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Long before swine flu, face masks and fears of pandemic captured the headlines, a number of publications pegged Vermont — and Burlington in particular — as one of the nation’s healthiest places to live. But even in the Green Mountains, staying fit requires lifelong vigilance. There’s always room for improvement, and many ways to achieve it, as the stories in this issue suggest. For some it’s getting a bicycle and learning how to safely navigate the road, or sharing the streets as a marathoner. Others like to find new pastimes such as disc golf or kettlebell training, or “discover” age-old herbal remedies. A liver transplant literally revived one writer, now an organ-donor advocate. To paraphrase the Bard: All’s well that stays well.

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Vital Organ health & Fitness Tales from a two-time transplant survivor By sally West Johnson

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Going the Distance health & Fitness Why the number of Vermont marathons keeps on multiplying By Kevin J. Kelley

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< letters> LOVING COUPLE CORRECTION I’d like to offer one correction to Cheryl Hanna’s otherwise wonderful article [“The Loving Lesson,” April 22] on the lesson of the Loving case. Richard and Mildred never intended to live in Washington, D.C. After their marriage ceremony, they came home to Virginia to live and were arrested shortly thereafter, rather than “on a visit back to see family” as Hanna writes. Phyl Newbeck JERICHO

Newbeck is the author of Virginia Hasn’t Always Been for Lovers: Interracial Marriage Bans and the Case of Richard and Mildred Loving. APPAREL IS EDGY Letters to the editor regarding American Apparel ads are about as regular as the full moon [Letters, April 22]. So it was no surprise to see another — the latest being from someone who teaches “media literacy.” I, for one, fail to understand whether the issue here is “soft porn,” as the writer states, kiddie porn or something else entirely? Here is what we do know: American Apparel has made a name for itself with edgy advertising and comfortable clothes. Ninety percent of the models used in ads are in their twenties; rarely have they used minors, but when they do, it is with parental consent. We live in a culture where sex sells. Most advertising that exploits

sex does so with a heavy hand — retouching and airbrushing until the models are fake and unreal. It’s like you don’t even believe there’s an actual person involved in the creation of the ad. With American Apparel, it’s like some girl that could live next door to you. The writer stated the young woman in the American Apparel ad “can’t be older than 16.” But what if she is? Isn’t it fair to find out before unleashing a diatribe about corporations racing to the bottom? If the model was 20, would the writer’s “healthy human sexuality” be co-opted? Perhaps we are to understand that the writer knows “porn” when she sees it and should therefore be put in charge of censoring all advertising in Seven Days. Theodore A. Hoppe

tion to those in the audience and myself. I believe this kind of work redirects the cynics bemoaning that “nothing can be done.” In the face of complacency, the only failure comes from not trying. Your coverage makes me proud to have contributed to the culture of Vermont, the United States of America and the greater regions of this fair earth. Drew Luan Matott VALENCIA, SPAIN

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REALITY CHECK This seems to be a good system, in many ways, and we could all learn to simplify [“Your Money or Your Life,” February 4]. But there are huge chunks of reality missing. [Jane Dwinell and Skye Yardley] don’t appear to have expensive children to send through college and seem to live in a very cheap state ... I don’t care how many loads of laundry I don’t dry by machine, that ain’t gonna buy me a house-

boat in France. And, appallingly, they don’t have health insurance. Last time I looked, a sprained wrist is worth five grand in any Bergen County, N.J., emergency room, and it looks like the rest of us pay their health bills when the real illnesses kick in. If I offered to knit an afghan in exchange for my son’s haircut, I’d get laughed out of the shop. Tara Terminello SADDLEBROOK, N.J.

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awareness in Vermont on this issue, from the ‘Yes, we’re on top of it,’ to ‘the pan-what now?’ Some organizations and businesses, such as public utilities, banks and major corporations, have spent considerable time and money on their planning, in large part because the feds require them to. Meanwhile, others in Vermont, such as many small businesses and, shockingly, Vermont’s funeral industry, seemed woefully ill-prepared for it.”

Timing is everything. In November, Seven Days published an exhaustive cover story, “Dead Serious,” about how Vermont’s emergency planners were preparing to deal with a flu epidemic. The story hit the streets on November 5 — the morning after the presidential election. Not surprisingly, the article didn’t generate much interest at the time. Too bad we didn’t hold it for this week’s Health & Fitness issue. The recent swine flu outbreak has prompted many people to wonder if Vermont is ready to deal with pandemic flu. Ken reposted the article this week to Blurt, the Seven Days staff blog. “As I discovered at

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North Beach “Discovery” We’ve all seen those Discovery Channel shows that document the mass mating rituals of animals, whereupon some species — be it turtles, penguins, seals, horseshoe crabs — briefly takes over the beach in a reproductive frenzy. So it was at North Beach on Saturday when thousands of scantily clad college students converged for a massive, rite-of-spring party. You could hear the roar of the rock-concert-sized crowd well in advance of seeing it, but the scene itself — virtually every inch of the park was occupied by a young body — was an eye-popper. Stunned travelers on the bike path stopped and stared at the sea of people sunbathing, parading around in bikinis, playing Frisbee, drinking beer and smoking pot. A few brave souls even ventured into the frigid water. Not a Burlington cop in sight. Despite their alcohol-enhanced oblivion, you couldn’t hate these kids too much for seizing an impossibly warm day to celebrate the end of a long, cold winter. And, I guess, finals. Too bad no one has learned them to pick up their freakin’ trash. Read more online... Posted April 28 by Paula Routly

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he swine flu outbreak, Bea Arthur’s death, another $50 million drop in revenue for Vermont, and Progressive Anthony Pollina considering another run for governor. Signs of the End Times, or just the endgame in Montpelier? Either way, the Rapture, er, adjournment, is fast approaching. On May 8, lawmakers will call it quits in Montpelier. The legislative finale is not likely to be as spectacular as the Rapture, but it’s got some apocalyptic elements. First, there’s the sizeable $250 million, two-year budget gap, exacerbated by Friday’s news that Vermont coffers contain $50 million less than originally thought. Second, there’s the already crowded field for the 2010 governor’s race, including incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Douglas,

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said such a nonpartisan review — similar to the probe into 9/11 — may be in order to learn why the Bush administration decided it was OK to torture some suspected terrorists. “I want to know who was it who made the decision to violate our own laws, our own treaties, and even our own Constitution — we don’t know that chain of command,” said Leahy, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on the Sunday morning CBS show “Face the Nation.” Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) opposes Leahy’s idea. On the same show, McCain fretted that such an inquiry could “criminalize bad advice.” Bad advice? Really? How is telling someone it’s OK to violate U.S. laws and the Geneva Convention akin to saying it’s a good idea to post old college photos on Facebook? Got Ethics? — Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell declined last week to investigate Department of Public Service Commissioner David O’Brien’s “off-duty” friendship with Vermont Yankee’s former vice president and top lobbyist Jay Thayer. Sorrell told the antinuke New England Coalition, which raised the concern, that the governor, and not the attorney general, is the arbiter of the state’s executive code of ethics. At issue was Thayer’s attendance at O’Brien’s annual holiday party, which the group claimed created an “appearance of a conflict of interest,” as O’Brien regulates VY. “Fair Game” first revealed the soirée in January. NEC spokesman Ray Shadis said it is unlikely the group will ask Douglas to weigh in, given the guv’s defense of O’Brien’s actions in the media and Thayer’s campaign donations. Thayer personally gave Douglas $2000 in 2008, and Entergy gave $5000 for Douglas’ gubernatorial ball. Is that what they call hush money? Under the Microscope — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont’s $6.3 million golden parachute to its outgoing CEO William Milnes Jr. raised plenty of eyebrows in Montpelier when “Fair Game” revealed the sum in a March 18 column. Last week, state regulators launched a formal investigation into the events that led to the payout, said Paulette Thabault, commissioner of the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration. The probe comes after a weeks-long review of key BCBS financial records. Thabault wouldn’t comment further, noting the investigation is ongoing. The insurer is said to be cooperating fully. Disc Golf Redux — Heard

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SD: Given that you’ve been doing investigative work for newspapers for many years, what do you think will happen now that newspapers are in danger of going extinct? DCJ: Most serious journalism is still done by newspapers. What people see on TV at night typically begins with the work newspapers have done. The decline in print journalism is very bad in terms of protecting the public purse. Those who want to pick your pocket and enrich their friends are having a field day. But if newspapers do die, that won’t necessarily mean we won’t have good journalism. Ninety percent of blogs read like drunks talking in a bar, but a few of them are very, very good. I’ve long warned that the collapse of serious news could be a precursor to a revolution in this country. And in a country as complex and as contentious as ours, a revolution could make Pol Pot’s Cambodia look tame by comparison. SD: How could there possibly be a revolution in a country as apathetic as this one? There’s

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not much activism despite the economic crisis. DCJ: Revolutions do arise from economic collapse. We’ve had a decade of faux economics that has left large numbers of people with no jobs and no prospects. We’re destroying social stability, and we’ve lost sight of fundamental principles. SD: Such as? DCJ: Where do you think democracy comes from? We got it from progressive taxation. It came about when Athens separated political power from economic power and gave ordinary people an equal voice. The only reason Athenians could get rich was because Athens made it possible for them to get rich. Civilization establishes necessary conditions, so the richer you are, the greater your burden to sustain civilization and democracy with your taxes. That’s not what’s happening now. Americans making $26,000 a year have a tax burden about onequarter greater than a person making $260,000. If you make $50,000 to $75,000, you pay roughly the same rate as someone making $100 million. My books show how all these devices take from the many and give to the few. America did all right for many decades because we got the rules right — until the rise of Reaganism. We then abandoned conservative, time-tested ideas for radical ideas that were sold as conservative. All throughout the Bible, taking from the poor and giving to the rich is denounced as evil. Almost everybody who runs for Congress and certainly for the White House makes at least a show of going to church. So how can it be that people who profess to believe in the Bible have enacted hundreds of laws that prescribe what’s described in the Bible as one of the most fundamental evils? We’ve just been through an era when it was argued that the only duty of a corporate executive is to push up share prices. But you can manipulate numbers, and a corporation doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It has customers, vendors, employees — and all the infrastructure of a democracy. You can’t have a

healthy company in a sick society. SD: Is that what you’ll be saying to Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility? DCJ: The fundamental issue I’ll talk about is that, to make profits sustainably, you’ve got to help create a decent society. We need businesses that understand that employees who are properly paid don’t cost a business anything. Those who see things that way have for three decades been mocked and pushed aside by the Wall Street financier crowd, who have gotten us into this awful situation we don’t need to be in. Hopefully we’ll have a resurrection of ethical business. Let me also point out that we live in the only modern country where people go bankrupt because of medical bills. Employer-based health insurance is destroying businesses and sending many of our best companies overseas. The single biggest thing the government could do to improve the economy is to provide us with a national health system. Get the costs off the backs of employers and put them on society. SD: What do you think of Obama’s performance so far? DCJ: Barack Obama is a strongly decent man who’s trying to do what he thinks is best for the country, but he has no background in economics, and he has surrounded himself with people from Wall Street. Look at Larry Summers, his number-one economic advisor who got paid $5 million a year by a hedge fund for coming to work one day a week. Because of his very limited experience, Obama has been constantly outfoxed by experienced pols like [Senate Republican leader] Mitch McConnell. Obama has also been timid. His stimulus package is much too small. SD: How about Bernie Sanders? Your politics sound a lot like his. DCJ: I’ve talked with him a few times. Sanders certainly understands how to ask the right questions, but my politics are different from his. I’m a registered Republican.

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in this modest book. And not least because every person who reaches a peak or distance goal (“the Canadian Boundary!!!!!”) knows that an outdoor adventure is even sweeter in the telling of it afterwards.

published by the Green Mountain Club could be yet another guide to the famous Long Trail. In fact, So Clear, So Cool, So Grand is the journal a young Dartmouth student, James Gordon Hindes, penned in 1931, back when the trail was brand new. The first long-distance hiking path in the United States, it held special allure for Hindes and his friend, fellow student John Eames. Accordingly, this daily log of their month-long journey is one of the first known end-to-end accounts. The GMC has packaged the late Hindes’ writings and a sprinkling of vintage photographs, provided by his children, with an explanatory introduction. Though Hindes was born in Massachusetts, he was descended from generations of Vermonters — his great-grandfather was an early settler of Addison. In 1962, after a career in the military, Hindes moved his family to Highgate, Vt., where he finally fulfilled his dream of becoming an English teacher. His love of precise and elegant language is clear from the diary he kept some 30 years earlier, as is his reverence for the beauty and the lessons of the outdoors: “If any man wishes to sincerely find himself, let him strap a pack on his back, turn to glories of nature, and drink deeply,” Hindes wrote in a foreword to his account. A wry sense of humor comes through as well, as when Hindes describes encounters with the ubiquitous hedgehogs and porcupines, a drenching rain or digestive difficulties on the trail. So Clear, So Cool, So Grand does, as the title suggests, convey the grandeur of Green Mountain vistas and the deep satisfaction of an intimate acquaintance with nature.

ing wayfarers at their farms-turnedhostels. Too, Hindes’ experiences occasionally lead to de facto advice: “We learned a bitter lesson today — never leave the Long Trail for a suggested short cut.” Historical details abound in a handy appendix, which includes an annotated list of Long Trail lodgings, notes on Hindes’ references, and a relevant bibliography. Modern-day hikers — even weekend warriors with the latest moisture-wicking garments, GPS devices and portable espresso pots — will find much to enjoy, and relate to,

Burlington author Suzanne Brue released The 8 Colors of Fitness last year. Its subtitle declares its mission: Discover Your Color-Coded Fitness Personality and Create an Exercise Program You’ll Never Quit! Such breezy optimism smacks of a diet fad-ofthe-moment, but the 8 Colors idea is based on extensive research into personality types using the MyersBriggs Type Indicator. The popular “test” is based on Jungian personality theory, and Brue is, according to the book’s foreword, an “expert practitioner” of the MBTI. As such, she knew that different personalities process and respond to information in different ways. Brue’s innovation was to apply this knowledge to individuals’ struggle to get and stay fit. Is exercising viewed as a burden? A social occasion? A challenge? What type of exercise appeals the most to whom? According to Brue’s research, it depends on personality type. As with everything else in life, different strokes for different folks. Readers with little or no understanding of MBTI or Carl Jung needn’t worry; Brue goes over the basics at the beginning of the book. She then divides the 16 types into eight pairs, assigns each a different hue — and voilà! The eight colors of fitness. If it sounds complicated, it is, sort of. But readers who can get through the psych talk at the beginning will find the remainder of the book filled with clearly written and accessible examples of personalities, explanations of what motivates and rewards them, and specifics on what kind of fitness regimen is likely to get them in gear. Most readers will recognize themselves in a personality described herein, such as this one: With their jump-in-with-both-feet personalities, Reds seek activities that grab their attention and bring their

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Arts organizations tend to struggle in the best of times. And these are not the best of times. So it was a bummer, though not a shocker, to learn this week that Burlington’s South End Arts and Business Association (SEABA) finds itself without funding for an Art Hop 2009 coordinator. That means current coordinator Bob Bolyard is out of a job. Or at least one of his jobs. “We were, after all, not spared from the current economic climate,” SEABA director Carlos Haase writes in an email, “for which we’ve quickly had to adapt and reconsider how to staff SEABA and the ever-changing Art Hop.” He believes in silver linings, however, and suggests more “community engagement” will save the day. “This year I will be heavily relying on college summer interns and volunteers,” Haase notes. Sounds like more people organizing their own mini-events during Art Hop would be a good thing, too. Not that the city’s artist types have been holding back. Come what may, the popular annual fest along the Pine Street corridor will take place this year on September 11 and 12. Watch for updates in this paper and at www.seaba.com.

CHANGE OF GUARD Stowe’s Helen Day Art Center, meanwhile, has a new exhibitions director and curator: Essex artist Odin Cathcart replaces outgoing Idoline Duke this month. Says HDAC director Nathan Suter: “Odin has a background in curating, exhibition design, art installation, marketing, branding and writes critically about art.” All good, since any member of a small arts org inevitably wears many hats. Congrats to Cathcart, and stay tuned for a proper introduction on these pages next week.

SHOW ME THE MONEY Members of the Vermont Film and Media Coalition, a group of local film production pros, still have hopes for S.104, a bill that would create new tax incentives for film productions spending over $50,000 in Vermont. In February, it was referred to the Senate Finance Committee, where, a VFMC member posted on the group’s blog on April 7, initial testimony was “rushed and incomplete.” Meanwhile, the group is circulating a video clip made by Burlington’s Nate Beaman, in which writer/ director Bobby Farrelly and Oscar-nominated actor William H. Macy proclaim their love of Vermont and make a case for tax credits that might lure big productions. “The studios won’t allow you to come here if it’s way cheaper to go somewhere else,” warns Farrelly, whose Me, Myself & Irene (1999) was one of the last high-budget Hollywood films to shoot in these parts. That may be the bottom line. YOUTH WRITES

The Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier, the first U.S. institution to offer an MFA specifically in writing for children and young adults, has announced a new prize for work in that same vein. It’s called the Katherine Paterson Prize after one of Vermont’s most famous YA authors — who will also judge the entries. But no Twilightsized manuscripts: Submissions must be unpublished and of picture-book or short-story length (no more than 5000 words). The fee is $20; the prize, $1000 and publication in a new online arts journal from Hunger Mountain, the college’s print outlet. June 30 is the postmark deadline; email hungermtn@vermontcollege. edu for more info. MARGOT HARRISON

This exhibition has been generously sponsored by the Kalkin Family Exhibitions Endowment Fund, the 1675 Foundation, the Lake Champlain Basin Program, Seven Days, Courtyard by Marriott at Burlington Harbor, and the University of Vermont’s Living/Learning Center and Residential Learning Communities. www.flemingmuseum.org / 802.656.2090 Jerome B. Thompson (American, 1814-1886), Mount Mansfield, 1861 (Detail). Oil on Canvas. Private collection, Burlington, Vermont

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senses to life, such as mountain biking, bike racing, and water and Alpine skiing. They also enjoy fast-paced games of basketball or racquetball. If you’re the sort who chafes at the idea of being “typecast,” this book may not be for you. But if you’ve been wondering why you can’t stick to any exercise program, it can’t hurt to find out whether you’ve been pursuing activities of the wrong color.

time — indeed, we invite this barrage by using every electronic device possible. “Multitasking” is the norm. Or, wait, is our real problem that we can’t concentrate on any single thing?

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Arnie Kozak is a Burlington clinical psychologist and the founder of Exquisite Mind, a consultation service for individuals, other professionals and corporations. His goal? Mindfulness — the “art and skill of living in the present, as a vehicle for managing stress and enhancing quality of life.” So reads the jacket copy of his recent book, Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness. That provocative title hints at Kozak’s light touch, welcome in a book that might otherwise be weighed down by ponderous advice. Everybody knows that modern life is filled with stress, that stress is bad, and that we are, generally speaking, inept at shoving it aside. It doesn’t help that zillions of bits of information are coming at us all the

Kozak acknowledges in his introduction that “metaphors help us to understand the world.” Hence his approach of illustrating the ways we think and behave with 108 miniessays, one metaphor each. These are divided into sections — metaphors for mind, self, acceptance, resistance and so on. Sample titles: “Thoughts

Are Like Soap Bubbles.” “Cleopatra Syndrome.” “The Cluttered Garage.” While many of the metaphors come from Kozak’s ample imagination, others were plucked from “the literature on mindfulness and Buddhism,” he writes. Handily for those of us with busy schedules or short attention spans, each entry stands on its own. Think The Bathroom Book of metaphors. It helps, too, that Kozak’s prose is conversational and friendly rather than lecturing. And he’s an accomplished storyteller who knows the value of a good lead. Such as this one, for “Commentarial Mind”: A cartoon in The New Yorker features two couples at a movie theater. The man sitting in front turns to the couple behind him who are talking through the movie and says, “If we wanted running commentary, we’d have waited for the DVD.” Can Wild Chickens alone induce mindfulness? Probably not; it takes a lifetime of practice, as any yogi will tell you. But taking the time to read a 500-word essay every day — without pausing to check email, Twitter or Facebook — is a good start. Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness by Arnie Kozak. Wisdom Publications, 236 pages. $14.95.

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Setting the Example An arbitrator ruled that the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is responsible for ensuring fair treatment of workers, willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. “The case before me, in my view, demonstrates action that went beyond mere negligence,” Steven M. Wolf wrote, declaring that the agency’s practice of offering compensatory time off instead of overtime pay amounted to “forced volunteering.” • A 13-year search by Washington state environmental regulators to find the source of pollution of a creek near Vancouver Lake ended at their own office building. The Columbian newspaper reported the sewer line from the Vancouver

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Not sure this is a distinction of importance. “Sir, my little Muffy is a docile creature who doesn’t know her own strength. Let me get a flashlight and we’ll see if we can find your arm.” So let’s skip the pit bull owners’ rationalizations and get to the gut question: How dangerous are these dogs? Although there’s some argument over their origin, pit bulls were probably the result of crosses between bulldogs and working terriers to produce a new type of dog for, among other uses, pit fighting — hence the name. Despite the mental image of dogs tearing each other to pieces that the name evokes, pit bulls have a long history as family watchdogs and pets. Today the term pit bull is commonly applied to three related but distinct breeds — the American Staffordshire terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier and the American pit bull terrier — as well as to any number of other dogs of similar appearance. An experienced breeder could undoubtedly tell all these animals apart; you or me, probably not. Before we get into how dangerous pit bulls are, a more basic question: How dangerous are dogs? Answer: plenty. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, with 885,000 needing medical attention. In 2006, more than 31,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery following dog bites. Granted, you’ve got a much greater chance of being killed by lightning than by an attacking dog. But when you ask about dangerous, the comeback is: compared to what? Enough chatter. I reviewed more than 20 technical reports on dog attacks: Some common themes: • Identifying a biting dog’s breed is tough and often impossible. Several studies of dog attacks ended up with large numbers not assignable to a specific breed. Researchers in a 1997 Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh study could document breed in just 47 percent of cases. Likewise, an Australian study found breed couldn’t be established in the majority of attacks. Breed identification is further complicated by crosses and mixes. • On the possibly risky assumption the breed IDs we do have are accurate, three breeds keep rising to the top of the Most Likely to Chomp list: German shepherds, rottweilers, and pit bulls. A 1993

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Can sex-crimes laws get any stupider? Massachusetts state representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein (D-Revere) has introduced a bill making it a crime for anyone over 60 to pose nude or sexually for a film or photo. The person taking the photo — whether a lover, artist or commercial porn maker — would also face jail time. Adding insult to injury, the proposal amends a bill designed to punish those who make child pornography. It treats fully functional adults who happen to be over 60 the same as children under 18; it explicitly takes away their right to consent to be photographed in a lascivious way. What Klein doesn’t mention is that the bill precludes consent not only by “an elder” but also by “a person with a disability.” Massachusetts law defines an elder as someone over 60; a “disability” is “a permanent or long-term physical or mental impairment that prevents or restricts the individual’s ability to provide for his or her own care or protection.” The bill is an obvious violation of the First Amendment, says Florida Constitutional lawyer Marc Randazzo, who notes that among the

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’ve been peeved all month about the latest panic: “sexting.” More and more states are bringing child-porn charges against teenagers who take racy pictures of themselves and send them electronically to lovers or pals. Child pornography is a far more serious crime — in terms of penalties, anyway — than is having actual sex. Sentences run to years per image, and after prison the person must register as a sex offender, a kind of life sentence in itself. You might call sexting a dunderheaded act — who knows where your immortalized nipples might end up — but also a victimless “crime.” Yet here is the amazing part: Child-porn law is based on the minor’s inability to consent to being photographed; the model is ipso facto a victim of the photographer. Sexting, in which the model is also the photographer, is a crime in which a person can be both perpetrator and victim at the same time. U.S. sex law is like a black hole: Once reason falls in, it can never re-emerge. Can all this get any stupider? Just as I was asking myself this question, a post arrived from sex therapist Marty Klein’s blog, Sexual Intelligence, confirming that it could:

consent-stripped could be his own mother, whom he describes as a 60-plus sexually active “knockout” with a lung condition. Representative Reinstein, by the way, is 38. We can hope this idea languishes in committee — and, if not, is ridiculed to death. Yet, once impassioned, Reinstein does not rest. Her 2006 proposal to honor the Fluffernutter as the state sandwich failed; it is back on this session’s calendar. Now that senior advocacy groups have informed her “elder exploitation and pornography is on the rise,” she told the Boston Herald, the necessity of her new bill is a “nobrainer.” This is an indisputable fact. It is axiomatic that anything you want to outlaw is widespread, on the rise or both. Once reported, the proliferation of said pernicious activity will be re-reported until it becomes “fact,” with or without substantiation. Like elder porn, sexting is alleged to be widespread and increasing. Among many others, CBS News recently told its audience that “roughly 20 percent of teens admit to participating in ‘sexting,’ according to a nationwide survey by the National Campaign to Support Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.” It called sexting “shockingly common.” Is 20 percent shocking or common? Is the number even accurate? Journalist Debbie Nathan did what every reporter should: She checked the source. Turns out the datum was derived from a grand total of 653 survey respondents ages 13 to 19. These kids were among a randomly selected subgroup of a self-selected pool of 375,000 teens and young adults who have told a polling outfit called TRU that they’re willing to answer online surveys. Of the young people TRU sent questions regarding their electronic sex lives, 90 percent chose not to respond. But 653 teens

were moved to disclose, and about onefifth said they sent sexy self-portraits to lovers and friends. Bill Albert, the Campaign’s chief program officer, defends the survey’s credibility but stresses that it “represents just one point in time. For all we know, the practice could be decreasing.” Yet sexting prosecutions are proliferating as fast as sexting is rumored to be. And by the time Reinstein’s bill reappears, granny porn will also be recognized as a serious public safety threat, warranting strong laws to combat it. Mark my word. It is easy to make fun of the Keystone Komstocks who write and enforce vice laws. Yet this recent pair of virtue-rescue missions deserves serious attention because the same misguided principle lurks behind both efforts. That is, anyone who displays her body in a sexual way cannot possibly be doing so on her own volition. Somebody somewhere must be coercing her to remove her clothes, dance around the pole or aim the camera and press “send.” That the disrober-aimer-sender is usually female only compounds the suspicion that she is not in possession of her own mind and body. Nearly three decades ago, pro-sex feminists defeated two municipal ordinances enshrining the idea that pornography is violence against women. Adults generally have refused to be protected from self-exhibition for fun or profit. Voyeurism is also a popular entertainment: Commercial pornography, one of the enduring legacies of the sexual-liberation movement, is flourishing. Sexting, you might say, is a 21st-century offspring of both these phenomena. For better or worse, pornographic tropes, including the defining elements of exhibitionism and voyeurism, are part of the lingua franca

of teen sexual self-expression. And the digital revolution has turned every girl, boy, woman, man or transperson into a potential pornographer. These truths are evidently disturbing to America’s upholders of decency. Turning their attentions from adults to children, they’ve vastly expanded the universe of minors in need of supervision. Everywhere, the sexual age of consent has risen from 13 or 14 to 16 or 18. Clipped at the bottom, the age of sexual majority might now be shorn at the top — at 60 — and around the edges, where bodies and minds have differing abilities. Older and disabled people have long been infantilized, and sexual neutering is part of it. They (or should I say we; I’m 56) are considered cute, weak and dim — also attributes of innocence, which is to say ignorance and incompetence. This condescension shows itself in various forms of discrimination, which has led to the designation of the disabled and people over 40 as “protected classes” — legal categories of people, such as racial or religious minorities, who may suffer discrimination based solely on who they are. But legal protection often is distorted into legal protectionism. As in anti-sexting and elder-porn laws, that usually means protecting people from themselves. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine a 16-year-old taking a seminude picture of herself and sending it to her 17-year-old boyfriend would be prosecuted under child-pornography laws,” Bill Albert told me. Neither, apparently, did Vermont’s legislators. They are now scrambling to carve out an exception to state child-porn laws that decriminalizes the consensual exchange of graphic images between people 13 to 18 years old. Although skeptics are already worrying that “predators” will get in on the sexting game, I predict the amendment will pass. Vermont has been more lenient to juveniles than have other states. But at the same time, we can expect to see more sexual behaviors criminalized — and more classes of people protected from what might be their own desires. This year, in clauses regarding sex-crimes victims, the phrase “or a person with a mental illness or disability” has been inserted after “a child 13 years of age or under.” That could be a good thing, guarding people who really need it, and Vermont’s legal definition of mental disability is far narrower than Massachusetts’. But who will define the consent of the disabled? And what will we be shielded from next? Baby-boomer porn? And then, what will the next legal do-over look like, as the state attempts to scrub its politically motivated, unnecessary and harmful sex-crimes laws of their unintended consequences? m

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getting by How Vermonters are surViVing tHe recession

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t’s no secret that Vermonters like to bike. Cycle paths and trails crisscross our urban and rural landscapes. And biking’s not just a recreational activity anymore — rising gas prices and concerns about global warming have prompted more of us to commute using pedal power. But buying a bike can be expensive, especially if you’re looking for one you can take to the trails at Mill Stone Hill in Barre. If you want to find a two-wheeler that won’t bust your budget — or if you want to sell one for quick cash — now’s the time to do it. Four local bike shops are hosting swaps this weekend. Never been to a bike swap? Here’s how it works: If you’ve got a bike to sell, drop it off at the store beforehand and decide on what you consider a fair price. If someone buys your bike, the retailer will give you a percentage of the take, give you store credit toward a new ride, or both. If you’d like to buy a bike, show up at the appointed hour and browse the selection. The earlier you arrive, the more options you’ll have. Burlington’s North Star Sports inaugurated Vermont’s swap season with its sale last Saturday. The sunny and unseasonably warm weather was perfect for the occasion. The staff hung about 80 secondhand rides on tall wooden sawhorses in the parking lot across the street from the Main Street store. The swap started at 10 a.m. By 11, some of the sawhorse racks were bare.

Bike SwapS thiS weekend: earl’s cyclery and Fitness, South Burlington Drop off bikes on Thursday, April 30, or Friday, May 1 Swap hours: Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, noon to 5 p.m. Skirack, Burlington Drop off bikes through May 1 Swap hours: Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Alpine Shop, South Burlington Drop off bikes through May 1 Swap hours: Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Onion river Sports, montpelier Drop off bikes through May 1 Swap hours: Saturday, May 2, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can also find used bikes year round at the Old Spokes Home in Burlington.

Staffers in blue shirts talked with college students, parents and others looking for deals. Potential customers who wanted to take a test drive signed waivers and turned over their drivers’ licenses. Owner Pat Miller said this is the fifth year North Star has held a swap. The event certainly drew shoppers into the family-owned store — Miller took a break from frantically ringing up sales to talk to a reporter. “It’s great for us,” she said. She pointed out that North Star uses the swap as a fundraiser: Last year, the store donated

$1500 in proceeds to the Make a Wish Foundation. This year, it raised money for the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Association. Miller reported that the number of swap cycles was up slightly this year. Often, she said, parents bring in perfectly good bikes their kids have outgrown. Sometimes customers want to swap an old bike so they can upgrade to a new one. And sometimes, she explained delicately, customers haul in cycles after experiencing “a lifestyle change,” meaning they can’t or don’t want to ride their pricey mountain bike anymore. “There’s a lot of really nice bikes out there,” Miller said. North Star staffer Kevin Bouchard agreed — and offered to point out some of

If you want to find a two-wheeler that won’t bust your budget, now’s the time to do it. the best deals on display. His first pick was a stunt bike, a black matte We the People Thrillseeker that was selling for $259. Gleaming metal stunt pegs protruded from the centers of its front and rear wheels. “I think this one’s a really good deal,” he said, “because these wheels right here normally go for $200 a set.” Next to the Thrillseeker was a worn pink Schwinn that Bouchard guessed was 20 years old. It was selling for $10. Bouchard also pointed out a 5-year-old blue-andblack Giant Yukon, a men’s trail bike with a price tag of $175. It would run $479 new. Next to that hung a tan Trek 7300, a “comfort bike” that you might ride to work. The seller was asking $249. New, it would cost about twice that. The most expensive bike on the lot was a used orange LeMond racing model, which weighed just 8 pounds and looked only slightly used. It was listed at $3400, but Bouchard said that was actually a steal of sorts. “A bike like that could go for as much as a new crotch rocket, or a car,” he said, estimating the price at 10 grand. UVM senior Montana Burns walked away with something more reasonably priced. She found a green 21-speed Mt. Shasta that was 10 to 15 years old. “It’s in great shape,” she said proudly, pointing to her purchase. “It looks like they just tuned it up. And it fits perfect. It was love at first sight.” The best thing about the bike? “It was $70,” Burns said. m Getting By” is a column that appears every other week in Seven Days. In it, we examine how Vermonters are surviving the current economic downturn. We’ll share personal stories and money-saving strategies to help you get by during these tough times. Send your tips to cathy@sevendaysvt.com.

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Braking the Cycle A safety course prepares pedal pushers for rough-and-tumble road biking

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ycling enthusiast Bob Britt of South Burlington almost didn’t make it to a bicycle safety course last Saturday in Burlington. He was just minutes from the Department of Public Works when a driver at the intersection of Pine Street and Flynn Avenue failed to stop at the blinking red light and nearly ran into him. Thankfully, Britt had a good set of brakes. There were plenty of close-call stories from the dozen or so other cyclists who signed up for “Traffic Skills 101,” an eighthour bicycle safety course presented by the nonprofit groups Local Motion and the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition. Riders told of motorists who were driving too fast, distracted by cellphones or iPods, and others just plain oblivious to the concept of sharing the road. None of the bicyclists critiqued their own maneuvers — more on that later. With more than 85 million cyclists expected to hit American roads in the next few weeks, the overarching theme of this course was readily apparent: to minimize the chances of becoming a casualty in the transportation wars. Each year, about 580,000 people end up in emergency rooms due to cycling crashes. Of them, about 67,000 suffer head injuries, 27,000 are hospitalized and about 800 die — mostly due to collisions with cars. Four out of five of those deaths could have been prevented had the cyclist been wearing a helmet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The emergency room at Burlington’s Fletcher Allen Health Care typically sees between 10 and 15 bike accidents on a warm spring weekend, according to the medical director of the emergency department. Dr. Stephen Leffler says the classic victim is a male, between nine and 14 years old, who is riding in the early evening without a helmet. The timing of the Saturday class coincided with a soon-to-be-launched public-safety campaign. The “Safe Streets Collaborative” is a multipronged effort to make Burlington’s streets safer for all users — cyclists, motorists, pedestrians, skateboarders and inline skaters. In 2010, the program will expand to all of Chittenden County, and eventually to the entire state. Traffic Skills 101, which drew riders from as far as Sharon and Bennington, was designed for cyclists of all ages and skill levels — from experienced riders who’ve led bicycle tours through Europe, to rank amateurs like Ed Wise of Winooski, who’s relatively new to the sport. “I’m not a smart rider,” he told the class. “I guess I’m here to save my life and, hopefully, save someone else’s.” Others attended to perfect their riding skills and gain more self-confidence on the roads, including Linda Olson of Poultney, who just started biking again after a bad spill last year. For about four hours, course instructors Nancy Schulz and David Jacobowitz led the group through the fundamentals of bike safety in the classroom. They covered such basics as choosing the right-sized bike and helmet, conducting pre-ride equipment and maintenance checks, and repairing flat tires — far from the flow of traffic. The instructors, both seasoned riders, also offered some helpful tips, from wearing a heat-trapping shower cap under your helmet in the winter, to using an old chopstick on a derailed chain to avoid getting grease on your fingers. When the classroom work was com-

pleted, it was time to saddle up and hit the road. The outdoor lessons began in a parking lot across the road, where Schulz and Jacobowitz led riders through a series of braking and maneuvering exercises meant to teach riders how to brake quickly, turn in dangerous situations and avoid potholes and other road hazards. Later in the day, the lessons focused on communicating effectively with drivers — through hand signals and eye contact — and predicting what they’ll do in various scenarios. Making a lefthand turn in multiple lanes of traffic? They covered that, too. Cyclists tend to blame motorists for collisions with cars, but the numbers tell a different story. According to the League of American Bicyclists, 48 percent of all auto-bicycle collisions are caused by motorists, but 47 percent are the fault of the bike riders themselves. As Local Motion’s Executive Director Chapin Spencer points out, “It’s not a ‘bike thing’ or a ‘pedestrian thing’ anymore. It’s a traffic-safety thing. We all have a responsibility for our roadways to be safe.” Spencer doesn’t even use the word “accident” anymore, as in his view most collisions could have been avoided. He points out that in Chittenden County last September, there were two hit-and-run

It’s not a “bike thing” or a “pedestrian thing” anymore. It’s a traffic-safety thing. Chapin Spencer, Local Motion executive director bike collisions in two days. In one, the rider was young boy in South Burlington who was hit by a car cutting through a parking lot to avoid a red light. The driver was never identified. In a second incident, University of Vermont cycling team member Rose Long was struck by a jeep on Pearl Street. According to court records, the driver, 22-year-old Adam Desjardin, fled the scene. Long suffered several broken bones and a serious eye injury, and has undergone several facial reconstructive surgeries. Last week, Desjardin pleaded no contest and now faces up to three years in prison. “Those were two accidents in two days that were the most egregious examples of poor behavior and poor judgment” by drivers, Spencer says. However, he points out that many other incidents in recent years have been caused by pedestrians, skateboarders and cyclists making equally poor choices. Deputy Chief Walt Decker of the Burlington Police Department confirms that assessment. He recalls an elderly cyclist who was killed crossing against the light at the intersection of Manhattan Drive and Route 127 in Burlington. And no one can forget “Big John” Van Hazinga’s ill-fated ride down Route 108 on a skateboard two years ago. The goal of the Safe Street Collaborative isn’t to assign blame but to offer both carrots and sticks. Local Motion and other partners in the collaborative will soon be out at pedestrian crosswalks handing out free food, brochures and coupons for safety gear and hands-free cellphone devices to walkers and riders who obey the rules. Spencer says that the Burlington Police also will be out on the streets in full force this spring, stopping drivers, cyclists, skateboarders and, yes, even pedestrians who break the law. And they’ll be issuing many more tickets than in years past.

Why now? Spencer can’t say for sure, but he has a few theories. Part of it, he suspects, has to do with the growing popularity of digital devices — cellphones, mp3 players, GPS units and so forth — that have become ubiquitous distractions on the road. Moreover, he says, many more people are complaining about the growing lack of civility on Vermont’s roads, among all users: “Cyclists are blowing through stop signs. Pedestrians aren’t using crosswalks. And motorists just aren’t paying attention.” In May, the Safe Streets Collaborative also launches a toll-free hotline for citizens to report dangerous behavior. For example, if someone phones in the license plate of a car that’s failed to yield to a cyclist or pedestrian, the police have promised to follow up with the driver. Although officers won’t necessarily be able to ticket them, “Think of the 16-year-old driver who does something bad and then his parents get a phone call that night from the cops,” Spencer says. “We’ll be able to nip those problems in the bud.” Finally, Spencer believes that Vermont is reaching a “tipping point” where more and more people are altering their transportation habits as part of a greater environmental ethic to drive less and reduce global warming. Last year, for example, Burton Snowboards launched a successful bike-commuting pool, which originates in Essex once a week and picks up employees along the way. This year, Spencer was invited to give a bike-commuting workshop at General Dynamics and Merchants Bank — two employers who’ve never expressed such interest in the past. “I feel like we’re potentially at a real moment of change,” Spencer adds. “Whether we’re there or this is just a blip, we shall see.” Either way, he’s working to make sure that all the riders arrive alive. m

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Frolf U The debate over the Leddy Park disc-golf course rages on. So what exactly is the BFD?

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he proposed disc-golf course at Leddy Park in Burlington has stirred up a firestorm of controversy — the well-documented kind. Impassioned factions on both sides of the debate have appealed to the public with pamphlets, editorial diatribes in the Burlington Free Press and entire websites — btowndisc. com (pro) and leddypark.org (con). As generally happens when a hot-button issue materializes, both camps have offered snark-laden back-and-forths, blatant half-truths and contorted logic. Frankly, the fevered pitch leaves those of us on the sidelines wondering, “What’s the big freakin’ deal?” To get to the bottom of the debate, Seven Days did the logical thing. We went disc golfing. On a recent Saturday afternoon, Johnson State College students Adam Bagdon, 22, and Justin Frawley, 20, guided a complete newcomer to the game through the school’s course. Over 18 holes and several hours, the Outdoor Education majors and avid disc golfers — both claim to play several times per day — gave us a crash course in the game. What follow are our admittedly opinionated findings, presented FAQstyle.

SO, WHAT THE HELL IS DISC GOLF? Great question. Simply put, disc golf is just like regular golf, but with different equipment. Instead of clubs and balls, players use Frisbee-like plastic discs, which they attempt to throw from a “tee area” into a “hole” — the latter is typically a pole with a large metal basket attached — with the smallest number of throws possible. The scoring system is identical to that of golf — think “birdies” and “bogeys.” Each hole is assigned a “par,” which is the number of throws it should take the average player to complete it, from tee to basket. As in golf, the fewer shots you have to attempt, the better your score. The sport has been around “officially” since 1975, although early variations of the game are said to predate the Frisbee itself. There are currently more than 3000 disc-golf courses in the country and many more around the world. OH. ISN’T THAT “FROLF”? Um, yes.

WELL, IT SOUNDS INTERESTING. CAN ANYONE PLAY? Pretty much. Says Bagdon, “As long as you can throw a Frisbee, you can play disc golf.” The sport is rapidly growing in popularity with players of all ages, backgrounds and physical abilities. Plus, it’s much less expensive than traditional golf. And you don’t have to wear plaid pants. WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO I NEED? For very basic play, just one disc. Most players use a combination of several, just as golfers use different clubs for different shots. Heavier discs that fly longer distances resemble drivers. There are also midrange discs and “putters,” discs designed specifically for short-range throws. You can purchase discs at most sporting-goods stores and, of course, online. IS IT GOOD EXERCISE? No less than regular golf. And you’d be hard pressed to find a disc golfer driving a cart from tee to tee. An 18-hole course can be as large as 40 acres, so there’s certainly some low-impact cardiovascular exercise involved. Bagdon estimates the Johnson State course is about a mile long from start to finish. It covers a variety of rolling terrain, taking players up and down hills and over a small stream. IS IT REALLY DANGEROUS? I MEAN, THEY’RE JUST FRISBEES, RIGHT? That’s the thousand-dollar question, and a key component of the argument against a Leddy Park course. Any physical activity inherently carries some degree of risk. In disc golf, the most dangerous outcome is being hit by a disc. In disc golf these are typically heavier and harder than the average Frisbee. And when they hit you, they hurt. Depending on the severity of the impact — range, velocity, etc. — bruises and even stitches could result. A recent Daily Nebraskan reports that a woman at Kansas State University suffered “serious nerve damage” when she was struck by a disc on campus. However, not only is this an unusual case, but KSU had no “official” course at the time, and students were essentially making it up as they played. With no identifiable boundaries, the course meandered through unsuitable and densely populated areas of campus, which led to instances of personal injury and property damage. The sport has since been banned from campus during high-traffic hours. “They can really come out of nowhere,” says Frawley of wayward discs. He and Bagdon say they have heard of only a couple of very minor injuries occurring at the Johnson course, which is clearly defined and avoids areas of high pedestrian traffic. One of those accidents happened during a nighttime tournament and involved a black disc and some college-style shenanigans. Still, both golfers admit that errant tee

Watch disc golfers in action — and see footaage from Tuesday’s hearing about the Leddy Park course — in this week’s episode of “Stuck in Vermont,” at www.sevendaysvt.com.

shots occasionally buzz passing cars on the eighth hole, which skirts the main road into the college. IS IT A LOUD GAME? Quite the opposite. On the day our reporter played the Johnson course, Bagdon estimates course traffic was “average to below average.” But even more crowded sections of the course were no louder than an average walking trail (or, perhaps, a golf course). Chances are, most games are much quieter than Tuesday’s public hearing on the subject. Like golf, disc golf requires a great deal of concentration, especially when players are navigating treacherous terrain or tricky wind conditions. With the inevitable exceptions, they respect each other’s space, and ears. “Most people are really respectful and friendly,” claims Bagdon. In any case, the hubbub from a lacrosse match on the neighboring athletic field drowned out most disc-golf noises on this particular day at JSC. Leddy Park has numerous ball fields, all in frequent use, so one might expect a similar dynamic there. True, some might find the rattle of the chains that absorb the disc’s impact somewhat grating. IS THERE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT? This is the other big argument against a Leddy Park course. As we stroll through the heavily wooded lower six holes — the original course was 12 holes — Bagdon points out a tree marred with nicks and, in some cases, deep gashes from disc impacts. “It’s kind of unavoidable,” he says. We notice several equally banged-up trunks along the route. A wooded course requires some degree of underbrush clearing. And areas around holes would most likely see increased foot traffic as golfers retrieved errant shots, evidence of which can be seen on the JSC course. However, the area — mostly wooded with white pines — is otherwise pristine and feels as natural as any number of walking paths. This is doubly impressive when one learns that players, not the school, serve as its stewards. “They [JSC] don’t maintain the course,” says Bagdon. He points to a green bucket hanging from a tree and

filled with glass bottles — mostly beer. A fellow student installed several such receptacles because, Bagdon explains, certain players used to abandon their empties on top of the holes, in the metal grating above the baskets. When struck by discs, the bottles fell and shattered. “It was kind of a problem,” says Bagdon. “If I had one suggestion for the [proposed] Leddy course,” he adds, “it would be plenty of bins.” We encounter bottles at only one hole; Bagdon disposes of them in a bucket. Players are responsible for emptying the few trash cans along the course, as well as the recycling bins. “We could probably make enough on deposits to buy a new disc,” Frawley says with a grin. I TAKE IT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IS, UM, PAR FOR THE COURSE, THEN? Bagdon and Frawley freely admit that drinking is common, on the JSC discgolf course and elsewhere. “But it’s not like people are getting wasted,” states Bagdon. “It’s a pretty docile group.” “And it would be pretty tough to play if you were hammered,” adds Frawley. “You do need to concentrate.” Having played beer-league softball at Leddy Park, our reporter nods in agreement. SO ... WHAT’S THE BIG FREAKIN’ DEAL? We have no idea. 

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Vital Organ Tales from a two-time transplant survivor

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f my first liver transplant was a miracle, my second was a miracle squared. In a country where at any moment more than 16,500 people are clinging to life, waiting for new livers, only 6500 of them got transplants last year. Yet, somehow, I received livers within weeks of being added to the long waiting list, once in 2006 and again in 2008. Why? Because not everything in life is equal. There are protocols for these things — there always are. The United Network of Organ Sharing divides the country into 11 regions. Vermont is in the region that includes all of New England. When a liver from a deceased person becomes available, it is offered locally, then regionally and, finally, to the whole country, all through a computer system operated by UNOS. Matches are made by blood type, age and body size, but time is a crucial factor — the faster an organ is transplanted, the better the outcome. Think of it as fresh produce: Age is nobody’s friend. Another key to waiting time: how sick the potential recipient is. There’s a scoring system for end-stage liver patients, not wholly accurate but better than nothing. Scores range from six to 40: At six, you’re pretty healthy; at 40, you’re dead. The sicker you are, the better your chances of receiving the vital organ — until you’re too sick to survive the surgery. Depending on the demographics of the region, a patient might get transplanted with a score of between 26 and 28. In another region, a patient’s score at time of transplant might be as low as 16. Florida, for example, is known for its short waiting lists, as is Indiana. The lists on both coasts are significantly longer. Back to me. In 1998, I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, but I went along my merry way until 2005, when the disease had finally zapped my liver, making it rigid and scarred with cirrhosis. The liver is one of the largest and most complex organs in the body. It does everything — processing carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and storing vitamins. It turns nutrients absorbed from food into materials that the body needs for life, causes blood to clot and breaks down toxic substances in the blood such as drugs and alcohol. The liver also metabolizes most drugs, hence the ubiquitous warning: “Not for patients with liver disease.” By the fall of 2005, I needed a liver badly, so I signed on at the Lahey Clinic near Boston, underwent a host of evaluations, and lay down to wait. Nothing. My electrolytes went wildly out of whack, putting me at constant risk of seizures. Still nothing. Frustrated and beginning to despair, I checked myself out, against the advice of my doctors. I began to rethink my options. I considered heading to Jacksonville or Indianapolis, for their short-list appeal, but two doctor friends of mine steered me toward a colleague at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. “Have her come here,” the surgeon in charge told my husband. “I think we can do something for her.” New Yorkers, at least in this case, are more aggressive than Bostonians; they find what they want and go get it. In the

At one point, I swore I heard nurses outside my door complaining that I had no right to that liver. Maybe it was the delirium talking. same spirit, New York-Presbyterian takes a can-do attitude toward organ procurement. When one becomes available, the hospital charters a jet and sends a team of surgeons to harvest the donation on site — news of a fatal car accident, for example, or a shooting, can set the transplant doctors in motion. I checked into New York-Presbyterian for yet another set of evaluations. Liver patients are not candidates for transplantation if they have other life-threatening conditions. In March 2006, I had just finished the tests and was preparing, I thought, to go home and wait. Then came the Monday morning — 1 a.m. — when the nurse woke me up and placed a speakerphone on my hospital bed. It was my surgeon. “We have a liver for you!” he enthused, sounding like a kid on Christmas. “Are you ready?” It was not a question you could answer “no” to. My new liver had come from a woman, roughly my age, who died in surgery somewhere down South. Transplant teams in the region had taken a pass on the liver, and my team apparently was next in line. My surgeon surmised the southern team was “less aggressive” when I asked him why they turned the organ down. “Don’t know the specifics,” he added. To say the experience was horrible barely does it justice. After the operation, I lay for what seemed like months in a paranoid delirium that actually only lasted a few days. I knew that people were out to kill me — I didn’t know why — and throw my body in the river,

never to be found. I was restrained to keep me from pulling out my tubes, and the straps only verified my conspiracy theory. At one point, I swore I heard nurses outside my door complaining that I had no right to that liver. Maybe it was the delirium talking. In any case, when nobody actually did kill me, it occurred to me that it might have been the meds. From there, I soared to a jubilant high, pumped up on prednisone, which is part of the drug cocktail used to prevent the body from rejecting the new organ. I was on top of the world, and I liked it there, ready to charge into a new life. As the doctors withdrew the steroid, I crashed to lows I’d never known before. Much later, I discovered that depression is a common side effect of major surgery. I had, as a nurse put it, “the post-transplant blues.” Other drugs, finally, put an end to the depression. By the fall, as my husband and I set out on a celebratory cruise around the Greek islands, my new liver had begun to fail. The liver-function tests, which show the first indications of a damaged organ, evidenced dramatic deterioration. Hepatitis C is a virus that doesn’t die just because the host liver has been removed. Like cockroaches after a nuclear blast, it persists. The C virus had come back with a vengeance, and it was taking my liver down with it. When my doctor at Fletcher Allen first used the word “retransplantation,” I was sure he was kidding. I didn’t know there was such a thing. Would I consider it? he wondered. Round two

commenced in earnest on New Year’s Day 2008. I had struggled through Christmas, but by New Year’s had collapsed physically. Fletcher Allen kept me overnight, then shipped me back to New York by ambulance. This time the wait was about two weeks. Two livers became available; they chose the second one for me, that of a black teenaged boy from one of the city’s five boroughs. It’s hard to find the words to thank someone for a gift like that. In some ways, the second transplant was easier: I knew what was coming. The psychiatrist intervened this time with drugs to keep away the delirium. But great, gaping wounds opened on my legs for reasons that have never been fully explained. One theory had me suffering from calciphylaxis, a condition, the doctors said, that was certain to kill me within six months. It didn’t. The wounds healed, finally, with the help of the impressive nurses of Porter Hospital and Addison County Home Health. The wounds did, however, leave ugly and lasting scars. Today, I am left with a choking regimen of pills three times a day, a morbid fear of infections owing to the immunosuppressed condition of my body, and the omnipresent threat of debilitating fatigue if I overexert myself or don’t get enough sleep. Even thinking about myself so much can become mindnumbing. But I’m skiing again and soon to be riding my horses. I can cook and garden and walk the dogs and socialize. If post-transplant life is challenging, it certainly beats the alternative. 

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Despite its rigors, Cover sees distance running as “a sport for everyone.” Today’s marathon participant may well have been yesterday’s marathon spectator, who noticed that “some runners look a lot like them,” Cover says. “They see somebody running past in a T-shirt and baggy shorts and with not the sveltest body, and they think, ‘I can do that!’” Another motivator may be “the desire not to miss out on something that’s on people’s list to do before they die,” Cover continues. That sense of urgency may have intensified since 9/11, she suggests, because “Hey, you just don’t know, do you?” Running has a special appeal in a frigid economic climate, adds Andrea Sisino, director of the Vermont City Marathon. “It’s an inexpensive sport,” she notes. “And when you do something like this, you feel good about yourself. You feel in control, and you have no control over whether you’ll still have a job or what your stocks are going to do.” Cover offers a similar view: “These days, so much is being taken away from people — their houses, their cars, their jobs. Finishing a marathon is something that can never be taken away from you.” The resurgence of running is actually a longer-term phenomenon, says

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money to be made from them. Herzog says he’s not getting rich as a part-time race organizer, but some restaurants and hotels do get a tasty slice of the estimated $2.2 million worth of business the Vermont City Marathon brings to Burlington. That community rite of spring draws 8000 runners to ramble around the Queen City, not to mention 1700 volunteers, including scores of entertainers, and some 30,000 viewers. Not everyone shares the feel-good vibe, however. “It’s always been a challenge to put on a marathon in Burlington,” says Sisino, who’s stepping aside this year after having directed the race since 1995. “Some areas of the city aren’t necessarily happy that the course goes through them,” she notes. “They’ll make a lot of noise to the Police Department about wanting to have access into and out of their houses.” As for out-of-state runners, who account for 75 percent of entrants, they regard the Burlington race as “a boutique marathon,” Sisino says. “We’re the right size at 8000. Burlington is known now as a great place to run, and we’re known for the excellent runner services we provide. You can call our office and talk with an actual human being. It’s very Vermont.” m

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W Story Anne Galloway Image Stefan Hard On Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., Abdul Mujib leads kettlebell exercises on the Statehouse lawn. For more info or to register for classes, visit www. northcountry kettlebells.com.

hen you first hear the word “kettlebell,” it conjures up an image of bovines on an alpine slope, or perhaps Will Ferrell’s gyrating gut in a “Saturday Night Live” skit. But the kettlebell isn’t a cowbell; it’s a cast-iron weightlifting device. The only “music” you’re likely to hear as practitioners hoist the bowling-ball-like things around is a cacophony of hissing and grunting. Still, lifters’ faces do often have a Ferrell-like look of intense focus. The kettlebell, purportedly invented by the Russians in the 17th century, looks like a rudimentary cannonball with a handle. The weights come in increments of 18, 26, 35, 44, 53, 70 and 90 pounds, and were traditionally used by the Russian military for strength training. More recently, kettlebells have gained some Vermonter aficionados, a few of whom go through their paces on the

one motion, they stood up, thrusting their hips forward and lifting the weight up to their chests. As they began the 10-repetition countdown, they inhaled and exhaled deeply, hissing as they released air through their teeth and stared forward in concentration. Mujib kept track of the reps and timed the lifters’ short breaks. Then they counted 10 more reps. By the time the swing workout was over, the kettlebellers had practiced the move 110 times. As his students rested, Mujib exhorted them to put more “crack into that hip pop.” The men caught their breath for a few minutes, sipped at water bottles, and shook out their legs before continuing on to the next kettlebell maneuver, called the “clean and jerk.” Then they assumed a similar squat position, but this time held the kettlebell out at shoulder level when

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Statehouse lawn with Calais-based trainer Abdul Mujib. With the weight held in both hands, kettlebellers, or gireviks, practice controlled movements — lunges, squats and lifts. The point of the exercise regimen is to condition and strengthen the whole body at once, rather than to build up specific muscles such as abs, pecs or glutes. KB workouts are short, typically about 40 minutes, and are as intense and low-tech as you can get. The technique is deceptively straightforward. Kettlebellers manipulate the weights as they squat, swing and juggle. The trick is to avoid dropping the weight on your foot. Mujib, a Maryland native and founder of North Country Kettlebells, says you could try this at home in front of a YouTube video. But if you want to avoid injury, you’d be better off paying him a small fee to attend one of four weekly workshops he offers in central Vermont. At a session last week in a shady corner of the Statehouse lawn — a site he chose for its high visibility — Mujib, 23, coached four other twentysomething males on the finer points of kettlebell technique. The men, dressed in T-shirts and workout pants, each gripped a 35- or 70-pound weight with both hands and proceeded to squat, letting the kettlebell swing between their legs, and then, in

they reached the top of the swing. “Yeah, you got it,” Mujib enthused as Goddard College student Tom Hamilton worked on his positioning. Hamilton has been kettlebelling since December; his compatriots, brothers Jacob, Justin and Jonathan Finsen from Northfield, have been training for more than six months. Their fearless leader is a rather unlikely-looking disciple of the popular Russian sport. No beefy jock, Mujib is a bantam-sized guy with an unruly mop of dreads; he carries his 5-foot-6-inch, 130-pound frame with quiet confidence. Despite his compact size, Mujib pulls his weight. Literally. He’s been a practicing kettlebell lifter for six years and can now swing a 70-pounder with ease. His strength, he says, comes from “pulling your whole body together as one unit against this external force.” Mujib has trained at a program run by one of the two top international kettlebell coaches: Pavel Tsatsouline, a Russian émigré who has promoted the sport in the United States and runs a kettlebell center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The former Soviet military special-forces trainer is also a champion lifter. (The other international trainer, Kenneth Jay, is a Dane who works with Olympic swimmers.) Stripped to the waist in a photo on his website, Tsatsouline shows off his sinewy frame and hairy pecs and

points at viewers like Uncle Sam in World War II “I Want You” posters. The site touts his books, newsletters and videos with titles such as Power by Pavel (for men) and From Russia with Tough Love (for women). Tsatsouline also promotes his coast-to-coast network of Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) certified trainers. Mujib is one of two in northern New England. Mujib’s discipline isn’t limited to kettlebell training. He holds down a day job, as a full-time cook at McGillicuddy’s Irish Pub in Montpelier, and on weekends helps run a Calais-based survival-skills program called ROOTS. Between these two gigs, Mujib holds kettlebell classes and demonstrations at Snap Fitness in Berlin, Xenergy in East Montpelier, the Plainfield Community Center and — depending on weather — the Statehouse lawn. Training classes cost $20 to $30 per session; demonstrations are $10 to $15. The kettlebells live in his car. Mujib’s connection with the sport was accidental. He dabbled with weightlifting in high school, but it wasn’t until a friend in Maryland contracted leukemia and began lifting kettlebells to build his strength that,

in solidarity, Mujib started training, too. Five years later, his friend had recovered from cancer and could bend rebar with his bare hands. “I pretty much saw … that kettlebells can create health from nothing, that they took my friend who was deathly weak and enabled him to become strong,” Mujib said. He was hooked. About a year ago, Mujib obtained his first RKC training certification at Tsatsouline’s center in Minnesota, and is gearing up for his second level. Kettlebell lifting is big in California, where there are 17 RKC trainers, but the sport hasn’t taken New England by storm … yet. If Mujib has anything to do with it, though, kettlebells will become a standard personal-training component at every fitness center in the state. He believes it’s an attractive, less timeconsuming alternative to traditional weightlifting and can help build the strength needed for rigorous endeavors such as long-distance running. “Kettlebell training makes you stronger and it doesn’t bulk you up,” Mujib declares. “It teaches you how to move your body the way it wants to move.” m

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F Story ElisabEth CrEan Prelude to a Kiss, directed by Mark Nash, produced by Vermont Stage Company. FlynnSpace, Burlington. April 29 - May 10, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. $24-32.50. Info, 863-5966. vtstage.org.

airy tales enchant us as children. Deceptively simple narratives often contain profound underlying messages. And so, as adults, we suspend our disbelief eagerly when storytelling — on screen, stage or page — incorporates a twist of fairy-tale magic. It offers reassurance, because a “happily ever after” ending is usually guaranteed. When poorly executed, however, these grown-up stories disappoint, in part because they don’t meet the expectations that our well-remembered childhood models create. Craig Lucas’ play Prelude to a Kiss (1988), currently at Burlington’s Vermont Stage Company, is a dissatisfying attempt to craft a modern fairy tale about love. Despite spirited efforts from VSC’s spunky pair of young leads, and a stylish production design, the show ultimately fails to be more than superficially diverting. Spoiler alert: To analyze what works and what doesn’t about the play and the performances, this review must reveal the entire plot. So read no further if you don’t want to know what happens. Young Manhattanites Peter and Rita meet at a party, where love instantly casts its spell. A quick, chemistry-fueled courtship of opposites ensues. Peter is optimistic and easygoing, even though cruel parenting drove him from home at age 16, leaving him permanently estranged from his family. Rita, a chronic insomniac, holds a darkly

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pessimistic view of the world, despite her closeness with her cheery, golf-loving New Jersey parents. Peter proposes marriage almost immediately, and Rita agrees. The couple lies to Rita’s family about how long they’ve been dating, and their backyard wedding takes place just over two months after their first meeting. During the reception, an Old Man — a stranger no one recognizes — offers the bride his good wishes, and then gives her a long kiss. Rita becomes unrecognizable to Peter on their Jamaican honeymoon. Her behavior and personality transform themselves completely, and the playwright briefly attempts misdirection about the reasons why. Suddenly staid Rita could reflect the cliché that marriage kills romance and turns fascinating women into nagging housewives. (Trite and sexist.) But Peter eventually realizes that the woman he loves

isn’t inside Rita’s body at all; somehow, the Old Man inhabits her. Umm... ’80s Films for $800, please, Alex? On the Internet Movie Database, matches abound for “body-switching” and “soultransference” in the plot keyword search. The best stories in this subgenre are both hilarious and touching, such as 1984’s All of Me, in which Steve Martin plays a lawyer forced to share his body with the soul of his wealthy, dying client (Lily Tomlin). Once the shift happens in Prelude, however, the story plods. The dour honeymoon scenes drag. More significantly, when Rita (trapped inside the Old Man) and Peter rediscover each other, the play blows its chance to make a powerful statement about love, beauty and the human spirit. Does Peter’s emotional bond with Rita trump considerations of physical appearance and even gender? In the VSC production, the script’s half-hearted look at this question is further undermined by Malachy McCourt’s undistinguished turn as the Old Man. McCourt seems flat when inhabited by Rita, unable to capture her girlish insouciance or conjure her chemistry with Peter. He comes alive, though, in the play’s final moments, when the Old Man’s soul returns to his own body. McCourt vibrates with infinitely more energy playing a dying seventysomething than the nubile bride. What could explain this curious performance from a seasoned vet of Broadway and film? My best guess: the thin script and possibly unclear guidance from director Mark Nash. As Rita, Haley Rice does a remarkable job portraying both personalities: the animated woman in love, and the old spirit trying to conceal itself in an unfamiliar young form. Her eyes glitter brightly when Rita and Peter connect, but narrow and darken when the Old Man takes over. Craig Maravich, as Peter, shares Rice’s dynamic spark on stage, and they pair believably as bantering, besotted lovers. McCourt and the script don’t give Maravich as much to work with later on, but he gamely tries to maintain his character’s vigor. Most of the supporting roles are weakly written throwaways. This is a real tragedy, because Nash has cast some of Vermont’s finest: Edgar L. Davis, Ruth Wallman, Paul Ugalde and Lili Gamache. Gamache makes her one scene — as the Old Man’s distressed daughter, Leah — a moving portrait of quiet filial devotion. With inventive scenic design and cheerful costumes, Jenny C. Fulton actually makes the script feel hipper and edgier than it is. IKEA-inspired blond wood storage shelves, moved around by the actors between scenes, become tables, couches, lounge chairs, a bar and a bed. Nash artfully choreographs the set and prop changes. Less successful is his overall blocking of some scenes. With the audience sitting on all four sides of the stage, attendees frequently find themselves unable to see actors’ expressions for extended periods. Prelude seems an unworthy choice for such a strong company and cast, regardless of the play’s pedigree of award nominations and critical acclaim. In difficult times, comedy and romance are a balm. After a stellar King Lear for last season’s finale, perhaps going to the Bard for laughs and love would have made more sense. Much Ado About Nothing, for example. Now, that’s a script to make your sides hurt from laughing while your heart smiles. m

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wednesday 29 — thursday 30 Adventureland 5, 7 (Wed only). Waltz With Bashir 6, 8. Monsters vs. Aliens 4. friday 1 — tuesday 5 *X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2 (FriSun), 4, 6, 8. Hannah Montana: The Movie 2 (Fri-Sun), 4:15, 6:15 (except Sat & Tue). Adventureland 8:15 (except Sat). See www.bigpicturetheater.info.

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wednesday 29 — thursday 30 Hannah Montana: The Movie 7. Sunshine Cleaning 7. friday 1 — thursday 7 Schedule not available at press time. Check 7dvt.com for updates.

friday 1 — wednesday 6 *Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. The Soloist 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. State of Play 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. 17 Again 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. Hannah Montana: The Movie 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9.

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Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Rt. 15 & 289, Essex, 879-6543. wednesday 29 — thursday 30 17 Again 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:15, 9:35. Crank: High Voltage 3, 9:50. Earth 12:40, 2:45, 4:50, 7, 9:10. Fast & Furious 12:20, 5:05, 7:30. Hannah Montana: The Movie 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:20. Monsters vs. Aliens (in 3-D) 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:30. Obsessed 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. The Soloist 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10. State of Play 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50. friday 1 — thursday 7 *Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40. *X-Men Origins: Wolverine 12, 1, 2:30, 4, 5, 6:40, 7:30, 9, 9:50. 17 Again 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:15. Earth 12:40, 2:45, 4:50, 7, 9:10. Monsters vs. Aliens (in 3-D) 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:30. Obsessed 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. The Soloist 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10. State of Play 9:50. Times subject to change. See www. essexcinemas.com.

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wednesday 29 — thursday 30 The Soloist 1:05, 4, 6:50, 9:15. Paris 36 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:05. State of Play 1, 3:45, 6:40, 9:25. Adventureland 1:20, 3:40, 7, 9:20. I Love You, Man 1:15, 3:30, 7:10, 9:30. The Great Buck Howard 1:40, 4:20, 7:15. Observe and Report 9:35. friday 1 — thursday 7 *Star Trek 7 (Thu only). *X-Men Origins: Wolverine 1:25, 3:50, 7, 9:30. *Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 1:15, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25. I Love You, Man 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 9:35. The Soloist 1:05, 4, 6:45, 9:15. Paris 36 1, 6:30 (except Thu). Adventureland 1:20, 3:40, 6:40, 9:20. State of Play 3:30, 9:10 (except Thu).

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friday 1 — thursday 7 *X-Men Origins: Wolverine 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 8:45. Fast & Furious 8:45. Monsters vs. Aliens 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30.

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wednesday 29 — thursday 30 State of Play 7. 17 Again 7. Fast & Furious 7. friday 1 — thursday 7 *X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2:30 & 4:40 (Sat & Sun), 7 (all week), 9:15 (Fri & Sat). State of Play 2:30 & 4:40 (Sat & Sun), 7 (all week), 9:15 (Fri & Sat). 17 Again 2:30 & 4:30 (Sat & Sun), 7 (all week), 9 (Fri & Sat).

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wednesday 29 — thursday 30 The Soloist 6:30, 9. State of Play 6:30, 9. 17 Again 6:30, 9. Hannah Montana: The Movie 6:30, 9. Observe and Report 6:30, 9.

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friday 1 — thursday 7 **Dr. Laura Live: “In Praise of Mom” 8 (Tue; encores Wed at 8). **This American Life Encore 8 (Thu). *Star Trek 7 & 8:45 (Thu). *X-Men Origins: Wolverine 1, 1:45, 3:30, 4:15, 6:05, 7 (except Thu), 8:35, 9:30 (except Thu). *Gomorrah 12:50, 3:40, 6:35, 9:20. *Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1:20, 3:50, 6:50, 9:10. Wendy and Lucy 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 4:10, 6:40 (except Wed). The Soloist 12:55, 3:25, 6:45, 9:15. 17 Again 3:55, 8:25 (except Tue & Thu). America’s Heart and Soul 1:35, 6:25 (except Tue). Earth 1:30, 3:45, 6:30, 8:40. Obsessed 1:15, 4:05, 6:55 (except Thu), 9:25. State of Play 1:10, 8:30 (except Wed).

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n the sunny kitchen of Taraleigh Silberberg’s Burlington home, a handlettered “Nourishment Menu” hangs on the fridge. But the “menu,” decorated with doodles, isn’t for one of Silberberg’s Thursday-night potluck dinners or the “Holistic Health” classes she teaches. The 31-year-old — self-dubbed “the Healthy Hippie” — describes it as “a list of 20 to 25 things that you absolutely love to do,” she explains. “You keep it with you all the time. If it’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon and you’re craving sugar but you’re not really hungry, you could get the nourishment from your soul instead of a doughnut.” Silberberg’s own to-do list offers options such as drinking a cup of tea, heading to the backyard to use her hula hoop, and donning a “feather boa and dancing around.” That’s the sort of wholesome, whimsical personality with which the New Jersey transplant infuses her bimonthly rag, The Healthy Hippie Magazine. Each issue features musician interviews, Silberberg’s lifestyle tips, and recipes for nourishing fare such as “candy bars” made from dates, nut butters and berries. Silberberg isn’t sporting a boa when she welcomes me into her home to teach me how to make crisp kale chips sprinkled with sea salt and cayenne pepper — one of her favorite snacks. But she does wear stretchy yoga attire, a thick hip belt of silver sequins and a colorful feathered band wrapped around her dreads. To some, “hippie entrepreneur” may still sound like an oxymoron, but Silberberg is indisputably both. Besides

publishing her free magazine with three business partners, the college dance major and graduate of NYC’s Institute for Integrative Nutrition teaches workshops — a recent one guided participants through a rigorous 10-day cleansing regimen — and sells handmade jewelry made from found objects and braided strands of old T-shirts. Although it’s not Silberberg’s sole focus, food plays an important role in the Healthy Hippie philosophy. Her parents, who also self-identify as hippies, raised her as a vegetarian. But “I was really unhealthy,” Silberberg recalls. “I had horrible allergies and sinus infections.” At 22, faced with the prospect of nasal surgery, she decided to try a less invasive approach — a sea change in her diet. “I started eating local, happy grass-fed meat and dairy and cutting out the wheat and sugar. I haven’t had a sinus infection in nine years,” she exults. While she embraces the health benefits of burgers and chicken, most of Silberberg’s recipes spotlight the usual suspects: tofu, tempeh, brown rice and tahini. Still, she gets occasional blowback from folks who expect hippies to be vegetarian, if not honey-and-egg-shunning vegan. “Sometimes I’ll post a recipe on the website that has meat in it, and people will say, ‘I thought you were a hippie? Hippies don’t eat meat.’” The opposition doesn’t faze her. “I explain my stance, and either they understand or they don’t agree,” Silberberg says. “I’m a more productive member of society now that I eat meat. I won’t die for a cause.” Still, it’s a little startling to learn which

area restaurants she frequents with her accountant boyfriend and magazine coowner, Daniel Weathers. Although Stone Soup and City Market’s hot bar make the list, the first eatery Silberberg mentions is The Scuffer Steak & Ale House. Why a family-oriented sports bar? “On Wednesday night they have 50 percent off hamburgers, and they’re organic, so I love that,” Silberberg raves. “I get avocado and

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and was a tumbler for the New York Knicks. “I was totally a dancer; I was a personal trainer; everything I did was physical,” she remembers. Then Silberberg tore her ACL on the court, which she calls “the best thing that ever happened to me.” Unwilling to exile herself to an office cubicle, she resolved to make her living by helping people get healthy physically and emotionally, using food as a medium. Silberberg met Weathers, the reason she moved to Vermont, at a Phish show. Like many who toured, they both frequented a web-based fan forum, where they rubbed virtual shoulders. “All the girls had crushes on him,” she remembers. When they met, Silberberg was in another relationship: “I had boyfriend blinders,” she jokes. When that ended, the twosome quickly realized they had a perfect match. Silberberg relocated and started the magazine just a few months later.

2008, “Unke Celery’s Man Tips” appeared across from a segment called “Ask The Horny Hippie.” Planer’s advice on how to handle an argument with one’s girlfriend was enough to harsh any feminist’s mellow. He wrote, “A good ‘schticking’ will generally tame her immediately … Girls use sex to make us go to craft fairs, their girlfriend’s pottery exhibit, shopping etc., so why can’t we use it to get what we want ... i.e., some flippin’ peace and quiet!” But in general The Healthy Hippie is more dharma than Dane Cook routine. The current issue sports a serene cover shot of an almost-blossomed sunflower and offers articles on kombucha — a fermented tea drink — eco-friendly travel and “Phishstories,” including one of Silberberg’s own. Silberberg never stopped being a Phishhead: Her next project is a collaborative cookbook inspired by Vermont’s most famous band. She got the

idea after perusing a friend’s tome on “phan art.” “I thought, Why not do one on phan food together?” she recalls. “I was running on the bike path, which is where I get all of my really good ideas, and I happened to have my phone, so I texted it to myself so I wouldn’t forget.” When Silberberg interviews bands, her questions often stray into the culinary realm with inquiries about favorite meals and recipes. In a similar fashion, her cookbook will meld melodies and meals. Contributors will put their recipes in cultural context, explaining whether the offering is “a family recipe, or were they stoned at 4 o’clock in the morning and came up with some inspiration,” Silberberg says. She’ll donate a portion of the proceeds to food banks in the towns Phish tours. When it comes to her own recipes, Silberberg is fairly casual about ingredients and methodology. It wasn’t until she figured out that cooking doesn’t have to involve umpteen ingredients and steps that she embraced the art. “I realized cooking can be really simple and it’s really fun,” she says. For example, “When making brown rice, you don’t need to put in a specific number of cups of rice and water. You just put an inch of water above the rice and that’s it: It’s so much easier.” For someone who’s “passionate about food and sharing food,” a natural next step is to conduct cooking lessons in her home. Silberberg hopes to draw intimate groups of about six students, who’ll help her prepare the food. “Then we’ll sit down with candlelight, a bottle of wine and music and enjoy the meal.” The first menu will be an exotic spread of “coconut milk soup, Taraleigh’s special Indian sauce over brown rice and black-bean brownies, and kale salad with tahini,” she speculates. Right now, nutritional counseling is keeping Silberberg in the black. The magazine, while growing, is not a cash cow. “We’re making a little bit of money each time, and it’s building, but it’s not something anybody makes a living off of yet,” Silberberg admits. But she’s convinced the Healthy Hippie brand will take off. “When you’re doing the right thing and you’re on the right path, the right people always come to you and the right opportunities always come to you.” One thing the Healthy Hippie doesn’t lack is positive energy. If that Law of Attraction stuff really works, expect to hear lots more about Taraleigh Silberberg. “We eventually want to have books, a TV show and a radio show,” the crunchy capitalist explains. “It’ll be like the Rachael Ray of hippies.” m

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It’s been no secret that the New England Culinary Institute has been suffering from financial difficulties. Ever since the school’s Church Street eatery, NECI Commons, closed in 2005, foodies and chefs have been expressing concerns about its finances in hushed tones. Over the last few months, staffing cuts and lower-than-expected enrollment figures have generated rumors. Now the school is planning a drastic change, pending final approval from its board. Last Wednesday, students and faculty learned that NECI intends to close its Essex Junction campus, consisting of administrative offices and dorms located on Franklin Street near Five Corners, and consolidate operations in Montpelier. The move, which will affect about 100 students currently located in Essex Junction, will be a money saver. It should also allow NECI to expand its offerings with more online study and courses on agriculture and food writing, according to an April 25 article in the Times-Argus. How will NECI’s downsizing affect The Essex, formerly known as The Inn at Essex? Calls to NECI VP Richard Flies were not returned by press time. But The Essex General Manager Jim Glanville admits that “a lot of misconception exists” about what constitutes NECI’s “campus.” “There’s a misunderstanding that NECI is pulling out of The Essex,” he explains. According to Glanville, the exact opposite is true: “This is an expansion of our current relationship,” he maintains. “It will include being the preferred [NECI] internship site, the home of alumni events and graduation.” Most importantly, he adds, The Essex will continue to host NECI’s “recreational cooking classes” for the public. And, because The Essex will now be staffed by “job-ready” NECI interns rather than students, Glanville expects to see a bit of improvement in the food and service. “There were students involved in the back of the house that made it challenging sometimes for quality,” he says. As for the resort’s restaurants, Glanville attests that The Tavern will stay the same, but changes are likely at Butler’s. “It’s really become a specialoccasion restaurant locally, and we want to make it more accessible,” he says. “We’ve got some really neat ideas that will come out in the next three to six months, in keeping with our local, organic, sustainable mission.” His overall assessment: “We’re looking forward to improving upon things, if you can improve upon what was already a great partnership.”

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If you’re looking for quick eats on Shelburne Road, but don’t want to nosh on noodles of the Asian or Italian variety, there’s not much to choose from. But hungry commuters will soon have a new option. In mid-June, the old gas station on the corner of Shelburne Road and Alfred Street — near Dunkin’ Donuts — will reopen as The Spot, a “surf-style” restaurant with a relaxed island vibe. By day, owner Russ Scully builds websites for Propeller Media, but when he’s not swimming in code, you may find him dreaming about saltwater. Sports such as windsurfing are a “passion of mine,” he says. Although Lake Champlain is no ocean, Scully guesses that many Burlington residents have a connection to the big blue. “A lot of people here used to live near the ocean. You never really lose that ocean touch; it’s in your blood,” the former SoCal resident surmises. But, while he’s handy with surfboards, Scully decided to leave the cutting board to others. He’ll run the business side of things and let sisters Chantal and Lia Beliveau, who also own Outer Space Café on Flynn Avenue, whip up the food. “They’ll do everything in the kitchen and front of the house,” Scully says. “They’re very creative.” The plan is to offer “a very nutritious menu,” he divulges. “We’re not going to be doing burgers and fries.” Or booze. Instead, Scully mentions sandwiches, salads, fruit plates and, of course, fish tacos. According to Chantal Beliveau, The Spot will be, well, the spot for egg dishes, baked goods and soup, and vegetarian options will abound. The menu will draw heavily on local products, save for some tropical fruits and seafood. In the future, Scully is considering adding a drive-through with a limited menu, but he isn’t sure the city will approve the ambitious plan. Dinner is definitely in the works, as is a kiosk that allows busy patrons to place their own orders.

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lAurA Brown science under celebrity herbalist Rosemary Gladstar of Barre’s Sage Mountain Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary. Brown’s own shop features 300 jars of herbs from all over the world — strands of Chinese astragolus look like miniature tongue depressors. Whimsical names such as “False Unicorn Root” abound. As customers come and go, many remark on Brown’s new short haircut, which they say brings attention to her deep blue eyes. Still a folklorist, Brown likes to explain her treatments in historical context. Take those pesky, ubiquitous dandelions — which, she asserts, are liver detoxifiers, as are watercress, sorrels, fiddleheads and ramps. “People would once have been mostly eating jerkies and salt-cured foods in winter,” Brown explains. “The plants that grow in the early spring are almost all very powerful diuretics and very strong immune builders, because they need to transition you from the heavy winter food to the lighter water foods of spring.” How do you know if a backyard weed will cleanse your liver? A taste should make you scowl. According to the traditional herbalist’s “Doctrine of Signatures” — which dates back to the time of Galen — bitter herbs are liver herbs. Brown points out that plant medicine is fairly intuitive. “Logic also tells you that humans learned from watching the animals,” she says. “If an animal fell down dead after eating something from a bush,

you didn’t eat it. But if they ate a bush and got more energy, maybe that’s good for you. It’s kind of true, except never trust a squirrel — their digestive systems are completely different from ours.” What else can you eat to spruce yourself up this spring? Seven Days sat down with Brown over a cup of her “Petal to the Nettle” tea — featuring detoxifying stinging nettles and hormone-balancing red clover — to find out. First of all, banish those lingering winter colds. When battling phlegm, says Brown, avoid dairy and sweet citrus. (Since sugars cause mucus to build up, laying off the desserts isn’t a bad idea.) But do reach for lemons, which hold more vitamin C than oranges and won’t exacerbate mucus production. Brown recommends adding peel-on ginger — a trick she learned from her neighbors at Tiny Thai — and cayenne pepper to hot lemonade. Another Southeast Asian treat — lemongrass — has useful antiseptic properties. In fact, a bowl of sinus-burning tom yum soup may be just what the doctor ordered. Spiciness indicates a circulatory herb, says Brown: “When you get that little bit of sweat between your eyebrows, it tells you that your immune system has just kicked into gear.” Peppermint may also help “supercharge immunity” — and yes, says Brown, it’s a stimulant. She claims a glass of peppermint tea can cause her a sleepless night. Two staples of winter cooking, sage and thyme, are good for cold and allergy symptoms,

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too. Visit “any old New England homesteads,” and you’ll find them growing in the remnants of the winter garden, Brown promises. Sage’s Latin name, salvia, means “to heal,” and it’s known for antibacterial and antifungal effects. Thyme is another antiseptic — in fact, it’s one of the active ingredients in Listerine — and can help produce an oxytocin that makes cold sufferers more comfortable. After months of cabin fever, we may not feel physically or mentally acute. People who sense their grasp of names and dates slipping may want to follow Ophelia’s popular folk recommendation of “rosemary for remembrance.” Brown says the evergreen-like needles have been used as a memory aid since at least the Middle Ages, but recent studies have revealed them to be an effective adjunct treatment for Alzheimer’s. Marinate a chicken breast or piece of fish in rosemary, garlic and olive oil, and you might just have the perfect brain food. Olive oil helps keep the heart ticking, while garlic, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as an antibiotic, has been shown in modern times to slow the buildup of arterial plaque. Of course, with the latter, there’s that small matter of fresh breath. “I had a client whose father had heart disease, but when I suggested garlic, she said he would never eat it. I played around a little and found that if you eat thin slices of garlic with peanut butter in a sandwich, you don’t taste it,” Brown recalls. The patient ate the sandwiches, and his cholesterol started dropping. “The doctor was very impressed and wanted to know what they were doing. [Her father] said, ‘Just good living.’” Spring is the time when many folks start itching to shed their winter pounds. Brown advises caution. “I find that when you mention herbs and weight loss, people tend to go to the nth degree,” she says. “You can’t look at herbs as a magic bullet.” Instead of using diet aids, she recommends looking to South America for an energy boost. Strong circulatory herbs such as guarana, cola nuts, cinnamon and cloves are favorites to help folks stick to their exercise routines, because, as Brown puts it, “Once the blood is moving, then you’re moving. You’re more flexible and more willing to get up and go!” At exam time, many students turn to caffeine or less legal stimulants to fuel their all-nighters. Brown has alternatives. For years, she taught a class leading up to finals week where she let kids in on the secret of “Zoom Balls.” Made with guarana and two kinds of ginseng, the chocolaty, nutty treats (see sidebar) are pure herbal crack. Once, Brown says, a group of her friends took advantage of her absence from the kitchen to indulge in what looked like a batch of cookie batter. Four days later, one large man called her to

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does the exact opposite for us,” says Brown, who says the feline favorite tastes like a lemon-mint combo and is great in piccatas or stir fries. More than anything, Brown recommends that we all listen to our bodies. She cites the tradition of ending the meal with dessert: “Sugar feeds the body, so energy is taken care of and digestion is not as heavy going.” When you find yourself longing for a hearty stew packed with thyme, a light spring salad or a hoppy beer, you may be responding to ancient cues, Brown concludes. “Because of our history, people know that we have allies within the plants and can access that information without even knowing why we’re accessing it. When people look at what they’re craving, oftentimes it’s something their body needs.” Wake up and smell the peppermint tea … herbs aren’t just for hippies, and they never were. m

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<music> THE SWAN :: After releasing five acclaimed albums and collaborating with, among others, Phil Woods, Rufus Reid and Dave Brubeck, most jazz musicians would look back fondly on a successful career. However, Grace

Kelly

is not most jazz musicians. Barely old enough to drive, the 16-year-old saxophonist and vocalist is really just getting started. The multitalented performer has wowed audiences across the country with uncommon depth and sensitivity that belie her tender age. She has also endeared herself to Wynton Marsalis, who knows a thing or two about child prodigies himself. Of Kelly, the legendary trumpeter states, “[She] plays with intelligence, wit and feeling ... the hallmark of a firstclass jazz musician.” Catch The

Grace Kelly Quintet on Tuesday, June 9, at the FlynnSpace as part of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.

Club listings & spotlights are written by Dan Bolles. Spotlights are at the discretion of the editor. Send listings by Friday at noon, including info phone number, to clubs@sevendaysvt.com. Find past album reviews and future club dates online at www.sevendaysvt.com/music.

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sound bites

BY DAN BOLLES

BIG HONKIN’ SOUNDBITES

In an age when “news” has all but been reduced to vapid talking heads, ethically challenged blogosphere reportage and the sub-140 character inanity of the Twitterati, it’s hard not to long for the days when the term “journalism” meant more than snippet-sized bits of info, when “reading the paper” meant actually having the ability — and the time — to read. So, in this spirit we offer the first-ever, supersized, crazy extended edition of “Soundbites.” Because we care. That, and we had to bag a live review slated to appear in this week’s music section and needed something to fill the space. But mostly the caring thing.

ORANGE JUICE Before we move on to the pressing topics of the day, let’s revisit that live review. Originally, we had lined up a review of local outfit Osage Orange’s gig at Radio Bean last Saturday night. But, unfortunately, there was a scheduling glitch and we found ourselves without a writer to espouse the group’s many splendored indie-folk virtues. It happens. At this point, I’m sure you’re thinking, “Well, gee whiz, Dan Bolles. Why couldn’t you just review the show yourself? That’s, like, your job, right?” Yes. Yes it is. And how astute of you to note, I might add. However, the band’s drummer, Jeremy Gantz, is also a close friend — we played together in a group called The Middle 8 some years ago, and Gantz is an occasional contributing photographer to the 7D music section — usually for live reviews, oddly enough. Thus, we arrive at that journalistic Kryptonite known as “conflict of interest.” So, even though I was at the show, and even though I really enjoyed the band, I’m ethically bound not to say either of those things in print ... oh, crap! Er, I mean, they sucked ... um, let’s try this again. My apologies to Osage Orange for the scheduling snafu. We’ll get to you sooner or later, I’m sure. Apologies as well to you, dear readers. Take this with the appropriate amount of salt grains, but the group puts on a fun show. And you would have enjoyed reading about it.

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OSAGE ORANGE

HIS NAME IS ... ROBERT? Did you know that Kid Rock’s real name is Robert Ritchie? How alliteratively dorky! Do you think he went by Bob, Rob or Bert, growing up? The last would explain a lot, wouldn’t it? Anyway, I bring this up because, last week, it was announced that the hedonistic hip-hop cowboy will be appearing at this year’s Champlain Valley Fair on Sunday, September 6. His addition to the schedule makes this year’s lineup arguably the most star-studded ever, with country crooner Brad Paisley, “American Idol” champ Kelly Clarkson and “horny” classic rockers Chicago also on tap. Tickets for all shows are now on sale. You can get yours at flynntix.org, or at the most rock ’n’ roll ticket outlet around, Copy, Ship & Fax Plus in Essex Junction.

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NEW BAND ALERT!

If you’re totally stoked about Kid Rock’s impending visit, then you probably won’t be about this next bit. I’d suggest finishing up the detailing job on your IROC-Z and then coming back for the latter portions of the column. Ahem. With the aforementioned CVF lineup, the Quadricentennial celebration (The Roots, Tony Bennett, Steve Earle and Aimee Mann, etc.); the Burlington Discover Jazz Fest (Branford Marsalis, Diana Krall, etc.), Concerts on the Green (Emmylou Harris, David Byrne, etc.), this summer is shaping up to be epic on the music front. While the unprecedented smorgasbord of big-name acts is mesmerizing, I’d urge you not to pass over some of the excellent smaller events that occur each summer. For example, the Valley Stage Festival in Huntington on Saturday, August 8. Event organizer Don Sheldon has just released the lineup for this year’s fest — the fourth annual! — and, as we’ve come to expect, it is chock-full of family-friendly folksy goodness. Leading off is Nashville singer-songwriter Christopher Williams, followed by Michigan duo May Erlewine and Seth Bernard. Brooklyn punkgrass collective The Defibrillators are next, and get my vote for press clipping of the year with this nugget: “Like watching ‘Hee Haw’ on mescaline.” Sold. Noted San Francisco art-folk quartet The Waybacks close out the festival, which, by the way, is completely solar powered. And speaking of great local outdoor fests, the word from Langdon Street Café’s Ed DuFresne is that the lineup for this year’s Northeast Kingdom Music Festival is almost complete. With any luck, we’ll have all the details next week. Stay tuned.

This just in from ex-Chuch and erstwhile Jesus Vanacho bassist, Noah Crowther: He’s started a new band. Again. Dubbed Waylon Speed — named after guitarist Chad Hammaker’s son — the group features Crowther’s younger brother Justin on drums as well as local singer-songwriter/musician-abouttown Kelly Ravin on the Telecaster guit-box. So, what do they sound like? Well, Noah puts it about as well as I could — better, if you consider that I’ve never actually heard the new group. In a recent email, he describes the new outfit thusly: “Back to our speedwestern, fuck-your-face, country-rock roots.” Given that the band is 75 percent Chuch lineage, I say only this: giddyup. As for Jesus Vanacho, Crowther says they’re on the back burner for the time being. There had been whispers of a forthcoming EP, so it would appear we’ll have to wait a while longer for that one. In the meantime, you can catch Waylon Speed’s debut performance on Wednesday, May 6, on WRUV 90.1 FM’s live local rock show, “Exposure.” And check them out in person on Saturday, May 9, as WS pull double duty with an early show at the Green Mountain Derby Dames’ “Final Bout” at the Champlain Valley Expo, followed by a late-night throwdown at Nectar’s.

BREAK ON THROUGH For better or worse, the Green Mountains suffer no shortage of tribute bands. From Grateful Dead homage-ists like Blues for Breakfast and The Dead Sessions, to Iron Maiden acolytes Made in Iron, to Neil Young fanatics Ragged Glory, themed local cover bands are eternally in vogue. And that’s to say nothing of groups like The Machine (Pink Floyd), Dark Star Orchestra (Grateful Dead) and Badfish (Sublime), all of whom make frequent VT visits. Anyway, this Thursday will see yet another musical appreciation guild come together on the Parima Main Stage with the second

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1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 242 Main St., Burlington, 862-2244. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. 51 Main, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 388-8209. Akes’ Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111. All Fired Up, 9 Depot Sq., Barre, 479-9303. The Alley Coffee House, 15 Haydenberry Dr., Milton, 893-1571. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. Ariel’s Riverside Café & Pub, 188 River St., Montpelier, 229-2295. Avenue Bistro, 1127 North Ave., Burlington, 652-9999. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Dr., Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. The Bearded Frog, 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9877. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Big Fatty’s BBQ, 55 Main St., Burlington, 864-5513. Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361. Big Picture Theater & Café, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. The Blue Note Café, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd., Lincoln, 453-3803. Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444. Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711. Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. The Bristol Bakery, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280. B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292. Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Buono’s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, 865-7166. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. The Center Bakery & Cafe, 2007 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center, 244-7500. Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576. Charlemont Restaurant, 116 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-4242. Charlie B’s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355. Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. Cider House BBQ & Pub, 1675 Rt. 2, Waterbury, 244-8400. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. City Sports Grille, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344. Dan’s Place, 31 Main Street, Bristol, 453-2774. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4636. Designhaus, 22 Church St., Burlington, 310-5019. Dobrá Tea, 80 Church St., Burlington, 951-2424. Drink, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239. Green Door Studio, 18 Howard St., Burlington, 316-1124. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122. Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Harbor Lounge at Courtyard Marriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Harper’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6363. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. Hooters, 1705 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 660-8658. The Hub, Airport Dr., Bristol, 453-3678. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. Iron Lantern, Route 4A, Castleton, 468-5474. JD’s Pub, 2879 Rt. 105, East Berkshire, 933-8924. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135. Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-8433.

Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-570-8888. La Brioche, 159 North Main St., Barre, 476-4276. L.A.C.E., 89 East Main St. Montpelier, 229-0443. Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lincoln Inn Tavern, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Maggie’s, 124 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-562-9317. Main St. Grill & Bar, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Main St. Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Jct., 356-2776. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. Mary’s at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington, 864-6044. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Murray’s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl., Essex Jct., 878-4901. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. Nightcrawlers, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209. Old Lantern, 3620 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, 518-324-2200. On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015. Peabody’s Pub, 11 Clinton St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-0158. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. The Pour House, 1930 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 862-3653. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Red Mill Restaurant at Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse at Living and Learning, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782. Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246. Roque’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Second Floor, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188. Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202. Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Stowe Coffee House, 57B Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Stowehof Inn, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-0666. Tamarack Grill at Burke Mountain, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7394. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 654-8008. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Rd., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. Two Friends Bistro, 1210 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 658-4810. Three Bean Café, 22 Pleasant St., Randolph, 728-3533. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St., Vergennes, 877-6737. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6765. Wasted City Studios, 1610 Troy Ave., Colchester, 324-8935. Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469.

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(Vital Records, CD) One of the most alluring creatures of the tropical rainforests in Central and South America is the blue morpho. The iridescent butterfly is known both for its striking beauty and for the abrupt color changes that mark its life cycle. As such, the animal is the perfect namesake for the fifth album from the Bluegrass Gospel Project, one of Vermont’s most talented acoustic bands. Sonically, The Blue Morpho is composed of wildly diverse colors. And that’s echoed in the changing lineup of band members since the release of Makes You Strong in 2007. Gone are Vermont folk diva Patti Casey and gospel shouter Jim DiSabito. Recently added are local songbird Colby Crehan (PossumHaw) and bassist Kirk Lord. But the shifting personnel list hasn’t dampened the most vibrant aspect of BGP’s musical plumage: a choir of top-notch vocalists that can inspire joy-shivers when they get cooking. And cook they do, serving up a varied menu throughout the disc, from Loretta Lynn to classic bluegrass gospel to U2. The band reprises an instrumental version of The Youngbloods’ “Darkness Darkness,” previously recorded by one of fiddler Gene White’s earlier bluegrass bands, Breakaway. They follow that up with an inside musical joke: a version of The Youngbloods’ hit song, “Get Together.” Crehan struts her stuff on a gorgeous version of “Carved in Stone,” a song best known from a version by New Orleans rockers The Subdudes. She then locks musical arms with high-lonesome crooner Taylor Armerding on “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven.” Paul Miller reimagines Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” as a pensive waltz, and follows that with the David Rawlings classic, “I Hear Them All,” with still more lovely vocal harmonies from Crehan. Just try to find a better group of singers. The disc consists mostly of live performances recorded directly to digital. For a band centered around “high frequency” instruments — fiddle, dobro, mandolin, banjo and flatpicked acoustic guitar — the auditory result, particularly on the instrumental tracks, lacks warmth. However, the vocals shine through regardless of any technical limitations. The Bluegrass Gospel Project are still going strong and The Blue Morpho proves it. Hear for yourself when they perform music from their new CD at the Grand Isle Lake House this Sunday, May 3, in a concert produced by Island Arts. ROBERT RESNIK

You know who could use a good beatdown? The Green Mountains, apparently. Fortunately, local hardcore stalwarts Blinded by Rage are only too happy — or, perhaps, unhappy — to oblige with their latest release, the aptly titled Green Mountain Beatdown Volume 1. Like any good ass-whoopin’, it’s a little scary at first. But ultimately, it’s short and sweet, and over before you know what hit you. So come on, Vermont. Straighten up and take your medicine like a man. A mincing, pitiful little man. The aural onslaught begins, appropriately enough, with opening track “With Broken Knees.” Front man Trevor Rushford delivers bone-rattling howls and growls amid a bruising maelstrom of guitar crunch, punctuated by rapid-fire double-bass drum pugilism. The melee continues on “The Fault Is Your Own.” Blinded by Rage grew out of, and is heavily influenced by, the mid1990s East Coast hardcore scene. And there is no better example of those roots than this cut, which fuses merciless metal riffery with a non-stop bloodletting of breakdowns and time changes. Drummer Tony Broginni is the group’s unquestioned backbone and holds these myriad rhythmic shenanigans together with impressive technical prowess. Guitarist Mike Prue shines sinisterly on the slow-simmering “Arbor List,” aided by Dennis Decarmine’s devious bass licks. “Created Hate” follows and features my early vote for Hallmark sentiment of the year with this line: “Fuck you and everyone who looks like you / I make no excuses for the way I feel.” Rushford is nothing if not direct. And angry. “Blood Red Massachusetts Sun” brings this sonic donnybrook to a close in brutishly violent fashion. And though the disc measures a scant 14-and-a-half minutes from bell to bell, by the time you reach the final round, it will leave you bloodied and gasping for air — metaphorically, at least. Shiny, happy people among us will almost certainly cower before Blinded By Rage’s, well, blind rage. And though the band’s aggro exhortations could rub sensitive types — read: emo kids — the wrong way, there is no denying their chops. Hardcore and metal are not easy to play, let alone to play well. And BBR work with the dexterity, aggressiveness and precision of the veterans they are. As hardcore continues to be watered down by sub-genre contrivances, it is comforting — yes, comforting — to see bands that stick to their guns and deliver no-frills rawk with furious aplomb. Blinded by Rage release — unleash? — Green Mountain Beatdown Volume 1 this Sunday, as the headlining act at the “Hardcore & Metal Showcase XII: Localfest” at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge. DAN BOLLES

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10B << cont. installment of “The Doors Open,” a tribute to The Doors led by noted local jazz vocalist Matt Wright. The series began last month with a sold-out debut in the Acoustic Lounge. It was apparently such a hit that Parima owners moved it to the big room and made it a monthly residency, the last Thursday of every month. What’s even cooler is that reflecting on the 1960s costs a mere 99 cents.

SLIM CHANCE If you’re like me, you probably saw Slim Francis listed at Charlie O’s in Montpelier this Saturday and thought, “Hmm. Is this some sort of Rough Francis side project?” Like, maybe Slim Francis is a tribute to Rough Francis, which itself is a tribute to Death. Not so, I’m afraid. Though that would be pretty cool. No, Slim Francis are actually completely unrelated. But they’re a pretty rockin’ band just the same. Hailing from Brooklyn’s Williamsburg — which is now officially so hip that it’s no longer cool to be from there — this three-piece trades in fuzzy indie-liciousness with an ear towards melody-heavy classic rock. But the irony here is that there

is no irony. These dudes just have an affinity for big, hooky melodies. (Note: That sound you hear is the collective mind-blowing of hipsters as they attempt to grasp the concept of the ultimate irony: no irony.) Anyway, regular readers know that I need virtually no provocation to wax rhapsodic about the world’s greatest bar. Let’s just say it’s a good thing I don’t live in Montpeculiar. But for all the juke joint’s finer — read: lower — charms, a bastion of indie-rock it ain’t. Which is precisely why I think you should go.

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Have you been to the new and improved Spare Time Lanes in Colchester? I’m more of a Champlain Lanes guy myself. But even I have to admit the expanded digs are pretty impressive. And the fact that they’re booking local bands in the adjacent City Sports Bar and Grille on the weekends combines two of my favorite BUSTED BRIx pastimes: live music and bowling. Yes, I love bowling. Granted, the bulk of the for putting together what might be the coolest show this month. On schedule is your garden-variety weekend-warrior the other hand, that honor might go to Thursday night’s show — also cover-band fare — minus occasional appearances courtesy of Angioplasty — featuring These United States, Lady from the likes of Starline Rhythm Boys. But Lamb the Beekeeper, Cannon Fodder and Area C. that’s exactly what you want at a bowling alley, Not to be left out of the indie-rockin’ fun, The Mathematicians right? Anyway, this Saturday will see a slight break make a long overdue return to VT this Friday for a pop quiz at the from the norm as the bar welcomes Wilkes-Barre Langdon Street Café. alt-rock outfit Pan.ace.a. To be sure, their radioVT Union’s Dakota is set to begin a new residency at RJ’s on, ready sound isn’t exactly groundbreaking stuff. of all nights, Monday. Aptly, it’s dubbed “Why Not Monday?” The But it would probably serve as a decent appetizer multi-talented DJ is out to prove that the best cure for a “case of the for Tuesday’s Third Eye Blind show at the Higher Mondays” is a case of PBR. And some seriously tight hip-hop. Ground Ballroom. And finally, a few months ago I reported the heartwarming story Speaking of Higher Ground, this weekend of a community coming together to save a bar. The watering hole promises to be rocktastic from start to finish. in question, Vergennes’ hotspot Bar Antidote, has since closed. Saturday night the Showcase Lounge welcomes However, thanks to the industrious crew of drunks, er, musicians who Montréal hard-rock heroes Priestess, Boston’s banded together in solidarity with a benefit show at the Vergennes arena-rock champs Township and our very own Opera House, the joint will reopen on Memorial Day weekend. Not only Vultures of Cult. If any IROC-Z owners are still that, but the new location is merely a block away, and reportedly will reading, this Bud, er, show is for you. feature a much larger space for live music. The following night features double-barreled I’m sorry, I’m getting a little misty-eyed over here. Pull it together, action with Blinded By Rage’s CD release Bolles. (see review page 14B) at the Hardcore & Metal In celebration, bar owner Andrew Peterson is throwing another Showcase in the Showcase Lounge, and skaVOH bash. Not another benefit, mind you. Just a party. He’s invited punk torch bearers The Bouncing Souls in the Vergennes-based ska-punk outfit Busted Brix and Americana noir Ballroom with The Loved Ones, Black President darlings Farm to provide the tunes. Meanwhile, Bar Antidote will and Burlington’s Husbands AKA. provide a full complement of drinks — it’s an all-ages show, so It’s yet another big week at The Monkey the latter applies as long as you’re legal. Congrats to Peterson, the House, highlighted by Tuesday’s indie-folk gem Vergennes community and civic-minded boozehounds the world over! with Ryan Power, Papercuts and — drum roll, m please — Vetiver. Big ups to Angioplasty Media

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<clubdates> TUE.05 << 13B HigHer ground Ballroom: Third eye Blind, Blueskyreality (rock), 8 p.m., $35/37. AA. lincoln inn Tavern: Jam night, 7 p.m., Free. THe monkey House: vetiver, Papercuts, ryan Power (indie-folk), 9 p.m., $10. Hip-Hop open mic with dakota, 10 p.m., Free. necTar’s: Tuesday comedy night (standup), 7 p.m., Free. WBkm Bluesday Tuesday with The Book’em Blues Band, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. Parima acousTic lounge: island night with dJ skinny T (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. radio Bean: The stephen callahan group (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. Honky Tonk sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. red square: World Bashment with demus & super k (reggae), 9 p.m., Free.

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WED.29 activism Rally for Vermont’s Energy Future: A “nuclear evacuation march” to the Statehouse kicks off a day of citizen action to demand the closing of Vermont Yankee; activities continue at the capitol with lobbying and a renewable energy fair. Montpelier City Hall, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-3154 or 377-7403. Take Back the Night: Survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones and supporters march to City Hall, where they share their stories. Bailey/ Howe Library, UVM, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0555, ext. 13.

business ‘Fundamentals of Investing’: All your queries about municipal bonds are put to rest in this comprehensive seminar. Smith Barney Conference Room, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-6039. ‘Rampin’ Up the Revenue’: Business owners and salespeople learn how to build relationships that make selling fun and fruitful. Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. $10; registration required. Info, 863-3929, ext. 103. ‘Retaining Employees in Hard Economic Times’: Can companies stay competitive without shafting their workers? Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility teams up with other organizations to present biz owners with a “livable jobs tool kit.” Great Room, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8-10 a.m. $10; preregister by email. Info, 862-8347, tarap@vbsr.org.

dance Ghana/Haiti Festival: Drumming and hip shaking take center stage in a series of workshops with Peace Elewonu of the National Dance Theater of Ghana and New Mexico drummer Johnny Scovel. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, April 21 - May 1. Workshops $20 each. Info, 654-2536. Hip-Hop Workshop: Pop-’n’-lockers pick up moves at an uptempo streetdance session. Essex Junction Great Events, Essex Junction, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 578-8330.

education ‘Exploration and Observation’: Four veteran teachers from two schools offer a hands-on presentation of the Waldorf science curriculum. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, East Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 456-7400.

shall we dance? Vermont choreographers have been busy plotting the patterns of spectacular and seemingly carefree moves for an eclectic presentation of new works in this week’s Spring Dance Concert: A Vermont Collection. The annual Newcomers’ Piece showcases 10 energetic Middlebury College freshman and sophomore dancers whose talent shines in the quirky maneuvers, leaps and turns of Shiny, choreographed by Tiffany Rhynard. Leyya Tawil demands full attention at center stage with the first draft of her new solo routine, mercy starts now. Other dances bring to fruition collective thoughts and worries: The unusual recession special showcases controlled motion amid an onstage “sea” of paper boats and airplanes, and Jumping in cold feet first is a meditation on the consequences of constant change. Follow along as the western Vermont dance community chassés and pliés, transporting audiences far from a college stage. ‘Spring Dance Concert: A Vermont Collection’

Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2, 8 p.m. at the Mahaney Center for the Arts at Middlebury College. $5-8. Info, 443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts/tickets

etc. Abraham-Hicks Study Group: Believers in the law of attraction investigate its “secrets” through DVDs and discussion. Unity Church of Vermont, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 363-9071. Hash House Harriers: Beer hounds of legal age meet at the waterfront trails and proceed to earn their suds with an invigorating run first. Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; bring ID. Info, 310-1216.

‘Making Life Simple & Inexpensive’: Feeling crafty? Learn about natural recipes for everyday items like shampoo and conditioner, and bring a small spritz bottle for a DIY air freshener. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Sewing Messenger Bags: Intermediate needle workers fashion strapped containers from recycled denim. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $40 includes materials. Info, 862-7417, rachel@thebobbin.com. UVM Farmers Market: Vermont and student farmers and artists display their local wares outside the Davis Center and the Library as That Toga Band perform music for passersby. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3131. Yom Ha’atzmut Israel Independence Day: Vermont Students for Israel celebrate the country’s 61st birthday with a falafel eating competition, national tunes and educational speakers. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3131 .

film ‘Death Note’: Hideo Nakata directed this continuation of the popular manga in which a detective has just 23 days to live. Presented with subtitles on Wednesday, English-dubbed on Thursday. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300. ‘Flight of the Red Balloon’: The classic 1956 short about an airborne inflatable precedes this modern homage starring Juliette Binoche as a lovesick puppeteer struggling to raise her son as a single parent. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘Milk’ and Cookies: The Peace & Justice Center serves up a showing of the Oscar-winning film, free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a discussion of social movements. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 922-7002.

food & drink ‘Winooski River Ramble’: Folks learn to gather wild edibles and medicinals. Bring a bag and pocket knife to harvest fiddleheads! Purple Shutter Herbs, Winooski, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $14. Info, 865-4372.

kids Baby Time: Tots who can’t walk yet are invited for a morning of playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘Homeschoolers Home Cooking’: Kids make a multicourse meal to bring back for dinner at this homeschool home ec. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. ‘Moving & Grooving’: Two- to 5-yearolds boogie down to rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Preschool Discovery Program: Nature investigators ages 3 to 5 explore the woods in search of the season’s first robins, red-winged blackbirds or ruby-crowned kinglets. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10-11:30 a.m. $5. Info, 229-6206.

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music Also, see clubdates in Section B. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE & HAND DRUMMING: UVM skinsmen and -women draw from West African, AfroCuban and Taiko traditions. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

talks ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR: Experts present info about trusts, wills, probate law, guardianships and Medicaid asset protection. Holiday Inn, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7133. ‘KICK THE OIL HABIT’: Beginning conservationists learn how to switch to a more renewable form of energy. Walkover Gallery & Listening Room, Bristol, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 385-1911. ‘LUNCH & LEARN’: Current and aspiring green thumbs meet in the conservatory to learn about organic lawn care with Charlie Nardozzi. Gardener’s Supply, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 660-3505, retailinfo@gardeners.com. SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DISCUSSION: Dartmouth’s Legal Studies Program recognizes Law Day with a three-day program on the landmark marriage rulings, including visits from three New England supreme court justices who explain their roles. Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-3274. SONALI KOLHATKAR: The host of Pacifica Radio’s “Uprising Show” and outspoken advocate for Afghan women’s rights offers a critique of “America’s ‘Good War’ in Afghanistan.” Livak Room, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166. TIBETAN MEDICINE: Tibetan doctor Jampa Yonten connects body and mind by analyzing the Buddha’s teachings on how spiritual health sustains physical health. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 985-3819. TRANSITION DISCUSSION: Counselor Eric Johnson delves into the details of how to prepare transitional youth to enter the work world. Vermont Family Network, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 876-5315, ext. 215.

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‘WHY ARE WE HERE?’: A PowerPoint presentation illuminates the Gnostic perspective on humanity’s “purpose on this planet.” Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 5249706, vermont@goldenrosycross.org.

theater ‘A ROBERT FROST CALENDAR’: Poetry lovers dine together in a local home, then hear Douglas Anderson perform the Vermont bard’s verses. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 6 p.m. $60 includes meal. Info, 382-9222. ‘PRELUDE TO A KISS’: Craig Lucas’ modern comedy classic has a whopper of a premise: A young bride and an elderly stranger exchange souls when they kiss right before her vows. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $23-31.50. Info, 863-5966. ‘TAKE TWO’: A recently separated couple, their widowed daughter and her newly out-of-the-closet coworker jump back into the dating world in Northern Stage’s original musical. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $15-60. Info, 296-7000, boxoffice@ northernstage.org.

words ‘THE PAINTED WORD’ POETRY SERIES: Jill McDonough and Katy Lederer read their work. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0750.

BACH IN THE SPOTLIGHT Pianist Simone Dinnerstein arrived late to the bright lights of the recital hall stage: At 33, she had never quite caught her big break. It was only when she jump-started her own career by releasing a solo album, an interpretation of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, that the rest of the world caught the drift: This was one seriously talented chick. With her painstakingly articulated trills, contemporary mindset and thoughtful opening “Aria”, she brings “a level of coloration beyond the palette Bach knew,” said Allan Kozinn in a New York Times review. The Brooklyn native, now with a second CD, The Berlin Concert, under her belt, is still charming classical music lovers with her striking staccatos, tonal purity and overall distinctive voice. Don’t miss out when this virtuoso carts her hammers and strings into town. SIMONE DINNERSTEIN

Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. at UVM Recital Hall in Burlington. $20-25. Info, 863-5966. www.uvm.edu/laneseries

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FUNNY MAN ON CAMPUS Dubbed “The Chaos Poet” and pronounced by the New York Times a “sure-fire cure for the blahs,” comedian Tom Murphy has made it his personal mission to put stitches in his audiences’ sides for the last 30 years. His job requirements range from unicycling, juggling and miming to just plain clowning around — for the sake of the kids, of course. A Waterbury resident currently renovating his barn into a local arts center, Murphy describes his style as “unscripted, solo, self-directed, sometimes self-destructive slapstick comedy,” and he will do anything for the kicks. (Ever tried balancing two chairs on your nose? He has.) Crossett Brook Middle School students in grades five to eight transform the school into a circus ring, presenting Murphy as the main act to benefit school enrichment projects. Ready to get giggly?

THU.30 business VERMONT VENTURE NETWORK: Networkers dig into a continental breakfast as the CEO and CFO of natural-products company Green Rabbit speak on the importance of giving customers good products, not just trendy ones. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.

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‘LIVING LIGHTLY ON THE EARTH’: Members of the green team watch an updated version of An Inconvenient Truth and learn how to become carbon shedders on the “Low Carbon Diet: A 30-Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds.” Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-3162.

etc. ‘CCTV REWIND’: The Center for Media and Democracy fêtes its 25th anniversary with a video retrospective, music from the Gordon Stone Band and an auction of free-speech-themed art. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation; reservations required. Info, 862-1645, ext. 19. ECO-SEW BLOCK PRINTING: Old duds get glam when their owners apply new designs. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $25 includes materials. Info, 862-7417.

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‘OM’ CITY Cogito, ergo sum: “I think, therefore I am.” René Descartes’ philosophy has become a widespread Western belief, but yoga practitioners may need to lay it aside. “To the yogi thoughts actually cloud the essence of who ‘I’ am,” writes Vermont’s only master yoga teacher, Prem Prakash, in his 2009 book Yoga American Style. “Spirituality begins where thought ends.” As keynote speaker at Burlington’s first annual Yoga Conference, Prakash will emerge from Padmasana, or the cross-legged Lotus Pose, to explain how to effect change from within when the outside world is constantly shifting. The conference provides a day of restorative and invigorating training through workshops covering “Yin Yoga,” partner yoga, Kundalini and Chakra tuning, meditation and more. The citywide premiere quest for illumination is coming — don’t get left in the dark.

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sport Dr. BIke: A cycle-shop pro introduces free wheelers to the basics of brakes, shifting and commuter maintenance. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.

talks charLIe LorD: The chair of the multicity Urban Ecology Collaborative explains how pesky terrain can lead to injustices for certain social groups. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-5234. Doug DavIS: Listeners eat a provided lunch as the creator of the Farm2School movement speaks about linking communities to local foods via the Burlington Food Project and Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Kids. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 863-4214. Same-Sex marrIage DIScuSSIon: See WED.29, 4:30-6 p.m.

theater ‘LIttLe ShoP of horrorS’: A “very special plant” with an insatiable thirst for human blood takes center stage in this student production of the wild rock musical that blends ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll with doo-wop and Motown. Green Mountain College, Poultney, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 287-8926.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘an evenIng of theremIn’: Composer Brian Robison and friends cover classical, pop, jazz and avantgarde pieces, as well as jamming out on one of the earliest electronic musical instruments. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. ‘BucketS & taP ShoeS’: A unique medley of musicians, percussionists and tap dancers create catchy rhythms with unconventional instruments such as buckets, cans and barrels. Casella Theater, Castleton State College, 7-9 p.m. $5-10. Info, 468-1119. DeBra cowan: The traditional- and contemporary-folk phenom takes listeners for a ride as she brings her warm alto voice to old songs. North End Studio, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 863-6713.

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‘nothIn’ LIke a Dame’: Student Judith Dry shows off her comic senior work about an outdated cabaret singer who turns to drag shows out of desperation. Hepburn Zoo, Hepburn Hall, Middlebury College, 9 p.m. $3. Info, 443-6433. ‘PreLuDe to a kISS’: See WED.29, 7:30 p.m. ‘SeuSSIcaL’: Dr. Seuss’ fantastical drawings and funky characters turn tangible in this high school musical production. Middlebury Union High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. $3-5. Info, 382-1156. ‘take two’: See WED.29, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ‘the euroPeanS’: Playwright Howard Barker rewinds audiences to a catastrophic siege that brought the Ottoman Empire to its knees. Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-8. Info, 443-6433. ‘the mIracLe worker’: Annie Sullivan draws language from the deaf, mute, blind and angry Helen Keller in Lost Nation’s production of the William Gibson classic. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 229-0492.

words ‘natIve amerIcan LIterature’: Readers discuss Leslie Marmon Silko’s novel Ceremony. Warren Public Library, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 496-4205.

FRI.01 activism ‘BIke/waLk wIth Your LegISLator’: Cyclists and walkers join a one-hour guided ride or stroll in honor of “Way to Go!” week, where travelers rally to reduce their transportation emissions and costs. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:15 a.m. Free. Info, 225-8904. ‘heaLthcare IS a human rIght’ raLLY: The Vermont Workers’ Center plans to bring speakers, music, street theater and even a “Dump-the-Insurance-CompaniesDunk-Tank” to the Capitol lawn for this citizens’ protest. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, noon. Free. Info, 861-2877.

dance ‘a vermont coLLectIon’: Leyya Tawil and student dancers from UVM chassé and pirouette in an eclectic collection of works, including a “Newcomers’ Piece” choreographed by Tiffany Rhynard. See calendar spotlight. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-8. Info, 443-6433. ghana/haItI concert: Peace Elewonu of the National Dance Theater of Ghana and Santa Fe drummer Johnny Scovel join the college’s Akoma World Music Ensemble in a dynamic performance that caps 10 days of workshops. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 654-2896. ghana/haItI feStIvaL: See WED.29.

environment waY to go! commuter chaLLenge kIck-off: Constant travelers do the Earth a favor and seek out healthier forms of transport from May 4 to 8. A kickoff event includes music, giveaways and guest speakers. Christ Church, Montpelier, 11 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 660-4071, ext. 14.

etc. ‘an evenIng In maY’: A festive silent auction, complete with music and elegant desserts, benefits Vermont Interfaith Action. St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. $15-20. Info, 864-0471. ‘eco-Sew’: Recycled fabrics, yarns and odds ‘n’ ends combine to create wacky stuffed-animal “rock monsters.” The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $25. Info, 324-1914.

fILm gaLa & BenefIt: Film fans watch the trailer for the upcoming Vermont-themed collaborative documentary Freedom & Unity and wish it well with a benefit auction, eats and tunes from around the world. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $25 donation; $40 per couple. Info, 865-7165 or 649-3242. homeownerShIP Info meetIng: Prospective house hunters learn about the resources available to them through the Permanently Affordable Homeownership Program. Champlain Housing Trust, Burlington, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-6244. oPenIng DaY kIckoff: Families explore Vermont’s rural heritage with horse-drawn wagon rides and locally made ice cream. Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355 . tag SaLe: Dig out tons of goodies at this semiannual sale benefiting Sustainable Living Initiatives Motivating Youth. Orchard School, South Burlington, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3395. voLLeYBaLL & game nIght: Divorced, widowed or single adults mix and mingle with a Mexican potluck dinner and some card games. Essex Alliance Church, Essex, 6-10 p.m. $1. Info, 238-2820.

fairs & festivals arBor DaY: Charlotte gives a holler to the trees with a community barbecue, tree exhibits, costume contests, live music and dancing. Old Lantern, Charlotte, 6 p.m. $10; free for 18 and under. Info, 425-3739.

health & fitness ‘heaLth & weLLneSS’ SerIeS: Back-crackin’ Dr. Rick Eschholz teaches folks how to put their bodies and lives in better balance with mini-chiropractic techniques. St. Johnsbury Food Co-op, St. Johnsbury, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-9498.

kids ‘anImaL BuDDIeS’ nIght at the muSeum’: Kids drop off their furry stuffed animal friends for a sleepover and pick them up the next morning to hear about their “winter hibernation” over juice and muffins. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 748-2372.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. BenefIt concert for ParaLLeL JuStIce: The Joe Moore Swing Band strikes a chord with jazz and American roots as part of May Day Mayday, a call to support victims of crime. My Cellar, an improv-jazz and rock group, chimes in. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6-8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 978-239-5289. BurLIngton communItY choIr: The Queen City Larks join the CCVbased group in a chorus of songs from around the world, including wassails, laments and gospel tunes. First Congregational Church, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-4422. chIck corea & John mcLaughLIn fIve Peace BanD: The two hard-jazz heavyweights join forces for the first time since supporting a Bitches Brew-era Miles Davis more than 40 years ago. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $55-75. Info, 863-5966. conor mcQuaDe: The multitalented pianist, guitarist and mandolinist kicks off a night of song. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189. goSPeL choIr: Dartmouth College singers meet with a 12-piece band featuring Walt Cunningham on keyboards to raise the roof with gospel songs both old and new. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $3-12. Info, 603-6462422.

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Liz CarroLL & John DoYLE: Vibrant on the fiddle and energetic on the acoustic guitar, this Irish duo presents traditional music known around the world. Billings Hall, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20 donation. Info, 849-6968. ‘Long TimE ago’: The Colchester Community Chorus dedicates its voices to the cultures that have enriched the Champlain Valley for the last 400 years. Colchester High School, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-3910. maY DaY roCk Show: Enosberg Falls’ hometown band Farm and Vergennes’ own rock-ska group Busted Brix shake the roof at this all-ages affair, with a cash bar for those of age. Vergennes Opera House, 7 p.m. $7. Info, 877-6737. mEDiTErranEan muSiC & DanCE: Music makers Lokum and The Salt Wives create a lively setting for three exciting types of dance: belly, cabaret and folk. North End Studio, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 863-6317. SimonE DinnErSTEin: The acclaimed pianist offers her distinctive spin on Bach’s Goldberg Variations. See calendar spotlight. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 863-5966. SounD invESTmEnT Jazz EnSEmBLE: Students with big sound get the community hopping around with classic swing, contemporary jazz and more. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. vErmonT YouTh orChESTra & ChoruS: High-school-aged instrumentalists collaborate with their choral counterparts on works by Brahms, Fauré, Bizet and Gershwin. The world premiere of a new work by conductor Troy Peters kicks off the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 8 p.m. $2-5. Info, 655-5030. womEnSing: The local quintet brings exuberance to a selection of culturally diverse music, performing with special guests Libana. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $16. Info, 382-9222.

outdoors SPring migraTion BirD waLk: Binocular buddies keep a sharp lookout for warblers, vireos and other newly arrived spring migrants. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 a.m. $5. Info, 229-6206.

talks ‘a ParTY in ThE wooDS’: Middlebury English and environmental studies professor John Elder, who’s working on a book about sugaring in a changing climate, discusses the local ritual of tasting the sweets of the season. UVM Waterman Memorial Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4389. ‘gETTing To 350’: NASA climatologist James Hansen gets into the nitty gritty of global warming via video feed, explaining the importance of keeping atmospheric CO2 at 350 parts per million or less. Mead Chapel,, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5743. iLaria BranCoLi-BuSDraghi: The Middlebury College prof hails Barre’s Primo Maggio 2009 fest by discussing “Marble, Granite and Politics: An Italian Perspective” over a traditional dinner. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 476-8777, briggslane@ charter.net.

theater ‘LiTTLE ShoP of horrorS’: See THU.30, 7 p.m. ‘noThin’ LikE a DamE’: See THU.30, 9 p.m. & 11 p.m. ‘oLivEr!’: The White River Valley Players stage the Dickens-based musical about an orphan who takes up with a pickpocket gang. Rochester High School, 7:30 p.m. $8-15. Info, 767-3271 or 767-3732. ‘PrELuDE To a kiSS’: See WED.29, 7:30 p.m.

‘SEuSSiCaL’: See THU.30, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. ‘TakE Two’: See WED.29, 7:30 p.m. ‘ThE EuroPEanS’: See THU.30, 8 p.m. ‘ThE miraCLE workEr’ wiTh aSL: Rene Pellerin presents “Unstoppable,” a short play about his life experiences with deaf-blindness, before an American Sign Language-interpreted performance of the Gibson drama. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $25. Info, 229-0492. ‘ThE roCkY horror Show’: The Barre Players put their own spin on the outlandish cult classic fave. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 229-4191 or 249-0414.

words ChriSToPhEr miLLEr: The Bennington prof signs and discusses his comic novel The Cardboard Universe, about the literary legacy of a cult sci-fi writer. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711.

SAT.02 activism YouTh PriDE DaY: Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and allied youths celebrate with a state-wide Gay/Straight Alliance conference, Pride March and “Speak Out.” Rutland Middle School, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 922-8119.

dance ‘a vErmonT CoLLECTion’: See FRI.01, 8 p.m. ConTra DanCE: Caller David Millstone helps dancers in clean-soled shoes cut a rug to music by Dave Langford on fiddle and Peter Barnes on guitar and piano. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 744-6163. ‘JEwELS & inCEnSE’: Student dancers and guest artists join forces in a smoldering ode to Middle Eastern moves. Stafford Theater. Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, 7-9 p.m. $3 donation. Info, 518-5629153. LEarn iTaLian DanCE: Dancers of all experience levels join in set, couple, line and group moves in preparation for an evening party. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 476-8777. ‘Primo maggio’ iTaLian DanCE ParTY: Brush up on signature steps from the boot-shaped country, with guidance from special guests Celest DiPietropaolo and Marie DiCocco. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 476-8777 . QuEEr Prom: Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and allied youths 22 and under pull out their formal wear for a friendly night of dancing. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 8-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 922-8119. ‘roCk ‘n’ roLL BaLL’: Dancers shake their booties to music from the Big Basin Band at the 20th anniversary of Red Cedar School. Vergennes Opera House, 7-11 p.m. $20 each; $35 for a pair. Info, 453-5213.

environment CLimaTE ChangE workShoP: Environmentally concerned participants draft plans to decarbonize the global economy in a two-day program that includes tuning in to faraway speakers on video feeds. McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College, 8:30 a.m. Free, but no drop-ins; preregister online. Info, 443-5743. grEEn-uP DaY: Earth-loving Vermonters throw on some gloves and get their hands dirty to clean up clutter from roadsides and waterways in their communities. Various locations statewide, 8 a.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 229-4586 or 800-974-3259.

grEEn-uP DaY CookouT: Folks sweaty from greening up the town can dump their trash bags and cool off with a free pint glass and complimentary food. Otter Creek Brewing, Middlebury, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0727, ext. 35. ‘mow Down PoLLuTion’: Yard apes turn in old gas lawn cutters for new Neuton Power electric mowers at reduced rates. Otter Creek Brewing, Middlebury, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-9478.

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SUN.03 << 23B Rutland Area Chorus: Director Rip Jackson leads a spring concert in beautiful instrumental music for the harp, organ, violins and cello. Renowned Vermont baroque violinist Kevin Bushee joins in. St. Peter Catholic Church, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 775-4301. Vermont Youth Orchestra & Chorus: High-school-aged instrumentalists collaborate with their choral counterparts on works by Brahms, Fauré, Bizet and Gershwin. The world premiere of a new work by conductor Troy Peters kicks off the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 3 p.m. $6-15. Info, 863-5966.

activism ‘Planning for Vermont’s Electric Transmission Future’: Citizens weigh in on the Vermont Electric Power Company’s long-term plans for getting clean, affordable electricity into homes statewide. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9161.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. Creative Tuesdays with Frank Gonzalez: Artists of all ages bring old newspaper to create puppets, masks and other dramatic papier-mâché. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

outdoors Lilac Pruning Workday: Flower novices learn how to spruce up lilacs just in time for their spring bloom. UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-3037. Plowing Match: Teams of horses and oxen tackle the farm fields for the Grand Champion title, and visitors enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, ox programs and rope-making demos. Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, 9 a.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. Wildflower Walk: Preregistered flora lovers seek out jack-in-thepulpits, goldthread, bloodroot and other woodland favorites. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, gmas@ greenmountainaudubon.org.

sport Fox Trot 5K Trail Run: Ready ... set ... go! With the first race of the season, runners get to experience Catamount trails in spring glory. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 8 a.m. $5-20. Info, 879-6001. North Country Fitness Challenge: Intrepid athletes challenge themselves to a 20K bike race, 5K run and noncompetitive walk to support the National Kidney Foundation of Northeast New York. SUNY Plattsburgh, 9 a.m. - noon. $25. Info, 518-5337884. Onion River Racing Criterium Series: Cyclists bring a USAC license (or purchase one on-site) for a series of races on a course just under a mile, ranging from beginner level to “fast and furious.” National Life Building, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Category C race free; others $10. Info, 225-1339.

theater Auditions for ‘Songs for a New World’: Thespians and stage crew vie for roles in a quirky contemporary musical set in unusual locales ranging from a Spanish ship in 1492 to Mrs. Claus’ living room. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 793-4220, thespians@gmavt.net. ‘Oliver!’: See FRI.01, 2 p.m. ‘Prelude to a Kiss’: See WED.29, 2 p.m. ‘Take Two’: See WED.29, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Miracle Worker’: See THU.30, 7 p.m.

words Book Launch & Poetry Reading: Burlington resident David Cavanagh waxes poetical (and political) with readings from his dark new collection, Falling Body. Parima Acoustic Lounge, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-7917.

‘Spring Dance Concert: A Vermont Collection’ (Dance) ‘On the Long Trail: Sustaining See spotlight, p.18B Success’: This day-long conference helps business owners weather the tough economic times while staying on track with their principles. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $125-200. Info, 862-8347.

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VBSR Awards Dinner: This year’s laurels for “social responsibility in business” go to Rhino Foods owner Ted Castle, while attendees enjoy evening fare and a tour of the lake. Northern Lights Cruise Boat, Burlington, 5:459:30 p.m. $75. Info, 862-8347.

dance ‘Lord of the Dance’: His lordship battles dark upstart Don Dorcha, who schemes to rule Planet Ireland in this Celtic extravaganza with 151,200 taps per show. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $36-56. Info, 863-5966.

environment ‘Charting a Course to Green Energy in Vermont’: Wind turbines, grass and geothermal energy are among the topics discussed when energy activists meet mapping technology pros under the auspices of the Vermont Center for Geographic Information. Preregister to put your two cents in. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. $50. Info, 882-3002.

food & drink ‘Eating Healthy on a Budget’: Preregister to learn how to stretch dollars while chowing down on hale and hearty nutrients at this interactive seminar. Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2278.

health & fitness Herbal Clinic: Sign up for an appointment to explore the art of natural healing one on one with students and professors from the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. City Market, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

kids Family Sing-a-Long: Families and their tots ages 5 and under gather to belt out familiar nursery rhymes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

talks Jimmy Johnson: The author and activist discusses how the Israelis’ national consciousness shapes their approach to the Palestinians. McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 355-3910.

words Book Sale: See SAT.02, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

etc. Doll Making: Sewers make Waldorfinspired, toddler-safe springtime babies from local, 100-percent natural fibers. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 12-2 p.m. $40 includes all materials. Info, 324-1914. Pause Café: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088. Vermont Civil War Songbook: Singer and researcher Linda Radtke dons a period costume to share seldomheard soldier songs such as “Grafted into the Army” and “‘Neath the Pines of Vermont.” Masonic Hall, Bridport, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 773-6949.

film ‘Dr. Laura Live! In Praise of Mom’: Talk radio phenom Dr. Laura Schlessinger honors Mother’s Day with a live broadcast that applauds devoted maters. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 660-9300.

health & fitness Laughter Yoga: Chortlers channel the untapped healing power of yukking it up. Richmond Free Library, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 349-5404.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Amateur Musicians Orchestra: Music Director Daniel Bruce leads novices in a spring concert including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite and Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance No. 8. Winooski High School, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-8540. ‘Festival of New Musics’: English oboist Christopher Redgate, pianist Lisa Moore and others perform in a concert to honor the groundbreaking electroacoustic work of retiring composer and professor Charles Dodge. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. Green Mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5439, w1sj@arrl.net. Milton Community Band Rehearsal: The band tunes up its brass and woodwinds for the summer concert season. New musicians are encouraged to visit, with no auditions necessary. Milton Elementary School, 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1398.

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Chicken Visit: Children ages 3 and up read a counting book about a very special hen, visit the chicks and make Mother’s Day presents. Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $3-5. Info, 457-2355. Moving & Grooving: Young ones jam out to rock ‘n’ roll and world-beat tunes. Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

talks Community Medical School: Pathologist and neurologist William Pendlebury strives to be unforgettable in his lecture “More Than Normal Memory Loss: Identifying, Treating and Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease.” Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2886. Jimmy Johnson: See MON.04, Bethany Church, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Johnson also discusses “Israel and the Pacification Industry” in Rockefeller 001, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. at 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 498-3854.

theater ‘Take Two’: See WED.29, 7:30 p.m.

words Book Sale: See SAT.02, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Queer Writing Group: Poetry, fiction and other output goes up for friendly workshopping and discussion at this LGBTQ-supportive scribes’ circle. R.U.1.2? Community Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812, chase@ ru12.org.

WED.06 business ‘Rampin’ Up the Revenue’: Business owners learn about recent additions to tax law that could affect them. Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. $10; registration required. Info, 863-3929, ext. 103.

dance Hip-Hop Workshop: See WED.29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. ‘Taking Flight’: Fresh new student choreographers showcase their dance “experiments.” Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

etc. Budgeting Basics: Loan officer and financial counselor Lori McDonough teaches strapped consumers how to “befriend their wallets.” Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2278. Chittenden County Philatelic Club: Stamp collectors of all levels of interest and experience swap sticky squares, and stories about them. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817, laineyrapp@yahoo.com. Dinner & Award Celebration: United Way of Chittenden County gets festive with this feast and feather-incap function. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $40. Info, 861-7841. ‘Free Credit Score’ Day: Thinking about loans and mortgages? Find out your credit score first and review it one-on-one with a credit counselor. CASH Coalition of Chittenden County, 294 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 104. Sewing Circle: Intermediate sewers design vintage aprons to wear with springtime flair, made from recycled fabrics. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. $40 includes all materials. Info, 324-1914. Square-Foot Gardening: Peter Burke digs deep into the details of basic plant and soil care, paying special attention to organic practices. Save your spot ahead of time. City Market, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. All State Music Festival: Parading high school instrumentalists kick off four days of festivities, including a scholarship concert, jazz jam — conducted by UVM’s Ray Vega — and choral show. Essex High School, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. $6-8. Info, 857-7000, ext. 1581.

talks ‘All Politics Is Local’: Before national parties, historian H. Nicholas Muller notes, Vermont political allegiances stemmed from family ties and social relationships. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. ‘Great Camps of the Adirondacks’: Vermont State Curator David Schutz tells tales of the Gilded Age millionaires who spent their summers in the mountains. Rutland Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. ‘How America Became American’: Dartmouth history professor Colin Calloway shifts the sands of time back to 1763 to explore North America before independence. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. Noontime Cafe and Program: Ethnobotanist Kit Anderson links people to vegetation in “Plants in the Fabric of Life in the Champlain Valley.” Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 12:15-1 p.m. $3-10. Info, 656-0750. ‘Powers of Persuasion’: Professor April Bernard notes that fairy tales aren’t just for kids in her discussion of Jane Austen’s final novel, Persuasion. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ‘Searching for Thoreau’: Former Vermont Life editor Tom Slayton discusses the New England locales near and dear to Henry David’s heart, and his own travels to them. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

theater ‘Cranky Yankees: All Together, Now!’: Jim Cooke puts on a one-man show, bringing New England historical characters such as Calvin Coolidge and John Quincy Adams to life. Milton Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-6647. ‘Prelude to a Kiss’: See WED.29, 7:30 p.m. ‘Take Two’: See WED.29, 7:30 p.m. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’: In this quirky, touring Broadway musical, audience volunteers test their own orthographic mettle against six teen characters going for the gold. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $52-60. Info, 863-5966.

words Book Sale: See SAT.02, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Discuss & Dine: Earnest readers come prepped with an international potluck dish to set the stage for discussion of Ann Patchett’s book Bel Canto. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Open Mic Night: Local poets, musicians, singers, storytellers and comics unearth hidden talents and step into the limelight. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. m

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Arthur from Red Square It was one year ago that we met on that fateful birthday of yours. What do you say we meet up again at the park & rekindle our passions? If your friends ever leave you at the bar again, you know who to call, baby. When: Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Where: Red Square. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905679

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Courtney P from ‘80s night, 4/18 Drinking vodka from a wine glass, soccer practice with the Revolution, and your amazing hips. I forgot to hit save when you gave me your number. I had such an amazing night with you, and really want to do it again. P.S. I missed the baptism... -Sgt Matt, USMC When: Saturday, April 18, 2009. Where: Metronome ‘80s Night. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #905665

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ZG Glassblowing Studio - Waterbury I saw you working at the “2nds” sale more than once this weekend. On Sunday I was in there twice & you were giving demonstrations. I was wearing a white vest. Would you be interested in grabbing a drink? When: Sunday, April 19, 2009. Where: Waterbury. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905662

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Dear Mistress Maeve, Recently, I was dumped by the woman of my dreams. She made me reconsider ideas I had previously rejected, namely marriage and kids. Considering all these new possibilities, I experienced a mental switch so dramatic that I never considered it could end. When she ended it, she said I was good and did nothing wrong — that it was all her, not me. But I can’t help asking, “What could have I done to make it better?” I find it hard to believe that, if I did everything right, I don’t deserve the chance to be with her. I suffer every day with this loss. It has been a few weeks, and I don’t feel better. How will I get over this? Shattered Heart Dear S.H., What could you have done to make it better? Absolutely nothing. I’m sorry to break it to you, but the whole “It’s not you, it’s me” explanation is nothing more than a polite way of saying, “I’m just not that into you.” If she felt you were right for her, nothing would stop her from being with you — but that’s not the case. She’s moving on, and it’s time for you to do the same. I know you’re going through a difficult time, but you have to focus on the positive. A good friend likes to remind me that people come into our lives for “a season, a reason or a lifetime — and they’re all important.” No matter how brief the encounter, we can learn valuable lessons from every person we meet. This woman came into your life and expanded your horizons, allowing you to entertain the ideas of marriage and children, and this knowledge will only make you a better partner down the road. I know it’s difficult for you to see now, but you will be a stronger, more complete person because of this failed relationship.

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You’re a Fountain! Summer 2000 you came into my life and have been the well-spring of its love, joy & beauty ever since. In 2002, we celebrated our love before family, friends & god. 2009 promises deeper intimacy with marriage. I am your greatest fan and lover! You are my bella luna, my fire, my sunshine & happiness. You are my Spuds! Yea! When: Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Man. u #905651 I saw an angel today I saw a girl, about 5’2. She had dark hair, looked about age 30. I am a nerdy computer guy & she, oh, she! She was wearing jeans & a funny T-shirt. She was a sight for sore eyes. I long to hold her one more time. When: Friday, April 17, 2009. Where: VSAC. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905650 Keychain Card Averse? Impressed by your delicious, organic spread, we shared some thoughts about the clutter of keychain plastic cards & how you had eliminated all yours. Nice work! The fact that you had the perfect orange & blue plaid combination shirt helped get the conversation started. Were you interested too? I was the brunette behind you at the checkout stand... When: Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Where: So. Burlington Shaw’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905647

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Pookie Thanks for making my dream come true! It’s loving you I am, and missing you I’ll be. Know that I’ll be having a couple of pints at St. James Gate in your honor. I’ll be your hash slinger if you’ll be my Bobo... When: Thursday, April 16, 2009. Where: Crombie St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905642 Tall Boy at Three Tomatoes You were the tall, cute boy at Three Tomatoes during lunch today talking to the owner(?) & host in the bar area. I was the tall brunette eating solo who kept getting caught staring at you. You are adorable. Are you interested? When: Thursday, April 16, 2009. Where: Three Tomatoes, Church Street. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905641

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1-3-BR Affordable Apts. 1-BR apts., $850/mo. 2-BR, $1020/mo. 3-BR, $1179/mo. Incl. heat & HW! Weekly yoga classes, fitness center, movie room & monthly community events! To qualify: One person makes less than $31,740/ yr., 2 people <$36,300 combined, 3 people <$40,800 combined, 4 people <$45,360 combined. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. 2-BR Avail. Now Unfurnished, HDWD, off-street parking, gas OR electric heat. No dogs. $950/ mo. + utils. Essex. Info: 802-8640341, 802-343-3341. 4-BR, 4-BA LG. HOUSE **Reduced** Big BR’s w/ private baths lg. enough for living & sleeping areas. Close to Red Rocks & bike path. $2800/mo. + utils. More info. & pictures at www.7dspot. com. Info: 802-872-7555. 6-BR House - UVM/Hospital Great house, yard, neighborhood. W/D. Off-street parking. Avail. Jun. 1. Lots of living area w/ 6-BR, 2 living rooms, eat-in kitchen, HDWD floors. Info: Janet Liscio, 802-233-4317. A Rare Find! A beautiful 1920s home. Huge porch, 1600+ sq. ft. living space, HDWD, updated kitchen + all appliances (W/D, DW, disposal). Off-street parking. Call to see. Info: 802-324-4491. Apartment for rent 2-BR. 975/ mo. + first & sec. dep. Avail. May 1. Showing the apt. now. Call for appt. Info: Dan, 802-497-0635. Apartments & House Avail. Morrisville 2-BR apt. $675/mo. incl. heat. Hardwick 1-BR apt. $500/mo. incl. heat. Hardwick 2-BR apt. $575/mo. incl. heat. Jeffersonville 2-BR house. $900/ mo. +utils. Please contact Alliance Property Mgmt, Inc. for more information. Equal Opportunity/Fair Housing. Info: Alliance Property Management, Inc., 802899-3400. Apt. For Rent Heat Incl. Bright & spacious 1-BR. Avail. 5/1. Heat, snow removal, rubbish removal and lawn care all INCLUDED! $875/ mo. Info: Atwood Holdings, LLC, Jeffrey Atwood, 802-363-0914.

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call 540-0007 for service For Rent $695/mo. 1-br apt. Jericho Small, sweet, first floor apt. on quiet, beautiful farm. Full BA, lovely view, surrounded w/ woods & fields. Dial-up Internet only. Heat/elect. not incl. Info: 802922-3616. 1 Bedroom Apartment 1-BR, incl. all utils. Off-street parking for winter. Pets negotiable. $980/mo. +$980 dep. Avail. June 1. Info: 802-655-5803.

BURLINGTON 2BR $775 May 1st. Above-average floor plan. 2BR with privacy in mind. Natural gas. Two blocks to downtown. Parking. Great neighbors. $775/mo. Info: PDM, Inc., 802-658-3053. BURLINGTON Brookes Ave. 2nd-floor, quiet, bright Victorian, 6-room, 2-BR apt., eat-in kitchen, balcony, backyard, parking, laundry avail. Lease, deposit. Avail. June 1. $1290 + utils. Info: 802899-3015. Brand New 2-BR Richmond Very bright & open. Available 5/1. Newly renovated from flooring to fresh paint on the walls. Info: Atwood Holdings, LLC, Jeffrey Atwood, 802-363-0914.

Brand New(2)2 Bdr Richmond (2) Brand new townhomes for rent, avail. May 1. Full basement for storage and private deck. Info: Atwood Holdings, LLC, Jeffrey Atwood, 802-363-0914.

Burlington 4-BR house Unfurnished, Isham St., central to UVM & downtown, spacious, parking. No pets. Dep. Tenant pays own utils. Info: Ray, 802-233-2991 or 802-878-7800.

Bristol 1-BR apt. in historic downtown building. High ceilings, sunny rooms. Incl. water, sewer, off-street parking, storage unit. Tenant pays heat, electric. NS/pets. Two units avail. Jun. 1. $625/mo. each. Info: 802-4534065.

Burlington 47 S. Williams Hill Gardens, avail. 6/1. 2-BR, 1-BA, deck, W/D onsite, parking for 1 car walking distance to college. No pets. $1200/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229.

Burl. Lyman Ave., 2-BR 2nd floor on corner of Lyman Ave. & Pine St. Nice South End location on bus route. Avail. June 1. $750/ mo. + utils. Info: 802-862-1996.

Burlington 47 S. Williams Hill Gardens. Avail. 6/1. 2-BR, 1-BA, deck, W/D onsite, parking for 1 car. No pets. $1200/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229.

Burlington So. End 3-BR apt. Specious, quiet, off-street parking, laundry. 1-yr. lease. No pets. $1825/mo. Avail. 6/1. Info: 802922-8518.

Burlington Colchester Ave. 2-BR, parking, coin-op W/D. No dogs. Avail. May 1. $975/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-6603481 x1030, www.nevilleco.com.

Burlington Sunny 3-BR duplex near lake, park, bike path. Lg. yard, garden space, W/D, offstreet parking, on bus line. Pets neg. $1300/mo. + utils. Avail. 5/1. Info: 802-658-3600.

Burlington ONE cozy 2-3 BR Sunny, spacious, affordable duplex. 10 min. walk to downtown, near bus stops, economical heat. Newer appliances incl. W/D. Offstreet parking. $975/mo. incl. Internet. Lv. msg. Info: 802-3041484.

Burlington Downtown on lake and park w/ great views. Home w/ lg. 1-BR apts. Some HDWD floors, off-street parking. NS/pets. Avail. May & Jun. $825-925/mo. Info: 802-476-4071. Burlington Avail. Jun. 1. 3-BR, 93 Walnut St., $1250/mo. 4-BR, 515 S. Union St., $2400/mo. No dogs. Info: 802-862-7467. Burlington Avail. Jun. 1. Bright & spacious upscale 5-BR apt. in hill section. Natural woodwork, 2.5-BA, high-end kitchen, quiet safe location, parking, heat, W/D. Please NS/pets. Refs. req. $3500/ mo. Info: 802-658-8056, studio404@comcast.net. Burlington 3-BR avail. 6/1. HDWD floors, eat-in kitchen, W/D, yard, parking, storage. NS. Walk to UVM/downtown. $1450/mo. incl. water/trash. Info: 802-6521272. Burlington Sunny & quiet 1.5BR, HDWD floors, porch, yard. $995/mo. incl. heat, electricity, satellite. Close to beaches & parks. NS. Pets neg. Lease. Avail. 6/1. Info: 802-652-9809. Burlington 139 Elmwood Ave Avail now. 1-BR, 1 newly remodeled BA, porch, storage. No pets. Close to downtown, $700/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229. Burlington 2-BR $1075/mo.+ Off-street parking, W/D in BA, DW, lg. deck, close to water front, bus & downtown. NS/pets. $1075/ mo. + utils. Avail. 6/1. Info: Tom, 802-355-5886.

Burlington Old North End Pleasant 3-room apt. (1 BR). Walk downtown. Parking, no pets. $700/mo. + utils. Avail. May 1. Nice landlady. Kim, 802-6586852. Burlington waterfront area 2-BR, 1000 sq. ft. renovated apt. w/office. Quiet waterfront area. W/D, HDWD. Avail. June 1. $1350/ mo. Gas heat & utils. extra. Info: 802-922-8306.

Clean, Quiet 4-BR 1.5-BA, spacious clean home. Lg. basement for storage, incl. W/D. Attached garage. Pets neg. $2800/mo. + utils. Rent incl. sewer/water, trash removal, snow removal, yard care.) Avail. Jun. 1. 1-yr. lease. Email to schedule showings. Info: whitfellows@gmail. com, http://burlington.craigslist. org/apa/1049675176.html. ESSEX JUNCTION HOUSE 5 Star verified Energy Star Home, 3-BR, nice yard, $1470/mo. Avail. 5/1. Info: 802-881-2914. End Unit in Essex Jct. Bright, clean, end unit condo. 2-BR, 2.5BA, 2 parking spaces w/ carport/ storage. Tennis/pool right behind unit. W/D, new DW, new microwave, freshly painted cupboards. Close to schools, bikepath, shopping & 20 min. to Burlington. Info: 802-343-9503. Fantastic Locations 2-BR apts. (4) located in Burlington, Apts. incl. garbage, water, parking. Avail. 6/1. Lease. NS. Info: 802-316-1912. Ferrisburg Lovely 1-BR walkout basement apt. Great country views. Stainless steel appliances. Avail. now. $850/mo. incl. utils. Pay by the 1st, $800/mo. NS/ pets. Info: Copey, 802-999-7032. Furn. Red Rocks T.H. 7/153/2, 3-floor modern, Austin Drive Townhouse. Parks, lake, town, schools. $2500/mo. incl. utils + “all” services incl. most furnishings, Internet & HD entertainment. Info: lassi70-vt@yahoo. com, redrocksrental.shutterfly. com.

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Hinesburg, Rt. 116 Extremely lg. 2-BR. NS/dogs. Avail. 6/1. $895/mo. incl. heat & HW. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x 1030. www.nevilleco.com.

Burlington, No. Willard St Avail 7/1. 1-BR. $810/mo. Heat & HW incl. Close to downtown. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-6603481 x1030, www.nevilleco.com.

Jericho Sm. cozy 1-BR, 3/4-BA, lg. great yard, garden. NS. Avail. 5/15. $750/mo. incl. utils. Lease, dep. req. Info: 802-849-6807.

Burlington, East Parking. No pets. $1600/mo. Neville Inc. 802-660-3481. leco.com.

Burlington/Winooski Roommates wanted to share lg. furnished house. All utils. incl.! 2.5-BA, W/D, parking, on busline. No pets. Rent individually or w/ friends. Year lease or summer sublets avail. $650/mo. per person + dep. Info: 802-863-9612. By the Week Boarding house, semifurnished rooms, utils./cable TV/Wi-Fi Internet, large yard, central Winooski, bus stop, free parking, $147/wk, $100 dep. Call Brad at 802-338-8434 for rental application. Cambridge Village Nice 1 & 2-BR apts. starting at $595/mo. + utils. Great Village location, close to shopping & skiing. Gas heat, laundry. No pets! Info: 802-8638200.

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Lg. 1-BR Condo Spectacular & clean, lg. 1-BR condo located on the Wilderness ski trail at Bolton Valley. Experience the quiet & beauty of nature surrounding this sunny, spacious & desirable private end unit. Fireplace, W/D, balcony. NS/pets. $875/mo. Info: 802-734-0960. Luxury Apartments Keen’s Crossing! Are you looking for the space & convenience of a home in an apt. setting? 17 floor plans, incl., variously: lg. closets, bay windows, private exterior entrance, W/D hookups, central A/C! Our community offers many amenities, such as fitness & movie rooms. Prices vary, but all incl. heat, HW, sewer/trash. Call for details & pricing! EHO ADA. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com.

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Squirrels chatter to the songbird’s melody in tranquil 10 acre setting of this 2 bedroom, 2 bath striking Jeffersonville Contemporary. Enjoy the open living spaces, 2 story great room, breakfast nook, walk-in pantry and first floor master suite. $268,500.

Under construction with care on .46 acre Essex lot, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 luxurious bath Colonial will boast a great layout with large gourmet kitchen including generous appliance allowance, vaulted ceilings & 5 star energy rating! Quality throughout. $459,900.

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This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Gilbert Square Townhome has an open living/dining room that opens to a peaceful back patio that leads to an expansive backyard. Low association fees and heating costs! 1-car garage. Newer appliances in the kitchen. $164,500. MLS#2813394.

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Tucked away in the Hill Section and overlooking the 12th hole of Burlington Country Club, this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch features a new addition with custom kitchen and deck, plus hardwood floors, fireplace, 2 car garage and more! $449,900.

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End Unit Townhome with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, private deck, garage and steps away from the bike path. Enjoy on-site pool and tennis and an easy commute. $208,000. MLS#2903409.

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One level living in a convenient village location. Newer ranch style home with large rooms and cathedral ceilings. Master bedroom suite with whirlpool tub and walk-in closet. Kitchen with breakfast bar, large covered porch. Move-in condition! $229,000.

Just Perfect! 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape style home on 10 acres--perfect for country living, yet close to everything. Built in 2005 this home offers open living space, cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace & finished basement. $297,000.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER List your property here! 30 words + photo. Contact Ashley 864-5684, fsbo@sevendaysvt.com

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LAKEVIEW TERRACE CONDO

2-BR, 1.5-BA townhouse. Natural gas heat & water, basement, W/D hookups on first floor. Completely updated inside and out. First time buyers $8000 tax credit. $175,000. Call 802-865-2010.

ust before “Asking $182,000” please add: “Both have single carports.”

WILLIAMS HILL, CHARLOTTE

FSBO-AReading-042209.indd 9:45:33 AM Only five beautiful and quiet3/24/09 wooded hillside lots remain for sale on this paved cul-de-sac town road. One acre and larger starting at $139,900. Driveway cuts, underground utilities and wastewater/septic in place. Only minutes to I-89. Bring your own builder or use one of our recommended professionals. For more information contact the Owner-Realtor at 802-434-4733 ext 1.

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« furniture IS YOUR HOUSE HAUNTED? Let us check it out for free. The Vermont Spirit Detective Agency: “The Private Eye For Those Who’ve Died.” Contact: vermontspirits@gmail. com. Info: Matthew Borden, 802881-1171, bigbigdeal3@aol.com. VEGETABLE OIL Have used vegetable oil that can be used for diesel fuel. Come and take it. Have a lot of it! Info: Global Markets, 802-863-9460.

Furniture BUNK BED NEW Solid wood w/ ladder, sturdy, still in box, easy to assemble, never opened. $350. Beth 802-598-0316. COUNTER STOOLS Three 29” distressed-wood counter stools from Crate & Barrel. Excellent condition. $50 each or three for $120. Appt. or more info. at 863-6767. CHAIR CIRCA 1940S-’50S Very good condition, heavy & strong from my father-in-law’s estate. Has velvet re-upholstery also in very good condition. $175. Info: 802-524-7154. CURIO END TABLE Glass top & glass insets on all 4 sides w/ door that opens, 1 glass shelf. 16”W x 24”D x 23”H. $50. Info: 802-524-7154.

2:54:31 PM Distinctive, highly crafted,4/17/09 energyFSBO-ASilva041509.indd efficient homes. Private hillside lots close to school. Lots and complete house packages for sale. Lots starting at $170K including road, septic, power and clearing. Contact 802-578-2199 or www.williamshillvt.com.

4/8/09just 1:07:37 PM 3-BR, 2-BA, quiet neighborhood, about new everything - addition, deck, bathrooms, kitchen, roof, wiring, sound system & flat screen, furnace, hot water, plumbing, windows, 2nd floor washer & dryer, gas insert and landscaping. $449,900. 802-316-9749. www.73rivermount.com

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RESTORED CAPE STYLE FLAT CONDOS

3/24/09FSBO-CQuinn-040109.indd 9:46:15 AM For Sale are 2 newly constructed townhomes in Richmond. 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath with full basements. 1240 sq.ft. Both have single carports. Asking $182,000. Please call Jeff at 363-0914.

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3-BR, 2.5-BA house, main living area has open concept eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room w/ cathedral ceilings, fireplace in family room, mud room/laundry room off 2 car garage, front porch, back deck w/ patio, gated and locked community close to elementary school. $389,000. 802-863-9220.

Unique condo available on Lakeview Terrace. Two level loft style, one bathroom. Wonderful lighting, nice backyard. Laundry on site. $160/ mo. fees. Great location, great street, walk to waterfront or downtown. $195,000. 802-862-1745.

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COLCHESTER CONTEMPORARY HOUSE

RIVER FRONT PROPERTY

3/31/09 FSBO-DRoby-042209.indd 10:19:26 AM Located in Williston. 2 bedroom, 1 full bath, 1-car garage with full basement for storage. 1800 sq.ft. Asking $249,500. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 1-car garage with full basement for storage. 1500 sq.ft. Asking $240,000. Please call Jeff at 363-0914.

IndIan Creek Condo

Outstanding OppOrtunity

4/21/09FSBO-ELarimer2-042209.indd 9:47:07 AM 12:38:06 PM 2-BR condo at Indian1Creek, S. Burlington. Bright, sunny unit in fabulous4/20/09 locationFSBO-JGarrett-042209.indd Updated ranch in communityclose to shopping, schools & recreation. 12 min. to downtown, 5 min. to Rte. 89. orientated neighborhood close to Unit is located at far end of complex w/ minimal traffic. Excellent condition w/ downtown/189. Two bedrooms, recent paint, carpeting & tile. Unit incl. 1.5-BA, ample closet space, fireplace living one bath. Mature blueberry bushes, room, solarium kitchen, deck, one car garage. Indian Creek is a park like complex w/ perennial and vegetable gardens. mature vegetation, pool & tennis courts. See indiancreekcondos.org for more info. Wood/gas heat. New windows and & photos. $224,900. insulation. Sunny, hardwood floors. 802-484-7213. $212,000. Info: 802-951-5829.

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DINING TABLE AND CHAIRS Modern, 38” by 64”, custom-made glass-top table & 6 distressedwood Crate & Barrel chairs. Excellent condition. Reduced to $1100. Appt. or more info. 863-6767.

onds.) MC/Visa accepted. Info: 802-846-7622.

FUTON, SOLID WOOD With new mattress, still in boxes. $350. 802-735-3431.

ROLLTOP COMPUTER DESK Antique-reproduction computer desk with lots of storage compartments to contain your computer, files and other essential office items. $500. Call for appt. or more info. Info: 802863-6767.

HALF-ROUND ACCENT TABLE High-quality accent piece from Modern Design Furniture, drawer and lower shelf, 42” x 15” x 30.5”, light-wood finish. $250. Call for appt. or more info. Info: 802863-6767. HOT TUB SPA - 2009 MODEL Loaded w/ jets & horsepower, light, ozonator, cover, insulated & efficient. Under full warranty, never used. Retails $4495. Sell $2800. Info: 802-734-0788. LOFT BED WITH DESK/DRAWERS Twin loft bed with attached desk/ drawers/shelf with mattress and memory-foam topper. Total original cost $2600; asking $1300/ OBO. Full info online or call/ email. Info: 914-400-3482, yennyjb@gmail.com. MATTRESS WAREHOUSE BLOWOUT OVERSTOCKS! Up to 70% off retail on brand-new, name brand mattress sets! Twin mattress from $75, twin sets from $99, full sets from $135, queen sets from $145, king sets from $275. Memory foam mattresses: full from $330, queen from $370, king from $470. (NO refurbs, NO rejects, NO sec-

MATTRESS SET -NEW Mattress set-never used, still in plastic, warranty. Sell only $125. Memory foam $325. Info: 802-893-7296.

SET OF 2 VINTAGE LAMPS 3-way bulb, top to bottom 33.5” H, w/ metal brass-plated bottoms. Heavy metal sculpted base. $100. Info: 802-524-7154. VINTAGE STEAMER TRUNK W/ domed top & has metal embossed floral design & original lithograph. Missing handles, inside drawer & does not lock. $200. Info: 802-524-7154. LOTS OF ITEMS FOR SALE I have a bunch of stuff to get rid of fast & cheap. All in good condition. Info: 802-238-4779, itemsforsalemontpelier.blogspot.com.

4/21/09 9:17:26 AM Unique 2000 sq.ft. Renovated farmhouse with 3 bedrooms and office or 4th-bedroom. Wrap around porch over-looking river on 3/4± acres. Attached one car garage with workshop. Two-story barn included. House in Swanton. $215,900. Price reduced, motivated sellers. 802-527-0092.

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Garage/Estate Sales MOVING/GARAGE SALE Decorative household accessories, furniture, tools, vintage baby clothes, glassware, trunks, linens, books, plants etc. 9-3, Sat 5/2, 24 Park Rd., S.B., 863-6767 for more info.

Pets PITBULL/BOSTON TERRIER MIX Meet Armani! She was rescued from a high-kill shelter & is in need of a dedicated-forever home. Serious inquiries email Amie at 479lakewooddr@gmail.com. Info: 479lakewooddr@gmail.com, www. waggintrainrescue.org.

Sports Equipment ABANDONED BIKE REMOVAL FREE! Attn. institutions, schools, universities, etc. Professional locksmith will remove abandoned bicycles at no cost to you. No damage to grounds/bike racks/ fixtures/railings. Serious inquiries only. Info: 802-338-0799.

EMOTION BLISS KAYAK $379 List price new, $529. Comes with free skirt! Tracks well on smaller ponds and lakes and great for fl at, moving water. Good for all ages. Info: Canoe Imports, 802-651-8760, www.canoeimports.com. EMOTION KAYAK $459 Save $200! MSRP is $659. The Emotion AdvantEdge boasts an advanced hybrid hull, for an exceptional blend of speed, stability, and performance. Info: Canoe Imports, 802-6518760, www.canoeimports.com. KAYAK STORM CURRENT DESIGN 17’, rear rudder, front & rear hatch. Two avail.: red or yellow. Orig. price $1600 + tax. Sell for $995 ea. Call Frank. Info: 802860-1544.

Sunny, spacious, inviting 4/21/09 end unit 10:57:45 AM townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, oversized 2 car garage, 3 season room and much more in convenient Williston neighborhood. $329,000. Call 802-879-0216 today for an appointment.

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TREAD CLIMBER Nordic Track, nearly new. Paid $2500, will sell for $1000. Info: 802-865-0547, shell1963@comcast.net.

Want to Buy ANTIQUES Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966.

KESTREL 140 KAYAK $1400 $600 off! Lightweight 14-ft. kayak features sealed hatches front & rear and rudder. 48-lb. boat made of TCS polycarbonate plastic. Hurry, two left! Info: Canoe Imports, 802-6518760, www.canoeimports.com. SIT ON TOP KAYAK - $399 Fun for all ages! New Emotion Exhilarator! Regular price $549. Features superior tracking, tri-hull design, versatility, light weight, and outstanding performance. Info: Canoe Imports, 802-651-8760, www. canoeimports.com.

Bands/ Musicians A DARK HEAVY MELODY Seeking bassist, female singer and drummer. Info: Mike, 802-497-0242.

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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. BAND NEEDS DRUMMER Thanks for spreading the word everyone.. the band has a rhythm guitarist! Though we still are looking for a drummer! Watch the youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=C8Rt8VDfocw. Info: adiakaki@uvm.edu, www.youtube. com/watch?v=C8Rt8VDfocw.

Fun Piano Lessons All Ages Learn from a patient, experienced teacher. Working musician w/ a diverse performance background. Jazz, blues, folk, rock, reggae, Latin, kids’ music, more. Info: Andric Severance, 803-310-6042, andricseverance@hotmail.com, www.andricseverance.com.

Drummer Wanted Established classic/alternative rock band seeks an experienced drummer. Currently playing the local scene with intentions of expanding throughout New England. Must have a professional attitude and the desire to play.

GUITAR LESSONS 1st-step beginners to advanced. 40+ yrs. experienced guitarist. I’m a patient individual who can help you achieve your goals quickly. Info: 802-860-1544.

Got Bass? Original alt/rock. Solid foundation, need new bassist. Hit me for more info. Info: 802659-4276. Need Session Musicians Need drummer, bass player& electric guitarist for recording session at Messiers’ Recording Studio ASAP. No pay, but credit on CD. Info: 802-524-7484. SAX NEEDED THIS WEEK! Sax player needed, 5/1 & 5/8. Info: 802-578-1508.

For Sale Guitar Repair Banjos & mandolins, wiring repairs & modifications, acoustic & electric pick-up installation, truss rod & neck intonation adjustments, bridge & nut replacement, tuning key replacement, some wood repairs. Info: 802-434-3924. Tascam Digital Recorder Record like a pro w/this 2488! Full of effects & on-board CD burner. Would consider trade/musical instruments. $450. Info: 802-8601544. Telecaster & Amp Fender Highway One Honey Blonde Telecaster. US made. Good condition. Includes Marshall MG15CD amp & gig bag. $800. Info: 802-355-9412.

Instruction Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo & more. All ages, skill levels/interests. References, results, convenient scheduling 7 days/week! Andy Greene, (802) 658-2462; guitboy75@hotmail.com; www. andysmountainmusic.com. Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail.com, www.andysmountainmusic.com.

Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, step-bystep approach. All ages/styles/ levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802-864-7195, rickbelf@myfairpoint.net, www. rickbelford.com.

Music Lessons Piano, guitar, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 25 yrs. exp. Friendly, individualized lessons in S. Burlington. Info: 802-864-7740, eromail13@ gmail.com. Saxophone Instruction Study saxophone with experienced teacher (sop., alto, tenor or bari). Trained in several genres including jazz, classical & rock. Rates negotiable but usually charge $40/hour. Info: Andrew Allen, 413-221-1643, myspace.com/ andyallensaxophone.

Studio/ Rehearsal POKERHILL STUDIO Full-service recording w/ high-end gear. You can do a short demo or a fulllength CD release. We can take your project from beginning to the final master w/ codes & text. Check it out at www.joecapps. com. Great hang, fly fishing. Record at Joe’s. Info: Joe Capps, 802-899-4263.

Bass Guitar Lessons For all levels/styles. Learn technique, theory, songs, ear training, slap-bass. Years of teaching/playing experience. “..one of the most highly sought-after session & touring bass guitarists in the country..” -Northeast Performer Magazine. Info: Bass Lessons with Aram, Aram Bedrosian, 802-598-8861, info@arambedrosian.com, www. arambedrosian.com. Drum Instruction Lucas Adler, Sabian Cymbal endorser and drummer for Kilimanjaro (aka The Unknown Blues Band) is accepting beginner to advanced students for Jazz, Rock and Funk. Info: Adler Enterprises, Lucas Adler, 802-425-4037, lukedrums@ymail. com, kilimanjarojazz.com. Drum Lessons Have fun while achieving your goals as a drummer! Experienced, professional & active drummer seeks students of all ages, styles & abilities for private instruction. Study at your convenience in my Burlington studio, or in your own practice space. I offer a custom curriculum, flexible scheduling & the best rates around. Info: steve@ stevehadeka.com.

Auditions/ Casting actors wanted Have you ever wanted to do Shakespere in the park? Maybe do shadow puppet plays? How about writing/directing your own play? Me, too. I would like to meet some other people w/ the same goals. Let’s get together in the park or a coffee house to either “cold read” or talk about getting a troupe together. Info: 802-434-3293, kevinbosley64@hotmail.com.

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Paint a rain barrel! Artists wanted to paint rain barrels for educational displays to encourage community use. Auctioned barrels will fund additional water quality projects. Contact Ashley. Lidman@vt.nacdnet.net by 5/1. Info: Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District, Ashley Lidman, 802-865-7895-104, Ashley. Lidman@vt.nacdnet.net, vacd. org/winooski.

THE JOY OF CREATIVITY WORKSHOP: Workshop #1: Wednesdays (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) 10:30am - noon, Workshop #2: Thursdays (May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th) at 7:00 - 8:30pm, Workshop #3: Saturdays (May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th) at 10:30am - noon. Cost: $85/per workshop (four weekly sessions). Location: the JOY gallery, 19 Marble Avenue, Burlington. Info: the JOY gallery, Anne McKenna, 802-425-2165, anne.thejoygallery@gmail.com. Taught by Anne McKenna; mother, marketing consultant, internationally published poet, artist, and owner of the JOY gallery. This workshop is about rediscovering your creativity. By taking the time to play and create, you make time to get to know yourself better, understand your gifts, and your joy. Everyone is welcome! *Individual workshops available.

Yestermorrow Design/Build Sch.: Cost: $300/2-day class; 15% discount for Vermont residents!. Location: Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, 189 VT Rte. 100, Warren. Info: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 802-496-5545, shannon @ y e s t er mor row.or g, www.yestermorrow.org. PLUMBING DEMYSTIFIED: April 4-5, How a residential plumbing system works, how to build it and how to repair it. ENGINEERING FOR THE HOMEBUILDER: April 11-12, Basic engineering principals owner-builders or professional builders. THINKING LIKE A MOUNTAIN: April 25-26; Explore the nature of sustainability and the mindsets that make it possible.

Taste of Stowe Arts Fest. Taste of Stowe Arts Festival. Sell your artwork. Over 120 artists. Over 4500 visitors. Last weekend in July. Info: www.helenday.com.

Guitar Lessons! $30 for hourlong session. For more information, see website. Info: www.myspace.com/michaelbottiggimusic. Guitar School of Vermont “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians. 802-655-5800, www.guitarschoolofvermont.com.

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burlington city arts Abstract Painting: May. 5-26, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $125/$112.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Students will be guided to explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting. Using the paint of their choice (oils, acrylic or watercolor), students will be encouraged to experiment and try adding other mixed media as well. Students are encouraged to bring some ideas or reference material to use as a starting place. BCA will provide glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. Limit: 10. Nature Photography Workshop: Thursday, May 14 and 21, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $115/$103.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Create beautiful nature photographs and maximize your understanding of the tools and techniques of nature photography. Lecture, field, and critique sessions will be included. Lens choice, exposure techniques, and more will be covered under with guidance from a professional nature photographer. A film or digital SLR camera is required. Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent. Limit: 12.

Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com. Teacher bios are also available online.

animals ALPACAS 101 HANDS-ON SEMINAR: Location: Vermont Alpaca Company, 18 Justin Morrill Highway, South Strafford. Info: Vermont Alpaca Company, 802765-9639, bethany@vermontalpacaco.com, www. VermontAlpacaCo.com. Join us on June 6 & 7 for a hands-on introduction to raising alpacas. Fun & informative sessions held in a beautiful Vermont barn. Pre-registration & fee to cover materials required. Space is limited.

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork: May. 2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $95/6 CE hours. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715, info @ touchstonehealingar t s. com, www.touchstonehealingarts. com. No prerequisites: Open to everyone. Participants learn a series of techniques to be practiced as a full, flowing complete Thai session. The instruction is hands on, participatory & easy to follow. If you are considering professional training, One-Day Workshops are a great way to sample the practice. Manual is included.

dance Ballroom Dance Classes: Location: First Step Dance offers Ballroom Dance classes in Burlington on Monday and Thursday evenings. , Ballroom Dance Social on the 2nd Friday of each month. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, www. FirstStepDance.com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance! Dance Studio Salsalina: Cost: $12/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802598-1077, info@salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style. Oneon-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! Spring Dance Series: 6-week sessions starting May 6th to 8th. Cost: $66/6 classes. Location: Field House Athletic Club, 166 Athletic Dr., Shelburne. Info: Sun Dance Studio, Annette Urbschat, 802-860-9927. SUN DANCE STUDIO, quality dance instruction for all ages: Parent-and-Tot Dance (ages 2 and up w/care giver), Creative PreBallet (ages 4-6), Children’s Ballet (ages 6-9) and hip-hop (ages 10 & up). Shelburne (Field House Athletic Club) & Burlington (Burlington Yoga) locations! Summer dance camps in July.

dreams Dream Salon with Genevieve: May. 7 - Jun. 11, 6-8 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $120/2-hour class meets 6 weeks. Location: chez moi , 165 North Champlain St, burlington. Info: Genevieve Jacobs, M.A., 802-658-3995, pathwaystowellbeing.org. Aspiring Oneironauts Unite! Meet with a small group of inquisitive dreamers to explore the Unconscious and enrich waking life. Learn theory, methods and applications of dream work with a dedicated teacher. Gain inspiration, insight, healing, and a jolly good time as we delve into the elegant symbolism of creative dreaming.

drumming Burlington Taiko Classes: Location: Taiko Space (across from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-999-4255, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Beginning classes Tuesdays - Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $47/6 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20 p.m., $53/6 weeks. Session begins 10/28. Advanced Beginner/Ensemble class meets weekly on Mondays at 5:30-6:50 p.m., $48/6 weeks, beginning 10/27. Gift certificates are available! For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.

education Understanding Pregnancy Loss: May. 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $135/$110 for students with ID. Location: Hampton Inn, Colchester. Info: Lore Caldwell, 802-444-8830. Art Therapy Association of Vermont is sponsoring a presentation: “Understanding Pregnancy Loss through the Arts” by Laura Seftel, MPS, ATR-BC, LMHC. Who can attend? Educators, Mental Health Counselors, Family therapist, Students, Expressive Arts Therapists, Psychologists, Art Therapists, Social Workers- 6 CEU’s available. Bring bag lunch.

empowerment Empowerment with Irine Chui: Cost per empowerment class and/or intuitive reading. Location: Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Rte 7 , Milton. Info: Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Michele Nappi, 802-893-9966, moonlightgiftshoppe@yahoo.com, www.moonlightbodymindspiritfestival.com. May 1, 7-9 p.m. Irine discusses spirituality & personal power w/in each of us. Includes crucial mini-reading segment where each participant can ask questions. Meditation included. $34 per person. Limit: 12.

May 2, 10-5 p.m. Irine will be available for individual readings. $64/ half hour, $127/hour. Reserve space ahead of time! This is limited to time available. Irine is an intuitive reader, energy healing practitioner & workshop presenter. Based in Massachusetts, the key focus of all her work is about empowering others through intuitive development, healing & self-empowerment. FINDING YOUR MISSION IN LIFE: May. 7-28, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $75/includues 4 classes plug 2 individual sessions. Location: Call to register and, get location. Info: Sue, 802244-7909. Every person alive has a unique soul mission, a special way he or she is meant to make a difference in the world. When we discover our purpose we open our lives to greater joy, meaning and wonder. Using techniques suggested by the holistic healer Edgar Cayce, students handle a variety of tools and instruments to determine their purpose for living. Besides learning ways to get intuitive guidance about personal mission, participants in this workshop also discover their personality type and assess their range of talents. Led by Sue Mehrtens, with personal readings by Sue and hand analyst Janet Savage.

finance INTUITIVE INVESTING: May. 2-3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $150/includes course materials, lunches and snacks. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802244-7909. Most people live life, and invest their money, using half their brainpower. Bring at least 6 specific questions about which you want guidance to this weekend workshop that teaches you reliable techniques to harness the timeless wisdom of your intuitive mind. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher, author and Tricia Senzel, C.P.A.

fitness Girls Get’n Fit Boot Camp: Cost: $255/2 Fitness Assessments, 12 hours of Professional Training, and Camp T-shirt. Location: Williston Community Park, 195 Central School Dr., Williston. Info: Girls Get’n Fit, LLC, Melissa Milam, 802310-5009, smmilam@gmavt.net, www.girlsgetnfit.com. A resultdriven boot camp that provides a fun and challenging change to any exercise routine. Be prepared to get up early, work hard and feel great for the rest of the day! Not ready yet? Join Fit Mama Camp 2009 at Exercise America in South Burlington and get started! Ladies Fitness Training: Location: In-Home Personal Training, Burlington. Info: Margo Lamoureux, 802-309-4846, margo2984@yahoo.com. Hate going to the gym? Can’t find time for the gym? I will bring the gym to you! Receive one-on-one or small-group fitness training right in the comfort of your own home or backyard! Blast away fat, tone muscle and increase your energy. Get back into your skinny jeans today! Call or email to set up a FREE consultation and introductory session. The Smallest Winner!: Meet 2 times a week for 6 weeks: $120. April 27 - June 3, Mon. & Wed., 6:45-7:45 p.m. in Essex 1 Studio.. Location: Sports and Fitness Edge, Essex. Info: Nicole Codling, 802879-7734-165, nicolec@sfedge. com. SFE wants the Smallest Winner! Is the real you hiding under a few layers? No more excuses! Sign up now and get a challenging workout and nutritional coaching. Big prizes for small winners! Register by April 22. Space is limited to 12 people.

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Mangione, CMT, CHTP/I, this class is for anyone interested in learning more about energy therapy, exploring the magnificence of their human body and continuing their commitment to personal growth. Healing Touch International certified/American Holistic Nurses Association endorsed. Continuing education units through AHNA and NCBTMB.

« classes Women’s Walk OR Run Class: Apr. 29 - Jul. 15, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $45/12-week program, registration closes 5/6. Location: Williston Community Park, 195 Central School Dr., Williston. Info: Michele Morris, 802-598-5625, michelejmorris@comcast.net, www. sfedge.com. First Strides is a proven, fun program that uses encouragement and training to improve the fitness, self-esteem and support network of women of all ages and abilities. Self-paced program; walkers and beginning runners welcome. Lose weight, tone up, make new friends and go farther than you ever thought you could!

gardening Organic Lawn Care: May. 2, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $10/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Road, off Riverside Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-660-3505. Organic lawn care doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Come and learn how to grow beautiful, low-maintenance, natural and environmentally safe lawn.

health Healing Touch Level 1: May 15 (6:30-9:00 pm), May 16 & 17 (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) OR May 29 and June 5 (9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.). Cost: $333/$308 HTI/AHNA Member; $225 Student/Repeater/ Elders/Teens; Early discount: $308 tuition (register by 4/10 for 5/1517 class); $308 tuition (register by 4/20 for 5/29 and 6/6 class); $297 tuition (register by 3/27 for 5/29 and 6/6 class). Location: The Healer Within You, 528 Essex Rd. (Route 2A), Suite 205, Williston. Info: Handcrafted Health and HarManna, LLC, Amy Billings, 802-878-0911, www.handcraftedhealth.net. Facilitated by Lucrezia

herbs EXTERNAL HERBAL REMEDIES: May. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $15/2-hr. hands-on workshop. Location: Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Canal Street, Winooski. Info: Purple Shutter Herbs, 802865-4372, psherbs@sover.net, www.purpleshutter.com. When your boo-boo is on the outside, it is often best to treat it there. Join Laura, of Purple Shutter Herbs, as we look at external preparations that will include: compresses & poultices, baths, liniments, infused oils, salves & balms, as well as spritzers, pastes & powders. Wisdom of the Herbs School: Wild Edible Intensive 2009: Enhancing Local Food Security. Class meets for two terms, three Sundays each term, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spring term: 5/24, 6/14 & 7/12, 2009. Summer Term: 8/9, 9/20 & 10/4, 2009. Tuition $240 Spring term and $300 Summer term. $50 non-refundable deposit each term. Discounted tuition for early registration for both terms. Wisdom of the Herbs 2009: Identify and harvest local wild edible and medicinal plant, make home remedies, learn sustainable living skills. Eight weekends: May 16-17, June 6-7, July 18-19, Aug. 15-16, Sept. 12-13, Oct. 10-11, Nov. 7-8. Tuition $1750. Non-refundable deposit $250. Discounted tuition for early registration paid in full one month before class begins. VSAC non-degree grants avail.. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, South Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOfTheHerbsSchool.com. Unique experiential programs embracing the wild plants, holistic health, and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with Nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.

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Rio de Janeiro, certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie. Classes for men, women and children. First class is free.

Jewelry classes: Location: Jane Frank at Pine Street Studios, 339 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Jane Frank, 802-999-3242, info@ janefrank.de, www.janefrank. de. Learn how to make your own jewelery with a German, trained goldsmith in a fully equipped studio in town. You will learn basic techniques but also be able to specialize for certain projects you choose. Capacity: 5 students. Monday nights: 6-8 p.m., $135/month. Weekend: Sat. + Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., $260 (incl. lunch), ask for specific dates.

Vermont Aikido: Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-8629785, vermontaikido.org. Practice the graceful martial art of Aikido in a safe, supportive environment. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Visitors are always welcome in the dojo! Class hours are at our homepage.

Weekend Jewelry Class: May. 16-17, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $260/ weekend. Incl. materials. Location: Pine Street/Howard Street, Burlington. Info: jane frank jewellerydesign, Jane Frank, 802999-3242, info@janefrank.de, www.janefrank.de. Make your own personal box using techniques like hollow forming and making hinges to create either a piece of jewelery or an object. I will help you with designs as well provide lunch and material.

martial arts AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th Dan - Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido teacher. MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CTR: Introductory class. Location: One minute off I-89 at Exit 17, Colchester. Info: 802-8938893. Day and evening classes for adults. Afternoon and Saturday classes for children. Group and private lessons. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-6604072, www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head instructor is five-time Brazilian Champion -

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massage Asian Bodywork Therapy Program: Cost: $5,000/600hr. bodywork program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-578-2951, scott@ elementsofhealing.net, www.elementsofhealing.net. Open house: Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. - 12 noon. This program includes 2 forms of massage effective in treating a wide range of physical, emotional & energetic imbalances. Includes 165 hours of Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology. We are a NCBTMB assigned school. VSAC grants available for those who qualify.

meditation Introduction to Zen: Sat., May 23, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $55/all-day workshop, lunch incl. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, vermontzen.org/workshops.html. The workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher and focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Preregistration required. Call for more info, or register online. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and fol-

lowing your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

painting Pastels with Robert Carsten: May. 2, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. one day workshop. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Road, Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802985-3648, www.shelburneartcenter.org. Join Robert Carsten, PSA, in exploring new possibilities within landscape painting. Emphasis will be placed on compositional development, limited and expansive palette, value controls, and surface application. Instruction includes techniques in pastel, demonstration, critique and lots of fun and painting time. All levels welcome. Members $110, nonmembers $120. Materials list.

pilates ABSOLUTE PILATES: Affordable, invigorating group mat classes and 1-on-1 sessions that rock your body, not your wallet. New class added on Tuesdays at 4:15 starting March 31.. Location: Exercise America, 12 Gregory Drive, Suite 1, South Burlington. Info: 802-3102614, www.absolutepilatesvt.com. Tone, stretch, and strengthen with certified classical Pilates & Polestar Pilates instructor Lynne Martens. Sculpt a great new body in fun group mat classes or private lessons on reformer, Wunda chair and tower unit in an attractive, welcoming locale. Visit our website for pricing, class times and specials. ALL Wellness, LLC: Many package/pricing options to suit your budget. Please call for pricing details. Location: 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Health Counseling services. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. First mat class is free! Also, please join us for a free introduction to the reformer, the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 - just call to sign up. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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HUD Office of Fair Housing, 10 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02222-1092 (617) 565-5309. OR Vermont Human Rights Commission, 135 State St., Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633-6301. 800416-2010 Fax: 802-828-2480

Natural Bodies Pilates: Private sessions, class cards and per-class rates available. Free group introductions, and special rates on private introductions by appointment. New students: Get additional savings on our Introductory Advantage Package, 3 Private Reformer sessions with 4 reformer classes. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (5 minutes from Burlington’s Battery Park), Colchester. Info: Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, lucille@naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Now you can develop a strong, flexible and articulate body, while relieving stress in a professionally equipped studio. Benefit from Lucille Dyer’s 25 years’ teaching expertise combining Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement analysis and adult ballet. Experience movement that’s enlivening, effective, and enjoyable, all within a pleasant and supportive environment.

pottery Wheel Throwing: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Habor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Learn the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. Three options, 5 weeks: Tuesdays, May 26 - Jun. 23, 6-8:30 p.m., or Thursdays, May 28 - Jun. 25, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Members $120, nonmembers $135, materials $30. Or 8 weeks: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon, May 2 - Jun. 27. Members $180, nonmembers $200, materials $60.

spirituality Conscious Recovery: Fridays 6:30-8 p.m., ongoing, join any time. NO CLASS 5/1/09. Cost: $12/1.5-hour class, sliding fee and class cards available. Location: Dhatri Movement Arts Center at Eastern View, 185 Tilley Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Katherine Kelley, 802-343-5790, kat@burlingtontelecom.net, www.lovingriver. com. Exploring 12 step recovery in the context of the knowledge and practices of some of the ancient wisdom traditions of the East. This meeting of mind, body and soul is about recovering consciousness, waking up and improving conscious contact with Higher Power through discussion, meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices. Life Purpose Hand Readings: Tues., May 5, 1-7 p.m., Sat. May23, 12:30-7 p.m. Cost: $35/25-minute consult. Location: Spirit Dancer Book Store, 122 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: HandTales, Janet Savage, 802-660-8060, janet@ 1x4-7road 1:02 PM handtales.com, 5/26/05 www.handtales. com. Join Janet, Master Hand Analyst, May 5 or May 23, to discover the power and magic of hands. Stuck in career, relationship, creative path? Your hands offer the most complete picture of your life. No predictions. Discover your highest purpose and what is getting in the way. Call to preregister.

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Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE , 100 Church Street, Burlington. Info: 802864-7902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

COPPER CRANE YOGA: BURLINGTON YOGA CONFERENCE. Saturday 5/2 at the Davis Center, UVM. Anusara-inspired with Carolyn Conner 2-3:30pm. YOGA FOR GARDENERS with Sansea Sparling. 4-week series, Thursdays 5:30-7pm, 4/14-5/12 (no class 4/21). $50 or 5 classes off card. Pre-register. YOGINI SPA with Sansea Sparling. Tuesday 4/21, 1-4pm. $75. Cost: $14/drop-in, $60/5-class card, $110/10-class card, $200/20-class card. Location: Copper Crane Yoga, 179 Main St., Vergennes. Info: 802877-3663, coppercraneyoga.com. Individual, group and custom yoga classes. Copper Crane provides wise and compassionate teaching to strengthen the body, uplift the heart and calm the mind. Be yourself here. Copper Crane is directed by Carolyn Conner, RYT, Advanced Certified Thai Yoga Bodywork practitioner. Thai Yoga Bodywork and Zero Balancing sessions by appointment.

weight loss Vtrim Weight Management: May. 18 - Oct. 26, 7-8 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $28.96/week. Location: Vtrim on UVM Campus, 322 So. Prospect St., Burlington. Info: The University of Vermont, www.uvm.edu/vtrim. REINVENT A HEALTHY YOU. LOSE THE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF FOR LIFE! The University of Vermont Weight Management Research Program is offering Vtrim, its research-based weight loss program, to the community. Learn how to modify your eating & exercise behaviors, and succeed at weight management. Sign up today! You can register for Vtrim classes today at uvm.edu/vtrim.

women A Woman’s Day of Soul Play: May. 16, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cost: $120/includes workshop, lunch and all workshop materials. Location: Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Info: Womans Way and Universal Rivers of Life, womansway.com. An Experiential, Integrative, Creative, SoulCentered Playshop. The journey to wholeness/holiness is a process of self-realization. Experiencing and integrating the deep layers of soul with body brings us to our full state of being; Earth- rooted and Spiritcentered. The circle is a powerful symbol of wholeness. You’ll experience the joy, healing and intimacy of women gathered together to do deep soul work in a playful way. Some of the practices we will share are: Kundalini Yoga, SoulCollage, Sacred Sound and Music, Group Dialogue, a Labyrinth Meditation Walk and Awakened Inquiry Journaling. Contact Robin at 802-223-3427 or email: Robin@universalrivers.com or Kathy at 802-426-3987 or email: onewomansway@yahoo.com.

wood Woodworking Immersion Programs: 12-week programs, enroll when you ready. Cost: $4,900/for full-time, 12 weeks; part-time avail. Location: Vermont Woodworking School, 148 Main St., Fairfax. Info: Vermont Woodworking School, Carina Driscoll, 802-849-2013, www. VermontWoodworkingSchool.com. Be supported by Guild member instructors while working on your independent projects. Focus on learning what you want. Make progress in our 10,000 sq. ft. shop in our restored historic barn. Be mentored & encouraged to challenge yourself & do your best work. Techniques instruction workshops included in enrollment fee.

EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels, conveniently located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10 class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu, Iyengar and babies/kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/ post-natal yoga. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog. The Studio at The Field House: Daily yoga & Pilates classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome; no membership required. Cost: $15/ drop-in, $60/month (6 classes). Unlimited yoga, $70 (incl. club membership). Location: 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne. Info: 802985-4406, www.shelburneathleticclub.com. Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga & Kripalu classes as well as reformer, mat & senior Pilates. YOGA VERMONT: Daily drop-in classes, plenty of choices, open to all levels, two locations. Cost: $14/drop-in, $115/10 class card, $130/month pass. Location: Chace Mill on Winooski River, downtown at 113 Church St. (top floor of the Leunig’s building), Burlington. Info: 802-660-9718, www.yogavermont.com. Six-week Skiier and Rider class, six-week Intro to Ashtanga, Monthly Restorative, Adaptive Yoga, Yoga Instructor Training Course and more listed on website. Gift certificates available. For the latest, check out our blog: http://yogavermont.typepad. com. Yoga for Men by Steve: Beginner Level I, Mon. & Wed., 6-7:15 p.m. Intermediate Level II, Tues. & Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m. Open Class Level I & II welcome, Sat. 1011:30 a.m. Restorative yoga, Sat. 12-1 p.m. Privte sessions available by appointment.. Location: 6393 Route 7, North Ferrisburgh. Visit our website www.miraclesoftouch.com for detailed description of class offerings. To schedule a class or inquire about fees or services contact Jim, jhart1159@comcast.net, 802-310-8291. Class registration limited to 6/class.

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Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance PROPOSED ZA-09-15b Downtown Use and Height (NAC Street Frontage Use only) As adopted by the City Council on 13 April 2009 Changes shown (underline to be added, strike-out to be deleted) are proposed changes to the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance. ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On April 13, 2007, White Cap Ventures, LLC, filed application #4C0264-10 for a project generally described as: the renovation of an existing commercial space for office use, expansion of parking facilities, replace and upgrade wastewater system and upgrade stormwater system. The project is located on Industrial Avenue in the Town of Williston, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Williston Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above. No hearing will be held unless, on or before May 19, 2009, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by May 19, 2009. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 15th day of April 2009. By/s/ Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us

Sec. 4.4.2 Neighborhood Mixed Use Districts (d) District Specific Regulations: 1. Ground Floor Residential Uses Restricted In order to maintain an active streetscape for pedestrians and pedestrian-oriented businesses and activities, residential uses shall not be permitted along the street-level frontage of any structure in the NAC District. Published date 4/29/09, Effective date 5/20/09. BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Public Hearing Notice – May 19, 2009 The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium, City Hall to consider the following applications: 1. 09-703CU; 660 Pine St. (ELM, Ward 5) Pomerleau Real Estate/ Green Light Auto Conditional use review of proposed automobile sales and service facility 2. 09-720CU; 767-777 Pine St. (ELM, Ward 5) Noyes Tyre Company/ Mark Davidson Conditional use review of proposed automobile sales from existing service facility 3. 09-617CA/AP; 250 North Winooski Ave. (NMU, Ward 2) Howard Dolan Appeal of zoning permit denial of application to construct 12 ft. X 20 ft. addition for office and waiting room for existing auto repair business.

Department of Parks and Recreation 645 Pine Street, Suite B, Burlington, VT 05401. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Wednesday May 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the project site at Lakeview Cemetery on North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 This contract is subject to the Burlington Women/Minority Business Enterprise Business purchasing Policy Compliance and the Burlington Livable Wage Ordinance. No bid will be accepted without a signed statement of intent to comply with these ordinances. NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 and the rental registration fees assessed by such City for rental registration year(s) 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Frank D. Marcou & Laura M. Marcou. Property Address: 128-130 North St., Burlington VT. Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 044-1-155-000. Deed recorded at: Vol. 769, Pg. 40, on December 2, 2002. Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction Conference Room 12, City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on May 11, 2009 at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved.

Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning office, (City Hall, First Floor, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 6th day of April 2009.

David White, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning

Jonathan P. A. Leopold, Jr. Chief Administrative Officer Burlington, Vermont

Individuals who require special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact the Department at least 72 hours in advance. For information call 865-7188 (865-7142 TTY). City of Burlington Department of Parks and Recreation Request for Proposal Sealed bids for the Lakeview Cemetery Gazebo reconstruction will be received at the office of City of Burlington, Department of Parks and Recreation at 645 Pine Street, Suite B, Burlington, VT 05401 until 1:00 p.m. local time on May 13, 2009. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. The project involves the reconstruction of the Lakeview Gazebo. The information for Bidders and Contract Documents may be examined at: Department of Parks and Recreation 645 Pine Street, Suite B Burlington, VT 05401 Copies of Bidding Documents may be obtained from Anna Thelemarck

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/ tax year(s) 2006, 2007 and 2008 and the rental registration fees assessed by such City for rental registration year(s) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Frank D. Marcou & Laura M. Marcou. Property Address: 32 Rose St., Burlington VT. Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 044-1-189-000. Deed recorded at: Vol. 928, Pg. 461, on August 5, 2005. Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington

and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction Conference Room 12, City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on May 11, 2009 at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved. Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 6th day of 2009. Jonathan P. A. Leopold, Jr. Chief Administrative Officer Burlington, Vermont PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing in the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Final plat application #SD-0922 of Bensen Development, LP to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of two commercial buildings (9,280 sq. ft. and 3,672 sq. ft.), 16 multi-family dwelling units in three buildings, and an approved but not yet constructed nine unit multi-family dwelling. The amendment consists of subdividing a 2.07 acre parcel into two lots of 0.72 acres and 1.35 acres, Executive Drive. John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall. April 27, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance PROPOSED ZA-09-16 & ZA-09-17 re: Stormwater & Street Facing Garages Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4441 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington Planning Commission to hear comments on the following proposed amendments to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2008 beginning at 7:00pm in Contois Auditorium of Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street in Burlington, VT. Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. § 4444(b): (1) The purpose of the proposed amendments is to revise the City’s zoning regulations to: a) ZA-09-16 Stormwater and Erosion Control - remove Sec. 5.5.3 Stormwater and Erosion Control of the CDO and reference the new Article 3 Stormwater and Erosion Control of Chapter 26 of the City Code of Ordinance b) ZA-09-17 Street Facing Garage Wall Design Standards - change requirements for street facing garages wall design standards allowing for a larger percentage of the building façade to be garage door (Section 6.6.2) (2) The proposed amendments in their entirety affect the City of Burlington as a whole. (3) The proposed amendments affect the following sections of the Comprehensive Development Ordinance: see reference in #1 above.

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The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.

« legals The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and the proposed amendments are available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www.ci.burlington.vt.us/planning. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Budget Consulting Services for the Burlington City Council The City of Burlington is soliciting the services of a qualified consultant for the purpose of providing budget consulting services to the Burlington City Council for the FY 2010 budget process. Services include, but are not limited to, the review and explanation of the proposed budget to the City Councilors as well as documentation for any proposed changes to the Council and Administration. Please contact the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office at 802-865-7000 to obtain a copy of the RFP. Proposals must be submitted to Jonathan Leopold, CAO, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 by 4:00 p.m. on May 7, 2009. STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0965-08 CnC Universal Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v. Douglas Forrester Wiker, Jody Burnell, Henry E. Burnell, Martha C. Burnell State of Vermont, Department of Taxes And Occupants residing at 7 Hawthorne Circle, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Universal Mortgage Corporation to Douglas Forrester Wiker dated January 26, 2005 and recorded in Volume 696, Page 68 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on May 6, 2009, at 7 Hawthorne Circle, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Douglas Wiker and Jody Louse Burnell by Deed of approximately even date and to be recorded in the City of South Burlington Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of South Burlington.

Universal Mortgage Corporation By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. DOCKET NO. S 0242-08 CnC Deutsche Bank Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities, Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-W3, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of September 1, 2003, Plaintiff, v. John E. Gregory and Christine A. Gregory, Rice Memorial High School, The Vermont Department of Taxes, and Any Other Occupants of 31 Rivendell Drive, Essex, Vermont, Defendants. CORRECTED NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed dated July 2, 2003 from John E. Gregory and Christine A. Gregory to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC. Said Mortgage Deed was recorded on July 11, 2003 in Volume 560, Pages 616-634 of the Town of Essex Land Records. The subject Promissory Note and Mortgage were assigned from Argent Mortgage Company, LLC to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee of Argent Securities, Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-W3, by Assignment dated July 7, 2004 and recorded on July 9, 2004 in Volume 616, Page 234 of the Town of Essex Land Records. The undersigned represents the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same which will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 o’clock PM, on the 22nd day of May, A.D. 2009, at the subject premises of 31 Rivendell Drive, Essex, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage will be sold as a whole. To wit: “A lot of land with dwelling house thereon, situated on the westerly side of Rivendell Drive in the Village of Essex, Vermont, having a frontage on said drive of 100 feet, a southerly sideline of 183.96 feet, a northerly sideline of 253.43 feet, and a rear or westerly line of 180 feet. All dimensions are more or less and are to be governed by monuments. Being Lot No. 23 as shown on a plan entitled “33 Lot Development for Hahn Associates, Essex Junction, Vermont” dated January 13, 1978, as revised May 10, 1978, and recorded at Map Book 2A, Page 113 of the Essex Land Records.

“Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John E. Gregory and Christine A. Gregory by Warranty Deed of Shawna C. Gregory dated June 27, 2003, and to be recorded in the Essex Land Records. Also being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John E. Gregory, Christine A. Gregory and Shawna C. Gregory by Warranty Deed of John E. Gregory and Christine A. Gregory dated February 3, 2003 and recorded in Volume 526 at Page 308 of the Essex Land Records. “Said lands and premises are currently designated as 31 Rivendell Drive, Essex, Vermont. “Reference is hereby made to the above-referenced instruments, the records thereof and references therein, in further aid of this description.” Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds, or produce a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of the sale for the amount of the winning bid. In any case the winning bidder shall be required to produce $10,000.00 (ten-thousand dollars) cash or certified funds at the close of auction as the deposit against the sale. The sale will be subject to the Confirmation Order of the Chittenden Superior Court. The property will be sold subject to all unpaid property taxes and town/city assessments, if any. In the event the auction terms are confirmed by the Superior Court aforesaid, and the winning bidder is unwilling or unable consummate the sale, the deposit shall be forfeit. In the event the sale is not confirmed the deposit will be returned without interest. The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Grant C. Rees, Attorney, P.O. Box 108, Milton, Vermont 05468, 802-8937400. By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Publication Dates: April 29, 2009 May 6, 2009 May 13, 2009 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. DOCKET NO. S1232-07 CnC Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, Plaintiff, v. Nida Chunhacharti, Somlaksana Chunhacharti, KC Chunhacharti, Nathonmon Chunhacharti, Chaiya Chunhacharti, Gregory Langston and Diana Langston, and Any Other Occupants of 17 Jackson Lane, Milton, Vermont, Defendants.

CORRECTED NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed dated December 20, 2005 from Nida Chunhacharti and Somlaksana Chunhacharti to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Fremont Investment and Loan. Said Mortgage Deed was recorded on January 9, 2006 in Volume 326, Pages 563-583 of the Town of Milton Land Records. The subject Promissory Note and Mortgage were assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Fremont Investment and Loan to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of June 1, 2006 Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-FR2 by Assignment dated October 10, 2007 and recorded October 22, 2007 in Volume 352, Pages 212-213 of the Town of Milton Land Records. The undersigned represents the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same which will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 o’clock PM, on the 22nd day of May, A.D. 2009, at the subject premises of 17 Jackson Lane, Milton, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage will be sold as a whole. To wit: “Being a certain parcel of land said to contain 1.75 acres, more or less, with improvements thereon standing, and being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to Gregory Langston and Diana Langston by Warranty Deed of Bernard L. Lukehart and Gloria Lukehart, dated November 1, 1980 and recorded at Book 72, Page 318 of the Milton Land Records, and further described as follows: “Being all of Lot #4, consisting of 1.75 acres, on a Plan of lands entitled “Bernard Lukehart Subdivision (9 Lots) Mayo Road, Milton, Vermont (Pine Acres)” by Warren Robenstien, L.S. dated Feburary, 1978 and of record in Volume 3 (Maps) Page 81 of the Town of Milton Land Records, said Plan being designated therein as Map 115..” Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds, or produce a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of the sale for the amount of the winning bid. In any case the winning bidder shall be required to produce $10,000.00 (ten-thousand dollars) cash or certified funds at the close of auction as the deposit against the sale. The sale will be subject to the Confirmation Order of the Chittenden Superior Court. The property will be sold subject to all unpaid property taxes and town/city assessments, if any. In the event the auction terms are confirmed by the Superior Court aforesaid, and the winning bidder is unwilling or unable consummate the sale, the deposit shall be forfeit. In the event the sale is not confirmed the deposit will be returned without interest. The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Grant C. Rees, Attorney, P.O. Box 108, Milton, Vermont 05468, 802-8937400.

By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Publication Dates: April 29, 2009 May 6, 2009 May 13, 2009 TOWN OF ESSEX INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the sale of Town real property located at 51 Tanglewood Drive and 8 Rosewood Trail addressed to the Town of Essex, will be received at the following location: Town of Essex Office of the Assessor 81 Main Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 802-878-1345 Faxed and e-mailed bids will not be accepted. Separate sealed bids must be received by 2:00 p.m., local time, on May 13, 2009. Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:05 p.m., local time, on May 13, 2009, in the Conference room at the Town of Essex Municipal Office Building. • If bidding on both properties, separate sealed bids must be submitted. Single bids for both properties will not be accepted • Minimum bid is the assessed value of the property • Earnest payment in the amount of $2,000 in the form of certified check will be due within seven (7) days of acceptance of purchase offer. Earnest payment will be refunded if closing does not occur within ninety (90) days after acceptance of the purchase offer by the Essex Selectboard. • Closing must occur within ninety (90) days after acceptance of the purchase offer by the Essex Selectboard. • Payment in full must be made by certified check or other form of payment acceptable to the Town at closing. • Conveyance will be by QuitClaim deed only. • Property will be conveyed “as-is.” Property Description Both parcels are located in an existing residential development referred to as Birchwood Manor and are undeveloped. The parcel located at 51 Tanglewood Drive is approximately 50,382 s.f. in area, with approximate frontage of 140.95’. The parcel located at 8 Rosewood Trail is approximately 25,967 s.f. in area, with approximate frontage of 101.58’. Both parcels are in the R2 Medium Density Residential zoning district and are stubbed for municipal water and sewer. Questions may be directed to Randy Viens, Town Assessor, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452, telephone 802-878-1345. In the event more than one person submits an identical high bid, there shall be a re-bid. Only those persons submitting the identical high bids shall be eligible to participate in the re-bid. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. Bid packets may be picked up at the Office of the Town Assessor, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 or downloaded from www.essex.org. Packets are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., holidays excluded.

DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. THE ADDISON COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF), a nonprofit self-help bereavement support group for families that have experienced the death of a child will hold its regular meeting this Monday, May 4, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Hospice Volunteer Services Office located at the Marble Works (first building on the left as you enter across from the Addison Independent) in Middlebury. Bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents are encouraged to attend to meet others who have gone through a similar experience and for support. For more info., contact chapter leaders, Nancy Merolle at 388-6837 or Claire Groleau at 388-9603. AL-ANON 12-step meeting for friends and family. Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking now or in the past? Wednesdays at 8 a.m. The Turning Point Center, 61 Main St., Burlington. Entrace on South Champlain Street. Parking on street. BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-343-2027. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge). Info: Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meeting in Montpelier occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info: Carol, 223-5793. Meetings in Morrisville occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356 or Debbie Y., 888-5958. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) Announcing a new 12step (non-AA, non-NA) meeting. Do you have trouble with relationship issues? Avoidance of feelings? People pleasing? Needing to be needed? Join us Thursday at 5 pm. at the Turning Poing Center, corner of Main & S. Champlain St. in Burlington. 802-861-3150. For more information about codependence, see www.coda.org and click on “Am I Codependent?”

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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. Corner of Main & S. Champlain St. in Burlington. 802-861-3150. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Third Wed. of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Howard Center, 1138 Pine St., Burlington. Facilitator: Coleen Lillie. Call 802-488-6663 for more details. BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com. COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 5065, forming for friendship and fun. Chittenden County area. Activities to include weeknight/weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@aol. com. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step group. Women only. Do you have problems with your relationships? Are you unable to leave an unhealthy romantic relationship? We can help. Call Valerie, 802-825-4643. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802985-8600. MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN Meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. & Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Pathways to Well Being, 168 Battery St., Burlington. Share knowledge, experience, stories & get support. This is a FREE support group that meets every other Sunday and Thursday. Call 862-8806 x5 for more info.

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CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at the Burlington Police Station on Battery St. in the new Community Room. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids. org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport). WOMEN’S RAPE CRISES CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-555 ext. 19 for information. LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802734-0695. SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577. 6:308:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Join others who have MS to discuss concerns, ask questions, share information and get support. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Williston. For more information contact Michele at 862-4085 and leave a message. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) is offering a free PTSD Support Group for Women on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. The group focuses on both support and education about PTSD. Meetings are held at the NAMI office at 14 Healey Avenue, Suite D, Plattsburgh. For more information or to register, call NAMI: CV at 561-2685. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 655-9136 or email kgcromey@ aol.com.

SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@ pshift.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (parking in back of church/please use back entrance). Meetings are FREE and anonymous. For more info please call 802-8632655. RIGHTS FOR CAREGIVERS support group – If you are a part-time caregiver for elders for an agency in Chittenden County, we need you to help everyone obtain better wages and more respect for the work we do. Contact Zoe at 802-861-6000 or zoe1944@ yahoo.com. AL-ANON Family group 12-step. Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick. “WOMEN CHANGING” An educational support group on changing unhealthy patterns for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Tuesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. Ongoing. Join us any time! Childcare reimbursable. Ask about Survivors of Incest Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick. CIRCLE OF PARENTS support group meeting in Rutland Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. Meeting is free and confidential. For more info. call Heather at 802-498-0608 or 1-800-children. Meetings weekly in Winooski. For more info. call Tana at 802-893-4878 or 1-800-children. Meetings Tuesday evenings in Barre. For more info. call Cindy at 802-229-5724 or 1-800-children. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St., Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the ground floor boardroom from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772.

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FORMING A NEW GROUP focused on recovery/management of addictions, compulsions and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@ gmail.com. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome, weekly group w/cofacilitators. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830. CHITTENDEN COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet every second Tues, 6-7:30 p.m. at Fanny Allen Hospital, lower level in the Board Room. ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Valerie at 825-4643. HIV SUPPORT GROUP This is a facilitated HIV/AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self-acceptance and personal growth. We are a group of survivors and, with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what positive living has to offer. Friday @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094. LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713. SHOPLIFTERS SUPPORT GROUP Self-help support group now forming in the capital area for persons who would like to meet regularly for mutual support. This new group would meet biweekly at a time and place to be decided to discuss our issues, struggles and ways of staying out of trouble. We’ll likely use some of Terry Shulman’s work as a focus for some of our discussions. Please call Tina at 802-763-8800 or email at Tmarie267201968@cs.com STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP: Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com.

MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER: Support group meets 5 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. 1-800-ACS-2345. MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/DYSAUTONOMIA: Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS): Open to anyone who has lost a loved one, friend, relative, neighbor, co-worker to suicide. The group provides a safe place where survivors can share their experiences and support each other. The Burlington support group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. at the The Comfort Inn & Suites, 5 Dorset St., South Burlington, VT. This is not a therapy group; this is a support group. There is no fee. Please contact Linda Livendale, 802-4799450, ljlivendale@yahoo.com. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345. BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749. EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents. More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554. OCD SUPPORT GROUP/THERAPY GROUP: Come share your experience, get support from those who have been there, learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how to reduce its symptoms. Therapist facilitated. Weekly meetings, 802-343-8114. AUTISM: Free support group for parents and caregivers of children with ASD. Montpelier, 2nd Sunday of the month, 3-5 p.m. at the Family Center. Call Jessica, 2497961, for childcare inquires. More info, www.aaware.org. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Stefanie Catella, 863-6384. FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP: If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you. Info, call Women Helping Battered Women, 658-1996.

DEPERSONALIZATION AND DEREALIZATION: If you suffer from either of these trance states, please call Todd, 864-4285. DIABETES EDUCATION and Support Group of Chittenden County meets the third Thursday of every month at the Williston Federated Church, 6:30-8 p.m. We often have guest speakers. Info, 847-2278. WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who have fled, are fleeing, or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community. Info, 658-1996. VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, www. VTPFAC.com or call 802-373-0351. MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Cofacilitated by supportive peers and mental-health professionals and open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning adults age 23 and up. Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?. TRANS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Looking for peer support among other transgendered folks? Need a safe space to relax and be yourself? Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7-8 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 6553317, or Patricia, 658-6904. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 8624516, or visit www.cvana.org. Held in Burlington. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Call Sandy, 863-5708. SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, five-week program helps quitters to follow through. Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309. DOES YOUR PARTNER/SPOUSE HAVE AD/HD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)? Support group meets in Burlington to share experiences, challenges, laughs, resources. Want more information? Write addpartner@ yahoo.com.

Age/Sex/Fixed: 11-month-old NM SiZe/WeigHT: Small/10lbs. energy LeveL: med reASOn Here: My owner had too many

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KidS: 10+ (I am a sweet cat, but shy and easily startled) CATS: Yes, mellow ones. dOgS: Unknown SPeCiAL COnSiderATiOnS: None.

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SUMMAry: This curious boy came to HSCC with many siblings and house mates, under socialized and very skittish. While still shy, he is quite outgoing and has a real taste for adventure. He often comes right up and rubs against your legs and loves to be scratched on the top of the head and back. He will need some time adjusting to his new home but will really make a great companion and greatly enjoys a toy or two. He would prefer a home with children over the age of 10 that can respect his shy nature and give him time to warm up to his new home.

visit me at HSCC, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday, from 1 to 6 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 862-0135.

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