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he Vermont Department of Health is promoting several events for World Breastfeeding Week, including the Big Latch On, a gathering Friday and Saturday during which “nursing mothers and their infants will gather to join breastfeeders worldwide ... in support of breastfeeding,” the health department said in a statement last Thursday.

Six Vermont locations, among nearly 500 around the country, will host the breastfeeding bonanza: Sand Hill Park in Essex Junction Friday morning; and Saturday morning in Willow Park in Bennington, Middlebury Recreation Field in Middlebury, Taylor Park in St. Albans, Lamoille Family Center in Morrisville and Living Memorial Park in Brattleboro (times vary by location).

The practice is not a hard sell in Vermont. The state has one of the

highest breastfeeding rates in the country — 84.5 percent in 2016. It’s also home to Mamava, which makes lactation pods for public places.

“In Vermont, it’s very much accepted,” said Tricia Cassi, the breastfeeding coordinator at the Vermont Department of Health.

The weekend events are meant to keep that momentum flowing, she said.

“It’s a beautiful day where the mothers and babies are out in the parks, hanging out together,” Cassi said. “You can’t ask for anything better in Vermont, right?”

Some 18,000 women in 28 different countries participated in last year’s event, according to the Global Big Latch On website. The idea, according to the organization, is to normalize and encourage breastfeeding.

Just last week, St. Albans Mayor Liz Gamache proclaimed the city “breastfeeding-friendly.” Around the state, nearly 400 workplaces have the same designation, according to Cassi.

They’re really milkin’ it.

1. “Winooski Gay Bar Once Known as Mister Sister Has Closed” by Sasha Goldstein.

Just about five months after it opened, Vermont’s only gay bar called it quits.

2. “License to Ill: Is the Vermont DMV Up to the Job?” by John Walters. In recent months, the Department of Motor Vehicles has found itself at the center of one controversy after another.

3. “Hop Jam Canceled Due to Slow Ticket Sales” by Sally Pollak. Organizers called off the Bolton Valley event in what would have been its fourth year.

4. “Walters: A Somber Leahy Recounts McCain Health Care Vote” by John Walters.

Sen. Patrick Leahy reflected on last week’s dramatic vote on the future of the Affordable Care Act. 5. “Will North Country Voters Repeal and Replace Congresswoman Elise Stefanik?”

by Paul Heintz. Stefanik’s support for Obamacare repeal could leave her vulnerable in her Adirondack district.

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and that, in fact, four people did put it together Sunday night. They carried the materials to the beach, assembled the swing set and hauled it into the lake. People watched but didn’t ask them about it, he said. The man didn’t want to be named, saying the swing set’s unexplained origin was part of its appeal.

The motive? A fun, creative and artistic endeavor, he said.

“I just think that Burlington has an opportunity to kind of cultivate paradise,” he said. “And having a few installations that are free access to the public, I think, is kind of a nice thing.”

The fun lasted until Tuesday, when workers from Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront showed up.

“We had to take it down because we don’t want to have any unintentional structures in the water because of public safety considerations,” said Nina Safavi, who is that department’s interim director.

Read the full story at sevendaysvt.com.

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Samples of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream tested positive for traces of glyphosate, a controversial herbicide. We prefer chunks of chocolate!

That’s how much the University of Vermont Foundation and its affiliated UVM Medical Center Foundation raised in the past fiscal year — a recordbreaking tally, according to the university.

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t appeared suddenly and mysteriously Sunday night: a swing set in about three feet of water in Lake Champlain, 150 yards off the shore of Burlington, just north of the Blodgett Oven property. Just as quickly, people started wading in to try the pop-up playground.

They were all smiles and squeals of delight.

Rosanne Whitney of Brewster, N.Y., was one of the first to venture out. She spotted the swings on Monday while passing by on the city’s bike trail.

“We thought it was something unique and fun,” she told Seven Days’ Sasha Goldstein. “It’s just so different. Once you’re out there, it’s pretty fun to use.”

Goldstein got wet, too.

So who built the sturdy wooden swing set?

“I’d say four drunk guys in the middle of the night,” guessed Dennis Randolph, who was at the beach with his dogs on Monday.

A 31-year-old man told Goldstein he was the ringleader

The Vermont Attorney General’s Office is investigating Medicaid claims made by the defunct Maple Leaf Treatment Center. The hits keep coming...

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Friday, August 18, 7 pm Outdoor concert with Del McCoury and David Grisman! These legendary musicians celebrate their nearly 50-year bluegrass friendship in one great night of music under the stars.

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HISTORY LESSON

[Re Movie Review: “Dunkirk,” July 26]: Rick Kisonak’s assessment of Dunkirk may be perceptive. His knowledge of history is unimpressive. The movie, he says, is based on “a little-known chapter in the Second World War.” Little known? Hardly. Some of us have known about Dunkirk since we’ve known about anything. The evacuation from Dunkirk may be a bit less famous than D-day, the Battle of the Bulge, Iwo Jima or the two atomic bombs. But not much, and it has been amply celebrated in song, story and hundreds (yes, hundreds) of books, one by best-selling writer Walter Lord (The Miracle of Dunkirk, 1983).

Not knowing history is not a character flaw, but he who writes for the public ought to check his assumptions. In this case, a quick online search should have informed Kisonak that the Dunkirk evacuation was little known mostly to him.

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Since I live in suburban Williston, I doubt the town would approve a burial on my half-acre lot. I hope that, whenever my time arrives, green burial options are available for my family — and me! Why would caving-in matter in a forest? Don’t mow my plot, please.

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[Re “End of the Line?” July 19]: I’ve always had a landline phone and used a cellphone only when traveling. Last time I traveled, in May of this year, I bought a 300-minute phone card for a new cellphone. Since I returned from my trip sooner than expected, I lost 180 unused minutes. After that experience, I packed the cellphone in my storage and decided I won’t use it anymore.

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“Help! Rabbits are eating my garden!”

This common complaint was addressed in Ken Picard’s [WTF: “Why Are There Suddenly So Many Rabbits?” July 5], which explained the sudden jump in the Vermont rabbit population. You may be left wondering: How will this affect me personally?

Two main issues to be prepared for are: how to discourage bunnies from damaging your vegetable and flower gardens; and what to do if you encounter an injured or abandoned rabbit or other wildlife.

Fortunately, there are many simple, effective and humane solutions for preventing damage to your gardens. An easy one is to install a basic chicken-wire fence around your plants. This is a great longterm solution because it will also protect your garden from other types of animals.

Occasionally rabbits or other wildlife may need help if they are injured or abandoned. While it may be tempting to care for the animal yourself, it is not in the best interest of the animal, and it is also illegal in Vermont. Instead, please call a licensed Vermont wildlife rehabilitator for help immediately.

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surrounding them. Once I heard a woman in a store shouting into her cellphone about her operation and the bloody consequences of it. No one, including the sales girls, told her to shut up, although she was obviously disturbing the customers.

Imagine how much worse it would get if our landlines were cut off and everyone starts carrying around and shouting into their cellphones! I like to keep my landline phone at home and check my messages when convenient, instead of carrying around a cellphone and being at the mercy of someone calling me anyplace and anytime. Besides, not all homes, including mine, have good cellphone reception.

The phone companies should keep our landlines, even if it means increasing the costs. I’d much prefer to pay a bit more than to be forced to use a cellphone and walk a mile just to be able to get reception!

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Power Grab: Contracts Could Seal the Fate of Underwater Transmission Lines

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Backpedaling: Queen City Residents Challenge Plans for More Bike Lanes

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Competition to Install Solar Flares Up, Giving Homeowners Options

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Dancing in the Dark

Music: Phantogram’s Sarah Barthel talks recurring dreams and inner demons

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City: The Onion City’s new manager aims to nurture a layered and dynamic burg

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Food: Streetgreens food truck is a family affair

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TAKING FLIGHT In a video on the Murmurations Dance website, artistic director Nicole Dagesse speaks of “a secret mythology … about a time when women were birds.” This concept propels the company’s immersive site-performance piece When Women Were Birds, which explores the idea of becoming an animal.

Dancers spread their wings in four shows at Shelburne’s Bread & Butter Farm.

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Heart Opener The first-ever Vermont Be True Yoga Festival is a veritable rejuvenation station for mind, body and soul. Located at Fairlee’s picturesque Milldale Farm Center for Wellness, this inaugural feel-good gathering features three days of meditation, music, speakers, hikes, workshops and more. Classes suitable for varying skill levels and needs range from women’s empowerment to addiction and recovery.

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Into the Woods The Highland Center for the Arts was designed as an architectural hat-tip to William Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. It’s fitting, then, that the venue’s inaugural theater production is one of the Bard’s most popular works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Professional actors and community members collaborate to stage this whimsical comedy of love, lies and a mischievous sprite.

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Capitol Police arrived, we continued to voice our opinion loudly.”

Kilpatrick remained in custody for about five hours. “I was among the first to be released,” he says. “I have congestive heart failure and an implanted defibrillator. I think they didn’t want anything to happen to me while in custody.”

Yeah, that wouldn’t have been a good look.

IF I’M GOING DOWN, I’M GOING DOWN FIGHTING. E M I LY A H T Ú N A N MARI CORDES of Lincoln is a longtime activist, a former president of the Vermont Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, and an unsuccessful candidate for the Vermont House in 2016 who plans a second run next year.

She was arrested, along with Ahtúnan, outside the office of Sen. MARCO RUBIO (R-Fla.).

“I was zip-tied and taken into custody for eight to 10 hours,” she says. “I got to sit in a big building with more than 100 people and talk about how we were going to change the world.”

Well, they say incarceration can lead to recidivism.

Cordes was also arrested on another of her four trips to Washington. And last week, she was in the crowd outside the Capitol early Friday morning as the fateful roll call took place.

“We feared the worst,” she recalls.

“When the final moment approached, the mood was somber.” But then the news broke. Repeal was defeated.

“We were elated in that moment. I will never, ever forget that night,” she says. “But we cannot stop fighting.”

State Rep. KIAH MORRIS (D-Bennington) went to Washington last week, acting as an informal legal observer for the protest.

Morris describes the trip as a “lifechanging experience, hearing stories of individuals who will die without health care. One young man with cerebral palsy was on the steps of the Senate Office Building for three days. He said, ‘I’d rather die trying to make my voice heard than die quietly.’”

Like her fellow protesters, Morris returned home with profoundly mixed emotions. Elation at the victory, inspiration from the courage of others, but “it

was difficult to feel true joy after seeing what people had to do just to get to that point.”

And, like her colleagues, Morris is “still worried” about what comes next.

Skeletons Rampant Take care when you step into the spotlight. It will illuminate, but it may not flatter.

JON SVITAVSKY is learning this lesson the hard way. The social worker and advocate for the homeless has declared himself a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, challenging none other than Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.).

He now finds himself with closets flung open, revealing some apparent skeletons within. They include a handful of Facebook posts discovered by an unknown person with the since-deleted Twitter handle @joeprince___. “Prince” spent hours upon hours combing through Svitavsky’s thousands of Facebook posts and found a few unfortunate ones. Such as his thoughts on the issue of bathroom access for transgender persons.

“So if a lady boy in high school, wants to shower with the girls, we just take his word for it?” Svitavsky wrote. He doesn’t deny it now. In fact, he doubles down.

Svitavsky complains to Seven Days about a “lack of tolerance from the gay rights movement. You’re not allowed to disagree.” And then he returns to the shower argument. “It’s a serious question. What if a 17-year-old boy feels transgender and wants to take a shower with girls?”

Um. Well, I’m sorry, but that betrays a real misunderstanding. Transgender life is not about stubble-faced meatheads in dresses. It’s about people who were born with anatomies that don’t match their internal identities — and who adopt the outward appearance that matches their true selves. I hate to break it to Mr. Svitavsky, but if he has ever used a public restroom, he has shared that space with trans men. He just didn’t realize it — because they looked like men.

In another post, Svitavsky claimed a link between childhood vaccines and autism, a notion unsupported by the scientific community. He points to the use of thimerosal, a mercury derivative, in vaccines. Problem is, thimerosal was long ago removed from all childhood vaccines. To which his answer is, “I don’t trust the integrity of the Centers for Disease Control.”

OK, if you say so. For many, that’s a deep dive into the conspiratorial end of the pool.

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A bunch of changes to report at Vermont Public Radio. Its flagship program, “Vermont Edition,� has promoted producer SAM GALE ROSEN to managing editor. He replaces departing executive producer PATTI DANIELS as its top staffer. The station has also hired New Hampshire Public Radio reporter EMILY CORWIN to serve as its first dedicated investigative reporter/editor.

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while EMILY ALFIN JOHNSON and MEG MALONE will form a new “digital creation team.�

While VPR is in expansion mode, the Burlington Free Press is dealing with the shrinkage of the print medium. One of its efforts to attract advertising dollars is Hometown — a bulk-mailed fistful of advertising inserts wrapped in a thin layer of news, like a glossy, colorful Free Market Burrito. The weekly Hometowns are delivered to 42,000 Chittenden County households every Friday, according to the company’s website — whether those households want the rag or not.

Enter LLU MULVANEY-STANAK, a self-described “digital media pro and fierce community activist.� A dangerous combination, that.  “One day, I collected all my junk mail and went down the wormhole of how to get off all those lists,� Mulvaney-Stanak says. Many of the frequent junkers were obliging, but the Morning Friendly? Not so much. “When I tried to do the Free Press, it was a task worthy of Sisyphus,�

Mulvaney-Stanak continues. “There was no information about how to unsubscribe on their website. The customer phone tree was the worst I ever experienced. After three to four hours of trying to reach a live human being, I decided to just start Tweeting them.�

Every day Llu posted a tweet, soon adding the hashtag #TakeMeOffHometownMailer. And the days went on. And on.

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Day seven: “WHY IS THIS SO HARD TO GET THE FREE PRESS TO RESPOND ON TWITTER?�

Day nine: “Is this why newspapers are failing?�

Later that day, a breakthrough — but no thanks to the Free Press’ Twitter account. It was a reporter, name withheld to protect the complicit, who offered the name and email address of FreePressMedia distribution coordinator BIANCA HANKS. “She said she’d update the system and I should be off the list in a short while,� Mulvaney-Stanak reports.

(You can try it yourself by emailing bhanks@gannett.com.) “We don’t know if this has actually been done,� Mulvaney-Stanak hastens to add. “If they’re blowing smoke, I’ll have to restart the Twitter campaign.�

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of state CONDOLEEZZA RICE. Kind of a no-no, what with those pesky reverberations of racial violence. But Svitavsky won’t back down. “She should be tried fairly and hung,� he says. “Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, at least six or seven people were complicit in crimes against humanity.�

Now we must turn to Svitavsky’s brief, unhappy residence in Bristol. In mid-2014, he and his wife moved into her mother’s apartment in a building owned by the local American Legion post. In less than a year, he had several encounters with the law. “He came up on our radar and seemed to stay there,� says Bristol Police Chief KEVIN GIBBS. “We ran into him a lot.�

One time, Svitavsky allowed a drug addict to stay in a tent on the property.

The man was later arrested for breaking into a local creemee stand and stealing some cash, according to police records provided by Gibbs. The man confessed — and was convicted.

There were disputes with a neighbor and a very loud argument between Svitavsky and his mother-in-law, which caused her to move out. Svitavsky was also, according to police records, ticketed on multiple occasions for driving with a suspended license, without insurance or both. Eventually, he was threatened with eviction for failing to pay rent, although no legal proceeding was ever filed. He and his wife left Bristol — and now live in Bridport.

Svitavsky blames it all on small-town dynamics. “The whole thing is bullshit,� he says. “Absolute bullshit.� He threatens to file suit against the Legion and possibly others for slander.

The truth is not easily discerned.

Aside from the traffic stops, he was never cited or arrested. But the record is what it is, and when people declare intent to seek high elective office, they should expect a level of scrutiny that may prove uncomfortable.

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ast week, a company that wants to build a major electricity transmission line through Lake Champlain submitted a proposal for one of the biggest renewable energy contracts ever put out to bid in New England. The same day, Gov. Phil Scott plugged the project.

He has good reason: If the company behind the shovel-ready plan, known as the New England Clean Power Link, wins the billion-dollar-plus contract in Massachusetts, the line will almost certainly be constructed, and its owners will deliver on a promise to pay Vermont $283.5 million for the privilege of running thick, high-voltage cables under the lake.

At least five entities submitted bids for transmission projects around New England to meet last Thursday’s deadline for the Massachusetts Clean Energy contract, which calls for enough power to light 1 million Bay State homes over 20 years. Proposals include transmission projects on land and in water in Maine, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.

When the contract for the lucrative deal is awarded early next year, the decision could help determine which of more than half a dozen electricity transmission concepts in the Northeast actually get built — and which die on the drawing board.

Development of power infrastructure is increasingly a high-stakes and competitive game. Hedge funds contribute equity for “merchant lines,” which then deliver wholesale power and charge a toll to the utilities that buy it.

Vermont is well positioned to be an energy pass-through. The state sits between Canada, a major producer of wind energy and hydropower, and both metro New York and southern New England, major consumers of renewables. At least three lines — including the New England Clean Power Link — are proposed to go under Lake Champlain. All together, they could light up more than 2.4 million households — almost 10 times Vermont’s residential power consumption. As energy lawyer Richard Saudek put it, that’s “a lot of juice.”

Two other proposals call for aboveground transmission lines that would

run through New Hampshire: The hotly contested Northern Pass is routed through that state’s scenic White Mountains; and the Granite State Power Link would cut through Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom before crossing into New Hampshire.

Yet another bidder wants to build a 370-mile cable that would go under the Atlantic Ocean, heading south from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Plymouth, Mass.

“It’s a wide-open competition for the large bucks,” said Saudek, in which

contract winners are most likely to break ground.

Scott emphasized that unlike some of its challengers, New England Clean Power Link is fully permitted and ready for construction — it’s “a well-designed, innovative transmission project that the

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Champlain Hudson Power Express

Description: A 330-mile buried line from the N.Y.-Canadian border to metro New York City, with 100 miles through Lake Champlain Price: $2.2 billion Megawatts: 1,000 Status: Permitted; construction possible in 2018 or 2019 Owner: Transmission Developers Inc.

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Description: A 60-mile line through Lake Champlain from Beekmantown, N.Y., to New Haven, Vt. Price: $600 million Megawatts: 400 Status: Permit review by Vermont Public Utility Commission on hold Owner: National Grid

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The utilities are worried that when it connects to the grid in New Haven, the transmission line could interfere with their ability to send power over the same system, according to filings at the Public Utility Commission.

National Grid vice president for corporate affairs James Gould said his company remains committed to the Green Line but needs time to address technical issues. “We still think it’s got a lot of promise,” he said, adding that National Grid hopes to actively pursue the permit again by early 2018.

So far, Vermont environmentalists aren’t putting up major roadblocks to any of these projects, reasoning that the submerged transmission lines would carry renewable power and reduce carbon pollution.

The Conservation Law Foundation negotiated TDI’s pledge to pay $283.5 million over 40 years to SAUDEK fund Lake Champlain cleanup and renewable energy development.

In this case, what is “helpful to the environment and the communities in Vermont,” in the words of CLF senior attorney Sandy Levine, would help Scott fulfill his campaign promise to clean up the lake.

Scott’s declared gubernatorial opponent, environmentalist James Ehlers, has lobbied for a dedicated cleanup tax.

Vermont’s appeal as an energy conduit is expected to grow in coming years.

Southern New England states are already in the market for renewable power being produced at Canadian hydroelectric dams and wind farms. In 2008, Massachusetts passed a state law setting targets to reduce carbon emissions, and Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York also have mandates.

Meanwhile, some coal and nuclear plants that once supplied power to New England, including Vermont Yankee, have shut down, and other power plants are aging out.

That change spells opportunity, explained Joe Rossignoli, director of U.S. business development for Waltham, Mass.-based National Grid.

Power company Hydro-Québec is the most obvious source of green energy and is involved in a number of the bids for the Massachusetts power contract.

Charlotte-based Josh Bagnato, TDI vice president for project development, predicts the New England Clean Power Link will indeed be built and will one

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Green Mountain State looks forward to hosting,” Vermont’s Republican governor said in a statement. “The project will be buried in Lake Champlain and along existing rights-of-way, greatly reducing community and environmental impacts.

The transmission line enjoys very broad support throughout state and local government, as well as from businesses and homeowners.”

Echoing the governor was the chief executive of the company that would build the New England Clean Power Link.

“The permits are in place, and we have the support from the State of Vermont, which has been extremely strong,” Donald Jessome of Transmission Developers Inc., a subsidiary of the New York City global private equity firm Blackstone, told Seven Days.

In addition to its proposed New England Clean Power Link, TDI has obtained permits for a line on RICHARD the New York side of the lake — a $2.2 billion project that would carry electricity to New York City. TDI plans to apply for a major renewables contract in the Empire State in September. If it wins the bid, the company anticipates it would begin construction in 2018 or 2019 on Lake Champlain.

A third proposed lake transmission project, called the Green Line, would lay cable underwater and come ashore near New Haven, Vt. But on May 31, National Grid — a TDI competitor — asked state regulators to pause the review of that project. In bidding for the Massachusetts contract, the company pitched its other power project: the Granite State Power Link.

The switch could signal that National Grid will ultimately build in the Northeast Kingdom and not in Lake Champlain. So far, business groups in the economically depressed NEK appear receptive to the aerial line, which would carry triple the power of the lake’s Green Line — 1,200 megawatts compared to 400 — making it potentially more lucrative.

In that scenario, the Addison County town of New Haven would be the biggest loser. Saudek represented the town in negotiating a pact that would have obligated National Grid to pay $4 million up front for a new fire station and town garage, plus $1.4 million annually for 40 years if the Green Line were built.

Two Vermont utilities, Green Mountain Power and the Burlington Electric Department, have objected to the Green Line in the permit process.

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bemoaned the longer drive times they experienced with fewer car travel lanes.

Proponents, meanwhile, hailed statistics that showed car crashes had decreased while the temporary lanes were in place.

The Burlington City Council voted 10-2 on July 10 to make the experiment permanent — a decision that frustrated some residents.

“The Wiggle” controversy showed that bike-lane backlash isn’t confined to any one neighborhood. People filled the room at the Department of Public Works’ Pine Street offices as Old North End property owners and three city councilors urged the commission on July 19 to hold off on a vote. They expressed concerns about the loss of parking spaces, criticized what they called a confusing approval process for bike lanes and quibbled over who can claim preeminent rights to the road.

Despite it all, the commission voted 4-3 to move forward with the project. In a compromise, the DPW vowed to create at least eight parking spaces within four blocks of North Union. The 1.2-mile bike lane will be in place by the end of September.

One project down, dozens more to go. The city’s long-term list includes

45 initiatives, ranging from multiyear street improvements to better signs.

According to the DPW, this year’s agenda includes a bike greenway on Lakeview Terrace, stretches of bike lanes on Pearl and Pine streets, and improvements to Riverside Avenue. There are also lessextensive projects for biking and walking safety: traffic-calming tools such as speed bumps, curb extensions and road markings.

Big projects down the road include biking improvements along Battery, Pine and Main streets, North and South Winooski avenues, and Shelburne Road.

The master plan marks a “paradigm shift” in the way that the city addresses transportation, said Councilor Max Tracy (P-Ward 2), a vocal bike-lane advocate who regularly arrives at council meetings with his bike helmet in hand.

Tracy was “incredibly pleased” by the final project plans.

When the city council approved the master plan in April, it effectively ceded control of such projects to the DPW. Now, the department can create bike lanes without council authorization, though it needs approval from the Public Works Commission when there’s a loss of parking or another significant change.

That process is typical for infrastructure projects, but it worries some council members. Council President Jane Knodell (P-Central District) voted

for the master plan, but “the devil is in the details,” she said.

As of 2015, 12 percent of Burlington streets — about 11.9 miles — had a bike lane. The master plan would nearly quadruple those numbers — to 45 percent and 43 miles — by 2026. To reach the goal, officials estimate that funding must increase from $1.5 million annually for bike and walk infrastructure to more than $2.5 million a year.

“One of our goals with planBTV Walk Bike is action,” said DPW senior planner Nicole Losch, who was charged with enacting the changes. For the department, she said, that means “trying to implement quickly with low-cost materials.”

Not everyone is ready for such drastic change.

The emphasis on biking seems “counterintuitive,” said Burlington resident Cory Cowles. He’s in favor of walking and biking generally but said the logistics are tricky. Vermont’s winters make it impossible to commute year-round by bike — “except for the most die-hard person,” Cowles said.

Chapin Spencer, Burlington’s DPW director, acknowledged that cycling concerns eat up a lot of his time, though on-street biking improvements make up less than 1 percent of the capital budget.

He’s done his best to be transparent, he said: DPW staff did distribute flyers in the North Union neighborhood — twice — and solicited feedback online.

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urlington landlord Jill Diemer was cleaning up her Old North End property in June when she picked up a scrap of paper.

It was a discarded flyer that had been distributed to neighborhood homes highlighting coming changes: 10 parking spots on one-way North Union Street, where she rents out three buildings, would be eliminated to make way for a bike lane.

It was the first Diemer had heard of the plan — and she wasn’t happy. She notified other landlords and was one of many who railed against the lane during a crowded Public Works Commission meeting July 19.

“I’m not against a livable, bikeable, walkable city,” Diemer told the commission. “I feel it’s too much asking for 10 spaces to be taken away on North Union.” Diemer, who has rented to college students and young professionals for almost 20 years, objected to the process. “Property owners and landlords and tenants were left out.”

Laurie Smith, another landlord at the hearing, called the bike lane “very detrimental” and worried that it would “create unnecessary hardship for the residents.”

Everyone opposed to the project said they supported making Burlington a bike-friendly city — just not there.

The bike lane has been two years in the making. It’s part of what’s been dubbed the Old North End greenway, sometimes referred to as “the Wiggle” because it was designed to provide a zigzagging east-west biking route along quiet, residential streets between Battery Park and the University of Vermont campus. It also marked an initial step in the city’s planBTV Walk Bike master plan, a longterm vision for Burlington’s 95 miles of streets and 130 miles of sidewalks that would, in a decade, more than triple the number of bike lanes in the Queen City.

Overwhelmingly, Burlingtonians say they support the two-wheel travel lanes.

The number of residents commuting by bike quadrupled between 2000 and 2013, according to statistics from a city survey included in the 233-page master plan.

Even so, in 2015, two-thirds of 540 respondents said that they don’t bicycle in Burlington because they don’t feel safe.

But when the rubber hits the road, it gets a bit bumpy, as a recent bike lane pilot program on North Avenue showed. Opponents of the 0.8-mile lane

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The DPW is also hiring a public infor- positions in his current role and called it mation officer to provide better public “a huge conflict of interest.” outreach, Spencer added.

Spencer “believes in the [Local “It’s been hard on us, and on the Motion] agenda,” Hartnett said. “I’m community, to have some of those con- really close to asking Chapin to resign.” versations,” he said.

Spencer noted that Local Motion is Is the dissent just NIMBYism? No, one of multiple organizations that the say those who will have lanes installed department works with. He’s no longer along their properties. Bike lanes, gen- affiliated with the group. erally speaking, are “a great idea,” said Weinberger defended his DPW direcNorth Union landlord Jon Pizzagalli. tor. “He has my full support,” Weinberger But the first question potential tenants wrote in a statement. “Questioning ask when he shows apartments is where Chapin’s past relationship with Local they can park, he said.

Motion distracts us from an important The city will lose about 500 and legitimate debate of the transportadowntown parking spaces when the tion policies that I and the large majority Burlington Town Center garage is razed of the council are supporting.” later this year. The redevelopment will A walk-bike implementation cominclude 960 parking spaces once it’s mittee, an advisory group convened by completed in 2020.

Local Motion and the DPW, is helping A lack of downtown parking leads to enact the master plan. Its members, North Union tenants to bike buffs all, met in city look for spots farther hall last Thursday to talk afield. “It’s kind of a cycling. domino effect on people,” One member had his said North Union landlord own solution for the battle Laura Waters, who called for city streets: Get rid herself an “avid bicyclist” of all parking, suggested but one concerned about RJ Lalumiere — only half the influx of bike lanes. joking. But that’s a no-go, Despite her vote for the he said with a rueful smile; master plan, Knodell, too, the opposition “would raise urged the Public Works holy heck over that.”

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Hartnett would count She told the commission himself as a member of the that she would ask for a reassessment of opposition. He was outspoken against properties affected by parking changes. the North Avenue bike lanes and was “I walked away feeling like they one of two councilors to vote no on the hadn’t really listened to the people that master plan. “We made the argument were directly affected,” Knodell, whose that the city councilors don’t really district includes the North Union resi- know what’s in this plan,” he said. dents, said after the meeting. “What is Knodell, for her part, wants more the big rush here?” council oversight. On August 7, she’ll For many biking and walking enthu- present two resolutions. The first asks siasts, though, it’s full speed ahead. that any removal of parking spaces Jason Van Driesche, director of the within a mile of Burlington Town Center cycling advocacy group Local Motion, be put on hold while the mall —and its is ready to undo “80 years of car-centric new parking garage — is redeveloped. planning.” The organization — which The second resolution requests that has 1,200 members who have donated the Public Works Commission share with in the last year — promotes projects, the council their process for upcoming educates cyclists and makes its voice projects: “Who gets notified, how will heard at public meetings. you analyze the impact on parking, poVan Driesche wants “a better bal- tentially adverse impacts,” Knodell said. ance” but dismisses any suggestions of a At the commission meeting, Van car-bike battle for the streets. “It makes Driesche noted that the stakes are getme cringe when people say we need to ting higher. If observers thought the get people out of their cars,” he said. North Union project was contentious, “That’s presumptuous.” just wait: Other projects will require DPW Director Spencer is familiar greater parking sacrifices, he said. to cycling advocates. He founded Local “There’s simply no way around it,” Motion in 1999 and served as executive Van Driesche told the commission. director until Mayor Miro Weinberger “This is actually a pretty easy decision named him to the DPW post in 2013. compared to what’s coming down the Councilor Dave Hartnett (D-North road.” !

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hen Dan Goossen decided to install solar panels on his St. Paul Street home in Burlington late last year, he got estimates from three companies.

After sorting through the details, he chose Waterbury-based SunCommon, which offered him the most power output per panel.

Jane Dwinell called several companies before she and her husband, Sky Yardley, had solar installed at their Addison home a few years ago. They chose Vermont Solar for its lower price and because they liked working with the owner of a small, local company. When the couple moved to Burlington last year, they called him again.

The growing roster of solar installers in Vermont means customers have many choices. For first-time buyers, picking and choosing a company can be intimidating. Almost every detail — prices, brands of panels and financing options — varies by company.

“It’s not insurmountable,” said Goossen. But he acknowledged that the lingo takes some getting used to, and cost comparisons aren’t always apples to apples, as companies offer different equipment.

The Burlington Electric Department hopes to clear the clutter for its customers. Last month, the utility started offering a Solar Shopper program to help customers compare proposals and prices from multiple installers.

BED sought solar installation firms willing to take part. Six responded, agreeing to provide price estimates within two days.

The eagerness of six companies to vie for work in the city is just one sign of both the boom in solar energy and the increasingly keen competition in Vermont.

Advancing technology has driven prices down by 65 percent in the last five years, spurring projects. Residential installations cost about $20,000, but state and federal incentives ease the financial burden.

From 2015 to 2016, the number of solar installers employed in Vermont increased 23 percent, according to the Solar Foundation, which tracks the industry nationally. The trade organization Renewable Energy Vermont lists 32 residential solar installation companies.

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Sky Yardley and Jane Dwinell’s rooftop solar array

“Definitely, competition has increased in the last year or two,” said Kevin McCollister, cofounder of Randolph-based Catamount Solar.

Most of that competition is local.

But just this year, two national solar companies, Sunrun of California and Vivint Solar of Utah, announced plans to expand into Vermont, joining California-based SolarCity, which arrived here in 2015.

“We’ve been watching Vermont a long time,” said Vivint Solar spokeswoman Helen Langan, whose company set up shop in the state in June.

So has Sunrun, which expanded to the Green Mountain State in April.

“Vermont is one of the most solarfriendly states in the nation,” said Ed Steins, Sunrun’s East Coast general manager.

Both companies were attracted by Vermont’s goal of drawing 90 percent of its energy from renewables by 2020, along with new net-metering rules that took effect in January. The state removed the cap on the number of customers who can earn credit on their electric bills for

sending homegrown renewable energy to the grid.

Those rules also set a rate of nearly 19 cents per kilowatt-hour that most residential rooftop solar customers can earn for electricity. “I believe it probably is among the most generous in the country,” said Riley Allen, deputy commissioner of the state Department of Public Service.

Some solar installers are going doorto-door, competing for customers to take advantage of those rates. Langan said Vivint will likely come knocking too, focusing initially on BED and Green Mountain Power customers.

Despite all of the competition, Burlington officials sensed that the Queen City was not adding enough solar. The city, which boasts that it is the first in the nation to source 100 percent of its power from renewables, has had just 150 residential solar installations, said Mayor Miro Weinberger. That’s up from 25 — in a city of 42,000 residents — when he took office in 2012.

The city’s goal is to boost the number of solar arrays by another 100

within the next year. “I think it’s what Burlingtonians want,” Weinberger said.

But as the state’s most densely populated community, Burlington faces solar challenges. There are few open fields or expansive, sunlit yards. Many of the city’s older homes have roofs of slate that could crack during solar installation.

The city also has lots of rental properties and landlords who might be less interested in the long-term investment of solar, said Ben Gordesky, renewable energy project manager at DC Energy Innovations, which is taking part in Solar Shopper.

Burlington’s permitting requirements make installations more time-consuming, said James Moore, cofounder and copresident of SunCommon, which is also participating. He estimated that the related fees and staff time add $500 to $1,000 to the cost of a residential installation.

City officials are considering ways to streamline regulations, Weinberger said, but the mayor is unwilling to eliminate permits. “We need to ensure public safety,” he said, noting that the projects

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involve electrical connections that Vermont Solar offered preliminary could, if installed improperly, spark a estimates for roughly half of the initial fire — especially dangerous in the tight inquiries, said Herander. “What we do is confines of a city. use Google Earth, and we can tell if it’sCOLORFUL BED chief operating officer Darren practical,” he said. “If it’s obvious it’s aTABLE LINENS Springer, who had rooftop solar in- good site, I can give a close quote.”

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Five of the six companies provided Companies pay BED $150 annu- estimates, and they ranged widely in ally and a $300 finder’s fee for every price — from $17,918 to $39,433. The job they land through Solar Shopper. companies also differed on the sugThose payments cover the cost of gested number of panels, ranging from managing the program, Springer said. 17 to 39. The number of kilowatts the After a year, the utility will evaluate project would produce spanned from whether to continue, he said.

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Shopper will bring him new customers, The companies listed on Solar but he warned that residents should Shopper are all Vermont-based, from still carefully study their options. Some small-scale electrical contractors to solar equipment is more appropriate SunCommon, which has 100 employees for a household’s particular needs than and a fleet of distinctly marked vehicles. others, he said.

None of the national companies “Everyone’s going to use differ- applied to be part of BED’s program. ent [brands of ] panels, different labor SolarCity, which was recently acquired rates,” he said.

by Tesla, did not respond to Seven Days’ Moore, at SunCommon, agreed that calls for comment. Representatives of customers shouldn’t rely solely on new-to-Vermont Sunrun and Vivint Bringing Vermonters together to share homes BED’s comparisons. “They’re eliminat- both said they didn’t know about the ing the customer interaction, which is program but would consider participatactually the main ingredient,” he said. ing in the future.

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concerned in part because hops, which are prone to mildew, need to be sprayed regularly to prevent and treat fungus.

The fungicides stand out as the top concern, Samter said, noting that school buses stop for neighborhood kids just feet from the fields. “There’s not a single family that has not expressed that,” the mother of a 9-year-old said. “The area has a lot of young families.”

Peter Demick, who raises bees and grows organic wheat and grapes on 77 acres next to the hops farm, sees his new neighbor as a lethal threat to his operation.

“I see the fungicide killing the bees,” said Demick, who is also worried it’ll cost him the organic certification of his wheat crop.

On Saturday, Briggs met with about 15 worried neighbors. Samter and Demick said the meeting did nothing to allay their concerns.

Part of the problem is that Briggs has been slow to share information, they said. Demick said he knew nothing about the plans until Briggs approached him in June, shortly before the field work started. Demick alerted other residents. Samter said she heard nothing from Briggs until she wrote to the town about her concerns.

Briggs had intended to wait until his plans were more fleshed out before talking to all the neighbors, he said last week.

“This is unprecedented, so we don’t have all the answers to everything,” Briggs said. “If we were a little bit late, it’s only because we’re making some of this up as we go.”

“Is this something that should just happen without a more thoughtful process?” Samter asked.

Briggs, a financial services manager, worked for many years for Citibank in hops-growing Germany and the Czech Republic. He spoke to Seven Days last week by phone from London, where he often works for the managementconsulting firm Alvarez & Marsal.

He also has Vermont ties. His maternal grandparents had a farm in Reading when he was growing up. The 1979 Middlebury College grad lives part time in Cornwall (and part time in New York City) and has a summer home on Thompson’s Point in Charlotte.

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The hops farm is something of a hobby, one that he acknowledged involves a significant financial investment.

“So far, Mrs. Briggs is letting me do this,” he said of his wife, adding, “I’d never hear the end of it were I not an ecologically sensitive farmer.”

His years in Europe — and the realization that Vermont has world-class beer but scarcely any locally grown hops — spurred his interest. He consulted in recent years with Heather Darby, an

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n a former hayfield off Route 7 in Charlotte, mammoth tractors have been churning up the earth in recent days, digging drainage ditches and irrigation ponds. Property owner Peter Briggs will soon install 18-foot-tall trellises and seed the first two acres of hops, the flowery climbing plant used to flavor beer. It’s time, he said, to infuse Vermont’s exploding craft beer industry with a key ingredient that’s locally grown.

First, though, the entrepreneur faces challenges that come with creating a brand-new farm, one that — should Briggs reach his goal of 35 cultivated acres — would be the largest hops-growing operation in the state. The weather, wetter than normal this summer, was already vexing his nascent Mt. Philo Hops business. Some days, the soil was too wet for the tractors.

“This year was a washout,” said Briggs, who bought the 58 acres from local farmer Clark Hinsdale this spring for $245,000.

Perhaps as daunting as the weather: the vehement objections of neighbors who are unnerved by the plans. They’re worried that the hops farm will affect their water supply, their crops, the health of their children, and the scenic corridor between Mount Philo and the Adirondack Mountains.

Starting a farm doesn’t necessarily require a permit in Vermont, so it is unclear what recourse residents have if Briggs doesn’t assuage their fears.

Linda Samter lives on Big Oak Lane, a quiet subdivision just across East Thompsons Point Road from one of the fields where Briggs plans to grow hops.

“The issue we are facing is, there has been no information coming at us,” said Samter, an architect who has collected a folder full of documents related to neighbors’ concerns.

She and her husband, Tom Hengelsberg, wrote to town officials on neighbors’ behalf but were told Charlotte lacks jurisdiction over farms.

Samter said neighbors will insist that the town regulate the farm however possible, including through zoning regulations that determine how far buildings must be set back from the road.

Some 20 households on both sides of East Thompsons Point Road could be affected by the project. Residents are

agronomist at the University of Vermont Extension who oversees a hops research program in Alburgh.

There, he met Julian Post, who worked on the UVM project. Briggs hired Post to manage Mt. Philo Hops.

“It’s an amazing opportunity,” said 28-year-old Post, who is overseeing preparation of the fields while consulting with hops farmers in Michigan about how to construct the poles that plants will climb.

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promised to provide neighbors with a list of chemicals the farm uses.

During Hinsdale’s ownership, the Charlotte property was placed under a conservation easement with the Vermont Land Trust, which allows the land to be farmed but not developed.

Elise Annes, vice president for community relations at the Vermont Land Trust, said the organization is enthusiastic about the land being farmed. “For agriculture to be viable in Vermont, it’s

the aesthetics, Demick noted. “It just seems a tragedy that you lose a view,” he said.

According to Stephanie Smith, chief policy enforcement officer at the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, no permits are required to grow hops, though the business will have to follow Vermont’s required agriculture practices regarding water quality.

Briggs said he’ll create larger buffer zones to limit the encroachment on

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going to evolve,” she said. “We produce some of the best beer in the world, so hops is critical to that.”

Neighbors worry, though, that the 18-foot-tall poles draped with hops will obstruct local views. Just last month, the state Public Utility Commission rejected a 145-acre solar array across Route 7 from the hops farm. That plan to install 650 solar panels nine feet off the ground would have marred the view from Mount Philo State Park, the commission ruled.

East Thompsons Point Road has no telephone poles, specifically to protect

neighbors’ views, he said.

“We will leave the highest ground open,” he said. “We’re doing that to be good neighbors.”

Nearby residents are worried about sounds as well as sights, particularly from a planned hops-processing facility.

Briggs said people incorrectly expect an industrial operation. He’s taken to calling the facility a “harvest barn.” Hops processing, which involves drying the flowers, grinding them up and compressing them into pellets, is done within a few weeks each August, he said.

“It doesn’t make a lot of noise,” Briggs said. “We’ll probably spend a few extra bucks to make sure it’s attractive.”

Post said he hopes to process hops for other farms, but the facility would mainly be used for Mt. Philo Hops — meaning no permit would be needed.

Nearly every aspect of the operation triggers concerns for neighbors. Samter said Briggs initially allowed heavy equipment onto the property without regard to the damage it could do to neighborhood septic mounds, protected by deed. Briggs promised to be more careful.

Neighbors also worry that the hops farm will drain their well-water supply, which, for some homeowners, is already marginal, Samter said. Post responded that they are installing two ponds that can hold more than a million gallons of water to irrigate the hops. But he conceded after Saturday’s meeting, “Our water needs are not completely clear.”

Demick’s wheat field is close to one of the two ponds Briggs has dug. “I’m really unhappy about it,” he said. “There’s a pond within 10 feet of my property line.

There wasn’t a lot of respect given to the people who live here.”

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Post expects to set up the first trellises this summer and to harvest the first crop in the fall of 2018. The farm will take three years to reach full commercial production.

The state’s beer makers use the equivalent of an estimated 300 acres of hops, yet Vermont farmers grow only about 20 acres, Briggs said. Most brewers buy their supply from Washington State.

Darby said Post and Briggs have their work cut out for them, as hops are difficult and expensive to cultivate. Vermont has only a dozen small hops growers, so a 35-acre farm represents a substantial increase, she said.

“I have my fingers crossed,” she said.

“I’m excited to see it happen.”

Post said Briggs chose the Route 7 location to attract attention. “We wanted to be close to Burlington and in a visible spot,” he said. “We’re hoping to be a catalyst for other hops farms in Vermont.”

“I am very confident we are going to build a farming operation that people are going to be proud to show off,” Briggs said.

Darby and Post said the neighbors’ fungicide concerns can be addressed.

Darby said fungicides come with varying toxicity levels, including some that don’t pose a risk to bees or to the health of nearby children. Post said he expects to employ practices to minimize spraying, such as managing soil moisture and choosing disease-resistant plants. He

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While such an argument could have broad implications for the state’s public records law, Donovan and his deputies later insisted to Seven Days that their office would honor most public records requests.

Teachout denied the state’s attempt to dismiss the case last Thursday. In her decision, she wrote that “the public has a legitimate interest in transparency as to some of its undertakings, particularly those of an administrative or operational nature.

Thus, while many documents possessed by the attorney general will be confidential or privileged, [the public records act] cannot be read to reflect legislative intent that all records in the Attorney General’s Office would be completely exempt.”

Teachout also noted that the institute wasn’t asking for any actual legal documents. It was seeking communications the attorneys general had sent or received in which they discussed whether or not to publicly share the documents.

“The significance of that decision is that the Attorney General’s Office is subject to the public records act,” said E&E Legal attorney Matthew Hardin.

Donovan’s office did not respond to a request for comment Friday.

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Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) returned home from Washington, D.C., last Friday afternoon on “less than an hour” of sleep.

He had been up until the wee hours of the morning for a dramatic vote on the fate of the Affordable Care Act. Like his district-mate, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Leahy was among the 51 senators to oppose Republicans’ JOHN WALTERS last-ditch repeal political columnist measure.

The senior senator was clearly fatigued as he held a press conference at the Burlington International Airport. “I wore a tie only because you guys are here,” he told reporters. “Halfway to Middlesex, this tie is gonna be off, let me tell you.”

It had been a long, long night, to be sure. But Leahy had borne a heavier burden than most, due to his long friendship with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who had cast the deciding vote against his own party’s bill.

Leahy and McCain have known each other for more than 30 years and have bonded over — of all things — skin cancer.

Both McCain and Leahy’s wife, Marcelle, are skin cancer survivors who have had to maintain constant vigilance against the disease’s return. And now McCain is in the fight of his life against brain cancer.

The Arizona Republican’s vote early last Friday was a bit anticlimactic for Vermont’s senior senator. “Many of us had talked with him,” Leahy said. “Those of us who knew him well knew how he was going to vote.”

For Leahy, the real emotional moment came July 25, when McCain returned to the Senate only 10 days after undergoing the surgery that revealed his cancer.

“He walked out. We were thrilled to see him,” Leahy recalled after pausing to collect his thoughts. “He was having a difficult time. I went over and hugged him, and you could just feel the weight he’d lost. The speech he gave, one of the most moving and memorable. But all I could think of was, it was a farewell speech.”

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Herander said that while competition has mounted since then, so has demand. “There’s still a lot of room for everyone,” he said.

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A Vermont Superior Court judge last Thursday dismissed a sweeping claim by the Attorney General’s Office that it could invoke attorney-client privilege to prevent the release of public records.

Judge Mary Miles Teachout’s ruling is the latest development in a long-running dispute between the industry-funded Energy & Environment Legal Institute and state attorneys general investigating ExxonMobil.

E&E Legal sued the Attorney General’s Office in June 2016 after then-AG Bill Sorrell categorically refused to hand over any documents related to the multistate climatechange investigation. Sorrell’s successor, Attorney General T.J. Donovan, inherited the case. In March, his staff argued in court that because the office represents the state, it could invoke attorney-client privilege and only release documents when doing so is in the state’s interest.

A Somber Leahy Recounts McCain Health Care Vote

“He’s always kept his word to me, and I have to him. Some things we agree on, some we disagree on. But, you know, he’s a good man,” Leahy said. “And I’m hoping that some people on both sides of the aisle will say, ‘Let’s be grown-ups.’”

Sanders, who has refused Seven Days’ interview requests for 27 months, did not respond to a request for comment last Friday.

His office posted on Facebook an early-morning video of the senator addressing a crowd of anti-repeal protesters outside the Capitol.

“Tonight was a victory for the American people,” Sanders told the crowd. “It was a victory for 15 million people who would have been thrown off of health care. It was a victory for people who will not have to pay a 20 percent increase in their premiums.

But tonight is just the first start.”

Gov. Phil Scott was unavailable for an interview Friday but said in a written statement that the Senate “did the right thing last night.”

“But what we really need is bipartisan collaboration on health care reform — they shouldn’t repeat the mistake of forcing a party-line vote on the [Affordable Care Act],”

he said. “We need leaders in Washington to come together to find a solution to this problem ... and I will continue to pursue opportunities on this front.”

It must be pointed out that the “mistake of forcing a party-line vote” on the ACA in 2010 came after months of Republican refusals to take part in the process — and months of Democratic offers of compromise. That’s a far cry from the rushed, secretive process the Republicans pursued this year, when Democrats were given no opportunity to take an active role.

In any case, Leahy agreed with Scott on the need for bipartisan collaboration on health care reform.

“Why don’t we go back and find what works and keep it?” he said. “If there are parts that don’t work, then change it ... We can do that. Same thing with Medicare. We can do it.”

Leahy didn’t say it in so many words, but the implication was there: If this is farewell for McCain, a return to the Senate’s bipartisan traditions would be a fitting memorial.

tracks Vermont renewable energy projects and plots each one on an interactive online map. SolarCity was second, with 1,067.

“I think we are at the very early end of awareness and adoption of solar here in Vermont,” Moore said. “There’s a majority of the population just now tuning in.”

Dwinell tuned in years ago. She and her husband once used solar to live off the grid in Irasburg. At her new Burlington home, she follows her electric generation online and revels in the $245 credit she’s accumulated on her BED bill since last fall. But finances

aren’t what sparked her interest in solar.

“I do it for moral reasons,” Dwinell said. “No fossil fuels. They’ve got to stay in the ground.”

Goossen said he’d been considering going solar for years. The November presidential election spurred him to act. “I was feeling pretty discouraged about the future of the world,” he said. “I think we have to do everything we can to collectively slow climate change.” !

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day carry vast amounts of southbound power. “It’s like a superhighway for electric current,” he said.

What does building such a thing entail?

Vermonters will get a sneak preview this summer, when the Vermont Electric Power Company, aka VELCO, replaces a set of submerged transmission cables between Grand Isle and Plattsburgh, N.Y., that date back to the 1950s. Construction barges are already assisting with preliminary work, and a large cable-laying vessel is being assembled in New York. The new cables will be placed in the water next month.

The permit for the New England Clean Power Link that Scott favors calls for an enormous barge — so big it would be brought up the Champlain Canal in pieces — to lower two six-inch lines of copper cable side by side.

In depths below 150 feet, the cable would settle on the bottom and bury itself in abundant sediment. At depths above 150 feet, a plow digs a trench and the cable is buried.

“It’s gonna be pitch-black, no daylight and probably a pretty constant 35 to 40 degrees,” said Lake Champlain

Maritime Museum archaeologist Chris Sabick, describing the deeper sections of the route.

Sabick has worked as a consultant to help TDI and National Grid’s plans comply with state law and avoid shipwrecks, including ones of historic interest, such as workhorse schooners that once plied the Champlain Canal.

In the 19th century, the 120-mile waterway was one of the country’s busiest trade routes.

Now, geography and energy economics have put Lake Champlain on the map again.

Would failure to win the Massachusetts contract sink the New England Clean Power Link and Vermont’s easy cleanup cash along with it?

Maybe not, said VELCO’s Kerrick Johnson, vice president of strategy and communication. He thinks its owners could potentially find other contracts.

“I still think it would be likely they would seek to monetize their investment somehow,” Johnson said. “They have permits; they have a proposal. These are valuable.” !

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or 10 years, the Festival of Fools has reigned as the premier street festival in the Northeast, if not the entire country. An eclectic mix of circus arts, music, comedy and burlesque, the largely free fest draws dozens of performers and, reportedly, some 10,000 visitors per day to downtown Burlington. Running this Friday through Sunday, August 4 through 6, in locations around the city, it’s an extravaganza of epic proportions.

Charlotte’s WOODY KEPPEL is the mastermind behind the FoF, though he’s quick to refer credit for its longevity and success to a number of others — BURLINGTON CITY ARTS, for one. He praises the support of Mayor MIRO WEINBERGER, too.

“He certainly plays a great fool,” says Keppel. “And I mean that in the most loving way possible. We’ve got a juggling mayor, and that’s pretty cool.”

The FoF was derived from the medieval Feast of Fools, a street fair that

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served as an outlet for common folk under monarchical rule in the Middle Ages to “let off steam,” as Keppel puts it.

“It gave people the opportunity to let down their hair,” he notes. “And that’s what we do. We attract all walks of life, rich and poor, young and old. It’s a great representation of the city.”

This year’s schedule features musicians, comedians and street performers

from around the globe, including Boston street dancer Snap Boogie, Québec City comedians the Kif-Kif Sisters and British heavy-metal magician Nigel Blackstorm.

Among the special events is Friday’s Block of Fools Street Party on Main Street. The block between Church Street and North Winooski Avenue will be closed to traffic and host performances from locals MAL MAIZ and DJ

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which tend to employ humor as a means of tweaking the establishment.

“They’re designed to be a way of talking about what’s going on in the world,” says Keppel of such festivals. “The role of the jester, the role of the fool, is to find a way of getting back at our misguided leaders.”

As suggested by their nicknames, the Hokums also perform with a theatrical flair. Keppel has a background in theater. And Bratcher is one of the most engaging musical performers you’ll find anywhere.

“The music is fun to play, but it’s also fun to play it as a character,” says Keppel.

“It might be clever, but it’s also checkyour-brain-at-the-door kind of stuff.”

“It’s a way to purge the heart and lift the spirit,” says Bratcher.

That quality makes the Hokum Bros. an ideal proxy for the FoF at large.

“It’s the collective fool consciousness,” says Keppel. “People are laughing together. There’s not too many things more powerful than that.” !

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(Gus Hokum) and accordionist TERRI CONTI (Cousin T).

The band has been known to invite a number of extended “family members” into the mix. Burlington guitarist PAUL ASBELL, for one, is considered an honorary member, and bassist JOHN FIGUEROA sometimes fills in for Bratcher.

The Hokum Bros. repertoire largely consists of original material, most of it penned

by Keppel. Bratcher also has contributed some tunes over the years. Though inspired by the Kinks’ Ray Davies, the band fuses a variety of vintage styles — from vaudeville to Snap Boogie ragtime to folk to Dixieland — to create its own lively, offbeat sound that Nicholls has dubbed “dysfunctional BARIKA on Friday and Saturday, respecAmericana.” tively. The FoF concludes with the Last “That’s probably about right,” says Laugh Variety Show in City Hall Park on Keppel, chuckling.

Sunday.

Keppel writes with a cheeky and often Headlining this year’s fest is the satirical bent. That’s clear from song Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a risqué titles such as “Made in China,” “Tastes vaudevillian cabaret act hailing from Like Chicken” and his latest, “Too Many New York’s Hudson Valley. You can catch Craft Beers.” Though he’s rarely explicthem performing on the Church Street itly political, Keppel’s commentaries on Marketplace throughout the weekend societal follies have aligned, historically, or at two special ticketed late-night with the general ethos of street festivals, shows at CLUB METRONOME on Friday. Backing the troupe at the latter performances is Keppel’s own vaudevilleinspired band, the HOKUM BROS. In addition to the Metronome appearances, the band will play an afternoon set at Leunig’s Bistro & Café on Saturday and an early-evening gig at City Hall Park on Sunday.

Like the FoF, the Hokum Bros. are celebrating their 10th anniversary.

The group began as a collaboration of Keppel (aka Stick Hokum) and upright bassist BILLY BRATCHER (Slapping Billy Hokum), of STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS renown. It has since grown to include core members ALLAN NICHOLLS (Uncle Al Hokum) on drums, multiinstrumentalist GUS ZEISING

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who has little or no involvement in the artistic process.

By nature, murals are ephemeral.

They don’t always stand up to Vermont weather. They might be painted over or torn down the following year. They aren’t designed to last but rather are intended to brighten up a spot of wall while spirits allow. With that in mind, we’ve scoped out a few of the public paintings that have popped up in Vermont this summer — or soon will. !

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ermont’s summer weather can be unpredictable, but artists aren’t: The season reliably brings painters outdoors.

While some choose to set up easels and fill them with bucolic landscapes en plein air, others take their trade to urban streets, muralizing on all kinds of surfaces. Some are large, commissioned pieces that undergo a lengthy review process; others are less formal, permitted by a “yea” from the building owner

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UPPING THE ANT(I) The wall behind Handy’s Service Center is no stranger to murals and graffiti — SCOTTIE RAYMOND of ANTHILL COLLECTIVE says he painted the green Albert Einstein face there in 2011. Two weeks ago, Anthill invited Montréal muralists Monk.E and Haks to help them revamp the wall. Monk.E contributed a seated figure wearing the skull mask; Raymond painted a portrait of Sitting Bull over Einstein’s visage. “There’s this underlying nature theme,” Raymond says. “It’s about respecting the Earth and remembering that the Native American people were here before we were, doing a much better job of stewarding the land.”

abbymanock.com, thepoppyclockcollective.com The new City Market/Onion River Co-op location in the South End will be a colorful one. Using public input on 24 submissions, co-op employees selected two muralists to paint three walls. Vermont native ABBY MANOCK will take two walls facing Briggs Street, and the POPPYCLOCK COLLECTIVE (HALEY BISHOP ROCKWOOD and DEANNA LYNN KERLEY) will paint a large mural facing Flynn Avenue. Each incorporates nature and food themes. Director of community engagement ALLISON WEINHAGEN says the artists will begin painting in September.

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DECO DÉCOR merrilltheatres.net Passersby have likely noticed that the concrete skirt on the College Street side of MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS in downtown Burlington has been painted over. The wall formerly bore likenesses of famous characters such as Bugs Bunny, Alex from A Clockwork Orange and V from V for Vendetta. After construction on the roof is finished, local artist SIVAN SAATI will paint a new mural on the site — her first. The Roxy employee says the ceiling of the FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS inspired her design. “I knew I wanted to maintain an art-deco, old-timey movie-theater theme that the Roxy already has,” Saati says. She’ll start painting at the end of August.

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Mural concept by Kathryn Wiegers for Green State Gardener

In March, the owners of Green State Gardener put out a call for mural submissions for its Pine Street building. The goal was to create a visual component that would support the company’s mission statement: Grow your own health revolution. The store, owned by DYLAN and KELSY RAAP, is the retail front of a web-based company that seeks to support consumers in growing their own medicines, including cannabis.

Finalist KATHRYN WIEGERS’ mural includes images of fiddleheads, nasturtiums, echinacea and poppies growing through a broken wall. The mural will be painted on non-woven fiber and installed August 4, says Kelsy Raap.

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for truly avant-garde contemporary art,” he told Seven Days in 2015.

Now the mobile branch of Neckers’ tiny institution is set to make its debut in Burlington’s City Hall Park August 9 through 11, hosted by BURLINGTON CITY ARTS. The Mobile Museum is not just a mobile museum — it’s a mobile miniature museum housed in a revamped 1960s camper trailer. Neckers made the works on view — primarily sculptures — at a 1:12 scale.

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establishing VTIMoCA+D in 2014, Neckers received a VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL Creation Grant this year that allowed him to focus more intensively on the museum’s mobile component — something he had intended to do since the museum’s founding. The camper, a dilapidated score from Craigslist, needed to be almost entirely rebuilt.

And acquisitions needed to be made. As Neckers put it, he switched from “doing any sort of art in a small museum to doing small art in a tiny museum.”

Among the several hundred works Neckers made for the Mobile Museum are a miniature replica of Michelangelo’s “David” modified with an electric redorange cat’s head, a mass of black plastic drill shavings, and industrial metalwork that was once part of a bike horn.

“I really believe in the democratization of art, particularly contemporary art,” Neckers said. For him, the mobile museum is a seriously playful experiment in subverting the oft-inflated scales of value in the art world, both literally and figuratively.

And mobility, at least theoretically, means the museum can show up anywhere, from a dirt back road to the parking lot of a major institution.

Another benefit of the unconventional format, Neckers noted, is the freedom he gains from working on a smaller scale. “To work small meant I could make lots and lots of artwork and do it fairly quickly,” he said. “[It] freed me to do all sorts of artwork that I wouldn’t have normally done.” Though some works may remain in miniature form, others “are sketches for larger pieces later,” Neckers said.

VTIMoCA+D is still a work in progress. As he put it, “The project is very much a process-oriented piece.”

Neckers has yet to announce future exhibition sites. Meanwhile, the museum’s fixed location in Eden is currently closed for construction and COUR

For such a small state, Vermont has a surprising number of museums that deviate from the standard format: SHELBURNE MUSEUM, the MUSEUM OF EVERYDAY LIFE in Glover and MAIN STREET MUSEUM in White River Junction stand out. Or maybe our sparsely populated landscape lends itself to such playful approaches. Take the VERMONT

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Dear Cecil,

Why are Navy SEALs currently the “it” special forces? Why was SEAL Team Six called upon to assault the Bin Laden house and not another SEAL team, or the Rangers or Green Berets?

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ell, if there’s some quarter in which SEAL Team Six isn’t perceived as the “it” special-ops team, it’s not for lack of trying on their part. I draw your attention to a 2011 Washington Post piece in which an anonymous member of ST6 describes his cadre as follows: “We’re the dark matter.

We’re the force that orders the universe but can’t be seen.”

Nothing alarming about that, of course, nor the fact that our faceless frogman is characterized in this article only as “strapping.” Whatever aura currently surrounds the SEALs, I’d suggest, can be traced to the kind of identity cultivation on display here, this machomystique thing that American audiences seem to love reading about and reporters seem to love perpetuating.

And for a group of closedmouthed toughs, ST6 members can display an impressive capacity for self-promotion. One former SEAL who wrote a book about the Bin Laden raid, for instance, wound up having to forfeit $6.8 million in royalties

and appearance fees because he forgot to ask his supervisors for prepublication approval.

The story the Post was reporting, meanwhile, is the bigger deal here: how specialoperations forces like the SEALs are increasingly relied on to fight America’s wars. In places like Iraq and Afghanistan, after all, what we’re up against aren’t traditional armies but extremist ideologies, represented by decentralized bands of non-state actors who, by the way, aren’t exactly wild about the Geneva Agreements. A lot of the work that special-ops teams do is kept under wraps, not least because of their own potentially tricky relationship to Geneva; the New York Times, for its part, called ST6 “one of the nation’s most mythologized, most secretive and least scrutinized military organizations.”

Though ST6 may get the marquee coverage, there are, in fact, as you suggest, a bunch of special-ops forces in the field today from all branches of the military — the Army’s Special Forces regiment, aka the Green Berets, helped

Afghans topple the Taliban, for instance.

Special-ops forces gained a foothold in the U.S. military in the mid-20th century as leaders realized that increasingly unconventional wars — think Korea and Vietnam — would require unconventional techniques, not standard armies-on-a-battlefield stuff. The Berets were organized in 1952; the SEALs — named and trained for effectiveness on sea, air and land — were established in ’62. Special-ops assignments fall into two main categories: direct action, including behindthe-lines combat, manhunts, hostage rescues, etc.; and indirect action, which covers, for example, coaching foreign forces on fighting their own wars. And through the ’70s, the various units carrying these assignments out constituted a sort of loosely organized mosaic, each accountable to its own chain of command.

Two events help explain what’s changed since then.

First was the failed attempt to rescue the U.S. embassy hostages in Tehran during the Carter administration — for the

military, an unthinkable black eye. Its response was to gather all the special forces under one operational umbrella, the U.S. Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, to better coordinate complex jobs like the one bollixed in the Iranian desert. And under that umbrella you’ll find the Joint Special Operations Command, or JSOC — these guys love their acronyms — which includes elite groups like ST6, its Army counterpart Delta Force, and the Air Force’s 24th Special Tactics Squadron.

The second event was, perhaps needless to say, 9/11 and the military’s reorientation toward terrorism that followed.

The budget for special-ops forces has quintupled since 2001, and the troop count at JSOC’s disposal has ballooned from around 1,800 to more than 25,000. As we got into Afghanistan, Donald Rumsfeld basically gave JSOC carte blanche, preapproving them for a laundry list of operations in 15 countries. President Barack Obama relied heavily on special forces; like drone assassinations, they jibed with his preference for keeping military action small and containable (and were free from meaningful oversight, not to mention legally questionable and morally

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We note, however, that the intellectual seeds of this shift were planted back in the Clinton administration. At some point following the U.S. embassy bombings of 1998, the president was heard (as later documented by the 9/11 Commission) to speculate, “You know, it would scare the shit out of al-Qaeda if suddenly a bunch of black ninjas rappelled out of helicopters into the middle of their camp.”

Cue the SEALs. Created after the 1980 hostage debacle, ST6 wasn’t in fact the sixth SEAL outfit to suit up, just the third; the nickname was chosen to psych the Soviets into thinking we had more specialized forces than we really did. The team was conceived as an agile, fastmoving counterterrorism unit — ninjas who rappelled out of helicopters, basically, and with the war on terror their moment had clearly arrived. That moment hasn’t been without some complication; various news accounts have raised alarm over alleged extrajudicial killings, unaccountability, abuse of authority, etc. But the omelette-egg ratio, apparently, is one the U.S. government can live with.

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“She was concerned about it,” says Owens, pointing at Evans. “[But] we don’t cut through [the yard]. I guess ticks may jump on you as you walk on the sidewalk, but I don’t think that’s how ticks operate.”

That’s true. The little bloodsuckers don’t jump. But they do live on low-lying plants and cling to things that brush against them.

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Ward notes that SeeClickFix.com is a useful tool for alerting city officials to nonemergency concerns.

As for Owens and Evans, they say they’ve gotten only positive feedback from neighbors and passersby. “It seems like the negative stuff is directed toward the city,” says Owens.

For now, he’s set on keeping his yard an “urban meadow.” “I think it looks better,” says Owens. “It makes me happy.” !

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There’s nothing in Owens’ yard except vegetation and his metallic abstract sculptures, which he purchased a few years ago from sculptor Gerald Stoner at the South End Art Hop. So it probably doesn’t qualify as unsanitary.

Appendix 3-212 of the city charter states, “The city council shall have the power and authority to declare weeds, underbrush or any unsightly or detrimental growth on any lot of land adjacent to any park or street in said city a nuisance.”

“Generally, [the overgrowth] has to have an impact on the public,” Ward explains. “And where it has the most impact on the public is where it blocks the sidewalk or if it impedes the view of a person coming in or out of a side road.”

An unusual detail about the block in question is that none of the houses between Lyman and Ferguson avenues have driveways that open onto Shelburne Road — so impeding drivers’ view is not an issue in Owens’ front yard.

An abundance of common chicory and other weeds do slightly encroach onto the sidewalk. We ask Owens whether that growth may need to be beaten back, especially in light of the risk of Lyme disease this year.

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professor — she teaches classics at the University of Vermont. “[The city officials] said, ‘It just has to look nice,’” she says. “I said, ‘What does that mean?’ And they said, ‘Mowed.’ I said, ‘How high?’ And they said, ‘It just has to look like the house is lived in.’”

That’s when Owens and Evans decided to scatter some wildflower seeds in the towering grass.

But to which section of Burlington’s code of ordinances were the officials allegedly referring? Patti Wehman, a code enforcement case manager for the City of Burlington, is unsure.

“There’s no requirement that a house appear lived in,” says Wehman over the phone. But she and director of code enforcement Bill Ward do point out a few relevant sections of the code.

Chapter 18, article III, section 106, subsection B states, “Every owner or his agent of a dwelling unit or units shall maintain the shared or public areas of the dwelling unit or units or yard in a clean and sanitary condition.”

“It has a lot to do with the specific circumstance,” Ward tells Seven Days over the phone. “Windblown things — [such as] recycling or trash — tend to get stuck in [tall grass]. It’s acting as a net.”

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ost of Burlington’s residential lawns are well kept. On any given weekend afternoon, the city’s neighborhoods are abuzz with the sounds of gas-powered mowers and weed whackers, even the signature rattle of the odd push reel. But, while most homeowners are busy keeping their grass at bay, one prominently located home in Burlington’s South End district exhibits the opposite.

Perhaps you’ve seen it — the magenta Craftsman at 431 Shelburne Road, just north of Lyman Avenue on the west side of the street. While the house itself is vividly painted and finely detailed, what lies before it is, well, kind of a mess. A mix of grass, wildflowers and weeds grows upwards of five feet tall. And it’s not just the front yard. The building’s green belt — the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street — and the sides of the property are completely overgrown, as well.

Yet some of the flora seem deliberately planted — specifically, pink daisies, cornflower and echinacea. Furthermore, the presence of two large metal sculptures hints at a deliberately subversive bent. WTF? For Linus Owens, the homeowner, the rationale isn’t terribly complicated.

“I hate mowing grass,” he tells Seven Days while sitting in his living room.

Owens cites his disinterest in investing the time and energy it takes to maintain a yard and makes passing, disdainful mention of “the politics of manicured lawns” and “hegemonic aesthetics.”

These complaints are understandable, given his line of work.

Owens, 47, is a professor of sociology at Middlebury College who formerly taught at Wesleyan University. He’s offered courses titled “The City and Its People” and “Social Movements and Collective Action.” He’s also an active participant in the North American Anarchist Studies Network. It seems he’s familiar with the concept of disrupting the status quo.

Owens purchased the house in 2007 and decided to let nature take its course out front. It wasn’t long before Burlington’s housing code enforcement officers came a-knockin’.

“They said they were going to fine us every two weeks until we dealt with the yard,” says Jessica Evans, Owens’ housemate. Evans, 37, is also a college

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Jessie Baker

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essie Baker strolled down Main Street, past people at outdoor café tables savoring lattes and eggs Benedict. With just a few strands of gray in her light brown hair, Winooski’s new, 39-year-old city manager could almost pass for one of the many college students who have moved into the tiny burg nicknamed “Burlington’s Brooklyn.”

The adventurous eateries on lower Main, including Mule Bar and Misery Loves Co., are serving chanterelle tarts and soy-cured duck eggs in former bologna-on-white territory. And those sidewalks full of people eating and chatting?

They are extra-wide to “activate” the street in an urban way, Baker explained.

Winooski’s restaurant renaissance predates her, but as a result of prior municipal work experience, Baker uses the correct planning term to describe the phenomenon. Before the Winooski gig, she was assistant city manager in Montpelier, another riverside city of about 7,000 people. Though handsome and historic, Vermont’s sleepy capital saw little new development — and virtually no population growth — during her tenure there.

By contrast, Winooski is a diverse city that has long welcomed immigrants and refugees — most recently from countries in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Concurrently, a $200 million-plus construction spree that began in 2004 has transformed the little city into a voguish place. The boom has created conflicts, including a protracted battle over a sixstory hotel proposed for a spot next to the Champlain Mill on the roaring Winooski River, where French Canadian children once worked 12-hour shifts spinning wool for blankets and coats. Now a local tech firm called MyWebGrocer occupies most of the restored factory. Some of its employees lawn-bowl during lunch.

“Winooski had some periods that were really, really challenging,” said Mayor Seth Leonard, the municipality’s part-time, unsalaried, elected leader. He helped hire the calm, clear-eyed Baker for the $97,000-a-year job of running the city he represents. In March she succeeded Katherine “Deac” Decarreau, a no-nonsense, respected leader who grew up in Winooski, seemed to know everyone in town and oversaw its rapid growth before moving on to another job.

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children and families healthier was to make communities healthier,” she said.

Her first job in the administration of Mayor Joseph Curtatone was on the city’s SomerStat team, a performancemanagement system designed to improve delivery of services including law enforcement, public housing, recreation and public health programs. Baker later worked as director of personnel for the mostly blue-collar city of 80,000 people and as an aide to the mayor.

“I fell in love with municipal government,” she said. “I was, ‘Oh, where has this been all my life?’ I just loved it.”

In a telephone interview with Seven Days, Curtatone praised Baker for her integrity, curiosity and directness — and for disagreeing with him.

“She had certain traits that are important in leadership,” Curtatone said.

“She is a great listener.”

Baker helped him manage a $170 million annual budget, and, when the city health department was in disarray, she stepped in as interim manager and instituted reforms, the mayor said. She also helped him push for changes to make Somerville a more walkable and bikeable city, Curtatone said. “She earned

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It’s not surprising that Baker wound up in a public-sector job. As she and her brother, Will, grew up on a rural lane in Waterbury Center, their parents urged them to consider jobs in government or n onprofits. Her brother is now general counsel at the Vermont Department of Taxes.

“There was a real ethos in my family of taking care of people and making the world a better place,” Baker said. Her parents “definitely encouraged us to think about our careers as a way to give

back.” Baker’s father, now retired, was chief of childcare licensing for the state.

Her mother taught kindergarten.

As a student at Harwood Union High School, Baker played guard on the basketball team and catcher on the softball team and served on the student council. During her junior year, she went to Washington, D.C., to be a congressional page.

After graduation, she headed to Columbia University and earned a bachelor of arts in psychology and anthropology. Her first job out of college, in 2000, was counseling teen moms as a caseworker at a New York City foster care agency.

Two years later, she moved to Boston to earn a master’s degree in social policy and planning. “My career, at that point, was going to be fixing the child welfare system,” Baker explained.

After graduation from Tufts University, she worked for a Massachusetts child protection agency.

In 2004, she landed a job in city government in Somerville, near Tufts.

Baker had decided that social work was too narrow in focus and that improving government programs promoting safety, education, health and housing might be a better approach. “A way to make

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Chasing that rolling stone — and hopefully, directing its path — is Baker’s job. She stood out among five candidates interviewed for the city manager job, Leonard said, for her technical knowledge, people skills, history of collaboration and optimism.

“It’s easy to say, ‘It’s five or six o’clock; I need to go home because I’ve worked my eight hours,’” Leonard said, but that’s not Baker’s approach. She attends many evening and weekend functions, from fundraisers to comedy shows, the mayor said: “I can’t think of a major community event where she hasn’t been there.”

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Navigating Winooski’s loved-orloathed downtown traffic circle, Baker said the goal in city hall is generally to help developers “get to a yes.” She supports the disputed hotel, which would include a restaurant, because it has the potential to enliven a section of the city’s redeveloped riverfront that doesn’t get much foot traffic.

“Our hope is to do a more intentional space,” she explained, pointing to the mostly empty patch of land around the hotel site. “People don’t congregate here.” In Winooski, which occupies 1.4 square miles, every inch of vacant property represents an opportunity.

Leonard agrees that new construction, properly vetted, is what the city needs to create jobs and expand its tax base. But managing its growth and development requires a specific and complex skill set.

“We’re coming from a transition period where the city is in a much, much different place than it was even three or four years ago,” Leonard said.

“We like to say we rolled the rock up the mountain and pushed really hard to get that done. And now the rock’s rolling down the other side, so to speak, and it’s about keeping up with it.”

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Bust to Boom Baker is in charge of a city that defies Vermont’s prevailing demographic trends. Winooski’s population has increased 10 percent during the past 15 years, to 7,130 people. As much of

Around 2004, public-private collaboration finally helped seed development of condos, apartments, offices and retail space in four- and five-story buildings along the river. A handsome boardwalk, built in 2005, and trails provide better access to the Winooski River. Birdwatchers gather to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood eagle.

The city still has issues, of course.

Some residents complain that taxes are too high. Others are clamoring for improvements, including a new $4.4 million municipal pool. Winooski’s only public pool closed last summer because of structural problems, and kids don’t have a local spot to swim.

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respect, credibility and, I believe, admiration, being who she is,” Curtatone said.

“You have a good one up there.”

Baker enjoyed her five years in Somerville, she said. But when her brother and his wife had their first baby, “I felt like I was missing out and wanted to come home and be near my family and be an active aunt,” explained Baker, who is single and does not have children.

Back in Vermont, she worked as a performance improvement manager at the state health department in Burlington and then went to Montpelier in 2013 to be assistant city manager — another homecoming of sorts.

“I had my first job in Montpelier, went on my first date in Montpelier,” Baker explained.

Among her accomplishments: Mayor John Hollar credited Baker for convincing Caledonia Spirits to move from Hardwick to Montpelier. A new distillery and tasting room is set to open in 2018 and will bring 40 jobs and enhanced tourism to the city, Hollar predicted.

“She really spearheaded the effort and made it happen,” he said.

Baker served during a turbulent period in city hall. Planning and community development director Gwendolyn Hallsmith was pushed out in 2013 as a result of conflicts with the city council and Hollar. That led to a messy legal battle, which the city eventually won.

Another HR situation blew up last year, when the mayor and half of the city council tried to oust longtime city manager Bill Fraser.

Baker acknowledged that she was interested in Fraser’s job when it appeared there might be an opening, but she declined further comment.

The public rallied to the city manager’s side, though, and Fraser kept his job.

Baker navigated the disputes with diplomacy and tact, Hollar said, and he was sorry to see her go. “It’s probably clear that I think she is and would have been a highly qualified city manager,” he said.

Fraser praised Baker as a “consummate professional” and said that if his contract had not been renewed, she would have been his choice to replace him in Montpelier. “But I’m also happy [about] where she is,” Fraser said, “and I’m happy I’m still here.”

the state is graying, the Onion City is getting younger. The median age dropped from 32.9 to 30.5 between 2000 and 2015. “Mayor Seth,” as Leonard is affectionately known, is 34. Most of the city council is under 40.

Many languages are spoken on the city’s streets and in its schools. Refugees from the Congo, Somalia, Nepal and Bhutan are among the arrivals over the last decade. About 14.5 percent of residents are foreign-born, compared to 4.3 percent in Vermont overall. Winooski’s is the only “majority-minority” school district in the state. Census figures show that in a state where about 95 percent of the population is white, approximately one in five Winooski residents isn’t.

Some of them, such as Bhutan native Raghu Acharya, have been able to buy

Windows music festival, which started drawing bands to multiple downtown stages in 2011. “Any big happenings will take place right outside our door, which is pretty sweet,” Carey said, as she sipped custom-brewed coffee at Scout & Co. under the high ceilings of the restored Winooski Block building.

Ian Bailey, who owns the Vivid Coffee roasting business, also likes the vibe.

“I think Winooski, for a large part, is a really great expression of authentic community,” he said.

Dan Barnes, who works at Dealer. com in Burlington, recently bought a house in Winooski because it’s close to Burlington but doesn’t feel like a suburb.

He grew up in Essex but lived for a time in New York City. He grew to love its diversity and sought to find the closest approximation in Vermont. “I like the fact that Winooski has a lot of different cultures,” Barnes said. “I’m quite happy to be here.”

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Jessie Baker talking to a Winooski resident at the O’Brien Community Center

homes in Winooski, where the median price of a single-family home has risen from $194,000 to $244,000 in the past two years, according to realtor.com.

The market has tightened, too — so far, even Baker hasn’t been able to find a place in Winooski and is still commuting back and forth from Montpelier.

Earlier this summer, a listing for a property on Manseau Street popped up on a Thursday, and she made plans to take a look.

“I saw it Saturday morning, and there were already three offers on it,” said Baker. “People want to live here. It’s a good problem to have.”

For years, Winooski was nobody’s candidate for the next trendy place. A botched urban renewal program cleared a large swath of the historic city 50 years ago. The demo gouged a hole in the city and attracted a grungy strip mall, since demolished, near the Champlain Mill.

more programs to help tenants transition to home ownership. Acharya was working as a manager at Costco when he bought his property in 2015, just four years after arriving in the U.S. Boosting the home ownership rate in Winooski “would benefit everyone,” he said.

“When people have their own property they will have more responsibility toward their home, they will make their land better, they will make their garden better so the city looks better … That’s how I would do something different here.”

Meanwhile, others are happy to rent.

“I love it. It’s great,” said 24-year-old University of Vermont grad Allison Carey, a para-educator. She and her boyfriend, who works at Pitchfork Farm in Burlington’s Intervale, lease an apartment above McKee’s Pub & Grill, overlooking a downtown that now hosts events such as the annual Waking

Winooski has changed plenty since the Paleolithic era, when a group of Native Americans decided it would be a good place to camp. The city’s name, shared with the river that runs through it, is the Abenaki word for the wild onions that once grew along the water’s edge.

Winooski’s seal refers to that etymology with a bunch of leeks as its central image.

It was a matter of time before someone proposed a “rebrand” — interim city manager Ray Coffey and community and economic development officer Heather Carrington hatched the $40,000 idea before Baker arrived. The first brainstorming session on July 11 attracted about 80 people, including Acharya, to the O’Brien Community Center. They got takeout from nearby Tiny Thai Restaurant in exchange for helping a private Washington, D.C., firm come up with a new logo, website design and a marketing campaign for Winooski.

The goal is to help Winooski project an updated image that reflects its complex mix: elderly women who drive their Buicks on Sundays to the twin-spired St. Francis Xavier Church; sleeve-tattooed baristas who froth milk; Somali moms in head scarves and long skirts who drive their children around in minivans.

Baker has taken note of the variety.

She’s also noticed that while many see Winooski as a fresh, eclectic hive, some longtime residents still perceive it as a blue-collar town that has not substantially changed.

“I think there’s still a sense of underdog mentality: We are scrappy; we are an old mill town,” Baker said. The

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Brian Tarrant, cofounder of MyWebGrocer — one of Winooski’s largest employers — and one of the owners of the Champlain Mill building, opposes the downtown hotel. Tarrant is among the neighbors who are suing to block the project, which has local permits but needs state Act 250 approval.

The hotel’s plan to rely on valet parking at off-site locations will only worsen serious parking problems downtown, he said. “That’s just going to squeeze everybody,” he said. “I really think it’s irresponsible for a hotel not to take care of its own parking.”

Is there a solution? The new city manager aims to find out. Between meetings with developers, local employers, staff and residents, Baker is studying ways to resolve a capacity crunch at the city-owned 916-car garage.

She says there is more parking in the garage than some people think and that if you count downtown street spots, the total number of available spaces is more than 2,000. That’s according to a new city parking study that suggests Winooski should stop leasing parking spaces to businesses, because those spots are often empty during off-hours.

Meanwhile, Winooski continues to tweak its on-street parking and is working on a better mobile app with maps of both 15-minute courtesy parking spaces and long-term slots.

Whatever it takes. Baker sees her job as part coach, part diplomat and part puzzle maker to fit together the pieces of a new Winooski.

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new approach to zoning adopted last summer is fast-tracking construction and triggering a surge in building and demolition. Known as form-based code, it’s a streamlined approach that many communities in Chittenden County have either adopted or are giving serious consideration.

Aside from the hotel, roughly 100 units of rental housing are proposed or under construction in Winooski. Many of them are on the city’s “gateway corridors” — feeder roads such as East Allen Street and Malletts Bay Avenue.

A $20 million performance hall called the Strand has been approved on Main Street, north of the roundabout.

Erik Hoekstra, a managing partner at Redstone, which is developing the project, expects to break ground later this year. Higher Ground will be the anchor tenant, he confirmed, repatriating the South Burlington nightclub to its city of origin.

But as new buildings go up in a built-out city,historic structures are coming down — some say too quickly and to Winooski’s detriment. Last year, a steeply gabled 1840s home on East Allen Street that was on the Vermont State Register of Historic Places yielded to the newly opened City Lights apartment complex. A local landlord moved the home to Burlington’s Old North End. Winooski Historical Society president Rita Martel said she was devastated.

“I respect the council members and the mayor, but there’s no consideration on preservation and the outcome,” said Martel, 86, who grew up in a Frenchspeaking family that emigrated from Québec and labored in Winooski’s mills.

“It’s all apartments, apartments and apartments.”

Now Martel is concerned because two more houses listed on the state register are in the way of a proposed four-story, 66-unit apartment building.

The houses — a red brick 1840s home at 138 East Allen that is one of the oldest structures in Winooski, and the 1850s Allard House at 144 East Allen — would be moved or demolished.

Like the one displaced last year, both are important examples of early workforce housing, said Laura Trieschmann, a Vermont state historic preservation officer.

Winooski zoning administrator Paul Dreher used form-based code to approve the apartment project in July. There were no public hearings.

Because it is so large, Dreher explained, the proposal still needs a state permit under Act 250.

The Act 250 regional commissioners can set special conditions for permits that affect historic properties — requiring them to be photographed and documented, or occasionally to be moved.

In rare cases, the commissions forbid demolition of properties listed on the state register.

The developers, Giles Wagoner and Brian Libby of South Burlington, did not return calls, but their renderings show no sign of the historic structures.

Martel isn’t the only one with concerns about projects in Winooski.

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Aerial view of Winooski’s Main Street and notorious roundabout

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rebranding goal is to come up with a “shared, articulated vision of why we are proud of this city,” she added.

Baker listened quietly at the meeting as a consultant asked residents to list pros and cons about Winooski, and the ideas flowed. The positives: the walkability, the restaurants, the easy access to highways and the central location.

Ditto for the multigenerational families, the history of big ideas — including the never-constructed dome that was proposed in 1979 to cover the city’s downtown — the nature paths, the community gardens and the new events in the city’s old public spaces. “It’s both historic and fresh,” someone proclaimed.

On the downside, many speakers complained about the deafening noise from F-16 military jets that fly overhead and worried about the even-louder F-35s that are slated to fly over the city in a few years, once they are berthed in the Vermont Air National Guard’s hangars at the Burlington International Airport.

They expressed concerns about poverty, gentrification, slumlord apartments, fancy and overpriced rentals, drug use, and the new parking meters — and lack of spaces — downtown.

“What parking?” joked a young man, to a round of laughter.

Winooski’s public schools are also a big issue, according to several speakers.

About 73 percent of the district’s students qualify for free and reduced lunch, making it one of the most impoverished school systems in Vermont. Average scores on standardized tests often rank near the bottom among public schools across the state. That has encouraged some young families to leave Winooski for neighboring suburbs before their kids reach school age — or, in some cases, keeps them from moving in at all.

Other municipalities “look down on our schools,” said a young woman, as some of her fellow Winooski-ites nodded in agreement. Acharya, whose nephew attended Winooski High School and is now enrolled at Georgetown University, wasn’t among them. “For me, my judgment, it is great,” he said later about the local education system.

A number of speakers predicted that the Onion City would never fully emerge from Burlington’s shadow. And as for the comparison to Brooklyn, a middle-aged woman suggested that Winooski is actually more like Queens.

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David Blittersdorf makes a high-stakes wager on Vermont commuter rail B Y KEN PICAR D

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espite its name, rapid transit almost never has a speedy beginning. A typical new commuter rail system starts with months or years of transportation studies. Consultants’ reports, political wrangling, and the securing of state and federal funds follow before any equipment is purchased or any infrastructure built.

But Williston entrepreneur David Blittersdorf, CEO of AllEarth Renewables, is eyeing an express route.

Last year, he spent $5 million of his own money to buy a dozen 1950s-era selfpropelled rail cars and several truckloads of replacement parts, which are due to arrive as early as this week.

His goal: to create an intercity commuter rail network in Vermont.

Potential routes include St. Albans to

Montpelier and White River Junction; and Burlington to Rutland.

To date, Blittersdorf has yet to make any formal proposals to the Vermont Agency of Transportation, to the municipalities potentially served or to the railroads whose tracks his cars would occupy. Except for a July 5 press release, Blittersdorf has put little else in writing for public consumption. Said Daniel Delabruere, VTrans’ rail program director, “The concept is interesting, but until we know more, we can’t take a stance on it … I still don’t know where he wants to go.”

Despite a dearth of details, Blittersdorf said last week in an interview that he hopes to get some trains up and running for VIP tours this fall, with regular service commencing as early as spring 2018.

For now, the trains will be housed in a St. Albans rail yard where Blittersdorf keeps

two other train coaches; spare parts are warehoused in Barre.

One might immediately assume that Blittersdorf has gone around the bend if it weren’t for the track record of outsidethe-box thinking that has earned him a reputation as Vermont’s renewableenergy guru. In 1982, he founded what’s now NRG Systems, the Hinesburg company that produces instrumentation for wind- and solar-energy projects.

In 2008, Blittersdorf conceived of the initial design for a solar tracker that follows the sun like a sunflower, giving rise to AllEarth Renewables in Williston, where he currently serves as president and CEO. This time, the engineer and serial entrepreneur is traveling down a different branch of the energy sector — transportation — while acknowledging that it’s a big financial gamble. As he joked, “How

do you make a small fortune in rail? You start with a large one.”

Blittersdorf met with this reporter last week in his Williston office, joined

by Charlie Moore, president of the new venture, AllEarth Rail. Moore, 73, spent more than 40 years in the railroad industry before Blittersdorf convinced him to come out of retirement.

“When you have an opportunity to get back into the industry that you love … doing something that you know is going to make a difference for Vermonters,” Moore explained, “it was not a tough decision at all.”

Why would a renewable energy expert try his hand at commuter rail?

Blittersdorf’s office provides clues to his motivation. On one wall, a painting depicts an oil barrel rusting on a beach with offshore wind turbines spinning in the background. Another shows a girl and a polar bear huddled precariously on an iceberg. On the opposite wall hangs Blittersdorf’s peak-oil clock.

Twenty years ago, Blittersdorf said, he started thinking about Vermont’s energy picture more holistically. Transportation now comprises nearly half of the state’s fossil-fuel consumption. To transition away from nonrenewable energy sources and combat global warming, he argued, Vermont needs more efficient ways of moving people and goods.

“We can’t wait any longer. The world is changing, and the future is in mass transit,” he said. “I’m not a big believer that we’re going to drive cars for the next 300 years.”

The trains Blittersdorf purchased from Dallas Area Rapid Transit don’t represent a clean break from fossil fuels, he acknowledged. Built in 1959 by the now-defunct Budd Company of Philadelphia, Pa., these rail diesel cars, or RDCs, are self-propelled —they don’t require locomotives. With operator cabs at both ends, they can be driven in either direction. Each one gets about 2.5 miles to the gallon, which is comparable to a city bus but with greater capacity for passengers — 88 seated and another 45 standing.

AllEarth Rail’s RDCs served the greater Dallas area from 1996 to 2012.

Before that, they were owned by VIA Rail Canada — which, as it happens, tried to buy them back from DART last year but lost to Blittersdorf in a bidding war.

The Vermonter said he knew the trains were a solid investment after VIA Rail’s mechanics spent days poring over them.

As for how Texas trains would fare in harsh Vermont winters, Blittersdorf and Moore seemed unconcerned. Moore pointed out that these Budd cars have been upgraded with new heating and

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AllEarth Rail’s rail diesel car in St. Albans

air-conditioning systems and can plow through six feet of snow.

AllEarth Rail’s trains may be ready for the climate of the Green Mountain State, but it’s less clear whether they can make the grade financially in an area where passenger rail has long struggled to gain momentum.

Longtime Chittenden County residents will recall the failed Champlain Flyer, the commuter-train experiment that former governor Howard Dean’s

Still, Houghton wouldn’t say whether Vermont Railway will endorse AllEarth Rail’s efforts because, he said, he hasn’t seen a detailed proposal yet. In an email, a spokesperson for Genesee & Wyoming, which owns the New England Central Railroad running from St. Albans to Montpelier plus a 7.8-mile branch into Burlington, was equally noncommittal.

“There are definitely items that need to be discussed,” Houghton said. “The devil is always in the details.”

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Selden Houghton is assistant vice president of Vermont Railway, which leases the state-owned tracks along Vermont’s western corridor where the Champlain Flyer ran — and where a Burlington-to-Rutland commuter line would operate. One of Houghton’s first railroad jobs was as an engineer and conductor aboard the Champlain Flyer.

The problem with that train, Houghton noted, wasn’t operational but financial: It never gained the critical mass of riders necessary for viability because it ran only between Charlotte and Burlington. Also, the Flyer got up and running before the reconstruction project began to cause major traffic snarls on Route 7 that would motivate commuters to get out of their cars and onto the train.

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In Vermont, Moore pointed out, such development would occur in existing downtowns. Historically, the state’s towns and cities were settled along rivers and railroads, with 80 percent of its population living alongside existing rail lines.

Blittersdorf readily acknowledged that he won’t get this project rolling without public or private subsidies, or both. To that end, Blittersdorf imagines that some of Vermont’s large employers such as the University of Vermont, GlobalFoundries and state government will subsidize the trains in exchange for free transit for their employees.

In the meantime, he and Moore are preparing for the trains’ imminent arrival from Dallas and are meeting with railroad executives and state and local officials to nail down the particulars.

Though fall may seem like a short deadline for getting the trains rolling through Vermont, Blittersdorf said the Budd cars have all been inspected and fueled and just need their drive shafts reconnected.

Blittersdorf has a failsafe option — to sell his Budd cars back to VIA Rail Canada if he doesn’t succeed — but he doesn’t think that will be necessary, he said.

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Notably, Lewack said, the study only considered running full train sets on the Amtrak model, with elevated platforms and indoor stations. By contrast, Blittersdorf intends to have passengers board and disembark at grade, or ground level, requiring fewer and less-costly station improvements. Other infrastructure improvements made since the Champlain Flyer days, including continuously welded rails that allow for a faster and more comfortable ride, would make the trains more attractive to commuters. Lewack opined that Blittersdorf could get his commuter line up and running for one-half to one-third the cost of the VTrans estimates.

At least one mayor appears ready to climb on board with AllEarth Rail. Last week, Montpelier Mayor John Hollar announced plans to finally break ground on a long-envisioned downtown multimodal transit center at 1 Taylor Street behind Capitol Plaza. Though plans currently include a bus station and bike path, not a train station, Hollar pointed out that tracks already run adjacent to the new center.

Rail featured prominently in the winning design at last year’s Sustainable Montpelier 2030 Design Competition aimed at making Montpelier net zero by 2030. Among the ideas of first-place winner “Team Bridges” was to connect a 20-mile corridor of five municipalities — Waterbury, Middlesex, Montpelier, Berlin and Barre City — via rail.

Blittersdorf’s trains, Hollar said, could be just the ticket to make that happen.

“I’ve heard about support for rail in Montpelier for years,” he added, “so I think [Blittersdorf ] would find there’s a lot of interest and support in the community.”

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woman named Khadijah Rollins. Quoth Amir recently: She is a buoy in the harbor at dusk.

And: Dawn is a blues song after the sound of night rain and Khadijah’s sighs.

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euben Jackson is best known to Vermonters as the velourvoiced host of “Friday Night Jazz” on Vermont Public Radio. The 60-year-old native of Washington, D.C., is a jazz scholar and aficionado; he worked for 20 years as curator of the Duke Ellington Collection at the Smithsonian Institution and has critical bylines in numerous prestigious publications. He’s been a high school teacher. He’s a wellregarded, published poet. He’s in love with his cat. He follows sports avidly, without necessarily rooting for a particular team. Jackson is a man of myriad passions.

But never mind his illuminating meditations on the works of Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis, his brilliant poetic scribbles, or his predictions about the Seattle Seahawks’ chances this season. Lately, Jackson’s friends — at least those connected with him on Facebook — want to know about Amir.

“It’s like when your parents come to visit, and they’re not really there to see you,” says Jackson over coffee in Winooski. “They want to see the grandkids.”

Amir Yasin isn’t Jackson’s grandson. In fact, he’s old enough to be a grandfather. Over the past few years, Jackson has served as an online proxy for the man he describes as a Detroit-based barber. He posts near-daily updates from this mysterious, tech-averse friend. And Jackson’s Facebook pals have fallen in love with the man.

“They’re like, ‘I don’t care about your Facebook posts. I want to hear what Amir is up to,’” says Jackson.

Indeed, Amir’s musings and observations on everything from politics to race to love to the minutiae of daily life are captivating and often stirring.

Through Jackson, he speaks and writes with a simple, lyrical quality. He’s insightful, wistful and sometimes dryly funny. Witness Amir’s dispatch from July 11, 2017:

Amir writes: Jayden [sic] Smith is Frederick Douglass’ bass player.

And like Tupac, Frederick Douglass is alive.

Their new single will drop like an acorn in September.

It’s called “Covfefe and Black Eyed Peas.”

Jackson’s Facebook followers have gravitated toward Amir without quite knowing who he is — or even if he’s real.

The Amir posts often elicit more likes and reactions than Jackson’s personal posts, which doesn’t seem to bother him.

If anything, he’s touched by people’s interest.

“People stop me on the street and remember things he said in 2013,” says Jackson. “People care, they worry, which is really sweet.”

Like Jackson, Amir has a poetic streak. That’s especially evident when he waxes gooey on his favorite subject, a

“He’s a bit of a curmudgeon and sorta funny,” says Jackson, attempting to explain Amir’s appeal to total strangers. “I think, now that he’s seeing somebody, that’s more of interest to people.”

Jackson’s assumption is proving correct. As Amir’s relationship with Khadijah has blossomed, so has the intrigue surrounding him.

But that curiosity has given rise to speculation.

“Some people want to know if he’s really me,” says Jackson with a coquettish grin.

Jackson is a gentle, sensitive man with a poet’s sympathetic eye and a jazz musician’s melancholy soul. He’s a born teacher, patient and generous with his philosophical insight, and he’s an unabashed romantic. But when the mood strikes — say, when he ruminates on being a black man in lily-white Vermont — his comments can cut to the bone.

Come to think of it, Jackson does sound an awful lot like Amir.

“He’s kind of outgoing and shy, which is why a lot of people figured he was me,” says Jackson. “If Superman is here, where is Clark Kent?” he says facetiously.

“If people want to speculate, that’s fine,” Jackson continues, then concedes, “It’s a funny relationship.”

So why doesn’t Amir — assuming he is real — simply get his own Facebook account?

“I’ve asked him this many times,” says Jackson. “I’m guessing it’s the

contradiction. Like in The Wizard of Oz: ‘Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.’ I think he likes the adulation.”

The going theory among skeptics is that Amir is a creative writing exercise, a vehicle through which the typically demure Jackson can express more profound, revealing emotions than he otherwise might. Here’s Amir in the wake of last month’s acquittal of the Minnesota cop who killed motorist Philando Castile: Dear Khadijah The other night as I was driving homeI reached my free hand across the passenger seat.

I imagined you holding it before the light changed, then I returned both hands to the wheel.

I found a parking space two blocks from my apartment beneath a huge maple (Lord I love this city) and turned to kiss you anyway.

If Amir is a fiction, then Jackson has crafted a rich and detailed backstory for him. Reportedly, Amir is in his mid-seventies. He’s a world traveler but belongs,

Amir is also a jazz head. He was a friend of Jackson’s late older brother, Al. Jackson claims he met Amir at a jazz festival in Motown in the 1970s.

Jazz led Amir to Khadijah. One afternoon he was sipping tea in a café while an old Eric Dolphy album played in the background. “She was whistling the solos in this ballad ‘Glad to Be Unhappy,’” Jackson says of Khadijah. “So he introduced himself and asked her out.”

Their romance surprised everyone, Amir most of all.

“He told me, ‘What am I doing feeling like this at 75?” recalls Jackson. “I said, ‘What did you assume, that at a certain age you don’t feel things?’ And he said, ‘I’m a walking slow jam.’”

Amir’s friends, Jackson included, say they’ve noticed a change in the typically crusty barber since he met Khadijah, who now also sometimes speaks through Jackson on Facebook.

As they began dating, Jackson explains, “people at the shop started remarking, ‘Amir’s not as salty as he usually is.’ It has kind of softened him.”

“He’s a lot more comfortable with his vulnerability and what’s in his heart,” Jackson continues. “He’s a mess. But he’s a mess in the best way.”

a pretty sizable Facebook following (LOL).”

The old barber is amused that people question whether he’s a figment of a poet’s imagination.

“People can be so literal-minded, right?” he writes. “I am Reuben’s friend, his seventysomething mirror. We are joined at the heart, but I would never trade my beloved Detroit for the Green Mountain State.”

“I’m the chronicler,” Jackson insists. “I just write what they tell me.”

But the arrangement is beneficial for him, too.

“I think he pushes me, even as a chronicler,” Jackson says of Amir. “It makes me consider how much I’m pushing myself in my own stuff.”

Jackson says Amir texts and emails him frequently, and they talk on a landline once a week about pretty much everything. Well, almost everything.

“I don’t push him about whether or not he’s in love,” says Jackson.

“Because he would just say, ‘Fuck you.’

Which would tell you, of course, that he was.”

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Jackson believes Amir’s increased openness is part of what draws strangers to his secondhand musings.

“I learn more about him on a daily basis,” says Jackson. “When I was a kid, I looked for men who were not afraid to be, among other things, more honest, vulnerable, tender, even. He’s inspiring, though I’d never use that word with him.

“He’s a teacher for me,” Jackson goes on. “I see him risking these things, and I go, ‘Oh, my God, that’s the real stuff about life.’ As a romantic, I do admire his heart and his vulnerability.”

The admiration is mutual, as Amir reveals via email — responding through Jackson, of course.

“I have always respected Reuben’s abilities as a poet and as translator of other people’s experiences — you ever hear his radio show?” Amir writes. “I’m both a semi-Luddite and someone with a lot of heads to take care of.” Revealing his dry humor, he adds: “Reub also has

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heart and soul, to his native Detroit.

The city is as much a part of Amir as Washington, D.C., is of Jackson.

For 30 years, Amir has worked at the HangTime Barber Shop. (Googling barber shops by that name in Detroit turns up no results. But there is one in D.C. Hmm…) “He’s the barber emeritus, the storyteller, the griot,” says Jackson.

Amir has an adult son in Portland, Ore., but doesn’t talk about him often.

He refers to himself as a “fallen Muslim” and a “spiritual mutt.” He has been a teacher, like Jackson, and was an ardent civil rights activist in the ’60s and ’70s, an era Jackson believes Amir has never quite left.

“He’s kind of stuck in the past,” says Jackson. He adds that you’re likely to find Amir sporting a dashiki and humming Marvin Gaye or Johnny Cash tunes as he sweeps hair from the floor or takes out the trash.

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t’s high summer, and between the hot and muggy weather and the current political situation, we could all use a little something chill. In the immortal words of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love”: “You need cooling, baby, I’m not fooling.”

So we went out to find you a fix.

Plenty of places scoop ice cream, sorbet and gelato into dishes and cones, but we opted for the road less traveled and sought out purveyors of frozen treats who are stepping outside the carton to offer something unusual.

Some of these businesses do just one thing and do it well. Others offer an expansive selection of cool treats. All are worth a visit.

Eating frozen desserts won’t fix the world’s problems, but each of these businesses is doing something to promote sustainable agriculture, be it planting bushes and trees for bees or sourcing organic and local ingredients. Pretty cool, indeed.

Sno-Cones at the Farm Between and Arbor Farmstead 3727 Route 15, Jeffersonville, 644-8332, thefarmbetween.com; 3 Faywood Road, Grand Isle, arborfarmstead.com

Five years ago, on a slow day at the Johnson Farmers Market, John Hayden of the Farm Between did an informal survey of customer behavior that led to a new direction. “We weren’t selling much produce. We saw that people were buying a lot of prepared foods,” he recalls. “I said, ‘We have to come up with something.’”

After reading a New York Times piece on sno-cones and shave ice — a Hawaiian variation — he decided to buy an ice shaver and create his own using the farm’s organic fruits and berries.

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Other flavors include fan fave strawberry-rhubarb as well as blueberry, raspberry and the farmers’ own preference, black currant. “Americans don’t know black currant as well as Europeans do,” John says. “We’re kind of evangelical about it.” When the time is right, they also make blackberry-lavender, plum and gooseberry-currant syrups. Want to

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The Lamoille County farm isn’t the only place to find sno-cones flavored with real fruit. The Haydens have passed their passion for berries, and their snocone secrets, along to Alisha Utter of Arbor Farmstead in Grand Isle. She’s a graduate of the University of Vermont’s Farmer Training Program.

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That involves keeping it affordable. A scholarship fund will support community members who need assistance paying for food, the women said, while a “feed it forward” program will enable customers with deeper pockets to contribute. Gifford and Whitman are also considering a program in which people can work off their food bill, they said.

Retail hours for RCK will be 2 to 6 p.m. on weekdays, with additional hours on Saturday. The space will be available for rent from 6 to 10 p.m.

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their new location, besides selling their prepared foods at a storefront, they plan to rent out the commercial kitchen, maintain a community space for up to 36 people, and hold cooking and wellness classes.

(Whitman is a physician’s assistant and integrative health coach.)

“It’s always been part of our vision to be bigger than [the] prepared foods,” Gifford said. “We started that as a tester to see how the community responded.

We always had a plan of creating a space around food for the community.”

One of the goals of RCK is to make healthy, local foods accessible to as many people as possible — “and [to] make sure we’re not creating another foodie company,” Gifford said.

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The BLUE STONE will open its third pizza restaurant in Washington County by the end of the week — this one at 83 Main Street in Montpelier, said co-owner VINNY PETRARCA. The new Blue Stone, renovated by the owners, will seat about 35 people and take over the space that was home to Coffee Corner for nearly six decades. “It’s an iconic location,” Petrarca said, adding that his wife used to be a server at Coffee Corner.

“We’d been exploring some different options in Montpelier,” he said. The capital city is home to Petrarca and his business partner, CHRIS FISH, who opened the first Blue Stone in Waterbury in November 2012. In the winter of 2016, they added a restaurant in Waitsfield.

The Montpelier Blue Stone will have a menu identical to that of its predecessors, Petrarca said.

That means a variety of pizzas and an array of salads, burgers, sandwiches, chicken wings, and mac and cheese.

About 30 Vermont beers will be available on tap and in bottles and cans.

“It would be weird if we opened a Blue Stone and it wasn’t the same thing,” Petrarca said. “That level of consistency and familiarity is so important; it’s the

backbone of what we try to do here.”

Part of what inspired the partners to expand their business was a desire to recognize and retain valued employees, Petrarca said.

“We’re really lucky in that we have some really, really strong people who work for us and allow us to be more independent.”

By the time the Montpelier branch has been open for six weeks, the three restaurants will collectively employ about 65 people, Petrarca noted. The Blue Stone restaurants serve lunch and dinner seven days a week.

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What’s Utter’s angle? Playing with flavors while staying “organic, hyperlocal” and seasonal, she says. Briefly, in the spring, she made lilac syrup. Now she’s experimenting with raspberrybeet. “I literally pick every piece of fruit that goes into the syrup,” Utter says.

The idea is to “capture the flavor of the season when it’s at its peak.”

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When you order cider slush at Hackett’s Orchard, you’re getting more than a cool and refreshing drink. The slurry is made of pure apple cider and nothing else, and its taste changes as the season progresses and different types of apples ripen.

With 47 varieties in production, that mixture will never be the same twice.

“Early on, [the flavor] is a bit light,” explains co-owner Celia Hackett. “Later in the season, when the apples are more mature, they have a great flavor.”

Hackett, who guesses that the “very popular” icy treat originated at state fairs, says that she and her crew work hard on creating cider blends that have a balance of sweetness and acidity, which leads to an ideal slush. “They’re very good,” she says. “They just speak for themselves, and they’re nice, refreshing and healthy.”

In addition to the cider slush, Hackett’s offers cider doughnuts, veggies, pumpkins, syrup, honey, berries and frozen apple crisps to take home.

Customers will find a selection of goods from other local farmers and producers, a playground, and, of course, pick-yourown apples.

Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ice Pops and Milkshakes at the Sweet Spot The Sweet Spot in Waitsfield is a frozendessert lover’s dream come true, offering ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, rootbeer floats and ice pops in a variety of creative flavors.

Take the classic ice cream sandwich.

To make their most traditional version, says co-owner Sarina Gulisano, staff underbake thin sheets of brownie and slather it with vanilla, coffee or mintchip ice cream, all made in-house under the shop’s Scout’s Honor brand name.

Another sandwich features a brownedbutter and brown-sugar cookie with lemon ice cream; a third is made with gluten-free macaroons. “In those we do chocolate [ice cream] or seasonal fruit flavors [such as] strawberry-buttermilk,” says Gulisano.

Scout’s Honor ice cream also goes into milkshakes — some of which are boozy, as the Spot has a liquor license — and root-beer floats. “We make our own [soda] with a root-beer tincture, simple syrup and seltzer,” Gulisano says. “And then we put in a scoop of ice cream.”

How about the pops? “We just try to utilize whatever’s in season and whatever’s fun to use,” Gulisano says. Flavors have included blueberry laced with cardamom; Amish peach and jalapeño; and house-roasted coffee with horchata.

Sour-cherry lemonade and raspberriesand-cream are current favorites.

To make alco-pops — which, Gulisano says, “won’t get you drunk” — she freezes a cocktail base of liquor and flavorings.

There’s a margarita pop, a mojito with homegrown mint, and the less-common Italian Greyhound, made of grapefruit juice, bitters and vodka.

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With nine kinds of cookies and 13 different frozen treats to slather on ’em, Vermont Cookie Love can make a Lovewich, or ice cream sandwich, to suit any taste. “It’s something we do to order,” says owner Paul Seyler. “People can choose the ice cream they want and the cookies they want. It’s a neverending-combo possibility.” The cookies are baked fresh daily, while the dairy comes from Wilcox Ice Cream of East Arlington.

One of the most popular Lovewiches combines the Addicted to Love cookie

— flavored with ground coffee beans — and coffee ice cream. People also ask for Forbidden Love, cocoa dough with chocolate and white-chocolate chips, slathered with mint-chocolate chip ice cream. The Summer Love cookie, studded with dried raspberries and blueberries, is a perfect match for raspberry sorbet. Lovewiches can be made with vanilla, chocolate, maple or coffee creemee, too.

VCL also makes ice cream cakes, Seyler notes. These consist of Kingdom Creamery of Vermont ice cream, sprinkles of “cookie crush,” and chocolate or salted-caramel sauce. “It’s a throwback to Carvel but with better ingredients,” he says.

Then there’s VCL’s frozen cookie dough, which the company sells at local stores and co-ops. Although it’s made with pasteurized eggs, Seyler says, it’s not intended as a frozen dessert on its own: “We sell it to be baked.” Yet, he observes, “People tell me more and more that it never makes it to the oven.”

Popsicles at Adam’s Berry Farm 985 Bingham Brook Road, Charlotte, 578-9093, adamsberryfarm.com

There’s something glorious about the simple purity of frozen fruit on a stick, and that’s exactly what Adam’s Berry Farm’s popsicles consist of. Made with the farm’s own organic strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, the pops encapsulate the brightest moments of each berry season.

The sweet treats help customers cool down at the Burlington Farmers Market and are available at the ABF farmstand in Charlotte. The farm carries plenty more fruity goodies, including vinegar, chutney, eggs (labeled on the website as “hen berries”) and quince paste. Soon, Adam’s Berry Farm pops will be available at City Market/Onion River Co-op, including raspberry-hibiscus mint, blueberry-lime and strawberry-lemon. !

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Snookums AGE/SEX: 9-year-old spayed female

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ARRIVAL DATE: June 16, 2017 REASON HERE: Owner could no longer care for her.

SUMMARY: Did you know that the amazing name "Snookums" is also a term of

endearment? Well, now that you’ve been schooled, did you know that I am a very endearing lady? I am! I’m also very unique. My eyes are a beautiful shade of pearl … Who else can say that here? It might look like I can’t see, but that’s simply not the case! I am also a staff favorite, and I get spoiled — just as a sweet girl like me should be. My person had too many animals and brought me to this beautiful place to stay; however, I am looking for a palace to call my own. So whaddaya say? Shall we snuggle on the couch together and watch Terms of Endearment? Methinks so!

DOGS/CATS: Smookums lived with cats before and may do well with another.

Her history with dogs is unknown

Visit HSCC at 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 862-0135 for more info.

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ANTIQUES Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates & silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid.

Dave, 859-8966.

ANTIQUES WANTED Trusted 3rd-generation Vermont antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. bittnerantiques.com.

Brian, 802-272-7527.

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FOR SALE WOODWIND SALE Saxophones, clarinets + accessories. Good selection. PayPal or cash. Robert Despres, P.O. Box 134, Fair Haven VT, 05743. bhbijoux@ yahoo.com, 802265-3878 answering machine.

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24 minutes to Smuggler's Notch Ski Resort and an hour to Jay Peak.

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BARRE | 65 PLEASANT STREET | #4507929

This home sits up overlooking downtown on a large .52 city lot.

Currently a duplex but an easy conversion to a 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family. Property has hardwood and softwood floors, back porch, 2 car detached garage, 2 driveways, and shed. Updated kitchen and bath. Convenient to I-89. New metal roof to be installed in August. $149,900.

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INSTRUCTION ANDY’S MOUNTAIN MUSIC Affordable, accessible instruction in banjo, guitar, mandolin, more.

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BASS, GUITAR, DRUMS, VOICE LESSONS & MORE! Learn bass, guitar, drums, voice, flute, sax, trumpet, production & beyond w/ some of Vermont’s best players & independent instructors in beautiful, spacious lesson studios at the Burlington Music Dojo on Pine St. All levels & styles are welcome, incl. absolute beginners! Gift certificates available.

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BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS Great for kids. Plenty of experience in the area. Great refs. Find ad online & reply online.

646-600-8357.

GUITAR INSTRUCTION Berklee graduate w/ 30 years’ teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory, music technology, ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach.

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STUDIO/ REHEARSAL FRIDAY POP CAFÉ STUDIO Located in downtown Burlington, Friday Pop Café is a creative, cozy-vibed recording studio that welcomes solo acts, bands & multimedia projects!

Kat, 802-231-1134.

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FOR SALE VINTAGE ART, FRENCH BOOKS Up to 180-yr.-old books, estate art, French texts, plays, novels for sale. Dr. Robert Despres, P.O. Box 134, Fair Haven, VT 05743.

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No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before August 14, 2017, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised.

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless

the Commission holds a public hearing.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above.

Should a hearing be held on this Project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by August 14, 2017.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

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Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 24th day of July, 2017.

By: /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0877-10 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On July 21, 2017, Marilyn Larkin, 410 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 and John Larkin, Inc., 410 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT 05403, filed application #4C0877-10 for a project generally described as construction of a new four story, mixed use structure with basement garage, 60 dwelling units and 21,653 gross square feet of commercial space (Larkin Terrace). The Project is located at 1185/1195 Shelburne Road in South Burlington, Vermont.

The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications.

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below.

The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0877-10”.

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Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

If a hearing is requested, and is granted by the Commission, it will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 9:00 AM at the Essex Junction District Office of the Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont. If a hearing is held, a site visit will occur at 8:30 AM. We will meet for the site visit on Fayette Road near its intersection with US Route 7 in South Burlington.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before August 18, 2017, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be If you feel that any of in writing to the address the District Commission below, must state the members listed on the criteria or subcriteria attached Certificate of at issue, why a hearing Service under “For Your is required and what Information” may have a additional evidence conflict of interest, or if will be presented at the there is any other reason hearing. Any hearing a member should be disrequest by an adjoining qualified from sitting on property owner or other this case, please contact interested person must the district coordinator include a petition for as soon as possible, no party status. Prior to later than prior to the submitting a request for response date listed a hearing, please contact above. the district coordinator at the telephone number Should a hearing be listed below for more held on this Project and information. Prior to you have a disability convening a hearing, the for which you are going Commission must deter- to need accommodamine that substantive tion, please notify us by issues requiring a hearAugust 2017.

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Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 26th day of July, 2017.

By: /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C1053-9 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On July 19, 2017, The Dubrul Family, LLC, and The Automaster, LLC, c/o John Dubrul, P.O. Box 220, Shelburne, VT 05482 filed application #4C1053-9 for a project generally described as placing clean fill in as a guide, a 22,899 sf. Classfill III

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wetland on the existing Automaster site to make way for future site improvements. The Project is located at 3328 Shelburne Road in Shelburne, Vermont.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before August 17, 2017, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above.

Should a hearing be held on this Project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by August 17, 2017.

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Mary Burns Unit #437 Unit #170 Unit #171 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift South Burlington, VT 05403 (802)863-8300 NOTICE OF SELFSTORAGE LIEN SALE LYMAN STORAGE using the116 10438 Route

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The entire contents of each self-storage unit listed below will be sold, with the proceeds to be distributed to Lyman Storage for all accrued occupancy fees (rent charges), attorney’s fees, sale expenses, and all other expenses in relation to the unit and its sale. Any proceeds beyond the foregoing shall be returned to the unit holder.

Contents of each unit may be viewed on Saturday 08/19/2017, commencing at 10:00 a.m.

Sealed bids are to be submitted on the entire contents of each selfstorage unit. Bids will be opened one-quarter of an hour after the last unit has been viewed on Saturday 08/19/2017.

The highest bidder on the storage unit must remove the entire contents of the unit within 48 hours after notification of their successful bid. Purchase must be made in cash and paid in advance of the removal of the contents of the unit. A $50.00 cash deposit shall be made and will be refunded if the unit is broom cleaned.

Lyman Storage reserves the right to accept or reject bids.

Unit 002 ~ Misty J Scott 42 First Street Vergennes VT 05491 Unit 036 ~ Jessica L Hatin P.O. Box 297 Hinesburg VT 05461 Unit 048 ~ Susan D Brace 1567 Hollow Road N Ferrisburg VT 05473 Unit 055 ~ Frank M Liberty 87 Meadow View Drive Huntington VT 05462 Unit 057 ~ Scott Orr P.O. Box 38162 Cambridge MA 02238 Unit 115 ~ Jeremy Steele 106 Green Street #23 Hinesburg VT 05461 Unit 222 ~ Clay C Cormicle P.O. Box 5213 Key West FL 33045 NOTICE OF TAX SALE The residents and nonresident owners, lien holders, and mortgagees

of lands in the Town of Huntington, County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that a levy upon the following described parcels of land has been asserted by the Town of Huntington through its Delinquent Tax Collector for taxes unpaid for the 2015-2016 tax year. Included with each description is the tax bill, which has been committed to the collector for collection as relates to the tax against each individual delinquent taxpayer. Said lands will be sold at public auction at the Town Clerk’s office in the Town of Huntington, on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be required to discharge such property taxes, with costs and fees, unless previously paid.

By virtue of the Tax Warrant and Levy and the tax bills committed to Brent Lamoureux, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Town of Huntington said Delinquent Tax Collector hereby levies against the parcels described below.

Dated at Richmond, Vermont this 26th day of July, 2017.

S:/BRENT LAMOUREUX, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Town of Huntington, Vermont DESCRIPTION OF PARCELS Parcel #1 Being a parcel of land with dwelling located thereon said to contain 2 acres, more or less, and located at 9471 Main Road, Huntington.

Being a portion of the same lands and premises conveyed to Leon Stokes and Colleen Stokes by Warranty Deed of Leon Stokes dated November 24, 2015 and recorded in Volume 108 at Page 737 of the Land Records of the Town of Huntington.

Being Tax Parcel No.: 070320.

Parcel #2 Being a parcel of land with dwelling located thereon said to contain 2.20 acres, more or less, and located at 9283 Main Road, Huntington.

Being a portion of the same lands and premises conveyed to Leon Stokes and Colleen Stokes by Warranty Deed of Leon Stokes dated November 24, 2015 and recorded in Volume 108 at Page 737 of the Land Records of the Town of Huntington.

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Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self-storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid at the Lyman Storage facility. This sale is being held to collect unpaid storage unit occupancy fees, charges and expenses of the sale.

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interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised.

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications.

Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below.

The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C1053-9”.

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WELL-MAINTAINED OLDER CAPE 3-BR, 3.5-BA, 2,900 sq.ft. residence with southern exposure overlooking Woodbury Lake with 800 sq.ft. attached garage on 6.46 acres.

Radiant heat and energy-efficient. $435,000. Details and pictures at sites. google.com/site/ sabinhollow/ 802249-8717

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STATE OF VERMONT STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. IN RE: L.C. Vermont Superior Court Family Division Docket No. 429-1216CnJv NOTICE OF HEARING TO: David E. Clark, father of L.C. you are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all your parental rights to L.C. will be held on August 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM., at the Superior Court of Vermont, Family Division, Chittenden County, Costello Courthouse, 32 Cherry Street, Burlington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear may result in termination of your parental rights.

Hon. Kirstin Schoonover Family Court Judge Date: 7/13/17

2+ ACRES - Vernon, VT. Kitchen has Crawford cookstove, 3BR, 1BA. Barn, 2-car garage, storage shed, greenhouse. $180,000. Adjacent 14+ acres. 3BR proposed house site, perced, $65,000.

802-257-4924 or earlin@myfairpoint. net.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Paul W. Meacham late of Burlington, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: July 26, 2017 /s/ Judith Knutson Signature of Fiduciary Judith M. Knutson Executor/Administrator: c/o Corey F. Wood, Esq., 34 Pearl St. Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-6304 cwood@bpflegal.com Name of publication Seven Days Publication Date: 7/26/2017 Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court,

Magnificent Canadian log home, 3-BR, Valley Lake, 700 ft shoreline. 18 mi to Montpelier.

Custom kitchen, lg. dining, LR, master BR, BA, screened porch overlooking lake. Lg. garage, workshop, loft office, storage. Woodbury, VT. $405,000. 802456-1997

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Enosburg - above 7/24/17 FSBO-Forrett071917.indd 12:10 PM 1 link for photos and info. Attached deck over water falls, exposed hand hewn beams. 2-BR, 1-BA with laundry. Part finished attic could be 2-BR. $179,000.

(802) 933-6201

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Chittenden Unit- Pro7/31/17 FSBO-RobertDiaz080217.indd 3:44 PM bate Division Address of 1Court: P.O. Box 511 Vermont Superior Court, Burlington, VT 05402 Chittenden Unit- Probate Division 175 Main Street STATE OF VERMONT Burlington, VT 05402 SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION STATE OF VERMONT DOCKET NO. 475-4917 SUPERIOR COURT CNPR CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION In re estate of Phyllis DOCKET NO. S. Lary 62-1-17CNPR NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re estate of Christine M. Gordon To the creditors of Phyllis S. Lary late of NOTICE TO CREDITORS Charlotte, Vermont.

To the creditors of I have been appointed to Christine M. Gordon late administer this estate. of Milton, VT. All creditors having claims against the I have been appointed to decedent or the estate administer this estate. must present their All creditors having claims in writing within claims against the four (4) months of the decedent or the estate first publication of this must present their notice. The claim must claims in writing within be presented to me at four (4) months of the the address listed below first publication of this with a copy sent to the notice. The claim must court. The claim may be be presented to me at barred forever if it is not the address listed below presented within the with a copy sent to the four (4) month period. court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not Date: July 19, 2017 presented within the four (4) month period. /s/ Stephanie Lary Signature of Fiduciary Date: 7/25/17 /s/ Chad Gordon Signature of Fiduciary Stephanie E. Lary Executor/Administrator: Chad Gordon c/o Kaplan 25 Bermuda Lake Drive and Kaplan Palm Beach Gardens, FL Executor/Administrator: 33418 PO Box 405 917-750-8725 Burlington, VT 05402 802-651-0013 Name of publication Seven Days Name of publication Seven Days Publication Date: July 26, 2017 Publication Dates: 7/27/2017

Unique 18 Seat 7/17/17 FSBO-Motta072617.indd 1:45 PM 1 Restaurant and Country General Store serving breakfast and lunch. Deli, groceries, beverages and lodging decor.

Long history of success. Apartments above store. Owner must sell-Price negotiable. $599,000.

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Name and Address of Court: Chittenden County Probate Court 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 670-5-17CNPR In re estate of Stanley R. Whittemore, Jr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Stanley R. Whittemore, Jr. late of Burlington, VT. I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: 6/2/17 /s/ Chad E. Whittemore Signature of Fiduciary Chad E. Whittemore Executor/Administrator: 1450 Braelock Road Colchester, VT 05446 802-363-8213 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 8/2/2017

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Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 882-6-17 CNPR In re estate of Robert P. Lemire, Sr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS516-4-17 To the creditors of Robert P. Lemire, Sr. late of Essex, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: July 26, 2017 /s/ Monique Lemire Signature of Fiduciary Monique Lemire Executor/Administrator: 91 Rose Street Burlington, VT 05401 802-658-7736 Name of publication Seven Days

Publication Date: July 26, 2017 Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit- Probate Division 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05402 THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 01-01657 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., WILLISTON, VT 05495, WILL BE SOLD ON AUGUST 11, 2017 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF GERALYN SHELVEY. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

support groups AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Join our floating support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport & its health-giving, life-affirming qualities.

Any age. No athletic experience needed.

Call Penni or Linda at 999-5478, info@ dragonheartvermont. org, dragonheartvermont.org.

AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

ALATEEN GROUP New Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. For more information please call Carol, 324-4457.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free.

Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 & join a group in your area.

ALL CANCER SURVIVORS Join the wellness classes at Survivorship NOW, created by cancer survivors for survivors of all cancers. Benefi ts from lively programs designed to engage and empower cancer survivors in our community. Email: info@ survivorshipnowvt.org.

Call Chantal, 777-1126, survivorshipnowvt.org.

ALTERNATIVES TO SUICIDE Alternatives to Suicide is a safe space where the subject of suicide can be discussed freely, without judgment or stigma.

The group is facilitated by individuals who have themselves experienced suicidal thoughts/ feelings. Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington. Group meets weekly on Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Info:

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

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

Info: 893-0530, Julie@ mccartycreations.com.

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

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

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

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

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

COMING OFF PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUP Through sharing experiences and resources, this group will provide support to individuals interested in coming off psychiatric medications, those in the process of psychiatric medication withdrawal or anyone looking for a space to explore their choices around psychiatric medication use. The group is also open to those supporting an individual in psychiatric medication withdrawal. 12-1:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

Pathways Vermont, 125 College St., 2nd floor, Burlington.

Contact: Cameron Mack cameron@ pathwaysvermont.org or 888 492 8218 x 404.

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

989-3234, 425-3612.

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FAMILIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are people with adult loved ones who are transgender or gender-nonconforming.

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

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

FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turning Point Center, corner of Bank St., Burlington. (Across from parking garage, above bookstore). thdaub1@gmail.com.

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

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

Please call for date and location. RSVP graspvt@gmail.com or call 310-3301.

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org.

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction.

Info: recovery@essexalliance.org, 878-8213.

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BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Mon. night, 6-7:30 p.m., & every other Wed., 10-11:30 a.m., in the Conference Center at Central Vermont Home

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:302:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets the 3rd Wed. montly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m. Colchester Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon.

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

Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 185 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Info: 888-763-3366, parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org, parkinsonsvt.org.

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Held the last Tue. of every mo., 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Birchwood Terr.,

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be a time of stress that is often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth and feel you need some help with managing emotional bumps in the road that can come with motherhood, please come to this free support group lead by an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 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.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury. 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. Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522.

montly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. montly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m.

Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP 1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m. Preregistration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more information.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Sat., 10-11:30 a.m., Methodist Church at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington.

Contact Brenda, 338-1170.

Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878.

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 128, Williston.

Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support, and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

Burlington. Info, Kim, 863-6384.

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The Northfield Schools (K-8) is looking for a 0.40 11:08 AM FTE Health Teacher. This would be a combined position (0.80 FTE). VT Teacher license with proper endorsement.

DELI/BAKERY HELP WANTED Full-time DELI/BAKERY POSITIONS.

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Per-Diem Therapist HOPE Works is seeking a Per-Diem Therapist to help achieve our mission of ending sexual violence in Chittenden County. Provide crisis and ongoing support to survivors, help to coordinate community resources, and facilitate groups for learning and empowerment.

EOE. See hopeworksvt.org for details, email resume and cover letter to kristine@hopeworksvt.org

OPERATIONS OFFICER Cardboard Teck Instantute seeks a qualified specialist in management of company operations including finances, leases, budget, production and financial forecasting, staffing, shipments, warehousing, accounting, planning, and distribution of the company’s mission and products. This person must be well-organized and have excellent customer service and communication skills. Fun work environment with up-and-coming company in Burlington. Excel, Quickbooks, Word, Google Suite.

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We are looking for part-time employees in our busy Shelburne store. Flexible schedule, weekends a must.

Stop by our store on Route 7 for an application, or call 985-2000 for more information.

Northfield Middle/ High School is looking for a Nurse (1.0 FTE).

Must have Professional Educator License with a school nurse endorsement.

Familiarity with Standards of Practice: School Health Services preferred. tromblyh@wssu.org www.schoolspring.com

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Main Office Secretary Farm & Facilities Manager Afterschool Teacher Childcare Assistants Email letter of interest, resume & 3 references to kathy.c@ovws.org See www.ovws.org for job descriptions.

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Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc. (VITL) has immediate openings for the following fulltime positions in Burlington, VT:

Director of Sales: Responsible for selling VITL’s Health Information Exchange (HIE) / Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions to health care organizations including hospitals, academic medical centers, hospital and independent practices, and other health care entities such as public and private HIEs.

Clinical Data Quality Specialist: Requires someone with strong client relationship skills to provide consulting services, new product and service training, and new service implementation support for VITL clients. Requires experience with meaningful use, security risk assessments and health care practice workflow.

Programmer Analyst: Develop and support system interfaces for the Vermont Health Information Exchange using HL7 and Orion Rhapsody interface engine. Requires Java and Javascript skills. Experience with interoperability solutions for health care IT development a plus.

For detailed job description, please visit www.vitl.net/careers. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to hr@vitl.net.

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Assistant Director of Donor Relations Join an experienced and energetic donor relations team at Middlebury College – an institution with dynamic leadership and vision. The Assistant Director of Donor Relations will create high-quality, compelling, and customized stewardship communications as part of a comprehensive fund-raising strategy for the College’s donors. The ideal candidate will have excellent written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated editing abilities, and attention to detail.

Three or more years of experience in higher education development, communications or a related professional field preferred.

committed applicant who seeks to grow their career in a place they’ll love.

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Physician Executive Assistant Opportunity to provide direct administrative support to physician leader of Radiology. Successful candidate will: Function with a high degree of confidentiality.

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Clinician – Substance Abuse – Medicated Assisted Treatment Provide services through Chittenden Clinic’s outpatient opioid treatment program to patients dependent/recovering from dependence on opioids. Services include coordinated individual, group and family counseling; and comprehensive health home services that address medical and psychosocial needs. Master’s degree in relevant discipline required.

Home Health Services Coordinator Work with clients and community partners as part of a Howard Center team serving individuals receiving medication assisted treatment through the Chittenden Clinic/HUB. Case management and health home services provided by this individual facilitate Chittenden Clinic’s delivery of enhanced, coordinated services serving medical and psychosocial client needs.

Quality Improvement Specialist *New Position.* Join Howard Center’s Client Services Team in the newly created role of Quality Improvement Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Evaluations and Outcomes, the successful candidate will provide leadership and education to ensure data quality, oversight to system-wide coordination of grievance and appeals process, and coordination of system integration for quality improvement and assurance processes. This individual will serve as the project manager for both organizational and inter-organizational initiatives that support achievement of strategic goals. S/he will also identify, develop and implement performance improvement strategies to assure organizational compliance. Full time. Master’s degree required.

Reach Up Case Manager Exciting opportunity assisting adults and families in gaining access to the mental health and substance abuse services needed to support employment and selfsufficiency. The Case Manager will provide integrated service planning, coordination and case management for men and women enrolled in Reach-Up that suffer from mental health and/or substance use disorders. Full-time position (37.5 hours/week). Bachelor’s degree required.

Registered Nurse – Medicated Assisted Treatment Program Seeking a dedicated full-time registered nurse who will be responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations at Howard Center’s Chittenden Clinic. Minimum two years’ experience in nursing and education based on that required by State of Vermont for licensure. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Part Time – Residential Counselor – Allen House Seeking an energetic and professional individual to provide a safe environment for persons with mental health challenges living in an independent permanent housing environment. Individual will provide supportive counseling, medication management and crisis intervention as needed and help residents strengthen coping and symptom management skills. Bachelor’s degree required. Four hours per week (Sunday morning/early afternoon).

Residential Counselor – Branches Seeking an energetic and professional individual to provide a safe environment for persons with mental health challenges living in an independent permanent housing environment. Individual will provide supportive counseling, medication management and crisis intervention as needed and help residents strengthen coping and symptom management skills. Bachelor’s degree required. Two part-time positions available. 30 hours per week and 28 hours per week.

Sub-Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment Program Seeking a Registered Nurse to cover vacancies. Our nurses are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Supervisor II – First Call for Chittenden County Join First Call for Chittenden County, Howard Center’s emergency services program, as a Supervisor. First Call responds to mental health emergencies with the philosophy that the caller defines the crisis. Duties include internal and external training, direct clinical service, shift coverage and direct staff supervision. Master’s degree, licensed/license-eligible and leadership/supervisory experience.

Howard Center offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off for all regular positions scheduled 20-plus hours per week.

Please visit our website, howardcentercareers.org.

Enter position title to view details and apply. Howard Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing assistance or an accommodation in completing the online application should feel free to contact Human Resources at 488-6950 or hrhelpdesk@howardcenter.org.

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ST. JOSEPH RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

Part-time Nursing St. Joseph Residential Care Home is seeking a dedicated, skilled nurse (LPN/RN) for a part-time position which will include every other weekend days, and the occasional day or evening shift during the week. This position has potential for the successful candidate to develop nurse management skills under the direction of the Director of Nursing. All applicants must have a valid state license to be considered.

Apply to: St. Joseph Residential Care Home 243 North Prospect Street Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 864-0264

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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF SPANISH & ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF ITALIAN The Department of Modern Languages and Literature at Saint Michael’s College invites applications for a parttime adjunct instructor of first-year Spanish language courses and a part-time adjunct instructor of first-year Italian language courses for the 2017-2018 academic year. Successful candidates must have a MA or higher degree in Spanish/Italian or a closely related field and recent teaching experience.

For full job posting and to apply online please go to: http://smcvt.interviewexchange.com/.

The Natural Resources Board (NRB) Act 250 seeks a highlevel thinker and absolute professional, with a track record of assimilating vast quantities of information with complete integrity. This is an Act 250 District Coordinator position. The average length of service of our Act 250 District Coordinators is twenty-five years.

We are a small, dedicated team of professionals, with a strong work ethic, who are committed to serving Vermonters through the laws of Act 250. We share the outcome for a better future by protecting the environment, and encouraging economic prosperity through smart growth development.

To work with us, you must be accountable in all actions, able to grasp complex concepts quickly, and possess superior communication skills. You are familiar with the responsibilities of the administration of law, especially in the areas of the environment, land use and development. To serve Vermont as an NRB Coordinator is to put a public face on Act 250. This requires a quiet confidence, consistency of judgment and a focus on being authentic across all interactions. This position supports a District Commission, and works in coordination with the priorities of the senior leadership team. District Coordinators may undertake shared work with colleagues and play a key role in implementing the long-range vision of Act 250. The position requires extensive work with the public, and a proven ability to work well in a diverse range of situations is essential.

The ideal candidate prepares detailed reports, understands engineering plans, and is completely computer literate. Public administration experience is desirable. Site visits are frequently required and may occur in all types of weather and in various terrains. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Natural Resources Board Executive Director. This position supports the Act 250 District 4 Commission and is located in Essex, Vermont. For more information contact Kimberley Lashua at Kimberley.lashua@vermont.gov. Reference job ID #621842 Application deadline: 8/13/17.

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Goodwill Career Fair

at the Vermont DOL Burlington Resource Center on August 9th!

63 Pearl St. Burlington, VT 05401 Wednesday, August 9th from 1:00PM-3:30PM

Goodwill is hiring

Full Time and Part Time retail positions in our Williston, VT WHERE YOU AND 9/23/13 4t-StMichaelsCollege080217.indd 11:47 AM 1 location starting at UNEMPLOYED OR UNDER-EMPLOYED? 7/28/17 1:50 PM $10.10 YOUR WORK MATTER... per hour with full Train for a new career in the rapidly growing Insurance industry! benefits!

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Retail Sales Associates

Come by the VT Department of Labor Burlington Resource Center on August 9th 1:00PM-3:30PM to meet with a hiring manager!

Start your career as a full-time

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• Paid Vacation/Sick Time • Eight weeks of core education at • 401k Program • Health Club Discounts no cost (unpaid) • Potential to earn college credit • Auto Care Discounts • One year state-registered YOU WILL LEARN… apprenticeship • Fundamentals of Insurance • Students who successfully • Insurance Law complete the eight-week core • Auto Insurance education are guaranteed • Homeowner’s Insurance employment with DealerPolicy. • Other Insurance Starting wages: • Customer Service/Sales • $15/hour after successfully • Preparation for Vermont completing the education Producer’s Examination program for Property and Casualty Performance-based increases: Insurance • $16/hour after 6 months • And more… No cost to • $17/hour plus commission after participate for qualified VT one year residents Employer-specific benefits may *Benefits subject to change in 2018 include:* • Healthcare, Dental

Your Growth is Our Growth: No experience required!

Apply online before August 23, 2017 at: www.vthitec.org The ITAR Program (Information Technology Apprenticeship Readiness) is a partnership of:

Cambridge After-School Program

CAMBRIDGE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM STAFF Monday – Friday 2:00 – 5:30pm. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with groups of school aged children in a social setting and be versed in a variety of activities to offer for the afternoon. Staff must be able to work in a high energy setting, multi-task, and be creative and active.

Pay based on experience/ education $10 - $14.

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cap-director@hotmail.com The ITAR Program is funded in part by a grant from the Vermont and U.S. Departments of Labor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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Junior Investment Analyst

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Winooski School District Seeking Junior Investment Coordinator Maintain the building to provide Analyst to provide data Full time, benefits. a safe, clean and orderly entry, analysis and report Are you a self-starting environment. Includes cleaning BATH FITTER IS LOOKING FOR YOU! generation of financial entrepreneur who loves the tasks and other assigned duties. information. Responsibilities church and its future? We are a Must demonstrate excellent include interpreting, coding communication skills and work forward-looking church seeking and keying information from independently. Must be able to a special person to support our investment statements to lift 50lbs. Full time position with We are looking for an In-Home Sales Consultant to Mission & Outreach, Children excellent benefits. This position produce accurate reports. & Youth, and Transformational join our growing team in Burlington. If you’re an is a Tuesday-Saturday, 7 amHigh school diploma (or Ministries from our downtown 3:30 pm shift.

Some overtime award winning sales professional and passionate for equivalent) is required, doorstep sharing our vision of may be required. Please apply home improvement, we want to hear from you! as well as a minimum of “Be the Church.” online at SchoolSpring.com 1-2 years of general office A clean driving record is required. or send resume to Rebecca Visit http://bit.ly/2veuciZ for experience. Computer Goulet, Winooski School District, more job info. proficiency, including the 60 Normand St., Winooski, VT To apply, send your resume to: Reply to 05404. EOE ability to type 40 wpm with . office@firstchurchburlington.org 100% accuracy is necessary.

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STEPS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS SEEKING:

ECONOMIC JUSTICE ADVOCATE To provide advocacy for housing and other economic issues for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. A minimum of a BA in social services or equivalent experience. FT w/benefits; requires some weekend and/ or evening hours, including providing after-hours coverage on our 24/7 hotline.

Resume and cover letter to employment@stepsVT.org

by August 9. Job description at www.stepsvt.org/jobs.

No phone calls please.

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The Vermont Department of abor is looking for a self-motivated individual with insurance adjusting and or paralegal informal dispute resolution skills. ulltime position with Workers Compensation rogram in ontpelier, responsible for informal disposition of contested worker comp claims. ust have excellent written oral communication skills, be able to read apply statutes regulations e ciently manage heavy caseloads of complex claims. rior legal, medical and or insurance work experience is preferred. For more information contact Kristina ielenberg at Kristina. ielenberg@vermont.gov. ob ID: 62181 . Location: ontpelier. tatus: Full Time. Application Deadline: 8/ 8/2 17.

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Vocational Rehabilitation a Division of the Vermont Department of Aging and ndependent iving is seeking an experienced professional with an ability to support high school students with physical, psychological or cognitive disabilities in the career development process. The VR Transition Counselor assists students in preparing for careers and employment through surveying student interest and skills, assisting in career exploratory activities and providing related guidance and counseling. The position works closely with an Employment Consultant to develop a variety of work experiences. N TE This position is being recruited at two levels Counselor and , so applicants must apply for each of the levels for which they qualify and wish to be considered. For more information contact: ill ugarman illiam.sugarman@vermont.gov or via phone at 8 2 17 4143. ob ID: 621833 for level I and 6218 for level II. tatus: Full Time lassi ed ermanent position. Location: orrisville. Application Deadline: 8/1 /2 17.

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EDITOR/GRAPHICS SPECIALIST & INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN Tetra Tech ARD has immediate openings for a full-time Editor/Graphics Specialist (EGS) and an Information Systems Technician (IST) to join its team in Burlington.

The EGS spearheads the production of donor proposals, reports, and other products from inception to submission.

The IST is responsible for user support, troubleshooting, systems monitoring, and SharePoint and Office365 administration. The successful candidates must demonstrate strong intercultural and communications skills, detail orientation, creativity and problem solving, and must be a strong team leader as well as team member.

Degree and technical requirements vary by position, but good SharePoint skills, outstanding attention to detail, communications skills, and a positive, optimistic outlook are vital.

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Engaging minds that change the world Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. This opening and others are updated daily.

Services Support Worker - Bailey/Howe Library - #S1252PO - The Bailey/Howe Library is searching for a Services Support Worker to join their team. This staff member will perform mail services department delivery and processing functions. Sort inbound U.S. and campus mail, prepare shipments of Libraries materials, and deliver material to Library departments. Operate UPS computer manifest for processing shipments. Use postal meter machines for applying correct postage amounts. Respond to customer inquiries and resolve problems to ensure customer satisfaction. Assist the Maintenance Project Coordinator on projects. Drive university vehicle to deliver Libraries material as part of the Library courier route. This position is represented by United Electrical Workers union.

Special Conditions: Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of physical screening.

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Wake Robin seeks health care staff who are licensed in Vermont to work collaboratively to provide high quality care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” We offer an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting.

Line Cook/Sous Chef Year-Round Inn & Restaurant is currently seeking an experienced line cook/sous chef.

Full Time - Year Round Position.

Position will require Grill & Sautee work, in addition to prep and new ideas for specials, etc.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Applications, from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

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Please email for more details, david@thejayvillageinn.com.

Or call 802-988-2306.

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PROJECT DIRECTOR On behalf of the Chittenden County Opioid Alliance, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is seeking to hire a full-time project director to reduce the burden of opioid use disorders in Chittenden County using a Collective Impact approach.

The Chittenden County Opioid Alliance is a unique commitment from key state, local government, and non-profit leaders to put forth a comprehensive, mutually reinforcing approach to reducing opioid abuse and the ancillary burdens they bring to our community.

CCRPC is the regional planning agency for the Burlington, VT region and is providing backbone support to the Chittenden County Opioid Alliance.

Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The ideal candidate is a high-energy individual who has strong interest and knowledge in project management, collective impact, and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and/or recovery systems. The person should be a collaborative, enthusiastic, and positive person who has strong experience in facilitating and aligning efforts among diverse organizations and individuals under one structure. The individual selected must be a selfstarter, able to work independently and stick to deadlines.

Bachelor’s Degree in public health, public administration, public policy, social work, criminal justice, executive leadership, or related field with preference given to a candidate with a Master’s Degree. Minimum of three years’ experience in a governmental, for profit or nonprofit organization delivering human service/health care, education or other public services, at least one of which will have been in a supervisory capacity. Strong experience in process and meeting facilitation required. Certificate in project management or the ability to demonstrate commensurate work experience is preferred. Experience in community development work, public relations, program development and evaluation, and strategic planning is desired.

Please send a letter of interest and resume (with references and contact information) to Charlie Baker, Executive Director, at: cbaker@ccrpcvt.org. The position will remain open until filled. Interviews will begin in early August.

See the full job description at: http://www.ecosproject.com/chittenden-county-opioid-alliance/news-and-resources/ No phone calls please. Applicants should be available for an interview.

CCRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Champlain Community Services Champlain Community Services is a progressive, intimate developmental services provider agency with a strong emphasis on self-determination values and employee & consumer satisfaction.

Shared Living Providers CCS is seeking an individual or couple to provide residential supports to an individual with an intellectual disability in your home. A generous stipend, paid time off (respite), comprehensive training & supports are available. We are currently offering a variety of incredible opportunities. For more information contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118

Community Inclusion Facilitator CCS is seeking dynamic and energetic people to provide one on one inclusion supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Work with a team of professionals assisting individuals to reach goals and lead healthy, productive lives. We are currently offering a variety of benefitted positions and per diem shifts.

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Full-Time EMS Provider Hardwick Rescue has an opening for a full-time, paid EMS provider to join Hardwick Rescue’s volunteer squad.

The position is mostly weekday shifts, and would include ensuring ambulances and the station are clean, stocked, and maintained for prompt responses to emergencies.

The provider will also participate in squad training, administrative duties, and community outreach. Range of benefits included.

Housekeeper Full-Time Monday – Friday Schedule Vermont’s premier continuing Care Retirement Community seeks a member to join our housekeeping team. Housekeepers work collaboratively to support residents who live independently as well as those who live in residential care. Housekeepers are critical to the well being of residents and the quality of the Wake Robin environment. Candidates must have housekeeping or industrial cleaning experience.

The Exam Proctoring Center (EPC) at the University of Vermont (UVM) is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team and assist with front desk operations as our Evening Front Desk Coordinator. The EPC provides testing accommodations for UVM students with disabilities, as well as a variety of courtesy exam testing services. We are looking for a qualified individual who will provide a positive experience for students, faculty and staff who work with our office.

Position Description: • Part time, afternoon/evening hours • Manage EPC front desk operations Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm-9:00pm • Additional weekend hours and/or sub coverage needs may be available • Position begins with paid training in late-August • Starting pay range: $12-$15/hour Interested candidates can apply online at www.Wakerobin.com.

• Front Desk Coordinator will be responsible for: • Greeting students and other visitors at the front desk WAKE ROBIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. • Facilitating student check in/out for scheduled exams • Responding to emails and answering phone calls regarding student exam The job application can be found at scheduling https://sites.google.com/site/4t-WakeRobin080217.indd 1 7/31/17 1:37 PM hardwickrescuesquadvt/ or by • Administrative tasks, including processing paperwork and filing requesting a copy from • Maintaining accurate records and up to date student scheduling records Full-time Deborah Larose, Squad President, • Maintaining confidentiality of student records and exam materials The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual (802) 472-6852.

• Interacting with staff and faculty within the department and across campus Violence seeks a mission-oriented full-time (40 hour/week) Project Attorney to serve in our non-profit clinic providing • Supervising and coordinating daily tasks for student staff • Candidates must hold a valid legal services to victims of violence.

The Project Attorney • Maintaining tidiness of front office driver’s license will represent victims of sexual violence, stalking, and • Working closely with EPC Manager on daily office operations • Vermont licensure at AEMT or domestic violence including women, children and men of paramedic-level required (out-ofQualifications: any sexual orientation, culture, religion, or race. The Project state applicants must be able to • Basic office skills, including answering phones and email Attorney will represent victims statewide in criminal process obtain reciprocity in Vermont) and/or civil proceedings. J.D. and in-depth knowledge • Keen attention to detail and organization is a must • EMTs who will enter an advancedof legal issues pertinent to survivors of domestic and • Customer service repertoire level EMS licensure class within sexual violence in Vermont required.

Access to personal 12 months of hire are encouraged • Responsibility and reliability transportation is required. to apply • Flexibility and problem solving skills • Will consider hiring strong part• Calm, yet assertive demeanor Please send resume and cover letter to time candidate for whom full time • Commitment to and comfort level with diversity and disability kelli@vtnetwork.org work is not feasible Position open until filled.

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To apply: Please email epc@uvm.edu and provide the following: Resume, Cover Letter, Names and contact information for three (3) professional references No phone calls, please.

Champlain Valley School District seeks a full time, energetic paraprofessional to join our special education team. We are looking for a skilled, caring individual to provide intensive support in the areas of multi-layered curriculum or curriculum overlapping, communication, behavior and activities of daily living across school settings to students in our 9th – 12th grade school. Candidate will be an advocate of inclusive education, problem8t-UVMExamProctoringCenter080217.indd solver, strong collaborator, and a positive team member. Ability to promote child growth, foster independence and a willingness to learn are essential. Please note that lifting is a requirement of this job and the position may include supporting students on the bus ride to or from school. Pay rate for this position is $15.59 to $17.11 per hour depending upon education and experience.

Contact Suzanne Curtis, (802) 482-7115 with questions regarding this position.

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Talent Search Manager

(Job Code # 17042)

VSAC is seeking a Manager to direct our efforts under a Department of Education Talent Search Grant which is designed to increase the high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment rates for low-income, first-generation students across the state of Vermont.

A full-time position with excellent benefits is available. This position primarily responsible for the implementation, configuration and ongoing maintenance of the VT Judiciary Case Management System (CMS) in an SQL environment. Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or HS Diploma and 6 years’ experience required. Starting at mid $50K or higher depending on experience. Open until filled.

Responsibilities include: overall oversight for the Talent Search budget; monitor program compliance; oversee programmatic calendar and service delivery; manage the reporting to the Department of Education; supervise, support, and manage the performance of Talent Search personnel (including roughly 8 talent search counselors located across the state who deliver services to students in 30+ Vermont middle and high schools); act as liaison between VSAC administration and Talent Search staff; represent VSAC at external events and stakeholder meetings; assist with grant writing. This position is an integral member of the Management Team within the Career and Education Outreach area at VSAC. Master’s Degree in a related field required.

Candidate must also successfully complete a criminal background check. This is a grant funded position that is contingent upon continued grant funds. VSAC offers a dynamic, professional environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits package.

Apply online at www.vsac.org no later than September 1, 2017.

Candidates shall submit a complete Judicial Branch Application and resume to jud.jobs@vermont.gov. An electronic version of the Application and a more detailed job description may be found at:

https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/employmentopportunities/staff-openings.

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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Community Heart & Soul Small cities and towns across America are challenged by stagnant or declining populations and the old models of economic development are changing before our eyes. Yet they are the backbone of America where individuals can still make a big difference and the residents as a whole can parlay their small town character into making their towns better places to live and raise families.

Community Heart & Soul® is a catalyst for positive change in small cities and towns. By actively seeking the collective wisdom of all residents, including those whose voices are often missing, Community Heart & Soul brings people together to build stronger, healthier, and more economically vibrant communities. This resident-driven model helps build trust while taking into account the unique character of a town and the deep emotional connection of the people who live there—a town’s “Heart & Soul®.” These collective insights into what truly matters most guide a community in making the best decisions about its future.

For this effort we seek a strong business manager with the marketing chops to work with our Executive Director and staff of twelve to significantly grow the number of communities who embrace their “Heart & Soul.” Responsibilities include marketing, public relations, communications, organizational development, executive management/leadership and information technology. Out of state travel approximately 24 days a year.

We are a private operating foundation, 501(c)3, primarily funded by Lyman Orton, that uses a for-profit business approach to achieve its goals. Our offices are in Shelburne, VT. Go to www.orton.org to find out more and if you feel the same passion for this mission that we do and are a driven manager who can help move the needle, email David Leckey, Executive Director, Orton Family Foundation at dleckey@orton.org.

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MUSEUM STORE SALES ASSOCIATES Visitor Services/Admissions and Carousel Operation

LANDSCAPE MOWING CREW LEADER

Sales Associates work as a team to support the store, visitor services, admissions, and operation of the carousel. Daily activities include greeting and assisting customers in a friendly manner, operating computerized cash registers, restocking and cleaning the store daily, and operating the Museum’s carousel while upholding strict safety regulations. Sales associates are expected to be helpful and knowledgeable about the store merchandise as well as the Museum including the Museum’s collection, special events and exhibits.

Professional dress (museum shirts with nice pants or skirts) and grooming are required. Hours may vary due to visitor attendance.

Weekends and holidays a must.

We are seeking a leader for a landscape mowing crew.

Must have a valid driver’s license, transportation to our Burlington location and be able to drive and trailor a Z-Turn mower. Applicant will be expected to operate a string line trimmer, a blower and gas powered hedge trimmers. Also, the ideal candidate will be able to supervise 1-2 other people, help out with Fall/Spring clean ups, and assist our landscape construction, planting and gardening crews. You will need Untitled-12 good communication skills, to be physically fit and to have a professional appearance. This is a seasonal position from April 1-Thanksgiving. Positive work environment; women are encouraged to apply.

Visit shelburnemuseum.org for a full job description and to download an application.

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True North Wilderness Program seeks a full time

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ur growing financial ins tu on has an opening for someone to install, configure and support our network and data communica on systems, maintain hardware and so ware, and troubleshoot.

The Champlain Valley O ce of conomic Opportunity’s (CVO O) VT Tenants rogram (VT ) see s an experienced, energetic, and committed individual with a high degree of initiative to join our team as the Housing ducation Supervisor.

he etwork Systems Admin also works with management to analy e, research and recommend solu ons for assets and provides support to the team, as needed.

The Housing ducation Supervisor is responsible for managing the ongoing operation of the Tenant Hotline provides education and outreach services to VT landlords and tenants will be the lead educator responsible teaching basic rights and responsibilities to tenants and landlords in wor shop settings responsible for utili ing, updating, providing oversight and support of our tenant training materials monitor and report on the e ectiveness of hotline services and give input to the rogram Director on potential improvements and provide direct service to clients as needed.

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who is organized, detail-oriented, warm, able to multi-task, fully computer literate and energetic.

The Administrative Assistant supports the treatment team and provides customer service to clients. Candidate needs to have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Tasks include data entry, creating and editing documents and spreadsheets, maintaining therapist call schedules, answering phone calls and maintaining electronic and digital files. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Comprehensive benefits and salary. Please send resume and cover letter to

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Plate Restaurant in Stowe is looking for an experienced line cook.

Opened Wednesday through Sunday for dinner only and closed Monday and Tuesday. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills who has at least 2 years of experience working on a kitchen line. Organization, cleanliness and a strong work ethic a must as we are an open kitchen. Our menu changes often and we encourage everyone in the kitchen to be a part of what shows up on the menu.

Join the team Gallup ranks in the top 4% worldwide for employee engagement!

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Paid holidays & paid time off

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We would love to hear from you! To apply, submit your informa on at NorthCountryFederalCreditUnion.appone.com at your earliest convenience.

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Successful applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in education, business or human services plus 2- years related experience paralegal training desired general nowledge of V.S.A , 2, and or a minimum of 2 years’ experience wor ing with tenants, landlords and housing statutes related issues and the ability to communicate with, supervise, and empower employees to be e ective in their roles Supervisory experience preferred. Strong preference given to applicants uent in a native language shared by our refugee immigrant community. To learn more about this position, please visit www.cvoeo.org.

This is a 20 hour wee position with health insurance and excellent benefits. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: VTSuper17@cvoeo.org. eview of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found.

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LANE PRESS JOB FAIR Thursday, August 3rd 11:00am – 1:00pm Green Mountain Suites Lane Press is looking to immediately fill several entry-level full-time positions. We have openings for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts in both our Bindery and our Pressroom departments and we are also looking for an Electronic Maintenance Technician and an Inside Sales Representative. We offer competitive starting wages as well as generous shift premiums. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit package after 60 days of employment which includes medical, dental and vision insurance as well as paid vacation, 401(k), disability, on site physical therapy services and an amazing health club membership! We provide on the job training and opportunities for advancement. Please stop by our job fair and meet with a member of our team and complete an employment application. On-site interviews will be conducted. www.lanepress.com.

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Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community, seeks an experienced Security Officer to ensure that our community is secure and that our residents are safe throughout the nighttime hours. Duties include addressing emergency or comfort concerns of residents, responding to and assessing situations involving the physical plant, and ensuring that all buildings are secured according to appropriate schedules. We seek an individual with a background in security or as a first responder, with the compassion and problem solving skills to interact with our senior population.

At least 3 years of relevant experience is required. Two possible shifts: 8-hour evenings/overnights. Overnight 12 hour shift Th/F/S. Please specify your shift preference in REGISTER NOW your response.

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VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIVISION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH INFORMATION DIRECTOR:

The Division of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) of the VT Department of Health seeks a full-time Maternal and Child Health Information Director. This position involves planning, coordination, and advisory work at a professional level involving public, medical professionals, and internal state education/outreach, marketing, media relations, and communications development and planning for a variety of MCH programs including early childhood, sexual and reproductive health, WIC, injury prevention, and school and adolescent health. Applications will only be accepted online through the Department of Human Resources website through August 17, 2017. Please visit http://humanresources.vermont.gov (Job ID 621733) for full details.

The Vermont Department of Health is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the department’s diversity and commitment to foster an environment of mutual respect, acceptance and equal opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

UNIVERSAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING REGISTRY MANAGER:

The Division of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) seeks a full-time Universal Developmental Screening Registry Manager. This position works under the direction of the Child Development Coordinator and is responsible for planning, implementing, and administering Vermont’s Universal Developmental Screening (UDS) Registry and database for the Department of Health.

Duties involve the promotion and management of the UDS Registry from its present pilot phase to a fully operational Registry used statewide by multiple providers for data collection and communication. Applications will only be accepted online through the Department of Human Resources website through August 9, 2017. Please visit http://humanresources.vermont.gov (Job ID 621731) for full details.

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DIRECTOR OF STUDENT CCV has an opportunity for a super-outgoing, tech-savvy, SUPPORT community-minded rock starSERVICES to lead our effort to build a

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Flexible hours and and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent statewide travel are required. combination of education, experience and training.

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AmeriCorps Program

The VHCB AmeriCorps Leader position is a great way to: • learn valuable leadership skills • serve the community • get involved with the network of environmental, agricultural, housing, and energy conservation non-profits in Vermont • earn additional money for college or pay off student loans • and so much more!

Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) is looking to hire a Digital Marketing Manager! This position is responsible for establishing the strategic direction and road map for the web sites, email marketing and social media communications systems, and related services supporting online customer engagement for VEIC and its brands. This role provides vision and leadership to ensure a positive user experience, balanced with hands-on, day-to-day management and implementation of a broad and diverse range of digital marketing initiatives. ated one of ermont’s Best Places to ork, EIC offers a dynamic and welcoming office environment. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

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Candidates should be proven business professionals who are organized, articulate, and independently motivated to advance VTDigger’s nonprofit mission - news in pursuit of truth.

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Join VTDigger’s hard-working business team as an underwriting sales associate focused on Chittenden County. Develop, manage, and grow a portfolio that could earn you as much as $65,000 annually. Potential for additional sales opportunities throughout the state and region.

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Program Director Shelburne House The Shelburne House Program of NFI Vermont is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join the team as Program Director. The Shelburne House is an intensive residential program, which provides assessment and treatment to male adolescents who have been impacted by trauma. The Program Director will provide clinical leadership, family therapy, individual therapy, clinical case management and administrative program management in partnership with the Assistant Director. The ideal applicant will hold a masters degree and clinical licensure in social work, psychology, or a similar field, or be license eligible.

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Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community The Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community has two open positions to join our team of dedicated staff and volunteers to reduce the causes and consequences of substance abuse in Burlington. Job postings are listed below. A full job description for both positions is available at burlingtonpartnership.org.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative person to develop and oversee our educational and awareness raising campaigns focused on reducing substance abuse and increasing health and wellness. Our new team members will be responsible for developing messaging and coordinating the marketing plan for two educational campaigns targeting parents and teens. We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with campaign development, messaging, coordination and public relations. The job requires creativity, attention to detail, a highly self-driven sense of motivation, and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and partners.

Are you skilled with technology and social media? Responsibilities also include maintaining websites and social media pages. Must have a minimum of one year experience working on a marketing campaign. Prior experience working in the health promotion and prevention field is beneficial, but not required.

This position is available for 25-30 hours/wk with benefits and a flexible schedule. Salary range is $19-22/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send a cover letter and resume to Jessica Summer at jessica@burlingtonpartnership.org.

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NFI VT’s Allenbrook Group Home is looking for a part time awake overnight staff person. This position is 20 hours per week with the option for additional hours and potential full time with benefits. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and reliable transportation. Competitive salary with shift differential, supportive team, and comfortable work environment included.

Criminal background check required. Please submit cover letter and resume to: jennifersnay@nafi.com.

We are looking for an organized, forward thinking individual with vision, compassion, and an eye toward the possibilities that support our mission of addressing the causes and consequences of substance abuse in Burlington.

Our Development Coordinator must have both the vision and skills to enable our coalition to sustain successful strategies and adapt to changing funding environments. We need someone with attention to detail, who can work independently.

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This position serves as our primary role for managing grant requirements and reporting, including monitoring grant budgets, expenditures, goals and work plans to ensure targets are met. Responsibilities also include fundraising and engaging with donors to increase support for substance abuse prevention initiatives in the area. Applicants need a minimum of 3 years’ experience applying for and managing grants and fundraising. Prior experience working with federal grants as well as substance abuse prevention, treatment, recovery or healthy community design is beneficial but not required.

White River Program Seeking motivated, creative, and skilled people to join our team in providing Mental Health services to children, youth and families in the greater Hartford, Vermont area. The ideal candidate: a skilled communicator, desire to help kids and families, & ability to provide respectful role modeling. Position provides the opportunity to work directly with children & youth who experience emotional & behavioral challenges. Experience working with children and knowledge of the effects of trauma appreciated! Training and supervision will be provided.

Positions with flexible hours are available and those at least 30 hours are benefited. Bachelor’s degree is required. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Meganjones@nafi.com or call (802) 295-4600.

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rders were lined up at Streetgreens, a food truck that was dishing out summer suppers on a perfect night at Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington.

Inside the truck, members of the Bohmann family focused on their jobs: Will Bohmann hunched over his prep counter, folding veggie wraps. At the sliding window, his 14-year-old daughter, Ella, took orders and called people’s names when their food was ready.

Hannah, 16, handled the money.

Outside the truck, the girls’ mother, Karen Bohmann, got her marching orders from Hannah, who left her post long enough to hand her mom $20 and ask her to get change. Again.

When your kids are part of the business plan, this family has discovered, they learn to delegate. They also learn how to plan a menu, deliver customer service, calculate change in their heads, juggle duties, and keep a workspace organized and tidy. The cooking remains in the hands of Will, a former chef-instructor at the New England Culinary Institute.

“It would be great if the girls [worked with] the food, but they’re not there yet,” he said. “And I’m a control freak.”

The Bohmanns, who live in Williston, launched Streetgreens this summer at festivals and truck stops — a seasonal project that fits the family’s schedules as teachers and students. Will teaches educational technology at the Center for Technology in Essex; Karen is an English

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The girls attend Champlain Valley Union High School, where Hannah will be a junior and Ella is soon to start her first year.

The inspiration for their food truck was the 2014 movie Chef, in which Jon Favreau plays a chef who quits his LA restaurant job and hits the road in a food truck with his son. Will thought a food truck would be a fun endeavor to undertake with his daughters — with the bonus of providing all family members a summer job and helping the girls learn how a business works, he said.

“Having worked in the food industry, we have a fascination for what people are doing out there,” he added. “I had the skill set around the cooking, and I figured

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[that] if I had a good idea for a concept, we could do something.”

Will taught and served as an administrator for 13 years at NECI, where his main class was a second-year course in banquet cooking. He and his students catered hundreds of weddings at the Inn at Essex (now the Essex Resort & Spa), he said.

As Will increased his use of technology in the classroom, his interest in the field grew, leading him to earn two degrees from Marlboro College — a master’s of science in informational technology and a master’s of arts in teaching technology.

His NECI students were engaged by the use of technology in the classroom, he said. But, with enrollment shrinking at

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Although Will is no longer pursuing a full-time culinary career, his cooking and catering experience gave him a leg up with the summer endeavor. He designed the concept for Streetgreens around the food the Bohmanns eat at home: a veggie-centric diet that focuses on fresh foods. Will sources locally when possible, including herbs and tomatoes from the family garden and organic produce from Old Road Farm in Bristol. He purchases from the latter at the Richmond Farmers Market, where Streetgreens is parked on some Fridays.

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The truck offers a variety of salads and wraps, with combinations such as the Power Bowl (spinach and other veggies with quinoa and roasted sweet potatoes) and Avocado Greens (avocado plus greens, roasted chicken, black beans and tomatoes). The salads stand out at food-truck gatherings where fried chicken, barbecue and burgers are common fare.

“This food is right on my list,” said Joy Dubin Grossman of South Burlington, waiting in the Streetgreens line at the food-truck gathering, known as Bikes & Bites, at Veterans Memorial.

“Along with beer,” she added.

Streetgreens operates out of a 1982 Chevrolet P20, a vehicle that used to be an air-supply truck for the Burlington Fire Department. The Bohmanns bought it from the department almost two years ago for $5,000.

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Hannah remembers the morning she learned of the purchase.

“I was eating breakfast on the front porch, and my father comes downstairs and says, ‘I’m going to buy a food truck!’” she recalled. “And I’m like, ‘What? Are we going to run out of money? Because I still want to go shopping with you guys.’”

Her concerns were soon allayed, she said. Still, it took longer than expected to get the truck road- and restaurantready. This learning process involved not just the Bohmann family but also students at the tech center where Will teaches.

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its old V8 engine. Kids in the residential building program did a little welding on the rig and installed its service window.

A graphic design student worked with Will on potential logos for Streetgreens, and a student in the computer animation and web design program came up with the leaf graphic on the truck’s exterior.

“I tried to get a lot of students involved with it,” Will said, “to climb in and out of the truck.” When it turned out that the truck needed a new engine, however, he turned to a pro.

“That was five grand,” Will said.

“That’s why I didn’t open last summer.”

The truck is spiffy-looking now, bright white with a light-green design that announces the fresh food within.

Lines were long at Streetgreens that evening at Bikes & Bites. At one point, Will asked his daughters to stop taking orders so that he could catch up.

Both girls said they enjoy working with their father and are fans of the food coming out of his mobile kitchen.

“I love doing this,” Hannah said.

“We get along really well. We both have really strong opinions.” She defers to her father when it comes to cooking, noting, “He has to do that for himself, but I’ll do everything else.”

She learned from her father, she said, that it’s better to sell out than to have leftovers. “And we usually always sell out,” Hannah said.

As for Ella, the food truck has helped her learn about customer service and how to distinguish among different coins, she said. “My dad is super fun to work with. I find it relaxing working with people I’m comfortable with. It’s a good job for me.”

Besides fetching change from other vendors, Karen bakes chocolate chip cookies to contribute to the truck. It’s the only semblance of junk food at Streetgreens.

“A salad and a cookie is always a nice option,” she said.

She’s delighted by the family business and hung out at the truck in the South Burlington park to greet friends and diners.

“Will is one to have dreams,” Karen said. “And the girls were really like, ‘Go for it.’” !

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FARMER OLYMPICS & PIZZA SOCIAL: Contenders show off their agricultural aptitude in a cornucopia of physical and cerebral challenges. Dinner and treats are provided. Cerridwen Farm, Poultney, 5:307:30 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 434-3821.

art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.

bazaars

JEFFERSONVILLE FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET: Live music spices up a gathering of more than 30 vendors. 49 Old Main St., Jeffersonville, 4:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, jefffarmersandartisanmarket65@gmail.com.

business

FRESHTRACKS ROAD PITCH: Business professionals ride motorcycles from town to town to hear pitches from budding entrepreneurs. See roadpitch. co for details. Various Vermont locations. Free. Info, 923-1504.

community

BROWN BAG LUNCH WITH CITY LEADERS: Montpelier fire chief Bob Gowans joins community members for a discussion of his work, recent successes and emerging challenges. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.

GREENER DRINKS: Supporters of commonsense cannabis reform sip beverages and discuss the culture, industry and politics of the agricultural product. Zenbarn, Waterbury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@vtcannabisbrands.com.

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KNITTING & MORE: Needleworkers, including beginners, hone their skills. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

dance

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats.

Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-8300.

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KINGDOM COMMUNITY WIND TOUR: Attendees are blown away by a tour of energy-producing turbines. Kingdom Community Wind, Lowell, 1011:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, nicole.pidala@ greenmountainpower.com.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB MEETING: First-class collectibles provide a glimpse into the postal past at this monthly gathering. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 660-4817.

GUIDED TOURS: A historic Gothic Revival house opens its doors for hourly excursions. Self-guided explorations of the gardens, exhibits and walking trails are also available. Justin Morrill Homestead, Strafford, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; free for kids 14 and under. Info, 828-3051.

STARGAZING: Clear skies at night mean viewers’ delight when telescope users set their sights on celestial happenings. Call to confirm. McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College, 9-10:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 443-2266.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: Monarchs make an extraordinary journey to Mexico’s remote mountain peaks in this 2D and 3D film experience. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m.; 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: Academy Award-nominated actress Emily Watson narrates an immersive film following a family of highly social mammals in the Kalahari Desert. Northfield Savings Bank 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, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

‘THE SANDLOT’: “You’re killin’ me, Smalls!” A new kid in town takes up with a rag-tag baseball team in this 1993 comedy. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0903.

education

GRADUATE PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE: Prospective students learn the ABCs of programs in education, liberal studies and clinical mental health counseling. Room 106, Academic and Student Activities Center Building, Lyndon State College, 4 p.m. Free; preregister for tours. Info, 626-6413.

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AUG.6 | WORDS Tasty Trip It may not be the Tour de France, but Vermont’s Tour de Farms offers cyclists an appetizing blend of athleticism and agriculture. Now in its 10th year, this annual palate-pleasing adventure begins in Bristol and takes twowheeled travelers on a scenic 28-mile route. Cyclists make nine stops along the way, sampling eats from approximately 30 farms, food producers and restaurants including the Bobcat Café & Brewery and Mary’s Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek. A van comes along for the ride, allowing pedal pushers to safely stow take-home treats. Participants and families round out the day at an after-party complete with local bites and libations, and live tunes by Burlington blues TOUR DE FARMS band Left Eye Jump.

Sunday, August 6, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at Bristol Recreation Field. $50-75. Info, 3820401. acornvt.org

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Reflecting on the late Northeast Kingdom author Howard Frank Mosher in a press release, filmmaker Jay Craven writes, “Many Vermonters already miss him for his laugh-out-loud humor and fertile imagination of our place. Writers miss him, too, because no one was more generous with his time and support.” After a 30-year collaboration that yielded five films based on Mosher’s stories, Craven has collected his memories of the wordsmith, who died in January. The director shares his remembrances this weekend in Norwich and Weston as part of an ongoing tribute tour. Craven’s HOWARD FRANK MOSHER previously unheard and often TRIBUTE TOUR humorous tales are followed by a Saturday, August 5, 7 p.m., at Norwich Congregational Church; and Sunday, screening of his 1993 film Where August 6, 6:30 p.m., at Weston Playhouse. the Rivers Flow North, which was See website for additional dates. $5-12. inspired by Mosher’s novel of the Info, 357-4616. kingdomcounty.org same name.

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As summer enters its home stretch, agricultural fairs begin to crop up across the state. Tuesday signals the start of the yearly Addison County Fair & Field Days. This large-scale exhibition showcases homegrown products and offers plenty of good old-fashioned fun.

Animal lovers ooh and aah over the children’s barnyard, horse and donkey shows; sheep-shearing demonstrations; ox pulling; and live species presentations by Wildlife Encounters. Mechanically minded folks get in gear for antique equipment demos, a hand-mowing contest and high-octane demolition derbies.

Rides, midway games, live entertainment and classes fill out the five-day program.

ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS Tuesday and Wednesday, August 8 and 9, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m., at Addison County Fairgrounds in New Haven. $5-45; free for kids 5 and under; $12-20 for unlimited-ride bracelets.

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AUG.8 & 9 | FAIRS & FESTIVALS Get Up and Row

Saturday, August 5, 5:30-9 p.m., at Waterfront Park in Burlington. $5; free for racers in festival T-shirts; for ages 21 and up. Info, 999-5478. ridethedragon.org

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‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: Footage of paleontological digs from around the globe tells a compelling story of scientists working as detectives to answer questions about an ancient and mysterious ocean world. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: A film follows a herd of large planteating species in Cretaceous Alaska through the seasons and the challenges of growing up.

Northfield Savings Bank 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, $13.5016.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

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BARRE FARMERS MARKET: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods. Currier Park, Barre, 3-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, barrefarmersmarket@gmail. com.

CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Baked items, fresh produce, meats and eggs sustain seekers of local goods. South Hero St. Rose of Lima Church, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, champlainislandsfarmersmkt@ gmail.com.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. Bring a dessert to share. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. VFW Post 7823, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free. Info, middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo.com.

NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET: Pickles, meats, eggs, fruits, veggies, herbs and baked goods are a small sampling of the seasonal bounty. Causeway, Newport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 274-8206.

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PENNYWISE PANTRY: On a tour of the store, shoppers create a custom template for keeping the kitchen stocked with affordable, nutritious eats. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9753.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: Local products — think veggies, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty supplies — draw shoppers to a diversified bazaar. Depot Park, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727.

WOODSTOCK MARKET ON THE GREEN: Homespun products and farm-fresh eats fill tables. Woodstock Village Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: Strategic players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE?: Players of varying experience levels put strategic skills to use. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3322.

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BONE BUILDERS: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in this exercise and prevention class. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30-8:30 & 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

CHAIR TAI CHI: A fun and unique lesson leads students through low-impact moves. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 316-1510.

GENTLE TAI CHI: Madeleine Piat-Landolt guides students in a sequence of poses with an emphasis on relaxation and alignment. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: Students get their stretch on with Lynn Clauer of Sound & Soul

Awakenings. Partial proceeds benefit the Williston Community Food Shelf. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 11 a.m.-noon. $10. Info, 922-0516.

GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: Individuals with injuries or other challenges feel the benefits of a relaxing and nourishing practice. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@ zenbarnvt.com.

GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: Triathletes, Spartan racers and other fitness fanatics challenge themselves to complete Navy Seal exercises during an intense workout. Come in good shape. Private residence, Middlebury, 7-8 a.m. $8-12; for ages 16 and up. Info, 343-7160.

INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees absorb Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 472-6694.

NIA WITH LINDA: Eclectic music and movements drawn from healing, martial and dance arts propel an animated barefoot workout. South End Studio, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $14; free for first-timers.

Info, 372-1721.

PILATES: Active bodies utilize core strength, build body awareness, improve posture, gain stamina and alleviate pain with this innovative system of exercise. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:15-8:15 a.m.

Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS: Reflexologist and yoga instructor Frances McManus demonstrates hand yoga postures to strengthen and open the lungs. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: Folks in recovery and their families enrich mind, body and spirit in an all-levels class. All props are provided; wear loose clothing. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

SUNRISE YOGA: Participants of all levels enjoy slowing down, moving mindfully and breathing deeply while building strength and stamina on the mat. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 a.m. Donations.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT NURSING STUDENT VISITS: Presentations on different types of healthy lifestyles promote well-being. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

VINYASA YOGA: Salutations, standing poses, seated poses, backbends and inversions are on the agenda in a class for all experience levels. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 244-8134.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: Draw in the good vibrations of gongs, bowls and didgeridoos — a relaxing sonic massage to get you through the week. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 510-697-7790.

YOGA NIDRA: THE YOGA OF DEEP RELAXATION: Savitri Devi Dasi leads students into a state of deep meditation, which brings profound calmness, quietness and relaxation. Bring a blanket and something comfortable to lie on. Cavendish Gallery & Collective, Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 206-557-9850.

YOGA ON THE DOCK: Healthy bodies jump-start the day at a serene outdoor practice with lakeside views. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 7-8 a.m. $15. Info, 864-9642.

ZUMBA EXPRESS: A shortened version of this guided beat-driven workout gives students a much-needed midday surge of energy. Marketplace Fitness, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-noon. $12; free for members and first-timers. Info, 651-8773.

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‘BUILD A BETTER WORLD’ FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Nautical nuts construct vessels for a cardboard boat regatta. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45-8 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

DOROTHY’S LIST BOOK CLUB: Readers ages 8 through 11 express likes and dislikes about Some Kind of Courage by Dan Gemeinhart. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 264-5660.

‘A FOREVER FROZEN STORY’: Tohu-Bohu Productions’ large-scale musical takes families on a fantastic journey to a land of winter full of song, dance and surprises. Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $1240. Info, 855-561-3602.

SCIENCE LOVES ART: Young’uns work their mental muscles with hands-on experiments exploring bubbles, light, color and sound. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Regular admission, $13.50-16.50; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM: Children ages 2 through 7 with and without intellectual disabilities strengthen physical, cognitive and social development skills. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

SUMMER GARDENING: Green thumbs ages 3 through 12 take up their trowels and tend to the beds, then taste the fruits of their labor. Highgate Public Library, 9-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970.

SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS: Toddlers to teens stop in and fill up on a healthy lunch. Highgate Public Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970.

HOOTENANNY: Revelers bring brews, snacks and musical instruments for a good ol’-fashioned jam session. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8-11 p.m. Donations. Info, info@mainstreetmuseum.org.

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER: Country hits such as “Passionate Kisses” and “I Feel Lucky” get boots tapping. Emily Barker opens. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $2085. Info, 760-4634.

MICHELE FAY BAND: Elements of folk, swing and bluegrass blend in understated originals and traditional covers. Brandon Town Green, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 388-6863.

MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS JAM/SOCIAL: Pickers bring their instruments to a meeting of musical minds featuring Yak It To Me VT and food-truck fare. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7037.

PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Instrumentalists hit all the right notes during two weeks of classical music. See pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com for details. Jamaica State Park, Londonderry, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, info@pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com.

SUMMER MEGAMIX CARNIVAL: Youngsters celebrate a summer of exploration and learning with face painting, a building contest, music and watermelon on the lawn. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

RHIANNON GIDDENS: The Carolina Chocolate Drops vocalist channels African American voices from slavery to the present in songs from her new album Freedom Highway. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $15-40. Info, 603-646-2422.

WEDNESDAY BOOKTIVITY: POST-IT NOTE PIXEL ART: Be they of superheroes or robots, creative kiddos render designs using an array of sticky notes.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3-4 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

SIMONE DINNERSTEIN & REBECCA FISCHER: The pianist and the violinist band together for a program of works by Bach, Fuerst, Beethoven and Philip Lasser. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 728-6464.

YOGA FOR KIDS: Yogis ages 2 through 5 strike a pose to explore breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1111:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Students build a foundation in reading, speaking and writing.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Pupils improve their speaking and grammar mastery. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7211.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: Hola!

Language lovers perfect their fluency. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

ALABAMA SHAKES: SOLD OUT. Frontwoman Brittany Howard brings her powerhouse pipes to this installment of Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green. Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. $49.50-53.50; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 877-987-6487.

BIT BRIGADE: Video games play out in real time on a big screen with live rock-music accompaniment.

Doom Service open. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10; limited space. Info, 540-0406.

BOB AMOS & CATAMOUNT CROSSING: Bluegrass goes big in an outdoor show from the local ensemble. Mediterranean Mix is on hand with mouthwatering eats. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 272-4920.

CAPITAL CITY BAND: The community ensemble hits all the right notes at a weekly gig on the green.

Vermont Statehouse lawn, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 456-7054.

CHRIS KLEEMAN: The Vermonter brings energy and focus to an open-air blues concert. Proctorsville Green, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 226-7736.

CITY HALL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS: MARK LEGRAND & THE CADILLAC TWINS: A classic country trio gets toes tapping with cover songs and original material. Burlington City Hall Park, noon.

Free. Info, 865-7166.

AWAKENING THE HEART OF COMPASSION: A MEDITATION PRACTICE & STUDY PROGRAM: Those looking to live with wisdom and courage can join this ongoing facilitated program at any time.

Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Donations. Info, wellspringinsight@gmail.com.

sports

LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL: USA Pickleball Association ambassador Ron Tofini teaches the basics and next steps of the game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and Ping-Pong.

Cambridge Community Center, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 644-5028.

SUNSET TOUR: Cyclists spin their wheels on a scenic roundtrip ride from Jeffersonville to Johnson.

Locally sourced snacks keep energy levels high.

Lamoille Valley Bike Tours, Jeffersonville, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $40. Info, 730-0161.

WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Players dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Appletree Park, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free; preregister at meetup.com. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

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DREAMS & SOUL TRAVEL — KEYS TO HEALING & INNER PEACE: Members of Vermont Eckankar host an open forum for those interested in sharing spiritual experiences and exploring related questions.

Rutland Free Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-773-9390.

‘THE HISTORY OF RACING IN MILTON’: POT LUCK & PANEL DISCUSSION: Start your engines!

Community members may bring stories and memorabilia to a celebration of Catamount Stadium and Milton Speedway hosted by Milton Historical Society. Milton Eagles Club, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.

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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon & 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

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AUTHORS AT THE ALDRICH: Kekla Magoon, writer of children’s and young adult stories, excerpts Shadows of Sherwood and X. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths focus on elements of craft while discussing works-inprogress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

VETERANS BOOK CLUB: Women who have served in the U.S. military connect over reading materials and a light dinner. White River Junction VA Medical Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 295-9363, ext. 5743.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB: Avid readers exchange ideas and opinions about Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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DANCE, PAINT, WRITE: DROP-IN: Teens and adults create, connect, heal and grow through self-guided movement and art set to music. Expressive Arts Burlington, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $20; free for first-timers. Info, 343-8172.

DEPOT THEATRE SUMMER FUNDRAISER & PARTY: My Cup of Tea Catering doles out hors d’oeuvres, dessert and drinks at a presentation of the Adirondack Arts Leadership Award and the Adirondack Community Service Award. Private residence, Westport, N.Y., 5:30-8:30 p.m. $75-500; preregister. Info, 518-962-4449.

FEAST & FIELD MARKET: Locally grown produce and the Americana stylings of Woodsmith and Hersch are on the menu at a pastoral party. Clark Farm, Barnard, market, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; concert, 5:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 234-1645.

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JOB HUNT HELP: Community College of Vermont interns assist employment seekers with everything from résumé writing to online applications. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nursing mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. Essex Free Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, lllessexvt@gmail. com.

POSTNATAL SELF-EMPOWERMENT: Mothers and babes-in-arms circle up for a reflective session centered on embracing one’s self and family amid the chaos of daily life. Prenatal Method Studio, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $10-20. Info, 829-0211.

QUEEN CITY BICYCLE CLUB MONTHLY RIDE: Women, queer and trans folks empower one another on a group excursion complete with glitter and a giant boom box. Wear a helmet and rock front and rear bike lights. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4475.

QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK: WICKED WATERFRONT: A spooky stroll along the shores of Lake Champlain with Thea Lewis elicits thrills and chills. Meet 10 minutes before the start time. Union Station, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966.

fairs & festivals

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS: A four-day Vermont tradition, this old-time fair includes midway games, rides, a demolition derby, live music and much more. See franklincountyfielddays.org for details. Franklin County Field Days Site, Highgate, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $10 includes unlimited rides, live entertainment and exhibits. Info, 866-666-3247.

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‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

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BOWL AWAY THE DEW: Deadheads knock down pins amid specially selected tunes and visuals, sip Fiddlehead Brewing suds, and celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia. Stowe Bowl, 6-8 p.m. $6 per game; two games free for kids 12 and under with adult purchase; free for shoe rental. Info, 253-2494.

JERICHO FARMERS MARKET: Passersby graze through veggies, pasture-raised meats, coffee and handmade crafts. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, jerichofarmersmarket@gmail. com.

MILTON FARMERS MARKET: Fresh finds woo seekers of produce, eggs, meat and maple syrup.

Hannaford Supermarket, Milton, 3:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 893-1009.

MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET: Those in search of baked goods, pizza, Texas barbecue, fresh flowers, produce and meats find what they desire. Pratt Hall, Montgomery, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 326-4189.

ROYALTON FARMERS MARKET: A cornucopia of farm-fresh fare catches shoppers’ eyes. South Royalton Town Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 763-8302.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST LADIES’ LUNCHEON: Women come together for a midday meal at a French bistro. Quiche et Crêpe, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 12:15 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 518-561-5124.

VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local food and crafts, live music, and hot eats add flavor to summer evenings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 4-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180.

WATERBURY BUY LOCAL MARKET: Consumers purchase farm-fresh fare and connect with local producers at a celebration of regional bounty.

Waterbury State Office Complex, 3-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 505-1661.

WOODBELLY PIZZA POP-UP: Foodies take away wood-fired sourdough slices, farinata and other tasty eats made with local ingredients. Call ahead to order whole pies. Woodbelly Pizza, Montpelier, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $3-26. Info, 552 3476.

WORCESTER FARMERS MARKET: Food trucks, local produce, bands and kids’ activities bring neighbors together. 52 Elmore Rd., Worcester, 5-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 272-3309.

health & fitness

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

CHAIR YOGA: Yogis limber up with modified poses. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 316-1510.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.

DIVINE SLEEP YOGA NIDRA: SPIRIT ANIMAL SERIES: Students enhance their mighty and majestic qualities during a gentle practice of laying down and listening. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $15-20; preregister; limited space. Info, schantzs@gmail.com.

FORZA: THE SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon.

North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: A peaceful, guided meditation helps participants achieve a sense of stability and calm. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 777-8602.

YOGA: A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

YOGA & FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT: A class for beginners is tailored to suit the needs of students looking to improve their posture and overall wellbeing. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

kids

BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Parents connect while kids ages 3 and younger enjoy toys, stories, challah and juice. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, grace@ohavizedek.org.

BIRD HABITATS: Fans of feathered fliers try their hand at building nests with natural materials.

Fairfax Community Library, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

BUILDING BRIDGES: Kids cross a chasm with an overpass of their own making. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

LEGO CLUB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY: Youths ages 18 and under fill up on healthy fare. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC IN WILLISTON: Tykes up to age 5 have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Little lit lovers pay attention to age-appropriate page-turners. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

TEENS BUILD A BETTER MEAL: Youngsters join seniors in the kitchen to prepare and eat a scrumptious spread. Essex Area Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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ART ON PARK: Local artisans display their wares amid live music and unique eats. Park St., downtown Stowe, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7321.

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POKÉMON LEAGUE: I choose you, Pikachu! Players of the trading-card game earn weekly and monthly prizes in a fun, friendly environment where newbies can be coached by league leaders. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0498.

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MUSIC WHILE YOU PICK: Locavores harvest blueberries while being serenaded by the VT Bluegrass Pioneers. Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Richmond, picking begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6-8 p.m. Minimum purchase of two quarts per adult, $6 per quart. Info, 434-3387.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.2.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate!

Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 324-1143.

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DAVID HOLDRIDGE: Nonfiction fans perk up their ears for a discussion of the memoir The Avant Garde of Western Civ. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 448-3350.

‘FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF’: A 1986 comedy about a high schooler who plays hooky has viewers in stitches. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Free.

Info, 457-3981.

MONGOLIA DOCUMENTARY SERIES: Filmmaker Sas Carey shows RL the progression of her motion pictures F ES S I M IC | C O U R T E S Y O from her first trip to Mongolia in 1994 to her most recent film released in 2016 over several dance summer screenings. Bring a chair. Nomadicare, FOR REAL WOMEN SERIES WITH BELINDA: GIT UR Middlebury, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 388-1301.

FREAK ON: R&B and calypso-dancehall music is ‘PETER AND JOHN’: Jay Craven directed this the soundtrack to an empowering sensual dance Nantucket-based 2015 movie about two brothers session aimed at confronting body shaming. Swan who must reevaluate their relationship as love and Dojo, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15. Info, bestirredfitmoney come into play. A filmmaker Q&A follows. ness@gmail.com.

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‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’: Theater lovers laugh until they cry during a Saint Michael’s Playhouse production of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s 1930s screwball comedy. Saint Michael’s Playhouse, McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $35-44. Info, 654-2281.

COMEDY PERFORMANCE: Jokesters elicit big laughs.

Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

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‘TENDERLY’: A musical presented by the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company tells of the life and times of singer and actress Rosemary Clooney.

Weston Rod & Gun Club, 7:30 p.m. $20-35. Info, 824-5288.

COMEDY FOR CHANGE: Josie Leavitt and Autumn Engroff Spencer of the Vermont Comedy Divas are among the local comics to dole out jokes at this benefit for Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15; for ages 18 and up. Info, 540-0440. .6

‘OTHELLO’: Themes of love, race and revenge thread through this Bread Loaf School of English production of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Burgess Meredith Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton, 8 p.m.

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‘KISS ME, KATE’: Opera North stages Cole Porter’s musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, in which a pair of divorced actors reunite onstage. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $2090. Info, 603-448-0400.

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‘DRACULA’ AUDITIONS: Actors vie for parts in Bram Stoker’s spellbinding story of a vampire in search of new blood, staged by Essex Community Players.

Essex Memorial Hall, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 878-9109.

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SUMMERVALE: Locavores fête farms and farmers at a weekly event centered on food, brews and kids’ activities, with City Market/Onion River Co-op workshops and music by Mister Chris. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, eleanor@ intervale.org.

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‘DOGFIGHT’: Marine Eddie Birdlace learns the power of love and compassion in this musical set in 1963 and staged by the Stowe Theatre Guild. Stowe Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $18-20. Info, tickets@ stowetheatre.com.

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‘BOBBY & MATT’: Depot Theatre’s page2stage reading series introduces audience members to Kevin Cochran’s developing work about an unlikely yet lifelong friendship. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free. Info, 518-962-4449.

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‘THIS I BELIEVE II: MORE PERSONAL PHILOSOPHIES OF REMARKABLE MEN AND WOMEN’ BOOK DISCUSSION: Teens entering grades 11 and 12 — particularly Colchester High School students — read between the lines of essays. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

language

BEGINNER-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Basic communication skills are on the agenda at a guided lesson. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20.

Info, 324-1757.

FRENCH CONVERSATION: Speakers improve their linguistic dexterity in the Romantic tongue.

Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: FRENCH: Bag lunches in hand, attendees brush up on their linguistic abilities. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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BROWN BAG CONCERT: JOHN LACKARD BLUES BAND: Smooth sounds soar courtesy of the sixstring virtuoso. Rain location: Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Woodstock Village Green, 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 457-3981.

FIRST THURSDAY CONCERT: Nicholas Williams, known as Whetherman, taps into the tradition of 1960s folk-music heroes in an intimate show complete with wine and eats. Proceeds benefit the Lewis Creek Association. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

JOSH PANDA: The soulful singer delivers gospelinspired rock and roll as part of the Montgomery Summer Sessions series. Montgomery Recreation Center, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 326-4719.

NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS: SOLD OUT. Rock and soul sounds stir listeners as part of the Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green series. Low Cut Connie open. Shelburne Museum, 7:30 p.m. $3741; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 877-987-6487.

AN ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE: Maestro Ignat Solzhenitsyn picks up the baton to lead featured soloist Alexander Kobrin in works by Beethoven and Brahams. Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 8 p.m. $5-48.15. Info, 362-1956.

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PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.2, 3:30 p.m.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Vendors dish out eats during an evening of jazz and blues with the Capitol Jazz Quartet and the Central Vermont Jazz Quartet.

Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 426-3581.

VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: Violinist Michael Dabroski leads the 30-piece orchestra and soloists in symphonies and concerti by the famed composer.

Charlotte Town Beach, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 598-9520.

outdoors

SUNSET AQUADVENTURE PADDLE: Stunning scenery welcomes boaters, who explore the Waterbury Reservoir in search of local wildlife. Contact Station, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

sports

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: An introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

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talks

HOT TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW LECTURE SERIES: Freelance journalist Peter Schwartzstein sounds off in “The Killing of the Middle East’s Environment.” Room 012, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1371.

JULIENNE GEHRER: The author provides food for thought with “Dining With Jane Austen: A Culinary History.” Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 343-2294.

tech

TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks? Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291, ext. 302.

theater

‘DOGFIGHT’: See WED.2.

‘DRACULA’ AUDITIONS: See WED.2.

‘LA BELLE HÉLÈNE’: Soaring vocals propel Opera North’s production of Jacques Offenbach’s comedy of mistaken identity. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $20-90. Info, 603-448-0400.

business

FRESHTRACKS ROAD PITCH: See WED.2.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal.

Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.

crafts

CRAFTY CRAP NIGHT: Participants bring supplies or ongoing projects and an adventurous attitude to share creative time with other people in recovery.

Turning Point Center, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

dance

‘THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE’: When a drag act joins the bill at Casey’s club, the unemployed Elvis impersonator has the chance to trade one sequined outfit for another in this musical comedy staged by Dorset Theatre Festival. Dorset Playhouse, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $39-52. Info, 867-2223.

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Learn new moves with Ballroom Nights, then join others in a dance social featuring the waltz, tango and more. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance social, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-14; $8 for dance only. Info, 862-2269.

‘THE MUSIC MAN’: Traveling salesman Harold Hill’s scheming ways come back to haunt him in this classic comedy, interpreted by the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company. Weston Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. $15-67. Info, 824-5288.

ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Jubilant motions with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspire divine connections. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8011.

‘OTHELLO’: See WED.2, 8 p.m.

‘SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’: Depot Theatre’s production offers a funny and touching look at a real-life New York Socialite who thought she could sing, but couldn’t.

Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $20-32. Info, 518-962-4449.

‘TENDERLY’: See WED.2.

‘THE THREE SISTERS’: Vermont Theatre Festival raises the curtain on Anton Chekhov’s story of siblings who dream of escaping their provincial town.

Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 456-8968.

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BIKE & BREW TOUR: Electric bicycles transport suds lovers to local beer producers via scenic routes. Old Mill Park, Johnson, noon-4 p.m. $75; preregister.

Info, 730-0161.

GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: Local historian Thea Lewis treats pedestrians to tales of madmen, smugglers, pub spirits and, of course, ghosts. Arrive 10 minutes early. Democracy sculpture, 199 Main St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966.

GUIDED TOURS: See WED.2.

‘RUBY BRIDGES’: A little girl is the first African American student to integrate her elementary school in this 1998 film. A discussion connecting the film and the book Brown Girl Dreaming precedes the screening. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.2.

‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

‘WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES’: Primates are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans in a 2017 adventure movie. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, -6, 7:30-9:45 p.m. $7-9. Info, 457-3981.

food & drink

BRANDON FARMERS MARKET: More than 50 local famers, specialty food producers and artisans offer up their goods. Central Park, Brandon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 802 273-2655.

CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET: A long-standing town-green tradition supplies shoppers with eggs, cheese, vegetables and fine crafts. North Common, Chelsea, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 299-1280.

FARM-TO-FORK SUNSET DINNER: Freshly harvested fare fills diners, who order from artfully created menus. Sandiwood Farm, Wolcott, 6:30 p.m. $85; preregister. Info, 888-2881.

GREATER FALLS FARMERS MARKET: Locals break out their shopping bags for fresh veggies, baked goods, salsa, hot sauce and relish. Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, greaterfallsmarket@gmail.com.

HARTLAND FARMERS MARKET: Strollers snag scrumptious morsels and eye-catching crafts.

Hartland Public Library, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, hartlandfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

LYNDON FARMERS MARKET: Vendors proffer a rotation of fresh veggies, meats, cheeses and more.

Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, lyndonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

‘WOMEN WITHOUT MEN’: An idealistic teacher takes a post at a Dublin boarding school for girls in this 1938 play by Hazel Ellis. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 456-8968.

JANE AUSTEN WEEKEND: ‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE’: A leisurely weekend of literary-inspired diversions includes dessert, tea, a Regency-style dinner party, Sunday brunch, a quiz and talks. Governor’s House in Hyde Park. $345-365 includes lodging, meals and activities; preregister. Info, 888-6888.

‘XANADU’: A beautiful Greek muse descends from Mount Olympus to help a struggling artist open a roller disco in this Flynn Youth Theater Company production. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $16-18.

Info, 863-5966.

LUGHNASADH POTLUCK & WOMEN’S SACRED CIRCLE: Attendees celebrate a harvest holiday with a shared meal and a ceremony. Bring something for the altar and a dish to share. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. $15. Info, 540-0595.

ROCHESTER’S FARMERS MARKET & EXCHANGE: Locals start the weekend right with a diverse offering of produce, eggs, meat, baked goods, crafts and music. Park Row, Rochester, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 353-4620.

‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’: See WED.2, 8 p.m.

fairs & festivals

SUN TO CHEESE TOUR: Fromage fanatics go behind the scenes and follow award-winning farmhouse cheddar from raw milk to finished product.

Shelburne Farms, 1:45-3:45 p.m. $18 includes a block of cheddar. Info, 985-8686.

words

RECITE!: Rhyme-and-meter masters regale listeners with original and chosen poetry at this monthly meet-up. Mon Vert Café, Woodstock, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 457-299-7073.

TOWN HOUSE FORUM: A provocative reading and discussion series hosts musicians Pat Alger and Jim Rooney. Strafford Town House, 7-8:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 765-4037.

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS: A three-day celebration of circus arts, music and comedy features continuous theatrics by international street performers.

See vermontfestivaloffools.com for details. Various Burlington locations, 9 a.m. Prices vary; most events are free. Info, 865-7166.

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS: See THU.3, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

activism

HOPS IN THE HILLS BEER & WINE FESTIVAL: Imbibers sip from close to 100 breweries, cideries and vineyards and sample offerings from food vendors while jamming to live music. See okemo. com for details. Courtyard, Jackson Gore Inn, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 228-1600.

art

SOUTHERN VERMONT ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL: Handcrafted creations from nearly 200 artisans tempt shoppers at an annual event featuring a dining tent, music, craft beers and kids’ activities.

Camelot Village, Bennington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8-10; free for kids. Info, 425-3399.

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PEACE VIGIL: Friends and neighbors come together, bringing along their signs and their hearts. Top of Church St., Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-1731.

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.

bazaars

DOWNTOWN’S ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALES: For two days, bargain hunters scour the streets for jewelry, clothing, toys, books and artwork from a variety of vendors. Downtown Rutland, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Free.

Info, 773-9380.

VERMONT BE TRUE YOGA FESTIVAL: A lush, tranquil farm provides the perfect setting for a weekend of yoga classes, meditation, music, workshops, speakers and outdoor activities. Milldale Farm Center for Wellness, Fairlee. $35-154. Info, 522-2116.

MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET: See THU.3.

RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: An open-air marketplace connects cultivators and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 391-0806.

TRUCK STOP: Mobile kitchens dish out mouthwatering meals and libations. Live music and a full bar add to the fun. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.2, 9:15 a.m.

health & fitness

ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: Folks keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3322.

BONE BUILDERS: See WED.2, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES: A 10-minute warm-up paves the way for strength-building, cardiovascular and calisthenic activity. Cambridge Community Center, 6:45-7:30 a.m. $8. Info, 644-5028.

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FITNESS FLOW YOGA: All types of athletes can build strength, increase flexibility and prevent injuries with a moderate-to-vigorous vinyasa flow.

Colchester Health & Fitness, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15; free for members. Info, 860-1010.

‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.2.

FREESTYLE DANCE FITNESS: Jumps, flips, spins, kicks and squats set to high-energy music help students shake awake their chi. Railyard Yoga

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.2.

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Studio, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $14. Info, railyardyoga@ gmail.com.

welcome. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

KETTLEBELL TRAINING GROUPS: Certified instructor Abdul Mujib teaches students all they need to know to feel comfortable with the ballshaped strength-building weight. Perkins Fitness Consulting and Personal Training Studio, South Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $15; preregister; limited space. Info, 438-1017.

STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers drop in for books, rhymes, songs and activities.

Winooski Memorial Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 655-6424.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.2.

SUMMER STORY TIME: Little ones rise and shine with engaging narratives, puppets, songs and rhymes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

REFUGE RECOVERY: A LOVE SUPREME: Buddhist philosophy is the foundation of this mindfulnessbased addiction recovery community. Turning Point Center, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 861-3150.

‘THE TEMPEST’: Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s tale of love and revenge, set on a remote island. Wallingford Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 591-0041.

TAI CHI: Instructor Shaina shares the fundamentals of Yang Style, including standing and moving postures. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m.

Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

music

YOGA ON THE DOCK: See WED.2.

kids

ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: Little ones up to age 4 gather for read-aloud tales. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

‘ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY’: Young performers act out a comedic adaptation of Judith Viorst’s well-loved tale of things going wrong. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 5:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 229-0492.

BABY YOGA: Infants and their grown-ups get flexible with poses such as happy baby, flying baby and dancing baby. Jericho Town Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com.

THE BIG LATCH ON: Women gather to breastfeed and offer peer support. Face painting, refreshments and a raffle keep the mood festive. Sand Hill Park, Essex Junction, registration, 9 a.m.; event, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, breastfeedvt@gmail.com.

‘BUILD A BETTER WORLD’ FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Kevin Clarkson of 802 Reptiles brings friendly snakes and lizards for all to hold. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45-8 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

‘THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS’: Saint Michael’s Playhouse Junior performers swing their way through the story of Mowgli, a “man cub” raised by animals. Saint Michael’s Playhouse. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $10. Info, 654-2281.

Find club dates in the music section.

CITY HALL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS: WILL PATTON ENSEMBLE: Gypsy jazz and Brazilian choro music intersect courtesy of the seasoned foursome.

Burlington City Hall Park, noon. Free. Info, 865-7166.

BRETT HUGHES & THE HONKY TONK TUESDAY BAND: Backed by local players, the country crooner entertains listeners with original tunes and classic covers. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

DOWNTOWN RUTLAND SUMMER CONCERTS: Sister Hazel’s Ken Block and Drew Copeland get toes tapping at an outdoor show. George Nostrand opens.

Center Street, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380.

MELLOW YELLOW: Authentic renditions of 1960s and ’70s hits transport concertgoers to another time. No pets, please. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, doors open for picnicking, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7368.

PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.2, 5 p.m.

SLEEPING IN: The Burlington shoegazers turn up the volume as part of the Exhibitionists Summer Music Series. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 863-5966.

SOUTHERN VERMONT IDOL: Singers belt out their chosen melodies in hopes of impressing the judges and audience. Bellows Falls Opera House, 7 p.m. $10-20; free for kids under 12. Info, 603-313-0052.

SUMMER CARILLON SERIES: Bells ring out across the campus in a performance by Margaret Pan. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

presented by the Vermont Opera Project. Barre Opera House, preshow talk, 7:15 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. $25-45. Info, 476-8188.

Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne, 2 & 7 p.m. $10-50; preregister; limited space. Info, ndagesse@gmail. com.

‘DOGFIGHT’: See WED.2.

etc.

‘DRACULA’ AUDITIONS: See WED.2.

‘THE GATES OF UNFINISHED LIFE’: Primitive puppets and masked players are the stars of two offbeat performances. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 525-3031.

‘THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE’: See THU.3.

‘MADAMA BUTTERFLY’: Puccini’s popular opera, presented by Opera North, tells of the epic romance between a young Japanese geisha and an American lieutenant. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $20-90. Info, 603-448-0400.

‘THE MUSIC MAN’: See THU.3.

‘OTHELLO’: See WED.2.

‘RED VELVET’: Roger Q. Mason directs a staged reading of Lolita Chakrabarti’s play based on actor Ira Aldridge, who gained recognition for portraying Othello. Burgess Meredith Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 443-2771.

‘SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’: See THU.3, 8 p.m.

‘TENDERLY’: See WED.2.

‘THE THREE SISTERS’: See THU.3.

‘WOMEN WITHOUT MEN’: See THU.3.

‘XANADU’: See THU.3.

‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’: See WED.2.

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agriculture

GUIDED SUMMER MUSHROOM FORAY: Fancy fungi? Ari Rockland-Miller leads a search for local cap-and-stem varieties. Footprint Farm, Starksboro, 2-4 p.m. $30; preregister; limited space. Info, info@ themushroomforager.com.

art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.

bazaars

LEGO DAY & MOVIE: Tykes create mini-masterpieces with colorful blocks before catching a favorite flick. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: See THU.3, Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe, $15; free for kids.

‘THE LION KING JR.’: Themes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Macbeth and Henry IV thread through Disney’s musical adventure, presented by BarnArts Summer Youth Theater. Barnard Town Hall, 7 p.m. $8-12. Info, 234-1645.

KILLINGTON DIVAS OF DIRT: Female mountain bikers of all ability levels share their passion for the sport at biweekly group rides and happy hours.

Killington Bike Park, Killington Resort, 4-6 p.m. $20 for lift ticket; $39 for lift ticket and bike rental. Info, 422-6232.

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE: Penny-pinchers find great deals amid gently used knickknacks.

Mayfair Park, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-3516.

talks

BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: Hoofers hit the dance floor for a themed evening of blues and West Coast swing. North End Studio A, Burlington, introductory lesson, 6:30 p.m.; workshop, 7 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $7-10. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Decks of cards determine the arsenal with which participants, or “planeswalkers,” fight others for glory, knowledge and conquest.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

sports

TED TIME: Curious minds watch TED Talk videos, then discuss world issues. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 12:40 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

RAPTORS & THEIR HOMES: Three live birds, touchable artifacts and lots of information about conservation keep kiddos interested. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

TEDX BROWNELL LIBRARY: Curious minds watch TED Talk videos centered on the theme “People Building a Better World.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3:20 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

READ OVER: Little lit lovers don PJs and bring sleeping bags and pillows for an evening of reading with Daisy the therapy dog. Refreshments are

theater

‘THE ANDRÉE EXPEDITION’: Baritone Michael Chioldi bring his powerful pipes to Dominick Argento’s arctic exploration-inspired opera,

dance

FARM TO BALLET PROJECT: Artistry meets agriculture as dancers move to the sounds of a string sextet. Visits to the livestock barns and 1890 farm house set tone. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, tours, 5:30 p.m.; performance, 6:30 p.m. $16.50-37.50; free for kids 12 and under; preregister.

Info, 863-5966.

FULL MOON DANCE PARTY & KAVA LOUNGE: DJ Satta Sound spins at a shindig where a mocktail bar serves up relaxing herbal beverages. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 8-11:45 p.m. $3. Info, 540-0595.

‘WHEN WOMEN WERE BIRDS’: Murmurations Dance explores concepts of multiplicity and becoming animal through movement, music, poetry and food.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030.

LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis.

274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 383-2118.

SUMMER DOG PARTY: Canine lovers and their four-legged companions convene for good eats, live music, family activities and more. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 800-449-2580.

TAROT CARD READING & REIKI: Claire Whitaker consults her cards or offers energy healing for aligning chakras. Railyard Yoga Studio, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $1 per minute. Info, 603-454-4899.

UVM HISTORIC TOUR: Professor emeritus William Averyt references architectural gems and notable personalities on a walk through campus. Ira Allen statue, University Green, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 656-8673.

fairs & festivals

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS: See FRI.4, 10 a.m.

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS: See THU.3, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

HOPS IN THE HILLS BEER & WINE FESTIVAL: See FRI.4, noon-8 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH BREW FEST: Beer hounds sip suds from more than 40 vendors and sample local foods before rocking out to live music by Scott Sharrard and the Brickyard Band. Clinton County Fair, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 2-6 p.m. $10-75; $20-30 for camping. Info, 518-593-7904.

SUNSET DRAGONFEST DANCE PARTY: Revelers get a head start on the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival by rocking out to the X-Rays, feasting on El Gato Cantina eats and sipping craft suds. See calendar spotlight. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 5:30-9 p.m. $5; free for racers in festival T-shirts; for ages 21 and up. Info, 999-5478.

VERMONT BE TRUE YOGA FESTIVAL: See FRI.4.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE CASE FOR CHRIST’: A self-proclaimed atheist puts his journalistic skills to use in a quest to disprove his wife’s Christian faith, with unexpected results. Washington Baptist Church, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 565-8013.

‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.2.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.2.

SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Film buffs munch on Sisters of Anarchy ice cream and other local fare while taking in a flick. Bring blankets or chairs.

Fisher Brothers Farm, Shelburne, food sales begin at 5:30 p.m.; movie, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 735-0005.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.2.

SUMMER CINEMA SLAM: An indoor and outdoor showcase of Vermont-made films features food trucks, brews and live music by Hungrytown. That’s a wrap! New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, 5:1510:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, brattfilmfest@gmail.com.

‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

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PLAY GROUP: Crafts and snacks amuse young’uns up to age 5. Doty Memorial Elementary School, Worcester, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, moonsong148@ hotmail.com.

FLEA MARKET: Eclectic used items vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. Farr’s Field, Waterbury, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 882-1919.

HOWARD FRANK MOSHER TRIBUTE TOUR: Filmmaker Jay Craven reflects on his collaborations with the late Vermont writer before showing his 1993 movie Where the Rivers Flow North. See calendar spotlight. Norwich Congregational Church, 7 p.m. $5-12. Info, 357-4616.

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PAJAMA STORY TIME: ‘GREEN PANTS’: Babes ages 5 and under don sleepwear for themed reading.

Ollie’s Other Place, Middlebury, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 382-8558.

‘THE LOOK OF LIZZIE BENNET’S ENGLAND’: Jane Austen devotees savor details of the cities, towns, art, architecture, clothing and characters common in the time of Pride and Prejudice. Governor’s House in Hyde Park, 8 p.m. $14 includes dessert; preregister. Info, 888-6888.

DOWNTOWN’S ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALES: See FRI.4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

GUIDED TOURS: See WED.2.

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VA-ET-VIENT: French heritage is front and center in a performance by the Addison County trio. Salisbury Congregational Church, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 352-9080.

GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See FRI.4.

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DOWNTOWN ESSEX DAY: Strollers snap up original art, baubles, woodwork, farm products, antiques and food from 40 street vendors and shops during this town-wide market. Various Essex, N.Y., locations, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 518-963-7494.

KNITTING CLUB: Maggie Loftus fosters a love of fiber arts in kids entering grades two through six.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6956.

BIKE & BREW TOUR: See FRI.4.

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‘WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES’: See FRI.4.

food & drink

BREAKFAST BUFFET: A scrumptious buffet-style spread offers scrambled eggs, vegetable quiche, home fries and onions, baked beans, ham, cornbread, fruit salad, and beverages. Isle of Patmos Masonic Lodge, South Hero, 7:30-11:30 a.m. $5-10; free for kids 2 and under; preregister for takeout.

Info, 777-6316.

BRUNCH & BOWL: Families hit the lanes to topple pins and nosh from an à la carte menu. A buildyour-own Bloody Mary bar keeps grown-ups in good spirits. Stowe Bowl, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $9.99-14.99. Info, 253-2494.

BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonfarmersmarket.org@gmail.com.

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made arts and crafts. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 793-8347.

CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Baked items, fresh produce, meats and eggs sustain seekers of local goods. Grand Isle St. Joseph’s Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, champlainislandsfarmersmkt@gmail.com.

CHOCOLATE TASTING: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the flavor profiles of four different confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

YIN YOGA: Students hold poses for several minutes to give connective tissues a good stretch. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8-9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

kids

‘ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY’: See FRI.4, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

GRACE EXPLORATION PLACE FOR CHILDREN: A pancake breakfast prepares pupils for Bible-themed stories, songs, crafts and games. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 878-8071.

‘THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS’: See FRI.4, 10 a.m.

‘THE LION KING JR.’: See FRI.4, 2 & 7 p.m.

‘THE TEMPEST’: See FRI.4, Larson Homestead, Middletown Springs.

NORWICH FARMERS MARKET: Neighbors discover fruits, veggies and other riches of the land offered alongside baked goods, crafts and live entertainment. Route 5, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.

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PADDLEBOARD: WINOOSKI RIVER RUN: Experienced guides lead an 8-mile aquatic excursion for families and small groups complete with lunch catered by the Spot. WND&WVS, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $85. Info, 540-2529.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: See WED.2.

NORTHWEST FARMERS MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, preserves, baked goods, ethnic foods, and arts and crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, alavista@myfairpoint.net.

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HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA: GOLDENROD: From taming allergies to soothing inflammation, this class outlines myriad uses for this eye-catching meadow plant. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 1-2:30 p.m. $10. Info, 540-0595.

SATURDAY DROP-IN STORY TIME: A weekly selection of songs and story lines engages all ages.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.2.

SEVEN DAYS

BACKYARD BOOT CAMP: Ma’am, yes, ma’am!

Exercise expert Ginger Lambert guides active bodies in an interval-style workout to build strength and cardiovascular fitness. Private residence, Middlebury, 8-9 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

CRAFTSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Food, drink, crafts and family-friendly entertainment are on the menu at an emporium of local merchandise. Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 922-1771.

MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET: See THU.3.

RANDOLPH FARMERS MARKET: Locavores support area purveyors who proffer seasonal foodstuffs and arts and crafts. Gifford Green, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, randfarmmarket@yahoo.com.

SHELBURNE FARMERS MARKET: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables. Shelburne Town Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 482-4279.

ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. Anthony’s Diner, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail.com.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

WAITSFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A bustling bazaar boasts seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and live entertainment. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, waitsfieldmarketmanager@gmail.com.

WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET: Locavores go wild for fruits, veggies, maple syrup, honey, eggs, meats, crafts and more. 51 Main St., Windsor, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 359-2551.

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MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Planeswalkers prepare their best spells for an afternoon of free-play battle.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Info, molemusic_1@yahoo.com.

WHOLE-BOOK APPROACH STORY TIME: Tots learn how words, pictures and book design work together to complete a narrative. Phoenix Books Essex, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL: Artists share their collaborative efforts with the public. Marlboro College, 8 p.m. $5-37.50; preregister; limited space.

Info, 215-569-4690.

NEW DAKOTAS: Influences such as the Beatles, Big Star and Ben Folds find their way into folk-rock numbers by the Boston-area band. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.2, 6:30 p.m.

THE REGRESSIONS: From the Beatles to the Temptations, this large ensemble covers classic songs by beloved performers. Proceeds benefit the Me2/Orchestra. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 540-0406.

VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: See THU.3, Veterans’ Memorial Park, South Burlington. $15; free for kids.

outdoors

OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: Flashlight holders spy denizens of dusk on a journey to 19thcentury settlement ruins, where spooky Vermont tales await. Meet at the History Hike parking lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm.

Info, 244-7103.

seminars

VCAM ORIENTATION: Video-production hounds master basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

sports

FAIRPOINT LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARTIN 16 INVITATIONAL REGATTA: Sailors with disabilities vie for the prestigious Berg Cup with spectators cheering them on. Malletts Bay Boat Club, Colchester, 9:30 a.m. $75; free for spectators. Info, 862-6322.

LEAF PEEPERS HALF-MARATHON TRAINING SERIES: Runners make strides in a 10-week program with an experienced coach. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 8 a.m. $50; preregister. Info, 229-9409.

DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Planning a trip to Amsterdam? Learn vocabulary and grammar basics from a native speaker. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

STAND UP FOR THE LAKE: Standup paddleboarders test the waters in clinics and recreational and elite races while raising funds for the Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center. Oakledge Park, Burlington, registration, 8-8:45 a.m.; races begin, 9 a.m. $60; free for spectators. Info, 540-2529.

music

talks

language

Find club dates in the music section.

BLUEGRASS CONCERT & FUNDRAISER: Cold Country Bluegrass, Sky Blue Boys, and Dan and Will Lindner use their talent to raise funds for the Twin Valley Senior Center. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

BURLINGTON CIVIC SYMPHONY: Works inspired by and composed in the United States make up the light summer program “Music for a New World.” Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8 p.m. $20-25. Info, 760-4634.

THE ELOVATERS: The Boston-based band turns heads with original reggae stylings served as part of the Cooler in the Mountains concert series.

Snowshed Base Area, Killington Resort, 3:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 800-734-9435.

ELVIS PRESLEY & JOHNNY CASH DUAL TRIBUTE CONCERT: Fans of the Man in Black and the King of Rock and Roll sing along to classic covers. Funds raised support the venue. Enosburg Opera House, 7-10 p.m. $15. Info, 933-6171.

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS: A classic genre gets an eclectic twist as part of the outdoor Stratton Mountain Music series. Saints and Liars open.

Stratton Mountain Resort, 6-10:45 p.m. $25-30.

Info, 800-787-2886.

JORGE GARCIA HERRANZ: The pianist puts forth a passionate performance of classical compositions.

North Hero Community Hall, 8 p.m. $20-25. Info, 372-8889.

MARY FILLMORE: “Resistance Then and Now” draws on the World War II Dutch opposition as an example to consider when contemplating whether to stand up to what one feels is wrong. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

theater

‘THE ANDRÉE EXPEDITION’: See FRI.4, Vermont Marble Museum, Proctor. $20-40. Info, 800-838-3006.

‘DOGFIGHT’: See WED.2.

THE GRANGE THEATRE OPEN HOUSE: Theater buffs get a sneak peek at the new state-of-the-art 90seat venue. Tours, live music and light refreshments round out the evening. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 457-3500.

SHAKESPEARE ON MAIN STREET’S ‘HAMLET’: The Prince of Denmark faces suspense, manipulation and drama in Shakespeare on Main Street’s production of the Bard’s tragedy. The Little Theater, Woodstock, 7 p.m. $12-18. Info, 282-2581.

Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $6.50-13. Info, 603-646-2422.

NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP: ‘LITTLE WOMEN/AUNT PAT’S OR BUST’: A multi-platform work-in-progress takes viewers into the mind of a 14-year-old girl who supports herself and her siblings by working in a club that exists in an alternate dimension. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 p.m. $6.50-13. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘OTHELLO’: See WED.2.

‘RED VELVET’: See FRI.4.

‘SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’: See THU.3, 3 p.m.

‘TENDERLY’: See WED.2, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘THE THREE SISTERS’: See THU.3.

‘WOMEN WITHOUT MEN’: See THU.3.

‘XANADU’: See THU.3, 2 & 7 p.m.

‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’: See WED.2, 2 & 8 p.m.

words

BOOK & MEDIA SALE: Reading materials for toddlers, teens and adults find new homes. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

JANE AUSTEN TEA: Fans of the famed writer sit down to a Victorian-style affair complete with readings and discussions. Governor’s House in Hyde Park, 3 p.m. $22; preregister. Info, 888-6888.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Rajnii Eddins facilitates a poetry and spoken-word workshop aimed at building confidence and developing a love of writing.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

POMEROY POETS READING: Local versifiers celebrate the release of their annual collection with selected stanzas and refreshments. Rain location: Thoughtfaucet. The Green Door Studio, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 598-8308.

REGENCY PARTY & BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE’: Bibliophiles come together over supper to compare and contrast Jane Austen’s novel with the movies it inspired. Governor’s House in Hyde Park, 6:30 p.m. $35; preregister. Info, 888-6888.

SUN.6 activism

HIROSHIMA DAY PEACE VIGIL: Folks commemorate the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and call for the abolition of nuclear weapons worldwide. Corner of South Prospect and Main Streets, 8-8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-1047.

SONGS FOR HOPE: Attendees lift their voices in song in remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, then walk to the waterfront for speakers, storytelling and a candleboat ceremony. Top of Church Street, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

agriculture

THE ART OF GROWING FOOD: Author Ellen Ecker Ogden shows how to transform a vegetable garden into a unique European styled kitchen plot. Justin Morrill Homestead, Strafford, 2-3 p.m. $20. Info, 765-4288.

art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.

bazaars

‘KISS ME, KATE’: See WED.2.

FLEA MARKET: See SAT.5.

‘LA BELLE HÉLÈNE’: See THU.3, 2 p.m.

community

‘THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE’: See THU.3.

‘THE MUSIC MAN’: See THU.3, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP: ‘AIN’T NO MO’’: Jordan Cooper’s play-in-progress is an uproarious odyssey about the exodus of black Americans from a country plagued with injustice. Warner Bentley

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS WITH THE CENTER FOR MINDFUL LEARNING: Peaceful people gather for guided meditation and interactive discussions.

Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5-7 p.m. $10.

Info, assistant@centerformindfullearning.org.

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GUIDED TOURS: See WED.2.

HOWARD FRANK MOSHER TRIBUTE TOUR: See SAT.5, Weston Playhouse, 6:30 p.m.

fairs & festivals

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS: See FRI.4, 10 a.m.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE CASE FOR CHRIST’: See SAT.5, United Church of South Royalton, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.2.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.2.

language

SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Students roll their Rs while practicing en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 2:45-4:30 p.m. $20. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND: Local musicians present a varied program of show tunes, marches and other classics. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonconcertband@gmail.com.

INCENDIO: Fingers fly in a genre-crossing concert of world guitar compositions. Tritium Well open.

Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.2.

MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL: See SAT.5, 2:30 p.m.

‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

‘WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES’: See FRI.4.

BRUNCH & BOWL: See SAT.5.

CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.5.

ROCHESTER CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY: Violist Anna Griffis is among the instrumentalists to deliver a noteworthy recital of works by Bach. Federated Church of Rochester, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 767-9234.

SOCIAL BAND: The Burlington choral group gets in tune for a program inspired by the wind, the moon and the stars. Green Mountain Monastery, Greensboro, 4-5:30 p.m. $15. Info, 355-4216.

VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: See THU.3, Burlington Country Club. $15; free for kids.

outdoors

BURLINGTON TREE TOURS: Outdoors lovers learn to identify common species on a moderately paced walking tour of the Queen City’s urban forest. Hilton Burlington, 10-11:15 a.m. & 7-8:15 p.m. $11.91-13; free for kids 10 and under. Info, 343-1773.

RIVERSIDE GRANGE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: A vibrant group of vendors deals in produce, eggs, cut flowers, handcrafted soap, wool products, baked goods and maple creations.

Riverside Grange Hall, West Topsham, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Info, hgb111@rocketmail.com.

HIKE INTO HISTORY: Trekkers, guided by Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli, walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers.

Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 2-4 p.m. $5; free for kids under 15. Info, 948-2000.

STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 279-3444.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Area growers and bakers offer prepared fare, assorted produce and agricultural products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, info@downtownwinooski. org.

POKÉMON LEAGUE: See THU.3, noon-5 p.m.

SHELBURNE BAY PADDLE: Folks hop into kayaks and canoes for an aquatic adventure. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister; limited space.

Info, ted@ted-albers.net.

sports

FAIRPOINT LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARTIN 16 INVITATIONAL REGATTA: See SAT.5.

VERMONT ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: ALIGNING THE OPTICS OF SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN TELESCOPES: Stargazers meet to discuss celestial subjects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:309:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘BEST WORST THING THAT EVER COULD HAVE HAPPENED’: A 2016 documentary draws back the curtain on the drama behind the creation of the Broadway musical Merrily We Roll Along. Original cast members Jim Walton and David Cady are on hand for a talk back. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 5-8 p.m. $10-30. Info, 457-3981.

‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.2.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.2.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.2.

‘THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE’: See THU.3, 2-4 p.m.

‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

‘THE MUSIC MAN’: See THU.3, 3 p.m.

games

‘OTHELLO’: See WED.2.

‘SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’: See THU.3.

‘XANADU’: See THU.3, 1 & 6 p.m.

words

BURLINGTON WOMEN’S POETRY GROUP: Female writers seek feedback from fellow rhyme-andmeter mavens. Email for details. Private residence, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, jcpoet@bellsouth.net.

CHARLES SIMIC: A reception and book signing follow a reading by the Yugoslavian-born poet, essayist and translator. Brownington Congregational Church, 3 p.m. Donations. Info, 633-4956.

MON.7

agriculture

PRODUCE SAFETY: BEST PRACTICES FROM FIELD TO CONSUMER: A workshop geared toward smallto medium-size growers demystifies the Food Safety Modernization Act. Foggy Meadows Farm, Benson, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3821.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.2, 6:30 p.m.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE?: See WED.2.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8.

Info, 540-0498.

health & fitness

ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: See FRI.4.

AM BOOT CAMP: Rise and shine! Energizing exercise stations are easily adapted to any fitness level.

Brookfield Old Town Hall, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free. Info, brookfieldoth@gmail.com.

ASHTANGA YOGA: An athletic flow combines strength, flexibility and stamina in a specific sequence of asanas linking breath and movement. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:15-8:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

BONE BUILDERS: See WED.2.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.2.

art

SEATED TAI CHI: Movements are modified for those with arthritis and other chronic conditions.

Winooski Senior Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.

dance

TAI CHI, SUN-STYLE LONG-FORM: Elements of qigong thread through the youngest version of the Chinese martial art. Winooski Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.

CONTACT IMPROV DANCE: Movers engage in weight sharing, play and meditation when exploring this style influenced by aikido and other somatic practices. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4. Info, 864-7306.

SALSA MONDAYS: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of salsa, merengue, bachata and chacha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.

WEST AFRICAN DANCE: Live djembe and dundun drumming drive a family-friendly class with teacher Seny Daffe of Guinea. Drop-ins are welcome.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-7 p.m. $10-16. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

education

CAMPUS TOUR: Potential students ages 16 through 24 check out a facility offering free housing, meals, career technical training, high school diplomas, driver’s licenses and job placement. Northlands Job Corps Center, Vergennes, 9:45 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 877-0121.

TRANSFER DAY: Students considering making the switch to JSC visit campus for lunch, a tour and the chance to chat with staff. On-the-spot admission is

VERMONT CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HERBALISM STUDENT HERBAL CLINIC: Third-year interns evaluate individual constitutions and health conditions.

Burlington Herb Clinic, 4-8 p.m. $10-30; preregister.

Info, info@vtherbcenter.org.

YOGA ON THE DOCK: See WED.2.

kids

BABY & TODDLER STORY TIME: Budding bookworms begin to love literature. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

HENNA TATTOOS FOR TEENS: The owner of Mystical Mehndi demonstrates the temporary tattoo technique. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

MAGIC SHOW WITH TOM JOYCE: SUMMER READING FINALE: Budding bookworms close out the season’s program with comedy and high jinks.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

OPEN GYM PLAY GROUP: Parents can socialize while tykes stay active with movement-centered MON.7

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ROCKIN’ THE LITTLE RIVER: TOUR OF THE WATERBURY DAM: Visitors explore a reforested encampment and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin. Meet at the top of the Waterbury Dam, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11:30 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

JOB HUNT HELP: See THU.3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

SEVEN DAYS

VERMONT FRESH NETWORK FORUM DINNER: Local farmers and chefs partner up to prepare provisions for patrons. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 5-8 p.m. $75. Info, 434-2000.

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE: Hikers step off the beaten path for a guided tour of the Little River Settlement archaeological ruins. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

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FROM THE OCEAN TO THE MOUNTAINS: A lobster bake plus dessert, an auction and music equals tons of fun. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 4-7 p.m. $45-60; cash bar. Info, 496-6682.

available for those who apply in advance. Johnson State College, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 635-1219.

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food & drink

SHAKESPEARE ON MAIN STREET’S ‘HAMLET’: See SAT.5, 2 p.m.

CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE SHAKESPEARE ALIVE!’S ‘HAMLET’: SI CLASS: Vocabulary, grammar Shakespeare Alive! advanced theater C| IN ‘D I — I and cultural lessons lead to lively XIE V campers present the Bard’s tragedy MX C H IC KS — DCX M conversation. Community Room, Fletcher about a vengeful prince’s plot against his Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, uncle. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 2 p.m. $10-20.

865-7211.

Info, 456-8968.

MOVIES IN THE RED BARN: Cinephiles view favorite flicks. A full bar and dinner service are available. Call for film info and reservations. Mary’s Restaurant, Bristol, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 902-453-2432.

WALK-IN MOVIES: Film-loving families sprawl out under the stars for an outdoor viewing experience.

Bring a blanket! Community Green Space, Rutland, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 438-2303.

‘THE DOMESTIC INSURRECTION CIRCUS AND PAGEANT’: Social and political themes thread through this new Bread and Puppet Theater production. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, museum tour, 1 p.m.; show, 3 p.m. Donations. Info, 525-3031.

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VERMONT BE TRUE YOGA FESTIVAL: See FRI.4.

theater

PEER-LED MINDFULNESS MEET-UP FOR TEENS: South Burlington High School junior Mika Holtz guides adolescents toward increased awareness through music, movement and other techniques. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 9-10:30 a.m.

Donations. Info, 720-427-9340.

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LAKE CHAMPLAIN DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: Paddlers hit the water in 41-foot canoes and race to the finish line. Proceeds benefit Camp Ta-Kum-Ta and Dragonheart Vermont. See calendar spotlight.

Waterfront Park, Burlington, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free for spectators. Info, 999-5478.

‘THE LION KING JR.’: See FRI.4, 2 p.m.

‘THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS’: See FRI.4.

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HOPS IN THE HILLS BEER & WINE FESTIVAL: See FRI.4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

kids

WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Players dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. $3; preregister at meetup.com. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

MO

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS: See THU.3, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

TOUR DE FARMS: A wide range of locally produced foods awaits riders as they pedal a 28-mile route.

See calendar spotlight. Bristol Recreation Field, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $50-75. Info, 382-0401.

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DEMONSTRATION & FILM SCREENING: ‘THE EAGLE HUNTRESS’: A visit with avian species precedes a showing of a documentary about a 13-year-old Kazakh girl on a quest to become the first female in her family to pursue the bird of prey. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-3346.

TRADITIONAL YOGA FLOW: Breath accompanies each transition during a vinyasa flow focused on body awareness and self acceptance. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10:15 a.m. Donations. Info, 244-8134.

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‘WHEN WOMEN WERE BIRDS’: See SAT.5.

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recreation. River Arts, Morrisville, 9:30-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 888-1261.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC IN WILLISTON: See THU.3, 11 a.m.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC IN COLCHESTER: Melody makers ages 3 through 5 sing and dance into the afternoon. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 264-5660.

RECYCLED WIND TURBINES: Using all recycled materials, budding builders construct windmills and test them outside. Fairfax Community Library, 1011:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

ROCKIN’ RON THE FRIENDLY PIRATE: The swaggering singer doles out raucous riffs about the seafaring folk while strumming guitar. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

STEM FAMILY NIGHT: Kiddos and their caregivers take on challenges in science, technology, engineering and math. Highgate Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970.

SUMMER CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Players make strategic moves and vie for the opposing king.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

SUMMER STORIES WITH THERESA: Kiddos listen to works of children’s literature read by a library volunteer. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

SUMMER STORY TIME: Good listeners ages 3 through 6 navigate narratives, then jump into casual craft time. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

A WORLD OF STORIES: Books put smiles on the faces of half-pints ages 2 through 4. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

language

ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Bring a bag lunch to practice the system of communication using visual gestures.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

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‘DIXIE CHICKS — DCX MMXVI — IN CONCERT’: Country music lovers can experience the Grammy Award-winning trio in a taped performance from their sold-out tour. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 660-9300.

KELSEY HARRISON & CHELSEA WHITAKER: The mezzo soprano and the pianist band together for a soaring performance. East Hardwick Grange, 8-9:45 p.m. $10-75; free for kids under 18. Info, 533-9259.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.2.

words

POETRY WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths analyze creative works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

SHAPE & SHARE LIFE STORIES: Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recollections of specific experiences, which participants craft into narratives.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:302:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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agriculture

MUSIC WHILE YOU PICK: Blues for Breakfast provide the soundtrack as locavores snap up fresh blueberries. Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Richmond,

picking begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6-8 p.m. Minimum purchase of two quarts per adult, $6 per quart. Info, 434-3387.

art

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.4.

LUNCH WITH CITY LEADERS: Montpelier fire chief Bob Gowans joins community members for a discussion of his work, recent successes and emerging challenges. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon1 p.m. $5-7. Info, 223-2518.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.2.

KNIGHTS OF THE MYSTIC MOVIE CLUB: Cinema hounds view campy features at this ode to offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.2.

ZUMBA WITH ALLISON: Conditioning is disguised as a party at this rhythm-driven workout session.

Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $10. Info, 227-7221.

‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

kids

TUESDAY VOLUNTEER NIGHTS: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.

crafts

food & drink

OPEN CRAFT NIGHT: Creative sparks fly in the studio as attendees whip out woven wall hangings and crochet, knitting and sewing projects. Nido Fabric & Yarn, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 881-0068.

dance

NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A gathering place for local farmers, producers and artisans offers fresh produce, crafts and locally prepared foods. Depot Square, Northfield, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, northfieldfarmersmarketvt@gmail.com.

OLD NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Locavores snatch up breads, juices, ethnic foods and more from neighborhood vendors. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING & FUSION DANCING: Pupils get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

TIKI TUESDAYS: Imbibers sip tropical cocktails mixed with Stonecutter Spirits liquor and topped with tiny umbrellas. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4-11 p.m. Free. Info, sas@stonecutterspirits.com.

‘DUST’: Choreographer Isadora Snapp commands attention with her new work exploring evolving notions of identity, self and unity. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 496-5997.

games

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING: Fun-loving folks learn the smooth, sexy stylings of modern swing dance. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@ gmail.com.

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

etc.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nursing mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 720-272-8841.

LYME TOWN BAND ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Proceeds from desserts sold at a concert by local musicians support the Fairlee Community Church of Christ.

Rain location: Fairlee Community Church of Christ.

Fairlee Town Common, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ fairleemusic.org.

PUZZLED PINT: Wordplay and logic lovers tackle tricky problems on puzzledpint.com, which unlocks the location of a Tuesday night get-together with even more puzzles. Various downtown Burlington locations, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 363-0232.

SEARCH FOR MEANING DISCUSSION GROUP: Individuals come together in pursuit of truth and personal growth. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-6920.

fairs & festivals

ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS: Vermont’s largest agricultural fair hosts horse shows, tractor pulls, kiddie rides and live entertainment. See calendar spotlight. Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $5-45; free for kids 5 and under; $12-20 for unlimited ride bracelets. Info, 866-666-3247.

WINTER IN AUGUST: A preseason street party recognizes area ski resorts’ contributions to the regional economy with an evening of local eats and live entertainment. Merchants Row, Rutland, 5-8 p.m. $9-10. Info, 773-2747.

ZUMBA: A high-energy instructor and a wide array of music keep students going strong as they dance their way to health. Marketplace Fitness, Burlington, 4:30-5:15 p.m. $12; free for members and firsttimers. Info, 651-8773.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.2.

‘WHAT ABOUT BOB?’: An obsessive-compulsive character played by Bill Murray tracks down his psychotherapist, interrupting his vacation to hilarious results. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free.

Info, 540-3018.

NEEDLE FELTING LANDSCAPES: Creatives learn how to turn dyed fleece into colorful views.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2-3:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

TAI CHI, LEVEL I: Beginners are introduced to sequences of slow, controlled movements. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.2, 7 p.m.

TOSS ‘EM TUESDAY: Players nosh on wood-fired pizza and draft beer, then take their best shot in a friendly cornhole tournament. Lincoln Peak Courtyard. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, registration and open play, 5-6:30 p.m.; tournament, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 800-537-8427.

health & fitness

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.3.

BRANDON FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Hop to it! Get fit with strength, endurance, agility and coordination exercises. Otter Valley North Campus Gym, Brandon, 5-6 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

COMMUNITY YOGA: All ages and all levels are welcome to limber up in this vinyasa class. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 276-3181.

DE-STRESS YOGA: A relaxing and challenging class lets healthy bodies unplug and unwind. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 5:45-7 p.m. $14. Info, 434-8401.

EXPLORE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: Sherril BoverCheney covers the warning signs of progressive mental deterioration as well as caregiving options.

Cold drinks, cookies and conversation follow.

Brookfield Old Town Hall, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, sherril.bover@gmail.com.

FITNESS AT ANY AGE: Strength, agility, coordination and heart-healthy exercises are modified for folks of all ability levels. Charlotte Senior Center, 9:15-10 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160.

FITNESS FLOW YOGA: See FRI.4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

GENTLE DROP-IN YOGA: Yogis bring their own mats for a hatha class led by Betty Molnar. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 264-5660.

HATHA FLOW YOGA: A balanced combination of sustained and flowing poses promotes mindfulness. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

KETTLEBELL TRAINING GROUPS: See FRI.4.

PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery.

Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: See SAT.5, 6-7 p.m.

CHAMP’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Families fête Lake Champlain’s legendary lake monster with games, music and cake. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular admission, $13.50-16.50; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

CHILDREN’S UNDERGROUND FILM SOCIETY: Monthly movie screenings encourage viewers of all ages to think critically about artful cinema. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 5:30 p.m. $5.

Info, 496-8994.

DCF BOOK CLUB: Eager readers voice opinions about Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award winner The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Waterbury Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

JUNIOR CHAMP KART RACING SERIES: Race fans root for drivers ages 6 through 14 as they take laps around an oval track. Thunder Road Speed Bowl, Barre, 6 p.m. Free; $15 for pit entry. Info, crism6@ comcast.net.

LEGO FUN: Creative types build unique structures with rectangular pieces. Kids under 8 require adult supervision. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

LUNCH WITHOUT BORDERS: Tykes in grades K and up bring a bag meal and listen to teens read stories about different cultures. Dessert is provided.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6956.

NESTLINGS FIND NATURE: Books, crafts, nature walks and outdoor activities give preschoolers a look at how songbirds develop and grow. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Regular admission, $3.50-7; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 434-2167.

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Imaginations blossom when kids up to age 6 engage in themed tales and activities. This week’s session features a local fire fighter and a fire truck. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

SPANISH MUSICAL KIDS: Amigos ages 1 through 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinean. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

SUMMER STORY TIME: Kiddos of all ages dive into themed narratives and crafts. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

TODDLER STORY TIME: Good listeners up to 3 years old have fun with music, rhymes, snacks and captivating tales. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

language

‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue.

Gather on the terrace in fair weather. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get together to break down communication

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A ‘ULYSSES’ SUMMER: SUMMER LITERATURE READING GROUP: Ambitious readers discuss selected pages from James Joyce’s Ulysses. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

BURLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY AUDITIONS: Vocalists vie for spots in the organization’s fall concert, featuring Alexander’s Feast by Handel. 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bcssingerz@gmail.com.

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barriers. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m.

Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.

music

CASTLETON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Middlebury’s rock-and-roll quartet presents eclectic originals and humorous covers. Pavilion, Castleton University, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 468-6039.

MICHELE FAY BAND: See WED.2, Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 6:30 p.m.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: See WED.2.

agriculture

FARM SMARTER NOT HARDER: HARVEST EFFICIENCY FOR CARROT & BEET CROPS: Farmers learn tricks and techniques to improve crop yield with a focus on carrots and beets. Jericho Settlers Farm, 3-6 p.m. $20-25. Info, 434-3821.

OPEN MIC: Singers, players, storytellers and poets entertain a live audience at a monthly showcase of local talent. Wallingford Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 446-2872.

art

SHAPE NOTE SING: Locals lend their voices to four-part harmonies at this weekly sing-along of early American music in the “fa-sol-la-mi” tradition.

Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 525-3031.

bazaars

SONGS AT MIRROR LAKE MUSIC SERIES: Carolyn Wonderland take over this waterfront affair for Blues Night. Mid’s Park, Lake Placid, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 518-524-1148.

outdoors

BANDING & BIRDING: Avian enthusiasts drop in for an education on the banding process, from mist nets to data sheets. Call to confirm. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-10 a.m. Donations.

Info, 434-3068.

seminars

MEDICARE & YOU: AN INTRODUCTION TO MEDICARE: Members of the Central Vermont Council on Aging clear up confusion about the application process and plan options. Central Vermont Council on Aging, Barre, 3-5 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 479-0531.

WOMEN’S HOME MAINTENANCE COURSE: A fiveweek class empowers female heads-of-household to solve common problems that arise in apartments and houses. BROC | Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, Rutland, 5-7 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 438-2303.

SHOEFLY TRAIL RUNNING SERIES: Runners and walkers break a sweat on one-mile, 5K and 10K excursions on Northeast Kingdom trails. See shoeflytrailrun.org for details. 5 p.m. $45 for the series; free for kids under 10; preregister. Info, julie@ shoeflytrailrun.org.

talks

theater

‘KISS ME, KATE’: See WED.2.

‘THE MUSIC MAN’: See THU.3.

‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’: See WED.2.

words

community

COFFEE HOUR: Friends, neighbors and AARP Vermont volunteers catch up on upcoming activities and issues facing older Vermonters. Cups of joe are free! The Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 9-10 a.m.

Free. Info, 951-1313.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.2.

WOODSTOCK MARKET ON THE GREEN: See WED.2.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.2.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE?: See WED.2.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS: See WED.2.

CHAIR TAI CHI: See WED.2.

GENTLE TAI CHI: See WED.2.

GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: See WED.2.

GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: See WED.2.

GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: See WED.2.

INSIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.2.

GREENER DRINKS: See WED.2.

NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.2.

crafts

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.2.

PILATES: See WED.2.

KNITTING & MORE: See WED.2.

SUNRISE YOGA: See WED.2.

dance

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT NURSING STUDENT VISITS: See WED.2.

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.2.

‘DUST’: See TUE.8.

etc.

GUIDED TOURS: See WED.2.

NEWS & BREWS: Citizens chat up Vermont business people and policy makers over cups of joe.

Generator, Burlington, 8-9 a.m. Free. Info, 540-0761.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Feats of comedy, music, poetry and storytelling fill five-, 10- and 15-minute time slots. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, info@mainstreetmuseum.org.

fairs & festivals

ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS: See TUE.8.

WONDERARTS SUMMER CELEBRATION: What better way to celebrate the season than with music by the Kingdom Allstars, traveling poet Kevin Devaney and mouthwatering eats? Various Greensboro locations, 5:30-8 p.m. $10; cash bar. Info, 533-9370.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘BEING MORTAL’: Lunch and a discussion follow a screening of this 2015 episode of PBS’ “Frontline,” which delves into doctor-patient relationships near the end of life. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; $5-6 for lunch. Info, 223-3322.

VINYASA YOGA: See WED.2.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: See WED.2.

YOGA NIDRA: THE YOGA OF DEEP RELAXATION: See WED.2.

YOGA ON THE DOCK: See WED.2.

ZUMBA EXPRESS: See WED.2.

kids

KID’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: Half-pints play in a bounce house, try their hand at games and activities, and embark on a scavenger hunt. Each attendee receives a ticket for a pizza dinner. St. Albans Historical Museum, 5-8 p.m. $5-10; free for kids. Info, 527-7933.

SCIENCE LOVES ART: See WED.2.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM: See WED.2.

THREE LITTLE PIGS: Tykes create houses, then see if they stand up to the “big bad wolf,” also known as a hair dryer. Fairfax Community Library, 10-11 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

WEDNESDAY BOOKTIVITY: MARBLE RUN: Using a variety of materials, creative thinkers construct a course for marbles to travel from top left to bottom right. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

YOGA FOR KIDS: See WED.2.

language

‘FINDING NEMO’: The heartfelt story of a clownfish trying to find his son plays out on the big screen.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0903.

BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.2.

‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.2.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.2.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.2.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.2.

music

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.2.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.2.

Find club dates in the music section.

food & drink

THE MOTH STORY SLAM: CAUTION: Wordsmiths have five minutes to tell true tales inspired by a shared theme. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10; preregister; limited space. Info, 540-0406.

CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: See WED.2.

CITY HALL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS: STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS: Listeners groove to vintage country, honky-tonk and rockabilly songs at an outdoor barn-burner. Burlington City Hall Park, noon. Free.

Info, 865-7166.

BARRE FARMERS MARKET: See WED.2.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.2.

CAPITAL CITY BAND: See WED.2.

MICHELE FAY BAND: See WED.2, Currier Park, Barre.

ROCKY DAWUNI: African, Caribbean and American sounds converge in soulful songs. Dartmouth Green, Hanover, N.H., 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

ROGER STREET FRIEDMAN: Folk strains from the 2017 album Shoot the Moon are met with applause.

Mediterranean Mix is on hand with mouthwatering eats. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-4920.

STRING QUARTET IN THE PARK: From Maroon 5 to Mendelssohn, instrumentalists hit all the right notes in a Middlebury Chamber Music Festival concert of pop and classical numbers. Town Hall Park, Middlebury, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 989-7538.

ZENTH POWER PICNIC: Gospel-funksters the Nth Power and Vermont’s Soule Monde bring on the beats. Farm-to-table fare fuels the fun. Zenbarn, Waterbury, food, drinks and games, 5 p.m.; music, 7:30 p.m. $15-40. Info, 244-8134.

seminars

AWAKENING THE HEART OF COMPASSION: A MEDITATION PRACTICE & STUDY PROGRAM: See WED.2.

sports

SUNSET TOUR: See WED.2.

WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: See WED.2.

talks

‘WHAT ARE ECLIPSES?’: Folks of all ages join the Vermont Astronomical Society for an out-of-thisworld exploration of the celestial phenomenon.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.2.

TECH TUTOR: Techies answer questions about computers and devices during one-on-one help sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Ports and cables becomes second nature during a class with Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard. Bring your own device. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

theater

‘LA BELLE HÉLÈNE’: See THU.3.

‘THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE’: See THU.3, 2-4 & 7:30-9:30 p.m.

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: The Highland Center for the Arts raises the curtain on its inaugural production with the Bard’s comedy about lovers, actors and meddling fairies. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 533-9075.

‘THE MUSIC MAN’: See THU.3, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’: See WED.2.

words

AUTHORS AT THE ALDRICH: Fiction writer Thomas Christopher Greene excerpts If I Forget You and The Headmaster’s Wife. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Readers weigh in on Don’t Let My Baby Do Rodeo by Boris Fishman. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: See WED.2.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST BOOK CLUB: Lit lovers recommend titles they’ve recently read. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-726-6499. !

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CREATIVE NONFICTION WORKSHOP: Folks give feedback on essays, poetry and journalism written

by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

THE GULLY BOYS: Fans get on their feet for tunes by the professional rock and jam band. Proctorsville Green, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 226-7736.

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NEW PLAY READING: Playwright Lauren Yee shares her fresh work King of the Yees. Dorset Playhouse, 7-9 p.m. $20. Info, 867-2223.

JEFFERSONVILLE FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET: See WED.2.

SUMMER BUY LOCAL MARKET: Consumers purchase farm-fresh fare and connect with local producers at a celebration of regional bounty.

Vermont Statehouse lawn, Montpelier, 3-6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 505-1661.

DANIEL ROMANO: Pop-rock strains from the 2017 album Modern Pressure carry courtesy of the Canadian-born music man. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $12-14. Info, 540-0406.

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MEET-THE-ARTISTS BROWN BAG LUNCH PRESENTATIONS: Artists-in-residence chat about upcoming New York Theatre Workshop presentations in an informal setting. A Q&A follows. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. Free. Info, 603-646-3691.

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COMMUNITY EVENINGS AT THE FARM: Burlington band Steady Betty entertain picnickers. Shelburne Farms, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8686.

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ADULT: BEGINNER CLAY: Instructor: Rik Rolla. Learn how to throw clay on the wheel.

Explore centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. Gain confidence with hands-on demonstrations and one-on-one time with the instructor. Leave with several finished pieces. Gas reduction kiln and electric oxidation kiln are available for firing.

Fri., Sep. 8-Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-noon.

Cost: $300/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd, Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: CLAY ALTERNATIVE FIRING: Instructor: Rik Rolla.

Explore clay on the wheel in a creative, mixed-level, supportive environment. Examine properties of form function, color and glazes. Fire finished pieces in the primitive pit, the Raku Kiln with the option to explore other firing techniques. Gas reduction kiln and electric kilns are also available. Mon., Sep. 11-Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $300/ person; member discount avail.

Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd, Shelburne.

Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: MIXED LEVEL WHEEL: Instructor: Rik Rolla. Develop the fundamentals of wheel-throwing.

Explore techniques through demonstrations and hands-on assistance. You set the pace and gain experience through guided, individualized practice. Gas reduction kiln and electric oxidation kiln are available for firing, including an option to explore other firing methods. Tue., Sep. 5-Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $335/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd, Shelburne. Info: 985-3648,

ADULT: MIXED LEVEL WHEEL: Instructor: Munemitsu Taguchi.

Develop the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. Explore techniques through demonstrations and hands-on assistance.

You set the pace and gain experience through guided individualized practice. Gas reduction kiln and electric oxidation kiln are available for firing, including an option to explore other firing methods. Tue., Sep. 5-Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $335/ person; member discount avail.

Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd, Shelburne.

Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: PAINTING PRACTICE: Instructor: Neil Berger. Together we will explore painting as performance: a series of gestures more like a dance than a marathon. We will look at pictures as holistic arrangements of shapes and colors instead of ‘subject matter’ and learn to trust the intimate, awkward and natural encounter with paint. Tue., Sep. 12-Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $217/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: SHAKER HALL TABLE: Instructor: Ryan Cocina. Learn a comprehensive introduction to woodworking. This course explores basic principles of lumber selection, hand-tool and machinery usage, milling, joinery and finishing. You will build a Shaker-style hall table, taking the project from blueprint through completion, while gaining familiarity with the woodshop environment. Wed., Sep. 13-Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $565/ person; member discount avail.

Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd Shelburne.

Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: COLOR THEORY: Instructor: Dana Heffern. Explore advanced color theory using Munsil’s Color Theory Workbook.

Gain an understanding of ambiance, atmosphere, clash, vibration and other color perceptions through guided experiments and lively class discussions. Then develop your own style with how color can create environment, mood and a sense of aesthetics.

This class requires a textbook.

Fri., Sep. 8-Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-noon.

Cost: $217/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd Shelburne. Info: 9853648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: DRAWING: Instructor: Clark Derbes. Explore the foundation of drawing. Learn to depict objects, people, space and emotion. Using mediums such as graphite, charcoal, conte and ink, students will develop and expand drawing skills through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction. Instructor will also tailor classes based on student interest. Materials not included.

Tue., Sep. 12-Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $217/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd Shelburne. Info: 9853648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: INTERMEDIATE OIL: Instructor: Dana Heffern. This course is perfect for those looking to build on their basic knowledge of oil painting. Techniques will be learned through theory and practice. Subject matter may include still life, drapery, landscape and the human figure.

Fri., Sep. 8-Oct. 20, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $217/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd Shelburne. Info: The Shelburne Craft School, 985-3648, info@ theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

ADULT: OIL PAINTING: Instructor: Brooke Monte.

Develop confidence in composition, color, layering and mixing using oil paint. Designed for beginners, this class teaches how to use still-life setups to explore techniques ranging from layout and surface preparation to a variety of brush work, including wet into wet, scrubs and glazing.

Materials not included. Thu., Sep. 7-Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $217/ person; member discount avail.

Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd Shelburne.

Info: 985-3648, info@theshelburnecraftschool.org, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

culinary FERMENTATION: Learn the basics of lactose fermentation. The workshop includes a jar of the fermented vegetables, a bottle of switchback beer and dinner from a make-your-own burrito bar.

100% of the profits will be donated to local charity. Wed., Aug. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $45/ person. Location: Intervale Barn, 180 Intervale Rd Burlington. Info: 660-3505, brews-bites-botany. ticketleap.com.

one vintage dress. Location: Heritage Winooski Mill Museum, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Suite 302, Winooski. Info: 355-9937, info@ themillmuseum.org, themillmuseum.org.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclubstyle, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class.

No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world-famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now. Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave Burlington. Info: Jon Bacon, 355-1818, crandalltyler@hotmail. com, dsantosvt.com.

IRISH/MODERN/TAP/JAZZ/ BALLET: Fiadhnait Moser School of Dance is accepting students for Irish, contemporary, jazz, tap and FMSD Company classes. We accept dancers at total beginner and advanced levels, as well as adults and children of all ages.

Learn the art and joy of dance from champion and internationally qualified dancer, Fia Moser. See website for schedule of daily classes. Cost: $300/10 weekly 1-hour classes; scholarships possible.

Location: Endeavor Middle School, 4066 Shelburne Rd Shelburne. Info: The Fiadhnait Moser School of Dance, Fiadhnait Moser, 774-270-4564, fiadhnaitmoser@gmail.com, fiamoserdance.weebly.com.

design/build VINTAGE DRESSMAKING COURSE: The Heritage Winooski Mill Museum provides a historic backdrop for this vintage dressmaking course. Using photos of 1940’s mill workers as a resource, students will learn how to custom design, fit and sew a vintage-inspired dress. All levels of sewing experience welcome.

Sewing machines provided by Generator. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 14-18, 4-6:30 p.m. Cost: $185/course includes fabric & supplies for

drumming DJEMBE & TAIKO: Classes in Burlington, Hyde Park and Montpelier. Drums provided.

Classes for adults (also for kids with parents) Mon., Tue. & Wed. in Burlington. Wed. a.m. or Fri. a.m. in Hyde Park. Thu. in Montpelier. Most classes are in the evenings or after school.

Conga classes, too! Visit our schedule and register online.

Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave Suite 3G, Burlington; Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin; Moonlight Studios, 1670 Cleveland Corners Rd Hyde Park.

Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko. org.

gardening LANDSCAPE DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR HOMEOWNERS: This four-part series helps you select and place plants and express your vision for your landscape. Wed., Sep. 6-27, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $160/4week workshop. Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardeners-supply-stores.ticketleap.com.

language LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers lesson package. Our 11th year.

Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private lessons and online instruction. See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

martial arts ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL: Come to Wu Xing Chinese Martial

Arts. Join other thoughtful, intelligent adults to learn and practice tai chi, kung fu, meditation and dynamic physical exercises.

Maximize your mental tranquility and clarity, physical health and fitness, and self-confidence.

For people who never thought this would be for them. Fri., 6-7 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.noon & noon-1 p.m.; Tue., 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class; $40/ mo. (incl. all classes offered); $5/ trial class. Location: 303 Flynn Ave Burlington. Info: 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com.

MARTIAL WAY: Colchester and Milton locations. Classes in self-defense, Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu and Tai Chi. We have 14 different age and experience levels, so the training is always age – and skill-appropriate. Beginner or experienced, fit or not yet, young or not anymore, we have a class for you! Days and evenings; see website for schedule and fees. Location: Martial Way Self Defense Center, 73 Prim Rd Colchester, Colchester. Info: David Quinlan, 893-8893, info@martialwayvt.com, martialwayvt.com.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces. No training experience required.

Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children.

Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life.

IBJJF & CBJJ certified black belt 6th-degree instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion. Accept no Iimitations. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself.

The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Cafe (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Sunday of each month, noon-2 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or

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Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.

performing arts BILL REED VOICE STUDIO: Bill Reed Voice Studio is currently auditioning news students for the fall semester. We offer private voice lessons, workshops, master classes and more. For more information and to schedule an audition, please contact Sally Olson, managing director at sallyolson@billreedvoicestudio. com. Location: Bill Reed Voice Studio, South Burlington. Info: billreedvoicestudio.com.

tai chi BEGINNER TAI CHI IN MONTPELIER: We practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form.

The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Cheng Man-ching and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Patrick is a senior instructor at LRTTC in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Starts Tue., Sep. 5, 7-8 p.m. Cost: $65/mo. Location: Bethany Church, 115 Main St Montpelier.

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EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers yoga classes for everyone from beginner to expert. Choose from a wide variety of drop-in classes, series and workshops in Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Gentle, Vigorous, Yoga on the Lake, Yoga Wall, Therapeutics, and Alignment.

Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here.

Cost: $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/community classes.

Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com.

SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.

well-being JIKIDEN REIKI SEMINARS: Beginner to advanced levels with guest lecturer and author Frank Arjava Petter, Dai Shihan and vice chairman of the Jikiden Reiki Institute of Japan. Learn Usui Reiki in its original simplicity, beauty, thought and practice.

This is a rare opportunity to learn Reiki as originally taught and practiced in Japan. Oct. 5-13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Cost: $900/Cost varies w/ Reiki Level.

Location: CourtYard Marriott, Lake Placid, NY. Info: LightWorks Reiki, Luci Carpenter, 518-5726427, lightworksreiki@gmail. com, LightWorksReikiNY.com.

YOGA & RECOVERY GROUP FOR FOLKS LIVING W/ LYME DISEASE: Join as we practice gentle restorative poses suitable for all levels. Afterward, join the discussion as we share and support one another on the often confusing and isolating journey to wellness while living with lyme disease. Wear comfortable clothing. Visit website for more information and to sign up. Aug., 27, 2-3:30 p.m. By donation. Location: Laughing River Yoga, The Chase Mill, 1 Mill St Burlington. Info: laughingriveryoga.com.

HONEST YOGA: Honest yoga offers practices for all levels. We just expanded to have two practice spaces! Your children can practice in one room while you practice in the other. No need for childcare. Yoga and dance classes ages 3 and up. Brand-new beginners’ course: This includes two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily heated and alignment classes kids classes in yoga and dance.

We hold yoga teacher trainings at the 200 – and 500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher training courses. Check our our website for dance classes and yoga summer camps! Daily

classes & workshops. $50/new student (1 month unlimited); $18/class; $140/10-class card; $15/class for student or senior; or $110/10-class punch card; $135/ mo. adult memberships; $99/ mo. kid memberships. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St Blue Mall, next to Hana, South Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.

LAUGHING RIVER YOGA SCHOOL: Are you a yoga teacher or seeking to be one? We offer a renowned 200-hour teacher training program to get you started and ongoing trainings designed specifically for yoga teachers. The learning never ends. Check out our website for dates and topics. Daily classes; 200 – and 300-hour teacher trainings. Cost: $65/first month of unlimited classes; workshop and training prices vary.

Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com.

SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages.

Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops.

Become a Sustaining Member for $60/month and practice as often as you like! Daily classes.

Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave Burlington. Info: 448-4262, Info@ sanghastudio.org.

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pstate New York electro-pop duo Phantogram generally stick to the shadows. Their compelling blend of nostalgic trip-hop beats, galvanic synths and abstruse lyrics crystallizes into icy, menacing songs that tread the line between dreamily poetic and nightmarishly ghastly. Their latest album, Three, contains lyrics such as “There’s always something that’s pulling me down” and “Stare with me into the abyss / Do you feel like letting go?” — hardly bright and cheery sentiments.

But perhaps it’s the way Phantogram process darkness that makes their work so compelling. By spinning their darkest thoughts into mammoth grooves brimming with baffling depictions of their inner lives, Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter suggest that the only way to exorcise their demons is to dance them out.

Phantogram play a sold-out show on Monday, August 7, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. Local pop-experimentalists Bleach Day open.

Seven Days recently caught up with Barthel by phone. Fun fact: She used to live in Burlington and is a graduate of Champlain College.

SEVEN DAYS: The last time I saw you at Higher Ground, I believe you mentioned that the first show you ever

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played was at the Monkey House in Winooski. Is that true?

SARAH BARTHEL: Now that I think about it, we did play the Monkey House — but before [that], our name was Charlie Everywhere, and we opened for Brazilian Girls at Nectar’s. They paid us $50. We drove up in my little hatchback, and we were just so excited to be in front of a bunch of people. But after that we went to the Monkey House. I can’t remember when. Probably 2009.

SD: I feel like your song “You Don’t Get Me High Anymore” implies that overexposure to something causes it to lose its thrill while simultaneously making you want it more. How do you gain a refreshed perspective on something that’s worn out its welcome?

SB: Well, it kind of depends on the scenario and what it does to you and how it makes you feel. We reinvent Phantogram every single day. We literally have Groundhog Day on tour.

Every single day is the same, except we’re in a different city. And we play the same songs every single night.

But we are capable of making them feel like they’re brand-new. The reason why we write songs that have more than one meaning is that exactly. “You Don’t Get Me High Anymore” meant

something different to me last night than it did to me last year. It’s open-ended.

SD: Also, there’s a line in that song — “Woke up from a dream … where teeth fell out of my head.” Was it you or Josh who wrote that line?

SB: I wrote that. That one line has been stuck in my head for the past two weeks because I’ve been having [those] dreams.

Last night I had a dream that my bottom two front teeth fell out. Apparently, when you dream that, you have some sort of anxiety in your life. I’m trying to figure out [why] I keep dreaming that.

SD: Do you have any other recurring dreams? If so, have any of them surfaced in your songwriting?

SB: We tie our dreams into our songs all the time. “Howling at the Moon” [from our second album, Voices] is a song that was a dream — [it was] almost like a scene in a cowboy movie. I was running really fast in the desert during sunrise, and this pack of wolves [was] running with me — but I couldn’t tell if they [were] running with me or chasing me.

So I couldn’t tell if I was one of them or not. [The line is] “At night I cry and howl at the moon” — like a wolf. But maybe they’re just trying to eat me.

SD: “Calling All” seems to come up a lot in interviews I’ve read. It relates to this concept of owning darkness

and light equally. Is there anyone in your life who’s been an inspiration for that idea?

SB: There are a lot of musicians who I think have represented that — the stories you hear of when, for years, David Bowie’s diet was cocaine and milk.

He always spoke about it. I remember watching [him in] a documentary recently, speaking about how he’s been so lucky to just be there and live and enjoy his whole life and existence — except for in the ’70s, when literally his only diet was milk and cocaine.

He made some incredible music back then. He also made some incredible music before that and after. [He’s] a good example of someone owning it and being OK with not being afraid of saying what you’ve done or what you would do — grabbing ahold of the light and the dark and not being afraid of who you are. You’re a human. Life is hard, and nobody’s perfect — and it’s OK. SD: You’ve also talked a lot about how making music is cathartic.

What’s something else that you do to achieve catharsis?

SB: I’m really into photography. I like to document a lot of things on tour. It was what I went to [Champlain College] for — visual arts. I really love doing that and also watching interesting films DANCING IN THE DARK

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If last weekend’s Ramble in the Old North End left you hungry for more freewheeling, street-dancing shenanigans — because, for me, it surely did — you’d be wise to immerse yourself in Burlington City Arts’ 10th annual Festival of Fools. From Friday through Sunday, August 4 through 6, downtown Burlington transforms into a circuscentric street fair with pop-up musical performances, outlandish theatrics, a killer block party and late-night afterparties. Though there are far too many happenings to name, definitely check out some of the following highlights (and check DAN BOLLES’ preview on page 24 of this issue).

Friday’s Block of Fools Street Party is the place to cast off the shackles of your

workweek. It gets going just around quittin’ time and features rock-and-soul duo COYOTE & CROW, DRUMADICS beat-andbrass band, folk fella DAN BLAKESLEE, eclectic vinyl overlord DJ DISCO PHANTOM, local cumbia band MAL MAIZ, and Caribbean-blues man BRUSHY ONE STRING, who, as his name suggests, plays a onestringed guitar.

And, like any good after-party should, Nectar’s throws it down bigtime with sets from FUNKY DAWGZ BRASS BAND and genre-bending, circus-punk band BELLA’S BARTOK. Nectar’s continues the tomfoolery on Saturday night with the alwaysenergetic indie rockers LITTLE SLUGGER and concludes with the dreamy, West African dub-fusion of BARIKA. But it might be best to just wander around and let your senses be your guide. After all, buskers galore will crowd the Church Street Marketplace.

And, honestly, some of the most engaging things you’re likely to encounter might not even be officially listed. So get out there and pound the pavement.

Visit vermontfestivaloffools.com for complete info.

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Two weeks ago, I announced Vermont’s first-ever Sofar Sounds concert. In case you missed it: Sofar Sounds is an ongoing, branded concert series that takes place all over the world. Sofar events have a limited capacity and take place in unconventional spaces, and the lineups are kept secret until the day of the show. Given that I am a curious, adventurous kind of guy, I took the plunge and decided to see what all the fuss was about.

Sofar announced the location on Thursday, the day before the show.

So on Friday, ticket holders headed to Adams Apple Orchard & Farm Market in Williston. Specifically, guests were directed to a private residence near the farm market, which turned out to be the home of the orchard’s proprietors, JOHN and PEGGY ADAMS (no relation to yours truly). I have to say, that’s a pretty baller move — inviting a bunch of strangers to hang out in your backyard. Kudos for taking a leap of faith, Adams family.

As I took a seat among the 40 or so people basking on the gentle slope behind the house, I was struck by the amount of gear that had already been set up in front of the dense grove of apple trees. I was expecting little to no amplification, given that Sofar shows tend to be stripped-down, acoustic performances. But what with the amps, mixer and various other pieces of tech — much of which Advance Music Center generously supplied — I figured that we were in for a more “suited-up” show. Indeed it was.

Hinesburg-based singer-songwriter JUSTIN LAPOINT took the opening slot.

He strummed out a series of acoustic folk-rock songs that he explained were mostly “about chicks.” His intimacy and low-key energy was perfectly in line with what I anticipated from the series.

Part of Sofar’s mission is to bring drastically different artists to each show, and the contrast between LaPoint and the subsequent act was exactly that.

Northampton, Mass., queer hip-hop icon BILLY DEAN THOMAS, along with her new band, delivered a smooth and invigorating set full of audacious rhymes, funked-up grooves, and plenty of call-and-response.

Last up were Burlington’s masters of unconventional spaces: MADAILA. Amid their requisite cheeky repartee, the guys whizzed through highlights from their catalog and served up a delightfully faithful cover of WHITNEY HOUSTON’s “How Will I Know.” And heads up: We’re exactly one month away from

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ARTSRIOT: The Archives Presents Bit Brigade, Doom Service (metal), 8:30 p.m., $10.

CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: STILTZ Brand and Machete Ish Records Presents: Apathy, Eyedos, Colby Stiltz and STILTZgang, Jarv, Krypto Man, JMC ENT, Biozone, Modest (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $10/15.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Ray Vega’s Latin Jazz Quinteto, 8:30 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Deltaphonic (blues-rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic), 6 p.m., free. Nik Greeley & the Operators, Phish Live Stream from Madison Square Garden (soul), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Reagh Greeneaf Jr. and Gypsy Reel (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Alex Smith (folk), 9 p.m., free. Cook Bag (punk), 10:30 p.m., free. The Hannas (indie punk), midnight, free.

RED SQUARE: Dan Rahily Trio (blues), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Sad Turtle, Win Win Jr (post-rock), 10 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ed Set (eclectic), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

LGBTQLOL (standup), 9 p.m., free.

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MONKEY HOUSE: Cazador, Kult of Mary, Zosu, Keifcatcher (metal), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Siena Facciolo (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: All Request Video (hits), 9 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.

champlain islands/northwest

BAYSIDE PAVILION: The Starline Rhythm Boys (honky-tonk, rockabilly), 6 p.m., free.

NORTH HERO HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT: Thea Wren Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Dr. No (funk, rock), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: The Parts, Jessica Rabbit Syndrome (indie), 7:30 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Art Herttua (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free.

Dancing in the Dark « P.62 and going to see music. I love music so much — learning about new kinds that I haven’t even discovered yet. There’s just so much.

SD: Do you have time to see a lot of music?

SB: When we’re not on tour, yeah ... It’s my responsibility as an artist to always go check out new things and be inspired by everyone else around me. Music and shows have always been very inspiring for us because it lights a match in my head.

cover of their latest album, Apocalipstick, depicts front woman Clementine intercontinental ballistic missile about to launch — except that the missile is a giant tube of lipstick. Their bass-heavy songs ratchet between punk-rock fury

RED SQUARE: Lush Honey (rock, funk), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

depths of Creevy’s inner life. Tracks such as “Told You I’d Be With the Guys”

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

Cherry Glazerr perform on Thursday, August 3, at the Higher Ground Showcase

SIDEBAR: Josh Dobbs and Friends (jam), 10 p.m., free.

and dreamy, lacquered pop and offer an eye-opening look into the devilish and “Trash People” showcase her candid self-reflection and fierce confidence.

Lounge in South Burlington. MANNEQUIN PUSSY open.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Cricket Blue, New Dakotas (folk), 7 p.m., free.

THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: Summer Breeze with DJ Craig Mitchell (hits), 5:30 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Brody Stevens (standup), 7:30 p.m., $15-27. The Daily Grind: Brian Nagle (improv), 9 p.m., $5.

chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.

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DRINK: BLiNDoG Records Acoustic Sessions, 5 p.m., free.

to destroy preconceived notions of femininity. The cartoonish image on the Creevy, guitar slung across her shoulder, standing beside what looks like an

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Cherry Glazerr, Mannequin Pussy (rock), 10 p.m., $10/12.

THE DAILY PLANET: Hot Pickin’ Party (bluegrass), 8 p.m., free.

seem to be on a mission

RADIO BEAN: Auburn Row (acoustic rock), 7 p.m., free.

James Harvey Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Zach Russack Band (alternative), 11 p.m., $5.

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Chicago Total Access: A Tribute to Chicago, 8 p.m., $10/12.

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PHO NGUYEN: Karaoke with DJ Walker, 8 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Car Seat Headrest, Gold Connections (indie), 8:30 p.m., $20/22.

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MONKEY HOUSE: Office Culture, Ian Wayne (indie pop), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Colin McCaffrey and Friends (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: David Langevin (ragtime), 6 p.m., donation.

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Open Mic & Jam Session, 9 p.m., free.

Mountain Carol (grunge, indie), 9 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Jerry Jam (Grateful Dead tribute), 8 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Tammy O’Brien (rock), 9 p.m., free.

champlain islands/northwest

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ARTSRIOT: Brett Hughes & the Honky Tonk Tuesday Band (country), 9 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Chris Peterman (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Shirley Johnson (folk), 7 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Eric George (country), 7 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Late-Night Foolery with Bindestiff Family Cirkus (vaudeville, burlesque), 9 & 11 p.m., $15/20.

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outside vermont

FOAM BREWERS: Ryan Ober (folk, rock), 9 p.m., free.

MARTELL’S AT THE RED FOX:

SD: Has anyone blown your mind recently?

SB: Yeah. I saw Angel Olsen in this really cool, old theater in downtown [Los Angeles]. She’s got an incredible voice and style. It’s very simple. It paints a picture. I love it.

SD: The album art for Eyelid Movies, Nightlife and Voices seems to share the same DNA, while Three’s is totally different. How do you choose your album art? Do you wait until the music is totally finished before you choose?

SB: It’s usually done after everything

MONOPOLE: Pinact, the

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Strawberry Runners, Sweet Cream (indie pop), 7:30 p.m., free. Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

Festival of Fools After-Party with Funky Dawgz Brass Band, Bella’s Bartok (funk, R&B), 9 p.m., $5.

RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Lucy Isabel (folk, Americana), 7 p.m., free. Prateek Poddar (folk), 8:30 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

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We couldn’t find the photographer or something. So we kept looking for kind of the same idea. I just loved how beautiful big flames can be. [It’s] always light and dark for us. It described our record perfectly. !

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BiteTorrent A prominent member of Burlington’s music community is the subject of this week’s Daily Grind at the Vermont Comedy Club. On Thursday, August 3, Waking Windows’ BRIAN NAGLE — aka DJ Disco Phantom — will regale the audience with stories from the first jobs he ever worked. Then the club’s longform improv troupe, the UNMENTIONABLES, will spin those tales into comedy gold.

Trust me: Hilarity always ensues.

Attention, bowling and rap enthusiasts: On Friday, August 4, Burlington’s hiphop dream team CULTURAL CHEMISTRY and Windsor’s all-star crew MAIDEN VOYAGE descend on Champlain Lanes in Shelburne for Bowling for BP. The event benefits the RYAN MORIN Memorial Scholarship, which was created in memory of the late DJ and rapper BP of the AZTEXT and UNKOMMON. Morin

passed away in the spring of 2016, and the scholarship was created to send one lucky camper to Camp Dudley at Kiniya, the all-girls summer camp where he worked as a counselor.

In addition to the aforementioned hip-hop performances, Morin’s father, WARDS drummer RICK LINCOLN, and his punk band DEF CON 3 reunite for the first time in many years.

Waterbury’s Zenbarn hosts a farm-totable dinner and concert event called ZeNth Power Picnic on Wednesday, August 9. Headlining the gastronomic gig are funky soul supergroup NTH POWER, which features members of GROOVECHILD, JOHN BROWN’S BODY, DUMPSTAPHUNK and JENNIFER HARTSWICK BAND. Burlington jazz-funk outfit SOULE MONDE open. The epic summer hang sounds like the one described in the 5TH DIMENSION’s classic song “Stoned Soul Picnic.” (“There’ll be trains of music…”) !

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Blowtorch (punk), 10:30 p.m., $5.

Roost (rock), midnight, $5.

RED SQUARE: Andriana Chobot Trio (jazz), 4 p.m., free. Adwela and the Uprising (rock), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (house, hits), 11 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Jak Lizard, Ivamae (indie), 7 p.m., free. Crusty Cuts and Loupo (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: All Request Night with DJ Skippy (hits), 10 p.m., free.

THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: T.G.I.F. with DJ Fattie B (hits), 5:30 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Duo (pop covers), 5 p.m., free. Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Ted Crosby (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: The Hokum Bros. (Americana), noon, free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Bright Bird, Laura Wolf and Nick Christian (chamber folk, rock), 7 p.m., free. Dylan McKinstry (indie folk), 9 p.m., free. Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: The Space Between (rock), 10 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: The Hubcats (rock), 7 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Pop Rap Dance Party (hits), 9 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Dodg3r (EDM, hits), 10 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

RADIO BEAN: AM Radio (Americana), noon, free.

PItchcraft (a cappella), 7 p.m., free. Daphne Gampel (folk, soul), 8:30 p.m., free. A2VT (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), 11 p.m., $5.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Joe Sabourin (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. The Rooks (soul), 9 p.m., free.

DEMENA’S: Joe Moore (jazz), 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., donation.

WHAMMY BAR: Michael Chorney and Seth Eames (blues), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Chris Lyon (solo acoustic), 6 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Funk Shui (funk-rock, jam), 9 p.m., free.

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MONKEY HOUSE: Hammydown (indie rock), 8 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Third Shift (rock), 5 p.m., free. Son of a Gun (rock), 9 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Tyler Preston (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

ARTSRIOT: The Regressions (rock, soul), 7 p.m., $15.

NECTAR’S: Wylie Shipman (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

Festival of Fools After-Party with Barika, Little Slugger (ethereal dubscape), 9 p.m., $7.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Art Herttua and Ray Caroll (jazz), 6 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Robin Gottfried Band (rock), 7 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Papa Greybeard (blues), 6 p.m., free. Rippin’ E-Breaks (country), 9 p.m., free.

burlington

chittenden county

MONKEY HOUSE: Dark Star Project (Grateful Dead tribute), 5 p.m., free. Moxa, the Rupert Selection (jam), 9 p.m., $3.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Good Old War, Austin Basham (folk-pop), 8:30 p.m., $14/16.

SAT.5

FOAM BREWERS: Broca’s Area (future-soul), 9 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: The Bob Gagnon Quartet (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Lucy Isabel (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Beach Slang, Weakened Friends, Carbon Based (rock), 8 p.m., $15/17.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Nathan Rivera and Milly Raccoon (swing, bluegrass), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Brody Stevens (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $15-27.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: The Wagar Brothers (folk, Americana), 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

SOCIAL CLUB & LOUNGE: First Friday ‘ZOO’ Featuring Antara Gatch, Nikki and Emoji (from ‘The T’), DJ Rush’N Noiz (EDM, eclectic), 6:30 p.m., $8.

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (hits), 10 p.m., $5.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Say Darling Featuring Woodsmith and Hersch (country, R&B), 9 p.m., $10.

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GASTROPUB: Timothy James Connection (blues, rock), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Shrimptunes (rock), 3 p.m., free. Toast (rock), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (hits), 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Dave Villa (EDM), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Nathan Rivera and Milly Raccoon (jazz, bluegrass), 7 p.m., free.

SMITTY’S PUB: Bob McKenzie Blues Trio, 8 p.m., free.

THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: Reggae Brunch with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 11 a.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Brody Stevens (standup), 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., $15-27.

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WHAMMY BAR: Bob Sassaman (sing-along), 7 p.m., donation.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Binger (jam), 9 p.m., donation.

middlebury area

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Check Mates On their Bandcamp page, New York City soul band the

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name-drop a few key inspirations for their sound — namely Frank Ocean, D’Angelo, Carly Rae Jepsen and David Byrne. And it’s quite an accurate description. Their music is sexy and intimate (Ocean and D’Angelo) with an infectious pop sensibility (Jepsen) and just enough quirk (Byrne) to stand out from the crowd. Since premiering their latest EP, Wires, on Afropunk in 2015, they’ve been toiling away on their first full-length album.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: City Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.

On the recently released track “Oh My,” the band conjures Motown, ’70s funk and ’80s

champlain islands/northwest

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TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Tim Brick (country), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: The Paisley Vibe (rock), 10 p.m., free.

NAKED TURTLE: Taylor LaValley Band (country, alternative), 10 p.m., free.

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FOAM BREWERS: Jack Schroeder (folk), noon, free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 8 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free. Lainey Dionne (popfolk), 7:30 p.m., free. Glover (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free.

41 Prospect (indie), 10:30 p.m., free. The Mountain Carol (indie), midnight, free.

RED SQUARE: John Lackard Blues Band, 3 p.m., free. The Benevolent Dictators (indie rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ David Chief (dance), 11 p.m., free.

pop nostalgia. Catch the Rooks on Friday, August 4, at Charlie-O’s World Famous in THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING: American String Circus (Americana), 1 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Kingdom Kids (improv), 7:30 p.m., $5. Mix Tape (improv), 8:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county HEALTHY LIVING MARKET & CAFÉ: Jazz Guitar Brunch, 11 a.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Instant Treeline (indie rock, folk), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Southern Old Time Music Jam, 10 a.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

outside vermont

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Pickin’ Party with Dave Clark (bluegrass), 3 p.m., free.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. The Rare Occassions (indie rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Full Walrus (indie), 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, $5-10 donation.

NECTAR’S: Metal Monday featuring Mythology, Hraesvelgr, Wretched Abomination, 9 p.m., $3/5.

RADIO BEAN: Andrew of the North (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Raccoon Rivera (swing, country), 8 p.m., free.

Friends (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. Zach Nugent’s Disco Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $10.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (hits), 10 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Stephen Callahan Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Meg Williams (blues, rock), 9 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Jukebox George & the Last Dimes, 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Robbie J (dance), 7 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (dance), 10 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: SVPPLY (hip-hop), 7 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Phantogram, Bleach Day (electro-pop), 8:30 p.m., $25/30/78.

SIDEBAR: Wylie Shipman (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

Blackout Barbie and SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Bizotech, the Red Side (industrial, electronic), 8:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

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MONKEY HOUSE: Cringe! A Night of Hilarious Humiliation (storytelling), 8:30 p.m., $3.

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

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THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Burlington Songwriters Group, 7 p.m., free. William Joseph (folk, rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Whitney, Paper Castles (country-soul), 8 p.m., $18/20.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Tortoise and the Wolf (folk), 6 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: DJ Jessbro Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Gordon Goldsmith (singersongwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Troy Millette and

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A brand-new pair of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars stands out with its midnight-black canvas body, untarnished toe cap and pristine white laces. It’s when the sneakers get a little dirty, though, that they really take on their style. On Burlington band Bison’s new release Get In, the trio offers up a combination of funky disco beats and guitar-driven rock with moments that suggest they, too, will wear age and experience like a rock-and-roll patina.

Drummer Fabian Gaspero-Beckstrom, bass player K.C. Dressing and singerguitarist Charlie Hill joined forces in 2014 as students at the University of Vermont and Community College of Vermont. The next year, they put out their debut EP PSB, a four-song introduction to the selfdescribed disco punks.

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Kuti records that inspired Paramore’s 2017 album, veers from a new-wave groove toward an echoey, hypnotizing and sinister dreamscape.

Here, Dressing’s unsparing bass is the tether that keeps the song from slipping into the ether.

The next track, “Pope Francis,” takes the mood shift a step farther down the shoegaze rabbit hole, hinting that the 23-year-olds have a dark side — Hill even roughs up his voice with a Kurt Cobain rasp.

“It’s my last chance to live an honest life,” he sings in the album’s lyrical and

vocal standout, “Four Years.” With a harrowing belt, the recent grad proclaims, “All I hear is attempts to make me change / Well, I hear myself screaming, ‘I’m OK.’” Halfway through, the song speeds up, to dizzying effect — kind of like time after college.

While the band certainly sounds youthful and fresh on Get In, grunge lurks in the shadows of these songs, indicating that, like that aforementioned pair of Chucks, this already ear-catching band is only going to get more compelling with time.

Get In by Bison is available to stream at soundcloud.com/bisonvt. The band says cassette tapes are forthcoming.

album, We Used to Be Friends, that lever maxes out and stays in the red for 10 tracks of liver-damaging catharsis. I suddenly recall that time I let a friend talk me into drinking Everclear at a party full of assholes and, man, I get where this record is coming from.

“Alcohol Injection” opens the record with a song about overcoming addiction through faith. I’m kidding.

It’s about getting fucked up. Most of We Used to Be Friends is about getting fucked up or betrayed — or thumb wrestling. And you know what? It works.

Lord Silky are not subtle. They are a nonstop ball of thrash, epitomized by vocalist Josh Cause, who bellows

atop punishing riffs from guitarist Eric Czado and a rhythm section laying down perfect, by-the-book hardcore devastation. J. Clemons and Robbie Destro — on bass and drums, respectively — are locked in and drive forward relentlessly.

Justin Crowther, formerly of Waylon Speed, lends a writing assist to “A.T.L.” a breakneck-speed demon of a song, that features Cause counting off, “One, two, fuck you!”

It’s important for a scene like Burlington’s — which boasts some true talent but remains sample-size — to have authenticity in their bands.

Without naming names, I remember another music writer inviting me to check out a local indie-rock band that he thought was as “good as anything coming out of NYC.” I went to see them and found four University of Vermont

students doing a bad impression of better acts, a generic diet soda of a band.

Lord Silky, on the other hand, deliver the real-deal, holy-feel thrash. Listen to “Creeps” — my runaway favorite track on the LP — and feel the tightness of the band, the kind of dynamic whiplash that can only come from putting in the hours, doing the work, drinking and making noise in a freezing room in the dead of winter. That’s how you make a hardcore album, boys and girls.

There is no mellow number here.

The record knows exactly what it is and goes about being just that: 45 minutes of barely controlled aggression, swagger and fun. Oh, and stick around after the final song, “Water & Blood” — a hidden track awaits.

We Used to Be Friends by Lord Silky is available at lordsilky.bandcamp.com.

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I don’t know about you, but I have a sort of lever in my head. Some part of my subconscious activates it, and the specific purpose of the lever is to adjust my brain for shifting dynamics in music.

Say, if a DJ plays some Fleet Foxes on the radio, the lever is at a nice gentle two, and I’m kicking back, thinking about wildflowers and mountains.

When I listen to Lord Silky’s new

Recorded at the Gnomehaus in Williston, the follow-up opens like a heist movie soundtrack with “Sealab.”

A drumbeat evoking the Shaft theme, combined with a straightforward guitar line, makes for an infectious number that will have dancing queens and rockers alike bobbing along. The lead single, “Everything You Say and Do,” has the same genre-crossing effect.

“In a Fortnight” serves Kings of Leon vibes with its slow buildup and riff reminiscent of “Sex on Fire.” A rock song clocking in at more than seven minutes could induce a “get over yourselves” eye roll, but in this one, the changes in tempo and mood tell a story that calls for every second.

Variations such as these provide the tie that binds most of the half dozen songs. “Contrast,” a tune that implies Bison may have spent time with the same Talking Heads and Fela

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TRAPP FAMILY LODGE: Cooie Sings (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

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HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.

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OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: Daniel Romano (indie rock, country), 8:30 p.m., $12/14.

CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Mike Martin (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

hungry for more music. Those who picked up

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

a copy of their 2015 cassette release, Hatcher Creek, have likely worn out the magnetic tape

NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic), 6 p.m., free. 22nd Annual Jerryfest featuring Blues for Breakfast (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

from repeat listening — after all, it only has two tracks. But in that pair of songs, singersongwriter Emi Night expertly crafted breezy

RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Reagh Greeneaf Jr. and Gypsy Reel (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Audrey Houle (pop, country), 7 p.m., free.

Andrew Lightning (acoustic jazz), 8 p.m., free. AliT (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., free. Instant Treeline (indie rock, folk), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Robin Gottfried Band (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: AliT (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Hotel Karaoke with DJ Craig Mitchell, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ed Set (eclectic), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Hump Night! (improv), 9 p.m., free.

tunes that recall early Belle and Sebastian, Camera Obscura, Broken Social Scene, and various other pioneers of the modern indiepop aesthetic. Her songs are sweet but hardly meek and mild, and they bode well for future releases. Check out Strawberry Runners on FRI.4 // STRAWBERRY RUNNERS [INDIE POP]

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MONKEY HOUSE: Green Knuckle Material, Colby Stiltz, Tusky (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

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STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m., free.

ZENBARN: ZeNth Power Picnic Featuring the Nth Power and Soule Monde (funk, soul), 5 p.m., $40.

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SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ, 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-9212 CAPITAL GROUNDS CAFÉ, 27 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800 CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820 DEMENA’S, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 613-3172 ESPRESSO BUENO, 248 N. Main St., Barre, 479-0896 GUSTO’S, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919 KISMET, 52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646 MULLIGAN’S IRISH PUB, 9 Maple Ave., Barre, 479-5545 NORTH BRANCH CAFÉ, 41 State St., Montpelier, 552-8105 POSITIVE PIE, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453 RED HEN BAKERY + CAFÉ, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, 223-5200 THE SKINNY PANCAKE, 89 Main St., Montpelier, 262-2253 SWEET MELISSA’S, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 225-6012 THREE BEAN CAFÉ, 22 Pleasant St., Randolph, 728-3533 WHAMMY BAR, 31 W. County Rd., Calais, 229-4329

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HIGHER GROUND, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777 HINESBURGH PUBLIC HOUSE, 10516 Vt., 116 #6A, Hinesburg, 482-5500 JAMES MOORE TAVERN, 4302 Bolton Access Rd. Bolton Valley, Jericho, 434-6826 JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN, 30 Rte., 15, Jericho, 899-2223 MONKEY HOUSE, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563 ON TAP BAR & GRILL, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309 PARK PLACE TAVERN, 38 Park St., Essex Jct. 878-3015 ROZZI’S LAKESHORE TAVERN, 1022 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 863-2342 STONE CORRAL BREWERY, 83 Huntington Rd., Richmond, 434-5767 SUGARHOUSE BAR & GRILL, 733 Queen City Park Rd., S. Burlington, 863-2909 WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, 497-3525

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Every Picture Tells a Story “UNBOUND Vol. VII,” ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery B Y M EG B R A ZI LL

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“Time Travels” by Marcia Vogler

WHAT A BOOK CAN DO

BY TRANSPORTING US TO ANOTHER PLACE,

THIS SHOW DOES VISUALLY. conservation technician for the Weissman Preservation Center at Harvard University. In short, he could hardly be better qualified to assess the entries for “UNBOUND.” The works on view range from the diminutive to the sprawling; from ones that resemble a book to ones that employ the written word in less familiar formats. This is an ambitious exhibition, and it achieves what it sets out to do in 42 different ways. The book is embraced, exploited, discovered, uncovered, altered and given a comeuppance. Most of the 33 artists worked with paper in some way, but others interpreted the book in ceramic (Charlet Davenport), video (Kyra Garrigue), Plexiglas (Nathanael L. Kooperkamp)

“Words Can Be Unruly” by Dorsey Hogg

and mud from the Dead Sea (Judith Taylor).

As the sole juror, Hanscom had two tasks: First, to choose the strongest work from this year’s submissions, eliminating about half; and second — the harder task — to choose three prize winners and three honorable mentions. Viewers may or may not agree with his choices but will recognize the difficulty of determining “bests.” Every year, the bar seems to rise. The pieces in this year’s exhibition

"Taped" by Matthew Monk

appeal to our intellect, our aesthetic judgment and our sense of play.

Several artists have multiple pieces on view.

Charlotte artist Marcia Vogler has two: “Time Travels” and “Transverse Universe.” Both are exceptional, beautifully constructed with great skill and outstanding materials. “Time Travels,” awarded second prize, is made from a shredded book. The thin shreds are just wide enough to hint

at a story. They’ve been assembled into a serpentine form using a strip of fine red paper that enlivens the black-and-white work while also evoking a slithering snake.

Dorsey Hogg also has two works on exhibit. “Conversations” looks like spools of colored thread but actually consists of sections of rolled-up pages from a dictionary, tightly coiled and painted in exuberant colors.

Nearby, Hogg’s “Words Can Be Unruly” is an old dictionary that has been plundered for its pages. Refolded into small, connected squares, the paper seems to erupt from inside the (now empty) book’s original cover, overflowing its sides like lava.

Many works in this exhibit may be handled using gloves provided by the gallery. This tactile element adds a playful touch, and it’s fascinating to try to discover how the works were created and what might have inspired them.

Brookfield artist Nina Gaby won first prize for “Notes From Memory’s Unreliable Files.” Using porcelain, paper, bark, ephemera and original text, she created a small universe of private thoughts rolled in the aforementioned materials. Delicate and precise, the piece evokes a tea ceremony.

Taylor, who took home top honors last year, consistently creates unique work and challenges herself. She earned third place for “The Song at the Sea,” painted directly on a gallery wall using mud from the Dead Sea. Taylor brought PHOTOS: MEG BRAZILL

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escribed as an exhibit for art lovers and bibliophiles, “UNBOUND Vol. VII” at ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in South Pomfret also finds an audience beyond those groups.

Artists Barbara Bartlett and Adrian Tans, who is also the gallery director, helped launch the annual juried exhibit seven years ago in conjunction with Woodstock’s Bookstock literary festival.

They credit its broad-based appeal to the exhibition’s common denominator: the theme of the book.

Unlike artworks, books are common objects in the home. Readers sometimes engage so intimately with a book that they are loath to close it. In this exhibit, “books” are the art, and there is something inherently comfortable about that connection.

“UNBOUND” encompasses all the possible things we may think a book is — or is not. Is it just a story? An entry to another world? A voyage? What a book can do by transporting us to another place, this show does visually. The artists use the book as a jumping-off point or as an opportunity to explore new ideas.

This year’s juror, Bill Hanscom of Manchester, Mass., selected 42 of the 86 artworks submitted by artists from New England and New York. Hanscom is an artist, writer and assistant professor at Montserrat College of Art. He coordinates the school’s Book Arts BFA program and is a special-collections

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her material back from a trip to that salt lake, which borders Israel, Jordan and Palestine.

Taylor’s work is often a vessel for secrets. The mud pattern, now dried, references both the celebration of the Israelites’ safe passage from slavery (as told in Exodus 15:1-19) and, as she writes in an artist’s statement, “the oppressive policies of the Israeli government and the continuing occupation of Palestine.”

Three pieces in “UNBOUND” that earned honorable mention should not be overlooked. Natalie N. Newhart of Beverly, Mass., contributed “Guinevere,”

a deck of palm-size, having been preserved handmade colored from a personal arpapers held together by chaeological dig. two metal brads. The “Tell Me What You papers are ordered by See,” by New York City color gradations from artist Maggie Haslam, yellow to blue, like a consists of a portfolio love letter from the of unbound pages. On sun to the sky. each page, she painted Montpelier artist “Roman Letters” by Charlet Davenport an opaque abstract form Matthew Monk crein watercolor and asked ated a diptych from old different people to respond. As book covers collaged part of the portfolio, Haslam inwith other material. Behind a glassed-in cluded each person’s written response frame, “Taped” gives the impression of (evocative, sentimental, poetic, offbeat

NEW THIS WEEK burlington

! ‘AVA & POMPANOOSUC MILLS: A CELEBRATION OF UPPER VALLEY ARTISTS’: Works by Joe Carton, Penny Koburger, Judy Laliberte, Elizabeth Mayor, Rosamond Orford and Sue Schiller.

Reception: Saturday, August 5, 4-7 p.m. August 5-September 23. Info, 603-448-3117. Pompanoosuc Mills in Burlington.

‘FROM OUR HEARTS & MINDS’: An exhibition of works by 14 local artists in the collective From Our Hearts and Minds. August 2-31. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington.

! ‘INTERPOSE’: A group exhibition curated by Susan Smereka

featuring works by Kate Donnelly, Wylie Sofia Garcia, Molly Greene, Lucy Leith and Estefania Puerta. Reception: Friday, August 4, 5-8 p.m. August 4-October 24. Info, joseph@newcitygalerie.org. New City Galerie in Burlington.

! NORTHERN VERMONT ARTS ASSOCIATION MEMBER EXHIBITION:

An annual group exhibition featuring works by members of the artist collective, which was founded in Burlington in 1931. Reception: Friday, August 4, 5-9 p.m. August 4-26. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

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ONGOING SHOWS

ERIK BAIER: “Commune,” black-and-white photographs of commune structures. August 9-September 9. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

! POP-UP EXHIBITION: Works by AVA interns Laura Borchert,

Stefanie DeSimone, Jennifer Lay, Andy Ostler and Kristiana Ploss.

Reception: Friday, August 4, 5-7 p.m. August 4-25. Info, 603-448-3117.

AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

ART EVENTS ARTIST TALK: DARYL BURTNETT & GLEN COBURN HUTCHESON: The artist-members of the cooperative gallery discuss their works and process. The Front, Montpelier, Wednesday, August 2, 7-8 p.m. Info, 272-0908.

BCA SUMMER ARTIST MARKET: Shop handmade works by Vermont artists and artisans, in conjunction with the Burlington Farmers Market. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturday, August 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Info, 865-7166.

FIRST FRIDAY ART: Dozens of galleries and other venues around the city open their doors to pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event.

See Art Map Burlington at participating locations. Friday, August 4, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.

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! GEORGE BOURET: An exhibition of original photography featuring portraits, architecture and panoramic landscapes. Reception: Saturday, August 5, 6-8 p.m. August 4-September 2. Info, elschmidt1@ vermontel.net. Stone Valley Arts in Poultney.

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OPEN ART STUDIO: Seasoned makers and first-timers alike convene to paint, knit and craft in a friendly environment. Bring a table covering for messy projects. Swanton Public Library, Tuesday, August 8, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, swantonartscouncil@gmail.com.

OPEN STUDIO: Friends new and old convene for a creative session.

Expressive Arts Burlington, Mondays, 3-5 p.m. $15. Info, 343-8172.

PANEL: ‘BREAD & PUPPET: AN EMERGENT MOSAIC’: “Recollections From the Bread & Puppet Word of Mouth European Tour 1980,” a panel discussion featuring some of the nearly 20 members of that touring company. Plainfield Community Center, Thursday, August 3, 7:30 p.m.

Info, ninots@crocker.com.

SILKSCREEN WITH VERMONT ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM: Burlington artist Jen Berger hosts this community screen-printing event in which participants are invited to bring two or more items on which to print the VARF logo: one to keep and one for the organization. The Hive Collective, Burlington, Sunday, August 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Info, jb4pax@yahoo.com.

BOOKWORKS FROM THE BOOK ARTS GUILD OF VERMONT: A group show by members that addresses the concept of correspondence in the modern world. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington.

‘BUTTERFLIES’: This exhibit of live butterflies explores one of Earth’s most beautiful and unique creatures. Discover their fascinating life cycle and how we can protect their place in the natural environment.

Through September 4. Regular museum admission: $13.50-16.50. Info, 877-324-6386. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.

CHRIS MAHONSKI: Overnight Projects presents “Spurious Brood,” a public installation by the Virginia-based artist that features Timex Ironman wristwatches on tree branches to create a digital chorus.

More info at overnightprojects.com. Through September 1. Info, abbey@overnightprojects.com. Burlington City Hall Park.

DAVE KENNEDY: “A Stranger Stands Here,” large-scale collaged constructions that question perception and the line between image and object. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

DIANA AL-HADID: An exhibition featuring the Syrian American artist’s monumental sculpture “Phantom Limb,” accompanied by large-scale wall works and Mylar drawings. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166.

Burlington City Arts.

‘THE GIFT OF BEAUTY’: Photographs through the seasons in Vermont, Montana, Europe and beyond by Mem. Through August 31. Info, 803-343-9646. New Moon Café in Burlington.

HILARY ANN LOVE GLASS: Works by the Burlington illustrator, printmaker, tattoo artist and winner of Magic Hat’s 2017 Art Hop Ale label competition. Through August 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

INNOVATION CENTER GROUP SHOW: First floor: Austin Abbot, Kristen Watson, Pete Boardman, Rae Harrell, Robert Gold and Susie Guran; second floor: Amanda Vella, Janet Bonneau, John Metruk and Marilyn Barry; third floor: Donna Bister, Gaal Shepherd, Nicole Colella, SRMPhotography and Terry L. Mercy. Rotating shows curated by SEABA. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington.

! RAE HARRELL: “Still Out of My Mind,” fabric art, painting and sculpture. Reception: Friday, August 4, 5-8 p.m. Through August 31.

Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

SEABA ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ SHOW: A juried exhibition of works by members of the South End Arts and Business Association. Through August 31. Info, 651-9692. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington.

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! ‘ART IN BLOOM’: The seventh annual exhibition featuring more than 20 floral arrangements that glean their inspiration from artwork currently on display. Reception: Friday, August 4, 5-7 p.m. August 4-6.

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

HENNA TATTOOS: Learn about henna tattoos, and leave with your own unique design created by Bess of Mystical Mehndi. Adults only (teen program at 5 p.m.) Sign up at colchestervt.com/158/burnhammemorial-library. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, Monday, August 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

‘BLACK DAWN TO MEDUSA’: A retrospective of the experimental film works, art and ephemera made by Doreen Kraft and Robin Lloyd in the 1970s, curated by Margaret Coleman. Through September 9. Info, 865-8980. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

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‘BREAD & PUPPET: AN EMERGENT MOSAIC’: The sixth annual exhibit featuring works by Bread & Puppet and non-Bread & Puppet company members. Among these are portraits by Heidi Broner and paintings

by Cynthia Ross, as well as photographs from participants’ archives, photos of current B&P work by Mark Dannenhauer, and a display of puppets from the touring show “The Story of the Mountain Man From Chile.” August 3-September 5. Info, ninots@crocker.com. Plainfield Community Center.

‘FROM PAPER TO PART’: Steve Dalessio shows several different technologies for taking a design through implementation. American Precision Museum, Windsor, Sunday, August 6, 2-4 p.m. Free with museum admission; $8 for adults; $5 for students and children. Info, 674-5781.

ANNE CADY: “Held by the Mountains,” color-saturated landscape paintings by the New Haven artist. Through September 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

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FIRST FRIDAY AT HALL ART FOUNDATION: Visitors are invited to explore current exhibitions without a guide. Friday, August 4, 5-8 p.m.

Info, 952-1056.

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! ‘TWO LENSES’: Photography by Matthew Peterson and Vaune Trachtman, which explores the artists’ desire to study their surroundings and hit the pause button for moments of in-between. Reception: Friday, August 4, 6-10 p.m. August 4-September 4. Info, 516-263-7335.

Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

! DEAN & LINDA MORAN: “The Art of Marble Fabric,” textile art by the Essex Junction artists. Reception and artist talk: Wednesday, August 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. August 2-31. Info, 878-4918. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston.

“UNBOUND Vol. VII,” through August 26 at ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in South Pomfret. artistreevt.org

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE: ART TENT: River Arts presents creative activities for the community, including making paper flowers, beaded bubble wands, foam prints and more. Oxbow Park, Morrisville, Wednesday, August 2 and 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-1261.

DEMO DAY: Artist members demonstrate intaglio and relief printing, solar-plate printing, collagraphy and monoprinting. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, 295-5901.

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! REID CROSBY: “Moments,” photographs by the Vermont artist.

Reception: Friday, August 4, 6-8 p.m. August 4-September 30. Info, 864-2088. The Men’s Room in Burlington.

! ‘VERMONT LANDSCAPE & WATER’: Paintings by Vermont artists Sean Dye, Phil Laughlin, Sandra Reese and Ken Russack. Reception: Friday, August 4, 5-8 p.m. August 4-31. Info, 860-4972. Black Horse Gallery in Burlington.

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‘SYRIAN EXPERIENCE AS ART’: A group exhibition of post-Arab Spring artworks by 12 Syrian artists.

Through September 1. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington.

‘VIBRANT VERMONT’: Paintings of the Vermont landscape by Bruce Conklin, Jennifer Hubbard, Susan Larkin, Phil Laughlin and Julia Purinton.

Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington.

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‘BIRDING BY THE NUMBERS’: Twenty-four artworks by 23 area artists consider the relationship between ornithology and math. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

‘CHICKENS!’: A group exhibition of chicken-themed works by local artists. Through August 31. Info, ealexander22@yahoo.com. Jericho Town Hall.

DAVID SMITH: “Points of Departure,” oil paintings by the Peacham artist. Through September 9.

Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

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‘FLOWER POWER!’: A group exhibition of works by seniors and older adults that address the beauty and complexity of flowers. Through August 31. Info, 244-1234. Winooski Senior Center.

‘THE HISTORY OF RACING IN MILTON’: An exhibition about the town’s role as a Chittenden County stock-car-racing hot spot. Through October 31. Info, 363-2598. Milton Historical Society.

‘PIECED TRADITIONS: JEAN LOVELL COLLECTS’: Historic bedcovers gathered by the Californiabased collector and longtime friend of the Shelburne Museum. Through October 31. ‘WILD SPACES, OPEN SEASONS: HUNTING AND FISHING IN AMERICAN ART’: An exhibition exploring the visual culture of hunting and fishing in painting and sculpture from the early 19th century to World War II. Through August 23. Info, 985-3346.

Shelburne Museum.

PHILIP HERBISON: “Compositions,” painted wood pieces mounted on wood panel. Through August 31. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.

PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION: A group exhibition of paintings of the Jericho landscape painted en plein air by local artists. Through August 6. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

barre/montpelier

‘TEN’: A group show of artworks inspired by the various objects described the old counting nursery rhyme, “One, two, buckle my shoe.” AARON STEIN: “Road Trip: Life Through the Windshield,” assemblages and constructions inspired by and made with American automobilia. GRACE AMBER: “Trash Mounds,” installations by the Vermont-born artist. Through August 24. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

! ‘CONNECTION: THE ART OF COMING TOGETHER’: An exhibition curated by Ric Kasini Kadour, publisher of Vermont Art Guide, featuring works in a variety of mediums by 17 artists who were selected through their relationships to other Vermont artists. Closing reception: Friday, October 6, 4-8 p.m. Through October 6. Info, ric@ kasinihouse.com. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

ED EPSTEIN AND GEORGE KURJANOWICZ: “A Path Well Traveled,” portraiture, landscapes and organic sculptural forms by the multidisciplinary artists.

Photo ID required for entry. Through September 29.

Info, 828-0749. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier.

‘FREAKS, RADICALS & HIPPIES: COUNTERCULTURE IN 1970S VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the influx of people and countercultural ideas to the state, from communes to organic agriculture, progressive politics to health care reform, alternative energy to women’s and gay rights. Through December 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre.

HUNTER EDDY: “Bridging Worlds,” a solo exhibition of paintings in staged portraiture and still life, cre-

ated between 2010 and 2017. Through September 29. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

JAMES LUND & JENEANE LUNN: Paintings in watercolor and pastel by the couple, who have summered in Italy since 2011. Through August 15.

Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli in Barre.

JENNI BELOTSERKOVSKY: Paintings by the Vermont artist. Through August 31. Info, 426-3581.

Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.

JESSE STARK: “Reverence,” paintings inspired by nature by the Montpelier artist. Through August 9.

Info, 229-9416. Montpelier City Hall.

! KELLY HUNTER: “Planetary Gods and Goddesses,” poster-size images of many of the solar system’s newly identified planetoids, named for indigenous creator deities. Color your own and add it to the show. Reception: Friday, August 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Through August 31. Info, kellhunter@earthlink.net. Barre Opera House.

MARK BARRY: “Eating, Playing, Dancing, Squeezing, Loving,” playful paintings by the North Bennington artist. Through August 4. Info, 2796403. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

! ‘MIXING PRIMARIES’: Works by members of the Art Resource Association, including Michael Badamo, Annie Christopher, Cindy Griffith, Marcia Hill, Maggie Neale, Phillip Robertson, Jack Sabon, Joy Spontak, Frank Woods and others. Reception: Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. SUMMER JURIED EXHIBIT: A group exhibition featuring works by 23 artists, including Jan Brough, Frank DeAngelis, Linda Di Sante, Craig Line, Maggie Neale, Susan Riley and James Secor. Juried by August Burns, Ellis Jacobson and David Schutz. Through September 8. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

‘SHOW 19’: An exhibition showcasing the latest works by the gallery’s 17 Vermont-based contemporary artists. Through August 26. Info, 272-0908.

The Front in Montpelier.

! ‘SOCIAL JUSTICE IN RACE, GENDER, IMMIGRATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT’: Twenty-one Vermont artists exhibit works addressing these themes in clay, paper, painting, stone, assemblage, metal and drawing, along with photographs by Terry J. Allen of recent marches, vigils and demonstrations, plus posters, banners and signs from those events. Reception: Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. Through October 9. Info, janetvanfleet@fairpoint.net. TERRY ALLEN: “Taking It to the Street,” color photographs of protest demonstrations in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Vermont. Sales to benefit Migrant Justice and Planned Parenthood. Through October 10.

Info, tallen@igc.org. Eliot D. Pratt Library, Goddard College, in Plainfield.

stowe/smuggs

‘BEST OF THE NORTHEAST MASTERS OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION’: Fourth biennial exhibition featuring the “best of” recent or current MFA students from New England and New York, curated

by Gabriel Sosa. Through August 26. Info, mail@ helenday.com. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

BONNIE ACKER: “Summertime,” new landscape oil paintings by the Burlington-based artist. Through September 4. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe.

ELISE WHITTEMORE: “Specimens,” woodblock prints inspired by the artist’s time drawing dried algae in the Pringle Herbarium at the University of Vermont. Through August 18. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

‘EXPOSED’: The 26th annual multi-site exhibition of outdoor public sculpture, curated by Rachel Moore. Through October 21. Info, mail@helenday. com. Various Stowe locations.

‘FRANK MASON IN VERMONT’: An exhibition featuring 22 paintings by the late classical realist painter and 60 paintings by students he taught in Vermont. Through September 4. ‘GENERATIONS’: A group exhibition of oil paintings by Dianne Panarelli Miller and nine of her students. Through

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September 4. ‘LEGACY COLLECTION 2017’: Works by 19 living and 14 deceased artists whose art continues the legacy of Alden and Mary Bryan. Through December 23.

Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

depicting 14 pre-Civil War-era abolitionists, chosen for their ties to the Robinson family as documented in letters, account books and broadsides, which are also on view.

Through October 29. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

KATIE LOESEL: “Geology in the Anthropocene,” drawings and monoprints that explore ideas of geological history, microscopic surfaces and rocky formations. Through August 18. Info, 8881261. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville.

rutland/ killington

BILL RAMAGE: “The Self,” a solo exhibition of large-scale drawing and sculptures by the artist and Castleton State College professor emeritus. Through August 19. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

‘RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW’: An exhibition of sculpture by Walter Horak and paintings

by Helen Shulman that invite viewers to pause. ‘TELL ME IF YOU FIND IT’: Artists Dave Laro and John Joseph Hanright repurpose vintage ephemera and found objects to create pop-inspired works in varied media. Through August 13. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

SUMMER CAMP EXHIBIT: Exhibition featuring works created by children participants of River Arts summer arts programming. Through September 5.

Info, 888-1261. Morrisville Post Office.

mad river valley/waterbury

‘FLOWER POWER!’: A group exhibition of works by seniors and older adults that address the beauty and complexity of flowers. Through August 31. Info, 244-1234. Waterbury Senior Center.

HOPE BURGOYNE: “Dispositions,” abstract landscapes by the Vermont artist. Through August 26. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

Aaron Stein

Long fascinated by cars and automobilia, the Burlington artist mounts “Road Trip: Life Through the Windshield” at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Framed within altered license plates are tiny pictures and postcards, idealized landscapes that

JOHNNY SWING: Sculpture, furniture and lighting in steel, including the artist’s latest work, “Wedding Gift,” an abstract, knotted form of stainless-steel rods and toasters. Through September 4. Info, 583-5832. Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.

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PHOTO SHOW: The 28th annual communitysourced show featuring works by amateur and professional photographers. Through September 4. Info, 496-7722. Inn at the Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield.

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mirror,” Stein writes. “Then, the idea

ANNE CADY: “See You at the Lake,” a solo exhibition of new works by the New Haven painter. Through August 27. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

BRENDA HALL WOOD DESIGN: Works in wood by the Goshen artist and maker. Through August 29.

Info, 860-480-1021. Ripton Community Church.

‘SABRA FIELD, NOW AND THEN: A RETROSPECTIVE’: An exhibition exploring the depth and diversity of the artist’s six decades as a printmaker, in conjunction with her 60th Middlebury College reunion. ‘THE LOVINGS, AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT: PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREY VILLET’: Twenty photographs drawn largely from the photographer’s germinal 1965 LIFE magazine

to merge foreground, middle ground and background in a compressed space seemed obvious.” Through August 24.

Pictured: “Delicious Diesel.” photo essay telling the remarkable love story of interracial couple Mildred and Richard Loving.

‘YOUNG AMERICA: ROY LICHTENSTEIN AND THE AMERICA’S CUP’: An exhibit recounting the history of the pop artist’s 1994 commission to design the hull for the yacht competing in the following year’s America’s Cup. Through August 13. Info, 443-3168.

Middlebury College Museum of Art. ‘OLD FRIENDS & NEW FACES’: A group exhibition of six artists, split between the gallery’s two Middlebury locations: Kim Alemian, Philip Frey, Timothy Horn, William B. Hoyt, Woody Jackson and Homer Wells. Through August 31. Info, 458-0098.

Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

PETER BROOKE: “Land, Sea & Sky,” oil paintings on panel and canvas. Through September 10. Info, 349-0979. BigTown Gallery Vergennes.

SUSANNE PECK: “Daily Art,” abstract, expressionist and representational works by the self-taught artist, classical singer, educator and conductor.

Through August 13. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

‘YOURS IN THE CAUSE: FACES OF RADICAL ABOLITION’: Rarely seen historic photographs

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‘FLEETING NATURE’: Photographs of Lake Champlain by Mary Zompetti, the historic 1940s “river boat” from Charlie Auer and Christine Hebert’s Auer Family Boathouse, and a 2015 replica built by University of Vermont students. Through August 21.

Info, 355-2150. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

upper valley

‘ART ON THE FARM’: An outdoor exhibition of sculpture curated by Edythe Wright, featuring works by Michael Barsanti, Ria Blaas, Rachel Gross, Lisa Kippen, Anne Mapplebeck, Murray Ngoima and Brenna Colt, Otto Pierce, and Daniel Weiner.

Through October 7. Info, info@fablefarm.org. Fable Farm in Barnard.

BUNNY HARVEY: “Lost & Found,” a self-portrait of the artist told with found objects, photos, art and other miscellany. Through August 31. Info, info@ mainstreetmuseum.org. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

‘CREATE & INSPIRE’: A group exhibition of works made by veterans and their community. Through September 1. Info, 295-9363. White River Junction VA Medical Center.

DAVID CRANDALL & JIM MAAS: Fine jewelry and painted bird carvings, respectively, by the local artisans. JIM MAAS: Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences presents the meticulously detailed bird carvings of the retired orthopedic surgeon. Through September 30. Info, 359-5001. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock.

‘THE FRUITS OF TIME: HEIRLOOM APPLES, THEN AND NOW’: Using photographs, illustrations, historical interpretation and compelling narratives, this exhibit explores the story of heirloom apples and shows how to bring old trees back into production. Through October 15. Free with $6 admission.

Info, 765-4288. Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford.

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STACY HOPKINS JEWELRY: The White River Junction designer created a special collection from talons, skulls and feet of raptors; sales benefit the rehabilitation and protection work at VINS. Through August 31. Info, 295-0808. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee.

‘UNBOUND VOL. VII’: The seventh annual juried exhibit of northeastern artists who explore the book as concept, form and object. Through August 28. Info, artistreevt.org. ArtistTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in South Pomfret.

‘TOGETHER, CAPTURED MOMENTS IN REALISM’: Paintings by married artists Andrew Williams and Sue Lawrence, curated by Kristin Stein Saroyan.

Through August 26. Info, laura.dipiazza@goddard. edu. Norwich Public Library.

northeast kingdom

‘BELLS & WHISTLES’: An exhibition exploring the myriad forms and associations connected to these ordinary objects. Through May 1, 2018. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

‘CROSSING TO SAFETY’: A group exhibition of works celebrating Greensboro’s storied past and present as well as investigating the long, complex history of human migration. Through September 4. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro.

‘ESCAPE’: A collaborative exhibition by Ezra and Jennifer Ranz featuring works in ceramic, oil painting and more. Through August 20. Info, 533-9281.

Greensboro Barn.

GLORIA BERARD ROWELL: “Vermont Visions,” an exhibit of paintings by the Walden artist. Through August 27. Info, 563-2037. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick.

JEANETTE FOURNIER: “Drawn to Nature,” works in graphite featuring birds and other wild animals that have inspired the Littleton, N.H., artist.

Through August 5. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

JULIA TALCOTT: “Big Print,” works by the artist, teacher and coordinator of Big Print steamrollerprint events. Through August 20. Info, 748-2600.

Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

KAREN GOWAN: “F-Stops Along the Way,” photographs of local farm animals and landscapes.

Through September 5. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

! LUCIEN B. DAY: “A Life in Art,” a retrospective of paintings by the late Vermont artist. Reception: Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. Through September 24. Info, 533-2045. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

‘MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED ASSOCIATION: PRESERVING THE BEAUTY OF OUR WATERS’: A collaborative exhibition in honor of the 10th anniversary of the association and the art center.

MAC members present a variety of new works inspired by the lake and environment. Through September 5. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts in Newport.

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QUILT EXHIBITION: The 31st annual event featuring textile art made by Windsor County quilters.

Through September 17. Info, 457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock.

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‘DRAW ME A STORY, TELL ME A TALE’: Paintings, illustrations, photographs and completed books by 18 contemporary Vermont children’s book authors and artists. Through October 15. Info, 388-2117.

Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

upstate New York studying the receding

WARREN KIMBLE: New works by the folk Americana artist and BAG cofounder. Through August 29, 5-7 p.m. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

‘THE PUBLIC, PERSONAL, PRIVATE & PROFESSIONAL’: A retrospective featuring more than 20 years of works by Main Street Museum’s David F. Ford and Mark E. Merrill. Through August 25. Info, 603-508-8528. Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.

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‘THE DAMES’: Oral history recordings and photographic portraits featuring 13 members of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Vermont. Through August 19. Info, 388-4964.

Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

to use license plates as a picture frame

HOLLY WONG: “Biology of Thought,” a mixed-media installation by the San Francisco-based artist that speaks to the nature of being alive and attempts to reconnect what has been fragmented. Through August 20. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

MARTHA STEVENSON: Folk art paintings by the Londonderry artist. Through August 31. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery & Gifts in White River Junction.

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‘ALNOBAK: WEARING OUR HERITAGE’: Garments and accessories made by contemporary Abenaki artists, accompanied by rare images of previous generations. Through August 12. Info, 475-2022.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes.

mythology of the open road. “The idea

CHRISTINE HOLZSCHUH: “Go Figure!” 100 small figurative paintings that the artist painted daily to capture the human form in mundane activities and play. MARY FRAN LLOYD: “The Abstract Eye: Do You See What I See?,” a solo exhibition of acrylics, collage and mixed-media works by the Rutland artist. Through August 12.

Info, 282-2396. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.

‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition that explores the science behind making rhythms and harmonies heard. Through September 17. Info, 649-2200.

Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

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‘HOPE AND HAZARD: A COMEDY OF EROS’: A group exhibition curated by American artist Eric Fischl featuring some 65 artists and more than 80 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculptures.

Artists include Tracy Emin, Nicole Eisenman, Yves Klein, Jeff Koons, Robert Mapplethorpe, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Jason Rhoades, Hannah Wilke and many more. ‘READY. FIRE! AIM.’ AT HALL ART FOUNDATION: Joint exhibition curated by former BCA curator DJ Hellerman, inspired by Andy and Christine Hall’s art-collecting philosophy. DAVID SHRIGLEY: A solo exhibition of roughly 25 works by the British artist, including drawings, animations, paintings and sculpture. Through November 26.

Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

SCOTT MORGAN: “Water Music Art,” paintings that pay homage to the environments, influences and instruments that have shaped the artist’s work and life. Through August 11. Info, 869-2960. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River.

SIX NEW EXHIBITS: Mary Admasian, “Boundaries, Balance and Confinement,” mixed-media works and sculpture; Wolf Kahn, “Density & Transparency,” paintings; Nathalie Miebach: Lost Porches,” 3D woven sculptures; Barbara Garber, “Free Fall,” mixed-media installation; William Chambers, “Spaceship of Dreams,” interactive public art project; and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, “The Boomer List,” photographs. Through October 8. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

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‘GRANDMA MOSES: AMERICAN MODERN’: An exhibition that reconsiders the work and legacy of Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses within the framework of the artist’s contemporaries and cultural milieu. Through November 5. Info, 447-1571.

Bennington Museum.

‘I CHOOSE FILM’: A survey of of film-based works, ranging from antique and specialized processes to hybrid “figital” (film combined with digital) innovations. Curated by Stephen Schaub. Through August 27. Info, 362-1405. Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

bronze sculpture by Walter Horak and abstract landscapes by Helen Shulman, this exhibition at the West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe invites viewers to contemplate forms of connection.

Shulman’s textured canvases offer scraps of familiarity amid abstract terrain, while Horak’s acrobatic-inspired works suggest human interrelatedness, as well as the possibilities that arise through forging bonds. Through August 13. Pictured: “Leeward” by Shulman.

‘THE SPIRITED HORSE’: Photographs by Lisa Cueman and driftwood sculpture by Rita Dee, both inspired by a love for horses. Through August 9.

Info, 855-1678. Hemholz Fine Art in Manchester.

SUMMER ARTIST MEMBER SHOW: A group exhibition featuring a variety of styles and mediums.

Through September 10. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

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‘CONNECTING FIBERS’: An exhibition of textile art by Susan Cain, Judy Cayer, Louise Clark, Carrie Cooker, Christina Duffy, Betty LaWhite, Karyn Lord, Caitlyn MacGlaflin, Katrina Mojzesz, Fern Strong and Belinda Whipple Worth. Through August 26.

Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

DEBORAH BOHNERT: “Walk Into My HeART 2017,” a mixed-media installation in the Projects Gallery.

Through August 5. HUGH TOWNLEY: “Sculpture, Reliefs & Prints” by the late Vermont artist. Through September 10. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

HANNAH DENNISON: “Moving Paint, Moving Bodies,” paintings and photographs of dances by the choreographer and director of Cradle to Grave Arts. Through August 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

LINDSEY COLE: Works in a variety of mediums by the South Royalton native. Through September 29.

Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.

! PATRICK DUNFEY: Large paintings on hot-press watercolor paper with tempera and pigmented gesso. Some works measure longer than five feet. Reception: August 5, 4-6 p.m. Through September 30. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery at BALE in South Royalton.

‘SCALE: MODELS TO MONUMENTS’: An exhibition curated by sculptor Jim Sardonis that looks at how artists create their visions for public art, shown with maquettes created by New England sculptors.

Through September 2. Info, 728-6464. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

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ELLSWORTH KELLY: Two exhibits, “Slow Curve” and “Fruits & Flowers,” feature 70 prints that examine the artist’s experimentation with curved fields of color, and 26 lithographs of non-rectilinear formsm respectively. The works are from the private collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and family foundation.

Through September 17. Info, 518-792-1761. The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y. JULIE BLACKMON: “The Everyday Fantastic,” an exhibition of photos from the artist’s “Homegrown” series of carefully choreographed scenes in her hometown of Springfield, Mo. Through August 27.

Info, 603-646-2426. Hood Downtown in Hanover, N.H.

KIRA’S GARDEN: An outdoor juried exhibition of sculpture. Through August 23, 2018. SUMMER JURIED EXHIBITION: A group exhibition of 103 works by 81 regional artists juried by John Stomberg, director of the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College. Through August 23. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘MNEMOSYNE’: An exhibition pairing ancient and modern European works with contemporary art by Canadian artists. Through May 20, 2018.

‘REVOLUTION’: An immersive exhibition that retraces the optimism, ideals and aspirations of the late 1960s, as expressed in music, film, fashion, design and activism. Through October 9. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

‘ODANAKSIS: SUMMER TIME’: A group exhibition of works created by the collective, which found inspiration in various Upper Valley locations.

Through September 30. Info, artbcook@gmail.com.

Converse Free Library in Lyme, N.H. OLAFUR ELIASSON: “Multiple shadow house,” the first solo exhibition in Canada by the internationally acclaimed artist, who applies scientific principles in order to explore our relationship to time and space. Through October 9. Info, 514-847-6226.

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CALL TO ARTISTS

BURLINGTON FRINGE FESTIVAL: Off Center for the Dramatic Arts welcomes performance proposals for the fifth annual Fringe, October 12 to 15. All genres welcome. For details and to apply, visit offcentervt.com/fringe2017. Deadline: August 14, 8 a.m. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington. Info, theoffcenter@gmail.com.

INTERNATIONAL MAIL ART EXHIBIT: Inviting mail-art submissions with the theme “Welcome to college” for a fall exhibition at Vermont

LABELS FOR LIBATIONS: Vermont artists 21 years of age and older are invited to submit beer-inspired artwork for this annual competition sponsored by Magic Hat Brewery and the South End Arts and Business Association. Five finalists’ designs will be selected and then voted on by Art Hoppers. The winning design will be featured on a limited run of Magic Hat brews, accompanied by a $1,500 award and a two-month exhibition at the Artifactory. For details and to submit, visit magichat.com/seaba. Deadline: August 21. Magic Hat Artifactory, South Burlington. Info, info@seaba.com.

MILKHAUS ART FESTIVAL: Submissions welcome to the open artists’ competition at fifth annual art festival on August 26. Guests will vote on winner for cash prize. To submit, email name, title, medium and delivery date to designtotable@gmail.com. Deadline: August 25. Milkhaus Studios, Ferrisburgh.

‘MULTIPLES: OUR 99TH EXHIBIT’: Welcoming submissions of photographs that incorporate multiples and repetition to mark the milestone of the gallery’s 99th exhibition. Submissions will be

PENTANGLE LIGHT GARDEN: Pentangle invites individual artists and small groups from the community to create sculptures incorporating light, which will line the footpaths of the town green.

This year’s event will take place September 22 and 23. Space is limited. For more info and to register, email Serena Nelson at info@ pentanglearts.org. Deadline: September 5. Woodstock Village Green. Info, 457-3981.

PLAINFIELD KIOSK ART: Seeking art of all kinds to be featured in upcoming monthlong exhibitions through this unique format. For details and to submit, email jennibeearr@gmail.com. Deadline is rolling. Plainfield Art Kiosk.

PLEIN AIR PAINT THE COMMON: Enjoy mingling with fellow artists while creating your version of the stunning scenery of the Craftsbury Common town green. The farmers market will be in progress. All artists, whether professional, amateur or student, are welcome. Craftsbury Common. Through August 18. Free. Info, 922-1771.

RESOURCE ART HOP ARTIST CHALLENGE: Artist and craftspeople with woodworking as their intent are invited to compete for a threemonth residency with the South End Joinery. Works submitted will be voted upon by Art Hoppers and sold through a silent auction.

For details and to apply, visit resourcevt.org/arthopartistchallenge.

Deadline: Monday, August 14, 5 p.m. ReSOURCE (Burlington). Info, kpaquin@resourcevt.org.

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GREAT VERMONT PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL: Welcoming artists of all abilities to the Mad River Valley for two days of painting on August 11 and 12. For prospectus and registration, visit valleyartsvt.com.

Valley Arts, Waitsfield. Info, 496-6682.

IPHONE IMAGERY: Welcoming submissions of images shot and (possibly) manipulated exclusively with a mobile device for an exhibit to be juried by Karen Divine. For details and to submit, visit photoplacegallery.com. Deadline: August 21. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. Up to five photos for $35; $6 for each additional. Info, 388-4500.

juried by William Albert Allard. For more info and to submit, visit darkroomgallery.com. Deadline: August 9, 11:59 p.m. Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction. $29 for five images on our website; $34 for email entries. Info, 777-3686.

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‘DOORS & WINDOWS: OPEN & CLOSED’: Accepting submissions for upcoming exhibition to be curated by Rebecca L. Lawrence, former director of New Hampshire State Arts Council. Artists may submit up to three works in any medium, and will be eligible for one of three awards of $200 each. For details and to submit, visit avagallery. org. Deadline: September 8, 11:59 p.m. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H.. $20. Info, 603-448-3117.

Technical College. Artists may submit an unlimited number of original works, postcards preferred. Send to: Hartness Library Mail Art, Vermont Tech, P.O. Box 500, Randolph Center, VT 05061.

Deadline: September 15. Hartness Gallery, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center. Info, 728-1237.

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BRANDON ARTISTS GUILD EXHIBITING MEMBER JURY: The Guild welcomes submissions from artists interested in joining its community of 40-plus Vermont fine artists and artisans. The gallery exhibits an ongoing selection of work from member artists and offers rotating solo and themed group shows. For details and to apply, visit brandonartistsguild.org. Deadline: August 26, for jury review on September 9. Brandon Artists Guild. $25. Info, brandonartistsguildvt@gmail.com.

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NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: The 20th annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, featuring works by more than 30 area artists.

Through October 29. Info, alexandra.s.smith@ gmail.com. Vermont Arts Exchange at Sage Street Mill in North Bennington.

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movies Atomic Blonde HHHH

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harlize Theron has made movies for more than half her earthly existence.

Over 22 years, the actress has demonstrated a proficiency in multiple forms and an affinity for challenging, culturally significant projects, among them Monster (for which she earned an Oscar), North Country, In the Valley of Elah and The Burning Plain. Recently, however, the 41-year-old has faced a different sort of challenge.

In 2015, she starred in a thriller called Dark Places, based on a best-seller

by Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn.

An astonishingly plodding, 100 percent fun-free attempt to cash in on the success of 2014’s Gone Girl adaptation, the picture grossed an incredible $208,588 and was yanked from theaters after 14 days. Can you say career low?

You needn’t bother. Things only got worse the following year. A love story marred by political preachiness and directed

by Sean Penn called The Last Face somehow vanished from the face of the Earth. Theron and Javier Bardem played relief aid activists who fell hard for each other against the backdrop of unrest in Liberia. While the film recently got a small theatrical release, it’s probably not coming soon — or later — to a theater near you.

Now you can say career low. But failure can do funny things to people. In Theron’s case, it’s been a godsend. Here’s why: In 2005, she made a film called Aeon Flux.

Based on a cartoon, it chronicled the futuristic adventures of a spandex-clad action figure engaged in covert political shenanigans.

And it bombed.

The actress never got over it. For years, she reportedly dreamed of getting another shot at the whole Uma Thurman badass-babe thing. In a related story, Guy Ritchie, king of the cool crime film (Snatch, RocknRolla), was getting out of that business and into bloated tentpoles (Sherlock Holmes, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword).

Who should note the resulting job opening but veteran stunt artist David Leitch (The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy), known for his uncredited assistant-director work on John Wick? Now for his demented, perfectly delightful debut as a feature filmmaker.

Based on a graphic novel, Atomic Blonde chronicles the Berlin-based adventures of a frequently unclad MI6 agent engaged in covert political shenanigans. In the role of Lorraine Broughton, Theron finally gets the action film she’s dreamed of and deserves.

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ROCKNROLLA COASTER Leitch’s feature debut succeeds as the kind of wisecracking, adrenalized thrill ride Guy Ritchie used to make.

It has a script by Kurt Johnstad (300), Ritchie-rific camera work courtesy of Jonathan Sela and a song list that could be sold as the Berlin Wall of Sound: David Bowie, Peter Schilling, Falco, Nena. This is Cold War brain candy that couldn’t be more bonkers or more outrageously, brutally fun.

The hits keep coming as Theron’s Stoliloving operative takes on a battalion of Stasi goons on a mission to retrieve a wristwatch containing a list of Western spies. She outUmas Thurman with a bone-crunching intensity and steely cool beyond anything a female performer has achieved to date. Reviewers have made lazy comparisons to the

Bourne films, but they miss the point. Leitch may have Bourne on his résumé, but he’s got Ritchie on the brain.

The picture rocks and rolls, razzles and dazzles as smartly as that director’s best.

Leitch elevates the fight scene to an art form as Theron proves herself Matt Damon’s or Daniel Craig’s equal. And Atomic Blonde manages all this without for a second taking itself as seriously as either a Bourne or a Bond film. By the time the credits roll, the Berlin Wall is down, and Theron’s stock is trading at an all-time high.

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s a horror fan, I’m always fascinated by the rare haunted-house movie told from the haunter’s perspective. Given that these films are powered by our fear of the uncontrollable unknown, the ghost’s side of the story isn’t likely to be that scary. It might be funny, like Beetlejuice; or sentimental, like Ghost. Or, like writer-director David Lowery’s A Ghost Story, it might be chilling in a deeper, more lasting way than we expect.

Make no mistake: This is no horror film.

Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Pete’s Dragon) firmly establishes it as art-house material with an early scene in which he keeps the camera on Rooney Mara for five straight minutes as she devours a pie.

There is an emotional rationale for this audience endurance test: Mara’s unnamed character has just lost her significant other (Casey Affleck) to an accident. As she destroys the poor pastry with grief-driven fork jabs, his ghost stands in the background of the shot, observing.

We know Affleck’s character has become a ghost because he wears a white sheet with eyeholes cut in it. By allowing us to chuckle at this dime-store visualization of the supernatural, the film somehow reminds us how inadequate and unscary even the most expensive CG apparitions are.

Being a ghost, we learn, is boring. It’s interminable, like that pie scene. It’s frustrating — as, unlike Patrick Swayze’s character,

THE BIG CREEP Death in a modest bungalow turns out to be a lot longer than life there in Lowery’s haunting indie drama.

this ghost has no reliable means to communicate with his beloved. All he can do is watch her go through her daily routines, occasionally knocking something off a shelf in the hopes of reminding her not to move on too soon.

The dehumanizing blankness of that grubby sheet with its empty eyeholes, and the static passivity it imposes, could be read in many ways — for instance, as a metaphor

for depression. Visually, though, the drapery begins to take on oddly numinous qualities.

Cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo gives it a sculptural luminosity that suggests a robed medieval mystic plunked in the suburban landscape. And when the ghost acquires what he needs most — a mission, concrete and mystical at once — the film transcends the almost comical simplicity of its premise.

A Ghost Story is so ostentatiously minimalist, like many festival-circuit films these days, that one may feel blindsided when it abruptly reveals the philosophical scope of a Terrence Malick epic. In a scene around the midpoint, an uncharacteristically verbose character (singer-songwriter Will Oldham) establishes the true stakes of our ghost’s quest. Whether you love or hate the movie may hinge on whether and how his monologue resonates with you.

Because, as it turns out, A Ghost Story is about more than love, grief and frenzied pie eating. It’s about whether any of us has a reason to exist, pre- or post-decease. That question has already lent itself to some pretty ponderous cinematic musings. By contrast, the twisted brilliance of this film is that Lowery sends existential dread sneaking up on us, clothing towering doubts in the harmless, negligible shape of whimsy.

A Ghost Story is a dreamlike vision of the afterlife — and, perhaps, of life — more unsettling than any of the well-timed jump scares in The Conjuring. It’s terrifying for the same reason it’s sometimes boring: because the ghost has run out of story. When he endures anyway, holding out for a final shred of meaning, is his persistence a powerful affirmation, or just a cosmic joke? That unanswered question could give the movie an afterlife of its own.

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NEW IN THEATERS THE DARK TOWER: In this adaptation of Stephen King’s eight-book fantasy/Western mashup series, Idris Elba plays the Gunslinger who battles a mysterious Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey).

Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair) directed. (95 min, PG13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset, Welden)

THE BEGUILEDHHHH In director Sofia Coppola’s remake of the 1971 drama, set during the Civil War, the women of an isolated Virginia girls’ school take in a wounded Union soldier. Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell and Kirsten Dunst star. (93 min, R) THE BIG SICKHHHHH An illness complicates a couple’s burgeoning cross-cultural romance in this fact-based indie comedy directed by Michael Showalter (Hello, My Name Is Doris). Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter star. (120 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 7/19) CARS 3HHH Pixar’s four-wheeled characters return for this outing in which race car Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) tries to prove he’s faster than the younger competition. With Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper and Nathan Fillion.

Brian Fee makes his directorial debut. (109 min, G)

DETROIT: This historical drama from director Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty) revisits the riots sparked by the police killings of three young black men at Detroit’s Algiers Motel in 1967. John Boyega, Algee Smith and Anthony Mackie star. (143 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace) AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER: A decade after An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore returns in this documentary with an update on what we are and aren’t doing to fight the terrifying specter of climate change. With Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk directed. (98 min, NR. Roxy) KIDNAP: Halle Berry plays a mom who decides not to leave the fate of her abducted son to law enforcement in this thriller from director Luis Prieta (Pusher). With Sage Correa and Chris McGinn. (94 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace) LADY MACBETH: A young woman forced into marriage discovers unexpected routes to power in this award-winning psychosexual drama set in rural 19th-century England. With Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis and Paul Hilton. William Oldroyd directed. (89 min, R. Roxy)

ATOMIC BLONDEHHHH Charlize Theron plays an undercover MI6 agent investigating a murder in Cold War Berlin in this action thriller based on a graphic novel series. With James McAvoy and John Goodman. Veteran stuntman David Leitch directed. (115 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/2)

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GIRLS TRIPHHH1/2 Four long-time friends bare their souls and get a little wild at the Essence Festival in New Orleans in this comedy from director Malcolm D. Lee (Barbershop: The Next Cut). Regina Hall, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith star. (122 min, R) GRADUATIONHHHH From acclaimed Romanian director Cristian Mungiu (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days) comes the story of a father faced with difficult choices after an assault threatens his daughter’s future. Adrian Titieni and Maria-Victoria Dragus star. (128 min, R)

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THE HEROHHHH Sam Elliott plays a gravely ill movie star forced to come to terms with his past in this comedy-drama from writer-director Brett Haley (I’ll See You in My Dreams). With Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman and Krysten Ritter. (93 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 7/12) I CALLED HIM MORGANHHHH1/2 This documentary from Kasper Collin explores the events leading to the scandalous murder of jazz musician Lee Morgan by his common-law wife, which occurred during a gig in 1972. (92 min, NR) MAUDIEHHH1/2 Sally Hawkins plays Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis in this biopic that explores her hard-scrabble life with her husband (Ethan Hawke) in a one-room Nova Scotia cottage. Aisling Walsh (“Fingersmith”) directed. (115 min, PG-13) SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMINGHHH1/2 In the latest Marvel flick, Tom Holland plays the teenage webbed crusader in an adventure set after the events of Captain America: Civil War, also starring Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton and Marisa Tomei. Jon Watts (Cop Car) directed. (133 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 7/12)

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A GHOST STORYHHHHH A musician (Casey Affleck) returns from the dead to haunt his significant other (Rooney Mara) in this moody indie drama about loss from director David Lowery (Pete’s Dragon, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints). (92 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 8/2)

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BEATRIZ AT DINNERHHH1/2 Director Miguel Arteta and screenwriter Mike White (The Good Girl) teamed up again for this dark comedy of manners about a massage therapist (Salma Hayek) who finds herself dining with a wealthy client (John Lithgow) and his friends. With Connie Britton and Chloë Sevigny. (83 min, R)

THE EMOJI MOVIE 1/2H You add these cutesy icons to your text messages and posts. Now, see the cutesy animation in which an emoji struggles with his natural tendency to express a full range of emotions. T.J. Miller, James Corden, Maya Rudolph and Anna Faris contributed voice talent. Tony Leondis (Igor) directed. (86 min, PG)

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BABY DRIVERHHHH Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz) wrote and directed this action thriller about a young getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) trying to leave the biz after one last risky heist for a crime boss (Kevin Spacey). With Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm and Lily James. (113 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 7/5/17)

DUNKIRKHH1/2 Christopher Nolan (Interstellar) wrote and directed this epic account of the 1940 battle in which Allied soldiers in France found themselves surrounded by the invading German army. With Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy. (106 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 7/26)

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DESPICABLE ME 3HH1/2 Gru (voice of Steve Carell) is tempted to return to his supervillain ways after meeting his long-lost twin brother in the continuation of the hit family animation series. Kristen Wiig and Trey Parker costar. Eric Guillon, Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin directed. (90 min, PG)

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Atomic Blonde The Big Sick Dunkirk Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets War for the Planet of the Apes

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BIJOU CINEPLEX 4 Rte. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com

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ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

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222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

wednesday 2 — thursday 3 Beatriz at Dinner The Beguiled The Big Sick Dunkirk A Ghost Story Maudie Spider-Man: Homecoming

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The Big Sick Dunkirk A Ghost Story *An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power *Lady Macbeth Maudie Spider-Man: Homecoming

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A Ghost Story I Called Him Morgan Maudie

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VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETSHH Director Luc Besson (Lucy) gives his usual wacky touch to this sci-fi epic based on a French graphic novel series, about two 28th-century agents (Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne) solving a mystery. With Clive Owen and Ethan Hawke. (137 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 7/26) WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APESHHH1/2 In the follow-up to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), simian patriarch Caesar (Andy Serkis) must face his demons and confront the formidable Colonel (Woody Harrelson) to avenge his kind. Matt Reeves again directed. (140 min, PG-13; reviewed

by M.H. 7/19) WONDER WOMANHHHH The Amazon princess (Gal Gadot) gets an origin story to explain her transformation into a DC Comics staple in this rare female-centric superhero film, directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster). With Robin Wright, David Thewlis and Connie Nielsen. (141 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 6/7)

THE CIRCLEH1/2 A young woman (Emma Watson) takes a job with the world’s most powerful social media company in this futuristic thriller based on Dave Eggers’ novel. James Ponsoldt directed. (110 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 5/3)

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COLOSSALHHHH1/2 In this high-concept comedy from director Nacho Vigalondo (Timecrimes), Anne Hathaway plays an alcoholic who begins to suspect the ravages of a giant monster in Korea are related to her own struggle. (109 min, R) GOING IN STYLEH1/2 Three cash-strapped seniors set out to improve their fortunes by robbing a bank. With Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin and Joey King. Zach Braff directed. (96 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 4/12) THE LOVERSHH1/2 Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play an unfaithful married couple who unexpectedly find themselves falling back in love in this comedy from writer-director Azazel Jacobs. (94 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 5/31) PHOENIX FORGOTTENHH1/2 This found-footage horror flick purports to unveil the fate of three teenagers who vanished 20 years ago while chasing mysterious lights in Phoenix, Ariz. (80 min, PG-13)

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Set in 19th-century England, this costume drama isn't a Shakespeare adaptation; the source material is a Russian novella called "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk." But director William Oldroyd's film is an effort to channel what Lady Macbeth has come to represent in Western culture: female power, including its darkest sides. Florence Pugh plays a young woman forced into a marriage with a coal-mining heir considerably her senior.

Treated like a piece of property, she learns to strike back — in devious and downright disturbing ways. Maia Silber of the Washington Post writes that "Oldroyd’s brilliance (and Pugh’s) is to probe this age-old archetype ... [and] uncover the complex web of hierarchies — of race and class, as well as gender — that ensnare and empower her."

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REAL FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY AUGUST 3-9

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s time to Reinvent the Wheel and Rediscover Fire, Taurus.

In my astrological opinion, you’ll be wasting your time unless you return to the root of all your Big Questions. Every important task will mandate you to consult your heart’s primal intelligence. So don’t mess around with trivial pleasures or transitory frustrations that won’t mean anything to you a year from now.

Be a mature wild child in service to the core of your creative powers.

LEO

(JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Leo actor Robert DeNiro once observed that most people devote more energy to concealing their emotions and longings than to revealing them. Is that true about you? If so, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to hide less of yourself and express more. There’ll be relatively little hell to pay as a result, and you’ll get a boost of vitality. Don’t go overboard, though. I’m not suggesting that you unveil every last one of your feelings and yearnings to everyone — just to those you trust. Most importantly, I hope you will unveil all of your feelings and yearnings to yourself.

turist magazine, Christopher Wolf says that the tradition of eating three hearty meals per day is fading and will eventually disappear. “Grazing” will be the operative term for how we get our fill, similar to the method used by cavemen and cavewomen. The first snack after we awaken, Wolf suggests, might be called “daystart.” The ensuing four could be dubbed “pulsebreak,” “humpmunch,” “holdmeal” and “evesnack.” In light of your current astrological omens, Gemini, I endorse a comparable approach to everything you do: not a few big doses, but rather frequent smaller doses; not intense cramming, but casual browsing; not sprawling heroic epics, but a series of amusing short stories.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The RIKEN Institute in Japan experiments with using ion beams to enhance plant growth. In one notable case, they created a new breed of cherry tree that blossoms four times a year and produces triple the amount of flowers. The blooms last longer, too, and the trees thrive under a wider span of temperatures. In the next 11 months, Cancerian, you won’t need to be flooded with ion beams to experience a similar phenomenon. I expect that your power to bloom and flourish will be far stronger than usual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It has almost become a tradition: Each year at about this time, you seem to enjoy scaring the hell out of yourself and often the heavens, too. These self-inflicted shocks have often had a beneficial side effect. They have served as rousing prompts for you to reimagine the future. They have motivated and mobilized you. So yes, there has been an apparent method in your

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Before grapes become wine, they have to be cleaned, then crushed, then macerated and pressed. The next phase is fermentation, followed by filtering. The aging process, which brings the grapes’ transformation to completion, requires more time than the other steps. At the end, there’s one more stage: putting the wine in bottles. I’d like to compare the grapes’ evolution to the story of your life since your last birthday. You are nearing the end of the aging phase. When that’s finished, I hope you put great care into the bottling. It’s as important as the other steps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Are you gearing up to promote yourself and your services?

In my astrological opinion, you should be. If so, you could put the following testimonial from me in your résumé or advertisement: “[place your name here] is a poised overseer of nervewracking transitions and a canny scout who is skilled at tracking down scarce resources.

He/she can help you acquire the information and enhancements you don’t quite have the power to get by yourself. When conditions are murky or perplexing, this plucky soul is enterprising and inventive.”

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your eyes are more powerful than you realize. If you were standing on a mountaintop under a cloudless night sky with no moon, you could see a fire burning 50 miles away. Your imagination is also capable of feats that might surprise you. It can, for example, provide you with an expansive and objective view of your entire life history. I advise you to seek that boost now. Ask your imagination to give you a prolonged look at the big picture of where you have been and where you are going. I think it’s essential to your discovery of the key to the next chapter of your life story.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Love is your gritty but sacred duty. It’s your prickly prod and your expansive riddle, your curious joy and your demanding teacher. I’m talking about the whole gamut, Capricorn — from messy, personal, romantic love to lucid, unconditional, spiritual love; from asking smartly for what you desire to gratefully giving more than you thought you had. Can you handle this much sweet, dark mystery? Can you grow your intimacy skills fast enough to keep up with the interesting challenges? I think you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There’s an

eclipse of the moon coming up in the sign of Aquarius. Will it bring bad luck or good luck? Ha! That’s a trick question. I threw it in to see if you have been learning anything from my efforts to redeem astrology’s reputation. Although some misinformed people regard my chosen field as a superstitious pseudo-science, I say it’s an imaginative art form that helps us identify and transform our subconscious patterns. So the wise answer to my earlier question is that the imminent lunar eclipse is neither bad luck nor good luck. Rather, it tells you that you have more power than usual to: 1. tame and manage the disruptive and destructive aspects of your instinctual nature; 2. make progress in dissolving your old conditioning; 3. become more skilled at mothering yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): August is Good Hard Labor Month for you Pisceans. It’s one of those rare times when a smart version of workaholic behavior might actually make sense. Why? First of all, it could ultimately lead to a pay raise or new perks. Second, it may bring to light certain truths about your job that you’ve been unconscious of. Third, it could awaken you to the fact that you haven’t been trying as hard as you could to fulfill one of your long-term dreams; it might expand your capacity to devote yourself passionately to the epic tasks that matter most. For your homework, please meditate on this thought: Summoning your peak effort in the little things will mobilize your peak effort for the Big Thing.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In my astrological opinion, your life in the coming days should draw inspiration from the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, a six-day bout of revelry that encouraged everyone to indulge in pleasure, speak freely and give gifts. Your imminent future could (and I believe should) also have resemblances to the yearly Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena, Calif., which features a farcical cavalcade of lunatics, like the Shopping Cart Drill Team, the Radioactive Chicken Heads, the Army of Toy Soldiers and the Men of Leisure Synchronized Nap Team. In other words, Aries, it’s an excellent time to set aside your dignity and put an emphasis on having uninhibited fun, to amuse yourself to the max as you experiment on the frontiers of self-expression, to be the person you would be if you had nothing to lose.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Writing in the Fu-

madness — an upside to the uproar. What should we expect this time, my dear? A field trip to a crack house or a meth lab? Some fun and games in a pit of snakes? An excursion to the land of bad memories? I suggest something less melodramatic. How about, for example, a frolic with unruly allies in a future paradise that’s still a bit unorganized?

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CUTIE AT P. PIE Sat at the bar with a bunch of babes last week and couldn’t help but notice you looking super cute in a black headband. Was surprised to overhear you have never been I- Spied before and wanted to break your record. Hope to make shy eyes with you sometime soon. XX. When: Saturday, July 29, 2017. Where: P. Pie. #914059 CITY MARKET. YOU WEARING ALL BLACK. About 10 p.m. at the parking lot. You were wearing black yoga pants; a tight, black, thin jacket; black hair; and black eyeliner. You got into what looked like a black mini SUV-type vehicle. You were parked next to me, and I was the guy getting on the motorcycle next to you.

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CUTIE AT PADDLEBOARD RENTAL I was looking at you and noticed you looking at me. Between 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. You: short dark hair, handsome, tall, wearing pants. Me: athletic, short dark-blond hair, glasses, low black tank top, shorts. Wasn’t sure if you were single or not, so kept on walking. If you are free, let’s enjoy a beverage by the water or rent some paddleboards. When: Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Where: Blanchard Beach/Oakledge Beach, Burlington.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914057 ROUTE 15 DO-SI-DOUBLE You: black Subaru, backward baseball cap, shades. Me: silver Audi, blond hair, shades. We played catch-me-ifyou-can from Winooski to Essex in our cars, then you passed me at Five Corners — you did a double take. I stayed on 15; you took a right onto 2. Want to do that double take again? When: Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Where: Route 15. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914056 TIRED FROM MILKING THOSE COWS To the cutest, sweetest, most delightful cashier, looking sleepy-eyed from being up so early to milk those happy UVM cows: If I were a little younger, I’d take you out for ice cream myself!

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YOU WORK IN SHELBURNE... ...but I don’t think you live there. You just went on a canoe trip. I hope it was the right mix of so much fun and not so much fun that you want to do it again — but this time you want to bring someone like me along. I can totally bring the tent and my medical card, too... When: Monday, June 26, 2017.

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You: Woman. Me: Man. #914052 MY FRIEND’S DOPPELGÄNGER I took several photos of you because you were behind my friend and looked exactly like her. You’re a white female, had red/brown glasses, head shaved except for short dark-blond hair on the top, and wore a long-sleeve light blue collared shirt and black shorts.

You were eating fish tacos and wore a leather bracelet with shells on your left wrist. When: Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Where: Burlington Bay Market outdoor patio at 8 p.m. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #914051 JULY 4, BOAT GUY I was having a stressful day working the boats. Your people brought me water, and you (the beautiful blonde) joked about riding off in a boat together. I never got the chance to flirt it up when you came back, but if the offer still stands, let’s take a tandem and get lost. When: Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Where: Sand Bar State Park.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914050 ZEN SHORT DANCER MIGRANT COWPOKE You: in jean shorts, with your friend “settled up” with the barkeeper. You like to dance, suggested I should like to dance, asked why I don’t like to dance (I’m too tall and don’t drink) and, on your way out, suggested I should learn to dance. When: Thursday, July 20, 2017. Where: Zenbarn.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914049 LONG WHITE HAIR, WHITE-BEARDED VIKING I spotted you. That long white hair caught my eye. We chatted on the dock, you just in from swimming, me just heading out. I’m from Burlington. You? If single, care to meet up for a swim or kayak and continue the conversation?

I know you read Seven Days. Hope you see this. When: Thursday, July 20, 2017. Where: Kingsland Bay. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914048 SCRUFFY RED SCOOTER MAN-CANDY Like a vision, you pulled into the Elmore Store on your adorable red scooter with your sexy beard cascading out your

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You: Man. Me: Woman. #914047 NORTHERN VERMONT AND BEYOND Indigo buntings mate for life. I will never forget the beautiful times we shared with one another. My composition has truly evolved into one of compassion, patience and empathy. I love you with all I have. My wings have gotten me through of late, but I know deep down our nest will bring success for life. Be my bunting baby. When: Sunday, April 26, 2015. Where: Lamoille County.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914045 BLONDE AND SEXY To the blonde whom I saw breeze on inside the Shelburne Market earlier this week and then at the Shelburne Jiffy Mart this afternoon driving a red Volvo: You caught my eye twice now, and you’re looking mighty fine. My hopes are that you are single. Let’s chat. Drop me a message if you happen to read this.

When: Friday, July 14, 2017. Where: Shelburne Jiffy Mart and Shelburne Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914044 ANGEL AT SCOUT IN WINOOSKI You were talking with a friend at a table behind me, and I dropped something — which could have been embarrassing, but you touched my shoulder and said, “We all love them.” You have a beautiful presence and smile, and I would like to get to know you better. I’m looking for friendship and seeing where it leads.

When: Thursday, July 13, 2017. Where: Scout. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914043 A GLASS OF WINE...

You were an absolutely stunning young lady who was having an evening glass of wine in a central Vermont establishment. Long blond hair, appeared to be traveling solo, seated at the bar with a smile that could light up a room, equal parts innocence and devilishness. I was out with a friend. You left before I could say hi. Who are you? When: Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Where: at a pub. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914042 BARRE HANNAFORD CHECKOUT LINE I was standing in line behind you with my son. We made eye contact and exchanged smiles. We waved to one another in the parking lot. You had shoulder-length blond hair, and you were wearing a pinkish color shirt with shorts. I had on a gray shirt, green pants, and I was wearing a brown and white hat. When: Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Where: Barre Hannaford around 4:20 p.m. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914040 HELLO, GORGEOUS I saw you outside the local Troy store. You took my breath away the summer before. You got me creating musical scores. Maybe we’ll open a wonderful door. A beautiful friendship and hopefully more. When: Sunday, July 9, 2017. Where: Troy Store.

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ASK ATHENA Dear Athena,

I am engaged to be married in about two months. I don’t want to do it. I know it’s wrong, and I’ve known it for a long time now, but I am afraid to get out of it. So many people have been involved in planning, and lots of money has been spent, but I can’t marry him. I just don’t want to do it. I know we will be unhappy, because we are now. We try not to be, but we are. I hope this is just jitters. And that’s also why I am still with him. What now?

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Abort mission! Abort mission!

This sounds like way more than “just jitters.” You already know how you feel — why spend thousands of dollars to be sure? Money aside, taking action now will save you, and your fiancé, years of unhappiness and wasted time.

I’m not going to help you find reasons to stay.

You already have more than enough reason to leave. You said yourself that you two are trying to be happy. If you can’t make it work now, how do you expect that to ever change? Marriage won’t fix something that’s already broken. Twice you straight-up said, “I don’t want to do it.” That’s all you or I need to know.

Tell your partner right away. You’re miserable and, apparently, so is he — or he will be if he marries you and finds out later that you didn’t even want to do it. Worst-case scenario: He’s totally furious. He might hate you for a bit, or forever.

Maybe your parents will be sorry they wrote those checks. Maybe your friends will roll their eyes. Don’t let that stop you.

This is your life to live, my friend. Yes, this current situation is a big fat shit show. It sucks that you’ve wanted out for as long as you have without saying anything. You’re scared of disappointing everyone, but the fallout will pass. You won’t be sad or embarrassed or troubled forever, but you must face this head-on and say no to these nuptials ASAP. It’s OK to change your mind. It’s OK to make mistakes. What’s not OK is being dishonest to the people who love you — starting with you.

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