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NOT A PRETTY PICTURE Will Trump cut arts funding?

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State police busted two men Sunday afternoon after a fight involving a baseball bat, a moving vehicle and some filched firearms. Police allege that Scott Whitcomb, 53, of Concord, stole several rifles from Ryan Stimpson, 29, of Danville.

Stimpson also reported to cops that Whitcomb tried to run him over but narrowly missed him and hit his vehicle instead.

Whitcomb, meanwhile, called police to accuse Stimpson of attacking him with a baseball bat. ° e brouhaha ended with cops booking both men for aggravated assault. Officers tacked on charges of larceny and unlawful mischief for Whitcomb.

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up the crowd from the steps. Jay Diaz, an attorney with the Vermont chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, drew some of the loudest cheers when he talked about legal challenges to Trump’s ban.

Hatem Barghathi and his wife, Salwa Elshawehdi, beamed while they watched protesters heading back up Church Street, Kymelya Sari reported on our Off Message blog. Barghathi hasn’t been home to Libya for a decade because of political turmoil that followed the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.˛“We were raised under a dictatorship ... We feel better after seeing you all,” Elshawehdi told a group of women back at the top of Church Street. ° at crowd eventually dispersed, but others are forming elsewhere. On Tuesday evening, more protesters had assembled in City Hall Park. New demonstrations were planned for Wednesday night at the Statehouse in Montpelier and Saturday in Winooski.

Vermont’s political leaders are scrambling, too. Many are pondering their next moves in response to Trump.

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everal hundred people gathered in front of Burlington’s iconic First Unitarian Universalist Society at the top of Church Street last Sunday afternoon. ° ey came for one of the many spontaneous protests to decry President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens of seven Muslim-majority nations —˛and all refugees — from entering the United States.

Marching down Church Street en route to Burlington City Hall, they sang “° is Land Is Your Land” before breaking into chants of, “No hate! No fear! Refugees are welcome here!”

Many carried homemade signs scrawled with messages such as “No Ban, No Wall, Liberty + Justice for All,” “Refugees Make America Great” and “Super Callous Fragile Racist Sexist Nazi POTUS.” People stepped out of restaurants and stores to watch them stream past. “° is is amazing,” said one young woman standing near the entrance to the Burlington Town Center.

Another passerby was unimpressed. “Go home; go home,” he muttered at marchers.

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1. “Last Impressions: Recalling Final Conversations With Vermont Overdose Victims” by Mark Davis. Family members of Vermonters who overdosed on opiates last year shared memories of their lost loved ones.

2. “Walters: Trump Orders Send Vermont Officials Scrambling” by John Walters.

State officials spent the weekend figuring out how to respond to President Donald Trump’s immigration executive order.

3. “Death by Drugs: Opiates Claimed a Record Number of Vermonters in 2016” by Mark Davis. Despite the resources the state has committed to fighting opiate addiction, 100 Vermonters died from overdoses last year.

4. “Parmelee Post: Reconstructing the Vermont Bubble” by Bryan Parmelee.

Our weekly satire column reports on the rebuilding of a bubble that shattered in the early hours of November 9.

5. “Scott Wants Local Officials to Defy Trump’s Immigration Order” by Alicia Freese. Gov. Phil Scott said his priority is to “protect Vermonters and Americans alike.”

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CAN YOU HELP?

[Re Off Message: “Louras: Trump Plan Would Be ‘End of Refugee Resettlement for Rutland,” January 25]: You know what I’m really disheartened to hear? That we shouldn’t help refugees from other countries, because we have Americans here who need help first.

And what do we tell our fellow Americans? We tell them that their poverty or drug addiction is their fault, and we tell them to solve their own problems.

We get angry that our tax dollars go to welfare programs, citing that our hard work gets heavily taxed to enable laziness in others.

So, maybe people should stop hiding behind the we-should-help-our-peoplebefore-helping-refugees reason, when clearly they don’t want to help anyone at all. And what is the measurement that we use to say that we have helped our own fellow Americans and then can help others? Eighty percent of the U.S. population? One hundred percent? That has always been unclear to me, and no one has been able to give a detailed response on how we can realistically implement this reasoning.

If you’re angry with what I’ve written and disagree, ask yourself what you’ve done to help others, and answer honestly.

What have you done to help your fellow human beings? Do you volunteer? Donate money? Do you vote for legislators who vote or support bills that aid our veterans?

TIM NEWCOMB

For those who say other countries should take them in, I wasn’t aware that helping others required others to step in first before we take action. In this, America should lead, not follow.

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FAT CHANCE

[Re “Fat of the Land,” January 18]: I’m surprised that food writer Suzanne Podhaizer didn’t check on the statement made by University of Vermont nutrition and food sciences professor Catherine Donnelly that “average Americans consume about seven pounds of cheese a year.” I was unsure what the correct number was, but I knew that seven pounds a year seemed very low. That sounds more like the amount of cheese consumed via pizza alone.

A quick Google search found that since 1970, we’ve gone from eight pounds per person per year to 23 pounds, according to 2013 data — the most recent available — from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

This is a very important fact, because Podhaizer’s article seems to make the case that Americans are not eating enough animal fats, when that is clearly not the case. We eat a huge amount of animal fats, and that leads to serious health issues.

While I agree it’s better to consume those fats from pasture-raised animals, the author should have mentioned that quantity is a very important factor. Fats are trendy right now, but let’s not forget

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the greeting, “Hi! I’m so-and-so, and I’m an alcoholic” has become “Hi! I’m so-andAlysia Catalfamo so, and I’m an addict/alcoholic,” or some variation of this.

GEORGIA It would be interesting to interview Writer’s note: I stand corrected. But that some addicts in recovery who use 12-step doesn’t mean that cheese, or saturated programs for support, to hear from them fat, is to blame for our health problems. how critically helpful the Program (as we A 2015 study showed that Americans call it) is to their recovery and healing. consume around 35 pounds of cheese per Because it’s not just about refraining from year, not even close to using; your article what they eat in France: attested to how vulBIZARRE approximately 57 pounds nerable addicts are BILLS annually. Among the five in early recovery top cheese-consuming to relapse, and to a nations — France, fatal relapse. I myself Finland, Denmark, would not be here if I Iceland and Germany hadn’t stumbled into — all but Denmark have AA at 28. I don’t think higher life expectancies you can do it alone. than the U.S. Except There is too much for Finland, they also stress in life and in DEATH BY DRUGS have dramatically the culture, noise and lower rates of coronary confusion inside the CAPITAL CROWDS ANTI-TERRORIST TACTICS HOLA, HAVANA heart disease. In heart and mind. And fact, of 172 countries the stuff, whatever surveyed, France has the second the stuff is, is too lowest rate of heart disease. available, too easy to get and to do.

So thanks a million for the article. Now do one on AA/NA and spread the word.

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The autopsy report said that there were signs that he was injecting into his foot. When the police searched his car, they found a bunch of needles in the spare tire. The detective’s conclusion was, he was hiding it from everybody. I think he was given pain medication and that probably set him off again. It was a detective, telling me my husband was dead. When we went to his apartment and cleared out his stuff, we found

an application for a local school. I paid for him to go to rehab, and I asked him after, “You doing OK? You need to go back?” We always took her with us when we went shopping.

She was cheerful, happy-go-lucky.

I ended up talking to him, and he said, “I love you, kiddo,” and I said, “Love you, too.” You always think of things after the fact: Gee, could I have done something better? Later that night, he ended up leaving a last message, asking if he should put his wedding ring on, if we were going to work it out or not. He hugged me and went back to his part of the house. It was a happy visit because I didn’t get to see him enough.

He said, “I want to start riding horses again.”

I have horses at the farm. We were talking about finishing a woodstove we started building. She was cleaning that up, cleaning the cement off the stones. When I found her on Tuesday, she still had the kneepads on. The next morning, Doris tried to call her, and she didn’t answer the phone, but that wasn’t unusual because a lot of times she was doing stuff somewhere else. We didn’t think it was the final goodbye in the parking lot. It seemed like he had confronted his demons and was doing better. I think he made one slip, and that was it. I always say there ought to be a law against having to bury your kids. He was spending his whole paycheck on his addiction. She was as happy as I had ever seen her. All was good, or so I thought. His attitude was, “Let’s get this wedding all done, and then I will make this phone call and go through with all of this.” I hope it was peaceful, because he looked like he kind of went to sleep and didn’t wake up. He talked about going back and getting a master’s degree. They’d go out for hikes, and they were making plans for the spring and summer. But it didn’t work out that way. He talked to everybody; he was his old self. I don’t think the drug use had been very long, but I have no way of knowing that. He looked terrible, but he was in good spirits. He had picked up a little dog, and he was thinking about getting into training rescue dogs. He had his heart set on it. He was joking around with his mother, making her laugh. I said, “You know, Adam, not many people get a second chance. You’re very fortunate you guys are back in each other’s lives.” I honestly thought that wasn’t going to happen to him. I knew it was a battle, but he wanted more out of life than that. A lot of people didn’t know my brother was an addict. Some of the greatest people are addicts. But there comes a point where you realize you’re not talking to the person you love anymore. You’re talking to the drugs. She struggled with alcoholism; she was going to AA but said nothing about any drugs. Her boyfriend said he had left and gone to the store and when he came home, she wasn’t breathing; she was blue. I still, to this day, walk by son’s urn every night to tell him good night. Every night. If he had to be around people, he’d take a little bit and get through it. People would look at him and didn’t know he was all screwed up. He came to church looking so good, I thought he had gotten away from it. It was maybe a week or so before the overdose. When my brother was normal, he’d just do anything for anybody. I noticed he had lost a little weight from the last time I had seen him. We dropped her off at her building, gave her a kiss and a hug. She came running up and said, “I can’t wake up Uncle Jared.” He was passed out over his computer, not breathing.

There was so much to look forward to. We were going to start having kids.

He was supposed to go to camp on Friday to help his father with some stuff. They were going to fix something. My daughter and I talked on the way home about how much better he looked, that he was in better spirits. When you saw Clark’s muscles were going away and he was getting skinny, you knew he was using. He said he’d never forgive himself for everything he put me through and he tried to get clean so hard and he just can’t do it. I seriously can’t remember the last time I told my son I loved him. It kills me. It seriously, seriously kills me.

It was hard to talk to him about things he didn’t want to talk about. My last words were, “I love you,” and he said, “I love you, too.” I’m so grateful that it ended that way.

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Healthy Meals for Vermont Kids

Sugary drinks are the largest source of added sugars in kids’ diets.

Busy families on the run are grabbing meals out more often, and soda is usually the beverage served with kids’ meals.

A child’s chance of becoming overweight increases every time they have a sugary drink.

Parents need the healthy choice to be the easy choice.

Vermont is already serving our kids better in schools and early childcare where healthy drinks and meals are the default choice.

Let’s serve our kids better at restaurants too.

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Type the name Nicole Nelson into YouTube’s search bar, and you’ll find clips of the Vermont singer wowing viewers — including superstars Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera — as a contestant on NBC’s “˜ e Voice.” Nelson brings her powerhouse pipes to Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center alongside guitarist Dwight Ritcher as one half of the indie-soul duo Dwight & Nicole.

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Chasing Trump

epublican Gov. PHIL SCOTT won praise this week for a statement released Monday evening outlining five action steps he would take in response to President DONALD TRUMP’s executive order limiting immigration and refugee resettlement.

Upon closer reading, however, it became clear that the governor’s intentions — just like those of Democratic officeholders — are no match for the power of a determined president.

In reality, four of Scott’s five “action steps” are more talk than action. In one, Scott says he wants to “assess the constitutionality of the executive orders,” which may lead to a legal challenge. But that’s possible action sometime in the future.

Scott is also assembling a Civil Rights and Criminal Justice Cabinet, “charged with further review of the executive orders.” The new panel may, at some future point, “make recommendations to the governor.”

Further review: How thrilling.

Skip to item No. 4: “reaching out” to federal officials “for further clarification.” And finally, “coordinating with refugee program administrators and stakeholders … to keep them informed.”

Take that, Mr. Trump!

Item No. 3 contains two separate initiatives, either of which would have more immediate impact than the other four combined. Scott will “elect not to enter the agreements suggested” by federal officials asking state and local authorities “to carry out immigration enforcement functions.” Scott will also seek a new law that would prohibit local officials from making such agreements with the feds.

Those are tangible steps, but cautiously worded ones.

To be fair, the governor’s in a bind.

The state has limited room to maneuver, and he’s going pretty far to take a (mostly rhetorical) stand against a president of his own party.

And it’s not like Vermont Democrats are doing any better. Sen. PATRICK LEAHY (D-Vt.), Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.) and Congressman PETER WELCH (D-Vt.) also questioned the constitutionality of Trump’s executive order this week — and signed on to legislation that would overturn it. But that ain’t going anywhere in the Republican Congress.

Democratic Attorney General T.J. DONOVAN, meanwhile, joined with 16 other state AGs in calling the move “unconstitutional … un-American and

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unlawful.” But in an interview Monday evening, he was not prepared to announce any actions — and he couldn’t say when that might change.

“We are working on this feverishly,” Donovan said. “We’re trying to do our due diligence. We’re trying to understand what can be done and what can’t be done.”

Those are fine, noble sentiments coming from the occupant of an office with power but also responsibility to due process and the law.

But Donald Trump is playing a different game. State officials, and members of Vermont’s congressional delegation, are fighting under Marquess of Queensberry rules. Trump is a pro wrestling heel with foreign objects in his trunks and a steel chair in his hands. He’ll poke your eyes and kick you where it hurts. He isn’t waiting for due diligence and deliberation and task forces and special cabinets.

TRUMP WILL BE ON TO THE NEXT OUTRAGE, OR THREE OR FIVE OR A HUNDRED, WHILE OUR DUTIFUL OFFICIALS CONDUCT THEIR COLLOQUIES. He cares not for your “informed decisions” as he controls the debate via Twitter and fires government functionaries whose actions displease him.

Trump will be on to the next outrage, or three or five or a hundred, while our dutiful officials conduct their colloquies.

Not that I can offer any good suggestions, but the rhetoric about higher ideals and proper order seem downright feeble in the face of the Trump tsunami.

Near the end of our interview, Donovan referred to this as a “crisis of conscience.” That’s true, so far as it goes.

It’s a crisis of conscience for comfortable white folks.

For the visibly different — in this case, for immigrants and refugees and anyone who might be mistaken as such by an overzealous official or angry citizen — “conscience” is a luxury they can’t afford. This is an existential crisis, an emotional ordeal, a pervasive awareness of outsider status that might kick them in the ass at any moment.

Forgive them for being a little impatient.

Fed-Up Fed Vermont’s senior senator sounds a little pissed off. When discussing the confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet, Leahy punctuates his remarks with frequent sighs and expressions of exasperation. Sometimes he’s at a loss for words.

“These things are really — it would be — well, I can see why MITCH MCCONNELL wanted to cram them all up in almost the same day,” he tells Seven Days, referring to the Senate majority leader’s desire to finish the confirmation hearings as quickly as possible. “I think they are well aware that some of these people don’t pass the laugh test.”

Not that Leahy is laughing.

“It’s worrisome,” he says. “Somebody asked me the other day, ‘You’re the dean of the Senate. How would you rate this group?’ I said, ‘If I’m the dean, I’m flunking everybody.’”

For Leahy, this isn’t about partisanship; it’s about basic competence.

“I don’t expect a Republican president to nominate somebody who’s my ideological soul mate,” he says. “But I expect them to nominate somebody who knows what they’re doing and has the best interests of the country at heart.”

Leahy has a deep respect for the processes of governance, so he’s giving the nominees full consideration. He says he’s reading countless pages of testimony and documentation, interviewing nominees and quizzing fellow senators.

He tries to keep an open mind. But as often as not, a Trump nominee falls short of his benchmarks.

Over the weekend, Leahy announced that he would vote against Sen. JEFF SESSIONS (R-Ala.), Trump’s pick for attorney general. Previously, Leahy had cast a “no” vote for CIA Director MIKE POMPEO, and he’s announced his opposition to BETSY DEVOS as education secretary.

At the same time, Leahy voted to confirm Secretary of Defense JAMES MATTIS, Secretary of Homeland Security JOHN KELLY, United Nations Ambassador NIKKI HALEY and Secretary of Labor ELAINE CHAO. Sanders, who did not respond to requests for comment, has cast similar votes, though he opposed Haley’s and Chao’s confirmations. On Tuesday, Sanders voted against DeVos’ confirmation in the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee.

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Leahy recognizes that his votes make little difference.

“They have a majority,” he says of the GOP, “but my vote is my vote.”

Unprovable Case Here’s a thing.

Gov. Scott’s budget includes $750,000 in new funding to market Vermont as a tourist destination and as a place of economic opportunity. But the agency charged with spending that money didn’t ask for it.

“It came from the governor’s office, not here,” says Commerce Secretary MICHAEL SCHIRLING. He would happily accept the money, of course. He says it would address a “need for enhanced marketing efforts [that would] reimagine how we do marketing as a whole.”

Schirling envisions a message that encompasses tourism, agriculture, education, opportunity and what he calls Vermont’s “230-plus-year history of innovation and embracing technology.”

That includes the sheep boom of the 19th century, we presume.

Not everyone agrees with the idea of more investment in state marketing efforts because, well, there’s precious little evidence that they have any impact at all.

“Nobody knows how to answer the question of how effective this is,” says state Auditor DOUG HOFFER. In tourism marketing, the state’s investment is a tiny fraction of what the private sector spends. There’s no way, he says, to tease out the unique impact of the government’s efforts.

In February 2015, state economist TOM KAVET produced an analysis of Vermont’s tourism marketing. His conclusion was the same as Hoffer’s: It might work, but there’s no way to tell. His report was prompted by legislative consideration of a bill that would have increased funding to tourism marketing whenever proceeds of the rooms and meals tax went up.

This assumed a connection between tax revenues and the state’s marketing — a connection Kavet termed “unsubstantiated by historical data.”

For the recent past, that was an understatement. Between 2005 and 2014, state tourism and marketing expenditures dropped by 38 percent. In the same period, rooms and meals tax revenues increased by 26 percent. If the decrease in marketing had any impact, it sure didn’t show in the numbers.

As for the idea of pitching Vermont as a business and employment destination, Hoffer is equally skeptical. “The factors that influence location decisions by people and businesses are so varied,” he explains, “that it would be incredibly challenging to come up with some sort

of regression analysis and say, ‘OK, this is what that expenditure gave us.’ I don’t know that there’s any way to do that.”

Schirling acknowledges the lack of evidence but insists he can do better.

“If we use digital strategies well, then we will have more analytics,” he says.

“If the message is around starting new businesses, we should be able to measure whether that’s going up or down.”

Which would seem to suffer the fundamental flaw outlined by Kavet: Marketing is merely one of countless variables.

“Putting your finger on one thing as the causal factor is something we’ll never really be able to do,” Schirling acknowledges.

“That said, we’ll be able to do a lot more to paint a picture of whether our efforts are working or not.”

Hoffer has heard that song before.

“Every few years there’s an effort by business groups to say, ‘We want more money for this,’” he says. “Many governors ask for the same things, regardless of party. I’m hoping the [legislative] committees will ask the right questions.”

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Regular viewers of WCAX-TV’s afternoon news may have noticed a change at the anchor desk. Former 5 p.m. coanchors ROGER GARRITY and BRIDGET BARRY CASWELL signed off for the final time last Friday. This week, DARREN PERRON and KRISTIN KELLY took the helm. They continue to anchor the 6 p.m. broadcast.

Neither Garrity nor Caswell is leaving Channel 3. Garrity, in fact, was promoted to news director. He replaces ANSON TEBBETTS, who left the station last December to become Gov. Scott’s agriculture secretary. Caswell, for personal reasons, decided to shift to a part-time role.

“It’s a pretty big change in what my life is like,” Garrity says. “But it was difficult to combine the two jobs. I wouldn’t be able to devote enough time or energy to either job to do it well enough.”

New boss, new plans? “We’re assessing everything,” he says. “We think we have a very strong product and a strong brand, and we want to continue that.

We want to explore opportunities in the digital realm while trying to make our on-air presence as strong as possible.”

A lot of young broadcasters cut their teeth at a small-market station like WCAX and then move on. Not Garrity. This month marks his 30th anniversary at Channel 3.

“I was born and raised in Vermont,” he explains. “My family and friends are here, and I’ve loved working at Channel 3. I’ve had great opportunities, and I never seriously considered going anywhere else.” m

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he Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a South Burlington-based F-16 pilot who crashed a small plane last year to retake his pilot’s exam — or lose his civilian license to fly.

John Rahill serves in the Vermont Air National Guard but was off duty when he wrecked a Piper PA-11 plane September 19 on Savage Island.

The lieutenant colonel is among the hundreds of Air Guard members who deployed to Southeast Asia in December.

The Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing has been involved in retaking the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State.

Rahill will schedule a reexamination when he returns, according to the FAA, which notified the airman of the obligation in an October 11 letter. Seven Days obtained the correspondence, along with numerous other documents related to the FAA’s investigation of the crash, in mid-January — two months after it requested the materials through the Freedom of Information Act. The agency wrote Rahill: “The FAA has reason to believe that your competence as a certificated airman is in question, and that reexamination of your qualification to be the holder of an airman certificate is necessary in the interest of safety.”

Fifty-year-old Rahill had one passenger, Mike Strand — a fellow Air Guard member — when he simulated an engine stall during emergency landing practice on the island off South Hero, Rahill told the FAA in an email on the night of the crash. The pilot underestimated his speed and the wind, which caused the plane to stall for real, and he hit the grassy runway unevenly, Rahill wrote.

“We skidded sideways and wiped out the landing gear and came to a stop,” he wrote. “The windshield also broke.”

Both men were OK, and Rahill hopped out after “shutting off the fuel, mags and electrics.” He called his insurance agent and the plane’s co-owner as the island’s caretaker, who happened upon the crash, ferried Rahill and Strand back to the mainland. But the duo left the accident scene, and Rahill didn’t immediately inform the National

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Transportation Safety Board — which is against federal regulations. He also failed to contact the Burlington air traffic control tower or local police. Hours later, a different pilot flew over the wreckage and reported the downed plane. That pilot’s call prompted a multi-department rescue effort, led by the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department.

“I blame myself for them having to respond,” Rahill wrote in an email later that night to Edward Angelo, an investigator with the FAA’s Portland, Maine, office.

Rahill wrote that the crash was “pure pilot error.”

Admitting he felt very embarrassed, he added, “I have flown a little over 8,000 hours so far without cracking up a plane. I will definitely learn from this experience.”

That wasn’t enough for the FAA, according to dozens of emails and related documentation associated with its investigation. The files, turned over to Seven Days, show how federal agencies investigate crashes involving aircraft — even seemingly minor ones that don’t involve serious injury or death.

“If you do not accept the opportunity for reexamination … we will begin

proceedings to suspend your airman certificate, until such time as you demonstrate your competence to exercise its privileges,” Daniel Kelman, an FAA aviation safety inspector, wrote to Rahill. The crash, Kelman continued, “is still under investigation to determine whether other enforcement action is appropriate.”

Correspondence between FAA employees reveals attempts to schedule a test consisting of “oral and practical examination in a single-engine airplane.”

“The airman is a full time Air National Guard pilot and is currently flying nights, so midday is his best availability,” Kelman wrote in an October 25 email to a colleague in the FAA. On November 14, Rahill told Kelman about his imminent deployment with VTANG. “I explained to Mr. Rahill that if he was unable to complete his reexamination prior to deploying that he could temporarily surrender his pilot certificate until he was able to schedule the reexamination,” Kelman documented in an official FAA record. “He stated that he was hesitant to do this, as it may cloud his judgment or distract him during deployment.”

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“I will let you know if he cancels,” in California. “It’s kind of a hassle, but the inspector, Gary Middleton, wrote once you do it, you’re back in good to Kelman on November 10. “I talked to standing. When they order a reexam for him about what happened. Stupid ac- something like this, they don’t expect cident … I asked him why he didn’t just you to fail it. ‘We’re going to make you go around when he saw that it wasn’t jump through the hoops and satisfy the going to work. His response was that criteria and then you’re good to go.’” he thought it would. I will have a talk On January 19, a spokesman with the with him before we fly. He just seemed FAA’s Eastern Region office told Seven unaware about how stupid Days that Rahill had not the whole thing was. Not taken his reexamination the attempt to practice a and plans to schedule turn back, but letting it get it once he returns from so out of hand. Baffling.” active duty.

In a probable cause “When he’s flying as finding released January a civilian, he needs an 18, the NTSB determined FAA pilot’s license,” FAA that, coupled with an unspokesman Jim Peters exforeseen tailwind, Rahill plained. “When he’s in the didn’t maintain enough military, on active duty, he speed or keep the plane at doesn’t.” enough of an angle when In a statement last he attempted the ill-fated Friday, the Guard said landing. something similar.

Rahill is a certified “Lt. Col. John Rahill flight instructor and holds is in good standing with JIM PET ERS, an Airline Transport Pilot the rules, regulations FAA SPOKESMAN certificate, which qualiand safety standards fies him to fly for pay. In of the Air Force’s flight a “narrative history of program and has no adverse military flight” that he provided the NTSB, action pending in conjunction with the Rahill wrote that he’s “a trained mishap incident involving a civilian aircraft on investigator and former chief of safety Savage Island,” said Capt. Tracy Morris, of the 158th Fighter Wing, VTANG.” a spokeswoman for the 158th Fighter Gregory Winton, who has practiced Wing. “The incident on Savage Island aviation law for more than 25 years, said is a civilian matter, and his certification a reexam — known in industry parlance with the FAA does not impact any milias a “4409” for the federal statute it falls tary rating.” under — is ordered “fairly routinely.”

Rahill declined to comment through “Not for every accident,” said the Guard. Reached by phone Friday, his Winton, who runs an aviation law firm passenger, Strand, did the same. in Annapolis, Md. “I’ve seen half a Members of VTANG recently pardozen in the last 18 months. That’s not ticipated in bombings over Mosul, Iraq, atypical.” a city held by ISIS, the Burlington Free George Moore, another attorney Press first reported on Monday. who handles aviation law, said a “comMorris told Seven Days that the bination of factors” — that Rahill had deployed Guard members have been a passenger aboard, that he didn’t im- able to talk with their families, despite mediately report the crash, that “some- working up to 16 hours a day. They’re thing happened that shouldn’t have expected to return stateside in late happened” — likely led to the FAA’s de- February or March, she said. cision in this case. A reexam, he said, is “They’re doing exactly what we “not the lightest penalty you can get, but expect of the Green Mountain Boys,” it’s on the light end of the spectrum.”

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s a candidate for governor, Phil Scott often bemoaned how Vermont’s education costs keep rising despite a declining number of students. The Republican talked about how Vermont employers have trouble finding qualified workers. He spoke about how parents need better access to quality, affordable childcare.

But during a year on the campaign trail, Scott never put the three ideas together. He never told voters that if he became governor, he would take money from the K-12 school system to increase spending on early childhood programs and higher education.

Three weeks after taking office this month, he pitched that plan as part of his first proposed state budget.

“I’d say that it developed all the way through the campaign but really started getting more specific … the day after the election,” Scott said Friday in an interview with Seven Days.

Scott’s plan surprised many people, including legislators in his own party.

It is, critics argue, full of legal and fiscal flaws and is logistically impossible to implement immediately. Many think the ever-practical Scott must realize that.

This was a self-described “bold” plan coming from a governor who ran for office on the argument that Vermont had seen too many bold plans under former governor Peter Shumlin.

“I’m disappointed,” said Rep. Cynthia Browning (D-Arlington), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee who often votes with Republicans on tax policy. “I think we’ve got some kind of chess game, and that’s not the behavior I expected.”

Scott balanced his 2018 budget plan by shifting $118 million in general fund expenses to the education fund. His proposal would further require school districts to freeze their budgets and mandate that all teachers pay at least 20 percent of their health insurance premiums — up from 15 percent in many cases. He projects the freeze and the health package would save $51 million next year.

To give school boards time to rewrite their budgets, Scott asked the legislature to move school budget votes from the traditional Town Meeting Day in March to May. For that to happen, he needs

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both the House and Senate to sign off on the idea by this Friday.

“It’s an almost impossible position that the Senate’s in, to consider a tectonic shift in the way we fund education in, I think, about eight days,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden).

Scott launched a logistical long shot, without having built a coalition of support. Even Republican legislators have been openly rolling their eyes.

A week after Scott’s budget address, the Senate Education Committee steered Scott’s plan toward an early demise.

In a straw poll, the panel voted unanimously Tuesday against moving school budget votes to May. Two Republicans, Sens. Kevin Mullin (R-Rutland) and Joe Benning (R-Caledonia), joined four Democrats in casting no votes.

Can this brand-new governor and a legislature with two new leaders find common ground to write a mutually agreeable state budget?

History provides a reminder. Eight years ago, Republican governor Jim Douglas started a session with a similar-sounding proposal to freeze school spending. Legislators rejected it. Douglas vetoed the budget they proposed in response. They overrode his veto.

Are this Republican governor and Democratic legislature headed in the same direction?

“I don’t know,” House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero) said Thursday, a flat acknowledgement that she, Scott and Ashe are still learning each other’s leadership styles. “We will certainly work with them.”

Scott sounded the same tone Friday, suggesting he fully expects his plan to be modified. All legislators have to do is agree with him on the underlying ideas, he said.

“Anything that’s introduced in the legislature is under a lot of scrutiny, with many, many changes,” Scott said. “I’m not saying it’s this way or no way.”

Though he didn’t spell this idea out in detail during the campaign, Vermonters shouldn’t be surprised by what he came up with, Scott said Friday.

“I’d said consistently we’re spending too much in K-12. I think most voters appreciated that and understood that,” he said.

The plan emerged, he said, after his budget advisory committee convened in November to start crafting his first state budget. With a $70 million gap between anticipated revenues and projected costs, that task was harder than he expected, he said.

Scott turned for help to several former Douglas staffers, who produced an education funding idea that borrows from Douglas’ 2009 proposal.

Those advisers included former Douglas budget writers Neale Lunderville and Jim Reardon. Other Douglas hands playing key roles were Scott’s administration secretary, Susanne Young; his chief of staff, Jason Gibbs; and his transition team leader, Tim Hayward.

Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe was not involved in crafting the education funding ideas, according to Scott. “This isn’t her plan,” he said.

Across Vermont, Scott’s proposal is creating real-world challenges.

A day after hearing about it, Rep. Kevin “Coach” Christie (D-Hartford) returned home for a meeting of the Hartford School Board, on which he serves. The panel was scheduled to move forward with its school budget proposal in preparation for the March 7 Town Meeting Day vote.

Christie’s fellow school board members discussed waiting until they heard more about Scott’s proposal. But at his urging they instead signed off on the plan they’d started in September, which increases spending just less than 3 percent. The level-funding that Scott wants would have required a $1 million cut and layoffs, Christie said.

School boards around the state are in similar spots, said Nicole Mace, executive director of the Vermont School Boards Association. State law requires them to publish their budgets by February 5 for the March 7 vote.

Logistics are just one stumbling block. Fifty-seven school districts are also planning to vote March 7 on consolidation plans required under 2015 legislation, Johnson said. Those mergers are happening at a faster clip than expected, she said, and should be allowed to play out before the state sends new mandates to school communities.

Scott’s plan also raises constitutional questions, because it would allow districts that can’t reach a level-funded budget next year to raise up to 5 percent more from local property tax rolls.

Ashe said that appears to violate the 1997 Vermont Supreme Court decision Brigham v. State, which ruled that schools across the state must have equal funding opportunities.

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Scott has dismissed opposition coming from the Democratic legislature, the teachers’ union and the Vermont School Boards Association as predictable.

On the streets, he hears another message — frustration over rising taxes, he said.

“I don’t hear the pushback,” he said.

“I have school board members that have written, that say, ‘Thank you … We need a backstop. We need something to help us to make these tough decisions.’”

But opposition to his plan within the Statehouse transcends political lines.

At Scott’s request, three Rutland County Republican senators sponsored a bill that would enact most of the changes he seeks. But even they are not enthusiastic cheerleaders.

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“It’s our way, as a legislature, to begin the conversation,” said Sen. Brian Collamore (R-Rutland). “Is it the only way forward? No.” When no similar bill immediately emerged in the House, lawmakers speculated that Scott couldn’t find a sponsor. This week, Reps. Corey Parent (R-St. Albans) and Job Tate (R-Mendon) introduced a bill that would move school budget votes to May but does not include the other changes. Parent said that’s because this is the part that needs to pass now. “I support the end goal,” he said.

It appears that Scott’s staff ran into resistance in the House. Rep. Adam Greshin (I-Warren) said he was asked to sponsor the measure but declined.

“I was looking for more details before I would put my name to it,” he said.

Greshin said he agrees with some of the ideas, such as bringing teachers’ benefits in line with those of other public-sector workers. But he’s also a Warren School Board member who knows how much work boards have already put into their 2017-18 budgets.

“You’re asking them to go back to the drawing board,” he said.

Republican legislators who could have helped build a coalition said they were not asked. Instead, some were questioning the plan last week. During a House Ways and Means discussion, Rep. Fred Baser (R-Bristol) joined in the overall dismissive tone. “This is price control,” he said. “It doesn’t work.”

Scott appears unfazed. He said he’s willing to work with legislators on alternative plans — as long as they agree with a few principles: that higher education and childcare need more funding and higher taxes aren’t the answer.

“If we agree to those simple things, then let’s figure out how to get there,” he said.

“Getting there” is the hard part.

Ashe and Johnson both said they don’t want to raise property taxes. They agree that higher education and childcare need a boost, though they’re not looking to siphon the funds from the K-12 system.

“There’s plenty of options for reducing costs [of K-12 education],” Ashe said.

“The problem is doing it thoughtfully.”

He argued, for example, that Scott’s across-the-board spending freeze unfairly punishes those who have been managing their budgets.

Sharpe, the House Education Committee chair, said he shares the governor’s interest in expanding technical education programs. “The governor talked about his ability to work across the aisle,” Sharpe said, yet his staff declined to meet with the chair before the budget address to discuss ideas.

Johnson said she agrees with Scott that this year presents an opportunity to find health care savings, as all teacher contracts in the state are up for renewal, and teachers begin a new health plan the following year.

Mace said the school boards association has a teacher contract proposal that would save $26 million in health care costs next year — nearly twice what Scott’s plan would save.

“Generally, the reaction among school boards is, ‘Gov. Scott, we share your goals. The timing of this proposal does not work. Some of the specifics do not work, but we want to work with you,’” she said.

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Mental Health Workers Seek to Ease Their ‘Duty to Warn’ B Y ALI CI A FR EESE

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n February 2011, 21-year-old Evan Rapoza walked into the basement of a St. Johnsbury apartment building where Michael Kuligoski was fixing the furnace. Rapoza attacked the 50-year-old repairman with a pipe wrench, strangled him with a belt and tried to drown him in a bucket of water.

Rapoza, who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, had never met the older man.

Kuligoski survived, but he has “very severe, permanent disabling injuries” and will never work again, according to his family’s attorney, Richard Cassidy. Rapoza was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial.

Now, six years after the attack, the name “Kuligoski” can be heard around the Vermont Statehouse as lawmakers and mental health providers grapple with fallout from the assault.

Kuligoski’s family sued the Brattleboro Retreat and Northeast Kingdom Human Services, both of which provided care to Rapoza several months before the attack. The lawsuit claims that staff should have warned Rapoza’s parents that their son might become violent if he stopped taking medication, and should have trained his parents to prevent this.

The lawsuit still hasn’t been resolved.

Last May, the Vermont Supreme Court rejected a motion to dismiss the case in a decision that immediately caused panic throughout the mental health care community.

In 1985, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in Peck v. Counseling Service of Addison County that when providers discharge a patient who poses a serious threat to an identifiable person, they must take reasonable steps to prevent harm, such as by warning the individual.

In Kuligoski, the court went further, with a 3-2 majority ruling that the “duty to warn” extends to “foreseeable victims or to those whose membership in a particular class … places them within a zone of danger.”

The high court didn’t decide whether the Brattleboro Retreat and Northeast Kingdom Human Services had shirked their duty; it simply stated that such a duty exists and returned the case to the lower court.

Two of the five justices were taken aback. Chief Justice Paul Reiber wrote

in a forceful dissent that the majority’s decision would “expand exponentially the duty owed by a mental health professional to protect third parties.”

The ruling has resurrected a debate about the balance between protecting public safety and safeguarding the privacy and personal freedom of mental health patients. That discussion is now taking place before the state Senate Judiciary Committee.

During a January 18 hearing, Cassidy told the committee members, “It doesn’t make sense to me to say that [duty to warn] would only apply in an instance when there’s a specifically identifiable victim, if there is a logical and sensible thing to do to protect the public.”

Providers say it isn’t so simple. “We’re called upon to make a judgment that we know we really can’t make,” Dr. Robert Pierattini, chair of psychiatry at the University of Vermont Medical Center, said in an interview.

Evaluating whether someone is safe to release can “easily take several hours,” Pierattini said, and it often involves a

crisis clinician, an emergency room doctor, a psychiatrist and a psychiatric resident. Clinicians fact-check, too: If a patient says he’s going to kill his mother, a hospital staff person will try to verify whether he actually has a living mother.

Often it’s obvious whether the person poses a risk, Pierattini said.

But, “when it’s not so clear-cut, it is very stressful.” Predicting future threats to a nebulous group of people who may be in a “zone of danger” is far more difficult than determining if someone poses an immediate threat to specific individuals, he said.

The Senate committee heard from a procession of hospital lobbyists, lawyers and mental health executives who said that expanding doctors’ duty to share confidential information erodes patients’ trust, making them less likely to disclose information or to seek help in the first place.

Kuligoski critics contend that liability concerns will influence providers’

behavior, too. “Private practitioners may be less inclined to take on clients seen as higher risks,” said Heather Pierce, a member of the Vermont Mental Health Counselors Association. Other practitioners may be more reluctant to discharge patients who are held involuntarily. That means hospitalizing more people against their will — a controversial practice that some advocates consider a violation of personal liberty.

Department of Mental Health officials say the Kuligoski decision, handed down in May, is making an overstressed system even more crowded by causing providers to err on the side of caution.

According to the department’s data, an unprecedented number of emergency evaluations — the first step to getting a judge to commit someone involuntarily — took place after the ruling.

During the second quarter of 2016, 164 adults were evaluated, about 30 more than is typical. The percentage of evaluations ending in involuntary

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according to the Department of Mental Health. The average length of time these patients spent in inpatient care increased from 33 days in 2013 to 40 days in 2016.

On January 19, hospital executives and mental health professionals offered dismal assessments to the Green Mountain Care Board, an independent body that oversees health care reform.

Bob Bick is the CEO of the Howard Center, the largest of the state’s designated agencies, which receive public funding to provide community care to the mentally ill. Bick told the board that staff turnover across designated agencies is 26 percent and that 400 positions were unfilled, a fact he attributes to poor pay.

Rutland Regional Medical Center CEO Tom Huebner said psychiatric patients have stayed in the hospital’s inpatient beds for more than a year. “We really think the focus needs to be on community services,” Huebner said, recommending more secure residential beds, transitional housing and facilities for elderly patients.

Louis Josephson, CEO of the Brattleboro Retreat, a 122-bed psychiatric facility, told the Green Mountain Care Board that one elderly woman has been at the Retreat for three years, because his staff haven’t been able to find a better placement for her.

“I think the missing component here is, frankly, some moral outrage,” Josephson said.

When asked about the situation in his emergency room, Pierattini responded without hesitation: “It’s terrible.” The night before, 12 people had been waiting to be admitted to a psychiatric facility, occupying more than a quarter of the UVM Medical Center’s 44 emergency room beds, he said.

It’s possible psychiatrists are more reluctant to release patients because of the Kuligoski decision, Pierattini said, but, “I haven’t personally observed it.”

His explanation for the overcrowded ERs throughout the state: “We simply don’t have the capacity we need to take care of patients properly.” And, he noted, “It’s getting worse.”

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commitment has stayed at about 80 percent.

“We are really struggling right now, because we are seeing numbers that we just haven’t seen before,” Karen Barber, general counsel for the Department of Mental Health, said. “I can’t say for sure it’s because of Kuligoski. But I can tell you when we talk to emergency rooms and we talk to physicians, we’re hearing the word ‘Kuligoski.’”

Sen. Dick Sears (D-Bennington), who chairs the judiciary committee, is convinced the legislature should pass a bill to address the Kuligoski decision, though he acknowledges that it’s proving trickier than he anticipated.

Since the discussion deals with mentally ill people and violence, advocates are concerned that the conversation itself is reinforcing an overblown perception of the connection between the two. Advocates and medical providers — who have previously sparred over the subject of involuntary commitment — appear to be largely on the same page.

Both groups are pushing for a law that would simply void the Kuligoski decision.

Rep. Anne Donahue (R-Northfield), a longtime mental health advocate, supports that approach, too. But she isn’t convinced that the Kuligoski case is having as severe an impact as mental health officials have implied, and she worries the debate is diverting attention from larger, more intractable problems. “Pinning it on Kuligoski does not resolve our issues,” Donahue argued.

After Tropical Storm Irene flooded the 54-bed Vermont State Hospital in 2011, the state began to overhaul its mental health system, attempting to reduce institutional care and ramp up community-based services.

More than five years later, the system remains “in crisis,” according to Donahue, who argues that the state failed to build enough beds, particularly for the elderly and prisoners. This is most glaringly apparent in hospital emergency rooms, where those waiting to be admitted to a psychiatric facility can languish for weeks on end.

In 2016, people were involuntarily committed approximately 550 times — more than in any year since 2002,

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to the city in the week before the order was issued.

Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.), speaking on Monday at the Community Health Centers of Burlington, said he viewed Trump’s action as unconstitutional.

“But I’m not here as a lawyer. I’m here as a Vermonter,” Welch continued. “I’m here

as somebody who wants us not to have a constitutional requirement that guides our behavior, but to have a human consideration to guide our behavior.”

David Carle, a spokesman for Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), said Monday that his boss concurred with several court orders issued over the weekend blocking portions of

Trump’s order. Leahy on Tuesday deemed the executive order “very likely unconstitutional” in a statement slamming Trump for firing acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates on Monday night.

Vermont’s third congressional delegate, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), blasted Trump for what he called a “Muslim ban.”

“Here today in Washington, and all over this country, I think more and more people understand that what President Trump did in his ban on foreign [visitors] is un-American, it’s unconstitutional and it’s something that’s gonna make us less safe, not more safe,” Sanders said in a video message posted online Monday night.

Vermont’s eight mayors released a statement of their own that day arguing that Trump’s order “unconstitutionally” prohibits approved refugees from immigrating to the U.S. The bipa tisan group, called the Vermont Mayors Coalition, includes Mayors Bill Benton of Vergennes, Liz Gamache of St. Albans, John Hollar of Montpelier, Tho Lauzon of Barre, Seth Leonard of Winooski, Chris Louras of Rutland, Paul Monette of Newport and Miro Weinberger of Burlington.

“We have sworn oaths to protect our citizens from violence and defend the U.S. Constitution,” the group wrote. “The Vermont mayors support government efforts to develop and implement effective, reasonable and constitutional laws, orders and policies in order to keep our borders and citizens safe and secure. We believe the president’s order falls far short of this standard.”

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After Trump Order, UVM Warns Some Students Not to Leave the U.S. Don’t travel outside the U.S. for the next 90 days.

That’s the advice University of Vermont president Tom Sullivan is giving to members of the campus community who have visas from Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Iran or Iraq.

President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order on immigration bars citizens of those seven countries from entering the U.S. for 90 days.

Sullivan is apparently worried that the order could make it hard for UVM students and staff to get back into the U.S. should they leave. Sullivan emailed the campus community on Sunday.

“We are not aware of any UVM students, faculty or staff who are nationals from the seven countries included in the recent presidential executive order who are outside of the United States and are unable to return,” his email read.

But, Sullivan continued, “We do know of fewer than two dozen people from those countries holding valid visas who are currently on campus. We are advising them not to travel outside of the United States at least during the 90 days of the order.”

Meanwhile, a job applicant from one of those seven countries had planned to come to Burlington for an interview at Champlain College but was barred by the executive order. The prospecti e faculty candidate for a position in the Division of Information Technology and Sciences has been advised that he would not be permitted entry to the U.S., according to a statement from Champlain president Donald Laackman.

“We regret that talented individuals are not afforded the opportunity to join Champlain’s community because of national origin — or any other reason associated with their identity,” Laackman said.

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Gov. Phil Scott, all three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation and the state’s eight mayors all called President Donald Trump’s controversial refugee and immigration edict unconstitutional this week.

Scott, for his part, also pitched a new state law that would prohibit local officials from enforcing the Trumpian executive order.

His legal team, together with Attorney General T.J. Donovan, will consider challenging Trump’s travel ban in court if they agree that it’s unconstitutional. The ban prohibits refugees, as well as citizens of seven Muslimmajority countries, from entering the United States.

To further study whether the ban is unlawful, the governor plans to establish a Civil Rights and Criminal Justice Cabinet that would include legislative leaders, members of Scott’s cabinet, the defender general and law enforcement leaders.

“We believe we need all hands on deck,” Scott said in an interview Monday evening.

“This is ’t about trying to make a name for ourselves … It’s about trying to protect Vermonters and Americans alike.”

Scott suggested that Trump’s order may violate the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures, along with the Tenth Amendment, which protects state rights. He would not weigh in on whether the ban targets Muslims but said if his cabinet determines that it does, “then we will press forward on that as well.”

Trump’s executive order, issued Friday, halted the resettlement of roughly 23 Syrian families in Rutland. Two families relocated

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Ellen Tyrrell, beloved wife of the late Vincent E. “Gene” Tyrrell for 62 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 3, 2017, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.fi Born in Bridgeport, Conn., on November 3, 1931, to Ralph P. and Anna (Franko) Smith, Ellen was raised in a progressive middle-class household and graduated from Bassick High School in 1949. She married Gene in 1952. In 1958 they became Fairfield residents, where, as a homemaker, Ellen raised seven sons. Ellen knew many local families and formed many friendships; she enjoyed entertaining and nights on the town dancing with her husband. She loved children and advising youth, studying psychology, and working as an adviser in the Guided Learning Program at Roger Ludlowe High School and as a librarian assistant at Fairfield University. Well-read and curious, Ellen loved herfiSundayfi Times, the Metropolitan Museum and visits to her brother in Greenwich Village. She had a passion for landscape and history and exposed her sons to the athletic and cultural offerings of athletic and cultural offerings of Fairfield, New York and New England.

In 1984, her mothering career complete, Ellen relocated to begin a new life for herself and Gene in Montpelier. Working in the public schools until retirement in 1996, Ellen became active in civic causes, including the Vermont League of Women Voters, the Montpelier Housing Task Force, and as an honored member of both the Central Vermont Council on Aging and Washington County Mental Health Services. She made her voice known on a range of issues and was a devoted supporter of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, participating in many of his local dinners and rallies. For two decades Ellen served as a docent guide for the Friends of the Vermont State House tours in Montpelier. She loved Vermont’s capital city and shopping in Burlington, exploring Lake Champlain, attending Bread & Puppet Theater and the Turnbridge Fair, and visits to her son’s farm in nearby Worcester. A smart dresser, Ellen enjoyed fashion and astrology (departing during the waxing moon between Venus and Mars). Despite recent immobility, she led a spry and active life. A parishioner and volunteer of St. Augustine Parish in Montpelier, Ellen was a fun, kind, adventurous, intellectually curious and, above all, caring spirit who was deeply loved by all.

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Lit Legacy: Third-Generation Writer Prepares Ruth Stone Foundation for the Future B Y S A D I E W I LLI A M S

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STONE comes from a family of Vermont writers. The 33-year-old artist and poet is the granddaughter of acclaimed poet Ruth Stone, the daughter of novelist ABIGAIL STONE, the niece of artist and writer PHOEBE STONE, and sister to poet HILLERY STONE. Now, the longtime New York resident and Middlebury native is getting back to her roots. Stone returned to her hometown last September with her husband, fellow poet BEN PEASE, to run the foundation they established in her late grandmother’s name. Also involved are Vermont poet laureate CHARD DENIORD and milliner NORA SWAN CROLL, Bianca’s cousin.

Ruth Stone lived and worked in a small cottage in Goshen, where she raised her three children between stints teaching at universities across the country. Acclaim didn’t come to her until later in life, when she was recognized as a prominent voice and won numerous awards.

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Bianca Stone at her studio in Brandon

When Ruth died in 2011, she entrusted her estate, including the Goshen house, to Bianca. The only stipulation: It had to be dedicated to poetry and the arts. With no occupant for several years, the cottage had fallen into disrepair by the time Bianca and Pease arrived on the scene. While beginning the long process of fixing it up, they organized a couple of readings and donation-funded poetry residencies. The first poet in residence, New York-based Jennifer Tamayo, stayed at the Brandon Motor Lodge for a week last summer.

The couple spent that summer at the Goshen house, tearing up floors and shoring up the crumbling foundation. “We initially weren’t going to stay,” says Bianca, “[but] we’d done so much work, and we realized … [we] could just keep going.”

So the writers left their day jobs in the city — Pease’s gig at a two-year school in Brooklyn, Bianca’s position assisting poet Sharon Olds — to execute the mission of the foundation.

The impending birth of their first child was another factor in bringing the pair back to the Green Mountain State, Bianca tells Seven Days over coffee in Burlington.

Her 6-week-old daughter, Odette, snoozes in a car seat under the table.

Since last fall, they’ve made progress toward safeguarding Ruth’s legacy, including establishing the foundation as a nonprofit and the house as a national hisB I A NC A toric site. For now, the couple is living in Middlebury.

But down a dirt road in the Goshen woods, Ruth’s old house awaits.

Eventually, they might move in.

“I’ve always wanted to start a writers’ retreat up there,” Bianca says.

Running the foundation dovetails with the couple’s private ventures, as well. In 2009, Bianca established a small publishing operation called Monk Books. Now she and Pease are developing the Ruth Stone House Reader Reader, an annual compilation that will feature chapbook-length collections by four poets. Each of the contributing writers will be offered a residency.

“We kept the cost of publishing the [first one] as low as possible by doing much of the work in-house — Bianca drew/painted the cover, I laid everything

out, and the two of us worked on editing along with the authors,” explains Pease.

They have also engaged poets in less formal ways. A group from the University of Michigan’s New England Literature Program visited in 2015.

They stayed at a nearby campground, Pease says, “and came up every day for a week; they helped us do some work around the house, read and discussed Ruth’s work with us, and even wrote their own poems.”

This kind of come-and-go-as-youplease approach typifies the couple’s attitude toward the venture. “We essentially have an open call for anyone who would like to soak up the magical environment in Goshen, do some writing and help us fix the house,” Pease says.

To understand the significance of Ruth’s home — and the foundation’s mission — it helps to know something S TO NE about her history.

The writer bought the Goshen house shortly after the publication of her first volume of poetry, In an Iridescent Time, in 1959. That same year, her husband, poet Walter Stone, committed suicide. Ruth was left to support her children on her own. Between teaching gigs, she would return to the cottage, which became a destination for poets, students and Ruth’s family.

In the 1996 book The House Is Made of Poetry: The Art of Ruth Stone, edited

by Wendy Barker and Sandra Gilbert, contributor Jan Freeman paints a compelling picture of the abode. “The walls are covered with books,” the poet writes. “Surfaces, stacked with notebooks … record jackets and old grocery lists, covered with poems … everywhere, something connected to poetry.”

Bianca and Pease hope to preserve this sense of poetic immersion in the house. “Whenever people would come visit up in Goshen,” Bianca recalls, “or work with Ruth in her classes, it was really infectious. There was no

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Pease says one plan for this year is to organize an event celebrating the house’s historic designation. He and Bianca also aim to scrape together readings around Vermont and to offer a residency on-site in Goshen by the end of the summer.

Now more than ever, Bianca says, she feels obligated to carry on her grandmother’s work. “We just feel so strongly,” she says, “and the poetry community is so worried — especially with things like the [National Endowment for the Arts] maybe getting cut. There’s just so much more resolve to make a safe haven for artists, and women in particular.”

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preamble — it was just, Make sure you’re writing; make sure you’re engaging creatively, constantly. And not denying your muse, no matter what’s going on in your life.”

Getting Stone’s old house up to snuff remains a work in progress.

Last year, Bianca and Pease received a contractor’s estimate of $100,000 for needed structural repairs. Now, with the nonprofit status, they’re in a better position to raise money. They hope, too, that the house’s historic site designation will help them get grants to speed up the construction.

State architectural historian DEVIN COLMAN worked closely with the couple on the application. “This was a new type of nomination that was really exciting to work on,” he tells Seven Days in a phone interview. Most properties get on the National Register of Historic Places, Colman explains, because they are examples of beautiful architecture, sites of a significant event or both.

“This is the first [site we’ve nominated] solely for the significance of the person who lived in the building,” he says.

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Vermont History Museum Installs a Vintage Mural From National Life B Y AMY LI LLY

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and exhibits about its creator and the project. Gone are a glass wall and an imposing desk, elements that Perkins deemed “too corporate” after his hiring last year.

Architects from BREAD LOAF CORPORATION in Middlebury built a 54-foot curving wall for the mural.

When the painting is installed, its leftmost portion, depicting Samuel de Champlain overlooking his namesake lake, will be visible on entering.

Perkins plans to redo the museum’s “Freedom and Unity” exhibit, in place since 2004, to reflect questions raised by the mural. “This was a white man’s view of Vermont history in the 1950s,” he said, pointing out that, for Sample and his client, state history began with the French explorer in 1609. The new exhibit will discuss the Abenaki nation more thoroughly, and in present tense rather than past, among other changes.

A display devised by SHADOWS AND LIGHT DESIGN of North Ferrisburgh will allow visitors to answer prompts on whiteboards about what it means to them to be a Vermonter, and then to pose for photos holding their replies. These images will appear in a three-screen digital montage that is intended to continue Sample’s history of the state into the present — and the future.

Painting conservator EMILY PHILLIPS, of PHILLIPS ART CONSERVATION STUDIO in Essex, N.Y., oversaw the mural’s removal in September and storage in two enormous, Tyvek-lined rolls — Sample created the mural on two 25-foot

canvases. Phillips plans to unroll and Allen, may look prescient to fans of mount the painting one section per the current craft-beer craze.

State architectural historian DEVIN day, vacuuming old adhesive residue as she goes. The mural will open to COLMAN deemed the work a “classic the public on Wednesday, February 8. 1950s modernist example of a mural (The refurbished “Freedom” exhibit painting with a narrative format.”

Many corporations in the ’50s and will open on April 28.) ’60s touted their success with grand Conservation work will continue lobby murals, he added, but he knows for the rest of February in view of visiof no others that depict tors, said Phillips, with the history of the state surface cleaning and in which the corporalocalized paint infill tion was headquartered. in damaged areas. She Standing beside the noted that the Sample original installation painting is in surpriswall, which now disingly good shape, plays a photography despite the stress of exhibit, Colman quesremoval, because the tioned the wisdom of artist used good linen removing a site-specific canvas and high-quality S TE VE P E R K I NS work from its historical acrylic paint. context.

Phillips cut her According to ROSS conservator’s teeth doing pre-graduate volunteer work SNEYD, who heads corporate relations at SHELBURNE MUSEUM and with CHRIS at National Life, the mural couldn’t the Vermont Theater remain in place after conservation HADSEL on Curtain Project (now CURTAINS WITHOUT because bus exhaust and outside air would continue to enter through the BORDERS). The conservator has restored an 1870s John La Farge mural in lobby doors and damage it. The comBoston’s Trinity Church and William pany is paying for all moving, conserEarle’s 1956-60 murals at Norwich vation and reinstallation work.

This way, said Sneyd, the mural will University, among other mural projbe in the middle of downtown, and its ects. She did a condition assessment subject is exactly what the Vermont of National Life’s portrait collection History Museum is all about. m in 2010.

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Phillips was struck during the removal process by Sample’s flair for “jam-packing in the scenes” and by his use of hands, which receive several outsize depictions. One, a hand hoisting a beer mug in salute to Ethan

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ext week, a 50-foot-long canvas mural commissioned in 1958 will become the crown jewel of the VERMONT HISTORY MUSEUM. The painting, titled “Tribute to Vermont,” depicts 350 years of state history in small vignettes separated by trees, a smokestack and other vertical elements spanning its eight-foot height. The artist was Paul Sample, then the first artist in residence at Dartmouth College, and his work was created for the marble-clad lobby of National Life of Vermont’s brand-new headquarters in Montpelier.

Until now, only employees and visitors passing between the elevators and the cafeteria of the renamed National Life Group could enjoy this celebratory montage. Over the next week, the VERMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY will install the mural at the museum’s Pavilion Building, just a few steps from the Statehouse, for the public to enjoy.

And viewing it will be free: The museum’s ticket counter will be placed beyond the mural installation.

The VHS, which is headquartered in Barre but focuses on exhibits at the Montpelier site, is transforming the museum’s interior for the occasion.

On a recent visit, while workers laid new carpeting, executive director STEVE PERKINS showed a reporter the new configuration. It includes glass windows on the entry door to let in more natural light; a planned “cabinet of curiosities” in the entry niche; and a large room beyond that, formerly a gift shop, that will hold the mural

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INFO Don Bredes is the author of Polly and the One and Only World, Cold Comfort, The E rand Boy, Hard Feelings and other novels. He lives in Wheelock. donbredes.com

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original fiction, “full of hilarity and heartbreak,” as Stephen King has written, has made an indelible mark on American literature. Anyone who reads him will agree that rural Vermont is a grander, more vivid place for his keen and loving imagination.

One ever-present theme in Howard’s work concerns his reverence for the north, as the titles of his books, from Where the Rivers Flow North, The Great Northern Express, North Country and Northern Borders (his own favorite) to his forthcoming novel, Points North, make plain. When I last saw him a few days ago, I reminded Howard of a wistful passage we had talked about more than once, the lyrical closing paragraphs of E.B. White’s Stuart Little. He nodded and smiled and squeezed my hand as I quoted them. “There’s something about north…”

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Stranger in the Kingdom to the screen, I was delighted, if a bit apprehensive.

Naturally, Howard brimmed with confidence and effusive reassurance: “You’ll do a magnificent job, Don! I’m sure of it.”

As any writer who knew him will tell you, Howard was a writer’s writer — one wholly devoted to his craft, but also, with unstinting enthusiasm, devoted to supporting the endeavors of anyone earnestly laboring over a keyboard.

Howard was always available to read and respond helpfully to a rough draft, supply a glowing blurb, write a generous review, advocate energetically for an unpublished hopeful and promote the efforts of independent booksellers everywhere.

Howard loved all literature, the classic novels in particular — Dickens, Austen, Marquez, Twain — but, above all, Howard loved to write. His rich,

“There’s something about north,” [the repairman] said, “something that sets it apart from all other directions. A person who is heading north is not making any mistake, in my opinion.”

“That’s the way I look at it,” said Stuart. “I rather expect that from now on I shall be traveling north until the end of my days.”

“Worse things than that could happen to a person,” said the repairman.

“Yes, I know,” answered Stuart.

“Following a broken telephone line north, I have come upon some wonderful places,” continued the repairman. “Swamps where cedars grow and turtles wait on logs but not for anything in particular; fields bordered by crooked fences broken by years of standing still; orchards so old they have forgotten where the farmhouse is. In the north I have eaten my lunch in pastures rank with ferns and junipers, all under fair skies with a wind blowing. My business has taken me into spruce woods on winter nights where the snow lay deep and soft, a perfect place for a carnival of rabbits. I have sat at peace on the freight platforms of railroad junctions in the north, in the warm hours and with the warm smells. I know fresh lakes in the north, undisturbed except by fish and hawk and, of course, by the Telephone Company, which has to follow its nose. I know all these places well. They are a long way from here — don’t forget that.

And a person who is looking for something doesn’t travel very fast.”

Stuart rose from the ditch, climbed into his car, and started up the road that led toward the north. The sun was just coming up over the hills on his right. As he peered ahead into the great land that stretched before him, the way seemed long. But the sky was bright, and somehow he felt he was headed in the right direction.

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hen I first arrived in Vermont in the fall of 1969, fresh out of college, to teach high school English in Barton (and to write, I promised myself ), by chance I moved into a place a mile down the road from Howard and Phillis Mosher. Five years my senior, Howard himself had been teaching at the same school until that spring, when he left to give himself the time to write.

We had plenty in common, and Howard, ever the exuberant conversationalist, was full of stories and advice about the school, its students and faculty, our colorful Northeast Kingdom community, and the difficult craft we intended to pursue.

In his dedication and ambition, right from the start Howard proved as inspiring a friend as I’ve ever had.

A year later, Howard left Vermont to meander west across the country (allowing time enough for trout-fishing excursions along the way) to enroll in the graduate fiction workshop at the University of California, Irvine. Upon settling in Santa Ana a week before the start of the semester, Howard and Phillis found themselves so appalled by the place that they packed up the old Chevy and headed back to the northern climate and familiar comforts of the Kingdom. Howard then determined to steep himself in the culture and people that were to occupy the heart of his fiction for the rest of his life.

When I entered that same graduate program myself two years later, the folks there still spoke in wonder of the writer from Vermont who came, stayed for a week, and left. At Irvine I met a literary agent who was impressed enough with my fiction to offer to represent me. In turn, I urged him to have a look at Howard’s work, then a handful of stories. He did, and soon the agent had placed Howard’s collection, Where the Rivers Flow North, with Viking Press on the condition that Howard write a novel that Viking would publish first.

In a year’s time, Howard produced Disappearances (1977), the first of his 12 novels, which was received quite well.

Though not in all quarters. A review in the Montréal Gazette was headed: “Vermont Writer Should Disappear. ” In gleeful outrage, Howard nailed the clipping to the side of his barn and blasted it with his 16-gauge.

Much later, when filmmaker Jay Craven gave me the opportunity to adapt both Rivers and Howard’s crime novel A

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hato Ratsebe believes that interpretation services and ensure we empowerment is the key to are meeting our deliverables. As in any self-sufficiency. As a staffer at nonprofit, titles don’t mean anything, the nonprofit Association of because you end up doing everything.

Africans Living in Vermont, she’s often Sometimes I go to a client’s home becalled on to assist refugees, immigrants cause they need someone to talk to their and asylum seekers in their new lives in children and have them understand that the Green Mountain State. For instance, it’s important that they follow the rules she might help clients make a phone call of [the] house. I deal with insurance to the gas company. But the next time companies because a client had an acthose clients have a similar problem, cident. It could be driving clients to apshe’ll stand beside them while they make pointments because women might feel the call. a little better being taken to a doctor’s “Sometimes it’s about helping to appointment by another woman. build confidence,” Ratsebe said. “People SD: What’s the biggest misconcepjust need help and support.”

Born and raised in Botswana, Ratsebe tion people have about refugees? worked briefly at a fast-food restaurant TR: That refugees come here looking to after completing her high school educa- take somebody’s benefits. Refugees come tion. In 1999, when the country’s first here looking for a safer place to live, to private radio station opened, she took a work hard to help their families have a leap of faith, auditioned to be a program better life, to have normalcy in their life host and got her own four-hour slot and to raise their children in the best way possible. They don’t every Sunday. come here looking to get Ratsebe started off things for free. by playing gospel music NAME Of course, in the and inviting local artThato Ratsebe initial stage of someone ists to be on her show.

TOWN coming here, they may As HIV ran rampant in the country, she found need assistance. They Essex Junction herself interviewing are in a new system.

JOB health department offiSome of these people Assistant director and cials. Ratsebe’s manager went to a refugee nominated her to be programs manager at the camp when they [were Association of Africans young]. Some were born part of a team putting Living in Vermont together a radio serial there. They didn’t choose drama in Johannesburg, to be in a refugee camp.

South Africa. There she They were displaced met Vermonter Bill Ryerson, who, with because of the atrocities in the world. his wife, Leta Finch, sponsored her to When they come here, it’s really to look seek higher education in the U.S. for better opportunities.

“I am the way I am today because of my family and strangers who looked at SD: How is the current political me and saw the potential in me that I climate affecting your clients?

TR: What people heard from the nowdidn’t know I have,” she said.

In 2001, Ratsebe enrolled at the president — that you’re not welcomed Community College of Vermont. Two — they feel uncomfortable. We had years later, she transferred to Saint people trying to figure out if they are Michael’s College, where she earned a safe; are they going to be sent back bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass home? That was really unsettling and communications, and a master’s degree heartbreaking for me. I have a good comprehension of what clients have in administration and management.

Disillusioned with her original career to deal with in their everyday living, choice — “The cable networks distorted and to add one more anxiety, it was my theology on journalism,” Ratsebe heartbreaking. said — she turned instead to human serSD: What’s the biggest barrier your vices, joining AALV in 2011. clients face?

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THATO RATSEBE: My primary role is to English, there’s only so much you can do. directly supervise the staff, oversee the You can work in a factory, or you can be

a housekeeper. I don’t think most people come here with the idea that that’s their dream job. They did it for survival. That also takes away time they could have [used] to go to English class to improve their ability to speak better English and get better jobs.

You have another group of people who are doctors and nurses. Because they’re in a regulated field, they are learning to navigate the system. The more employers can acquire international talent and realize that someone may just need to brush up on something, the better the refugee and immigrant community can find employment.

SD: What keeps you centered amid the challenges of your job?

TR: I try to create downtime. What balances me is my spiritual life. I’m a Christian, and I go to church. On Wednesday, we have Bible study. I make time to pray. I draw my strength from my faith, from the hope that my faith emphasizes.

SD: What’s the latest programming you’re working on?

TR: I’m recruiting for outreach workers [to work on a grant-funded project to aid survivors of sexual assault]. That’s a very sensitive topic. We have to ensure that we have the right people. Also, [they have to] feel comfortable, because we’re dealing with people who have been sexually abused in the refugee camps and maybe here [in Vermont].

Hiring people for us is not that hard.

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What’s the Story Behind Montpelier’s Mystery Wall?

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In July 2011, the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps began constructing a stone-step path from the MemorialNorthfield corner to the National Life complex. The project, which involved installing 130 large stone stairs along the steep half-mile path, was completed in July 2013. It allows National Life and state employees to walk to and from downtown without bushwhacking through the woods.

As they approach the bottom of the hill, hikers on the path pass the foundation of the house that once stood above the Amoco station. Henry Parro, of Parro’s Gun Shop & Police Supplies in Waterbury, said his father grew up there.

Ernest Parro, who died in August 2004 at the age of 88, was 11 years old when the great flood of 1927 devastated Montpelier. According to Henry Parro, Ernest often pointed out the house site when they drove by and recounted the story of how he’d rescued his Shetland pony from the family’s barn and walked him to higher ground.

“He said the water was waist-high,” Parro recalled. “I don’t remember whether it was his waist or the pony’s.”

It seems that old wall is nothing more exciting than the foundation of a 20thcentury filling station. But, as McArdle pointed out, it’s still a reminder of the city’s gradual evolution: “Things today aren’t always what they were back then.

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how many windows and doors they had, which materials they were made of, where nearby fire hydrants and water mains were, and even the capabilities of the closest fire department.

The Montpelier maps reveal that structures have occupied the corner in question since at least 1884. That year’s map indicated a storage shed there, possibly connected to the Clogston Planing Mill across what was then Winooski Avenue (now Memorial Drive). By 1889, the planing mill had been replaced by the Johnson and Colton Saddlery and Hardware store.

The storage shed still appeared on the 1889 and 1894 maps. By 1899, the old wooden bridge across the Winooski River had been replaced by an iron span. By 1925, the storage shed was gone, and an auto-repair shop stood in its place. The last Sanborn map, from 1945, shows an Amoco gas station on that corner, with a house above it on the hillside.

If that corner lot seems small for a gas station, it’s worth noting that the road ran much closer to the Winooski River back then.

According to Tom McArdle, Montpelier’s director of public works, beginning in the late 1950s, Winooski Avenue was rebuilt and moved about 40 feet south to make way for the new Interstate 89 interchange, which was then still under construction. The first stretch of the interstate highway, between Montpelier and Middlesex, opened in November 1960.

According to highway project plans dated May 1956, that Amoco station, along with a half dozen other structures along that hillside, was demolished when Winooski Avenue was rerouted and renamed Memorial Drive.

“Some odd-looking box cuts back into the bank are where these buildings used to be,” McArdle said. “I guess they chose not to remove the back wall of that Amoco station.” That back wall is what passersby still see in the hillside.

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rivers who’ve waited at the traffic signal at the intersection of Routes 2 and 12 in Montpelier — known locally as Memorial Drive and Northfield Street, respectively — may have noticed a decades-old concrete wall built into the hillside on the intersection’s southwest corner.

Mostly obscured by vegetation in warmer months, the 30-foot-high slab is clearly visible in the winter, as are its occasional decorations of graffiti and other artistic expressions. The latest — a mural in which a blue, moon-shaped face wearing eyeglasses is sandwiched between two female profiles above the word “SAFE” — wasn’t officially sanctioned by the Montpelier Parks Department. Said parks director Geoff Beyer, “Whoever did the last two paintings did it without my knowledge or approval.”

Though Beyer confirmed that the City of Montpelier owns the corner property, and that it marks the trailhead of a stone-stepped “goat path” leading up to the National Life Group complex, he knew little else about the wall’s function or origin.

According to several longtime Montpelier residents, the mystery wall has been there for more than 50 years.

One reader asked recently if it was a blocked-off tunnel through the hillside.

Though that’s an interesting theory, no record exists of such a tunnel, nor of a likely destination for one. Other theories suggest that the wall is a remnant of an old citywide root cellar, or a Cold War-era bomb shelter, or even a “secure, undisclosed location” for whisking away Vermont’s governor, à la Dick Cheney, in the event of a terrorist attack. So WTF is it?

To get to the bottom of Montpelier’s mystery wall, I consulted Bob Murphy, a genealogist and retired civil engineer who now works at the Vermont Historical Society. He directed me to the old Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Montpelier, which date to 1884 and are available online via the Library of Congress website.

For about 100 years, beginning in the mid-19th century, Sanborn published maps of some 12,000 cities and towns across the United States, including Montpelier, mostly for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability. These old maps indicate the size, shape and location of buildings and other structures,

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the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs site finds literary antecedents for PTSD symptoms in Homer, Shakespeare, Dickens and Stephen Crane. And mercenaries from the Alps stationed in the European lowlands had been suffering from bouts of anxiety and insomnia for some time before the Swiss doctor Johannes Hofer named their disorder “nostalgia” in 1688.

Apparently stricken with a longing for their far-off homes (often triggered by the melodies of traditional cow-herding songs), these otherwise sturdy fellows supposedly fainted, endured high fevers and stomach pain, and even died. But though physicians now had a name for it, they lacked a cause — maybe the clanging of those infernal cowbells had damaged Swiss brains and eardrums, some suggested — and for treatment they fell back on standard remedies of the pre-ibuprofen era, e.g., leeches and opium.

During our own grisly Civil War, soldiers’ anxiety expressed itself in palpitations and difficulty breathing, a condition dubbed “irritable heart” or “soldier’s heart.” Some

researchers, scrambling to find a physical mechanism behind the symptoms, blamed the way the troops wore their knapsacks, while the high-minded saw a spiritual failing — sufferers were seen as oversexed and prone to masturbation. Dr. John Taylor of the Third Missouri Cavalry expressed “contempt” for these soldiers’ “moral turpitude,” saying “gonorrhea and syphilis were not more detestable.” Classified (if not wholly understood) as “Da Costa’s syndrome” after the war, based on 1871 findings by Jacob Mendez Da Costa, the condition was treated with drugs to lower the heart rate.

The term “shell shock” came into use during the Great War, born of the belief that mortar fire had psychologically disoriented the boys. With unending need for trench fodder, the warring nations simply shipped 65 percent of traumatized men back to the front; the more serious cases received electrotherapy, hypnosis or hydrotherapy — essentially a relaxing shower or bath. The psychological effects of World War I were so widespread that

and treatment of mental illness during WWII — “every man has his breaking point.”

Still, the psychiatric community struggled with how to conceptualize PTSD. The first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, from 1952, listed the condition as “gross stress reaction”; again, it first appeared under its modern name only in 1980’s DSM-III, in part because of research on veterans returned from a war that wasn’t considered one of the “good” ones.

Thanks to this timing, PTSD will forever be connected with Vietnam vets, and, in fact, as many as 30 percent of them were diagnosed with symptoms at some point.

But the numbers haven’t been much better for American conflicts since — between 15 and 20 percent. And, of course, civilians suffer as well. About 7 or 8 percent of all Americans will have PTSD at some point, though for women the number is closer to 10 percent. This presumably has less to do with any physiological differences between the sexes than with the greater likelihood of trauma, especially sexual assault, that women face. There are other kinds of hell than war.

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very war, WWII included, has scarred its combatants’ psyches.

Yet there remain those who look back fondly at the good old days of armed conflict, when iron-nerved men’s men simply shrugged off the tribulations of the battlefield.

One might reasonably file such a misty-eyed take under the heading of nostalgia — a term, it so happens, that was coined in the 17th century to describe a mysterious ailment afflicting Swiss soldiers, making it the first medical diagnosis of war’s psychological effects. Many other names would be proposed for this condition over the years before the American Psychiatric Association put it in the books as post-traumatic stress disorder in 1980. The symptoms, though, have remained consistent: PSTD sufferers relive traumatic events, avoid situations that bring them to mind, endure negative feelings about themselves and others, and generally feel anxious and keyed-up.

No psychological evaluations were conducted during the Trojan War, of course, but

when the sequel arose, military experts hoped to curtail what they called “combat stress reaction” with intense psychological screening of combatants, believing they could ID those most likely to suffer.

They couldn’t. “Battle fatigue” plagued soldiers in World War II. Hard-asses would equate this condition with cowardice or goldbricking, none more notoriously than Gen. George S. Patton, who on two different occasions slapped and browbeat afflicted soldiers for seeking medical care. But the problem was too widespread to ignore — a conservative estimate is that 5 percent of WWII veterans suffered symptoms we’d associate with PTSD, and as late as 2004 there were 25,000 receiving benefits for war’s psychological aftereffects.

Stats for Korean War vets are a little harder to come by, but more than 30 percent of the veterans who responded to a 2010 Australian study met PTSD criteria, with or without accompanying depression.

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[Re Fair Game: “The Usual Suspects,” January 18]: When the Ethics Commission bill, S.8, left the Senate’s Government Operations Committee last week, it did not advance an “independent” ethics commission in Vermont.

At the outset, the Vermont State Ethics Code is erroneously referred to as the “Agency of Human Resources Ethics Code.” In concordance with all state ethics codes nationally, Vermont’s should be entitled the Vermont State Ethics Code.

In addition, the duty of investigating ethical violations is inappropriately assigned to the Agency of Human Resources — a state agency also subject to an ethics investigation. The Vermont Ethics Commission must have ethics code investigation and enforcement authority.

Noteworthy is that S.8 recommends that the executive director of the commission will be a part-time, temporary position borrowed from the Department of Human Resources, with no additional staff. The fact is, the proposed financial allocation is inadequate for the successful operation of a robust ethics program. A commitment to adequate funding is necessary for policyprogram development; ethics training and information materials for all state employees and legislators; a hotline; ethics compliance monitoring; and reasonable costs for an independent, comprehensive ethics commission on par with state government ethics offices across the U.S. and Canada.

If Vermont is going to have one, it should be an entity independent from other state agencies and mandated to do the work of a bona fide government ethics office.

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I just saw your Wellness Issue [January 18] and wondered whether it was edited

by Gwyneth Paltrow or Theodoric of York, the medieval barber-surgeon character on “Saturday Night Live.”

The cover shows a woman being cupped, a practice from four-humors treatment. That’s a theory codified by the Roman physician Galen 2,000 years ago and thoroughly debunked and abandoned by science two centuries ago. I suppose bleeding or purging (emetic or laxative) would be too edgy for the cover.

I visited the website of the salt cave business [“Saline Solutions”] and clicked through to the studies it cites. The ones on cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease give results that are either statistically insignificant or irrelevant to

their claims. There are no peer-reviewed, double-blind studies supporting halotherapy for respiratory conditions. The long list of conditions supposedly treated, from acne to postpartum depression, is a dead giveaway of quackery.

Likewise, vibroacoustic therapy [“Deep Breaths”] lacks any scientific support.

Progressives deride conservatives for their antiscience views. Why do so many people pitch science in the trash when it comes to health care? The plural of anecdote is not data. “That sounds cool” and “They did it in the old days” are not scientific standards.

Yes, yes, science-based medicine has flaws. Science is self-correcting over time.

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[Re “Gov. Scott Promises to Transform Economy, Education in Inaugural Address,” January 5]: No more Mr. Nice Guy! Instead of asking the wealthy to pay their fair share in order to support early childhood and higher education, our new governor wants our children in grades K-12 and their teachers to pay for it.

And as for that old-fashioned conservative ideal of local control of education, it turns out our new governor is a proponent of big government when Republicans are in charge. Sound familiar?

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n May 1999, then-congressman Bernie Sanders was on the hunt for a front-desk assistant in his Burlington office. His old pal, University of Vermont philosophy professor Richard Sugarman, recommended a favorite student who had just completed a thesis on the Czech playwright-turned-president Václav Havel.

Twenty-two-year-old history and English major Timothy Ashe was game. “I had no job prospects at the time,” he recalled.

A few days later, just before graduation, Sanders’ outreach director, Phil Fiermonte, called Ashe without warning and told him to show up for an interview with the congressman in 30 minutes.

“I protested that, in fact, I had no appropriate interview clothes and I hadn’t shaved,” Ashe said. “Phil said, ‘Don’t worry. All he cares about is that you get here on time.’ And so I literally threw on a pair of Dickies and a T-shirt and ran to Church Street.”

Chris Pearson, then a young Sanders staffer, still remembers Ashe’s entrance.

“In walks this, shall we say, scruffy-looking guy,” Pearson said. “He had just sort of rolled out of bed.”

He does his homework.

He’s the kind of guy who sits down and reads the damn report.

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Despite his bedraggled appearance, Ashe evidently impressed Sanders during the 20-minute interview.

“My recollection was, we both just said, ‘Oh, yeah. He’s a sharp guy. He’ll do well,’” Fiermonte said. “There was no question.”

Last month, nearly 18 years later, Fiermonte sat in the gallery of the Vermont Senate as its members unanimously elected Ashe president pro tempore, empowering him to lead the institution and set its policy agenda. In the eight years since he entered the Senate as its first Democratic/Progressive hybrid, he had won over even his most skeptical colleagues as a whip-smart policy wonk with considerable political savvy.

Now 40, Ashe retains the air of a scruffy, cocky twentysomething. He can be “sarcastic and cynical and cheeky,” as Sen. Michael Sirotkin (D-Chittenden) put

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The next Tuesday, Ashe strolled into his new Statehouse office and greeted a pack of reporters and photographers gathered for the first of what Ashe promised would be weekly briefings for the news media.

It was a departure for the office of pro tem, whose last occupant, Democrat John Campbell, assiduously avoided the press. Then again, much of Ashe’s approach appears to be a departure from the Campbell era.

During his six years as pro tem, the Quechee Democrat showed little interest in managing the 30-member Senate — and even less in steering it toward a coherent policy agenda. The resulting leadership void empowered committee chairs — including Ashe, who spent four years running the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee — but it also sowed discord and confusion.

When he ran for pro tem, Ashe promised to change that by bringing “consistency, predictability and good communication” to the body. He also pledged to bring the Senate to the people.

“I want every committee to get out of the building a bit,” he told the reporters in his cramped office, explaining that each panel would hold field hearings around the state. “I think it’s actually refreshing and reminds people that a lot

of ideas come from outside the building — not just inside the building.”

Seated to Ashe’s right was his newly hired chief of staff, Peter Sterling. Unlike his predecessors — typically young political operatives with limited experience — the 48-year-old Montpelier resident has spent two decades in Vermont advocating for progressive causes. The former Sanders campaign manager said he was willing to leave a more lucrative job as a health care reform lobbyist because he viewed the new pro tem as “just so serious about policy.”

“There are other leaders who care about that less — who enjoy politics more,” Sterling said.

“He does his homework,” Sears said of Ashe, with whom he’s served on the Senate Judiciary Committee. “He’s the kind of guy who sits down and reads the damn report.”

Ashe’s legislative interests are varied.

He’s worked with Sears on the Judiciary panel to enact privacy protections for individuals and reform the juvenile justice system. As chair of the finance committee, he has sought to rein in corporate tax breaks by requiring an explicit statutory purpose for each. And his efforts to make the tax code more progressive — by limiting deductions for the wealthy — nearly drew a gubernatorial veto in 2015.

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(D-Addison), who ran against Ashe for pro tem. “It wasn’t anything smarmy or dishonest. It was just deliberate and effective.”

Ashe’s detractors tend to question his loyalties: Is he a true-blue liberal or a power-grabbing accommodationist? Is he still a Sanderista, or has he become a mini-Mazza?

For now, at least, Ashe can afford to be a little bit of both. As he wrapped up his opening speech, he seemed to have the entire Senate — Progressives, Democrats and Republicans alike — wrapped around his little finger.

“It left me feeling as if we were all part of one family and not divided in our respective roles,” Sen. Joe Benning (R-Caledonia) gushed.

But leading the ideologically diverse Vermont Senate will be considerably more difficult than delivering an effective speech. No longer just one of 30, Ashe will have to build consensus, tame egos, secure legislative victories and negotiate effectively with a new and popular Republican governor, Phil Scott.

As Scott himself noted, presiding over the Senate for the last time as lieutenant governor, it won’t be easy.

Standing together at the podium, Scott told Ashe, “You might want to stay up here for a little bit longer, because this might be the last time they clap for you collectively.”

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it while nominating him for the position.

But Ashe’s studied nonchalance masks a seriousness of purpose — and intense ambition: He’s widely seen as a future contender for governor or Congress.

As Fiermonte watched the proceedings that day, he was surrounded

by Sanderistas made good: Pearson, now a newly elected state senator, stood near another former staffer, Sen. Anthony Pollina (P/D-Washington), as both swore their oaths of office. On a window seat across the room sat fellow Sanders acolytes Doug Hoffer and David Zuckerman, who would be sworn in as state auditor and lieutenant governor.

“Having been involved in the small-p progressive movement for decades, it’s very gratifying to see,” Fiermonte said of the quiet revolution. “We’ve made a lot of progress.”

When the new pro tem took the dais, he quickly made clear how a Progressive city councilor from Burlington had taken over a chamber long controlled by aging centrist Democrats. One by one, he flattered, praised and roasted his colleagues — noting that the body included a Vietnam veteran, trucking company owner, ordained minister and, pausing for effect, a “nonprofit administrator who hails from the perhaps unfortunate birthplace for a politician of Thief River Falls.”

Grinning at Sen. Jeanette White (D-Windham) as the chamber erupted in laughter, Ashe said, “It happens to be the senior senator from Windham.”

The speech wasn’t all jokes. Invoking the late socialist writer Michael Harrington, Ashe sounded a conspicuously leftist call for an activist government ready to fight for what he characterized as “the other Vermont” — or, those facing economic hardship.

“Put simply, there’s no shortage of legislative work needed to improve the lives of Vermonters,” he said. “And this will not and cannot be a thumb-twiddlers’ club.”

It was the sort of sentiment that Sanders himself might share, but expressed in a wholly different manner.

Unlike his old boss — a combative, cantankerous outsider — Ashe has established himself as the ultimate insider.

He spent years cultivating the Senate’s old guard — Sen. Dick Mazza (D-Grand Isle), Sen. Jane Kitchel (D-Caledonia) and Sen. Dick Sears (D-Bennington) among them. And when the pro tem’s office opened up last April, he immediately emerged as their favorite.

“He made it his business to develop strategic alliances,” said Sen. Claire Ayer

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That’s led some critics to characterize Ashe as an unabashed tax-raiser.

“He’s certainly been a point person involved with six-plus years of state budget growth,” said Vermont Republican Party chair David Sunderland.

Kitchel, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, disagrees, arguing that Ashe is more fiscally conservative than his reputation might suggest.

“He wants public dollars to be spent well and to be accountable,” she said.

If there’s one common theme to Ashe’s work, it’s a suspicion of influential institutions. He has questioned the University of Vermont Medical Center’s rapid expansion and fought Green Mountain Power’s merger with Central Vermont Public Service.

“My legislative career has been characterized by a strong view of progressive government and an interest in making sure we hold the largest, most powerful institutions accountable,” he said. “Even when it’s awkward and creates tension and you feel like you’re out there kind of alone.”

Now that he’s pro tem, Ashe will have to decide what to put first: his agenda or those of his colleagues, many of whom are more conservative.

Asked at the press briefing whether he would throw his weight behind a bill mandating universal background checks for those purchasing firearms, Ashe paused for a moment and chose his words carefully.

“It is a division within the caucus, frankly, so at this point I think we’re kind of taking stock,” he said.

When a similar bill came before the five-member judiciary committee two years earlier, Ashe was one of just two members who supported universal background checks. That provision was stripped from the bill, and the committee went on to pass a watered-down version.

Ashe said his views hadn’t changed on the matter, but neither had those of the three committee colleagues who opposed it last time. And he wasn’t about to use his newfound power to change their minds.

“On this particular issue at this time, the answer is no,” Ashe said. “I will not be using this office to tell members of the Senate that they’re going to get a bill out of a committee if it doesn’t have majority support.”

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‘Kennedy Democrats’ Growing up in Holliston, Mass., halfway between Boston and Worcester, Ashe was far more interested in soccer than in politics. His parents were

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Pro tems past and present: John Campbell (left) and Tim Ashe

“Massachusetts Kennedy Democrats,” according to Matt Ashe — one of three older brothers — and both parents were civil servants: his father a chief of probation at Framingham District Court, his mother a speech pathologist and language-arts teacher. Neither is particularly political, according to their sons.

“He’s probably a debater because we were four boys at the dinner table, arguing about pretty much anything we could,” Matt said of Tim.

He’s certainly been a point person involved with six-plus years of state budget growth.

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Unlike his older brothers, who attended Catholic schools, Ashe graduated from public Holliston High School, where he served two years as class president. At UVM, he focused his studies on post-Soviet transitions in Eastern and Central Europe. Before taking the job in Sanders’ office, he said, he expected to go into teaching or academia.

“He was one of the top students I ever had,” said Sugarman, who has taught at UVM since 1970. “He doesn’t flaunt his intellectual acumen, but he’s a very, very bright, perceptive, engaged student of life and learning, and now politics.”

After three years with Sanders, Ashe left Burlington to seek a master’s in public administration at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Soon after he returned, in 2004, he won a seat on the Burlington City Council and took a job at the

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, where he advocated for residents of mobile homes.

“My entire adult working life has been working with people who don’t have a lot of money and who are kind of left behind in our American economic system,” he said.

Ashe spent eight years at Cathedral Square, a Burlington-based nonprofit that develops and manages affordable housing for the elderly. He left Cathedral Square two years ago, he said, when his legislative duties got in the way. Now, when the Statehouse is out of session, he teaches economics part time at Johnson State College and Community College of Vermont.

“I am actually calling it a bit of a sabbatical,” he said, “as I think about what my next, longer-term occupation will be.”

The self-described “jock” spends his free time watching Premier League soccer and playing on local club teams.

Last Thursday, he ducked out of the Statehouse early to join his Lakeside Dachshunds at a playoff game in Shelburne.

After three terms on the city council, Ashe ran in 2008 for one of six seats representing Chittenden County in the Vermont Senate, defeating the seventhplace finisher by a narrow margin.

Though he had previously identified as a Progressive, Ashe sought the Senate seat as a Democrat and Progressive. He attributes the decision to his distaste with that year’s gubernatorial race, during which Pollina, then a Progressive-leaning independent, and Democrat Gaye Symington split the leftof-center vote and handed the election to incumbent Republican Jim Douglas.

“I remember thinking to myself, This seems totally nuts that we have

two people of high integrity who are essentially saying the same thing on every major policy,” Ashe recalled. “And yet I’m watching all their enthusiastic supporters spend most of their time and energy going after each other.”

Despite the D after his name, Ashe was greeted with caution when he showed up at the Statehouse.

“The chatter was, ‘Here comes this raging Progressive liberal who’s going to turn the entire Senate on its head.’

There was a lot of fear and trepidation,” said Gov. Scott, who was serving in the body at the time. “But I was pleasantly surprised. I just found him to be very inquisitive and bright and friendly and willing to listen.”

Ashe’s hybrid approach didn’t work as well in the fall of 2011, when he made the last-minute decision to seek the Democratic and Progressive nods for mayor of Burlington. During a marathon, four-way Democratic caucus, which it seemed for a moment he’d won, Ashe tied airport commissioner and political novice Miro Weinberger for the party’s nomination. In a runoff two weeks later, he fell to Weinberger 655-533.

The 35-year-old state senator was devastated by the loss, but he immediately backed Weinberger rather than proceed to the general election as a Prog.

“I was and am struck by how gracious Tim was after we finally had a result at that caucus,” said Weinberger, who won the general election the next March and has served as mayor ever since.

Ashe attributes the loss in part to “the perception that I had been a handin-glove supporter” of the incumbent Progressive mayor, Bob Kiss, whose administration had misspent $17 million of taxpayer money propping up municipally owned Burlington Telecom. With the benefit of hindsight, Ashe claims the defeat was good for him.

“I think the kind of humility that comes with losing a race is actually a pretty powerful thing, which I hadn’t experienced before,” he said.

‘Three-Dimensional Chess’ Ashe sat stone-faced last Tuesday in the Vermont House chamber as Gov. Scott delivered his first budget address. He clapped politely as the new governor called for more funding for early childhood education and the Vermont State Colleges System, but he kept his hands anchored to his lap when Scott unveiled the centerpiece of his budget: a radical restructuring of the state’s education finance system. (See story, page 16.)

Ashe seemed to agree, but he assured reporters that the Senate would “kick the tires on all these proposals.”

The pro tem’s measured response was typical. It was too early to know how Scott’s plan would be received — by his caucus and the public — so he seemed to be playing it safe.

“He tends to keep his cards pretty close to the vest,” said Ayer, echoing a common assessment of Ashe.

His allies see that guardedness as a strength.

“In order to be successful in the dayto-day grind of enacting good legislation, you can’t always put your cards on the table,” said lobbyist Vince Illuzzi, a

Calling Ashe “cagey,” he questions what he sees as knee-jerk opposition to UVM Medical Center’s growing dominance over the state’s health care system.

Davis, for one, thinks the senator’s reputation as a policy guru is overblown.

“I haven’t heard a single word in tens, dozens of hours of listening to Ashe … that tells me he grasps the essentials of how health care systems work,” Davis said. “Not a single word.”

Ashe does not take that, or any, criticism lightly.

“Ham Davis reminds me of Mr. Potter from It’s a Wonderful Life,” he countered.

“He has mischaracterized the efforts of some members of the legislature in a

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The pro tem knew what was coming.

Earlier that day, the governor had briefed him and other legislative leaders on the plan, which entailed freezing school district budgets, raising teachers’ health insurance premiums and raiding the state’s education fund to pay for the proposed pre-K and college spending.

“I’m asking you to remember: Vermonters need this,” Scott told the Democratic legislators in the room.

“Please don’t instinctively lock up with resistance to change.”

When the speech ended, Ashe summoned his top committee chairs to the pro tem’s office to deliver a unified response. This, too, would have been

have time for them,” said Ellis Mills Public Affairs lobbyist Kevin Ellis, who has spent more than 25 years in the profession. “And they’re an unnecessary filter between the client and the legislators.”

According to Ashe, there’s a good reason for his standoffishness: “I have been very determined to make sure that issues don’t catch on in a committee just because there’s a lobbyist in the room being paid to promote it.”

He continued: “It feels like they’re coworkers, in the sense that you pass them in the halls 100 times a day, and most of them are very nice people. But they’re not our coworkers, and they’re not who we represent.”

Nevertheless, since taking over as pro tem, Ashe has extended an olive branch to the lobbying set and the special interests they represent. In the two days before the session began, he arranged to meet with nearly 20 groups for 15 minutes at a time — including those that represent hospitals, state troopers and fuel dealers.

The “speed-dating” meetings were designed to brief Ashe on the groups’ priorities, he said, but also to “kind of reset the relationship.” Now that he’s pro tem, he seemed to be saying, he couldn’t just ignore those with business before the Senate.

“Look, I get that I’m in a different job now,” he said.

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self-serving attempt to go back in time and succeed at health care reform back when he was involved 20 years ago.”

Ashe’s antagonism is often directed at the corporate lobbyists who roam the Statehouse halls and are used to getting their way with legislators. During his time running the finance committee, Ashe was dismissive at best and, at worst, downright rude to them. He would refuse to meet with their clients and ignore them in the Statehouse halls. No doubt the perception of Ashe as a “snob,” as one lobbyist put it, is exacerbated by his trademark eye roll and smirk.

“He has a little bit of a devilish side, but it’s not mean or anything,” Sen. Richard Westman (R-Lamoille) said in Ashe’s defense.

“I think he thinks [lobbyists are] a corrupting influence, and he doesn’t

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Republican who served with and mentored Ashe when they served together in the Senate.

“He plays three-dimensional chess when other people in the building are playing checkers,” said Sen. Kevin Mullin (R-Rutland), who served under Ashe on the finance committee.

But his inscrutability irritates his adversaries, who complain — almost always off the record — that Ashe is a meddler, more interested in playing games and winning them than getting policy right. He’s known for keeping a legislative proposal in his back pocket and pulling it out at the last possible minute in end-of-session negotiations.

Hamilton Davis, a journalist and former legislator who follows health care policy closely, is one of the few doubters willing to put his name to the criticism.

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unthinkable in the Campbell era, when each member of the leadership team would have gone his or her own way.

“Thanks for joining us in this intimate, salon-style room,” Ashe said with a grin. “We’ll be doing a literature reading after.”

Ashe led with a conciliatory tone, telling reporters that the Senate had been seeking “as many areas of common ground with the administration as possible — particularly as they get their sea legs underneath them.”

Then his education committee chair, Sen. Phil Baruth (D/P-Chittenden), went in for the kill.

“It was like being offered a gorgeous buffet lunch, but you know that in order to eat it, your kids are going to go with two meals in the day, rather than three,” Baruth said.

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Tim Ashe (front) playing soccer last Thursday in Shelburn

Near the end of his opening remarks to his colleagues last month, Ashe acknowledged the elephant in the room — or, as he put it, “the disclaimer.”

He was referring to Seven Days publisher and coeditor Paula Routly, his longtime domestic partner and — full disclosure — this reporter’s boss.

“I have a disclaimer to make,” he said, riffing on the ubiquitous italicized text that announces their relationship at the end of Seven Days stories that mention him prominently. “I could not be here as a senator — I could not be here as your pro tem — without the support of Paula for the last 14 years.”

The two began dating in 2002, shortly before Ashe left for the Kennedy School and two years before he would run for public office. As he climbed the political ladder, their relationship became more complicated — and public. Seven Days began running the disclaimer, and the two established a firewall, they claim, limiting the information they share with one another to avoid a conflict of interest.

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journalistic integrity and legislative confidence-keeping,” Ashe said in the speech, adding that it “can be frustrating to live by this firewall.”

Routly declined to speak to me on the record about her domestic partner, saying she would prefer written questions — an arrangement I declined. But in a March 2012 story for Seven Days, she described how she had recused herself from campaign coverage when Ashe ran for mayor.

“All of a sudden, Seven Days reporters were huddling without me,” she wrote.

“Nor was I welcome at home, where the Tim Ashe for Mayor campaign was strategizing several nights a week.”

Following Ashe’s elevation to pro tem last month, Routly again recused herself from the paper’s political coverage — this time indefinitely — as part of a new Seven Days conflict-of-interest policy.

(That policy prevented her from playing any editorial role in this story, including its initial assignment.)

Despite their efforts to remain on the up-and-up, doubters remain.

“I’ve heard jokes over the years about how I run Seven Days, and I kind of bristle at it,” Ashe said. “I think it’s kind of sexist for people to say that.”

Others, including Sen. Alice Nitka (D-Windsor), think the paper’s policy is “overboard” and actually advantages Ashe.

“It’s basically free advertising for him,” she argued. “When you’re in this business, your name is what counts — and to see it on so many pages!”

Ashe may, in fact, be advantaged by his proximity to Seven Days staffers. He is an annual presence at the paper’s holiday party, and the couple occasionally host reporters at their Lakeview Terrace home. When I got married last fall, I invited Routly — and Ashe as her plusone. And when she threw him a 40th birthday party last December, Routly invited me and several other Seven Days staffers, though she discreetly reminded me that the pol-studded party was off the record.

Routly, for one, has argued that their relationship actually reduces Ashe’s coverage.

“The irony: Tim probably gets less ink in this paper than he would if I didn’t work here at all,” she wrote in the 2012 piece. (Case in point: This is the first time Seven Days has profiled Ashe, despite his longtime role in Chittenden County politics.)

Years ago, according to Ashe, the late Seven Days political columnist Peter Freyne confirmed that suspicion.

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Tim Ashe greeting outgoing governor Peter Shumlin at his farewell address

“He said, ‘Well, I can’t put you in the column too much, because it’ll look like I’m doing it because you’re sleeping with my boss,’” Ashe recalled.

A ‘Ridiculous’ Question In an interview last month on WCAX-TV, anchor Eva McKend asked Ashe what everyone in Montpelier has been wondering: “What are your political ambitions?”

Before she could finish her question, he flashed her a mock-exasperated look and said, “Oh, gosh.”

“You ran for mayor. You’re now president of the Senate,” McKend continued.

“Do you want to be governor?”

“You know what?” he began, exhaling dramatically while attempting to conceal a grin. “I’m not even — I mean, that’s kind of a ridiculous question.”

In fact, it is not.

Three of the last four Democratic pro tems — Doug Racine, Peter Welch and Peter Shumlin — used the post as a stepping-stone to higher office: lieutenant governor, congressman and governor, respectively. And the latest pro tem is every bit as ambitious as his predecessors.

Ashe would bring to a statewide race some clear advantages: his Senate soapbox, his Sanders association and his name recognition in Chittenden County — home to a plurality of Vermont’s electorate. Though he barely won his first Senate race, he has topped the field in two of his last three elections.

But Ashe would also face some serious barriers, including a dearth of offices to seek. For the past decade, three men — Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Sanders and Welch — have occupied the state’s

three congressional seats, and none seems interested in retiring.

That’s created a bottleneck for younger aspirants, including Zuckerman, Attorney General T.J. Donovan, former transportation secretary Sue Minter, former House speaker Shap Smith and Weinberger, to name a few. Surely all might take an interest in the next open seat.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if [Ashe] was governor someday,” said Sen. Dick McCormack (D-Windsor), who has served in the Senate on and off since 1989. “Or not! In my time here, I have seen so many people who have seemed inevitable. Sometimes it doesn’t happen.”

If there’s one common theme to Ashe’s work,

it’s a suspicion of influential institutions.

For all his chops inside the Statehouse, Ashe’s outside game isn’t as strong.

Unlike Zuckerman, he hasn’t spent years cultivating activists around the state.

Unlike Donovan, he doesn’t seem to get a charge out of glad-handing strangers.

And unlike Sanders, he has yet to land on a simple, tidy narrative to sum up his political philosophy.

“He’s very willing to question anything — including progressive dogma — and that rankles many people,” said Pearson, the state senator and former Sanders staffer.

That was certainly the case during Shumlin’s unsuccessful quest for

single-payer health insurance. Though Ashe characterizes himself as a proponent of universal coverage, he became a leading skeptic of the governor’s doomed efforts to finance it.

“I don’t believe that just because you have that goal, you treat lightly the details of what is the management of a $6 billion sector of the economy,” he explained. “I will never apologize for asking questions publicly to try to get it done right.”

That attitude has won him at least one unexpected fan: Kirby conservative John McClaughry, a former Reagan adviser and founder of the Ethan Allen Institute.

“I think he’s a guy who has an open mind and is not imprisoned by some kind of ideology,” McClaughry said, comparing Ashe favorably to those who “whistle up the Bernie Sanders webpage to find out what they’re for.”

Ashe’s address to the Senate after taking over as pro tem appeared to be an effort to rebrand himself — and to clarify what motivates his work. In the weeks since, he has returned repeatedly to the theme of fighting for “the other Vermont.” It’s a logical way to thematically bundle the challenges the Senate is facing, from poverty to mental health to substance abuse.

By the end of last week, Ashe seemed ready to show his cards. Scott’s education overhaul was falling apart — and, with it, much of the rest of his budget proposal.

Legislative analysts were questioning the administration’s math, Democratic lawmakers were calling the plan “dead on arrival” and even Republicans were giving it a wide berth.

Scott was still holding out hope that his old friend, Ashe, wouldn’t leave him hanging.

“He’s always been willing to at least consider every proposal,” the governor said.

That appeared to be wishful thinking.

“The budget proposal has a few serious problems, and they range from ‘Is it possible?’ to ‘Is it desirable?’ to ‘Is it legal?’” Ashe said last Friday. “And on all three fronts, it’s not a rosy picture.”

If Scott can’t come up with a plan B, he continued, “It does mean that we now have to develop, essentially, our own budget.”

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red has quite a head on his shoulders. It’s as big and blocky as a toaster oven, with a wrinkled, velvety brow, brown and droopy Abe Vigoda eyes and a broad, jowly smile —all breed standards for an English mastiff.

Only when Fred’s owner, Brian Carten, opens the rear door of his Subaru Forester to let the dog stretch his legs do I fully appreciate what a champion mastiff looks like. Apricot in color, this 2-year-old canine is 210 pounds of muscular majesty prancing around us in a wide circle with the graceful, athletic gait of a lion. When the gentle giant sidles up to me, his shoulders come up to my waist. Carten expects Fred to top out eventually at 255 pounds.

“Fred doesn’t have the mass [of older mastiffs], which may be a disadvantage, but he has the elegance,” Carten says proudly. “He’s just a stunning dog.”

Carten is one of 21 Vermonters who are bringing their dogs to the 141st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog

Show, to be held on February 13 and 14 in New York City. This year, nearly 2,800 dogs from 49 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia will compete.

Representing Vermont is a diverse array of dog owners, including many whose canines do much more than just prance around looking pretty.

From the moment Carten pulls into the parking lot of the Waterbury Park & Ride, where we meet for our interview, any preconceived notions I harbor about dog-show enthusiasts fly right out the window. The 55-year-old Warren resident, who’s worked as a UPS driver in Berlin for 33 years, doesn’t fit any of the usual stereotypes of uptight or finicky show-dog owners. Many of those are lampooned in the 2000 mockumentary Best in Show — a film that Carten confesses, incredibly, he’s never seen.

He arrives for our interview wearing Carhartts, a brown hoodie, sneakers and a black wool cap emblazoned with a cartoon mastiff and the words “Team Fred.”

A former U.S. Marine, Carten admits he

never set out to show dogs and “got into this completely by accident.”

Twenty years ago, Carten adopted his first mastiff, Siobhan, a rescue that had been terribly abused. He quickly fell in

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love with the breed of benevolent behemoths and got a second one, Roscoe.

After Roscoe died — alas, mastiffs aren’t known for their longevity — Carten purchased Judson, a 5-year-old, 225-pound fawn-colored male who is now lounging in the back of Carten’s Subaru.

Carten acquired Fred last year from the same breeder who’d raised Judson: Beowulf Mastiffs of Syracuse, N.Y. He chose Fred, the “pick of the litter,” not for his looks but for his temperament.

Carten primarily uses his two mastiffs as certified therapy dogs. In fact, on the afternoon we meet, he’s en route from his day job at UPS to the Central Vermont Medical Center. He makes the rounds there once a week helping to calm patients who are undergoing minor procedures.

“We usually start in the emergency room,” Carten explains. “If the [patient] can attach themselves to the dog and it de-stresses them, and their vitals go down so the doctor and nurses can do their job, it’s awesome.”

Carten, who serves on the board of directors of the nonprofit Therapy Dogs of Vermont, brought Judson to Harwood Union middle and high school last October after five of its students were killed in a massive car wreck on Interstate 89 in Williston. Judson was “a rock star” in helping many of the teens cope with their grief, he says.

As for going to dog shows, Carten describes it as a pastime that he enjoys but doesn’t take too seriously.

“Honestly, I had no intention of showing Fred,” he insists. “But people kept telling me how beautiful he is. So I said, ‘Why not?’”

Rather than getting into the show ring himself, Carten pays a professional handler to do so. Carten and Fred’s first show, in March 2016, was a notable event for all three of them. Carten met Fred’s handler, Amanda Shea of Hardwick, Mass., for the first time at the entrance to the Big E at the Eastern States Exposition center in Springfield, Mass. Shea, who was nine months pregnant at the time, told Carten to go inside and find himself an out-ofthe-way spot to watch the show. (Carten needs to keep his distance because, he explains, Fred invariably picks up his owner’s scent when he’s in the arena. To mask it, Carten often waits near a food concession stand.)

At the time, Carten knew virtually nothing about how dog shows are judged. He was standing around with a group of other mastiff owners when one of them turned to him and said, “Dude,

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“She’s got attitude. You can see a total demeanor change in the ring,” Deanna adds. “She tries to puff herself up and just soaks in the crowd.”

While some may excel in the ring, Deanna points out that all of the couple’s dogs are raised, first and foremost, to be working dogs. One of four AKC-recognized mountain-dog breeds within the larger working-dog group, “Swissies” have been known historically as the “poor man’s horse” — bred for their immense drafting strength, guarding abilities and herding instincts.

Accordingly, Deanna says, all of the Nevers’ Swissies are trained to herd sheep and pull carts. Mon, their 120pound male who just turned 6, holds a title for hauling 3,000 pounds on a cart.

Beatrice, who weighs 105 pounds, will have a different work specialty. She’ll soon get tested to become a certified therapy dog at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

“When she’s not at a dog show, she’s a total tomboy,” Deanna says. “If she were a person, she’d be wearing a cowboy hat, cowboy boots and Daisy Dukes.”

The Nevers have a long waiting list for their puppies; obtaining one can take as long as a year, since they produce only two or three litters annually. Most of the puppies’ new families are in New England, though some buyers have traveled from as far as Florida or Missouri.

As for Beatrice, Deanna expects this will be her last show season before she’s used for breeding. A dog’s show history may get attention, but Deanna notes that the price of one of the Nevers’ puppies — typically about $2,400 — isn’t determined by how well its parents perform at dog shows. Rather, it reflects the breeders’ attention to the puppies’ overall health and temperament.

“If we get a great show dog, then that’s a bonus,” Deanna says. “But otherwise, we really just want [to raise] good pets that people want to live with.” m

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here’s no mistaking which house belongs to Deanna and Ben Never, owners of Swiss Run Swissys dog breeders in Fairfax. As I pull into their driveway, which is sandwiched between Georgia Mountain and the Lamoille River, I’m greeted by a noisy pack of 10 Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. Their ages and sizes vary, but all have nearidentical tricolor markings of black, white and tan. When Deanna Never lets two of the dogs inside, they gallop past me like small horses.

The Nevers, who’ve been showing dogs since 2001, are making their fifth appearance at the Westminster Dog Show this year. Deanna, 37, plans to show their champion 2-and-a-half-year-old female, Beatrice. According to Deanna, she ended the 2016 show season as the top-ranked Greater Swiss Mountain Dog in the United States, the first female to reach that level since 1998.

What makes Beatrice such a prizewinning show dog? To start with, Deanna explains, she meets all the established American Kennel Club standards for the breed regarding height, build and markings. (Those standards date from 1995, when the AKC formally recognized the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed.) Even more importantly, Beatrice “thinks she’s the queen bee and really loves being the center of attention.

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your dog just won.” Almost immediately thereafter, Shea went into labor.

Since then, Fred has won “best in breed” ribbons at five of the last seven shows he’s attended. Carten says he always finds it amusing to show up in his old Subaru and park beside the tony dog-show types, who arrive in tour-bussize RVs. “There’s a lot of money at these shows,” he notes. But he’s the one who goes home with a blue ribbon.

“It’s been fun, probably because I’m winning,” says Carten, whose dog will compete against 18 other mastiffs at Westminster — and 419 other working dogs, if he progresses that far. “People look at me and are like, ‘You don’t understand. This isn’t how it works in the dogshow world,’” he goes on. “But it’s kind of like the farmer who has the horse in the backyard and, all of a sudden, he’s in the Kentucky Derby.”

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ast week, the Hill reported that President Donald Trump’s transition team is considering privatizing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and eliminating funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The moves, if enacted, would come as part of the new administration’s plan to slash billions from the federal budget.

To get a feel for the reaction from arts organizations around the country, try stringing together a few of your favorite four-letter words — and maybe add an angry-face emoji or two. Like their counterparts in

other states, Vermont’s public arts and broadcasting groups have met the news with dismay and disappointment. But here’s what reps from those groups aren’t: surprised.

A conservative administration sighting the arts in its budgetary crosshairs is nothing new. For as long as the federal government has funded arts programs, fiscally flinty opponents have sought to eliminate them — typically under the banner of stemming “wasteful” government spending. President Ronald Reagan — an actor long before he entered politics — attempted, and failed, to privatize the NEA when he took office in

1981. In 1994, Republican congressman Newt Gingrich of Georgia, then the newly ordained speaker of the house, attempted to eliminate the NEA and NEH. Thanks to opposition from Democrats and moderate Republicans, he likewise failed — though Gingrich did succeed in cutting the organizations’ budgets by 39 and 36 percent, respectively.

Despite the past resiliency of the NEA, NEH and CPB, a palpable uncertainty surrounds the financial future of those groups under an unpredictable Trump regime. Even though no cuts have yet been formally announced, arts and broadcasting organizations

money to Vermont through the NEA, shares that sentiment.

“There is a lot of disappointment and anxiety,” she says. “But this has always been part of our work: to remind people both of the value that we bring to the economy and the value-based proposition of our work in the arts and culture. We really believe in the power of the arts to connect us to joy and beauty, and to one another, and to the world around us.”

In addition to giving grants to state arts councils, the NEA provides funding to individual local organizations, such as the Vermont Performance Lab in Guilford, Sandglass Theater in Putney and the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington.

“It’s a complex, moving picture,” says the Flynn’s executive director, John Killacky.

The Flynn receives a variety of NEA, VAC and NEFA grants totaling tens of thousands of dollars annually, as does the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.

Local schools receive grant money to bus students to the theater for matinée performances — 38,000 kids

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per year. Grant help, Killacky says, fosters more diverse and eclectic programming, too.

“Yes, we can sell out Sarah Silverman, and I’m really happy,” he says. “But we don’t plan to sell out a world-music event. And that programming is important to us, too. Grants allow us not to be a retail-based organization.”

Killacky says the potential impact of cuts to the endowments and CPB run deeper than dollars.

“When you look at what the Vermont Humanities Council does with libraries around the state, the educational programming on Vermont PBS, the reporting at [Vermont Public Radio], what we’re really talking about is the fabric of Vermont,” he says.

“We’re a country of fabulous institutions that have served the public good,” says Holly Groschner, the president and CEO of Vermont PBS. “We’ve worked hard to create an environment where we can celebrate humanity and mankind through the arts and fact-based journalism that is nonpartisan and noncommercial.

Anything that threatens that framework is dismaying.”

Vermont PBS receives a little more than $1 million annually from the CPB. That’s 17 percent of the station’s budget. As with the arts and humanities councils, that money is leveraged on a state level. If CPB money evaporated, that would mean a lot of extra pledge drives.

And Groschner notes yet another cost: CPB helps to subsidize national programming. “To erode the stability of PBS would have direct ramifications for Vermont PBS,” she says, “because we could not afford to duplicate the quality programming of the national network.”

VPR would face a similar crisis. In addition to providing national content, CPB picks up the tab for expenses such as music licensing.

VPR typically gets $600,000, or 7 percent, of its annual funding from CPB — though, for each of the next few years, it will receive more than $800,000 as part of a multiyear $10 million capital campaign that CPB is matching. Losing CPB money wouldn’t be a fatal blow to VPR, which is considered a midsize station. But it would likely necessitate noticeable organizational changes.

More subtly but just as impactfully, the privatization of CPB could endanger smaller public radio stations around the country. That would weaken the nationwide system, which in turn would weaken National Public Radio.

“Most medium and large stations won’t go out of business,” says VPR president and CEO Robin Turnau.

“But I do worry about stations in rural, minority and depressed areas that are a whole lot more vulnerable and get more of their funding from the CPB. It would change public media and drastically reduce the communities that are served by public media.”

If President Trump does attempt to gut the endowments and CPB, the proposed cuts would likely face opposition in Congress, where all three organizations historically have had bipartisan support. There it would need to clear the Senate Appropriations Committee, where it would face an imposing challenger: Batman.

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) is the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee. Besides harboring a famous obsession with the Dark Knight, he has been a longtime defender and advocate of the arts and public media.

“It would be a huge mistake,” says Leahy of the potential cuts, speaking to Seven Days. “When we can spend trillions on a useless war like Iraq, [we can spend money] on the things that can actually help make people better.”

The senator adds that the combined budgets of the NEA, NEH and CPB are a relative pittance — about 0.02 percent of the federal budget. And he says he would push back against attempts to cut them in Appropriations.

“You’d be surprised how much can get done in the Appropriations Committee,” Leahy notes. “A lot of the things I’ve done over the years, from [obtaining funding to support] Lake Champlain to banning the export of land mines, have been done through Appropriations.

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nationwide are steeling for a fight. Because, if brought to fruition, Trump’s cultural offensive would signal a dramatic and damaging shift in how arts and public media are valued — or aren’t — around the country.

The NEA was founded by an act of Congress in 1965.

According to its mission statement, it is “dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education.” The primary way the NEA achieves those goals is by funneling grant money to state and local arts organizations — roughly 40 percent of its $148 million budget, according to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. In turn, state arts councils distribute grants to individual artists and smaller arts groups.

In Vermont, that duty falls to the Vermont Arts Council. The VAC distributes an array of funds, ranging from $250 artist development grants to, for example, $27,000 to help Rutland’s Paramount Theatre upgrade its speaker system. Money from the VAC goes to schools, artists and arts organizations in every corner of the state.

According to VAC executive director Alex Aldrich, the council receives about $715,000 annually from the NEA, which accounts for roughly 40 percent of its budget. But he explains that the actual value of that money is exponentially higher.

“I can’t stress enough the importance of the federal, regional and state partnerships and how it impacts fundraising and the sourcing of funds for the nonprofit sector in the arts,” he says.

Federal money from the NEA triggers state money, Aldrich elaborates. That is, the Vermont legislature appropriates one-to-one matching support for every federal dollar the VAC receives. As part of the agreement that created the NEA and the network of state arts agencies, states must provide such support — at a minimum — to maintain NEA funding. That effect snowballs down to a hyper-local level. Every NEA dollar in Vermont generates close to $13 from public and private sources, Aldrich says — the national average is about nine to one.

Despite those stakes, he isn’t panicking.

“This is obviously something we’re concerned about and are following closely,” Aldrich says of the Hill report. “But until we know the specifics, it’s just talk.”

He adds that the arts sector is better prepared to handle the threat of defunding than it was in the 1990s.

“Part of that preparation has been to look at the relationship of the arts and public value,” Aldrich says, “answering the question of what is the benefit of funding the arts with public dollars and taking the case to Congress.

“There is a substantial democratic approach to arts funding that didn’t exist the last time we had these conversations in the early ’90s,” he continues. “While we are appropriately concerned as a field, we have now learned how to speak with one voice.”

Cathy Edwards, executive director of the New England Foundation for the Arts, which also grants

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ongtime readers of best-selling Lincoln author Chris Bohjalian know that his novels tend to pivot around provocative questions with no obvious answer. Book clubs should get plenty of discussion out of the puzzle at the core of his latest, The Sleepwalker: How much responsibility can individuals bear for the things they do in a state of literal unconsciousness?

Especially when those things are, well … sexual?

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The dream holds you tight. The voices inside you drone on, but you ignore them because this is but a dream.

So you give in. Lovers don’t enter your life out of the blue. You summon them in your sleep. […]

You have all the cerebral activity but none of the control. None.

And so when you see a new lover, you start to unbutton your shirt.

The narrator of the above passage suffers from a rare parasomnia, or sleep disorder. He or she is, in the book’s memorable phrase, a “sleep sexer” who seeks erotic fulfillment while unconscious. Who exactly that speaker is in the novel’s narrative, however, is one of the mysteries at its core.

The voice of the sleepwalker appears in cryptic, italicized fragments that introduce chapters telling a more conventional story through a firstperson narrator.

The protagonist of that story is Lianna Ahlberg, a 21-year-old college student in small-town Vermont who is coping with her mother’s abrupt disappearance.

Architect Annalee Ahlberg was a known sleepwalker; her daughter once rescued her from the town bridge, where Annalee perched naked and profoundly unconscious. These unquiet slumbers have coincided with her professor husband’s absences from the marital bed.

So when Annalee vanishes from that bed one August night, leaving behind only a scrap of her nightshirt on the riverbank, everyone assumes the worst.

Lianna’s 12-year-old sister, Paige, wades the river obsessively, refusing to join the state police in admitting defeat. Feeling less hopeful, Lianna takes on her mother’s role in the household while conducting her own low-key investigation.

Her primary source is a young detective named Gavin Rikert. Not only did he work the Ahlberg case but he knew Annalee from her time at the University of Vermont’s sleep-disorders clinic — where he was a patient. Conveniently enough, Gavin takes a shine to Lianna, and the two embark on a tentative romance that may or may not have sinister undertones.

What happened to Annalee? Can Gavin be trusted? Was Lianna’s parents’ marriage as stable as she’d always believed? Will Paige ever drop the snarky attitude? Who is the speaker in the increasingly ominous fragments? Why is the novel set in the year 2000? Is there any significance in Lianna’s own childhood sleepwalking, or in the fact that she and Annalee bear essentially the same name with its syllables reversed?

Most of those questions will be answered, but readers’ degree of satisfaction with the result may depend on what sort of story they think they’re reading. “I told myself that I was in the midst of a love story, not a mystery,” says Lianna about halfway through the novel. “Not a murder mystery.” Later on, Gavin echoes this sentiment back to her: “Why do you keep wanting to view this story as a latenight crime drama? … Why can’t this be a romance?”

As Bohjalian astutely notes with these metafictional utterances, readers have distinctly different expectations for a thriller and a relationship drama.

While The Sleepwalker teases our

BOHJALIAN EVOKES ANCIENT FEARS THAT OUR SEXUAL SELVES ARE EVIL DOPPELGÄNGERS THAT CREEP OUT WHILE OUR MORAL SELVES SLUMBER.

FROM THE SLEEPWALKER I knew it was an old wives’ tale that you shouldn’t wake a sleepwalker, and so I had woken my mother. By then she had climbed atop the concrete balustrade and was poised like one of the marble angels that stand watch on the bridges across the Tiber and the Seine. ˜ e bridge was high enough that had she jumped she would have been crippled or killed: she would have broken her back or crushed her skull or (merely) drowned. She was naked and I, seventeen at the time, was struck by how very beautiful she was. When she was back on the ground, I covered her up in the cardigan sweatshirt I was wearing and led her home.

When my mother was sleepwalking, it seemed she was oblivious even to the cold. One March night, after a late spring blizzard had turned Bartlett into a Currier and Ives print, she took her Nordic skis and went on a cross-country journey throughout the woods behind our house. She had no recollection at breakfast the next morning, but her clothes were drying beside the woodstove — which she had also started in the night — and I followed her tracks the next day when I came home from school.

What all of this somnambulism had in common was that it occurred only when my father was out of town — including the night when she vanished once and for all. It was why the police almost instantly discarded him as a suspect. He had been at a poetry conference in Iowa City.

Of course, that also meant that my mother’s disappearance would be a source of guilt and self-loathing for my sister and me. After all, neither of us woke up that night. Why did neither of us hear something, climb from our beds, and stop her? And as the older sibling, the one who once before had pulled our mother back from the precipice — the one who understood as well as anyone her noctivagant tendencies — I felt the remorse especially deeply.

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interest by playing on this ambiguity, fans of the two genres may disagree on whether it follows through.

With their perverse combination of anonymity and intimacy, the italicized fragments promise a dark exploration of human passions, a thriller on the order of Gone Girl. By contrast, Lianna’s narrative remains resolutely prosaic: She tends to tell us about, rather than show us, her family and her feelings.

Bohjalian’s prose is most artful when he dwells on things that one might expect his circumspect heroine to shy away from — such as a wonderfully gruesome description of what a river can do to a corpse.

We learn a lot about the Ahlberg family’s routines and Lianna’s skills as an amateur magician, but the tepid pace of her narrative can be frustrating.

So sheltered is she, and so seemingly immune to dark impulses of her own, that it’s hard not to feel as if Bohjalian has kept the novel’s most interesting characters just offstage.

Preoccupied as it is with this coming-of-age drama, The Sleepwalker lacks the page-turning urgency that readers of titles such as The Girl on the Train crave. Yet his approach to the thriller genre is undeniably tasteful and thoughtful, and it gives readers ample opportunity to contemplate the questions about personal agency that sleepwalking raises.

The desires of a sleep sexer are voracious and “vampiric,” the unidentified narrator suggests at the novel’s opening: “The libertine needs of your sleeping soul will be sated. They will.”

In these sections — by far the strongest writing in the book — Bohjalian evokes ancient fears that our sexual selves are evil doppelgängers that creep out while our moral selves slumber.

The book ultimately suggests that all it takes to put those demons to rest is an understanding partner. It’s an enlightened sentiment that is sure to inspire plenty of lively book-club debates — “Would you mind if your spouse was a sleep sexer?” Readers will learn for themselves whether those questions are compelling enough to keep them sleepless into the wee hours. m

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n Native Gardens, a recent play by Karen Zacarías produced by Vermont Stage, a fence between two backyards triggers an avalanche of neighborly animosity, all to comic effect. It erupts from two couples who see themselves as the nicest possible neighbors but can’t retain their civility when their differences — not to mention their taste in flowers — start to define them.

It’s a funny show that sometimes tries too hard, throwing a Marx Brothers finale into a comedy of manners. The banter merits chuckles, but director John Nagle seeks guffaws with physical gags. These earned some laughs at Thursday’s preview, though they didn’t send the audience into stitches. The play has a pleasurable and timely conceit, but Zacarías milks it too hard, trying to turn the neighborhood dispute into social commentary with the addition of identity politics.

The play is set in the adjoining backyards of two townhouses in a Washington, D.C., suburb. Frank and Virginia Butley are in their late fifties, white, prosperous and National Public Radio-enlightened.

Their crisply manicured English garden and just-so lawn chairs are ready for the pages of Better Homes & Gardens. Indeed, Frank competes in an annual horticultural competition and aches to better his previous honorable mention with a ribbon for best garden.

The house next door has been long neglected, but the new neighbors are a young couple energetic enough to bring it back

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to glory. Tania Del Valle is eight months pregnant and finishing her doctoral degree. Husband Pablo is an associate at a high-powered D.C. law firm and hopes to become its first Latino partner. His first bold move is inviting his boss and 60 coworkers over for a barbecue the day before Frank’s gardening judges will descend.

With a sitcom clock ticking, the new neighbors converge on the ratty chickenwire fence that Frank has disguised with English ivy. He’s always hated it; the prior neighbors put it up, and now both couples agree that the Del Valles will replace it with a wooden one. When Pablo discovers in their mortgage deed that their yard extends two feet into Frank and Virginia’s, he can’t restrain his glee at acquiring more property. But that strip of land contains Frank’s prized hydrangeas and soon becomes a DMZ of entitlement. How ruthless will the neighbors become?

Bluster ensues as the play humorously checks off the many ways in which the

couples differ: age, taste, ethnicity, politics, social values and wealth. The comedy sets the two couples on a collision course of insults designed to make them, and by extension prejudice itself, look silly.

The episodic script is designed for a brisk pace, and this production delivers the mildly exhilarating feeling that if you blink you’ll miss a grimace or a spit take.

Nagle harnesses the actors’ ability to toss off rapid-fire exchanges, and their effortless precision is satisfying to behold.

But the direction slathers on too-cute bits of physical comedy, such as making master gardener Frank spritz his plants with insecticide in rhythm to a hokey soundtrack. The falling-off trim board on the Del Valles’ fixer-upper is not a gag worth repeating. And the final confrontation — in which the four adults resort to goofy play-acting — made this reviewer wince. Comedy, like garden design, is a matter of taste. This play is for fans of silliness and stereotypes.

The show is a fast-moving 90 minutes with no intermission. Alas, that’s partly because the playwright elevates the battle between neighbors to an unrealistic frenzy without any feasible conclusion. A little epilogue describes a resolution that neither the story nor the characters earn, but the hasty final plot twist is so sweet and enjoyable that it’s easy to forgive.

Native Gardens isn’t incisive social commentary, but humiliating stuffed shirts is comedy’s core competency, and the performances capture the stiff civility of people strained to the snapping point.

Lili Gamache, as Virginia, has the comic stage presence to make the stereotype aspect of her character delightful.

But she goes further and invests Virginia with human qualities; her genuine, motherly concern for pregnant Tania is a ray of light. Always lively, Gamache turns on a no-bullshit gaze to defend Frank’s garden, then melts with affection when imagining a chance to babysit.

As Frank, Vince Rossano is an affable fussbudget. He’s taken up gardening to relieve chronic stress, and Rossano plays him as if the change has worked wonders.

Frank’s only ostensible problems now are a twitchy wariness of the new neighbors and an OCD horror of stray acorns from their oak tree.

Jamie Rezanour’s Tania is so youthful and enthusiastic that she’s easily swept into passionate confrontations. Rezanour emphasizes her earnest good nature; her burst of invective in Spanish seems to

startle her as much as it does Virginia on the receiving end.

In Thomas Christopher Nieto’s energetic performance, Chilean Pablo glides onstage with aristocratic self-possession, but it takes little to unleash his inner hothead, a transformation that’s fun to watch.

Jeff Modereger’s skillful, detailed scenic design places the audience on either side of the backyard gardens. The well-realized façades of the two houses share the same architecture, but one

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In a production played for laughs, director Nagle and the actors keep the insults from stinging. Fighting over a strip of land is a clever premise, but Zacarías takes it no

further than a situation, failing to achieve an illuminating metaphor. The differences between the characters don’t trigger any of their actions, so the story clarifies nothing about what polarizes people. This border dispute is only an occasion for selfish

impulses to overcome otherwise decent people. But it’s also a chance to laugh at how little it takes to bring out greed, and foolishness, in anyone. m Contact: alex@sevendaysvt.com

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ew foods seem more disdainfully British than buttered shell peas. Maybe scattered with herbs, they appear in mounds beside ashen roast mutton or beef. In a flash of fork-evading green, they scuttleroll to the edge of the plate, boiled to their mealy and pitted worst. Salt and a glossy slick of butter are their only redemption.

Still, I couldn’t resist ordering a side of minted peas over lunch with my mom last week at Piecemeal Pies. The café and cider bar opened last October in the old J.J. Newberry department store in the heart of downtown White River Junction. Inside, chef-owner Justin Barrett’s polished spins on classic English fare can compel a visitor to do funny things (such as order peas for lunch). That’s because the food is so nuanced and well crafted, it reminds us that sustaining relevance over generations is, in fact, what defines a classic dish.

While the new spot offers hot plated food and draft pours of local cider and beer (and, lately, Mexican hot chocolate!), Piecemeal is at its heart a bakeshop. That’s evident in the coffee-shopstyle service: Friendly hosts take your orders at a central counter and act more as facilitators than servers. It’s also built into the floor plan. Kitchen and dining areas are separated by open space — the only wall encloses the bathroom — and delineated by lines of decorum alone.

If you wanted to, you could walk straight up to head baker Anna Herbert, who joined Piecemeal last summer after stints at Hen of the Wood in Burlington and Klinger’s Bread in South Burlington.

You might find her whipping egg whites into meringues at a stainless steel table, swirling them pink with puréed currant, or dropping chocolate chip cookie dough on a baking sheet. You could visit with Barrett as he rolls dough and tucks

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pastry shells into spring-form pans, then stuffs them with stewed meats or curried veggies or potatoes and cheese.

Home cooks keen on learning could stand on the fringes and watch. “Cooking should be more approachable than it is,” Barrett told Seven Days. “[Making pie is] just butter and flour. People tend to think that their food comes from this magic portal to this stainless-steel dimension. But there are real people back there making things. It’s real.”

Kitchen viewing aside, most visitors come to eat. And, of all the restaurants I’ve sampled in recent months, Piecemeal Pies most consistently offers smart and satisfying fare. The food is modern yet rustic, personal and LISTEN IN ON LOCAL FOODIES...

comforting, and conspicuously free of the lowest-common-denominator cheekiness that defines so much of today’s “upscale comfort food.”

Take those peas. They’re gently steamed in butter to popping plumpness with just a pinch of mint to cool things down. They were a lovely complement to my potato-cheese pie, in which cheddarfontal fondue smoothed over toothsome sliced potatoes and artichokes from last summer’s harvest. All came together to suggest a fine, gooey gratin encased in buttery pastry.

In my mom’s trout-and-fennel pie, notes of licorice hinted at the fennel. A light wash of dairy mellowed the fish (sourced from Wheelock’s Mountain

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Midway through the meal, I set my pie and peas aside to give a wintry salad the undivided attention it deserved. Tucked into a heap of crunchy greenhouse mustards punctuated with cumin seeds and sunflower nuts, each of the salad’s ingredients was fresh and beautiful, its individual flavor presented without cheffy fuss. You could really get to know the toasty, autumnal flavor of a perfectly roasted carrot as it mingled with a tart rush of grapefruit from peeled citrus. Both of these were cut and married by the creamy fat of an avocado splashed with lemon.

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continues. “So we decided to put them all in one place.”

8v-threebros020117.indd On the wine side of their venture, Heekin and Barber are working with young farmers and growers across Vermont to create collaborative labels that draw on the state’s varying terroir.

They’re also expanding La Garagista’s reach to outlets in Rhode Island, Maine, France and Eastern Europe.

As for food, the couple hopes for a full house of diners before the Woodstock restaurant shutters in mid-April. To stay in the loop on Hart Tavernetta dates, vineyard news and Pane e Salute’s final seasonal menus, join the mailing list at La Garagista’s website.

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Two decades after opening its doors, DEIRDRE HEEKIN and CALEB BARBER’s Woodstock restaurant, OSTERIA PANE E SALUTE, will close in April.

But eaters lamenting the loss of the Italian oasis needn’t worry; the two are moving their cooking operation to their biodynamic farm and winery in Barnard, also home base to LA GARAGISTA wine.

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On January 2, the restaurant closed its doors at One Lawson Lane for a conceptual renovation. Chef-owner SHANNON REILLY aims to reopen mid-February with a new approach and a new name: MAGNOLIA RESERVED.

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long-standing roles as farmers, restaurant owners and wine makers.

“We have many ideas percolating,” says Heekin.

“The main one is to be open once a week with wine pours and homemade snacks, with occasional special meals like a big Sunday lunch or dinner.” Barber is working on installing a portable wood-fired oven on the farm, ensuring a future of flamekissed pies.

“It’s been a challenge juggling the restaurant, the winery and the vineyards as the wine element of our life and business grows,” Heekin

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Though “details are still evolving,” says Reilly, the new setup will require diners to make online reservations for two prescheduled seatings, starting with dinner or weekend brunch.

Reservation holders will enjoy a set, themed menu that is likely to vary from day to day. Think jazz brunch with build-your-own eggs Benedict, beer-pairing dinners, cheese and wine tastings, or a homey Italian meal with garlic bread and venison meatballs.

“I’ve been in the food industry for over 20 years,” says Reilly. “My passion is food, but I was tired and didn’t want to miss any more graduations and weddings.”

In the chef-owner’s words, Magnolia Reserved will offer him “more culinary creative freedom, manageable hours, less food waste, happier workers, happier customers.”

The new setup won’t always be conducive to impulsive dining, Reilly admits, but it will ensure a smaller, more intimate experience at an affordable price.

“I want people to relax, get some wine, go along with the meal and enjoy a plate of home-cooked food,” Reilly continues. “You don’t have to spend a fortune to eat well.”

For opening updates and upcoming menus, diners can check magnoliabistro.com.

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Earlier this week, Stowe’s newest lunch-and-dinner stop rounded out its first month in business. The KITCHEN, which replaced Bender’s Burritos at 1880 Mountain Road the week after Christmas, is the second Stowe business from chef-owner NEIL HANDWERGER. The new spot builds on the success of CAFÉ ON MAIN (formerly Jamie’s on Main), where Handwerger and family have been serving casual, hearty breakfasts and lunches since 2011.

At the Kitchen, Handwerger’s daytime fare includes hot sandwiches stuffed with meatloaf or crispy buttermilk fried chicken; shrimp po’boys; turkey with stuffing, cranberry and gravy; and an array of deli-style stackers and salads. All of these can be eaten in-house or taken to go.

The same is true of a handful of weekly changing dinner entrées such as steak frites, lasagna (vegetarian or sausage and beef ), and fried chicken with mashed potatoes and slaw. Recent fish options have included sesame-crusted sweet-andsour tuna with bok choy.

Mostly priced at less than $15, such entrées

are designed to offer affordable sustenance to on-the-go local families and out-of-town visitors, said ALAN HANDWERGER by phone on Monday. The family patriarch, father to Neil, is a familiar face at the Kitchen and Café on Main. The industry veteran has aided his three sons in the development of several restaurant businesses in Vermont and in Providence, R.I. While the other eateries are more focused on lunch, the Handwergers hope that Stowe locals will embrace the Kitchen’s evening model as a quick and satisfying dinner option. “A lot of what we’re doing is introducing people to [the idea of ] taking dinner home,” Alan said.

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Later that afternoon, the chewy-crackly puff of a pistachio meringue, ordered to go, was sure and steady.

It helped brace me against the anger and division leaking in through every news report, Facebook post and Twitter feed.

In times like these, tiny pleasures offered in friendly spaces are welcome respite from the digital barrage.

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Commission of an issue or issues requiring the Untitled-26 1/30/17 2:24 PM 1of evidence presentation 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, ACT 250 NOTICE why a hearing is required MINOR APPLICATION and what additional evi#300033-16 dence will be presented 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 at the hearing. Any hear- 6093 ing request by an adjoining property owner or On January 23, 2017, other interested person Champlain Water must include a petition District, 403 Queen for party status. Prior to City Park Road, South submitting a request for Burlington, VT 05403 a hearing, please contact and filed application #300033-16 for a project the district coordinator at the telephone number generally described as listed below for more construction of new 1 million gal concrete stor- information. Prior to age tank, and associated convening a hearing, the Commission must deterpiping; new basement addition for an expanded mine that substantive issues requiring a hearwet well, a pump room ing have been raised. and a pipe gallery; Findings of Fact and modifications to access Conclusions of Law will drive, parking, grading not be prepared unless and drainage. ˛ e Projthe Commission holds a ect is located on Queen public hearing.

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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 27th day of January, 2017.

By: Peter E. Keibel District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5658 Peter.Keibel@vermont. gov BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2017, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ˛ e Burlington Development Review Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday February 21, 2017 at 5:00pm in Contois Auditorium, City Hall.

1. 17-0253CA; 201 South Prospect (RL, Ward 6S) Bing Enterprises, Ltd Appeal of an administrative denial to replace 2 windows with 2 egress windows. (Project Manager, Ryan Morrison) 2. 17-0617CA; 62-64 Buell St (RH, Ward 8E) Earnest Palasits Appeal of administrative denial to replace railings and decking on porch.

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SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS day, February 13, 2017 by 4:00 PM • Proposals due: Friday February 17, 2017 by 4:00 PM • Contract signing, kickoff: Friday February 24, 2017 • Project completion: Thursday June 15, 2017 Inquiries/submissions to: Nina Safavi, Parks Comprehensive Planner nsafavi@burlingtonvt. gov (802) 865-7248 CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The fo lowing traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Section 20-67, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, and the Ci y of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 20-67. Waiver of issuance of process in a trial, voluntary payment of penalty; appeal. (a) As written. (b) Any person who has violated any ordinance regarding parking in the city may within thirty (30) days from the date of such violation waive in writing the issuance of any process in a trial by jury or hearing and

voluntarily pay to the police department of the city the penalty prescribed in section 20-66. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, credit card or online payment. (c)-(d) As written.

Adopted this 18th day of January, 2017 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners:

Attest ____________________

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Assistant Director – Technical Services Adopted 1-18-17; Published 02/01/17; Effective 02/22/17.

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South Burlington, VT, 05403 802-863-8300 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE TOWN OF CHARLOTTE LAND USE REGULATIONS: Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Section 4441, the Charlotte Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Charlotte Town Hall on Thursda , February 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm for the purpose of receiving public comment on an amendment to the Town of Charlotte Land Use Regulations submitted by petition.

The proposed amend ment to the Land Use Regulations would allow for any existing “Event Facility” that has been operating since January 1, 2016 as an “Allowed

by Right” use within the existing West Charlotte Village (WCV) zoning district.

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take place on a regular basis involving the gathering of individuals assembled for the common purpose of attending an event. Such events or gatherings may include; community of civic events; or celebrations or ceremonies (such as weddings, funerals, receptions, parties, etc.); or entertainment performances (such as concerts, plays, etc.); or private or public functions (whether held by profit or not for profit o governmental entities); or banquets or food and drink service, including alcoholic drinks; or similar activities to the foregoing. The e ents may occur entirely within a structure, outside of a structure on the lot, or both inside and outside of the structure and on the lot. The facility owner operator may or may not charge fees for the use of the facility and the services provided at the facility.”

B. Under Table 2.1 (B) Allowed By Right (No permit needed): Add the following - “6. Event Facility in existence and operating as of January 1, 2016.”

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES DUE FEBRUARY 22, 2017 AT 4PM Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Department is seeking qualified envi ronmental consultants or consultant teams to provide Phase I & Phase II Environmental Assessments, Corrective Action Plans and related services on an “on-call” basis for a period of fi e (5) years. Contact Ian Jakus at CEDO for the full RFQ: IJakus@ BurlingtonVT.gov or call 802-865-7532.

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STATE OF VERMONT FRANKLIN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 102-3-15 FRCV HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AF1 v.

LEVI C. STANLEY, CATHLEEN A. STANLEY AND MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS NOMINEE FOR DREAM HOUSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OCCUPANTS OF: 43 UPPER WELDEN STREET, ST. ALBANS, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered July 6, 2016 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Levi C. Stanley and Cathleen A. Stanley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,

Inc., as nominee for First Choice Title & Closing, dated November 1, 2005 and recorded in Book 199 Page 442 of the land records of the City of St. Albans, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Choice Title & Closing to HSBC Bank, USA, National Association as Trustee for Nomura Asset Acceptance Corporation, Mortgage PassThrough Ce tificates, Series 2006-AF1 dated February 26, 2014 and recorded in Book 265 Page 631 of the land records of the City of St. Albans, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 43 Upper Welden Street, St. Albans, Vermont on February 22, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE CITY OF ST. ALBANS, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, AND STATE OF VERMONT, TO WIT:

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A PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON, LOCATED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF UPPER WELDEN STREET, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 43 UPPER WELDEN STREET. SAID LAND AND PREMISES ARE BOUNDED, NOW OR FORMERLY, SUBSTANTIALLY AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY STEVENS BROOK; ON THE EAST

BY EDWARD MORGAN; ON THE SOUTH BY UPPER WELDEN STREET; AND ON THE WEST BY CHERYL G. COTE TAX ID #25087043

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM GARNETT D. BUSHEY AND JUDY M. BUSHEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 142, PAGE 376 AND RECORDED ON 12/26/2001, FRANKLIN COUNTY RECORDS. THE SOURCE DEED AS STATED ABOVE IS THE LAST RECORD OF VESTING FILED FOR THIS PROPERTY. THERE HAVE BEEN NO VESTING CHANGES SINCE THE DATE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED SOURCE. Reference is hereby

made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms˜of˜sale:˜Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. ˛ e balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. ˛ e mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

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notice. ˛ e claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. ˛ e claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

NOTICE:˜ THE LAW FIRM OF BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.˜ ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.˜˜ IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY WHICH DISCHARGED THIS DEBT, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY

Date: 1/30/2017 /s/ Eugene J. Ward, III, Esq. Signature of Fiduciary Eugene J. Ward, III, Esq. Executor/Administrator: 3069 Williston Road So. Burlington, VT 05403 (802)863-0307 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 2/1/17

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1518-1016 CNPR In re estate of Beverly J. Brisson.

Name and Address of Court: Chittenden County Probate Court PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 01-04212 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., WILLISTON, VT 05495, WILL BE SOLD ON FEBRUARY 16TH, 2017 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF ELAINE WILLIAMS. 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 as guide, fill not a occur.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Beverly J. Brisson late of Milton, VT.

I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate DATED : 1/18/2017 must present their By: /s/ Bozena Wysocki claims in writing within Bozena Wysocki, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC four (4) months of the Using the enclosedfirst math operations publication of this

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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.

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP 1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration 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.

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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.

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

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. ˛ e 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.

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.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life! ˛ is confidential 12-Step recovery program puts faith in Jesus Christ at the heart of healing. We offer multiple support groups for both men & women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction & pornography, food issues, & overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex. Info: recovery@essexalliance.org, 878-8213.

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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.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd˜˛ u. 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 ˛ u. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. 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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AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to˜vermontalanonalateen.org˜or˜call 866-972-5266.

ALTERNATIVES TO SUICIDE Alternatives to Suicide is a safe space where the subject of suicide can be discussed freely, without judgment or stigma. ˛ e group is facilitated by individuals who have themselves experienced suicidal thoughts/ feelings. Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington. Group meets weekly on ˛ ursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Info: makenzy@ pathwaysvermont.org, 888-492-8218 x300.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Held the last Tue. of every mo., 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Birchwood Terr., Burlington. Info, Kim, 863-6384.

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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.

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.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP ˛ is 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. ˛ ey 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.

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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.

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.

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CELIAC & GLUTENFREE GROUP Every 2nd Wed., 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/

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

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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.

5:15-6:15 p.m. every other Monday (beginning 1/25/2016), Pathways Vermont, 125 College St., 2nd floor, Burlington.

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

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

989-3234, 425-3612.

DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family 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.

DIVORCED OR SEPARATED? Come join this 13-week class sponsored by Essex Alliance Church, starting Sept. 25, 5:307:30 p.m. at Bluewater Center Conference Room, 145 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne.

It is a support group for men and women, consisting of video seminars and discussion led by people who understand what you are experiencing. Cost: $25. To register and for more info contact Sandy, 989-4081.

DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE WomenSafe offers free, confidential support groups in Middlebury for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Art For Healing. Six-week support group for people who have experienced domestic or sexual violence.

Childcare provided.

Please call our hotline, 388-4205, or email am@womensafe.net for more information.

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.

Childcare is provided.

Info: 658-1996.

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.

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. The Wellness Coop, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org.

HEARTBEAT VERMONT Have you lost a friend, colleague or loved one by suicide? Some who call have experienced a recent loss and some are still struggling w/ a loss from long ago.

Call us at 446-3577 to meet with our clinician, Jonathan Gilmore, at Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main St. All are welcome.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) is recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder & pelvic region & urinary frequency/urgency. This is often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. We are building a Vermontbased support group & welcome you to email bladderpainvt@gmail. com or call 899-4151 for more information.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step fellowship for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc.

Tue., 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct. All are welcome; meeting is open. Info: Felicia, 777-7718.

NAR-ANON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (small room), 191 Bank St., Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you promise you’ll only have one more but then you eat the whole bag? Have you tried every diet possible and nothing works? There is hope. Come to an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and find out about a 12 step program of recovery. There is a solution! Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Suite 200, Burlington. Weekly on Thursdays, 7 p.m. Info: Elise, 302-528-6672. OA Big|Book Solution Group of Burlington.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans.

Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast. net.

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PEER ACCESS LINE Isolated? Irritable?

Anxious? Lonely?

Excited? Bored?

Confused? Withdrawn?

Sad? Call us! Don’t hesitate for a moment.

We understand! It is our choice to be here for you to listen. Your feelings do matter. 321-2190.

Thu., Fri., Sat. evenings, 6-9 p.m.

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 cancer reoccurrence?

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.

QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Williston Police Station.

Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group.

Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships?

We can help. Ralph, 658-2657. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence.

Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process.

Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext.

19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@ sover.net.

STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250.

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QUEER CARE GROUP This support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more information, email info@outrightvt.org.

QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE five-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or QuitTobaccoClass@ UVMHealth.org.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre Tue. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info, Valerie 279-0385. Meetings in Burlington Thurs.

7:30-8:30 a.m., at the First United Church, 21 Buell St. Info, Geraldine, 730-4273. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sun., 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Johnson Municipal Building, Rte. 15 (just west of the bridge). Info, Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meetings in Montpelier occur every Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info, Joan, 2233079. Steps to Food Freedom Meetings in Morrisville occur every Sat., 10-11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356. Big Book Meetings in Morrisville occur every Tue., 6 p.m. at the North Central Recovery Center (NCVRC), 275 Brooklyn St. Info: Debbie, 888-5958.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP This group meets on the second Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. of the month at Pillsbury Homestead Senior Community Residence at 3 Harborview Rd., St. Albans in the conference room next to the library on the first floor.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues or fees.

Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai, 500 Swift St., S. Burlington. Info: 863-2655.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step. Sat., 9-10 a.m. Turning Point Center, 182 Lake St., St. Albans. Is what you’re eating, eating you? We can help. Call Valerie, 825-5481.

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MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies and

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THE MEMORY CAFÉ The Memory Café is where people with memory loss disorders and their care partners can come together to connect and support one another. Second Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m.

Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Montpelier.

Info: 223-2518.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Montpelier, every Fri., 2-3:30 p.m., Another Way, 125 Barre St.; Newport, first Wed. of the month, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 44 2nd St.; Rutland, every Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; St. Johnsbury, every Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 47 Cherry St. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6 p.m., Community Health Center, Riverside Ave., Mansfield Conference Room; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m.

Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; Springfield, 3rd Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., HCRS (café on right far side), 390 River St.; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr.; White River Junction, last Mon. of every mo., 5:45 p.m., VA Medical Center, William A. Yasinski Buidling. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt. org or 800-639-6480.

Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness.

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MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Tue. at 6:30 p.m. and Sat. at 2 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., suite 200, Burlington.

861-3150.

a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

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LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support.

Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination. Open to all sexual orientations.

Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pridecentervt.org.

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KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers.

For further info, please contact sherry. rhynard@gmail.com.

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Occupational Therapists

Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of non-medical companionship and home helper services to seniors in their homes, is seeking friendly, cheerful, and dependable people. CAREGivers assist seniors with companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, errands, and more.

Part-time, flexible scheduling, including: daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts currently available. No heavy lifting.

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 Looking for experienced Occupational Therapists.  Part-time & per diem positions available. Competitive pay and great benefits; including 403b and tuition reimbursement.

 Must have a Bachelor’s of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy program. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont.

 Experience in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation setting preferred.

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Charlotte Central School

Community Mortgage Lender

CUSTODIAN

A rare opportunity awaits you at National Bank of Middlebury!

Second Shift

Charlotte Central School has an immediate opening for a second shift custodian (2:30-11:00 p.m.). This is a full time, full year position with benefits.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to:

COMMUNITY MORTGAGE LENDER Middlebury Market Area

Do you: • have three or more years of residential mortgage lending experience?

• have three or more years’ bank experience or equivalent?

Charlotte Central School Attn: Dave LeBlanc 408 Hinesburg Road Charlotte, VT 05445 or email dleblanc@cssu.org Phone: 425-6626

• take pride in the total customer relationship by rolling up your sleeves and working hard to serve the customer from your first encounter through closing the loan and beyond?

• crave the opportunity to develop lasting professional relationships in the communities we serve?

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PARTS COUNTER CLERK HP Fairfield, one of New England’s leading suppliers of specialty Municipal Equipment is seeking a dedicated hands-on Parts Counter Clerk for our Morrisville facility. Duties include waiting on internal and external customers, filling orders, reviewing, monitoring and placing stock orders, creating customer invoices and pack slips, inventory control, and shipping and receiving.

This position requires the ability to multitask as well as excellent customer service and computer skills. Forklift experience is a plus. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

If you are a dynamic individual who is self-motivated and committed to responding to customer needs, we encourage you to apply online at:

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STEM Academy Instructor !

Stafford Technical Center offers sixteen full-day technical education programs, each of which offers college credits and industry certifications to students as part of their high school education. Students are prepared for higher education and/or entry into business and industry.

Five ‘yes’ responses could mean you have many of the traits and qualities we are looking for in our next Community Mortgage Lender. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package and incentive compensation program coupled with a stimulating work environment.

This position is not commissioned based.

Questions and requests for a job description may be directed to: Sandra Trombley, Human Resources Department (802) 388-4982 or email: strombley@nbmvt.com

Stafford Technical Center is seeking a full-time instructor for its STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. The successful candidate will take the lead in cultivating a strong community of 10th-12th grade learners in a full-day CTE program that is designed to develop the next generation of problem solvers for a variety of career paths, businesses and industries.

Building upon a strong existing collaboration between local industry leaders, and post-secondary partners, and using a carefully sequenced engineering pathway curriculum developed by Project Lead the Way (PLTW), students will be empowered to make the leap from dreamer to doer through the development of a problemsolving mindset that will evolve from a course of study that includes modules like Introduction to Engineering Design, ComputerIntegrated Manufacturing, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics. These courses engage students through its integration of compelling, real-world scenarios that encourage critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration with other members of the STEM Academy team. The successful candidate will be provided training in the engineering pathway of PLTW.

• thrive in a fast-paced work environment as a member of a well-respected team of professionals?

Applications may be completed at the following office locations:

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or a related science. Knowledge and/or related experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment are also highly desirable qualifications as are a thirst to learn, an appreciation of project-based education, and a passion for preparing students to meet the demands of post-secondary education and workplace.

5 Carver St., Brandon 240 Court St., Middlebury 30 Main St., Middlebury 29 Green St., Vergennes 28 Main St., Bristol 140 Commerce St., Hinesburg

Only completed on line applications at schoolspring.com will be8t-NationalBankMiddlebury011117.indd accepted. A completed application must include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, three CURRENT letters of reference. This position will remain open until filled.

For more information contact: Glenn Olson, Director 802-770-1030, glenn.olson@rcpsvt.org Please apply directly online to: schoolspring.com EOE/AA

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BARBER EDUCATOR NEEDED Current VT Barber License required, valid Educator endorsement or willing/able to get endorsement.

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NorthCountry is Hiring!

PROGRAM DIRECTOR and TEACHERS

Join the team Gallup ranks in the top 7% worldwide for employee engagement!

Hiring a Program Director to run one of our childcare teams, and teachers to join our growing childcare centers.

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As part of NorthCountry’s business lending team, the Credit Analyst uses sharp analytical skills to review historical and projected data, and recommend appropriate products and services to our members.

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The Credit Analyst uses the information gathered to prepare loan packets for loan approvals and renewals. This individual will also provide support for loan review and administration.

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Champlain Valley School District (CVSD) seeks a proven leader to join its central office administrative leadership team as its Chief Operations Officer (COO). The Champlain Valley School District is a preK-12 system comprising the communities of Charlotte, Hinesburg, St. George, Shelburne, and Williston. The district employs over 900 full-time staff and has an operating budget of $74,000,000.

This progressive learning community prides itself in being a growth-minded organization with a commitment to ensuring the best educational opportunities for all its students. The successful candidate will share the values embedded in its mission/vision.

If you have a passion for small business, enjoy working with others to create win-win situations, are highly organized and would like to know more, please consider applying. One to three years of similar or related experience required. This position is in our South Burlington headquarters. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful record of leadership in the functional areas above, an ability to lead a system through a reorganization process, excellent communication skills and ability to build strong and efficient working relationships with multiple stakeholders and departments with a large operational budget and multiple work sites.

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The COO leads the operational services of the school district. In conjunction with the Superintendent of Schools this position is responsible for oversight and leadership in the areas of building operations and maintenance, transportation services, food service program, and information technology (network services). With the assistance of the Director of Finance and the Director of Human Resources, the COO leads the financial integrity and services program including but not limited to budget and fiscal management, risk management program, internal controls and purchasing.

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We would love to hear from you! To apply, send your resume to HR@NorthCountry.org at your earliest convenience.

NorthCountry is an equal opportunity employer.

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We are looking for motivated, responsible individuals. Must be able to work independently, possess a positive attitude, be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and have a clean driving record. We offer a competitive wage along with benefits.

Apply in person or online at Farrell Vending Services 405 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 farrellvending.com.

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This position will remain open until filled. However, preference will be given to candidates who apply by February 10, 2017. Please apply online to schoolspring.com.

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Pro Se Law Clerk Part-time

WAREHOUSE MGR./DELIVERY DRIVER Vermont's premier eco-flooring retailer is looking for a new member to join our dedicated team. Clean driving record and ability to lift cartons of hardwood required. Forklift experience and love of wood a plus, but we can train. You'll learn a lot!

We are an equal opportunity employer and non-traditional candidates are encouraged to apply. We care more about your future than your past.

CONTACT INFO:

Planet Hardwood 802-482-4404 peter@planethardwood.com

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The United States District Court for the District of Vermont has an opening for a part-time judicial law clerk for pro se matters. The pro se law clerk provides legal advice, research, and writing assistance to the district judges and the magistrate judge.

The official position announcement is available at any U.S. District Court location (Burlington, Rutland and Brattleboro) or the court’s website vtd.uscourts.gov.

An EOE.

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If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to: Doug Bugbee, LICSW, LADC Dolan House 156 College Street, Suite 201 Burlington, VT 05401

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is seeking a

Public Health Marketing Coordinator

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The work you do in a day … will last forever.

Executive Assistant Want to help save the planet? THE NATURE CONSERVANCY in Vermont seeks a dynamic professional to serve as its full-time Executive Assistant. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

Do you get excited about supporting healthy community development?!

We are looking for an organized, collaborative individual to develop and oversee two social marketing campaigns focused on reducing substance abuse and increasing health and wellness.

The successful candidate will provide essential support to the State Director and her team, and will manage the affairs of the Board of Trustees. We seek a self-starter who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, has excellent communications and writing skills, and enjoys making things happen. S/he will have considerable latitude and flexibility in carrying out assigned tasks and must be a proven multi-tasker, team player, and effective time manager with discretion, excellent professional judgement, and meticulous focus on detail.

This position will be responsible for designing materials, and coordinating the marketing plan for two educational campaigns - one targeting parents and one targeting teens.

Responsibilities also include maintaining websites and social media pages. We are looking for individuals with experience in graphic design, PR, and campaign management and design. The job requires creativity, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and partners. We need someone who can work autonomously and take initiative.

Duties include: • High-level administrative support, including calendar and meeting management • Communications and interface with trustees, public officials, and financial supporters • Systems and process development and management • Board meeting planning and management, and committee support

Are you skilled with technology and social media? We need someone who easily adapts to a variety of software and online technology and who can communicate information well regardless of the platform. Required intermediate to expert level experience with Adobe Creative Suite. 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 at either 30 or 40 hours per week with benefits and a flexible schedule. Includes occasional evening and weekend hours for events. Please send a cover letter and resume by 2/3/17 to Jessica at jessica@burlingtonpartnership.org or to PO Box 1353, Burlington, VT 05402. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in a 30 or 40 hour per week position.

Join our fantastic professional office environment in Montpelier, VT. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and great benefits. Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and non-traditional candidates are encouraged to apply. For a complete position description and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/jz3nt56.

BPHC is a coalition of people and partners that recognize that the damages of drugs, alcohol abuse, and tobacco affect us all and we work together to create a healthier environment in Burlington. See us online: burlingtonpartnership.org.

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Openings for licensed psychotherapists conveniently located in downtown Burlington, overlooking City Hall Park. Join an experienced and long established group of independent practitioners.

Solid reputation with a variety of clinical practice skills. Suite of offices with pleasant waiting area. Furnished office available.

Reasonable rent and expenses, available full-time or shared parttime, starting March 1, 2017.

Please respond by February 15.

Application deadline is Midnight EST February 12, 2017.

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Do you like to work in a fast-paced, fun environment?

Do you enjoy selling a high quality product?

Harvest Equipment in Swanton, Vermont is seeking a

D I G I TA L P R E P R E S S T E C H N I C I A N The Prepress Technician will lead a team of 5 people in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment. The incumbent must display a professional demeanor and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced production environment. The position will require analytical skill with great attention to detail while adhering to tight deadlines. The position works under the supervision of the Production Manager.

The candidate must have the ability to execute basic to complex functions using the following software: Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat). A knowledge of Prepare It and XmPie Udirect a plus. Professional color correction and color retouching as well as some design skills are also a plus.

The Prepress Technician will generate files/proofs that comply with job and departmental specifications and procedures. The position is responsible for troubleshooting, file manipulation, and imposition of file output in a pdf workflow. The candidate must have the skill to create and edit PDF files and perform quality control checks on electronic files.

The candidate is responsible for multi-tasking between file preparation, manipulation and assembly on MacIntosh and PC platforms while maintaining responsibility for timely job shipments and quality control.

The candidate is expected to prepare accurate proofs for customer approval, conduct various checks for quality control and final output, process variable data mailing files and accurately report charges (time and material) to the company workstation job tracking database.

Applied knowledge of the print manufacturing process, ICC profiling and digital proofing are a plus. Send resumes to

cathy@offsethouse.com.

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Sales Representative

The Village of Essex Junction is seeking a full time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with strong mechanical skills. Wastewater Operator’s license preferred or the ability to obtain one within 6 months is a must.

Excellent benefits.

Job application and job description at essexjunction.org/departments/employment and the Village office, 802-878-6944. Submit application to the Village of Essex Junction, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., VT 05452 or admin@essexjunction.org.

Position open until filled. EOE

Doughnut Dilemma is looking for a pastry chef/doughnut maker committed to learning the exciting craft of doughnut making. Early morning and weekend availability a must as doughnut making starts at 3-4 a.m. Must be dependable, quick, efficient and able to multitask.

Please email resume to info@doughnutdilemma.com with the word resume in subject line.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents the company for the sale of machinery to customers in a defined sales area • Maintains current product knowledge on features and benefits of all equipment potentially saleable by the dealership • Maintains customer information in assigned territory for sales management.

• Monitors competitive activity/products and timely communicates to management accordingly.

• Knows and follows a defined sales process, assists with the preparation and execution of customer events.

• Maintains assigned company vehicles and equipment • Conducts new equipment field demonstrations.

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• Maintains current knowledge of financing options to assist customers with securing the purchase of new and used goods.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years’ equipment sales experience. High school diploma or equivalent work experience.

• Knowledge of agricultural or turf equipment and farming or operational practices preferred • Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions • Ability to work flexible hours, excellent customer skills, ability to analyze and interpret sales reports BENEFITS

Salary plus commission, Company vehicle and gas card, Health insurance, 401(k), Vacation and sick time, Life insurance To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to Scott Miller at scott@harvequip.com or mail to: 64 Harvest Lane #10, Williston, VT 05495 USA or fax to: 802.288.1165.

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LICENSED PLUMBER

If you want a job where you can do your best work, earn what you’re really worth and achieve your full potential, check out this position!

Our client, a well-established, expanding plumbing service in the Burlington, Vermont area, prides itself on having fully equipped and stocked trucks, uniforms, and outstanding customer service. We are looking for a 4:21 PM “self-starter” who can work unsupervised and is open to learning great customer service skills!

Ideally, the qualified candidate will have 2+ years of residential plumbing and heating experience; master plumber preferred but will consider Journeyman or apprentices. Must have a Vermont drivers’ license.

Salary Negotiable based upon experience and skills.

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New England’s premier special event company is seeking hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

We are currently accepting applications for the following seasonal positions (available May 1 through November 1):

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Tent Installers/Delivery WORKERS NEEDED Warehouse Labor

Vermont Tent Company is now hiring for drivers and 2nd Shift Truck Loading warehouse crew members to join our dynamic crew. FullLinen Division Assistant time or part-time hours available.

If you have an eye for detail, the ability to multitask and experience driving Stop by our office to fill out an application straight trucks please contact dhibma@vttent.com or stop or email resume to jobs@vttent.com. EOE. by our office and ask for Dave Hibma.

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Ambulatory LPNs ▪ We are looking for a few great LPNs who are passionate about providing care that puts the patient first.

Vermont Tent Company — We’re Much More Than Tents!

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▪ Must be a LPN, currently licensed in Vermont. Experience in Primary Care strongly preferred. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Estimator/Biller Our Estimator/Biller is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of estimates in accordance with our customer’s contract and specifications, as well as ensuring that all invoices are created in a timely and accurate manner. Our successful candidate will be cross trained in a variety of estimating and billing functions and have the flexibility to perform tasks in both areas as needed.

Primary functions include the gathering and interpreting of internal documentation relating to jobs and billing requests and comparing that information to actual work performed, preparing invoices, analyzing Request for Estimates by communicating internally with a variety of production managers and independently determining the most efficient method of producing a job.

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field or equivalent work experience combined with strong analytical skills is required. The ability to organize, prioritize and work under critical timeframes is a must.

▪ Competitive pay, flexible day schedule and great benefits.

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Recognizing the high-growth future of STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematics (CEMS) is offering a Computer Software Certificate Program that can be completed in under 2 years.

Participants in the CEMS Certificate Program may be eligible for tuition benefits through the Vermont Department of Labor.

Please contact your local Career Resource Center to find out if you qualify.

In addition to a high-quality UVM education, this program offers additional services to participants, including: • Financial Aid Counseling & Support • Academic Advising, including Certificate Track Placement • Personalized Professional Development Coaching and Resume Building Internship & Job Placement Support

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Qualified applicants should respond with their resume and salary requirements to:

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Lane Press offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and ability along with a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, a discounted health club membership and much more!

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For questions, please contact Tyson Duval at tyson.duval@uvm.edu or (802) 656‐4350.

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SUMMER CAMP EDUCATORS & WATERFRONT LIFEGUARDS Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit organization and a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark in Shelburne, VT. We are seeking seasonal Summer Camp Educators & Waterfront Lifeguards to teach 10 weeks of onsite day camps for ages 4 17. Shelburne Farms’ summer camps provide children with opportunities to use their senses, participate in food systems, collaborate with their peers, and explore natural communities that support human health.

To learn more, visit shelburnefarms.org/ about/join-our-team.

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SALES AND YARD OPPORTUNITIES Inside Contractor Sales: • • • • • • • • •

Supports the Outside Sales force Builds strong relationships with Outside Sales Reps and customers Provides excellent customer service Previous building material experience Counter Sales Representative: Builds strong customer relationships Provides excellent customer service Works as part of the sales team in the location Previous building material experience helpful

Stager: • • •

Provides excellent customer service Works outside, in the Yard, all year round Operates forklift to load and unload building material

Curtis Lumber Co. is one of the 40 largest and fastest growing building materials companies in Vermont and New York and is committed to delivering top-notch service. Curtis Lumber Co. offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. Please visit our employment page at curtislumber.com to fill out an online application, stop by our Williston location for an application, or email your resume to employment@curtislumber.com.

Onion River Crossroads is seeking two energetic people to fill the following positions at an all-girls residential group Curtis Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. home. We are looking to fill the following parttime positions: Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; and 6t-CurtisLumber020117.indd 1 Sunday, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

The second position is an awake overnight on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m.-8 a.m.

Starting pay is $14 per hour. Paid training is provided. Experience working with teens is helpful. Must have a valid driver’s license, and a background check will be conducted.

Please send resumes to Blaire at 111 Bliss Road, Montpelier, VT 05602 or email to blaire.orc@gmail.com.

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Curtis Lumber’s Williston location is filling Sales and Yard positions on their team:

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Wednesday, February 1 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

At 7 Farrell Street in South Burlington

We have immediate openings for

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility If you’re interested in a career in criminal justice, you’ll be interested in: • Meeting the hiring managers • Q & A about Corrections CRCF is a 172 bed progressive correctional facility primarily for women. The facility houses pre-trial and sentenced women for all custody levels. The staff provides services through an interdisciplinary team approach to meet the needs of the inmates and keep the community safe.

Vermont’s Department of Corrections is one of the largest departments in state government and the career opportunities are excellent. Correctional Officers attend a paid 5-week training program at the Vermont Corrections Academy. For more information, visit our website at corrections.vermont.gov/ or apply on-line at careers. vermont.gov, Job Posting #620505 (Correctional Officer) or #620497 (Temporary Correctional Officer).

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DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR AND MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Vermont Works for Women (VWW), a non-profit organization helping women and girls recognize their potential and explore, pursue, and excel in work that leads to economic independence is seeking two full-time positions to be based out of our headquarters in Winooski.

Full job descriptions for these positions and directions to apply are available at vtworksforwomen.org/about/employment Applications will be accepted until February 13.

No calls or faxes, please.

VWW IS ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN CANDIDATES WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE DIVERSITY OF THE ORGANIZATION. VWW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Analyst, Program Mgmt Burlington, VT Assist in dvlpmt & implmtatn of educatnl progrms, int’l collabrtns, & ovrseeg compliance w govt policies; analy collctd data/info & rprt any deficncies in existg systs/prgrms; prep recmmndatns for implmtatn of new prgrms, prcedures, & changes; ID potentl biz opprtnties & dvlp progrm proposls to address them; revw & analy contracts & proposls for jnt vntures, partnrshps, &/ or collabrtns w ovrseas orgs./ institutns; confer w persnnl to ensure success of new progrms & changes; analy & enhance recrds mgmt progrm for studnt recrds; prtcpate in specl prjcts; & evaluate host family recruitmt & mgmt progrm & rsults. Bach in Biz Mgmt or Prjct Mgmt. Must hv functnl knowledge w projct dvlpmt, implmtatn, monitorg & evaluatn thru coursework or intrnshp. Mst S/R/W Mandarin Chinese fluently. RSM to Spiral International, 7 Kilburn St, Ste. 209, Burlington, VT 05401. Attn: Michele Hirsch.

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Marketing Department FULL TIME

The Small Dog Marketing team seeks a lively candidate with 1-2 years of marketing/web experience and a strong knowledge of/interest in Apple products. Responsibilities include* copy writing, design for web and print, retail merchandising, web page management, special offer marketing, and sales support. Excellent writing, proofing and communication skills are essential to this position. Web building skills including HTML and a basic understanding of CSS is preferred. This position does require all work to be performed in our home office and is not a remote position.

IT Department

JUNIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, FULL TIME The junior systems administrator works with the Information

Technology and Development department to provide support and solutions to our internal employees and assist with deployment and maintenance of our internal technology. Our environment is predominantly run on OS X, OS X Server, iOS, and Google Apps for Business.  In-depth knowledge of Apple’s devices, OS X, iOS, apps, and solutions  Networking (wired & wireless) experience  Excellent time management & multitasking skills  Excellent communication skills, patient, and comfortable with teaching others  Ability to follow directions & documentation with high attention to detail This position does require all work to be performed in our home office and is not a remote position.

Retail Sales Associate

SOUTH BURLINGTON & RUTLAND, PART TIME

A fierce commitment to customer service, knowledge of and passion for Apple products, an understanding of the digital lifestyle, and keen attention to detail. Strong writing skills are a must as we use email 12:15 PM to correspond with customers daily, and Saturday availability and a flexible schedule are necessary.

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Staff Accountant Would you like to work at a company that is routinely recognized as one of one of the best places to work in Vermont? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is looking for a staff accountant to provide professional accounting support to a variety of financial functions in the corporate accounting department. Responsibilities include the monthly financial close process, journal and general ledger activities, and corporate wide accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. A BS in accounting or finance required along with one to three years of professional accounting experience.

Our employees enjoy a competitive salary along with a great benefit package.

Visit us at www.bcbsvt.com/careers to learn more and apply.

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@smalldog.com. As we’re in the computer industry, we do it all by email; no calls please! For more details about these positions and to apply go to smalldog.com/jobs.

SMALL DOG ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Inside sales position with 7t-SmallDog011117.indd 1 Would you on-the-job training. Ideal like to be part candidate must be organized, of a fun and fast-paced work customer focused, have a good environment, phone voice and clerical skills. growing and Job responsibilities include selling plants? customer service, walk-in Red Wagon Plants in Hinesburg is looking for 2 people to join our team sales, quote generation, at our organic greenhouses. Both answering phones, quality positions are full-time. One is in our control of orders, collections, retail greenhouse and runs mid-April to mid-July. We are looking for a person to and project organization. help in our retail store who has special Computer literacy a must. expertise in herbaceous perennials.

Signarama seeks a candidate The other position is in our production who works well with others, greenhouse and runs late February to early June. This person must have and can multi-task.

Email resume to bob@signaramavt.com.

previous production experience, preferably in agriculture. Please go to our website for more information, all the details are there.

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individuals to join a rapidly evolving 1/18/2017 2:57:20 PMPM 1/23/17 2:42 and highly innovative division of LORD Corporation. Our inertial, wireless and displacement sensing products have won multiple awards and are used in world class, pioneering technical applications. You will join a diverse team in a pleasant and productive work environment that can help you learn, grow, stay healthy, and be fulfilled in your work.

We currently have opportunities for the following: TECHNOLOGIST, ENGINEERING LAB-DISPLACEMENT (REQ-17-19): Primary responsibilities include the assembly, test, and calibration of displacement sensors. Incumbent is expected to build displacement sensor assemblies and custom products, solder components onto printed circuit boards, and perform test and calibration procedures.

Do you have inertial navigation engineering experience? Take a look at the ENGINEERING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES on our website!

(REQ-16-23, 16-24, 16-20, 16-21) See lord.com/careers for full job details and to apply.

(Under Locations, select USA-Williston, VT to see all VT jobs.)

In addition to competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, we offer high-tech working space, high-speed workstations, sophisticated engineering test facilities and a state-of-the-art production area.

If you are interested in working with an exciting range of technologies, products and markets contributing to a dynamic culture in a fast-growing company, consider being a part of the LORD MicroStrain® community. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce. EOE M/F/D/V LORD MicroStrain® has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont every year since 2013!

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Crisis Assessment Clinician – First Call for Chittenden County *New position* Interested in challenging and rewarding work? Join this well-supported, growing team of professionals. Provide high-quality assessment to children and adults experiencing a mental health emergency. Clinicians are mobile throughout Chittenden County, responding to homes, schools, the hospital, police departments and other community locations. Master’s in a Mental Health Field required, license or licensure track strongly preferred. This is a full-time position with alternative hours – inquire for details. $41,008.50 plus additional $2,000 for licensure. Job ID# 3648, 3725 & 3726

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Manager of Benefits, Payroll and HRIS Seeking individual to join our dynamic HR team serving 1,500 employees in over 60 locations. In this professional role, you will lead efforts to ensure a comprehensive benefits program that meets employee needs and enhances the overall Agency recruitment and retention strategy. BA in human resources, business or related field; 3-5 yrs experience of progressively responsible experience in benefits administration; knowledge of government regulations as they apply to administration of benefits and leaves; and payroll administration. PHR or SHRM CP designation a plus. FT. Job ID# 3727

MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Chief of Security Services – HUB Perform supervisory and administrative tasks in developing, implementing and managing the security and safety of those at the Chittenden Clinic. This includes physical security of all, access to the facility and dosing, visitor management, security cameras, alarm systems, policy and procedure development as it pertains to safety and emergency preparedness, staff training, and coordination of all required emergency drills and de-escalation. FT (5:30 am-1:30 pm) Job ID# 3722

Laboratory Technician – Chittenden Clinic This part-time position is for a male lab technician. This position requires oversight of urine drug screens at our Burlington location in addition to data entry. Early morning hours apply (5:45-11). The person in this position must possess good communication skills, positive attitude and attention to detail. $15.00 per hour. Job ID #3628

Lakeview Program Coordinator/Nurse Seeking compassionate, hard-working nurse to provide recovery-focused supports to adults with mental health/co-occurring substance use challenges living in our Lakeview Community Care Home. This position includes supervision of Residential Counselors, Cooks and Substitute Staff. We are seeking someone who is patient and insightful, who will be a leader and role model for staff and work collaboratively with a larger supervisory team. Some on-call availability required. Excellent benefits and paid time off. Masters degree and RN State of Vermont licensure required. Come join our team! FT. Job ID# 3717

CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES Clinician – Early Childhood Seeking experienced Master’s-Level clinician with genuine interest in home and community-based work with young children, their parents and caregivers. Must be licensed or license eligible. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of early childhood mental-health professions in partnering with young children, families, child care programs and community providers. Interest, knowledge and experience in trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally competent family work is a must. Strong communication skills and a commitment to home-based, family-centered work necessary. Reliable transportation and a clean driving record required. Starting salary is $41,008.50. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in a mental health discipline, and those who are already licensed will receive an additional $2,000 to the base pay. Job ID# 3692 or 3693

Clinician – School Services Howard Center’s School Services Program currently has several full-time School Services Clinician positions open throughout Chittenden County. Our program has longstanding partnerships with schools and uses a clinical social work model to offer therapeutic and case management services for students, families and teams. Strong supervisory support is a top priority for the leadership team. Applicants must have backgrounds in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling and must be licensed or mentalhealth license eligible. $41,008.50 plus additional $2000 for licensure. Job ID# 3544, 3625, 3670 & 3697

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.

For more information, please visit howardcentercareers.org.

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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We’re seeking an energetic,

Operations Manager

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

The newly formed Montpelier Development Corporation (MDC) is hiring an Executive Director. For a complete position description, as well as information on how to apply, please see montpelieralive.org/223/ news-notices.

Reporting to the Board of Directors of the MDC, the MDC Executive Director will work closely with local government, area businesses and organizations, to assist individual entrepreneurs and already existing firms to establish, relocate, or expand their businesses within the City of Montpelier, Vermont.

NEW JOBS POSTED DAILY!

The operations manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Turning Point Center. This will include managing and overseeing cleanliness and maintenance of the building, volunteer recruitment, training and management, creating and updating the operations manual, and assisting in the creation of the organizational budget in collaboration with the Executive Director. The operations manager will also assist in fundraising events and other miscellaneous tasks.

NUTRITION SERVICES

Sous Chef 

The University of Vermont Medical Center is a Vermont Fresh Network Member, active in the sustainable food movement, and proudly partners with local farms and producers.

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Must have at least 3 years of experience in quantity food preparation and 5 years of leadership experience. Culinary Arts training or degree strongly preferred. ServeSafe Certification required.

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We offer a competitive wage, excellent benefits including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the Management Team along with the Executive Director, this position’s primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization’s day to day functions. It is highly recommended that the candidate have long term recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction.

Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, program development, policies and practices. This position may also interact with the Board of Directors.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: sick days, vacation days, national holidays and a salary commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience.

Qualified applicants should reply with cover letter and resume by Wednesday, February 8 to: Gary De Carolis, Executive Director, Turning Point Center of Chittenden County, 191 Bank Street, Suite 200, Burlington, VT 05401.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase (0)

Vermont small business awards for research and development projects which will lead to applications to federal SBIR/STTR programs.

• Maximum amount of each grant is $15,000 • One award will be made in areas of interest to NASA • Full submission details may be found at uvm.edu/epscor/redir/sbir

Deadline for submission: February 14, 2017

NEW: Faculty-Small Business Partnerships

Vermont small business in partnership with college and university faculty, for collaborative projects aligned with the current Vermont EPSCoR II Track-1 award, Basic Resilience to Extreme Events in the Lake Champlain Basin (BREE) • Maximum amount of each award is $10,000 • Full submission details may be found at uvm.edu/epscor/redir/pilot

Deadline for submission: March 1, 2017 “We needed a way to bridge our research in the lab with a commercial product. A Phase (0) award gave us time and resources to develop a competitive Phase I proposal.”

Dr. Ryan McDevitt, P.I. GreenScale Technologies Phase (0) Project Micro-Scale Thruster for Small Satellites

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Questions? Email epscor@uvm.edu phone 656-7931 or visit us on the web at www.uvm.edu/EPSCoR

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Discover a career opportunity with Allstate as a Field Property Adjuster in Burlington, VT! As a Field Property Adjuster, you will be responsible for investigating, negotiating and settling complex property damage and liability insurance claims. You will travel to the loss site to conduct a thorough analysis and will review the insurance policy, evaluate damages, determine loss coverage and authorize payments. Your knowledge, compassion, and ability to make the process fast, easy, and fair for our customers is just what they need after they’ve had a loss. After all, you play a vital role in ensuring we deliver on our promise to help restore people’s lives.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k).

Learn more and apply at allstate.jobs and search by job# 52036.

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Developmental Services Seeking Shared Living Providers!

Seeking Patient Shared Living Provider(s) to support a self-aware 22-year-old who enjoys socializing, art, writing and baking. This individual is looking for an open-minded provider(s) able to set firm but kind expectations, and create a calm and safe environment for them and their two cats. Providers without dogs are ideal. Female provider(s) preferred due to shared living space. Compensation: $22,000 tax-free annual stipend.

Interested candidates contact lreid@howardcenter.org or call 488-6563.

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Works in Progress is currently seeking a responsible and detail oriented individual to join our Research team in our South Burlington office.

The position involves contacting architects, engineers, and contractors by phone/email and internet research to obtain timely and accurate information on new and existing construction projects.

We offer a competitive wage plus a comprehensive benefits 4:30 PM package including health insurance, 401k, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

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PRE-HEALTH ADVISOR/ PROGRAM COORDINATOR Manage UVM’s Pre-Health Advising Program. Provide full range of comprehensive career services, including individual pre-health counseling and advising for students and alumni considering a broad range of pre-health careers. Design pre-health related programs, panels, workshops and services. Recruit, train, manage and supervise Pre-Health Peer Mentors. Lead the PreHealth Advisory Committee as co-chair and write formalized institutional letters in support of students and alumni. Ensure students, faculty and administrators are informed on current trends and best practices in health professions preparation and admissions. Build consulting partnerships with faculty and staff to optimize preparation of pre-health students Demonstrate comfort with and commitment to issues of diversity and multiculturalism. Actively engage in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. Reports to the Assistant Director for Career Education in the Career Center.

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in higher education or related field required, or equivalent, with coursework and/or training in career development preferred and three years’ successful career counseling or advising experience required. Effective and efficient writing skills, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, alumni, and employers required. Leadership, planning, programming and presenting abilities needed. Knowledge of science curriculum and health care preparation desired. Demonstrated multicultural competence and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment are required. Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

For further information on this position and to apply visit our website at uvmjobs.com and search Position # 004591.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

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Administrative/ Research Associate/ Data Specialist

Vermont Oxford Network (VON) is a worldwide community hr@constructionjournal.com. of over 1,100 neonatal intensive care units working together to improve medical care for the most vulnerable newborns. At VON we transform data into action to help save babie’s lives.

We are seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager to join our passionate, growing team in the fun and relaxed atmosphere of our offices in the heart of Burlington’s Pine 3v-WorksinProgress020117.indd 1 1/27/17 Street innovation corridor.

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Marketing and Communications Manager As our Marketing and Communications Manager you will play a critical role in advancing VON’s mission. You will work with key organizational stakeholders to establish and execute an overall strategy for VON marketing and communications across all channels (digital, print, and social media). You will lead the effort to coordinate, create, and curate content that communicates the meaningful work we do, ensuring that VON is perceived as the premier source, disseminator, and conduit of information across the neonatal community of practice. This is a new position and a great opportunity for a creative individual looking for mission-driven work with the opportunity to truly shape and lead a communications strategy. You will need the ability to set and drive clear priorities, juggle multiple projects, stay calm and pleasant under pressure, and listen and coordinate at every turn. We are looking for someone who is both a great storyteller and a consummate team player, able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth.

An undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism or a related communications field is required, as is at least 5 years of experience working in a similar role. Non-profit and/or healthcare experience is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to jobs@vtoxford.org with the job title in the subject line by February 10. A full job description is available at vtoxford.org/jobs.

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GLEANING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR BRATTLEBORO Regionally ensures Vermont’s surplus farm produce is rescued by mobilizing community members and overseeing distribution to Network Partner agencies through direct and statewide distribution. A complete job description is available upon request.

Send applications, cover letter & job resume to Human Resources Department; Attn: Francine Chittenden or email to: fchittenden@ vtfoodbank.org.

The Vermont Foodbank is an EOE.

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BUYER Natural Foods Market in Chittenden County is seeking a buyer to work primarily in their Wellness/ Supplement/Body Care department. Experience with nutritional supplements, body care products, and other health & beauty-related products is required.

Experience with local, all-natural and/or organic products is preferred. Excellent customer service must be provided at all times. Computer skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems is a plus. Some evening and weekend hours are necessary, as is reliable transportation. The right applicant will be a team player willing to pitch in when asked for a variety of tasks and duties. A willingness to learn and grow within the company over time is desired as this is not a seasonal or short-term position.

Trowel Trades, an industry leader in sales to the professional contractor base, is interested in hiring top talent for a Sales Representative position in their Vermont location.

LANDSCAPE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Trowel Trades Supply currently has an opening for a Landscape Sales Representative. Our sales team is looking for a motivated and energetic Sales Representative whose work ethic demonstrates a sense of urgency and a great desire for personal and team success. This position will require the qualified candidate to aggressively prospect, develop and close sales opportunities of landscape and hardscaping products in the Vermont market.

The role will focus on proactively identifying, locating, prospecting, and cold calling new customers in addition to maintaining effective relationships with current customers that lead to increased sales and revenue. The customer base includes landscapers, general contractors, as well as the architectural and design community. This role will have extensive interaction with customer base to generate and obtain product specifications along with preparing and delivering quotes as part of the bidding process to close sales opportunities. This role will provide excellent customer service and on going follow up that includes the sales position to investigate and research all customer inquiries and concerns along with ongoing job site visits.

Please provide a current resume or CV with at least three professional references to employ2468@gmail.com.

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REAL ESTATE AGENT Geri Reilly Real Estate is looking for a self motivated Real Estate agent to join our team. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends and have a Real Estate license. Leads provided and willing to train.

Please call or email Geri for a confidential interview: geri@buyvtrealestate.com or 862-6677 x1.

Check out buyvtrealestate.com to learn more about Geri Reilly Real Estate.

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Administrative Assistant The Town of Essex, Vermont is accepting applications and resumes for a full-time position in the Town Manager’s office. The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative skills and some knowledge of employee benefits administration as well as experience providing support in the area of Human Resources. Familiarity working in municipal government is preferred. Must be able to work tactfully with Town officials, the public and employees in sensitive and confidential matters, and able to prioritize multiple work tasks. A high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet is required, and the ability to be cross-trained in the Town’s payroll system is necessary.

The position requires an individual willing to work in a fast-paced environment and who possesses a strong attention to detail. High school education with additional business training desirable; minimum three years’ administrative experience including Human Resource related matters and experience in dealing with the public required. Hours: M-F, 7:30-4:30. The Town offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental and retirement. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to the attention of Patrick C. Scheidel, Municipal Manager, 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452, 802878-1341 or dfisher@essex.org. Application and job description at essex.org/employmentopportunites. Position open until filled.

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Central Vermont Addiction Medicine is located in Berlin, VT and provides substance abuse engagement, stabilization, treatment and recovery services to Vermont residents. We are seeking to hire the following full time positions:

RECEPTIONIST Select is currently looking for an energetic and detail oriented individual with strong communication and organization skills. This person will serve as the first point of contact for clients and vendors. Strong problem solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, team environment are required.

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

We are seeking an experienced supervisor who is interested in providing clinical supervision to a team of clinicians serving adults in a medication assisted treatment (MAT) program. A skill set including collaboration, coaching, communication, and clinical experience in the addictions field is essential to this position. Including clinical supervision, there will be some provision of direct clinical care including intake, assessment, treatment planning, group & individual counseling and/or referrals to other levels care. The development of a care coordination system, including collaboration with local community resources and prescribers, is essential to successfully serve this population. LADC licensure is required for this position. Central Vermont Addiction Medicine is located in Berlin, VT; hours are roughly from 6:00am – 2:00pm.

Compensation is based on experience and capabilities. Benefits include medical and dental, 401k with profit sharing, and an exceptional work environment.

HUB CLINICIAN

We are seeking clinicians to work with adults as a part of our Hub & Spoke medication assisted therapy (MAT) program. This position will focus on access, engagement, stabilization to help clients build a bridge from the MAT program to other local MAT treatment options. Work will involve assessments, case management, treatment planning, group & individual counseling, referral, and coordination with community partners such as the DOC, DCF, or other treatment providers. Previous experience working with people in recovery from addictions is preferable. A Master’s Degree is strongly preferred, Bachelor’s Degree with previous experience will be considered. Must obtain AAP credential and be actively working towards LADC licensure. Working hours are roughly from 6:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Apply via email: careers@selectdesign.com

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Flexibility, dependability, strong communication, and the ability to be a team player are essential. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a generous time off package and a retirement match.

Send your resume to Rachel Yeager, HR Coordinator • ryeager@claramartin.org Clara Martin Center • PO Box G • Randolph, VT 05060 Find other open positions at www.claramartin.org

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DRIVER WANTED

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Visually impaired woman needs a driver to run errands, get to medical apps., etc. Number of hours per week fluctuates.

Occasional evenings and possible weekend rides needed.

New, local, scamfree jobs posted every day!

Send resumes to vickiskates@gmail.com.

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Do you like to help people?

Do you have a flexible schedule and like to drive? Perfect for retirees who want a little extra cash and to feel rewarded.

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Rock Point School is saying goodbye to our beloved Office Administrator of forty-two years and hiring a new Administrator to manage the main office and provide support for our school program. The Administrator occupies a central position in our small, independent boarding and day high school in Burlington.

Responsibilities: • Manage main office • Reception and communications • Student and school records • Administrative support for staff, teachers, and students • Work with bookkeeper on accounts, payroll, and check requests • Administrative oversight of regular & special events The ideal candidate: • Writes and speaks clearly and well • Takes initiative and monitors own work • Is highly organized • Manages multiple projects and demands • Is skilled with Microsoft Office & databases • Has strong problem-solving skills • Loves working with people, especially teens • Has patience, humor, and a driver’s license Use this link to apply: rockpointschool.org/office-administrator.

Or email your resume and cover letter to

Head of School, C.J. Spirito, cspirito@rockpoint.org.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SEVENDAYSJOBS, SUBSCRIBE TO RSS, OR CHECK POSTINGS ON YOUR PHONE AT M.SEVENDAYSVT.COM EXPERIENCED PAINTER WANTED Stapleton Painting LLC is seeking experienced painters with a great work ethic for commercial and custom home work. Must have a valid drivers license and working vehicle.

Geographic area is Northern Vermont including Chittenden, Lamoille, Franklin, and Washington counties.

Very competitive salary for right person, including bonus program and paid holidays.

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Wait Staff Full & Part-Time Openings Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community, is adding members to our team of Dining Room Wait Staff. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals with the time and drive to begin their working experience, or for professionals who wish to supplement their current career endeavors.

Experience as a server is preferred but not required. We will train applicants who demonstrate strong customer service skills and a desire to work with an active population of seniors.

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED! Wake Robin offers a flexible schedule to match your goals.

If interested, please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to: HR, (802) 264-5146.

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OFFICE MANAGER/ LEGAL SECRETARY Small family law firm in Burlington has an immediate opening for a full-time office manager/ legal secretary. Position requires strong technology, organizational, administrative and communication skills.

Applicant should be able to work independently and as a team member with a commitment to professionalism and client services. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter describing your interest in being part of our workplace.

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Do you share our passion for criminal justice reform?

Champlain Community Services is a progressive, intimate, developmental services provider agency with a strong emphasis on self-determination values and employee & consumer satisfaction.

Do you have case management experience?

CCCD is a team-oriented, nonprofit agency based in the City of Burlington. We have a full-time position for someone who possesses strong case management skills, a clear sense of boundaries, brings a human services background and embraces a restorative justice philosophy. Responsibilities include conducting evidence-based screenings, supporting program participants while addressing their needs, and collaborating with partner agencies and professionals in the criminal justice system.

A bachelor’s degree and experience in a related field is required.

Reliable transportation and the ability to work flexible hours is required. Interested individuals can apply by sending a cover letter and resume to the following email address: psheehan@ chitccd.org or by mail to 183 St. Paul Street, Burlington, VT 05401 ATTN: Patrick Sheehan.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. CHITTENDEN COUNTY COURT DIVERSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Transportation Position Are you looking for a rewarding experience that helps people be independent and lead a fulfilling life? Champlain Community Services and the Way2Work Program is seeking a part time team member to provide employment transportation to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The ideal candidate understands the value of inclusion and has the desire to support their community in an area of great need. If you are interested in joining our person centered team, please send your resume and cover letter to Michelle Paya at mpaya@ccs-vt.org.

Shared Living Provider CCS is seeking applicants to provide home supports to a kind, humorous gentleman who enjoys being involved in the community and in social settings. The ideal candidate will be patient, flexible and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position includes a generous stipend, ongoing supports, respite and a comprehensive training package. Contact Jennifer Wolcott at 655-0511 x118 for more information. ccs-vt.org

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Providing innovative mental health and educational services to Vermont’s children and families.

“Make a difference in the life of a child!”- NFI Vermont, a leader in specialized trauma and adolescent development, is looking to expand our team of innovators. Full time and part time positions available. Competitive wages, training opportunities, flexible work schedules and family oriented culture. Excellent benefits with tuition reimbursement offered for 30 or more hour employees.

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The Arlington School in St. Johnsbury, VT, managed by NFI, is an approved independent school that serves students in grade 8- 12 who need an alternative setting to traditional high school and may require therapeutic supports. We are seeking a collaborative and compassionate leader for our program. The Director is responsible for leading the program, partnering with LEAs, community providers and overseeing the daily management and operations of the school, which includes clinical and educational services. We are looking for a candidate who would enjoy working in a collaborative and community oriented environment. Candidates must have experience in a clinical or education setting, working with families, collaborating with community based teams, and supervising staff. Experience working with systems like PBIS is a plus. Master’s Degree in Counseling or Education required. This is an 11 month position with a full-time, full year salary. NFI offers a generous tuition reimbursement program. To apply please send your resume, a letter of interest and the names of three references to Suzanne Masland, Regional Director, suzannemasland@nafi.com.

Residential Counselor Group Home The Group Home Program of NFI Vermont is currently seeking a full-time Residential Counselor. The Group Home is a residential program, which provides assessment and stabilization services to males and females, ages 13-18. Counselors provide supervision and support to the youth as well as provide a sense of safety and security to the youth. Job requirements: Superior interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team atmosphere a must. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required. This is an entry level, full-time position that includes nights/weekends with an inclusive benefits package.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to jenniferheintz@nafi.com.

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Foster Parents and Respite Providers Vermont Make a difference in the life of a child! NFI is seeking Vermont homes to support children in need. A sense of humor, flexibility and willingness to work as a team are essential. We are also seeking weekend respite providers. If you are a Vermont home in the Greater Hartford Area or in Chittenden or Franklin counties, please contact Jodie Clarke at 802-658-3924 x 1028 or email jodieclarke@nafi.com.

NFI Hospital Diversion Program The NFI Hospital Diversion program is hiring for an Interim Program Clinician and a Residential Counselor, both full time positions. Hospital Diversion is a short term, in-patient facility providing crisis stabilization, clinical consultation, individual treatment and discharge planning in a small, safe residential setting. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Anne Peterson at annepeterson@nafi.com.

Interim Program Clinician position covers a four month leave of absence with the potential for an ongoing fulltime program clinician position. The program clinician is a multifaceted position to include: clinical consultation with community members, initial clinical assessments/mental status evaluations, family and treatment team meetings, supervision of residential counselors, coordination of referral and participation on the leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in counseling, social work or a related field and have significant experience working with adolescents who have mental health and/or behavioral challenges. The candidate must work well in crisis, be flexible, be collaborative and function in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to navigate the system of care, and multi-task effectively.

Residential Counselors provide supervision and support to youth, as well as provide a sense of safety and security.

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Philanthropic Advisor for Program and Grants The Vermont Community Foundation is seeking a parttime Philanthropic Advisor for Program and Grants.

This position is responsible for working 20-28 hrs/wk with a team of seven around Foundation grantmaking and philanthropic advising of donor advisors. The ideal candidate will have experience with philanthropy, knowledge of Vermont’s nonprofit sector and strong communication and project management skills.

Please send cover letter and resume to by February 10 to: humanresource@vermontcf.org, or mail to: The Vermont Community Foundation 3 Court Street Middlebury, VT 05753.

Visit vermontcf.org/jobs for a complete job description.

The Vermont Community Foundation is an equal employment opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

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Wellness Practice in Colchester, VT, is seeking an experienced MA, LPN or LNA to work Mon-Fri (30 – 40 hrs/wk). Looking for an energetic, detail oriented team player who can work independently in a busy office. EMR, EKG, IM & phlebotomy skills are required. Experience in scribing and IVs is a plus.

An opportunity such as this may occur once in an ideal candidate’s lifetime. A position of this importance, with an organization of NCSS’ stature, is indeed exceptional.

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) is seeking a new Executive Director to lead a truly dynamic organization. The ideal candidate will skillfully guide our organization into the future; be a positive force for the improvement of community health and an effective contributor to state service delivery and payment reform initiatives.

Please email cover letter with resume and 3 professional references to preventivemedicinevt @gmail.com.

NCSS is a $40M, 600 employee, non-profit community mental health center, driven by its commitment to developing innovative solutions in response to rapidly changing community needs.

Our current Executive Director will retire in June 2017 after 20 years of service, having developed a highly regarded organization within the state of Vermont and beyond.

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The United Way of Northwest Vermont (UWNWVT) is a leading organization in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties that harnesses the power of nonprofits, government, businesses and thousands of volunteers to address the complex human care needs of our community members. We believe that true social innovation comes from creative collaborations.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the leader of the organization and articulates a vision for Community Impact that is achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing leaders, staff and volunteers. The CEO works across private, public and corporate sectors to bolster community health, education and financial stability.

We are seeking a CEO who is experienced in the management of organizations, business, and resource development. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading through change, promoting diversity and inclusion and leveraging community resources to achieve results. The chief executive must be a skilled communicator, negotiator, and trusted team builder.

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Interested candidates may visit www.unitedwaynwvt.org to download the job description, experience/position requirements and application directions.

The CEO reports to a Board of Directors and works closely with several board committees.

Wake Robin seeks a dedicated nursing assistant with a strong desire to work within a community of seniors. Wake Robin seeks LNAs licensed in Vermont to provide high quality care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” We offer higher than average pay including shift differentials, great benefits, a pristine working environment, and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting.

For confidential consideration, candidates should send via e-mail a resume, cover letter and statement of interest by February 17, 2017 to: searchcommittee@ unitedwaynwvt.org. No phone calls, please.

WE CONTINUE TO OFFER GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR EVENINGS, NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS!

UWNWVT is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to: HR, (802) 264-5146.

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For its February wine dinner, Stowe’s Cork Wine Bar & Market journeys through rocky Grecian hills for a closer look at small-production Anatolian wines, paired with four courses from head chef Dave Davey. Start with sardines and mussels and a crisp, citrusy white from Santorini. Then dive into grilled mezze snacks such as pork souvlaki, springy halloumi cheese and smoke-kissed vegetables, served with dips, spreads and breads. A dark and aromatic Xinomavro from Macedonia plays up the earth tones in an entrée of lamb moussaka, while Kir-Yianni’s sparkling pink Akakies complements a honey-tinged sweet treat to finish.

GREEK WINE DINNER: Tuesday, February 7, 6:30-9 p.m., Cork Wine Bar & Market,

Stowe. $55 plus tax and gratuity; reservations recommended. corkvt.com

SEED SWAP: Diversify your seed collection while sharing garden stories at this annual Swap Sisters exchange.

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Saturday, February 4, seatings at 5, 6:30 & 8 p.m., Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield. $25; rese vations required. bigpicturetheater.info

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HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA — ALL ABOUT SAGE: Susan Staley of Burlington Herb Clinic gives students the dirt on the common culinary herb, which has myriad medicinal uses.

Saturday, February 4, 1-2:30 p.m., Railyard Apothecary, Burlington. By donation. btvherbclinic.com

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‘DOWNTON ABBEY’-INSPIRED DINNER & ETIQUETTE TALK: Practice your Edwardian etiquette over a four-course spread — and take notes on best practices for proper mealtime minutiae.

Saturday, February 4, 6:30, Governor’s House, Hyde Park. $47.50; preregister. onehundredmain.com

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or years, Deborah Dickerson noticed the honeybees buzzing around Memorial Baptist Church. They were always congregating around the roof. And at certain times of year, dead worker bees would litter the wheelchair ramp entrance.

Dickerson and her husband have kept honeybees at their Bristol home for decades. So she was keenly aware of, and curious about, this apparently thriving colony at her Middlebury church.

“I had mentioned to a couple people, sort of jokingly, if we could ever access that honey, who knows what little project could be paid for with the loot hiding under the roof,” she recalls. “But it seemed pretty inaccessible.”

Then, early last fall, honey started dripping down the church’s interior walls. “Ironically, we’d just had those walls painted, for the first time in 30 years,” says Dickerson. Something had to be done about the bees.

Fortunately, the timing was just right.

A roofer with a lift was scheduled to replace a portion of the building’s roof in November. Trustee John Curler, who had also been keeping tabs on the bees’ comings and goings for years, asked the roofer to take a closer look where he suspected the colony was living.

Then he contacted beekeeper Andrew Munkres. With apprentice Ethan West, Munkres arrived one cold November day and attempted to remove the colony and transport it to his Cornwall operation, Lemonfair Honeyworks.

This wasn’t the first time Munkres had been called to remove a colony from someone’s walls. “We hear from two to five people a year who have a colony in the house,” he says. “Most people don’t want to rip off their siding, so they end up just dealing with it.”

Or they call an exterminator. “But then you’ve killed the bees and melted the wax,” Munkres continues, “and you end up with wax on your electrical wires.”

At the church, the beekeeper did a “cut out” to remove the colony. It wasn’t difficult to locate. “If you put your ear right on the roof, you could hear the bees underneath,” he recalls. He and West pulled up the roof to discover the colony right below it.

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So, how exactly do you coax 10,000 honeybees to vacate their cozy coldweather dwelling? Munkres began by lighting a smoker, which keeps bees from getting too aggressive. He had brought a hive box, already filled with honey, which would become the colony’s new home.

Then, he simply cut about three or four feet of honeycomb out of the roof and shook the bees out into the hive box.

“After we’d gotten all the bees out, we managed to spot the queen just walking around,” Munkres says. He picked her up by the wings and transferred her to the box with the others. “Now it was a viable colony, a queen with all her daughters.”

He brought the bees back to Cornwall and placed them in his honey house cellar, where they’ll spend the winter. The colony is big enough to survive until spring, Munkres says, but he can’t be sure they’ll make it until warm weather comes. “It’s obviously pretty

disruptive to remove them from their home,” he notes.

But at least they have honey to eat.

“The reason bees store honey is to make it through the winter,” Munkres points out. “That’s their food. Unlike bears, who store fat and hibernate, the way

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“There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it,” Munkres says. “There is nothing that could get in honey that would be at all unhealthy for anyone over the age of 1.”

Some people may actually consider this honey superior, he points out, since the comb contains propolis, a mixture of bee saliva and beeswax that is said to have healthful benefits. To harvest this honey, the comb will be crushed and then strained. Whatever is in the comb becomes part of the honey.

The church is planning to sell its honey in a fundraiser to offset the cost of the roof replacement. After all, Williams says, “The roof helped make this honey.” They’re calling it Holy

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Honey. “Heavenly honey was already taken,” Williams says with a smile.

In this era of colony collapse disorder, which threatens honeybees and their habitats, this colony sought refuge in the walls of a church. And the church served them well, Munkres says.

“From looking at the comb, we could tell [the bees] were pretty healthy. They seemed quite happy there. They were sharing heat with the church; they kind of had it made,” he says. “If it weren’t for the honey leakage, everybody would have been OK with it.” m

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Melinda Rowe Williams shows it to a curious reporter, the honey looks gnarly and is almost black, but it tastes delicious and sweet.

Williams says she took some of the honeycomb home, put it in a double boiler and strained out the honey. “I just had to pick out a few impurities,” she says. “We all had it for Christmas morning.”

There’s a reason the honey is so dark, according to Munkres. “When we harvest honey that’s going to go into jars in the store, we’re trying to get the bees to put that honey into boxes that have never had baby bees raised in them,” he explains. The church honey was made in wild, free-form honeycomb, meaning it shared space with babies, larval skins and bee poop.

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bees keep warm is by vibrating. It’s sort of like doing jumping jacks. In order to keep doing that all winter, they have to eat honey to give them energy.”

“I thought it was so wonderful that Andrew was able to get the hive and the queen before they died, because it was pretty cold,” says Curler. “They were all tucked in, ready for winter.”

Curler estimates that they were able to salvage about 120 pounds of honeycomb, some of which is currently stored at his house. “I tried some [of the honey] right after we brought it down,” he says.

“It’s a dark honey. It was wonderful.”

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CROP CONGRESS: Pest control, crop rotations and drainage impacts on phosphorus losses are just a few of the topics on the agenda at this meeting of agricultural minds. Joseph C. Burke Education and Research Center, Miner Institute, Chazy, N.Y., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 518-846-7121, ext. 117.

VERMONT FARM SHOW: From barnyard animals to giant tractors, the annual showcase celebrates the state’s agricultural industry. See vtfarmshow. com for details. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 461-8774.

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‘GOYA: VISIONS OF FLESH AND BLOOD’: Art hounds get an up-close look at Spanish romantic painter Francisco Goya in this 2015 documentary film.

Town Hall ° eater, Middlebury, 11 a.m. $5-10. Info, 382-9222.

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INVEST IN VERMONT BURLINGTON: Milk Money Vermont connects entrepreneurs and investors at a learning opportunity focused on supporting local businesses. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 899-0979.

comedy

DAVE HILL: ° e New York City funnyman serves up his offbeat humor and storytelling. Stearns Performance Space, Johnson State College, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2356.

COMMUNITY FORUM ON LIVABLE WAGE: How are we training young people to earn enough to survive? ° is and other questions guide a talk by Public Assets Institute’s Paul Cillo and Central Vermont Career Center’s Penny Chamberlain.

Downstreet Housing & Community Development, Barre, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 476-4185.

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DROP-IN QUILTING STUDIO: Adult and teen needleand-thread enthusiasts make patchwork progress.

Gallery at River Arts, Morrisville, 10 a.m.-noon.

Donations. Info, 888-1261.

KNITTING & MORE: CABLES: Needleworkers of all skill levels cast on and practice the style commonly found in sweaters. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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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.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STORYTELLING: ‘SILENT AND SPOKEN, MOVEMENT AND STILLNESS’: Pupils in Lida Winfield’s course create narratives through body and voice. Dance ° eatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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Wednesday, February 8, 7-9 p.m., at Miller Center, Lakeside Campus, Champlain College, in Burlington. Free. Info, communications@ nhvt.aiga.org. linotypefilm.com

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GREEN BURIAL & THE VERMONT LAW: A screening of the 2012 documentary Dying Green gives way to a presentation and Q&A with green-burial educators and a wildlife biologist. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 793-5959.

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COLLABORATION IN THE ARTS: THE CREATIVE PROCESS CONTINUES: Students and facilitators draw on a month of study to present final projects exploring dance, theater, visual art, writing and other areas. Wright Memorial ° eatre, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY HELP: Folks familiar with family-tree fact-finding take their research to the next level with individualized help. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

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In 2016, dancer Hanna Satterlee (pictured) made a commitment to cultivating connections among Green Mountain State dancers. The result is the Vermont Dance Alliance, a network of professional dance artists working together to share their craft throughout the state. Months of workshops, fundraisers and a retreat culminate in the upcoming Winter Dance Gala. Two evening performances at Montpelier City Hall Auditorium showcase contemporary works by state and regional choreographers Nicole Dagesse, Scotty Hardwig, Christine Harris and Paul Besaw.

Two contemporary dance master classes round out a weekend of movement aimed at striking a creative spark in the darkness of winter.

WATERBURY WINTERFEST: Folks revel in all that winter has to offer, including snowshoeing, broomball, bonfires and much more. See waterburywinterfest.com for details. Various Waterbury locations. Prices vary. Info, waterbury. winterfest@gmail.com.

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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR: Mountaineering buffs and outdoor enthusiasts tap into the spirit of adventure with films from around the globe. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. $2025. Info, 603-448-0400.

CLASSIC FILM SERIES: Movie lovers view cinematic masterpieces. Call for details. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-5290.

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‘THE SLEEPING BEAUTY’: Set to a Tchaikovsky score, the Bolshoi Ballet interprets this classic fairy tale about a princess’ long slumber in an on-screen event. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600.

WINTER DANCE GALA Friday, February 3, and Saturday, February 4, 7 p.m., at Montpelier City Hall Auditorium. $1520. Info, 229-0492. lostnationtheater.org

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Just as the internet has revolutionized the spread of information in the new millennium, the linotype machine changed the face of communication in the 19th and 20th centuries. With the invention of this large, complicated and sometimes dangerous machine in the late 1800s, the slow and tedious job of setting type by hand was replaced with a faster, more efficient system.

The linotype allowed an operator, known as a composer, to type a sentence or a paragraph that would be cast in metal and arranged into lines of text that could be used for printing publications such as newspapers and books. The 2012 documentary Linotype: The Film offers a detailed look at the development of the device and how it changed not only the distribution of information but information itself.

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The Champlain Valley’s avian species are elevated to new heights at a celebration of the local birding community. Presented by Friends of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge and the Saint Albans Museum, An Evening of Bird Tales puts feathered fliers front and center. “Bird diva” Bridget Butler, Bill and Mae Mayville of the Birds of Vermont Museum, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service enforcement officer Eddy Edwards are among the experts and hobbyists who will share stories and photos from the field. Anyone with an interest in Vermont’s winged wonders is welcome to bring questions to this ornithological get-together.

AN EVENING OF BIRD TALES ˜ ursday, February 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Bliss Room, Saint Albans Museum. Free; preregister. Info, birdtales@friendsofmissisquoi.org. stamuseum.org

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Guagua’s sound could be tough to categorize, but the band does it in two words: “psychotropical jazz.”

Born out of a jam session at Burlington’s Radio Bean coffee shop and bar in 2004, Guagua found its groove in African, Caribbean and Brazilian polyrhythms. Layered with piano and guitar melodies and peppered with percussion breaks, the Burlington band’s songs are spirited and, at times, undeniably danceable.

Albums such as 2009’s Tres give listeners a taste of the group’s technique, but during live shows the players really spread their wings with one-ofa-kind solos and arrangements. The GUAGUA Saturday, February 4, 7:30sextet serves up toe9:30 p.m., at Brandon Music. tapping tunes with $20; $45 includes dinner; world-music flair at preregister; BYOB. Info, 2474295. brandon-music.net Brandon Music.

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MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular flick. Ca l for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. Bring a dessert to share. The ellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

CONSUMER NIGHT: State officials compete in the Capital Cook-Off while locavores load up on the best of local cheeses, meats, produce, beer, wool, crafts and more. Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 4-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 522-7811.

NATUS POP-UP DINNER: Gourmands get their fi l of a nine-course tasting menu complete with mouthwatering wine pairings. The Inn at Mancheste , 5:15 & 8:15 p.m. $130; preregister. Info, 362-1793.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: Local products — think veggies, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty supplies — draw shoppers to a diversified bazaa . Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727.

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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.

health & fitness

EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Guided practice and group conversation with Yushin Sola cultivate well-being. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 7:308:30 p.m. $14. Info, 299-9531.

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ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: First through sixth graders get extra help in reading, math and science.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5-8 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: Physical and mental strength improve as the result of a stretching session for all ability levels. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

STRESS ... YOU CAN HANDLE IT!: Medicinal Changes’ Julie MacAdams teaches various tools for managing tension. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, ncavanaugh2@gmail.com.

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING: Students in sneakers break a sweat during a mix of pilates, yoga, calisthenics and core work. Studio Zenith, Montpelier, 2-3 p.m. $16. Info, 598-5876.

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT NURSING STUDENT VISITS: Presentations on different types of healthy lifestyles promote well-being. Champlain

RICHMOND STORY TIME: Lit lovers ages 2 through 5 are introduced to the wonderful world of reading. Richmond Free Library, 10:3011 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Engrossing plots unfold into fun activities for tots up to age 6. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 426-3581.

STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: Wee ones get the wiggles and giggles out with Ms. Liza.

Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

seminars

COINCIDENCES & AMAZING CONNECTIONS: An open discussion hosted by Eckankar gives spiritual seekers techniques to identify links in life. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 800-772-9390.

INCORPORATING PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COACHING SKILLS INTO YOUR LIFE: Participants boost their confidence and power of influence Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-7; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

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WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 8:15-9:30 p.m. $3; preregister at meetup.com. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

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BRIAN LINDER & WILLIAM J. POWERS, JR.: History buffs and aviation aficionados perk up their ears for the First Wednesdays series talk “Vermont 1957 Airplane Crash and Its Unconventional Rediscovery 50 Years Later.” Rutland Free Library, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 773-1860.

CAROL BERRY: Speaking as part of the First Wednesdays series, the art historian outlines Vincent van Gogh’s early influences, then examines his legacy on 20th-century artists. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.

DAVID MILLS: As part of the First Wednesdays series, the poet and performer portrays the civil rights leader in “Martin Luther King: Dare to Dream.” Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:309 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

EMILY BERNARD: The University of Vermont professor reads into an author’s intentions in her First Wednesdays Series lecture, “‘In This Here Place’: Race, Nation .2 and Toni Morrison’s Beloved.” St. |T AD HE ‘A M AT Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m.

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GINGER’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Students get pumped with an interval-style workout that boosts muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, agili y, balance and coordination. Middlebury Municipal Gym, 7-8 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

LOW-IMPACT TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING: Students in sneakers break a sweat during a mix of pilates, yoga, calisthenics and core work. Studio Zenith, Montpelier, 2-3 p.m. $16. Info, 598-5876.

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LEGO CHALLENGE: Kids tackle construction tasks with colorful blocks. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1391.

produce, seafood, meats and cheeses. Woodstock Farmers’ Market, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3658.

INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees absorb Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 472-6694.

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DOROTHY’S LIST BOOK CLUB: Readers ages 8 through 11 weigh in on Nimona by Noelle Stevenson. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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READING BUDDIES: Little pals in grades K and up meet with mentors to bond over books. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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.

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ZUMBA: Lively Latin rhythms fuel this dancefitness phenomenon for a l experience levels.

Vergennes Opera House, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 349-0026.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY, EVERYONE TAI CHI: Beginners and longtime practitioners alike improve balance, posture and coordination through the Chinese martial art. Ascension Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-8866.

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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 ellness Collective, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 510-697-7790.

READ TO A DOG: Book hounds ages 5 through 10 curl up with a good story and a furry friend. Fairfax Community Library, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 849-2420.

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Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

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TODDLER TIME: With activities ranging from Legos and Play-Doh to stories and snacks, little ones and their caregivers find plen y of ways to play. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 745-1391.

TUTORING: High school students offer extra help in math and other subjects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

YOGA FOR KIDS: Yogis ages 3 through 6 strike a pose to improve balance and flexibili y. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

language

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.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Local History Room, 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.

JANE CHAPLIN: The Middlebu y College professor harks back to Greek historians Herodotus and Thuc dides in “The In ention of History,” a First Wednesdays series lecture. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

JAY ROSEN: The question “What do we need from journalists now that Trump has been elected?” drives a lecture by the New York University professor. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

JOHN STAUFFER: Excerpts from the Harvard University professor’s book illuminate “Picturing Frederick Douglass: The 19th Centu y’s Most Photographed American,” part of the First Wednesdays series. Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

PIETER BROUCKE: The Middlebu y College professor captivates with “Architecture From the Twilight of the Ptolemies: The emple of Apollo on Yeronisos, Cyprus.” Room 103, Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

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.

THOMAS DENENBERG: In “The W eths: First Family of American Art,” a First Wednesdays series talk, the Shelburne Museum director profiles three influ ential painters. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

music

tech

LADY LAMB: Catchy rock-and-roll tunes from 2016’s Tender Warriors Club get toes tapping. Henry Jamison opens. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $1315. Info, 540-0406.

SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes.

Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m.

Donations. Info, 775-1182.

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.

theater

‘NATIVE GARDENS’: A disagreement over a fence line spirals into an all-out war between neighbors

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in Karen Zacarías’ comedy produced by Vermont Stage. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $28.80-37.50. Info, 862-1497.

aimed at confronting body shaming. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15. Info, bestirredfitness gmail.com.

STEALING FROM WORK: Local actors poke fun at popular culture and politics in Angie Albeck and Marianne DiMascio’s original sketch comedy History Retweets Itself. For adults only. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15; donations for Wednesday. Info, 863-5966.2

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‘TRICK OR TREAT’: A dark secret propels Jack Neary’s dark comedy about a family in crisis on October 31. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $14-54. Info, 296-7000.

words

WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB: Avid readers exchange ideas and opinions about The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition by Caroline Alexander. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 264-5660.

WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: Lit lovers analyze 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.

WRITING CIRCLE: Prompts lead into a 30-minute free-write and sharing opportunities without judgment. The ellness Co-op, Burlington, 4-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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CHARLIE NARDOZZI: The gardening guru plants a seed with a talk about growing in small landscape spaces. Stowe Free Library, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 253-6145.

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, 10 a.m.-noon. $20; free for first-timers.

Info, 343-8172.

HUMAN RESOURCES LUNCH & LEARN: Suzanne Ellis of Ellis HR facilitates a monthly program delving into hot topics in the human resources profession. Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Office, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 773-2747.

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‘WEST SIDE STORY’: Songs such as “I Feel Pretty” pepper this musical retelling of Romeo and Juliet starring Natalie Wood. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981

UVM MEDICAL CENTER FARMERS MARKET: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Davis Concourse, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 847-5823.

FOR REAL WOMEN SERIES WITH BELINDA: GIT UR FREAK ON: R&B and calypso-dancehall music is the soundtrack to an empowering sensual dance session

games

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.

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.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: Yogis limber up with modified poses. Champlain Senior Cente , 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.

FREE CLASSES — WINTER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN HealthSource education programs and healthy lifestyle classes are offered by Community Health Improvement at The University of Vermont Medical Center.

The Science of Taste Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6–7:30 pm UVM Medical Center, Main Campus, Davis Auditorium

Black Trumpet: A Model for Local Food Sourcing and Community Involvement Thursday, Feb. 23, 6–7:30 pm UVM Medical Center, Main Campus, Davis Auditorium

Pre-registration is required by calling (802) 847-7222 or registering online at UVMHealth.org/MedCenterHealthsource. FREE parking is available onsite

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CORNWALL FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Interval training helps participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department, 9-10 a.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

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PUBLIC FORUM: Area residents get the facts regarding a proposed community forest. Williston Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6704.

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HOMESHARE VERMONT INFORMATIONAL SESSION: Folks who have a room to spare speak with staff and learn the ins and outs of the program. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.

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VERMONT FARM SHOW: See WED.1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: Residents chew the fat over the values of space and community growth.

The ellness Co-op, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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WATERBURY WINTERFEST: See WED.1.

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, 6:307:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9757.

CO-OP CONVERSATION: Shoppers offer their two cents regarding Hunger Mountain Co-op’s member discount program. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000.

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fairs & festivals

NATUS POP-UP DINNER: See WED.1.

CASTLETON ENGAGED!: A celebration of community involvement highlights the work of Castleton University students, faculty and partners. Campus Center, Castleton University, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 770-7062.

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POSTNATAL SELF-EMPOWERMENT: Mothers and babes-in-arms circle up for a reflecti e 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.

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MATH & COOKIES: Brainiacs with an affini y for arithmetic socialize over games, coffee, tea and treats. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

GRACE GERSHUNY: The author of Organic Revolutionary: A Memoir of the Movement for Real Food, Planetary Healing and Human Liberation gets to the root of organic farming. Phoenix Books Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350.

OPEN STUDIO: Friends new and old convene for a creative session. Expressive Arts Burlington, 12:302:30 p.m. $15. Info, 343-8172.

Saturday, February 4, 7:30 pm Tickets: 802-476-8188, www.barreoperahouse.org

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nursing mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. Essex Free Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, lllessexvt@gmail.com.

DAIRY FARMERS’ APPRECIATION BANQUET: Green Mountain State milk producers are recognized with an array of awards. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, noon-2 p.m. $10; limited space.

Info, 388-1944.

art

“Bluegrass-based, genre-bending music filled with jawdropping harmonizing, emotive ensemble playing, and a raucous immediacy.” - The Boston Globe

ASTROLOGY MEET-UP: Beginners and advanced practitioners alike come together to talk and share resources on the study of celestial bodies. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-6050.

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TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF YOUR SHOULDERS: FELDENKRAIS: Results from this series include improved movement, greater range of motion and increased flexibili y. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $20; preregister; limited space. Info, 735-3770.

MAD DASHES GOLDSPRINTS INDOOR BICYCLE RACE SERIES: Pedal pushers break a sweat while going head-to-head in stationary cycling competitions. The ap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Donations; $25-99 for the season. Info, 508-246-4315.

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.

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kids

BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Parents connect while kids up to age 3 enjoy toys, stories, challah and juice. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, grace@ ohavizedek.org.

AN EVENING OF BIRD TALES: Avian enthusiasts regale listeners with stories from the field and forest. See calendar spotlight. Bliss Room, Saint Albans Museum, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, birdtales@friendsofmissisquoi.org.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT TEEN LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS: Pizza fuels a discussion of books and library projects. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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ANDREA CHAREST: The Petra Cli fs Climbing Center co-owner reaches new heights in “Rock Climbing Abroad and at Home.” Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 7-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 241-8327.

theater

LEGO CLUB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 264-5660.

MUSICAL STORY TIME: Little ones keep the beat with rhythm instruments while Inger Dybfest strums the guitar. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 985-5124.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Tykes up to age 5 have fun with song and dance.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Captivating narratives pave the way for crafts and activities for youngsters ages 3 through 6. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 264-5660.

THURSDAY PLAY TIME: Kiddos and their caregivers convene for casual fun. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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.

PLAUDERSTUNDE: Conversationalists with basic knowledge of the German language put their skills

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘AMADEUS’: Music, power and jealousy thread through this Tony Award-winning musical about the rivalry between a young Mozart and composer Antonio Salieri.

Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 2 & 7 p.m. $18. Info, 863-5966. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $23. Info, 603-6462422. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $16-25.

Info, 748-2600. Town Hall Theate , Middlebury, 7 p.m. $10-17. Info, 382-9222.

‘NATIVE GARDENS’: See WED.1, 7:30-10 p.m.

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FITNESS FLOW YOGA: All types of athletes can build .| strength, increase flexibili y and DE CH VI OF L’S prevent injuries with a moderateET BO U Q WL S PEEDWAY BAN to-vigorous vinyasa flo . Colchester Health & Fitness, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15; free for members. Info, 860-1010.

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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.

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.

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sports

STRESS & FOOD: Linda Mahns leads the second installment of a three-part series exploring the connection between tension and nourishment.

Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $7-10; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

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

SOUL COLLAGE: Individuals imbue a biographical deck of cards with deep personal meaning using images and scissors. Jericho Town Library, 6 p.m.

Free. Info, 899-4686.

dance

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.

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.

WINTER DANCE GALA: New works by choreographers from around the state and the region take center stage in this Vermont Dance Alliance presentation. A reception follows. See calendar spotlight. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. $15-20. Info, 229-0492.

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DEVIL’S BOWL SPEEDWAY BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS: Start your engines! Top drivers are honored for their achievements in the 2016 auto racing season. Holiday Inn, Rutland, 6 p.m. $25-75; preregister. Info, 265-3112.

fairs & festivals

HOTEL VERMONT ICE BAR: Imbibers chill out with local libations, heavy appetizers and sculptures of frozen water. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m. $48 includes a welcome drink and $10 in tokens; for ages 21 and up. Info, 863-5966.

STEALING FROM WORK: See WED.1.

WATERBURY WINTERFEST: See WED.1.

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.1, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

film

words

GEEK MOUNTAIN STATE SCI-FI/FANTASY BOOK DISCUSSION: Propelled by pizza, word nerds gab about The Fi th Season by N.K. Jemisin. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 985-5124.

HARRY POTTER BOOK NIGHT: THE PROFESSORS OF HOGWARTS: Longtime fans and neophytes alike share the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s magical titles through games, activities, readings and quizzes. Phoenix Books Essex, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

MUSLIM GIRLS MAKING CHANGE: Four teen slam poets sound off as part of the One World Library Project. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366.

POETRY GROUP: Writers of verse field construc tive feedback on original works. Kellogg-Hubbard

FELDENKRAIS WITH GILLIAN FRANKS: A movement-centered class with instructions such as “Do less” and “Rest” renders participants rejuvenated.

The ellness Collective, Burlington, 7-7:45 a.m. $10.

Info, 540-0186.

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ESTATE PLANNING: Experts elucidate the process of protecting personal property and providing for posterity. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 1:302:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.

ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification.

Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 861-3150.

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‘ELVIS LIVES’: A multimedia musical journey spans the King of Rock and Roll’s life. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $40-50. Info, 775-0903.

POP-UP VINYASA: Students get their stretch on in a yoga class with Hanna Satterlee. The E erything Space, Montpelier, 2-3:30 p.m. $15; preregister.

Info, hannasatt@gmail.com.

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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.

music

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Seekers clear their heads, finding inspiration and creativi y. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

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IGLOOFEST: Electronic music from top DJs draws thousands of revelers to this popular outdoor festival. Jacques-Cartier Pier, Montréal, 7:30 p.m.midnight. $15-950. Info, 514-904-1247.

INTRODUCTION TO KUNDALINI YOGA: Mansukh Kaur breaks down the basics of this uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $14. Info, 318-6050.

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Library, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, mstillman123@gmail.com.

‘ROVERS ON THE REEL: WINTER EDITION’: A collaborative film features homemade clips from skiers, riders and winter wanderers across the state of Vermont. Halyard Brewing Co., South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 497-1858.

food & drink

NATUS POP-UP DINNER: See WED.1.

PINT NIGHT: Imbibers sip suds to support the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. 1st Republic Brewing Company, Essex Junction, 3-9 p.m. Cost of drinks. Info, 857-5318.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: See WED.1.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.1, 9:15 a.m.

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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.

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INTRO TO SVAROOPA YOGA CLASS: A gentle practice focused on core release allows students to unwind deep spinal tension. Central Street Yoga & Meditation, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $15-20. Info, 457-7420.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle!

Both new and experienced participants reduce stress with this playful practice. The ellness Coop, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

OPEN HOUSE: A wellness center opens its doors to offer chair massages, flower essence consultations, astrology readings, facial cupping and tarot reading. Grian Herbs Apothecary, Montpelier, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-0043.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.1.

REIKI: Touch activates the body’s natural healing abilities, aiding people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING: See WED.1.

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.

ALL-AGES STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers participate in finger plays and action rhymes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

EARLY-BIRD MATH STORY TIME: Books, songs and games put a creative twist on mathematics.

Community Room, Richmond Free Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Decks of cards determine the arsenal with which participants, or “planeswalkers,” fight others for glo y, knowledge and conquest.

For grades 6 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

MUSIC WITH ROBERT: Sing-alongs with Robert Resnik hit all the right notes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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.

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.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: High school students put their heads together to plan programs for the library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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IGLOOFEST: See THU.2, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

music

MICHELE FAY BAND: Elements of folk, swing and bluegrass blend in understated originals and traditional covers. Palmer Street Coffeehouse, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. $10. Info, 518-561-6920.

ORION WEISS: The sought-a ter soloist tickles the ivories in a program of Ravel, Liszt, Shostakovich

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and Chopin as part of the UVM Lane Series.

University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-30. Info, 656-4455.

SPENCER LEWIS: The folk troubadour sings and strums in a release concert for his discs Souls and From Now To Now. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 7-9 p.m. $20. Info, 457-3500.

WINTER WINE DOWN MUSIC SERIES: Locals welcome the weekend with live music from Carol Ann Jones, award-winning wine and mouthwatering eats. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, 6-9 p.m.

Cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463.

theater

‘NATIVE GARDENS’: See WED.1.

STEALING FROM WORK: See WED.1.

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.1.

words

BOOK LAUNCH: Champlain College students and alumni provide their unique perspectives on modern-day publishing strategies in Publishing: Digitized and Personalized. Champlain College, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2727.

FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works of all genres 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.

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activism

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S VERMONT STATE MEETING & SOCIAL: Community members join activists to learn about human rights campaigns, opportunities for action and skills for effective organizing. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, noon-4 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 279-6751.

dance

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.

CONTRA DANCE: Will Mentor calls the steps at a traditional social dance with music by Nor’Easter.

Capital City Grange, Berlin, 8-11 p.m. $5-9. Info, 744-2851.

SHINDIG: The Stone Cold Roosters get re elers riled up for a good ol’ fashioned social dance.

Tunbridge Town Hall, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10. Info, 738-9602.

COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE: Steaming beverages in hand, neighbors socialize amid live acoustic music, games, books and Wi-Fi. Jericho Town Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 899-4686.

DEVIL’S BOWL SPEEDWAY BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS: See FRI.3, 5 p.m.

HOME BIRTH GATHERING: Parents who have had or are interested in having home deliveries share stories and questions in a supportive environment.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 234-1384.

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.

SINGLE ADULTS’ VOLLEYBALL/GAME/POTLUCK DINNER NIGHT: Social butterflies se ve, set, spike and snack at a fun-fi led gathering. Essex Alliance Church, 6-9 p.m. $2; preregister. Info, 238-2820.

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fairs & festivals

CENTRAL VERMONT GUN SHOW: Vendors showcase firearms at more than 200 tables. Barre Municipal Auditorium, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-8. Info, 479-1266.

HOTEL VERMONT ICE BAR: See FRI.3.

WATERBURY WINTERFEST: See WED.1.

film

‘I’M NOT ASHAMED’: A 2015 film te ls the true story of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student ki led in the Columbine High School shooting. Washington Baptist Church, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 565-8013.

food & drink

CAPITAL CITY WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Root veggies, honey, maple syrup and more change hands at an off-season celebration of locally grown food. City Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 793-8347.

CHOCOLATE TASTING: Flutist Kathi Byam provides the soundtrack to an afternoon of sweetness offering specialty eats from restaurants, chocolatiers and professional bakers. Funds raised support children’s art camps. Gallery at the Vault, Springfield, noon-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 885-7111.

DINNER AT HOGWARTS: Superfans fi l up on comfort food in a Harry Potter-inspired setting.

Bethany United Church of Christ, Montpelier, 5 p.m. $20-25. Info, 223-2424.

‘DOWNTON ABBEY’-INSPIRED DINNER & ETIQUETTE TALK: Participants nosh on a fourcourse spread while taking notes on Edwardian mealtime minutiae. Governor’s House in Hyde Park, 6:30 p.m. $47.50; preregister. Info, 888-6888.

FRENCH CANADIAN SUPPER: Diners pay homage to Vermont’s Québécois connection with a traditional feast of pea soup, meat pie, mashed potatoes and dessert. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Richmond, 5 p.m. $10. Info, 434-2521.

NATUS POP-UP DINNER: See WED.1.

ROASTS: Home cooks pick up tips for preparing pork, lamb and chicken for prolonged exposure to heat. Agricola Farm, Panton, 2 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, alerellini@gmail.com.

WINTER DANCE GALA: See FRI.3.

ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail.com.

education

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.1, 10 a.m.2 p.m.

WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET: Locavores go wild for fruits, veggies, maple syrup, honey, eggs, meats, crafts and more. Windsor Welcome Center, 11 a.m.2 p.m. Free. Info, 359-2551.

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MAGIC MORNING: A puppet play, circle time, a craft and a snack give parents and potential preschool and kindergarten students a taste of the learning community. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-2827, ext. 212.

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SOCK HOP: Partygoers are transported to the days of poodle skirts when the Adams Band plays hits from the nifty ’50s through the ’70s. Burgers, dogs, fries, shakes and cookies fuel the fun. American Legion Post 59, Waterbury, 7-11 p.m. $10. Info, 244-8144.

ASTROLOGY CONSULTATIONS: Thi ty-minute readings involve natal chart interpretation, personalized horoscopes and more. Railyard Apothecary and Yoga Studio, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $30; preregister at clients.mindbodyonline.com. Info, railyardyoga@ gmail.com.

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DANCE SHOWCASE: ‘BEAUTY IN DIVERSITY’: A varied lineup of regional performers takes the stage to raise funds for Puppets in Education.

Black Box Theate , Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20-23; free for kids under 1. Info, 863-5966.

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE MASTER CLASSES: Nicole Degasse and Scotty Hardwig help students find their footing. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2:30-4 p.m. $10-20; preregister; limited space.

Info, vermontdancealliance@gmail.com.

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health & fitness

GINGER’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.1, 8-9 a.m.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.1, 10:45 a.m.

R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensi y physical-fitness program. No th End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

holidays

BOOK SALE FOR YOUR VALENTINES: Shoppers pick up gently used titles for their lit-loving paramours.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

kids

COOL SCHOOLS PENGUIN PLUNGE: Students in grades K through 12 take a dunk in Lake Champlain at this fundraiser for Special Olympics Vermont.

See penguinplunge.org for details. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 11 a.m. $30 plus $150 in funds raised; preregister; free for spectators. Info, sfisher@vtso.org 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.

‘KIDS VT’ CAMP & SCHOOL FAIR: Dreaming of summer? Representatives from more than 50 local organizations provide information about exciting programs to look forward to. Hilton Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5684.

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: See WED.1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

SATURDAY DROP-IN STORY TIME: A weekly selection of songs and storylines engages all ages.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

‘THE STORY OF BABAR: THE LITTLE ELEPHANT’: Musicians Annemieke and Jeremiah McLane and narrator Becky Bailey bring this classic children’s tale to life. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 457-3500.

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TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY: Kiddos and their caregivers drop in to celebrate library mascot Booker the Bear’s birthday with snacks, crafts and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

VERMONT VIOLINS RUG CONCERTS: Familyfriendly performances in an intimate setting introduce youngsters to music and instruments.

Hot chocolate and cookies fuel the fun. Burlington Violin Shop, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 862-0349.

WHOLE-BOOK APPROACH STORY TIME: Tykes learn how words, pictures and book design work together to complete a narrative. Phoenix Books Essex, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

language

FÊTE DE LA CHANDELEUR: Francophones chat and chew over delicious crêpes in celebration of the French holiday. Private residence, Burlington, 3:305 p.m. $6; free for Alliance Française members; preregister. Info, maunave@uvm.edu.

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IGLOOFEST: See THU.2, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

music

APARTMENT 3: Burlington’s slacker punks serve up power pop songs at a release show for their debut LP. Sleeping In and Bison open. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. $8-10. Info, 540-0406.

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BARNSTAR!: Some of Boston’s best musicians dole out their own brand of raucous bluegrass. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $24. Info, 476-8188.

CONQUER THE DAY CABARET: Twelve high school singers hit all the right notes in a benefit show for Conquer the Day — The Stefan Pierson Foundation.

Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, 7-9 p.m. $15. Info, tickets@rebeccagardner.co.

‘CONTRASTS: QUINTETS FOR STRINGS AND PIANO’: Compositions by Luigi Boccherini, Alexander Glazunov and Dmitri Shostakovich ring out on violin, viola, cello and keys. Proceeds benefit Fresh Foo Fund. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m.

Donations. Info, vermontchamberartists@gmail.com.

DARTMOUTH IDOL SEMIFINALS: Student vocalists vie for spots in the final round of this karaoke-s yle sing-off. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $9-10. Info, 603-646-2422.

THE DAVYDOV-FANNING DUO: Longtime collaborators Diana Fanning and Dieuwke Davydov showcase their virtuosity in a program for piano and cello.

Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $20-22; free for kids 17 and under. Info, 728-6464.

sports

SKATE YOUR WINTER BLUES AWAY: Elsa and Champ make appearances at an on-ice fundraiser for Robin’s Nest Children’s Center. Skaters warm up with hot drinks, a bake sale, games and crafts.

Leddy Park, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $8-34. Info, 864-8191.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS: Let’s get technical! Students learn to use the mouse, keyboard and operating system components.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

theater

DWIGHT & NICOLE: The rootsy duo doles out a mashup of folk, blues, pop, jazz, gospel and reggae.

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $20-25.

Info, 760-4634.

‘NATIVE GARDENS’: See WED.1.

GUAGUA: African, Caribbean and Brazilian polyrhythms thread through original psychotropical jazz. See calendar spotlight. Brandon Music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

BOOK SALE & LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE: Readers browse a treasure trove of titles, then stay for music, refreshments and kids’ activities.

Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

STEALING FROM WORK: See WED.1, 4 & 7:30 p.m.

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.1, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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MATT FLINNER TRIO: The Nashvi le band brings on its unique brand of mandolin-driven bluegrass. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $3-15.

Info, 388-9782.

MOLSKY’S MOUNTAIN DRIFTERS: Guitarist Stash Wyslouch and banjo player Allison de Groot join forces with Grammy-nominated fiddler Bruce Molsk . BCA Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25; preregister; limited space. Info, mark.sustic@gmail.com.

SOLARIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: A program of choral, vocal and instrumental works raises funds for Steps to End Domestic Violence. College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m.

Donations. Info, 658-3131, ext. 1068.

outdoors

FAMILY TREK: Outdoor adventurers big and small keep their eyes peeled for animal tracks and homes on a hike that culminates in a campfire. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 10 a.m.noon. $4-5; free for kids under 2; preregister. Info, 434-3068.

MYSTERY TRIP: Hikers embark on an easy excursion to a surprise locale. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 355-4135.

PENGUIN PLUNGE: Swimmers don quirky costumes for a dip in the icy waters of Lake Champlain at this Special Olympics Vermont fundraiser. See penguinplunge.org for details.

Waterfront Park, Burlington, noon. $30 plus $150 in funds raised; preregister; free for spectators.

Info, 861-0278.

SLEIGH RIDES: Giddy up! Weather permitting, horses trot folks over snow-covered open fields.

Seats are first come, first s ved. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $8-10; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 985-8686.

seminars

BEGINNING GENEALOGY: Sheila Morris shares key resources for accessing ancestry information. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5. Info, 310-9285.

HERBAL MATERIA MEDCA — ALL ABOUT SAGE: Susan Staley of Burlington Herb Clinic gives students the dirt on the common culinary herb, which also has myriad medicinal uses. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 1-2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, ncavanaugh2@gmail.com.

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.

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DIANE ELLIOT GAYER: The architect and ecologist signs copies of her collection of photos and essays, Of Earth and Being. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Rajnii Eddins facilitates a poetry and spoken-word workshop aimed at building confidence and de eloping a love of writing.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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ART CHURCH: Experienced artists and newbies alike deepen their reverence for the creativity within through meditation and a silent work session.

Arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Expressive Arts Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $20. Info, 343-8172.

community

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.

crafts

SEWING SUNDAYS: Needle-and-thread enthusiasts mend pants, alter garments and complete current projects at an open stitching session where machines and basic notions are provided. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 1-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 253-8358.

dance

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3-6 p.m. $6; free for first-timers; bring snacks to share. Info, 540-1020.

‘SWAN LAKE’: The Bolshoi Ba let interprets good versus evil in this on-screen production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600.

education

OPEN HOUSE: Potential students in grades six through 12 see if the independent college-preparatory school makes the grade. Vermont Commons School, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 865-8084, ext. 190.

fairs & festivals

CENTRAL VERMONT GUN SHOW: See SAT.4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

WATERBURY WINTERFEST: See WED.1.

film

‘I’M NOT ASHAMED’: See SAT.4, United Church of South Royalton, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

food & drink

NATUS POP-UP DINNER: See WED.1.

NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A gathering place for local farmers, producers and artisans offers fresh produce, crafts and locally prepared foods.

Plumley Armory, Norwich University, Northfield, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, northfieldfarmersmarke vt@ gmail.com.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: See WED.1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

games

POKÉMON LEAGUE: See THU.2, noon-5 p.m.

SHRINERS SUPER BINGO: Cash prizes reward players who fashion fi e in a row. Robert E. Miller Expo Centre, Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, 12:30-4:30 p.m. $30 for 12 cards. Info, 434-2055.

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ASANA & PRANAYAMA: Yogis deepen their practice with fi e different breathing techniques. Arrive with an empty stomach. Sangha Studio, downtown Burlington, noon-2 p.m. $20-25. Info, 448-4262.

NIA WITH SUZY: Drawing from martial, dance and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.1, 4:305:45 p.m.

ZUMBA FITNESS: High-spirited students dance toward health in an easy-to-follow fitness program set to red-hot international music. North End Studio A, Burlington, 9 a.m. $8-10. Info, 777-7032.

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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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DIMANCHES FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Students roll their Rs while practicing en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 2:45-4:30 p.m. $15. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.

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COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again song books. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5252.

‘CONTRASTS: QUINTETS FOR STRINGS AND PIANO’: See SAT.4, Richmond Free Library.

DELICATE STEVE: Songwriter Steve Marion puts percussion, keyboard and guitar to work in songs such as “Cartoon Rock.” ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-0406.

NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. VFW Post 7779, Hyde Park, noon-5 p.m.

Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 728-5188.

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BURNT ROCK HIKE: A moderate journey by snowshoe covers 5.2 miles of ground and gains 2,100 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details.

Free; preregister. Info, lpokorak@gmail.com.

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.1, 7 p.m.

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH ANCESTRY.COM: Genealogist Dan Collison demonstrates how to trace family history using the online tool. Norwich Historical Society and Community Center, 1:303:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 649-0124.

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.

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health & fitness

DISCUSSION GROUP: MEATLESS DIET: A conversation about animal-friendly eating habits satisfies hungry minds. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

talks

WALK-IN HERB CLINIC: Short consultations, herbal recommendations and chair massages keep folks feeling their best. Grian Herbs Apothecary, Montpelier, 1-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 223-0043.

theater

‘NATIVE GARDENS’: See WED.1, 2-4 p.m.

STEALING FROM WORK: See WED.1, 4 p.m.

‘TRICK OR TREAT’: See WED.1, 5 p.m.

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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.

SHORT STORY MEGAPHONE: Community members take turns reading acclaimed works of short fiction aloud in a weekly series. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2:15 p.m. Free.

Info, shortstorymegaphone@gmail.com.

NIA WITH SUZY: See SUN.5, 7 p.m.

KIDS’ AERIAL FABRIC DANCE CLASS: Adventurous youngsters ages 7 through 12 learn to hang, climb and spin on silks in a high-flying class for a l experience levels. North End Studio B, Burlington, 3:15-4:15 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713.

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: See WED.1.

PAJAMA STORY TIME: ‘ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’: Halfpints in PJs bring their favorite stuffed animals for stories, a craft and a bedtime snack. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

VERMONT READS BOOK CLUB: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson inspires a dialogue among youngsters who read at a fourthgrade level. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 745-1391.

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Info, 264-5660.

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.

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GUITAR CLASS: Notes ring out at a six-string lesson for folks in recovery. Instruments are available.

Turning Point Center, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

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MONDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY KIRTAN: Instruments are welcome during call-andresponse chanting of mostly Sanskrit mantras in the bhakti yoga tradition. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, bpatoine@ aol.com.

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Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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TAX HELP: Low- and middle-income taxpayers, especially seniors, get help filing their taxes.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

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Saturday, 2/11, 6-8 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.2.

TEENS’ & TWEENS’ AERIAL FABRIC DANCE CLASS: Adolescents use suspended silks to integrate ground and sky with seamless transitions. North End Studio B, Burlington, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713.

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• Couples Yoga With Wine + Chocolate!

PRESCHOOL MUSIC: See THU.2, 11 a.m.

UPDATE FROM LOCAL LEGISLATORS: Locals bring a bag lunch and their questions to hear a panel of lawmakers report on their work. Opera House, Rutland, networking and lunch, 11:30 a.m.; panel discussion, noon. Free; preregister. Info, 345-1252.

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.

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BABY LAP TIME: Babes up to 24 months experience color, sound and movement through stories, songs, bounces and rhymes. Richmond Free Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

STORIES WITH MEGAN: Little lit lovers ages 2 through 5 open their ears for exciting tales.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

CONTACT IMPROV DANCE: Movers engage in weight sharing, play and meditation when exploring this style influenced y aikido and other somatic practices. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4. Info, 864-7306.

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OPEN STUDIO: See THU.2, 3-5 p.m.

ADULT AERIAL DANCE CONDITIONING: With or without previous experience, folks forge strength, grace and confidence in the ai . North End Studio B, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $15. Info, 863-6713.

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Sunday, 2/5, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

ZUMBA: See WED.1.

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• Restorative Workshop

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.1.

SPANISH MUSICAL KIDS: Amigos keep busy in an interactive class with Constancia Gómez. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

art

Good for the Body, Better for the Soul!

Sundays, 2/5-2/26 • 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, 2/10, 7-8:30 p.m

WOMEN’S PICKUP SOCCER: Swift females of varying skill levels shoot for the goal. For ages 18 and up. Rain location: Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center. Soccer fields, Leddy Park, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; $3 for rain location. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

LEWIS R. FIRST: Parents and grandparents hear a pediatrician’s perspective on caring for young children. An interactive program about the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat occupies kids. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister for kids’ program. Info, directorjudy@templesinaivt.org.

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SAMBATUCADA! OPEN REHEARSAL: Newbies are invited to help keep the beat as Burlington’s Brazilian-style street-percussion band sharpens its sound. Instruments are not required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

seminars

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.

talks

TODD MCGOWAN: The UVM professor draws on the classic film Citizen Kane for his lecture “Citizen Trump,” in which he examines the relationship between lack and excess as it links to the triumph of both capitalism and President Donald Trump.

Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166.

tech

INTRO TO FACEBOOK FOR SENIORS: An overview of social media helps participants ages 50 and up stay connected in the digital age. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 865-7217.

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY KICKOFF: The fundraising season begins for the world’s largest cancer-fighting m vement with event updates and game-show-inspired fun. Essex Cinemas & T-Rex Theate , Essex Junction, 6 p.m.

Free. Info, 872-6323.

MONDAY NIGHT 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.

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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.

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.1.

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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.

WINOOSKI VALLEY PARK DISTRICT: Environmental enthusiasts ask WVPD representatives questions about nature conservation. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

MONDAYS AT THE IMPROV: Emerging entertainers express themselves through theater games and acting techniques for onstage and off. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373.

film

‘13TH’: Director Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary takes a hard look at the role of race in the United States justice system. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2356.

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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.

GRACE GERSHUNY: See THU.2, Left Bank Books, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-4479.

‘NINOTCHKA’: Opposites attract in a 1939 romantic comedy starring Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas.

Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.

agriculture

SEED SWAP: Green thumbs stock up on a variety of garden starters at an annual Swap Sisters exchange. The Deep ell, Hardwick, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 755-6336.

food & drink

LOVE & CHOCOLATE: A SENSORY CULINARY ADVENTURE: The deliciou ness of cacao meets the magic of herbs and spices, resulting in an aphrodisiac adventure.

Herbalist Jessica LaBrie leads this hands-on class. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9753.

business

BARBARA CORCORAN: Appearing via live broadcast, the New York real estate entrepreneur shares her expertise in a talk about building a successful business.

Stearns Cinema, Johnson State College, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 635-2356.

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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.

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BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE & DIY FLAT REPAIR: Riders get their gears turning during a lesson on bicycle anatomy, vocabulary, functions and fixes.

Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 863-4475.

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NEEDLE FELTING HEARTS: Crafters show their love with woolen wares. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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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.

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.1, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

ACUPUNCTURE TALK & CLINIC: Jennifer Etheridge offers herbal remedies for winter before attendees take part in group auricular acupuncture treatments. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, lecture, 2:45-3:15 p.m.; clinic, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Free; $10 for treatment; for ages 50 and up. Info, 223-2518.

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.

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.

FELDENKRAIS: AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: Whether you consider it relaxing exercise or active meditation, this experience can reduce pain and increase mobility.

Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $15; free for first-timers; preregiste . Info, 735-3770.

TODDLER STORY TIME: Good listeners 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.

FITNESS AT ANY AGE: Strength, agility, coordination and heart-healthy exercises are modified for folks of a l ability levels. Charlotte Senior Center, 9:15-10 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160.

FITNESS FLOW YOGA: See FRI.3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. New Moon Café, Burlington, 6:308:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get TDOO GENTLE DROP-IN YOGA: Active bodR S | P E N G U IN together to break down communication ies bring their own mats for a hatha class barriers. The No th Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 led by Betty Molnar. Burnham Memorial Library, p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.

Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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LENGTHEN & TONE BOOT CAMP: Dancers enjoy conditioning specifica ly for their art form with a mix of yoga, pilates, ballet barre and resistance training.

Chase Dance Studio, Flynn Center, Burlington, 5:306:45 p.m. $15-18; preregister. Info, 652-4537.

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.4, 6-7 p.m.

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.

kids

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Players ages 5 and up sit down to bouts of friendly competition. Fairfax Community Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

LEGO CHALLENGE: Burgeoning builders tackle construction tasks with colorful blocks. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

LIBRARY ELEMENTARY EVENT PLANNERS: Sixth through eighth graders design a scavenger hunt for younger students. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC: 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.

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: SHARING: Themed tales and activities capture the imaginations of kids up to age 6. Fairfax Community Library, 9:3010:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

READ TO A DOG: Tots share stories with a lovable pooch. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

READ TO DAISY: Budding bookworms join a friendly canine for ear-catching narratives.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:15-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6956.

SEWING CLUB: Needle-and-thread neophytes stitch together new skills. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

SPANISH MUSICAL KIDS: Amigos ages 1 through 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinian. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

STORY PIRATES: Narratives penned by kids from around the country inspire a sketch-comedy musical. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 10 a.m. $4-10. Info, 603-448-0400.

STORY TIME FOR BABIES & TODDLERS: Picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets arrest the attention of children and their caregivers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Picture books, songs, rhymes and early math tasks work youngsters’ mental muscles. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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TRANS* TOWN HALL: GLAD’s Jennifer Levi takes questions about what to expect from the new administration and other issues around health care. Come early for pizza! Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

music

OPEN JAM SESSION: Musicians follow the flow and e plore sound together. The ellness Co-op, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

THE RAPHAEL TRIO: Violin, cello and piano ring out in a program of Beethoven trios. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-25.

Info, 863-5966.

talks

STEVEN LOCKE: Burlington’s fire chief discusses de partment goings on and answers attendees’ burning questions. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 658-3585.

words

MEMOIR WRITING GROUP FOR SENIORS: Wordsmiths write their way from childhood to present day, drawing on personal objects and photos for inspiration. Call for details. Cathedral Square, Burlington, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 859-8849.

STORYTELLING VT: Locals tell true tales before a live audience. Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, deenastories@gmail.com.

WINTER LITERATURE READING SERIES: Bookworms cover selected pages of Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarit . 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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TOXIC WHITENESS BAG LUNCH DISCUSSION GROUP: Peace & Justice Center representatives facilitate a conversation on the harmful effects of white supremacy on communities and individuals.

Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-2345.

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BURLINGTON BIKE BABES OPEN SHOP NIGHT: Those who identify as female or nonbina y come first at a drop-in bic cle repair session with seasoned mechanics. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 863-4475.

CO-OP CONVERSATION: See THU.2, Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 10-11 a.m.

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older adults. New Moon Café, Burlington, 9-10 a.m.

Free. Info, 951-1313.

ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free; for ages 18 and up.

Info, 540-0406.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA: Needleand-thread enthusiasts fine-tune their tech niques. Living/Dining Room, Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free; bring a bag lunch. Info, 372-4255.

KNITTING & MORE: CABLES: See WED.1.

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.1.

VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.1.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: See WED.1.

games

STORY TIME WITH A TWIST: See WED.1.

GENTLE TAI CHI: See WED.1.

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‘LINOTYPE: THE FILM’: A feature-length documentary from 2012 examines the 19th-century typesetting machine and its role in the modern world. See calendar spotlight. Miller Center, Lakeside Campus, Champlain College, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, communications@vermont.aiga.org.

‘MY BLOODY VALENTINE’: Couples who celebrate Valentine’s Day face deadly consequences in this 1981 horror flick presented y Cinema Casualties.

RICHMOND STORY TIME: See WED.1.

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‘SEVEN DAYS’ SINGLES PARTY: Those looking for love mix and mingle amid music, dancing, speed dating, arcade games and cocktails featuring Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. The Archi es, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free; for ages 21 and up. Info, 864-5684.

POETRY WORKSHOP: HAIKU: Students learn the basics of the Japanese poetry form, then put their skills to work writing their own pieces. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1391.

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: See WED.1.

EPIC MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: See WED.1.

ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY HELP: See WED.1.

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING: See WED.1.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.1.

DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.1.

COMMUNITY HU CHANT: Folks of all faiths lift their voices in a spiritual singing session.

Eckankar Center, Burlington, 7-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.

LEGO CLUB: Kiddos ages 6 and up snap together snazzy structures. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, EVERYONE TAI CHI: See WED.1.

GINGER’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: See WED.1.

INSIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.1.

NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.1.

RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.1.

REMEDIES FOR DETOXIFICATION & PERSONAL GROWTH: Taoist clinical medicine expert Baylen Slote shares holistic healing tools for healthy physiology. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT NURSING STUDENT VISITS: See WED.1.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: See WED.1.

ZUMBA: See WED.1.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS: Grouped by age, youngsters chat about celebrated titles. Call for details. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

LEGO CHALLENGE: See WED.1.

TODDLER TIME: See WED.1.

TUTORING: See WED.1.

VOCAL TRASH: Stage performers and recycling gurus encourage kids to go green through singing, dancing and drumming. Woodstock Elementary School, 9 & 10:30 a.m. $6; limited space. Info, 457-3981.

YOGA FOR KIDS: See WED.1.

YOUNG WRITERS & STORYTELLERS: Kindergartners through fi th graders practice crafting narratives.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

language

BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.1.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.1.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.1.

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SONG CIRCLE: Heidi Wilson leads an evening of vocal expression using the “Rise Up Singing” songbook. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA: The Farmers Night Concert Series continues with a captivating performance by the Vermont Youth Chorus and String

Squad. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228.

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VERMONT BUSINESSES FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION: A night of networking brings business leaders, lawmakers and lobbyists together. Montpelier Room, Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 355-7461.

sports

WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: See WED.1.

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STEVE LOBB: Step by step, the lifelong sailor outlines the process of building a boat that could weather conditions brought on by climate change.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3338.

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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.1.

TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard focuses on the resources that a Google account can offer. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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‘NATIVE GARDENS’: See WED.1.

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WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: CHAPTER FOCUS: Folks give feedback on selections of up to 40 pages 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.

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art ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Fitness & Training options (Feb. 1, Feb. 7 & 9), Voice Overs, Bird Watching, Etsy, Woodworking 2 (Feb. 7 & 9), French Immersion (Feb. 7), Banjo (Feb. 7), String Band (Feb. 7), Pottery (Feb. 8 & 9), Watercolor (Feb. 8 & 9), Chocolate (Feb. 8), Soap (Feb. 8), Crystal Bracelet (Feb. 9), Chocolate Sponge Cake (Feb. 9), Guitar (Feb. 9), Shamanic Journeying (Feb. 9). Many computer options. Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Many courses at CVUHS starting soon.

Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd, Hinesburg. Info: 4827194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

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KILN BASICS: ° is one-night workshop will be an overview of the basics of operating and troubleshooting electric kilns. Topics covered will include understanding the cone scale, kiln anatomy and hardware, loading bisque and glaze firings, firing programs and basic kiln diagnostics.

Time will also be reserved for students’ questions. Instructor: Chris Vaughn. Tue., Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/ BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., LGB Room, 2nd floor, Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

LIVE STREAM WORKSHOP W/ DIDEM MERT: ° is workshop will provide an opportunity to see Mert’s techniques in action and to view her studio at home in Kentucky. Topics covered will include Mert’s use of bisque molds, geometry and texture in creating her stacking bowls, berry baskets and drinking vessels. Instructors: Didem Mert and Chris Vaughn. Mon., Feb. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., LGB Room, 2nd floor, Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

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LEARN TO SEW II: In this class students learn new sewing skills, such as piecing, sandwiching and quilting to create quilted potholders. Students make one potholder in class, leaving with materials to make the second at home to reinforce basic skills and techniques learned in class.

Register today! Mon., Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $53/3-hour class; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St. Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

ME & MOM (OR DAD) SEWING: Children ages 7 to 13 and an adult are welcomed into our studio space for a fun, three-hour, learn-to sew date! Neither child nor parent need any experience to attend and will be working on their own machines to complete their own projects. Register today. Sun., Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $105/3-hour class, materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

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dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, 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! ° ere 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.

LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Come alone or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private lessons also available. Cost: $50/4week class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington.

Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com.

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.

fitness ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Fitness & Training options (Feb. 1, Feb. 7 & 9), Voice Overs, Bird Watching, Etsy, Woodworking 2 (Feb. 7 & 9), French Immersion (Feb. 7), Banjo (Feb. 7), String Band (Feb. 7), Pottery (Feb. 8 & 9), Watercolor (Feb. 8 & 9), Chocolate (Feb. 8), Soap (Feb. 8), Crystal Bracelet (Feb. 9), Chocolate Sponge Cake (Feb. 9), Guitar (Feb. 9), Shamanic Journeying (Feb. 9). Many computer options. Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Many courses at CVUHS in Hinesburg starting soon. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg.

Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs. org/access.

RIPPED: TOTAL BODY WORKOUT: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics and endurance. Using free weights, body weight and driving, motivating music, and changing the focus and activities every few minutes, participants jam through R.I.P.P.E.D. with smiles, determination and strength. It is tough yet doable and fun. Beginners welcome! All moves are modified to meet your fitness level.

Tue., 6-7 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m.

Cost: $10/1-hour class. Location: North End Studio A, 294 North Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: Tweak Your Physique, Stephanie Shohet, 578-9243, steph.shohet@gmail.com, rippedplanet.com/instructor/ stephanie_shohet.

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ACRO-YOGA I & II: Acro-Yoga is the newest creative movement art form to hit Vermont. A mix of partner acrobatics, ° ai massage, and play; anyone and any body can learn. Working in partnerships of two, three, or more, the practice builds trust, communication, connection, flexibility and strength.

Building on the level 1 class, level 2 is appropriate for graduates of the first class and for students with some significant previous gymnastics, dance, or yoga experience. Come ready to laugh and be challenged. No partners needed.

Performance opportunity on the Flynn MainStage at conclusion of course. Instructors: Jeff Mandell and Lori Flower. Sun., Feb. 5-May

BEING IN MOVEMENT: ° ese monthly workshops facilitate a lively interplay between inner connectivity and outer expressivity to enrich and embody your life and movement practice.

Upcoming sessions: February 3: Fundamentals of Movement I; March 3: Fundamentals of Movement II; April 7: Movement as Metaphor. Instructor: Sara McMahon. Fri., Feb. 3, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Cost: $25/workshop; $66/ all three. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

CAPOEIRA: Invented by people enslaved in Brazil, capoeira is a complex amalgamation of fighting, dancing, singing, drumming, social skills and ritual. Today capoeira is known for combining elegant, strong and fluid movement; dynamic use of space and rhythm; and a spirit of trickiness and play. Learn fantastic leaps and turns from Professor Fua, a Brazilian native who has been teaching capoeira internationally for 20 years. Students work within the various rhythmic and movement traditions of the art form: ginga and its variations, attacks and defenses, the principle aesthetic movements through which the fight was disguised as dance, and dances such as the maculele, samba and forro.

Instructor: Fua Nascimento.

Mon., Feb. 13-May 15, 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $260/12 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

IMPROVISATIONAL LABORATORY: ° ese intensives focus on improvisation skills and movement’s relationship to self, others and the elements of space and time. ° is series has received support from the University of Vermont Lattie F. Coor Endowment and the UVM Humanities Center. Instructor: Hannah Dennison. Sat., Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $44/one laboratory; $80/two laboratories in Feb. and Apr. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

LOOKING DEEPER: AN INTENSIVE FOR ADVANCED IMPROVISORS: ° ese intensives at UVM are designed to support and strengthen the skills and community of practicing contemporary dancers and dance makers. ° is series has received support from the University of Vermont Lattie F. Coor Endowment and the UVM Humanities Center. Instructor: Penny Campbell. Sun., Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $44/one intensive, $80/weekend of intensives. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

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ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Fitness & Training options (Feb. 1, Feb. 7 & 9), Voice Overs, Bird Watching, Etsy, Woodworking 2 (Feb. 7 & 9), French Immersion (Feb. 7), Banjo (Feb. 7), String Band (Feb. 7), Pottery (Feb. 8 & 9), Watercolor (Feb. 8 & 9), Chocolate (Feb. 8), Soap (Feb. 8), Crystal Bracelet (Feb. 9), Chocolate Sponge Cake (Feb.

CULTURAL FESTIVAL: ° e Japan-America Society of Vermont (JASV) and Saint Michael’s College will present Matsuri ‘17, a Japanese cultural festival that includes arts, crafts, music, food, demos, performances, games, prizes and much more. ° is year is special: A Noh performer was invited from Japan and will perform a solo traditional dance onstage. Sun., Mar. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $10/ person; $5/students & seniors; $20/family; free/JASV members & kids under 5. Location: St. Michael’s College, Ross Sports Center, Colchester.

14. Level I: 3-4:30 p.m. Level II: 4:45-6:15 p.m. Cost: $185/12 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

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3-WEEK ADULT CLIMBING CLINICS: A great introduction for those new to climbing or a way to hone skills for those who already have experience. Price includes three additional visits, gear rentals and three sessions with one of four clinics: Coed Beginner, Coed Intermediate, Women’s Beginner, or Women’s Intermediate. Starts Feb. 7, coed on Tue., women’s on ° u. Cost: $105/3 2-hour sessions + 3 additional visits. Location: Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering School, 105 Briggs St., Burlington. Info: Andrea Charest, 657-3872, andrea@ petracliffs.com, petracliffs.com/ climbing/adultclasses.

KIDS LEARN TO SEW: Looking for a kids’ class full of creativity, making and fun? Nido’s Kids Learn to Sew offers beginners the basics of sewing while constructing simple zipper pouches! Learn how to thread and use a sewing machine and create basic stitches. Ages 9 to 14. Sun., Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $53/3-hour class; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

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in Hyde Park. ° u. 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.

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ASTROLOGY AT RAILYARD: Astrologers Meet-Up, Feb. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. (free). 30-minute astrology readings, Sat., 1-4 p.m, must pre-register. Embodied Dreamwork, ° u., 7-8:30 p.m. with Janis. Fri. private Dreamwork with Janis. Natal Chart Interpretation Workshop, Jan. 29, 2-4 p.m. See website for details and registration!

See website for schedule.

Location: Railyard, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 318-6050, railyardyoga@gmail.com, railyardapothecary.com.

Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org.

Teacher bios are also available online.

ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Fitness & Training options (Feb. 1, Feb. 7 & 9), Voice Overs, Bird Watching, Etsy, Woodworking 2 (Feb. 7 & 9), French Immersion (Feb. 7), Banjo (Feb. 7), String Band (Feb. 7), Pottery (Feb. 8 & 9), Watercolor (Feb. 8 & 9), Chocolate (Feb. 8), Soap (Feb. 8), Crystal Bracelet (Feb. 9), Chocolate Sponge Cake (Feb. 9), Guitar (Feb. 9), Shamanic Journeying (Feb. 9). Many computer options. Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hineburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

9), Guitar (Feb. 9), Shamanic Journeying (Feb. 9). Many computer options. Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot, confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

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ART & POTTERY IN MIDDLEBURY: Adult classes include Mon.: Beaded Jewelry, Oils, Chinese Painting; Tue.: Silver Jewelry; Wed.: Painting, On & Off the Wheel, Knitting, Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal with Joe Bolger; ° u.: Drawing, Pastels; and Sat.: Book Making.

Kids’ classes include Clay Hand Building and Wheel. See website for schedule. Location: Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7 South, Middlebury.

Info: Barbara Nelson, 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org.

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MOTH STYLE STORYTELLING: In a busy world with little time to connect, live storytelling powerfully fosters community.

Get the support to craft your own raw tale into an expressively told story you’ll share onstage in true Moth style. Performance March 30 in the FlynnSpace.

Instructors: Susan Palmer and Sue Schmidt. ˜ u., Feb. 9-30, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $160/person.

Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

POSTURE, PRESENCE & POWER: If you are an actor, dancer, singer, instrumentalist or public speaker who wants to perform to your potential, this is the class for you! We all have habits and ideas that get in the way of clear, effective expression and communication. ˜ rough experiential activities and performing in a supportive environment with constructive guidance, you can begin to liberate yourself from limitations. You will learn strategies to nourish your innate presence and power, which will enhance your ability to connect with your audience and fuel your optimal performance. Bring a performance piece or presentation with which you would like to work. Instructor: Sami Pincus.

Fri., Feb. 10, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Cost: $25/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

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gardening ATTRACTING BEES & BUTTERFLIES: Come hear about the UVM Pollinator Garden and get ideas about what to grow for year-round wildlife value. Sat., Feb. 18, 9:30-11 a.m.

Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardeners-supply-stores. ticketleap.com.

SEED STARTING: Learn the basic science and techniques for seed-starting success from the get go, and do it right the first time! Visit gardeners-supply. stores.ticketleap.com or call to register. Sat., Feb. 11, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply Burlington Garden Center, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505.

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WINTER’S MAGIC IN WATERCOLOR: Transform the magic of the winter landscape into an exciting watercolor painting. All levels welcome.

Instructor: Lisa Beach. Sat., Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $110/person; $85/members.

Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com.

language SIGN UP NOW TO LEARN SPANISH: Our Spanish classes just started, and you can still sign up! Our 11th year. Learn from a native speaker in lively small classes or private instruction.

You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Lessons for children; they love it! See our website or contact us for details.

Cost: $225/10 weekly classes of 90+ min. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 648 Spruce Haven Rd., Waterbury Center.

Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

THE HANDS-ON LANGUAGE PROGRAM: Variety of private and group French immersion, activity-based classes for children and teenagers at your home in Burlington and the area. Taught

by Baptiste, a native speaker from France and certified teacher. Your children learn French through cooking, crafts, games, storytelling and many more immersion activities based on their interests. Location: Various locations, Burlington. Info: thehandsonlanguageprogram. com.

martial arts CHANGE YOUR LIFE: Come to Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts.

Join other thoughtful, intelligent adults to learn and practice tai chi, kung fu, and Chinese internal and 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. Weekly: 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: $15/1-hour class; $50/mo. (incl. all classes offered); $5/ trial class. Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts, 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com.

COMBAT FITNESS MARTIAL ARTS: Boxing, ˜ ai Boxing/Muay ˜ ai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Philipino Martial Arts and self defense. Come start your new year off right by getting in shape and learning a martial art for life.

Evening classes by expert instructors. New Women’s Boxing class. BJJ Masters class (30+). combatfitnessmma.com. Mon.Sat., see website for schedule.

Location: Combat Fitness Martial Arts Academy, 276 E. Allen St., Winooski. Info: Vincent Guy, 343-3129, vteguy25@gmail.com, combatfitnessmma.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 thoroughout 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.

massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: ˜ is program teaches two forms of massage: amma and shiatsu. We will explore oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, yin yang and five-element theory.

Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught. VSAC nondegree grants

are available. NCBTMB-assigned school. Begins Sep. 2017. Cost: $5,000/600-hour program.

Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Scott Moylan, 288-8160, elementsofhealing@verizon.net, elementsofhealing.net.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: ˜ rough 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. ˜ e Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions) meets the first Sat. of each month, 9 a.m.-noon.

An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Sun. of each month, noon-2 p.m.

Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & ˜ u., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-˜ u., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.

music ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Fitness & Training options (Feb. 1, Feb. 7 & 9), Voice Overs, Bird Watching, Etsy, Woodworking 2 (Feb. 7 & 9), French Immersion (Feb. 7), Banjo (Feb. 7), String Band (Feb. 7), Pottery (Feb. 8 & 9), Watercolor (Feb. 8 & 9), Chocolate (Feb. 8), Soap (Feb. 8), Crystal Bracelet (Feb. 9), Chocolate Sponge Cake (Feb. 9), Guitar (Feb. 9), Shamanic Journeying (Feb. 9). Many computer options. Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Many courses at CVUHS in Hinesburg starting soon. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

psychology MEETING YOUR INNER PARTNER: Discover the inner men and women living in your “inner city” who deeply influence your relationships and love life in this workshop full of hands-on experiential material. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Wed., Feb. 8, 15 & 22, Mar. 1 (Mar. 8 snow date) 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: 244-7909.

shamanism ACCESS CVU EDUCATION: Fitness & Training options (Feb. 1, Feb. 7 & 9), Voice Overs, Bird Watching, Etsy, Woodworking 2 (Feb. 7 & 9), French Immersion (Feb. 7), Banjo (Feb. 7), String Band (Feb. 7), Pottery (Feb. 8

& 9), Watercolor (Feb. 8 & 9), Chocolate (Feb. 8), Soap (Feb. 8), Crystal Bracelet (Feb. 9), Chocolate Sponge Cake (Feb. 9), Guitar (Feb. 9), Shamanic Journeying (Feb. 9). Many computer options. Full descriptions online. Enroll to save spot; confirmation will provide info.

Follow @accesscvu on Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram. Many courses at CVUHS in Hinesburg starting soon. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access.

tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: ˜ e 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 HEALTHIER LIVING CLASS SERIES: If you are living with a long-lasting (chronic) health condition — like diabetes, arthritis, cancer or heart disease — you are not alone. Learn ways to live healthier, feel better and lower your risk of related health problems, all in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. ˜ is workshop is open to individuals, family members and caregivers.

Six Tue., starts Feb. 14, 1-3:30 p.m. 2.5 hours; all materials incl. Location: Community Health Center of Burlington, 617 Riverside Ave., Burlington. Info: UVM Medical Center, Robyn, 847-2278, selfmanagement@ uvmhealth.org.

WELLNESS COLLAGE GROUP: Immerse yourself in creative self care. Connect with others while learning how to use mixed media art and collage as tools for expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas, as well as gaining insights about yourself.

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yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical ˜ erapy 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, ˜ erapeutics, 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.

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 months and up. Brandnew beginners’ course: ˜ is 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, pre- and postnatal yoga.

We hold yoga teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher training courses. 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.

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NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Burlington’s only nonprofit, donation-based studio offering yoga at two downtown locations. Sangha Studio hosts over 60 weekly classes, workshops, and special events.

Offering free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs at organizations in the community.

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Location: Railyard Yoga Studio, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 318-6050, railyardyoga@gmail. com, railyardapothecary.com.

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ONE OF THE BLESSINGS OF THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE is its magnitude and bounty. It’s also a curse — Seven Days receives so many album submissions, we often don’t find space to review in a timely fashion everything that comes our way.

Here are four local albums that maybe flew under your radar in 2016. Some of them are from formerly local music makers who are now pursuing their passions elsewhere; others just slipped through the cracks. All merit a listen.

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On his sixth album, ˜ e Chantry, master of quirk-pop Ben Patton churns out a brief but powerful collection of rich, harmonic nuggets that showcase his affection for classic-era pop music. As the son of gypsy-jazz virtuoso Will Patton and brother of clarinetist Anna Patton — who’s featured on the album — Ben is a member of a Vermont musical dynasty. ° ough he currently resides in the Philippines, Patton is a Vermont expat who remains worth our notice.

Patton’s songwriting and arrangements warrant comparisons to Electric Light Orchestra, the Beach Boys, ° ey Might Be Giants and Elvis Costello. His songs thrive on bouncy, joyful melodies and teetering, intricate harmonies. He strays into a jazzy tangent on “Put It in a Pan and Fry It” and meanders into homespun Americana on “I Feel Like Breaking Into Song,” which features vocalist Michelle Sudarsono.

“Blow the Man Down” is a winky reinvention of the traditional sea chanty of the same name, which Patton presents as a beach blanket swinger.

While ˜ e Chantry blows by in a mere 28 minutes, Patton crams the power of an album twice its length into a collection of tunes that mostly don’t crack the three-minute mark. His wry observations feel contemporary while his style feels rooted in the glory of yesteryear.

Another Vermont expat, Elle Carpenter, recently traded the Green Mountains for the Rockies — specifically Durango, Colo.

Carpenter also recently traded the brash pop-rock stylings of earlier records Simple Girl and ˜ e Best for the folksy, Americana vibe introduced on With Open Hands and fully synthesized on Life Just Happens to You. Carpenter has been writing and recording music since she was a teenager.

It’s somewhat astonishing that she didn’t start her career in her current modus operandi, since she seems at home nestled in the sweet spot between folk and country. ° ough questions of authenticity often arise when an artist moves chameleon-like through various incarnations, it seems that Carpenter has simply been looking for the right stylistic fit for her own pathos.

Sincerely Yours is, well, a wholly sincere effort. It’s full of soul-bearing songs that feel familiar without wearing out their welcome. ° roughout the album’s tearjerkers (“Broken”), self-deprecating stompers (“Classic Me”) and inspirational anthems (“Brave Girl”), Carpenter’s voice is healthily balanced between saccharine and wholesome. Assuming she puts down roots in her newfound territory and doesn’t skip town to greener pastures, Carpenter’s dalliance into Americana will likely become even stronger on future records.

Yikes. I know this is supposed to be a 2016 roundup, but this one is actually from 2015. We’re not kidding when we say it’s hard to get to everyone’s submissions in a timely manner.

Formerly a quartet, the Jericho-based progressive rock band Jerichovox now operates as a trio consisting of Gary Beal, Jim Magnant and Brian Little. ° eir demo album, Jerichovox 7, is a seven-track explosion of arena-ready powerhouse tunes, which they recorded in one day at West Street Digital in St. Albans.

Rousing, spacious rock drives Jerichovox 7’s songs, which feel like they’ve traveled through time and space to greet us. Channeling the clean, bright days of 1980s production, the songs refer to the fantastical, grandiose reaches of the imagination, even the wordless ones, such as “Azure Beyond.” ° ey’re frequently peppered with an influence or two from elsewhere in the music galaxy, such as glittery, airy synth or Latin percussion. ° e songs often incorporate dreamy and hallucinatory imagery. “° rough the crystal city / We shall dance and sing / And fly off through the night,” sings Beal on “Dancing in Dreamtime.” His voice is sometimes reminiscent of David Byrne and David Bowie at once. ° e album is currently available only at Jerichovox’s live performances. So you’ll have to go to one of their shows if you want to grab it. Or maybe you should reach out to Jerichovox online. I bet they’ll hook you up.

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° is feature typically covers overlooked Vermont releases that are likely to have escaped the attention of even the most ardent local-music fans. It was essentially created for artists like Stephen Saunders.

Saunders was an active musician on the local scene throughout the 1980s. After the death of his brother, Doug, in 1991, he retreated from making music. He did not, however, stop writing. In the years following, Saunders penned some 200 songs. A few years ago he set about recording them at his home in Essex Junction. Starting in 2013, he released a string of self-made albums, one per year, almost like clockwork.

Despite the limitations of Saunders’ home-recording rig, each release showed talent and progression — not to mention an overt affinity for the peppy melodies of the Beatles. Most featured his longtime musical partner Richard Crabtree on guitar. I reviewed them all, generally favorably. My main critique was a desire for Saunders to do his material justice by recording with a full band — in particular with a drummer rather than a drum machine.

Saunders passed away from a heart attack last May at age 65. But before he died, he recorded Garage Rocking, his first and, sadly, last record with a band. It was released posthumously in August. And it proves what I had suspected all along: Stephen Saunders’ music reached a new level with a band.

Saunders never sought to break new ground in his writing. ° ough hardly rote recitation, his tunes suggest he was well schooled in the works of the Fab Four and the Kinks, among other Britpop and rock icons.

His final album is loaded with 14 tunes that bristle with vitality. ° e Starlighters provide exactly the musical muscle car that this material deserves. Garage Rocking is the album Saunders was always meant to make. ° ough it’s a shame it’s his final one, you couldn’t ask for a much better musical eulogy.

Rock in peace, Stephen.

To inquire about Garage Rocking by Stephen Saunders and the Starlighters, email richard.crabtree@uvm.edu.

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Thursday, February 2, is one of the silliest and most superfluous holidays: Groundhog Day. It’s the day when that vexing little varmint, PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL SOWERBY, disregards all scientific and meteorological methods to determine just exactly how much more winter we’ll have to endure. I’m not sure about you, but I’ve had quite enough of those who deny science of late. Maybe I’m blowing it a little out of proportion. Or maybe I’m just being cheeky.

If you’re looking to check out a fun, quasi-Groundhog Day-related event, you might consider the Shadow Ball, an “umbral cabaret and cast of shadowy characters,” at the Light Club Lamp Shop in Burlington. The mysterious event — and by mysterious, I mean that I received very little information about it — features Lamp Shop proprietor LEE ANDERSON’s the UNBEARABLE LIGHT TROUPE. The event was described as a “psychedelic, post-apocalyptic vaudeville” in a 2014 video of the troupe performing at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

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Pullen’s vision began percolating in 2016 after being interviewed for Simmon’s documentary. Feeling nostalgic, she began rifling through old photos and recordings from the good old days. Her experience at the final 242 show in December galvanized her concept.

“What became clear to me that night was that every kid who walked through those doors was important to that community,” says Pullen, who expressed feeling disconnected from the scene in recent years.

She’s interested in hearing about individual, personal experiences from others. A survey on her website, 242mainstories.com, asks questions such as: What year did you start going to 242 Main? What did your parents and/or other friends think about you hanging out at 242 Main? Did you run into any problems or issues with the space or community?

With that last question in mind, Pullen mentions that the book will not sugarcoat 242’s story. Recently, a controversy swirled regarding women’s experiences at 242.

“Obviously, I’m a woman, and I had some bad experiences, and I’m sure I will talk about those in the book,” she says. “But, overwhelmingly, it was a place where I felt the most powerful compared to anywhere else in my life.”

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It’s been just about two months since the beloved Burlington DIY venue 242 Main rocked its last show ever. That is, possibly rocked its last show ever. While there’s still no news as to the future of the club, there is some news regarding its past.

Seven Days previously reported that local documentarian BILL SIMMON, in conjunction with Burlington Parks & Recreaction, Big Heavy World and Vermont Community Access Media, is hard at work on a documentary about 242 Main. But Simmon probably didn’t expect the project to spawn another work that similarly captures the nostalgia and memories of the legendary venue.

MARTHA PULLEN, the development and finance manager of the VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA, is currently compiling stories, testimonials and photos for a still-untitled commemorative and historical book about 242 Main. She describes the project as writing a book with 500 of her closest friends. ROUGH FRANCIS’ BOBBY HACKNEY has signed on as the book’s graphic designer.

“I really missed that time in my life when I could walk in 242 and feel like I was coming home,” says Pullen over the phone. She was active in the 242 scene during the late ’90s and early ’00s, playing bass in bands such as SHIPWRECK and LAST NIGHT’S SURRENDER. She also served as a youth member of 242’s advisory board.

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BREAKING: The Waking Windows crew has announced the initial lineup for the seventh annual Waking Windows music and arts festival in downtown Winooski. The complete lineup of 100-plus bands, artists and comedians is forthcoming. But for now, headliners include: REAL ESTATE, DAN DEACON, !!! (CHK CHK CHK), POND, SCREAMING FEMALES, CHARLIE PARR, FRANKIE COSMOS, MILO, DOWNTOWN BOYS, BIG THIEF, BLOODSHOT BILL, Rough Francis, OCTO OCTA, JAW GEMS,

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In my first Soundbites column a few weeks ago, I put out a call to musicians and bands to share with me their worst touring experiences. I received nary a response. I guess that means all you musician types have had nothing but pristine, lily-white touring experiences during which you did nothing but skip joyously through meadows of wild flowers, braiding each other’s hair, arriving safely and punctually to your destinations with no drama or trauma of any kind. To put it bluntly: bullshit.

I know at least one of you reading this right now has a whale of a tale of a tour that went horribly wrong. I want to hear about it. Because, as I previously stated, I love stories involving pain, embarrassment and humiliation — you know, as long as enough time has passed that we can all laugh about it.

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Here’s a clip from a press release Anderson emailed me regarding the event: “From the phases of the moon to the shade of a tree on a summer day. From Punxsutawney Phil Sowerby to the deepest parts of the Jungian unconscious … shadows are everywhere.” Jeez, I just got chills.

Expect to see shadow puppetry and shadow dances. And I’m hoping we’ll hear some songs about shadows. If I might make a few requests, I’d love to hear interpretations of “Shadows” by RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, “Shadow Boxer” by FIONA APPLE and “Deeper Shadows” by JAAKKO EINO KALEVI. If it’s not too much trouble.

The Unbearable Light Troupe performs on Thursday, February 2. And then, just like the movie Groundhog Day, the whole thing happens again the next day. Catch that special encore performance on Friday, February 3, also at the Lamp Shop.

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RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Seth Adam (Americana), 9 p.m., free. Kudu Stooge (funk, rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (hits), 8 p.m., free. DJ David Chief, 11 p.m., free.

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JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Hannah Fair (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $5.

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Short Jam (improv), 6 p.m., free. Jenny Zigrino (standup), 7 p.m., $15. The Daily Grind: Teresa Davis (improv), 8:45 p.m., $5.

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HALYARD BREWING CO.: Old Time Mountain Jam with High-Low Jack (traditional, acoustic strings), 6 p.m., free.

rutland/killington

BACKSTAGE PUB: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Whiskey Myers, the Wans (country), 7:30 p.m., $12/15.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Irish Jam Session (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: The Good Morning Gills (alt-pop, rock), 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 (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

BIG PICTURE THEATER AND CAFÉ: Bruce Sklar and Jeremy Hill (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Throttle Thursdays with DJ Gol (hits), 9 p.m., free.

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Big Mean Sound Machine (Afrobeat, funk), 8 p.m., $8.56.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry, 9 p.m., free.

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burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Paul Asbell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Jazzou Jones (ragtime), 7 p.m., free. Pop Rap Dance Party, 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Burlington Songwriters Sessions, 7 p.m., free.

Osage Orange (rock), 9 p.m., free.

Shadow Ball (cabaret), 10 p.m., $10/12. Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic dance), 10 p.m., free.

ZENBARN: Lowell Thompson Residency (alt-country), 7 p.m., free.

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REVIEW this Jarv & Thief, The Boiler Room

Boiler Room is his proper debut: cohesive, confident and professionally done.

On his latest, Jarv remains playfully inventive with the flows, but his delivery is more refined. He channels influences to great effect, summoning the dense narratives — and chopping speed — of Eyedea on “Love & Loss.”

It’s a complex mix, equal parts Aesop Rock and Fu-Schnickens.

Which isn’t to say the young man is doing cover songs. He has mastered his

instrument and there are no poses here.

Jarv is a cerebral, introverted party animal who loves to rap. His acrobatic patterns sound most comfortable over upbeat, funky bangers, and there is no shortage of those.

The production is fairly magnificent.

Thief is a creative beatsmith with classic taste. At 21 tracks, the album feels like a guided tour of the vibes that made the golden age of hip-hop so great. From the G-Funk melodics of the Aftermath era to the breezy, elevatormusic aesthetic of MF Doom, Thief nails it every time.

The Boiler Room overflows with ideas, harking back to the sonic collage work of early Public Enemy and Beastie Boys. (In fact, Mike D even gets looped into the hook of artistic manifesto “Commercial.”)

The album is also gloriously nonchalant about sample laws, dropping easily a hundred clips and loops that could never get cleared without a monster budget. Serious

hip-hop heads are advised to break out the good headphones for all the sly references Thief weaves into the mix. This is the kind of unconstrained creativity that can only happen on the internet.

Like early Hieroglyphics or the De La Soul classic 3 Feet High and Rising, The Boiler Room is an unambiguously fun album. When it all comes together, as on tracks such as “Hot Yoga” and “Slack-Jaw,” the result is timeless.

Impressively, Jarv mixed this himself and did a hell of job. Thanks to the expert mastering work of Future Fields’ Jer Coons, it sounds as good as anything major labels have to offer.

And that is pretty much the point.

Jarv isn’t making a local rap album; he is setting his sights on hip-hop, period. The Boiler Room is a clear statement that he’s got the tools for the job. Stay tuned.

The Boiler Room by Jarv & Thief is available at jarvmakesmusic. bandcamp.com.

indie rock” and “’90s revivalists” — all of which could be considered accurate.

That word, though: insouciance. It returned to me as Apartment 3 fuzzed out of my speakers. Perhaps it wasn’t coincidence — the opening song is appropriately titled “Trying Sux.” Apartment 3 all but start the album with a shrug, their voices joining together to wonder, “Why should I give a fuck at all?” before lead guitarist Dylan Adair

starts tearing into notes like a man possessed.

The juxtaposition of the vocalists’ ghostlike melodies — guitarist Ivan Marrinson, bassist James Tierney and Adair all sing — and the band’s ability to go full-on raucous creates a sort of thematic tension throughout.

Through the album, vocals float atop the songs, either just keeping above the stomp or turning into part melody, part mantra when they go for a Pixiesesque drive — as on “What U Want.”

The production is pure college radio lo-fi, but it fits Apartment 3’s sound well — and the band is dialed in behind drummer Jon Kraus.

Apartment 3 nail that shadowy zone between extremes of rock music. They achieve a detached sort of bombast while being equally adept at finding melody. For the most part, they know

better than to dwell overlong in either domain, though momentum slips a bit as the record goes on. And some of the tracks in the middle bleed together tonally.

Each time the album starts to lag, however, the band responds. “I Wanna Know U” jumps out with a thick, primordial guitar lick and features a truly ’90s-style verse, complete with the lyric, “Do you wanna know me? You’re always at my shows.” And the herculean “Paying It Forward” might be an early contender for best local track of 2017.

It’s a hell of a statement for a debut LP. The band celebrates its release this Saturday, February 4, at ArtsRiot in Burlington, along with locals Bison and Sleeping In. Apartment 3 is available for download and on vinyl at sectionsignrecords.com.

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Jarv is part of the Windsor hip-hop crew Maiden Voyage, a group that spent years building a reputation for high-energy live sets. It’s a prolific group. All of the members of MV crank out solo material, but none more than Jarv. He’s a standout talent onstage, too, so a solo career was inevitable.

While his latest, The Boiler Room, will cement Jarv’s reputation as one of the state’s best rappers, that’s not exactly news. Thanks to YouTube and Reddit, he’s been amassing a loyal following for years now. He’s currently on a nationwide tour with Long Island hardcore legend R.A. the Rugged Man — for the second time, no less.

Released last year, his first project, Jarvage Vol. 1, was very much a mixtape — haphazard but full of potential. The

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There is a great word I learned from reading a friend’s toilet paper once. He was an oddball living in the woods of North Carolina, and, God bless him, he had word-of-the-day toilet paper in his bathroom. As I walked into the commode, I saw the word “insouciance” printed on the roll. “A lighthearted unconcern,” it read, and I tossed the word into the brain bin.

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NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. West End Blend, Jamell N.Y.T. Band (soul, funk), 9 p.m., $5.

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Skyfoot (jam), 10:30 p.m., $5. The Le Duo (jazz, experimental), 1 a.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Zach Rhoads (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free. The Aerolites (rock, folk), 7 p.m., $5. Craig Mitchell (house, hits), 11 p.m., $5.

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RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Talking Doctor (rock), 9 p.m., free. Seven Leaves, Fertile Soil (jam), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Rose Street Collective (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Jenny Zigrino (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

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BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: moe. (jam), 9 p.m., $30/35.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Leno, Cheney & Young (rock), 7 p.m., free.

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barre/montpelier

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champlain islands/ northwest

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Let’s Be Leonard (rock, jam), 10 p.m., free.

POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Mr. Burns (of Lynguistic Civillians) and Friends (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Ian Fitzgerald (folk), 6 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: All Request Night with DJ Skippy (hits), 10 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Granite Junction (Americana), 9 p.m., free.

RUSTY NAIL: Nightrain (rock), 8 p.m., $7.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Aliendog, Twist of Fate (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

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time after a chance meeting with the legendary Peter Gabriel. After opening for him on tour, Touré

ESPRESSO BUENO: The Barn Ban (Americana), 8 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., donation.

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influences and modern pop into a soulful hybrid. Originally from Mauritania, Touré hit the big

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Chris and Erica (acoustic rock), 7 p.m., free.

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MONKEY HOUSE: The illoughby’s (Americana), 5:30 p.m., free.

Dizzyride (indie-pop), 9 p.m., $3/8.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): The Conniption Fit (rock), 9 p.m., donation.

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burlington

ARTSRIOT: Apartment 3 (Record Release Show), Sleeping In, Bison (rock), 9 p.m., $8/10.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: The Green Mountain Boys (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free. Jahson Deejay’s Space Echo (house), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: plant Magic dust (dance), 8 p.m., free. Daby Touré (Afro-pop, soul), 9:30 p.m., $5.

Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Phantom Airwave (rock), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: The Nectars Bluegrass Jam featuring Ben Slotnick and Friends, 7 p.m., free. PitchBlak Brass Band, the Original Q (hip-hop, funk), 9 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: Isabella’s Jazz Trio, 8 p.m., free. Tyler Pearce Project (soul, pop), 10 p.m., $5. Colbis the Creature (indie, progressive rock), 11:30 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Jamell N.Y.T. (singer-songwriter, R&B), 5 p.m., free.

MAMADOU (West African, world), 7 p.m., free. Mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Ted Crosby (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (hits), 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

CLUB METRONOME: Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5.

SIDEBAR: Chad Hollister Trio (rock), 9:30 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), midnight, free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: The High Breaks, Sad Turtle (surf), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Gumbo Yaya (rock, world-groove), 8 p.m., free.

SMITTY’S PUB: The Dog Catcher (rock), 8 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Jenny Zigrino (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Marco Benevento, the Snaz, Quiltro (indie), 8:30 p.m., $15/20.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: J Bog, Jo Mersa Marley, Jereme Morgan, Westafa (reggae), 7:30 p.m., $20/23.

MONKEY HOUSE: The Nancy Druid (indie, psych-pop), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Playne Jayne (rock), 5 p.m., free. Sammich (jam), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Comedy Open Mic, 6 p.m., free. Robin Gottfried Band (rock, soul), 9:30 p.m., free.

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ESPRESSO BUENO: Abby Jenne (rock), 7:30 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

burlington

CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Blue Fox (blues), 9 p.m., free.

THE DAILY PLANET: SONA (folk, soul), 8 p.m., free.

RUSTY NAIL: Mihali and Friends, Navytrain (jam), 8 p.m., $12/15.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Sugarsnap Trio (Americana), 7 p.m., free. Craig Mitchell (hip-hop, hits), 10 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: City Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Some Hollow (gritty folk), 7 p.m., free.

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outside vermont

SUN.5

ARTSRIOT: Delicate Steve, J Bengoy, Little Slugger (rock), 8:30 p.m., $15.

RED SQUARE: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 7 p.m., free. Pop Rap Dance Party, 10 p.m., free.

HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Kelly Ravin (country), 6 p.m., free. Mittletoner (techno, EDM), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+.

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SIDEBAR: DJ Chia Presents (house), 6 p.m., free. Smarty McFly, Babou, Young & Handsome (EDM), 10 p.m., free.

badass mistress of pop, Kimbra. Or you might have seen him at last year’s Waking

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Bleecker & MacDougal (folk), 11 a.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 7 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Dan Hathaway (acoustic), 6 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland & Tim Stickle’s Old Time Music Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free.

Prateek (folk), 5 p.m., free. Trio Gusto (jazz), 6 p.m., free. Matt Olson (folk, bluegrass), 7 p.m., free. Moxley Union (acoustic), 8 p.m., free. Macro Economics, 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Lugo, 9 Open Mic with Andy Lugo p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Alex Smith (Americana), 9 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Eric George & Friends, 10 p.m., $3.

burlington

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Scene Jam (improv), 5:30 p.m., free.

Life of the Party (improv), 7 p.m., $5.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: StorytellingVT, 7:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Tuesday Bluesday Blues Jam with Colin Craig and Friends, 7 p.m., free. Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $3/5.18+.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): ˜ e Mr. Aaron Band (children’s folk-pop), 10 a.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, $5-10 donation.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., ˜ e DuPont Brothers (folk), free. Th 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Troy Millette (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Ausable Branch (rock), 10 p.m., free.

PIZZERIA VERITÀ: Jazz Brunch with the Paul Asbell Trio, 11:30 a.m., free.

burlington

THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Jeff Shelley (rock), 7 p.m., free.

got dropped into a pot full of glitchy electro seasoned with a healthy dash of country.

SIDEBAR: Cam Will (folk), 7 p.m., free. Blackout Barbie & SVPPLY (hip-hop, hits), 10 p.m., free.

chittenden county ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Robinson and Rohe (folk), 8 p.m., $10 donation.

If you went to last spring’s Full Moon Masquerade at the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

Champlain, you may have caught DS bandleader Steve Marion performing as part of a

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dazzling tribute to David Bowie, alongside Rubblebucket’s Alex Toth and New Zealand’s Windows 6 festival. Delicate Steve released their latest album, This Is Steve, just last week. They perform on Sunday, February 5, at ArtsRiot in Burlington.

outside vermont

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

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burlington

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Rik Palieri (traditional folk), 7 p.m., free. Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: ˜ e Mangroves (rock), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Andrew of the North (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. LDora (rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: ˜ e Wood Brothers, T Sisters (folk), 7:30 p.m., $25/28.

MONKEY HOUSE: Kelly Ravin (country), 6 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Ray Vega and Son de los Montes (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Godfather Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Open Mic, 7 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (vinyl DJs), 6 p.m., free. Annie in the Water, Goose (jam), 9:30 p.m., free/$5.

18+.

RADIO BEAN: Fertile Soil (folk, alternative), 7 p.m., free. Aaron Lucci and the Flat 5 (jazz), 8 p.m., free. Avery Cooper Quartet (jazz, funk), 10 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (hits), 8 p.m., free. DJ David Chief, 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Jamell N.Y.T. (singersongwriter, R&B), 7 p.m., free. Lil Monsters (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, Mic 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Drive-By Truckers, Kyle Craft (country, rock), 8:30 p.m., $25.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Jam Session, 7 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Khaosity, iZA (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Christine Malcolm (folk), 8 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell ˜ ompson (country), 7 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

northeast kingdom

MOOGS PLACE: Gary Wade (rock, Americana), 7 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

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outside vermont

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Jazz & Fondue, 7 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Bow ˜ ayer (folk-rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Trivia, 7:30 p.m., free.

PHAT KAT’S TAVERN: Jay Natola (solo guitar), 9 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

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CLAIRE’S RESTAURANT & BAR, 41 Main St., Hardwick, 472-7053 CORK WINE BAR & MARKET OF STOWE, 35 School St., Stowe, 760-6143 MATTERHORN, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198 MOOGS PLACE, Portland St., Morrisville, 851-8225 PIECASSO PIZZARIA & LOUNGE, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411 RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN, 394 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-9593 THE RUSTY NAIL, 1190 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245 STOWEHOF INN, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722 SUSHI YOSHI, 1128 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4135 SWEET CRUNCH BAKESHOP, 246 Main St., Hyde Park, 888-4887

BIG PICTURE THEATER & CAFÉ, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994

51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 3888209 BAR ANTIDOTE, 35C Green St., Vergennes, 877-2555 CITY LIMITS, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919 HATCH 31, 31 Main St., Bristol, 453-2774 TOURTERELLE, 3629 Ethan Allen Hwy., New Haven, 453-6309 TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002

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388 Pine Street, Burlington | 802-540-2097 www.greenstategardener.com

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BAYSIDE PAVILION, 15 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909 SNOW SHOE LODGE & PUB, 13 Main St., Montgomery Center, 326-4456 TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405

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BREAKING GROUNDS, 245 Main St., Bethel, 392-4222

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BIG JAY TAVERN, 3709 Mountain Rd., Montgomery, 326-6688 COLATINA EXIT, 164 Main St., Bradford, 222-9008 JASPER’S TAVERN, 71 Seymour La., Newport, 334-2224 MARTELL’S AT THE FOX, 87 Edwards Rd., Jeffersonville, 644-5060 MUSIC BOX, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533 PARKER PIE CO., 161 County Rd., West Glover, 525-3366 PHAT KATS TAVERN, 101 Depot St., Lyndonville, 626-3064 THE PUB OUTBACK, 482 Vt. 114, East Burke, 626-1188 THE STAGE, 45 Broad St., Lyndonville, 427-3344 TAMARACK GRILL, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7390

What if we told you that you could share your jokes with the world?

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MONOPOLE, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222 NAKED TURTLE, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-324-2200 PALMER ST. COFFEE HOUSE, 4 Palmer St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 518-561-6920 THE SKINNY PANCAKE, 3 Lebanon St., Hanover, N.H., 603-277-9115

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SPEAKING OF COMEDY...

check out the “Parmelee Post” online. It’s a new humor column on local news that hasn’t happened yet.

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No, we’re not kidding.

Each week, we’ll publish one joke submitted by a comic on our arts blog, Live Culture. So, what are you waiting for?

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ASIAN BISTRO, 25 Winooski Falls Way #112, Winooski, 655-9800 BACKSTAGE PUB, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494 GOOD TIMES CAFÉ, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444 HALYARD BREWING CO., 80 Ethan Allen Dr., #2, S. Burlington, 497-1858

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 ESPRESSO BUENO, 248 N. Main St., Barre, 479-0896 GUSTO’S, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919 KISMET, 52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646 LA PUERTA NEGRA, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 613-3172 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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THE CENTER BAKERY & CAFÉ, 2007 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center, 244-7500 CORK WINE BAR & MARKET, 40 Foundry St., Waterbury, 882-8227 HOSTEL TEVERE, 203 Powderhound Rd., Warren, 496-9222 PURPLE MOON PUB, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422 THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM, 1 S. Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827 SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202 ZENBARN, 179 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center, 244-8134

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AMERICAN FLATBREAD, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999 ARTSRIOT, 400 Pine St., Burlington, 540 0406 AUGUST FIRST, 149 S. Champlain St., Burlington, 540-0060 BARRIO BAKERY & PIZZA BARRIO, 203 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 863-8278 BENTO, 197 College St., Burlington, 497-2494 BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 854-4700 BREAKWATER CAFÉ, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276 BRENNAN’S PUB & BISTRO, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main St., Burlington, 656-1204 CHURCH & MAIN RESTAURANT, 156 Church St., Burlington, 540-3040 CITIZEN CIDER, 316 Pine St., Burlington, 497-1987 CLUB METRONOME, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563 THE DAILY PLANET, 15 Center St., Burlington, 862-9647 DOBRÁ TEA, 80 Church St., Burlington, 951-2424 DRINK, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463 THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL, 160 Bank St., Burlington, 859-0888 FINNIGAN’S PUB, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209 FOAM BREWERS, 112 Lake St., Burlington, 399-2511 THE GRYPHON, 131 Main St., Burlington, 489-5699 HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012 JP’S PUB, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389 JUNIPER, 41 Cherry St., Burlington, 658-0251 LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ, 115 Church St., Burlington, 8633759 LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP, 12 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346 MAGLIANERO CAFÉ, 47 Maple St., Burlington, 861-3155 MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB, 167 Main St., Burlington, 864-6776 MUDDY WATERS, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466 NECTAR’S, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771 RADIO BEAN, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346 RASPUTIN’S, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324 RED SQUARE, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909 RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401 RUBEN JAMES, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744 SIGNAL KITCHEN, 71 Main St., Burlington, 399-2337 SIDEBAR, 202 Main St., Burlington, 864-0072 THE SKINNY PANCAKE, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188 SPEAKING VOLUMES, 377 Pine St., Burlington, 540-0107 THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING, 160 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 651-4114 VERMONT COMEDY CLUB, 101 Main St., Burlington, 859-0100 THE VERMONT PUB & BREWERY, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500

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Back to the Garden

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Art review: Bahar Behbahani, Hood Downtown B Y RA CHEL ELI ZA BET H JONES

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current ad campaign for the Friends of the Public Garden in Boston declares, “In literature, paradise is usually a garden. Real life, too.” Behind that pithy appeal are layers and layers of human history, and the weight that comes with it. For Brooklyn-based Iranian artist Bahar Behbahani, the intricacies of the garden — specifically the Persian garden — as geographical site and metaphor are abundant sources of inspiration.

“Let the Garden Eram Flourish,” at Hood Downtown in Hanover, N.H., was curated by Ugochukwu-Smooth Nzewi, curator of African art at Dartmouth College’s Hood Museum of Art. Paintings and video from Behbahani’s “Persian Gardens” series mine a history that extends much further back than that of Boston, or indeed any American city. And paradise, it turns out, can be complicated.

During her interview with Seven Days, Behbahani met with a group of

fifth graders from a nearby elementary school. The gallery guide asked the students what kinds of things inspire artists. “Random things,” one suggested.

“Things you’ve done,” another offered.

“Looking around you,” “movies,” “books” and “Google” were other suggestions.

Behbahani, who seemed delighted to interact with the youngsters, smiled and added an item to their list: “Places that I played — I played in gardens as a child.”

Nzewi uses the word “psychogeography” to describe Behbahani’s expansive abstract paintings. The lush works arise from a singular mixture of her experiences and memories of growing up in Iran, her sensitivity to place, the liminality of being an immigrant, and extensive research into Persian gardens.

“The Persian garden is within our lifestyle,” Behbahani said of Iranians.

“It’s always there. It’s a very influential imaginary world in our mind.” She explained that the Persian carpet, familiar

to Westerners, represents “another form of Persian garden — you feel like you are in your own garden, even if you’re poor.

You have your own corner of garden in your house.”

In this sense, each of Behbahani’s paintings can be viewed, like the carpets, as representative landscapes fitted into relatively small plots — just a few feet in dimensions. The painting that most resembles a garden is titled “Let the Garden Eram Flourish,” named for the famous 11th-century garden in Shiraz, Iran. “Eram” is a derivation of “iram,” the Arabic word for heaven.

In the painting, a rectangular pool is fed by a tiered fountain, which recedes into a tree-dotted horizon. The jutting straight lines of the pool contrast strongly with the fluid layers of patterns and texture that cover the entire picture plane.

Mark making abounds: botanical outlines and formations, lines that suggest topography and thumbprints, the tessellated

diamond patterns of Islamic architecture.

The scene looks neither cozy nor threatening; instead, it is like a dream in which reality, fear and ecstasy are mercurial, easily manipulated elements.

The pool, a central feature of Persian gardens, is a particularly potent space and symbol for Behbahani.

As Nzewi pointed out, the capacity to command water in a desert showcases “the ability of man to domesticate nature” and sends a strong message of power from a ruler. “Those who make the gardens are those with means,” he said.

As a veil for the mechanisms of power, Behbahani noted, “[The garden] is a very seductive, beautiful place that can be the cover of some other hidden activities.”

Behbahani’s studio in lower Manhattan is near the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, and she’s spent a lot of time at the site’s twin

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pools, she said. The artist links reflecting pools to the contemplation of loss: “The mass void exists everywhere,” Behbahani said of seeking meaning in a time of grief, “and it’s a universal void.”

In the vernacular of her paintings, rough rectangles and straight lines recur, referencing the pool motif and the human effort to build rigid shapes to hold the intangible.

In her research, Behbahani discovered that the architect of the original World Trade Center, Minoru Yamasaki, also drew up the plans for Iran’s Shiraz University, home to the Eram Garden.

From this confluence, Behbahani produced “Chronicle of the Garden,” a series of eight small abstract canvasses.

What viewers see in “Chronicle” depends on how much they know about Behbahani’s inspirations. In one of the paintings, a gray rectangle is set against blue, with a large swath of green in its middle. Looking at the image with New York already in mind, one could easily interpret this as Manhattan and Central Park, which is a garden of sorts. A shaky white rectangle frames the park and surrounding urban territories, echoing the frequent “pool” delineations found elsewhere.

— instance of the entanglements of the Persian garden with Western scholarship, Orientalism and imperialist violence.

Behbahani draws most directly on her investigation of Wilber in the painting “The Decisions Are Made: Activity Begins.” The watery, rose-colored abstraction features outlines of five plant specimens — all native to Iran, the artist said. The lines of an architectural drawing gently frame the top of the canvas. At odds with the feminine fluidity of the work, though, are five solid black rectangles, arranged to evoke redacted text in a document. Wilber’s memoir was censored eight times, according to Behbahani.

Also on view is the one-minute video “Visiting You in Summer 2015,” a scene shot in the garden of Behbahani’s mother’s home. The tranquil pool shown there helps ground the dreamlike paintings in a time and place — the life and family residence of the artist.

“Every day is pregnant with so many politics and poetics that I deal with personally,” Behbahani said. Looking at her delicate, but never precious, paintings is akin to walking into a mind full of

THE LUSH WORKS ARISE FROM A SINGULAR MIXTURE OF HER EXPERIENCES AND MEMORIES OF GROWING UP IN IRAN.

NEW THIS WEEK burlington

‘ART OF WINTER’: A juried group exhibition of works by 26 artists addressing themes of winter, curated by Christy Mitchell and Ric Kasini Kadour. ˜ e show is accompanied by an “exhibition-in-print” of works by 19 artists in Vermont Art Guide #3. Reception: Friday, February 3, 5-9 p.m. February 3-25. Info, 578-2512. ˜ e S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

BRIDGING PROGRAM PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT: Photographs by Melanie Webb of 11 high school students bridging the expanse between high school and adult life. February 6-March 3. Info, eanderson@ccs.vt.org. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.

‘MOMENSION’: A sculptural environment made primarily from glass, metal and clay, by Vermont artists Bech Evans, Alissa Faber and Patrick O’Shea. Reception: Friday, February 3, 5-8 p.m. February 3-April 25. Info, joseph@ newcitygalerie.org. Info, 355-5440. New City Galerie in Burlington.

‘WALL OF LOVE’: ˜ is interactive installation conceived by Meredith Mann invites visitors to post notes and messages reflecting on the question, “What does love mean to you?” Reception: Friday, February 3, 5-8 p.m.

February 3-28. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

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CATHY STEVENS-PRATT: A series of colorful, whimsical paintings of cats by the Vermont artist. February 3-28. Info, 223-1981. ˜ e Cheshire Cat in Montpelier.

‘SHOW 15’: Latest works by the collective gallery’s contemporary Vermont artists.

Reception: Friday, February 3, 4-8 p.m.

February 3-March 11. Info, 272-0908. ˜ e Front in Montpelier.

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memories and symbols that have taken on lives of their own. Like the Persian garden and carpet, Behbahani’s works express a rich cultural heritage and texture of experience — as an Iranian and as a human — within a very small space.

Contact: rachel@sevendaysvt.com

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2017 STUDENT ART SHOW: Works in a variety of mediums by regional elementary school students. Reception: Friday, February 3, 5-7 p.m. February 3-28. Info, 247-4956.

Brandon Artists Guild.

upper valley

SHERI TOMEK: “Asemic,” an exhibition of prints by the artist and graphic designer. Reception: Friday, February 3, 6-8 p.m. February 3-28. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

ART EVENTS BROOKLYN HI-ART! MACHINE: Artists Mildred Beltré and Oasa DuVerney host a Vermont iteration of their collaborative public art intervention that explores art-making as a community-building tool. Noble Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, Wednesday, February 1, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Info, 828-8600.

ESSEX ART LEAGUE MEETING: Monthly business and social time for members, followed by an artist presentation. First Congregational Church Essex, Essex Junction, ˜ ursday, February 2, 9-11 a.m. . Info, jdbeebo@ yahoo.com.

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, February 3, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.

FRIDAYS AT THE MUSEUM: Casual, informative programs ranging from gallery talks to short performances. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Friday, February 3, 12:15 p.m. Info, go.middlebury.edu/ museumfridays.

‘LINOTYPE: THE FILM’: A screening of the feature-length documentary about what ˜ omas Edison dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” sponsored by AIGA VT. Miller Center, Lakeside Campus, Champlain College, Burlington, Wednesday, February 8, 7-9 p.m.

Info, communications@nhvt.aiga.org.

TALK: ‘ARCHITECTURE FROM THE TWILIGHT OF THE PTOLEMIES: THE TEMPLE OF APOLLO ON YERONISOS, CYPRUS’: A lecture by Pieter Broucke, professor in the history of art and architecture department. Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, Middlebury College, Wednesday, February 1, 4:30 p.m. Info, 443-5007.

TALK: CLARK DERBES: ˜ e Burlington artist speaks about his current exhibition, “Post-Vernacular.” AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Friday, February 3, 5:30 p.m.

Info, 603-448-3117.

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2016 AUDUBON PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS SHOW: An exhibition of winning bird photographs, selected by five judges from more than 7,000 entries from the U.S. and Canada. ˜ rough February 2. Info, 859-9222.

Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

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‘A GLEAM, A NEEDLE, FIBER, ART & METAL’: Embroidery by Shari Boraz and sterling-cast succulents by Case HathawayZepeda. Reception: ˜ ursday, February 2, 6-8 p.m. February 2-March 5. Info, 603-795-4909.

Long River Gallery & Gifts in Lyme, N.H.

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The base of one of the twin towers appears in a much more recognizable form in “Adorned With Pillars,” on the opposite wall of the gallery.

“Architectural mass is a form of mark making,” Behbahani noted.

A significant document that Behbahani explores is Donald Newton Wilber’s book Persian Gardens and Garden Pavilions. Wilber was instrumental to the 1953 Central Intelligence Agency coup in Iran. His double life as a spy and celebrated scholar provides a tantalizing — and heartbreaking

WINTER TERM STUDIO ART EXHIBITION: Students from winter term classes exhibit their works including photography, drawing and painting. February 2-16. Info, 443-3168.

Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

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‘COMPOSED’: Exhibition of 35 photographs selected by juror and former National Geographic photographer Sam Abell for their use of composition. Reception: Saturday, February 4, 4:30-7 p.m. Gallery talk with Sam Abell and Amy Holmes George at 5 p.m. February 1-March 3. Info, 388-4500.

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury.

2016 AUDUBON PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS SHOW: An exhibition of the winning bird photographs from this year’s Audubon Photography Awards. A panel of five judges selected works from more than 7,000 entries, submitted from the U.S. and Canada.

Reception: Saturday, February 4, 4-6 p.m.

February 4-9. Info, 434-3068. White River Gallery at BALE in South Royalton.

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BRISTOL CLAY STUDIO EXHIBITION: Select artworks by studio students of all ages under the direction of Matlak Mayforth. Reception: Saturday, February 11, 3-5 p.m. February 7-28.

Info, 238-6607. Art on Main in Bristol.

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f ANNE CUMMINGS: Works created from the artist’s convictions about caring for the environment and the need to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Reception: Friday, February 3, 5-7 p.m. Through February 28. Info, 859-9222. The Ga lery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. f ‘IMBIBE: DRINKING IN CULTURE’: An exhibition using an eclectic selection of drinking vessels to investigate the complex social, physical and aesthetic experience of liquid consumption. f CATHERINE JANSEN: “1008,” an exhibition of the photographer’s images of India, including digital prints and projections, as well as ambient sound from field recordings. Reception: ednesday, February 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Through May 21. Info, 656-8582. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

FERNANDO RAMALLO: “Multisensorial Shelter No. 1,” a site-specific insta lation by the Argentine artist and game designer that explores the increasingly blurry boundaries between physical and virtual environments. Through Februa y 11. Info, cthompson@champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

LARRY RIBBECKE AND EMILY STONEKING: “Inspirations and the Labors of the Year,” 12 stained-glass reproductions of 13th-century Swiss medallions by Stoneking and nine abstract explorations of particle physics and theoretical astronomy

by Ribbecke. Through Februa y 28. Info, 658-3425.

Flynndog in Burlington.

LYNN CUMMINGS: Paintings in a wide variety of styles by the local artist. Through March 31. Info, 651 9692. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington.

MISOO: “Inner Struggle Fought on Paper,” large paintings channeling the artist’s experiences of vulnerability. Through Februa y 17. Info, 656-3131.

Living/Learning Center, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

‘THE PAST PRESENT’: Works by Molly Bosley and Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, who use metaphorical objects to explore humanity and unpack our relationship to the past. Through April 8. Info, 865-7166 Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington.

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RIK CARLSON: “Celebrate Your Ride: The Passion The A t,” photographs of automobiles and automobilia by the Vermont artist. Through March 31. Info 881-3821. Noyes Auto & Tire Service in Burlington.

SALLY LINDER: “White Magnetism,” an exhibition of paintings and drawings inspired by the artist’s visits to the Arctic. Through April 1. Info, 652-4500.

Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

SARAH BUNKER: “Explorations in Abstract,” mixed-media paintings by the Vermont artist.

Through March 18. Info, 540-8333. Sequoia Salon in Burlington.

SHANE LAVALETTE: “One Sun, One Shadow,” a photographic series of the American South by the Burlington native, informed by the rich history of southern music: bluegrass, old time, gospel and blues. WYLIE SOFIA GARCIA: “With My Voice, I Am Calling You Home,” a new body of work featuring paintings and lenticular prints that embody themes of domesticity, meditation and personal place-making. Through April 8. Info, 865-7166.

Burlington City Arts.

STEVE SHARON: “Where Is My Mind,” abstract paintings that represent the busy society we live in and the practice of stepping outside comfortable boundaries. Through Februa y 15. Info, 861-3155.

Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

‘On Photography: Response’ Named for Susan Sontag’s 1977 seminal reflection on the medium, this

exhibition curated by Kelly Holt presents works by herself, Duncan Johnson and Mary Zompetti. Each artist responds to a particular place, from Holt’s black-and-white images of urban environments and fragmentation to Zompetti’s medium-conscious explorations of northern Iceland. Johnson uses the camera to investigate his own studio space, where he creates geometrical abstractions with found wood in two and three dimensions. How do these relate to Sontag’s pointed investigations into the evolution of photography, and its darker implications for modernity? You’ll have to see for yourself at the Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Dibden Center for the Arts, at Johnson Stage College. A reception is Wednesday, February 8, 5 p.m. Through February 27. Pictured: “Grabrokargigar #1” by Zompetti.

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‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’: Works addressing racial justice by Alex Bottinelli, Cheryl Daye Dick, Jane Pincus, Jack Rowell and Anne Sarcka. Curated

by Janet Van Fleet. Through Februa y 28. Info, 223-2518. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.

f ‘CLASSIC TO SPONTANEOUS LETTERFORMS’: A retrospective exhibition of calligraphy by Rene Schall. f ‘ROUND & AROUND’: A group exhibition of works exploring spheres, circles and endless loops, curated by Janet Van Fleet. f CAROL RADSPECHER: “Clever Hand,” drawings by the Brooklyn artist. Reception: Saturday, February 4, 3-5 p.m. Through March 4. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

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MARY ANN DUFFY GODIN: Watercolors by the member of Milton Artists Guild, Vermont Watercolor Society and Vermont Handcrafters. Throug February 28. Info, 893-4644. Milton Public Library.

EROK: An exhibition of masonite block prints, poems and paper carvings, including a poem/ paper carving based on the artist’s shadow-puppet show “Forgetting and Remembering.” Through February 28. Info, thisiserock@gmail.com. Plainfield Community Center Gallery.

PETER FRIED: “The Commonplace,” oil paintings inspired by underrepresented elements of Vermont’s landscape and built environment.

Through Februa y 28. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.

‘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, alterna-

tive energy to women’s and gay rights. Through December 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre.

the artist’s career from the 1980s to the present.

Reception: Friday, February 3, 4-7 p.m. Through Marc 30. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

GRADUATING STUDENT EXHIBITION: Masters in Fine Arts students in the visual art program show their culminating works. Through Februa y 3. Info, 828-8600. College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier.

LARK UPSON: “Lark Upson Portraits and a Call to Action,” an exhibition of paintings featuring posed models and endangered species. Through March 31.

Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

f HEART OF VERMONT QUILT GUILD: An exhibition of quilted works including baby and full-size quilts, bags, table runners and more on display and for sale. Reception and artist talk with Paula Higgins: Friday, February 3, 6-7 p.m. Through March 3. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

LINDA MIRABILE: “Avian Inspired,” paintings of birds and bird life. Through March 31. Info, moetown52@comcast.net. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

‘IN PRAISE OF WATER’: Goddard College artists approach the theme of water from multiple perspectives: aesthetic, ecological, social, political, spiritual and contemplative. Artists include Richard Ambelang, Susan Buroker, Kate Egnaczak, Dan Goldman, Tom Hansell, Seitu Jones, Phillip Robertson, Cynthia Ross, Sharon Siskin, Ruth Wallen and Nanci Worthington. Through April 15.

Info, 322-1604. Goddard Art Gallery, Pratt Center, Goddard College, in Plainfield

f KATHY STARK: “... and the journey continues...,” abstract collages from fi e distinct series spanning

PRIA CAMBIO: “And Somewhere Else Theres a Beach,” beachscape paintings and drawings by the Vermont artist. Through April 8. Info, 479-7069.

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STEPHEN M. SCHAUB: “From Far Away,” works by the Pawlet artist that share narrative fragments through unique material combinations and customized photographic processes. Through March 31. Info 828-5657. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier.

TWINFIELD STUDENT ART SHOW: An exhibition of the semester’s works by media and painting students, including charcoal drawings, pastels and acrylics. Through Februa y 25. Info, 426-3581.

Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield

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VCFA STUDENT EXHIBITIONS: Works by new and returning students in the college’s MFA visual art program. Through Februa y 3. Info, 828-8600.

Alumni Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier.

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creativespacegallery.org. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes.

MOLLY WATSON HAWLEY: Landscapes, seascapes and portrait paintings by the Ripton artist.

Through Februa y 28. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theate , in Middlebury.

‘GLUE, PAPER, SCISSORS’: Collage, painting and drawing by Hardwick artist Marie LaPré Grabon and Craftsbury Common artist Kathy Stark. Through March 5. Info, 888-1261. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville.

STANLEY HORACE LYNDES: “Family Traits: Art, Humor and Everyday Life,” an exhibition exploring family identity through the artist’s cartoons, caricatures, carved objects and fiber a ts. Through May 12. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

NATALIE JEREMIJENKO: The a tist, engineer and inventor exhibits a mixture of recent and past works that focus on activating the space through environmentally conscious projects, in conjunction with her Spruce Peak artist residency. Through April 8. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

‘UNTOUCHED BY TIME: THE ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS FROM PERICLES TO PARR’: Early archaeological publications, antiquarian paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, books and more that represent enduring fascination with the Acropolis. Through April 23. Info, 443-5007.

Middlebury College Museum of Art.

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by Vermont artists Kelly Holt, Duncan Johnson and Mary Zompetti. Reception: Wednesday, February 8, 5 p.m. Through February 27. Info, 635-1247. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College.

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JOAN BRACE O’NEAL: “The White Slip Drawings,” an exhibition of graphite works depicting the human figure. Through Febru y 4. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

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DENNIS CAMPAY: Works on paper by the Atlantaand Florida-based artist. Through Februa y 13.

Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

JIM WESTPHALEN: Photographs by the Shelburne architectural photographer. Throug February 13. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

MARILYN GILLIS: “A Visual Record: Recent Work,” an exhibition of fiber art made with handmade silk paper, fabric, paint, dye and other mixed media. Through February 17. Info, info@

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DENISE LETENDRE BACH: “Vermont: Ideals & Ordeals,” an exhibition of sepia-toned photographs taken by the Connecticut transplant as she explores her new home. Through Februa y 11.

Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

f FRANCES HOLLIDAY ALFORD: “Quilts, Collage and Assemblage,” an exhibition of bright mixedmedia works by the Grafton artist. Reception: Friday, February 3, 6-8 p.m. Through Februa y 11.

Info, 282-2396. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.

‘SELF-COMMISSIONED WORKS BY CLARK DERBES’: An exhibition of sculptures made from locally felled tree stumps transformed into complex polygonal sculptures. Through Februa y 17. Info, 282-2396. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University.

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‘100 DAYS OF SPACE FOR CREATIVITY’: Inspired to act by the potential call to defund the arts on a federal level, the Backspace Gallery offers a free and open space for artists to work while processing reactions to the current political climate. Thursday through Saturda , noon to 5 p.m., through April 29, artists are invited to meet with gallery director Christy Mitchell to pitch ideas on using the venue for displaying, creating, speaking or performing work. Email ideas to spacegalleryvt@gmail.com or show up during open gallery hours for more information. The Backspace Ga lery, Burlington. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail.com.

4TH ANNUAL OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Resident Vermont photographers are invited to submit one to three ready-to-hang works in any subject matter for an exhibition February 3 to March 31. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Artists may drop off their works on Friday, February 3, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station, Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

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Deadline: February 27. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. One to fi e photographs, $35; $7 each additional.

‘ART-CADE’: The Cardboard eck Instantute invites artists to contribute original game designs to its upcoming 11-year-anniversary exhibition. For details and to participate, email audrie@thekarmabirdhouse.com. Designed PinBox deadline: February 20. Karma Bird House Gallery, Burlington.

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JAQUITH LIBRARY EXHIBITS: The Jaquith Libra y in Marshfield is seeking proposals for solo and/or group shows for the next year. Artists must live in central Vermont. Please send three to fi e images, a description of the proposal and an artist statement to jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com. Deadline: March 1. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Info, 426-3581

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‘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.

PATSY HIGHBERG: “In Living Color,” an exhibition of new works in watercolor and gouache. Through February 15. Info, 457-2295. Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock.

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KATHY CHAPMAN: “Ordinary Saints,” paintings and stained glass by the Corinth artist. Through February 25. Info, jimfw420@gmail.com. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

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DOUG MASURY: “As If — Weavings From Oz,” handwoven art objects including Indonesianinspired wall hangings, African-style headdresses and hand-dyed bamboo scarves. Through March 31.

Info, 603-795-4909. Long River Gallery & Gifts in White River Junction.

BEN BARNES: New landscape paintings of the Northeast Kingdom. Through Februa y 21. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

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the looking glass and all that it contains, from telescopes to magic tricks, disco balls to dentistry, fashion to psychotherapy, myth to superstition.

Through May 1. Info, 626-4409. The Museum o Everyday Life in Glover.

‘X-RAY VISION: FISH INSIDE OUT’: A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution featuring 40 large-scale digital prints of X-rays of several species of fish. Through June 1. Info 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

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‘OPEN CALL NXNE 2017’: A juried group exhibition featuring 51 works by 24 photographers and video artists, selected by Bernard Yenelouis. Through March 5. CAROLYN ENZ HACK: “Change Your Mind,” an immersive, site-specific insta lation consisting of layers of mesh, screens and reflecti e surfaces that undulate above and around the viewer.

Through March 15. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘SIGNS OF LIFE’: An exhibition featuring the works of married artists Roger Sandes and Mary Welsh.

Through March 31. Info, 258-3992. The Great H l in Springfield

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‘FIGURATION’: An exhibition of paintings by Randolph artist Mark Goodwin and Contoocook, N.H., artist Lucy Mink-Covello. FULVIO TESTA: “Landscape and Figure,” watercolor paintings by the Italy-born painter. Through Februa y 14. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

JEANNE MCMAHAN AND PETER NERI: “Two Perspectives of Rural Vermont,” an exhibition of collages and pen-and-ink drawings by the Vermont artists. Through March 26. Info, 889-9404.

Tunbridge Public Library.

LOUIS C. CHAP: A retrospective exhibition of commercial art, paintings and other works by the

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‘WHEELBARROW ART’: An exhibition of works including oil paintings, prints, T-shirts, gourd art and more. Through Februa y 28. Info, patchworkbake@hotmail.com. Hardwick Inn.

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late Stockbridge artist. Through February 18. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.

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BAHAR BEHBAHANI: “Let the Garden Eram Flourish,” an exhibition of paintings, installation and video inspired by the Iranian artist’s contemplation of identity. Through March 12. Info, 603-646-2426. Hood Downtown in Hanover, N.H. CARRIE FRADKIN: “Contemporary Mosaics: Grid Variations,” a series of mosaics that reflect the artist’s love and study of color. CLARK DERBES: “Post-Vernacular,” sculpture by the Burlington artist that combines folk art methods with contemporary painting dialogue and uses the natural growth of the tree as a guide. JAMES BROWNING: “Color Brought Forth,” an exhibition of highly saturated dye transfer prints by the New Hampshire artist.

MARGARET LAMPE KANNENSTINE: “Collages: Reuse, Recycle,” an exhibition of works made from paintings by the Woodstock artist. Through February 3. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘CHAGALL: COLOR & MUSIC’: An exhibition exploring the importance of music to the Russian-French artist, presenting 400 works including paintings, sculptures, maquettes, gouaches, stained-glass windows, photographs, films, costumes and pup pets. Through June 11. ‘SHE PHOTOGRAPHS’: An exhibition featuring 70 works by 30 contemporary women photographers, including Nan Goldin, Catherine Opie, Kiki Smith and Marnie Weber.

Through Februa y 19. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

LORNA BIEBER: “Forces of Nature,” eight large-scale photo murals and montages made by manipulating stock media photography to reinterpret the natural world. Through May 14. Info, 518-792-1761. The de Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y. m

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movies I Am Not Your Negro ★★★★★

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s sacrilegious as it might seem, I’m going to begin a review of a film about the great writer and social critic James Baldwin with a quote from a recent episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”

Stick with me. I haven’t lost it.

In the January 19 webcast, Seinfeld — who’s about my age — sits across from Cedric the Entertainer, who wears a T-shirt emblazoned with a photo of Muhammad Ali. After describing the late boxer as “a magical, magnificent man, the most magical man of his time,” Seinfeld observes, “In that time, everything was larger than life: the Beatles, Martin Luther King. All of these guys were mythic. When I was 15, [I thought,] This is what the world is, I guess. All these amazing people live in it. This type of human we don’t see anymore.”

Is that not profoundly, heartbreakingly true? Here are some other magical people who were alive in my lifetime: Hemingway, Lenny Bruce, Picasso, Sartre, Sinatra, Malcolm X, Kubrick, Jack and Bobby Kennedy, Arthur Miller, Einstein.

Director Raoul Peck’s (Lumumba) film essay I Am Not Your Negro is a masterfully crafted, fiercely intelligent and eloquent documentary work that makes an incon-

testable argument for Baldwin’s inclusion on that list of the magical. For anyone with only a casual acquaintance with the writer’s award-winning output and social activism, the movie is certain to prove a revelation. It provides a fascinating, insightful introduction to one of the 20th century’s most fascinating, insightful figures.

The film’s concept is strikingly original, the furthest imaginable from that of a traditional doc. Peck labored on the project for nearly a decade, meticulously selecting archival images, television footage and music while sifting through Baldwin’s prodigious oeuvre for portions to squeeze into its 95-minute running time. Along the way, the director had two brainstorms. First, that the author’s words should be the only ones heard on the soundtrack (some are read by Samuel L. Jackson, whose voice interweaves seamlessly with Baldwin’s). And second, that the movie would essentially complete a project left unfinished when Baldwin died in 1987.

Remember This House was envisioned as a meditation on the slaughter of three prominent friends — Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. — and on the future of race relations in America. Baldwin left behind 30 pages. Peck animates them with power and poetry, then conjures the final chapters out of

JIMMY’S BLUES Peck’s film essay transforms Baldwin’s Remember This House into a work of unforgettable poetry and power.

a brilliant mix of Hollywood clips and rippedfrom-the-headlines footage.

While listening to passages from several of the author’s seminal works, we see Tamir Rice and Trayvon Martin. We find ourselves in Ferguson, Mo. The shot of a police officer standing on the throat of a female protester in the ’60s eerily foreshadows Eric Garner’s videotaped suffocation by members of the NYPD in 2014. Needle drops like Buddy Guy’s “Damn Right I’ve Got the Blues” lend a potent jolt to the juxtaposition of contemporary optics with Baldwin’s lyrical prose while underscoring his legacy as both poet and prophet.

“The truth is,” Baldwin wrote, “this country does not know what to do with its black population.” Peck’s transfixing film offers a portrait of the artist as an unshockable man.

Though, now that this country has devolved into one that doesn’t know what to do with a growing number of populations, it’s difficult to imagine even a visionary like Baldwin predicting the rise of Trump World.

I Am Not Your Negro will be presented by the Vermont International Film Foundation on Tuesday, February 7, 7 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, in Burlington. $5-8.

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20th Century Women ★★★★★

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ome irony is built into this rambling, immensely likable semiautobiographical film from writerdirector Mike Mills (Beginners).

If 20th Century Women had been released in 1979, the year in which it’s set, the title would have been a proud declaration of with-itness, a cheeky assertion of the title characters’ freedom to be who they wanted to be.

Because the film was released in 2016, that title is instead a declaration of datedness — but an equally proud one. Mills captures a time and place in American history, puts it in context — looking backward and forward — and makes us feel, with incredible poignancy, what it’s like to grow up and discover one’s freedom and one’s limits.

To the extent that 20th Century Women has a plot, it’s the coming-of-age story of Jamie (Lucas Jade Zumann), a 15-year-old in Santa Barbara on the cusp of the Reagan era. True to its title, though, the film is just as much — perhaps more — about the three generations of women who shape his world. There’s his hardworking single mom, Dorothea (Annette Bening), whom Jamie describes as being “from the Depression.”

Twentysomething Abbie (Greta Gerwig), who rents a room in Dorothea’s fixer-upper and is brashly self-conscious about her punk stylings and her feminism. And drifting, alienated Julie (Elle Fanning), Jamie’s friend since childhood, who reels him in and then keeps him at arm’s length.

MOTHER COURAGE Bening gives the performance of a lifetime in Mills’ tribute to a parent who was very much her own person.

If this were a more traditional film, it would pivot around Jamie’s unrequited longing for the elusive Julie. Instead, it’s Dorothea who sets events in motion by asking Abbie and Julie to “help raise” her son.

(She appears to deem her male tenant, the amiable William [Billy Crudup], too clueless to play surrogate dad.) As well-intentioned as it is mortifying to Jamie, his mom’s plan leads to hilarious parallel scenes in which

the two young women coach him on embodying their masculine ideals. Between their tutelage, his mother’s World War IIera romanticism and his scholarly readings of feminist theory, it’s no wonder the kid is confused.

20th Century Women is essentially a hangout movie; viewers who enjoy the company of these well-drawn characters — all superlatively acted — won’t mind that it me-

anders. Sometimes it feels like a sentimental journey, à la American Graffiti, but Mills periodically uses distancing devices to make us question our own nostalgia. Each of the major characters narrates pieces of his or her story in voice-over, accompanied by fleeting slide shows of the past and future. These interludes bring revelations both funny and heartwrenching.

At the film’s core, always, is the relationship between Jamie and Dorothea — a woman rife with contradictions, who exemplifies freewheeling, can-do spirit, smokes like a chimney and admits to her son that she could be a lot happier. (Or, as she puts it, “Wondering if you’re happy, it’s a great shortcut to just being depressed.”)

Bening’s full-bodied performance won’t soon be forgotten, and her character makes us feel a sense of wonder at the rapid pace of change in the last century. How can one mother-son pair sum up the distance from Humphrey Bogart to the Talking Heads, from bread lines to skateboards, from wartime unity to consumerist anomie?

Sometimes Dorothea seems like a time traveler, and so does Mills, as he offers this wry elegy for a loved one and her era. Far from idealizing the past, he brings it to life with all its hope and dread — and offers a bracing reminder that we aren’t the first to face a terrifyingly uncertain future.

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NEW IN THEATERS THE COMEDIAN: Robert De Niro plays an aging insult comic who must do community service after a brawl with a YouTube star in this comedy from director Taylor Hackford (Ray). With Leslie Mann and Danny DeVito. (119 min, R. Roxy) RINGS: What happens to a killer VHS tape in the digital age? We’re guessing it goes viral in this belated sequel to the horror series that started with the 1998 Japanese chiller. With Vincent D’Onofrio, Laura Wiggins and Aimee Teegarden.

F. Javier Gutiérrez (Before the Fall) directed. (102 min, PG-13. Essex, Palace)

FENCESHHHH Denzel Washington directed and Intersections: A ShowsAbout stars in this drama based on August Wilson’ clas-Prisons and Reform sic play about a working-class man struggling with family and race relations in the 1960s. With Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson. (138 min, PG-13)

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GOLDHH Matthew McConaughey and Edgar Ramírez play gold hunters in this fact-based drama from director Stephen Gaghan (Syriana). With Bryce Dallas Howard. (121 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/25)

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HIDDEN FIGURESHHH1/2 The fact-based sto y of three math-minded African American women who helped get NASA’s space program off the Learn more at: ground features strong performances from Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. burlingtoncityarts.org/bca-community-fund Theodore Melfi St. Vincent) directed.

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JACKIEHHHH1/2 Pablo Larraín (Neruda) directed this unusual, impressionistic portrait of Jackie Kennedy (Natalie Portman) in the months following her husband’s assassination. With Peter Sarsgaard as RFK, Billy Crudup and Greta Gerwig.

(100 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 1/18) LA LA LANDHHHH1/2 Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star as lovers aiming for the big time in this jazzy tribute to old-time Hollywood musicals from director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash). (128 min, PG-13) THE SPACE BETWEEN US: The first kid er born on Mars visits Earth in the hopes of connecting with his origins and his long-distance crush — but there are complications. With Asa Butterfield, Britt Robertson and Gary Oldman. Peter Chelsom directed the teen-oriented drama. (121 min, PG-13.

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NOW PLAYING 20TH CENTURY WOMENHHHH Annette Bening, Elle Fanning and Greta Gerwig play three women finding themsel es in 1970s Southern California in this comedy-drama from director Mike Mills (Beginners). (118 min, R)

ELLEHHHH1/2 Isabelle Huppert won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of an ice-cold businesswoman who sets out to track down her rapist in this thriller directed by Paul Verhoeven (Black Book).

With Lauren Lafitte and Anne Consigny. (130 min, R)

THE FOUNDERHHHH1/2 Michael Keaton is Ray Kroc in this fact-based account of the origins of the towering McDonald’s fast-food franchise. With Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Sid ) directed. (115 min, PG-13.

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MOANAHHHH A young girl (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) who longs to escape her small island enlists the aid of the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) in the latest Disney family animation, with songs cowritten by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid) directed. (113 min, PG) A MONSTER CALLSHHHH Fantasy and reality blend in this family drama about a boy using his imagination to tackle the grim realities of his mother’s illness, based on Patrick Ness’ novel. With Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones. J.A. Bayona (The Orphanage) directed. (108 min, PG-13) MONSTER TRUCKSHH In this family-oriented Transformers-on-the-cheap, a teen (Lucas Till) builds himself a monster truck and finds himself a literal monster friend to give it speed. With Jane Levy and Thomas Lennon. Chris edge (Ice Age) directed. (104 min, PG)

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MOONLIGHTHHHH1/2 This acclaimed drama from director Barry Jenkins (Medicine for Melancholy) tells the story of a young African American growing from boy to man in a rough part of Miami.

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PATRIOTS DAYHHHHH Director Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) recreates the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the manhunt that followed in this drama, with Mark Wahlberg as a cop on the case. Also starring Michelle Monaghan and J.K. Simmons. (133 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/11)

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FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEMHHH1/2 In this prequel of sorts to the Harry Potter series, writer Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) explores New York’s underworld of witches and wizards in 1926. With Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell. (133 min, PG-13)

LIONHHHHH Twenty-fi e years after being lost on the Calcutta streets and adopted by Australians, a young man (Dev Patel) tries to find the Indian family he left behind. With Sunny Pawar, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. Garth Davis directed.

(118 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 12/21)

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A DOG’S PURPOSEHH In this adaptation of W. Bruce Cameron’s feel-good bestseller, a dog (voiced

by Josh Gad) discovers his ultimate raison d’être via reincarnation and a series of different owners.

Lasse Hallström (The Hundred-Foot Journe ) directed. With Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid and Peggy Lipton. (120 min, PG)

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RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTERHH1/2 Could it be? Is the lengthy game-based action series drawing to an end? Milla Jovovich defends the last survivors of the apocalypse, and Paul W.S. Anderson directs the CG-laden spectacle. With Ruby Rose and Ali Larter. (106 min, R) ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORYHHH1/2 Set between Episodes III and IV, this standalone addendum to the sci-fi uni erse shows us how the Rebels pulled off a major coup. With Felicity Jones and Diego Luna. Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) directed. (133 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 12/21) SILENCEHHHH In Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Shûsaku Endô’s novel, a 17th-century Jesuit priest finds his faith sorely tested on a mission to fin his mentor in Japan. Andrew Garfield, Adam Dri er and Liam Neeson star. (161 min, R) SINGHHH Illumination Entertainment offers a family-friendly variation on the “Let’s put on a show!” plot in which the characters are animated critters and the show is a singing competition. (108 min, PG) SPLITHHH1/2 Writer-director M. Night Shyamalan is back at it with this horror thriller in which teens must free themselves from the clutches of an abductor (James McAvoy) who has 24 distinct personalities. With Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson. (117 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 1/25)

XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGEHH Seems the declining coolness of the term “x-treme” failed to put an end to the action franchise launched in 2002 with XxX. Vin Diesel returns as the athlete turned spy; D.J. Caruso (I Am Number Four) directed. With Donnie Yen and Deepika Padukone. (107 min, PG-13)

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An Evening with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Richard Ford The internationally acclaimed author of The Sportswriter, Independence Day and other modern masterworks makes his Vermont debut with a reading from and discussion of his soon-to-be-released debut memoir. Featuring an on-stage conversation with master of ceremonies Thomas Christopher Greene, an audience Q&A and a book signing.

QUEEN OF KATWEHHHH Disney’s latest family film te ls the underdog story of teenage Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi. Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) directed. (124 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 10/5)

Friday, February 24 • 7:30 PM UVM Davis Center • Silver Maple Ballroom Admission $35 in advance, $40 at the door, Premium Seating (first three rows), $45 Tickets available at sevendaystickets.com Tickets also available for An Intimate Luncheon with Richard Ford at Juniper in Hotel Vermont

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quest help will be more receptive than usual. Finally, your timing is likely to be close to impeccable. Here’s a tip to aid your efforts: A new study suggests that people are more inclined to be agreeable to your appeals if you address their right ears rather than their left ears. (More info: tinyurl.com/intherightear.)

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Who would have guessed that Aquarian Charles Darwin, the pioneering theorist of evolution, had a playful streak? Once he placed a male flowers pollen under a glass along with an unfertilized female flower to see if anything interest ing would happen. “Thats a fool’s experiment,” he confessed to a colleague. “But I love fools’ experiments. I am always making them.”

Now would be an excellent time for you to consider trying some fools’ experiments of your own, Aquarius.

I bet at least one of them will turn out to be both fun and productive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The coming weeks will be an excellent time to ask for favors. I think you will be exceptionally adept at seeking out people who can actually help you. Furthermore, those from whom you re-

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The 17th-century German alchemist Hennig Brand collected 1,500 gallons of urine from beer drinkers, then cooked and recooked it ’til it achieved the “consistency of honey.” Why? He thought his experiment would eventually yield large quantities of gold. It didn’t, of course. But along the way, he accidentally produced a substance of great value: phosphorus. It was the first time anyone had created a pure form of it. So in a sense, Brand “discovered” it. Today phosphorus is widely used in fertilizers, water treatment, steel production, detergents and food processing. I bring this to your attention, my fellow Cancerian, because I suspect you will soon have a metaphorically similar experience. Your attempt to create a beneficial new asset will not generate exactly what you wanted but will nevertheless yield a useful result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the documentary movie Catfis , the directors, Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, present a metaphor drawn from the fishing industry. They say that Asian suppliers used to put live codfish in tanks and send them to overseas markets. It was only upon arrival that the fish would be processed into food. But there was a problem: Because the cod were so sluggish during the

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The city of Boston allows an arts organization called Mass Poetry to stencil poems on sidewalks. The legal graffiti is done with a special paint that remains invisible until it gets wet. So if you’re a pedestrian trudging through the streets as it starts to rain, you may suddenly behold, emerging from the blank gray concrete, Langston Hughes’ poem “Still Here” or Fred Marchant’s “Pear Tree in Flower.” I foresee a metaphorically similar development in your life, Virgo: a pleasant and educational surprise arising unexpectedly out of the vacant blahs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When he was in the rock band Devo, Mark Mothersbaugh took his time composing and recording new music. From 1978 to 1984, he and his collaborators averaged one album per year. But when Mothersbaugh started writing soundtracks for the weekly TV show “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,” his process went into overdrive. He typically wrote an entire show’s worth of music each Wednesday and recorded it each Thursda . I suspect you have that level of creative verve right now, Libra. Use it wisely! If you’re not an artist, channel it into the area of your life that most needs to be refreshed or reinvented.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many vintage American songs remain available today because of the pioneering musicologist, John Lomax. In the first half of the 20th century, he traveled widely to track down and record obscure cowboy ballads, folk songs and traditional African American tunes. “Home on the Range” was a prime example of his many discoveries. He learned that song, often referred to as “the anthem of the American West,” from a black saloonkeeper in Texas. I suggest we make Lomax a role model for you Scorpios dur-

ing the coming weeks. It’s an excellent time to preserve and protect the parts of your past that are worth taking with you into the future.

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Th mountain won’t come to you. It will not acquire the supernatural power to drag itself over to where you are, bend its craggy peak down to your level and give you a free ride as it returns to its erect position. So what will you do? Moan and wail in frustration? Retreat into a knot of helpless indignation and sadness? Please don’t. Instead, stop hoping for the mountain to do the impossible. Set off on a journey to the remote, majestic pinnacle with a fierce song in your determined heart. Pace yourself. Doggedly master the art of slow, incremental magic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Who can run faster, a person or a horse? Theres evidence that under certain circumstances, a human can prevail. In June of every year since 1980, the Man Versus Horse Marathon has taken place in the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells. The route of the race weaves 22 miles through marsh, bogs and hills. On two occasions, a human has outpaced all of the horses. According to my astrological analysis, you Capricorns will have that level of animalistic power during the coming weeks. It may not take the form of foot speed, but it will be available as stamina, energy, vitality and instinctual savvy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In Shakespeare’s play MacBeth, three witches brew up a spell in a cauldron. Among the ingredients they throw in there is the “eye of newt.” Many modern people assume this refers to the optical organ of a salamander, but it doesn’t. It’s actually an archaic term for “mustard seed.” When I told my Piscean friend John about this, he said, “Damn!

Now I know why Jessica didn’t fall in love with me.” He was making a joke about how the love spell he’d tried hadn’t worked. Let’s use this as a teaching story, Pisces. Could it be that one of your efforts failed because it lacked some of the correct ingredients? Did you perhaps have a misunderstanding about the elements you needed for a successful outcome? If so, correct your approach and try again.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Once upon a time, Calvin of the “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip made this bold declaration: “Happiness isn’t good enough for me! I demand euphoria!”

Given your current astrological aspects, Aries, I think you have every right to invoke that battle cry yourself. From what I can tell, there’s a party underway inside your head. And I’m pretty sure it’s a healthy bash, not a decadent debacle. The bliss it stirs up will be authentic, not contrived. Therelease and relief it triggers won’t be trivial and transitory but will generate at least one long-lasting breakthrough.

fi e words of power for the next two weeks, Gemini. 1. Unscramble. Invoke this verb with regal confidence as you banish chaos and restore order. 2. Purify. Be inspired to cleanse your motivations and clarify your intentions. 3. Reach. Act as if you had a mandate to stretch out, expand and extend yourself to arrive in the right place. 4. Rollick. Chant this magic word as you activate your drive to be lively, carefree and frolicsome. 5. Blithe. Don’t take anything too personally, too seriously or too literally.

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That energized the cod and ultimately made them more fla orful. Moral of the story, according to Joost and Schulman: Like the cod, humans need catfish-like companions to stimulate them and keep them sharp. Do you have enough influences like that in your life, Leo? Now is a good time to make sure you do.

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Dear Nude,

I’m a little puzzled, too — not by your wife’s motivation for you to go streaking in the garden, but by your surprise at her propositions. It sounds like you’ve got a pretty good thing going on, so why not get nude in the privacy of your home turf? Unless your garden is exposed to the public, in which case, take your naked party indoors.

That said, I can tota ly see how being the only one walking around in your birthday suit might feel a little awkward. I’d want company. So here’s a question: Does she want to get naked, too? It could be a great way to appreciate each other in all your natural glory.

It might even lead to some hanky-panky, and that’s always fun.

Feeling insecure about your penis size? Don’t. I’m assuming your gal has seen it, and it sounds like she likes what she’s seen. She’s seeking new ways of being intimate with you and exploring her adventurous side. Welcome that enthusiasm with open, bareskinned arms!

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COSMIC CANOODLING Looking to expand my sexual horizons as well as yours. Open to teaching, open to learning. Love to use my my whole body to make yours feel ecstatic. Let’s explore how divine our connection can be. souldrifter, 29

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I noticed you deal with all sorts of questions, so I thought you might solve one I have about my wife.

When the weather is warm and we sit in the sun, quite often she asks me if I will go nude, even in our garden. I don’t have a big penis — it’s two inches soft.

Why do you think she likes me to show it? I’m puzzled.

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STARBUCKS SHEBURNE RD. MONDAY A.M. Right before 8 a.m. You were sitting at a table near the front, wearing a maroon-ish pullover, bearded, with a hat. I was standing waiting for my coffee.

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THINNING-HAIRED MAN IN THE OP I can tell by the way you sip that Heady Topper that you love your grandpa and kids, too. Only a feminist would ask a lady to buy him such an expensive brew. Now I know you like your women as intense as your beer. Shall we aim for another year? When: Saturday, January 30, 2016. Where: the OP. You: Man. Me: Woman. #913833

SKI SWAP IN DOWNTOWN BTV You’ve been a dancer, but you do love nature and want to get on snow during these winter months.

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I’D LIKE WHAT HE’S GOT You said, “I’d like to get some of what he’s got!” in response to a patron ahead of us in line after he left with a big smile on his face and said “aloha” as he left. I responded, “It looked good,” and we both laughed. Me: big Carhartt jacket, tan coveralls underneath, a beard. How about a drink or coffee sometime? When: Saturday, January 14, 2017. Where: Buffalo Mountain co-op. You: Woman. Me: Man. #913823

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Me: strawberry blonde dropping off a box.

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