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A judge tossed a GOP challenge of a Winooski charter change that allows noncitizen residents to vote in local elections. A similar challenge in Montpelier also failed.

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UVM to Build Housing in SoBu On Tuesday, the University of Vermont announced plans to build 295 apartments in South Burlington City Center.

The apartments, suitable for 500 residents, will help meet the growing housing needs of UVM graduate students, faculty and staff, who struggle to find affordable homes within walking distance of campus. Richard Cate, UVM’s vice president for finance and administration, said employees and graduate students cite the lack of affordable housing as a major barrier to working and studying at UVM. That housing crunch has long affected neighborhoods near campus, university president Suresh Garimella acknowledged in a statement. For years, city residents have competed with UVM students for affordable apartments.

“This doesn’t solve the problem in the Burlington area,” Cate said. “But it’s a piece of the university’s contribution to trying to address the very tight housing market.” The university will continue to consider other projects, including building housing on its Trinity campus.

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for additional housing: South Burlington City Center. The Catamount Run apartments will be on the corner of Market and Garden streets.

“The goal was to find a location where the community has already said: ‘We want to have housing here,’” Cate said.

SoBu has been slowly rolling out development projects to create a walkable city center in a largely retail area. So far, the city has relocated its city hall and library to new buildings there.

A new pedestrian and bicycle bridge was already planned to help people cross Interstate 89 between Burlington and South Burlington, which will help Catamount Run residents access the college campus. South Burlington was awarded a $9.7 million federal transportation grant for the project.

UVM will invest approximately $22 million and is partnering with Snyder-Braverman, a local development firm, on the project. The firm and UVM will jointly own Catamount Run, according to UVM. Read Rachel Hellman’s complete story at sevendaysvt.com.

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Cyclists in the annual Green Mountain Stage Race zipped around downtown Burlington on Monday. A sight to see.

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Dozens of Vermont lawmakers and the advocacy group Migrant Justice are asking the feds to stop the deportation of 10 undocumented farmworkers.

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1. “Man Fatally Shot in Burlington’s City Hall Park, Police Say” by Derek Brouwer. A 32-yearold Philadelphia man was shot and killed early Sunday in City Hall Park.

2. “Melinda Moulton Has Blended Business Savvy and a Hippie Ethos to Transform Burlington”

by Ken Picard. Moulton helped transform the waterfront from an industrial wasteland into the crown jewel of the Queen City.

3. “South Burlington Rolls Out Four New ‘Magic’ School Buses” by Rachel Hellman. SoBu kids are heading to school in electric vehicles.

4. “Battery Failure Leads to Fire at Beta Technologies” by Derek Brouwer. Fire struck a shipping container filled with lithium-ion batteries for Beta Technologies’ experimental aircraft at Burlington International Airport.

5. “Vermont’s Electrical Ratepayers Are Providing Generous Subsidies to Indoor Cannabis Growers” by Kevin McCallum. Efficiency Vermont has set aside $1 million for rebates that are meant to encourage indoor growers to install the most energy-efficient systems.

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HOUSE HUNTERS When David and Jennifer Conover accepted teaching jobs in central Vermont this summer, they lined up a rental to accommodate their family of five and their Yorkie, Teddy.

They left Oregon in July and were rolling through Iowa when they learned that their rental in central Vermont had fallen through.

The couple weren’t worried; they decided to wait until they reached Vermont in early August to start looking for a place.

But finding that place has been much more difficult than they anticipated. Like many teachers who accepted jobs this summer at school districts around Vermont, the Conovers are having trouble finding any

home at all. So much trouble, in fact, that the five of them are living in a studio apartment at the Marshfield Inn, a Federal-style farmhouse with motel rooms. And they need to leave later this month to make way for leaf peepers who have reservations.

“We’re still holding on to hope,” David said, noting that they are grateful to the owner of the inn for giving them a good deal on rent and trying to accommodate them.

When they first arrived in Vermont, the family camped out of their SUV a couple of nights at the Onion River Campground in Marshfield. Then they started calling Realtors and posting on social media in search of a longer-term situation. JD Green, a podcaster in Barre, interviewed David on his show, and Mark Mooney, principal at Twinfield Union

School, put out a community call for ideas.

Yet the Conovers haven’t found anything available long-term that’s in their price range.

The family returned to the U.S. in early summer after spending seven years teaching in international schools in Ukraine. Russia invaded the nation in February.

Considering all of that, David said, the couple is aware of how fortunate they are to have their health and their jobs. Jennifer is teaching fourth grade in Barre Town, and David is the new athletic and activities director for the Marshfield and Cabot schools.

“Our story is not unique; there are a lot of people trying to find appropriate housing,” David said. “We try not to complain too much. We’re not victims.”

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Many offer things that they possess in far greater abundance than money, such as extra eggs from their chickens or seasonal surpluses such as apples. Strong relationships are not just a by-product; interviewees said they choose moneyless exchange because it builds communities of trust and care.

In fact, much of what Vermonters call “barter” works more like gift exchange.

While economists narrowly define barter as simultaneously swapping entities of equal value, we find that barter exists on a transaction-to-gift spectrum. At one extreme, one-off traders simply strike a deal that feels fair to both parties. At the other pole, friends maintain ongoing relations of reciprocal gift giving that never even out, often without even trying to keep track.

But why do people refer to that as “barter”? Our best guess, based on our interviews and evidence from elsewhere, is that pretending to trade feels comfortable to folks brought up in a cutthroat capitalist world, even when we are actually just practicing neighborly solidarity.

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His impact on my own life has also been extraordinary. North of the border, his designs of Parc du Mont-Royal, Parc Salle Wilfrid Laurier and, most importantly, Parc La Fontaine had an outstanding and decades-long importance to me.

My love of Montréal began the year it hosted Expo ’67. I made eight trips that summer and next year returned and met someone who would be a lifelong friend.

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Every time I hear a quote from the methane merchants, aka Vermont Gas Systems, I think of the quote from Upton Sinclair: “It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.” In this particular situation, it is the profits of huge corporations that depend on the ratepayers and regulators not paying attention to the big picture.

REEL INSPIRATION [“Hot Air?” July FYRED UP 27] illuminates the snow job that has been forced upon our state. I have been baffled by the “gas math” that VGS has used from the inception of the Addison Natural Gas Project to justify its build-out.

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Wow! Constant shootings downtown now [“New Details Emerge in Manhattan Drive Police Shooting,” August 14, online; “Two Dead, One Wounded in Burlington 9/1/22 12:54 PM Shooting,” July 25, online; “Young New12v-newhorizontravel090722.indd 1 American Man Killed in Burlington Was ‘Caring, Loving Person,’” July 13].

Can we thank the Burlington voters for this impulsive move, brought on by the PROPERTY FOR SALE death of George Floyd? Many are liberal SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT out-of-staters who decided that they needed to jump on the trendy bandwagon of Let’s defund the police, PREGNANT PAUSE thereby leaving the city understaffed against the growing drug trade brought in by dealers from other 5138 SHELBURNE RD, SHELBURNE cities.

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HOT AIR? Vermont Gas says it’s reinventing itself to help the climate.

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The International Boat Show brings a fleet of antique and classic watercraft to Burlington

Katherine Leung talks about her Canto Cutie zine, which celebrates the Cantonese diaspora

Vermont Flower Farm owners Gail and George SUPPORTED BY: Africa have been working with plants and flowers for almost four decades. They grow lush fields of daylilies and display gardens next to the Winooski River in Marshfield. Eva Sollberger stopped by recently for a tour and talked with the couple about their retirement plans.

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Main Course Taste of Montpelier Food Festival once again takes over the Capital City’s downtown with a smorgasbord of restaurateurs, artisans, food trucks, mixed-drink slingers and street performers putting on a scrumptious show. Not to be missed are the chef-led cooking demonstrations, where viewers can witness gnocchi, Three Sisters Stew, papaya salad and cocktails being constructed in real time.

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House on Tango Street Dancers don their best attire for a weekend of events with Atlas Tango Project, specialists in classic and original nuevo tango compositions, presented by Queen City Tango. Attendees dance or just listen to two concerts at East Fairfield’s Meeting House on the Green and Shelburne Town Hall, and they meet the musicians at an afternoon lecture/demonstration at Shelburne’s Pierson Library.

In Vermont author GennaRose Nethercott Nethercott’s debut novel, Thistlefoot, two siblings discover they are descended from Baba Yaga, the famed forest witch of Slavic folklore — and are now in possession of her walking, chicken-legged house. At the Norwich Bookstore, the author reads from her work, signs books and brings her words to life with a magical puppet show.

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Back to the Land The Vermont Land Trust marks a milestone birthday with its first in-person shindig since the start of the pandemic, Together on the Land: Celebrating 45 Years of Conservation. Guests of all ages discuss conservation and land stewardship over a delicious pizza dinner at American Flatbread Waitsfield Hearth.

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Summer of Strife

Burlington looked like a real city on the walk home from dinner at Taco Gordo on a recent Friday night. Young hipsters strolled the sidewalks. People of all ethnicities were out on their stoops, taking in the evening air. A cluster of barflies congregated on the front “porch” of the Olde Northender Pub to smoke.

Lively but peaceful, I thought to myself, until a police cruiser careened around the corner of North Avenue, sirens blaring, and tore up North Street. Then another. And another — until six cop cars had disappeared along the route we’d just walked.

It was unsettling, a visual suggestion that Burlington might not be as safe as it once was. Noting the number of officers deployed — and our short-staffed police force — we assumed they were responding to a shooting. In fact, the real drama came a few hours later, when shots were fired on Main Street, prompting Burlington police to call in state troopers to patrol downtown the following night. On Saturday afternoon, a local cop shot and wounded a mentally ill man on Manhattan Drive; one of the stray bullets almost killed an innocent bystander.

I lay awake for a while that Friday night — longer still because a woman started screaming on the waterfront. Since the start of the pandemic, and the eviction of a large homeless encampment on Sears Lane in Burlington’s South End, more and more people have been pitching their tents below my street, on the portion of the waterfront known as the North 40. I’ve watched the settlement grow steadily over the summer. And I’ve heard it, too, because the combination of wind, water and topography amplifies the sound.

Unlike sanctioned waterfront activities, like concerts, which tend to quiet down after dark, the unsanctioned ones get louder — especially on weekends. Someone regularly rides up and down the bike path on a backfiring motorbike. Fireworks explode at all hours. On that particular night, before the screaming, I heard people climbing on the trains parked directly below us.

Not for the first time, I thought about calling the cops. But, like so many Burlingtonians, I’d heard anecdotally that such “quality of life” issues are not a priority for them these days. In a news story this week (“Dis-Connected,” page 14), Derek Brouwer explores allegations that some dispatchers are telling crime victims that “defunding” is the reason no one can respond to thefts, noise violations and other petty offenses, intentionally mixing public safety with politics.

Of course, none of that concerned the woman wailing in the dark, a canary in the coal mine.

I was about to reach for the phone when I heard a male voice call out from a different part of the encampment: “Do you need help?” Her primal cry continued until he asked again: “Are you OK?” — a flicker of humanity in the void. Eventually she stopped. Half an hour later came a burst of If you like what we do and can afford to help explosions. Gunfire or firecrackers? I’ll never pay for it, become a Seven Days Super Reader! know.

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Burglars broke into a Montpelier church and stole art worth thousands of dollars late last month, officials said.

Seven mostly abstract works by local artists were swiped from an exhibition in a chapel at Bethany United Church of Christ, according to Linda Hogan, president of the Art Resource Association, which sponsored the show.

“Obviously the artists are very, very upset,” Hogan said. “I’m very upset.

It’s just a violation. You never expect people to rob a church.”

The arts organization and Montpelier police have released images of the artworks in an effort to generate tips, Hogan said. Their total value was estimated at more than $4,000.

The thefts occurred during two incidents between August 22 and 28.

The first was reported after Roxbury artist Linda Maney visited the exhibition and noticed her piece was missing, said Amy Pitton, the pastor. Pitton then realized a second piece was missing, too.

Three days later, a custodian discovered that someone had broken in through a back door and stolen five other pieces, Pitton said.

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he SUV came ripping down the Burlington bike path, snapping overhanging branches as cyclists screamed and swerved to avoid getting hit. Laurie Keve, who was biking home to Colchester that August afternoon, said the sight of the silver car and its driver barreling past her near Leddy Park was “one of the most frightening experiences of my life.”

But when Keve called 911 to report it, the Burlington dispatcher who took the call seemed merely annoyed.

There was nothing the police could do, Keve said the dispatcher told her brusquely, because the department had been “defunded.”

“She was just so dismissive and disrespectful,” Keve said. “I’m just imagining all these horrific things that are happening while this dispatcher is MATT MIGNANELLI arguing with me.”

When residents call the police, they expect to talk to an empathetic professional who wants to help. Yet Keve isn’t the first caller to tell Seven Days she was met instead with complaints about department “defunding.” Similar concerns have reached members of the citizen police commission, the police chief and city hall, raising questions about the extent to which the city’s dispatch center has been using crime victims to press political points.

The reports come as the department’s staffing levels have dropped low enough that police sometimes can’t respond for hours to lower-priority calls. At the same time, department critics say they fit a pattern of troubling behavior across the agency, from leaders fearmongering about crime rates to officers pointing fingers at 14

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Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George during her recent primary race.

It threatens to strain public trust in local police, according to American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont executive director James Lyall.

“What’s most concerning about this is what it says about the culture,” Lyall said, “and how much a culture of misinformation and misleading rhetoric is filtering down through all levels of the department.”

Acting Police Chief Jon Murad did not make himself available for an interview for this story. He did, however, use Seven Days’ inquiry about Keve’s experience as the basis to launch an “internal review” of the incident, which then served as the department’s justification for declining to provide information about it. Murad

later responded to written questions, stating that the department had not received any formal citizen complaints about employees mentioning “defunding” when interacting with crime victims.

However, he’s heard concerns informally about dispatchers’ demeanors and employees “discussing resources and their availability,” including via Mayor Miro Weinberger.

“I have addressed these concerns on a case-by-case basis for the past two years,” he wrote.

On August 23, the same day Seven Days contacted the acting chief about the issue, Murad said he emailed employees instructions on how to discuss staffing shortages with callers. He provided the text of the message. “When we can’t send someone, the public deserves an explanation why,” Murad wrote.

“Our low staffing is a fact, and it may be relevant to why a response will or won’t be forthcoming,” Murad continued. “The history of that staffing deficit, DIS-CONNECTED

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“Finding Clarity in a Day,” (detail) by Bud Cary

Pitton said she planned to repay the artists for their losses through insurance. But it’s more than just the money, said artist Missy Storrow.

One of the stolen works was created by her father, abstract expressionist Bud Cary, who died in 2001. The work, a watercolor and ink titled “Finding Clarity in a Day,” was valued at $700.

“I put up his work to honor him, and when someone comes and takes that away, that is truly a violation,” Storrow said.

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he national demand for monkeypox vaccines has been so great this summer that some states have been turning people away. Vermont, however, has faced a different problem.

In the six weeks shots have been available, the state has doled out only about 50 doses — a fraction of what the federal government has sent its way.

It’s a curious situation for a state that was a national leader in COVID-19 vaccine rollout, both in terms of managing finite supplies and convincing people to seek a shot. The limited uptake has surprised health officials and could undermine attempts to prevent monkeypox from establishing a foothold in Vermont, particularly as the arrival of college students threatens to hasten the spread of the virus.

Now the state is trying to make up ground. Last month, the Vermont Department of Health expanded eligibility for the vaccine to include all sexually active gay and bisexual men and has started offering the shots at some of its local offices. It’s using press releases and social media announcements to drum up interest.

“We’re turning the spigot as far as we can,” said Monica Ogelby, the state’s immunization program manager.

Monkeypox, a virus that can cause flu-like symptoms and excruciating skin lesions, had historically been confined to Africa. But an outbreak that began in Europe this year has since spread around the globe. In the U.S., some 20,000 people have been infected.

The virus spreads primarily through close physical contact, though people can also catch it by touching items such as clothing or bedsheets previously used by someone who is infectious. While anyone can contract it, the virus has overwhelmingly affected men who have sex with men; thus far, vaccination efforts have targeted that specific group.

The virus’ prevalence in the U.S. has been uneven. Cities such as New York and Washington, D.C., have reported many cases, while some entire states have reported barely any. In Vermont, only three people have tested positive.

Cases appear to be slowing down in most major cities as people get vaccinated

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and start changing their sexual behaviors. But it’s not clear how long those behavioral changes will continue, which is why most experts stress that a robust vaccination strategy remains the best way to combat the virus.

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however—including the term ‘defund’ or the idea of ‘defunding’—is not relevant.

It will not be used as an explanation or excuse.”

Keve’s account of her August 19 SUNDAYS > 6:00 P.M. conversation with a Burlington dispatcher echoed one that Robyn Schenck said she had in March. Schenck awoke one morning to find that her brand-new Honda CR-V was missing from her South End driveway; she had the thief on camera.

Hours after her first call to the department’s nonemergency line, Schenck was 16t-vcamWEEKLY.indd 8/31/22 AM 16t-vcam-weekly.indd 1 1 11/2/20 10:49 3:07 PM still waiting for an officer to arrive, so she called back. The person who took her call, Schenck said, told her something along the lines of: “That’s charlotte, vt what happens when you defund the police.”

Schenck, who said she supports the police and is sympathetic to their staffing woes, nevertheless said the comment added “insult to injury.”

“I was distressed, and my car had been stolen,” she said. “It was not an appropriate response to me at the time.”

In Vermont, 911 tapes are not released publicly. Seven Days has a request pending for Schenck’s calls to Burlington’s nonemergency line.

The Burlington Police Commission, a citizen oversight panel, can review the calls if someone files a written complaint.

Though cochair Stephanie Seguino said she’s heard of similar accounts secondhand, no one has lodged a formal grievance, limiting what the panel can do.

“The commission takes this very seriously,” she said. “Our goal is both to promote high-quality public safety in the community and to build trust between community members and the police department.”

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Two of the complaints were sustained, the records show, while the dispatchers were “exonerated” in the other three.

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staff in June 2020. The department also has funds to employ 18 new, unarmed positions intended to help divert officers away from mental health and other calls.

The department had just 61 sworn officers as of August 1, the result of faster-than-expected attrition and hiring struggles that are affecting policing agencies across Vermont and nationwide.

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officers, plus $1 million for a so-called “rebuilding” plan. Murad spent an hour last week on WVMT’s “Morning Drive” radio show, telling listeners that the department’s most recent budget was “terrific” and “one of the only budgets in the city that did not get smaller.”

Nonetheless, the 2020 staffing cut, since reversed, continues to color propolice narratives about public safety in Burlington. Two weeks before Murad’s appearance on “Morning Drive,” Gov. Phil Scott emphasized on the same program that “with all due respect to Burlington, they defunded the police. They did that.”

“We haven’t defunded the police,” the governor said of the stretched-thin Vermont State Police. “We are just struggling with [a] workforce shortage that we face statewide in all sectors.”

Burlington’s dispatch center faces a staffing shortage similar to the one among sworn officers, but it has been less publicized. Five of the 12 dispatch positions at 1 North Avenue are vacant, according to Murad, as is the manager of the team and that manager’s manager.

The struggles with Burlington dispatch are compounded by a plan to create a regional center for six Chittenden County cities and towns. Currently, calls to 911 are routed to state-run answering centers, whose responders then transfer the caller to the appropri appropriate locally run dispatch office. The regional plan would create a new, combined 911 and dispatch center managed by a regional board.

The project received initial endorsements before the pandemic delayed the Burlrollout, said South Burl ington Fire Chief Steven Locke, who chairs the board of the new Chittenden County Public Safety Authority. Locke said its members are hoping to launch regional dispatch in late 2023, pend pending final approval from participating municipalities.

The looming transition has fueled an exodus from Burlington’s dispatch center, said Ron Jacobs, a representa representative for the local AFSCME union that represents dispatchers and many other city employees.

Earlier this year, the city and AFSCME struck a deal to boost dispatchers’ hourly pay, currently advertised at $24, as long as the center remains short-staffed.

“People are leaving because there’s so much job insecurity and uncertainty,” Jacobs said.

Their jobs have become harder, too.

Dispatchers are on the front line of implementing Murad’s “priority response plan,” tasked with explaining to callers why an officer isn’t immediately available. So far this year, 2,455 calls — 16 percent of the total volume — have had a delayed response due to the staffing shortage, according to Murad.

Regardless, Lyall said, professionalism is especially important as the department strives to “rebuild” its ranks.

“Is that the department we want to be bringing new officers into?” he asked.

As for Keve’s crime report, it’s not clear whether police ever followed up. There’s no entry in the department’s daily blotter matching the one Keve said she made.

Murad said that’s also part of the ongoing internal review. “‘Betrayed’ is the only word I can think of,” Keve said of how her experience with dispatch made her feel. She wondered: “Does this woman think this is a hoax? Does she not believe me?” m

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Man Fatally Shot in Burlington’s City Hall Park B Y D E RE K B RO U W E R • derek@sevendaysvt.com

A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was shot in the head and killed early Sunday morning in City Hall Park in what Burlington police described as a targeted attack.

The homicide occurred before 1 a.m., acting Police Chief Jon Murad said in a brief press release. Police have not identified or apprehended a suspect, though police said “it currently appears that the suspect directly and specifically targeted the victim.”

The man killed was identified as Bryan C. Rogers II of Philadelphia.

At the time of the shooting, six state troopers were posted downtown to assist Burlington police as bars were closing, Vermont State Police spokesperson Adam Silverman said. He said the troopers worked from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. in high-traffic locations.

It was the second time in recent weeks that Burlington police asked state police to help patrol downtown. The earlier, 10-trooper detail followed a non-fatal double shooting on Main Street on August 13.

The homicide was the third in Burlington this year. Hussein Mubarak, 21, was fatally shot on a Luck Street sidewalk in the Old North End in July. Nobody has been charged in his death. Mubarak was born into a Somali family in a refugee camp in Kenya; his family has lived in Burlington more than 15 years.

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A federal civil rights agency is suing one of Vermont’s largest nursing homes after concluding that Elderwood at Burlington subjected Black nurses and caregivers to “pervasive” racial harassment by a resident.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which investigates workplace discrimination claims, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday on behalf of six Black employees.

The allegations date back to March 2020; they were detailed in a Seven Days story later that year. But Elderwood has still not taken steps to prevent similarly hostile work environments for Black people, the EEOC’s complaint alleges.

Asked about the suit, the home provided a written statement from spokesperson Chuck Hayes. An excerpt: “While we cannot comment on ongoing legal matters, we strongly emphasize that Elderwood at Burlington does not tolerate harassment of any kind, and prides itself on promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion.”

The problems stemmed from several residents who frequently hurled racial slurs at the employees, but the lawsuit focuses on a single “white male resident.”

The man told several of the employees to “go back to Africa” and said he wished he could “hang” or shoot them, the commission found. At other times, he punched, smacked and poked nursing assistants while yelling racial epithets, and he hit another with his walker. He sometimes followed them around the unit as they worked.

Six employees filed complaints with the federal commission, according to the lawsuit. Following an investigation, in March the commission found “reasonable cause” to conclude that Elderwood violated federal law barring racial discrimination at work.

The suit seeks an order requiring Elderwood to take steps to ensure equal opportunity for Black employees and to “eradicate the effects of its past and present” practices. It further seeks compensation for the employees, including punitive damages.

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t’s been a while since the Plainfield area had a spot where retirees could gather for breakfast. Maple Valley, the quirky restaurant and gift shop overlooking the Winooski River, was once a popular spot for people to meet up for a morning meal.

After it closed four years ago, some of them migrated to the gas station across the street or headed down the road to Plainfield Hardware, which has a deli.

But it just wasn’t the same, said Daniel Marcus, whose father used to meet some other guys early each morning in the warmer months to socialize.

“There really hasn’t been any place that took its place,” Marcus said.

Now a new spot is open at a familiar location: Goddard College, the experimental school that has for decades nurtured the intellectual pursuits of students seeking alternatives to typical institutions of higher education. Through the years, Goddard has largely kept its buildings off-limits to the public. But under Dan Hocoy, who became Goddard’s president last fall, the college is welcoming other uses of its campus to raise its profile — and some much-needed revenue.

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short-term stays, too, and reviving events and conferences, including an alternative media gathering planned for October.

The Plainfield-based school has served students through a low-residency model for many decades. Students and professors visit campus for stays of several days but complete most teaching and coursework remotely. That means the campus has long seemed deserted at times — something Hocoy is trying to change.

The Goddard Café, which opened this summer, provides table service in the college dining hall. It gives the kitchen staff stable hours, even when students aren’t on campus, and makes a few thousand dollars a month.

“Why not?” Hocoy said. “It’s a place where local people can eat in the morning, and it also brings in some non-tuition revenue.”

One morning last week, a round table was full of longtime local residents who had gathered for breakfast.

“Tell other people about us,” a waiter told a pair of departing diners.

Hocoy came on board in July 2021 with a clear mandate to help turn things around at the experimental college, which had just gotten off probation with the New England Commission of Higher Education due to concerns about its finances and governance. Enrollment at the college — which also has campuses in Port Townsend and

Seattle, Wash. — is just 370 or 380 this semester; Hocoy would like to increase that to 600.

A financial audit last month showed that Goddard, which has a budget of about $7.5 million and $2 million in reserve, will end fiscal year 2022 with a tiny surplus for the third year in a row. But the future of the college is still shaky, and Hocoy’s looking at all the revenue sources he can. He

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raised undergraduate tuition 7 percent this academic year, to $19,147, and he’s exploring partnerships with other colleges.

Goddard’s not the only small college in peril. In the past few years, Vermont’s Green Mountain College, Southern Vermont College, Marlboro College and the College of St. Joseph have all closed.

In June, the Vermont College of Fine Arts announced it was moving its programs to Colorado, though its administration will remain in Montpelier; the school is seeking uses for its own vacant buildings.

Nationally, fewer people are choosing college these days, and Vermont appears to be at the leading edge of that trend.

Enrollment in U.S. colleges dropped 4 percent, or about 685,000 students, between spring 2021 and spring 2022, Josh Moody reported in May for Inside Higher Ed. California saw the largest drop in enrollment, at 8 percent in that time, followed by Vermont and Washington, at 7 percent.

Goddard occupies a former agricultural estate called Greatwood that includes a manor house and architect-designed gardens. While the 117-acre campus isn’t in tip-top condition, it’s serviceable and has wide potential for use in an area of central Vermont that otherwise has little to offer in the way of public accommodation or gathering space.

Some are welcoming Hocoy’s strategy.

Dan Chodorkoff, a Goddard graduate and longtime former professor who founded the Institute for Social Ecology, said he had given up trying to rent space at Goddard for the institute’s summer events. The institute provides education and organizing help to social and political movements. Chodorkoff recently searched for somewhere to house eight people who were traveling to Vermont from Mississippi as part of a large gathering in July.

“I’ve called pretty much every year to find out if they have space available, and I’ve been told no. And this year I didn’t even bother to call them,” Chodorkoff said.

But someone else asked Goddard, and, to Chodorkoff’s surprise, the college invited the institute to use one of its dorms.

“I guess they need the money,” a grateful Chodorkoff said.

Activity is picking up on campus this month. Hocoy signed an agreement in August with Maplehill School and Farm, a Plainfield-based school for youth with social, emotional and academic difficulties, to house its new elementary-age program at Goddard starting this fall. Maplehill has 28 middle and high school students at two residential sites in Plainfield, including a 142-acre organic farm. The newly licensed elementary day program will serve up to 12 fourth, fifth and sixth graders.

Maplehill’s executive director, Joe Astick, said he’s elated that the school will have access to the campus, which includes a performance venue called the Haybarn Theatre.

“There’s so much green space, and the amazing woods and historical buildings — it is beautiful,” Astick said. “It’s empty, but it’s not crumbling by any means. It feels vibrant.”

Another dormitory has been converted to the home of the growing Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, which

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Though the college has managed to hang on through threats of insurrection and periods of low enrollment, presidents have sold off buildings, acreage and programs over the years to keep it afloat.

Goddard students and faculty also have a history of putting administrators through the wringer. Hocoy is one of 12 presidents who have served since 1990, and the faculty union recently announced it’s trying to recruit students who will help them overturn the Hocoy administration.

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Bunce, a Goddard alum, would like to see more community activity on campus.

“There haven’t been a lot of people here for a long time,” she said.

Hocoy is also trying to increase the number of on-campus events. Goddard is reviving an alternative media conference that it has hosted twice before. In 1970, more than 1,700 FM radio DJs, underground newspaper reporters and cartoonists, as well as radical Jerry Rubin and Mad Magazine cofounder Harvey Kurtzman, traveled to Plainfield for the first three-day conference. Baba Ram Dass, the spiritual teacher, made an appearance.

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The 2013 conference was considerably more low-key, featuring presenters from local media, including Seven Days. This year’s event on October 12 is expected to draw 10 presenters, said Joshua Auerbach, Goddard’s marketing director. He said it was too early to release other details.

The café, run by chef Larry Dillard, is open Thursday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to noon, serving up specials such as smoked salmon Benedict and, for kids, Fruity Pebbles pancakes. Dillard said he’s extending the hours on October 1 and wants to open more days, too, as business picks up.

The café is still something of a secret, though it’s on Facebook and sometimes advertises on Front Porch Forum. A small sign goes up by the main road, U.S. Route 2, when it’s open. Dillard plans to increase marketing in time for foliage visitors. He’s also going to add occasional dinners at the café, as well as catering services.

Formed in 1938 as a response to the rise of fascism, Goddard has always taken a different path from its higher ed peers.

counter “the fascist and tyrannical tactics of the president and board.”

Williams and others say Hocoy and the chair of the board that hired him, Gloria J. Willingham-Touré, are bringing unwelcome capitalist activities to a space that has always been reserved for learning and experimentation. Hocoy has come under fire for installing a Pepsi machine on campus to provide after-hours snacks for students who are staying there for their residencies; he said it was vandalized.

And he’s been widely criticized for saying faculty should dress more professionally.

“We did have a few instances in which our faculty showed up to meet with our accreditors in ripped jeans and T-shirts,” Hocoy said.

Despite the internal strife, Hocoy said he’s glad to be at the helm of Goddard.

Progressive education is needed more than ever these days, he said, and he’s sure the school can regain some stability.

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Vermont, on the other hand, vaccinated only those who said they had been exposed to the virus — even as vaccination rates remained low. “We didn’t really know what to expect,” Ogelby said. “We were surprised that we didn’t have more Vermonters seeking vaccines.”

Among Vermont’s first vaccine recipients was Marcus Weinman, a 29-year-old University of Vermont grad student. Weinman became eligible after he was deemed to be a close contact of a friend visiting Vermont from out-of-state; he said he was incredibly relieved to get jabbed.

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wait to become eligible in Vermont, some people he knew decided to get their first shot in Québec, he said, where virtually anyone who wanted could get vaccinated for free.

On August 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency order that allows providers to change how they administer the vaccine so that each shot requires a smaller dose. States were suddenly able to stretch their supplies much further.

Still, it wasn’t until two weeks later, on August 22, that Vermont expanded its eligibility, from post-exposure to sexually active gay and bisexual men at risk of exposure. Even then, the change wasn’t widely publicized.

The health department has been consulting with Pride Center of Vermont on the rollout. Richard Elliott, the Burlington-based center’s health and wellness coordinator, recalled some frustrations among the gay community about how long it took the state to expand eligibility. Since then, he said, “things have been

going pretty smoothly.” He suspected the vaccination rate will begin to climb in the weeks ahead.

In addition to the new state-run clinics, three private organizations are now offering vaccines: Planned Parenthood, Community Health Centers of Burlington, and the UVM Medical Center’s infectious disease program, which works with many at-risk patients through its HIV and AIDS care. The latter two clinics are only scheduling existing patients, while Planned Parenthood is vaccinating anyone who qualifies.

Weinman, the grad student, wants the state to take a more proactive approach.

“Find all the queer spaces and set up pop-up clinics,” he said.

One such opportunity will come later this month at Burlington’s Pride Festival.

Pride Center is working with the state on hosting a vaccination clinic at the event.

It’s also pushing information about the vaccine on its social media pages and is encouraging more people to seek out shots.

The federal government has allocated about 1,750 more vials of the vaccine for Vermont, but the state can only request another shipment once it uses 85 percent of what it’s already received. With the dose-saving strategy now in effect, the state needs to administer at least 500 more shots before it clears that threshold — far more than the 50 given out to date.

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Thanks for reporting on [“Water Wars,” August 24]. I wish to bring up a factor in this debate that has been consistently ignored or underreported but is vital to the question of motorboat use on any water body: the problem with “prop wash.”

Boats that use a motor-driven propeller can easily damage soft-bottomed areas in lakes, often more than the boat wake against a shoreline. I lived beside a 409-acre lake in New Hampshire for 15 years and spent many summer days there for years before that. I watched as the lake became more developed and the boat traffic and boat size increased. I began to notice large rafts of water plants drifting around, particularly after busy weekends.

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Since the boats in this article have higher-power needs and the propellers are lower in the water by design, I shudder to think what many small lakes would lose besides peace of mind.

Brian Carter

SALISBURY

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Thank you for publishing the article “Water Wars” [August 24], regarding wake boat usage on Vermont lakes and ponds, though I do feel it mischaracterizes the issue. I don’t consider this a war at all. The

article brings attention to activities that cause environmental damages to Vermont waters. I view this as an issue that should concern all Vermont residents, as well as any other citizen who cares about not only protecting water quality but habitat and public safety concerns, as well.

For clarification purposes, the petition does not restrict all wake boat activities, only wake sports when these boats are ballasted and creating large, damaging wakes — wake boats may continue to be utilized in a non-ballasted mode for cruising, fishing, water skiing, tubing and other family activities. Rodney Putnam and other wake boat owners can still use their wake boats for water skiing and other nondisruptive activities.

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[Re “Beaver Believers,” August 10]: I applaud Beverly Soychak’s attempt to present a balanced perspective regarding human-beaver conflicts. I have a great deal of respect for the licensed trappers.

Trapping has been a tradition for hunters to obtain a sustainable and valuable food source, pelts, and “flavoring agents” for many years. When development occurs near wildlife habitat, we will always run into human-wildlife conflicts. More development equals more displaced wildlife and more human-wildlife conflicts.

The more opposition there is to trapping, the more there will be an increase in the beaver population. According to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department beaver web page: “Aerial surveys conducted on the Green Mountain National Forest in the 1980s and 1990s indicated that beaver population levels had increased by 120% in the ten years between surveys.”

Soychak failed to mention the nutritional benefits of beaver meat and how properly processed beaver meat can help address Vermont’s growing food insecurity. A well-seasoned smashed beaver burger with blistered shishito peppers is very tasty and a great source of protein.

Oh, and castoreum, a gooey substance that oozes out of the castor sac near the beaver’s anal gland, is used as vanilla flavoring.

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was self-employed and also worked for her father’s designbuild business, doing painting or whatever was needed. Like her dad and her grandfather, she could make or fix almost anything. You could not get up early enough to beat her to a jog or her job.

Chelsea was most happy and at peace when she was making special art projects, which included jewelry, painting and decorating her surroundings with an incredible

artistic flair, which came naturally to her. She would surround herself with her creations, often made with items collected from nature, such as beautiful stones, driftwood and beach finds. Her friends were impressed by her sense of fashion and delighted in wearing her handmade jewelry. She not only loved to fish but loved decorating everything fish.

Chelsea seemed to have a sixth sense and an innate knowledge of nature. Her deep understanding and love of animals, fish, toads, frogs, bugs and plants was impressive.

Chelsea owned four dogs over her lifetime. Woody, her faithful golden retriever who lived to a ripe old age, and Jasper, the cocker spaniel who was a car chaser and did not live to a ripe old age. Her most recent loss, two years ago, was her beloved pit bull, Vinnie, who lived a good long

life, and now, she leaves behind Mahi, her beloved French bulldog.

She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Kathy Sikora; her sister, Molly Dedes, and spouse, Alex; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a niece and nephew (Georgia and Niko Dedes).

The list of Chelsea’s friends, neighbors and caring people that she knew and worked for over the years are all presently making themselves known, and the list keeps growing. We want them to know how much we appreciate their condolences and also the stories they are sharing with us.

The date of a Christian burial will be shared with close friends and family at a later date. Contributions in her name can be made to the Vermont Wildlife Coalition.

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brother Thomas Kearney and his sister-in-law, Rebecca Pschirrer, of Hanover, N.H.; his sister Helen Kovatch and her husband, Steven Kovatch, of Jefferson Township, Pa.; his sister Maureen Doyle of Westhampton, N.J.; his former wives, Margaret Kearney of Rochester, N.Y., Ann Kearney

of Thetford Center, Vt., and Ruth Moore of Burlington, Vt.; and five nephews and nieces.

Patrick moved to Vermont when he was 25. He had a wonderful life during which he held many jobs, made hundreds of friends, and was blessed with good fortune and opportunity. He worked as a steelworker, houseparent in a psychiatric hospital, carpenter, labor organizer, graphic artist, political activist, special education assistant, produce clerk, hostel manager and numerous other occupations. His brother Tom donated a kidney to him in 1994, and that made all the difference. Because of that sacrifice, Patrick was able to lead an active life and maintain overall excellent health.

At the age of 60, he rode a single-speed bicycle from the Canadian border at Derby Line down the length of Vermont to the Massachusetts border in one day. He left this world feeling grateful to his family, to the friends he made along the way, and for the love he received from all of them.

In lieu of flowers, please donate blood or consider becoming an organ donor. You can double the worth of your own life by sharing that gift with someone who needs it.

Knight Funeral Home of White River Junction, Vt., is honored to be entrusted with assisting with Patrick’s wishes for a private green burial that was held, and online condolences to his family are appreciated at knightfuneralhomes.com.

SEPTEMBER 1, 1979AUGUST 26, 2022 SOUTH HERO, VT.

Chelsea Wing Sikora, age 42, of West Shore Rd., South Hero, Vt., died on August 26, 2022, in Rutland, after being hit by a drunk driver. She was born on September 1, 1979, in Burlington, the daughter of Jeffrey and Kathleen (Malaney) Sikora. She graduated from South Burlington High School, class of 1997.

Chelsea’s friends and family remember her as a free-spirited, shining star. When she entered a room with her smile and her style, you knew the party had begun. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed all kinds of music, as long as it touched her soul and gave her the moves. She was energetic with a capital E and artistic with a capital A. She

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AUGUST 6, 1951SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THETFORD CENTER, VT. Patrick Francis Kearney, 71, died on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Thetford Center, Vt., after being diagnosed and treated for lung cancer.

He was born in Sayre, Pa., on August 6, 1951, the son of Patrick Joseph and Rose Dixon Kearney. Patrick was the oldest of six children and was predeceased by his parents; his brothers Kevin James and Michael Joseph Kearney; and his daughter, Emily Rose Kearney. He is survived by his son, Paul Kearney, and his daughter-in-law, Jill Rotondo, of South Burlington, Vt.; his

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NOVEMBER 23, 1947-AUGUST 27, 2022 WINOOSKI, VT. We regretfully announce the passing of Julia Lee “Judy” Dine-Manning, originally of Oklahoma but currently of Vermont, on the morning of August 27, 2022. Julia was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.

Our mother, Julia, was one of the strongest and most courageous women to ever walk this earth, and our family was blessed to have her as the head of the family. Julia graduated from Carl Albert State College with a degree in psychology. After graduation, she went on to become the first female jailer in Haskell County and then the first female judge in Keota, Okla. She also served her community as a firefighter first responder medic for over 10 years.

Julia was a wonderful and loving mother who gave her all to her family and her community. We will never be able to fill the space left behind by her absence.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Dine and Sybil Dine Roye; her brother, Michael Dine; her niece Terry Lynn Goff; and her granddaughter Destiny Adcock. She is survived by her sister, Sheila Jean (Roye) Ward; her children, David Wayne Cooley and spouse, Hope Cooley, Darla Jean Garrison, Towanna Ruth Martin-Scott and spouse, Johnny Lynn Scott, and Beth Lastrada; her grandchildren, Daison Cooley and spouse, April Ussery, Devan Cooley, Jimmy Wheeler and spouse, Danielle Wheeler, Josh Wheeler and spouse, Amanda Wheeler, Augusta Cooley, Zachary Monceaux, Taylor Wheeler, Haley Wheeler, Aaron Adcock and spouse, Lexie Sowers, Michael Adcock, Paul Adcock, Gabriel Martin, Nickolas Martin, Daniel Hunt, Michelle Lastrada, Mahoganie Lastrada, Starr Lastrada, Christie Lastrada, Anastazia Lastrada and Arianna Lastrada; her great-grandchildren, Connor Cooley, Genevieve Sowers and Nyelli Lastrada; her nieces and nephews, Jacqueline Wingo, Justin Wingo, Brianna Harrison and spouse, Jason Harrison; and her great-nieces and -nephews, Remington McGuire, Brooklyn McGuire, Laura McGuire, Kia Wingo, Parris Wingo, London Wingo, Braxton Drummond, Brynlee Drummond and Alyssa Sizemore.

Julia requested no services be held and that her ashes be spread in Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the #9 Area Volunteer Fire Department in Longtown, Okla., in her name.

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REMEMBERING THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11/01

VERMONT GUARD SHINES BRIGHTEST DURING DISASTER RESPONSE The details of the action plan that followed were almost surreal to the pilots who would have to carry it out.

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“When you least expect it, and when you need it most, is when we’re at our best,” said Lieutenant General Michael Dubie, who served as Adjutant General of the State of Vermont from 2006 to 2012, commanding the 4,000 members of the Vermont Air and Army National Guard as they responded to every challenge that arose within their dual state and federal mission. From helping their Green Mountain State neighbors following natural disasters, such as ice storms and floods, to answering the call in moments of national crisis, Dubie, now retired, said the Vermont Guard has excelled in the most difficult situations.

The first example he cites is the Vermont Guard’s excellence at crisis response in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Fighter jets from VTANG began patrolling the sky over New York City within hours of the 9/11 attack. Those patrols continued, unabated, for 122 consecutive days.

THE 9/11 RESPONSE Lieutenant Colonel Terry Moultroup (Retired) logged between 90 and 100 hours in the cockpit of an F-16 during that time period.

Moultroup was then VTANG’s Aircraft Generation Squadron Commander; he had just checked into Maintenance Control on the morning of September 11 when he got word that an airplane had crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City. Assuming it was an accident akin to when a military plane hit the Empire State

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Building in 1945, Moultroup joined others watching a television. He was aghast when he saw another plane hit the second of the Twin Towers.

“You could see it wasn’t a light airplane, from the damage it did,” Moultroup said. “I immediately realized that something much bigger was happening.”

Moultroup didn’t have time to process the full magnitude of the situation — that this was the most devastating foreign attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor — as the men and women of VTANG sprang into action, readying the unit’s aircraft for the impending call to duty.

“You’re so busy in the initial response that you’re just on autopilot, doing what you’ve been trained to do,” Moultroup said. “Within a half hour, we had two planes ready to launch with live guns. Then we were basically en route to what they call a generation exercise, where you ready every airplane that’s available and load it to the gills.

“That was accomplished in very little time, where we had every available airplane loaded and ready to launch.”

‘I DON’T KNOW WHEN I’LL BE COMING BACK’ A hastily organized pilot’s meeting followed, in which Moultroup and his fellow Guard members first heard the ominous words from the commander of the 158th Fighter Wing, General Gregory Fick: “As of today, the world as we know it has changed forever.” The details of the action plan that followed were almost surreal to the pilots who would carry it out.

“It was basically unprecedented that we had come under attack, and there really were no procedures in place for us shooting down a civilian airliner,” Moultroup said. “I’ve often said that if the Massachusetts F-15s had gotten over the city a few minutes earlier — there were no procedures in effect — they may have watched the airplanes fly into the World Trade Center. There were no rules of engagement.

Lt. Col. Barent Rogers of the Vermont Air National Guard flying over Ground Zero on Sep. 12, 2001. Fellow VTANG pilot Lt. Col. Terry Moultroup snapped the photo, which became an iconic image used by numerous national and international media outlets.

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VERMONT AIR NATIONAL GUARD HOSTS AN OPEN HOUSE ON 9/11 On Sunday, September 11, 2022, the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington will open its doors for a free open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can see military aircraft on display, as well as performances by army bands and the Norwich Silent Drill Team. Find more information at vtng22.com.

“The last one that went down, in Pennsylvania, the learning curve was pretty quick that what was happening was unprecedented. The Washington, D.C., Guard had launched a couple F-16s, but they did not have any armament on board — so they made a plan to run their F-16s into the airplane to bring it down. It had gotten to that point.

“We’re all kind of looking at each other as we’re talking about it in the pilot meeting, that we may have to, for the good of more people, bring down one of our own airliners with our own people on board. That’s an extremely sobering thought.”

Moultroup then called his wife, Dawna, and told her, “I don’t know when I’ll be coming back.” He climbed into the cockpit of his F-16 and was on his way to what was then still an “undisclosed location” in the aftermath of the attacks. Only when the column of smoke rising from Ground Zero came into view could he reflect on what had occurred.

‘THIS IS OUR JOB’ “Getting within sight of New York City, I remember thinking that this

is our job — and basically the entire military failed at its job to protect America,” Moultroup said. “For the second time in history, we didn’t catch the warning signs and had a surprise attack. Pearl Harbor was military targets, but this was all civilians. Our main job as military is to protect the civilian population.

“You understand the risk involved as a military member, and when you sign on the dotted line, you’re willing to give up your life for your country — but you’re not prepared to have a terrorist kill thousands of civilians.

That is just so far out of bounds, you can’t even wrap your mind around it.”

The pilots settled in for three- to four-hour patrols, turning circles in the sky in a radius around the city. It was then that Moultroup snapped his now-famous photo of fellow VTANG member Barent Rogers piloting his F-16 over the smoking ruins of the World Trade Center.

Rules of engagement had yet to be established, but the sky was otherwise empty anyway; every other aircraft in the country had been grounded.

But when air traffic finally did pick

back up, Moultroup began to understand why the fighters were really there — a point that was reinforced nearly two decades later when he finally visited the memorial site where the Twin Towers once stood.

“I went down as part of a trip a year or two ago, and one of the things we did was present a framed picture of the F-16 over the World Trade Center to the fire department that was most heavily impacted that day,” Moultroup said. “The captain there was pretty young when 9/11 occurred, but he literally got choked up when we presented the picture to him and said the comfort it provided with the airplanes overhead was immeasurable. He was very appreciative that the noise overhead was somebody watching over them.

“At the time it hadn’t really hit me, until the air traffic started flowing again, that that was our primary mission: We were really just there to provide aid and comfort to the guys on the ground.”

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After discovering unsettling details about Naomi Wood’s death, her family channels grief into action

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n May 19, 2020, Debbie and Al Wood were sitting around a campfire in the front yard of their Barnard home, enjoying a belated Mother’s Day celebration with four of their grown children, when Debbie’s phone rang.

The call was from Lakeland Girls Academy, a boarding school in Florida that their 17-year-old daughter, Naomi, had been attending for three and a half months. A staff member on the other end told Debbie that Naomi had been found unresponsive in her dorm room. She was being taken by ambulance to the hospital. Debbie and Al, devout Christians, made a circle with their three sons and daughter and prayed that everything would be OK. Forty-five minutes later, Debbie’s phone rang again. The school’s codirector, Dan Williams, was telling her something.

“No!” Debbie screamed. “No! No! No!” She collapsed to her knees, then sprinted to the house and into a bathroom. The family followed her inside and gathered by the closed door. Debbie emerged, still on the phone. “I don’t know what they’re saying,” she told the others. “They’re saying that Naomi is dead.”

She handed the phone to her oldest son, Nehemiah, and collapsed again, sobbing.

Williams repeated what he had told Debbie: Naomi had passed away. The cause was unclear. Williams offered his condolences.

For more than a year, as the Woods mourned Naomi’s death, they took solace in their belief that Lakeland Girls Academy — and its faith-based parent organization, Adult & Teen Challenge USA — had done everything they could to help Naomi in that moment. Al even thanked them publicly on the website of his maple syrup business.

But last year, the Woods’ lives were upended again by another piece of news, almost as shocking as the first. A report by the Florida Department of Children and Families concluded that Naomi’s death was due in part to inadequate supervision and medical neglect by Lakeland Girls Academy, which billed itself as a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens.

Now, the Woods find themselves navigating a parental nightmare that has required them to piece together the facts of their daughter’s death with only shards of information. From their sorrow has sprung indignation. They have learned about allegations of abuse and neglect at

similar schools and have seen firsthand how organizations such as Teen Challenge seek to keep disputes outside of the legal system through a process known as religious arbitration. These findings have thrust the Wood family into a campaign to seek justice for their daughter in the halls of Congress and through a lawsuit in the Florida courts, with a key hearing scheduled for later this month.

On a personal level, the Woods want a public acknowledgment from Teen Challenge that the organization had culpability in their daughter’s death. They also want to ensure that no other family that sends a child to a residential center has to face the anguish they have.

“There is no hiding on our part or hiding on their part,” Al Wood said of a wrongful death lawsuit that the family has filed against Teen Challenge, which operates more than 200 residential centers across the country.

“We’re going to see this process through, to tell the story … and to see real change happen, at least with Teen Challenge. That’s our hope.”

In predominantly white, rural Vermont, the Wood family — with its half dozen children, three of whom were Black — were hard to miss. The kids grew up learning to swim at the lake, helping Al with the maple sugaring operation and taking summer trips to Acadia National Park in Maine.

Naomi was boisterous and giggly. Debbie remembers her and Zoe wearing tutus on

close and even shared a bedroom. But as they grew older, their differences became more pronounced and their interests diverged, inserting what Zoe described as “a splinter” in their relationship.

Debbie and Naomi clashed regularly, too.

“I never quite felt like I was doing it right with her,” Debbie said. “I was missing the signal. The frequency was off.”

THE WOODS WANT A PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM TEEN CHALLENGE THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD CULPABILITY IN THEIR DAUGHTER’S DEATH.

‘THE FREQUENCY WAS OFF’

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The Woods live in a raised ranch on five grassy acres at the end of a gravel road in Barnard. There’s an RV out front, and colorful Christmas lights adorn an attached shed, even in July. Their home is a few miles from the Barnard General Store, where, in summer, customers sit on the long wooden porch, eating ice cream cones and looking out at serene Silver Lake. Al’s grandparents built the family home in the 1970s and sold it to him and Debbie for a song almost two decades ago.

The Woods are just an 18-minute drive from the tony enclave of Woodstock, where the family attends services at the First Congregational Church, a stately 19th-century building with a bell tower and Tiffany stained glass windows. Just 25 minutes away is Wood’s Vermont Syrup in Randolph, where Al’s family has worked the land for more than a century.

Al and Debbie met at a Christian college outside Boston and had three kids — Nehemiah, Jackson and Christian — in quick succession. They initially thought their family was complete but felt the tug of wanting to provide a home to other children who needed one. In 2005, Debbie and her sister traveled to an orphanage in Liberia, where they met and adopted 2-year-old Naomi and Zoe, just a year old. When the girls arrived in Barnard, Nehemiah, then 7, remembers his little sisters’ eyes, wide and curious as they took in their new surroundings. All five kids slept on the floor together that first night. Two years later, the family rounded out its ranks when Bill, who was 9 and also of Liberian descent, joined through a domestic adoption.

Nehemiah Wood

Naomi Wood as a child

their heads like veils and goofing off in the yard with their brother Christian and the family’s Saint Bernard, Daisy. Naomi played soccer for a while in elementary school but preferred singing and dancing on the sidelines.

Naomi and Zoe, just a year younger, were

Debbie joined several adoption support groups and sought the help of the nonprofit Easterseals Vermont, which provides family coaching. Naomi spent the bulk of her middle school years at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, a residential program in Westminster that was recently investigated by the

state over allegations of abuse dating back to the 1940s. When Naomi returned to Barnard as a teenager, the atmosphere in the house grew more tense, Debbie and Al recalled.

Naomi got caught stealing a White Claw Hard Seltzer from the Barnard General Store, where she worked. She lied to her parents about having people over to the house and about having driven an old Volvo that wasn’t street legal. While speeding on their gravel road one night in 2019, Naomi flipped her car into a ditch and had to be pulled out by a neighbor. That was the final straw for Debbie and Al. They believed Naomi was no longer safe at home.

Online research brought Debbie to the website of Lakeland Girls Academy. The program was run by Adult & Teen Challenge USA, an organization affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of God church that, for more than 60 years, has operated drug and alcohol recovery centers for men and women, as well as schools for struggling teens. In 2006, then-president George W. Bush called it “one of the really successful programs in America.”

The facility was part of a so-called “troubled teen” industry — a network of thousands of boarding schools, residential treatment facilities, wilderness programs and boot camps that serve approximately 50,000 adolescents nationally each year.

There is no federal oversight of these programs, and allegations of wrongdoing are rife. Testimonials by self-described survivors posted on the website of the Unsilenced Project — a nonprofit that seeks to stop institutional child abuse — outline physical and psychological abuse, medical neglect, humiliating punishment, and religious indoctrination.

Teen Challenge has been accused of these practices in the news media — including a lengthy exposé in the New Yorker in October — and through informal, pop music-laden TikTok videos from teens who attended its programs.

For its part, Teen Challenge has been mostly tight-lipped about the accusations, but the organization issued a response to the New Yorker article last year, asserting that it could not comment on the cases mentioned in the article “due to privacy laws.”

“We unashamedly affirm that we are a Christian nonprofit driven by the belief that a relationship with Jesus Christ will lead to radical life transformation,” Teen Challenge said at the time. “This conviction, combined with other evidence-based support systems and structures, leads to success in the lives of those who graduate from our program.”

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Over the last decade, the Vermont Attorney General’s Office has received a handful of complaints about Adult & Teen Challenge Vermont’s programs — ranging from questions about their efficacy to concerns that participants were flouting COVID-19 protocols. In a string of emails last year, a neighbor of one facility urged state and local officials to investigate after he found a T-shirt-andshorts-clad adult client stranded on the side of the road on a 30-degree day.

But neither Debbie nor Al knew of the allegations of wrongdoing against the organization, some of which only came out after Naomi died. When Debbie mentioned Lakeland Girls Academy’s affiliation with Teen Challenge, “it gave me a general sense of peace,” Al recalled. “If she’s going to go somewhere, at least I know it’s safe.”

Debbie traveled to Florida to visit the school and thought it would be a good fit, with staff members who seemed kind and promises of horse therapy and in-person family counseling sessions every other month. An older son was attending college in Florida, and the Woods thought they’d be able to visit both children during trips south.

Tuition at Lakeland Girls Academy was $4,300 per month. The Woods cobbled together money from church donations and Debbie’s part-time job cleaning houses, and Teen Challenge offered a scholarship to cover the remainder. Debbie and Al hoped it would be the reset their family so desperately needed.

‘HAVE YOU SEEN THE TIKTOK?’

Debbie accompanied Naomi to Lakeland Girls Academy on February 4, 2020, and signed a packet of paperwork prior to drop-off. One of those forms was called a Christian Conciliation and Arbitration Agreement. It stated that any dispute stemming from Naomi’s stay at Lakeland would be settled by a Biblebased mediation process or, if necessary, arbitration in accordance with the rules of procedure for Christian conciliation — a legally binding, faith-based method for resolving conflicts.

“Oh, yeah, if she falls down, of course I’m not going to blame you guys,” Debbie recalled thinking.

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Debbie said, and she seemed to like her teacher there. The COVID-19 pandemic hit hard a little over a month after Naomi enrolled, postponing the family’s visit to Florida for counseling, but Al and Debbie felt confident that their daughter was in good hands.

On April 15, a staff member emailed Debbie to let her know Naomi had been suffering stomach pains and to ask whether she knew why or could suggest anything that might help. At the time, Debbie said, she didn’t sense any cause for alarm, and the school never mentioned any health issues again.

Then, just over a month later, came the phone calls that Naomi had been unresponsive, then died. Later that night, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office contacted the family to explain there would be an investigation.

And then, after midnight, the agency that handled organ donations called. Al and Debbie were unaware that Naomi had marked on her driver’s license that she wanted to be a donor. The person on the other end walked the Woods through the list of body parts they wanted to harvest: eyes, bone, skin, heart valves. The conversation was hard to bear, Al said.

The family traveled to Florida a week later to meet with Lakeland staff members and to collect Naomi’s belongings.

In the room where Naomi lived and died, Williams, the center’s codirector, gestured to a top bunk and told the Woods that it was where Naomi was found unresponsive. The family spent a few minutes taking in the space as a way of honoring it, recalled her brother Nehemiah, now 25.

The autopsy report, written by the Polk County medical examiner, came six months

Top row, from left: The Wood family in an undated family photo; toddlers Naomi (left) and Zoe. Middle row, from left: Al with toddler Naomi; Naomi with Nehemiah; Debbie with Naomi (center) and Zoe. Bottom right: The Wood family

later. Al and Debbie were confused by one of its findings: Naomi had died of a seizure disorder.

Naomi had experienced seizure-like incidents on two occasions in 2018 — one after exposure to strobe lighting at a haunted house and another at school. But a neurologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center had determined that Naomi did not have any underlying condition, such as epilepsy, that caused seizures.

Still, Al said, he believed that the Lakeland school had done everything in its power to protect Naomi, and an investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office produced no criminal charges. Around that time, Al posted his message on Wood’s Vermont Syrup’s website explaining to customers that Naomi had unexpectedly passed away and thanking the Lakeland school for taking care of her.

In Florida, Christian-based residential care homes such as Lakeland Girls Academy are overseen by an independent

authority known as the Florida Association of Christian Child Caring Agencies, rather than by the state’s Department of Children and Families. But because Naomi had died in one of the facilities, DCF opened its own investigation.

Nehemiah was mid-shift at his job as a cook in New York City in July last year when he received a jarring Facebook message.

“Have you seen the TikTok that’s blowing up about the DCF report about your sister?” the message asked.

Nehemiah finished his shift, his body shaking. When he arrived home, he read the full report, written by the Florida Child Protection Team’s medical director, Dr. Carol Lilly.

It said Naomi had asked to see a doctor for chronic stomach pain in April, a month before her death. The center denied her request and never consulted with a physician about Naomi’s medical issues. Instead, the report said, staff members gave her Pepto-Bismol. She received the over-the-counter medication approximately 20 times during her stay, according to the report. On the evening of May 18, Naomi’s symptoms intensified.

She vomited repeatedly throughout the night and the following day.

“Staff members made the child get up for meals and fed her soup, as that is their protocol,” the report said. “They also prayed for her to get better.”

Only when Naomi was found unresponsive in her room at 6:15 p.m. on May 19 did anyone on staff call 911 and perform CPR. Emergency medical

services transported her to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. She was pronounced dead at 7:16 p.m.

The report concluded that inadequate supervision and medical neglect by Lakeland Girls Academy contributed to Naomi’s death.

It also contained scathing observations about the way the school operated. At the time of Naomi’s death, Lakeland had no protocols for evaluating symptoms of illness or when to bring teens to the doctor or urgent care. Additionally, there was no documentation that Naomi was receiving any mental health services, the report stated. The center employed a practice it called shunning — in essence, prohibiting girls from speaking to one another — as a form of punishment. Dr. Lilly, the report’s author, said that practice was likely to cause harm.

Nehemiah was struck by a seemingly small detail. The report noted that as Naomi was throwing up the night before her death, her roommates had moved her mattress from the top bunk to the floor to make her more comfortable.

But Nehemiah remembered the family’s visit to Lakeland, when Williams, the center’s codirector, had pointed to the top bunk, saying that was where Naomi had been found unresponsive. The discrepancy gnawed at Nehemiah: Was the school being as forthcoming about the circumstances of Naomi’s death as the family had believed?

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“How could you do this?” “You sent her there to die.” “You’re terrible parents.”

Al scrambled to take down the message.

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The Woods thought of themselves as the kind of people who put their faith in others to be honest and good, to own up when they’d done something wrong.

In that spirit, the family entered into a private mediation with Teen Challenge last fall, on the advice of their attorneys, with the hope that Teen Challenge would admit responsibility for what happened, apologize and commit to making its programs safer.

The Woods say they weren’t interested in a payout in exchange for their silence. They wanted to be able to tell Naomi’s story freely, not to settle quietly behind closed doors. The mediation broke down.

In January, Nehemiah obtained investigative notes from the Florida Department of Children and Families’ probe that provided a clearer view into the mindset of Teen Challenge administrators.

In an interview shortly after Naomi’s death, Teen Challenge’s Southeast regional president and CEO, Brice Maddock, told Florida investigators that Williams and his wife, Holly, had done a “phenomenal job” as directors of Lakeland Girls Academy, and that Teen Challenge “stand[s] behind them.” According to the notes, Maddock said Teen Challenge was going to “look at the situation and see what they need to do to avoid anything like this in the future” and “how to take precautions on how to protect [them]selves and more importantly protect the children.”

In an interview in February 2021 that was also part of Florida DCF’s file, Williams told investigators that the school had changed some of its protocols in response to Naomi’s death. A newly added position of medical coordinator would now assess students’ medical records and document treatment, and the school would begin checking the medical history of prospective students before admitting them, Williams said. The school would have to dismiss any student who needed mental health support, because it didn’t have “the capacity or resources” to provide those services, Williams told investigators.

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Top row: Debbie and Nehemiah Wood in Washington, D.C. Middle row: Jackson, Al, Debbie and Nehemiah Wood with Paris Hilton (center) in D.C. Bottom row: A candlelight vigil and a press conference in D.C.

different part of the state, saying Lakeland hadn’t been an ideal location.

Yet former students and staff told local media outlets that enrollment had dwindled since Naomi’s death. Some former residents spoke out about school practices they deemed problematic: being required to remain silent around new students, having to write lines of Scripture hundreds of times when they broke a rule, not receiving the counseling services that were promised and being ignored when they complained of medical issues.

On April 27, the Woods filed a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court in Polk County against Dan and Holly Williams, Teen Challenge of Florida, and Adult & Teen Challenge USA. “The lawsuit is really around a simple concept,” Al said. “That Naomi needed medical care, and they did not provide that in a timely manner, nor did they have systems in place to guide them through that.”

The Woods are seeking damages and an acknowledgment by Teen Challenge that it was at fault.

“They’re a Christian organization. We, obviously, are Christian people. So, our thinking is, if you do something wrong, you’re supposed to own up to it,” Al said.

But the Woods’ path forward is not clear.

At the end of June, Teen Challenge filed a motion to dismiss court proceedings. The organization argued that the Woods agreed, by the paperwork they had signed before dropping off Naomi, to arbitrate any disputes through Christian conciliation, not in court.

That method for resolving conflict — typically used by religious schools, churches and companies — takes federal, state and local law into account but uses the Bible as “the supreme authority governing every aspect of the conciliation process,” according to guidelines published by the Institute for Christian Conciliation, a body overseeing such proceedings.

“Both Florida and federal law favor arbitration, with Florida courts holding that any doubt regarding the arbitrability of a claim should be resolved in favor of arbitration,” Teen Challenge’s motion asserts. It cites a 2008 Florida case in which a former employee of Teen Challenge sued the organization for failing to pay overtime wages, as well as a 2013 wrongful-death lawsuit in which a young adult who had been enrolled in a Teen Challenge substance-use program in Florida died of a drug overdose after being discharged. In both cases, Florida courts granted Teen Challenge’s motions to compel religious arbitration.

But the Woods and their lawyers believe that the particulars of their situation — that Naomi died while living at Lakeland Girls Academy, as well as the state’s findings that the school’s medical neglect contributed to her death — make their case different.

When contacted by Seven Days, lawyers for Teen Challenge declined to comment, citing the pending litigation.

A hearing in Polk County civil court is set for September 21, when a judge will consider whether the Woods’ case can move forward in court or be dismissed in favor of Christian conciliation. If the matter goes to conciliation, both parties can still be represented by lawyers, but a so-called “certified Christian conciliator” — often a practicing lawyer trained in the process — would stand in for a judge. Another key difference: Proceedings would be private, shielding Teen Challenge from additional public scrutiny.

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Regardless of what unfolds on the legal front, Nehemiah is determined to shed light on Teen Challenge’s practices. He’s reached out to Lakeland Girls Academy staff, former students and their parents to gain insight into what happened to his sister. He also has spoken with staff members from other Teen Challenge programs, a New Jersey lawyer who has successfully sued residential programs for teens and a Michigan judge who is passionate about exposing child abuse.

“Teen Challenge for me — I grew up trusting it,” Nehemiah said. But hearing others’ stories has “sort of fortified my ability to be like, ‘OK, mistreatment happens in these schools.’”

Just one semester short of finishing an undergraduate degree, Nehemiah, who moved to Winooski this year to be closer to family, hopes to finish college at the University of Vermont, then attend law school, with the aim of helping to reform the troubled teen industry one day. Until then, he believes that sharing his family’s story is a way to advocate for policy change.

In May, two weeks after the Woods filed their lawsuit, Nehemiah traveled to Washington, D.C., with his parents and younger brother, Jackson, to lobby for proposed federal legislation known as the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. It would strengthen protections for young people living in congregate-care settings, such as residential treatment centers and therapeutic boarding schools. Similar legislation has failed to gain traction in Congress multiple times over the past decade.

The Woods met with Democratic and Republican lawmakers, spoke at a press conference, and chatted with celebrity heiress Paris Hilton, who has spoken out about abuse she experienced at a residential program in Utah. They gathered for a nighttime vigil with others whose lives had been changed by the troubled teen industry, holding candles in the dark.

During the vigil, Al recalled saying goodbye to Naomi in a McDonald’s parking lot, between shifts at the sugarhouse.

“The next time I saw her, she was at a funeral home — dead,” he said. “My wife was able to touch her. I could not bring myself to do that.” After Naomi was cremated, “we brought her home in a backpack,” Al told the group. “Change needs to happen so we can have a safer place for kids to go.”

“To Naomi,” attendees said in unison, raising their candles.

Zoe is still grappling with the loss of her sister. In the year following Naomi’s death, she struggled to get through her days at Woodstock Union High School, spending much of her time speaking with counselors or in the nurse’s office. Now a first-year student at Florida Atlantic University, Zoe said part of the reason she chose to go to college there was to feel closer to Naomi.

“I think being down here, it just means something more — to feel the energy,” Zoe said. “It warms my heart.”

Debbie and Al believe that Naomi is safe in the hands of God and that they will see her again. Still, that makes her death no less wrenching, even more than two years later.

Last month, the couple sat together on a couch in their compact living room, below a framed grid of images of their children when they were little. In the kitchen, a concrete island that they cast themselves was inlaid with shiny stones, fossilized rocks and six pennies — one from each of their children’s birth years.

Holding hands, the couple reminisced about their daughter and their hopes for her, now lost. Naomi loved to give hugs, but not typical ones. She’d walk up and just rest her head on your chest.

She went through food phases. “Dad, I’m going to become a pescatarian,” Al recalled her saying. “But I’m gonna start tomorrow, because tonight’s meal looks really good.”

Before leaving for Lakeland, Naomi attended an art and design program at the regional tech center. The family had talked about her going out to California after graduation to live near Debbie’s sister, a photographer.

Debbie and Al have thought a lot about what they might have done differently.

“In hindsight, we never would have sent her there,” Al said.

Debbie still views the time before Naomi went to Lakeland Girls Academy as a rough patch, a chapter in what should have been a longer story. If things had turned out differently, she and Naomi might have emerged on the other side stronger and more understanding of each other.

Instead, Debbie said, “we never got to see the end of this chapter.” m

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The International Boat Show brings a fleet of antique and classic watercraft to Burlington

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ob Schumacher was aboard his boat Vagabond on Shelburne Bay last week and racing as fast as he could go. The boat itself wasn’t going anywhere; it was lashed to the dock at the Lake Champlain Yacht Club. The 74-year-old retired canoe and kayak restorer and dealer from Hinesburg was rushing to get his craft shipshape for this weekend’s International Boat Show in Burlington. He feared it wouldn’t be ready in time or up to his usual standards.

“I particularly enjoy working on old wood boats,” Schumacher said as we crouched inside the launch’s low-ceilinged cabin, where power tools and brass fittings lay scattered on the antique wood. “It’s the satisfaction of getting them done, and done right.”

Vagabond had already been retrofitted with some of the latest 21st-century nautical technology. Originally built with a six-cylinder gasoline engine, the craft now runs on a modern electric motor, powered by 96 volts of batteries hidden beneath its berths. The batteries are charged by 1,400 watts of solar panels on the roof and a diesel generator when the sun isn’t shining.

It’s a cutting-edge drive system for a 42-foot launch that was built in 1909 for the commute between New York City and Long Island or Connecticut. But, Schumacher said, it actually wasn’t unheard of for boats of that era to run on electric power; 55 electric launches were built for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

It seems everything old is new again.

This week, Vermonters will get a rare opportunity to see Vagabond and more than 120 other historic, antique or classic watercraft on display on the Burlington

waterfront. On Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10, the Antique and Classic Boat Society holds its annual International Boat Show on Lake Champlain.

The free show, which is hosted by the Lake Champlain chapter of the ACBS, features motorboats and sailboats dating as far back as the early 20th century. The event has already brought scores of vintage vessels to town from as far away as Florida, Texas and Washington State.

Attendees will be able to board some of the vessels, particularly the larger ones, if their owners allow. Kids and adults can also sample onshore exhibits, workshops and demonstrations.

Describing a boat as “historic,” “antique” or “classic” isn’t a value judgment but merely a way to designate the era when it was made.

For its judged competition, which will be held on Friday, the ACBS considers a boat “historic” if it was built in 1918 or earlier, “antique” if it dates from 1919 to 1942, and “classic” if it dates from 1943 to 1975.

For many owners, the appeal of these old cruisers goes beyond their function, form and beauty. They speak of an ineffable combination of attractions: the smell of the wood, the unknown histories of past owners and their travels, and the way old boats’ hulls carve the water compared with those of contemporary craft.

Susan Haigh of South Hero is president of the Lake Champlain chapter of the ACBS, which has members in Vermont and New York. Haigh said she got involved with the nonprofit organization after she inherited her family’s 13-foot Lyman runabout, Ninnyfish, which was built in 1949.

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after it was found neglected in a barn for more than 20 years. That craft was already named Susan when she bought it.

“I love to work on those boats,” Haigh said. “It just feels so good. I can’t tell you why.”

Though Lake Champlain has one of the world’s richest maritime histories, this is the first time since its founding in 1975 that the ACBS has held the International Boat Show on its waters. Originally scheduled for Burlington in 2021, the show was postponed due to the pandemic.

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Burlington architect, boating enthusiast and then-ACBS chapter cochair Bill Truex was instrumental in bringing the show to Vermont; he died on April 10 before seeing the fruits of his labor.

Thanks to his efforts, as Haigh pointed out, this week the public will be able to enjoy scores of old boats, including many that plied the waters of Lake Champlain for decades.

Among them are Snail and Bolo Babe, 33-foot Baby Gar racing boats. Both were built in 1926 and originally outfitted with Liberty aircraft engines that had been retrofitted for maritime use at the end of World War I. Once renowned as “the fastest boat on Lake Champlain,” Bolo Babe left a lifelong impression on Milton boating enthusiast Edward Bombard. The 80-year-old Burlington native said he was 14 or 15 years old when he and some friends went to watch Bolo Babe race a hydroplane near what is now the Lake Champlain ferry dock in Essex, N.Y. At the time, Bombard recalled, Bolo Babe belonged to Howard Miller, who owned a Ford dealership in Vergennes.

Miller had modified his racing craft with an Allison aircraft engine, which had considerably more horsepower than its previous Liberty engine.

While Bombard watched from a nearby dock, the two boats sped several laps around the buoys that marked the oval course. For much of the race, they were neck and neck. As Bombard recalled, the hydroplane was faster than the Bolo Babe on the straightaways. However, because the hydroplane skidded wide on its turns, the Bolo Babe kept using its tighter cornering to regain the lead.

Going into the final lap, the race looked like it would be a close finish, Bombard said. Knowing that the hydroplane was

likely to pull ahead on the straightaway heading to the finish line, Miller made an aggressive move to preserve his lead.

“He threw the throttle forward,” Bombard said, “but because there was so much torque on the engine, it flipped the boat upside down.”

When the boat hit the water, the engine hatch flew open. Bolo Babe sank instantly, with Miller and his onboard mechanic, Luis Velez, going to the bottom with it.

Miller’s girlfriend, who stood beside Bombard, was distraught. He estimated that it took 15 minutes for Miller to swim to the surface; another 10 minutes later, Velez emerged from the water. An air pocket below deck had enabled them to survive the wreck and free themselves.

“Of course, no one knew they were trapped in an air pocket,” Bombard said.

“As a teenager … it left a pretty good impression on my mind. I thought I had

watched somebody die. To have them survive that was pretty amazing.”

Remarkably, Bolo Babe, which had corkscrewed into the mud at the bottom of Lake Champlain, also survived and was pulled ashore. Since restored, it will be on display this weekend, as will Bombard’s own 37-foot racing sloop, Black Rose, which was built in 1929.

Another vintage sailboat that will appear at the International Boat Show is a 1926 racing boat called Ghost, one of only 28 Sound Inter Club sailboats that were ever built, mostly for racing on Long Island Sound. According to the website of Reuben Smith’s Tumblehome Boatshop in Warrensburg, N.Y., only five of those original 28 sailboats are known to exist today.

Restoring and maintaining these vintage watercraft is a difficult and costly endeavor. Schumacher, Vagabond’s owner,

estimates that he’s put more than 1,000 hours of labor into the boat since he found it in Jacksonville, Fla., in April 2020 and had it trucked to Vermont.

In addition to all the electrical modifications, he’s replaced its keel and much of the planking. The previous owner found it as a “gray boat,” Schumacher said, meaning it had sat neglected for so long, exposed to the elements, that the finish was gone and the wood had turned gray.

The expense of restoring these old vessels goes beyond the cost of labor, noted Schumacher, who does all the work himself. Finding replacement parts is a challenge; Vagabond’s brass flagpole holder alone cost him $300. And when one of his other antique boats, a 1932 Hacker Craft, needed two new windshields, Schumacher experienced sticker shock.

“There’s a guy in California who sells replacements,” he said. “They’re only $13,000 each — with no glass!”

Those period-appropriate details matter to the ACBS judges, who generally evaluate boats based on their authenticity, workmanship and maintenance.

Boats compete as either “preserved” or “restored”; those in the former category must contain at least 60 percent of their original deck and topside materials, with any new construction using the same methods and materials as the original.

To an untrained observer, Vagabond appeared to be a stately craft. But Schumacher said he doesn’t expect to take home a blue ribbon this year, nor did he seem to mind. As he put it, “I just like sailing old boats.” m

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t six feet, seven inches, Abdoulaye Niane towers over almost every crop he tends at his halfacre urban farm, located behind his family home in a quiet Berlin neighborhood just off Route 302.

The sunflowers along the back fence of Khelcom Farm are a notable exception.

“This is the first time I grew sunflowers,” Niane, 49, said with a grin. “They are as tall as me.”

This year’s growing season also marks the first time that the Senegalese native and former machinist has run his own farm and raised vegetables for sale there.

He spent May through October of 2021 participating in the hands-on University of Vermont Farmer Training Program, based at the Catamount Educational Farm in South Burlington. “It is a great program,” Niane said, noting that he has stayed connected with instructors and fellow students, who continue to support him.

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reclaimed soil from under the lawn that covered the family’s double-lot backyard.

It now blooms with 54 100-foot rows of vegetables, herbs and flowers.

On a hot day at the end of July, more than 1,000 garlic heads lay drying under a red tent. Niane showed Seven Days around the compact, densely planted farm with his wife, Marja Makinen, 38, who helps out when her job as a nurse allows. A flock of chickens and a few ducks clucked and quacked from their roomy pen.

The couple attends the Barre Farmers Market and sells their harvest from an on-site farmstand and to a handful of wholesale accounts. They’ve also landed an alternate slot at Capital City Farmers Market in Montpelier, where they sold for the first time on Saturday.

Soil is not the only thing Niane has reclaimed with every gentle push of his broadfork into the ground. The career change has also helped him heal and move on from challenges he endured in his former profession, he said.

Over the 11 years since Niane moved to Vermont, life has not always been easy, the couple said. They declined to share specifics, but Makinen said, “There’ve been some tough times for Abdoulaye and us as a family … The farm is a healing place and a safe place.”

The couple met in 2012 at Red Square in Burlington and married five years later.

They have three children: Zaal, 9; Khadim, 4; and Rokhaya, 1. Their baby daughter already knows how to pop sweet ground cherries out of their papery husks and into her mouth.

Zaal loves to help harvest, and his younger brother is the unofficial farm tour guide, Makinen said: “If he sees someone pull up to the farm, he runs out and yells, ‘Welcome to the farm!’”

These joyful moments underscore the positive ripple effect of their father’s new profession.

“Instead of just dwelling in negativity, we decided to switch paths,” Makinen explained. “[We said,] ‘Let’s just do something that you want to learn, do something that can be healthy, do something where you can be your own boss.’”

“I would call it freedom,” Niane said.

“This is what I want to do the rest of my life. I’m having fun doing it with family and friends.”

As Niane has switched careers, the family’s community has buoyed them in new ways, they said. The practicing Muslim was touched when one of his UVM instructors approached him to

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“As we step away to focus more on our growing family, we will hold on tightly to all the amazing moments, friendships, and things we have learned owning Knead,” the statement said.

Plant-based fare has become more widespread in the five years since Knead opened in the Old North End: New vegan restaurants and food businesses have popped up, and non-vegan eateries have expanded their vegan-friendly options to meet growing demand.

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suggest a quiet place he could pray during program breaks. A neighbor came over to lend his walk-behind tractor last fall before the family bought their own.

Two local farmers, one of whom teaches in the UVM training program, provided free greenhouse space and lots of seeding advice in the spring. The husband of one of those farmers has shared bookkeeping guidance, and a fellow training program participant supplied worms to help jump-start the farm’s compost operation. Neighbors have helped spread the word about the farmstand.

One neighbor, Hannah Conner, happens to be the café and kitchen manager at Red Hen Baking in Middlesex.

She wrote by email that she is “so happy that [Niane and Makinen have] brought such a vibrant farm to our neighborhood.”

She was equally happy to become a wholesale customer of Khelcom Farm.

Red Hen Baking has fire-roasted the farm’s eggplant for baba ghanoush to go on sandwiches and featured its heirloom tomatoes on pizza. Conner has also bought the farm’s radishes, garlic scapes, broccoli, jalapeño and shishito peppers for the café.

“It is really impressive how much food they are churning out of such a small plot of land,” Conner wrote. “This spring, every time I looked out of my living room window I would see Abdoulaye hunched over a row … Now, to be able to support them and reward his efforts is really special.”

“All these people [who] try to make you successful, that feels good,” Niane said. “I just want to be grateful.”

Practicing thankfulness and working hard are key tenets of Niane’s faith, which plays a major role in his life, he explained.

Niane was 24 when he left Senegal in 1996, part of what he called l’exode, using the French word for the exodus of young people seeking better opportunities.

“Everybody wanted to get out,” he said.

“Leaving means going for success.”

After a brief time in Paris, Niane landed in northern Italy. He eventually made his way to New York City in 2009.

“I grew up with that American dream,” Niane said. Even though the reality of achieving the dream is complicated, he continued, “I know millions of people want to come here.”

From New York, he moved to the Minneapolis area, but city life was not for him, Niane said. He came to Vermont in 2011 to visit a Senegalese friend who lived in Waterbury and was smitten from his first Camel’s Hump hike.

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of Dakar where he grew up, he said, “No matter how tiny your house, you find a corner for a couple lambs and chickens.”

Niane and Makinen named their farm after Khelcom, a village in Senegal. “It was created to give food sovereignty, like freedom, to the population,” he said. “It’s also an educational village. They teach kids the Koran and religious practices, and they teach them how to work the ground, [about] agriculture in general.”

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The village of Khelcom was established by the son of Ahmadou Bamba, a Muslim leader during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Bamba founded the Mouride spiritual community, a branch of Islam to which Niane belongs, and led the pacifist resistance to colonialism in Senegal.

“I am a follower of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba,” Niane said. “He worked without weapons.”

Niane also follows the guidance of his spiritual leader regarding the power of hard work.

He distinguished himself in the UVM Farmer Training Program, instructor Kate Breimann said. Despite his hourlong

commute, “Abdoulaye showed up every day early with a smile, ready to tackle whatever needed to be done,” she said.

“He was such a source of the best possible energy, and the sheer work ethic he had as a student — you see it in what he’s been able to accomplish with his farm.”

Breimann recently visited Khelcom Farm. “The first thing that struck me,” she said, “was the amount he was able to grow in a space that was not intended for farming.” She praised Niane’s careful attention to plant care and to every tool and technique deployed.

“He’s thought through it all and is always looking at ways to improve,” she said.

On a walk around the farm with this reporter, Niane admitted that he had underestimated how big the tomato plants would grow. “I used string that was not strong enough,” he lamented.

To deter unwanted animal visitors, the farmer built a 600-foot-long fence, hand-pounding the sleeves for each of 50 eight-foot fence and gate posts. Still, a groundhog found a way in to dine on the kale, Niane said ruefully.

There have been plenty of wins, too, in Khelcom’s inaugural season. Niane paused to peer under the lush foliage of some hot pepper plants. “Check this out, Marja,” he said to his wife excitedly, cradling a ripening habañero.

Niane is growing a number of other hot peppers, including Fatalii, bird’s eye,

jalapeño and Carolina Reaper. Ben Maniscalco of Benito’s Hot Sauce in Morrisville has committed to buying a few hundred pounds of peppers from Khelcom, he said by phone.

Maniscalco met Niane last year when the latter regularly delivered peppers grown for Benito’s on the Catamount Educational Farm. When the UVM program stopped growing peppers for the wholesale market, staff recommended Niane to help fill the gap.

“I was super excited, because we already had a relationship,” Maniscalco said. “He has such a good attitude, and he already knows the process step-by-step.”

The two spoke some Italian together, though Maniscalco, who is of Italian heritage, said Niane speaks the language much better than he does.

As of the last week of August, the pepper crop was looking strong, Niane said. Next year, the peppers will be among the beneficiaries of a new 96-by-30-foot hoop house that will extend the season on both ends.

The couple also plans to expand Khelcom Farm’s footprint into their next-door neighbor’s backyard.

Essentially, Makinen recounted, the neighbor said, “‘What you guys are doing is beautiful. I’d love to help.’ She wants us to turn her lawn into soil, too.” m

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“I thought it was time for new blood.”

She sold the property, which includes two barns, a sugarhouse and the market building, to the Stines for $700,000 in April.

For the Stines’ first year of ownership, Kathleen said, “We are not going to try to reinvent the wheel.” They will add some music, food and drink offerings to the usual pick-your-own hours, fresh cider doughnuts, pies and cider.

Through the end of October, the orchard will host local music on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m. Shellhouse will play on Thursday, September 8; Root7 on Thursday, September 22. The bevo team will run an on-site bar, including seasonal cocktails.

Kathleen said the Stines feel lucky to have the help of longtime seasonal orchard employee SHANEAL FEARON and his colleague DENHAM MCLEAN, “the backbone of the operation.”

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Peck previously owned Waterbury Wings and Shelburne Kitchen and co-owned Shepherd’s Pub in Waitsfield with Cambridge.

On Saturdays at the orchard, the Stines will provide food, including mezze and charcuterie platters.

Starting September 17, they will offer cider-brined pork chops on a stick. “My husband is from Minnesota,” Kathleen said with a laugh. “They put everything on a stick there at the state fair.”

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As September cools the air and youngsters head back to school, creemee sales normally dip. But the recently launched Vermont Maple Creemee truck will keep serving its frosty treats through Halloween at parks and events around northern Vermont, co-owner John Paré said, including at this weekend’s South End Art Hop. The Burlington-based, family-run venture will, however, lose one of its quartet of operators to college this week.

John’s middle son, Levi, 18, just started his first year at the University of Vermont, where he plans to study computer science.

He’s putting in a few final shifts as the crew’s most expert creemee swirler before leaving his brothers, Luke, 23, and Ira, 17, to man the truck with behind-the-scenes support from their dad.

The cost of the brothers’ college education instigated the June 2022 launch of the truck, John explained on a recent evening at Burlington’s Oakledge Park while Levi and Ira served free creemees to a group from Special Olympics Vermont.

All proceeds from the truck go into the Paré brothers’ college fund or toward school loans. Luke graduated from UVM in 2021, and Ira is a Burlington High School senior who hopes to attend UVM to study nursing.

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John started exploring the idea of a seasonal creemee truck run by his sons to help underwrite their college bills and build life skills. “I thought it was the perfect business for them to do on their own with the hours they wanted.”

When he broached the idea, “they thought I was kidding,” John said. But he persevered and found a used truck in North Carolina, which father and sons spent the summer of 2021 rehabbing in their South End backyard. Luke’s UVM roommate Andrew Salerno, a graphic designer, created the eye-catching Vermont Maple Creemee brand design.

The creemee menu features just two purist flavors: vanilla and maple that’s sweetened with the family’s syrup, of course.

The Parés buy the base from Kingdom Creamery of Vermont in East Hardwick, the richest, 10 percent-fat option. Cones start at $4 with optional toppings, including UVM green and gold sprinkles. Shakes are $6.

Customer Elaine Gordon of Burlington stopped for a cone on her evening stroll through Oakledge Park. She declared herself a “connoisseur of maple creemees” and deemed Vermont Maple Creemee’s offering excellent: “smooth, creamy on the tongue, with a very nice maple flavor.”

In their debut season, the Parés have served at parks, concerts and food truck events, and they’ve been hired for weddings, birthday parties and a celebration of life.

Ira and Levi said the new family business has been fun but definitely hard work. Levi, who also cooks at Burlington Bay Market & Café, said he was the only family member who was “right on board” with his dad’s idea — though the others soon came around. The whole experience has been rewarding, he said, especially renovating the truck.

“It’s fun to just roll up to a place and have a bunch of people come up,” Levi said.

“There’s this rush of excitement.”

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John was inspired to start Vermont Maple Creemee by his cousin Eric Chevalier, who ran a creemee stand in Isle La Motte with his family that helped fund his two daughters’ college educations.

The cousins grew up in Swanton in a maple sugaring family. Their grandfather’s sugar bush is now run by Chevalier, who used the syrup in his maple creemees.

After Chevalier closed the stand about five years ago, John missed the creemees. “They were so good with the flavor of the syrup right out of the evaporator,” he said.

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pop-up, street-side gallery in Waterbury is a tribute can see the photographs from his office above Prohibition Pig, his to live music and inspires an impromptu rock and roll brewpub across the street. Most people see them from the street. guessing game. Both are sweet and dandy.

Brian Jenkins, a photographer who lives in Jericho, shot 16 The art hangs at 14 South Main Street: of the photographs. He calls the location “amazing.”

19 photographs of rockers fill the storefront’s “It’s actually something that I’ve always wanted windows. Shot by two Vermont photographers, the to do — have large prints on display in a window performers are singing, playing guitar, vamping it up setting,” Jenkins, 47, said. with the crowd, jumping in the air or kneeling down.

I came upon the photographs in early August when All the images but one were shot at Vermont shows.

I was driving through Waterbury looking for a favorite The improvised game — call it Name That Musisight: a poster of Miles Davis wearing a tank top, bendcian — is fun, free and playable 24-7, just like rock ing back, playing his trumpet. The image had filled a and roll. window at 14 South Main Street for a few months. It Here’s how to play: Go to Main Street, look at the was gone. photos and identify the performers. Take as long as “Where’s Miles?!” I texted Warnstedt. you want. Some are gimmes; others might stump you.

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The poster-size prints went up last month, hung by restauJenkins took the photo in September of 2015 at Grand Point rateur Eric Warnstedt. A music lover and aficionado, Warnstedt North, Potter’s music festival on the Burlington waterfront.

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“That Grace shot is one of my favorites,” he told me in a phone call. “It exudes rock star.”

Hanging near Potter is a photo of Willie Nelson playing at Shelburne Museum.

The image and two others were shot by photographer Ben Hudson of Shelburne.

Trey Anastasio is holding his guitar high, pointing it to the sky in a photo by Jenkins. In another by him, Cliff is wearing a yellow T-shirt with his own name on in it. (No more giveaways here; go to Waterbury and play the who’s who game, fair and square!)

Jenkins first photographed Potter in January of 2005 at Nectar’s. He was a bartender at the Burlington nightclub for 14 years and had access to bands for his freelance photography work. “I love music, and I love going to see live music,” he said.

Jenkins specializes in shooting sports and music — live-action settings that are constantly changing.

“It’s a very fast-paced environment,” Jenkins said. “You have to really anticipate what’s going to happen to get a good shot. I want the viewer to feel they’re right there in the action.”

Music and sports gigs dried up in the pandemic, and Jenkins lost freelance work. He’s been the photographer at Beta Technologies, the South Burlingtonbased aviation company, for two years.

“I love it,” he said.

Warnstedt is a longtime supporter of Jenkins’ work, the photographer said, starting with the purchase of a Flaming Lips print. In April, when Jenkins was sick with COVID-19, he got an email from Warnstedt asking about concert prints for the Waterbury building.

“I was thrilled,” Jenkins said.

Warnstedt bought the rights to the prints for that purpose, according to Jenkins. Working with suggestions from Warnstedt, Jenkins chose photos that he thought would fit well in the windows.

“I love them all,” Jenkins said. “It was so hard to narrow it down to a few shots.”

A few weeks ago, Jenkins was in Waterbury to eat at the Reservoir, a restaurant on Main Street. He was pleased to see the photos in place.

“They look so awesome,” he said. “I’m honored.”

The photographs conceal a construction project in the building, giving rise to a second guessing game: What’s going on in there?

The Widespread Rumor — not to be confused with Widespread Panic — is that Hen of the Wood is moving from its original location on Stowe Street to Main Street. Warnstedt, founder and co-owner of Hen of the Wood in Waterbury, opened the restaurant in 2005 in a former grist mill. He declined to comment on a possible move. But he did say the prints are his and that he hung them in the windows on Main Street.

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hile walking among the Bookstock festival exhibitors lining the Woodstock green in June, I had an epiphany: The most vibrant literary magazine published in Vermont today is a bilingual, international art zine about the Cantonese diaspora. It’s called Canto Cutie.

Founded in 2020 by Katherine Leung of Milton, the glossy, full-color, full-bleed publication boasts an event schedule more active than those of all the other lit journals in the state combined. All summer, visual artist and writer Leung has been tabling near and far, from Winooski Wednesdays to the Vermont Womenpreneurs Summit, and she’ll be at upcoming book fairs in Boston and Los Angeles.

This is no hastily photocopied pamphlet. Canto Cutie, now in its fifth volume, brings together writers and artists from around the world in lushly designed spreads of poems, paintings, illustrations, photographs and interviews.

I opened my copy of Volume IV to these searingly good lines in “Birthmark,” a poem by Claudia Yang: “to this day i / revert language of / post-colonial desire / where every glistening / freighter monsoons its threshold to / quench my pearls / daring to ask / of its origins.”

Even the contributors’ biographical notes are refreshing. Púca, a “multidisciplinary artist and hand-poking tattooer,” writes that she’s a permanent resident at the Françoise Tattoo parlor in Lisbon, Portugal.

I caught up with Leung by the Milton Public Library, where we talked about the zine’s creation, the Cantonese diaspora and the layers of meaning dangling in her yeet hay earrings.

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SD: Do you mean Bulbancha Is Still a Place?

KL: Yes! I love that zine!

SD: Its front cover has a photograph of the statue of Andrew Jackson with his head severed, right?

KL: Oh, yeah. I’d met one of the editors at the San Francisco Zine Fest and was like, “This is the coolest thing.” Same with the Indonesian zine Buah. But the Cantonese diaspora gets overshadowed by the Chinese diaspora. Cantonese is a minority language in China. There’s over 40 different languages there. So, I think this might have not been a topic that people would make a zine of, because there’s bigger, more dominant identities [such as] Chinese, Chinese American, Asian American.

ZINES to get connected to artists and build relationships.

My own background is very international. I grew up in the U.S., and that’s what I know. But, because of the Cantonese

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SEVEN DAYS: Have you been building this publication up as you go, or has it been a full-court press from the beginning?

KATHERINE LEUNG: It’s been cooking for a long time. I have a background in university presses and working as a teacher — and as a writer and artist myself, submitting to journals, hoping to get published. Those experiences made me want to start my own magazine, the way I would want to run it. The niche that we fill is for the Cantonese diaspora, which is what I identify as and what I felt there should be a publication to celebrate.

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SD: I noticed that some of the artists’ bios reference other publications, such as — I don’t want to mispronounce it...

KL: [Laughing] Oh, yeah! That’s Zou Mat Je, a zine that popped up about a year after I started mine. There are a wide range of zines on every topic, especially identity and culture. Everyone loves to make little books, especially in the DIY and music scene. When I started out, I’d seen an Indonesian diaspora zine. While their diaspora is so different, I just loved reading it. And then I met someone Indigenous, from what’s now known as the Louisiana area, and they have a zine about that.

diaspora, I have family in Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan. I’ve always known that we’re everywhere, not just in Hong Kong. I feel affinity with everyone who is Cantonese. We have a lot in common.

SD: Canto Cutie is a perfect-bound publication with a pastiche of many things — lists, dreams, recipes. Calling it a zine feels like a conscious decision. If it keeps growing, might you switch to calling it a magazine?

KL: A zine is an independent publication, and that’s what this is. I fund it myself; I print it myself. It’s just me on my computer.

I don’t want it to be as pretentious as a literary art magazine, where there’s always some kind of drama, some toxic editor who lords over everything. This is collaborative, which I think zines really get to the point of.

Also, I wanted to remix the typical notions of how these publications work.

Artists shouldn’t have to sell their souls to be in something. There’s no submission fee; I have a free version of every issue [online] that anyone can read. I try to translate as much as I can to make it accessible.

SD: Your insistence on the multilingualness, including different alphabets, translations — I wish more literary magazines were hip to that.

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But that’s changing; a lot of people are leaving. So, to know that my diaspora is going through that, yeah. I do feel lucky to be in Vermont.

KL: Well, most of our translations are interviews. I know what you’re saying, because I love reading bilingual poetry when it’s side by side, but we don’t have that.

SD: I really enjoy how Canto Cutie insists on maintaining that perspective, as opposed to courting the white Vermont gaze.

I never feel like Canto Cutie is catering to me.

KL: I feel like, if a Vermonter picks up this zine and asks themselves a real question, the zine is doing the job of educating — if it invites someone to research more, learn more, read foreign news. For example, I provide the social media handles and websites for our contributors. If readers buy their art, read more of their poems, then I think that’s the biggest win. That’s the ultimate goal.

SD: Do you find it frustrating to live in one of the whitest states, or do SD: Speaking of learning more: What you see Vermont as a headquarters do your earrings say?

KL: They’re by an artist from Volume of sorts for sending this zine around I, Brenda Chi. They say the world — or how do you think about it? “yeet hay,” which means KL: Hmm, that’s a good “hot air.” It’s an Eastern question. I’ve lived in medicine custom that many places where there’s exists only, as near as I a big Cantonese diaspora, can tell, in southern China like the Bay Area. San and within the Cantonese Francisco’s Chinatown diaspora — the belief was founded by Cantonese that there’s a fire inside immigrants; that’s a huge you at all times. The food center. But I’ve also that you consume can be lived in Tucson. I’m still categorized as cool air, Cantonese; I still want to which is good for your do this work. health, or hot air, which KATHERINE LE U N G I also think about one of stokes the fire even more. my favorite writers, AlexWhen you eat food that’s ander Solzhenitsyn. He decided to live not good for you, like fried food, your here, I think in Cavendish? A beautiful body will feel it as pain, getting sick, sore refuge. You need that as a creative, as well. throat. It’s something that’s very serious I know I’m very privileged to be here. to Cantonese parents — and also a joke Is this a headquarters for, like, Canton- between the diaspora, because pretty ese culture going forward? I don’t think much all Western food is yeet hay. It’s so! But in the face of the political climate funny: “Don’t eat that; it’s yeet hay.” It’s in Hong Kong, and also worldwide right also funny because when you hang out now, I feel very safe and happy making with your friends or drink alcohol — art here. To look out and see trees, snow. everything fun is yeet hay.

Hong Kong is facing a mass exodus of thinkers, writers, professors, artists. INFO Journalists, especially. The one-country- Canto Cutie Volume V, digital download at two-systems policy isn’t working anymore, cantocutie.square.site, 270 pages, $7. A video since the British handed back control. launch of the issue premieres on Thursday, Hong Kong has always been on rocky September 8, on the zine’s YouTube channel.

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Sarah King said she cried last Friday when she got an email from the Vermont Arts Council informing her that she’s a recipient of a 2023 Creation Grant. The $4,000 award will help King cover the cost of the solo album she’s recording.

A Ripton-based singer, King said she refreshed her email inbox repeatedly after getting notice of the award, checking for a follow-up note that would tell her the first email was a mistake.

“This is huge,” King, 38, said. “The timing could not be better: Not only do I have to write and arrange the rest of the songs [on the record], but I have to come up with money.”

The grant will go toward production costs at a recording studio in the Catskills, King said, adding that she learned of the prize after a week in the studio.

“I kept refreshing [my email], and I kept crying,” she said.

King is one of 25 Vermont artists to receive a $4,000 Creation Grant for fiscal year 2023, the council announced. The grants, which have been awarded since 2009, “support artists in creating new work,” according to a press release from the council.

This year, a record 218 artists applied for Creation Grants, which the council described as its “most coveted award for artists.”

Recipients include visual artists, writers, dancers, musicians and filmmakers who are working on a wide variety of projects at any moment.

Julian Barnett, an assistant professor of dance at the University of Vermont, is another grant recipient. Barnett, 42, was a New York City-based dancer and choreographer before he moved to Burlington five years ago to teach at UVM. He applied for a grant to make a dance piece tentatively titled “Subject to Change.”

The ensemble piece will focus on “unpredictability,” Barnett said, adding that the “title itself lends itself to that meaning.

“The last three years, everything that I’ve been involved in … was always subject

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to change because of the pandemic,” he continued.

In a larger context, the idea of unpredictability surrounds climate change, Barnett said. He’s curious about exploring this concept in the dance studio.

“How can you move with a feeling as if you are constantly falling?” Barnett said.

“What does that look like?”

The project is a collaboration of Barnett and Middlebury-based musician Matthew Evan Taylor, Barnett said. The Creation Grant will supplement a $3,000 research grant from UVM, he said.

For a “transplant,” as Barnett described himself, a grant from the Vermont Arts Council — his first — affirms his commitment to and investment in the community, he said. And it helps to build that community, he added.

“I come from New York City, where it’s quite competitive and even cutthroat in terms of funding and … opportunities,” he said. “Getting this is incredibly affirming. It makes me want to stay in Vermont.”

The Vermont Arts Council also announced that it awarded 23 Arts Impact Grants totaling $207,295. These grants support “projects that broaden access to the arts and cultural activities, engaging individuals with limited access due to age, race, ability, income, or other factors,” according to the release. The grants range from $1,000 to $4,000.

Karen Mittelman, the council’s outgoing executive director, is quoted in the press release: “We are proud and grateful to recognize the outstanding work of these 25 individual artists and 23 cultural organizations in communities across Vermont,” she said. “They exemplify the depth and breadth of artistic riches across our state, and the remarkable creative spirit that has sustained us all during the pandemic.” m

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he South End Art Hop is a sensory feast, with hundreds of artworks, live music, food and drink, and revelers on the streets. So, who would want to hang out in a jewelry shop trying on pendants and rings? Loads of people, it turns out.

Alchemy Jewelry Arts Gallery, on the corner of Howard and Pine streets, is a prime Art Hop spot, an anchor among the studios in Howard Space Center. Light spilling from its storefront windows seems to beckon you inside. There, the ancient allure of sparkling gems and lustrous metals aligns with the buoyant presence of designers Connie Coleman and MarieJosée Lamarche. Visitors — buyers and browsers alike — are welcomed here.

“We’re in the heart of Art Hop, so we make the most of it,” Coleman, 49, says.

She and Lamarche, 39, are the co-owners of Alchemy — or, as Coleman puts it, the “boss ladies.”

But if Art Hop brings exceptionally large crowds, the business of handcrafted jewelry holds steady the rest of the year, too. During the Pine Street farmers market on Saturdays, for example, 10 or 12 customers might stroll into the shop at once — and that’s a challenge with just two proprietors on hand.

“We take a lot of time with each client,” Coleman explains. “There’s a lot of storytelling.” A couple is getting married, say, and wants uniquely designed bands.

Another has an idea for an anniversary gift. A young woman seeks a replica of her grandmother’s ring.

“People sometimes come in to buy something, then they become clients and we make special things for them,” Coleman says.

“There’s a lot of emotion in every piece we make,” Lamarche observes. “The last thing we want to do is rush people.”

That’s why they’ve hired two employees: gemologist Rebecca Rosenthal and Sylvan Maia, whom Coleman calls “our shop queen — she does everything.”

The female game is strong at Alchemy, though the gallery sublets work space to Whalefall lighting sculptor Kristian Brevik and lighting designer Clay Mohrman, who’s recently added bowl-turning to

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Marie-Josée Lamarche (left) and Connie Coleman in their workshop space, which they share with Clay Mohr Lighting and Whalefall

his repertoire. During Art Hop, Brevik’s whale-shaped lamps illuminate the sidewalk outside, drawing admirers like moths.

Coleman and Lamarche met when late goldsmith Timothy Grannis first opened the gallery, in 2009, as a multi-merchant collective of four jewelers. Coleman, originally from Maine, had apprenticed with Grannis for nine years before that in his previous, eponymous jewelry store in downtown Burlington. She also had studied jewelry design with Laurie Peters at the University of Vermont and with Burlington goldsmith Jacob Albee.

Montréal native Lamarche learned her craft at l’Ecole de joaillerie de Montréal, earning an Award of Excellence in 2006.

“You can use their studio after graduation to start building a collection,” she says of the school. Lamarche moved to Vermont in

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2007 and initially worked for Shelburne Prominent in Coleman’s oeuvre are jeweler Matthew Taylor. But, she says, stackable rings in a variety of designs and “I had my eye on Timothy Grannis. He metals — from simple bands to diamond had wonderful designers and was such encrusted. They are pretty, delicate and a high-quality person. The timing was feminine. But her most remarkable ring finally right in 2009.” commission was one for the first Black, Since Grannis died in 2015 and jewelry female Episcopal bishop in Vermont, designer Jane Frank moved Shannon MacVean-Brown, to her home studio, called who was ordained in 2019.

Werkstatt, Coleman and “It was a big, knuckle-toLamarche have lady-bossed knuckle ring for the middle their way to a successful finger,” Coleman says. “I business partnership. Both had the idea to incorporate moms of two kids, they’ve her Black heritage, so I put also developed a supportive an [Egyptian] ankh on one side, and a lily — a Christian friendship. symbol — on the other. It’s a “I didn’t know when I MARIE -J OSÉE L AMARCHE met Marie-Josée that there wax seal, too, for certifying were so many things we letters.” had in common,” Coleman After completing the says. “We’re very close. We bishop’s ring, Coleman adds went through the pandemic with a chuckle, “People together,” she adds. “We’re from the congregation so lucky to have someone to started bringing in things talk with.” from the church to repair.”

Both women appreciate That was an indicator, she having Brevik and Mohrman suggests, of “the trust our on the premises. “We wanted clients need to have with that feeling of other creators [us].” around us,” Coleman says.

Trust is a factor with And yet handcrafting jewelry valued family jewelry, is necessarily a solo endeavor as well. Coleman and — one that Lamarche calls Lamarche frequently “meditative and peaceful.” resize, replicate or repur repurShe creates several collecpose heirloom pieces. tions that “all go in different “People don’t realize how directions,” Lamarche says. simple it is,” Coleman says.

One features geometric pieces If the band of a ring is worn imprinted with the woven out, for example, she might texture of silk. Another is transform the item into a “softer, organic, flowing,” she pendant. describes. Examples include “One thing that comes up bangles and rings with wavy, for us a lot is ethically sourced Rings by asymmetric contours that gems,” she says. “We’re getting Marie-Josée Lamarche emulate a river, and “golden them from Canada. And all of and Connie Coleman flower” stud earrings made our metals are recycled.” of colored golds and a tiny Though Coleman and diamond center.

Lamarche maintain plenty of handhand Coleman continues to make some made inventory in their gallery, their items based on Grannis’ distinctive unique commissions might be the most designs. One of her favorite original satisfying. lines is what she calls the “Mt. Philo twig “We do a lot of custom work,” Lamarche collection” — pieces cast to resemble says. “Some people know exactly what they actual twigs or to have a bark-like surface. want, and some don’t know at all. Some are The idea evolved from a couple of women in that sweet spot: They have some idea, who “wanted to propose to each other,” and they know you’re the right designer.”

It’s the kind of work that turns a curishe says, “and they wanted something sentimental from their shared experi- ous customer into a beloved client. Call ence.” That happened to be hiking. it alchemy. m They haven’t been Coleman’s only nature-loving clients. Another time, “a INFO really sweet woman who owns an apple Alchemy Jewelry Arts Gallery, 2 Howard St., orchard came in,” she recalls. “I made her Unit A1, Burlington, alchemyjewelryarts.com. and her husband rings based on apple Find the South End Art Hop guide in this trees.” issue, or visit seaba.com.

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members of the Howard Arts Collective, each inspired by a piece in the museum’s collections. f ‘DARK GODDESS: AN EXPLORATION OF THE SACRED FEMININE’: Large-scale black-and-white photographs by Shanta Lee Gander, based on the inquiry, “Who or what is the Goddess when she is allowed to misbehave?” f ROCKWELL KENT: Prints by the iconic American artist (1882-1971) from the Ralph C. Nemec collection. Fall opening: Wednesday, September 14, 5:30-7 p.m. September 13-December 9. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

f ‘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.

Installation unveiling: Saturday, September 10, 3-4 p.m. during the South End Art Hop. September 10-July 31. Info, artscollective@howardcenter.org.

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f JESSICA SCRIVER: “Growth Patterns,” new paintings in mixed media that explore shape, pattern, texture and color. Reception: Friday, September 30, 5-7 p.m. September 9-October 29. Info, 985-3848.

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‘Felt Experience’ In a departure from typical hands-off rules, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center invites visitors to touch the art — that is, one installation in a group exhibit titled “Felt Experience.” And, yes, it refers to sculptures made of felt. Artist Stephanie Metz made the six organiclooking “pods,” as she calls them, that hang like giant ornaments from the ceiling. Covered in off-white sheep’s-wool felt, they are otherwise constructed from polyester fiberfill, polyurethane foam rubber and steel. Nearby, printed guidelines for engagement go beyond mere touching: “Please hold and hug the Hanging Pods,” they suggest. However, visitors must not lean on, hang from, swing or push the pods and are advised to move slowly and gently among them. You might pretend they are sheep or perhaps toy sheepies. Hand sanitizer is provided.

Naturally, this makes you want to touch everything else in the exhibit, though that is not encouraged. If Liam Lee’s elegant merino wool-on-mohair tapestries weren’t hanging on the wall, you’d definitely want to roll up in them à la bug in a rug.

His plump little chairs, of felted merino and cedar, are safeguarded on pedestals.

You would not want to bump into Marjolein Dallinga’s large and rather alarming sculptures in the dark, especially the pointy one. Sure, her elaborate constructions are made of soft felt, but they look like exotic sea creatures that may very well bite. Dallinga might agree. “I often dream

Tapestries and chairs by Liam Lee

“Melusine” and “Pink Matter” (details) by Marjolein Dallinga

“Drift” by Ruth Jeyaveeran

“Hanging Pods” by Stephanie Metz

of something deep and colorful, which moves and is very mysterious,” she writes in an artist statement.

“There are many corners,

Meet the artists: Friday, September 23, 6-8 p.m.

September 7-October 9. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.

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f ‘THE ORWELL ARTISTS’: Works by 11 artists

including pottery, collage, painting and more.

Reception: Saturday, September 10, 5-7 p.m.

VISUAL ART IN SEVEN DAYS:

strange places and holes; I feel them on and under my skin.”

Ruth Jeyaveeran’s sculptures seem to belie the

September 10-October 15. Info, 989-7225. Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury.

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f ALTHEA BILODEAU LAMB & JUDITH REILLY: “Common Threads,” fabric and fiber art. Reception: Friday, September 9, 5-7 p.m. September 9-November 6. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

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medium or perhaps expand its horizons. She rolls white wool felt into hollow tubes — some pocked with holes like Swiss cheese – smudges dyed colors into them, laser engraves them and assembles them into myriad shapes. A large wall piece she calls “Gatherings” is a collection of inventive experiments in felted form, suspended on thin dowels.

Melissa Joseph’s wall pieces resemble fuzzy paintings, with genre scenes or loose portraits pressed into the fabric. Like her unbound tableaux of wet felted wool and silk, the images seem like fragments of memory.

Cocurator Katherine Gass Stowe identifies this idea in a statement about the ancient material: “Felt embodies a collective memory that transcends time,” she writes. “It symbolizes our shared histories and our connection to the earth.”

It also presents welcome softness in a sharp-edged world.

“Felted Experience” is on view through October 10.

f SCULPTFEST22: An annual outdoor exhibition of sculptural installations in a variety of mediums.

Reception: Saturday, September 10, 5-8 p.m., with refreshments and live music by Moose Crossing.

September 10-October 23. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

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ART SHOWS

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f JULIAN ADON ALEXANDER: “Effigies,” graphite drawings and acrylic paintings by the New York City-based artist. Artist talk and closing reception: Sunday, October 2, noon-3 p.m. September 9-October 2. Info, 347-264-4808. Kishka Gallery & Library in White River Junction.

ART EVENTS ARTISAN MARKET: An outdoor marketplace featuring arts, crafts, specialty foods and other handmade items. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, 775-0356.

BTV MARKET: An expansion of the former BCA Artist Market includes arts, crafts and other wares, as well as food and live music. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 865-7166.

‘C’EST PAS LÀ, C’EST PAR LÀ (IT’S NOT THAT WAY, IT’S THIS WAY)’: A dense string installation resembling a spider’s web fills the entire parking lot.

Passing over and under the threads, hundreds of participants help each other make sense of the web and roll it up into a ball. The evening finishes with a celebratory and cathartic bonfire to commemorate working together as a community. 128 Lakeside Ave., Burlington, Friday, September 9, 8 p.m. Free.

Info, 652-4543.

FAREWELL RECEPTION: Coinciding with the opening of fall exhibitions, the museum honors outgoing director Janie Cohen, who is retiring after 31 years.

Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, September 14, 5:30-7 p.m.

Info, 656-0750.

PIPE CLASSIC XV: A CLASSIC FINALE: The longrunning glass pipe-making competition invites 12 of the best pipe-makers in the world to battle it out; each has 12 hours to make the craziest glass pipe they can. Passes are available for access to nightly events. Presented by Glass Torch Technologies & Moodmats. The Bern Gallery, Burlington, September 12-17. Free. Info, 865-0994.

SOUTH END ART HOP: The South End Arts + Business Association presents the 30th annual festival along the Pine Street and Flynn Avenue corridors, with dozens of open art studios, a juried exhibit, demonstrations, music and more. Various Burlington locations, Friday, September 9, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, September 10, noon-9 p.m.; and Sunday, September 11, noon-7 p.m. Free. Info, info@ seaba.com.

STAGECOACH INN REOPENS: The historic Stagecoach Inn building, home to the museum’s renowned American folk art collection, reopens to the public after a two-year renovation. Shelburne Museum, Sunday, September 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, 985-3346.

TALK: MEET THE COLLECTORS: Community members who lent objects to the museum’s current exhibit, “Addison County Collects,” share stories about their collections. On Wednesday, September 7, at noon: Bob Hooker, metal objects excavated in his yard; Rod Michaud, mechanical banks and toys; Pam Pezzulo, antique children’s sewing machines; and Rick Ceballos, banjos and proto-banjos from Africa. On Wednesday, September 14, at noon: Bruce Yelton, slag and info about East Middlebury Iron Works; Sas Carey, memories of and clothing from Mongolia; Diana Bigelow, figures made from sticks and stones; and Eva Garcelon-Hart, on her experience of organizing the artwork of New York City artist Władysław Brzosko and curating an exhibition at Middlebury College in 2008. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury.

Free. Info, 388-2117.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

ART AT THE HOSPITAL: Acrylic paintings of Haiti

by Pievy Polyte (Main Street Connector, ACC 3); hand-cut paper artworks by Adrienne Ginter (Main Street Connector and BCC); oil paintings of

nature by Nancy Chapman (Main Street Connector and McClure 4); acrylic paintings by Lisa Balfour (Pathology Hallway, EP2); and oil paintings of nature by Joy Huckins-Noss (BCC, EP2). Through September 19. Info, 865-7296. University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

BILL BRAUER: A selection of sensual figurative paintings and etchings by the late Warren artist.

Through September 14. Info, 233-2943. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington.

‘BLACK FREEDOM, BLACK MADONNA & THE BLACK CHILD OF HOPE’: “Black Freedom, Black Madonna, and the Black Child of Hope,” designed by Raphaella Brice and created by Brice and Josie Bunnell, a mural installed for Burlington’s 2022 Juneteenth celebration, featuring a Haitian-inspired image of liberation. Through June 18. Info, 865-7166. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

KELLY O’NEAL: Painterly photographs focused on the beauty of place. Curated by Burlington City Arts.

Through October 31. Info, 865-7296. Mascoma Bank in Burlington.

‘MORE THAN AN OBJECT: THE CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE’: A group exhibition that presents multiple innovative variations on an age-old format in mediums including painting, photography, animation and sculpture. Through October 8.

LOUISE ARNOLD: Landscape paintings, Lorraine B. Good Room. Through October 7. SKY HOPINKA: “Fainting Spells,” two experimental films that explore themes of culture and homeland as the artist reflects on the complexity of his Indigenous identity. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

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‘MORE THAN A MARKET’: An exhibit celebrating local, immigrant-owned markets in Burlington, South Burlington and Winooski, featuring an installation that re-creates the feel of a busy market, as well as wall panels with archival and contemporary photographs. Third floor. Through December 23.

Info, 989-4723, cbarrett@historicnewengland.org.

O.N.E. Community Center in Burlington.

‘PORTRAITS OF PRIDE’: An exhibition of photographs by M. Sharkey of individuals who were part of the 1983 Pride March; presented by the Pride Center of Vermont and the Vermont Folklife Center.

Through September 30. Info, 865-7296. Burlington City Hall.

WYLIE GARCIA: “Tending Constellations,” a solo exhibition of recent paintings that emerged from the emotional spaces between grief and joy, uncertainty and hope. Through October 8. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts 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.

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SUMMER HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM – 5PM Sundays 11AM – 4PM or by appointment

f ART & DESIGN FACULTY EXHIBITION: Artworks

by Mallory Breiner, Brian Collier, Jordan Douglas, Peter Gallo, Gordon Glover, Becca Gurney and Will Mentor. Reception: Thursday, September 8, 6-7 p.m.

Through September 23. Info, bcollier@smcvt.edu.

McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

ART AT THE AIRPORT: Caleb Kenna, aerial photographs of Vermont (Skyway); and Kathleen Fleming, acrylic paintings inspired by landscapes (Gates 1-8), curated by Burlington City Arts. Through September 30. Info, 865-7296. Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.

BRIAN DROURR & STEPHANIE BUSH: Nature photographs and paintings of cows, respectively.

Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through October 18. Info, 865-7296. Pierson Library in Shelburne.

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responses to perceptions of vision; four sections explore themes ranging from 18th-century optical technologies to the social and historical connotations of eyeglasses in portraiture from the 19th century to the present. Through October 16.

‘IN PLAIN SIGHT: REDISCOVERING CHARLES SUMNER BUNN’S DECOYS’: An online exhibition of shorebird decoys carved by the member of the ShinnecockMontauk Tribes, based on extensive research and resolving historic controversy. Through October 5.

‘OUR COLLECTION: ELECTRA HAVEMEYER WEBB, EDITH HALPERT AND FOLK ART’: A virtual exhibition that celebrates the friendship between the museum founder and her longtime art dealer, featuring archival photographs and ephemera, a voice recording from Halpert, and quotations pulled from the women’s extensive correspondences.

Through February 9. LUIGI LUCIONI: “Modern Light,” more than 50 landscape paintings, still-life works, portraiture and etchings by the prolific artist (1900-88) and a comprehensive examination of his career. Through October 16. MARIA SHELL: “Off the Grid,” 14 contemporary quilts that push the boundaries of the traditional gridded format by the Alaska-based quilter. Through October 16. NANCY WINSHIP MILLIKEN: “Varied and Alive,” four monumental outdoor sculptures set in a pollinator meadow that embody the museum’s commitment to environmental stewardship and feature natural materials intrinsic to the region. Through October 16.

Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

‘FINE FEATHERS’: Works by more than 60 artists and poets inspired by birds and feather colors, shapes, patterns and functions. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

LINDA BLACKERBY: Vibrant abstract paintings by the Vermont artist. Through October 2. Info, contact@artsswonderful.com. Shelburne Vineyard.

MARY LOU MARCUSSEN: “Camp, Champ, Champlain,” acrylic paintings by the Williston artist that celebrate camp life in all seasons. Through September 25. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

barre/montpelier

ALISA DWORSKY: “The Folded Line,” large-format, multidimensional drawings that engage with the question of what it means to make a line. Through September 29. Info, 279-5558. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

AMY HOOK-THERRIEN: Watercolor paintings by the Vermont artist. A portion of sales benefits the nature center. Through September 30. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

ELLIOT BURG: “Tunbridge Fair,” an exhibit of blackand-white photographs by the Middlesex photographer . Through September 30. Info, 272-4920. Capitol Region Visitors Center in Montpelier.

JEANNE AMATO: Vibrant woodblock prints of Vermont and the natural world beyond. Through September 27.

Info, 479-0896. Espresso Bueno in Barre.

JEROME LIPANI: “Visual Fugue,” analytical abstractions and assemblages of found materials, conceived as scores for music and dance improvisation.

Through September 30. Info, jeromelipani@gmail. com. Plainfield Co-op.

JILL MADDEN: Oil paintings on linen and gouache paintings on watercolor paper that explore the unique wilderness areas of the Green Mountains.

Through September 30. Info, 223-2328. Vermont Natural Resources Council in Montpelier.

JULIANA FECHTER: “Exploring the Back Roads,” paintings by the Vermont artist; curated by Studio Place Arts. Through September 10. Info, 479-7069.

Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

KATHY STARK: “New Work 2019-2022,” paintings constructed of repeating marks that might evoke fields of crops, flocks of birds, schools of fish or families of color. Through October 2. Info, 552-0877.

The Front in Montpelier.

REGIS CUMMINGS: “Retrospect,” paintings in response to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, by the Montpelier artist. Through October 28.

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by Fernando Orellana, curated by Kara Jefts. Through September 21. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson.

CALL TO ARTISTS 2022 PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT-OUT: The theme for this year’s competition is “Reflections.” First-place winner gets a solo show at Axel’s in 2023. Two entries per photographer.

Rules and details at axelsgallery.com/news. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery, Waterbury. Through October 8. $20. Info, 244-7801.

2022 SUNDOG POETRY BOOK AWARD: The Sundog Poetry Book Award is open to submissions from all Vermont-based poets who have not published a first or second book. Final judge Shanta Lee Gander will select the winning manuscript and write an introduction for the book.

The winning poet will receive a cash prize of $500, 50 copies of the book and assistance with promotion. Details and application at sundogpoetry. org. Through September 30. $20.

‘6X6’: Our next show is all about dimensions. We’re looking for artwork that is 6 by 6 inches to coincide with Sparrow Art Supply’s sixth month in business. All 2D, wall-mounted mediums and any subject matter will be considered.

Guidelines at sparrowartsupply.com. Through September 11. Free to enter; $5 if accepted. Info, 989-7225.

CALL FOR EXHIBITORS: Enter your group show, traveling exhibit or new body of work for the 2022-23 season in our community gallery.

We seek thought-provoking exhibits that examine the human experience. CAL is an interdisciplinary art center that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all forms. Submit artwork at cal-vt.org.

Deadline: December 31. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier. Info, 595-5252.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CRAFT SHOW AND ANTIQUE EXPO: Artisans, artists and specialty food makers are welcome to apply for this exhibition held during the Champlain Valley Expo, October 21 to 23. Details and application at castleberryfairs.com. Through October 1. Info, terry@castleberryfairs.com.

CLIMATE CHANGE ARTIST RESIDENCY: BMAC is accepting applications for the 2023 residency program intended to support artists seeking the time and resources to engage with the questions and challenges of climate change. $6,000 stipend. Application at brattleboromuseum.org.

Deadline: September 15. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Info, sarah@brattleboromuseum.org.

CREATIVE AGING GRANTS: The Vermont Arts Council is offering grants up to $4,000 for organizations to provide skill-based arts instruction and social engagement led by experienced teaching artists for older adults aged Info, 279-5558. Vermont Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier.

‘THE WORLD THROUGH THEIR EYES’: Watercolors and drawings by 19th-century Norwich alumni William Brenton Boggs and Truman Seymour depicting scenes in North and South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Through December 16. Info, 485-2886.

Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.

stowe/smuggs

2022 LEGACY COLLECTION: An exhibit of works by 16 distinguished New England landscape artists plus a selection of works by Alden Bryan and Mary Bryan. Through December 24. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

ALTERNATIVE TAKES GALLERY: An exhibition by Misoo Bang, Richard Britell and Mary Reilly featuring three different perspectives on the world, from the architecture of Western civilization to the natural world, to the individuals navigating both, accomplished with paint, collage and graphite. Through October 31. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

‘THE ART OF THE GRAPHIC’: Eight displays of snowboards that let viewers see the design process from initial conception to final product; featuring artists

60-plus. Info and application at vermontartscouncil. org. Through November 1.

mad river valley/waterbury

FALL JURY APPLICATION OPEN: Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery is now accepting applications for membership from Vermont craftspeople and artists. Those from traditionally underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in glass, metal and jewelry, but all mediums will be considered. Details and application at froghollow.org. Deadline: September 15. Info, 863-6458.

‘EARTH & FIRE’: A group exhibition of artworks in glass and ceramic by local artists. Through October 14. Info, 224-6878. Mad River Valley Arts Gallery in Waitsfield.

FIRST NIGHT NORTH ST. JOHNSBURY: Applications are open for family-friendly acts to perform Saturday, December 31, as part of the New Year’s Eve arts festival. To apply for one or two 45-minute performance slots, please find a link to the form at catamountarts.org. Through September 15. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘TO MARKET’: Large-scale black-and-white paintings by Shelley Reed and elaborate cut-paper installations by Randal Thurston. By appointment. Through October 9.

Info, 777-2713. The Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.

JURIED VIDEO SALON: “Where Are We?” is the theme of a video presentation to be screened outdoors at a downtown Montpelier location, and secondly at the gallery. Submit video (five-minute maximum) or a link to gallery@ susancalza.com by September 15. Susan Calza Gallery, Montpelier.

SEEKING NEW ARTIST MEMBERS: Brandon Artist Guild members show their work at the downtown gallery year-round, participate in group and solo shows, and join a vibrant creative community. The guild welcomes all styles of fine art and crafts. Jurying criteria include originality, impact, clarity, craftsmanship, consistency of style and quality, presentation and marketability. Apply at brandonartistsguild.org.

Deadline: September 13. Free. Info, 247-4956.

TEXTILE ART: Artists who work in knitting, crocheting, quilting, macramé, needle point, embroidery, weaving/loom, basket weaving, sewing, felting or rug making are invited to submit up to three pieces for consideration for an upcoming exhibition. Deadline: September 8 at noon. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. $25 if accepted; free for gallery members. Info, info@chaffeeartcenter.org.

WELCOME BLANKET PROJECT: The public is invited to submit handmade blankets and welcome notes to gift to refugees and new Americans. Both will be displayed in an upcoming exhibition before distribution. Welcome Blanket was created by Jayna Zweiman, cofounder of the Pussyhat Project. Instructions and drop-off locations at themillmuseum.org. Heritage Winooski Mill Museum. Through November 30.

Info, info@themillmuseum.org.

Scott Lenhardt, Mark Gonzalez, Mikey Welsh, Mishel Schwartz and more. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911.

Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

‘EXPOSED’: The annual outdoor sculpture show featuring works by nine Vermont artists sited on the Current lawn and downtown. Through October 22.

Info, 253-8358. Various Stowe locations.

‘LOST OBJECTS FROM THE SUBSURFACE’: An interactive media installation that encourages the viewer to traverse the boundaries of consciousness, a collaborative project of Sean Clute and Leif Hunneman.

Through September 16. Info, 635-1469. Susan Calza Black Box Gallery, Visual Arts Center, in Johnson.

f VICTORIA ZOLNOSKI: “Biocentric,” paintings and photographs by NVU-Johnson art faculty member.

Closing reception: Thursday, September 15, 3 p.m.

Through September 16. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

‘WHEN THE WELL IS DRY: An exhibition featuring 11 artists who explore the interconnection of environment, climate change, culture and community. In partnership with Visura. Through December 10. Info, 253-8358. The Current in Stowe.

‘YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IT TO SEE IT!’: Abstract sculptures by Melinda McDaniel and digital paintings

‘REACT! AN ECOART CALL TO ACTION’: Works that address social and ecological issues in collage, book art, sculpture, fiber, clay and found-object assemblage by Pamela Wilson, Jennifer Volansky, Dorsey Hogg, Kevin Donegan and Anne Cummings. Through October 15. Info, info.acrossroads@gmail.com.

Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center.

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2022 PICNIC BASKET RAFFLE: An annual fundraiser for the museum featuring baskets hand-painted by Nancie Dunn, Gary Starr, Gayl Braisted, Warren Kimble, Danielle Rougeau and Fran Bull. Bidding is at henrysheldonmuseum.org. Through October 10.

CAMPUS THEATER MOVIE POSTERS: The museum presents a virtual exhibit of archival posters and other ephemera from Middlebury’s former movie theater, which opened in 1936. It was later converted to the current Marquis Theater. Through January 7. ‘ADDISON COUNTY COLLECTS’: An eclectic exhibition of objects and personal stories from 36 area collectors, celebrating the local and global community. Through January 7.

‘ADDISON COUNTY KIDS COLLECT’: A continually growing exhibition of photos of Addison County children with their personal collections. Through January 7. ‘ARTISTS IN THE ARCHIVES: COMMUNITY, HISTORY & COLLAGE’: Collage prints by 23 artists from seven countries that reflect upon the idea of community in the 21st-century world.

Curated by Kolaj Institute director Ric Kasini Kadour. Through January 7. ‘THE ELEPHANT IN THE ARCHIVES’: An experimental exhibit reexamining the museum’s Stewart-Swift Research Center archival collections with a critical eye toward silences, erasures and contemporary relevance.

Through January 7. CHUCK HERRMANN: “Sculptures of Perseverance,” eight poignant works by the Shoreham wood carver created in response to the ongoing Ukrainian tragedy. Through January 7. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

BETSY SILVERMAN & RACHEL WILCOX: “About Town,” paintings of the urban landscape. Through September 30. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury.

‘COLOR’: Photographs in vivid color juried by Jeff Curto, in the gallery and online. Through September 23. Info, photos@photoplacegallery.com. PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury.

‘DISSENT! ABOLITION & ADVOCACY IN PRINT’: An exhibition of 19th-century print materials used as a platform to expose the horrors of enslavement and spread calls for emancipation in the United States.

Through October 23. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

RORY JACKSON: “Be Still,” paintings of landscapes and skies by the local artist. Through September 27.

Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

SAMUEL WYATT: “Writing on the Wall Project,” new paintings that explore the light, shadow, textures and graffiti in urban settings. Through September 30. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

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ARTISTS FROM THE GABLES: An exhibition of works in a variety of mediums by Bob Lloyd, Hellen Dillon, Lowell Klock and Bill Ramage. Through October 1.

Info, bramage93@gmail.com. The Gables at East Mountain in Rutland.

ART SHOWS

BILL RAMAGE: “A Lamentation for a Lost Lexicon, Phase Two,” variations on Jasper Johns’ “Three Flags” paintings by the Rutland artist. Through October 8.

Info, bramage93@gmail.com. B&G Gallery in Rutland.

CHRISTINE HOLZSCHUH: “The Joy of Life,” a retrospective of work celebrating moments of beauty through portraits, landscapes and figurative paintings by the late artist. Proceeds of sales to be donated to Holzschuh’s grandchildren and the Castleton University art department. Through September 17. Info, 800-639-8521. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.

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DAVID STROMEYER: The artist’s outdoor venue featuring 70 large-scale contemporary sculptures.

Through October 10. Info, 512-333-2119. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg Falls.

JANET VAN FLEET & DIANE GAYER: “We the People,” Van Fleet’s large figures made with found and repurposed materials; and Gayer’s “Do Trees Have Standing?,” photographs that document the first days of building Burlington’s Champlain Parkway through the Englesby Brook and ravine. Through September 26. Info, 355-2150. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

ORAH MOORE & BARBARA FLACK: “Travels in the Mind During COVID Time: The Wise Woman and the Traveler,” a collaborative photographic exploration of light and movement. Through September 12. Info, sillymedm@gmail.com. Haston Library in Franklin.

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‘BEYOND WORDS’: A group exhibition of book-inspired art by invited artists in the Connecticut River Valley region. Through November 30. Info, 295-4567.

Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

‘MENDING THE SPACES BETWEEN: REFLECTIONS AND CONTEMPLATIONS’: Prompted by a vandalized Bible, 22 artists and poets respond to questions about how we can mend our world, find ways to listen and work together. Through November 30.

Info, 649-0124. Norwich Historical Society and Community Center.

‘TRIO: PUTTING IT TOGETHER’: Artworks in paint, collage and found objects by Sloane Dawson, Margaret Kannenstine and Amy Schachter. Through September 24. Info, 457-3500. ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret.

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‘1,111 COPPER NAILS’: A 36-year retrospective of the Bread and Puppet calendar. Through December 31. Info, breadandpuppetcuratrix@gmail.com. Hardwick Inn. ‘CASPIAN ARTS AT MAC! WELCOME!’: Works in a variety of mediums by members of the Greensborobased artist organization. Through October 29.

Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

‘COMING CLEAN’: An exhibition that considers bathing practices throughout time and across cultures, including religious immersion and ritual purification, bathing as health cure, methods of washing in extreme environments, and much more. All kinds of bathing and scrubbing implements are on display.

Through April 30. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

ELLY BARKSDALE & MARTHA ELMES: “Women— Strength in Numbers,” works by the local artist that draw attention to women power. Through September 30. Info, melmelts@yahoo.com. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

JUDITH JACOBS: “Transience,” photographs of time.

Through September 27. Info, 525-3366. The Parker Pie Company in West Glover.

f RACHEL LAUNDON: “Metamorphosis,” a solo exhibition of creations using found materials.

Meet-the-artist reception: Saturday, September 10, 1-3 p.m. Through October 8. Info, 748-0158.

Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

RANDY ALLEN: “Feeling the Landscape,” oil paintings. Through September 18. Info, 533-2000.

Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

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ALISSA BUFFUM: The mixed-media painter and sculptor is the first recipient of the gallery’s Working Artist Program, which provides studio and exhibition space. Visitors are welcome to experience her art-making process during gallery hours. Through November 28. JOHN VAN DER DOES: “Sacred Geometry,” brightly colored abstract paintings of mathematical designs inspired by the yoga tradition of the yantra. Through September 9. Info, 289-0104.

Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

BARBARA CAMPMAN: “In Passage,” painting, assemblage and mixed media by the Vermont artist.

Through November 6. Info, 387-0102. Next Stage Arts Project in Putney.

‘FELT EXPERIENCE’: Works by five artists who use the medium of felt in diverse and novel ways: Marjolein Dallinga, Ruth Jeyaveeran, Melissa Joseph, Liam Lee and Stephanie Metz; curated by Sarah Freeman and Katherine Gass Stowe. Through October 10.

‘NEBIZUN: WATER IS LIFE’: Artwork by Abenaki artists of the Champlain Valley and Connecticut River Valley, including protest art created in support of the Native American Water Protectors; curated

by Vera Longtoe Sheehan. Through October 10.

BETH GALSTON: “Unraveling Oculus,” an immersive sculptural installation using natural elements and video recorded in a silo. Through October 10. FRANK JACKSON: “There/There,” abstract landscape fresco paintings that address questions of place, memory and experience. Through October 10. MIE YIM: “Fluid Boundaries,” vivid paintings of unsettling hybrid creatures by the New York City-based artist; curated

by Sarah Freeman. Through October 10. OASA DUVERNEY: “Black Power Wave,” a window installa-

tion of drawings by the Brooklyn artist, inspired by images of Chinese Fu dogs, the cross and the Yoruba deity Èsù. Through May 6. ROBERLEY BELL: “The Landscape Stares Back,” outdoor sculpture on the museum lawn. Through October 10. Info, 257-0124.

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘EGGSHELLS & CHEEKBONES’: A family of artists — painters Alison Crossley and Felix Roberts and land artist Tristan Roberts — exhibit their works together for the first time. Through September 30. Info, 704-441-5338. 118 Elliot in Brattleboro.

KRISTOFFER ORUM: “Mundane Monsters,” a multimedia exhibit by the Danish artist that offers humorous, inventive takes on the modern relationship of nature and culture. Through October 7. Info, jamie.mohr78@gmail.com. Epsilon Spires in Brattleboro.

LEON GOLUB: Nearly 70 expressive figurative paintings that explore man’s relationship with the dynamics of power, spanning the American artist’s career from 1947 to 2002. LOIS DODD: A survey of some 50 paintings by the American artist from the late 1950s through last year that depict places she lives and works, from rural Maine to New York City.

Through November 27. Info, vermont@hallartfoundation.org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

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DAISY ROCKWELL: “Dhwani/Resonance,” South Asian-inspired paintings by the artist, writer and translator of Hindi and Urdu literature. Through September 17. Info, 362-2607. Manchester Community Library in Manchester Center.

‘DWELL: HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS’: Maxine Henryson, Alejandra Seeber, Ruth Shafer and Suzanne Wright use the history of the art center’s Yester House, a former estate, to explore themes of domesticity and interior spaces. ‘MASKED’: A community portrait project of Inclusive Arts Vermont, featuring the work of 22 artists with disabilities, with special guest Judith Klausner.

ROBERT DUGRENIER: “VitroVerse,” 200 hand-blown glass planets illuminated by LED lights suspended from the ceiling of the grand staircase in Yester House; each globe also has a digital life as a nonfungible token. Through September 11. Info, kathy@ dugrenier.com. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘MANY AMERICAS: ART MEETS HISTORY’: More than a dozen artworks and installations that use divergent histories as a point of departure to address present-day issues. Curated by Ric Kasini Kadour.

Through November 27. Info, 362-1405. Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

‘PARKS & RECREATION’: An exhibition of paintings past and present that explores the history and artistic depictions of Vermont’s state parks and other formally designated natural areas. Contemporary works on loan from the Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Through November 6.

‘PERSPECTIVES: THE STORY OF BENNINGTON THROUGH MAPS’: A collection that shows the changing roles of maps, from those made by European colonists showcasing American conquests to later versions that celebrate civic progress and historic events. Through December 31. NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: The 25th annual outdoor sculpture show at locations around town, as well as more works by regional artists inside the museum. Through November 12.

Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

randolph/royalton

‘CULTURAL MOSAIC’: Paintings by Haitian artist Pievy Polyte and Alan Jacobs, a self-taught artist with works featuring the ocean and the Holocaust; and poetry by local writers. Through September 9.

Info, 775-0356. ‘WHOSE NEW WORLD?’: An exhibition of works in a variety of mediums by nine regional artists who explore social justice issues. Through September 24. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

JOHN DOUGLAS: “Anywhere but Here,” a solo exhibition of photographs by the Vershire artist.

Through September 30. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

PEGGY WATSON & ROARKE SHARLOW: Mixed-media paintings and painterly digital photographs, respectively. Through September 25. Info, artetcvt@ gmail.com. ART, etc. in Randolph.

outside vermont

DEAR SIMON PHOTOGRAPHY: “Book of Eve,” studies in human form, shadow and light. Through September 30. Info, 518-563-1604. Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, N.Y. ‘FIREFLIES AND FREEZE TAG’: A curated group exhibition of 26 New Hampshire and Vermont artists whose artwork reflects on the joys of summer.

Through September 24. MARGARET JACOBS, NANCY SEPE & LI SHEN: Solo exhibitions in multiple materials and disciplines; the three artists share an interest in storytelling through objects considered culturally or socially significant. Through September 30. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

f ‘MADAYIN: EIGHT DECADES OF ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN BARK PAINTING FROM YIRRKALA’: The first major exhibition of Aboriginal Australian bark paintings to tour the U.S., a contemporary interpretation of an ancient tradition of Indigenous knowledge expression. Public celebratory events: Thursday, September 22, through Saturday, September 24. Through December 4. Info, 603-6462821. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. m

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When you’re readying yourself for a large cultural event like a music festival or block party, the conventional wisdom is to formulate a plan, right? You map out the area to get the venues straight, take note of the food options, maybe look at the schedule and make your own list of must-sees — you know, all the actions of a properly prepared culture-seeking hepcat.

There is nothing wrong with this approach. In fact, it is a smart and surefire way to get the most out of experiences in which a little forethought can be the difference between seeing something spectacular and getting lost looking for a falafel cart. I missed the WHITE STRIPES at Bonnaroo one year because I was sure I had seen a dim sum cart. I was wrong: It was a Wookiee selling grilled cheese.

But I’ll go to my grave knowing I did the right thing. We must be brave in our attempts to love and to eat scallion pancakes.

And, in that spirit, I’m now going to urge you not to make a plan for this weekend’s South End Art Hop. I’m serious: Grab a program and don’t open it until you’re right on Pine Street in the thick of it. Trust me.

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hybrid of a block party and a festival.

It sprawls over three days — Friday to Sunday, September 9 to 11 — and more than 90 venues throughout Burlington’s South End. Those venues house the studios of a massive array of Vermont artists working in all kinds of disciplines.

Since Art Hop’s founding in 1992, it’s become a bedrock event of the Vermont Asher Putnam of Bella’s Bartok

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arts scene, attracting more than 35,000 visitors each year to experience — and sometimes buy — the best art the area has to offer. Throw in all the restaurants in the South End, the incredible food trucks, and the smorgasbord of local musicians playing in galleries, loading docks and other venues, and thy cup beginneth to run over.

I can see you now, dear reader, shaking your head and saying, “Dude, everything you just described makes me think I need a plan. Are you high?”

OK, first off, that’s rude, especially since you’re the one talking to yourself while you read the newspaper. But that’s not the point! My point is — and I can’t stress this enough — that the best way to experience Art Hop is to give in to the chaos of it. Throw yourself into the deep end and just wander around.

I’ve rarely missed the Hop in the 21 years I’ve lived in Burlington. I’ve had my best experiences there by just pointing myself toward the South End and letting the event surprise me. Pop into a random studio and see some amazing glassworks. Seek out strangely lit spaces. If you hear something cool, investigate! You might turn a corner and find a building you somehow never noticed before, and, holy shit, there’s a punk band just raging in front of a wall covered in metal sculptures.

If winging it isn’t your style, that’s OK, too. There is method to the Hop’s madness, and consulting the Seven Days Guide to Art Hop 2022 or popping over to seaba.com will help anyone formulate a plan.

If you’re looking to pin down your music-listening agenda, that’s a little trickier. The music portion of Art Hop began as the undercard to the main event, with bands setting up outside studios in parking lots. Over the years, it’s become progressively more organized, with more and more shows in proper-ish venues along Pine Street.

Out-of-the-way and borderlinehidden shows still happen, though.

Again, I urge you to wander, which is the best way to find those events.

Plenty of music is going on at the established spaces, as well. Citizen Cider has two days of live music lined up on its loading dock. On Friday, starting at 1 p.m., Americana act DANNY & THE PARTS and yacht rockers PONTOON take the stage. On Saturday, it’s soul-pop group BRIT KANE AND CO., along with oddball indie rockers HAPPY SPANGLER. Switchback Brewing hosts music all three days of the Hop. On Friday, see reggae act SATTA SOUND at 6 p.m., accompanied by an outdoor light display from Satellite Arts Productions.

The DEVON MCGARRY BAND holds it down on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. And, in one of the few Art Hop shows scheduled for Sunday, the GREG ROTHWELL SWUNGTET will bring the jazz for an afternoon set.

ArtsRiot, which honors Art Hop as its birthday, showcases local rock acts on Friday with a bill featuring surfrockers BARBACOA, indie act NO SHOWERS

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power trio the APOLLOS. On Saturday night, the venue hosts Timewarp: A Multi-Sensory Art Hop Afterparty. With a bill including ’80s-worshipping synth rockers NIGHT PROTOCOL and DJs WOODBY, NORDHEIIM and GURU K, ArtsRiot promises a “multi-sensory dystopian nightclub immersion.”

I mean, there’s a show on TV about pimple popping, we had a cute lil’ American insurrection last year, and the Choco Taco has been discontinued, so I’m pretty sure we’re already living in a dystopia, my homies. But that doesn’t mean I won’t go listen to some synth and watch the trippy visuals provided by liquid light manipulators HEAVY LIGHT. Going strong in its second year, Higher Ground’s Backside 405, the outdoor concert series on Pine Street, boasts a stellar Art Hop lineup. Friday brings Northampton, Mass., klezmer punk rockers BELLA’S BARTOK, with a supporting set from local indie outfit the BUBS. On Saturday, look for the return of North Carolina indie rockers the NUDE PARTY, fresh off stealing the show at Waking Windows in May, with Los Angeles singer-songwriter PEARL CHARLES opening.

Those are all pretty killer shows.

Judging by past experience, however, you’re likely to find something even cooler if you don’t look for it. Enjoy the Hop, my friends.

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On Sunday, September 11, the Double E Performance Center in Essex plays host to a benefit for the Waterbury Ambulance Service. The donationfunded organization is near and dear to the heart of venue cofounder KEVIN STATESIR. “They were instrumental in getting [COVID-19] tests and vaccines to the public, especially in Washington and some of Chittenden county,” Statesir wrote of the ambulance service in an email to Seven Days. “It was the easiest non-state run PCR in town!”

The Waterbury resident wants to help pay back the first responders with a fundraiser featuring local rockers the GRIFT, food trucks, games for kids, plenty of beer and a silent auction. Statesir and MARK PODGWAITE, executive director of Waterbury Ambulance, hope to raise enough capital to build a new facility that they say is desperately needed.

“We have been working hard to raise $3 million towards our new facility,” Podgwaite wrote in an email. “We are 77 percent of the way to our goal with just over $700,000 left to raise. I am blown away by the kindness of our community.”

For more information on the event, visit waterburyambulance.org.

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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.

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WED.7

Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.

The Nude Party with Pearl Charles (indie rock) at Backside 405, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20/$25.

Cosmic the Cowboy with Jesse Taylor Band (indie rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8:30 p.m. $5.

Paradox Rox (rock, pop) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m.

Free.

Courtyard Music Series (blues, jazz, rock) at Halvorson’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Red Admiral (alt rock) at CharlieO’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Irish Sessions (Celtic folk) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

The Rustics (folk) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 6 p.m. Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Malik Elijah, TYGKO, Will Keeper, Robscure (hip-hop) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

The Rough Suspects (rock, blues) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5.

Ween Wednesday: Knights of the Brown Table (tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5.

The Steppes (rock) at the Parker Pie, West Glover, 6:30 p.m. Free.

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of artists such as Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard and the late, great David Berman, Lewis first hit the scene with his 2001 Rough Trade Records release The Last Time I Did Acid I Went Insane and other favorites. The album established his garage-folk sound and singular songwriting style, inviting comparisons to oddball luminary Daniel Johnston.

When not working his other gig, writing and illustrating the comic book Fuff, Lewis joins his bandmates in the Voltage and tours the country. They stop by Radio Bean in Burlington on Friday, September 9, with local support from PAPER CASTLES and DYLAN PATRICK WARD.

THU.8

Acoustic Thursdays with Zach Nugent (Grateful Dead tribute) at Red Square, Burlington, 5 p.m.

Free.

Alex Stewart Quartet and Special Guests (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Best Bear with Community Garden (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5.

Big Girl, Sour Windows, Dari Bay and Guy Ferrari (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Vicky Farewell (indie rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 9 p.m. $10/$12.

Nickel & Dime (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m.

Free.

FRI.9

Oaksie (folk rock) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. free.

Bella’s Bartok with the Bubs (Americana, rock) at Backside 405, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20/$25.

Couch (soul-pop) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5.

Danny & the Parts, Lazer Dad (Americana, rock) at Citizen Cider, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Blue Rock Boys (folk, rock) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Christopher Robin (folk) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Deb Brisson & the Hayburners (alt country) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Dave O (singer-songwriter) at Filling Station, Middlesex, 6 p.m.

Free.

DJ Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

J Wail (jam, rock) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 8 p.m. $18/$20.

Grace Palmer (singer-songwriter) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

King Buffalo with Handsome Jack (psych-rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $17/$20.

Mark Abair Unplugged (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Red Hot Juba (jazz) at Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Robert Gagnon Quartet (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free.

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The Stinky Boots String Band (bluegrass) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Jeffrey Lewis & the Voltage, Paper Castles and Dylan Patrick Ward (indie folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8 p.m. $12/$15.

John Lackard Blues Band (blues) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 9 p.m.

Free.

Lil Tecca with DJ DIddy (hip-hop) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 6 p.m. $45/$50.

The Medallions (funk) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15.

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Peter Mulvey (singer-songwriter) at the Coffee Bar, Bennington, 7:30 p.m. $20.

Satta Sound (reggae, dub) at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Seth Yacavone Happy Hour (blues, rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free.

Shane Murley Band (folk, rock) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 6 p.m. Free.

She Was Right (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m.

Free.

Sibling Reverie (country) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 8 p.m.

Free.

Spike Dogtooth with Sam Duffy (roots) at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls, 7 p.m. $5.

Sugarleaf (blues, rock) at CharlieO’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Ursa and the Major Key & the Dead Shakers (indie rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Zach Bryson (singer-songwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

SAT.10

Chris Lyon (singer-songwriter) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m.

Free.

Devon McGarry Band (rock) at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, noon. Free.

Thick featuring Skating Polly, Bad Waitress (punk) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $15/$18.

Uncle Jimmy (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m.

Free.

SUN.11

Al’s Pals (jam, rock) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 1 p.m.

Free.

Greg Rothwell Swungtet (jazz) at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

The Grift: Waterbury Ambulance Service Benefit Concert (rock) at the Double E Lounge at Essex Experience, Essex Junction, 4 p.m. $40 adults/$20 kids.

Justin LaPoint (singersongwriter) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Dose (folk) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Irish Sessions (Celtic folk) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

John Lackard Blues Duo (blues) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Socializing for Introverts featuring Grace Palmer (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5.

djs WED.7

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Queer Bar Takeover (DJ) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.8

DJ Baron (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Chaston (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 11 p.m.

Free.

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, noon. Free.

Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJ Big Dog (reggae and dancehall) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m.

Free.

Molly Mood (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Echo Kid (rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

Sunday Brunch Sessions: Julia Parent (singer-songwriter) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 11 a.m. Free.

Gary Wade (singer-songwriter) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Sunday Brunch Tunes (singersongwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.

Vinyl Thursdays (DJ) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free.

Green Mountain Cabaret (cabaret) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.13

ATAK (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Jazz Is PHSH (Phish tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $18.

The Jesse Taylor Band, the Apollos (rock) at Citizen Cider, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Jordan Sedwin (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Joy Oladokun featuring Semier (singer-songwriter) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20/$23.

Lazer Dad (’90s covers) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Left Eye Jump (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Lloyd Tyler Band (covers) at One Main Tap & Grill, Randolph, 9 p.m.

Free.

MLS with Brooklyn Circle (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m.

Free.

Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

Honky Tonk Tuesday featuring Pony Hustle (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

John Lackard Blues Duo (blues) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free. waveform* featuring Lily Seabird (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

WED.14

Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Cosmic the Cowboy with Danny & the Parts (indie rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8:30 p.m. $5.

Courtyard Music Series (blues, jazz, rock) at Halvorson’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Darsombra (psych-rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5.

Vinyl Night with Ken (DJ) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.9

Ben Blanchard (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 9 p.m.

Free.

DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

DJ Dance Party: ’80s and ’90s Hits (DJ) at the Depot, St. Albans, 9 p.m. $5.

DJ LaFountaine (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10.

SAT.10

DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, noon. Free.

DJ Kev (DJ) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. Free.

DJ Raul (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10.

Full Melt presents Brightside (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $15.

Molly Mood (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Neon Silent Disco (DJ) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10.

Reign One (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m.

Free.

SUN.11

DJ Two Sev (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Pride: Burly Bear Sunday in the Alley (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

MON.12

Mo’ Monday with DJs Craig Mitchell and Fattie B (DJ) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m.

Free.

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TUE.13

Open Mic Night with Justin at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m.

Ecstatic Singing (singersongwriting workshop) at Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6 p.m. $15.

TUE.13

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Danny Lang (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

open mics & jams WED.7

Lit Club (poetry open mic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Skunk Hollow Tavern, Hartland Four Corners, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Danny Lang (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.8

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.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at the Parker Pie, West Glover, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Comedy Jam (comedy) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

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Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Weird & Niche (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5.

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Kingdom Kids: Nice Show, Don’t It? (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5.

Mothra! A Storytelling/ Improv Comedy Show (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:45 p.m. Free.

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Jourdain Fisher (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $20.

Vermont Comedy All Stars Standup Comedy Showcase! (comedy) at Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7:30 p.m. $12/ $15.

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Open Mic with D Davis (open mic) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Skunk Hollow Tavern, Hartland Four Corners, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Local Dork (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Comedy Open Mic (comedy) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Roar! Showcase (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5.

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Blanchface (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Jourdain Fisher (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $20.

Bluegrass Jam (bluegrass) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m.

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Sharon-based postpunk singer-songwriter Tom Weir, who records as Old Moon, front-loads his latest record, Cities of the Plain, with appropriately existential themes in opener “Soma.”

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The cover of Let’s Whisper’s new album, The In-Between Times, depicts a spiral made up of colored half circles. It looks as if the once-whole circles were cut down the middle and one half were shifted up so that a purple circle flows into a red one, a red circle into an orange one, and so on. The visual effect is a beautiful representation of the themes that Let’s Whisper explore on the LP: the cycles we find ourselves in, what happens when they end and new ones begin, and what happens in between.

Colin Clary and Dana Kaplan, of Burlington indie pop band the Smittens, formed Let’s Whisper as a bedroom-pop side project in the mid-2000s. Over 13 songs, The In-Between Times offers the

din from which his voice gasps for breath.

Cities lingers on themes of alienation, depression, anguish — all hallmarks of the gloomy post-punk genre. But Weir offsets the darkness with uplifting melodies, creating a dichotomy that seems to say, “I feel like shit, but I’m doing everything I can to feel better.”

After recording the album alone in New Hampshire, Weir sent it to Portland, Ore., for Shaun Durkan of indie rock band Weekend to mix. The San Francisco group is of a similar ilk, processing dark emotions through a humid haze of noise.

Second cut “Eastern Skies” plunges into lethargy compared to the keyed-up “Soma.” “I never felt so far from life,” Weir sings. But his eastward gaze implies renewal, that he anticipates a reprieve from darkness.

Weir says this explicitly on the emotinged “Et in Arcadia.” “I’m trying to leave my darker days behind,” he divulges,

surrounded by a stream of edgy guitars.

His kick drum plods while his cymbals skitter, a restless combination.

Despite the heaviness of its subject matter, Cities gallops by at a nice clip. Weir briefly finds respite on the instrumental “At Dawn.” In under 90 seconds, he creates the sonic equivalent of a watercolor landscape. His tender guitar strokes overlap and bleed into each other, like primary colors creating secondary ones as the lines between them blur.

He confronts the endless comfort of numbness on “Smoke,” a hypnagogic slow dance that closes the record. “I want to breathe in everything that keeps me from myself,” he sings, subtly tying together the first and final songs.

Weir’s doom and despondency are fully justified in 2022, a year when people casually refer to the present day as “the end-time.” Even though he’s dour, his prolific output (seven releases since 2020, plus a forthcoming EP later this month) reminds us that creation is the best way to counterbalance crushing despair.

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type of sentimental, nostalgic music that would be at home in a quirky, early aughts rom-com soundtrack with bands like the Magnetic Fields, the Microphones, Seabear and the Weakerthans.

I won’t say Let’s Whisper are an international supergroup, but it’s tempting.

Each member of the now five-piece band has an impressive résumé, including the Essex Green’s Jeff Baron, Burlington expat and Boston-based music blogger Brad Searles, and UK-based artist Emma Kupa. Recording engineer Gary Olson also adds vocals and trumpet.

Let’s Whisper are uniquely skilled at growing a song into a sonic bloom.

“Long Run,” the only track with Kupa on lead vocals, is a gentle pop song deep in the album that snaps the listener to attention. It starts out as a sweet, simple tune, picks up at the bridge with a melancholic guitar solo, and blossoms at the end with triumphant horns and vocals.

“I Don’t Know What I Would Do

Without You” starts with Searles’ energetic, poppy drums over layered rhythm guitars and meandering surf-rock riffs. Vocals chant in a call-and-response manner, the drums pick up, and a guitar solo takes over for a proper indie rock jam at the end.

Those two tracks are my favorites on the album and are also most different from the rest. The In-Between Times is otherwise a relatively safe album. Let’s Whisper could take more risks — they certainly have the collective talent to do so.

“This is a record about love and loss and change and possibilities,” the band writes on the album’s Bandcamp page.

Let’s Whisper focus on the positive elements of these themes, chanting affirmations from the very first track: “You are loved, loved, loved.” Times of change can be scary. Put these songs on and be reminded that they are also ripe with opportunities.

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t’s been a quiet hurricane season so far.

But in Louisiana, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, people are bracing for the possibility of devastation, as they do every year. Seventeen years ago, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans and left chaos in its wake.

Since then, with extreme weather events increasingly common worldwide, it’s been all too easy to forget about the survivors of past disasters. With Katrina Babies, which won him the title of Best New Documentary Director at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival, Edward Buckles Jr. asks us to remember those people — specifically, people like him, who experienced Katrina as children. Watch the documentary on HBO Max.

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The deal

Thirteen years old in August 2005, Buckles was used to riding out hurricanes, like many residents of New Orleans. But his mom sensed something different about the approaching Hurricane Katrina. The family packed up the car and drove hours through bumper-to-bumper traffic to a shelter outside the city.

There, Buckles watched on TV as water rose in the streets of his city, submerging local landmarks. His aunt and cousins, with whom he’d played a few days earlier, were in the path of the flood. He recalls an adult telling him that everyone who’d stayed in New Orleans was dead.

In fact, Buckles’ cousins survived the storm; we meet them as adults later in the film. But they, like him, suffer from the lasting effects of loss and displacement.

“In America, especially during disaster, Black children are not even a thought,” the director says in voice-over at the start of the film. His purpose is simple: “Nobody ever asked the children how we were doing. So I am.”

Will you like it?

We’ve all seen the footage: kids being airlifted from rooftops. A 9-year-old standing outside the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, which was packed with evacuees, and telling the audience of NBC’s “Nightly News,” “We just need some help out here.”

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For kids displaced by Hurricane Katrina, the destruction was only the beginning, Buckles’ powerful documentary shows.

of those children and how their experiences shaped them as they grew. He talks to Arianna Evans, who became famous for that TV sound bite at age 9. He interviews his own aunt and cousins, who also endured the fear and deprivation of the crammed convention center. Another of Buckles’ interviewees was diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to unsafe levels of formaldehyde in a Federal Emergency Management Agency trailer.

Some of the young adults Buckles talks to are angry, others bitterly resigned. They don’t trust the government to protect them from future disasters. All of them agree that the New Orleans they knew — a city of tight-knit neighborhoods, “good food” and long traditions — is gone. In Katrina’s wake, the documentary reminds us, gentrification transformed the city. White people moved into historically Black neighborhoods, driving up prices and fragmenting long-standing communities, and drug use and violence rose.

It’s always risky for a documentarian to turn the camera back on themselves.

Narrating the film, Buckles doesn’t pretend to be a neutral reporter; he speaks from pain and passion. But his intimate, first-person portrait never feels longwinded or solipsistic, because he gives

other “Katrina babies” plenty of room to tell their own stories.

As an adult, Buckles became a high school media teacher. His students talk about growing up in the aftermath of a storm that shaped their lives, whether or not they remember it. At one point, the filmmaker faces the camera and riffs on the loaded concept of “resilience.” Some have argued that children simply bounce back from traumas such as Katrina, but the kids’ testimony suggests otherwise. “It’s not for you to say when I am resilient,” Buckles declares. “It’s for me.”

Clever, collage-style animation by Antoni Sendra brings to life Buckles’ neighborhood before the hurricane. Like many documentaries these days, Katrina Babies foregrounds the artifice of some of its images, but in this case, the purpose is to make clear that the film is re-creating a vibrant reality that is forever lost.

News footage can never tell the whole story, the film suggests, in part because reporters don’t explore the long-term consequences of events like Katrina, always eager to move on to the next disaster. That’s why the voices of survivors matter.

Besides refreshing our memories of a catastrophe that remains all too relevant, Katrina Babies affirms the power of oral

history, assisted here by film. “Katrina is becoming a folktale,” one interviewee says, “and we’re the storytellers.”

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WHEN THE LEVEES BROKE: A REQUIEM IN FOUR ACTS (2006; HBO Max, rentable):

Spike Lee’s devastating four-part documentary chronicles the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

IF GOD IS WILLING AND DA CREEK DON’T RISE (2010; HBO Max): Four years later,

Lee returned to New Orleans to follow up with participants in his previous documentary.

TROUBLE THE WATER (2008; Kanopy,

AMC+, Doc Club, Sundance Now): During Hurricane Katrina, an aspiring hip-hop artist named Kimberly Rivers Roberts filmed herself and her husband as they watched the water rise from their attic refuge in the Ninth Ward. Her powerful footage is the centerpiece of this awardwinning doc that follows the couple before and after the disaster. Roberts would go on to direct her own documentary and appear on the New Orleans-set drama series “Treme.”

BARBARIAN: An accidental double booking turns out to be the least of an Airbnb guest’s problems in this horror thriller from Zach Cregger. Georgina Campbell and Bill Skårsgard star. (102 min, R. Essex) BREAKING: A struggling Marine Corps veteran (John Boyega) turns to bank robbery in this Sundance Film Festival honoree from director Abi Damaris Corbin.

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MY DONKEY, MY LOVER & I: A teacher (Laure Calamy) bonds with a donkey as she crashes the family hiking trip of her married lover in this French comedy from Caroline Vignal. (96 min, NR. Savoy) UNFAVORABLE ODDS: A businessman bets his playboy friend he can’t seduce his wife in this comedy directed by Boogievision. (80 min, PG-13.

Essex)

CURRENTLY PLAYING BEASTHH1/2 Idris Elba plays a widowed dad who must defend his two teenage daughters from a lion in Baltasar Kormákur’s horror drama. (93 min, R. Big Picture, Majestic, Palace, Stowe) BODIES BODIES BODIESHHH1/2 A hurricane party goes very wrong in this horror-comedy from director Halina Reijn. With Amandla Stenberg and Maria Bakalova. (95 min, R. Roxy, Sunset) BULLET TRAINHH1/2 In this action flick, a bullet train leaves Tokyo carrying five assassins. With Brad Pitt, Joey King and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. (126 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset) DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETSHHH Krypto the SuperDog assembles a band of crime-fighting critters to rescue Superman in this animated adventure. (106 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Majestic, Palace, Star, Welden) DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HEROHHH1/2 Martial arts warrior Goku and his friends face a new threat in this animated adventure. (100 min, PG-13. Majestic, Palace) ELVISHHH Austin Butler plays the rock icon and Tom Hanks plays Colonel Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, also starring Olivia DeJonge. (159 min, PG-13. Capitol, Majestic, Sunset)

A LOVE SONGHHHH Two former lovers (Dale Dickey and Wes Studi) reunite in a desolate desert campground in the debut feature from Max WalkerSilverman. (81 min, PG. Savoy)

EMILY THE CRIMINALHHHH Aubrey Plaza plays a young woman who addresses her debt problem by getting involved in a credit card scam in John Patton Ford’s crime drama. (93 min, R. Roxy)

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ONHHHH1/2 A YouTube star comes to the big screen in this all-ages mockumentary. (90 min, PG. Roxy; reviewed 6/22)

FALLHHH Two young women set out to climb a 2,000-foot radio tower in this vertigo-inducing thriller from director Scott Mann. Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner star. (107 min, PG-13.

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MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRUHHH Kyle Balda’s animated comedy charts how 12-year-old Gru (Steve Carell) aimed to become the world’s greatest supervillain. (87 min, PG. Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Star, Sunset)

FIRE OF LOVEHHHH Sara Dosa’s documentary explores the life of a scientist couple who died doing what they loved: investigating volcanos. Miranda July narrates. (98 min, PG. Playhouse)

NOPEHHH1/2 Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer play siblings dealing with otherworldly occurrences in the latest from Jordan Peele. (135 min, R. Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Star; reviewed 8/3)

GIGI & NATEHH1/2 A young man who is quadriplegic bonds with his service animal — a capuchin monkey — in this family drama. (114 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Star)

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOMEHHH1/2 This re-release of the 2021 Marvel flick is billed as the “more fun stuff version.” (157 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Welden)

THE GOOD BOSSHHH1/2 This Spanish workplace satire stars Javier Bardem. (116 min, NR. Roxy) HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG This documentary looks at the singersongwriter through the lens of one of his most beloved songs. (118 min, PG-13. Savoy)

THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGINGHHH George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) directed this modern fable in which a scholar (Tilda Swinton) meets a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes. (108 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Savoy)

THE INVITATIONHH1/2 A young woman (Nathalie Emmanuel) finds romance and terror at an English country estate in this gothic thriller. (104 min, PG-13.

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TOP GUN: MAVERICKHHHH Tom Cruise’s daredevil Navy pilot character is older but still flying test flights in this sequel. (131 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SINGHH1/2 A wild child (Daisy Edgar-Jones) raised in the marshes becomes a murder suspect in this adaptation of the bestselling novel. (125 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Star, Welden; reviewed 7/20)

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E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982) (Welden) FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) & FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II (1981) (Sunset) JAWS (1975, 3D re-release) (Essex) JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINIONHH (Bijou, Welden) PITCH PERFECT 10TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Sun & Wed only) TCM BIG SCREEN CLASSICS PRESENTS: STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN 40TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Thu only) THOR: LOVE AND THUNDERHHH (Palace)

OPEN THEATERS (* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time) *BIG PICTURE THEATER: 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info

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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 SEVEN DAYS SEPTEMBER 7-14, 2022

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PETER WELCH, BECCA BALINT & BILL MCKIBBEN: Three Vermont luminaries discuss the climate crisis and how recent legislation will help invest in the future. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 535-1129.

community

MRF TOUR: COME SEE WHERE YOUR RECYCLING GOES!: Eco-minded neighbors meet the people and witness the equipment that sort and process the contents of their blue bins. Ages 10 and up. Materials Recovery Facility, Williston, 12:30-2 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 872-8111.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D’: Viewers experience 19thcentury explorer Henry Bates’ journey through the Amazon rain forest. 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.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: Cameras positioned in nests, underwater and along the forest floor capture a year’s worth of critters coming and going. 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.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: An adventurous dolichorhynchops travels through the most dangerous oceans in history, encountering plesiosaurs, giant turtles and the deadly mosasaur along the way. 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.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: Sparkling graphics take viewers on a mind-bending journey from the beginning of time through the mysteries of the universe. 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.

‘TOPSY TURVY’: A fictionalized origin story follows the composers Gilbert and Sullivan as they develop what would become one of their most famous operas. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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DANVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Villagers shop local from various vendors handing out fruits, veggies, prepared foods and more. Danville Village

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Free. Info, 223-2518.

HARVEST PICNIC: Blank Page Café serves up scrumptious farm-to-table burgers and hot dogs, with proceeds benefiting Food 4 Farmers’ work with coffee-growing families in Latin America. Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne, 5-8 p.m. $50-60; preregister. Info, 497-3304.

MEET THE MAKERS: A BOOZY POP-UP SERIES: Guests delight their palates with exclusive cocktails and rub elbows with some of Vermont’s leading distillers. Ticket includes two drinks and an appetizer. Pauline’s Café, South Burlington, 5-7 p.m. $30; preregister. Info, 862-1081.

games

BINGO AT THE EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY HALL: Weekly games raise funds for the meeting hall renovation. East Valley Community Hall, East Randolph, 6-8 p.m. Cost of cards. Info, eastvalleycg@ gmail.com.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS/ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in an exercise and prevention class.

Online, 7:30 a.m.; Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

CHAIR YOGA: Waterbury Public Library instructor Diana Whitney leads at-home

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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participants in gentle stretches supported by seats. 10 a.m. Free.

Info, 244-7036.

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.

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.

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.

music

LUNCHTIME PIPE ORGAN SERIES: LIZ DURETTE: The keyboardist goes hard on the historic Estey organ, playing a program of works

by French Baroque composer François Couperin. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, info@epsilonspires.org.

MUSIC IN THE BARN: Chamber music floats up to the rafters in this community concert series.

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Richmond, 7:30-9 p.m. $20; cash bar. Info, barnmusicvt@ gmail.com.

TROY MILLETTE: Heartfelt original country-rock songs carry through the air, courtesy of the Fairfax musician. Shelburne Vineyard, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

WILD WOODS SONG CIRCLE: Singers and acoustic instrumentalists gather for an evening of music making. Zoom option available. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Free. Info, 775-1182.

politics

PUBLIC HEARING: The Department of Public Service invites Vermonters to learn about how new federal funding can improve the state’s power grid and to share their perspectives. 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2811.

words

BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP: Bookbinder Elissa Campbell guides crafty readers through the process of making their own accordion photo album. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 223-3338.

FARM & FOREST BOOK CLUB: Readers passionate about agriculture and land stewardship discuss Reading the Forested Landscape: A Natural History of

New England by Tom Wessels.

Ages 14 and up. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 5:30-7 p.m. $5.

Info, afannin@billingsfarm.org.

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agriculture

THE HUNT FOR SUNZILLA, THE MONSTER SUNFLOWER: Gardeners compete for prizes including tallest sunflower, largest diameter and heaviest sunflower head, not to mention longest and heaviest zucchini. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7373.

ON-FARM PIZZA SOCIAL: ANJALI FARM: A medicinal herb farm plays host at a NOFA-VT woodfired pizza party, followed by a tour of the grounds. Anjali Farms & Lotus Moon Medicinals, South Londonderry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-20 suggested donation. Info, zea@nofavt.org.

business

GRANT WRITING: ENERGIZE YOUR ASKS WITH STORYTELLING: Attendees learn how anecdotes, data and testimonials can be used to connect more deeply with donors.

Presented by Vermont Humanities. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Free; preregister. Info, 262-2626.

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.

community

FREE STORE: Neighbors swap books, kitchenware, shoes, clothing and small items of all kinds.

BALE Community Space, South Royalton, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 498-8438.

crafts

KNITTING GROUP: Knitters of all experience levels get together to spin yarns. Latham Library, Thetford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

etc.

MUSIC ON THE FARM: MOUNTAIN DOG: Farm-fresh foods and fiddle tunes are on the menu at a pastoral party. Fable Farm, Barnard, 5:30-9 p.m. $5-20; preregister; limited space. Info, 234-1645.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D’: See WED.7.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.7.

FLICKS IN THE PARK: FAVORITES FROM VTIFF’S MADE HERE FILM FESTIVAL: Outdoor movie buffs take in popular shorts shot in New England and Québec.

Burlington City Hall Park, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

‘THE MUPPETS’: The library’s final outdoor movie of the summer features everyone’s favorite felted friends. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.7.

‘STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY’: Ralph Fiennes stars as Robert Moses, the unelected power broker of 20th century New York City, in this live broadcast from London’s Bridge Theatre. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $615. Info, 748-2600.

food & drink

ROYALTON FARMERS MARKET: Local farmers sell their produce, bread and eggs to villagers. South Royalton Town Green, 3-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 763-8302.

VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Thursday afternoons. Vergennes City Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180.

music

‘ELEGY FOR HAROLD BUDD’: Dave Seidel and Greg Kowalski honor the late avant-garde composer with an immersive audiovisual performance, and organist Liz Durette plays her own experimental compositions. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 8-11 p.m. $15. Info, info@epsilonspires.org.

HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP BROWN BAG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: KERUBO: City folk on their lunch breaks enjoy Afro-jazz beats from the Kenyan American singer. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 279-2236.

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.

theater

‘BOTH EYES OPEN: THE ANNIE OAKLEY STORY’: In an original solo show, actor Maura O’Brien and playwright Jeanne Beckwith crack open the legend to reveal the real sharpshooter and her fascinating life. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 7:30 p.m. $10-30. Info, 229-0492.

‘THE TIES THAT BIND’: Dirt Road Theater presents the world premiere of Vermont playwright Tamar Cole’s drama about addiction, family and forgiveness. First Church in Barre, Universalist, 7:30 p.m. $20; pay what you can on Thursdays. Info, dirtroadtheater@ gmail.com.

words

ERIK SHONSTROM: The Champlain College writing professor launches his new book, I Probably Should’ve Brought a Tent: Misadventures THU.8

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FAMILY FUN

BOOKS-TO-MOVIES CLUB: Bookworms face off against film buffs, with a new movie each month inspiring debate over whether the book was better. Ages 6 and up. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4:45 p.m.

Free. Info, 244-7036.

Check out these family-friendly events for parents, caregivers and kids of all ages.

• Plan ahead at sevendaysvt.com/family-fun.

• Post your event at sevendaysvt.com/postevent.

upper valley

STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in stories, songs and silliness. Latham Library, Thetford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

northeast kingdom

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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.

chittenden county

‘A BUG’S LIFE’: Little locals get together after school to watch a crew of circus insects help Flik the ant save his home.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

OPEN STAGE: Local high school students put on an all-ages open mic.

Catamount ArtPort, St. Johnsbury, 6:309:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

LEGO BUILDERS: Elementary-age imagineers explore, create and participate in challenges. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

mad river valley/ waterbury

QUEER READS: LGBTQIA+ and allied youth get together each month to read and discuss ideas around gender, sexuality and identity. Waterbury Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

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.

STORY TIME!: Songs and stories are shared in the garden, or in the community room in inclement weather.

Norwich Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 649-1184.

THU.8

NURTURING A CHILD’S SENSE OF WONDER: FAMILY/PARENT DISCUSSION SERIES: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum and Four Winds Nature Institute teach parents and caregivers of preschoolers how to encourage curiosity and outdoor play in the first of three classes. 12:30-2 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 745-1391.

burlington

‘PLAYING FIELDS’: The Flynn presents a welcome-back party for students, families and neighbors, featuring live music from Red Baraat and Birdmen.

Burlington High School, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 652-4543.

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

CUB SCOUT JOIN THE ADVENTURE NIGHT: Colchester Pack 655 invites kids of all genders to an evening of fun activities that offer a taste of what being a Scout is like. Grades K through

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burlington

BIG TRUCK DAY: Tractors, fire trucks and more roll into town for families to see and explore. Donations support Robin’s Nest Children’s Center and Pine Forest Children’s Center. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 864-8191.

SEP. 11 | FAMILY FUN 5. Bayside Park Pavillion, Colchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@pack655.org.

LEGO CLUB: Children of all ages get crafty with Legos. Adult supervision is required for kids under 10. Winooski Memorial Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 655-6424.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA BASSICK: The 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; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME: Pre-K patrons play and socialize out on the patio.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

READ TO A ROBOT: Roswell the robot makes a rapt audience for reluctant readers. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

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.

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

MARSHMALLOW ROAST: Sweet-toothed visitors get their toasting sticks ready for a sunset s’more fest. First package of marshmallows is free; additional packs available for purchase. Lavender Essentials of Vermont, Derby, 6-8 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 323-3590.

Party On For a fun-filled start to Vermont Pride Week, folks who find themselves in Stowe make their way to the family-friendly Tea Dance at Stowe Cider. LGBTQ kids, teens and adults get their groove on to tracks spun by DJ Chia, and bartenders serve up drink specials for the grown-ups. The little ones (and the young at heart) enjoy a drag queen story hour with Emoji Nightmare, and tasty bites and games for all ages keep the party going. Entry fees benefit Pride Center of Vermont.

Sunday, September 11, 2:30-6 p.m., at Stowe Cider. $5. Info, 860-7812, pridecentervt.org.

burlington

AUTHOR & ARTIST SERIES: AN NA: The Peace & Justice Center hosts an outdoor reading and Q&A with the author of The Fold, a young adult novel about a Korean teen’s struggle with the pressure of beauty standards. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

SPLASH DANCE: Kids soak up some summer fun in the fountain while DJs spin family-friendly tracks. Burlington City Hall Park, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

chittenden county

KIDS MOVIE: Little film buffs congregate in the library’s Katie O’Brien Activity Room for a screening of a G-rated movie.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: An open-air marketplace featuring live music connects cultivators and fresh-food

MARTIAL ARTS WORKSHOP AND CLASS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES: Kids ages 7 through 12 discover the dynamic, noncompetitive Japanese martial art of aikido. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

SPLASH DANCE: See FRI.9, 1-3 p.m.

chittenden county

TEA DANCE

FRI.9

FLYNNZONE KIDS HOUR: EMMA COOK: The Music for Sprouts educator leads audience members ages 3 through 5 in movement, song and improv activities.

The Flynn, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 652-4543.

browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 881-1249.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: Teenagers meet new friends and take an active role in their local library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

FAMILY DISCOVERY NIGHT HIKE: Trail trekkers explore the forest after dark and learn how animals use their eyes and ears to get around at night. Ages 8 and up. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

HOMESCHOOL MEET-UP: Homeschooling families pack a picnic and lunch on the lawn. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, info@kellogghubbard.org.

SUMMER MORNING PROGRAM: Readers ages 7 and under enjoy outdoor stories, songs and water play. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

KARMA KIDZ YOGA OPEN STUDIO SATURDAYS: Young yogis of all ages and their caregivers drop in for some fun breathing and movement activities.

Kamalika-K, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.1 p.m. Donations. Info, 871-5085.

RUG CONCERT: Vermont Youth Orchestra enthralls its youngest concertgoers with an interactive hour of music and meet and greets. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 655-5030.

SEPTEMBER SOUNDS: Family-friendly bands, fun activities and the Maple Wind Farm food truck make for a fabulous fundraiser for the Huntington Public Library. Huntington Recreation Field, 3:30-7 p.m. $5-15 suggested donation.

Info, 434-4583.

randolph/royalton

FARM-TO-PIZZA FAMILY FUN: Through tours, harvest activities and pizza making, families learn all about farming and feasting. Vermont Farm & Forest School, Drift Farmstead, Roxbury, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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of a Wilderness Instructor, in his hometown. Little Seed Coffee Roasters, Middlebury, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-2061.

MORNING BOOK GROUP: Readers start the day off right with a lively discussion of The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.

Virtual option available. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

NO PRESSURE BOOK GROUP: There are no rules and no assignments in this virtual book club, at which readers discuss old favorites, current obsessions and recent recommendations. 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

PECHAKUCHA NIGHT BURLINGTON: Participants in this Japanese storytelling phenomenon tell a tale through 20 images, with only 20 seconds to explain each one. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, hello@pknburlington.com.

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MUSIC IN THE BARN: Québécois folk trio Genticorum soundtracks a night of contra dancing. BYOB. Community Center in Jericho, 7-9 p.m. $20. Info, ccjvermont@ gmail.com.

etc.

WORLD MUSIC & WINE SERIES: KERUBO: RESCHEDULED. The Kenyan jazz singer and a ninepiece band close out this summerlong series that combines global sounds with global food and wine. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, 6 p.m. $15-18; price of food and drink; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 382-9222.

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.

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fairs & festivals

outdoors

2022 INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW: Antique and Classic Boat Society show off their vintage ships. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 315-686-2628.

FALL BIRDING: Folks of all interests and experience levels seek out feathered friends in flight. All supplies provided. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:309:30 a.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

PUPPETS IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: A 10-day festival features international puppeteers and shows for audiences of all ages. Various Brattleboro and Putney locations, 7-9:30 p.m.

Prices vary. Info, 387-4051.

seminars

MEDICARE MADE CLEAR: Experts clear up common questions about enrolling in state health insurance for seniors. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

sports

‘AUSTENLAND’: A die-hard Pride and Prejudice fan travels to a Jane Austen-themed resort to find her Mr. Darcy in this 2013 rom-com. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-8291.

WDEV RADIO/CALKINS PORTABLE TOILETS NIGHT: RESCHEDULED. The racetrack’s 2022 season continues with the annual nail-biting Port-a-Potty Grand Prix. Thunder Road Speed Bowl, Barre, 7-10 p.m. $5-30; free for kids under 6. Info, info@ thunderroadvt.com.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.7.

talks

‘AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D’: See WED.7.

MOVIE ON THE GREEN: ‘THE LOST CITY’: Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star as a romance novelist and her cover model roped into a villain’s scheme in this send-up of 1980s adventure movies. Williston Town Green, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.7.

food & drink

THE PEOPLE’S FARMSTAND: Volunteers hand out fresh, local produce for free. Pomeroy Park, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS/ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.7.

MARTIAL ARTS WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATION: A martial arts studio celebrates its 25th anniversary with a free demonstration. All attendees receive a free one-month membership. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

ONLINE GUIDED MEDITATION: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.

SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: A sequence of slow, controlled motions aids in strength and balance. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 229-1549.

music

FRONT PORCH CONCERT SERIES: EXTRA STOUT BAND: From drinking songs to jigs and reels, a longtime local band displays the rich variety of Irish music. Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, 6-7 p.m. $10.

Info, 325-2603.

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DAVID ALLEN: A Middlebury College biology professor explains the ecology of ticks and tickborne diseases, including why both have increased in Vermont in recent years. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 388-2117.

SEP. 10 | THEATER Deep Breaths, Everyone Welcome to the least-Zen yoga class of your life. Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater and Project Y present Yoga With Jillian, a one-night-only immersive theater experience written by Juilliard School playwriting fellow Lia Romeo. Yoga instructor Jillian, played by hometown actor Michole Biancosino, is just getting back into teaching after a long pandemic hiatus, and she’s fine. Everything is fine. Except, obviously, it’s not, and as the cracks start to show, her students start to feel the heat. The students are played by audience members, who are invited to bring a yoga mat and move along or simply watch from their seats.

‘YOGA WITH JILLIAN’ Saturday, September 10, 7 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. $15-20. Info, 382-9222, townhalltheater.org.

LORRIE MORGAN: The country legend plays timeless hits from three decades of stardom.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $30-40. Info, 775-0903.

MUSIC JAM: Local instrumentalists of all ability levels gather to make sweet music.

BALE Community Space, South Royalton, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 498-8438.

MYSTIC BOWIE’S TALKING DREADS: Nothing’s the same as

it ever was when the Jamaicanborn singer unleashes his reggae renditions of Talking Heads songs. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $28. Info, 603-448-0400.

TIM JENNINGS: The renowned folk artist tells timeless tales and sings spellbinding songs.

Caledonia Grange, East Hardwick, 7-8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 595-8820.

EEE LECTURES: WILL PYLE: The Education & Enrichment for Everyone series begins with the Middlebury College professor’s address, “The War in Ukraine and Russian Public Opinion.” Virtual option available. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $8; $55 for season pass. Info, 363-6937.

theater

‘BOTH EYES OPEN: THE ANNIE OAKLEY STORY’: See THU.8.

‘THE TIES THAT BIND’: See THU.8.

words

FRED PRATT: The professor, birder and author of My Big Year: A Search for Birds and Peace of Mind signs books. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9:3010:30 a.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

FRIENDS OF THE RUTLAND FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Bibliophiles browse thousands of gently used page-turners, CDs, DVDs and puzzles. Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

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conferences

THE MORRILL LAND-GRANT ACTS AND TRIBAL LANDS: WHAT HAPPENED, WHAT’S NEXT: Tribal leaders and historians educate attendees on the ways in which universities have been funded by stolen Indigenous land for more

than 150 years. Virtual option available. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $10-20; free for students. Info, aojibway@vermontlaw.edu.

dance

ATLAS TANGO PROJECT: Locals listen and dance along to live Argentine tunes. Meeting House on the Green, East Fairfield, 7 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 827-6626.

PARKING LOT DANCE PARTY WITH GREEN MOUNTAIN SWING: Dancers swing along to big band classics under the stars. Arrive early for beginners’ lesson.

College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 603-557-7504.

THE SWINGIN’ SEVEN: A live jazz band backs a night of swing dancing. Champlain Club, Burlington, Free beginner lesson, 7:30 p.m.; social dance, 8-10:30 p.m. $10-20.

Info, 864-8382.

environment

BURLINGTON WATERFRONT WALK: Lake Champlain Basin Program naturalists point out notable natural landmarks and explain how nature-based methods could help clean the lake. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, lhollowell@ lcbp.org.

etc.

2022 GMPR PUG SOCIAL: Green Mountain Pug Rescue hosts its 20th annual day of pug-nacious contests, parades, races and more out on the sports field. Rutland Recreation Community Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-10. Info, info@ gmpr.org.

WOOFSTOCK: WALK FOR THE ANIMALS: Pet lovers raise money for the furry friends of Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, with a mile-long walk, fair and dogs-only pool party. Memorial Sports Center, Middlebury, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10-20; free for kids 5 and under.

Info, 388-1100, ext. 224.

fairs & festivals

2022 INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW: See FRI.9.

HARVEST FAIR: Families make merry at an annual frolic featuring food, crafts, live tunes and kids’ activities. Rochester Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-3025.

PUPPETS IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: See FRI.9, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

SHARE AND REPAIR FAIR: Handy neighbors fix bikes and darn socks while the Moons and Stars food truck serves up brunch.

South Royalton Town Green, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 498-8438.

TASTE OF MONTPELIER: The Capital City fills to the brim with world-class food and entertainment. Downtown Montpelier, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.

THIRD ANNUAL AREPA DAY GASTROFESTIVAL: Colombian poet Hugo Jamioy Juagibioy and Afro Caribbean dance band Mal

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Maïz make appearances at this evening of flavorful food and fun.

South Royalton Town Green, 5-10 p.m. Free. Info, 498-8438.

5-9 p.m. $5 per 10 games. Info, 877-2367.

Theater, Adamant, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, playeverytown@gmail.com.

VERMONT GOLDEN HONEY FESTIVAL: Festivalgoers buzz over arts, crafts, vendors and local food products that celebrate the state insect and all things honey. Golden Stage Inn, Proctorsville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free; donations accepted. Info, 226-7744.

health & fitness

AGE OUTDOORS: BIKE & WALK FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE!: Central Vermont Council on Aging leads a walk and a bike ride to gather donations for its healthy aging programs. Oxbow Park, Morrisville, 8-11 a.m. $35; preregister. Info, 479-1953.

outdoors

‘AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D’: See WED.7.

OUT OF THE DARKNESS RUTLAND AREA WALK: Community members walk to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Main Street Park, Rutland, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 558-8443.

LONG TRAIL DAY: Hikers who have raised at least $272 for the Green Mountain Club’s maintenance work — $1 for each mile of the Long Trail — take to the woods to celebrate. Barnes Camp Visitor Center, Stowe. Free. Info, 244-7037.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.7.

language

WHERE SKY MEETS WIND: KITE FLYING AT KENT: Locals borrow a kite or bring their own to this high-flying afternoon of fun.

Weather dependent; call to confirm. Kents’ Corner State Historic Site, Calais, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-6613.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.7.

food & drink

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.

CHAMBER ANNUAL CALCUTTA: The Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce holds its 38th annual fundraising soiree and raffle. American Legion Post 59, Waterbury, 4:30-9 p.m. $125; preregister; limited space. Info, 229-5711.

FREE CHOCOLATE TASTINGS: A sommelier of sweet stuff leads drop-in guests through a tasting platter. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-1807.

JANE AUSTEN TEA: Regency revelers jam out at a Victorian-style tea party complete with scones, clotted cream, finger sandwiches and tea cakes. Governor’s House in Hyde Park, 2 p.m. $30; preregister. Info, 888-6888.

ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. Pearl St. & Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail. com.

SUMMER SAMPLING SERIES: Local makers and growers serve up bites for tasting. Mad River Taste Place, Waitsfield, 11 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Info, 496-3165.

games

BINGO: Players of all ages compete for cash prizes. Proceeds support the St. Peter’s Cemetery Committee’s ongoing cemetery improvement efforts. St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Vergennes,

FRENCH CONVERSATION FOR ALL: Native French speaker Romain Feuillette leads an informal discussion group. All ages and abilities welcome.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

lgbtq

PRIDE HIKES: ARMS FOREST: All ages, orientations and identities are welcome to explore one of Vermont’s only old-growth forests. Arms Forest, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, gwendolyn.causer@audubon.org.

music

BILL COLE QUARTET: The renowned jazz man and his starstudded ensemble play funky tunes on the cornet, conch and didgeridoo. South Royalton Town Green, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 498-8438.

CHAMP BENEFIT TRAIL RIDE: Equestrians enjoy a scenic ride and a buffet picnic lunch to benefit the CHAMP Program.

Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program, Good Hope Farm, South Hero, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $150. Info, 233-4893.

WORDS IN THE WOODS: KEISELIM ‘KEYSI’ MONTÁS: The Dominican poet and author leads a literary trek through the forest as part of this Vermont Humanities series. Lake Shaftsbury State Park, 10 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, jpelletier@ vermonthumanities.org.

sports

KELLY BRUSH RIDE: Handcyclists and bikers spin their wheels on scenic 10-, 20-, 50- or 100-mile loops through the Champlain Valley to raise funds for the Kelly Brush Foundation. Virtual option available. Middlebury College, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $25-85; free for handcyclists; fundraising minimums vary; preregister. Info, 846-5298.

CUARTETANGO: Celebrated singer Leonardo Suarez Paz leads this Latin Grammy-nominated quartet that blends vintage vibes with contemporary sounds.

Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 8 p.m. $35-65. Info, 362-1405.

WEEKLY EVENT: Racers tear up the track in pursuit of the title.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway, West Haven, 6 p.m. $5-20; drive-in free for kids 12 and under. Info, 265-3112.

FACING THE SUNRISE BLACK PERFORMING ARTS SERIES: KERUBO: RESCHEDULED. The Kenyan American Afro-jazz artist makes an appearance at this collaboration between Clemmons Family Farm and Catamount Arts. Catamount ArtPort, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 748-2600.

CONSERVING THE PAST, ONE ARTIFACT AT A TIME: Elsa Gilbertson, Michael Barbieri and Michael Blakeslee debut a new collection of 45 Revolutionary War artifacts. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 948-2000.

LEGENDS ALIVE: BILL COLE, WARREN SMITH AND FRIENDS: The multi-instrumentalist and the percussionist, respectively, pool their decades of experience and bring together an all-star crew of other musicians of color.

South Royalton Town Green, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 369-5631.

OOBLECK: A horn-led, grungedout funk sextet mesmerizes audiences with its genre-breaking grooves. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 985-8222.

PLAY EVERY TOWN: Prolific pianist David Feurzeig continues a fouryear, statewide series of shows in protest of high-pollution worldwide concert tours. QuarryWorks

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theater

‘BOTH EYES OPEN: THE ANNIE OAKLEY STORY’: See THU.8.

‘THE TIES THAT BIND’: See THU.8, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘YOGA WITH JILLIAN’: Audience members are invited to bring their mats to this immersive theater experience about one yoga teacher’s valiant attempts to stay positive despite it all. See calendar spotlight. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $1520. Info, 382-9222.

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Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $30.25. Info, 863-5966.

words

FRIENDS OF THE RUTLAND FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See FRI.9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

HISTORY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: The Marshfield Historical Society and Jaquith Public Library lead a conversation about The Last Founding Father: John Quincy Adams and the Transformation of American Politics by William J. Cooper. Virtual option available. Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1680.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Local wordsmith Rajnii Eddins hosts a supportive writing and sharing circle for poets of all ages.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

SUN.11 dance

AFTERNOON LECTURE/ DEMONSTRATION: Queen City Tango hosts an educational meetup with the musicians of the Atlas Tango Project. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3-5 p.m. Free.

Info, qct@queencitytango.org.

ATLAS TANGO PROJECT: See SAT.10. Shelburne Town Hall, 7:3010 p.m. Info, qct@queencitytango. org.

DANCING WITH THE BURLINGTON STARS: Local luminaries break out their best salsas and sambas at this fundraiser for the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

See calendar spotlight. The Flynn,

environment

DOG RIVER NOW AND IN THE FUTURE: Locals who fish and swim in the river attend expert panels and participate in discussions about how to keep it clean.

Brown Public Library, Northfield, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 485-4554.

etc.

VERMONT NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY EXPO AND OPEN HOUSE: The Vermont National Guard demonstrates military equipment and holds a 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Vermont Air National Guard, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 158fw.pa.publicaffairs@ us.af.mil.

fairs & festivals

PUPPETS IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: See FRI.9, 10-11 a.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D’: See WED.7.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.7.

FALL FILM SERIES: ‘CITY LIGHTS’: This screening series kicks off with the 1931 Charlie Chaplin silent rom-com, featuring live piano accompaniment by Leslie Klami.

Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, 3-5 p.m. $5. Info, 325-2603.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.7.

FAMILY FUN Check out these family-friendly events for parents, caregivers and kids of all ages.

• Plan ahead at sevendaysvt.com/family-fun.

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DAD GUILD: Fathers (and parents of all genders) and their kids ages 5 and under drop in for playtime and connection.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

GENDER CREATIVE KIDS: Trans and gender nonconforming kiddos under 13 enjoy fun, supportive group activities while their parents and caregivers chat.

Outright Vermont, Burlington, 2-4 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 865-9677.

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food & drink

FOOD FOR TALK COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB: Home chefs make a recipe from Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen by Georgina Hayden and meet to compare results. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DEGOESBRIAND COUNCIL 279 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Hungry locals pile their plates with flapjacks, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and Vermont maple syrup. Cathedral of St. Joseph, Burlington, 9-11:30 a.m. $10-25.

Info, 862-5109.

MAVERICK MARKET: High-quality products from Vermont artisans, as well as food truck fare and live music, populate a weekly bazaar. Essex Experience, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4200.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for fresh produce, honey, meats, coffee and prepared foods from more seasonal vendors at an outdoor marketplace. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, farmersmarket@downtown winooski.org.

health & fitness

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: New and experienced meditators are always welcome to join this weekly practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@ gmail.com.

SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: Mindful folks experience sitting and walking meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

chittenden county

SCOUTS BSA TROOP 658 OPEN HOUSE: Kids in grades 5 through 12 discover how being a Scout can build life skills and offer exciting wilderness adventures. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 2-5 p.m.

Free. Info, scoutmaster@bsatroop658. com.

stowe/smuggs

TEA DANCE: DJ Chia spins boogieworthy tracks, and Emoji Nightmare leads a drag queen story hour at this family-friendly pride party. Proceeds benefit Pride Center of Vermont. See calendar spotlight. Stowe Cider, 2:30-6 p.m. $5. Info, 860-7812.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: CHARACTERIZATION: Teens prep for next month’s tabletop role-playing campaign by building a bard, wizard, cleric or fighter. Virtual option available. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

SKYPE WITH A SCIENTIST: JACK HESTER: Little STEM-heads learn how computers and robots are making advances in the health field. Ages 8 and

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up. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

and songs. Williston Town Green, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ROBOT ACTIVITIES: Engineers ages 8 and up sign up for a time slot to build a robot maze and more. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-5:30 p.m.

Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

TINY TOTS: Tiny tykes have fun, hear stories and meet new friends with Ms. Cynthia. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

northeast kingdom

ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: See FRI.9, 2-2:30 p.m.

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burlington

SING-ALONG WITH LINDA BASSICK: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

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 ON THE GREEN: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library leads half an hour of stories, rhymes

barre/montpelier

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.8.

northeast kingdom

HOMESCHOOL GEOGRAPHY CLUB: Home learners ages 6 through 10 learn about a new continent and get stamps on their library passports each week. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 745-1391.

randolph/royalton

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & ACTION: Activists ages 14 through 18 discuss community service, climate action, LGBTQ rights and social justice. BALE Community Space, South Royalton, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 498-8438.

WED.14

IMPLEMENTING DR. ROSS GREENE’S ‘COLLABORATIVE PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS MODEL’ AT HOME: Parents learn a new method for

collaboratively solving family conflicts.

Presented by Vermont Family Network.

10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 876-5315.

chittenden county LEGO BUILDERS: See WED.7.

STEAM FUN ACTIVITY: Little engineers and artists gather for some afternoon fun. Grades 3 and up. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

TEEN GENRE BOOK CLUB: Young adults read any dystopian story they wish, then get together to discuss and vote on next month’s genre. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

mad river valley/ waterbury

SOUND ON: Mini musicians dance, play and try their hands at various instruments. Ages 6 through 9. Waterbury Public Library, 3-3:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

PEABODY AFTERSCHOOL FUN FOR GRADES 1-4: See WED.7.

STORY TIME!: See WED.7. K

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Cha-Cha Real Smooth After a two-year hiatus, the beloved live competition Dancing With the Burlington Stars takes to the Flynn Main Stage. This fundraiser for the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired features local luminaries and dance professionals vying to perform the most dazzling sequences this side of Dirty Dancing. Contestants include WCAX-Channel 3 News executive producer, anchor and reporter Darren Perron; Champlain Valley Union High School principal Adam Bunting; and actor Serena Magnan O’Connell.

Broadway dancer Deon Ridley joins 2019 DWTBS winner Rose Bedard in a special cameo dance.

DANCING WITH THE BURLINGTON STARS Sunday, September 11, 6:30 p.m., at the Flynn in Burlington. $30.25. Info, 863-5966, flynnvt.org.

Shambhala Meditation Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, lungta108@gmail.com.

language

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Celticcurious students learn to speak an Ghaeilge in a supportive group. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

lgbtq

GLAM OUTDOORS: Maleidentifying queer and trans folks kick off Pride Week with a hike through Cady Hill Forest and a hang at Stowe Cider. SpringerMiller Center, Stowe, noon-2 p.m.

Free. Info, jacob@pridecentervt. org.

music

BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES: CHINOBAY: A Ugandan musician and educator delivers captivating Pan-African roots rhythms.

Cooper Field, Putney, 4-6 p.m. $20-25; free for kids under 12.

Info, 387-0102.

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.

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THE BLACK FEATHERS: An otherworldly duo strikes the perfect blend of timeless and modern.

Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 4-6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. Info, 498-3173.

CHURCH STREET SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: ORGAN RECITAL: Organist John Riddle celebrates composer Cesar Franck’s 200th birthday with a lively program.

Donations benefit the restoration of the church’s historic organ. First Congregational Church, St. Albans, 3-4:30 p.m.

Free; donations accepted. Info, 524-4555.

LORRIE MORGAN: See FRI.9.

Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $40-60. Info, 603-448-0400.

ROCKIN’ CONCERT & SILENT AUCTION: Live jams from the Grift soundtrack this fundraiser for Waterbury Ambulance Service. Essex Experience, Essex Junction, 4-7 p.m. $20-40; free for kids 6 and under. Info, 244-5003.

THE SELKIE TRIO: The band draws on folk, rock and Celtic influences for a pitch-perfect early autumn sound. GreenTARA Space, North Hero, 3-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 355-2150.

outdoors

TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: Visitors explore a reforested encampment and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin. Call to confirm.

Meet at the top of the dam. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under. Info, 244-7103.

theater

‘BOTH EYES OPEN: THE ANNIE OAKLEY STORY’: See THU.8, 2 p.m.

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WATERBURY HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR: Skip Flanders of Waterbury Historical Society

HOW’S THE RIDE FEELIN’?

points out significant homes and landmarks during a mile-long stroll. Waterbury Public Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 244-7036.

Let us keep the wheels rolling along with your mojo!

Call for an appointment today!

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D’: See WED.7.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.7.

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.

BONE BUILDERS/ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.7.

GENTLE HATHA YOGA: Movers focus on alignment, balance and extending into relaxation.

BYO mat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

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, noon-1 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@ gmail.com.

THERAPUTIC BREATHWORK: Attendees learn how conscious breathing throughout the day can boost energy and reduce stress. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

WEEKLY CHAIR YOGA: Those with mobility challenges or who are new to yoga practice balance and build strength through gentle, supported movements.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 3 p.m. Free; preregister; donations accepted. Info, 223-3322.

YANG 24: This simplified tai chi method is perfect for beginners looking to build strength and balance. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 4-6 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.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

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ONION RIVER CHORUS OPEN REHEARSAL: Prospective choir members peek in on a program capturing the legacy of late chorus director Larry Gordon. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 476-2541.

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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.

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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

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.

environment

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FALL PREVENTION TAI CHI: Humans boost their strength and balance through gentle, flowing movements. St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Vergennes, Levels 1 and 2, 9-10 a.m.; Level 3, 10-11 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, lhfrancis839@ gmail.com. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 10-11 a.m.

Free; donations accepted. Info, lindsayhart09@gmail.com.

SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See FRI.9.

language

PAUSE-CAFÉ IN-PERSON FRENCH CONVERSATION: Francophones and Frenchlanguage learners meet pour parler la belle langue.

Burlington Bay Market & Café, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, pause-cafe+owner@groups.io.

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TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET: The Ishams put the “farm” back in “farmers market” with vendor stalls and live music out by the barn. Isham Family Farm, Williston, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-1525.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.7.

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FOOD TRUCKS AT THE FORT: Green Empire Brewing hosts a battalion of food trucks alongside live music and mini golf. Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 5-9 p.m.

Free. Info, greenempirebeer@ gmail.com.

‘AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D’: See WED.7.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: JEH KULU DANCE AND DRUM THEATER: Masters of traditional West African music and movement put on a joyous show.

Burlington City Hall Park, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

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TOGETHER ON THE LAND: CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF CONSERVATION: The Vermont Land Trust holds its first inperson shindig since the start of the pandemic, featuring food and facilitated discussions. Virtual option available. American Flatbread Waitsfield Hearth, 4:30-7 p.m. $25 suggested donation. Info, 377-2725.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.7.

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

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FAIRGROUNDS WEST BIRD WALK: Birders of all experience levels take a slow pace perfect for observing and taking photos. BYO water, snacks, cameras, guides and binoculars.

Fairgrounds Trailhead, Poultney, 7:30 a.m. Free. Info, jptilley50@ gmail.com.

TUESDAY NIGHT GRAVEL BIKE RIDES: Pedal heads explore their local trails at this weekly meetup. Three Rivers Path Trailhead Pavilion, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, St. Johnsbury, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, landanimal adventures@gmail.com.

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SUZANNE GORDON, STEVE EARLY AND JASPER CRAVEN: The authors of Our Veterans: Winners, Losers, Friends and Enemies on the New Terrain of Veterans Affairs propose a new way forward for veterans and their supporters. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

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ANNE AVERYT: The local author reads from her newly expanded collection of essays, Vermont Perspectives: Sense of Place, State of Mind. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

THE MOTH STORYSLAM: Local tellers of tales recount true stories in the hopes of winning an appearance on NPR. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, susanne@themoth.org.

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REFRESH, RESTORE, RENEW: Nonprofit professionals reflect on the last two years and envision their organizations’ stories going forward. Presented by Vermont Story Lab. 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 238-4445.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE DAY: Concord residents join task forces dedicated to attracting businesses to town and cleaning up Miles Pond Beach. Concord Schools, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-6091.

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.

MRF TOUR: COME SEE WHERE YOUR RECYCLING GOES!: See WED.7.

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PILGRIMAGE TO ANCIENT SITES IN BRITAIN: Green Mountain Druid Order members take viewers on a magical visual journey through the sacred trees, stone circles, holy wells and caves of England and Wales. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, dreamer@ archetypaldreamworks.com.

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D’: See WED.7.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘CLÉO FROM 5 TO 7’: A selfish pop singer tries to distract herself while waiting for the results of a biopsy in this French new-wave favorite. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.7.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.7.

food & drink

DANVILLE FARMERS MARKET: See WED.7.

FEAST FARM STAND: See WED.7.

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MEET THE MAKERS: A BOOZY POP-UP SERIES: See WED.7.

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BONE BUILDERS/ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.7.

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.7.

BINGO AT THE EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY HALL: See WED.7.

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, 10:3011:45 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

BONE BUILDERS/ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.7.

LONG FORM SUN 73: See MON.12. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 10-11:30 a.m. Info, beverlyblakeney@gmail.com.

YANG 24: See MON.12. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 1-2:30 p.m. Info, beverlyblakeney@ gmail.com.

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ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.7.

GLAM GROUP PIZZA PARTY: Gay, bi and trans men meet up for good food and company. Burlington City Hall Park, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, glam@pridecentervt.org.

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TROY MILLETTE: See WED.7.

TALES & TREASURES OF ESSEX HISTORY: HUBIE NORTON: The Essex Community Historical Society hosts this talk about the elusive Essex Center, a village that existed for only 27 years.

Essex Memorial Hall, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-1354.

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VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: STRATEGIC TAX PLANNING FOR 2022 AND BEYOND: Wealth management experts explain how upcoming rule changes could affect investments and savings.

Presented by Copper Leaf Financial. Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 203-915-7869.

‘BOTH EYES OPEN: THE ANNIE OAKLEY STORY’: See THU.8.

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AFTER-HOURS BOOK CLUB: Patrons discuss The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild, a novel narrated by a dusty old painting. Dorothy Alling Memorial

Library, Williston, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

FFL BOOK CLUB: ‘CLOUD CUCKOO LAND’: Fletcher Free Library patrons break down Anthony Doerr’s century-spanning epic about the perseverance of stories.

Preregister for location. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

GENNAROSE NETHERCOTT: The local author launches her debut novel, Thistlefoot, in which two descendants of the witch Baba Yaga get embroiled in a mystical cross-country quest. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

OLIVER BAEZ BENDORF: The award-winning poet reads works from his two

collections, Advantages of Being Evergreen and The Spectral Wilderness. Presented by Vermont Studio Center. 7-8 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 635-2727.

POETRY POTLUCK: Wordsmiths and readers bring a dish and a poem (their own or others’) to share. Whirligig Brewing, St. Johnsbury, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, acampbell@catamountarts.org.

TANYA LEE STONE: Phoenix Books celebrates the publication of Peace Is a Chain Reaction: How World War II Japanese Balloon Bombs Brought People of Two Nations Together. Champlain College, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

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CVUHS Campus HINESBURG. Full descriptions at cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com ARTS & CRAFTS: Watercolor With Ginny Joyner; Intro to 2-Dimensional Art; Pottery Studio; Sewing Knit Fabrics: T-shirts; Knitting Super Bulky Cozy Cowl; Beaded Earrings; Bowl Turning; Welding Fabrication; Fused Glass With Micaela!

Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt. ce.eleyo.com.

COOKING & CUISINE: Options include Indian Vegetarian Cooking; Cake Decorating Basics; Kids in the Kitchen: Back to School Comfort Foods. Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg.

Info: 482-7194, access@ cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo. com.

369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 4827194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt. ce.eleyo.com.

LIFE SKILLS: Dog Training: Next Level Basics With Mary Tracy; Know Your Car Workshop, Girlington Garage; Home Repair DIY Series; Parent Information Class: Learning Disabilities; i-STRIKE Women & Self Defense Workshop; CyberSecurity: Protect Your Personal Information; Writing for Children & Young Adults Workshop With Author Fiadhnait Moser. Location: Access CVU & online, Hinesburg.

Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt. org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com.

MINDFUL MOVEMENT: Options include: Happy Thursday Yoga Flow; Yoga Thursday With Ellen; Monday Asana Yoga With Heather; Kundalini Yoga: The Yoga of Radiance; Yang Tai Chi; Reiki First Degree With Amy; Intro to Mindfulness Meditation (online); Stress Less: Tools for Balanced Living. Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg.

Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt. org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com.

LANGUAGES & MUSIC : Harmonica for Adults; Ukulele for Adults; Guitar for Beginners; String Band; Basic Banjo; French 102 (online); French 104 (online); Spanish for Beginners, Part 1 & Part 2; Spanish ConversationAdvanced (online); Conversational Italian (online); German for Beginners. Location: Access CVU,

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JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES: Konnichiwa! The Japan America Society of Vermont will offer four levels of interactive Japanese language Zoom classes this fall, starting the week of Oct. 3.

Please join us for an introduction to speaking, listening, reading and writing Japanese, with an emphasis on the conversational patterns that occur in everyday life. Level 1: Mon. Level 2: Tue. Level 3: Thu. Level 4: Wed. Cost: $200/1.5-hour class for 10 weeks.

Location: Zoom. Info: 825-8335, jasvlanguage@gmail.com, jasv.org/v2/language.

empowerment FALL EQUINOX COLLECTIVE CHANNELING: Take this opportunity to create alchemical magic and own our spiritual resilience and inherent power. Led by Kimia Maleki. Thu., Sep. 22, 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $20/person via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or U.S. check.

Location: Zoom. Info: Kimia Maleki, 244-7909, projectalchemyhealing@gmail. com, projectalchemyhq.com.

HOW TO FIND INNER CALM IN TIMES OF DESTABILIZATION: Learn how to find peace and calm by drawing on ancient wisdom and nature. Led by Kimia Maleki. Thu., Sep. 29, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $20/person via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or U.S. check. Location: Zoom. Info: Kimia Maleka, 244-7909, projectalchemyhealing@ gmail.com, jungiancenter.org.

DANCE!: Numerous dance classes available! Try out East Coast Swing Dancing for Beginners; Beginners Irish Dance With Champion Dancer Fiadhnait Moser; Beginners Modern Dance; or Zumba With Dillon! Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com.

HOLISTIC LIVING & GAMES: Options include: Bridge for Beginners: Club or Diamond Series; Bridge: Defense SeriesHearts; Gem and Crystal Workshop (online); Tarot Card Adventure: Part 1 (online); Chakra Workshop (online). Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt. ce.eleyo.com.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FALL SESSION: Join us for online and in-person adult French classes this fall. Our 12-week session starts on Sep. 19 and offers classes for participants at all levels. Visit our website to read all about our offerings or contact us to learn more. Starts Sep.19.

Location: Zoom or Alliance FranÇaise, 43 King St., Burlington.

Info: aflcr.org, Micheline Tremblay, education@aflcr.org.

language 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 youth and adults for classes in drawing, painting and fused glass. Location: Davis Studio, 916 Shelburne Rd., South Burlington. Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt.com.

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ADULT SPANISH CLASSES STARTING: Adult Spanish classes starting next week, using Zoom online video conferencing. Our 16th year. Learn from a native speaker via small group classes and individual instruction. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Levels from beginning to advanced. Still a few openings left. Begins Sep. 12-15. Cost: $270/10 weekly classes, 90+ minutes each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

martial arts AIKIDO: 25 FREE CLASSES!: Celebrate our 25th anniversary and discover the dynamic, flowing martial art of aikido. Learn how to relax under pressure and how aikido cultivates core power, aerobic fitness and resiliency.

Aikido techniques emphasize throws, pinning techniques and the growth of internal power. Visitors are always welcome to watch a class.

Starting on Fri., Sep. 9, at 6 p.m.; meets 5 days/week.

25 free classes for new adult members. Membership rates incl. unlimited classes. Contact us for info about membership rates for adults, youth & families.

Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington.

Info: Benjamin Pincus, 951-8900, bpincus@burlingtonaikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org.

SPANISH CLASSES FOR ALL AGES: Premier native-speaking Spanish professor Maigualida Rak is giving fun, interactive online lessons to improve comprehension and pronunciation and to achieve fluency. Audiovisual material is used. “I feel proud to say that my students have significantly improved their Spanish with my teaching approach.” — Maigualida Rak. Read reviews on Facebook at Spanishcoursesvt.

Info: 881-0931, spanishtutor. vtfla@gmail.com, facebook.com/ spanishonlinevt.

music DJEMBE & TAIKO DRUMMING: JOIN US!: New classes (outdoor mask optional/masks indoors).

Taiko Tue. and Wed.; Djembe Wed.; Kids & Parents Tue. and Wed. Conga classes by request!

Schedule/register online.

Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com, burlingtontaiko.org.

psychology JUNG BOOK STUDY GROUP: Join us for our new monthly Book Study Group. We begin our series featuring Man and His Symbols. Led by Cecile Leriche.

Contact gibougarden@gmail.com to register. 3rd Sun., Sep. 18-Jan. 22, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $50 donation via PayPal or U.S. check. Location: Zoom. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 2447909, gibougarden@gmail.com, jungiancenter.org.

tai chi 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.

NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS: We practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught

by Patrick Cavanaugh, a longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal. Wolfe is a direct student of Cheng Man-ch’ing and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Opportunities for learning online also available! COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend in person. Masks are recommended. (Subject to change based on circumstances.) Starts Oct. 5, 9-10 a.m., open registration until Oct. 26. Cost: $65/mo. Location: St. Anthony’s Church (gym), 305 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org.

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Dwight SEX: 3-year-old neutered male REASON HERE: Dwight was transferred from Georgia.

ARRIVAL DATE: August 23 SUMMARY: This goofy dude was a staff and volunteer favorite at the shelter in Georgia, and it’s easy to see why! He’s a social pup who loves making new friends and always has a big smile on his face. He would love to join an active family for all kinds of adventures. If you’re looking for a canine companion who can keep up on long hikes but is also happy to bounce around the backyard, he could be the one for you.

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Training is a great way to build a bond with your new pup, like learning a common language.

It is also a great way for nervous dogs to build confidence! We recommend positive reinforcement-based training. We do not recommend e-collar or punishment-based training, as these methods often have long-term negative effects on dogs (physically as well as psychologically) and create behavioral problems.

DOGS/CATS/KIDS: Dwight has lived with other dogs. He has no known experience with cats or kids.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Dwight would benefit from some basic training to help set him up for success in his new home. Basic training classes or a few sessions with a trainer could be a great way to get started.

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SHAWN ARGUIN 10 X 10 GLENN RICH 10 X 25 AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24,2022 AT 9:00 AM AT EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE 295 RATHE RD COLCHESTER, VT. 05446

EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID LOWER THAN THE AMOUNT OWED BY THE OCCUPANT. EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY UNIT FROM THE AUCTION SHOULD

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purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/ SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

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Vermont Proposed Rule: 22P022 AGENCY: Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule revisions support the VSBPE’s mission. Specifically, the VSBPE is: 1. Providing clarification to current Rules regarding definition of terms. 2. Revising the English Language Learner endorsement to a Multilingual Learner endorsement 3. Adding an option for a Driver and Traffic Safety Education In-Vehicle only endorsement 4. Updating testing requirements to remove specific Praxis II test codes and include language for demonstrating basic skills in other ways besides the Praxis Core test.

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FOR COPIES: Amy Scalabrini, Agency of Education, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 5, Montpelier, VT 05620 Tel: 802-828-0699 Email: Amy.Scalabrini@ vermont.gov

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THE WINNING BID MUST REMOVE ALL CONTENTS FROM THE FACILITY WITHIN 72 HOURS OF BID ACCEPTANCE AT NO COST TO EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE.

PRIVATE AUCTION OF STORAGE UNIT CONTENTS Caleb Dollinger, last known address of 212 Day Lane Williston, VT 05495 has a past due balance of $561.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 5/31/22. To cover this debt, per lease dated 4/28/20 the contents of unit #502 will be sold at private auction on, or after 9/17/22.

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UNITS WILL BE OPENED FOR VIEWING IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE AUCTION.SALE SHALL BE BY LIVE AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

Applications may be submitted to the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Lori NO later than Wednesday, October 12, 2022, by 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Lori at (802) 865-7136 or via email lolberg@burlingtonvt.gov.

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NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE: EXIT 16 SELF STORAGE, 295 RATHE RD, COLCHESTER, VT. 05446 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE SELF STORAGE UNITS LISTED BELOW WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION

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PUBLIC NOTICE: VERMONT STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) will be opening its waiting list and begin accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program on October 1, 2022, at 7:45am.

Beginning October 1, 2022, applications may be completed through the online applicant portal by visiting VSHA’s website at https://www.pha-web. com/portals/onlineApplication/1635. Paper applications may also be obtained by visiting VSHA’s website at https://www.vsha.org/applicationsforsection-8-assistance/ or at our office located at One Prospect Street, Montpelier, VT between the hours of 7:45am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday, or by contact Housing Program Administration Intake Division at 802-828-1991.

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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 22-PR-05086 In re ESTATE of Maurice Roussin, Jr.

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To the creditors of: Maurice Roussin, Jr. late of Milton, Vermont.

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: August 31, 2022 and September 7, 2022 Name of Probate Court: Chittenden Probate Court Address of Probate Court: P.O. Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 503-9-19 WNCV FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION v.

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

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DATED: August 24, 2022 By: __/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren____ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

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: August 26, 2022 Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Michael Roussin Executor/Administrator: Michael Roussin, 30 Bushey Road, Fairfax, VT 05454 802-999-8654 mroussin12@gmail.com

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”.

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7 Checkerberry Square, Milton ,VT 4 Units of personal property: #79 Jessica Ferrecchia, #96 and #104 Chris Prusko, # 101 Stephanie Curran TOWN OF COLCHESTER SELECTBOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 059, Sec. 1972(c), Section 103 through 109 of the Town of Colchester Charter, and Section 1-4 of the Colchester Code of Ordinances, the Colchester Selectboard will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM for public comment on amendments to the Colchester Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12.

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The meeting is currently scheduled to take place at the Town of Colchester Town Offices, 781 Blakely Volume_______ at Page_______ of the City of Road, Colchester, Vermont, in the Outer Bay 8v-hirchak090722 9/5/22 10:42 AM Barre Land1 Records.

Conference Room on the third floor. Residents are MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF welcome to attend the meeting or alternatively Being all of the same land and premises conveyed REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. send a note, up to 1,000 words, to TownManager@ to Kent L. Mason and Cherese M. Mason by colchestervt.gov with “Citizens to be Heard – Executor’s Deed of Thomas F. Koch, Executor of In accordance with the Judgment Order and Lamoille Bluff Stop Sign Public Hearing” in the the Estate of Florence E. Tucker dated October 2, Decree of Foreclosure entered January 31, Subject and their name and address in the body of 1992 and recorded October 6, 1992 in Volume 149 at 2022, in the above captioned action brought the email. The email will be shared with the entire Page 237 of the Land Records of the City of Barre to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Selectboard prior to the meeting and included in and being more particularly described as follows: Tyler Hope and Elizabeth J. Hope to Mortgage the information packet at the next meeting (as the Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee information packet for the current meeting is sent Being the home place of the descendant located at for HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., dated April out along with the agenda).

182 South Main Street, Barre, Vermont as conveyed 12, 2018 and recorded in Book 333 Page 137 of the to William G. Tucker and Florence E. Tucker by land records of the City of Barre, of which mortgage If you have questions regarding these amendWarranty Deed of Glenn H. Powers and Ruth E. the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of ments, contact the Colchester Department of Powers, dated March 22, 1923 and recorded in the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Public Works at 264.5620.

Volume 30 at page 31 located at 182 South Main Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Street, Barre, Vermont as conveyed to William G. Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for For publication no later than September 12, 2022 Tucker and Florence E. Tucker by Warranty Deed of HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc. to HomeBridge (15 days prior to Public Hearing).

Glenn H. Powers and Ruth E. Powers, dated March Financial Services, Inc. dated March 12, 2019 and 22, 1923 and recorded in Volume 30 at page 314 of recorded in Book 346 Page 329 and (2) Assignment said Land Records together with a five foot wide TOWN OF RICHMOND SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE of Mortgage from HomeBridge Financial Services, strip of land conveyed to William G. Tucker and SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 AT 7:00 PM Inc. to Freedom Mortgage Association dated June Florence E. Tucker by Warranty Deed of H. Austin Join Zoom Meeting: Passcode: 569154 16, 2021 and recorded in Book 386 Page 230 both Tuttle dated September 24, 1923 and recorded in https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83598616728?pwd=b of the land records of the Town of Barre for breach Volume 30 at Page 434.

HhkbEVWSDVsY3VMTHp0VFFXN3U4QT09 of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purCall-in: +19292056099 US (New York) pose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned Auction at 182 South Main Street, Barre, Vermont instruments, the records thereof and the Application materials may be viewed at http:// on September 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM all and singular references therein contained, all in further aid of www.richmondvt.gov/boards minutes/developthe premises described in said mortgage, this description. ment-review-board/ one week before the meeting.

Please call Tyler Machia, Zoning Administrator, at To wit: Reference is hereby made to the above 802-434-2420 or email tmachia@richmondvt.gov instruments and to the records and references with any questions.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 182 South Main Street, contained therein in further aid of this description.

Barre, Vermont Public Hearing Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and Appeal# 2022-002 of Permit 2022-53 Holt& PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, Pelletier Parcel ID #HV2427 Applicants are appealunpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and ing Zoning Administrator issuance of a permit for Being all and the same land and premises assessments, if any, which take precedence over a drilled well. conveyed to Tyler B. Hope and Elizabeth J. Hope the said mortgage above described.

by Warranty Deed of Kent L. Mason and Cherese M. Mason dated___________ of record in TYLER HOPE AND ELIZABETH J. HOPE OCCUPANTS OF: 182 S. Main Street, Barre VT

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Reliable transportation required. Full time position (37.5about hours) based in Burlington, more information individual Vermont with great benefits (health, dental,positions. vision, generous CTO, mileage reimbursement). Salary $32,000-$37,000.

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DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

COUNTER PERSON & BARISTA We are looking for full and part time counter persons.

Some customer service experience preferred.

Day time hours, good pay, fun place to work.

CROISSANT PRODUCTION BAKER Full time position for croissant production: mixing doughs, lamination, cutting, and rolling croissant, making biscuits, rolling and crimping pie shells, tarts, and some cookie making.

We are looking for someone that has had some experience with lamination but willing to train a motivated candidate.

Daytime hours, Fun place to work, two weeks paid vacation, Matching retirement fund.

Send resumes to: info@mirabellesbakery.com

THE GRIND GOT YOU DOWN?

Oversee and support the administration of graduate programs in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Report to the Department Chair in accordance with CEMS Dean’s office &/ or central administrative office guidance or procedures. Provide executive assistance to departmental academic administrators such as Chair, Vice Chair, program, & Center Directors. Provide secondary support for the other departments & programs in the Colleges as needed during periods of high work volume, high student census, & staff absences. Support the faculty recruitment processes, support graduate student application, matriculation, on-boarding, & graduation.

Support the recruitment, hiring & payroll for undergraduate students in all undergraduate job categories as well as temporary employees for the department. Support faculty travel, faculty purchasing, faculty discretionary account reconciliation, sponsored projects management including purchases & cost-transfers. Support departmental meetings, events, workshops, & seminars. Support undergraduate student experience to include department & program events, club activities, & specialty programming. Manage departmental records & data, liaising with other University offices & the Dean’s Office for record retention & reporting as needed. Support departmental & programmatic projects such as teaching evaluations both final semester & mid-semester, & the Schedule of Courses maintenance. Support faculty reappointment, promotion, & tenure dossier preparation & submission.

If you enjoy working in beautiful surroundings with a supportive team & appreciative guests, we’ve got the job for you!

Our Housekeeping Team is crucial in delivering the luxurious experience Mountain Top is known for. Reward your hard work with a career you can be proud of & premium compensation!

HK Supervisor:

$20/hr+gratuities • $1000 Sign-on Bonus • Paid Vacation • • Full-time/Yr-round • Reports to HK Director

Qualifications: • Licensed registered nurse • 2 to 4 years of experience working in long term care • Proven experience in nursing leadership and management of day-to-day operations • Basic computer skills and knowledge of federal and state regulatory and compliance standards

• Flexible part time hours • Salary negotiable • We look forward to meeting the right candidate.

EMAIL RESUME: hr@mountaintopinn.com

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Lincoln House is a small, level 3 residential care home located in a historic building in Barre, VT. We are seeking a registered nurse to join our team of compassionate caregivers who will provide clinical leadership and oversight for our 27-31 residents. The position offers the potential for advancement into administration for people with aptitude and initiative.

Details:

$16/hr+gratuities • $500 Sign-on Bonus • vacation) & Part-time Positions • Training Available

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We offer a fun, stimulating environment at a thriving, locally owned media company. Tell us your location, your availability and how you think you can contribute to Seven Days. Please email your résumé, cover letter, two story ideas you’d like to pursue for us and at least three published articles (web links are acceptable) to artswriter@sevendaysvt.com

by Friday, September 9, at noon. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

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Seven Days is seeking writers for our award-winning culture crew. We’re looking for new freelancers and potentially a full-time staff writer to cover events, theater, dance, books, visual arts, music and more.

You must be an excellent writer with reporting experience and a unique voice, a passion for the arts, a sense of humor and curiosity about Vermont’s creative sectors. Responsibilities include finding and contributing kickass content in the form of arts news, features, previews, reviews or interviews.

Apply online: uvmjobs.com/postings/51279.

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PT, 3 mornings per week, approximately 15-20 hours. Fun and flexible job perfect for a creative person who likes to work independently.

Please contact us at the number below: 802-922-3852

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Carpenters & Lead Carpenters

We are looking for experienced carpenters with knowledge of old 2h-SimplyReady071421.indd 1 7/12/21 6:20 PM and new construction to join the Lewis Creek Builders, DesignCome join an accepting & friendly workplace!

Build team! We are a passionate Village Voltage is looking for an Electrician’s group of carpenters, designers, Apprentice. Experience preferred, but willing and construction management to train the right person. professionals working in a supportive, collaborative LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and women strongly encouraged to apply. environment to manage every Email or text preferred. Gracekahnvt3@gmail.com or 802-391-7389. aspect of residential building and remodeling projects.

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Embark on a journey of possibilities and improve the future for Vermont youth.

VT Youth Development Corps (VYDC) places AmeriCorps members at youth-focused organizations across Vermont to foster positive youth development and build resilience. Use your ingenuity and skills to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth in Southern Vermont.

At All-4-One’s The Space (Peer and Community Engagement Youth Center) in Springfield, the AmeriCorps members lend their talents to building creative and enriching opportunities at a new teen center, ensuring that local youth thrive.

At the Bennington Museum in Bennington, the AmeriCorps member awakens curiosity and imagination in youth and transforms individuals by connecting them to the region’s diverse arts, rich history, landscape, and culture.

At In-Sight Photography Project in Brattleboro, the AmeriCorps member empowers youth to communicate their unique personal visions through inclusive afterschool arts programming and community initiatives.

VYDC AmeriCorps members service benefits include approx. $12.85/hr. (living allowance) a $6,495 education award; employee assistance plan; health care coverage, school loan forbearance, and child care assistance (if eligible); and professional development, training, networking, and experience in youth-related fields.

Sign-on bonus equal to one week of gross pay! Flexible start date!

Great benefits package!

Apply online today: lewiscreekcompany.com/ employment Or call 802.662.1630.

Carpenter/Lead Carpenter Pay Range: $23.00-$40.00/hr

Administrative Assistant

CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Fiscal Analysts

The Vermont Center for Anxiety Care, a private psychotherapy practice on the Burlington waterfront, has an opening for a psychotherapist with child therapy experience. Can be licensed or post-master’s degree intern. Collaborative group with holistic approach and multiple specialties.

Clinical supervision towards licensure provided as needed.

Copy Editor Seasonal Drafting Coordinator The Legislative support offices are currently hiring.

The nonpartisan offices are an interesting, challenging, and exciting place to work.

You will be part of a highly professional and collegial team that is proud of, and enthusiastic about, the mission of the state legislature.

To apply, please go to 'Career Opportunities' at

legislature.vermont.gov.

Visit website: vtcenterforanxietycare.com.

Send resume and cover letter describing professional interests and goals to: Paul Foxman, Ph.D., 86 Lake St., Burlington, VT 05401 or email: paulfoxman@aol.com

TREASURER/BUSINESS MANAGER POSITION STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIME

COMPENSATION: SALARIED

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: SELECTBOARD

The Town of Calais is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as our Town Treasurer/ Business Manager. This is a full-time position; pay is commensurate with knowledge and experience; generous benefit package. Town residency is not required.

The Treasurer/Business Manager is responsible for all fiscal functions in connection with maintaining the town’s accounts and ensuring compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. In addition, the Treasurer/Business Manaager performs administrative functions to coordinate the activity of the Selectboard and support the Selectboard in administering human resources activities.

For more information, visit the Vermont Youth AmeriCorps website: vermontyouthamericorps.org. Phone: 802-229-9151. Email: vydc.recruitment@wcysb.org.

The Town Treasurer is responsible for the management of all the town's financial activities: receipt, investment, and disbursement of funds; keeping a record of taxes voted, billed, and collected; grants, collecting other funds receivable by the town; and paying orders drawn on town accounts and human resources administration. The treasurer acts as the town's collector of current taxes.

Interested applicants can apply directly at my.americorps. gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do. In State box, choose Vermont. In Program box, type VYDC. Click Search. All VYDC positions will appear.

A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting, or equivalent experience. At least two years’ experience in a municipal environment and/or business accounting preferred. Comparable experience may be considered in lieu of two years of education. Experience with NEMRC Fund Account System software preferred.

Apply by September 16th, 2022.

A full copy of the job description can be found here: calaisvermont.gov.

VYDC is a program of the Washington County Youth Service Bureau.

Please submit a cover letter, resume detailing work experience, and names and contact information of three professional references to Denise Wheeler at calaissbdenise@gmail.com.

E.O.E. Background check required.

Position is open until filled. Calais is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Media Specialist Vermont Public is seeking a Media Specialist to be a part of the team that brings our amazing educational, news, and entertainment programs to our viewers. You will be responsible for on-air program execution. We are looking for someone comfortable with technology, willing to learn new things, and eager to work with the teams who create and broadcast Vermont Public. Experience of at least one year in television, radio, database management, or production company required. Read the full job description at VermontPublic.org/careers.

Vermont Public is a proud equal opportunity employer.

PROGRAM FEATURES: ➢ Dedicated student support

Vermont Tent Company is currently accepting applications for the following positions for immediate employment.

Full time, part time, after school and weekend hours available for each position. Pay rates vary by position with minimum starting wage ranging from $17-$21/ hour depending on job skills and experience. We also offer retention and referral bonuses.

• Tent Installation

➢ Guaranteed employment *

TRAIN TO BE A PHLEBOTOMIST GUARANTEED JOB IN 8 WEEKS* Work for Vermont’s Largest Employer!

Work for Vermont’s Largest Employer! Over the past twenty years, Vermont HITEC educated and employed over 1,600 individuals in the healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing & business services fields. We are accepting applications for our latest healthcare program. The program offers eight weeks of Phlebotomy training at no cost and immediate employment and apprenticeship as a Phlebotomist with The UVM Medical Center (up to 12 positions) upon successful completion.

3Enrollment in a Registered Apprenticeship 3Up to 12 full-time positions available 3Guaranteed starting wages with shift differential (where applicable) 3Performance-based increases 3Full benefits, including health, dental, paid vacation, 401k, and more 3No cost for qualified VT residents

• Warehouse Team – Event Division • Drivers/Delivery

• Inventory Maintenance Team • Tent Maintenance Team

* Employment guaranteed upon successful completion of the 8-week program.

Interested candidates should submit an application online at vttent.com/ employment.

No phone calls, please.

The ITAR Program (Information Technology Apprenticeship Readiness) is a partnership of:

➢ Starting wage of $16.46 with potential to earn $17.29 after one year ➢ Performance-based salary increases ➢ National Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician JOB FEATURES: ➢ Work for Vermont’s largest employer

Financial/ Administrative Services Manager The Office of the Defender General (ODG) is seeking a Financial/ Administrative Services Manager to join the management team.

This position oversees the financial operations and administrative services functions for the statewide department and is responsible for preparing annual budget projections, advising the Defender General about needed adjustments, reviewing past expenditures, projecting future needs, and responding to inquiries from legislators and other members of the criminal justice system. This position is also responsible for contract administration, property and space management, overseeing procurement of goods and services, safety and security issues, reviewing organizational structure, supervision of the Financial Specialist and co-supervision of three Legal Assistants.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and is positive, self-motivated, assertive, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and able to handle a diverse community of personalities and opinions.

Prior management experience is highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration and four years or more of relevant financial experience required. This is an exempt, full-time position located in Montpelier. Salary: $61,963 - $97,156. EOE. Please email a cover letter and resume to Gina Puls, HR & Special Counsel, at gina.puls@vermont.gov.

➢ Direct patient care

LEGAL ASSISTANT

➢ Team environment ➢ Rewarding work ➢ High-growth occupation ➢ Day shifts available

Doremus Kantor & Zullo Small, busy law firm located in Burlington, Vermont seeks part-time legal assistant.

DUTIES:

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iaahitec.org DEADLINE FOR FALL 2022 SESSION: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

The ITAR Program is funded in part by a grant from the Vermont and U.S. Departments of Labor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, political affiliation or belief.

• Provide reception, answer phones, and maintain positive client contact.

• Draft, edit, and review legal documents.

• Manage and update client files.

• Prepare & electronically file documents with Courts online system.

• Scan client files to company storage drive.

• Assist in logging attorney time and monthly client billing.

• Order office supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong work ethic with attention to detail. Ability to learn quickly.

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Suite).

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Submit cover letter and resume to: Doremus Kantor & Zullo, P.O. Box 445, Burlington, VT 05402 Or email Jack at: jkantor@dkzlegal.com.

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School Engagement Specialist Do you have passion for supporting students' school success? Do you enjoy collaborating with multiple resources to solve problems?

Lamoille Restorative Center (LRC) is hiring a Full-Time School Engagement Specialist (SES) for their Lamoille Valley School Engagement Program team. Responsibilities include providing outreach and support to Lamoille Valley students ages five to 15, and their families, struggling with school attendance. The SES helps students re-engage with school by collaborating with their families, school and human services providers to identify and address root causes of school absences.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of Vermont’s education and human services systems, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a team player. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package within a highly collaborative and supportive workplace environment.

Submit your cover letter and resume to: info@lrcvt.org. LRC is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

DATA AND POLICY ANALYST ABOUT THE POSITION: The Data and Policy Analyst is a new position who will join a collaborative team dedicated to using evidence and data to inform policy as a key component to improving the well-being of children and their families across Vermont. The position will support Building Bright Futures in all data and evaluation activities, policy, and early childhood data integration efforts. Key responsibilities will be to: • Develop data gathering tools (surveys, focus groups, interviews), and support the analysis and interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative data • Continuously update data, indicators, and content on Vermont’s Early Childhood Data and Policy Center at Vermontkidsdata.org • Support the development of data briefs, the annual State of Vermont’s Children report, data requests, and evaluation efforts to support continuous quality improvement (CQI) • Support the development of policy guidance/recommendations, reports, and publications • Engage with stakeholders, speakers, and data stewards

Ride Coordinator/ Dispatcher: We are looking for a reliable Ride Coordinator/ Dispatcher to act as a communication point for all SSTA drivers on the road. You will use our automated scheduling software to: transmit messages and track vehicles, schedule and move same day rides, and act as the point of contact for all of our amazing drivers on the road! The ideal candidate must be primarily an excellent communicator and able to remain calm and composed in varying situations. You will be asked to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision. The goal is to enable different parties to communicate well by ensuring the accurate and timely transmission of information.

Previous experience is a plus, but not required! We have a great team here to help train and get you up to speed.

Para Transit Drivers: We are looking for Drivers to transport SSTA clients in a comfortable, safe and timely manner. Driver responsibilities include driving a 27’ lift-equipped van, providing reliable door-todoor transportation service to those in need, and arranging regular cleaning and maintenance services for the vehicle. Ultimately, you will help us increase customer satisfaction, making sure clients who depend on us for their transportation needs are delivered best-inclass service! To be considered for this role, you should have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record with no traffic violations, and a desire to contribute to your community! Note that you don’t need to have a car; we provide drivers with our own vehicles.

Full or Part time positions available.

Apply online: sstarides.org/employment-opportunities/ ALL candidates must complete our application in full.

SSTA offers a robust benefits package, competitive pay, paid holidays, and vacation time.

SSTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SSTA is subject to the rules and regulations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: • Salary range $52,000-$54,000 annually. Benefits include generous paid time off, healthcare insurance, dental insurance, and retirement.

LOOKING FOR A COOLER OPPORTUNITY?

DESIRED EXPERTISE: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with public speaking and facilitation.

• The ability to think strategically with a high degree of creativity and initiative.

• Experience with qualitative data methods.

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• Understanding of public systems that serve children and families preferred.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in public health, political science, community development, child development, maternal and child health, social policy, or related field.

• Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Zoom, NVIVO, and SurveyMonkey preferred.

• Candidates are encouraged to consult the Building Bright Futures website to acquaint themselves with our organization and to review the full job description.

See who’s hiring at jobs.sevendaysvt.com

TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references by Monday, Sept. 19th at midnight.

Please send application materials as one PDF labeled: lastname_firstname_Analyst to: kmobbs@buildingbrightfutures.org. Position is open until filled.

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Sought for friendly, collaborative, statewide multidisciplinary mental health practice based in Burlington. Responsibilities include recruitment, risk management, regulatory compliance, contracting, and program operations and development. Active Vermont license preferred. Part-time clinical practice possible.

Respond with CV to alesia@ocamhs.com.

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FRONT DESK ASSISTANCE DENTAL OFFICE

DRS. HARDY AND ANDELIN are searching for a motivated individual to join our front desk team. Our practice offers the full scope of oral and facial surgery for functional and cosmetic purposes. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, computer, and customer service skills. Candidate must also be willing to commute to our Stowe and Colchester locations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain meticulous records to ensure all provider, insurance, & patient accounts are recorded & posted correctly.

• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.

Speech-Language Pathologist THE STERN CENTER is seeking a dynamic professional with expertise in speech-language pathology and Social Thinking to provide small group and individualized instruction for people with communication and/or social understanding challenges. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, in-depth understanding of research-based interventions, and experience in developing individualized treatment plans.

The Stern Center for Language and Learning is a non-profit organization dedicated to learning for all through direct support to learners and transformative programs for educators. We invite you to learn more at sterncenter.org. To apply, email Marilyn Schaefer at mschaefer@sterncenter.org.

We’re looking for dynamic, mission-driven people who want their work to make a positive difference in Vermont and for Vermonters. The Community College of Vermont is Vermont’s second largest college, serving nearly 10,000 students each year. CCV is deeply rooted in Vermont communities, providing students of all ages opportunities for academic and professional growth through flexible, innovative programs and exemplary support services.

We are looking to fill the following positions across the state. Come join our incredible staff!

Administrative Assistant (Newport) Human Resources Generalist Financial Aid Counselors Coordinator of Student Advising (Middlebury) Benefits for full-time staff include 14 paid holidays, plus vacation, medical, and personal time, automatic retirement contribution, and tuition waiver at any Vermont State College for staff and their dependents (eligible dependents may apply waiver to UVM). Visit ccv.edu/about/employment/staff-positions/ to learn more.

CCV values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning.

Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. CCV strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.

CCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Why not have a job you love?

Positions include a $500 sign on bonus, a strong benefits package and the opportunity to work at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont”

Service Coordinator: Continue your career in human services in a supportive environment

• Check patients in/out while remaining calm, effective, and even-tempered in high pressure situations.

by providing case management for individuals either for our Adult Family Care program or our Developmental Services program. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical, organizational and leadership skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented position. $47,000 annual salary.

• Reconcile nightly deposits

Residential Program Manager: Coordinate staffed residential and community supports for

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES • High School Degree • Oral Surgery/Dental office experience preferred • Excellent communication skills • Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPPA Privacy Policy, and operating procedures of the practice.

• Facilitate patient comfort, care, & satisfaction consistently.

JOB DETAILS • Wage level based on experience

an individual in their home. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented position, have strong clinical skills, and demonstrated leadership. $45,900 annual salary.

Direct Support Professional: Provide 1:1 supports to help individuals reach their goals in a variety of settings. This is a great position to start or continue your career in human services. Full and part time positions available starting at $19/hr.

Residential Direct Support Professional: Provide supports to an individual in their home and in the community in 24h shifts including asleep overnights in a private, furnished bedroom. You can work two days, receive full benefits and have five days off each week!

Other flexible schedules available, starting wage is $20/hr.

Shared Living Provider: Open your home to someone with an intellectual disability or autism and open a whole world to them, and to you. There are a variety of opportunities available that could be the perfect match for you and your household. Salary varies dependent on individual care requirements.

• Full-time position (Monday – Friday) Send resumes to: terryr@vermontoralsurgery.com.

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VERMONT LEGAL AID SEEKS

STAFF ACCOUNTANT HCP Cureblindness, a VT-based nonprofit, is actively seeking a Staff Accountant. Please visit our website for a complete job description: cureblindness.org/careers.

Please submit resume & cover letter to jobs@cureblindness.org.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Vermont Legal Aid (VLA), one of the state’s largest law firms, is where Vermonters turn when they face a civil legal problem that threatens their rights, shelter, income, health, or well-being. VLA strives to advance fairness and justice in the civil legal system, address the social and economic barriers faced by our clients, and confront the underlying causes of poverty, discrimination, and inequality. VLA services are free.

VLA seeks an Executive Director to lead this nationally recognized, statewide civil legal aid organization, and engage in the exciting process of envisioning the future of VLA, with the support and commitment of Board and staff. VLA is a strong, successful organization that is well-regarded, with a staff of 89, offices in Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Springfield, and St. Johnsbury, and an annual budget of $9.5 million.

Multiple Positions Open!

Hayward Tyler, a leading manufacturer of industrial pumps and motors in Colchester, is seeking candidates to fill the following positions:

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LEAD AFTERMARKET DESIGN ENGINEER: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/lead-aftermarketdesign-engineer/

SHIPPER/RECEIVER:

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DESIGN ENGINEER:

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ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN:

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Hayward Tyler, Inc. – Attn: HR Department 480 Roosevelt Highway PO Box 680, Colchester, VT 05446 Email: Careers@haywardtyler.com Equal Opportunity Employer

The next Executive Director will be a visionary leader with a demonstrated passion for advocating on behalf of low-income and other vulnerable populations, including families with young children, people with disabilities, New American communities, veterans, seniors, and other individuals impacted by poverty or marginalized by other factors.

The successful Executive Director candidate will be a licensed attorney with significant legal experience; demonstrate a passion for social and racial justice; possess exceptional leadership skills; have substantial management experience; have grant writing or fundraising experience; and understand financial matters, including development of budgets, compliance with grant and contract requirements, and financial oversight.

VLA’s Administrative Unit has historically been in Burlington, but the agency is open to your proposal on a remote work or a hybrid arrangement.

VLA believes everyone in Vermont should have equal access to legal services regardless of their race, ethnicity, language, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexuality, ability, mental health, income status, age, or education. We are committed, through our practices and policies, to fostering cultural competence, inclusiveness, understanding, acceptance and respect in order to more effectively fight poverty, discrimination, and inequality.

For more information about this position and how to apply, visit www.vtlegalaid.org.

Screening of applicants begins immediately. To receive full consideration, submit your application materials by October 14, 2022.

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Motivated full-time Automotive Technician wanted with knowledge in brakes, exhaust, oil changes, tires, VT State Inspection license as well as all other related mechanical job duties.

Your own tools required. Benefit package offered. Contact 802-4826666 or hartmeadllc@gmail.com.

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GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR Oversee and support the administration of graduate programs in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Lead and assist with marketing efforts for CEMS graduate programs and for recruiting applicants. Build, develop and coordinate College of Engineering and Math Sciences (CEMS) graduate programs. Serve as liaison with faculty, students, other campus organizations, and employers. Support students in University academic processes, career development with training in writing professional curricula vitae, cover letters, and portfolios. Monitor graduate students and generate and review reflections on the experiences for use in marketing materials by Communications Team. Track careers of graduates. Coordinate the admissions process; access and analyze program data for the college leadership, and provide ongoing support for graduate students once they enroll in the College.

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NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL invites you to check out our exciting opportunities!

Support. Growth. Opportunity. Collaboration.

Innovation. Teamwork. Are these missing from your career? Join the NVRH Diagnostic Imaging team today and Image Gently, Image Wisely with us.

FT and PT employees are eligible for excellent benefits, including student loan repayment, generous paid time off, health/dental/vision, 410k with company match, and much more!

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WEB CONTENT AND DESIGN MANAGER 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED

Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company!

Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company! We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business. We work hard AND offer a fun place to work including BBQs, staff parties, employee garden plots and much more! We also offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits!

Payroll and Facilities Administrator is part of both the Human Resources and Administrative Teams. This position manages all payroll processes for the company. In addition, this position will assist the Executive Assistant and Facilities Manager with coordination of various tasks for the building and other administrative functions as necessary. Our ideal candidate will have a min of 4-5 yrs of experience in Human Resources, Accounting, Administration or related field; a min of a high school diploma or equivalent required (some college-level coursework preferred); and solid PC skills, with a focus on MS Office and the Internet. Attention to detail and juggling multiple priorities is a must.

Interested? Please go to our careers page at gardeners.com/careers and apply online!

VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS welcomes applications for the Web Content & Design Manager, a FT administrative staff position reporting to the VP for Institutional Advancement.

Responsibilities include bringing vision and capability for proactively translating the VCFA experience dynamically to the medium of the website, overall management of the college’s main website and related services, attention to best practices, accessibility and analytics, advancements in technology, and design trends to ensure the integration of successful user experience into VCFA’s online platforms, management of inhouse design needs, and coordination across all departments and areas of the college to effectively amplify the work of emerging and established artists and convey the story of VCFA through online platforms.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, expertise, and experience; significant experience with Wordpress CMS; the ability to monitor performance and generate reports through Google Analytics; proficiency in HTML; familiarity with CSS and JavaScript; strong design skills and experience with modern UI/UX standards; proficiency with design and photo-editing tools, specifically Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; general familiarity with asset management platforms such as Canto and SmugMug preferred; high-level organization skills and capacity for attention to detail; strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including proofreading skills; the ability to work independently as well as to effectively collaborate in a team environment.

Candidates are encouraged to consult VCFA’s website to acquaint themselves with our distinctive institution, learning processes, and educational philosophy.

Please see full job description here: vcfa.edu/about/jobs-at-vcfa. To apply, send the following to vcfajobs@vcfa.edu: Cover Letter; CV/Resume; Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, outlining your professional skills and experience and your willingness to engage in activities to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Link to a portfolio or 2-3 samples of prior individual work demonstrating HTML, Adobe Suite, or related skills.

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Finance Manager Select Design is looking for a talented and dedicated administrative coordinator to join our team in Burlington, VT. The ideal candidate is proactive, a skilled multitasker, and a clear communicator. This role encompasses accounts payable, human resources, and office administration related responsibilities across a range of departments. The position is crucial to maintaining the operations and daily functioning of 40+ person creative environment.

Lake Champlain Basin Program Office Manager Full time in Grand Isle, VT NEIWPCC and the LCBP are seeking a dedicated individual to support operational and grant-related tasks associated with our environmental efforts in the Lake Champlain watershed.

Responsibilities: • Principal liaison between Select finance department and our clients’ financial departments regarding invoicing and payment issues.

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor

For more information, visit: neiwpcc.org/about-us/ careers/

and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards.

• Advise/consult with colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.

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90 day signing bonus, company match 401k, paid time off. Apply at:

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2022 (Sept-Oct) Harvest Season Hiring donut house team, orchard store crew, weekend farmers market staff, brandy tasting room staff & experienced tractor drivers. Serious inquiries only! orchardappletrees@gmail.com.

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support business operations.

Qualifications & Competencies: If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work in your community, join the passionate, community minded team at the Committee on Temporary Shelter! For over 30 years we have been working in Chittenden County to creatively find solutions to end homelessness.

We aren’t afraid to try new things. We are looking for team members with a passion for doing good and creative thinking. Join us on our mission to end homelessness!

• Relevant four-year business degree or equivalent experience.

• Working knowledge of accounting concepts.

• Ability to manage several overlapping responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining a keen focus on details and meeting deadlines.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Business Office Associate

COTS Executive Director works collaboratively with an active Board of Directors to identify and refine the organization’s vision, and to develop strategies which consistently move them toward fulfilling their mission to end homelessness.

The Executive Director directly manages a senior leadership team covering our housing services, emergency shelter and outreach programs, operations and facilities management, finance, human resources, and development.

Full or Part Time

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) seeks an entry level or skilled and self-motivated financial professional for a full or possibly part-time position. We will work with the right person to create a schedule that fits your needs and those of the organization. This position requires some in-office time; however, remote work is an option. Our workplace is friendly and highly flexible. Many CCRPC staff currently work hybrid schedules.

This is a new position, and the successful applicant will be the third member of the business office team. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Excel. Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar software is highly preferable. The work includes assisting with accounts receivable, accounts payable, benefits administration, payroll administration, taking meeting minutes, grant administration, and maintaining office supplies and operations. We are willing to train the right person. Up to three evening meetings per month may be expected. Compensation is competitive, and commensurate with experience; the expected full-time salary range is $40K to $45K or up to $25/hour if working a part-time schedule. CCRPC is proud to offer an excellent benefits package.

Please email your letter of interest and resume (with references and contact information) to Forest Cohen, Senior Business Manager at: fcohen@ccrpcvt.org by Monday, September 26. We will begin considering applicants for interviews starting then, and the position will remain open until filled. See the full job description and more details at ccrpcvt.org/about-us/news/jobs/.

The CCRPC believes a diverse and culturally proficient staff are pivotal to creating an environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the CCRPC seeks to provide our membership and community with services enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent representatives of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. CCRPC is an equal opportunity employer.

The right candidate for this role will be someone who can build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the work COTS does, including community partners, donors, and policy makers. They will establish and enhance formal means of accountability for services provided, emphasizing data driven approaches.

The Executive Director is the primary spokesperson for the organization, and advocates broadly for solutions to end homelessness. They foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, making COTS an employer of choice in our community.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Social Work, or other related field and/or five to seven years of relevant work experience. Strong communications skills required. Experience with capital project planning and budgeting and working with people experiencing homelessness preferred.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to talentsolutions@gfc.com.

COTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all to apply.

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CONTROLLER Burlington Country Club is a private golf and social club established in 1924 and currently has over 600 members. Governed by 9 Board of Directors, the Club strives to provide a quality membership experience as one of the best Clubs in New England.

The Controller at Burlington Country Club is responsible for the financial data and in charge of managing the daily operations of the accounting functions while working closely with all departments throughout the organization.

Interested? For full Job Description please email Lindsay.ah@burlingtoncountryclub.org.

Support individuals with developmental disabilities build employment skills and find paid employment $19.37/hour Full-Time

BURLINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (BHA) is seeking candidates to continue BHA’s success in promoting innovative solutions that address housing instability challenges facing our diverse population of extremely low-income families and individuals. Join us and make a difference in our community!

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN performs general maintenance work in BHA owned and managed properties, including building exteriors, common areas, apartments, building systems, fixtures, and grounds. Our Maintenance Techs are required to participate in the on-call rotation, which covers night and weekend emergencies.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT serves as first point of contact for our customers in the Property Management office. This role answers the telephone and greets applicants and the general public at the main office, collects rent payments, provides administrative support to the Leasing and Eligibility Specialist, the Property Managers, and the Director of Property Management.

RAPID REHOUSING SPECIALIST provides assistance to community members who are without housing and have barriers to locating and securing housing in the community. This grant funded position works closely with our Rental Assistance department and Chittenden County Coordinated Entry and is a part of a skilled team that focuses on assessment, intervention, and service coordination of at-risk households.

RECEPTIONIST manages the main office lobby and answers phones while providing great customer service, processes office mailings, and provides administrative support.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST assists in the operation of all rental programs, including tenant and project-based voucher and grant funded rental assistance programs. This position works with applicants, participants, and landlords to ensure that the required paperwork and annual certifications are processed timely.

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SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT manages the accounting operations of the Authority. The responsibilities for this position include preparing timely and accurate accounting records and financial reports; managing operating budgets; and maintaining a comprehensive and effective system of internal controls, all of which are designed to ensure the accuracy of BHA’s reported results, mitigate risk, and ensure that resulting financial statements comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements. ***To learn more about these career opportunities, please visit: burlingtonhousing.org.

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BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. To most effectively carry out our vision of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational histories.

Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus!

BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We offer a premium benefit package at a low cost to employees. Benefits include medical insurance with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 10% employer funded retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, accident insurance, life insurance, cancer and critical illness insurance and access to reduced cost continuing education. We also offer a generous time off policy including paid time off, sick, and 13 paid holidays. And sign on bonus of up to $2,000.

If interested in these career opportunities, please submit your resume and cover letter to: humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org. Burlington Housing Authority is an E.O.E.

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FULL TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick, LLP is looking for a highly-motivated, full-time legal assistant to support the family law practice in Essex Junction, VT. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, be detail-oriented and computer proficient and must enjoy a fast-paced environment. Experience and a great sense of humor are helpful.

The position comes with competitive benefits. Applicants, please email a cover letter and resume to: Robin Beane at rbeane@bpflegal.com or, if you already know one of us, give us a call!

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is an acclaimed science and nature center committed to inspiring and engaging families in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain. Our vision is for a science-savvy community where people and nature thrive together.

HOME PROVIDERS NEEDED Community Developmental Services seeks singles, couples and families from Washington County area to open their home to an individual.

•22-year-old man seeking home without young children. He uses augmented communication and enjoys being outside and would enjoy a farm setting with animals. The bedroom should be on the same floor as providers. Call Tracy - 802-636-7379.

• 25-year-old female looking for a room or in-law apartment in the Burlington area. She would prefer to live in a home without children but pets are ok. She would like to live with someone open minded, possibly artistic and active in the local community. She would like to find social groups and activities to participate in to become familiar with her new community. She enjoys many forms of art, tattoos and painting specifically. Call Chelsey – 802-505-0281.

• 28 year old man seeks home without young children. He loves computers, animation, planes, trains, and cars. Call Katie – 802-904-3414.

• 30-year-old outgoing female seeks home that likes to be busy. Non-smoking, without children/teens or pets. Single woman preferred but couples with good boundaries. Call Sherri – 802- 636-7041.

• 55 -year- old man seeking patient and active home provider, without young children or cats.

He works for WCMHS as a peer mentor, he enjoys walks, hiking, swimming and snowshoeing.

He uses Facilitated Communication (FC) and would like an individual who is open to training and learning the processes and best practices of FC so that he is able to communicate in his home setting. Call Leigh – 802-505-1889.

• 54-year old man, seeks home in the Barre area. He is very active, loves fishing, biking, shopping, doing odd jobs, and watching TV. He prefers home without children or dogs. Call Brittany – 802-798-9115.

• 64 year old woman seek quiet home, with first floor bed and bath, without children. She enjoys old country music, soap operas, car rides, visiting her family. Call Jayne – 479-1477.

TRAINING, CLINICAL SUPPORT, TAX FREE STIPEND, AND RESPITE PROVIDED. * NOTE, MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY OR THE TOWNS OF ORANGE, WILLIAMSTOWN OR WASHINGTON. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SHARED LIVING OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES • 802-479-2502 Ext 3416.

For more details go to: https://www.wcmhs.org/wcmhs.org/careers.

ECHO seeks an experienced Human Resource professional to conduct day-to-day HR operations, refine and develop our HR systems, and lead HR strategy.

The Human Resource Director will also lead planning for identifying, hiring for, and developing critical skills; overseeing professional development; leading ECHO’s employment equity and inclusion initiatives, and positioning ECHO as an employer of choice.

Daily functions include but are not limited to: new hire recruitment and onboarding, compensation and performance management, overseeing ECHO’s intern program, advising on the administration and design of employee benefits, maintaining human resource records, ensuring compliance with all employmentrelated laws and regulations, and collaborating closely on HR issues with all members of the senior staff. The HR Director will report to the Executive Director and serve as a member of the senior management team.

The position will have no direct reports.

The full job description is available at: echovermont.org/jobs.

ECHO is an E.O.E. and welcomes resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diversity.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to jobs@echovermont.org with Director of Human Resources in the subject line.

ECHO requires all of our employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2022

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Customer service. Support services for retreats and other events. Estimated 10-20 hours per week depending on season and interests. $18-20/hour depending on skills and experience. Must live nearby.

The City of St. Albans seeks a personable, public service oriented professional for the position of Assistant City Clerk. The Assistant Clerk is responsible for issuing licenses, processing payments, recording official documents, organizing elections, and performing administrative tasks in a manner that inspires public confidence.

Send resumes to: jdv@wildtrailsfarm.com.

This position reports to the City Clerk and Treasurer and is on the front lines of customer service in City Hall. Qualifications include a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, genuine interest in local government and public service, and a collaborative approach to business operations. A complete job description can be found at stalbansvt.com.

The anticipated hiring range is between $45,000 and $50,000 annually and includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a defined benefit retirement, and a family friendly workplace.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@stalbansvt.com. Resume review will begin on Friday, September 16th. This position is open until filled. E.O.E.

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Administrative Assistant The Vermont Studio Center seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical assistance to the Executive Director and support general office administration. In this role, you will: act as liaison for the Executive Director to the Board, donors and staff; greet and assist guests; and perform general office duties as needed. Confidentiality and the ability to work with people of all cultures and backgrounds is essential, as is an understanding of creative practice and respect for the traditions and mission of VSC.

Join the staff of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board, an innovative funding organization supporting the development and preservation of affordable housing for Vermonters, community development, the conservation of agricultural land, natural areas, recreational land, forest land, and historic preservation. Other programs include VHCB AmeriCorps, the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, and Healthy and Lead-Safe Homes. We are hiring for multiple full-time positions based in our Montpelier office.

Housing Analyst and Senior Housing Analyst

This is a temporary, part-time position, approx. 20 hrs/week, until January 2023 at which time it may become a permanent position. Compensation is $22 per hour, and includes paid time off and retirement. For a full job description and application instructions: vermontstudiocenter.org/jobs-at-vsc.

The VHCB housing team is seeking talented individuals to join us in helping Vermont deliver more affordable homes to solve the unprecedented housing crisis. We are a collaborative and diligent team that believes in VHCB’s mission to assist in creating more affordable housing for Vermonters.

If you have experience and passion for affordable housing, this position could be right for you. We are advertising for both the Housing Analyst role, and for the role of Senior Housing Analyst.

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Clean Water Program Manager Are you knowledgeable and passionate about clean water, agriculture and land conservation? Do you have strong technical, organizational, and communication skills? Join our team, managing VHCB’s role as Clean Water Service Provider in the Memphremagog Basin, overseeing non-regulatory water quality projects. Working with state and local partners, help achieve Vermont's clean water goals using various strategies including conservation easements, land acquisition, wetlands restoration, and best management practices.

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Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, located in Berlin, Vermont, is recruiting for a strength based leader to oversee daily operations for a 25 bed facility. The ideal candidate will have had demonstrated success in leading teams, ensuring clinical excellence, and operating with financial strength. The CEO, in collaboration with Appointing Authority and VPCH Leadership team, is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a strategic plan to support the hospital’s success.

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Department: Mental Health. Location: Berlin. Status: Full Time - Exempt. Job Id #39461. Application Deadline: September 14, 2022.

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Buildings and General Services at the State of VT has an exciting opportunity as a Central Heat Plant Operator. You will be part of a small group of individuals that would be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the central heat plant providing steam to the Montpelier Complex. Our biomass plant is capable to burn wood chips and oil so a mechanical background is preferred. This is a full-time position. For more information, contact Jonathan Rutledge at jonathan.rutledge@vermont.gov.

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VT Youth Development Corps (VYDC) places AmeriCorps members at youth-focused organizations across Vermont to foster positive youth development and build resilience. Use your ingenuity and skills to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth in Northwest Vermont.

At the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont based in Winooski, the AmeriCorps member inspires hundreds of Vermont high schoolers from across the state to create the future, helping youth think deeper and dream bigger through intensive summer programs with a mission of equity and accessibility.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY REAL SEPTEMBER 8-14 TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): As a Taurus, you are always wise to be reverent toward your five senses. They are your glorious treasures, your marvelous superpowers, your sublime assets. In the coming weeks, they will serve you even better than usual.

As you deploy them with all your amazement and appreciation unfurled, they will boost your intelligence. They will heighten your intuition in ways that guide you to good decisions. You will tune into interesting truths that had previously been hidden from you. I suspect your sensory apparatus will be so sharp and clear that it will work almost as extrasensory powers.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): When you Gemi-

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) “To love oneself is hard work,” declares Virgo author Hanif Abdurraqib. He adds, “But I think it becomes harder when you realize that you’re actually required to love multiple versions of yourself that show up without warning throughout a day, throughout a week, throughout a month, throughout a life.” Let’s make that your inspirational strategy, Virgo.

The coming weeks will be a favorable time to refine, deepen, and invigorate your love for all your selves. It may be hard work, but I bet it will also be fun and exhilarating.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Aries-born Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was one of the greatest basketball players ever. He excelled at most aspects of the game. Some experts say his rebounding was only average for a player his size — seven feet, two inches. But he is still the third-best rebounder in National Basketball Association history. And he played for 20 years, until age 40. What tips might Abdul-Jabbar have for you now? Here’s a suggestion from him that aligns with your current astrological omens: “Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak.” The implication is that you have a lot of strengths, and now it’s time to raise up the rest of your skill set.

nis are at your best, you don’t merely tolerate dualities. You enjoy and embrace them. You work with them eagerly. While many nonGeminis regard oppositions and paradoxes as at best inconvenient and at worst obstructive, you often find how the apparent polarities are woven together and complementary.

That’s why so many of you are connoisseurs of love that’s both tough and tender. You can be effective in seemingly contradictory situations that confuse and immobilize others.

All these skills of yours should come in handy during the coming weeks. Use them to the hilt.

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): Author Jean Frémon says Cancerian naturalist Henry David Thoreau “always had two notebooks—one for facts, and the other for poetry. But Thoreau had a hard time keeping them apart, as he often found facts more poetic than his poems.” Judging from your current astrological omens, Cancerian, I suspect you are entering a time when facts will be even more poetic than usual. If you open yourself to the magic of reality, the mundane details of everyday life will delight you and appeal to your sense of wonder. Routine events will veer toward the marvelous. Can you bear to experience so much lyrical grace? I think so.

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): “What good is it if you read Plato but never clean your toilet?” writes author Alice Munro. To which I add, “What good is it if you have brilliant breakthroughs and intriguing insights but never translate

them into practical changes in your daily rhythm?” I’m not saying you are guilty of these sins, Leo. But I want to ensure that you won’t be guilty of these sins in the coming weeks.

It’s crucial to your long-term future that you devote quality time to being earthy and grounded and pragmatic. Be as effective as you are smart.

most powerful. 3) Healing comes from gathering wisdom from past actions and letting go of the pain that the education cost you. 4) The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. 5) What serves your spirit enhances your body.

What diminishes your spirit diminishes your body. 6) What is in you is stronger than what is out there to defeat you.

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): How to be the best Libra you can be in the next three weeks: 1) Make sure your cool attention to detail never gets chilly. Warm it up now and then. Invite your heart to add its counsel to your head’s observations. Tenderize your objectivity. 2) Always be willing to be puzzled. Always be entertained and educated by your puzzlement. Proceed on the theory that nothing ever changes unless somebody is puzzled. 3) Practice, practice, practice the art of moderation. Do so with the intention of using it as a flexible skill rather than an unthinking habit.

4) Applying the Goldilocks principle will be essential. Everything must be just right: neither too much nor too little; neither overly grand nor overly modest.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I have always felt you Capricorns are wise to commune with rocks, dirt, mud, sand and clay. I think you should regularly touch the actual earth with your hands and bare feet. If I’m out hiking with a Capricorn friend, I might urge them to sniff blooming mushrooms and lean down to kiss the exposed roots of trees. Direct encounters with natural wonders are like magic potions and miracle medicine for you. Moreover, you flourish when you nurture close personal relationships with anything that might be described as foundational. This is always true, but will be extra true for you in the coming weeks. Your words of power are kernel, core, gist, marrow and keystone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There are

weeks will be a favorable time to dream up creative solutions to problems that haven’t fully materialized yet. Then you can apply your discoveries as you address problems that already exist. In other words, dear Aquarius, I’m telling you that your uncanny facility for glimpsing the future can be useful in enhancing your life in the present. Your almost psychic capacity to foretell the coming trends will be instrumental as you fix glitches in the here and now.

blessings in every abyss. You, of all the signs in the zodiac, have the greatest capacity to find those blessings and make them yours.

Likewise, there is an abyss in each blessing.

You, of all the signs, have the most power to make sure your experiences in the abyss don’t detract from but enhance the blessing. In the coming weeks, dear Scorpio, take maximum advantage of these superpowers of yours. Be a master of zeroing in on the opportunities seeded in the dilemmas. Show everyone how to home in on and enjoy the delights in the darkness. Be an inspirational role model as you extract redemption from the messes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One of

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Information acquired through your senses might prove less than fully adequate, as well.

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Sing songs to the dragonflies and whirligig beetles and lacewings.

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GROCERY AISLE CROSSINGS Montpelier Shaw’s, Labor Day afternoon.

You: in a green hoodie. Me: in a raincoat and mask. We kept crossing paths in the aisles. At the checkout line, you said it was the last time we’d do that - I hope not. Next time, let’s just go shopping together! When: Monday, September 5, 2022. Where: Montpelier Shaw’s.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915618

TINY THAI CAT DAD You had a super-cute kitty in the car while you were waiting for your to-go order outside. I should have told you about how I just started bringing my cat out to the park and how we should have a little cat play date. If you see this and are single, I’d love to do that. When: Thursday, August 18, 2022. Where: Tiny Thai. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915611

FAMOUS FEET You were leaving the store with your motorcycle helmet in tow and said something about forgetting something.

I was wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses and managed a sheepish smile. Safe travels, and if you read this and want to connect, please drop me a line. When: Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Where: outside Famous Footwear.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915615

SELF-CHECKOUT, SHAW’S, COLCHESTER You: attractive brunette with great tan wearing shorts and sandals on Sunday, noontime. We were standing next to each other. Would love to know where you go to get such a great tan. When: Sunday, August 21, 2022. Where: Shaw’s, Colchester.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915610

NORTH END LAUNDROMAT, FRIDAY THUNDERSTORM. Big boom. Pretty woman said the lightening was 2.3 miles away; I suggested 1,000 feet. Not a fair day for you: farmer, chef and writer. I’d like to meet again, if only to buy some veggies. HMU. When: Friday, August 26, 2022. Where: North End Laundromat.

You: Man. Me: Man. #915613 OTTER CREEK BAKERY, 24TH, LOVELY DRESS You: lithe, short-haired blonde, pretty cream-and-black dress, black heels. Me: tall, glasses, ball cap, tomato-colored shirt, jeans. My comment on your pretty dress and how nice to see someone dressed up in Middlebury was answered with a big “Thank you” and lovely smile.

I had to rush off. Care to have another coffee or perhaps lunch together?

When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Where: Otter Creek Bakery, Middlebury.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915612

REDHEADED WONDER I saw you at the airport cellphone lot in a white Mercedes-Benz. You were waving frantically at a Frontier plane. If you were not waving at your husband, maybe we could fly away together.

When: Monday, August 8, 2022. Where: airport. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915607 F250 BEAUTY, MCNEIL POWER PLANT 2:15 p.m. You: woman with F250 truck, headed to the beach. Me: man with CX5, headed to my deck. How about we meet in between for a drink? (We needn’t talk of yard waste.) When: Saturday, August 13, 2022. Where: McNeil power plant yard waste facility.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915606 BROWN-EYED STREET BRIGADER You answered my call once, then again weeks later appeared before me smiling at the library. I was too distracted to return your smile. Another chance, this time off the clock? When: Saturday, August 6, 2022. Where: library.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915605

Ask REVEREND 

Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

Dear Reverend,

I live in an apartment with a roommate. We get along great and have no problems — except for one thing. She has sex with her boyfriend in the shower. It creeps me out because I like baths and I feel like I have to clean the tub every time before I take one. Should I talk to her about it?

Drea Noe

(FEMALE, 24)

Dear Drea Noe,

CIDERSTOCK You were wearing a bright yellow WeeBee Oil & Lube shirt (A+ fashion choice), and I was the blonde. We hit it off! I’m posting here because I’m pretty sure I accidentally deleted a digit in your phone number while saving it, so if you read this and actually did want me to have your number, sorry and please let me know! When: Saturday, August 20, 2022. Where: Woodchuck Ciderstock.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915609 BEAUTY ON FLIGHT TO BTV You: an absolutely stunning beauty sitting one row in front of me on a flight from LGA to BTV. You kept looking back at me, and I kept looking forward at you. You disappeared into the terminal when we disembarked.

Hope to see you again. When: Sunday, August 7, 2022. Where: Delta Flight LGA to BTV, Sunday afternoon.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915604 WOMAN AT WATERVILLE MARKET We met outside the Waterville market on the 109. We chatted about your dogs, young Daisy and her Rottweiler mom — both present in the car. You work long weeks in caregiving. Me: Chris. Gray beard, cap, dark T-shirt.

You seemed very sweet and so lovely!

Drop me a line here if you’d like to get in touch. When: Saturday, August 6, 2022. Where: Waterville market.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915603 DAYSIES, SPARKLY RAVEN-HAIRED BEAUTY You: tall, pretty woman with glasses, beautiful long, curly black hair, fetching sparkly black pants/vest outfit. Me: tall man, salt/pepper hair, pink blazer and tie, kept noticing you as we walked around the Daysies party. I wanted to say hi, didn’t find the opportunity among the gaggle of revelers. Would you care to share a hello some other time soon? When: Friday, August 5, 2022.

Where: Daysies party, ECHO Center.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915602 REDHEAD, HUNGER MOUNTAIN HIKER Met you on top of Hunger Mountain.

You were with two friends. Did we almost make a connection, except for me not getting it? If so, let’s do a hike together and get to know each other. When: Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Where: Hunger Mountain.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915598

2 A.M. JAZZ COMPANION AT RADIO BEAN Swaying alone to late-night vibrations, I noticed a tall, bearded, long-haired, brunette human doing their own solo music worship next to me. When the set ended, we turned to face each other, but your friend came over. I thanked you for sharing the space with me, we hugged, and I walked home feeling magical.

Who are you? Show yourself! When: Friday, June 10, 2022. Where: Radio Bean. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915600

JULY 3, OAKLEDGE BEACH You: blonde, blue bikini. I came out of my nap to hear you walking by, leaving.

I still had my eyes closed as I heard you being chastised for “not just looking but enjoying it.” It all seems like a dream now.

I hope not. Find me, magic lady. When: Sunday, July 3, 2022. Where: Oakledge beach. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915594

CUTIE CASHIER AT PETCO My partner and I (polyam) were on errands, and you checked us out. We both thought you were cute but didn’t wanna make you uncomfy at work! You had crutches, buttons, beautiful J name.

We’re two masc NB peeps. I was in a baseball cap with mountains. Remember us? We got a little aquarium. Wanna meet our baby guppies? When: Saturday, July 9, 2022. Where: Petco. You: Couple.

Me: Non-binary person. #915599 WE ZOOMED SOME LAST YEAR You said you see a good friend when you look at me (even with my crazy hair), one of many deep things we shared that made me feel so connected. One year-plus out, missing you. If you still live in the same town, I’m local now.

Would love to take a walk, maybe meet a Galactic dog when you have custody?

T. When: Friday, May 7, 2021. Where: Zoom. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915597 FRIDAY MORNING, COMING DOWN Convenience store on Route 2. Your day was off to a rough start. Sounded like my yesterday. Can I buy you a coffee drink and hold the door for you somewhere? You: in boots with the sporty rims with the red stripes. Me: with the sleeved arms in the race-inspired tire truck. When: Friday, July 29, 2022.

Where: Montpelier convenience store.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915596 ESSEX DISCOUNT BEVERAGE About 12:30. We talked about the sandwiches and the stuff on the counter.

You like the turkey bacon, and I like the BLT but was going with the ham. If you’re single, I would enjoy talking to you again. Hope your lunch was great.

And hope to talk to you again. Gerry.

When: Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Where: Essex Discount Beverage.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915595

Worried about bodily fluids in the bathtub? I hate to break it to you, but plenty of things other than sex happen in there.

Grosser things: peeing, butt washing, dirty ol’ feet, snot rockets ... who knows what else.

But that’s what bathtubs are made for. Even though they can be one of the most germ-infested places in the house, they’re easy to clean. It’s best to disinfect everything in your bathroom at least once a week (don’t forget the shower curtain) and deep-clean the bathtub at least every

SOUTH BURLINGTON HANNAFORD I was shopping the meat department around 3. You stood very close to me.

Saw you again in the wine section, then the cheese and yogurt area. Is it just me, or were we both circling the store checking each other out?

Single? You wore a long black dress.

I dressed very loudly. Tell me what I was wearing. When: Saturday, July 23, 2022. Where: Hannaford on Shelburne Rd. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915593 CROSSING PATHS You: very beautiful woman with the Die Antwoord haircut, waiting at the light near Walgreens. Me: the gentleman across the street from you waiting all the same, covered in hickeys from a couple of nights ago. Wanna gimme some more? I’m trying to start a collection of them. When: Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Where: across the street from Penny Cluse. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915591 CROW BOOKSHOP Rainy Monday; you were shelving books. I inquired, “How are you doing today, friend?” I like your style: oversize jeans. Me: gray rain jacket, faux hawk with a mullet. When: Monday, July 18, 2022. Where: Crow Bookshop.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915590 RIVER PIZZA In the Richmond river. You’re the finest pizza topping. I was paddling the kayak with a crew, and we drifted apart. Wish I had met up at the end of the river.

Pizza party sometime? When: Sunday, July 17, 2022. Where: Richmond.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915589 RECEIVED You were sitting alone doing a crossword and watching fútbol. We were matching, both of us wearing brown corduroy jackets even though it was a hot day.

Let’s do a crossword together sometime ... maybe someplace crazy like Montréal?

When: Friday, July 15, 2022. Where: pub. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915588

other week. If you keep your bathtub cleanliness baseline high, a quick wipe-down before you fill it up should suffice.

As long as the shower sexpots aren’t disturbing you by making a lot of noise or leaving the bathroom a hot mess, I wouldn’t bring it up. A good roommate is hard to find, and you don’t want to make waves over something that isn’t really a big deal.

On a related note: I also love a good bath, but no matter how clean your tub is, you’re pretty much stewing in a cauldron full of your own filth. Be sure to rinse off with a shower before or after a soak.

Good luck and God bless,

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