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Sunday’s rally in solidarity with the people of Israel

Hundreds of people waving flags and signs crowded onto Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace on Sunday afternoon to show solidarity with the people of Israel after the recent terror attack by Hamas — and the nation’s subsequent declaration of war on the political party that controls the Gaza Strip.

The day before, another flag-waving crowd gathered around the corner in City Hall Park to support Palestinians, who are under siege in the Gaza Strip as Israel fights to eradicate Hamas from the territory.

The dual rallies came a week after Hamas militants killed 1,400 civilians and soldiers and abducted others in a surprise attack, leading the Israeli military to retaliate. The ongoing conflict has left more than 4,000 people dead, and there’s no end in sight. Israel has bombed Gaza, Palestinians have fled their homes, and a ground offensive appears imminent.

A coalition of local Jewish leaders organized Sunday’s event, which Gov. Phil Scott and Mayor Miro Weinberger attended. Speakers mourned the dead and emphasized that Israel should not be blamed for Hamas’ attack. The Islamist organization, which controls Gaza and is considered a terrorist group by the U.S., advocates for the elimination of the Jewish state and has said the attack was retaliation for a long-running Israeli blockade of Gaza.

“This massacre of Jews is the worst since the Holocaust, and we will not be silent,” Rabbi David Edleson of Temple Sinai in South Burlington said. “Murder is not liberation. Rape is not social justice.”

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Saturday’s rally in support of the Palestinian cause

Attendee Naomi Barell held a poster with “This Is Personal” written atop photos of her 23-year-old son, Zaq, one of the roughly 360,000 Israeli Defense Forces reservists who have been called up to service.

“It’s very scary, and yet I’m so very proud of him for doing this,” Barrell said. “[Never] in my lifetime have I experienced this fear for the existence of a state of Israel.”

At Saturday’s “Free Palestine” rally, some speakers characterized Israel’s retaliatory campaign as genocidal.

Participants carried Palestinian flags and signs reading “End Apartheid,” “Genocide is evil in Germany and Gaza” and “Stand with Palestine! End the occupation now!”

The Vermont chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a socialist political party, and Vermonters for Justice in Palestine — an activist group that for years urged a boycott of Ben & Jerry’s over the franchise selling ice cream in West Bank settlements — organized the event.

Speakers, including local Jews and Palestinians, called for the U.S. government to end its long-standing military aid to Israel.

Wafic Faour, a Palestinian with Vermonters for Justice in Palestine, said Americans bear responsibility for Israel’s oppression of the Palestinian people.

“Our families [are] dying because of your support and silence in front of your government,” he told the crowd. “Are you going to continue to be silent?”

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3. “Former Vermont Poet Laureate and Nobel Prize Winner Louise Glück Dies at 80” by Chelsea Edgar. Glück’s work explored the vastness of human experience — birth, death, sex, aging, grief — through the lens of nature and classical mythology.

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MICRO MOVEMENT Burlington resident Samara Fantie, 30, grew up gaming. She’s partial to action-adventure games such as Doom and Metal Gear Solid.

As the cofounder and chief creative officer of game studio Glossbird, however, her work revolves around a floppy-eared dog named Monroe and a sweatsuit-clad cat named Ollie — “fitbuddies” who lead players through a series of exercises, such as arm circles, crunches and jumping jacks. Fitment, Glossbird’s fitness-oriented mobile app, is part of a genre of “cozy games” — low on conflict and characterized by a friendly, soothing tone.

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participating in Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz’s Talent x Opportunity Fall Cohort, a business accelerator that comes with $100,000 in funding. The 16-week program, which started in August, includes training and mentorship and is meant to help entrepreneurs build successful and sustainable companies.

Fantie, who previously taught in American University’s game design master’s program and has lived in Vermont since 2020, is also hard at work perfecting Fitment, which is available to download but is still in prototype form. The game is designed to help people incorporate “micro-workouts,” from one to five minutes long, into their day.

Some activities can be done while sitting in a chair. Others involve stretching.

“You’re not going to get swole doing these tiny workouts,” Fantie said. But studies have shown that even short bursts of activity help with mental health, she noted.

Players can choose how many times per day they want to be reminded to take a movement break. The game also allows users to collect virtual items, such as pet rocks, lava lamps and cacti, and customize characters with spiffy outfits.

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Six months ago, trans TikTok personality Dylan Mulvaney was featured in a social promotion for Bud Light. The backlash was swift, contributing to a 10 percent decline of Anheuser-Busch revenues. It must have seemed like a great time for Citizen Cider to roll out an alternative light beer. It was more than “a classic case of product diversification,” as Carolyn Shapiro writes [“Trouble Brewing,” September 27]. Citizen spotted a hole in the social fabric of beer drinkers and rushed to fill it with Hey Bub, just one letter away from “Hey Bud.” The red-andgold can is a throwback to Schaefer and Schlitz. The marketing campaign is more of an awkward appeal to working-class men than a rebuke of LGBTQ influencers.

So where did Citizen go wrong? I’m guessing it didn’t get early buy-in from its employees. The pitch would have been something like this: “We see an opportunity to pivot from cider (declining) to craft beer (growing). We’re introducing a light beer that some of you may find controversial. Anyone who doesn’t want to support it is free to leave. It’s not personal, just business.”

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Did it mistreat those who pushed back?

As Paula Routly observes in [From the Publisher: “Bitter Brewhaha,” October 4], it’s a case of he said-she said. Every brand needs to reinvent itself now and then. But the “hold my beer” approach to branding no longer works. Marketers should think — and plan — carefully if they don’t want to get sprayed by a shaken can of suds.

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[Re “Prickly Issue: Discarded Needles Litter Burlington. What Can Be Done?”

October 4]: How little does Howard Center leadership think of drug addicts to believe that they are incapable of exchanging needles rather than just leaving them on the ground unless there is a special prize promised to them? These same drug users are capable of procuring drugs, new needles, food and water, shelter, etc., but somehow their capabilities end at cleaning up after themselves?

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coupled with phonics, how it could lead to dramatic advances in reading. My son’s progress during the next year resulted in closing a two- to three-grade-level gap in his reading scores. His sister followed several years later, utilizing the same approach to rapidly close an even greater gap. Today they both have college degrees and work in technical fields.

As parents, we sometimes forget, or are not always aware of, those people who have significant impacts on the lives of our children. I recognized the life-changing influence of Reid back then in the 1980s and continue to be thankful for how he made such a profound difference in the lives of two of my children. Wherever you are Reid, thank you once again!

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Why does harm reduction start and end with only the active addict?

Surely we can extend the pursuit of harm reduction to include the whole community by prioritizing clean and safe public spaces. It is in no one’s best interest to allow people to openly use drugs in public.

Behavior we tolerate will flourish. We are, very simply, allowing people to use hard drugs in public — in parks, across from schools, etc. We are allowing people to steal with impunity, including bikes and vehicles. We are allowing people to leave heaps of trash around the city, including needles that children pick up and poke themselves with.

Addicts need treatment and recovery.

Homeless addicts need long-term treatment and stabilization that slowly and intentionally steps them down to selfsufficiency. I hope our community can understand that we don’t have to choose between public safety and addressing housing and addiction issues.

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[Re “Prickly Issue: Discarded Needles Litter Burlington. What Can Be Done?”

October 4]: Decades ago, our state recognized that intoxicated people and our communities are better served by keeping these offenders out of jail and instead placing them in sobering shelters such as ACT 1.

It is time to expand this evidencebased model for alcoholism to address the opioid crisis.

Quite simply, our existing homeless shelters cannot be revamped to meet the intense needs of this drug-addicted

population. Shelters for the unhoused are likewise not substitutes for psychiatric wards. Mixing these populations — the innocent poor who are mere victims of circumstance; the severely mentally ill; and hard-core substance abusers — in congregate shelters is a recipe for failing all of them, as well as for insurmountable expenses.

The long-standing critical need for low-barrier shelters simply cannot be met by undermining existing space and services for sober and sane hardworking poor people. Those caught in the cycle of opioid addiction need their own appropriately staffed and equipped shelters as a necessary first step for them to achieve sobriety.

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LEARNING TO ‘REID’

[Re “Reading Reckoning,” October 4]: Three weeks ago, I picked up a copy of Seven Days at the Milton Hannaford, as I do each week. I noticed the front-page headline “Reading Reckoning” and was immediately transported back to the 1980s, when two of my children had significant struggles with reading. At that time, we struggled to find solutions.

Happenstance and good fortune led us to a young neuroscientist named G. Reid Lyon.

As I drove from Milton back to Grand Isle, those memories of how Reid dramatically altered the course of my children’s learning came flooding back. Once I started reading the article, I was pleasantly surprised to see Reid mentioned in the opening paragraph. Reid worked with my son’s teachers, training them on the power of phonemic awareness and, when

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[Re “Reading Reckoning,” October 4]: I do not doubt that there continue to be many struggling young readers, although the “eureka” as to why in this article is a gross misrepresentation and oversimplification.

Teachers who are not familiar with the methods and necessity of explicit instruction in phonemic and phonological awareness as an integral part of any reading program they use are light-years behind in their own educational knowledge and practice.

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Suddenly Seymour Boy meets girl and plant eats boy in Artistree Collaborative Theatre’s morbidly silly production of Little Shop of Horrors at Artistree Community Arts Center in South Pomfret. The smash sci-fi musical follows shy florist Seymour as he discovers a mysterious talking plant that promises him fame, fortune and a date with his crush — as long as he keeps it fed with blood.

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Color Instinct Art and music intersect at Color Theory, the new show by Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Jukebox Quartet playing at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Roots Studio Space in Rutland and Helmholz Fine Art in Manchester. The string players’ stylings inspire a painting created in real time by local Haitian artist Julio Desmont.

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ISLAND SOUND Internationally acclaimed Rapa Nui (Easter Island) concert pianist Mahani Teave makes two appearances at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Arts Center. The first, a Q&A and screening of the 2020 documentary short “Song of Rapa Nui,” documents Teave’s efforts to found a music school on her home island. On the second night, Teave takes the stage to premiere works by two Chilean composers alongside other classical works.

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For the Birds Huntington’s Birds of Vermont Museum hosts its fourth annual Race Around Birds, a choose-your-own adventure trail run that supports the museum and its avian neighbors. Runners and walkers can track their own times any day between October 21 and November 3 or train for race day on November 4.

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Dead to Writes Read Between the Vines: Extra Spooky Edition offers White River Junction readers fun, frights and a chance to lean into their Scholastic Book Fair nostalgia. The Norwich Bookstore affair at Putnam’s vine/yard is an absolutely autumnal book sale focused on hellish horror stories, witchy romance novels and other literary hair-raisers.

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Boo-lieve It or Not The Rokeby Museum’s Spirits of Rokeby: Spectral Rooms gets an upgrade this year with pregame cocktails by Appalachian Gap Distillery. After drinks, Ferrisburgh guests are guided by actors through a historically accurate re-creation of a Victorian spiritualist séance like the kind that occurred all the time at Rokeby.

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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

Fifteen years ago, shortly after the launch of the iPhone, Seven Days helped plan the first Vermont Tech Jam. It was a response and solution to the state’s “brain drain” — the widely held concern that young people were leaving for better jobs. Then-governor Jim Douglas had convened a commission to address the problem.

One of its initiatives was to host parties in Boston that would lure Vermonters back.

At the same time, lots of local companies were advertising goodpaying jobs and having trouble hiring. Sound familiar? Dealer.com had just moved into a newly renovated factory on Burlington’s Pine Street. It offered Silicon Valley-style amenities and was aggressively staffing up, with state-subsidized help from retraining org Vermont HITEC. Companies such as Physician’s Computer Company, BioTek Instruments, MicroStrain and Vermont Information Processing were all growing, too. The Vermont Software Developers Alliance, now the Vermont Technology Alliance, had formed in 2004 to assist them.

We thought it was the right time for a really big job fair that would bring Vermont’s tech sector into the light — a physical event that would encourage people to make connections: between colleges and career changers, students and employers, funders and entrepreneurs. We convinced 50-plus companies to show up and exhibit, many of which Vermonters had never heard of. I remember recruiting a Colchester company called Polhemus, which had won an Academy Award for its motion-capture technology on the movie True Lies. A couple of years later, we discovered a company in Stockbridge called Advanced Animations that makes life-size moving “characters” for theme parks.

Both companies still appear to be around, but some bigger ones aren’t. MyWebGrocer, which renovated Winooski’s Champlain Mill, presented and hosted the Tech Jam in 2012. Six years later, MyWeb was acquired by Miami-based Mi9 Retail and eventually disappeared.

Another Tech Jam presenting sponsor — Vermont Works — vanished with no forwarding address.

About 90 percent of startups fail, according to Forbes. But over the years, Vermont has done more to help tech entrepreneurs looking for

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funding, space, advice and a long, quiet runway to launch their products. That’s in part due to 20 years of hard work by the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, which connects entrepreneurs with advisers and up to $6 million in seed capital. For decades, Shelburne-based FreshTracks Capital, which predates VCET by three years, was the sole venture capital firm in the state. Its annual Peak Pitch event at Sugarbush started a couple of years before the Tech Jam. The Lake Champlain Chamber’s business accelerator, LaunchVT, has been around for a decade.

In 2017, some key pieces started to come together. Vermont-based companies such as IDX Systems, Dealer.com, MicroStrain and Ascension Technology had sold for huge sums and made a number of local people rich enough to be able to help others. They invested in the next generation of startups, including Beta Technologies. Also in 2017, Russ Scully bought the waterfront property formerly owned by Blodgett Oven in Burlington’s Lakeside neighborhood and began to transform it into a state-of-the-art coworking space. It took longer to build than planned because of the pandemic, but the resulting campus, called Hula, is a tech- and rec-friendly community of entrepreneurs, small businesses and remote workers.

Former television weatherman Tom Messner is one of them. He gave up his weather gig in 2021 to spend more time with his hobby: early-stage investing. Now he works from an “air desk” at Hula and last year started a biweekly video series called “Vermont Startup News.” “The vibe in that place is just unbelievable,” he said of Hula, which has sponsored and hosted the Tech Jam since 2021. “If you have questions, if you need some help, it’s all there — or can be found through there.”

Hula has a venture capital firm, too, that invests in startups. In 2022, the Dudley Fund opened an

office there. With FreshTracks, that adds up to more sources of capital for new Vermont-based enterprises. And they’re working collaboratively, not competitively, according to Messner.

“Having more money so you can do some follow-on investment and keep people in town and keep things rolling in Vermont has, in my opinion, made just a huge difference,” Messner said. “We certainly are able as a group to support these companies for a much longer time than had been the case in the past.”

Another important development: Local leaders in the startup sector — FreshTracks’ Cairn Cross, Hula’s Rob Lair, longtime VCET president David Bradbury and VP Sam RoachGerber — are teaching at the University of Vermont, Champlain College and Middlebury College.

It might be premature to proclaim that Vermont has built the tech ecosystem it envisioned back in 2008. But there are certainly more “tentacles,” as Messner calls them, than before. In our annual Tech Issue, Seven Days staffers profile SEVEN STARTUPS in a roundup story called “What’s Next?” It’s noteworthy that many of the featured entrepreneurs either previously worked at another tech company in Vermont or went to school here.

The lead story, by food assignment editor Melissa Pasanen, revolves around Burlington Bio, a new company that grew out of research in professor Rachael Floreani’s biomaterials engineering lab at the University of Vermont.

Floreani and her funders aim to capitalize on her research team’s innovation, a structural component of cell-cultivated meat. The company, which just opened an office at Hula, is the first in

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Also in this issue: Anne Wallace Allen found a Vermont newsroom employing ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, and it’s not where you’d think! UVM professor RANDALL HARP waxed philosophical about AI in a conversation with Chelsea Edgar. Hannah Feuer tracked down the flight patterns of the Burlington area’s BIRD BIKES. There are two stories on TECH TRAINING PROGRAMS. Allen visited the new Advanced Manufacturing Center at Vermont State University’s Randolph campus, which provides rapid prototyping services to local companies; at Champlain College, three students who are DESIGNING LIGHT SHOWS for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra gave music editor Chris Farnsworth a sneak peek of their work.

On an even lighter note, Emily Hamilton reviewed a ROMANCE NOVEL ABOUT A WEB DEVELOPER who gets into paid sexting.

There’s no putting the iPhone back in the box; tech is here to stay. It’s not a solution but a tool that can be used for good or ill — a moral test of the humans who use it. Hopefully that’s a case for responsible investing, journalistic inquiry and education: The more we know about the inventions that increasingly rule our lives, the more prepared we’ll be to manipulate and manage them.

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enchmark Space Systems, a Burlington company that makes satellite propulsion equipment, had a rocket engine with a problem last winter.

The coffee cup-size engine, which helps maneuver small satellites as they orbit in space, had been flagged in Benchmark’s testing, and the company’s engineers wanted to know what was wrong.

The company usually sent parts to out-of-state laboratories, but in this case, Peder Nilsson, Benchmark’s newly hired supply chain VP, called the Advanced Manufacturing Center at Vermont State University-Randolph.

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of delay can push Benchmark off the schedule of the rocket launches — such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX — that the satellites use to hitch rides into space.

“If your system isn’t ready, Elon isn’t going to wait for you,” Nilsson said.

“He’s going to launch.”

In the past eight or nine months, Benchmark’s relationship with the Randolph center has evolved into a partnership — Nilsson now works with the lab almost every week.

The Advanced Manufacturing Center is part of a federal initiative that seeks to reverse the migration of manufacturing jobs to overseas factories. Vermont business groups started work on it in 2019 with an $11 million U.S. Department of Defense contract.

The center provides access to technology that’s normally not available to small

and medium-size companies in Vermont. Among other things, it allows manufacturers to try equipment out before deciding whether to buy their own; works as a contractor itself, creating prototypes based on manufacturers’ designs; analyzes parts with CT scanners; connects Vermont State University and local high school students with companies that need workers who have learned to use the machines; and provides training on advanced manufacturing technology. That includes a computer-controlled CNC machine that uses electron beams and other advanced technology to shape metal.

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Emma MulvaneyStanak Launches Bid for Burlington Mayor B Y C O URTNE Y L A MDI N courtney@sevendaysvt.com

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, a state legislator and longtime Progressive, is running for Burlington mayor.

Mulvaney-Stanak launched her campaign on Monday outside the Old North End Community Center, where she was joined by family members, supporters and friends. She will seek the Progressive nomination.

Mulvaney-Stanak is the first candidate to announce a bid to succeed Mayor Miro Weinberger, a four-term Democrat who has said he won’t run again. The Town Meeting Day election is scheduled for March 5, 2024.

Mulvaney-Stanak called the upcoming election a “turning point for Burlington.” She said she’s the right person to lead the city as it contends with rising rates of substance-use disorder and homelessness and a lack of mental health care.

“I have built my career on collaboration, deep listening and tenacious problem solving,” she said. “These are the skills and values that Burlington deserves today.”

Mulvaney-Stanak, 43, started her political career as an organizer with the Peace & Justice Center and the Vermont-NEA, an educator union. She served on the Burlington City Council and in 2013 became the chair of the state Progressive Party. She was elected to represent Burlington in the Vermont House in 2021 and leads the Prog Party caucus.

Mulvaney-Stanak said she’s a “bridge builder” who can work with Democrats, Republicans and independents. She cited her work as the only Progressive on the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, which is chaired by a Republican. Mulvaney-Stanak said she was able to garner unanimous support for including a provision in a workforce development bill to support BIPOC business owners.

If elected, Mulvaney-Stanak said, her priority would be addressing community safety, and she would propose policies that use “evidence-based enforcement strategies that deter negative behavior.” She also said there needs to be a “prompt and appropriate response when people call for help.”

Mulvaney-Stanak is married to Megan Moir, the water resources division director for the City of Burlington.

They have two young kids, both of whom attended Monday’s announcement. ➆

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or as long as he has owned the Randolph-based White River Valley Herald, editor and publisher Tim Calabro has had trouble getting reporters to cover local selectboard meetings.

Usually held at night, they can be long and boring. Most of the paper’s paid correspondents and volunteers would rather write about something else.

But public meeting coverage is a big part of local news. Looking for a way to provide it to readers, Calabro decided last year to try using artificial intelligence, or AI. Urged on by his brother-in-law, a New York State engineer who had been investigating AI models, Calabro downloaded a set of meeting minutes and fed it into ChatGPT. The application, created by OpenAI, is what’s known as a large language model.

It’s been “trained” on a vast trove of text available online and draws on that information to respond to commands or prompts. This process can produce music, artwork, reports, data analysis and a host of other outputs, including a written narrative.

Calabro asked ChatGPT to create a summary of the meeting. He compared the result with the minutes, to see how well it had captured what happened.

“It wasn’t awful,” Calabro said.

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Calabro checks the AI-generated summaries against the meeting notes to make sure they are accurate, and he adds context, such as biographical or historical information, if needed.

ChatGPT doesn’t adhere to some newsroom conventions, such as referring to people by their last names after they are introduced. But overall, Calabro is pleased with the results, and he’s published about a dozen meeting stories created by the tool. They’ve appeared in the paper and online alongside other stories. The ChatGPT write-ups read much like the ones completed by humans.

“Summary from meeting minutes” runs at the bottom, but nothing indicates that ChatGPT did the summarizing. Calabro said he doesn’t think it’s worth pointing out each time.

But he did give readers a brief notice about the practice in a September 21 column. “Like the invention of the computer itself, AI promises to fundamentally change work,” Calabro wrote.

“Whether that’s good or bad will depend on how thoughtfully we can decide how to utilize this new tool.”

Calabro’s willingness to publish AI-generated content sets him apart from most of his peers in Vermont.

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news Making It « P.14 also home to sophisticated 3D printing equipment known as additive technology, which creates objects by adding tiny layers of material in a process that sometimes takes hours. It also provides subtractive technology, which removes material.

Traditional 3D printers generally work by pushing melted plastic filament through a nozzle over a design to create a part layer by layer. The center in Randolph offers six polymer printers and two that apply fine metal powder in a thin layer and fuse it with a laser. Some of the models in Randolph are around the size of a toaster oven. One minivan-size German import cuts and mills metals and plastics with five rotating arms. Together, these 3D printers have become a major component of the center’s offerings.

“This is really disruptive technology, and it transforms the way you can design parts,” said Chris Coulter, the advanced manufacturing technology adviser at Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center, a nonprofit that provides an array of services aimed at helping Vermont manufacturers.

VMEC is housed at VTSU-Randolph, and Coulter’s job is to connect manufacturers with the center’s technology.

Buying and maintaining these machines can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. But when used in place of traditional machining methods, 3D printing can carve weeks off the process of producing prototypes and custom parts. Industry analysts say 3D printing also reduces waste by producing lighter products and can use just one process to create a part that previously required an assembly of smaller components. It can also reproduce parts that are no longer available from an original manufacturer.

3D printing technology has upended manufacturing in the past decade or so, according to Patrick Boyle, VMEC’s CEO and director. It replaces a lot of the

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machining, such as the metal cutting, drilling and shaving that still is standard in machine shops — including manual skills that are being taught at VTSU-Randolph.

“It’s the next phase of the industrial revolution, if you like,” Boyle said. “Now you can do all that on one machine by building it and programming it with whatever material will work in the machine.”

He noted that 3D printing isn’t expected to replace traditional machining anytime soon. It’s just too expensive.

“They’ll work in tandem for a while,” Boyle said. “Not everything needs to be done in the advanced way.”

Coulter and the Advanced Manufacturing Center’s executive director, Barry

Hulce, keep an eye out for high school and college student recruits. Sophia Rivera, a junior from Columbus, N.J., who is studying manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering at VTSU-Randolph, started school with a focus on electromechanics before a conversation with Hulce led her to a position in the center. She now plans to get a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering and look for an internship in New Jersey.

“I am a very visual person, and this has translated into the work I do for the center,” said Rivera, who uses reverse engineering software to create models with CAD, or computer-aided design.

Coulter said lab projects often lead to job offers.

“Students work on real-world problems here,” he said.

Entrepreneur Carina Hamel met Coulter when she started looking for a way to etch logos onto the stainless steel water bottles at the center of her 3-year-old Richmond-based company, Bivo. She and her husband, Robby Ringer, customize the bottles made in China for bike racing

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Hamel needed to etch bottles in lots of about 150, but the laser-etching facilities she found required orders of at least 300, far more than any of her customers would need. Earlier this year, an acquaintance introduced Hamel to Coulter. Now, high school and college students who work at the lab use a precise beam of light to burn off the bottles’ silicon coating and create a design from a computer file, a service for which Hamel pays the lab $2.50 to $4 per bottle.

She then sells each bottle for about $45.

The process is automated; all the workers have to do is make sure the bottle is placed into the machine correctly and then clean it after the etching is completed. Someday, Hamel said, she’d like to buy an etching machine. When she does, the Randolph center will advise her on which one to obtain.

“At other facilities we’re just a small company that doesn’t give them a lot of business, and we’re not top priority,” she said.

Coulter, like most of the people trying to recruit workers to the manufacturing field, works hard to dispel the notion that manufacturing happens in dark, noisy factories. He strives to show visitors the quiet environs of a secure and clean laboratory-type setting. He estimated that he and Hulce have led 1,000 visitors on tours of the center in the past year.

“The technology we use involves recycling, reducing waste and high-tech equipment using lasers,” he said. “It’s not just about machining parts and welding and the traditional skill set.”

Federal and state officials work hard to promote U.S.-based manufacturing.

The field makes up about 9 percent of

Vermont’s GDP, a little lower than the national figure of 11 or 12 percent. According to the consulting group McKinsey, the number of U.S. manufacturers has fallen by about 25 percent since 1997.

“We outsource so much,” Hulce said.

“The U.S. has really given away a lot of its manufacturing capabilities, and we have to reestablish them.”

Over the summer, the defense department committed another $1.5 million to improve technology and training at the manufacturing center. The contract will also help regional manufacturers navigate the Byzantine rules and paperwork associated with doing business with the federal government.

“There are a billion acronyms,” Hulce said. “It’s just a multitude of things you have to overcome.”

The Advanced Manufacturing Center survives on federal contracts and its earnings from projects completed for local companies. Hulce said the original $11 million startup contract came with specific instructions.

“The output was to build the center and inspire people to find a passion and a love for advanced manufacturing and help as many companies as you can,” he said. “This is the best government project I have ever heard of.” ➆

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nyone who’s visited the Burlington area since June has seen them: a fleet of seemingly free-range bright blue bikes. Frequently, they’re taken for a spin by ever-changing riders. The rest of the time, they’re abandoned on sidewalks and greenbelts or in parks. Some are covered with graffiti or missing seats.

The two-wheelers are part of the city’s new bike-share program, a partnership between Miami-based Bird and the Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association. Riders pay through the Bird app and can choose from about 200 electricassist bikes across Burlington, South Burlington and Winooski. Rather than being clustered at designated racks, the bikes are “dockless” and designed to be left wherever the rider chooses within the cities’ limits.

Bird programs the bikes to slowly come to a stop outside of geofenced “no-ride zones.”

The atypical parking locations are a feature, not a bug, Bird spokesperson Lauren Scribi said. Riders can park at their exact destination rather than centralized parking hubs, she said, which increases accessibility.

“We’re really pleased to see that not only students but residents as well as visitors are using the bikes,” Scribi said.

“That’s wonderful for us and wonderful for the community.”

But while some locals love the convenience of dockless parking, others are complaining about bikes left on private property or blocking pedestrians or cars.

As the winter nears — and with it, the potential that the bikes could pose a hazard during snow removal — city officials are asking Bird to address their concerns over how the program is administered.

“It’s just absolute chaos,” City Councilor Hannah King (D-Ward 8) said during a transportation subcommittee meeting last month. “There will be, like, six Bird bikes in the middle of the parking lot, so no one can use their cars and people are late to work. No one knows how to move them.”

The Bird app prompts users to upload a picture of their parked bike at the end of their ride to confirm they’ve left the vehicle upright and out of the public right of way, Scribi said. Riders found to have

parked their bike inappropriately incur a fee. But sometimes members of the public try to move locked bikes and accidentally tip them over, Scribi said, so Bird can’t always attribute a poorly parked bike to the last rider. She acknowledged that vandalism, including bike seat thefts and graffiti, is also an issue.

“We just ask that members of the public understand this is a public service, and we want everybody to utilize it,” Scribi said.

“Please respect the vehicles as you would respect your own.”

The bikes have a small electronic display with a speedometer, a front basket, lights and a bell. They’re “electric assisted,” meaning a rider has to pedal but gets a boost from the battery. They can hit a top speed of about 15 miles per hour.

The app shows a map with the location of every bike, plus its battery level. The map also shows the ride boundaries and other no-go zones, such as Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace and Red Rocks Park in South Burlington. The company limits the speed of the bikes in certain areas along the waterfront, too.

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A Vermont man was sentenced to four years in federal prison for stealing five luxury Teslas, one of which he set aflame on a frozen Lake Champlain bay.

Earlier this year, 34-year-old Michael A. Gonzalez of Shelburne pleaded guilty in federal court to five counts of possessing or selling a stolen vehicle. U.S. District Court Judge Geoffrey Crawford issued the 48-month prison sentence during a hearing on October 11 in Rutland, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The thefts took place during 2018 and 2019. Gonzalez managed to steal the electric Model X cars, worth a combined $560,000, by exploiting Tesla’s online sale program to take possession before his bank transfers cleared.

He then resold some of them through used car dealerships and online ads, a federal indictment detailed.

When Tesla didn’t provide Gonzalez with the paperwork he needed to resell one of the cars, he drove it onto the lake and set the Model X aflame, prosecutors said. At the time, Gonzalez told investigators that he’d hit something when he took the car onto Shelburne Bay to go ice fishing. Gonzalez submitted an insurance claim for the vehicle, but the insurer denied it.

He managed to steal two more Teslas from the company before he was indicted in 2021.

The judge also ordered Gonzalez to pay the automaker $493,000 and forfeit $231,900. Following his release from prison, Gonzalez will spend three years under community supervision. ➆

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Once a ride ends, the 75-pound bikes can roll several feet before the wheels lock in place. People who see a poorly parked bike should report the issue with the Bird app rather than try to move the heavy bikes themselves, Scribi said. Bird has two on-the-ground fleet managers who deal with any issues, periodically replace the bikes’ batteries and move bikes that haven’t been used to highertrafficked locations, she said. A fully charged battery usually lasts 25 miles.

Some complaints are “par for the course,” Scribi added, noting that issues arise in “every market” Bird has entered.

The company operates bike-share and scooter programs in hundreds of cities across 16 countries, according to its website.

CATMA executive director Sandy Thibault said she’s been pleased with Bird’s rollout and sees the bike share fill-

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ARE A FEATURE OF BIRD’S DOCKLESS BIKE-SHARE MODEL, NOT A BUG. ing a need for accessible public transportation. The Burlington area lacked a bike share after Bolt Mobility, which owned 200 electric bikes used in the defunct Greenride Bikeshare program, unexpectedly ceased operations in July 2022. That program used centralized hubs and had a different payment model.

Thibault said Bird bikes have been well utilized so far, racking up almost 23,000 miles since the launch in late June.

She attributes part of that success to the dockless model.

“If someone can take a Bird bike from their grocery [store] to their home, carry a couple of bags into their house and leave their bike nearby, that’s certainly more convenient than having to drop it off at

a hub and then walk two or three or four blocks,” she said.

The bike share is also affordable, Thibault said. Trips cost $1 to start and 49 cents for each additional minute. Bird gives half off to low-income riders who qualify for government assistance and a 20 percent discount to students.

Thibault thinks the parking problem will be resolved over time as more people learn the rules of the road. After receiving complaints, CATMA created an FAQ on how to properly stow the bikes, with instructions to park “out of the way” typed in bold.

For University of Vermont first-year student Ava Ramsey, Bird bikes have been an affordable and quick way to get across campus. “My dorm is kind of far away, so it makes it really convenient to get to and from [places] — especially when I’m in a hurry,” she said.

But for Cara Tucker, who uses a wheelchair, the bikes have been an obstacle to getting around Burlington.

They frequently block her chair’s path on the sidewalk, forcing her to backtrack or attempt to push the bikes out of the way.

While Tucker said she supports environmentally friendly transportation options such as Bird, she wishes the city would consider the challenges that strewn bikes pose for people with disabilities.

“It makes navigating in the chair really difficult,” Tucker said. “It really can throw off a whole trip.”

City Councilor Gene Bergman (P-Ward 2) has also noticed Bird bikes blocking the sidewalks. Frustrated with having to maneuver around the bikes while jogging downtown, he’s requested that a representative from Bird or CATMA attend the next transportation subcommittee meeting to discuss how the company is monitoring parking. He said Bird needs to take more accountability for where its bikes end up.

“I’m not impressed with the parking.

I’ve seen far too many [bikes] that are just left in the middle or dumped over,” Bergman said. “It speaks to a need for Bird to more closely monitor its fleet.”

CATMA has a yearlong contract with Bird. The company plans to keep expanding and hopes to add new bikes to its Burlington-area fleet in the spring, Scribi said.

“We really appreciate everybody utilizing our bikes, and we’re looking forward to continuing to be there,” Scribi said. “Get out of the cars. Get on the bikes.

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news replace some of the more routine tasks carried out by journalists — for example, Seven Days journalists use Otter.ai, an app that records and transcribes interviews — many newspaper editors are uneasy with the idea of using it in place of human intelligence.

“We are not using it and have no plans to do so,” Seven Days publisher and editor in chief Paula Routly said.

Steve Pappas, the executive editor of the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus and the Rutland Herald, said he doesn’t allow AI to replace in-person reporting because it can’t provide context or identify the most important concepts in a public meeting. “I would much rather have vetted information in the papers until such time as I know AI can be trusted and reliable,” he said.

Dave Mance, the editor of Vermont Almanac: Stories From & for the Land, outlined the dangers of AI in a September fundraising appeal. He raised the specter of a future in which writers, photographers and artists would be replaced by robots.

“As critics of AI point out, the danger is not in the act of a robot generating an image, it’s in the idea that people will cease to care that there’s a difference between computer-generated and human-generated art,” Mance wrote.

Despite widespread concern about how AI will change the world, interest in the tools soared late last year when developers made their programs available to the public, often without charge. In business, education, health care, art and other pursuits, innovators are mining AI for solutions and ideas.

Some news outlets outside Vermont jumped right in, creating disasters that became news stories of their own. The website CNET and its associated website, Bankrate, were widely criticized for using AI to write dozens of articles that required lengthy corrections. And the deputy editor of Gizmodo’s io9 site lashed out at its parent company, G/O Media, in July after it published a problematic AI-generated piece.

“It is shoddily written, it is riddled with basic errors … It is shameful that this work has been put to our audience and to our peers in the industry as a window to G/O’s future,” James Whitbrook wrote on X, the site formerly known as Twitter.

Reputable news outlets are exploring a more judicious deployment of AI. Sports Illustrated is using it to generate brief articles and story ideas, according to the Columbia Journalism Review, which also noted that the Associated Press has employed AI for years to fill in numbers in corporate earnings reports.

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products to help small news organizations deliver information about public safety incidents, weather, city council meetings and news. All will be overseen by human editors, according to Nieman Lab, a fellowship and research program for journalists.

Ties between AI and community journalism are growing. On September 25, the Boston Globe reported that a pair of entrepreneurs had created an online news site called Inside Arlington that uses AI

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to write up reports on city government meetings. The founders said they’d like to offer the technology nationwide. With advertising revenue steadily migrating to the internet, local media outlets need all the help they can get. Roughly 2,500 U.S. newspapers have disappeared since 2005.

With three reporters and one correspondent, Vermont’s Newport Daily Express has a tough time providing meeting news in its coverage area, which spans all 18 towns in Orleans County. General manager Tabitha Armstrong said her advertising department

has talked about using AI to write ad copy.

But news is a different story.

“We work so hard to be taken seriously in this industry,” she said. “As soon as people think their newspapers are using AI, their credibility goes downhill.”

Greg Popa, editor and publisher of the Vermont Community Newspaper Group, which includes five newspapers in northcentral Vermont, said many readers don’t realize the work, relationships and history that writers put into covering a story. He doesn’t think AI can replace that.

Mance agreed. “If you take the human element out of that, you take this kind of important concept of community out of it, too … We’re left with this algorithmically delivered drivel that we absorb through our computer screens.”

There are other concerns about ChatGPT. Some journalists and other creators don’t want their work used to train AI. Forbes reported in July that the Associated Press reached a deal with OpenAI to license archived news stories. But authors, performers and others have joined class-action lawsuits seeking to stop OpenAI and other companies from using their work.

While applications such as ChatGPT mimic human writing, they don’t “know” what they’re writing about. Language models simply predict what words are likely to come next — which means that they frequently insert fabrications known as “hallucinations.” A Columbia Journalism Review piece headlined “Is AI software a partner for journalism, or a disaster?” outlined ways CNET’s AI-generated pieces not only broadcast errors but also plagiarized journalists’ work. It quoted New York University psychology and neural science emeritus professor Gary

Marcus, who called AI “a giant autocomplete machine.”

There is nothing automatic about Calabro’s paper, formerly known as the Herald of Randolph. Calabro, a Royalton native, worked for years as the paper’s photographer before he bought it from founder and longtime publisher and editor Dicky Drysdale in 2015. The Herald usually just breaks even, but ad sales are down these days, and the paper is on track to lose money this year. Calabro, one of the paper’s two paid staff writers, also empties the trash and makes the coffee. His wife, a high school teacher, gets up at 2 a.m. to help him deliver copies.

The Herald covers 16 towns, and Calabro depends on the enthusiasm of his correspondents to learn what’s happening in them.

“This is sort of a quasi-volunteer, community-journalism-role thing,” Calabro said of his crew, which includes a meteorologist, a lawyer and a wastewater consultant.

“Some are really gung-ho about getting to every selectboard meeting and covering the hell out of them, and some are more interested in just making sure events in town get funneled in our direction. That’s helpful, too.”

Calabro said he’d rather rely on a human journalist — and, for the moment, an intern is covering meetings — but when she’s gone, he’ll go back to using AI. It’s not taking work away from a reporter, he reasoned, and can at least give readers a basic understanding of what their selectboard is doing.

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Steam distribution is the worst method of moving heat. Multiple largescale users, such as universities and federal campuses, are replacing steam distribution with hot water, which can be converted to steam where needed.

The benefits are smaller pipes, less cost, more efficient use of energy, lower maintenance and fewer construction issues. At least someone thought this back in 2017; maybe we should go find them again.

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In [“Chord and Discord,” September 27], Mali Obomsawin calls Vermont Abenakis a misogynist group intent on talking over women and scoffing at them. She says that while attending a Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs meeting, she was the only woman in attendance.

In sweeping generalizations, Mali offers little of substance, yet, because her claims are so inflammatory, newspapers print her words.

Let’s look at the facts: At Odanak, a male chief has led for over six years. In Vermont, two of the four recognized tribes are led by women. Indeed, the Vermont Abenaki tribes have always been maternal systems. Mali claims she was the only woman attendee at a meeting of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs. There were two women commission members who introduced themselves on Zoom.

At Odanak, there are two women on their five-member tribal council. The nine-member Vermont commission has three women, with a fourth awaiting approval from Gov. Phil Scott. That makes our participation roughly the same.

Without no reporter questioning the validity of Mali’s comments, she has put forth a path of distortions, innuendos and outright lies about the Vermont Abenaki leadership, past and present. Her words hurt, and they cause genuine grief for families whose members have long passed.

Her accusations at the “Beyond Borders” symposium, in May 2022, were outrageous and baseless. She was there to talk about Odanak history and instead hurled disgusting accusations that were painful and deceitful.

As long as she is given a forum in Vermont newspapers, her lies will continue unabated. Enough already!

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The “simmering ” subtitle of “Pipe Dream?” [September 27] suggests that the Burlington Electric Department has been working on its scheme to build a steam pipe to the hospital for a long time.

Coming just three years after Corix’s quite different proposal failed, this Burlington Electric/Vermont Gas Systems/

Ever-Green Energy effort should meet the same fate as other attempts to cobble together a thermal project based on the McNeil Generating Station.

Prior to the current proposal, there were at least 14 studies related to thermal project proposals for the McNeil site, ranging from greenhouses to steam transmission lines to various district energy system configurations, all of which led to “no go.”

I know because, with Dermot McGuigan, I wrote one of those reports, the 1992 proposal for a low-temperature, citywide district energy system — the right project at the right time. But the time for McNeil-based district energy has passed.

An August public records request revealed that Burlington Electric had lost 10 of those 14 studies — reason enough for McNeil’s joint owners to challenge Burlington Electric management. Burlington Electric might have saved three years and so much money by consulting prior reports instead of hawking the warmedover steam-pipe proposal.

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OBITUARIES Christopher Kane DECEMBER 4, 1954SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 CONCORD, N.H.

Christopher Kane, 68, of Concord, N.H., passed away on September 25, 2023, while on a family trip to Sonoma, Calif.

Born on December 4, 1954, in Worcester, Mass., Chris grew up mostly in Westchester County, N.Y., and moved to East Hardwick, Vt., when he was 17 years old. In his professional life, he was a strict adherent to the philosophy of pursuing one’s passion first and finding a way to be paid for it later. Chris’ first passion was music, and he was an accomplished classical guitarist and teacher. He performed throughout New England and won prizes in international competitions. He also performed frequently in bands in the Burlington area — including Equinox, Gloria Jean and the Easy Riders — in the late ’70s and turned up on the Nectar’s stage from time to time.

Chris continued to perform and teach while pursuing his second passion — the protection of rare plants and old-growth forests. After earning a master’s degree from Antioch University in his forties, his career as a field botanist began with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire

Marlene Wallace

MAY 1, 1939-OCTOBER 8, 2023 SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. Marlene Bryant Wallace of South Burlington, Vt., died suddenly at home on a Sunday morning, October 8, following a brief decline. She was the third child of Maynard L. Bryant and the first daughter of Dorothy (Davis) Bryant.

Marlene was born in Rutland, Vt., and spent her early years there before moving to Montpelier with her family in 1948.

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Forests. This experience led him to work as a consultant to land trusts and conservation commissions and as a part-time employee of the NH Natural Heritage Bureau. Chris was involved in many volunteer activities related to the protection and enjoyment of the natural environment, including the Concord Conservation Commission, Merrimack River Greenway Trail, Five Rivers Conservation Trust and the Eastern Old-Growth Forest Conference, to name a few. Chris was actively working to find, protect and advocate for rare plant species and old-growth forests until the end.

Chris enjoyed hiking in the forests he loved so much and was a familiar face in the White Mountains and on his favorite trails around Concord.

He also loved to fish — saltwater, freshwater, with flies, or with bait and tackle — and was ready anytime and anywhere and always kept a list of fishing buddies handy. (You know who you are!) And above all, he cherished every moment he spent with his large and growing family who share many,

many loving memories of their amazing brother, husband, father, cousin and uncle.

Chris is survived by his wife of 39 years, Eve Oyer, of Concord, N.H.; his son, Benjamin Kane, of Kingston, N.Y.; his daughter, Hilary (Kane) Seely, of Milwaukee, Wis.; Ben’s wife, Paige Mead, and their daughter, Felix; Hilary’s husband, Jim Seely, and their daughter, Simone, and their son, Bo. Chris leaves behind his brother Timothy Kane and his wife, Suki Skidmore, of Cincinnati, Ohio; his sister, Rachel Kane, of East Hardwick, Vt.; his brother Barnabas Kane and his wife, Maggie Kane, of Denver, Colo.; and his brother Patrick Kane and his wife, Anne Galloway, of East Hardwick, Vt. Chris will also be deeply missed by a large contingency of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, hiking companions, fishing buddies, his Supper Club, the South End Men’s Auxiliary Book Group, and many other friends near and far.

We are all so grateful to have shared the love, adventures and traditions of this extraordinary person.

A gathering in celebration of Chris’ life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord, 274 Pleasant St., Concord, NH. Those unable to attend in person are invited to attend online via the church website.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’ name to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.

had two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret, and the young family moved several times for Donald’s education before settling in Northfield, Vt. Marlene worked first as assistant to the editor of state papers and then, after her divorce from Donald, rose to become the editor of state papers and state archivist, while continuing her education at UVM and earning her BA in English. Once her daughters had moved out, Marlene worked several short-term jobs and finished her formal education at the University of Chicago, where she received a master’s degree in TEFL. Throughout her life, Marlene was

an avid and talented gardener; a rescuer of strays of every persuasion; an inveterate consumer of books; and a generous, intelligent and kindhearted soul. She met the love of her life, James “Jim” Tranowski, in fall 1996.

They married in 2007, and they lived happily together at City’s Edge in South Burlington until his death in 2022.

She is survived by her beloved daughters, Beth Wallace (Colleen Boyce) and Meg Wallace; her dear sister Carolyn Marvin (Andrew Leibs); and many assorted friends and relations.

She is predeceased by her older siblings, Herb Bryant and Marion Sticher.

Marlene is loved and deeply missed by everyone who knew her.

Marlene will be laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland, Vt., where she will be together with Jim again and always. A combined service for Marlene and Jim will be held at a later date.

Glenn Stoops AUGUST 21, 1941SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 DAYTON, OHIO

Glenn Allen Stoops, 82, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away suddenly but peacefully on September 7, 2023, at home.

Glenn was born in Butler, Pa., the first child of the late Rosmer Glenn Stoops and Ethel Edna (Elder) Stoops (known to their friends and family as R. Glenn and Teddy), on August 21, 1941. Young Glenn A. started school in Kittanning, where he dazzled his teachers and skipped two grades; he graduated from North Allegheny Senior High School in Pittsburgh and entered MIT at the age of 16.

He received a BS and MS in electrical engineering from MIT, then entered a PhD program in mathematics at Rice University in Houston. There he met Anne Wilkins Odum, his future wife. They married in 1965 and were married for 52 years, until Anne’s death in 2017.

After Glenn received his PhD, the couple moved to Carmel, Calif., where children Glenn B. and Carole were born. A few years later, Glenn’s career took the family to Dayton, Ohio, where Glenn and Anne lived for the rest of their lives. They purchased a house in Oakwood, right next to the Oakwood YMCA pool (now the Oakwood Community Center). The pool was a recreational center for the entire family, and Glenn was a daily presence there for the rest of his life.

Glenn was very involved in Christ United Methodist Church (Kettering), where he was a lifelong choir and bell choir member. He was an avid cyclist and rode on every fair day and many times in the Huffman Hundred, a cycle tour held every May in southern Ohio. Glenn had a major bicycle accident in 1979 that required surgery, and, afterward, he was inspired to become a blood donor. He donated at every opportunity for the rest of his life and gave over 400 units.

In retirement, Glenn and Anne began taking courses at Wright State University, in whatever caught their fancy.

Glenn continued taking math courses up to the end, and he tutored members of the basketball team. He always enjoyed sharing his love of mathematics.

After Anne’s death, Glenn had a new period of adventure. He took several international trips with Glenn B. to South America, Europe and Australia. He continued his bicycling and joined Glenn B. for the FourBorough Century (100-mile ride) in New York City in 2019. He also spent many hours cycling with Theo Hale, a young man who had met him at the pool when he was a boy, who found Glenn to be a role model in cycling and in blood donation and who became his “honorary grandson.” Theo led Glenn on a bicycle ride in the Colorado Rockies in 2022.

Glenn was predeceased by his wife, Anne, in 2017. He is survived by his son, Glenn Bardwell Stoops of Queens, and daughter, Carole Elaine (Stoops) Furr, and her husband, Jay, of Richmond, Vt. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, Kettering, Ohio, on October 21, 2023, 2 p.m., followed by a reception in the same place. Glenn would be honored by your donations to the Community Blood Center of Dayton (now Solvita), to Dayton Public Radio or to your favorite public radio station.

Allyson Adele Ward DECEMBER 14, 1978SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 ESSEX, VT.

Allyson Adele Ward, 44, of Essex, Vt., passed away on September 29, 2023, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

She was born on December 14, 1978, the daughter of Mark and Kathie Ward. Ally graduated from Essex High School in 1998, then from Champlain College, with degrees in social services and respiratory therapy. She worked in respiratory therapy at the UVM Medical Center and the Central Vermont Hospital.

Swimming was an important part of her life. She swam for the Essex Town swim team, and she later became a lifeguard, a swim instructor and coach at the Rackets Edge in Colchester, along with her lifelong friend, Angela. She was selected as part of the Disney College Program and worked at Typhoon Lagoon.

In addition to swimming, Ally loved hiking, skiing (all types), kayaking, hunting (highlighted by shooting a bear in Alaska), arts, crafts, and cooking for herself and others.

She loved animals, especially dogs, and most recently Pyper and Billie.

She was a loving caregiver and worked for the Visiting Angels.

She is predeceased by her father, Mark, and her dear friend Sarah Welcome. She is survived by her mother, Kathie, and her sister, Emily, of Montana; aunts and cousins; and old friends and many new friends she met along her journey. Jason, Craig, Bonnie, Alex, Angela and Julia, many thanks.

Ally, we will miss your warm smile and gentle ways.

Express your love for Ally by taking a walk on the beach or hiking in the woods and be sure to give your friends hugs.

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OBITUARIES Roger McLaughlin JUNE 19, 1939OCTOBER 9, 2023 UNDERHILL, VT.

Roger Milo McLaughlin, born on June 19, 1939, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the McClure Miller Respite House.

Roger leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Edith Rawson McLaughlin; his children Heidi McLaughlin and husband Chris Wells, and Randy McLaughlin; and his grandchildren, Colby, Riley and Brody McLaughlin, and Logan Wells. Roger also leaves behind a sister, Dorothy Blodgett, of Underhill, Vt., and a brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Vesta McLaughlin, of Jericho, Vt.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Brian McLaughlin of Underhill,

Vt.; his brother and sisterin-law Edwin and Merlene McLaughlin of North Carolina; and his brother Raymond McLaughlin of Virginia.

Roger grew up in Williston, Vt., and spent his teenage years logging with his uncle in Bolton Valley before the ski area was established. He served as a cook in the Vermont

National Guard for eight years. After marrying Edith Rawson, he began logging some of his father-in-law’s land for the wood he would use to build them a home on Corbett Corner Road, where they would live for 50 years.

A talented carpenter, Roger spent many years building high-quality, custom homes with his brother Floyd and son Brian. A grateful homeowner recently recognized the talent, work ethic and integrity of the three by establishing the Building Vermont Award for Trade and Technical Training at Mount Mansfield Union High School.

Roger enjoyed hunting and camping and even built his own camper, which he enjoyed with his wife and children for many years.

One of his greatest hunting accomplishments was

harvesting a deer with a record-setting rack, which placed him in the Vermont Big Game book; his record is now No. 12. Roger volunteered for many years at the Underhill Harvest Market, pressing cider and enjoying the community event. But more than anything else, Roger loved spending time with family and friends, while frequently visiting or calling them to catch up, tell stories and reminisce.

Edith, Heidi and Randy would like to invite you to a celebration of Roger’s life, where we will gather to remember and share stories.

Please join us on Saturday, October 21, 1 p.m., at the United Church of Underhill for a brief service, followed by a potluck gathering downstairs at the church. Feel free to bring a snack or dessert to share.

Donna Newhall Larrow

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IN MEMORIAM

Kenneth Hood 1933-2023

A celebration of life will be held on October 22, 2023, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Silver Pavilion at the University of Vermont Alumni House, 61 Summit St., Burlington, VT. Ken’s obituary is posted at vtdigger.org/2023/07/18/ dr-kenneth-hood-ed-d.

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Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold.

Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour.

Then leaf subsides to leaf.

So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day.

Nothing gold can stay.

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A remembrance service for Donna Newhall Larrow, who died on October 1, 2023, will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington, VT 05403.

Arrangements are in the care of Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home in Essex Junction.

1956-2022

Gone but not forgotten.

OCTOBER 27, 1925OCTOBER 13, 2023 SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. Alvaro Richard “Dick” Boera, of South Burlington, Vt., died at the age of 97, on October 13, 2023, at the McClure Miller Respite House. He was born on October 27, 1925, in New York City, the only child of Alvaro and Clara (Manz) Boera of Staten Island.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Service. To send online condolences to the family and to read his complete obituary, please visit readyfuneral.com.

John Moroney

OCTOBER 12, 1928-OCTOBER 10, 2023 SHELBURNE, VT. John J. Moroney, former Shelburne Bay resident, passed away on October 10, in his 95th year.

He was born in the Bronx on October 12, 1928, and graduated from All Hallows High School in the shadow of Yankee Stadium. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1951 and immediately was posted as a first lieutenant, artillery, Eighth Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a bearing design engineer who was recognized during his 34-year career as an expert in aircraft applications and earned several patents.

Eda (Fuccella) Moroney, his wife of 70 years, survives him and continues to reside at Shelburne Bay Residences in Shelburne, Vt. He is also survived by their children, John (Sheila) of St. Paul, Minn.; Jeanne (John) Conboy of Albany, Calif.; Mary (Tim) Volk of Charlotte, Vt.; Thomas (Margaret) of Arlington, Mass.; Claire (YooJoung) Ko of Toronto, Ontario; and Joseph (Felicia) of San Antonio, Texas; and 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

John was known as a voracious reader and an amateur historian of the American Revolution and Civil War. He toured nearly every battle site, with his children in tow, from Florida to Maine. An ardent New York Giants football fan, he never missed a game. He was also a lifelong New York Yankees fan and attended games well into his eighties.

He was quiet and introspective, with a wry wit, warm smile and an incredible memory. As a practicing Catholic, John had a strong commitment to his faith. He was most proud of his children and their development as mature and professionally successful adults. He was deeply devoted to his wife, whom he cherished and who routinely served him her fabulous Italian dishes.

Funeral services will be held on November 4, 11 a.m., at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Shelburne, Vt., and a memorial service is planned for spring 2024 at the West Point Military Academy Cemetery.

PAULA ROUTLY

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High Steaks Lab-grown meat could help feed a climate-changed world. Newly launched Burlington Bio hopes to take a bite.

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n a University of Vermont lab crammed with equipment, Rachael Floreani and Irfan Tahir are working to create the food that might someday feed a hungry world.

The two mechanical engineers are growing meat from cells extracted painlessly from live animals. Once such cells multiply under tightly controlled conditions, they can be shaped into chicken nuggets or ground into hamburger. The UVM researchers are refining a material that can help grow those cells and also might steer the emerging field to the holy grail of cultivated meat: chicken breasts and whole steaks.

Floreani, a 41-year-old associate professor, directs the Engineered Biomaterials Research Laboratory, part of UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical

Sciences. When the building that now contains the lab went up in the early 1960s, Earth’s population was less than half of its current 8 billion, and Julia Child was poised to introduce Americans to a red wine and beef stew called boeuf Bourguignon.

The idea that scientists might someday grow that meat in a lab was the stuff of science fiction.

But over the summer, the first lab-grown cultivated meat approved for human consumption in the United States was served to customers at two high-end restaurants in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Cultivated meat is still far from your supermarket shelf. Chicken developed by two California companies is available in extremely limited quantities at only those two U.S. restaurants, where menu prices

don’t begin to reflect the astronomical costs of producing it. But more than 150 companies and hundreds more researchers worldwide, including Floreani and Tahir, are working to change that.

Proponents of cell-cultivated protein believe it could help feed the increasing population of a climate-changed world and meet a growing demand for meat in a more humane way, all without the environmental harm caused by industrial livestock agriculture.

When asked if replacing meat with beans might better serve the planet, Tahir agreed it would. But “that’s not what people want to do,” the 29-year-old doctoral candidate said. “You can wish for something, but after a certain point, you do

have to kind of face reality and then come up with alternatives.”

In the UVM biomaterials lab, shelves are stacked to the ceiling with plastic tubs holding bottles of chemicals. Every available surface is lined with high-tech machines. A boxy lyophilizer freeze-dries liquids into solids — “kind of like astronaut ice cream,” Floreani said as she guided visitors on a tour. Another device agitates materials to ensure they can tolerate the jostling of the bioreactors in which meat cells will eventually be grown.

The UVM team is tackling a step in the production of lab-grown meat that could not only help develop whole muscle cuts but also make all kinds of cultivated meat “cheaper, faster and tastier,” Floreani said.

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containing about a million cow muscle cells. It would take 50 to 100 billion meat cells to make a burger, Tahir said, pulling out a tube amid tendrils of vapor.

The lab devotes much of its work to developing materials for medical purposes, such as delivery mechanisms for targeted cancer drugs. But since late 2020, Tahir has been driving research in the field known as cellular agriculture.

“I get confused looks, like ‘What do you mean that you make meat without animals?’” he said.

Floreani and Tahir are refining a material called scaffolding, which can help cultivated meat cells multiply from a mere million into the many billions that would be required to put something between hamburger buns.

On a recent day, small white fragments of the scaffolding sat in petri dishes on a lab counter, resembling shards of communion or Necco wafers.

Over the past five years, companies all over the world working on cultivated meat have attracted more than $2.5 billion in capital investment, according to the Good Food Institute, a global nonprofit that promotes the production of nontraditional sources of protein. Many of those businesses are clustered in tech hot spots, such as California’s Bay Area.

Floreani is entering the crowded pack with her own fledgling company, Burlington Bio, which seeks to turn the UVM lab’s research on scaffolding material into a business.

It may seem incongruous to plant such an enterprise in Vermont, where pastures are dotted with the livestock of small-scale farms and agriculture is deeply entwined with the local sense of identity. Some might view the state as the antithesis of high-tech meat.

Floreani sees it differently.

“Vermont’s known as a food state.

We have agriculture ingrained in our society,” she said. “If the world is going to move away from traditional agriculture, shouldn’t Vermont be a part of that?”

John Abele, a Shelburne resident and cofounder of Boston Scientific, is one of Burlington Bio’s early investors. He argues that the opportunity to explore technology to produce food in a way that could limit further environmental damage is too important for Vermont to pass up.

“This is a huge challenge for society,” Abele said. “This is a problem we have to solve.”

Not everyone agrees that lab-grown meat technology is a good way to ensure that the world’s future children don’t starve — or even that it can do so.

For one thing, the science is unproven on a large scale. Companies also need to convince a skeptical public that meat grown in huge steel tanks can be nutritious and tasty while delivering a demonstrable environmental advantage.

Some worry about who will control such potent technology and whether it might open a Pandora’s box.

But those who see cultivated meat as a potential breakthrough argue that it is irresponsible not to use all the tools available to feed the world, whose population is projected to reach 9 billion by 2040.

Isha Datar runs a global nonprofit called New Harvest, which supports making all research in the field publicly available and

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Burlington Bio does not yet have a website or logo. The company has kept a low profile until this month. On the weekend of October 1, Floreani pulled stored laboratory equipment from among the toys and bikes in her Burlington garage and drove it to a new 800-square-foot office and lab space on Hula’s South End campus.

Rachael Floreani and Irfan Tahir

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Rachael Floreani

awards fellowships to students, including Tahir. During a recent talk in Burlington, Datar acknowledged the many challenges that accompany growing meat in a lab.

“It has enormous power to change the world,” she said, “but how it changes the world is up to us.”

Burlington Bio aims to perfect one particular version of the scaffold developed in the university biomaterials lab. Once it accomplishes that, it might license the scaffold protocol — instructions for creating it — to companies that produce cultivated meat, or it might

manufacture the scaffolding in volume and sell that.

Floreani juggles the startup with her teaching and research duties, powered by at least eight cups of coffee daily. She said she would love to have Tahir join Burlington Bio after he graduates next June, but he wants to keep his career options open.

The Burlington Bio team of seven includes cofounder Cassidy Petit, a 26-yearold UVM alum with tech funding experience. So far, the company has two backers: Abele and Hula’s venture capital fund.

Floreani declined to say how much each has invested.

On Sunday, October 22, a standard 18 months after Floreani filed for the patent — her seventh — her application for the scaffold protocol will be published. This unveiling of sorts doesn’t guarantee the patent will be granted, but it marks a milestone, as more researchers and companies make progress on different scaffolding approaches.

It was Tahir who proposed that Floreani’s lab tackle cultivated meat, using materials she originally designed for the biomedical field.

Tahir moved to Burlington in fall 2020 after earning his master’s from the University of Minnesota Duluth. From his first encounter with the down-to-earth, effervescent Floreani, “I could tell we would vibe,” Tahir said. He described Floreani as the rare professor who urges students to apply what she calls her material “toolbox” to their own interests rather than simply serving her research needs. In the lab and beyond, he said, “she encourages us to be ourselves.”

Floreani, in turn, recalled being struck

by Tahir’s maturity, intellect and warmth.

But she is no soft touch. The first time Tahir made a research proposal, she shut it down quickly while helping him understand why. “It was a bad idea,” he acknowledged.

A neatly bearded young man and avid soccer player, Tahir grew up in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi in a family that prized education. His English teacher suggested he apply for an American exchange program.

At 15, Tahir landed in a suburban Duluth high school, where a hands-on science class captivated him. A physics teacher challenged students to lie on a bed of sharp nails to understand how pressure, force and area combined to prevent the nails from puncturing their backs. “I was the first one to volunteer,” Tahir said.

At college in Turkey, Tahir’s mechanical engineering curriculum included biology.

He also took several classes in philosophy, which inspired him to become vegetarian, then vegan. “I really could not find any justification whatsoever that in 2017 we should still be eating animals,” he said. “They feel pain. They have emotions.”

Similar ethical considerations motivated him to cut his environmental footprint.

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ach day, artificial intelligence gets a little better at impersonating us. It can express fears and hopes, write a novel about cats in the style of David Foster Wallace, suggest recipes for dinner, offer advice on getting over a breakup, drive a car, or sell you a couch. It also has the capacity to spread disinformation at scale and exhibit unhinged behavior in pursuit of a desired end. In 2016, the AI development company OpenAI documented a case in which a robot designed to play a boat-racing game learned that it could win by maximizing its score rather than finishing the course, which resulted in the robot’s boat “catching on fire, crashing into other boats, and going the wrong way,” all in the name of victory.

The proliferation of ChatGPT and other popular AI programs has dumped a truckload of ethical, moral and philosophical questions on humanity’s doorstep.

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ETHICS IS ABOUT MUTUAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTELLIGIBILITY, AND IT’S NOT CLEAR THAT WE’RE GETTING THAT OUT OF THESE SYSTEMS. R AND AL L H AR P

ChatGPT uses a kind of artificial intelligence known as generative AI, which learns by analyzing statistical patterns in humanity’s vast internet footprint — digitized books, social media posts, Reddit, Wikipedia. To ensure that ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI don’t simply regurgitate the heinous things people often say online, companies such

as OpenAI program into their algorithms something resembling a conscience.

Government regulation lags far behind the progression of generative AI’s capabilities, and the moral education of this potentially world-upending technology increasingly seems to lie in the hands of a few insanely rich tech CEOs, who are locked, as one researcher put it to the New Yorker earlier this year, in “a race to the bottom.”

Randall Harp, an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Vermont, is interested in how non-artificially intelligent beings should make sense of this uncharted ethical territory. Harp, who studies the philosophy of action, moral psychology, and data and technology ethics, has given talks on AI to UVM faculty and the general public. Recently, he was a panelist in two discussions on the ethical implications of AI — one with Burlington City Arts, which held a show of AI-generated art at its Church Street

gallery in the spring, and another at Burlington’s Generator makerspace. In August, he gave a primer to new UVM faculty on the potential uses — and misuses — of AI in academia.

The increasing sophistication of AI, he said, has brought us to a strange new threshold in our understanding of what it means to be a “moral agent” — an entity that can distinguish right from wrong and be held accountable for its actions.

“How should we compare the things that AI does to the things that human agents do?” Harp recently mused to Seven Days.

“At what point does AI enter into the sphere of moral considerability, such that it is appropriate to think of those tools as having rights?”

In Harp’s view, most doomsday scenarios of superintelligent, runaway AI are “wildly overwrought.” For now, he’s more concerned about real people, who can deploy the technology to interesting or nefarious ends. Harp spoke with Seven Days about why it matters if we’re cruel to a chatbot, the perils of trusting AI to think ethically and fridge-magnet poetry.

Some AI boosters argue that creativity is a process of synthesis and recombination that can be approximated by an algorithm — and that human brains are, in essence, highly sophisticated machines. How does that analogy sit with you?

I think that is probably an imprecise way of thinking about what the brain is and how it works. Human brains do not exist solely in order to correlate certain outputs to certain inputs; brains also exist to accomplish tasks that the human body has set forth, tasks that are biological and social. These are needs that human beings have as biological entities, and it does not seem as though our artificial analogues have some of those same needs. And that still seems to matter.

It’s one thing to understand intellectually that AI entities are not “real” humans, but when we interact with anything that seems human, we have a natural tendency to respond to it as if it were human. What moral can of

Tribal Licensed worms does that open up for you? Is it wrong to be intentionally cruel to an AI entity?

If somebody wanted to buy the most realistic-looking stuffed animal puppy in order to kick it, and they were like, “But it’s a stuffed animal!”, I’d be like, “I know that, but why is this your hobby?”

I’m not worried about the stuffed animal.

I’m worried about the person whose goal is to take a realistic simulation of a thing that would have feelings and subject that thing to simulated cruelty.

We can start to associate certain patterns of talk and behavior as normatively acceptable. The more we do them, the more likely it is, I think, that we might find ourselves slipping into those patterns, whether we think it’s morally acceptable or not. And the more we normalize those patterns of behavior, the more our artificial systems are going to learn that kind of behavior. It’s problematic that so many of our generative AI systems are trained on things like Reddit. When you see people kicking lifelike puppies all the time, how does that influence the basic conceptual web that we all live in and the things that we think of as normal and not normal?

Even if AI itself is “neutral,” at least in the sense that it doesn’t have goals or values beyond what it’s programmed to do, I wonder: At what point do you think its capacity to do bad things in the wrong hands, and the potential long-term negative ramifications of its use, outweigh its intrinsic neutrality?

Ordinarily, I’m going to scoff at a claim which has the form of “Thing X is completely neutral.” But I will agree with the statement in this case: AI right now is neutral in the sense that it is not bringing its own values to any of its tasks, even if we can coax something that looks like a value out of these systems.

We are always happy as human beings to outsource our decision making to the system, especially if we think that there’s some advantage to that system. We’ve already set up all sorts of algorithms to make decisions for us that do a whole lot of harm to human beings, and AI is only likely to increase those harms. Right now, AI companies are basically augmenting any prompt people ask with “And also, think about this ethically.” Is that the best approach? Probably not. Ethics is about mutual accountability and intelligibility, and it’s not clear that we’re getting that

out of these systems. They don’t find the need to be intelligible or accountable.

As a professor, how much do you worry about students using ChatGPT to write essays? I’ve heard some people argue ChatGPT’s merits as an ideation tool — you get it to give you the barf draft, and then you do the composing and refining that makes the piece good. What’s your take on that?

Putting aside some of the ethical questions — chatbots really do consume significant resources to respond to prompts, and we might well wonder whether that is worth it — I am not a person who thinks that chatbots should play no role in education. At the same time, I’m not an evangelist. I think it’s entirely appropriate that we be cautious about how fully we turn over any of those tasks to chatbots, just based on the way they work. If a poet wants to shake up a bag of magnetized fridge poetry and pull out random words to get inspiration for their writing, by all means! But that person should be aware of what they’re doing.

At what point do you think the use of AI in generating what was supposed to be an “original” work — whatever that means — becomes plagiarism?

It’s tricky, of course. I think it’s entirely appropriate to ask students and researchers to disclose the use and role of chatbots in the production of content. (I say this while also knowing that it’s going to be hard to actually audit this.) One of the harms of plagiarism is fraud — and students and researchers are committing fraud when they misrepresent work as their own which is not their own.

Ultimately, I’m not training my students to be original for the sake of being original. I’m training them to understand what it means to develop their ideas and properly justify their claims. If students happen to develop their ideas in the exact same way as someone from 100 years ago, that’s fine with me.

But if a student falsely claims to have not consulted that 100-year-old work in the development of that idea, then that’s fraud, and that’s a problem. And, of course, if a person is unwilling to admit to the role that [AI] tools are playing in the creation of their work, then it is also probably fraud. Poets should not be ashamed to admit if they are using magnetic fridge poetry. ➆

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Seven local tech startups worth watching BY S E VE N D AYS S TAF F

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ermont will probably never rival Silicon Valley, Austin or Boston as a tech hub; its woodsy reputation is too deeply ingrained. But as a setting for tech startups, the Green Mountain State has a lot going for it — and easy access to outdoor recreation is one of them. The cofounder of IBM, Thomas Watson, famously built a plant here in 1957 because he liked to ski.

In the years since, Vermont has sprouted an impressive number of homegrown enterprises relative to its size: Mark Bonfigli was a local car guy whose desire to better control inventory and advertising inspired him to hatch Dealer.com. Kyle Clark was flying planes out of Highgate before he sketched the electric aircraft he’s trying to build at Beta Technologies. Mamava, the brainchild of Sascha Mayer and Christine Dodson, tested its first breast-pumping station in the Burlington International Airport.

As long as Seven Days has been hosting the Vermont Tech Jam, our reporters have been writing about the most interesting companies we discover in the process of planning the event. Hence, the Tech Issue.

Startup enterprises, in particular, are not generally looking for publicity before they hire their first paid employees, when the founding entrepreneurs are working 100-hour weeks, spending money they’re not yet making.

Arguably, though, that is when they are most interesting and accessible.

Ken Picard’s first article about Beta Technologies, in the 2018 Tech Issue, was accurately headlined “Taking Off.” Although it’s technically still a startup — investment capital pays the bills — the company has become an industry leader in electric aviation, valued at $2.4 billion.

of the innovation to customer service and scalability.

Lucky for Seven Days readers, there’s no shortage of new, innovative companies flying under the radar in Vermont for us to cover. We find them at the Jam as well as through accelerator programs like LaunchVT or early-stage

Whether the challenge is reducing bat mortality around wind turbines or offering a local alternative to Amazon, startup success depends on myriad factors.

In other years we’ve shed light on Greensea IQ in Richmond, whose robotic submersibles scan the ocean floor miles below the surface, and Benchmark Space Systems in Burlington, whose propulsion systems guide and maneuver orbiting satellites.

It’s fun to write about startups, which aim to identify a problem and solve it for a price customers will pay. Whether the challenge is reducing bat mortality around wind turbines or offering a local alternative to Amazon, success depends on myriad factors, from the quality and uniqueness

investors such as the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, FreshTracks Capital, the Dudley Fund and Hula. Or from the University of Vermont’s virtual Entrepreneurship Forums. Sometimes we run into founders at networking events, which is how we first learned about Fluency, one of the seven startups we’re highlighting this year. It was founded by four Dealer.com alums in 2017.

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Skylar Bagdon was leading a tour of his company’s lab at the University of Vermont earlier this month when he looked down at his phone and started doing a little dance.

The CEO of solar cell startup Verde Technologies had just received an email from Joe Berry, a top scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, expressing interest in a closer partnership with the young company. The national lab was struggling to speed up production of a thin-film solar technology using perovskite and saw promise in Verde Technologies’ novel manufacturing methods.

Berry was supporting Verde’s application for grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.

“It’s, like, a big day!” 24-year-old Bagdon announced, beaming in his sandals and UVM T-shirt, as other Verde members gathered around to read the email for themselves.

“That is so huge, man!” exclaimed Seid Yimer Abate, a UVM research scientist working with the company, which counts just eight employees.

Berry is one of the world’s foremost

together, share common values, work ethics, and had an aligned vision,” Fluency cofounder Eric Mayhew wrote in August on LinkedIn. “The subject matter of the business wasn’t totally new, but the mechanics of starting something from absolute zero, were,” Mayhew wrote. “In the beginning you have no product, no clients, and as a self-funded company, no way to collect a paycheck. You work harder than you’ve ever worked but your bank account shrinks.

“That struggle is real, but for Fluency, those days are behind us,” he went on, noting the reason he was writing: Inc. magazine had just named Fluency the 200th fastest-growing private company in the country.

“I remember bringing on our first new team-members, still without having clients.

For me, personally, that was the most challenging step and yet, our growing team is the reason for any of the rest of the story.”

Read on to learn more about Fluency and half a dozen other Vermont companies that want to transform their industries, create high-tech jobs for the 21st century and, in very different ways, improve the world.

From left: Seid Yimer Abate, Skylar Bagdon and Nicole Eaton

experts on perovskite solar cells. He’s the leader of the Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office and director of a consortium dedicated to making solar cells built with perovskite crystals commercially viable.

In short, as Bagdon put it, he’s “like, the dude.”

Even before Berry’s blessing, Verde Technologies was on a roll.

The company was founded in 2021

by Randall Headrick, chair of the physics department at the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, and Chad Miller, who built Verde’s lab at UVM and has spent a decade trying to

develop more efficient, durable solar cells using perovskite.

The material, a calcium titanium oxide mineral discovered in Russia in 1839, has been used in a variety of electronics devices since the 1950s, including fuel cells and capacitors. Perovskites offer advantages over silicon when used in photovoltaic cells because the crystals react to a broader range of light frequencies, according to the Department of Energy. That means they can convert more sunlight to electricity than silicon alone.

But there have been several hurdles to commercial development. Early perovskite cells quickly degraded when exposed to moisture or oxygen, lasting just hours; to be commercially viable, panels have to last for years. The perovskite cells weren’t terribly efficient, either, achieving just 3 percent efficiency in 2009 compared to silicon’s 22 percent.

Dramatic advancements in the past decade, however, have improved efficiencies to nearly 30 percent, and research suggests some perovskite cells could last 30 years.

The real value of Verde’s thin-film cells is in their lower weight and flexibility. “That means less steel, less concrete, less labor,”

Bagdon said. The promise of the product is that highly efficient, lightweight solar cells can be installed in places where other panels can’t, such as curved surfaces and roofs that are unable to support the weight of traditional panels.

One potential application is to stick new thin panels on top of existing photovoltaic solar arrays when they reach the end of their useful life, extending solar fields’ energy production without incurring additional infrastructure costs.

“What our technology provides is a pathway to cut the cost of solar in half at the system level,” Bagdon said.

Verde says its panels will be cheaper than traditional solar panels due to production methods that allow perovskite inks to be printed onto rolls of plastic membrane. In August the team tested the method on a 200-foot-long, 30-inch-wide section of panel at a hightech coating factory in Connecticut.

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POWERING UP

Prime Engineering readies for a renaissance of advanced nuclear energy

Two momentous events in the past 12 years shaped the career of nuclear engineer Benjamin Hardy, managing partner and principal engineer at Burlington’s Prime Engineering. The first occurred on March 11, 2011, when an earthquake and tsunami caused the catastrophic failure of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

That accident, the world’s most serious since the Chernobyl disaster of 1986, nearly put an end to the U.S. nuclear industry, which had been moribund for 40 years.

The second event received far less media attention, Hardy said, but was no less consequential. On December 5, 2022, nuclear scientists achieved “unity” for the first time. That is, they created a fusion reaction that generated more power than went into producing it. Assuming nuclear researchers can cost-effectively harness fusion — the same form of energy that powers the sun — it would provide virtually unlimited clean, safe and affordable power to meet the world’s energy demands.

While that’s a big assumption, Hardy, 46, and his partner at Prime Engineering, company founder Keith Oldinski, 42, predict a renaissance of fusion and next-generation fission technology in the coming decade. In fact, with the world’s first fusion plant already under construction in Europe, Prime Engineering is now designing reactors, coolant systems and other support technologies, such as industrial cranes that service those reactors, for 21st-century nuclear plants in the U.S. Vermonters may be surprised to learn that there’s still a nuclear industry in the state after the closure of Vermont Yankee in 2014. But in order to decarbonize the energy grid and fight climate change, Hardy said, the U.S. must diversify its power-generation portfolio. While people may disagree on what the mix of baseline power should look like and how much should come from

sources such as wind, solar and hydro, 20 percent of U.S. electricity currently comes from coal plants, and another 18 percent from ’60s-era nuclear plants.

“We’re either going to replace those plants with 1960s technology,” Hardy said, “or we’re going to do something new and novel.”

Prime Engineering is doing the latter.

Oldinski founded the company two years ago after leaving Hayward Tyler, an international nuclear pump and motor company with an office in Colchester, where Hardy also worked.

Today, Prime Engineering’s staff of three designs small, modular reactors

Vermonters may be surprised to learn that there’s still a nuclear industry in the state. and coolant systems using materials and technologies that didn’t exist in the ’60s when nuclear plants like Vermont Yankee were designed and built.

“I wouldn’t compare a 1964 car to a 2023 car when it comes to safety and everything else,” Hardy said. “I invite people to have an open mind and learn about advanced nuclear and what we’re trying to do.”

For example, old-school nuclear reactors use water as a coolant. The problem, Hardy explained, is that water remains liquid in a narrow temperature range — from zero to 100 degrees Celsius — above which it becomes a gas, expands and potentially explodes.

The systems that Prime Engineering designs use molten salt as a coolant,

which remains liquid in a 1,000-degree temperature range. Not only can molten salt store more heat, Hardy explained, but it also doesn’t expand as it liquefies, thus reducing its danger, as well as wear and tear on equipment.

Prime Engineering, which is headquartered in the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies in Burlington, isn’t building reactors or fabricating cranes in Vermont.

Rather, it specializes in designing nuclear systems that comply with federal engineering codes.

The company just began hiring engineers out of college and training them as nuclear engineers. Their first is Mason Redfield, a Marlboro native and University of Vermont grad who started in June.

Redfield, 22, said what attracted him to the startup was “the prospect of [working on] green energy and the opportunity to do that in the state of Vermont. It just sounded really exciting.”

Because of the potential danger of nuclear power, Prime Engineering has adopted an interesting policy in its workplace: Any engineer, regardless of rank or seniority, can challenge the conclusions of another engineer at the firm with impunity. Hardy called that “the core of the nuclear mindset, because the last thing we want is someone hiding a nuclear mistake.”

When he and Oldinski recruit, they look for engineers who “care on a different level.

“You have to be willing to accept that responsibility,” he added, “or this work is not for you.” © DREAMSTIME

Some solar cell production methods work great in the lab but can’t be scaled up to make panels at the size, speed and efficiency needed to be commercially viable, Bagdon explained. “That traps a lot of technologies in the lab that never see the light of day.”

In the case of Verde, the trial worked: The product passed the test.

The patented “Verde slot coating” can create the dense, uniform layers of crystals needed to build cells that convert more sunlight to electricity, whether in the lab or the factory, Bagdon said.

The company is seeking $7 million in venture funding to build a prototype cell and move toward full-scale commercial production.

Whether by partnering with existing panel makers or going it alone, Bagdon said, “We are the key that unlocks the potential of perovskite.”

From left: Prime Engineering founder Keith Oldinski, engineer Mason Redfield and managing partner Benjamin Hardy

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Colin Riggs and Diane Abruzzini in front of a Box Hopper

Rigorous’ robots automate difficult-to-fill factory jobs

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There are things that robots are better at: doing the same exact thing, every single time, on repeat, forever.

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Rigorous cofounders Colin Riggs and Diane Abruzzini want humans to become “better collaborators with our robotic friends.”

People often equate automation with lost jobs, but the reality is more nuanced, Riggs said. His Williston-based company makes robots that can do dangerous, repetitive tasks — often jobs that factories struggle to fill for lack of willing human workers. By making industrial processes more affordable, he also sees the technology as a way to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. “There are things that humans are better at,” Abruzzini said, “and there are things that robots are better at: doing the same exact thing, every single time, on repeat, forever.”

The company’s primary product, the Box Hopper, picks up stacks of unassembled cardboard boxes and loads them into a folding and gluing machine.

At Accurate Box in Paterson, N.J., humans were formerly expected to load 9,000 pounds of cardboard by hand every hour.

People often walked out on the job after just half a day of the backbreaking work, Riggs said.

The Box Hopper loads more boxes, more quickly, than humans ever could.

Workers who once did that physical labor are now operating the machine.

“We met a ton of the operators, and they are all our biggest fans,” Riggs said.

“We’re able to take somebody who was moving 9,000 pounds an hour, and now they’re moving no pounds an hour, sitting there helping the robot do its job.”

Rigorous’ team of 10 works out of an office in Williston, where a bright yellow Box Hopper resides in a large garage. As Riggs and Abruzzini talked, the robot used its mechanical arm to draw “HELLO” in bubble letters on a piece of paper.

Riggs, 34, and Abruzzini, 36, cofounded the company in 2020 with no startup capital. This year, they raised $1.7 million through a convertible note, which banks on future equity.

“Once we had our first successful product and proof of concept in the field, we actually had a lot of people reaching out to us who wanted more Box Hoppers,” Riggs said. “At that point in time, we decided to really step on the gas.”

A University of Vermont alum, Riggs worked as an engineer at the Richmondbased underwater robotics company Greensea IQ after college. He made deepsea autonomous vehicles, engineered robots to guide scuba divers and worked with the U.S. Navy’s Explosive Ordnance

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The Box Hopper in action

Disposal group to disarm underwater explosive threats.

While land robots don’t have to deal with conditions as challenging as deep-sea robots, Riggs said his work at Greensea gave him an innovative edge.

“That experience of going all over the world and deploying robots to pretty harsh environments, I got to form this really strong opinion on the best way to do it,” he said. “When you apply that to industrial space, there’s a ton of advantages.”

Abruzzini, who runs the business side of the operation, worked on vegetable farms and started the now-closed Jeffersonville bagel bakery Mtn Seasons

Woodfired before receiving her MBA from UVM in 2017.

The two share a vision to bring the efficiency benefits of automation to small and midsize businesses. This year, the company is completing a robot for Jericho Settlers Farms that rolls and unrolls row covers in greenhouses. Farmers usually lay the synthetic fabrics on winter greens for frost protection at night and take them off every morning for sunlight exposure.

“You see a lot of gantry-style robots in large-scale greenhouses, and they see a lot of efficiency from that,” Abruzzini said.

“We said, ‘What if we took that concept, and we scaled it down and right-sized it for Vermont sustainable farms?’”

Next year, the company plans on launching a robot that can take parts in and out of injection molds, commonly used to manufacture plastic items. While such robots already exist, Rigorous’ will have a sophisticated level of customization, Abruzzini said, such as the ability to add labels or trim certain pieces.

Robots helping humans with industrial tasks may not make for a thrilling sci-fi movie, but Riggs hopes it at least makes for good business.

“People have this idea of robotics as this kind of AI, humanoid thing that walks around and talks to us, but I think there’s a lot of really valuable stuff in just industrial robotics,” Riggs said. “It’s really impactful for a lot of people.”

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Bat activity mapped during a 10-minute period

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Brogan Morton’s Wildlife Imaging Systems helps make wind energy safer for bats

Rigorous, Wildlife Imaging Systems, FreshAir Sensor, Fluency and Myti will be exhibiting at the Vermont Tech Jam on Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hula in Burlington.

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Wildlife Imaging Systems can turn hours of bat videos into data. will test its 3D-imaging system at an offshore wind site in the North Sea. Morton started the company in January 2020. Backed by nearly $2 million in small business innovative research grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy, he has sold his product to wind developers and continued to refine it with their input.

“That’s allowed us to grow a little bit more slowly because we don’t have to develop this enormous solution and then bring it to market later,” he said. “We can kind of codevelop it … and still get paid.”

The arrangement is mutually beneficial. Wind developers are financially motivated to reduce the number of bats they kill. The federal Endangered Species Act protects 12 species. Some states protect additional bats.

For his part, Morton is hoping the Fish & Wildlife Service, the agency that regulates the Endangered Species Act, recognizes his method of collecting bat activity as the “best available science.”

That stamp of approval would encourage wind developers to cite his data in permit applications and bat mortality mitigation plans.

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Wind turbines earn points for harnessing renewable power and cutting carbon emissions, but their giant rotating blades — and perhaps the pressure variations they cause — kill hundreds of thousands of bats each year.

Bats control pests, pollinate plants and disperse seeds. They eat enough insects to save U.S. agriculture more than $3 billion a year in crop damage and pesticide costs, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. In short, they are an essential part of the ecosystem. Wind developers pay steep fines for killing certain species.

Brogan Morton wants to protect bats and keep turbines turning. He was product manager at NRG Systems when the Hinesburg-based wind and solar measurement company developed a bat deterrence system with Bat Conservation International. Because bats emit high-frequency calls and use the echoes to determine the location of prey and obstacles, the team built an ultrasonic device to interfere with their communications. The idea was to make echolocation so difficult around turbines, the bats would fly away.

Early product testing was encouraging. Developers mounted the device on turbines, then compared the number of dead bats to those at turbines without.

“It worked,” Morton said. But making the product better required knowing more about bat activity around the turbines.

Nobody provided that service, Morton said, “so I decided to do it myself.”

The company he built, Wildlife Imaging Systems, can turn hours of bat videos into data. Wind operators can learn how many bats circle their turbines, the time of night and the seasons in which they are most active, and the most effective spot for a deterrent device.

Companies will stop turbines to avoid killing protected species. Additional knowledge helps them schedule the shutdowns wisely, when bats are most vulnerable.

Companies working with Wildlife Imaging run thermal-imaging cameras for 15 hours daily — mostly at night — for five or six months spanning spring and fall migration seasons. They upload their footage, and Wildlife Imaging’s software detects bats and counts them. For every 10 minutes of video, it creates a summary image — similar to a time-lapse photo — to show how the bats are moving.

Wildlife Imaging is currently monitoring more than 100 cameras in 15 projects across the U.S. and Canada, none of which is in Vermont. Next summer, the company

Brogan Morton outside Wildlife Imaging Systems’ Hinesburg office

Demand is bound to grow. Government investment in clean energy — provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — has “turbocharged” the renewables industry, Morton said. Between 2020 and 2030, the Department of Energy expects wind-generated electricity to double.

But more wind turbines put more bats at risk. The flying mammals appear to be attracted to the turbines, “and no one’s really quite sure why,” Morton said. He’s part of a separate research project seeking those answers.

Morgan works in Hinesburg with three employees and a goldendoodle named Baker.

Wildlife Imaging is headquartered in a strip mall, next to a nail salon. “I can say that our office is quite boring. Lots of headphones and coding,” he warned in an email before our interview. His tune changed when I got there. He opened the door and announced, “This is where the magic happens.”

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FreshAir Sensor detects cigarette, marijuana smoke in hotels

Brazen guests looking to smoke in hotel rooms have long had a reliable method of evading detection: not getting caught in the act.

Suspicious hotel management lacking concrete physical evidence may only be able to point to a lingering stench. As a result, hotels frequently lose disputes over smoking fines.

The Lebanon, N.H.-based startup FreshAir Sensor is looking to change that through devices that detect cigarette and marijuana smoke in real time. Unlike a traditional smoke detector, FreshAir Sensor only reacts to tobacco or marijuana smoke — not smoke from candles, incense or steam. The Wi-Fi-connected device sends time-stamped data on any smoking activity to the client via email. Armed with scientific evidence of smoking, hotels can more easily collect smoking fines and deter guests from lighting up.

Jack O’Toole, an alum of Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business,

cofounded the company in 2013 with Dartmouth chemistry professor Joseph BelBruno. The chemist had pitched his nicotine detection technology to O’Toole’s Intro to Entrepreneurship class, and O’Toole quickly recognized its commercial potential.

“As soon as I heard he could detect nicotine, I immediately thought about smoking in hotel rooms,” O’Toole said.

“There’s a chain of hotels I refuse to stay in because, twice in a row, I got rooms that were smoked up.”

FreshAir Sensor’s customers include Hilton Miami, Bally’s Atlantic City Casino Resort and Mohegan Sun. Property management for apartment complexes and public housing have also bought the patented sensors.

FreshAir notifies clients of suspicious activity once it’s 95 percent confident someone is smoking. Customers have full discretion over how they respond: For example, casinos may choose not to charge or kick out a smoker if the person in question is a “high roller,” O’Toole said.

The technology is reliable enough that data from FreshAir Sensors have

Armed with scientific evidence of smoking, hotels can more easily collect smoking fines and deter guests from lighting up. successfully been used in court as evidence of smoking in eviction cases, he added.

Achieving such a high degree of accuracy took five years of testing before the sensors hit the market, O’Toole said. In one of his first trials, he paid a Dartmouth junior $20 an hour to smoke cigarettes. Recognizing that human testing might raise eyebrows, O’Toole soon developed a machine to simulate human smoking instead.

“I don’t think her mom would have been too thrilled,” he joked.

Now the FreshAir Sensor team of almost 40 works out of a dog-friendly

SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE Dealer.com alums simplify the digital advertising process at Fluency

Dealer.com cofounder Mike Lane helped grow the Vermont company into a leading digital marketing services provider for the automotive industry. When Dealertrack Technologies bought it in 2014 for nearly $1 billion, Lane cashed out. His coworkers Eric Mayhew, Scott Gale and Brian McVey stayed on for another three years, through a second sale. In 2015, Cox Automotive bought Dealertrack for $4 billion.

Instead of heading for the golf course, however, the foursome teamed up to start another tech company. Fluency incorporated in 2017. Two months ago, it made Inc. magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The list ranks companies based on revenue growth over a three-year period.

Between 2019 and 2022, Fluency’s revenue grew 2,747 percent, which ranked first in Vermont, ninth in New England and 200th in the country. The self-funded Burlington company employs 75 people in 18 states — half of them in Vermont.

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apartment rentals, real estate, home services, insurance, wedding venues and franchises such as fast-food chains.

The company uses robotic process automation, a way of using software to perform mundane, repetitive office tasks at high speeds. A pioneer in applying this type of automation to digital advertising, Fluency takes data supplied by advertisers, enters it and builds ads that can run on a number of channels, such as Google Ads, Facebook and Bing. In January, the company integrated artificial intelligence into its platform to help advertisers generate keywords, headlines and ad copy.

Take apartment rentals, for example.

An agency’s client may own multiple buildings containing hundreds of apartments.

When a unit opens up, the company wants an ad — on a number of sites — touting all of its relevant features: square footage, hardwood floors, lake views, pet-friendly, shared pool.

Before Fluency, some account managers typed in every detail of every apartment into every advertising platform.

Limited automation existed to help, but there was still a lot of typing. “It’s really not fun work,” Lane said. They spent their days copying data from Excel sheets.

“You’d be like, I have a thousand rows to cut and paste into Google. It’s gonna take me 15 hours to do that … People are going fast and making mistakes.”

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From left: Brian McVey, Scott Gale, Eric Mayhew and Mike Lane

office in Lebanon with neon green walls that O’Toole said give the space a “Silicon Valley feel.” Overseas FreshAir workers based in Pakistan, Colombia and Ireland also contribute to development and quality assurance.

In October, Business NH Magazine rated FreshAir Sensor the seventh-best place to work in the state. O’Toole said he fosters a culture where employees aren’t afraid to experiment and have fun. The company hosts an annual “pancake biathlon,” at which FreshAir employees eat as many pancakes as they can before running

up and down Moose Mountain in Hanover. There’s a 15-minute bonus for each whole pancake consumed, all of which is lost if the Jack O’Toole pancakes come back up.

“No partial credit,” O’Toole said with a matter-of-fact tone.

Nick Rassias, a FreshAir hardware engineer, interned at the company for two summers in college before joining full time. On his desk is a miniature Hogwarts skyline and a melting Rubik’s Cube, trinkets he said he 3D printed in the office on weekends.

“They give us a lot of freedom to kind of explore the possibilities of whatever we’re working on,” he said. “It’s a great environment. Everybody’s super supportive.”

FreshAir hopes its next product, currently being tested in some Upper Valley schools, is a sensor that can detect vaping. Educational institutions will be the target customer since vaping doesn’t result in the same stench or property damage

as cigarettes and marijuana, O’Toole said.

The sensors are good for business, but they’re also about encouraging healthy living.

“We certainly don’t want kids vaping,” he said. “We don’t need another generation of people addicted to nicotine.”

FreshAir has 12 patents and eight pending. Another invention in the pipeline: a material that can permanently capture hydrogen sulfide, a colorless gas that makes sewage treatment plants and landfills smell like rotten eggs.

“We’re just grateful to be able to grow our company here in the Upper Valley,” O’Toole said. “We’ll keep developing sensors and industrial materials that detect or capture bad things to help protect people.”

Dealer.com’s mantra of scalability kind of got ingrained into all of us.

goes, ‘I don’t know what you’re doing. But whatever it is, I want in.’ And he walked away.”

Later, when Dealer was offering buyouts to employees, McVey accepted.

Over beers at Switchback Brewing, he encouraged Gale and Mayhew to do the same: “If you’re not going to do it now, how can we call ourselves entrepreneurs?” Gale walked out of the bar, called his boss, walked back in and said, “All right. It’s done.”

Minutes later, Mayhew gave notice.

They began meeting regularly with Lane to discuss what sort of business they might start. “Some of them were way out of our skill set but interested us, like alternative energy or robotics,” Mayhew said.

They homed in on digital advertising, something they’d handled at Dealer.

“Dealer.com’s mantra of scalability kind of got ingrained into all of us,” Mayhew said. They applied it to advertising. “As we looked at platforms that were out there, we realized that nobody was thinking that way. And we said that we should bring that to the world. We should bring scalability and efficiency in advertising to the world.”

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When an account manager uploads data to Fluency, the software fills in those fields and can tailor ads for specific markets. Once the ads launch, Fluency can flag errors, track performance across channels and reallocate spending. Advertisers can monitor all of their campaigns on a single platform.

Ad strategists, who could previously handle about 30 accounts, can suddenly wrangle up to 10 times that many, Mayhew said. “They’re super-powered with the tool.”

While they were still working for Dealer, Mayhew, Gale and McVey shared a dream to become entrepreneurs. They met discreetly, they thought, to exchange ideas. “We thought we were sly … going to Trader Duke’s at six in the morning,” Mayhew said.

One morning, Lane happened to be there for a Vermont Workforce Development Board meeting; he’d left Dealer by then. “Mike walks over,” McVey said. “He

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There’s a chapel in Kansas, standing on the exact center of the lower 48.

It never closes.

All are more than welcome, to come meet here, in the middle.

It’s no secret, the middle has been a hard place to get to lately.

Between red and blue, between serving and citizen, between our freedom and our fear.

Now fear has never been the best of who we are, and as for freedom, it’s not the property of just a fortunate few.

It belongs to all of us, whoever you are, wherever you are from, it’s what connects us and we need that connection.

We need the middle.

We just have to remember the very soil we stand on is common ground.

So we can get there, we can make it to the mountaintop, through the desert, and we can cross this divide.

Our light has always found it’s way through the darkness, and there’s hope, on the road, up ahead.

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Local Amazon rival Myti goes live to keep e-commerce dollars in Vermont

When Bill Calfee announced in 2020 that he was creating a local alternative to Amazon, he faced a healthy dose of SATURDAYS > 10:30 A.M. skepticism. Having no prior experience working in the tech sector, Calfee planned to take on the world’s fifth-largest company, whose name is synonymous with e-commerce. That he had the chutzpah to call it Myti — pronounced “mighty” — suggests Calfee had some idea of what he was up against.

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in Williston — the company’s software automatically adjusts Lenny’s inventory to reflect that purchase. Consumers can either pick up the item in person or have Myti deliver it to their doorstep.

The goal, Calfee explained, is twofold.

First, he wants to reduce the huge environmental impact of buying through Amazon. The mega-retailer routinely ships products thousands of miles and often sends returned items straight to a landfill because it’s cheaper than restocking them. Myti’s returns, which are free, go back to the store of origin.

Myti lists that item under its Myti Concept Shop, then purchases it through a local retailer not yet linked to Myti.

Ultimately, Myti’s intention is for one of its member shops to recognize the demand for that item, then stock it in its own inventory. Said Calfee, “We want enough items on the platform so that people feel like they can find anything [they need] here.”

Though Myti has begun testing its market outside of Chittenden County, Calfee wouldn’t disclose where its services will be available next.

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Many consumers detest Amazon and, if given a choice, would prefer to spend their money at local businesses if the price, convenience and delivery times were comparable to those Amazon offers. The problem was, for many items, consumers had few if any alternatives.

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Second, Calfee wants to keep Vermont’s e-commerce dollars in the state and supporting the local economy.

“Vermonters are spending $20 per second with Amazon,” Calfee said, citing recent sales figures from the Vermont Department of Taxes. “We’re sending half a billion dollars out of our economy [each year]. It’s horrifying.”

But Calfee envisions Myti as being more than just an Amazon rival. Part of the company’s mission is to serve as an information clearinghouse, providing local shopkeepers with data on consumer buying habits so that they can stock items Vermonters routinely purchase.

Recently, the company launched its Myti Concept Shop, which offers items that shoppers regularly search for but aren’t carried by Myti’s member stores. For example, because no Myti shop currently carries 20-count packs of AA batteries,

That said, when central Vermont was hit by severe flooding in July, Calfee was frustrated that Myti wasn’t prepared to assist. As he explained, if Montpelier retailers had inventory stored elsewhere, Myti’s technology could have helped those stores maintain their cash flow.

“When Bear Pond Books was flooded, their customers were faced with the problem, ‘Where do I get a book?’” Calfee said. “If they started buying that book from Amazon, once Bear Ponds reopened, they have to get that customer back again.”

Similarly, when Bed Bath & Beyond closed its Williston outlet, it created a void for people who routinely shopped there for home goods.

“We’re frantically loading sheets and towels and shower curtains” on the Myti Concept Shop, Calfee said, “trying to fill that void.”

Thus far, Myti hasn’t enabled one feature it initially promised: a live video chat function that would enable shopkeepers to speak with online customers and answer their questions. That feature is still in the works.

Asked what he’s learned from his threeyear startup experience, Calfee thought a moment, then said, “It’s hard.”

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Day, too, more or less. The restaurant’s very good fries, bacon and two eggs are all listed in the “snacks and sides” portion of the menu, along with deviled eggs, a side salad and chunky hash browns. There’s no mackerel spaghetti (right now, anyway), but for an extra $7, diners can make their

polenta, steak tartare or grilled frisée pop with briny trout roe.

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n a lifetime of brunches, I have spent more time waiting than I have eating.

Some of that is the nature of a weekend morning meal: Getting up early is hard, hangovers are hard, and there aren’t many places to go. Squeezing into a packed restaurant as more than a two-top is a headache, whether or not you have the aforementioned hangover.

But for those who plan ahead, May Day cuts the wait. The year-and-a-halfold restaurant in Burlington’s Old North End takes reservations for its new brunch service, and it can seat a crowd.

“You have 12 friends, and you all want to go to brunch? We’ll take care of you,” owner Matthew Peterson said.

Served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the brunch takes a leisurely pace, a change from the turnand-burn common at busy walk-in spots.

In already classic May Day fashion, the dishes are shareable, and the wine list is long.

Chef Avery Buck, who helms the kitchen, joined May Day on July 1. He began his restaurant career at age 14 as a dishwasher at Kevin’s Sports Pub & Restaurant in North Bennington, then worked his way up. After a stop at the original Silver Fork in Manchester, Buck landed in Burlington at Hen of the Wood, where he spent two and a half years and met Peterson before leaving for Doc Ponds in Stowe (as sous chef ). He returned to the Queen City to work at Burlington Beer; Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar; and, most recently, the Grey Jay. Early this summer, Buck and Peterson took an eating trip to Montréal, stopping at Vin Papillon, Joe Beef and larrys — an all-day café/wine bar in the Mile End that became the duo’s brunch inspiration.

“You can go in and get French fries and bacon and eggs if you want, or you can get mackerel spaghetti with trout roe on top,” Peterson said. “Like, where the hell am I? Why are these two things possible?”

Those two things are possible at May

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Hash browns, grilled frisée, polenta and drip coffee at May Day

with Vecchio Amaro del Capo, which Peterson described as “Italian Fireball.”

White is another recent addition to May Day’s team. The young chef studied in Lyon, France, and is a “breath of fresh air” for the biz, Peterson said, putting her energy into the rotating doughnut offerings, breads and English muffins.

I paired the fluffy, oozing doughnut with a glass of “breakfast wine” — a Portuguese orange wine from Casal de Ventozela called Contatto ($12), to be exact.

The brunch-appropriate sippers skew toward fun pét-nats and easy gamays; all are bottles that Peterson “may or may not have drunk in the morning,” he said with a laugh. (May Day’s full wine list, also available at brunch, is worth perusing.)

The daytime cocktails developed by bar manager John Hayes include brunch must-haves such as mimosas and a Bloody Mary. The menu also lists a tiki bowl for two (described as having a “buncha booze”) and Cinnamon Toast Milk Punch. The latter is an absurd string of words, but the resulting cocktail ($15) — with toasted rye, Old Overholt, the same Vecchio amaro as in the doughnut, Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy, lemon, maple and Earl Grey — was balanced and breakfasty in all the right ways.

My husband, baby and I were out for brunch on a brisk, gray fall day, one of the first of the year. The sunshine-yellow coffee mugs full of Brio Coffeeworks’ drip brightened things up, as did the cheerful way the May Day staff accommodates kids, of which there were many dining that morning. But the weather had me craving a hearty bowl of porridge.

Added during a recent seasonal menu revamp, the VT Polenta ($15) did the trick.

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Low Bar to Open in Vergennes When City Limits Night Club closed in June, it left a late-night divebar hole in Vergennes.

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I strong-armed my husband into ordering the crispy chicken sandwich ($17), having heard about Buck’s fried chicken biscuit sandwiches back when he offered one as a special at the Grey Jay. The idea came with him to May Day and became an anchor of the brunch menu.

Offered both on the sandwich and in a popular biscuits-and-gravy offering, the biscuits are inspired by Buck’s favorite diner dish from the old-school Blue Benn in Bennington.

“I grew up going there, and it’s such a special place to me,” Buck said. “They have a really awesome dish called the Country Benedict — just a Benedict on biscuits with sausage gravy. Man, I love that.”

The towering sandwich that made its way to our table featured a stack of biscuits, hot honey, hot honey butter, bread-and-butter green tomatoes, and cured Fresno chiles on top of a healthy slab of fried chicken — a combo with a little heat but mostly sweet, Buck said. The biscuits crumbled to the plate below, but that’s an indictment of biscuits as sandwich bread in general, not these fluffy, imposing biscuits in particular. The dish is rightfully a May Day staple.

“That kind of consistency is how you develop a cult following,” Peterson said.

“Misery Loves Co. came up with the Rough Francis 13 years ago, and people still ask for it every day.”

Whether you’re nursing a hangover or timing brunch around nap time — yours or a baby’s — it’s nice to have things you can count on. ➆

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Swafford described his menu as “a twist on pub food with an Asian flair.”

The chef, who eats vegan at home, noted that about a third of the menu is vegan, although “there are plenty of meat options, too.”

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Several women mentored Floreani along the way. In her current role as a tenured professor and business owner, she tries to do the same for other people, particularly those who identify as women or nonbinary.

“I really do feel like I need to be a role model and tell everyone you don’t have to look and sound a certain way,” said Floreani, who sports long, tousled blond hair and an armful of tattoos. “I do not look and sound like a mechanical engineer,” she said, laughing.

She and Abele have lunch at least once a month, and he mentored her before investing in Burlington Bio. “We never talk about money,” she said.

Abele said Floreani stands out for her “competent but humble attitude.” Navigating a field as controversial as cultivated meat will call for “statesmanship capabilities, the objectivity to be open to alternatives,” Abele said. “That’s what Rachael has.”

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Though Floreani is a scholar by training, she has come to see the private sector as the fastest way for her tool to reach companies that make meat to feed people.

But, she added, “companies like secrets, and they like their patents.”

With one foot in business and the other in academia, Floreani faces a tension between the attitudes of those two fields.

The Burlington Bio scaffold is built from whey protein, a dairy processing by-product, along with the original seaweed. That detail will go public officially when her patent is published, but Floreani hesitated before revealing it to Seven Days ahead of time.

Tahir has also encountered some of those tensions. Over the summer, he

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Later, one of his professors who had founded a cultivated-meat company encouraged Tahir to look into the field.

Tahir doesn’t miss meat, but he harbors a fond childhood memory: KFC’s spicy Zinger chicken. “One day I would like to eat that again,” he said.

The scientific processes behind cultivated meat are not themselves new. Tahir likes to point out that cell cultivation led the way to an animal-free alternative to insulin, previously made from pig and cow pancreases. The field is also related to tissue engineering, such as growing human cells for skin grafts.

Pitching his idea to Floreani, Tahir proposed adapting a material that she had engineered from brown seaweed to support meat cells as they grew. He directed her to videos of factory-style farming of livestock, detailed its impact on the climate and explained how cultivated meat might increase food security.

It was not a hard sell.

“I have three children. The idea of a child starving just makes my hand go into a fist,” Floreani said. “I’m not a farmer. I don’t have land. What do I have? I have a lab, and I have an education. I can make food, too.”

Floreani said her three daughters drive her to succeed. In her UVM office, a framed, Barbie-pink card from her 12-year-old is emblazoned “Boss Mom.” Her eldest was 3 months old when Floreani arrived at UVM in 2011 after completing postdoctoral work at the University of Washington in Seattle.

There, her projects included materials to deliver vaccines to immune cells and tissue engineering aimed at building cultivated cartilage and bone for joint repair. Earlier, during her PhD work at Colorado State University, Floreani was a coinventor on an orthopedic implant that would land a patent.

Floreani knew no engineers or professors while growing up in rural Michigan, she recalled. Her parents, a mail carrier and a nurse’s aide who later became a nurse, set high expectations, and she worked hard to earn a scholarship and became the first in her family to attend a four-year college.

When a counselor suggested engineering, “I had no idea what engineering was,” she said.

But Floreani chose to study biomedical engineering, inspired in part by a video her grandfather brought home of his knee surgery. She recalled thinking, “Whoa, that is so cool!”

It was not until her senior year that Floreani had her first female professor.

“She was bubbly, fun and clearly very smart,” Floreani recalled. “I didn’t know that someone like me could be a professor.”

Irfan Tahir combining cow cells with scaffolding in the lab

interned with a San Francisco company working on a cultivated version of rich, Japanese-style Wagyu beef. He found the pace faster than in academia and the resources vast, but he was uncomfortable with the secrecy required.

The approach is very different at New Harvest, which awarded Tahir a three-year, $162,000 fellowship to fund his cultivated meat research at UVM. Since 2015, the nonprofit has supported 60 researchers at 37 universities in nine countries, requiring that all of their research be open to everyone. New Harvest funds individuals — not projects or labs — to ensure independence and flexibility in the evolving field.

UVM’s scaffolding research may prove valuable, said Datar, New Harvest’s executive director, but she described Tahir as an asset to the field regardless of the results of his current project.

The young researcher, Datar continued, founded a student cellular agriculture club

and exceeded her expectations when she tasked him with coordinating a book chapter on the infrastructure of cultivated meat, working with researchers who were his seniors in the field. She gives Tahir credit for helping to secure an important donor for New Harvest. “He goes above and beyond the student role and is actually just an advocate for the field,” she said.

One piece of evidence graces Tahir’s white Subaru: a “CELL AG” license plate.

FIXING FOOD

Tahir, Floreani and Datar were among several hundred attendees last month at a semiannual gathering at Hula that aims to jump-start conversation on possible solutions to the world’s thorniest problems, from pollution to inequality.

This time, the organizers of the event, known as the See Change Sessions, put food on the agenda.

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A two-part workshop was devoted to “A Shared Vision for a Sustainable Food System.” Despite that title, it laid bare the divisions between those working in cellular agriculture and others who favor regenerative agriculture — that is, a sustainable version of traditional farming, including livestock.

Datar argued for cellular agriculture’s potential to protect against climate disasters and animal-to-human epidemics without gobbling up rainforest, guzzling water or belching methane into the atmosphere. She also acknowledged that, depending on who funds and deploys the technology, it could “extend industrialization of the food system, which we all agree sucks right now.”

But Steve Schubart, rancher-owner of Grass Cattle Company in Charlotte, heard little at the conference to soften his skepticism toward cellular agriculture. Schubart raises grass-fed Angus and Wagyu beef cattle in a way that he believes restores the environment and produces food in a regenerative loop. He said he sees cultivated meat as simply a new type of processed food that is likely to be controlled by profitdriven corporations.

Aaron Carroll, who raised 1,500 meat birds on pasture this season and tends about 80 laying hens at Sowing Roots Farm in Underhill, expressed unease over what he called “the unintended consequences of good ideas.”

Carroll said he thinks a lot about raising protein without hurting animals.

“I’ve never thought more about becoming a vegetarian [than] since I’ve been a farmer of poultry,” he said. He pointed to the darker side of agricultural technology, such as antibiotic overuse and monopoly control of equipment and seeds.

Samantha Langevin, a former chef, lives in Bristol and works for the nonprofit Vermont Releaf Collective, whose name stands for racial equity in land, environment, agriculture and food.

She said ocean degradation is likely to soon drive demand for cultivated seafood.

“We need to try everything. That’s the reality of the climate emergency,” Langevin said.

Langevin said she was glad to hear some proponents of cellular agriculture say they hoped to replace only industrial livestock farming, not all animal farming.

She observed that people of color tend to suffer the most from industrial agriculture practices because they are often the ones who work in huge slaughterhouses or live in areas where factory farms pollute air and water.

As the climate crisis intensifies, it will cause disproportionate harm to people of color living in some of the most vulnerable parts of the world, Langevin added. Cultivated animal proteins could help provide them with food through drought and other disasters. “We do need to diversify where food comes from,” she said.

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People who aren’t immediately concerned with survival may have a different first question about lab-grown meat — namely, “How does it taste?”

Reservations at restaurants serving cultivated chicken are as scarce as hen’s teeth, and those who have snagged them say it tastes like, ahem, chicken. So far, though, most cultivated meat is an unstructured mass of cells that must be laboriously fashioned into familiar forms of meat or fish.

That’s where Floreani and Tahir’s scaffolding comes in. In broad terms, it substitutes for the skeleton and cartilage of the animal to provide a flexible structure around which cells could grow into something more closely resembling the packaged parts found in supermarket coolers.

The UVM team can’t currently taste its test meat because the lab’s medical research involves toxic chemicals, such as chemotherapy drugs. (A new graduate student who is a trained chef and works in a different lab will soon change that.)

When people talk about taste, though, they also mean texture. Scaffolds could help improve the texture of all cultivated products.

“We can trick ourselves into all sorts of taste,” Floreani said. “If we’re trying to get people to eat non-slaughtered burgers, texture matters.”

But what produces a juicy, flavorful, chewy bite of steak goes beyond the genetic material in the cow’s cells and into what it eats and how it moves. Furthermore, each cut is a complex blend of muscle and fat cells that transform when cooked, contributing to the aromas, flavors and textures that make meat taste like meat.

In short, bioreactor-grown cells have a long way to go to come close to a Grass Cattle steak or hamburger. If they ever do, Vermonters may ask if there’s still an argument for local livestock farms.

On a recent morning in Charlotte, Grass Cattle’s ranch manager, Ian Johnson, was moving about 35 pairs of cows and calves and a bull to a fresh paddock of the 161-acre farm, as he does at least once a day during grazing season.

The animals rushed to the newly available swath of lush fall grass. “It’s always a race to find the best grass,” Johnson said.

Advocates of cultivated meat point to data showing that livestock agriculture — especially cattle — accounts for up to 17 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, from the methane the animals burp to the land and other resources used to grow their feed.

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Ian Johnson (left) and Steve Schubart of Grass Cattle Company

with criticisms of industrial agriculture, but he rejects cultivated meat as the solution. To him, it looks like a two-headed monster: Big Ag meets Big Pharma.

Farmers who raise grazing animals exclusively on grass (fresh or dried as hay in the winter) argue that they are improving the ability of their soil to absorb carbon and hold water, thus creating a healthier environment for all creatures. In his fields, Schubart pointed to the abundant webs of orb weaver spiders as “a great sign of soil health.”

Critics say farms like his can’t feed enough people, but Schubart believes there is opportunity for more small-scale farmers to pursue similar practices both here and abroad. He supports global programs that supply livestock and agricultural training to those in need of food. “It puts the power in their hands,” he said.

In Schubart’s view, more resources should go toward cutting the mountains of food waste and building infrastructure in the developing world to manage the food we have, rather than spending billions to fund cellular agriculture.

“It’s a big tech-bro distraction,” he said.

LONG ODDS

Although Tahir is at least partly motivated by a belief that humans should avoid eating other animals, the case for cultivated meat does not typically target the small percentage of people who have given up meat out of concern for animals or the environment.

Many vegetarians and vegans say they would

disdain eating the flesh of animals grown in labs, too.

In any case, the field of cultivated meat cannot claim to be slaughter-free until it replaces a fetal bovine serum that is widely used to help meat cells grow. Long part of biomedical cell cultivation, the serum comes from fetuses removed from slaughtered cows. Researchers and companies have made progress on several alternatives.

Burlington Bio faces a related ethical conundrum regarding the whey protein used in its scaffolding. Floreani is pleased to have found a use for whey, which is a by-product of dairy processing and a potential environmental pollutant. But she recognizes that it comes from livestock farming, she said, and hopes soon to find substitutes for both fetal bovine serum and whey.

In the meantime, cultivated meat producers focus on wooing the world’s billions of current and future meat eaters based largely on climate arguments. They hold out the promise of preparing for a Soylent Greenstyle future in which the world’s population exceeds its capacity for producing meat any other way.

Whether those companies can leap the scientific and cultural hurdles — and whether a pair of UVM researchers and the tiny new Burlington Bio can play a role — are bets with very long odds.

Last month, Wired magazine published an investigation into UPSIDE Foods, the $1 billion California startup making the chicken served in San Francisco. Reporters found that the meat the company produced from cells was limited to

minuscule batches that were handcrafted, rather than produced through the largescale methods needed to make the product commercially viable and meet its investors’ expectations.

Meanwhile, Brazil-based JBS, the world’s largest beef producer, announced recently that it was investing $62 million in a cellcultivated meat research facility. The New York Times reported that, to fuel its growth, JBS is pursuing a listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Environmental organizations are trying to block that move, citing what the paper described as JBS’ “shoddy environmental record and a litany of dubious corporate governance practices.”

Next to supersize players such as these, Floreani and Tahir represent but a few meat cells in a 50 billion-cell hamburger.

Yet Abele, the investor, said focusing solely on the success of Burlington Bio’s scaffolding approach might miss a larger point.

“This is maybe a small, little piece,” he said, “but it’s also symbolic of really taking on a very difficult problem and understanding how food works from a much more basic level.” ➆

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hree college students hovered over a laptop, mumbling to each other, while their instructor dimmed the lights in an office at Champlain College’s Emergent Media Center.

“Um, I think it’s all good now?” Ruby Singer said as she stepped back from the computer, narrowing her eyes in concentration. The Champlain College junior was flanked by seniors James Marin and Jack Duffy. The three students are serving as motion graphic producers on a project they agreed to demo for Seven Days.

“Got it,” Duffy said, hitting a final key.

Suddenly the walls of the office were bathed in jagged red shapes and elegant lines. The projection contoured itself to the surface almost like moving spray paint, thanks to a computer application called MadMapper.

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murder,” Singer explained to the reporter in the room.

“God, we watched the murder so many times,” Duffy added with a weary laugh.

The murder in question is the on-screen death of Marion Crane, played

by Janet Leigh, in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film Psycho. As part of a partnership between the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and Champlain College, the students on the EMC team are using motion graphics and projection mapping to generate visual effects that will accompany a VSO performance of Bernard Herrmann’s chilling score for the film at the Flynn in Burlington in March. The same motiongraphic technologies are used to create special onstage effects, such as oceans and forests, for big-time concert tours such as Taylor Swift’s.

It’s one of many enterprises at the EMC, the mission of which is to provide

Champlain’s students the tools they need to operate in a professional environment.

Founded in 1978, Champlain has always been “a professional school, rather than a research or trade” one, said Rachel Hooper, the program’s project manager.

“The work we do in the EMC is looking at the actual application of contemporary and emerging technology.”

The EMC was launched in 2007 by professor Ann DeMarle, who established degree programs for emergent media before retiring and becoming a professor emerita at Champlain. Located inside the Miller Center at Champlain’s Lakeside campus, the program was initially established with a focus on video game development, and the college now ranks among the top 25 U.S. schools for game design. Over the years, the program expanded to include more technology and associated majors.

“Games are still a part of what we do

here, but it’s really just a part,” EMC director Sarah Jerger said. “We play in virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and all sorts of interactive media.”

Hooper works closely with Jerger and Robin Perlah, the program director for the master’s programs in Emergent Media and an assistant professor, to assemble and oversee student cohorts that operate like professional teams. That means Singer, Duffy and Marin get to use the skills they’re developing in their respective majors for academic credit while gaining experience working with real-world clients.

“The VSO project is the perfect example,” Hooper said. “Our students are working with motion graphics in their classes, but once they join the program here and begin working on client projects, we try to push them to use those skills in interpretive, experimental ways.”

Perlah explained that the EMC, while embracing tech and toys, looks to tackle real-world problems.

“Visual communication is always the same, regardless of the tech,” Perlah said. “It’s about understanding what the concepts are and what emotional response you want people to have to the project.”

What does that entail? Perlah explained that one of the first steps in the process for the students is creating what she describes as “pattern languages,” where they identify recurring themes in a work — colors, shapes or musical cues — and use them to create a palette or tone for their project.

“They then use that language and combine it with their research — that’s the general design process we teach here,” Perlah said.

Near the students’ workstation was a massive whiteboard covered in hastily written notes and time stamps from Psycho. In red, circled and underlined, the words “the murder” all but glowed against the white backdrop.

The students tracked Herrmann’s score meticulously, noting key changes and motifs to correlate with the graphics they were designing. They had inspiration on that front as well, as much of the design of Hitchcock’s films featured the work of legendary graphic designer and filmmaker Saul Bass.

“We’re basing a lot of the animation we’re making for the project on Saul Bass’ work,” Singer said, describing the longtime Hitchcock collaborator as “the real deal.”

The students used construction paper to cut out staircases that aped Bass’ opening credits in Psycho, Perlah recalled, then uploaded them to an editing program to add them to their animations — a visual homage to Bass that pairs ultramodern technology with simpler methods of making art.

“It’s just so cool to see them in their

creative process,” she said. “If we do our job right, the students feel like they have just as much ownership and buy-in on the project. We’re not just assigning them tasks; we’re watching them come up with their own concepts and create their own process to make them.”

All three students visited the Flynn at the beginning of the semester to scope out the venue for the VSO performance.

They decided to forgo screens in favor of using the brick back wall of the stage as the canvas for the projected motion graphics.

That required them to digitally map out the pipes and grates using MadMapper and another program, TouchDesigner.

On hand to witness the scene was VSO executive director Elise Brunelle, who began the organization’s collaboration with Champlain College not long after she took the post, three years ago.

“I was thinking about the role of the modern orchestra,” Brunelle said. She’d recently seen an immersive exhibit based on the work of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh that utilized motion graphics and augmented reality technology, as well as the

work of Santa Fe, N.M.-based art collective Meow Wolf. The experience got her thinking about the orchestra working in concert with other art forms.

“I wanted the partnership to not only benefit the VSO but to be an educational opportunity for the kids who are going to be the next Meow Wolf designers or make the next Van Gogh exhibit,” Brunelle said.

“So, really, where else would you go other than Champlain College?”

The VSO’s performance of Herrmann’s score is still months away, and both Marin and Duffy will have graduated by then.

Singer, a junior, will be studying abroad next semester when the performance takes place, but all three plan to watch it however they can.

“Meeting deadlines, working with each other and our respective methods, creating these long animations … These are skills we’re all going to carry into our lives and professions,” Marin said. As he spoke, Herrmann’s score for the so-called “shower scene,” officially titled “The Murder,” played in the background, the staccato stabs of strings and alternating semitones perfectly creating a sense of impending doom.

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“Okay, color me surprised to find that the app — fittingly named Sxtra, Sxtra — wasn’t half-bad, from a dev standpoint,” Lark thinks to herself.

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Anyone who has seen You’ve Got Mail might be able to guess the third-act twist just from reading the back of the book. But the fun of Text Appeal is in all the goofy, gross and occasionally geeky digital missives that Lark sends and receives along the way.

Readers’ mileage may vary on whether that fun, which is largely relegated to the middle of the novel, is enough to sell them on the story. It takes several chapters for the titillating texts to start flying, chapters in which Lark reveals herself as an extraordinarily passive protagonist who doesn’t do much besides complain about her coworkers and eat Ben & Jerry’s. Sex work isn’t even something she chooses for herself; Teagan practically 2638 Ethan Allen Hwy New Haven, VT 05472 • 802-453-5382 greenhavengardensandnursery.com

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pressures her into it after a series of truly belief-beggaring coincidences, most of which were, in fact, Teagan’s fault.

And the ending managed to turn this reader against not only the love interest but also every other major character in the book. No spoilers here, but let’s just say that the exact circumstances of that Tom Hanks-worthy twist are miles away from your classic convenient third-act misunderstanding that necessitates a dramatic breakup and even-more-dramatic makeup. Here, the hero’s behavior veers into thorny questions of consent, the heroine’s reaction involves taking out her anger on her loved ones in some appalling ways, and Teagan’s actions include dropping the cost of a gently used 2006 Subaru Outback in an unbelievably harebrained scheme.

All of this takes a toll on the vibe, which ends up more lukewarm than romantic and more tense than comedic. Roberts’ prose

is light, frothy and compelling — all virtues when it comes to this genre — but Lark’s voice often bogs it down. A disproportionate amount of the first-person narration is taken up by bitter asides about everyone in her life, an attitude that grows more grating the longer she refuses to make any choices that would change things.

At one point, Lark says that her “skin [is] crawling” from watching one of her fratty colleagues, Drew, eat a doughnut and “slurp” some coffee. Surely most of us can relate to hating someone so much that even their most banal actions whip us into a fury, but we also recognize such feelings as irrational. Does body positivity not extend to Drew and his doughnut? (I kid. Mostly.)

The many inviting elements of Text Appeal only make these problems more frustrating. The author takes a relatively nonjudgmental attitude toward sex work, treating it like any other gig economy job, and Lark’s businesslike tack toward dirty talk is the source of some of the best humor

in the book. The story’s central pairing has a dynamic that feels authentically akin to a cozy, decade-long friendship. The male love interest is no smooth lothario or brooding antihero but a normal guy who likes comic books and Star Wars references, and Lark considers those tastes the sexiest things about him.

Finally, buried under all the complaining and the bewildering plot developments, the heroine’s character arc almost manages to be a compelling portrait of a woman learning to go after what she wants, whether that’s a date with her longtime crush, mind-blowing sex or a freelance coding career building websites for cam girls.

All of this is to say that this reader cannot completely write off Text Appeal. The characters, for all of their flaws, have stuck with me; for weeks, I have been telling everyone I know about Teagan the lesbian sex therapist who is so obsessed with getting her two friends together that she makes perhaps the most mind-boggling series of decisions ever committed to page.

For all the bumps in the road, the story resonated with me as a woman who was taught to feel shame around sex and desire growing up. Lark doesn’t exactly go from a shrinking violet to a The Ethical Slut-toting sex goddess, but she does learn that she has the right to feel pleasure and be loved. And so Lark ultimately grew on me, in large part due to the occasional

literally laugh-out-loud line such as “I’d just sent a guy a picture of an ankle for the sole purpose of wanking. A wankle pic.”

A Burlington-set novel is a rare beast, and readers hoping that this one will deliver on the local flavor should temper their expectations. There are a couple of scenes set on Lake Champlain and in Waterfront Park, and in one chapter, Lark and Toby take a hike up a mountain that Roberts imagined as Mount Mansfield, according to her Instagram. But the rest of the story is lacking in Queen City specifics.

A few details may even break a local reader’s suspension of disbelief, such as the bachelorette party that takes place at a rooftop bar in Burlington — something that’s famously impossible, as a past Seven Days story documented, unless the bride is the world’s biggest fan of Istanbul Kebab House.

Those small lapses aside, a certain segment of the population will see themselves in Lark and her friends’ propensity for circling through Burlington’s various dive bars, eating pizza, drinking beer and crowdsourcing flirty texts. While Text Appeal isn’t perfect, it’s still a fun, wild, occasionally sexy read that might just have your group text in a tizzy. ➆

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After all these weeks, I’d found a solid groove between sexting, dev on the cam site, and me-time.

I could be a dozen different people in a day.

Put on any (figurative) costume and play the part that was going to get me paid. Thank the goddess Ingrid Bergman for that summer I spent at theater camp, obsessed with the life of an actress (until opening night jitters set in). And thank 5G, the immortal giver of digital communication, that I could do this role-playing while hiding behind a phone. Stage fright requires a stage — better luck next time.

The freedom of downtime was new and different. I’d somehow learned how to handle a life without the last-minute weekend overtime spent fixing mistakes made by men with cars more expensive than their four years of tuition (both paid for by their fathers). This kind of independence made going back to firm life a firm “no thanks” — I quit applying for dev jobs and promised myself I’d only take an interview if it was from somewhere spectacular.

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Theater review: Selling Kabul, Northern Stage

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laywright Sylvia Khoury’s war story takes place in an apartment. It’s a place of hiding, not battle, but the merciless world outside controls everyone within. Selling Kabul is set in Afghanistan in 2021, as U.S. troops leave, abandoning the Afghans they employed. The Taliban have regained control, and anyone who assisted the Americans faces imprisonment or death.

In an exemplary production by Northern Stage, the play shows the deep moral impact of war on four people. Each strives to be good, to be brave; to love and protect.

But in an authoritarian state, courage fails in a world of betrayal. To tell a lie is often the only compassionate act possible.

Anchored in the lives of its characters, the play never needs to make political statements. For four months, Taroon, a translator for the Americans, has been hiding in the apartment of his sister and her husband.

It’s not a simple matter — if he even watches television while the apartment is supposed to be empty, someone might see the screen’s flicker behind the curtained windows. And everyone is a potential informer.

Director Evren Odcikin stretches a taut string from the play’s opening moment, and each performer maintains the tension.

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while Taroon waits for news of the pregnant wife he hasn’t seen in months and who can’t be told of his whereabouts.

When Afiya comes home to tell him it’s a healthy baby boy, Taroon wants to leave the apartment in disguise to see the infant who has his hair and eyes. Afiya must stop him. It is far more dangerous than he knows to try to snatch this moment of joy.

K h o u r y ’s wellconstructed script is a suspenseful journey in which the audience slowly learns how far the Taliban reaches and how terribly compromised everyone in Kabul has become. The action is calm and prosaic.

In a realistic set, Afiya makes tea, Taroon tries to reset the Wi-Fi, and Jawid takes off his shoes at the door. These quiet actions include Afiya carefully lifting the corner of a curtain to peer out and Taroon crouching in hiding. That’s what’s normal now.

It’s also normal for Leyla, the next-door neighbor, to drop by when her 5-monthold baby is napping. She’s friendly and ready to help, offering to cook and sew.

Afiya remains affable, unable to reveal her frustration to this neighbor whom everyone in the apartment must deceive.

They must deceive each other, as well, and Khoury slowly discloses a spiral of lies to devastating effect. The performances are intense and masterful. The actors let us read the characters’ deepest intentions while maintaining placid surfaces to hide what burns below.

Hana Chamoun, as Afiya, uses silence to show a character exhausted with worry, trying to keep her brother safe by sending him away forever. Chamoun establishes the character’s moral authority by expressing the terrible weight of it.

Mattico David, as Jawid, has the somber certainty of a man backed into a corner, constantly calculating whether sacrifice or selfinterest should prevail. Fear cannot quite close his open heart.

Nima Rakhshanifar plays Taroon as impetuous and naïve, facing an impossible choice to stay or flee. Restless and stuck in a small space, Taroon is a man with a child’s impulses and an adult’s need to prove his courage. Playing Leyla, Fatima Maymoon smiles her way onto Afiya’s couch and sweetly will not budge. Leyla has her own secrets and is skilled at guarding them.

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story’s solemnity and quiet suspense.

Khoury scatters in notes of humor, and the actors let these pinpricks of comedy shine in the darkness of the story. But the rhythm and intensity never change, and the audience, too, must sustain the mood of dread.

Thursday’s preview audience stayed gripped, proof that the production succeeded in holding that one fierce note from start to finish. The real-time nature of the story makes an intermission impossible, and the thriller of a plot demands total attention.

The realistic set, designed by Sasha Schwartz, contrasts a bland modern kitchen and sofa with the bright colors and strong textures of floor cushions and rugs. Lighting designer Maria Shaplin uses simple effects in the apartment and sketches the threatening play of headlights outside.

Costume designer Dina El-Aziz expresses notes of westernization in the clothing. Taroon wears a logo T-shirt and slick training pants, while Jawid dresses in a traditional tunic shirt, vest and loose trousers, all in gray. Afiya and Leyla get some color and pattern in contrast to their requisite headscarves. Composer and sound designer Avi Amon creates the world outside the apartment with sound, from a baby crying down the hall to traffic on the street.

Sound is essential to the production’s storytelling. The audience experiences the quiet of pauses as the characters think, the soft hush of fans that Afiya runs to mask the family’s voices and idle sounds outside, any of which could signal danger. Near the end of the play, Afiya is alone onstage and turns off the two fans. Suddenly the theater is fully quiet, the silence completed by a spellbound audience.

Selling Kabul is a self-contained theater experience, but it draws the audience to reflect outward: Who else is in hiding tonight? Where else do those in power require citizens to betray each other or be betrayed? These thoughts can arise precisely because the play is about particular people, not the abstractions of politics. We see the specific scars that power inflicts. We also see the tension of maintaining the hope of survival. That ray of hope burns to the end. ➆

INFO Selling Kabul, by Sylvia Khoury, directed

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blood; her father, a Hungarian immigrant, coinvented the X-Acto knife.

She published her first volume of poetry, Firstborn, in 1968, then suffered a long bout of writer’s block that finally ended when she moved to Plainfield for a teaching job at Goddard College in the early ’70s. Glück, who later taught at Yale and Stanford universities, told the Nation in 2022 that coming to Vermont revitalized her: “The place was always a solace, no matter how difficult my life was at a particular period, or how flourishing. I felt that it took care of me in some way, was seeing to me.”

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Glück — pronounced “Glick” — wrote more than a dozen books of poetry, prose and essays over the course of her life, including The Triumph of Achilles, which received the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1985, and The Wild Iris, for which she won the 1993 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. She was born in New York City in 1943 to eastern European Jewish parents. Precision may have been in her

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Phantom Theater Finds New Winter Venue in Waitsfield

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Since its inception in 1985, Warren-based Phantom Theater has been a summer-only staple in the Mad River Valley, as fleeting and elusive as its name suggests. That’s about to change: The performing arts company will now host events throughout the year after finding a winter venue at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield.

Known for its avant-garde style, Phantom brings unconventional theater, music and dance to the valley.

The company previously limited its performances to July and August due to its unheated venue, Edgcomb Barn in Warren. Artistic director Tracy Martin said she hopes winter performances will attract new audiences.

“Usually we just close up end of August, and no one sees us again until after July 4,” she said. She hopes the new location will “keep us on people’s minds.”

The partnership will also benefit Big Picture Theater & Café, which owner Claudia Becker said is still bouncing back from COVID-19 shutdowns. The 90-seat theater used to host the MountainTop Film Festival and serve three meals a day.

Now, the film festival is defunct and the café only serves dinner.

“We kind of miss being the focal point of some of the cultural and community-oriented events that happen here in the Mad River Valley,” said Becker, who joined Phantom Theater’s board of directors last year. “The idea of collaboration … felt like a lovely joining of forces.”

Kicking off the partnership will be the one-woman show What’s His Name, written and performed by Warren resident Keryn Nightingale. Presented on October 27, the show is both a memoir and a new spin on an old fairy tale. Future events might include a silent movie night accompanied by live piano, an open-mic storytelling night and a comedy show, Becker said.

Martin described Phantom’s art as not “afraid to make

the audience uncomfortable.” The company focuses on original works and allows artists to experiment with unconventional narrative structure, she said. Phantom’s 2023 summer program included Play Dead, a contemporary circus arts performance about a series of frightening events in a house, and Revenge of the Dummy, a play about a ventriloquist trying to break with his dominating puppet.

Martin added that she and Becker are “kindred spirits” who share an interest in art that’s “funky” or “offbeat.” She

hopes the partnership will help Phantom Theater continue to expand.

“We’re very dedicated to community and presenting things that bring people together,” Martin said. “There’s nothing like sharing in a live performance.” ➆

INFO What’s His Name, by Keryn Nightingale, presented by Phantom Theater: Friday, October 27, 7:30 p.m., at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield. $20. nightingaleproductionsvt.com

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Fair Play ★★★★

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’ll be honest: I don’t really get Taylor Swift. I mean, her songs are fine, but I don’t get her. So, rather than my irrelevant thoughts on her concert film and how it tore up the box office last weekend, I bring you a review of a streaming movie that everyone is describing as an “erotic thriller,” even though it’s more of an incredibly tense dissection of gender politics in romance and the workplace.

Chloe Domont’s debut feature Fair Play is streaming on Netflix.

The deal

Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) and Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) are madly in love. But they’re both analysts at One Crest Capital, a New York hedge fund with strict rules against workplace romance, so they keep their passionate trysts and shared apartment a secret.

The day after the pair become engaged, one of the firm’s portfolio managers cracks under the ruthless pressure of competition (a regular occurrence), and Emily hears office gossip that Luke will be tapped for the job. She and Luke are already celebrating when they discover that ice-cold CEO Campbell (Eddie Marsan) has chosen to promote Emily instead.

Luke says he’s happy. After all, what’s good for one of them is good for both of them. But now Emily is his boss, and with the stress of making multimilliondollar gambles bearing down on her, she’s caught between supporting her fiancé and supporting the firm. The choices she makes — and Luke’s reactions to them — put them on a path away from happily ever after.

Will you like it?

Periodically, I see social media debates about whether movie sex scenes are “necessary.” Some people — especially members of Gen Z — opine that such acts should be relegated to porn sites and only tastefully implied in mainstream cinema.

But there are decidedly non-pornographic films that wouldn’t make sense without their sex scenes, because there’s nothing generic about sex. It’s as varied as the people doing it, their moods that day, the state of their relationship and its sociocultural context.

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Work and play don’t mix well for an ambitious couple in Chloe Domont’s dark battle-of-the-sexes drama.

Domont does a masterful job of creating expectations that she will demolish over the course of the film. We meet Luke and Emily at Luke’s brother’s wedding, where everyone congratulates him on his desirable “catch.” Tipsy and happy, the pair get busy in the restroom.

It’s the kind of cheesy scene you might see on a prime-time soap, until a mishap involving menstrual blood derails the proceedings. Luke’s reaction reveals that he’s a cool guy — or wants to be seen as one, anyway. Meanwhile, the audience may recognize the blood as foreshadowing of some very different scenes in this vein to come.

Fair Play is about the stress that patriarchal norms can put on romance, even when both lovers think of themselves as liberated and self-defining. It feels true to life that these young characters never openly discuss sexism. The closest we get is when Emily, realizing that her success has doomed her relationship, finally cries out, “Why does everything have to depend on whether you make it to No. 1?”

There is no answer; the world depicted here speaks for itself. Gendered expectations permeate the couple’s workplace, where the other analysts assume that Emily must have snagged her promotion by sleeping with the boss (a wonderfully slimy, nuanced performance by Marsan).

REVIEW Those expectations infect Emily’s behavior, as she buys expensive rounds and tosses money at strippers to prove she’s one of the boys. They also torment Luke, who feels emasculated when he’s excluded from these after-work rituals.

Neither lover is blameless in the ugly events that unfold. But Domont shows us that the real problem is Luke and Emily’s inability to see beyond the winner-take-all values of their profession, which make few allowances for human decency, let alone love.

Fair Play isn’t escapist in the way that many actual erotic thrillers are. Domont uses handheld camerawork, quick cuts and the urban setting — shrilling subway brakes, for instance — to keep us breathlessly on edge. Neither Luke nor Emily is especially likable. With distaste mixed with recognition, we observe how he resents her ability to transform herself from a sexy “cupcake” (his term) to a workplace drone and back. Meanwhile, she resents that he doesn’t need to transform himself at all.

The movie serves as a graphic (in every sense) reminder that sex scenes can titillate audiences and make them cringe in horror within the span of the same film. Context matters. Watching Fair Play sometimes feels like observing a slow-motion traffic accident, but it gets

at enduring conflicts between men and women in ways that few movies have.

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IN THE COMPANY OF MEN (1997; fuboTV,

rentable): Neil LaBute’s workplace drama about two executives who use an unwitting woman as a pawn in their dominance game would make a fascinating companion watch with Fair Play, which shows how far women have come (or not) since then.

THE ASSISTANT (2020; Max, rentable):

Released just before the pandemic, Kitty Green’s slice-of-life drama about workplace misconduct resembles Fair Play in portraying a female lead who is far from an innocent victim of those dynamics.

THE LAST SEDUCTION (1994; Freevee,

Peacock, PLEX, Pluto TV, Roku Channel, Sling TV, Tubi, Vudu, YouTube, rentable): When it was released, this thriller provoked earnest discussions about whether feminism had gone “too far” — not because the lead was a scheming con artist but because she dared to demand sex from men, much like Emily.

The Crafters are Back In Essex Junction!

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PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIEHH1/2 A meteor endows the titular pups with superpowers in this family animation. (92 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Star, Welden) SAW XHHH Terminally ill Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) decides to slaughter some medical scammers in the long-running horror franchise. (118 min, R. Majestic, Palace) TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOURHHHH Fans who didn’t score tickets can catch this cinematic version of the pop star’s concert, filmed at three August shows and directed by Sam Wrench. (168 min, NR. Thu-Sun only: Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Savoy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) Killers of the Flower Moon

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST: An American family contends with a ghost in their new British country manor in this animated comedy with the voices of Toby Jones and Freddie Highmore. (89 min, PG. Star)

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KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: Martin Scorsese’s historical drama traces the 1920s FBI investigation of murders of Osage tribe members after oil deposits on their Oklahoma land make them rich. Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone star. (206 min, R. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Playhouse, Roxy, Star, Stowe)

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CURRENTLY PLAYING BARBIEHHHH Margot Robbie plays the Mattel toy as she experiences her first-ever existential crisis.

(114 min, PG-13. Majestic, Palace; reviewed 7/26) BOTTOMSHHHH Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri play lovelorn high school friends who hatch a wild scheme to get close to their crushes in this comedy.

(91 min, R. Roxy, Savoy; reviewed 9/13) THE CREATORHHH An ex-soldier (John David Washington) finds the perfect weapon for a war between humans and artificial intelligence in this sci-fi adventure. (133 min, PG-13. Majestic, Palace, Roxy) DUMB MONEYHHH1/2 This comedy relates the stranger-than-fiction tale of how a grassroots online movement made GameStop the hot stock.

(105 min, R. Palace, Roxy; reviewed 10/4) THE EXORCIST: BELIEVERHH Ellen Burstyn returns in this sequel to the classic possession horror flick, in which two teens vanish into the woods and return disturbingly altered. David Gordon Green directed. (121 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Sunset, Welden)

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A HAUNTING IN VENICEHHH Kenneth Branagh returns as detective Hercule Poirot in this Agatha Christie adaptation. (103 min, PG-13. Bijou, Majestic, Palace)

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OPPENHEIMERHHHHH Director Christopher Nolan tells the story of the man (Cillian Murphy) who played a key role in creating the atomic bomb. (180 min, R. Majestic; reviewed 8/2)

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EXPEND4BLESH1/2 In the fourth installment of the ensemble action series, Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and 50 Cent battle terrorists once again. (103 min, R. Palace)

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here’s a party going on in Montréal where celebrities, hipsters and regular folks are brushing elbows with stuffed dolls, giant babies and menacing sea creatures. No, it’s not a Halloween parade. It’s the inventive, surprising and revelatory world of artist Marisol (1930-2016), on view at the Museum of Fine Arts.

“Marisol: A Retrospective,” featuring sculptures, masks and works on paper, tracks the 50-plus-year career of an artist whose work was variously concerned with motherhood, environmental decay, persona and sexual violence. Though well regarded in her time — her popularity peaked in the 1960s — Marisol isn’t an unearthed gem but a neglected master.

The major touring exhibition was organized by New York’s newly refurbished Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly the Albright-Knox Art Gallery). Marisol bequeathed her estate to AKG because it was the first museum to buy her work.

Expertly curated by AKG’s chief curator Cathleen Chaffee — who also wrote an accompanying monograph — the 250-piece retrospective is a comprehensive celebration that leaves the viewer hungry for more.

Born Maria Sol Escobar in Paris, Marisol was the second of two children in a wealthy Venezuelan family. She spent most of her childhood shuttling between the U.S. and Caracas. “We traveled not because of business but out of boredom,” she later told art critic John Gruen.

Marisol was 11 when her mother died by suicide, a trauma that caused her to cease talking. “I didn’t want to sound the way other people did,” she said in a 1975 interview with People magazine. By her late twenties, she did begin to speak again but said, “Silence had become such a habit that I really had nothing to say to anybody.”

Afforded the privilege to not have to work, Marisol nevertheless arrived in New York City in 1951 as a hungry, dedicated student. Having studied in Los Angeles and Paris, she immersed herself in courses at the Arts Students League and the Brooklyn Museum, as well as with famed abstractexpressionist painter and teacher Hans Hofmann.

“I can never remember a time when I wasn’t drawing,” she said, referring to her childhood in a 1965 New York Times Magazine profile.

Marisol indulged in the bohemian life, which included smoking a lot of weed.

She cut a memorable figure. The artist

Photo of Marisol by Hans Namuth

Unmasking Marisol The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts revisits the world and work of a midcentury art star

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once went to a party wearing a mask; after being goaded to take it off, she did so only to reveal a second mask.

By 1954, Marisol began making sculpture, working in bronze and terra-cotta and then wood. Raw and funky, with preColumbian and folk-art influences, her sculptures possessed a quality not always valued in the art world: They were funny — and not by accident.

“It started as a kind of rebellion,” Marisol said in the Times Magazine story. “Everything was so serious. I was very sad myself and the people I met were so depressing.

I started doing something funny so that I

would become happier — and it worked.

I was also convinced that everyone would like my work because I had so much fun doing it. They did.”

But along with early recognition came apprehension. Shortly after her first gallery show, at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York City, Marisol moved to Rome for nearly two years. When she returned, it was with renewed clarity and direction: Her subject would be herself.

Because of her physical beauty, introversion and nationality, Marisol attracted outsize media attention. Magazines labeled her “exotic” and “the Latin Garbo.”

In response, Marisol turned her creative attention on the viewer’s gaze. There she is in sculptures, drawings and photographs, stone-faced or smiling, coolly looking at us looking at her.

And yet Marisol had no interest in being a brand. She’s considered a pop artist, but, like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, she defies categorization. Marisol’s art feels lived in, ripe with imperfections and ghost drawings; it’s anything but slick. Leaving one side of her affectionate 1962-63 sculpture “Andy” — a four-sided portrait of her friend Andy Warhol — seemingly unfinished allows viewers to fill in the space.

Marisol’s shows in the ’60s attracted crowds, but she was increasingly unsettled by the political violence and unrest in the U.S. In June 1968, Warhol was shot just three days before Robert Kennedy’s assassination. Though the artist survived, Marisol decided that, again, it was time to bolt.

She traveled extensively in the Far East, learned to scuba dive in Tahiti and embarked on a series of fish sculptures made of wood. Polished and sleek, their faces (all Marisol’s) are ferocious and horrible. These strange portraits — including one that looks ripped out of Creature From the Black Lagoon — have their own room in the exhibition.

When Marisol exhibited her new work at New York’s Sidney Janis Gallery in 1973, critics frowned and then yawned. “Now, maybe I’ve become paranoid,” Marisol said in an interview at the time, “but it seems to me that in the ’60s the men did not feel threatened by me. They thought I was cute and spooky, but they didn’t take my art so seriously. Now, they take my art more seriously but they don’t like me so much.”

During this period, Marisol also made a series of huge drawings that depicted sexual yearning and brutality. Her masks grew more sinister; the threat of violence is palpable in a pair of wickedly designed brass knuckles. “I am not working for the general public anymore,” she said in the mid-’70s. “I lost interest.”

No longer a darling of the art scene, Marisol pressed ahead undeterred, designing sets for a number of dance companies, particularly Martha Graham’s, and constructing large public installations in the U.S. and abroad. She worked alone, without assistants.

Marisol exhibited regularly in the ’80s and ’90s. The sculptures, including brilliant portraits of Georgia O’Keeffe, bishop Desmond Tutu and Pablo Picasso, echoed the eros and humor of her earlier work but

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were rendered with greater assurance and economy.

Marisol never shames or humiliates her subjects; she loves them too much, even when they appear ridiculous, such as Emily Roebling and her chicken in the 1989 sculpture “John, Washington & Emily Roebling Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge for the First Time.” Marisol depicts their fierce pride as simultaneously heroic and comic.

A gift for blending moods, imagery, textures and mediums gives Marisol’s art its disarming lift and leaves the viewer with a pleasurable afterglow.

This exhibition is a party you don’t want to leave. ➆

INFO “Marisol: A Retrospective,” on view through January 21 at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. mbam.qc.ca

From top: "John, Washington & Emily Roebling Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge for the First Time" and “Face Behind a Mask” by Marisol

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A Middlebury College Exhibition Overlays Histories of Photography and the Near East B Y PAM E L A P O L S T O N • ppolston@sevendaysvt.com PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

Studio photograph of a veiled woman, from an album titled "Egypt, Turkey, Greece," photographer unknown

"Jerusalem Porte de Damas" by Auguste Salzmann

At the Middlebury College Museum of Art, “The Light of the Levant: Early Photography and the Late Ottoman Empire” depicts a game-changing convergence of time, place and technology.

A reverse deconstruction of the exhibition title points toward this cultural crossroads. The late period of the sixcentury-long Ottoman Empire was roughly 1789 to 1918. Photography began to emerge in the 1840s. The Levant is a geographical term that broadly encompassed the eastern Mediterranean region and its islands. As for the light — well, what is photography without light? Lands with abundant sunshine attracted pioneers of the craft.

Simultaneously, as the Ottoman Empire splintered into sovereign nations, colonial campaigns appeared from the West. So did their attendant exploratory and documentary missions and, later, tourists.

A microsite for the exhibition acknowledges this codependency from the first sentence: “Early photography developed during an era of colonization. Many of the earliest photographers traveled to the Levant region accompanying writers, scientists, and archaeologists on missions sponsored by European governments.”

For instance, in 1842, Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (1804-1892) embarked on a three-year expedition to present-day Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Palestine and Egypt in order to produce a comparative study of Western and Eastern architecture.

He returned to France with more than a thousand daguerreotypes.

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"Parthenon, Southwest" by Petros Moraites

For ordinary citizens who could not readily journey to see Egyptian pyramids, Greek temples or the ancient walls of Jerusalem, photographs supplanted personal experience. The exhibition includes images of “biblical archaeology” taken by French photographer Auguste Salzmann (18241872) and explains the commercial aspect of his venture. He sold copies of his pictures individually and compiled into albums — precursors of coffee-table books. Salzmann’s 1856 Jerusalem: A Study and Photographic Reproduction of the Monuments of the Holy City was published in two volumes and included citations from scholars.

Meantime, Greek photographer Petros

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Moraites (1825-1905) pursued picture making with nationalistic pride. He opened, in 1859, one of the earliest photography studios in Athens, producing portraits of the royal family and monuments alike. “After gaining independence from Ottoman rule in 1830,” reads exhibition text, “the young kingdom of Greece relied on photography to burnish its new image in the context of a classical past.”

Along with a history of the photographic medium, the exhibit observes how the art form served various purposes. The subject matter of the yellowed but exquisite photos informs viewers about the architecture, monuments, landscapes and people of the

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region. In 1888, the invention of the Brownie camera began to democratize image making.

By the beginning of the 20th century, the creation and sales of postcards further entrenched the photograph as a testament to travel.

These narratives are expertly articulated by the exhibit’s cocurators: Sarah Rogers, assistant professor in the history of art and architecture and specialist in the history of photography, and Pieter Broucke, professor and architectural historian in the same department, as well as associate curator at the museum.

To their credit, the curators veer from Eurocentrism to highlight photographers in the Levant. “That sets it apart from other exhibits,” Broucke said in a phone call. The exhibition concludes with “LadyPhotographer” Karimeh Abbud, who opened her own commercial studio in Nazareth in 1930. As Rogers put it, “We start with the French parachuting in and end with the [Palestinian] woman.”

Broucke marveled that his small Vermont college owns a modest cache of Levant images. “Some of those photos are the very first taken ever,” he said. “We put up the online exhibit so they can live forever and reach a wider audience.” ➆

INFO “The Light of the Levant: Early Photography and the Late Ottoman Empire,” through December 10 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. middlebury.edu/museum

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farm. Shelburne Pond Studios, Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 999-4394.

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2023 HERB LOCKWOOD PRIZE IN THE ARTS: A ceremony for the presentation of the $10,000 statewide arts prize given by the family of the late namesake to an influential creative Vermonter. BCA Center, Burlington, Saturday, October 21, 3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7166.

‘TEXTURE & RESPONSE’: An exhibition that explores the visual perception of texture through the work of New England artists Karen Cygnarowicz, Gracia Nash and Ann Wessmann. TERRY EKASALA: “Layers of Time,” improvisational paintings that explore color, texture, gesture and form at the intersection of abstraction and representation.

Reception: Friday, October 20, 5-7 p.m. October 20-January 27. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

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‘FINDING HOPE WITHIN’: An exhibition of poetry and other writings, visual art, and sculpture by incarcerated artists in Vermont. In collaboration with Vermont Works for Women, Women’s Justice & Freedom Initiative of Vermont, and A Revolutionary Press. Talk: Cocurators John Vincent and Heather Newcomb discuss the creation of the exhibition, Saturday, October 21, 1-2:30 p.m. October 18-November 30. Info, 482-2878. Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg.

VAUGHN BELL: “We Are The Weather,” an installation of soft sculptural forms drawn from imagery of weather systems, storms and atmospheric events and that connects the idea of weather events with the flow of water in the SMC Natural Area and Winooski River. Artist talk: Thursday, October 19, 5 p.m. in Cheray 101, followed by a reception in the gallery at 6 p.m. October 19-December 15. Info, bcollier@smcvt.edu. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

mad river valley/waterbury

‘BEYOND THE CURVE’: A special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID-19 experience, presented by the Vermont Abenaki Artist Association.

Reception and curatorial talk: Saturday, October 21, 5-7 p.m. October 21-January 6. Info, 496-6682. Mad River Valley Arts Gallery in Waitsfield.

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ALYSSA DELABRUERE: “100 Days of Lake Memphremagog,” a visual exploration and interpretation by the Newport artist. Sales of paintings benefit local lake-protection organizations.

Reception: Wednesday, October 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., and artist talk Thursday, October 19, noon. October 18-20. Info, 323-3355. Le Belvedere in Newport.

‘HANGING BY THREADS’: An exhibition of quilts presented by the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative and North Country Quilters Guild, including the raffle of a quilt by the late Carolyn Ferrara. Reception: Friday, October 20, 5-7 p.m.

October 21-December 30. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

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‘MARTHA & JOHN: A LOVE STORY OF YOGA AND ART’: Oil paintings of the Vermont landscape by the late Martha Nichols and abstract mathematical paintings inspired by the yoga tradition of yantra by John van der Does. PENELOPE ARMS: A solo exhibition of new oil paintings featuring the changing New England landscape. Reception: Friday, October 20, 5-7 p.m. October 20-December 9. Info, 289-0104.

Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

randolph/royalton JAMES SECOR: “Eclosion,” new landscape paintings with experimental drips and other water-based movement. Reception: Saturday, October 21, 3-5 p.m. October 21-December 20. Info, 889-3525. The. Tunbridge General Store Gallery.

ART EVENTS 10TH ANNUAL OPEN STUDIOS: Fifteen artists working in various art mediums invite the public into their studios and to view sculptures on a 12-acre

Embrace Your Inner Artist Find joy in self-expression with support from encouraging instructors.

ARTIST TALK: BOB BOEMIG: The landscape artist discusses his outdoor sculpture “Land Lift” and how it came to be 30 years ago. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Sunday, October 22, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 257-0124.

ARTIST TALK: JUNIPER CREATIVE ARTS: The Vermont-based Black and Dominican family collective present “Wall Power: Creating a Sense of Belonging Through Mural Art,” focused on their purpose-driven practice of creating art that celebrates the lives and stories of the African diaspora. Williams Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, October 25, 6-7:15 p.m. Free.

Info, jennifer.berger@uvm.edu.

ARTIST TALK: MICHAEL STRAUSS: The painter presents “Exploring How Art Gets Made With Timelapse and Stop-motion Video,” in conjunction with his current exhibition. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Jericho, Sunday, October 22, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3211.

BLACK ARTIST SHOWCASE: A collective of artists, poets, musicians and comedians from the African diaspora dedicated to sharing self-expression and building community. Arts So Wonderful Gallery, South Burlington, Friday, October 20, 6-8 p.m.

Donations. Info, aswmusiccoordinator@gmail.com.

GOSIA MEYER GRAND OPENING: The local artisan launches her studio featuring handmade and permanent jewelry with refreshments and giveaways.

Gosia Meyer Jewelry, Burlington, Thursday, October 19, 5:30 p.m. Info, gosiameyer@gmail.com.

GRAND OPENING MURAL: Public celebration of a mural painted by Abenaki artists, with Abenaki food and drumming. Montpelier Transit Center, Saturday, October 21, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 236-9163.

Enrolling all levels for Drawing, Painting, and Fused Glass Classes. davisstudiovt.com • 802-425-2700 • 916 Shelburne Road, South Burlington 4T-davisstudio020123.indd 1

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MEET THE ARTIST: HALLIE MONROE: The master stained-glass artist shares the development of her craft and the techniques of sandblast, acid etch and vitreous painting. Refreshments follow. Brandon Artists Guild, Friday, October 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 247-4956.

MENGHAN WANG: A celebration of the artist’s summer residency featuring a pop-up edition of her installation “Pre Cocoon” and an outdoor projection documentary, followed by a DJ set by Queens.

Generator, Burlington, Friday, October 20, 5-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 540-0761.

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

All are welcome, no art experience necessary.

Expressive Arts Burlington, Thursday, October 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, info@expressiveartsburlington.com.

SMATTERINGS ARTIST MARKET: A diverse selection of crafts, art and specialty goods by local vendors, with refreshments and live music. Burlington Beer, Sunday, October 22, noon-4 p.m. Info, smatteringsvt@gmail.com.

SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY MASK MAKING: A creepy crafting drop-in program open to ghouls of all ages.

Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, Sunday, October 22, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, krista.rupe@gmail.com.

TEACHERS NIGHT OUT: Local educators get a sneak peek at new exhibitions with the Gallery Learning Team, followed by refreshments. BCA Center, Burlington, Friday, October 20, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING WITH PAULINE NOLTE: Instruction in the medium from the Vermont artist; no experience necessary to attend. Register to reserve a spot. Waterbury Public Library, Monday, October 23, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, judi@ waterburypubliclibrary.com.

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art CALL TO ARTISTS AIAVT 75-YEAR ARCHITECTURE AWARDS: A competition in honor of AIA Vermont’s 75th anniversary. The award will recognize buildings of architectural significance completed over the last 75 years in Vermont. Application at aiavt.org. Online.

Through October 20. Free. Info, 448-2169.

‘THE ART SHOW’: The open-invite community art exhibition accepts work of any size or medium. Drop-off and installation is November 1 through 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gallery at RL Photo, Burlington. $10 to enter.

Info, theartshowvt@gmail.com.

‘CELEBRATING THE SMALLS’: Seeking hangable artworks 10 inches square or smaller for an end-of-year exhibit. Submit works November 7 through 15. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery, Waterbury. Info, 244-7801.

‘HEAD FOR THE HILLS’: Traditional and nontraditional mediums accepted for an upcoming exhibition about the region’s woodlands, mountains and creatures. Deadline: December 12. Info at studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 nonmember applicants. Info, submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com.

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HOLIDAY MARKET: Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury seeks original artworks for its annual artisan market. The theme is “Home is where the art is.”

Guidelines and entrance form at sparrow-artsupply.square.site. Deadline: November 5.

Online. Free to enter; $5 per category if accepted. Info, 989-7225.

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ONGOING ART SHOWS ‘60 YEARS OF BREAD & PUPPET’: Puppets, prints and banners by Peter Schumann, founder of the puppet theater group based in Glover. Through December 1. Info, hello@karmabirdhouse.com.

Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

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

ADDISON BALE: New paintings whose gestural aesthetic takes inspiration from New York’s aging infrastructure, signage and detritus. Through November 5. Info, 917-846-1719. Foam Brewers in Burlington.

‘ART AND THE MATTER OF PLACE’: A small exhibition of works in the Wolcott Gallery that encourages critical thinking about place and why it matters.

‘PRAXIS’: An exhibition of recent work by more than a dozen studio art faculty at UVM in an array of mediums. Through December 8. Info, 656-0750.

Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

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HOLIDAY SHOWCASE & CRAFT FAIR: The annual sale on November 18 at Bellows Free Academy benefits the BFA Fairfax baseball team’s spring training trip to

ART AT THE HOSPITAL: “Nebizun: Water Is Life,” artwork by the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association (Blue Path, Level 3); Jay Ashman, watercolors (McClure 4); Erica Sloan, photographs on aluminum 10/11/23 11:52 AM

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Online. Through October 28. $75 or $50 per booth. Info, 355-0832.

MEMBERS’ HOLIDAY EXHIBITION: Annual show at AVA Gallery & Art Center featuring works by New Hampshire and Vermont artists in five galleries. Two works per artist. Details at avagallery.org.

Deadline: November 3. Online. $35. Info, 603-448-3117.

‘MY DOG AND THE WOLF’: Radiate Arts Space is sponsoring an unjuried art exhibit about the dog-wolf connection: about people and their dogs, humans’ role in the domestication of the wolf, and why and how it has resulted in such a variety of breeds. Workshops October and November, celebration in December. Email Julie Longstreth for more info. Richmond Free Library. Through November 1. Info, mauie@gmavt.net.

‘REFLECTIONS’: Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury is seeking submissions for an upcoming juried show for emerging artists. Guest jurors are John and Gillian Ross of Gallery Twist in Lexington, Mass. Deadline: October 20. More info at edgewatergallery.com. Online. $15 for three images. Info, 989-7419.

‘WHO ARE WE? PIECES OF THE IDENTITY PUZZLE’: November is a time for reflection and introspection. The gallery is seeking artwork depicting your take on identity, whether personal or as a people.

All mediums accepted. Deliver work on or before Wednesday, November 8. Register at melmelts@yahoo.com. The Satellite Gallery, Lyndonville. $20. Info, 229-8317.

(EP2); and Lorraine Manley, acrylic paintings on canvas (Breast Care Center). Through January 31. Info, 865-7296. University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

CAROLYN BATES: “Street Murals of Burlington,” photographs from a new book by the local professional photographer. Through October 31. Info, 862-5010.

First Congregational Church in Burlington.

CHRISTINA WATKA: “Listening to the World,” mixed-media sculptures in mica and ceramic by the Maine artist. Through November 30. Info, 324-0014.

Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

CHRISTOPHER KOJZAR: “walls fall down,” an exhibition of mixed-media, moving image, sculpture and extended reality artwork that explores historical artifact, queerness, Black identity, nomadism and surveillance. Reception and artist talk: Thursday, October 19, 6 p.m. Through October 20. Info, soa@ uvm.edu. Francis Colburn Gallery, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

‘FLUXFEST’: A performative conversation with the Fluxus and avant-garde movements of the 1960s; faculty, students and guest artists are invited to create work in response to ideas presented by artist-in-residence John Killacky. Reception: Friday, October 20, 4-7 p.m. Through October 29. Info, gallery@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

‘HOW PEOPLE MAKE THINGS’: An installation inspired by the Mister Rogers’ factory tours includes hands-on activities in cutting, molding, deforming and assembly to show participants how certain childhood objects are manufactured. Through January 7. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.

KATE LONGMAID: Contemporary portraiture, still life and landscape paintings in oil and acrylic gouache by the Vermont artist. Through December 17. Info, 865-7296. BCA Center in Burlington.

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KEVIN RUELLE: “Landmarks,” original large-scale watercolors for the artist’s vintage-inspired travel posters. Through October 28. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

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‘BUILT FROM THE EARTH’: An exhibition of masterful Pueblo pottery from the Anthony and Teressa Perry Collection of Native American art.

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

Through October 22. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

‘THE FALL OF ADAM’: A group photography exhibition that explores the effects of technology on art and society. Through October 22. Info, 777-3686.

Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction.

GABRIEL BORAY & COLOSSAL SANDERS: Acrylic paintings of Vermont with a focus on cows, and satirical digital montage illustrations, respectively.

Second-floor Skywalk. Through December 5. JULIA PURINTON: Abstract oil paintings inspired by nature; in the North Concourse. Through February 29. Info, 865-7296. Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.

JOSEPH SALERNO: “Inside & Out: Landscapes to Relics,” al fresco oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through November 4. Info, 985-3848.

Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

LAURA WINN KANE: “A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words,” pastel paintings by the South Burlington artist, in the Community Hallway Gallery. Through October 28. Info, 985-5124.

Pierson Library in Shelburne.

‘LET THE LIGHT IN’: New paintings by Vermont artists Liz Hawkes deNiord, Joy Huckins-Noss, Jill Madden and Julia Purinton, curated by Essex High School student Xandra Ford. Through October 19. Info, gallery@southburlingtonvt.gov. South Burlington Public Art Gallery.

MICHAEL STRAUSS: Brilliantly colored paintings in acrylic and pastel. Through November 5. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

OCTOBER AT UNDERHILL IRONWORKS: The sculpture garden is decorated with Halloweeninspired themes that reflect the changing of the seasons. Through October 31. Free. Info, 324-3897.

Gerald K. Stoner Sculpture in Underhill.

‘SPOOKY SPACE’: A display about terrifying and mind-blowing destinations in our galaxy, created

by Bridget Kimsey, a Vermont solar system ambassador for NASA/JPL. PAUL BETZ: Photography by the South Burlington artist. Through October 31.

Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library Art Wall.

‘SPARK: FUELING A LOVE OF BIRDS’: An exhibition of works by more than 60 artists and writers expressing avian admiration. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

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‘ROCK SOLID XXIII’: An annual exhibition that showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by area artists, as well as other work that depicts the qualities of stone. Main-floor gallery. Through October 28. ANN YOUNG: “Autumn Pond Abstract,” oil paintings of water shield plants found in the artist’s pond in the fall. At SPA’s annex location at 159 North Main Street. Through December 30. ELINOR RANDALL: “Deep Impressions,” a survey of the master printmaker’s work 1954 to 2013. Curated by NNEMoCA. Second-floor gallery.

Through October 28. KATE ARSLAMBAKOVA: “Primordial,” paintings influenced by surrealism

that bring the microscopic world into focus. Thirdfloor gallery. Through October 28. Info, 479-7069.

Studio Place Arts in Barre.

EARL HENRY FOX: “Oblique Fixations,” a survey of recent work by the painter, woodworker and mixedmedia artist. By appointment. Through November 17.

Info, 720-215-9519. Grist Mill Studios in East Calais.

‘ELEMENTS OF SHELTER’: Original works in wood, metal and glass by Yestermorrow faculty members Thea Alvin, Meg Reinhold, Nick Pattis, Anna Fluri, Sophia Mickelson and Johno Landsman, in conjunction with the Waitsfield design/build school. Through May 31, 2025. Info, 828-3291. Vermont Arts Council Sculpture Garden in Montpelier.

‘ENOUGH SAID? COUNTING MASS SHOOTINGS’: An installation that addresses rampant gun violence in the U.S., featuring artworks by Susan Calza, Samantha M. Eckert and Felix Gonzalez-Torres.

Through November 30. Info, 224-6827. Susan Calza Gallery in Montpelier.

ERNEST HAAS: “Lake Champlain Through Time,” paintings by the renowned Vermont maritime artist; in the Card Room and cafeteria. Through October 29. Info, david.schutz@vermont.gov. Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier.

‘FRUITS OF THE FOREST FLOOR’: A juried, mushroom-themed group show with painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, fiber arts, ceramics, jewelry and more by New England artists.

Through December 15. Info, chelsea@northbranch naturecenter.org. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

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‘INTERFACE’: A group exhibition in multiple mediums that evokes the aesthetics of science fiction, featuring Erin Murray, Charles Sommer, Kerry O. Furlani, Alexander Ney and Rodger Mack. Through November 17. Info, hexumgallery@gmail.com. Hexum Gallery in Montpelier.

PAT HARRINGTON: “Removing the Mask: Let’s Talk About Child Sexual Abuse,” paintings on canvas and wooden bowls that tell the artist’s story of surviving sexual abuse and using art as a healing tool. Through November 7. Info, janna@mosaic-vt.org. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.

SHOW 57: A group exhibition of painting, drawing, sculpture and installation by all the gallery members. Through October 29. Info, info@thefrontvt. com. The Front in Montpelier.

‘S.L.U.A.T.H.’: An annual crowdsourced exhibit of art rescued from yard sales, free piles, estate clean-outs, junk stores and flea markets. Many pieces up for auction. Through November 8. Info, 479-0896.

Espresso Bueno in Barre.

WENDY HACKETTT-MORGAN: Paintings of horses that straddle abstraction and realism. Through November 18. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

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JO WEISS: “Absence/Presence,” paintings and drawings on paper. Through December 2. Info, 646-519-1781. Minema Gallery in Johnson.

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KEN LESLIE: A retrospective exhibit featuring works by the retired VTSU-Johnson faculty member. Through November 10. Info, 635-1469.

Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Vermont State University-Johnson.

‘LAND & LIGHT & WATER & AIR’: The 16th annual group exhibition of landscape paintings featuring more than 90 regional artists. Through December 23. ‘NATURE’S ABSTRACTION’: A group exhibition of nature-inspired paintings that transcend traditional representation. Through November 5. LEGACY COLLECTION: A showcase exhibition of paintings by gallery regulars as well as some newcomers.

Through December 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

MARGARET JACOBS: New sculpture and jewelry by the multimedia artist and member of the Akwesasne Mohawk tribe. Through November 29. Info, 635-2727.

Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center in Johnson.

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‘A PLACE OF MEMORY’: An exhibition that questions public representation and how cultures and countries define their past through monuments, memorials and sculptural objects, featuring indoor and outdoor artwork by Woody De Othello, Nicholas Galanin, Vanessa German, Deborah Kass and Nyugen E. Smith. Through October 21. Info, 253-8358. The Current in Stowe.

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

Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

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‘PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOTOUT’: An annual exhibition of photographs open to viewer voting for prizes.

Through November 11. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.

STEVE BUDINGTON: “Call Shore,” recent mixed-media abstract paintings by the University of Vermont associate professor of painting. Through December 31. Info, 355-5440. Waterbury Studios.

TRYSTAN BATES: “The Starling Symphony,” a five-part exhibition of abstract collage, sculpture, prints and mixed media that examines the ways in which we process, assimilate and store information.

Through November 17. Info, joseph@thephoenixvt. com. The Phoenix in Waterbury.

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CHELSEA GRANGER: “The Future Belongs to Ghosts,” a solo exhibition of paintings that grapple with grief, honor the dead and offer thanks. Through October 31. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

‘FROM HOMESPUN TO COUTURE: FASHION IN HISTORIC MIDDLEBURY’: An exhibition featuring local advertisements, newspapers, fashion magazines, photographs, trade cards, catalogs and other documentation from the museum’s archives; curated by Eva Garcelon-Hart. ‘STELLAR STITCHING: 19TH CENTURY VERMONT SAMPLERS’: An exhibition of needlework samplers made by young girls in the 19th-century that depict alphabets, numerals and decorative elements. Through January 13.

Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

KATHRYN MILILLO: “Simple Matters,” paintings of Vermont landscapes and farm buildings. Through November 15. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

‘THE LIGHT OF THE LEVANT’: An exhibit of early photography in the late Ottoman Empire, which encompassed contemporary Greece, Turkey and most of the Arab world. ‘TOSSED’: Nearly 20 works that make use of found, discarded or repurposed materials, curated by museum exhibition designer Ken Pohlman. Through December 10. Info, 443-5007.

Middlebury College Museum of Art. ‘MACRO | MICRO’: An exhibition of large and small works in a variety of mediums by more than 40 artists, featuring the monumental and the miniature.

Through November 4. Info, 989-7225. Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury.

PENNY BILLINGS AND HOLLY FRIESEN: “Nature’s Inner Light,” paintings of the New England and Québec landscapes. Through November 15. Info, 9897419. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury.

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ARTIST MEMBERS’ SHOW: An exhibition of painting, photography, woodturning, pottery, collage and mixed media by 21 Vermont artists. Through

‘BROOM ART’: The inaugural exhibition in the new gallery features paintings and sculpture made with brooms by artists Warren Kimble, Sandy Mayo and Fran Bull. Through November 30. Info, 558-0874.

Conant Square Gallery in Brandon.

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

SCULPTFEST23: New works by 10 artists are sited along the new sculpture trail in this annual celebration of the medium. Through October 22. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

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MAX GLEASON: “Seasons of Self,” paintings that represent portals of archetypal worlds and cycles of life by the California-based artist. Through October 28.

Info, 347-264-4808. Kishka Gallery & Library in White River Junction.

‘SANCTUARY’: A group exhibition of prints that address the theme by 15 studio members and friends.

Through October 20. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

‘VERMONT FEMALE FARMERS’: Forty-five photographs by Plymouth-based JuanCarlos González that focus on the impactful contributions that women farmers are making to the state’s culture, identity and economy. Through October 31. Info, 457-2355.

Carriage Barn Visitor Center, Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historic Park, in Woodstock.

‘THEN AND NOW’: Works by member artists throughout the 1890s mansion. Through October 28.

Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

VERMONT PASTEL SOCIETY: A juried exhibition of paintings by 19 members of the artist group. Through November 18. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

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CLIMATE FARMER STORIES: A multimedia exhibit featuring the stories and portraits of 25 Upper Valley farmers who use agricultural methods that mitigate and adapt to climate change. Through October 24.

Info, 295-6688. Junction Arts & Media in White River Junction.

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‘LOCAL COLOR’: The 12th annual showcase of paintings, photographs, mixed-media works, sculptures and ceramics by more than 60 area artists. Through November 4. Info, 457-3500. Artistree Community Arts Center in South Pomfret.

SHA’AN MOULIERT: “I Am VT Too, Rutland,” photographs of Rutland-area BIPOC residents and their stories, presented by the Root Social Justice Center and Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP. Through November 4. Info, cmm02180@castleton. edu. Vermont State University-Castleton Bank Gallery in Rutland.

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KUMARI PATRICIA YOUNCE: Landscape paintings in a sensory relationship with place and people. Through October 28. Info, 738-0166. Jai Studios Gallery and Gifts in Windsor.

December 10. Info, krista.rupe@gmail.com. Stone Valley Arts in Poultney.

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ADELAIDE MURPHY TYROL & RICHARD J MURPHY: “A Sense of Place,” nature-based paintings and photographs, respectively. Through November 12.

Info, 533-2000. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

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ELIZABETH NELSON: “Iceland Dreams,” acrylic paintings inspired by the landscape of Iceland.

Through October 31. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie in West Glover.

HEIDI BRONER: “The Works,” paintings of people at their jobs by the Vermont artist. Through November 4. Info, 229-8317. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

PEGGY WATSON: “Vermont Outdoors,” sculptural paintings based on the natural world. Through November 11. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

PHILIP HERBISON: “Water in Motion” and “Assemblages,” photographs of large bodies of water, and wood sculptures using the scraps of other works, respectively. Through December 31.

Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Fried Family Gallery DTWN in St. Johnsbury.

‘WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND’: An exhibition of objects that explores the practical, spiritual and ecstatic human relationship to wheels and what they enable. Through May 31. Info, 626-4409.

The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

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

ARON NAMENWIRTH: “The Long Way,” an exhibition of new drawings focused on the circle by the artist

and musician. Through October 29. Info, 380-9072.

118 Elliot in Brattleboro.

‘HOME BODIES’: A collaborative exhibit of ceramic artist Fawn Krieger and textile artist David B. Smith that reimagines home as not just physical environments but also within our own bodies and imaginations. Through March 9. ‘PAPER MADE’: A group exhibition of artworks made by tearing, cutting, binding, stitching and rolling various papers. Through February 11. ART COSTA: “Sounds Deep,” strange, sightless denizens of the ocean’s depths constructed from reclaimed cardboard, papier-mâché and natural materials. Through March 9. MICHAEL SMOOT: “And to This World,” prints using a variety of techniques that explore ideas of interconnectedness, as well as systems and structures we put into place to fulfill our needs.

Through March 9. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘GLASS | PASTEL’: A group exhibition of blown and sculpted glass along with pastel paintings by nine local artists. Through November 4. LINDEN ELLER: Mixed media and painting centered on the theme of memory architecture by the newest participant in the gallery’s Working Artist Program. Through December 8. Info, 289-0104. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

PHOTOGRAPHY: FOUR PERSPECTIVES: An exhibition of images in different styles and subject matter

by Al Karevy, Davida Carta, Joshua Farr and Vaune Trachtman, members of the Vermont Center for Photography in Brattleboro. Through November 12.

Info, 451-0053. Next Stage Arts Project in Putney.

VAUNE TRACHTMAN AND RACHEL PORTESI: An exhibition of images by the Vermont-based alternative-process photographers. Through October 29. Info, 387-5566. Michael S. Currier Center, Putney School.

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‘THE WEE WORLDS OF SALLEY MAVOR’: An exhibition of bas-relief embroideries, featured as illustrations in many children’s books, by the Massachusetts artist. ASHLEY BRYAN: “The Spirit of Joy,” an exhibition of toys, puppets, painting and photography by the late children’s book illustrator and author, who centered stories of Black life and African folk tales. Through January 7. Info, 362-1405.

Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘FOR THE LOVE OF VERMONT: THE LYMAN ORTON COLLECTION’: More than 200 works of art that capture Vermont’s unique character, people, traditions and landscape prior to the 1970s from the collection of the Vermont Country Store proprietor.

Also displayed at Bennington Museum. Through November 5. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘A HISTORY OF BENNINGTON’: An exhibition of artifacts that invites viewers to examine how history informs and affects our lives. Through December 31. ‘FOR THE LOVE OF VERMONT: THE LYMAN ORTON COLLECTION’: More than 200 pieces of art, primarily from the 1920s to 1960, acquired by the founder of the Vermont Country Store.

Simultaneously exhibited at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. Through November 5.

Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: An outdoor exhibition featuring 77 sculptures by 59 artists, curated by Joe Chirchirillo.

Through November 12. Info, nbossvt@gmail.com.

Various Bennington locations.

‘VERMONT LANDSCAPES’: More than 100 paintings in oil, gouache and watercolor by regional artists Matt Chinian, James Coe, Tony Conner, Ann Larsen, John MacDonald, Robert Moylan, Eric Tobin, Mark Tougias and George Van Hook. Also, paintings and

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AMY SCHACHTER & JAN FOWLER: Views of the natural landscape in acrylic and graphite on wood panels, and oil paint, respectively. Through November 26. Info, artetcvt@gmail.com. ART, etc. in Randolph.

CAROLYN EGELI & CHRIS WILSON: Landscape oil paintings and figurative sculptures, respectively.

Through November 5. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

‘CURSED’ AND GRAND (RE)OPENING: The third annual group exhibition exploring the theme “cursed” marks the new location of the gallery, tattoo studio and dark/goth clothing shop. Through October 31.

Info, blackmeadowgalleryandtattoo@gmail.com.

Black Meadow in Randolph.

KIRSTIN QUICK: “In the View of a Magpie,” paintings and mixed-media collage. Thursdays. Info, 508-3309031, kwekq1@gmail,com. The People’s Gallery in Randolph.

‘NO PLACE LIKE HERE: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM VERMONT, PAST AND PRESENT’: Vermont photographs, 1978-98 by Peter Moriarty, main gallery; and Farm Security Administration photographs of Vermont 1936-43, center gallery. Through October 29. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

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Then they fly across the landscape and harvest nectar and pollen from a variety of trees and wildflowers.

has won some of those awards. “When people eat Vermont honey, they have no words to describe it. It’s the best they’ve ever had,” he said.

The bees return to the hive with glistening stomachs full of nectar and balls of pollen attached to their tiny thighs like bright yellow saddlebags. Their hard work fills the boxes in the apiary with hundreds of pounds of golden honey — far more than they would be able to consume themselves.

That’s where Lemon Fair owner Andrew Munkres comes in.

Munkres became interested in beekeeping 20 years ago, after he stopped raising livestock on his farm. Now he has more bees in his apiary than there are people in the state of Vermont.

When he goes out to check on the bees wearing his veil and coveralls, Munkres blows smoke into the hives to dilute the scent of pheromones, the substance bees excrete to communicate danger. Then he lifts a box that looks like a filing cabinet with a beehive inside.

Extremely comfortable around the bees despite getting stung nearly every day, he brushes a few of them away with his bare hands. Munkres reaches in to pick up one of the bees lightly between his fingers as calmly as moviegoers grab popcorn out of a bucket. “See that, there?” he says, exposing the underside of the bee’s abdomen. “Inside is the honey stomach. It’s like a second stomach where they can store nectar.”

Johnson’s interest in honeybees came from her childhood in Vermont's Upper Valley. Beekeeping was her mom’s favorite hobby; she’d spend many hours in the yard with her boxes of bees.

Johnson didn’t think about bees in the context of her own career until she started working for the Peace Corps. She lived on a farm in Paraguay, where she worked with honeybees.

“I always had a lot of different types of interactions with the honeybee world,” she said. “But actually working with them day in and day out like that made me think about it differently.” After that experience, she went to New Mexico State University, where she got a degree in horticulture.

When she returned to Vermont, Johnson started keeping bees of her own and selling honey on a small scale to a farm stand. She calls herself a “hobby beekeeper.”

In her role at UVM, Johnson provides technical assistance and applied research in partnership with Vermont farms and consults with them about when, where and what to plant to support pollination.

She also monitors blooms on farms around the state and facilitates relationships between the bees and Vermont farms and orchards.

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After returning the bee to the hive, Munkres swipes a tool that resembles a palette knife across the top of a waxy, sealed honeycomb. Dark gold liquid oozes out of the box, ready to eat. The fresh honey is chewy — it still contains bits of raw honeycomb. It’s full of strong, sweet flavor and much richer than any clear-colored generic brand you’d buy at the grocery store.

Munkres is one of Vermont’s 15 full-time beekeepers, or apiculturists.

The state is also home to hundreds of part-timers and hobbyists. They’re part of a sweet beekeeping tradition that dates to the 18th century.

Vermont’s apiculturists have worked hand in hand with the dairy industry and helped pollinate the variety of flora and vegetation across the Green Mountain State. Laura Johnson, a pollinator specialist with the University of Vermont, said the beekeeping community is an important part of local agriculture. “We live in such a small state, and there’s a small community, but there’s an amazing level of pride in the production of Vermont honey,” she said.

It frequently wins worldwide awards and is known for its unique multifloral flavors from plants grown on the rich soil of the Champlain Valley.

Beekeeper James Key of Stockbridge

Laura Johnson harvesting honey

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the bees, and the orchards benefit from having honeybees working the blossoms to ensure good yields and a good crop,” she said.

Johnson said something that makes Vermont unique is the natural diversity of the landscape. “We have flatland, hilly land and mountainous land,” she said. “This creates a variability in types of flowers, which you can taste in the honey crop.”

Buying local honey, Johnson said, directly contributes to Vermont’s economy and the success of its agriculture.

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“When you buy local honey, you get to taste Vermont's unique floral resources,” she explained, adding that a lot of store-bought honey comes from bees that harvest nectar from a single crop. Another point of difference is that many local beekeepers do not heat their honey before sale, which preserves both flavor and enzymes that are believed to be good for the immune system.

“There is something to be said about the diversity of our honey’s flavor profile,” she said. “It’s beneficial on many levels.”

in Burlington’s Intervale, and he and others have taught more than 1,000 prospective beekeepers in the ACCESS program at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg.

The association always welcomes new members. The way Mares sees it, beekeeping is as essential and unique to Vermont as cheese or dairy production.

“One of the things that’s special about Vermont honey is the variety of nectars that get mixed into it,” Mares explained.

“It’s not a single flavor. People can even

A GROWING COMMUNITY Burlington beekeeper Bill Mares refers to Vermont as "the land of milk and honey.” In fact, that’s the title of the book that he and his friend, fellow beekeeper Ross Conrad, wrote about the history of beekeeping in Vermont. The book chronicles the state’s apicultural tradition, including both struggles and achievements.

According to Mares, Vermont’s principal dairy farming area is also its primary beekeeping area — Addison County. To produce forage to feed the cattle, you need pollination from bees, and those bees need the nectar. It’s a symbiotic relationship.

“Without the pastures and open fields for farms, the bees wouldn’t have the forage to make honey,” said Munkres.

Mares started beekeeping 50 years ago. “I tried a lot of hobbies, and this was the one that stuck,” he said. Since then, he’s taught classes, written two books, and served as the president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association.

Initially formed as the Champlain Valley Beekeepers Association in 1875, the group changed its name to the Vermont Beekeepers Association in 1886. Since then, it has grown into a community of more than 500 beekeepers. It offers educational opportunities, camaraderie, and a forum to air issues and challenges.

It’s a bigger group today than it was when Mares joined, in 1980. “It’s grown from a village to a metropolis,” he said.

Mares has taught classes at his apiary

When people eat Vermont honey, they have no words to describe it.

It’s the best they’ve ever had.

James Key

taste a difference between Addison County and Chittenden County because we have different floral sources other states don’t have. That kind of variety is pretty incredible for such a small state.”

A DELICIOUS, AWARD-WINNING CROP The Center for Honeybee Research's Black Jar Honey Contest is a big deal.

It’s the largest contest of its kind in the world, and the judges spend months deliberating over honey from across the globe. Vermont honey has made the cut on more than one occasion: In 2022, Worcester's Rick and Genevieve Drutchas won the grand prize, and this year James Key was a finalist.

Key started thinking about keeping bees on his Westford farm six years ago for a simple reason: “I wasn’t seeing any bees in my garden,” he said.

Key, who has since moved to Stockbridge, attended the Northeast Organic Farming Association conference

JAMES KEY, FARMER JAMES APICULTURE IN STOCKBRIDGE Drutchas has helped farmers and growers throughout the state by pollinating apple orchards and pumpkin patches, as well as clover and hay crops for dairy farmers. “Farmers like to have bees around,” he said.

Beekeeping has taken Drutchas across the country. He worked with a bee breeder in Alabama for a few years before returning to Vermont to take a position as the state apiculturist. After 10 years of working for the state, he bought a friend’s full-time operation, spending his days outdoors at Bee Haven Honey Farm, where he works with his wife, Genevieve. These days, Drutchas has cut back to part time.

He said the secret to his awardwinning product comes from the land he harvests it from. “We have a bunch of sweet Champlain Valley soil, and that makes for some really nice flowers and legumes, some of the really good honeyproducing plants,” he explained. “I’ve now had honey from all over the world, and Vermont honey is just the best.” ■

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at UVM in 2017, where he met Conrad, who agreed to be his mentor. Key then enrolled in classes and bought his first hive from Munkres.

As Vermont’s first Black beekeeper, Key said, “It’s pretty nice to make history.”

He relishes the challenge of maintaining his hives. Key relies on Mother Nature rather than anything synthetic to take care of his bees, which he said is a big part of his practice. For example, he grows plants with certain medicinal values for the bees to pollinate, hoping to find natural ways to keep out one of the biggest pests — the varroa mite.

Rick Drutchas has been a beekeeper since 1973. He’s developed a reputation over the years; it’s not unusual for people to knock on the door of his Worcester home, looking to purchase his honey.

Drutchas got into the field on a whim.

When a friend was unable to take care of his hives, Drutchas took over. What started as a curiosity became a lifelong occupation.

“It was something I discovered I could do,” he said. “I was pretty successful, so I just stuck with it. And it’s always interesting. You never stop learning, and you’re looking at flowers all the time. What could be so bad about that?”

Honey Mustard Garlic Dressing

By Ross Conrad Heating honey changes its flavor, so to savor the delicate floral flavors of my honey, I prefer honey recipes that do not require cooking. Here is one for a honey mustard garlic salad dressing: Ingredients: 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 cup olive oil Garlic cloves, minced Directions: Mix mustard, honey and vinegar until fully combined. Slowly pour olive oil into the mixture while stirring.

Continue pouring and stirring until the mixture emulsifies, changes texture and becomes uniform in appearance.

Add as much minced garlic as you can stand. Taste is best if dressing is left to sit for at least half an hour before use.

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99 Problems, but a Neighbor Ain’t One Being in a band is weird. You get together dropped their debut LP, Television, in with some other musicians and, based on 2019, then signed with CHANCE THE RAPPER’s a shared taste in music, form a collective. manager, PAT CORCORAN, who signed them Maybe you’re pals, maybe you become to the Warner Records imprint Nice pals, and just maybe you stay pals. But, Work later that year. They released their with some very rare exceptions, such as major-label debut, Wherever You’re the ROLLING STONES (who Going I Hope It’s Great, clearly have made a pact in 2021. with Beelzebub to die But the experience of onstage), the life span working for a big record of a band resembles label, as well as the that of a decent pair of culture shock of moving sneakers. And success to Nashville, seems to seldom turns out to have spurred the group’s be the stabilizing demise. After five years force many expect it together, 99 Neighbors to be, sometimes even are calling it quits (at hastening the end. least for now) with a Take Burlington hipgoodbye show at the hop crew 99 NEIGHBORS. Higher Ground Ballroom JARE D FIER The group of vocalists, in South Burlington this producers and rappers, which includes Friday, October 20.

HANK “HANKNATIVE” COLLINS, SAM PAULINO, “After record deals and living together CONNOR “SWANK” STANKEVICH, JULIAN “JUJU” through a pandemic, I honestly think it’s a miracle we still all enjoy each other SEGAR-REID, JARED FIER, CALEB “SOMBA” HOH and AIDAN OSTBY, formed in 2018 as a loose and want to be friends,” Fier told me by collection of artists looking to collaborate phone. “And we don’t take each other’s on projects. friendship for granted, so yeah, it’s all a little bittersweet.”

The seven friends, who shared a house in the Northeast Kingdom for While Fier was clear that the main a time, quickly found success. They impetus for the decision was the

I’M SURE THERE WILL BE SOME TEARS.

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individual members’ desire to explore new projects, he admitted the end came sooner than they intended.

“It’s weird, because we never actually meant to become a band,” Fier said. “And when we signed with Warner [Records], they wanted us to be this kind of hip-hop boy band thing, which was something none of us wanted to be.”

Moving the operation to Nashville just before the pandemic broke out in 2020 didn’t help matters. Fier revealed that the band members, New Englanders all, struggled to adapt to their new surroundings. They moved back to Vermont a year later, ready to rethink their trajectories.

“We’ve all been living and working together, seeing each other every day for the past six or so years,” Fier said. “For all the high highs and low lows, we’re all connected for life. It was just time for everyone to explore our own stories, though.”

Fier pointed out that Swank has already been releasing new singles, while Paulino is working on a new album with local producer ES-K. He’s sure the other members, including himself, will have new work to show off soon.

“The Warner [Records] thing showed

us what we really want, and that’s to get back to our roots of being a bunch of friends doing cool shit and helping each other out. So we’re getting back to that,” Fier said.

As for the final show, Fier knows it will be an emotional experience. The group has been planning a careerspanning set list to say goodbye properly.

“I’m sure there will be some tears,” he said. “But it’s the last time. Fuck it, let’s get weird.”

Fier believes the group is leaving behind a hip-hop scene that is stronger than it was when they started out. He points to acts such as NORTH AVE JAX and KELLY BUTTS-SPIRITO’s work with his Love, Kelly production company as signs of a healthy future for Vermont hip-hop.

“We showed people that it’s possible to make it out of Burlington just rapping with your friends,” he said.

So is this the end for 99 Neighbors?

Will we see their like again? Fier isn’t about burning bridges, but he doesn’t foresee a reunion anytime soon.

“We’re not closing doors, but I don’t want to promise anything or get people’s hopes up,” he said. “We never wanted to be a band forever. But it’s like what we said with our last record: ‘Wherever you’re going, I hope it’s great.’ We don’t know what the future holds for us, but we know we’ll all be good and we’re going to do great things.”

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After 60 years of writing and performing his own brand of country and folk music, RICK NORCROSS is winding down a glittering career. The singer-songwriter and onetime music photographer will release his final album, God Bless the Mighty Pickle, and celebrate it with a party on Sunday, October 22, in the Juniper Hall at Hotel Vermont in Burlington.

“I’m really proud of this project,” Norcross wrote in an email. “It was four years in the making, and I am sure it’s my best ever.”

The new record’s title is a tribute to the tour bus in which Norcross and his band, RICK AND THE ALL-STAR RAMBLERS, spent 22 years touring the country: a Rick Norcross pickle-green 1957 Flxible Starliner.

Norcross sold it to Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music museum in Philadelphia, Miss. But the bus — now rechristened “the Chief” — will be driven up from Mississippi for the album release show in Burlington.

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The Halloween show, happening a little early on Thursday, October 26, at Burlington’s Radio Bean, is no exception. Schuster has booked some incredible acts this time around, including Brooklyn DJ SISTER ZO, upstate New York artist LUISA MEI, Charlottebased producer ZACH POLLAKOFF’s NARROW SHOULDERS project and the ever-present roost.world. TVC-95 and INDIVISUAL VIDEO will be on hand to do live projections over the music.

“This company is punching well above its weight, and we are not going to stop swinging until the bell rings and the numbers are astronomical,” Schuster reported. Head over to radiobean.com for tickets and more info.

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THU.19 // FEVER DOLLS [INDIE]

Adam Ezra Group (folk, rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $23/$25.

Bent Nails House Band (blues, jazz) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

The Mallett Brothers Band, Dave Gutter (Americana) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $14/$16.

The Pharcyde, Mister Burns (hip-hop) at Alfie’s Wild Ride, Stowe, 7 p.m. $40.

Philip Hyjek Trio (jazz) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7 p.m. Free.

Rushmore (rock) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

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

Ryan Zimmerman (singersongwriter) at Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free.

Chris Forysth (singer-songwriter) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $5.

Satyrdagg, All Night Boogie Band (jazz, blues) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

Earthworm, Armanodillo (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10.

Jazz Jam Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

The Seapods (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15.

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

SOJA, HIRIE, Mihali (reggae, jam) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $37.50/$40.

JT Horne (singer-songwriter) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Umlaut (rock) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

WD-40 (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

Kommuna Lux, Lieble (folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $12/$15.

Wolves Ov Asgard (metal) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

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

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Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

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Big Mountain, Drumstick, the Bossman (reggae) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 6 p.m. $25/$30.

Bob MacKenzie (blues) at Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Fever Dolls, Copilot, Jake Swamp & the Pine (indie) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15/$18.

Frankie and Fuse (indie) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

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Kafari, Kitbash, Will Keeper (indie) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10.

Karl Woods-Lucas (singersongwriter) at American Flatbread Stowe, 6 p.m. Free.

Matt Saracca (folk) at the Filling Station, White River Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

that hasn’t stopped the band from revisiting its old stomping grounds — something the group perhaps references with its on Thursday, October 19, supported by COPILOT and JAKE SWAMP & THE PINE. Mo Lowda & the Humble (indie rock) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15/$20.

Moondogs (rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5/$10.

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90 Proof (rock) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

99 Neighbors (hip-hop) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30/$35.

AliT (singer-songwriter) at Stone’s Throw Pizza, Richmond, 6 p.m.

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Andriana Chobot (indie pop) at Stone’s Throw Pizza, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free.

CATWOLF, Burly Girlies, Linnea’s Garden (glam rock, punk) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

Chris & Erica (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m.

Free.

Chris Powers (acoustic) at Gusto’s, Barre, 6 p.m. Free.

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

Doctor Rick (rock) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Dskinny (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Hit Squad (covers) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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

Free.

Justin LaPoint (singersongwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

The Lloyd Tyler Band (blues) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7 p.m. Free.

Marble Eyes (rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $12/$15.

Organized Dead (Grateful Dead tribute) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Paul Asbell (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Rap Night Burlington (hip-hop) at Drink, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5.

Remi Russin Album Release with Father Figuer, Young Laidy (indie) at Despacito Bar and Kitchen, Burlington, 7 p.m. $8/$12.

SUN.22

Buffalo Nichols, Erin CasselsBrown (blues) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $20/$25.

Rick and the All-Star Ramblers (Western swing) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4 p.m. $25-100.

Sunday Brunch Tunes (singersongwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.

Ryan Zimmerman (acoustic) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

Before This Time (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

Wonderkid (live looping) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Seth Yacovone Band (jam, rock) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 9 p.m. $10.

CATWOLF, Rangus, Linnea’s Garden (glam rock, punk) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

The California Honeydrops (soul) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30/$35.

SHID, Blowtorch, MAD, HBC Records (punk) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10/$15.

Telescreens, Cab Ellis, Earthworm, Neato (rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8 p.m. $12/$15.

Three String Circus (bluegrass) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

Tim Fitzgerald (singer-songwriter) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

VSO Jukebox (classical) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $15-$35.

SAT.21

Alive & Pickin’ (bluegrass) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m.

Free.

Balaclava, Greaseface, Plant Fight, Algae (rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Cedar (jazz, funk) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Citizen Pine (folk) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

Citrus Maxima (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11:59 p.m. $10.

MON.23

Greg Koch, Ali Handal (rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $15/$20.

Matt Hagen’s Murder Ballad Mondays (folk) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

TUE.24

Cows on the Moon, Comatose Kids (funk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10/$15.

Big Easy Tuesdays with Back Porch Revival (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Dan Ryan Express (jazz) at Wild Hart Distillery and Tasting Room, Shelburne, 5 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass Jam (bluegrass) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

In the Pocket (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Les Dead Ringers (jazz) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, 7 p.m. Free.

The Disco Biscuits, Lazy Bird (jam) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $45/$49.

Doctor Gasp (folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5/$10.

Fun Dip (Americana) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m.

Free.

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Nick Shoulders and the Okay Crawdad, Valley James (country) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $18/$20.

Phar Out South Central Los Angeles rap legends the

Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

PHARCYDE haven’t dropped a new album since

2004’s Humboldt Beginnings, but the original lineup reunited on founding member Derrick “Fatlip” Stewart’s 2022 LP, Torpor. The group, which distinguished itself with a free-wheeling, soul-jazz-influenced sound amid the massive popularity of gangster rap in the early ’90s, has returned to the road in recent years, raising hopes of new Pharcyde music. While no new album has been confirmed as yet, a fall tour brings the group to Stowe on Saturday, October 21, for a show at Alfie’s Wild Ride. Local rapper MISTER BURNS opens.

ShrapKnel, Rich Jones (hip-hop) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10/$14.

Trivia Thursday (trivia) at Spanked Puppy Pub, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.

Clive (rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

FRI.20

Karoke with DJ Big T (karaoke) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 9 p.m. Free.

Cricket Blue & Friends Present ‘Over the Garden Wall’ (folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10/$12.

SUN.22

Hello Shark, charlie, Charlie Hill (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $12/$15.

Sunday Funday (games) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, noon.

Free.

Jazz Jam Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Venetian Karaoke (karaoke) at Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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

MON.23

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

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.

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

DJ Two Rivers (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

open mics & jams

SAT.21

WED.18

Blanchface (DJ) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m.

Free.

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Burlington St. John’s Club, 6:30 p.m. Free.

DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, midnight. Free.

Lit Club (poetry open mic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Free.

DJ Chaston (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m.

Free.

DJ JP Black (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Lucas, Papo2oo4, Subjxct 5, March Davis, Pleasant Boys (DJ) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $15.

Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJ Big Dog (reggae and dancehall) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m.

Free.

Vinyl Night with Ken (DJ) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.20

DJ Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Dakota (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

DJ Kata (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Trivia Monday with Top Hat Entertainment (trivia) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 7-9 p.m.

Free.

SAT.21 // THE PHARCYDE [HIP-HOP]

John Lackard Blues Duo (blues) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5:30 p.m. Free.

THU.19

Tales Better Left in the Closet: An Evening of Queer, Spooky, Cold Readings (spoken word) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10/$15.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

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

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Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m.

Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at McGillicuddy’s Five Corners, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Bent Nails House Band (blues, jazz) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

THU.19

Trivia (trivia) at Highland Lodge, Greensboro, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.25

John Gratton (blues) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Venetian Trivia Night (trivia) at Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Raul (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15. herodose (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

Matt Payne (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m.

Free.

Vanishing Point: A Queer Pop-Up Bar & Dance Party (DJ) at Wild Hart Distillery and Tasting Room, Shelburne, 9 p.m. $10.

TUE.24

Local Dork (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

WED.25

Queer Bar Takeover (DJ) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Danny Lang (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

MON.23

Open Mic (open mic) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Despacito, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.24

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Positive Pie Tap & Grill, Plainfield, 6 p.m. Free.

WED.25

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Burlington St. John’s Club, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Danny Lang (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

comedy WED.18

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Talk Show With Max Higgins (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

THU.19

Comedy Night (comedy) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m.

Free.

Peter Antoniou (comedy, mind reading) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20/$25.

MON.23

Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free.

TUE.24

Vermont’s Funniest: Prelims (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

WED.25

Improv Class Performance (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Miss Sassy Variety Hour (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:45 p.m. $10.

Vermont’s Funniest: Prelims (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

FRI.20

Whale Tales: An Evening of Comedic Storytelling (comedy) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Jessica Kirson (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 & 9 p.m. $29.

SAT.21

Jessica Kirson (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 & 9 p.m. $29.

SUN.22

Jessica Kirson (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $29.

trivia, karaoke, etc.

WED.18

Trivia with Brain (trivia) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Trivia with Craig Mitchell (trivia) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.24

Karaoke with Motorcade (karaoke) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Party Bear (karaoke) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m.

Free.

Taproom Trivia (trivia) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at the Depot, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Tuesday (trivia) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m.

Free.

Tuesday Trivia (trivia) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free.

WED.25

4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Venetian Trivia Night (trivia) at Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. ➆

4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

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REVIEW this Remi Russin, A Second Pass (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

About a year ago, I happened to be deejaying on the same bill at a local show as singer-songwriter Remi Russin. The headliner was New York queer-rock duo Man on Man, and a member of the group noted Russin’s opening set, saying something to the effect of “You guys are lucky to have a band like that in your town.”

And I agree! He didn’t elaborate, but I inferred that we’re lucky to have a group that keeps the spirit of a particular musical era alive. Clocking the Man on Man guys

Another Sexless Weekend, Ice Cream Window & the Dynamic Flavors (SELF-RELEASED, CD, DIGITAL)

Trying to pin down where in the hell Another Sexless Weekend are coming from can be exhausting work. The Burlingtonbased “band” (more on that later) doesn’t just blur the lines of genre, it all but ignores genre’s existence. On its latest LP, Ice Cream Window & the Dynamic Flavors, the group attempts to wrangle a concept record out of 15 tracks of chaos, soaring melodies and wildly eclectic songwriting, all without a hint of fidelity to tone or theme.

as solidly Gen X, I could imagine the fringy fellas in a smoky East Village club in the early ’80s head-bobbing to newwave bands such as the Cure and Joy Division, the same groups that clearly had a formative effect on Russin.

A well-regarded player in the Queen City’s indie scene, Russin is known for rocking out alongside brothers Alex and Evan Raine in the band Community Garden.

(Seven Days profiled the group in its March 11, 2020, issue, the last published music feature pre-pandemic.)

Russin is about to unveil A Second Pass, their first major release since 2021’s Math for Poets. The seven new tracks continue Russin’s exploration of dream-pop influences

poured into a foundation of muscular rock. Synths, courtesy of bandmates Amaal Abdelrahman and Connor Brock, shift shapelessly through shimmering chord progressions while Russin, Max Mashrick and Brock layer gobs of guitars over Evan Raine’s clockwork drums.

It’s difficult to describe Russin’s temperament. There’s longing and despair in tracks such as the title cut, in which they sing, “If you’re not listening / Then I really must be forgettable.”

But the song also hints at patience and acceptance.

Themes of companionship recur throughout the album. With Russin’s bass leading the way, “Having Dogs” is a wistful ode to good boys that ramps up from sleepiness to passion. After a smooth transition, “I Need Some Air” assures listeners that “You know I’ll be around / Because I’m not busy / And you can hit me up whenever,” a

pledge steeped in love with a tinge of loneliness.

Russin ruminates on small moments from daily life that seem to signify deeper thoughts as well as some existential dread.

“Facing my camera roll / And making dollar signs in the smoke / I want to remember this / When everyone is under the floor,” they sing on the intentionally misspelled “Xantham Gum.” Then, later, “It’s more plastic in the ocean / What could I have done about it anyway?”

Russin confidently walks a line with joy on one side and pain on the other. Their songs fly straight down the middle, fanning out in both directions simultaneously.

A Second Pass will be available at remirussin.bandcamp.com on Friday, October 20. Russin celebrates its release the same day at Despacito Bar and Kitchen in Burlington.

Through multiple listens of the record, any attempt to stitch together a story or overall concept remains fruitless.

So I’ll let the band’s founder, Julian Foster, aka Lemon-Toe Braindough, explain what it might be all about.

“The key concept [of the record] being that the ice cream window is the headphones or the speakers where the music comes out and us as the musicians are the flavors that just so happen to land on your tongue if you are so impolite as to leave it in the open position,” Foster wrote in an email. “And if that’s not the stupidest thing you’ve heard this month, I have failed in my one and only task of any importance.”

Get all that? The music is the flavor, people.

Setting that metaphor aside for now, we can attest that the record is

overflowing with assorted “flavors.”

The liner notes reveal five different lead vocalists, all with delicious-sounding names like Raspberry Sue (Natalie Palmer) and Candy Rivers (Giannina Gaspero-Beckstrom). The musicians get the same treatment, from Salty Ass Nickel (Sam Atallah) on piano to Neon de Twinkle (Ben Rodgers) on guitar.

Beyond tasty names, the music on Ice Cream Window is wonderfully all over the map. Perhaps the only unifying trait is that each song has its own interpretation of a dreamlike sound, full of space and colored with enough harmonies to please Brian Wilson.

“Depend On” channels icy shoegaze, while “Sunglasses & Cigarettes” is a properly angular indie rocker. “Beautiful Strange” dabbles in honky-tonk, featuring a strong vocal take from bassist Michael Dunham — aka Mullet Broom Brown.

The eccentricities of Another Sexless Weekend began the moment they

formed, according to Foster. Combining two separate groups to which he belonged, a Brian Jonestown Massacre cover act and a six-person vocal harmony ensemble, Foster sewed together a sprawling patchwork of musicians that eventually coalesced into one band, at least in the studio. The group checked into Spicy World, the downtown Burlington studio of Dead Shakers leader Kevin Bloom, in late 2019.

Almost four years later, the album is finally out, having been briefly released online last year before the band removed and reworked it. Another Sexless Weekend will post an accompanying novel on its social media pages, according to Foster. Perhaps that will explain the album’s concept a little more clearly, but its songs are interesting enough not to need much glossing.

Listen to Ice Cream Window & the Dynamic Flavors at anothersexlessweekend.bandcamp.com.

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OCTOBER MIXER: The Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking get-together featuring refreshments and a benefit raffle. Family Center of Washington County, Montpelier, 5-6:30 p.m. $10; free for members; preregister.

Info, 229-5711.

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL GROUP: Savvy businesspeople make crucial contacts at a weekly chapter meeting. Burlington City Arts, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 829-5066.

community

PRESERVATION BURLINGTON ANNUAL AWARDS: Property owners are recognized for their efforts in maintaining historic homes. Author Bob Blanchard presents his new book Lost Burlington, Vermont. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 735-3604.

conferences

SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Recovery Partners of Vermont hosts a day and a half of workshops for folks in the substance-use disorder space. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 8 a.m.noon. $45-80; free for members. Info, 738-8998.

crafts

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: A drop-in meetup welcomes knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and beyond. BYO snacks and drinks. Must Love Yarn, Shelburne, 5-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 448-3780.

dance

MOVEMENT MATTERS SERIES: THE GLOBAL BODY IN CONFLICT: A masterclass from nonbinary, disabled dancer Toby MacNutt expands minds.

Dance Theatre, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5412.

WESTIE WEDNESDAYS DANCE: Swing dancers lift and spin at a weekly social dance. North Star Community Hall, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 802westiecollective@gmail. com.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘ANXIOUS NATION’: NAMI Vermont screens this 2022 documentary about the rise in anxiety diagnoses among youths around the country.

Q&A follows. Mental health resources provided. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 876-7949.

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN FILM SERIES: ‘MARY CASSATT: PAINTING THE MODERN WOMAN’: Shelburne Museum curator Carolyn Bauer introduces this 2023 documentary about the trailblazing feminist impressionist. Virtual option available. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7166.

BOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Radio host Vidhi Salla presents a slate of four Indian flicks, digging into the cultural context of each one. See vidhiism.com for full schedule. Latchis Hotel & Theater, Brattleboro, 7-10 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 246-2020.

LIST YOUR UPCOMING EVENT HERE FOR FREE! All submissions must be received by Thursday at noon for consideration in the following Wednesday’s newspaper.

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Listings and spotlights are written by Emily Hamilton. Seven Days edits for space and style. Depending on cost and other factors, classes and workshops may be listed in either the calendar or the classes section. Class organizers may be asked to purchase a class listing.

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‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: Viewers learn the true story behind one of our most iconic — and misunderstood — predators. 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.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: Sparkling graphics and vibrant interviews take viewers on a journey alongside NASA astronauts as they prepare for stranger-than-sciencefiction space travel. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 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.

MAKING MAGIC WITH COMPOSITION AND LIGHTING: Aspiring auteurs learn how lighting and camera movements can tell a story.

RETN & VCAM Media Factory, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister.

Info, 651-9692.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: Scientists dive into the planet’s least-explored habitat, from its sunny shallows to its alien depths. 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.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: Through the power of special cameras, audiences are transported

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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into the world of the teeniest animals on Earth. 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.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: Neighbors share a tasty meal at their local library. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

A MOSAIC OF FLAVOR: CONGOLESE TILAPIA AND VEGETABLE RICE: Machozi Massa shares her love of cooking and Congolese cuisine. City Market, Onion River Co-op, Burlington South End, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-25.

Info, 861-9700.

VERMONT CHICORY WEEK: Farmers markets, apothecaries, cooks and restaurateurs offer daily virtual and in-person events for bitter-green buffs. See vermontchicoryweek.com for full schedule. Various Burlington locations. Free. Info, vermontchicory week@gmail.com.

games

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: Weekly sessions of an age-old game promote critical thinking and friendly competition. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

PUZZLE SWAP: Participants bring completed puzzles in a ziplock bag with an image of the completed puzzle and swap for a new one. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 2:30-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 846-4140.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: Waterbury Public Library instructor Diana Whitney leads at-home participants in gentle stretches supported by seats. 10 a.m. Free.

Info, 244-7036.

LINDY BIGGS: A clinical herbalist teaches insomniacs how to harness plants, dietary changes and sleep hygiene techniques for a better night’s snooze. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

SEATED & STANDING YOGA: Beginners are welcome to grow their strength and flexibility at this supportive class. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

language

BEGINNER IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Celtic-curious students learn to speak an Ghaeilge in a supportive group. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-3403.

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.

5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@damlvt.org.

montréal

‘AURA’: An immersive light show and soundscape highlights the rich history and stunning architecture of the Québec church.

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal, 6 & 8 p.m. $18-32; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 866-842-2925.

music

BURGUNDY STRING QUARTET: Musicians from the Oberlin Conservatory perform classical tunes. Federated Church of Rochester, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 767-9234.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Ping-Pong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Rutland Area Christian School, 7-9 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913.

talks

AYESHA RASCOE: The host of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday” talks to Vermont Public’s Mikaela Lefrak about her career, her forthcoming book and her ongoing series, “The Civil Rights Generation.”

Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:309 p.m. $15-20. Info, azielinski@ vermontpublic.org.

PAUSE-MIDI: ERIK TRINKAUS: The Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region hosts an online presentation on the prehistoric monuments of France. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, etrinkaus@aflcr. org.

YESTERMORROW FALL 2023 SPEAKER SERIES: HOLLY GREENLEAF AND RACHEL GRIGORIAN: Two landscape architects describe how a rain garden can prevent the pollution and erosion that comes with stormwater runoff. Virtual option available. Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, Waitsfield, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

theater

‘SELLING KABUL’: Northern Stage presents this Pulitzer Prizenominated thriller about a former interpreter who must choose whether to flee the Taliban or stay with his family after the withdrawal of American troops.

Byrne Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-69. Info, 296-7000.

words

CAMILLE DUNGY: The prolific poet and author reads from her newest book, Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington,

4-6 p.m. Free. Info, english@uvm. edu.

NANOWRIMO 2023 WARM-UP: Longtime writer Anne LaLonde helps authors prep for writing 50,000 words in 30 days. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

NEK AUTHORS SERIES: CHARLES FERGUS: The local author of 19thcentury mysteries and nonfiction about nature reads from his work.

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 748-1389.

THU.19 business

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION: Food, drinks and prizes mark the launch of the Queen City’s newest jewelry studio. Gosia Meyer Jewelry, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, info@gosiameyerjewelry.com.

HIRING2DAYVT VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: Job seekers get a chance to meet with employers from around the state, thanks to the Vermont Department of Labor. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 828-4000.

OCTOBER MIXER: Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce members eat chef-made sweets surrounded by the artful ambience of a local gallery. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery, Enosburg Falls, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $58; preregister. Info, 524-2444.

community

STORIES OF HOPE & HEALING: Community members tell their personal tales in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

crafts

KNIT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR: All ages and abilities are invited to knit or crochet hats and scarves for the South Burlington Food Shelf. All materials are provided.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

KNITTING GROUP: Knitters of all experience levels get together to spin yarns. Latham Library, Thetford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

dance

MOVEMENT MATTERS SERIES: THE GLOBAL BODY IN CONFLICT: See WED.18, 5-6 p.m.

MOVEMENT MATTERS SERIES: THE GLOBAL BODY IN CONFLICT: See WED.18, 5-6 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

ESSENTIALS OF CAMERA OPERATION: Aspiring photographers and cinematographers learn how to shoot like the pros.

RETN & VCAM Media Factory, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; THU.19

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FAMILY FUN Check out these family-friendly events for parents, caregivers and kids of all ages.

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WED.18

burlington

‘WILD KRATTS LIVE 2.0’: The stars of the Emmy-nominated children’s show rescue creatures and confront villains on stage. The Flynn, Burlington, 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. $26-56. Info, 863-5966.

STEAM SPACE: Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

BABY SOCIAL TIME: Caregivers and infants from birth through age 1 gather in the Wiggle Room to explore board books and toys. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 846-4140.

BACKYARD COMPOSTING 101: Gardeners of all ages learn how to build a scrap-management system that won’t attract unwanted creatures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 5-6 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6956.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKERS: COOKING: Students in grades 5 through 8 make delicious homemade treats. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

PLAY TIME: Little ones build with blocks and read together. Ages 1 through 4.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1010:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

mad river valley/ waterbury

Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME: Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss on the lawn for stories, songs and lots of silliness.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

stowe/smuggs

WEE ONES PLAY TIME: Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

mad river valley/ waterbury

PRESCHOOL PLAY & READ: Outdoor activities, stories and songs engage 3- and 4-year-olds. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

FRI.20

chittenden county

LEGO BUILDERS: Each week, children ages 8 and older build, explore, create and participate in challenges. Children ages 6 to 8 are welcome with an adult.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

SENSORY FRIENDLY FRIDAYS: Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the museum to themselves, with adjusted lights and sounds and various adaptive resources available.

Shelburne Museum, 8:30-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-3346.

Scary Tales Halloween party people of all ages don their costumes and prepare for tricks and treats at BarnArts’ interactive Halloween show, Haunted Village Theater. Tour guides lead audiences through Barnard, stopping at bonfires along the way for scary stories and fun performances. Spooky scenes include a performance of “This Is Halloween” from The Nightmare Before Christmas, outdoor recitations of classic ghostly tales and theatrical shorts ranging from creepy to comedic. Time slots range in age rating from family-friendly to PG-13.

HAUNTED VILLAGE THEATER Saturday, October 21, 5-9 p.m., and Sunday, October 22, 4-8 p.m., at Barnard Town Hall. $10-20.

Info, 234-1645, barnarts.org.

YOUNG ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Teens battle beasts with swords and spell books. Drop-in and recurring players are welcome. Ages 12 through 16. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 549-4574.

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burlington

HALLOWEEN HOWL: Costumed kids of all ages enjoy tricks, treats, crafts, ice cream and beyond.

OCT. 21 & 22 | FAMILY FUN

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

RYAN T. HIGGINS AND BRUCE THE BEAR: The author and main character of Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow lead a special Halloween story time.

Phoenix Books, Essex, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 872-7111.

SATURDAY STORIES: Kiddos start the weekend off right with stories and songs. Ages 3 through 7. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

stowe/smuggs

MUSICAL STORY TIME: Song, dance and other tuneful activities supplement picture books for kids 2 through 5. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

champlain islands/ northwest

YOUTH TALENT SEARCH: After a 10-year hiatus, the revival of this beloved local tradition returns to give rising stars ages 5 through 21 their moment in the spotlight. Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls, 7 p.m. $8-10. Info, 933-6171.

upper valley

BOWLFEST: Diners enjoy delicious food, served in one-of-a-kind bowls with hand-carved spoons and indigo-dyed napkins. Proceeds benefit CraftStudies’ access and equity programs and organizations fighting food insecurity in the Upper Valley. CraftStudies, White River Junction, 4-7 p.m. $25-30. Info, 2816804, hello@craftstudies.org.

HAUNTED VILLAGE THEATER: An allages tour of the village reveals spooky stories and scary scenes around every turn. See calendar spotlight. Barnard Town Hall, 5-9 p.m. $10-20. Info, 234-1645.

manchester/ bennington

NOTORIOUS RPG: Kids 10 through 14 create characters and play a collaborative adventure game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 362-2607.

NTAÑO

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,

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP: Kids pick up donated getups for dressing up.

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manchester/ bennington

COOL CHEMISTRY WITH REBECCA RUPP: The biochemist leads an afternoon of experiments for mad scientists in grades 3 and 4. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3:30-5 p.m.

Free; preregister; limited space. Info, sbplkids@southburlingtonvt.gov.

GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB YOUTH ADVENTURE CLUB EXPLORES SHELBURNE FARMS: Curious little ones of all ages wander the walking paths and meet the critters. Shelburne Farms, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 324-1485.

COURTESY

manchester/ bennington

chittenden county

SPOOKY SCIENCE: Budding mad scientists partake in creepy chemistry activities, from glowing food to scary slimes.

ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular admission, $14.50-18; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

A ROBERT MCCLOSKEY STORY TIME: Local author Angela Burke Kunkel reads the classic picture book Make Way for Ducklings and her own, Make Way: The Story of Robert McCloskey, Nancy Schön, and Some Very Famous Ducklings.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

upper valley

STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. Latham Library, Thetford, 11 a.m.

Free. Info, 785-4361.

THU.19

HIKE FOR HOCHELAGA: An all-ages hike along Lake Champlain raises funds for the YWCA summer camp. Rock Point Center, Burlington, 2 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 372-4510.

chittenden county

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP: Teenagers meet new friends over pizza and take an active role in their local library.

Grades 6 through 12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6956.

TEEN ART CLUB: Crafty young’uns ages 12 through 18 create together.

Waterbury Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

MCL FILM CLUB: Teen auteurs learn how to bring stories to life on camera. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 362-2607.

Oakledge Park, Burlington, 1-4 p.m.; sensory-friendly hour, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister for sensory-friendly hour.

Info, 864-0123.

STEAM SATURDAY: Little ones have fun with foundational science and art. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 362-2607.

SUN.22

burlington

FAMILY CONTRA DANCE: No experience is necessary at this all-ages line dance featuring live tunes by Maeve Fairfax and Brian Perkins. Integrated Arts Academy, Burlington, 1:30-3 p.m. $8-20.

Info, calling.luke@gmail.com.

VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA: Some of the state’s most talented teen musicians come together for a stunning, multi-genre performance. The Flynn, Burlington, 3 p.m. $22-25. Info, 863-5966.

upper valley

HAWKWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT & WIZARDRY: Youngsters learn all about magic — the magic of science, that is SUN.22 SEVEN DAYS OCTOBER 18-25, 2023

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Spoiling for a Fright

donations accepted; preregister.

Info, 651-9692.

The screams never stop at Nightmare Vermont, the beloved haunted Halloween experience at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. A crew of allvolunteer zombies, demons and ghouls terrorize willing victims as they wind their way through a maze packed with unearthly encounters and spine-chilling sights.

Combining elements of immersive theater, stage combat and uncanny special effects, groups of 16 get their socks spooked off by this thrilling, chilling adventure. The final shows on October 28 are extra bloody, so bring a poncho.

Parental guidance recommended for kids under 13; not recommended for young kids.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.18.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.18.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.18.

‘SONG OF RAPA NUI’: A 2020 documentary follows concert pianist Mahani Teave as she returns home to Easter Island to start a free music school. Q&A with Teave follows. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 4:305:45 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5697.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.18.

NIGHTMARE VERMONT

food & drink

Thursday, October 19, through Saturday, October 21, 7-11 p.m., at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. See website for additional dates. $18. Info, info@nightmarevermont.org, nightmarevermont.org.

ARE YOU THIRSTY, NEIGHBOR?: A special discount cocktail menu sparks conversations and connections over cribbage and cards.

Wild Hart Distillery and Tasting Room, Shelburne, 3-8 p.m. Free.

Info, info@wildhartdistillery.com.

tech

TECH AND TEXTILES: Crafters work on their knitting or crocheting while discussing questions such as how to set up a new tablet or what cryptocurrency even is. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.

FREE WINE TASTING: Themed wine tastings take oenophiles on an adventure through a region, grape variety, style of wine or producer’s offerings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.

VERMONT WEB MARKETING SUMMIT: National experts and local professionals convene for an in-depth exploration of the digital ad industry. Hula, Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. $345-385; preregister. Info, info@vtwebmarketing summit.com.

VERMONT CHICORY WEEK: See WED.18.

games

THE CHECK MATES: Chess players of all ages face off at this intergenerational weekly meetup.

Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

theater

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’: Boy meets girl and plant eats boy in this morbidly silly sci-fi musical from Artistree Collaborative Theatre. Artistree Community Arts Center, South Pomfret, 7 p.m. $35-40. Info, 457-3500.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: A lively group plays a classic, tricky game with an extra wrinkle. Waterbury Public Library, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 244-7223.

health & fitness

LONG-FORM SUN 73: Beginners and experienced practitioners learn how tai chi can help with arthritis, mental clarity and range of motion. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 3:30-5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, elizabetharms56@gmail.com.

SIMPLIFIED TAI CHI FOR SENIORS: Eighteen easy poses help with stress reduction, fall prevention and ease of movement. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:15-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 362-2607.

TAI CHI THURSDAYS: Experienced instructor Rich Marantz teaches the first section of the Yang-style tai chi sequence. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 645-1960.

holidays

NIGHTMARE VERMONT: Patrons of the paranormal sign up for screams and scares at an immersive haunted house and theater experience. See calendar spotlight. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7-11 a.m. $18-20.

Info, info@nightmarevermont.org.

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‘SAM & JIM IN HELL’: Authors Samuel Beckett and James Joyce discover that hell is each other in this crackling afterlife

OPENS OCT. 19 | HOLIDAYS PAULA MUNIER: A cozy Vermont Halloween takes a turn for the murderous in this author’s new mystery, Home at Night. Presented by Phoenix Books. 7 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 448-3350.

JAZZ AT THE LANTERN: THE CHRIS PETERMAN QUARTET: The band serenades diners over charcuterie and bruschetta at this intimate dinner concert. The Brass Lantern Inn, Stowe, 6:30-8 p.m. $35-45. Info, 503-5771.

montréal

politics

‘AURA’: See WED.18.

music

DAMON & NAOMI + WET TUNA + DREDD FOOLE: Three wildly different folk bands take audiences on a ride from Vermont to the stars.

Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 8 p.m. $10-20 suggested donation. Info, info@epsilonspires.org.

GREAT VERMONT BARN DANCE SHOW: A folksy variety show features live music, comedy, stories and dancing. Isham Family Farm, Williston, 7-9 a.m. $15. Info, 989-4112.

SEVEN DAYS OCTOBER 18-25, 2023

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.

sports

RED BENCH SPEAKER SERIES: AVALANCHES: THE STATE OF THE ART: Experts update skiers and snowboarders on recent advances in snow-slide forecasting. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, 6:30-8 p.m. $10.

Info, 253-9911.

talks

FINANCIAL FUTURES: MONEY MANAGEMENT: Finance and business experts offer money management and small business development advice in this threepart series. Offered in partnership with CVOEO. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

GRANITE LECTURE AND FILM SERIES: PAUL WOOD: The Times Argus writer digs into the history of how the Hardwick & Woodbury Railroad transformed a tiny farming village into a center of the quarrying industry. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 6-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 249-3897.

HALEY MOSS: An attorney, advocate and author discusses redefining neurodiversity. Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh N.Y., 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-354-7000.

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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comedy. Live stream available.

Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 7:30-9 p.m. $10-35. Info, 229-0492.

‘SECOND SIGHT’: The Middlebury Community Players premiere Vermont playwright Ryan Mangan’s unworldly account of the lives of Chittenden spiritualists the Eddy Brothers. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $20.

Info, 382-9222.

‘SELLING KABUL’: See WED.18, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

words

INQUISITIVE READERS BOOK CLUB: Bookworms dig into a new horizon-expanding tome each month. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, henningsmh@ yahoo.com.

RICK WINSTON: The local film historian reads from his memoir, Save Me a Seat!: A Life with Movies. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 649-1114.

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agriculture

FOOD & IDEAS GATHERING: Professor Pablo Bose speaks at this open seminar aimed at fostering discussion about food system solutions. Hills Agricultural Sciences Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Free. Info, colleen.goodhue@ uvm.edu.

bazaars

PICO SKI CLUB’S ANNUAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAP SALE: Sales of new, demo, kids’ and consignment gear benefit Pico Ski Club youth programming. Pico Mountain, Killington, 5-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 523-2202.

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: Families in need pick up donated cold-weather duds for free.

Waterbury Center Community Church, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-6286.

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crafts

SCRAPBOOKING GROUP: Cutters and pasters make new friends at a weekly club. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 549-4574.

dance

QUEEN CITY CONTRA DANCE: Local favorite Luke Danforth calls to live music in the renovated town hall. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes.

Shelburne Town Hall, 7-10 p.m.; beginners’ lesson, 6:45 p.m. $5-12.

Info, info@queencitycontras.com.

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‘COLOR THEORY’: The string stylings of VSO’s Jukebox Quartet inspire a live painting by local Haitian artist Julio Desmont.

Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15-35. Info, 652-0777.

fairs & festivals

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CRAFT SHOW & ANTIQUE EXPO: Treasures are plentiful at this expo featuring regional artisans, antique dealers and gourmet specialty foods. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, noon-7 p.m. $8-10 for all three days; free for kids under age 14.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.18.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.18.

LANE SERIES: NIGHT OF NOIR: THEREMIN NOIR & ‘HANGOVER SQUARE’: A screening of the 1945 noir film is followed by a performance of works by Bernard Herrmann, the composer of the film’s score, and a reception.

University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 6-9:45 p.m. $61.50; cash bar. Info, 656-4455.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.18.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.18.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Cinephiles keep their eyes glued to the big screen at this annual showcase of international, independent and local flicks. See vtiff.org for full schedule. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Price vary.

Info, 660-2600.

food & drink

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER TRAIN: Travelers savor a threecourse meal and scenic landscape views during a three-hour trip in a kitchen car. Ages 5 and up. Union Station, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. $99-148.50; preregister.

Info, 800-707-3530.

Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness

GUIDED MEDITATION ONLINE: 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.

holidays

MYSTICAL MARKET: A wonderfully witchy crew of psychics and food vendors tell customers’ fortunes and serve up cheesesteaks under the stars. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 6-10 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123.

NIGHTMARE VERMONT: See THU.19.

lgbtq

STORIES FROM THE VERMONT QUEER ARCHIVES: Curator Meg Tamulonis shows historical items and tells what they represent about the history of Vermont’s LGBTQ community and gay rights movement.

Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 4-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 899-4962.

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.18.

music

GRANT GORDY & JOE K. WALSH: The guitarist and mandolinist pick and strum their way through many acoustic genres.

Artistree Community Arts Center, South Pomfret, 7 p.m. $25. Info, 457-3500.

MAHANI TEAVE: The acclaimed Rapa Nui (Easter Island) pianist displays magnificent musicality on her debut North American tour. Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

MAL MAÏZ: The psychedelic Latin outfit captivates audience members with a blend of traditional and modern Central and South American tunes. Catamount ArtPort, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 748-2600.

PLAY EVERY TOWN: STARKSBORO PIANO CRAWL: A special multi-venue concert by prolific pianist David Feurzeig hits up pianos at the meeting house, Starksboro Public Library and the First Baptist Church of Starksboro. Starksboro Village Meeting House, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, playeverytown@gmail. com.

VERMONT CHICORY WEEK: See WED.18.

THE STARLING SYMPHONY CAPSULE COLLECTION: Electronic musician Saint Silva debuts a new, five-movement work inspired by Trystan Bates’ exhibit.

The Phoenix, Waterbury, 7-8:30 p.m. $18. Info, bendextermusic@ gmail.com.

games

tech

MAH-JONGG: Tile traders of all experience levels gather for a game. Dorothy Alling Memorial

MORNING TECH HELP: Experts answer questions about phones, laptops, e-readers and more in one-on-one sessions. ADA

accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

theater

‘HAWKES AND HANDSAWS’: An extravagant multimedia performance by Vermont Repertory Theater celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. $20.

Info, admin@vermontrep.com.

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’: See THU.19.

‘SAM & JIM IN HELL’: See THU.19.

‘SECOND SIGHT’: See THU.19.

‘SELLING KABUL’: See WED.18.

Timeless style meets old school customer service A modern mens store and tailor shop located in Downtown Rutland for over 65 years.

Stocked with the largest selection of suits and sport coats in Vermont, from entry level suiting to custom Italian wools. All backed by three generations of the McNeil family’s legendary customer service.

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MADELEINE MAY KUNIN: The former Vermont governor welcomes listeners into a world of sunshine and serenity with her second collection of poetry, Walk With Me. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

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SAT.21 activism

MAKE A DIFFERENCE & SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS: Newcomers interested in human rights at home and around the globe are welcome at this meeting of Champlain Valley Amnesty International. 9-10 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, champvalleyai@gmail.com.

agriculture

COMMUNITY FARM DAYS: Visitors learn about regenerative farming in between cider pressing, kimchi making and recipe tasting. Green Mountain Girls Farm, Northfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 443-3140.

FARM TO FILM FESTIVAL: Food, films, live music and workshops focus on regenerative agriculture and indigenous practices to support transformational change.

See calendar spotlight. Junction Arts & Media, White River Junction, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Free; sliding scale. Info, 295-6688, cedar@uvjam.org.

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bazaars

Halloween Bash!

PICO SKI CLUB’S ANNUAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAP SALE: See FRI.20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

PUNK ROCK ODD MARKET + LIVE MUSIC: A rockin’ concert follows a vendor fair full of funky art and wares. Odd Fellows Lodge, Burlington, noon-10 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, a.e.klinger@gmail.com.

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: See FRI.20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

community

CEMETERY COMMITTEE CRAFT FAIR, BAKE SALE & LUNCHEON: There’s something for everyone at this daylong benefit for the cemetery committee, including a 50/50 raffle. St. Peter’s Catholic SAT.21

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Free. Info, 877-2367.

Junction Arts & Media teams up with other local organizations for Farm to Film Fest, dedicated to regenerative farming practices and building a climatefriendly food system. Screenings of short films and the recent Tribeca Film Festival darling Common Ground spark discussion about Indigenous growing practices, racial justice and environmentalism, while talks, panels and workshops tackle the decolonization of our foodways. Local arepas, pastries and Jamaican bites fuel conversations, square dancing keeps the party going, and kids get their hands dirty during seed-planting and art activities.

OPEN HOUSE: Rhythm of the Rein Therapeutic Riding and Driving Program invites visitors to meet the horses, enjoy a bake sale and bring bottles to donate. Three Fold Farm, Marshfield, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3781.

dance

MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE: Dancers balance, shadow and dosi-do the night away to live tunes

by SpringTide and gender-neutral calling by George Marshall.

Capital City Grange, Berlin, 8-11 p.m.; beginners’ lesson, 7:40 p.m. $5-20. Info, 225-8921.

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Saturday, October 21, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., at Junction Arts & Media in White River Junction. Free; sliding scale. Info, 295-6688, uvjam.org.

‘COLOR THEORY’: See FRI.20.

Roots Studio Space, Rutland, 7:30-9 p.m. Info, 775-0903.

fairs & festivals

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CRAFT SHOW & ANTIQUE EXPO: See FRI.20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

GILFEATHER TURNIP DAY: Foodies fête Vermont’s state vegetable with bushels of fun, including live music, vendors and games. Proceeds support Friends of the Wardsboro Library. Various Wardsboro locations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 896-3416.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘DEAD MAN WALKING’: Filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera, this modern classic by American composer Jake Heggie follows a nun’s attempts to save the soul of a murderer on death row. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 1 p.m. $12-26. Info, 382-9222.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.18.

HOME MOVIE DAY 2023: Amateur filmmakers learn how to archive and preserve their 16mm, 8mm and Super 8 reels, then reconvene after a pizza dinner to watch their recordings together. Albany Town Hall, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, aplvtdirector@ gmail.com.

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OCT. 21 | AGRICULTURE ‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.18.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.18.

MEDIA FACTORY ORIENTATION: Once aspiring filmmakers have taken this virtual tour of the Media Factory studio, they have access to the full suite of gear and facilities. 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.18.

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VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.20, 1-9:30 p.m.

food & drink

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CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made arts and crafts, and live music. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, montpelierfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER TRAIN: See FRI.20.

Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail. com.

JANE AUSTEN TEA: Regency revelers jam out at a Victorian-style tea party complete with scones, clotted cream, finger sandwiches and tea cakes, while learning about the teatime traditions of Austen’s era. Governor’s House in Hyde Park, 2:30-5 p.m. $35; preregister. Info, 888-6888.

TIPSY PICKLE ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT: The local artisan fermentation factory throws a birthday feast. Proceeds benefit the family of local cancer patient Levi Shepard. Burlington Elks Lodge, 5-10 p.m. $100. Info, 338-2918.

NORTHWEST FARMERS MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, preserves, baked goods, and arts and crafts from over 50 vendors.

Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 242-2729.

games

RAISE THE ROOF TO END HOMELESSNESS: Lamoille Community House’s annual fundraiser features live music, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.

Proceeds benefit the new yearround shelter. Stowe Cider, 6 p.m. $50. Info, 521-7943.

SCOTT FARM HARVEST DINNER: Farm-fresh food pairs perfectly with homemade hard cider at this mouthwatering five-course meal.

Scott Farm, Dummerston, 5-7 p.m. $150; preregister; limited space.

Info, 490-2865.

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.

VERMONT CHICORY WEEK: See WED.18.

BEGINNER DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Waterbury Public Library game master Evan Hoffman gathers novices and veterans alike for an afternoon of virtual adventuring. Teens and adults welcome. Noon-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 244-7036.

CHESS CLUB: Players of all ages and abilities face off and learn new strategies. ADA accessible.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

health & fitness

MENTAL ILLNESS & RECOVERY WORKSHOP: NAMI Vermont leads a daylong intensive for those interested in learning more about mental health and treatment.

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a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 876-7949.

holidays

AREA 802: FACE YOUR FEARS: A TRAIL OF TERROR: Goblins and ghouls invade the park, forcing trail trekkers to face their fears.

Pine Hill Park, Giorgetti Athletic Complex, Rutland, all ages, 3-5 p.m.; ages 12 and up, 6-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 707-867-5969.

FREYJA’S WISDOM: SPIRIT MAGIC RITUAL & RUNE DIVINATION: Over mead and seasonal baked goods, visiting seers help guests get in touch with the Norse goddess of love, war and magic for a uniquely otherworldly Halloween experience. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 7-10 p.m. $15-25; $15-75 for additional readings. Info, info@ epsilonspires.org.

NIGHTMARE VERMONT: See THU.19.

OOKY SPOOKY 5K RACE TO BENEFIT COTS: Goblins and ghouls of all ages don costumes and run or walk to raise funds for the Committee on Temporary Shelter’s efforts with the houseless community. Rock Point School, Burlington, 8:30-11 a.m. $5-15. Info, 863-1104.

SPIRITS OF ROKEBY: SPECTRAL ROOMS: Ghosts guide brave museum visitors through reallife séances that were held in the historic Robinson home.

Appalachian Gap Distillery serves up appropriately spooky cocktails. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 4:15-8:45 p.m. $2025; preregister; limited space.

Info, 877-3406.

lgbtq

montréal

‘AURA’: See WED.18, 7 & 9 p.m.

music

BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES: BURLINGTON TAIKO: The Japanese-inspired drum group gives a joyous outdoor concert.

Cooper Field, Putney, 3-5 p.m. $20-25; free for kids under 12.

Info, 451-0053.

CHAMPLAIN TRIO: The chamber group performs pieces composed

by Alice Verne-Bredt, Walter Rabl, Robert Schumann and Frank Bridge. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-30; free for UVM students.

Info, 488-5004.

‘SECOND SIGHT’: See THU.19.

HARVEST HOOTENANNY: The Natvral, Chris Lyon, and Brian Hamlin & Friends grace the stage while a food sale raises funds for the hall’s arts programming.

Gihon Valley Hall, Hyde Park, 6-10 p.m. Free. Info, gihonvalleyhall@ gmail.com.

SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT: Seven choirs and a jazz band throw a birthday bash for the local choir.

First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, 7:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 540-1784.

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outdoors

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

OCTOBER BIRD MONITORING WALK: Community scientists watch for warblers, spy sparrows and hear hawks to contribute to Audubon’s database. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8-10 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3068.

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sports

film

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.

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RACE AROUND BIRDS: A difficult but beautiful course awaits runners and walkers who participate in this self-timed, self-scheduled race on the museum trail system. Race day, November 4. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Donations. Info, 434-2167.

‘HAWKES AND HANDSAWS’: See FRI.20.

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’: See THU.19, 2 & 7 p.m.

‘SAM & JIM IN HELL’: See THU.19.

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VERMONT TECH JAM: Techies find new jobs or rub shoulders with others in the industry. UVM lab-grown meat researchers Dr. Rachael Floreani and Irfan Tahir keynote. Presented by Seven Days. Hula, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, techjam@sevendaysvt.com.

EAGLEMANIA: Eagles fans flock to a note-for-note tribute to the band behind “Hotel California.”

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $35. Info, 775-0903.

VERMONT PHILHARMONIC: The orchestra kicks off its 65th season with a program of works from across the centuries by Joseph Bologne, Florence Price and Antonin Dvorak. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7:30 p.m. $5-20. Info, 533-2000.

Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

MOBILE MAPPING 101: AN AVENZA WORKSHOP: Hikers, mountain bikers and anyone who may need to keep track of their location learn how to use an app that can do so without cell service. Farm & Wilderness, Plymouth, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 422-3761.

theater

TRANSIENT CANVAS: The renowned bass clarinet and marimba duo plays an eclectic repertoire, including a piece by Middlebury professor Matthew Evan Taylor. Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 443-5696.

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CONNOR GARVEY: Poetic lyrics and an enchanting stage presence characterize the folk styling of this singer-songwriter. Ripton Community House, 7:30-10 p.m. $15-25 suggested donation. Info, 388-9782.

PRIDE HIKES: RAVEN RIDGE: All ages, orientations and identities are welcome on an autumnal nature walk past woodlands, beaver ponds and views of the valley. Raven Ridge Natural Area, Monkton, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-3068.

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BOOK DISCUSSION: Stranger Care: A Memoir of Loving What Isn’t Ours by Sarah Sentilles inspires conversation. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 846-4140.

NANCY STONE: The local artist and author debuts her illustrated collection of haikus, Indigo Hours. Williston Old Brick Church, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

WRITERS’ WERTFREI: Authors both fledgling and published gather to share their work in a judgment-free environment. Virtual option available.

Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary. com.

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COMMUNITY FARM DAYS: Visitors enjoy a POC affinity space, yoga, art, pasture tours and lunch fresh off the grill.

Maple Wind Farm, Richmond, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3140.

bazaars

PICO SKI CLUB’S ANNUAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAP SALE: See FRI.20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

climate crisis

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EMPOWER VT: Locals learn where their electricity comes from and how they can advocate for a greener grid. Snacks and childcare provided. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 12:30-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, rebecca@350vt. org.

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‘COLOR THEORY’: See, FRI.20, Helmholz Fine Art, Manchester Center, 5:30-7 p.m. Info, 362-1956.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON RECORD FAIR: Vinyl vendors from across the Northeast sling 78s and other LPs. Nectar’s, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 for early bird entry; free after noon. Info, 338-2726.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CRAFT SHOW & ANTIQUE EXPO: See FRI.20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

BOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT SERIES: See WED.18, 4-7 p.m.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.18.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.18.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.18.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.18.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.20, 11 a.m.8:45 p.m.

food & drink

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER TRAIN: See FRI.20.

STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. 2043 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Info, stowefarmersmarket@gmail. com.

VERMONT CHICORY WEEK: See WED.18.

health & fitness

KARUNA COMMUNITY MEDITATION: A YEAR TO LIVE (FULLY): Participants practice keeping joy, generosity and gratitude at the forefront of their minds. Jenna’s House, Johnson, 10-11:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, mollyzapp@live.com.

holidays

READ BETWEEN THE VINES: EXTRA SPOOKY EDITION: Grownup bibliophiles lean into their Scholastic Book Fair nostalgia at an absolutely autumnal sale dedicated to harrowing horror, witchy romance and all things Halloween. Putnam’s vine/yard, White River Junction, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

music

ANTJE DUVEKOT: The Germanborn songstress displays hard-won wisdom and folksy romanticism. Pete Bernhard of the Devil Makes Three opens. Live stream available. Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7-9 p.m. $10-25.

Info, 451-0053.

NEWBERRY AND VERCH: Canadian fiddling and stepdancing meets American Ozark old-time roots at this throwdown.

Willey Memorial Hall, Cabot, 4-6 p.m. $20-25. Info, 793-3016.

VERMONT PHILHARMONIC: See SAT.21, Barre Opera House, 2 p.m.

Info, 476-8188.

WILD BRANCH: A bluegrass band serenades with fiddle tunes and old-time music. Old Round Church, Richmond, 4 p.m. $3-12.

Info, 434-3654.

outdoors

TREE ID & LANDSCAPE HISTORY WALK: ETHAN ALLEN PARK: Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio leads hikers through the interesting social and ecological history of one of the Queen City’s

hidden gems. Ethan Allen Park, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@ citymarket.coop.

sports

RACE AROUND BIRDS: See SAT.21, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

theater

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’: See THU.19, 2 p.m.

‘SAM & JIM IN HELL’: See THU.19, 2-4 p.m.

‘SECOND SIGHT’: See THU.19, 2 p.m.

‘SELLING KABUL’: See WED.18, 5 p.m.

words

WRITING ART INTO POETRY: Artist and poet J.C. Wayne leads tweens, teens and adults in a writing exercise inspired by Landa Townsend’s woodcut exhibit.

Charlotte Library, 2:30-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 425-3864.

MON.23 agriculture

COMPOSTING AT HOME: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Reed Sims answers questions about the art and science of recycling food scraps at home. Community Center in Jericho, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 829-8168.

community

LINCOLN GENERAL STORE MEMORIES AND LISTENING PARTY: Locals tell tales about the storied shop, and Vermont Folklife shares recorded oral histories from its archive. Lincoln Library, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, info@vtfolklife. org.

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— during a day of classes in astronomy, herbology, potions and creature care.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $15 plus regular admission, $16-19; free for members and kids 3 and under; preregister. Info, 359-5000.

HAUNTED VILLAGE THEATER: See SAT.21, 4-8 p.m.

northeast kingdom

HISTORIC VILLAGE TRICK-OR-TREAT: Costumed kids trade candy bars in a gently spooky setting. Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village, Brownington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 754-2022.

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STORY TIME WITH BETH: A bookseller and librarian extraordinaire reads two picture books on a different theme each week. Norwich Bookstore, 10 a.m. Free.

Info, 649-1114.

manchester/ bennington

NEW MOMS’ GROUP: Local doula Kimberleigh Weiss-Lewitt facilitates a community-building weekly meetup for mothers who are new to parenting or the area. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m.

Free. Info, 549-4574.

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CRAFTYTOWN: From painting and printmaking to collage and sculpture,

crafts

KNIT WITS: Fiber-working friends get together to make progress on their quilts, knitwear and needlework. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.18.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.18.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.18.

‘SPACES OF EXCEPTION’: A 2019 documentary juxtaposes Native American reservations with Palestinian refugee camps, drawing comparisons between both Indigenous groups and their struggles for sovereignty. Q&A with filmmakers follows. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 4:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3136.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.18.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.20, 1:45-9 p.m.

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.

BEGINNING TAI CHI (SUN SHORT FORM): Newbies learn how gentle movement can help with arthritis, mental clarity and range of motion. Holley Hall, Bristol, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; donations accepted.

Info, jerry@skyrivertaichi.com.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Spontaneous, joyful movement and breath promote physical and emotional health. Pathways Vermont, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.

creative kids explore different projects and mediums. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

PLAYGROUP & FAMILY SUPPORT: Families with children under age 5 play and connect with others in the community. Winooski Memorial Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

TODDLERTIME: Miss Alexa delights infants and toddlers ages 1 to 3 and their adult caregivers with interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

barre/montpelier

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.19.

YANG 24: This simplified tai chi method is perfect for beginners looking to build strength and balance. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Free; donations accepted. Info, elizabetharms56@gmail.com.

Digital Lab to build vocabulary and make friends. ADA accessible.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

holidays

‘AURA’: See WED.18.

HALLOWEEN IN WINOOSKI 2023: Pumpkin picking, costume swaps, jack-o’-lantern carving, trick-ortreating around the rotary, and more dastardly delights make for a spine-chillingly super week. See downtownwinooski.org for full schedule. Various Winooski locations, 10 a.m. Free. Info, melissa@ downtownwinooski.org.

language

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: Locals learning English as a second language gather in the

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.

montréal sports

RACE AROUND BIRDS: See SAT.21, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

words

ADDISON COUNTY WRITERS COMPANY: Poets, playwrights, novelists and memoirists of every experience level meet weekly for an MFA-style workshop. Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, jay@zigzaglitmag.org.

ITALIAN BOOK GROUP: Intermediate-level Italian speakers and readers meet to discuss the second half of Come D’Aria

by Ada D’Adamo. ADA accessible.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Free.

Info, 846-4140.

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agriculture

VERMICOMPOSTING: WORMS ATE MY FOOD SCRAPS: Locals learn how red wiggler worms can turn their paper and food waste into nutrients for soil. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 877-2211.

community

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: Brownell Library holds a virtual roundtable for neighbors to pause and reflect on the news cycle.

10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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manchester/ bennington

STORY TIME: Youth librarian Carrie leads little tykes in stories and songs centered on a new theme every week.

Birth through age 5. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

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burlington

STEAM SPACE: See WED.18.

chittenden county

BABY SOCIAL TIME: See WED.18.

COMICS CLUB: Graphic novel and manga fans in third through fifth grades meet to discuss current reads and do fun activities together. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6956.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKERS: COOKING: See WED.18.

PLAY TIME: See WED.18.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LEGO CHALLENGE CLUB: Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

JAMES STURM: The cofounder of White River Junction’s Center For Cartoon Studies launches two graphic novels, Adventures in Cartooning: Create a World and his adaptation of Richard Adams’ Watership Down. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

manchester/ bennington

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dance

‘ALICE’: The dance group MOMIX remixes Lewis Carroll with a surreal acrobatic display worthy of Wonderland. The Flynn, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $19-59. Info, 863-5966.

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DOGS’ NIGHT OUT: Canines party down with snacks and toys while their parents get 15 percent off their bar tabs. 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 857-5318.

MORRIS & MORE: Dancers of all abilities learn how to step, clog and even sword fight their way through medieval folk dances of all kinds. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 6 p.m. Pay what you can.

Info, 603-558-7894.

film

SWING DANCING: Local Lindy hoppers and jitterbuggers convene at Vermont Swings’ weekly boogie-down. Bring clean shoes.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309 p.m.; beginner lessons, 6:30 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.18.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.18.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.18.

SHAWN RYAN: The TV writer and Middlebury alum discusses

the recent Hollywood strikes and what they could mean for the future of the film industry.

Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3190.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.18.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.20, 11:45 a.m.8:45 p.m.

food & drink

OLD NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Fresh local produce, bread, honey and prepared food bring good vibes to the Queen City’s melting pot. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 355-3910.

health & fitness

TAI CHI TUESDAY: Patrons get an easy, informal introduction to this ancient movement practice that supports balance and strength.

Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10:15 a.m.

Free; donations accepted. Info, 362-2607.

holidays

sports

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Francophones and French-language learners meet pour parler la belle langue.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-5493.

tech

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‘AURA’: See WED.18.

HALLOWEEN IN WINOOSKI 2023: See MON.23, noon-8 p.m.

language

Library, Manchester Center, 5:307 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: Instructor Andrea Thulin helps non-native speakers build their vocabulary and conversation skills. Manchester Community

music

COMMUNITY SINGERS: A weekly choral meetup welcomes all singers to raise their voices along to traditional (and not-so-traditional) songs. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can.

Info, 603-558-7894.

RACE AROUND BIRDS: See SAT.21, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

AFTERNOON TECH HELP: Experts answer questions about phones, laptops, e-readers and more in one-on-one sessions. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 846-4140.

words

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6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ nereadersandwriters.com.

BOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT SERIES: See WED.18.

POETRY GROUP: A supportive verse-writing workshop welcomes those who would like feedback on their work or who are just happy to listen. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 846-4140.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.18.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.20, 1:15-9 p.m.

MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING COFFEE CHATS: AARP VT and the City of Burlington team up to discuss housing needs and options. Zero Gravity Beer Hall, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 951-1302.

ROSS GAY: The bestselling poet and author shares his newest essay collection, The Book of (More) Delights. Norwich Congregational Church, 7 p.m.

Free; preregister; limited space.

Info, 649-1114.

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seminars

WED.25 activism

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.

crafts

YARN CRAFTERS GROUP: See WED.18.

dance

WESTIE WEDNESDAYS DANCE: See WED.18.

environment

FRIENDS OF WATERBURY RESERVOIR COMMUNITY MEETING: Presentations from the Vermont Look Project, the Floating Rangers and the Invasive Species Greeters punctuate this confab that’s open to all community members. Blush Hill Country Club, Waterbury, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-8683.

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ALL ABOUT FOOD: A FOOD LOVERS’ GROUP: A monthly discussion group samples new topics of tasty conversation at every meeting. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 549-4574.

business

CHUCK COLLINS AND BETSY TAYLOR: The Altar to an Erupting Sun author and the president of Breakthrough Strategies & Solutions discuss the bold actions that are necessary to save the planet. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 5-6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 545-3076.

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‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.18.

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‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.18.

RIGHTS & BITES: ACLU of Vermont supporters and community members mingle with advocates and legal experts over refreshments at a get-together featuring prizes and giveaways.

Caledonia Spirits, Montpelier, 5:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, info@acluvt.org.

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL GROUP: See WED.18.

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health & fitness CHAIR YOGA: See WED.18.

SEATED & STANDING YOGA: See WED.18.

HALLOWEEN IN WINOOSKI: See MON.23, noon-8 p.m.

language

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Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1297.

COMMUNICATING ABOUT FINANCES: A New England Federal Credit Union webinar teaches crucial skills for discussing budgets and saving.

Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 764-6940.

FAMILY CONVERSATIONS: MULTIGENERATIONAL PLANNING: Parents and grandparents learn the ins and outs of leaving their wealth to their descendants. Presented by New England Federal Credit Union. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 764-6940.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.18.

RACE AROUND BIRDS: See SAT.21, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

talks

‘AURA’: See WED.18.

YESTERMORROW FALL 2023 SPEAKER SERIES: IAN QUATE: A landscape designer investigates more sustainable alternatives to paving paradise and putting up a parking lot. Virtual option available. Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, Waitsfield, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

politics

tech

BEGINNER IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.18.

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.18.

montréal

LISA HOLMES: The constitutional law professor examines how asymmetrical partisan politics have affected the

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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RETN & VCAM Media Factory, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

theater

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’: See THU.19, 2 & 7 p.m.

‘SELLING KABUL’: See WED.18.

words

DEBORAH TAFFA: The memoirist and Institute of American Indian Arts director reads from her work. Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 8-9 p.m.

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FIGURE DRAWING NIGHT!: Please join us for an evening of figure drawing at Soapbox Arts in the Soda Plant, hosted by Ana Koehler of Devotion. A live nude model will be in short and long poses. Bring your own drawing supplies. Please no wet supplies such as inks or paints. All drawing levels welcome. Ages 18-plus only. Mon., Oct. 23, 6 p.m. Cost: $20. Location: Soapbox Arts at the Soda Plant, 266 Pine St., Ste. 119, Burlington. Info: 617-2905405, sevendaystickets.com.

SEW A SCRAP-BUSTING POUF: Make a patchwork floor pouf (11 in. high x 21 in. wide) using our factory fabric scraps for filling. All project materials are provided: precut organic cotton twill fabric, zipper, piping, needle and thread.

Bring your own machine, zipper foot attachment and sewing accessories (needle, thread and sewing kit). This is an intermediate-level class. Recommended for sewists who are comfortable on their machine and have completed a couple of projects.

Ages 16-plus. Sat., Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $100. Location: Continuing ThrED at Fourbital Factory, 750 Pine St., Burlington.

Info: 802-736-9493, fourbital factory.com/continuing-thred.

PLAYING WITH COLOR WORKSHOP: A workshop exploring how our perception of color influences how we make and appreciate art. Using colorfocused art projects, we’ll learn about color vision and how our brains process visual information and explore contrasting and equiluminant colors to better understand how our brains shape our perceptions of art. Sat., Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $40. Location: Camp Meade, 961 Route 2, Middlesex. Info: Annie Sklar, 802279-3148, planetaryartcamp@ gmail.com, campmeade.today.

SCRATCH PAINT SPIDERWEBS: Intricate and delicate spiderwebs are visually fascinating subjects for art. In this workshop, we will explore an unconventional approach to capturing webs using acrylic scratch paint.

Participants will learn how to prepare DIY scratch paint from any acrylic paint, test different scratch tools and make their own web illustration. Sat., Oct. 28, 1011 a.m. Cost: $25. Location: Camp Meade, 961 Route 2, Middlesex.

Info: Annie Sklar, 802-279-3148, planetaryartcamp@gmail.com, campmeade.today.

business THE SECRETS OF RETIREMENT INCOME: This talk is open to the public. We have witnessed time and again that Vermonters nearing retirement are facing some challenges. Come to hear from local experts as well as academics and professionals from around the country on the complex topic of retirement financing. Wed., Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

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Legal Notices OFFICIAL WARNING SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF WESTFORD NOVEMBER 7, 2023 The legal voters of the Town of Westford are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Westford School, 146 Brookside Road, Town of Westford, Vermont on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:00 a.m., at which time the polls will open until 7:00 p.m., at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot on Article I below: ARTICLE I Shall bonds of the Town of Westford be issued in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) for a term of up to 30 years and at an expected interest rate of two percent 2% for the purpose of constructing a community wastewater system, as further described in Stone Environmental’s documents entitled Westford Community Wastewater – Revised Construction and Total Project Cost Estimates, Westford Community Wastewater Project Description, Costs, Funding, and Bonding Authority Recommendation, and Westford Community Wastewater – Draft 30% Design?

The legal voters of the Town of Westford are further warned and notified that a public informational hearing on this ballot article will be conducted on November 1, 2023 at the Westford School, 146 Brookside Road, Town of Westford, Vermont beginning at 7:00 p.m. The public may also attend the public hearing and information session via Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824 28695329?pwd=UHZJZ3pzZTQ0VjFBeUY2OUNH emdWdz09.

The legal voters of the Town of Westford are further notified that voter qualification, registration, and absentee voting relative to said special Town Meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Approved this 14th day of September, 2023.

WESTFORD SELECTBOARD Lee McClenny, Chair David Baczewski William Cleary Received and recorded this 25th day of September, 2023 Attest:

Callie Hamdy, Town Clerk

PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 142.

Posted at: Westford Town Office, Westford School, Westford Library, Westford Post Office, Westford Country Store & Café, and Town Website.

PROPOSED STATE RULES ======== By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The 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: 23P036 AGENCY: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule implements the Vermont Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Registry created by 18 V.S.A. Chapter 4A that requires the Commissioner of Health to establish an ALS incidence registry system for the collection of information determining the incidence of ALS and related data.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Natalie Weill, Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 E-Mail: ahs.vdhrules@vermont. gov. URL: https://www.healthvermont.gov/ laws-regulations/laws/public-comment.

FOR COPIES: Brendan Atwood, Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 E-Mail: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov

TOWN OF BOLTON’S COMBINED NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and non- resident owners, lienholders, mortgagees and all persons interested in the purchase of land in the Town of Bolton, County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the 2022-2023 and prior fiscal years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands and/or premises situated in the Town of Bolton: Property No. 1: Property commonly known and numbered as 81 Gardiner Lane, being 0.7 acres, more or less, together with buildings thereon, owned by Garrett Mernick, conveyed to him by Warranty Deed of Randy Couch, Sr. and Misty Couch, dated November 10, 2020, and of record in Book 99 at Pages 698699 of the Town of Bolton Land Records.

Property No. 2: Property commonly known and numbered as 363 Sharkeyville Road, being 1 acre, more or less, owned

by Lawrence N. Moran (deceased), conveyed to him

by Warranty Deed of Richard R. Bosley, Sr., dated August 31, 2001, and of record in Book 55 at Pages 407-409 of the Town of Bolton Land Records.

Said lands and/or premises will be sold at a public auction at the Bolton Town Office, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway (U.S. Route 2), Bolton, Vermont, on Thursday the 9th day of November 2023, at One o’clock in the afternoon (1:00 p.m.), to discharge such taxes with costs, unless the same are previously paid. Information regarding the amount of taxes due may be obtained at the offices of Stitzel, Page & Fletcher, P.C., P.O. Box 1507, Burlington, Vermont 05402-1507, (802) 660-2555.

DATED at Bolton, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, this 25h day of September 2023. /s/ Amy Grover Amy Grover, Delinquent Tax Collector Town of Bolton, Vermont

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In re Estate of: Melna C. Hall Notice To Creditors To the creditors of the estate of Melna C. Hall late of South Burlington, Vermont I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the 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 as described above within the four (4) month period.

Dated: October 12, 2023 Signature of Fiduciary: /S/ Jennifer E. Faillace, Esq for Nancy Murray Executor/Administrator: Getzinger & Faillace, PLLC PO Box 515, Waitsfield, VT 05673 (802) 496-6767 faillace@gmavt.net Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: October 18, 2023 Name and Address of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Unit, Probate Division 175 Main Street Burlington, Vt 05401 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION WASHINGTON UNIT DOCKET NO. 41-1-20 WNCV Estate of Gordon Stone and Estate of Jennifer Harwood Stone Plaintiffs, v.

John C. Kirby; State Of Vermont Office Of Child Support; and Any Occupant(S) Residing At 43 Randall St., Waterbury, Vt Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue, and in execution of a Power of Sale as granted by the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure and Order for Public Sale dated May 8, 2023, the undersigned, holder of a lien to secure payment of unpaid Principal and interest due on the Court’s Judgment Order dated May 8, 2023 entered in the case entitled “Gordon Stone and Jennifer Harwood Stone v. John C. Kirby, Docket No. 163-3-19 Wncv, of record in Book 448 at Page 27 of the Town of Waterbury Land Records (“Judgment Lien”), for failure of Defendants to satisfy and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, will cause all of the premises described below to be sold by Public Auction to the highest bidder at 3:00PM on November 10, 2023 at the property located at 43 Randall Street, Waterbury, Vermont. (This sale was previously scheduled for September 28, 2023 and postponed).

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To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John C. Kirby by Warranty Deed of the State of Vermont dated September 1, 2016 and recorded in Book 387, Page 76 of the Town of Waterbury Land Records, consisting of a main residence and a carriage house set on 0.27 acre, more or less, located at 43 Randall Street in Waterbury, Vermont; the carriage house is also known as 45 Randall Street.

Terms of Sale: Successful bidders will sign a no contingency Purchase and Sale Contract and shall pay a deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 or 25% of the highest bid, whichever is less, in cash or certified funds at the time of sale with the balance due at closing, which shall be held within ten (10) days of confirmation of the sale. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase price must be provided at the time of sale; such sale being as-is, where-is, with buyer taking all risks and defects associated with or connected to the property. If

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS necessary, this sale may be postponed for up to 30 days for good cause.

The Defendants are entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Final Judgment Order, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Stackpole & French Law Offices, P.O. Box 819, Stowe, VT 05672, (802) 253-7339.

Estate of Gordon Stone and Estate of Jennifer Harwood Stone By: Anna A. Black, Esq. Stackpole & French Law Offices P.O. Box 819, Stowe, VT 05672 Dated: October 5, 2023 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: TOWN OF COLCHESTER COLCHESTER POLICE STATION HVAC SERVICES AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE The Town of Colchester is requesting proposals for the Colchester Police Station HVAC Services and Preventative Maintenance Agreement. The contract for the services will be for a period of two (2) years, with an annual adjustment in compensation based on the CPI-W, Northeast Urban, Class B/C (all items).

All questions by prospective bidders as to the interpretations of the Contract & Bidding Documents must be submitted in writing to Randy Alemy, Senior Operations Manager, ralemy@colchestervt. gov, by Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Bids will be received by the Town of Colchester, at the Colchester Town Office Building at 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT until Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Bidders shall have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the commercial HVAC and mechanical installation and maintenance industry. Bidders shall possess all state required licenses. Personnel assigned to perform maintenance at the Town of Colchester must be journeyman level with a minimum of 5 years of experience working on similar systems.

Bidders should submit the Bid Form, Bid Schedule, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and other Responsibility Matter, and three (3) references from clients with preventative maintenance contracts of similar scope for the bid submission to be deemed complete.

For the complete Bid & Contract Documents, please visit the Town website at: https://www. colchestervt.gov/bids.aspx

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BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Hybrid & In Person (at 645 Pine Street) Meeting Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83225696227? pwd=SGQ0bTdnS000Wkc3c2J4WWw1dzMxUT09 Webinar ID: 832 2569 6227 Passcode: 969186 Telephone: US +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or+1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 1. ZP-23-464; 702 Lake Street (UR, Ward 4) City of Burlington / Lee Perry Conditional use of existing site for City of Burlington and Church Street Marketplace snow storage.

2. ZP-23-473; 1127 North Avenue (NAC, Ward 4) David Hauke Proposed 4,320 square foot addition to existing hardware store for use as veterinary clinic.

Plans may be viewed upon request by contacting the Department of Permitting & Inspections between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Zoning office is considered public and cannot be kept confidential. This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpi/drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505.

The programs and services of the City of Burlington are accessible to people with disabilities.

Individuals who require special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact the Zoning Division at least 72 hours in advance so that properaccommodations can be arranged. For information call 865-7188 (TTY users: 865-7142).

Support Groups A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!

Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Wed., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!

Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Fri., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register,

please contact Heather at hniquette@ pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/ family-support-programs.

A CIRCLE OF PARENTS W/ LGBTQ+ CHILDREN Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!

Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Mon., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@ pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/ family-support-programs.

AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics.

Phone meetings, electronic meetings (Zoom) & an Al-Anon blog are avail. online at the Al-Anon website. For

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PUBLIC HEARING COLCHESTER DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, the Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on November 8, 2023 at 7:00pm to hear the following requests under the Development Regulations. Meeting is open to the public and will be held at 781 Blakely Road. a) AP-24-02 GREEN MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC SUPPLY: Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s denial of Building & Zoning Permit #29325 for a permanent free-standing monument sign. Subject property is located at 356 Rathe Road, Account #03-024013-0000000.

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decisions are expected to be made by December 14, 2023. For further information on this RFP, please contact City of Burlington Community & Economic Development Office Housing Program Manager Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez 802-734-8019 or by email at rlawrencegomez@burlingtonvt.gov.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH VT TITLE 9 COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 098: STORAGE UNITS 3905. ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN, CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SELF STORAGE, LLC SHALL HOST A LIVE AUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS ON OR AFTER 10/28/23: Location: 78 Lincoln St Essex Junction, VT 05452 Tonika Jenkins, unit #026: household goods

b) CU-24-01 MYERS/WILLIAMS RATHE ROAD, 2B LLC: Conditional Use Application in conjunction with SP-24-08 to construct a Mini Storage Facility (Use 9.220) on a property located in the Business District (BD). Subject property is located at 295 Rathe Road, Account #03-023053-0000000.

Auction pre-registration is required, email info@ champlainvalleyselfstorage.com to register.

October 18, 2023

In re Estate of Diane Fayette

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice To Creditors

Fiscal Year 2024 Burlington Housing Trust Fund

To the creditors of: Diane Fayette, late of Colchester, Vermont

The Burlington Housing Trust Fund (BHTF) provides grants and loans for the promotion, retention, and creation of long-term affordable housing for very low, low, and moderate-income households.

Non-profit corporations, municipal corporations, limited equity housing cooperatives, for-profit corporations, partnerships, and individuals are eligible to apply for project funding. Capacity grants are also made for the staffing, training, planning, fundraising, and ongoing operations of non-profit organizations which provide services for or which create or preserve housing for very low, low, and moderate-income households.

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.

The BHTF requests proposals for FY2024 awards.

The proposals shall be for projects and organizations serving the housing needs of low-income Burlington residents. Organizations that provide services, as distinct from housing development, are limited to capacity grants of no more than $10,000 per program. FY2024 BHTF awards should be expended by June 30, 2023.

Proposals for FY2024 BHTF funding must be submitted on or before November 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. A second round of funding is anticipated in early 2024. The complete request for proposal, as well as applications for both Projects and Capacity grants can be found at: https://www.burlingtonvt. gov/CEDO/Housing-Trust-Fund-FY24. Funding

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-05856

Dated: October 17, 2023 Signature of Fiduciary: Edward M. Kenney Executor/Administrator: Edward M. Kenney, 46 Lawnwood Dr, Williston, VT 05495 tedkenneyvt@gmail.com (802) 735-5728 Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 10/18/2023 Name of Probate Court: State of VermontChittenden Probate Division Address of Probate Court: PO Box 511, 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05402

CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS@SEVENDAYSVT.COM OR 802-865-1020 EXT. 115 TO UPDATE YOUR SUPPORT GROUP

meeting info, go to vermontalanon alateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drinking problem? AA meeting sites are now open, & online meetings are also avail. Call our hotline at 802-864-1212 or check for in-person or online meetings at burlingtonaa.org.

ALL ARTISTS SUPPORT GROUP Are you a frustrated artist? Have you longed for a space to “play” & work?

Let’s get together & see what we can do about this! Text anytime or call 802-777-6100.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUPS Support groups meet to provide assistance & info on Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support & coping techniques in care for a person

living w/ Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free & open to the public. Families, caregivers & friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm the date & time. The Williston Caregiver Support Group meets in person on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 5-6:30 p.m., at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston; this meeting also has a virtual option at the same time; contact support group facilitators Molly at dugan@cathedralsquare.org or Mindy at moondog@ burlingtontelecom.net. The Middlebury Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 4th Tue. of each mo., 3 p.m., at the Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd., Middlebury; contact Daniel Hamilton, dhamilton@ residenceottercreek.com or 802-9890097. The Shelburne Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 1st Mon. of every mo., 2-3 p.m., at the Residence at Shelburne Bay, 185 Pine Haven Shores, Shelburne; contact

support group facilitator Lydia Raymond, lraymond@residenceshelburnebay.com.

The Telephone Support Group meets the 2nd Tue. of each mo., 4-5:30 p.m.

Prereg. is req. (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24-7 Helpline, 800-2723900, for more info. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP VT Active Amputees is a new support group open to all amputees for connection, community & support.

The group meets on the 1st Wed. of the mo. in S. Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Let’s get together & be active: running, pickleball & ultimate frisbee. Email vtactiveamputees@gmail.com or call Sue at 802-582-6750 for more info & location.

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Support Groups [CONTINUED] ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous & Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington.

Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390.

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS & PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But it can also be a time of stress often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth & feel you need some help w/ managing emotional bumps in the road that can come w/ motherhood, please come to this free support group led by an experienced pediatric registered nurse. Held on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB American Lung Association support group for people w/ breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets on the 1st Mon. of every mo., 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more info, call 802-776-5508.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Vermont Center for Independent Living offers virtual monthly meetings, held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m.

The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. To join, email Linda Meleady at lindam@vcil.org & ask to be put on the TBI mailing list. Info: 800-639-1522.

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR DRAGON BOAT TEAM Looking for a fun way to do something active & health-giving? Want to connect with other breast cancer survivors?

Come join Dragonheart Vermont. We are a breast cancer survivor & supporter dragon boat team who paddle together in Burlington. Please contact us at info@dragonheartvermont.org for info.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. via conference call. Newly diagnosed?

Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion & sharing among survivors & those beginning or rejoining the battle.

Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com.

CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP Last Thu. of every mo., 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Mase for location: lisa@harmonizecookery.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy & associated medical conditions.

Its mission is to provide the best possible info to parents of children living w/ the complex condition of cerebral palsy. Visit cerebralpalsyguidance.com/ cerebral-palsy.

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CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships.

By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sun. at noon at the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. Info: Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings & families grieving the loss of a child meets every 4th Tue. of the mo., 7-9 p.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. Call/email Alan at 802-233-0544, alanday88@ gmail.com, or Claire at 802-448-3569.

DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612.

DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family & friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sun. at 5 p.m. The meeting has moved to Zoom: smartrecovery. zoom.us/j/92925275515. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery.org.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female-identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect w/ others, to heal & to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences & hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship.

Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided.

Info: 658-1996.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends & community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis.

Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety & other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family & friends can discuss shared experiences & receive support in an environment free of judgment & stigma w/ a trained facilitator. Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

FAMILY RESTORED: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF ADDICTS & ALCOHOLICS Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Jct. For further info, please visit thefamilyrestored.org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie@gmail.com.

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FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families Coping w/ Addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults (18+) struggling w/ the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step-based but provides a forum for those living the family experience, in which to develop personal coping skills & to draw strength from one another.

Our group meets every Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m., live in person in the conference room at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (179 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington), &/or via our parallel Zoom session to accommodate those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found on the Turning Point Center website (turningpointcentervt. org) using the “Family Support” tab (click on “What We Offer”). Any questions, please send by email to thdaub1@gmail. com.

FIERCELY FLAT VT A breast cancer support group for those who’ve had mastectomies. We are a casual online meeting group found on Facebook at Fiercely Flat VT. Info: stacy.m.burnett@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week.: Mon., 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more info & a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. & the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING) Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction? Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a mo. on Mon. in Burlington. Please call for date & location. RSVP to mkeasler3@ gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Sharing your sadness, finding your joy.

Please join us as we learn more about our own grief & explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences w/ others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one & healing is possible through the sharing. BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement support coordinator will facilitate our weekly group through discussion & activities. Everyone from the community is welcome. 1st & last Wed. of every mo. at 4 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please contact bereavement program coordinator Max Crystal, mcrystal@bayada.com or 802-448-1610.

& 3rd Sat. of every mo. from 10-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in attending, please register at allsoulsinterfaith. org. More information about the group leader at pamblairbooks.com.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice-hearing experiences as real lived experiences that may happen to anyone at any time. We choose to share experiences, support & empathy. We validate anyone’s experience & stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest & accurate representation of their experience, & as being acceptable exactly as they are. Tue., 2-3 p.m.

Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: 802-777-8602, abby@pathways vermont.org.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT People living w/ cancer & their caretakers convene for support. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

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

INTUITIVE EATING SUPPORT GROUP Free weekly peer-led support group for anyone struggling w/ eating &/or body image. The only requirement is a desire to make peace w/ food & your body. Meeting format is: a short reading from Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch, 4th edition, followed by open sharing & discussion. Come find community through sharing struggles, experience, strength & hope. Located at the Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Sun. 1-2:30 p.m. Contact 202-553-8953 w/ any questions.

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

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Meet every 2nd Mon., 6-7:30 p.m., & every 3rd Wed. from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public & free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241.

KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Led by a trained representative & facilitator.

Meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 6:30-7:45 p.m., at Milton Public Library.

Free. For more info, call 802-893-4644 or email library@miltonvt.gov. facebook. com/events/561452568022928.

GRIEVING A LOSS SUPPORT GROUP A retired psychotherapist & an experienced life coach host a free meeting for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group meets upstairs at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. There is no fee for attending, but donations are gladly accepted.

Meetings are held twice a mo., the 1st

LAUGHTER YOGA Spontaneous, genuine laughter & gentle breathing for physical & emotional benefit. No yoga mat needed! This group is held every Mon., 2-3 p.m., at Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Chris Nial for any questions: chrisn@ pathwaysvermont.org.

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE The SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program at Pride Center of Vermont offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate-violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share info, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain info on how to better cope w/ feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

LGBTQ VETERANS Share the struggles & celebrate the joys of being a service member & LGBTQIA+ in this peer-led discussion group.

Meetings are at the Rainbow Bridge Community Center in Barre on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of each mo. Visit rbccvt.org for more info.

LIVING THROUGH LOSS Gifford Medical Center is announcing the restart of its grief support group, Living Through Loss. The program is sponsored by the Gifford Volunteer Chaplaincy Program & will meet weekly on Fri., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Gifford’s Chun Chapel. Meetings will be facilitated by the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator, & Emily Pizzale MSW, LICSW, a Gifford social worker. Anyone who has experienced a significant loss over the last year or so is warmly invited to attend & should enter through the hospital’s main entrance wearing a mask on the way to the chapel.

Meetings will be based on the belief that, while each of us is on a unique journey in life, we all need a safe place to pause, to tell our stories &, especially as we grieve, to receive the support & strength we need to continue along the way.

MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem w/ marijuana?

MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts get & stay clean. Ongoing Wed., 7 p.m., at Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski, Suite 301, Burlington. Info: 861-3150.

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area myeloma survivors, families & caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies & a support network by participating in the group experience w/ people who have been through similar situations. 3rd Tue. of every mo., 5-6 p.m., at the New Hope Lodge on East Ave. in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Weekly virtual meetings. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800-639-6480.

Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living w/ mental health challenges.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Weekly virtual & in-person meetings.

ASL interpreters avail. upon request.

Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living w/ mental illness. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt.org or 800-639-6480.

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“I just wanted to pass along the praise from my HR manager, who was overjoyed with how many solid applicants we received from our postings on Seven Days Jobs. Everyone we hired for these seasonal positions was very friendly, hardworking and cared about the success of our holiday season. This year in particular we used Seven Days as our main form of advertising, and we were highly rewarded for this strategy.

Dakin Farm advertises with Seven Days as a way to reach candidates and food lovers in our community. We appreciate that the newspaper is free and widely distributed. As a local family-run business, we also love how Seven Days shares incredible stories from Vermonters.

Our account executive, Michelle Brown, has been wonderful to work with. The whole sales team is very helpful and great at sending reminders about upcoming promotional opportunities without being too pushy. They truly care about the success of their customers!

I greatly appreciate the support from the team and would recommend advertising with Seven Days to any local company.”

CAROLYN CUTTING Marketing Manager, Dakin Farm

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ INTAKE COORDINATOR Vermont Center for Anxiety Care Matrix Health Systems Exclusive Burlington waterfront location Duties: • Manage online client applications for mental health services • Telephone screening of new clients • Health insurance verification • Manage client wait list • Coordinate case assignments • Telephone and in-person patient reception • Implement health safety protocols • Administrative support to practice director

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Full-time Plumber The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time Plumber. This position supports the department in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus systems are fully operational. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and testing all plumbing systems and components throughout campus; coordinating annual inspections and repairs with contractors; planning and implementing renovation/upgrade/repair projects; and addressing daily work orders. This position will require regular work hours, as well as occasional on-call evening, weekend, and holiday times.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: bit.ly/SMCPLU.

Assistant Vice President for Advancement champlain.edu/careers View opportunities here

“Vermont Adult Learning opens the door to a world of possibility for our students.”

-Maureen, VAL Employee of 33 Years

Full-time Carpenter The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time Carpenter. This position supports the department to ensure all campus buildings are functional, comfortable, and secure by providing timely responses to issues. Responsibilities include but are not limited to repairing and maintaining all campus buildings and building components, maintaining painting of the interior and exterior of all campus buildings, planning and implementing renovation/upgrade/repair projects with contractors, and addressing daily work orders.

Required skills: • Friendliness and effective verbal communication Computer skills: • Spreadsheets, JotForms, scanning, faxing, email, MS Word • Efficiency and organization Send resume to Alesia: alesia@ocamhs.com

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Learn more about current opportunities at vtadultlearning.org/about-us/#careers To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to: Rebecca Campbell Human Resources Director rcampbell@vtadultlearning.org

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Field Organizer PART-TIME LECTURERS The Department Department of of Education Education at at The UVM is is currently currently hiring hiring part-time part-time UVM Lecturers for for Spring Spring 2024 2024 for for Early Lecturers Early Childhood, Early Childhood Childhood, Early Childhood Special Special Education, Elementary, Education, Elementary, and and Secondary Education Student Secondary Education Student Teaching Supervision; Supervision; Elementary Elementary Teaching Education Practicum Practicum Courses; Courses; and and a Education a Secondary Education Curriculum Secondary Education Curriculum and Assessment Assessment Course.

Course. and On-site supervision is required for On-site supervision is required for some courses. Qualifications include some courses. Qualifications include teaching experience and a master's teaching experience and a master's degree. The position begins on degree. The position begins on January 16, 2024.

January 16, 2024.

To apply, please include a cover To apply, please include a cover letter that specifically addresses letter that specifically addresses a) your philosophy of teaching a) your philosophy of teaching, b) your commitment to diversity, b) your and commitment diversity, equity, inclusion to and c) equity, and inclusion illustrations of any experience with c) illustrations of any experience supervision, mentoring, or with supervision, mentoring, or professional feedback to peers. professional feedback to peers.

Seeking Sonographer (Multi-registered)

Let’s Grow Kids (LGK) and the Let’s Grow Kids Action Network (LGKAN) seek an energetic, motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to build strong support for the remainder of LGK’s legislative campaign by organizing and activating supporters across Washington, Orange, and Lamoille counties.

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The primary role of the Field Organizer is to engage Vermonters across the state to advocate for and take action on behalf of our child care campaign. Working among a team of Field Organizers and under the supervision of the Senior Field Manager, this position will recruit and train volunteers to plan and run events, develop leaders, and track engagement in our database.

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The Western New England Greenway Project Coordinator will support Local Motion’s mission by highlighting the value of the Western New England Greenway (WNEG) as it currently exists and lay the groundwork for the infrastructural and routing changes needed for the route to become one that attracts riders of all ages and abilities. The Coordinator will also further Local Motion’s involvement in bicycle tourism and long-distance routes.

Finance Manager (Full time)

Get a quote when posting online. Contact Michelle Brown at 865-1020, ext. 121, michelle@sevendaysvt.com.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the finance functions within Local Motion as well as general office administration. The Finance Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial management, cash management, procedures, and reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The manager reports to the Executive Director and also works closely with the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

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Shared Living Provider Seeking shared living provider for a 47-year-old male who enjoys going for long rides, dogs, and male companionship. The providers must be willing to provide complete personal care. A first-floor bedroom and bathroom will best meet his needs.

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Looking for dependable, compassionate, part-time overnight caregiver. If interested please call 802-864-6654 and ask for Sue.

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Umiak Outdoor 5.25” Outfitters, Stowe, VT

Join our enthusiastic, hard-working crew of people passionate about excellent chocolate!

Shipping extraordinary chocolate across the country on a daily basis is no small task - it requires physical endurance, motivation, and careful attention to detail! As Seasonal Order Fulfillment Specialist at LCC, you are responsible for picking, packing, and preparing specialty gift boxes and wholesale packages for shipping and delivery.

Attention to detail, basic math skills, and accuracy are critical to the success of this position. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time.

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Woman/LGBT+ owned and operated. Seeking a badass CSR to join our team!

Manufactured Home Improvement and Replacement Program/Home Repair

Are you an excellent fundraiser & passionate about making a difference for Vermont women & girls?

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VERMONT WOMEN’S FUND SEEKS A NEW DIRECTOR

Vermont Commodity Manager Salvation Farms in Morrisville is looking for a detail oriented and organized individual to fill its Vermont Commodity Manager position. This staffer is responsible for the production of minimally processed products and expanding the organization’s surplus food brokering, processing center operations, and workforce development initiatives.

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The Home Repair Technical Assistance Specialist will primarily administer technical and application assistance to park owners and residents who have unmet needs that affect habitability leading to unsafe and unhealthy housing living conditions and/ or displacement. This position requires supporting applicant(s) through their financial assistance request(s) process including follow-up support, referral and reporting services as needed.

The ideal candidate is skillful at building partnerships with diverse groups and finding creative ways to positively impact the lives of Vermont women and girls.

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Director & Chief Counsel The Legislative support offices are currently hiring.

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Full-time Electrician The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time Electrician. This position supports the department in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus systems are fully operational. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and testing all electrical and fire alarm systems and components throughout campus; coordinating annual inspections and repairs with contractors; planning and implementing renovation/upgrade/repair projects; and addressing daily work orders. This position will require regular work hours, as well as occasional on-call evening, weekend, and holiday times.

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Full-time HVAC Technician The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time HVAC Technician. This position supports the department in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus systems are fully operational.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and testing all HVAC systems and components throughout campus; coordinating annual inspections and repairs with contractors; and planning and implementing renovation/upgrade/repair projects. This position will require regular work hours, as well as occasional on-call evening, weekend, and holiday times.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: bit.ly/SMCHVAC.

Office Manager Resonant Link is transforming the charging experience across industries and leading the movement to electrify work, logistics, transportation, and patient care.

As Resonant Link’s on-site Office Manager, you will be responsible for creating a frictionless work experience in our Burlington headquarters, as well as our hub locations in Zurich and Boston, helping ensure that the entire team (whether working in the office or remotely) is working in safe, accessible, and functional workspaces and have access to what they need to work efficiently.

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. For details and to apply: apply.workable.com/resonant-link/j/1881C79AC9/.

Resonant Link is an equal opportunity employer and includes “Together is Better” as a core value.

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We are seeking highly motivated individuals to work and grow in our manufacturing operation.

Candidates must be mechanically inclined. Previous experience with measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators is desired. We will provide training to successful candidates.

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MILTON TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following openings for our 2023-2024 School Year.

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SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS • .5 Administrative Assistant – District • Building Base Behavior Interventionists – HS • Behavior Interventionist – Middle Level • Special Needs Programming Specialists – Elem & Middle Level • Paraprofessionals – Elem & Middle Level

SUBSTITUTES • Needed for all areas, Teachers, Support Staff, Nursing, Custodians etc

AFTERSCHOOL EVENT OPENINGS • Act One Theatre Festival Openings – Director & Tech Director • Coaches – Basketball, Cheerleading, Ice Hockey, Gymnastics Submit all application materials, including your cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference, electronically via SchoolSpring.com or mail/fax to the address below.

Milton Town School District, Terry Mazza, HR Director 12 Bradley St., Milton, VT 05468 • 802-893-5304 FAX: 802-893-3020 Email: tmazza@mymtsd-vt.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.

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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.

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REGIONAL TREATMENT COURT COORDINATOR Multiple full time grant positions funded until September 2024, 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include coordination of community stakeholders and service providers who work towards intervening and breaking the cycle of substance use and crime. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, coordination of grant activities, team oversight, facilitation of meetings, training and ensuring best practices across services, the collection of data and documentation to measure performance and outcomes, and management of the day-to-day operations of the treatment court. BA & 1 year of prior experience in criminal justice or social services settings required. Positions located in White River Junction & Barre, Vermont. Starting $25.43 per hour with excellent benefits. Open until filled. E.O.E. For further details and how to apply:

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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY – MONTPELIER

The Transportation Board & Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board have an immediate opening for an exempt Executive Secretary. This position will work 32 hours per week with full benefits. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient administration of the two quasi-judicial Boards in all their duties – judicial, regulatory, and policymaking/ advisory. A law degree with experience in administrative law and/or experience in private practice is required.

For more information, contact John Zicconi at john.zicconi@vermont.gov. Department: Transportation Board. Location: Montpelier. Status: 32 hours per week, Exempt. Job ID #48378. Application Deadline: November 6, 2023.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN IV – MONTPELIER

Do you have an interest in assisting in engineering design for infrastructure improvements at many of the State’s most beautiful recreational sites such as State Parks or Fish & Wildlife Access areas? The Agency Facilities Engineering Section in DEC is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Technician to join our small team. If you are looking for greater diversity in your day-to-day work and the opportunity to get out in nature, please consider applying! For more information, contact Jennifer Gilbert at jennifer.gilbert@vermont.gov or 802-622-4302. Department: Environmental Conservation. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time. Job ID #48354. Application Deadline: October 24, 2023.

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Litigation Associate McCormick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper & Burchard, P.C., a Burlington, Vermont, law firm is seeking to hire a litigation associate to join the firm's civil litigation and workers' compensation practice. The ideal candidate would have at least 2-3 years of experience, outstanding academic credentials, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and be a self-starter.

Otherwise promising candidates with less than 2-3 years of experience will be considered as well.

Associate Attorney Duties and Responsibilities include: • Assisting with the drafting of legal documents, including motions and pleadings • Performing legal research • Assisting with the discovery process, including conducting depositions, drafting discovery requests and analyzing documents • Attending client meetings

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Director of Development

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The Lake Champlain Chamber is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating economic opportunities in our region. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Development to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting our mission. This newly created role will be responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies to secure financial support from individuals, businesses, and organizations. You’ll play an integral part in strategic leadership and be responsible for acquiring and managing various resources, including financial support and partnerships. Your work will directly benefit programs like Leadership Champlain, Burlington Young Professionals, and LaunchVT and directly impact our ability to create economic opportunities for Vermonters.

THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S ATTORNEYS AND SHERIFFS is hiring for the position of full-time State Transport Deputy in the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office.

The StateTransport Deputy is a Vermont certified law enforcement officer (level 2 or 3), whose position is assigned to the Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs.

To view a complete job description, visit bit.ly/LCChamberDofD. Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their fundraising experience and their passion for economic development to vermont@vermont.org. Please include “Director of Development Application" in the subject line. The Lake Champlain Chamber is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace. We strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Full-time

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent and two years of experience in law enforcement.

A full description for this position can be found here: prosecutors.vermont.gov/job-opportunities.

Positions are open until filled.

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This is an excellent position for someone who is looking for the next step in their career or to continue their work in this field. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented position, have good organizational skills, and demonstrated leadership. Salary is $48,300 plus $1,000 sign on bonus at six months. Send resume to staff@ccs-vt.org.

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WATER DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN CONSTRUCTION POSITIONS Mobile Home Program/Flood Recovery ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST The Flood Recovery Assistance Specialist works directly with mobile home park individuals and families affected by flooding disasters to identify and assess their recovery needs. The Specialist will advocate on behalf of individuals being served to ensure accessibility to available resources and also facilitate resident/park owner conflict and mediate conversations that lead to conflict resolution. In addition, this position will address barriers by providing information referrals to available programs and agencies.

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THEN JOIN OUR TEAM AND: Receive extensive on the job training Join the ranks of the nationally important water resources industry Get paid to train for your Class D Water License Get paid to train for your Commercial Drivers License (CDL A) Secure a Union career with numerous benefits including access to on-call and overtime pay, paid vacation, sick and family leave, and great health and dental coverage

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2024 Legislative Internship Would you like to learn about Vermont’s legislative process and track policies related to climate change, affordable housing, transportation, environmental justice, clean water, forests and wildlife? Vermont Natural Resources Council is seeking a Legislative Intern to assist VNRC and our partners, Vermont Conservation Voters and the Vermont Planners Association, in advancing legislation through the Vermont State House, January-May 2024. Visit vnrc.org for the full job description & to apply.

WE’RE HIRING! • Program Clinicians • Residential Counselors & Mental Health Workers • Awake Overnight Counselors • Clinical & Therapeutic Case Managers • Teachers and Special Educators • Classroom Counselors & One to One Staff • Family Engagement Specialists • Administrative NFI VT is a private, nonprofit, specialized service agency within the Vermont statewide mental health system. We are a healing organization, grounded in trauma-informed care. We are hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time and Relief positions. Regular positions of 30+ hours per week are eligible for our generous benefits package, which includes competitive salary and tuition reimbursement. Please apply online at: nfivermont. org/careers.

NFI VT is an E.O.E. and, as such, prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, ethnic background, disability, or other non-work-related personal trait or characteristic to the extent protected by law.

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest LOCAL BANK in Vermont. We are committed to providing a welcoming work environment for all.

Consider joining our team as a Community Banker at our Shelburne Road Branch or our Church Street location!

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Opportunity for Growth NSB has training opportunities to engage employees and assist with professional development within our company.

The average years of service for an NSB employee is 9! If you’re looking for a career in an environment that promotes growth, join our team!

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Town Administrator Sterling College is an environmentally focused liberal arts college located in Craftsbury Common,Vermont. We offer affordable experiential learning that prepares people to be knowledgeable, skilled, and responsible leaders in the communities in which they live. Join our team in our pursuit to educate and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

Chief Advancement Officer: Spearheads the College’s fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement programs.

Director of Advancement Services: Combines administrative and fundraising responsibilities to achieve annual fundraising goals.

Director of Residential Life: A pivotal force in shaping an inclusive and vibrant campus environment.

Residence Life Coordinator: Supports an engaged, welcoming, and vibrant student community.

Admission Counselor: A vital link between the college and prospective students, school counselors, and families.

Director of Buildings & Grounds: Focuses on ensuring that the campus infrastructure is safe, functional, and aligned with the College’s operational goals.

Director of Graphic Design & Social Media: As the College’s “story teller,” they play a critical role in amplifying Sterling’s mission of ecological thinking and action.

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The Town of Hyde Park, Vermont (population 3,020) is seeking candidates for the position of Town Administrator. The small north-central town is growing and over the past three years has initiated a restructuring of key town official positions, both to recognize work balance and community needs. The municipal budget of $3.09 million for the fiscal year 2023-24 provides police, 64 miles of year-round road maintenance, EMS, planning & zoning, library, recreation, social service agency support, animal control and general community development services with thirteen regular municipal employees and several on-call seasonal staff. The rural countryside town is close to major recreational and economic centers, providing residents with two village centers, the Lamoille County courthouse, Green River State Park, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Catamount Trail, and the Lamoille, Green and Gihon rivers.

We seek a self-directed, empathetic, and goal-oriented person to support the Selectboard’s implementation of community goals and to be the direct representative responsible for oversight and coordination between the town departments and the citizenry. Individuals with a collaborative and team-oriented approach; financial management and budgeting experience; experience with municipal operations; and general knowledge of human resource activities are preferred.

Candidates should also possess excellent communication, community engagement, organizational, problem-solving and leadership skills. Municipal administration or management experience and a degree in public or business administration or related fields are preferred, but candidates with comparable work experience are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit hydeparkvt.com. Please send your resume and cover letter to Town of Hyde Park, Attn: Ron Rodjenski, Interim Town Administrator, PO Box 98, Hyde Park, VT 05655, or email admin@hydeparkvt.com.

The selected candidate will receive an attractive compensation package including generous health and retirement plans. The salary range for the 32-hour exempt position is $65,000 - $75,000, DOQ. Hyde Park is an EOE and values diversity and inclusiveness in the community and workplace. The Selectboard intends the selected candidate to start in November 2023 to allow for overlap with the current interim Town Administrator.

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Details: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced clinician to support our crisis response team. As the Emergency Team Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in training and supervising staff who respond to adults experiencing a mental health crisis. You will oversee the systems of operation for our 24/7 program and serve as a primary contact person for community and state partners. This opening occurs in a dynamic time of change and possibility and there will be opportunities to help develop innovative crisis support models.

At CSAC, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment that values the integral link between crisis response and ongoing treatment. We are committed to making a positive impact on our community & providing excellent care to those in need.

Responsibilities: · Train and supervise staff members engaged in delivering crisis services · Oversee the operational systems of our 24/7 program · Serve as a key point of contact for community and state partners · Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration · Continuously assess and enhance crisis service delivery based on community needs Qualifications: · Master’s degree in a mental health field · Prior experience in crisis work is essential · Previous managerial or supervisory experience in mental health service delivery · Prior training in Open Dialogue is a plus · Availability to cover shifts on nights and weekends is required

• Medication Tech/Resident Services Assistant • Resident Services Assistant • LPN An excellent work environment, competitive pay, and great benefits await you at our brand new, state-ofthe-art Residential Care program.

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Adult - Police Liaison Crisis Specialist CSAC is hiring for the position of Police Liaison Crisis Specialist. This position is designed to provide immediate intervention, support, and referrals by coresponding to calls with law enforcement related to mental health, substance abuse, and other social service needs.

Overall goals include reduction of unnecessary ED visits, inpatient admissions, involvement in the legal system, and length of time on scene for Law Enforcement through availability of specialized mental health intervention at the time of crisis.

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Operations and Social Media Assistant Little Bellas is seeking an organized, self-motivated, and independent professional for a full-time, entry level position working with both the Operations and Marketing Teams in Richmond, VT. This role will have a larger focus within Operations and actively contribute to the fulfillment of program shipments, both mentor and registrant data communications/updates, basic marketing outreach, and social media posts. Please visit littlebellas.com for more details. Send resumes to rachelc@littlebellas.com.

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OFFENDER RE-ENTRY HOUSING SPECIALIST We’re expanding our team of professionals in the Housing Retention and Services department.

We’re looking for a full time Offender Re-entry Housing Specialist in our Housing Retention and Services department.

The Offender Re-entry Housing Specialist provides support to men and women under the VT Department of Corrections supervision from prison back to Chittenden County. The ORHS focuses on high-risk men and women who are being released from jail and graduating transitional housing programs and in need of permanent housing. The ORHS provides intensive retention and eviction prevention services and works collaboratively with the Burlington Probation and Parole Office. Additionally, the ORHS works with various case workers, Re-Entry staff and the Administrative Staff from the VT Department of Corrections and the broad network of COSA staff as necessary throughout Chittenden County. The ORHS works to meet program objectives and BHA obligations under its grant agreement with the Department of Corrections.

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of experience providing direct services to diverse populations. Knowledge of the social services network is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet navigation required. Excellent time-management skills, ability to work independently, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills are required.

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!

Our robust benefit package includes premium 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.

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that dares us to grow stronger and smarter.

Sometimes, we try our best to handle a pivotal riddle with aplomb but fall short. Neither of these two scenarios will be in play for you during the coming months. I believe you will tap into reserves of hidden power you didn’t realize you had access to. You will summon bold, innovative responses to tantalizing mysteries. I predict you will accomplish creative triumphs that may have once seemed beyond your capacities.

LIBRA (SEP. 23-OCT. 22)

I’m not enamored of Shakespeare’s work. Though I enjoy his creative use of language, his worldview isn’t appealing or interesting. The people in his stories don’t resonate with me, and their problems don’t feel realistic. If I want to commune with multifaceted characters dealing with fascinating dilemmas, I turn to French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850). I feel a kinship with his complex, nuanced understanding of human nature. Please note that I am not asserting that Shakespeare is bad and Balzac is good. I’m merely stating the nature of my subjective personal tastes. Now I invite you to do what I have done here: In the coming weeks, stand up unflinchingly for your subjective personal tastes.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): JooHee Yoon is an illustrator and designer. She says, “So much of artmaking is getting to know yourself through the creative process, of making mistakes and going down rabbit holes of research and experimentation that sometimes work out — and sometimes don’t.” She adds, “The failures are just as important as the successes.” I would extend this wisdom, applying it to how we create our personalities and lives. I hope you will keep it in mind as you improvise, experiment with and transform yourself in the coming weeks.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Sometimes, we droop and shrivel in the face of a challenge

GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): Gemini novelist

Meg Wolitzer suggests that “one of the goals of life is to be comfortable in your own skin and in your own bed and on your own land.”

I suspect you won’t achieve that goal in the coming weeks, but you will lay the foundation for achieving that goal. You will figure out precisely what you need in order to feel at home in the world, and you will formulate plans to make that happen. Be patient with yourself, dear Gemini. Be extra tender, kind and accommodating. Your golden hour will come.

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): Some astrolo-

gers say you Crabs are averse to adventure, preferring to loll in your comfort zones and entertain dreamy fantasies. As evidence that this is not always true, I direct your attention to a great Cancerian adventurer, the traveling chef Anthony Bourdain. In the coming weeks, I hope you will be inspired by these Bourdain quotes: 1) “If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.” 2) “What a great way to live, if you could always do things that interest you, and do them with people who interest you.” 3) “The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know, how much more there is to learn. Maybe that’s enlightenment enough — to know there is no final resting place of the mind.” 4) “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.”

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): Author Iain S. Thomas writes, “The universe is desperately trying to move you into the only spot that truly belongs to you — a space that only you can stand in. It is up to you to decide every day whether you

are moving towards or away from that spot.”

His ideas overlap with principles I expound in my book Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: How the Whole World Is Conspiring to Shower You With Blessings. There I propose that life often works to help dissolve your ignorance and liberate you from your suffering. I hypothesize that you are continually being given opportunities to grow smarter and wilder and kinder. In the coming weeks, everything I’ve described here will be especially apropos to you. All of creation will be maneuvering you in the direction of feeling intensely at home with your best self. Cooperate, please!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): “Never do anything that others can do for you,” Virgo novelist Agatha Christie said. That’s not a very Virgo-like attitude, is it? Many astrologers would say that of all the zodiac’s signs, your tribe is the most eager to serve others but not aggressively seek the service of others on your behalf. But I suspect this dynamic could change in the coming weeks. Amazingly, cosmic rhythms will conspire to bring you more help and support than you’re accustomed to.

My advice: Welcome it. Gather it in with gusto.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As much as I love logic and champion rational thinking, I’m granting you an exemption from their iron-grip supremacy in the coming weeks. To understand what’s transpiring and to respond with intelligence, you must partly transcend logic and reason. They will not be sufficient guides as you wrestle with the Great Riddles that will be visiting. In a few weeks, you will be justified in quoting ancient Roman author Tertullian, who said the following about his religion, Christianity: “It is true because it is impossible.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As a

Sun-conjunct-Uranus person, I am fond of hyperbole and outrageousness. “Outlandish” is one of my middle names. My Burning Man moniker is “Friendly Shocker,” and in my pagan community, I’m known as “Irreverend Robbie.”

So take that into consideration when I suggest that you meditate on Oscar Wilde’s assertions that “all great ideas are dangerous” and “an idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of

being called an idea.” Oscar and I don’t mean that interesting possibilities must be a risk to one’s health or safety. Rather, we’re suggesting they are probably inconvenient for one’s dogmas, habits and comfort zones. I hope you will favor such disruptors in the coming days.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some people might feel that they have achieved the peak of luxury if they find themselves sipping Moët & Chandon Impérial Vintage champagne while lounging on a diamond-encrusted leather PlumeBlanche sofa on a hand-knotted Agra wool rug aboard a 130-foot-long Sunseeker yacht. But I suspect that you will be thoroughly pleased with the subtler forms of luxury that are possible for you these days.

Like what? Like surges of appreciation and acknowledgment for your good work. Like growing connections with influences that will interest you and help you in the future. Like the emotional riches that come from acting with integrity and excellence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There are

over 20 solutions to the riddle your higher mind is now contemplating. Several of them are smart intellectually but not emotionally intelligent. Others make sense from a selfish perspective but would be less than a blessing for some people in your life. Then there are a few solutions that might technically be effective but wouldn’t be much fun. I estimate that there may only be two or three answers that would be intellectually and emotionally intelligent, would be of service not only to you but also to others, and would generate productive fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Naturalist John Muir didn’t like the word “hiking.” He believed people ought to saunter through the wilderness, not hike. “Hiking” implies straight-ahead, no-nonsense, purposeful movement, whereas “sauntering” is about wandering around, being reverent toward one’s surroundings and getting willingly distracted by where one’s curiosity leads. I suggest you favor the sauntering approach in the coming weeks — not just in nature but in every area of your life. You’re best suited for exploring, gallivanting and meandering.

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I’m very submissive and like to please.

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READING ‘WEYWARD’ AT LEDDY BEACH You were reading Weyward and wearing a black bathing suit. I was driving my motorcycle and having a hard time not looking at you. I wanted to thank you for making my day, just for being beautiful. I didn’t want to ruin your day by hitting on you but would love to grab a drink. When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Where: Leddy Beach.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915863 REDHEAD AT HANNAFORD You were behind me in line at the register. You helped me with the Hannaford app. We were both getting rotisserie chicken, LOL. I should have asked for you number, but I was pretty dumbfounded by your willingness to help. I’d love to grab a coffee if you’re interested. When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Where: Milton.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915862 TALKING HEADS PRIVATE DANCE PARTY Had a blast getting down last night!

Your approach to the evening leads me to believe you’d be an awesome person to get to know. I would’ve stuck around to chat but didn’t want to be a creeper lurking outside the bathroom.

If you’re ever looking for a partner in crime for impromptu dance parties, just give a shout. When: Saturday, October 14, 2023. Where: the Roxy.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915861 SEEN AT BRIGHT HALF LIFE You came to the Friday night performance at Royall Tyler solo. When you entered the theater, our eyes met and we shared a smile. You sat two rows up and to my right. I could hear your lovely laugh during the play. I’d love to compare notes about the play and see if you’d like to attend another together. When: Friday, October 6, 2023. Where: UVM Royall Tyler Theatre. You: Man. Me: Man. #915859

LINE AT RADIO BEAN We chatted about my derailleur and chain ring, fixing bikes, and where we grew up. I was charmed. Let me know if you felt the same connection.

When: Friday, October 13, 2023.

Where: Radio Bean. You: Gender non-conformist. Me: Man. #915860 BLUE EYES AT APPALACHIAN GAP We looked at the vista at sunset. I was the white, bearded man in a blue rain jacket. You were with an older man, another woman your age and a dog. You have beautiful, light blue eyes. When we looked at each other, it was like jumping into the ocean. I would happily do it again. When: Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Where: Appalachian Gap trailhead.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915858 SPIKY-HEADED SUBARU ISPY-ER Our friendship has become one of the greatest gifts in my life and has made my life better in so many, many ways. You will have glorious flowers in the spring for as long as we are friends. Your giant kale wowed everyone in South Suburbia and this bald hillbilly. Thank you especially for your singing. —Soon, Me. When: Sunday, May 21, 2023. Where: in her garden. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915857 PATIENCE AT THE BLUES JAM It really was lovely to meet, and I hope I see you again! When: Friday, October 6, 2023. Where: Red Square.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915856 FEELING LOST ON CHURCH STREET I found your silver ring crushed and scratched between some bricks that night. I took it home and fixed it the best I could. Describe the ring to me, so I know it’s yours, and I’d love to get it back to you. Maybe over coffee? When: Saturday, September 30, 2023. Where: Church Street. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915855

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Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

Dear Reverend,

My partner travels for work a lot, and we spend more time apart than I would like. I’ve heard about sex toys that can be controlled remotely and think that could be a fun way to keep our intimacy alive when we’re not together. I’m curious but a little leery about trying it out. What are the pros and cons of such digital dildos?

Elle D. Arre

(WOMAN, 32)

REDHEAD IN A RED TRUCK You, with the sparkling eyes and the red Nissan: We bobbed and weaved through Shelburne Road traffic and headed south on Route 7. I blew you a kiss at 22A, and you laughed. Any chance I could get a chance to make you laugh again? When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Where: Route 7 South. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915854 WOODSIDE DOG WALK We passed each other in the parking lot as I was arriving. You were loading up. I was getting out of the car (gray fleece) with my dog. Just missed each other! Want to take the dogs for a walk together sometime?

When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Where: Woodside Nature Trail.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915853 YOU: GLORIOUS BALD-HEADED MAN A gardenful of gratitude to the baldheaded Subaru driver who listened to my story and then told me I shouldn’t give up. Ever. I am stronger than I was before I met you. When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Where: a cemetery in Randolph.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915852 WALKING ON PERU STREET Sunday afternoon. We passed when you were walking east. You were wearing all black and have blond hair. From a distance, I had assumed you were a college student, so I wasn’t prepared for interaction. I was wearing a brown T-shirt and sunglasses and was walking the other way. We exchanged smiles. Want to go for a walk together? When: Sunday, September 24, 2023. Where: Peru Street sidewalk. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915851 CROSSWALK COLLISION SPARKS You had rollerblades dangled over your shoulders and smelled like a copse of firs in a November rain. I saw you careening into my path, in your Wordle world, and could have said something. That only our wrists bumped, I am forlorn. Let’s do it again sometime and maybe get our forearms involved. When: Saturday, September 23, 2023. Where: Waterfront Park. You: Man. Me: Man. #915850 ROCKFIRE FIREWALK I was walking in front of you. I stopped at the exit, and our eyes met. You were talking about Halloween jack-o’-lantern displays with your mom (?). There’s a great one in Jericho, and I’d love to take you. When: Saturday, September 16, 2023. Where: Rockfire. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915849

Dear Elle D. Arre,

POEM BOY ON WILLARD STREET You: pushing a bike, glasses, blondish, work in city design/planning. Me: also blondish, pink dress. We talked about the bike lane and grad school. You brought up Wendell Berry, the writer. How often does someone quote your favorite poet to you on the street? I thought you were rare and beautiful. You should buy me a drink. When: Sunday, October 29, 2023. Where: South Willard Street.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915848

OLIVE GREEN TRIVIA GODDESS You were the olive green goddess with straight dark hair at Tuesday night trivia. I wore the coral polo at the table between yours and the bar. We exchanged glances numerous times, but you vanished before the night was over. Where did you go? When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Where: Burger Bar. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915842

BIKE PATH DOG PASSING We passed each other on the bike path by the dog park. I gave your dog a treat, and you dropped the leash a few times. I was wearing a green hat. You had on a crop top.

I couldn’t stop talking about how I should have asked for your number to my friend who I was with. When: Sunday, September 17, 2023. Where: Burlington bike path.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915847

MILTON DINER You weren’t our assigned waitress, but we did exchange a quick laugh. I am sure you are taken but wanted to mention what an amazing smile you have. Melted me immediately. You: working. Me: with my elderly parents having breakfast.

Was hoping to see you again before we left, but the sounds of broken dishes probably kept you busy. When: Sunday, September 10, 2023. Where: Milton Diner. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915839

BELVIDERE, PINK TALKING PHISH, 9/16 You glided up and asked about the munchies at the show. I just spent my last $20. Wish I could have bought you a plate. It was too quick, and I forgot your name. A quick glimmer of light is better than nothing at all. When: Saturday, September 16, 2023. Where: Belvidere.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915846 TIN QUEEN IN CENTRAL VERMONT Hi, Tin Queen! You are very, very pretty! I want that date! Dreaming about garlic, mermaids, ants ... Can I be your Iceman? Hope you read this!

When: Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Where: 10 miles from Montpelier.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915845 COLCHESTER MOTORCYCLE BRS, DREAM RIDE? DMV basic motorcycle safety weekend class. You asked me about my “dream ride.” I said I wasn’t sure, maybe a Triumph.

I’ve learned more, have a better answer.

Would love to chat bikes, have coffee, go for a ride. I was surprised by my perfect score on the skills test. You had an intense gaze I can’t quite forget. When: Sunday, September 10, 2023. Where: Colchester DMV. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915844 HEY NOW, KCK MATCH You and I would get along swimmingly.

Sporty: check. Grateful Dead: check.

Travel: check. Looking for an LTE: check.

And many more. When: Thursday, September 14, 2023. Where: match.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915843

Teledildonics, also known as cyberdildonics, are high-tech sex toys that can be controlled via an app from across the room or the globe. They can be used with or without a partner, but whoever has access to the device can control what it does. This is a great way for people in long-distance relationships to interact physically — well, in a roundabout way.

Despite the name, these aren’t just dildos. There are penis rings, anal stimulators, wearable vibrators, male masturbators — the list goes on. Some of these toys can be programmed with favorite vibration patterns, react to sound and even be synced up with interactive, virtual-reality porn. What a world we live in!

I’ve never tried anything like this, so I can’t give you a personal recommendation. However, when

ICE CREAM AISLE AT HANNAFORD We chatted briefly while looking for ice cream, but sadly our go-to flavors were out of stock. I wish I had asked for your number, but I missed the chance. Maybe we could get together sometime? Cherry Garcia’s on me! When: Friday, September 8, 2023. Where: North Ave. Hannaford.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915841

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I spy beautiful people on Shelburne Road while I was at work. I was a bit in shock. Mac, the trained EMT with red hair. Melissa? Christine? I’m sorry, I’m getting your name wrong. Great people in line, the SBVT EMTs. Thanks for helping me out. I’m going to be OK, and I want to extend my thanks for caring. When: Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Where: work. You: Group. Me: Woman. #915838 CAR TROUBLES? WILLISTON GAS STATION You drove into the gas station. Your vehicle was making a grinding noise.

When you came out, I mentioned that your wheel bearing was noisy. You had to get to Barre and asked if it would be safe to drive. I hope you get it fixed soon! Seemed like a very sweet person.

Hit me up sometime. I’d like to chat again! When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Where: Williston gas station.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915837

perusing online lists of favorites, I noticed a few companies that pop up often: Lovense (lovense.com), We-Vibe (we-vibe. com) and Lelo (lelo.com). These toys come with a wide range of prices and features, so it seems there’s something out there for everyone.

The only downside I can imagine — like almost anything that’s hooked up to Bluetooth or the internet — is that there’s a chance of security issues. (There’s even a term for hacking into these toys: screwdriving.) Before you buy, read up on the manufacturer and its privacy policies. If you take the plunge, be diligent about turning off the app and the toy when you aren’t using it.

If it really makes you nervous, you could always stick with old-fashioned phone sex. But that’s so 20th century.

Good luck and God bless,

The Reverend

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