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Church, South Burlington, auction, 4-7:30 p.m.; dinner seatings, 5 and 6:15 p.m. $6-9 for dinner (takeout available); free admission to silent auction. Info, 862-4435. Roast-Pork Supper: Eaters pig out on a meaty main dish and sides such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables and applesauce. There’s dessert, too. United Methodist Church, Vergennes, 5-6:30 p.m. $4-8. Info, 877-3150. The Great Cookie Dunk: Dessert lovers strive to set a world record for the largest milk-andcookie party and cookie dunk. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont. Battery Park, Burlington, 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation; free for kids. Info, 864-9393, jthomas@vermont.wish.org.
health & fitness
Acro Yoga Montréal: Lori Mortimer leads participants in partner acrobatics with a yogic consciousness. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 324-1737. Yoga With Friends: Participants seek tranquility in an hourlong mat class with Mandi Michetti. Refreshments follow. Proceeds support the Laura Mann Center for Integrative Health. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. $15-20. Info, 862-2333.
kids
Evergreen Preschool Children’s Fair: Rug rats rejoice as Josh Brooks provides daylong entertainment. Mini golf, face painting, tiedye, flower planting, a barbecue and more round out the event. St. Peter’s Parish Hall, Vergennes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 877-6380, jenaraujo@ yahoo.com. Franklin Playgroup: Toddlers and their adult companions meet peers for tales and sing-alongs. Franklin Central School, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Franklin Tumble Time: Athletic types stretch their legs in an empty gym. Franklin Central School, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.
Paul Shaw: The Jamaican pianist shows off his high-flying technical command. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $10-26.50. Info, 728-6464. Play Piano Now: Introductory Session: Key players learn about Simply Music, a revolutionary, Australian-developed method for learn-
Bird-Monitoring Walk: Beginning and novice birders fine-tune their eyes and ears to recognize winged residents as part of an e-bird database project. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068.
Spring Fever Concerts: Elisabeth von Trapp spreads the sound of music with Paul Asbell and Peter Riley. StudioThree, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 866-639-6577.
Invasive Plant Talk & Walk: The Nature Conservancy’s Donia Prince details the ways invasive terrestrial plants disrupt the local ecosystem — and how citizens can control their growth through nonchemical means. Municipal Building, Milton, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1186.
Wake Up and Smell the Lilacs
Mother’s Day Spring Herb Walk: Herbalist, grower and mom Alyssa Doolittle covers traditional plant uses, basic botany, edibles and medicinals in a stroll for families. Meet at the St. Johnsbury Food Co-op at 9:45 a.m. or the Town Forest at 10 a.m. $7; free for kids under 15; preregister. Info, 748-9498.
Nothing says Mother’s Day like fresh flowers. And the Shelburne Museum delivers that — and more — during SPRING FEST, when more than 400 lilac bushes in 90 varieties are in bloom on the museum’s opening day. There’s SPRING FEST: Sunday, May 13, Shelburne kid stuff, too: Arts-and-crafts Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-20 adults; $5-10 activities throughout the kids. Info, 985-3346. shelburnemuseum.org day include a make-your-own garden doll station and a builda-birdhouse construction area. A scavenger hunt through the gardens encourages children to explore the grounds and 37 exhibit buildings, while roaming musicians entertain families along the museum’s walking paths. One leads to a doll tea party, where dressed-up kids and their dolls sip from dainty cups and nibble delicate sandwiches. Seven new exhibits will be open, including a snowmobile collection with historical and modern sleds and “Man-Made Quilts,” featuring original designs dreamed up and crafted by men.
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ing the 88 keys. Westwood Drive, Montpelier, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister; call for specific location. Info, 595-1220. ‘Scenes and Songs’: Students slide from opera to Broadway in a presentation of lively musical theater. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. ‘Songs From the Silver Screen’: The Champlain Valley Voices and Choral Union perform hits from Hollywood’s golden era under the direction of Karen Becker. E.
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Thunderbolt Research With Shannon Hawley: Benjamin and Jacob Albee, Jamie Kramer, and James Macon deliver original blues-rock. BCA Center, Burlington, 8-11:55 p.m. $5; free for BCA members. Info, 865-7166. Upper Valley Community Band: Hear “Horns Aplenty” as Carole I. Blake conducts French-horn players in a showcase of the instrument. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-8; free for preschoolers. Info, 603-448-0400. Young Tradition Weekend: See FRI.11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
outdoors
Backyard Habitat Workshop: A Winooski Valley Park District environmental educator offers tips and techniques for attracting
seminars
Digital Video Editing: Final Cut Pro users learn basic concepts of the editing software. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 651-9692. Open Media Workshop: Professional or novice film editors learn about various programs for mixing and enhancing all of their video assets into a single project. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.
sport
5.11K Rescue Run: Sprinters stretch their legs at a benefit for Fairfax Rescue and the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department, sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Community Park, Fairfax, registration, 3:30 p.m.; race, 5:11 p.m. $18. Info, 849-2641. 5K Fun Run & Jiggety Jog: Participants of all ages and fitness levels go the distance on foot, bike, skate, stroller or wagon. Proceeds benefit Vermont Respite House. Allen Brook Elementary School, Williston, 8-10 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 860-4435. Introductory Bicycle Ride for New Riders: Cyclists-in-training set a leisurely pace after learning the rules of the road. Dorset Park, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free; helmets required. Info, 399-2352. Lincoln Mountain Magic 5K/10K: A 5K walk/ run on mostly paved roads, 10K loop on dirt roads and noncompetitive kids fun run benefit the Friends of the Lincoln Community School. Lincoln Community School, registration, 7-8:30 a.m.; races, 9 a.m.-noon. $5-20; $45 per family. Info, 453-5166. Shoreham Apple Blossom Derby: A 5K walk/fun run and 5- or 10K run wind through orchards, affording views of Lake Champlain. Food and custom medals follow. Registration, 9 a.m.; fun run, 9:30 a.m.; derby, 10 a.m. Shoreham Elementary School. $5-20. Info, 922-0681. The Mad Triathlon: Fitness fiends work up a major sweat on a 7.2-mile run, six-mile paddle, 10-mile bike ride and a final three-mile trail run. Proceeds go to the Mad River Path Association. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 8 a.m. $50. Info, 800-537-8427.
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International Migratory Bird Day: Fans of feathered wings learn about birding and bird conservation through presentations and guided walks. Rain date: Sunday. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8686.
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Middlebury College Community Chorus: Contemporary, traditional and classical works fill a Mother’s Day choral concert. Federated Church, Rochester, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted for ongoing recovery from Tropical Storm Irene. Info, 989-7355.
‘Soulful Celebration’: The Dartmouth College Gospel Choir and the Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble join forces for a gospel-jazz concert, including selections from Ramsey Lewis’ album With One Voice. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-18. Info, 603-646-2422.
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wildlife to your lawn. Picnic Shelter, Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5744.
PARENTS PICK
Kids Day 2012: The Queen City tips its hat to youth with a Main Street parade to Battery Park at 9:30 a.m., followed by the annual Young Tradition concert, train rides, amusement rides and more. Battery Park, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $1. Info, 864-0123. Spanish-Language Community Breakfast: Early risers pick up conversational español at this educational meet-up aimed at elementary students and their friends and parents. Students from Middlebury College’s Spanish department aid the learning through games and wordplay. 94 Main Street, Middlebury, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, 382-9325 or 989-5200.
Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh,N.Y., 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3094.
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High School Monopoly Tournament: Sixteen teams pass go and collect $200 in the quarter-final matches of a life-size version of this popular board game. University Mall, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.
Northern Bronze Handbell Ensemble: Ring-a-ling! Community members chime in with “Bells Blithe and Bold: Music That Stirs the Soul and Enlivens the Heart.” Heidi Soons provides harp accompaniment. First Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $10-12; free for kids under 10. Info, 999-3556.