurate representation of their experience, & as being acceptable exactly as they are. Tue., 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@pathwaysvermont.org.

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Planning and Zoning Administrator Part Time

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

For details and to apply: 350vermont.org/ jobs-internships

Vermont Tent Company is currently accepting applications for the following positions for immediate employment, and future summer/fall employment starting in May. Full time, part time, after school and weekend hours available for each position. Pay rates vary by position with minimum starting wage ranging from $19-$23/ hour depending on job skills and experience. We also offer retention and referral bonuses.

• Tent Installation

• Drivers/Delivery

• Inventory Maintenance Team

– Warehouse

• Load Crew Team

• Tent Maintenance Team

Interested candidates should submit an application online at vttent.com/employment

No phone calls, please.

Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor

Growing town needs part-time Planning and Zoning Administrator (PZA) support for its planning commission to prepare and implement community goals. Hyde Park has two designated Village Centers, two public water supply systems, one public sewer system with a second being planned. 24 hours per week with flexible schedule and hiring range up to $30.00/hr. Visit hydeparkvt.com for more information.

Now Hiring!

Goddard College, a leader in non-traditional education, has the following full-time, benefit eligible and part-time position openings:

AFFILIATED FACULTY – GRADUATE INSTITUTE & MFAW PROGRAMS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

MAINTENANCE GENERALIST II

TEMPORARY ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS

To view position descriptions and application instructions, please visit our website: goddard.edu/about-goddard/employment-opportunities/

Real Estate Paralegal

Gravel & Shea PC seeks an experienced paralegal to join our commercial real estate practice in Burlington, VT. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years of title search and real estate closing experience. Candidates must have the following skills: excellent independent research and analytical skills; willingness to adapt quickly to challenging and stimulating assignments; excellent writing and communication skills; and the ability to meet deadlines. This is a detail oriented position that requires the ability to work with others both inside and outside the firm. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license. Adaptability to technology and advanced experience with Microsoft Office software are also important.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) and Profit Sharing. Interested applicants should submit cover letter, résumé and references to: cgaynor@gravelshea.com

All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

www.gravelshea.com/careers Gravel & Shea PC is an E.O.E.

To view a full job description & apply, please visit bit.ly/43ZMZ

Nursing Grads: We need you!

• Join our six-month nursing residency program. Get all the fundamentals needed to build a lifelong career in nursing.

• Get valuable education and clinical training as you work.

• Serve with our tight-knit team in the heart of beautiful Lamoille County.

• Please apply by June 18.

For more info, visit copleyvt.org /careers or call J.T. Vize at 802-888-8329

TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all technologyrelated systems and equipment. This position will work on various projects as assigned. Individuals in this position are expected to perform at a high degree of independence and may provide instructions or assistance to entry level technicians.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science; or three years of equivalent training and work experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

•Valid VT Operator’s License and transportation

Apply at schoolspring.com Job ID: 4241898

Equal Opportunity Employer

$1500

As indicated in the job description if available for that position

•Receive $500 at hiring, $500 after passing 90-day probation period, and $500 at 1-year anniversary Now

•Classroom

•Home

•Substitute

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

Housing Education Coordinator

The Housing Education Coordinator is responsible for the statewide Housing Advocacy Programs (HAP) educational offerings and provides tenant education and coaching. This includes curriculum development, working with other HAP staff to deliver in-person and online workshops, coordinating on-demand courses, creating educational and outreach materials, connecting with community partners, and providing back-up coverage for the tenant hotline and direct service to clients as needed.

This is a part-time position with full benefits. Please visit cvoeo.org/careers to submit cover letter, resume and 3 work references. CVOEO is an E.O.E.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. Burlington, VT

Sheehey Furlong & Behm, an established, growing law firm located near the Burlington waterfront, is accepting applications for a legal assistant.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong written and verbal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in MS Office applications is required. 1-3 years of legal experience is preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

Forward cover letter & resume to hiring@sheeheyvt.com, with the subject “Legal Assistant.”

Phlebotomy Technician

Apprenticeship Program

• Guaranteed paid employment on day one of training

SHELTER COORDINATOR

INVEST IN YOURSELF

Our apprenticeship program is a paid opportunity to become a phlebotomy technician with NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

APPLY NOW www.iaahitec.org/phlebotomy

REGISTRATION

External candidates are eligible for a one-time sign on bonus paid over 3 installments. Amounts reflect gross pay, prior to applicable tax withholdings and deductions require by law. Current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded and additional terms and conditions apply.

• Direct patient care

• Team environment

• Full Benefits

• Dedicated support during the 5-week program

• Paid Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam

The Clarina Howard Nichols Center is seeking a full time Shelter Coordinator, with flexible hours, to oversee the delivery of high quality, trauma informed advocacy and case management services in our shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The Shelter Coordinator participates in an on-call rotation with other staff.

Responsibilities:

• Act as primary advocate & case manager for survivors in shelter

• Coordinate advocacy services provided by other staff and volunteers for survivors in shelter

• Supervise shelter staff and a team of after-hours advocates

• Build/maintain positive relationships with community partners and represent the organization at community meetings

• Ensure compliance with program policies, funding requirements, and best practices

• Ensure maintenance of the shelter facility

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, prior domestic/sexual violence advocacy experience, strong problem-solving and limit-setting skills, experience overseeing and coordinating the work of others, ability to work independently and as part of a team, commitment to upholding confidentiality, and experience with data collection and documenting work.

Competitive pay and benefits, including a starting pay rate of $27 - $28/hour, health insurance, paid time off & flexible schedule.

To apply: Email cover letter and resume to Becky Gonyea at bgonyea@clarina.org or mail to Clarina Howard Nichols Center PO Box 517 Morrisville, VT 05661.

Facilities

Maintenance Technician

75% off Employee Childcare

Tuition Discount! Health

Insurance Eligibility Upon Start!

Heartworks Early Education seeks

Facilities Maintenance Technician in Burlington. Perform general maintenance tasks as directed by Facilities Manager, at 6 school locations, including but not limited to:

• Seasonal building maintenance, such as snow removal, general landscaping, etc.

• Interior painting

• Update, maintain, and respond to network work order system

• Assist in network safety and security compliance

• Basic carpentry

• HVAC familiarity

• Furniture moving (lift 50lbs) Apply: heartworksvt.com/careers

TOUR GUIDE

Spend your summer having fun in the sun leading guided Segway tours of downtown Burlington. Memorization of a narrative of the history of Burlington is required. Our season starts in mid-May and runs through the fall. Part time or full time. Flexible hours. Check out our website for further details: www. burlingtonsegways.com

Send resume to Rick at: burlingtonsegways@ comcast.net

OPEN POSITIONS

American Flatbread, in Waitsfield, is looking for a few good folks to join our team. Help is needed both in front and back of house in our fun and fast-paced restaurant Thursday - Sunday evenings. Experience with food is preferred, but we are willing to train someone with an appreciation of great food, an eye for detail and a willingness to work as part of an exceptional team. Long term commitment preferred. Potential for additional hours. Please contact Alison or Willis at 496-8856 if interested, or email alison@americanflatbread.com

Please send your resume to Alison@americanflatbread.com. Lareau Farm and American Flatbread: Lareau Farm is a 25acre farm located along the Mad River in scenic Waitsfield, VT. We operate a 12-bedroom B&B, host weddings & events, operate an offsite catering wood fired oven, and are home to the original American Flatbread restaurant, serving farm to table flatbread baked in a wood fired earthen oven.

Director of Finance & Operations

Salary: $73,028 to $101,754/year + Benefits

Experienced Line Cook

Complete an interview with Chef Sean to learn what makes us different and receive a $50 gift card to be used at Hen of the Wood, Doc Ponds and Pro Pig.

Why Work With Us:

• $400 retention bonus after 3 and 6 months

• Very competitive pay

• Professional work environment

• New kitchen air conditioning

• Paid time off for all employees

• Paid sick time for all employees

• Affordable Health Care with BlueCross / BlueShield of VT

• Health Savings Account for pre-tax health-related expenses

• Employee Assistance Program (free local counseling for life challenges)

• Generous Dining Discounts in our restaurants (50% off food)

• Opportunity to grow a career (multiple local businesses)

• Shared gratuity on takeout and catering orders

• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving off

Apply: chris@henofthewood.com

The Director of Finance & Administration oversees budget and fiscal functions, HR functions, IT, and administrative systems for Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont Inc. and Vermont Organic Farmers LLC. Key responsibilities include creating and managing the finance and operations structure, overseeing a ~$4.5 million budget, directing accounting activities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and supervising department staff.

Qualifications include 5-10 years of non-profit financial management experience, a degree in accounting or finance (MBA or CPA preferred), proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, and an interest in organic agriculture. For more details and to apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact info for two references to grace@nofavt.org with "Director of Finance & Administration Application" in the subject line. NOFA-VT is an equal opportunity employer.

Bookkeeper

Addison County Community Trust is seeking to add an experienced, full-time Bookkeeper to our Finance Department.

You will assist in the day-to-day accounting functions of the Finance Department, such as processing accounts payable and accounts receivable. You must have at least two years of accounting experience preferably in a fast paced, non-profit environment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and be able to maintain simple spreadsheets in Excel. Must have prior experience with automated accounting systems. Experience with Yardi or other real estate software is a plus. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting are required. Must be detail oriented, selfdirected and capable of working independently and efficiently. The position may be required to work extra hours (overtime eligible) from time to time to meet financial statement and audit deadlines, and can be conducted in-person or on a hybrid basis. Position includes competitive pay, flexible work schedule, and full benefits. Visit addisontrust.org/careers for more info. E.E.O.

- Maureen, VAL employee of 33 years

Work with motivated students who are choosing education! Vermont Adult Learning seeks compassionate and versatile candidates interested in working with students on their educational journey with VAL and beyond.

Learn more about current opportunities at vtad u I tiearn in g&rg/a bout-us/#careers

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Rebecca Campbell Human Resources Director rcampbell@vtadultlearning.org

Lane Press prints, binds, and mails high-quality magazines for publishers nationwide. We’re widely known for our craftsmanship, and we’re looking for dedicated, collaborative, and friendly employees to join our team. Apply today!

WE HAVE IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR:

Estimator: Produce estimates by assessing a customer’s job specifications and the most economical method of manufacturing.

Distribution Analyst: Deliver our customers’ publications around the country and world using the most efficient and costeffective methods.

Prepress Technician: Process incoming customer job files for print production, including preflighting, imposition, and plate-making.

General Maintenance Technician: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair controls, facility systems, and mechanical/electrical aspects of manufacturing equipment.

Pressroom Trainees, All Shifts: Learn to perform technical, manual, and machine tasks in our pressroom. Train under veteran press operators.

Bindery Production Crew, All Shifts: Work on our bindery production line, performing tasks to complete magazine binding and prepare finished magazines for shipping.

Lane offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees.

Learn more & apply: careers.lanepress.com

Lane Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"Vermont Adult Learning opens the door to a world of possibility for our students."

Wastewater Treatment Facility Assistant Operator - City of St. Albans

The City of St. Albans is now accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Facility Assistant Operator. This job requires a valid VT driver’s license and a clean driving record. This is a union position after probationary period & includes an excellent benefits package & working environment.

For a full job description, please visit Employment Opportunities on the City website: stalbansvt.com/jobs.

Please email resume and cover letter with attention of Martin Manahan, Director of Public Works to m.manahan@ stalbansvt.com. This job is open until filled. E.O.E.

Recreation Director

The Town of Waterbury seeks to hire a Recreation Director.

The position is a key member of the Town leadership team and oversees an array of facilities and programs that serve the residents of the Town.  The Director is responsible for the department’s $700,000 budget, a number of seasonal and part-time staff, and activities in all seasons.  The Town has an expansive summer camp program, a pool, and after school programs during the school year.  Experience with recreation programming is preferred, but candidates with non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  The anticipated starting salary is between $60,000 and $67,500 with a comprehensive benefit package.  This is a full-time, exempt position.  The complete job description can be found at: https://www.waterburyvt.com/departments/finance

Send a resume and cover letter to:Tom Leitz, Municipal Manager, tleitz@waterburyvt.com. Resume review will begin immediately.

Waterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join a team that changes the world every day! The UVM Foundation is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Associate Director of Accounting

• Assistant Director of Events

“Seven Days sales rep Michelle Brown is amazing! She’s extremely responsive, and I

• Executive Director of Alumni & Donor Relations, Larner

College of Medicine

The mission of the UVM Foundation is to secure and manage private support for the benefit of the University of Vermont. Our Vision is to foster relationships with alumni and donors that maximize their personal and philanthropic investment in the University, toward the realization of the University's aspiration to remain among the nation's premier small research institutions. Every staff member on our team contributes to our ability to meet that mission.

The UVM Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.

Visit uvmfoundation.org/careers to learn more.

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JOHN GRAHAM SHELTER TEAM!

John Graham Housing & Services (JGHS), a nonprofit organization providing emergency shelter and affordable housing services in Addison County, is seeking a full-time Housing Navigator. The Housing Navigator provides logistical and housing support to households preparing to move into permanent housing. Full-time work (M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) is onsite in Vergennes with some off-site work within Addison County.

COMPLETE JOB

DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE AT: johngrahamshelter.org

APPLY TODAY: Email your cover letter and resume to info@johngrahamshelter.org

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Equity, People & Culture Officer

Both play leadership roles in the future growth and development of Vermont Foodbank by providing input on a broad range of strategic and operational issues. To submit an application or for a job description for the CFO, please visit: apply.workable.com/ edgility-consulting-4/j/E8C553212F

For the Chief Equity, People & Culture (EPeC) Officer on our Equity, People, & Culture team please visit: apply.workable.com/edgility-consulting-4/j/6271B3355A

Both positions offer a competitive salary range of $115,000 –$140,000 and robust benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement.

For additional questions about this position or to speak with someone about your interest, please contact Mara Cooper at mcooper@edgilityconsulting.com

Building equity and racial justice into Vermont Foodbank’s organizational practices is everyone’s responsibility, and it requires the commitment and collaboration of every employee and team. Therefore, everyone is expected to honor diversity, contribute to an inclusive organizational culture, and leverage their agency and scope of influence to center equity.

Exciting job openings at the Center for an Agricultural Economy!

Finance Director

The Vermont Arts Council, a statewide arts service organization based in Montpelier, seeks an experienced finance director to oversee financial operations. This is a great opportunity for a finance professional who loves art, wants to make a difference in Vermont through mission driven work, is seeking flexible, primarily remote work, and wishes to be a part of a high functioning team of dedicated professionals. This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position with flexible hours. Salary range is $40,000 - $47,000 ($38.46$45.19 per hour).

Visit our website for a complete job description and application instructions: vermontartscouncil.org

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ANALYST

CATMA seeks a dynamic, knowledgeable, and team-oriented individual to contribute to the growth and success of our organization serving Chittenden County. We are a regional gateway connecting businesses, developers and municipalities with effective sustainable transportation options and solutions.

The Analyst is essential to managing CATMA’s data collection systems, which are fundamental in evaluating the performance of our transportation demand management programs, as well as calculating and monitoring the travel behavior and emissions of our membership. Primarily responsible for all aspects of commuter travel surveys, analysis and reporting and interpreting data to inform outcomes, policies and strategic solutions that reduce use of single occupant vehicles. The Analyst must work closely, courteously, and cooperatively with a small team in the office and remotely.

Job & Application Info: catmavt.org/join-our-team

Farm Connex Logistics Manager

This position will work closely with FX staff to support daily operations of this dynamic distribution program. We are looking for someone skilled in managing incoming and outgoing logistic services, fleet management/warehouse operations, detail oriented and with outstanding customer relationship management skills. Salary range is $55,000-60,000/year full time exempt with benefits.

Farm Connex General Manager

This position manages all aspects of Farm Connex distribution program including increasing access to local food, expanding markets for producers, sustaining client relationships, generating new business, supervising staff and overall business functions of the enterprise. The salary range is $60,000-70,000/year full time exempt with benefits.

"It's like a Tetris game with pallets and boxes"

ASSISTANT COACH WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY

Saint Michael's College is inviting applications for an Assistant Coach of Women’s Ice Hockey. Saint Michaels is an NCAA Division II institution sponsoring 21 varsity sports and is a proud member of the Northeast-10 Conference and the NEWHA. The Assistant Coach provides assistance to the head coach and the program. Specific responsibilities also include dryland training, design and implementation of on-ice practices, game-day coaching duties, team travel (including on weekends), recruiting, and video coordination. This is a full-time, 11-month position. This position will require flexibility to work long, irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCACWIHM23.

DISPATCH SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR FULL-TIME

The Public Safety/Fire & Rescue Departments at Saint Michael's College are inviting applications for a Full-Time Dispatch Switchboard Operator or Dispatch Supervisor to dispatch radio calls and operate the College switchboard. The successful candidate will be responsible for answering all incoming calls and directing calls to the appropriate party quickly, accurately, and professionally. This role receives all emergency calls for SMC campus and the surrounding community. Dispatch, switchboard, emergency services experience desirable, but we will provide training for a motivated and dependable person with demonstrated aptitude. This position will work 40 hours a week in 8 hour shifts, with a focus on evening shifts, but with the flexibility to work regular hours, as well as weekend and holiday times.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCFTDSODS

DISPATCH SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR PART-TIME

The Public Safety/Fire & Rescue Departments at Saint Michael's College are inviting applications for Part-Time Dispatch Switchboard Operator to dispatch radio calls and operate the College switchboard. The successful candidate will be responsible for answering all incoming calls and directing calls to the appropriate party quickly, accurately, and professionally. This role receives all emergency calls for SMC campus and the surrounding community. Dispatch, switchboard, emergency services experience desirable, but we will provide training for a motivated and dependable person with demonstrated aptitude. This position will require regular work hours, as well as evening, weekend, and holiday times.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCPTDM23.

True North is a therapeutic program located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Waitsfield, Vermont.

True North is a small, independently owned program, providing personalized therapeutic interventions and transition support for 14-17 year old adolescents and 18-25 year old young adults with an emphasis on assessment and family participation. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a nationally recognized therapeutic wilderness program, be part of a dynamic, supportive team and live and work in a fantastic community.

True North promotes an inclusive work environment. We seek to recruit diverse staff who will contribute a variety of perspectives in our mission to help young people and their families. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups including professionals of color and non-conforming gender identities.

Salary is competitive, and commensurate with experience. All positions must pass background checks and a drug test. See each job description for responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation package. Apply here: truenorthwilderness. com/careers/ or use the QR code listed in this ad.

OPERATIONS SUPPORT : Seeking full-time, year-round Operations Support person. The ideal candidate is an adaptable team player with a positive attitude who is willing to work both indoors and outdoors performing a variety of tasks associated with the logistics of operating the program.

Responsibilities: Tasks including food packing and rationing, gear outfitting, transportation and facilities maintenance. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and occasional evenings and are part of an on-call rotation.

Qualifications: A clean and valid driver’s license is required.

Compensation: Salary is competitive, and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision and accident insurance, an employee assistance program, an annual wellness fund, student loan repayment reimbursement and an employer matched SIMPLE IRA.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR : Seeking a Medical Coordinator to coordinate medical needs and medication management for all students.

Responsibilities: Manage and dispense medications for students at True North. This includes close communication with parents, doctors, pharmacies, and other members of the True North team. Support medical needs that may come up for students in the field, depending on level of experience. The job is generally 9-5, Monday through Friday, and there may be flexibility of hours within the parameters of the job requirements.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is highly organized, very comfortable with medical information, and has superior interpersonal communication skills. Nursing or other medical training is preferred but not required.

Compensation: Salary is competitive, and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision and accident insurance, an employee assistance program, an annual wellness fund, student loan repayment reimbursement and an employer matched SIMPLE IRA.

ADVENTURE COORDINATOR: Seeking an Adventure Coordinator to facilitate day outings with students including hiking, water sports (canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding), backcountry cooking, yoga, disc golf, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Responsibilities: Oversee and facilitate the adventure activities at True North. Adventure coordinator is a 5 day/week role with some responsibility on weekends and “on-call.”

Qualifications: Candidates must be at least 21 years old. Bachelor degree preferred. WFA certification, competency and leadership skills in the listed activities, and the ability to facilitate meaningful and intentional experiences. Certifications in any of the listed disciplines is preferred.

Compensation: Salary is competitive, and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision and accident insurance, an employee assistance program, an annual wellness fund, student loan repayment reimbursement and an employer matched SIMPLE IRA.

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Professional Careers in WORLDWIDE TRAVEL

Join Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Vacations, an award-winning, Vermont-based active travel company, and be part of our high performing, international team.

We have amazing opportunities for Sales, Service and Operations Professionals interested in supporting worldwide travel adventures with a leader in the industry, positively impacting established brands and working with a team of collaborative and gifted travel pros.

We’re seeking candidates for the following full-time positions.

• TOUR SALES CONSULTANT

• AIR SERVICES AGENT

• FIELD OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

If you’re passionate, driven by excellence, want to make a difference and are looking for balance in your quality of life – check us out!

Ready to learn more? Visit our career pages at VBT.com or countrywalkers.com & submit your resume to nvoth@vbt.com

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Winooski Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will care for our properties in a manner that provides high quality housing for our tenants. We are looking for an individual with residential maintenance or light commercial construction background, who is familiar with the need for permits, and can manage within a budget. Certifications in a trade or in minimum housing standards a plus.

WINOOSKI HOUSING AUTHORITY

MASSAGE THERAPIST

We are looking for an experienced massage therapist to join our beautiful downtown spa. If you have spa experience, that is a plus. Need to be available for Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday shifts, & possible other shifts to cover for other therapists. If you have excellent customer service skills and are a team player, we would like to meet you! Please send your resume and we will be in touch.  Thank you for your interest. cathie@jivanaspa.com.

Multiple Positions

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is seeking full-time or per-diem physicians, an experienced full-time ED physician assistant, and experienced registered nurses to join its growing ED team. Join us while we expand our services to the community. NVRH employees enjoy a wide range of opportunities for growth, a competitive salary and more.

NVRH offers excellent benefits, including student loan repayment, generous paid time off, health/ dental/vision, 401k with company match & more!

APPLY TODAY AT NVRH.ORG/CAREERS

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of affordable housing maintenance and a desire to work as part of a team to keep our properties compliant with code and offer ways to exceed that standard whenever possible.

• Position will be vacant due to the retirement of our current supervisor and we would like to provide some overlap in service for training.

• Competitive wage and generous CTO, sick bank, health, dental, vision, life, and disability package along with a retirement program.

• Position is open until filled.

If interested, please send your questions and/or a resume and cover letter to: deac@winooskihousing.org, RE: Maintenance Supervisor.

Winooski Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CCTV Co-Director

We are hiring! CCTV Center for Media and Democracy is a nationally recognized & locally appreciated community media center making the transition from a founding executive director to a co-director leadership model to include a Director of Operations and Director of Projects.

The Director of Operations is a newly created position responsible for supervising and working with the Business Manager, Technical Services Director/team, and the Development Director/team to ensure financial security and continuity of operations.  The Director of Operations oversees four key areas: Financial Management, Technical Support, Revenue Development, and Human Resources. Finance and Budget experience is required. Business Development is suggested.

Come be part of a creative team that moves this organization into the next decade to serve our community and staff in the pursuit of community building and media justice. CCTV is an equal opportunity employer. The position is 36 hours a week with a flexible schedule.

LOOKING FOR A COOLER OPPORTUNITY?

Field Producer

Lake Champlain Access Television

LCATV is looking for motivated professionals to capture high quality video and audio of community meeting and events in Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties. These are part-time positions which require evening and some weekend work, travel, a valid driver’s license, some lifting, and high levels of self-motivation and creative problem-solving abilities. If you are interested in joining the LCATV team, please email your resume to buddy@lcatv.org

To read a complete job description, including salary range and resume scoring rubric, go to: cctv.org/news/cctv-hiring-cctv-co-director CCTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer jobs.sevendaysvt.com

General Manager/ Assistant General Manager

Positive Pie, Montpelier

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR

Wanted: Energetic career minded professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats. Experienced in handling a wide range of operational and administrative duties that support related tasks and able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Position is responsible for the operations of the Household Hazardous Waste programs at the regional transfer station. As Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) we generate the most waste and are subject to the most stringent requirements. LQGs must also comply with specific requirements for waste testing and recordkeeping, more stringent storage time limits, more stringent employee training and contingency planning requirements. LQG requirements are specified under Section 7-308 of Subchapter 3 or the Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (VHWMR), effective 2.1.2022. This position will operate a Spring through Fall rover HHW satellite program to District towns and will be required to fill in at all positions when needed.

• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and good decision-making.

• Ability to be trained in and obtain a complete understanding, adherence and commitment to the District safety program

• A strong desire to improve service to internal and external customers and a high level of personal creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm to work in a constantly improving organization.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are required

• Ability to operate a cash register, and accurately add the cost of items and return change to customers without errors.

• Must have skills in operating equipment and vehicles at the transfer station

Very competitive benefit package includes excellent wages, Blue Cross Blue Shield Platinum medical insurance, life insurance, vision plan, retirement plan, holidays, vacation, sick paid time off. We offer the ability to grow and become part of a diverse and strong team.

See full job description & download application at rcswd.com/about-us/pages/job-opportunities

Send resume, and application to Mark S. Shea, District Manager to mshea@rcsed.com, or call (802) 775-7209 ext. 202 for more information.

RCSWD is an EEO employer.

If you’re a positive, food-loving, high performer and a dynamic leader, then we want to hire you! At Positive Pie we strive to create a fun, lively, and professional environment for all, and our management team is the foundation of this. We focus on making great food and creating a positive and inclusive culture for our staff. As our GM/AGM, you will be given the opportunity to lead our team, reinforce our culture, hit financial targets and grow sales.

Responsibilities: The GM/AGM supports the company by maintaining an outstanding work environment through leadership, direction, positivity, emotional intelligence, training, and development. They are responsible for managing day to day restaurant operations, in conjunction with the management team, and focusing on developing a guestcentric culture that consistently delivers positive guest service and superior food quality, while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in mangement/ supervising in a restaurant

• Experience in business financials

• Experience in many service functions including bar and table service, host, expo, back of house functions and counter / delivery service.

• Refined social skills including charisma and an ability to develop rapport with customers and staff.

• Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and a great attitude.

General manager: Salary $70-75k, depending on experience, and an opportunity for performance based bonus.

Assistant General Manger: Comparable hourly rate. This position is available to start immediately. Please send resume directly to carlo@positivepie.com.

DIRECTOR

The soon-to-open Red Clover Children’s Center is looking for a founding Director to be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care. The Director will lead & oversee final steps of opening the center, including hiring staff, achieving state licensure & more. Visit midducc.org/home/rcccdirector-position to learn more about our center, the position & apply. We look forward to receiving your application!

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Full-time, Part-time and Per-Diem Opportunities available for Food Service Workers. We’re happy to o er a new hourly wage starting at $16.30/ hour. Shift di erentials up to $6.15 per hour.

Learn More & Apply: uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/ food-service_sevendays

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER

The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) works cooperatively with 23 member municipalities in Washington and Orange counties to address regional issues and provide effective local government. We engage with municipal leaders, area non-profits, regional organizations, and State and Federal agencies to implement a variety of initiatives and programs tailored to local and regional needs, and complete projects of statewide importance. CVRPC is a great place to advance your career in planning, surrounded by a dynamic, personable team working collaboratively to plan a sustainable future for the Central Vermont region.

We’re looking for a full-time community development planner with broad life experience, the capacity to pair municipal needs with available resources, and a passion for helping Central Vermonters meet their planning goals. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills in the field and be comfortable interfacing directly with volunteer committees, select boards, city councils and municipal staff. Expected duties will include providing technical assistance and additional capacity to our municipalities, growing our brownfields assessment program, supporting our regional economic development program, and leadership on other special projects as needed (including, transportation, grant writing and grant administration). Exceptional organizational and communication skills are a must. The RPC works exclusively with the Microsoft Office Suite.

AS A TEAM MEMBER AT CVRPC, YOU’LL ENJOY:

• Professional development opportunities and the opportunity to lead others.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental

• Paid sick-leave and vacation time plus twelve paid holidays per year

• Option to work partially remote (after an initial performance evaluation period)

Interested in this position? Please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references to jobs@cvregion.com. Please be sure to reference “Community Development Planner” and your last name in the subject line. The salary range for a planner is $46,000 to $66,700 dependent on qualifications. A more senior title and compensation package may be considered for qualifying candidates. This position will remain open until it is filled. A review of applications will begin June 12, 2023. A complete job description is available at centralvtplanning.org Or contact meyer@cvregion.com with questions.

CVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Employment Openings 2023

Join

Dean of Work-Learning:

Common, Vermont.

Stewards experiential learning in the Work Program and in Experiential Endeavors.

Director of Residential Life:

Support an engaged, welcoming, and vibrant student community.

Admission Counselor:

Responsible for effective communication with prospective students, families and counselors.

Why

We Did It Again!

Benefit package includes 29 paid days off in the first year, a comprehensive health insurance plan with your premium as low as $13 per month, up to $6,000 to go towards medical deductibles & copays, a retirement match & so much more. And that’s on top of working at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for five years running. Great jobs in management ($47,000 annual) and Direct Support Professionals ($19-$20 per hour) at an award-winning agency serving Vermonters with intellectual disabilities. All positions include a generous sign-on bonus.

CCS is thrilled to be voted as one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for the fifth year in a row and we would love to have you as part of our team. Join Us!

Work at CCS and support our mission to build a community where everyone participates and belongs. Apply today at www.ccs-vt.org

Make a career making a difference. Apply today: ccs-vt.org/current-openings

Champlain Community Services, Inc.

100 FACILITATOR Data & Engagement

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

MAY 17-24, 2023

We are now hiring for the following seasonal positions:

Are you passionate about partnering with others and driving change to solve some of Vermont’s biggest health care challenges?

Bi-State Primary Care Association’s Vermont Rural Health Alliance is at the nexus of public health, health care, and health policy.  Join our team to solve problems and create positive outcomes by sharing best practices, facilitating trainings, connecting partners, and developing actionable data in service of a strong health care safety net. View the full job description for this and other open positions by visiting bistatepca.org. This position is based in Montpelier, VT. Bi-State offers a comprehensive benefit package. To apply, send cover letter (including salary expectations) and resume to careers@bistatepca.org

Bi-State is an equal opportunity employer.

SAILING INSTRUCTOR:

If you have past sailing experience, enjoy teaching and working outside, then this job is for you. Our team of US Sailing Certified instructors spend their summers providing once-in-a-lifetime sailing and boating experiences to people of all ages and backgrounds. Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and willingness to work as a team are musts for this position.

WATERFRONT COORDINATOR:

Candidates for this position must enjoy the outdoors, teamwork, and helping others. Ideal candidates must have strong customer service skills, enjoy on-water recreation, and communicate well with others. Powerboat and/or sailing experience is helpful.

Pay: $17 hourly base pay, adjusted for experience. Full, part-time & on-call positions are available. For Job Descriptions & to Apply, visit: communitysailingcenter.org/about/jobs/

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Join Our Auction Team

We offer competitive wages & a full benefits package for full time employees. No auction experience necessary.

OPEN POSITIONS:

• Full Time Automotive

Auction Clerk: MS Office, Excel, computer, and cashier skills a must! Title & Sales paperwork knowledge a plus. Assist in processing, launching & managing auctions.

• Marketing Director: Develop, grow, & sustain our reputation of providing amazing results for our clients.

Join

Team of Dedicated Nursing Professionals!

Newly increased wages & benefits for RNs, LPNs, & LNAs at Mayo Healthcare!

If you enjoy working in a flexible, local, team environment— where a community of compassionate caregivers helps one another to maintain the highest standards of care— let us invest in you!

Multiple Positions Now Open!

Hayward Tyler, a leading manufacturer of industrial pumps & motors in Colchester, is seeking candidates to fill the following positions:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Apply online or contact Lisa Cerasoli at Lcerasoli@mayohc.org or 802-485-3161

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• Auction Site Techs: Part-time positions open. Tasks: sorting, cataloging, photographing & managing assets.

Thomas Hirchak Company is an at will employer. See details at: THCAuction.com

Email Us: Info@THCAuction.com

Office Manager

Senator Peter Welch

Senator Peter Welch seeks a highly-motivated, detailoriented individual to serve as Office Manager for his Vermont office. This position manages the administrative functions of the office, administrative staff, and is responsible for compliance with Senate policies and procedures.

Applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and work effectively on a collaborative team. Apply online: bit.ly/ PeterWelchOfficeMgr

This office is an equal opportunity employer & does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Town Administrator

The Town of Highgate Selectboard is accepting resumes for the position of Town Administrator. The Town Administrator is a professional position within the Town responsible to the Selectboard.

The position also serves as the Town Planner and coordinator for various committees. Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public administrator and/or a related field. A working knowledge of Vermont planning and zoning laws is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The Town of Highgate offers health insurance, an attractive benefit package, and a dedicated parking spot.

A complete job description is available on the Town of Highgate’s website: www.highgatevt.org under the “Announcements” section. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled and will be reviewed upon receipt. The Town of Highgate is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with three references to:

Town of Highgate Selectboard

Attn:  Town Administrator Position PO Box 189 Highgate, VT   05459

Paperwork can also be dropped off at the office at: 2996 VT Route 78 during regular business hours of Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4pm, deposited in our secure drop box at the rear entrance of the building, or sent via email to slaroche@highgatevt.org

If sent via email, please include TOWN ADMINISTRATOR POSITION as the title of your email.

MECHANICAL DESIGN & SUPPORT ENGINEER haywardtyler.com/job_listing/ mechanical-design-support-engineer/

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

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LEAD AFTERMARKET DESIGN ENGINEER

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* For graduating seniors who are considering staying in Vermont, you may be eligible for $5,000 in student loan debt relief. To qualify, you must graduate in Spring of 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree, secure a job in Vermont, and live in Vermont. You’ll get $2,500 toward loan repayment at the end of year one and $2,500 at the end of the second year. To read more about the program and how to apply, visit: uvm.edu/engagement/greenmountainjobs

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If you meet our requirements and are interested in an exciting opportunity, please forward your resume & salary requirements to: Hayward Tyler, Inc. – Attn: HR Department 480 Roosevelt Highway , PO Box 680, Colchester, VT 05446

Email: Careers@haywardtyler.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Athens Diner is now hiring.

FOH Manager: $20/hr plus tips.

Prep cook\Sous Chef $18-$28/hr. Wed-Sun

Servers

Send resume to info@athensdinervt.com

Landscaper

Landscape positions open to all motivated people who love to be outdoors! Driver’s license a plus. Mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding etc. Competitive pay!

Apply: splarsoninc@aol.com

Project Manager

The Project Manager is an integral member of the Design Value Stream that works closely with the Design Value Stream Manager to ensure successful customer interface, execution, and shipment of technically challenging new and aftermarket engineered products.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Due to Federal Contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position.

• BS in Engineering or Project Management or equivalent job experience.

• 2+ years of experience managing government projects in a project/contract-based business preferred.

• Experience in managing research and development projects in engineered products preferred.

• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications

• Ability to read & interpret purchase orders, terms and conditions, and customer specifications

• Expected travel is up to 10% yearly

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project and the Internet

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Detail oriented, highly motivated, high level of initiative

• Ability to facilitate geographically distributed and cross functional project teams

* For graduating seniors who are considering staying in Vermont, you may be eligible for $5,000 in student loan debt relief. To qualify, you must graduate in Spring of 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree, secure a job in Vermont, and live in Vermont. You’ll get $2,500 toward loan repayment at the end of year one and $2,500 at the end of the second year. To read more about the program and how to apply, visit: uvm.edu/engagement/greenmountainjobs

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If you meet our requirements and are interested in an exciting opportunity, please forward your resume & salary requirements to:

Hayward Tyler, Inc. – Attn: HR Department 480 Roosevelt Highway , PO Box 680, Colchester, VT 05446

Email: Careers@haywardtyler.com E.O.E.

Apply: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/project-manager/

Clean Water Program Director

Are you knowledgeable and passionate about clean water, climate resilience, and land conservation? The Clean Water Program Director leads VHCB's work with state and local partners to implement and grow water quality projects in the Memphremagog Basin to help achieve Vermont's clean water goals, with potential to further develop our climate resilience work. VHCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To learn more, visit vhcb.org/about-us/jobs. To apply, reply to: jobs@vhcb.org with your cover letter and resume.

MFP SENIOR PLANNER - WATERBURY

Direct the management information systems plan, data analysis and other reporting needs for the MFP demonstration grant. The successful candidate will also work with MFP transition coordinators to verify participant eligibility and monitor use of MFP transition funds. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Money Follows the Person Program Director. This position is based in Waterbury but work may be done remotely as appropriate. For more information, contact Colleen Bedard at colleen.bedard@vermont.gov. Department: Disabilities

Aging & Independent Living. Location: Waterbury. Status: Full Time, Limited Service. Job Id #46948. Application Deadline: May 21, 2023.

CUSTODIANS & GROUNDS MECHANICS – MONTPELIER

The State of VT Department of Buildings & General Services is seeking to fill many positions within the historic Montpelier complex and Berlin. We are looking for Custodians and a Grounds Maintenance Mechanic. These are full-time positions that require successful completion of background checks. For more information, contact Jonathan Rutledge at jonathan. rutledge@vermont.gov. Department: Buildings & General Services. Location: Montpelier and Berlin. Status: Full Time. Job Id #45972 for Custodian II or #46073 for BGS Maintenance Mechanic I or #45973 for BGS Institutional Custodian. Application Deadline: June 6, 2023.

FINANCIAL MANAGER III – MONTPELIER

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is looking for an experienced accounting professional to join our business office team. In this role, the duties will include, but are not limited to fund management; budget monitoring, review, and analysis; financial reporting and account reconciliation; utilizing VTHR and VISION, the State’s Peoplesoft- based financial management system; collaborating with IT staff & leaders; and process document creation and maintenance. For more information, contact Emily Mascitti at Emily.Mascitti@vermont.gov.

Department: Digital Services Agency. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time. Job Id #46599. Application Deadline: May 23, 2023.

Learn more at : careers.vermont.gov

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Landscaper/ Gardener

Wildscape Design currently seeks a professional and dependable performer for a fast-paced and constantly evolving outdoor work environment, committed to creating & managing landscapes that improve people’s lives & benefit Vermont’s ecology. Apply: wildscapedesign.com/jobs

WE’RE HIRING COMMUNITY

Considering a gap year before college? Looking for a job you can do while you go to college? Gain valuable work experience at NSB!

WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

•Excellent communication skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent

•Customer service skills

•Must be 18 or older

•High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent

•Customer service skills

•Must be 18 or older

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

•Previous cash handling a plus!

•Excellent communication skills

•Previous cash handling a plus!

APPLY TO JOIN TEAM NSB AT NSBVT.COM/CAREERS

APPLY TO JOIN TEAM NSB AT NSBVT.COM/CAREERS

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We are commi ed to providing a welcoming work enviroment for all.

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We are commi ed to providing a welcoming work enviroment for all.

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CALCOKU & SUDOKU (P.85) CROSSWORD (P.85)

JEN SORENSEN

HARRY BLISS

JULIANNA BRAZILL

TAURUS

(APR. 20-MAY 20)

In the coming weeks, you Bulls must brook no bullies or bullying. Likewise, you should tolerate no bullshit from people trying to manipulate or fool you. Be a bulwark of integrity as you refuse to lower your standards. Bulk up the self-protective part of your psyche so you will be invincibly immune to careless and insensitive spoilers. Your word of power is build You will align yourself with cosmic rhythms as you work to create situations that will keep you strong and stable during the next 12 months.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Aries dramatist

Samuel Beckett, winner of the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature, wrote 22 plays. The shortest was Breath. It has no dialogue or actors and lasts less than a minute. It begins and ends with a recording of the cry of a newborn baby. In between there are the sounds of someone breathing and variations in the lighting. I recommend you draw inspiration from Breath in the coming weeks, Aries. Be succinct and pithy. Call on the powers of graceful efficiency and no-nonsense effectiveness. Relish the joys of shrewd simplicity.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): How much do you believe in your power to become the person you want to be? Ninety percent? Fifty-

five? Twenty? Whatever it is, you can increase it in the coming weeks. Life will conspire with you to raise your confidence as you seek new ways to fulfill your soul’s purpose. Surges of grace will come your way as you strive with intense focus to live your most meaningful destiny. To take maximum advantage of this opportunity, I suggest you enjoy extra amounts of quiet meditative time. Request help from the deepest core of your intelligence.

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): Early in the 19th century, cultural researchers Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm gathered an array of old folk stories and published a collection of what we now call fairy tales. Because the two brothers wanted to earn money, they edited out some graphic elements of the original narratives. For example, in the Grimms’ revised version, we don’t get the juicy details of the princess fornicating with the frog prince once he has reverted to his handsome human form. In the earlier but not published stories of Rumpelstiltskin, the imp gets so frustrated when he’s tricked by the queen that he rips himself apart. I hope you will do the opposite of the Brothers Grimm in the coming weeks, Cancerian. It’s crucial that you reveal and expose and celebrate raw, unvarnished truths.

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): Is there a job you would love to have as your primary passion, but it’s different from the job you’re doing? Is there a calling you would delight in embracing, but you’re too consumed by the daily routine? Do you have a hobby you’d like to turn into a professional pursuit? If you said even a partial yes to my questions, Leo, here’s good news: In the coming months, you will have an enhanced ability to make these things happen. And now is an excellent time to get under way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): Virgo-born Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was a versatile virtuoso. He excelled as an essayist, biographer, playwright, editor, poet and lexicographer. How did he get so much done? Here’s one clue. He took his own advice, summed up in the following quote: “It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote. Present opportunities are neglected and attainable good is slighted by minds busied

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in extensive ranges and intent upon future advantages.” Johnson’s counsel is perfect for you right now, Virgo. Forget about the future and be focused on the present. Dive into the interesting work and play that’s right in front of you.

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): I would love you to go searching for treasure, and I hope you launch your quest soon. As you gather clues, I will be cheering you on. Before you embark, though, I want to make sure you are clear about the nature of the treasure you will be looking for. Please envision it in glorious detail. Write down a description of it and keep it with you for the next seven weeks. I also suggest you carry out a fun ritual to formally mark your entry into the treasure-hunting chapter of your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming weeks, you’ll be guided by your deep intelligence as you explore and converse with the darkness. You will derive key revelations and helpful signs as you wander around inside the mysteries. Be poised and lucid, dear Scorpio. Trust your ability to sense what’s important and what’s not. Be confident that you can thrive amidst uncertainty as you remain loyal to your core truths. No matter how murky this challenge may seem, it will ultimately be a blessing. You will emerge both smarter and wiser.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you take the Bible’s teachings seriously, you give generously to the poor and you welcome immigrants. You regard the suffering of others as being worthy of your compassionate attention, and you express love not just for people who agree with you and share your cultural traditions, but for everyone. Numerous Biblical verses, including many attributed to Jesus Christ, make it clear that living according to these principles is essential to being a good human. Even if you are not Jewish or Christian, Sagittarius, I recommend this approach to you. Now is an excellent time to hone your generosity of spirit and expand your urge to care for others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1982, Capricorn actor Ben Kingsley won an Oscar for his role in the film Gandhi. Then his career

declined. In an animated movie in 1992, he voiced the role of an immortal frog named F.R.O.7 who worked as a James Bond-like secret agent. It was a critical and financial disaster. But Kingsley’s fortunes rebounded, and he was nominated for Academy Awards in 2002 and 2003. Then his trajectory dipped again. He was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for four separate films between 2005 and 2008. Now, at age 79, he’s rich and famous and mostly remembered for the great things he has done. I suggest we make him your role model for the coming months. May he inspire you to emphasize your hits and downplay your misses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’m devoted to cultivating the art of relaxation. But I live in a world dominated by stress addicts and frenzied overachievers. Here’s another problem: I aspire to be curious, innocent and open-minded, but the civilization I’m embedded in highly values know-it-all experts who are very sure they are in command of life’s secrets. One further snag: I’m an ultra-sensitive creator who is nourished by original thinking and original feeling. And yet I constantly encounter formulaic literalists who thrive on clichés. Now here’s the good news: I am a successful person! I do what I love and enjoy an interesting life. Here’s even more good news, Aquarius: In the next 12 months, you will have a knack for creating rhythms that bring you closer than ever to doing what you love and enjoying an interesting life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Most of us suffer from at least one absurd, irrational fear. I have a daft fear of heights, even when I’m perfectly safe, and a manic fear of mosquitoes divebombing me as I sleep, an event that has only happened four times in my life. My anxiety about running out of money is more rational, though, as is my dread of getting sick. Those worries help motivate me to work hard to earn a living and take superb care of my health. What about you, Pisces? Do you know which of your fears are preposterous and which make at least some sense? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to get a good handle on this question. Ask yourself: “Which of my fears are misdirected or exaggerated, and which are realistic and worthy of my attention?”

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BRAZIL NUTS?

We chatted about selenium and refrigerated Brazil nuts. I enjoyed our brief interaction (and your good looks). If you’re single and would like to see if we have anything else to chat about, drop me a line. When: Sunday, April 30, 2023. Where: City Market South End. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915769

CONVERTIBLE WAVES

You: upper middle-aged man with white locks driving a bomb-ass convertible. Me: middle-aged woman driving a different color, same make convertible going the opposite way. Your smile is contagious, and I appreciated the super enthusiastic wave. You’ve got a pretty fantastic ride, and mine makes me smile like a damn fool, too! When: Saturday, May 6, 2023. Where: Colchester.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915767

DON’T JERSEY CITY MARKET

We were walking into the market at the same time on Monday night. I told you how I liked your “Don’t Jersey Vermont” bumper sticker. You smiled; we talked; I almost fainted. We bumped into each other again, made another quick comment, but then we both kept walking. I fully regret not asking you for your name or number. When: Monday, May 1, 2023. Where: South End City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915766

REZ IN WATERBURY, 4/30

You and your friend/relative left shortly after my group of six arrived; we caught each other’s eye more than once, and I had no clue how to stop you and introduce myself. Your eye contact convinced me you’re someone I was meant to know. Me: six feet tall, short-clipped beard, blue jacket, greenish shirt. Can I treat you to lunch somewhere? When: Sunday, April 30, 2023. Where: the Rez, Waterbury. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915765

Dawn, we bumbled into each other, but before we could meet, I had to pause to work through a family matter, then got COVID. Now that both issues are behind me, can we meet? Brett. When: Friday, April 7, 2023. Where: online.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915768

HOW CAN I MISS YOU?

I stopped at Mac’s Quick Stop on South Main Street in St. Albans about eight months ago. You smiled really big and said “Hi!” in a really flirty way. You were about five foot eight, blond and gorgeous and were driving a white GMC work truck. I have found myself missing you like you are a part of me. What. e. Hell. When: Saturday, September 17, 2022. Where: St. Albans.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915764

BLUE EYES ON THE BOARDWALK

8:30 a.m. You were walking a dog for your roommate; I was looking at birds. We chatted briefly, exchanged names. You told me what “rovering” is. Was there a little spark there?

Wishing I’d had the nerve to ask you for your number. When: Saturday, April 29, 2023. Where: Waterfront Park.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915763

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LIFTIE AT MORSE HIGHLANDS

Always enjoyed seeing you as I did laps on Morse Highlands, squeezing in snippets of conversation each time I was getting on the chair. I was usually in a black/blue plaid coat and electric blue pants. Maybe it was you who waved to me on a last day going up Mogul Mouse and you were at top of Magic Carpet. Connection? When: Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Where: Morse Highlands Lift at Smuggs. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915762

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I just found out through Facebook that an old friend of mine has cancer and the outlook isn’t good. We were really close in college, but life happened and we lost touch. I want to reach out, but I’m sure she has a lot going on, and I don’t know what to say. Should I just let it go? Emmy

JEFFERSONVILLE CUPBOARD DELI, THURSDAY 4/27

A warm ursday evening. Both of our gas pumps were giving us all kinds of hell at the same time, causing a stereo cacophony of beeping. Is it your pump or mine? anks for the laugh, sharing your smile and conversation, and sending me into the evening with a laugh. Would love to see you again under quieter circumstances. When: ursday, April 27, 2023. Where: Cupboard Deli, Jeffersonville. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915761

SHAW’S PARKING LOT

I saw you in the parking lot, and you helped me find my car (which was, like, 10 feet away from me). You were wearing a hat and had a lot of tattoos. I was wearing a blue shirt and a black skirt. You seemed cool. If you see this and want to hang out sometime, let me know. When: Friday, April 28, 2023. Where: Shaw’s parking lot. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915760

RECORD STORE DAY, MONTPELIER

We had an awkward interaction when you asked if I needed help finding anything. I was the guy with the short mullet and glasses. We kept making eye contact and smiling at each other after that. I asked you about the difference between the two copies of Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love. I bought the remastered version. When: Saturday, April 22, 2023. Where: Buch Spieler, Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Man. #915759

BEAUTIFUL BROWN EYES

Dear woman, I viewed you from my window as you did your job at my neighbors’ last week. Always lovely to see you! Could we share burgers and beers on my back deck some pleasant evening? e past is behind us. Let’s choose friendship and peace instead. Always... When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Where: central Vermont. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915758

VERMONT COMPOST

Did we have a moment of connection while you helped my dad and me load up compost into a red Tacoma last week, or was it just a beautiful spring day? If both, LMK. When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Where: Vermont Compost. You: Gender nonconformist. Me: Woman. #915757

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Honey, have I got a story for you.

My late husband found out he had skin cancer when he was 48, and he died less than three months after he turned 51.

Not that long after he was diagnosed, an old friend of his from high school caught wind of the situation and got in touch. ey hadn’t seen each other in many, many years. ey talked on the phone, and it was like no time had passed. My husband’s buddy even came from out of state to visit while they could still have some fun, reconnect and reminisce. It wasn’t a grand gesture, but it meant the world to both of them.

CALEDONIA SPIRITS HOST, 4/14

I loved talking to you while trying the honey vodka. We were sharing housing ideas. You in Montpelier, me in Vergennes. I am kicking myself for not getting your number. Loved your glasses. Let me know if you want to share a hike and tea. Or, as you said, travel with someone. I thought there was a connection. When: Friday, April 14, 2023. Where: Caledonia Spirits distillery. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915756

APRIL 7, HG, THE MACHINE

We talked about Genesis, our love of hockey and, of course, Pink Floyd. We seamlessly called the songs. You wore a Canadiens cap. I had on a yellow dress. Trying to make it to public skate but have been ill. Can’t get your smile out of my mind. Had a wonderful time. When: Friday, April 7, 2023. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915755

‘AIR’ AT PALACE 9

You were watching Air on a Sunday evening. You were one of only three people there, including myself and my mom. I thought you were cute and would have started a conversation had I been alone. Did you like the movie? What brought you to the theater that night? Let’s talk about it if you were interested, too. When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: Palace

9. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915754

HARRIET’S DAD, SOUTH BURLINGTON

Harriet was thirsty. Your smile, so warm. I am curious if you are single. If not, then your partner is super lucky. If yes, then perhaps we could take Harriet for a walk sometime? Please share when you respond why I had my vest on during a 80-plus-degree day so I know it’s you! When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: South Burlington bike path. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915752

HOT AT HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP

9:30 a.m. You: masc.-presenting, short dark hair, tattoos, black tank top, black suspenders, tan Carhartts. Me: masc.-presenting, brown hair, goatee, flowers and skulls outfit. Briefly made eye contact when you were looking at breads. Care for a spring fling? When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Genderqueer. #915751

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2004 CRV

What was I thinking?! I should have given you my contact info. LMK if you would like it. When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: Champlain Farms on North Ave. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915753

BUMPER-STICKERED JEEP

I was jumping into my Jeep when traffic was stopped on Route 116 in Hinesburg. You rolled down your window and gave me a thumbs-up, saying you loved all my bumper stickers. I said thanks. e light turned green before I could ask if you were single. I am! You wore a suit and blue tie and drove a Volkswagen. When: Friday, April 14, 2023. Where: Route 116, Hinesburg. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915750

GORGEOUS SMILE OFF THE BELTLINE

Hi. Pulled up next to you at the intersection of North Ave. at the exit off the Beltline with my friend. Made eye contact with you, and you smiled at me, which made my night. Up for meeting up sometime to see how things go?

When: Saturday, April 15, 2023. Where: North Ave. intersection off the Beltline. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915749

CAPTIVATING EYES

Our paths crossed at the elevator. I think I caught you by surprise as I stepped out and you were stepping on. When our eyes met, it felt like maybe we knew each other. We probably don’t, but it would be nice to change that. Spy back if you can! When: ursday, April 6, 2023. Where: Bare VT elevator. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915748

MISSING THE PRETTIEST OPTICIAN

I’m missing the prettiest optician in Burlington. If you see this, please contact me by telegram. When: Friday, February 10, 2023. Where: Vision Center. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915747

JET-BLACK HAIR, PARKWAY DINER

e same thing might not happen with you and your old pal, but you’ll never know unless you try. If your gut is telling you to reach out, do it now. Right now, not tomorrow. Time is of the essence.

You came in with a couple of friends and sat at the counter. I had just flown in and was sitting with my parents. We kept glancing at each other, and I thought you were cute AF, but I couldn’t really figure out how to say hi. Maybe we can go for a walk or something. When: Sunday, April 9, 2023. Where: Parkway Diner. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915746 take

Send a message on Facebook. If your friend doesn’t answer there, you must know someone who can help you get in touch more directly. I’m sure you can rustle up a phone number or address. You don’t need to think too hard about what to say or try to be profound — just say a simple hello and that you’re thinking of her. Even if that’s as far as it goes, that’s great.

It may feel a little uncomfortable to take the first step, but you will feel a whole lot worse if you miss what might be your last chance to talk to an old friend.

Good luck and God bless, The

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#L1657

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Woman, 58. Not married. No children. Searching for a man in the same position. Home away from busy world. Rockers on porch. Gardens. Sunsets. Love. Hope. Been a while. Phone number, please.

#L1655

72-y/o male, cozy home in the country, financially secure, healthy, trim, seeks kind, empathetic, liberal, open-minded, country-loving female. Great communicator, abhors narcissism, fun, kind, respectful, feminist, intelligent, secure, loving. Divorced 20 years. Hope not too late to start fresh. #L1652

I’m a baby boomer and nonsmoker seeking a woman for companionship and a future. Older, healthy, handsome SMC graduate is active and genuine, loves the outdoors, and cares about how I treat a woman. Not into drugs or alcohol. Enjoy a female experiencing happiness.

#L1653

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Widower man, 60-plus, looking for a good woman for FWB or LTR, any race. Hopefully more after time together! Waiting ladies, I will return your call! Name & number, please. #L1659

73-y/o male, single, nice country home in central Vermont. Like to travel all over Vermont and beyond. Financially secure. College educated. Keep healthy and energetic. Would like to meet a nice lady 64 to 85 who would like to explore a possible connection. Promise to always be respectful and sincere with some excitement along the way. Hope that a special classy feminist type will respond. Phone number, please. Maybe something special could develop. #L1658

I’m a 75-y/o male seeking a female, 50-plus, to come and live with me to do housework and cooking. Help to take care of my two dogs and go for walks together. I have a nice house to share. #L1649

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