Middlebury Parks & Recreation Winter Activity Guide

Programs, Athletics and Special Events for Adults, Youth and Families

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Winter Activity Guide November 2018 - March 2019

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department townofmiddlebury.org

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February Vacation Camps Who: Kids in grades 1-6 When: Monday, February 18th through Friday, February 22nd 8:30-4:30pm daily Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $185 for residents, $212.75 for non-residents Description: “Get in there!”

Join us during February break for a fun filled week being active during the coldest time of the year!

Each day will be focused on the importance of physical activity and exercise, sportsmanship, learning valuable skills all while making new friends. Each day a variety of indoor activities will be available including basketball, indoor soccer, floor hockey, capture the flag, kickball, ping pong, dodgeball and Pickleball - considered by many to be the fastest growing sport in the US. If you feel exhausted reading

this - that is the point! For the artistically inclined, don’t worry, there will be dedicated spaces for reading and an array of arts and craft activities. The week will end with a trip to Burlington so we all can “Get Air”.

Register: Starting Monday November 19th at 8:30am.

Space will be limited to 40 participants.

(802) 388-0909 132 SOUTH VILLAGE GREEN, COURT STREET • MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753

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General Information Mission Statement

The Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department (MPR) shall provide lands, facilities, and services for community members of all ages and all income levels. It shall provide programs for both sport and leisure. The department shall serve as instructor, facilitator, and partner in efforts to promote and improve quality of life for participants.

MPR will work with an involved public and business community to provide a healthy and aesthetically pleasing environment with opportunities for cultural growth.

The department should be flexible enough to meet the changing needs and tastes of the community, while finding creative ways to deliver recreation programs and facilities that are affordable to the residents of Middlebury.

Contact Us

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department Offices

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Committee Greg Boglioli – Chair and East Middlebury Rep. Tricia Allen – Ilsley Library Rep. Bill Ford - Memorial Sports Center Rep. Farhad Khan - Selectboard Rep. Carl Robinson - Member At-Large Mark Wilch - Member At-Large Megan Curran - Member At-Large Megan Mayo - Member At-Large Karen Duguay - ACSD Rep. Zoe Kaslow - A.C.T. Rep.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday and Holidays Physical Address:154 Creek Road Mailing Address: 77 Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753 Other Contact Info: 802-458-8014 Website: townofmiddlebury.org — Go to Departments and select Parks and Recreation FB@ Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation

Staff Dustin Hunt, Superintendent 802-458-8014 (802) 771-7107 (Cell during hours of 9am-5pm) DHunt@townofmiddlebury.org

Scott Bourne, Program Coordinator 802-458-8015 sbourne@townofmiddlebury.org

ADVERTISING The Addison Independent prints and distributes this publication four times per year. We welcome your advertisement for a business, program or event in our publication for a fee; please contact us for more specific information: ads@addisonindependent.com or 388-4944.

RESERVATIONS- Facilities and Sports Fields Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department requests that all groups planning to use our facilities or fields please notify us in advance by making a reservation.

Anyone wishing to make a reservation must complete a facility use application, available in our offices or online at the Town website. Facility Use Request Forms are considered on a first come, first served basis, depending on availability.

Rental fees may apply. For additional information regarding availability, rates, and reservations, contact the MPR offices at 802-458-8014.

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Programs may be cancelled in the event of severe weather or power outages. MPR encourages you to do the following if you have questions: Call: MPR Offices, 802-458-8014 Check: Facebook Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation Check: Town of Middlebury web page www.townofmiddlebury.org

Dance Xplorations The next round of dance classes will begin in late February or early March. If you are interested in the next rounds of classes and would like more information please email dancexplorations@gmail.com to be added to their mailing list. You can also keep up with all of their happenings by visiting their Facebook page “Dance Xplorations.”

REFUND POLICY

If you need to cancel your registration before the second session of the program, we will refund you a prorated registration fee, minus 10% processing fee. After the second session is attended, eligibility for a refund is void.

• Please be aware that refund requests may take up to 30 days to process.

• Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate. We reserve the right to add, withdraw, or revise programs or events as needed. For more updated information, please visit our website often.

ACCESSIBILITY Individuals with or without disabilities may register for all programs offered by MPR provided program safety can be met. The Department provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Contact MPR offices in advance of the program start date to discuss accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Non-Resident Policy

Non-Residents of Middlebury are allowed to register for all Parks and Recreation programs. Non-Residents will be charged an additional fee of 15% for each program registered for. A Non-Resident is defined as someone who does not live in Middlebury or pay property taxes to the Town of Middlebury.

Scholarships

Middlebury Parks and Recreation is pleased to be able to offer scholarships to participate in all of our programs. The scholarship guidelines are based on the free and reduced lunch guidelines within the schools. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship or more information, please contact our office.

Important notice regarding online registration:

We recently updated our registration software and every family must now create a new family account on www.middleburyparksandrec.org before being able to register for programs.

GymKids Academy Classes and Workshps In-service Day Workshop- Monday, Nov 19th 2018 Time: 9am-12pm

WORKSHOP- CIRCUS & SUPERHEROES!!

Ages 5-11 Older kids can help!

Cost- $50 Resident $57.50 for Non-Resident This super-fun workshop will have our Junior Superheroes saving the Circus! Together, we’ll rescue the animals while learning various big top skills. We’ll use the mats to learn how to roll under elephants, kick over buildings, and walk a tight wire! Use launchers, spin plates, balance feathers, move to circus music, and avoid Kryptonite! Will we have to move like the animals? Act like a clown? There’s even a chance we’ll have to secure the Rec. building! We’ll learn about building Superhero muscles, and even climb the walls!

Parents can come at the end to play fun Gym Games with us! Please bring a healthy snack and a water bottle. Girls should have a hair tie, and everyone needs appropriate clothes, such as t-shirts, shorts or leggings.

Afterschool Series - Mondays, Dec 3 - Jan 14 3:154:30pm (no classes 12/24,12/31)

FLIP, DANCE and CHEER!!!

Ages 5-11 Older kids can help!

Cost- $100 Resident This new series for both boys and girls will allow kids to explore fun movement activities! We’ll work on the mats to learn our perfect basics such as rolls, leaps and jumps. Can you do a cat leap? We’ll work together on a choreographed dance to appropriate music using 8-counts, and even learn some great simple cheers with no stunting! Students from this class will have the opportunity to perform at an upcoming basketball tournament if they would like (Info to come - there will also be a workshop before this event that students from this series can also enjoy and help lead)! Come be part of this exciting new program! Please bring a healthy snack and a water bottle. Girls should have a hair tie, and everyone needs appropriate clothes, such as t-shirts, shorts or leggings. There will be a short GymShow the last day!

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In-Service Day Workshop Monday, Jan 21 Time 9am-12pm

WORKSHOP - CHEER and DANCE!! Ages 5-11 Older kids can help!

Cost- $50 Resident $57.50 for Non-Resident Wave pom-poms, dance, chant and get the crowd excited!! In this cool workshop for both boys and girls, we’ll learn what it takes to bring the community together at an event and how to work together as a team!

Participants will learn how to follow 8-counts, do arm motions, build a group rhythm, and so much more!

How many chants can we learn? What dance can we do? We’ll even get to work together in groups to come up with our own moves! Please bring a healthy snack and a water bottle. Girls should have a hair tie, and everyone needs appropriate clothes, such as t-shirts, shorts or leggings. There will be a short GymShow at the end! Students from this workshop will have the opportunity to perform at an upcoming basketball tournament if they would like (Info to come - there will also be a workshop the day of the tournament that students can also enjoy and help lead)!

GymKids has partnered with Middlebury Parks and Recreation to offer themed birthday parties at the Middlebury Rec. Center. Email nermal642001@yahoo.com (Ila Sewall) for more information!

Winter Youth Sports Middlebury Youth Basketball

Practices start the week of December 3th Who: Girls and Boys in Grades 3-6 Where: Middlebury Rec. Center Gym When: The 3rd/4th grade girls will practice Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-5pm.

The 5th/6th grade girls will practice on Wednesdays and Fridays 3:30-5:00pm.

The 3rd/4th grade boys will practice on Tuesday/ Thursday 3:30-5:00pm the first week and then receive practice schedules/team assignments the following week.

The 5th/6th grade boys will practice on Tuesday/ Thursday 5-6:30 the first week and then will be split into 2 or 3 teams and practice schedules will be set at that point.

Register: Online or in person starting on November 10th Cost: $60.00 Residents and $69.00 Non-Residents, price includes a reversible jersey each player will keep at the end of the season.

Little Tigers Basketball Program at MUHS

For Kids in Grades K-2 Dates: Starts 1/5/2019 and continues on consecutive Saturdays 1/12, 1/19, and 1/26, for a total of 4 sessions.

No pre-registration required When: Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30am Where: Middlebury Union High School Gym What: The Little Tigers basketball program is for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The MUHS boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball coaches will direct the program. MUHS varsity basketball players will assist with the instruction.

Focus: The goal of the program is to foster interest and excitement for playing basketball. The emphasis will be on having fun while introducing important fundamental skills.

Suggested donation of $5 per session to support the MUHS basketball programs.

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Winter Youth Sports

MAWA Youth Wrestling Program Who: Open to boys and girls in 2nd through 6th grade.

(1st graders who wrestled last year can also sign up.)

What: Participants will learn wrestling techniques and improve coordination, balance, strength, physical fitness, and self-confidence. Wrestling will be taught through games, drills, and situation scrimmaging.

Wrestlers can compete in tournaments and meets against other teams throughout Vermont and nearby in New York, but competition is optional.

MAWA Tigers

When: Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday nights in the Mary Hogan School North Gym (and occasionally in the MUHS Wrestling Room).

Practices start January 29, 2019 and season ends April 13, 2019.

Practice times will be between 6pm and 8pm, with two nightly practice sessions split based on number of participants, experience, and size.

Head Coach: Jonathan Ashley (15 years of youth wrestling coaching experience).

Assistant Head Coach: David Ashley.

Optional pre-season practices for 5-6 grade wrestlers’ start the week of December 10, 2018 at Middlebury Union Middle School – contact Coach Jon Ashley for details.

A detailed schedule will be available at the Parks and Recreation Department in January, and will also be handed out at signups.

Wrestlers may sign up at the Town Parks & Recreation Department or at a January 24, 2019 signup meeting from 6 to 7pm in the MUHS wrestling room. Late signups will be taken at the first few practice sessions of the season as well.

Cost: Fees are $35 for Middlebury residents and $40 for out-of-town.

A $5 per wrestler discount will apply for siblings.

Questions? Coach Jon Ashley, ashley@gmavt.net, 802-989-9528

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Middlebury Snow Bowl Snow School

We have a staff of over 40 qualified instructors who are experts in skiing, snowboarding and telemarking.

Whether you’re a first timer who wants to start skiing/riding or an experienced skier/ rider who wants to perfect their turns or tour off-piste ungroomed terrain, we will do our best to insure that you have a great time out on the snow. Register online www.middleburysnowbowl.com

DECEMBER HOLIDAY SERIES: 12/26/18 -12/30/18

Five one-hour ski clinics offered to children 5 years & older OR five snowboard clinics for 8 years and older (beginner-expert) $110 for 5 days! 12/26 - 12/30 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

WINTER SERIES

6 one-hour ski clinics for folks 1st grade through adult OR snowboard clinics 2nd grade through adult, for all abilities. Children: $120, Adults: $200 All classes meet at 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9 • Sundays: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10

ADULT SERIES

10 two-hour ski clinics for adults of all abilities.

10 out of 11 Sessions: $220. 5 of 1st 6 sessions - $175 Wednesdays, Jan. 9 - March 20. (No clinic 2/20) 10am-12pm.

Telemark Tuesdays: Jan 8 - March 19 Includes use of lifts until 12:30.

FEBRUARY VACATION SPECIAL

5 one-hour ski clinics offered for children 5 years & older Or snowboard clinics for children 8 years & older, for all ability levels February 18 to February 22, 11:00-12:00 - $110 February 18 to February 22, 1:00-2:00 - $110

SPRING SERIES

4 one-hour ski clinics offered for folks 1st grade through adult Or snowboard clinics for 2nd grade through adult Children: $90, Adults: $175 • All classes meet at 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 • Sundays: Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24

MIDDLEBURY MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS

A new program at the Middlebury Snow Bowl for young skiers aged 6-12.

The Program includes on-snow coaching with PSIA-certified instructors who will provide a total-mountain experience, including skiing bumps, glades, and groomed trails. This is a great program to experience the fun of skiing while exploring everything the Snow Bowl has to offer.

Program Details: • 14 Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (lunch and breaks will be supervised) • Program begins on December 22, 2018 and ends on March 23, 2019 • Cost of program is $450 for all 14 weeks, and this price includes a lift ticket • Minimum group size 6 students. Maximum group size 10 students • Students must provide their own lunch • Lease equipment is available for an additional fee ($115.00 to $150.00, depending upon age of participant) • Prospective participants must be chairlift-independent and capable of skiing green trails Clinics include lots of mileage with other students of similar age and ability. Unless otherwise noted clinics meet at 1:00 p.m. Qualified students may use lifts with their name tags from 8:30-12:30 (rentals until 12:15) for a.m. clinics, and from 12:30-4:00 p.m. surrounding each p.m. clinic.

Route 125 • Hancock, VT • 443-7605 www.middleburysnowbowl.com • sbsc@middlebury.edu

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Peer recovery support for all addiction issues and all pathways to recovery.

Our mission is to offer peer-to-peer recovery support, social activites, recovery coaching, education and advocacy to people seeking recovery from substance use disorders, as well as their families and friends.

Programs with Chinese Corner Tracks Nature Camp

Looking for help for yourself or a loved one? Interested in volunteering or donating to help the recovery community? For a list of recovery meetings, groups, and recovery information, visit

Home Repair Workshops for Women Girls Circle

www.turningpointaddisonvt.org

Cooking Classes

or simply stop by the Turning Point Center new 54 A Creek Road • Middlebury address

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Call (802) 388-4249

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Host your next event with us!

Adult Co-Ed Intro + Intermediate Hockey $100 per session/ $10 per night • 7:45 - 9 pm Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, March 1, 2019

Saturday Night Public Skate Saturdays 7 - 9 pm:

Instructor Mike Morgan • 1hr 15min of Warm up, Skills Development & Games Sign up by calling Mike 388-1238 or email mike.morgan@memorialsportscenter.org

November 10, 17, 24 February 2, 16

Checks payable to: Friends of Middlebury Hockey

Check Website for Schedule

Hockey Programs for All Ages & Figure Skating Lessons Hockey Skate Rentals (youth size 8 to adult size 13)

Public Skating and Stick & Puck

Times on website & in Thursday Addison Independent

Visit our website for details: www.memorialsportscenter.org

296 Buttolph Dr, Middlebury (802) 388 1238 • info@memorialsportscenter.org

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Winter Youth Sports

Middlebury Area Little League 2019 -Baseball and Softball All students in grades K-6 are invited to play.

Open Online Registration Dates: January 2, 2019 March 15, 2019 To Register: visit Middleburyparksandrec.org Like us on Facebook to stay current on events and information.

SPECIAL NOTE – To ensure the continuation of this valuable youth program, Middlebury Area Little League needs YOU! Seeking volunteers for a range of tasks including administrative support, fundraising, coaching, umpiring and much more.

Please email middareall@gmail.com if you can help our organization.

Middlebury Area Little League sponsors 4 league levels: Farm League (ages 4-6) A great first exposure to baseball, Farm League players will meet Saturday mornings to build skills and gain awareness about the game. The focus is fun and caregivers are asked to remain with their player.

Rookie League – (League Ages 6-8) Rookie League teams play an exciting brand of coach-pitch baseball. Teams will generally meet twice a week and will have an additional game a week once the season gets underway. Players gain skills that will be helpful to everyone at the next level.

There is some travel within Addison County.

Minors Baseball/Softball (League Ages 8- 10) – This is the first level of player-pitch ball. Teams will generally practice two or three times a week with one or two games a week once the season begins. There will be some travel, almost all of it within Addison County.

Majors Baseball/Softball (League Ages 10 -12) - The highest level of Little League play, players can expect to practice several times a week and play in multiple games per week once the season gets underway. There will be travel, some of it outside of Addison County.

There will be mandatory assessments for all Minors and Majors players. Date to be determined.

Not sure of your player’s “League Age”? Check out www.littleleague.org and search “Age Chart.”

For more information: middareall@gmail.com

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The hour will fly by with this high intensity/interval boot camp class. It will get you fit, strong and coming back for more. Class rotates through stations using dumbbells, kettle bells, medicine balls and more.

New exercises each week with fun, interactive group activities too. All levels and abilities welcome, work at your own pace.

When: Saturdays 8-9:00AM in the Multi-purpose room at Middlebury Recreation Center. $12 drop in or $60 for 6 classes.

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Zumba

Instructor: Amanda Payne apayne.zumba@gmail.com 802-349-5964 Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Gym, 154 Creek Road Cost: $10 for a drop in, $40.00 for a 6 class punch card or $75.00 for a 12 class punch card.

Description: Zumba is a high energy workout which is more fun than it is work! A dance party vibe with lots of fun people! All skill levels are welcome; you do not need to have any sort of background in dance

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L’il Sprouts Yoga for Kids

Instructor: Lynn Kiel- lbkiel@me.com- 314-608-7275 Who: Boys and Girls Ages 3-5 (older 2’s welcome!)

Dates and time: Wednesdays 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Winter Session: January 30th through April 17th (No class Feb 20th) Location: Multi-Purpose Room at Middlebury Recreation Center Cost per session: Resident- $90 Non-Resident- $103.50 Brief Description of Class: Program is designed to introduce yoga to kids (ages 2-5) in a fun, playful & silly manner. Instructors use music, stories and play to engage their hearts and minds as well as their bodies.

Classes are noisy and high energy most of the time but also have an element of calm teaching kids self-control and how to listen to their bodies. All they need to do is kick off their shoes and have fun!

Friday Morning Yoga

Instructor: Kenzie Schoell Contact: kenzieschoell@live.com Who: All abilities welcome!

When: Ongoing on Fridays, 8-9am Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $15 per drop-in or $60 for a 5 class punch card Description: Come join Kenzie on Friday mornings for yoga! She brings with her an enthusiasm for practice, and enjoys combining pranayama, meditation and movement techniques from many different styles of yoga to work with the body in a holistic way. Kenzie is a 200-hour certified ISHTA yoga teacher and a certified holistic nutritionist

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Health, Wellness and Fitness Inner Wave Silat

Instructor: Michael Bright 802-3775159 Who: ALL ABILITIES WELCOME When: Monday and Friday mornings 9:30-10:30 AM Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Gym,154 Creek Rd Cost: $2 gym fee plus $5 donation recommended Description: Inner Wave Silat is a complete martial art form from Indonesia that includes punches, kicks, close quarter combat, yoga, meditation, and weapons training.

Senior Programs Bone Builders Osteoporosis Exercise Program

What: Bone Builders is a strength training and balance exercise program for men and women designed to address the issue of osteoporosis. The program is delivered by trained and certified volunteers. Studies show individuals who participate in a weight training program twice weekly gain bone density, muscle strength, balance, flexibility, energy and well being.

When: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 3:00-4:00pm at the Middlebury Recreation Center.

For More Information: Call (802)388-7044 or visit www.volunteersinvt.org

Age Well Senior Meals

When: First and Third Wednesday of the month, 11-1pm Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Multi-purpose room, 154 Creek Road Middlebury Who: Open to anyone 60 years up and their spouse of any age.

Cost: Suggested $5 donation. Please bring your own place setting.

Advance reservation required; call Michelle at 802-377-1419 to reserve your spot!

Free transportation provided by ACTR, please call 802-388-2287 to arrange.

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Senior Programs SUN STYLE TAI Chi - Moderate-Advanced Level

Certified Instructor: Karen Glauber Date: Mondays AND Thursdays Nov 1st- December 20, Location: Middlebury Recreation Center, 154 Creek Rd Fee: None Time: 10:45am-11:45am This class is designed for people who have completed levels 1 and 2 of the Sun Style Tai Chi for Fall Prevention.

It will revisit the Tai Chi forms that have been taught in levels 1 and 2 courses, with greater depth into Tai Chi principles, and alignment. We will look at the subtlety of the forms and how to have greater flow between the forms. The Eight Treasures Qi Gong will be included in our practice. Mindfulness practices will be explored and developed through our Tai Chi practice. This course can improve strength, balance, agility, flexibility and range of motion through the slow, flowing Tai Chi movements, Current research suggests that the ancient healing art of Tai Chi harmonizes mind, body, and subtle energies in the body, and has been shown to reduce inflammatory illnesses, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure while promoting feelings of well-being.

To register or to inquire about joining the class, contact Karen Glauber at (802)989-7532.

Foot Care Clinics Service provided by Addison County Home Health and Hospice to any adult 60 and over.

Please bring a basin and towel to your visit.

Dates/Times: Tuesday November 13th and December 18th 10-12pm Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Locker Rooms, 154 Creek Rd Appointments for the foot care clinics are now required. Please call our office at 388-7259 to make an appointment. Each patient will need a nail care kit which costs $12. If you have not previously purchased one from us, please see our nurse when you attend the clinic. We are now requesting a donation of $15 for nail care. If this does not fit into your budget we will happily continue to serve you, as we have in the past.

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Drop-In Programs We promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting, andpromote providewaste for the disposal reuse, of remaining wastes for our 20 We reduction, recycling and composting, towns. wastes for our 20 and provide for the participating disposal of remaining participating towns. Ferrisburgh, Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Goshen, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Shoreham, Goshen, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, Starksboro, Vergennes, Weybridge, Whiting New Haven, Orwell,Waltham, Panton, Ripton, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge, Whiting

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H to Report Illegal Trash H How Household Hazardous WasteBurning H Household Hazardous Waste HazWaste collected Monday through Friday, 8AM to 2PM

and Saturday, 8AM to 1PM The District Transfer Station accepts: District Transfer Station accepts (Station The is open Mon - Fri 7AM to 3PM and Sat 8AM to 1PM) The District Transfer Station accepts: all other materials listed below.

(Station is open Mon - Fri 7AM to 3PM and Sat 8AM to 1PM) (Station is open Mon - Fri 7AM to 3PM and Sat 8AM to 1PM) 3 Appliances 3 Asbestos 3 Books 3 Construction and Demolition Debris 3 Cooking Oil 3 Appliances 3 Asbestos 3 Books 33 Electronic Wasteand 3 Demolition Fluorescent Debris Light Bulbs and Ballasts Construction 3 Cooking Oil 3 Food Scraps 3 FurnitureLight and Mattresses 3 Electronic Waste 3 Fluorescent Bulbs and Ballasts 3 Household Hazardous 3 Food Scraps 3 Furniture andWaste* Mattresses 3 Household and Automotive Batteries Waste* 3 Leaf & Yard Waste 3 Household Hazardous 3 Sap Tubing 3 NaturalBatteries Wood Waste 3 Propane Tanks 3Maple Household and Automotive 3 Leaf & Yard Waste 33 Reusable Household & Building Materials 3 Scrap Metal Maple Sap Tubing Goods 3 Natural Wood Waste 3 Propane Tanks 3 Secure Document Destruction Textiles 3 3 Reusable Household Goods & Building3Materials 3Tires Scrap Metal 3 Used Motor Oil, Oil Filters3&Textiles Antifreeze 3 Secure Document Destruction 3 Tires 3 Used Motor Oil, Oil Filters & Antifreeze

*Collected at the Transfer Station Monday through 8AM to 2PM and *Collected the Transfer Station 1223 Rte. at 7 Friday, South, Middlebury Saturday,Friday, 8AM 8AM to 1PM. Monday through to 2PM and Saturday, 8AM to 1PM.

Call us at 388-2333, or visit our website at Call www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org us at 388-2333, or visit our website at www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org

Adult Co-ed 30+ Basketball Wednesdays 8:00-10:00 at Middlebury Rec. Center Gym For more information please contact Bryan Jones @ 989-8399 $2.00 per drop-in or buy a punch card for 14 visits for $20.00 Adult Co-ed Volleyball Monday’s 8:00-10:00pm at Middlebury Rec. Center Gym For more information please contact Tom Randall @ 343-2652 $2.00 per drop-in or buy a punch card for 12 visits for $20.00 ($4 savings) Tot Time Gym Hours Who: Children ages 5 and under Location: Middlebury Rec. Center Gym Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm during School Year Cost: $2.00 per drop-in or buy discounted punch cards to save money!

PICKLEBALL The fastest growing sport sweeping the nation is here to stay in Middlebury! There are three indoor courts at the Middlebury Rec. Facility, 154 Creek Rd and 3+ located outdoors at Middlebury Recreation Park.

To learn more about Pickleball, view the schedule and sign-up to play http://acpickleball.weebly.com/

Special Events/Interests New Years Eve Fireworks and Ice Skating Presented by American Legion Post 27 Thanks to the generous support from American Legion Post 27, we are pleased to be offering New Year’s Eve fireworks and ice skating again this year. Fireworks will begin at approximately 7:30pm at the Middlebury Recreation Field (by Mary Hogan). At the conclusion of the fireworks show head over to the Memorial Sports Center and enjoy an hour and a half (8-9:30pm) of free ice skating. We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you and your family!

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Special Events/Interests 42nd Annual Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble

Presented by Middlebury Fitness Sunday November 18th, 2018 12pm Middlebury Rec. Center. 154 Creek Rd, Middlebury Please join us for the 42nd annual running of the Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble. 5k and 10k scenic out and back options available. Each runner will receive a race prize and bib with a timing chip attached. Prizes for first place finishers in 5 and 10k races (male/female) and top kids finishers under 15. Each runner will also be entered into a raffle to win prizes such as turkeys, gift certificates, and ski passes. Three dollars from each registration will be donated to the local food shelf to help feed families in need. We will also be hosting our 4th annual food drive to benefit the local food shelter.

Anyone who donates two non-perishable food items or any monetary amount will be entered into a special 2nd chance drawing to win great prizes.

For more information and to register please visit: www.middleburyfitness.com and click on sponsored events. We will also take registrations in the Parks and Recreation office until Thursday, November 15th.

Register before race day and save $5 per registration!

Pre-race registration and activities will be from 1011:30am in the Middlebury Rec. Center Gym

Adult 3-on 3 Basketball Tournament

When: Saturday November 24th, 2018 Ages: 18+ Cost: $75 for a team of 4 Location: Middlebury Recreation Center To register: contact Dustin Hunt via email (dhunt@ townofmiddlebury.org) or via phone- 458-8014 Rules: 15 minute time limit or first team to score 21 points. Double elimination bracket.

Now Hiring Lifeguards

The Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting Lifeguard applications for the 2019 summer season. Please visit www. townofmiddlebury.org or stop by our office to get an application. Applications must be received

by Friday March 29th.

2018 Addison County

Holiday Guide Coming to you in the Thanksgiving issue of the Addison County Independent on November 22nd!

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Special Events/Interests Elaine’s Art Club Instructor: Mike Mayone Who: Children ages 12-15 When: Thursdays 3:305:00pm January 24th through February 28th Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 154 Creek Rd Cost: Free!

What: Elaine’s Art Club began as collaboration with The Boys and Girls of Union County at their flagship club of Union in October, 2015. Fifteen students were immersed in the classic approach to drawing. Starting with charcoal and then pastels, the young artists learned basic drawing techniques and sharpened their observation skills through the use of live models and still lives. This free program provides easels, aprons and art supplies to the students. Elaine’s Art Club also provides a leave-behind library of art books, so that the young artists and others at the community setting may have these as reference materials ongoing.

Contact: info@livingforacause.org or visit us at www. livingforacause.org

Middlebury Fitness sponsors SPIN UNITED on Jan. 27th, 2019!

This 6th Annual event is six hours of non-stop action as individual spinners and teams pedal their way to a win for our community. Anyone can join in the fun. You do not have to be a member of Middlebury Fitness.

Spin as an individual or form a team with co-workers or friends to vie for prizes as the individual or team that can raise the most money for the United Way! $300 reserves a bike for the full 6 hours and recruiting some friends allows you to form a team and split the registration fee amongst the group! Bikes will go fast so don’t delay...reserve your bike now and Live United! For more information, or to register, visitwww. unitedwayaddisoncounty.org.

Over $41,000 raised in the past five years with 100% of funds going directly to the United Way of Addison County.

There’s Something for Everyone at the Ilsley Public Library!

Baby and Toddler Storytime Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:15am Preschool Storytime Fridays 10:30am – 11:15am Library Explorers Storytime (K-3rd Grade) Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:15pm Family Storytime Saturdays 10:30am – 11:15am Youth Media Lab (4th Grade and Up) Tuesdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm Teen Advisory Group (6th Grade and Up) Saturday Meetings – Check the library for more details. *Did You Know?* In addition to our free programs, all students in the ASCD are eligible for free library cards. Stop by for yours today!

Technology Help Mondays 10:00 – 12:00, Tuesdays 3:00 – 5:00, Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:30, Thursdays 11:00 – 1:00, Fridays 12:00 – 2:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis Mondays (Basic), and Thursdays (Advanced), 4-5pm First Wednesday Lectures First Wednesday of the month at 7 pm Nov 7 “Political Activism and the Case for Hope” Dec 5 “The Wyeths: First Family of American Art” Jan 9 “Conversations with Frank Bruni” Feb 6 “What You Didn’t Know about Evangelicalism” March 6 “Where’s Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales?”

April 3 “Slow Democracy and the Power of Neighborliness” May 1 “Natural Icons and National Identity: Frederic Church’s Landscapes” Otter Creek Poets - Thursdays at 1pm

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DOG TRAINING: Bestbuddyk9training.com SIGN UP directly for classes online at middleburyparksandrec.org AND to COMPLETE THE SIGN UP process send an email to: Bestbuddyk9training@gmail.com to let our trainer know you are in, and she will send you the rest of the information you need to be ready for class.

Dog Behavior and Learning Seminar: Jan 6 is a free seminar on dog behavior and learning. It is required for all owners who will be taking part in BEST BUDDY K9 TRAINING’s upcoming dog classes but is open to the public for free. Dog lovers you will learn how dogs learn, why they behave the way they do, and how best to teach them.

Adult Dog I & Puppy K’s first class is a one hour seminar on dog behavior and learning that is without your dog. 7 Sunday sessions: Jan 6th,13th,20th,27th, Feb 17th, 24th and March 3rd Puppy Kindergarten: 9:30-10:15 Ages 5 months and younger. Off-leash play and training is critical to your dog’s socialization, which prevents fears and problems later in life. Reduce behavior problems & raise your puppy right for a fun and easier adult life.

Start now for a foundation of attention and training that will last a lifetime! $90 Res, $95 non-residents.

Adult Dog I: Sundays 10:30-11:30 Open to dogs of any age 5 months or older. Learn new skills or brush up on old ones to get your dog to pay attention to you

in the face of distractions. Learning to get attention along with teaching cues such as sit, down, stay, come, leave it, drop it, heel, and change directions, will strengthen your communication and bond with your dog to create a dynamic human dog team! With this positive way to train you will get your dog’s brain on the same page as yours. Learn how to work through minor behavior problems. No overly aggressive or overly barky dogs please. $95 resident, $109.25 for non-residents.

Adult Dog II: Sundays 11:45-12:45 expands on lessons learned in Level 1, and takes you outdoors into real life situations where skills need to be applied.

Outdoor recall and training cues are a major focus, and with the distractions and outdoor activity, your dog will learn to listen in many situations. It also teaches you fun games to play with dogs of any age.

Our goal is to enable owners to enjoy their dog’s joy for life by re-channeling the dog’s exuberance or poor responsiveness to owners, into equally enthusiastic obedience. Emphasis is based on super-prompt sits and downs, reliable rock-solid stays, and controlled on-leash walking and heeling.

Pre-requisite: This class is designed for dogs that have completed Adult Dog Level I. Dogs must be friendly with other dogs and people. $95 residents, $109.25 for nonresidents.

Addison Central Teens Join us after-school at the Teen Center! The Teen Center in Middlebury offers after-school alternatives that are welcoming, safe, and fun for all teenagers in the community. We have pool tables, foosball, computers, and healthy snacks! In addition to our drop-in space, we offer regular programming and special events. Check out our website for up-to-date information about what’s going on: www.middteens. org. Hope to see you there!

Who: All middle and high school students.

When: Drop-In Hours: Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: 77 Mary Hogan Drive, Middlebury, in the Warming Hut next to the Rec. Tennis Courts What: Teens can meet up with friends, utilize indoor and outdoor spaces, eat delicious snacks, and participate in ongoing programs.

Cost: All of our programs are FREE or low cost.

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Immerse yourself

in health & fitness this winter.

“As time goes on, paper after paper after paper shows that the most effective, potent way that we can improve quality of life and duration of life is exercise.” ~ Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky.

Kids* memberships with Parents are free till January *

Ages 12 or under

Day fees & low cost memberships!

• All Day, State Licensed Children’s Center, Ages 1-5

Middlebury Vergennes

For details: stop in, call, or visit us online.

www.vermontsun.com

388-6888