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WILLISTON RECREATION &PARKS
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Spring/Summer Program Guide The Program Guide was in last week’s edition of the Observer. Copies are available at the schools, library, town hall and Rec Department. Registration is now open for programs and camps.
Adult Programs
DANGEROUS GIRLS CLASS
This is a Women-only cardio-kickboxing class combining strength and conditioning with practical combat skills. Learn trips and throws, bounce to Beyoncé, hit hard, laugh a lot and become a force to be reckoned with. Two separate days are offered. Instructor: ONTA Studio staff. Ages 16-plus, Mondays or Wednesdays, starting March 2 or March 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $60.
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FOR FITNESS
Get fit and learn to defend yourself with this blend of kickboxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and kali, in a fun, focused environment. All levels are welcome. Technique emphasis will be on adapting MMA for self-defense, including dealing with armed attackers. Instructor: ONTA Studio staff. Ages 16-plus, Thursdays, March 5-26, 7-8 p.m. $60.
TAOIST YOGA INTRO
This class introduces participants to the Chinese practice of Taoist Yoga. This gentle but sophisticated practice focuses on conditioning the psoas, stretching and strengthening the tendons, and opening up the lower lumbar spine. Experience your body light, energized and free of pain. Instructor: ONTA Studio staff. Ages 16-plus, Fridays, March 6-April 3, 6-7 p.m. $75.
Youth Programs
YOUTH LACROSSE LEAGUES (GRADES 3-8)
Separate competitive travelling leagues are offered to boys and girls in grades 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8. Registration deadline is March 12. Indoor practices being in late March. Outdoor practices begin in late April. 10 percent off if registered by March 8. Coaches are needed. Be sure to sign up to coach when you register your child. Register or renew your child’s membership with USA Lacrosse (required). A minimum number and coaches are needed to have a team.
LACROSSE (GRADES 1/2)
This program is designed to provide basic lacrosse skills to beginners in a safe, controlled environment. Players will practice and scrimmage on five Saturdays. A lacrosse stick of proper size for this age group can be purchased during registration. Parent volunteers are needed to run this program. Saturdays, May 2-June 6, 9-10 a.m. $40.
NINJA SCIENCE DAY CAMP
This camp unites the body and mind by combining martial arts, tumbling and parkour with environmental science education. We help girls and boys realize their full potential in an environment that is playful, supportive and fun. Instructors: ONTA Studio staff. Ages 4-9, Monday-Friday, Feb. 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $275. TAEKWONDO INTRO
Has your child wanted to try a martial art, but you didn’t want to commit to the pricing and all the equipment? If so, this is a great opportunity for your child to try Taekwondo. Kojo Academy is offering this four-week introductory program. This program is for new students only. Instructors: Kojo Academy staff. Ages 7-15, Saturdays, March 7-28, 9-10 a.m. $44.
YOUTH/TEEN MARTIAL ARTS
This play-based curriculum of tumbling, parkour and martial arts increases strength and self-confidence, while moving meditation helps children manage their emotions. Two separate age groups are offered with different days available. Instructor: ONTA Studio staff. Ages 4-9 or 10-15, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, starting week of March 3. $90.
LITERATURE AND THE ARTS
Through the use of fine art, movement, assemblage, drama and music, students will experience and explore quality children’s literature that is silly, thought-provoking, creative and caring. Instructor: Susan Lepple. Grades 3-5, Tuesdays, March 10-April 14, 2-3:30 p.m. $122.
KIDS EAT HEALTHY WORKSHOPS
Join Joanne Heidkamp, registered dietitian and nutritionist for Hannaford Supermarkets, for “Veggie Power.” Discover the rainbow colors of veggies, the textures from crunchy to smooth, learn how they grow and play around with using veggies to make meals more interesting. This is a parent/ child program. Location: Essex Hannaford on Route 15. Grades K-4 w/adult, Thursday, March 12, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $7.
The Williston Recreation and Parks Department is located at the Town Hall Annex Building at 7878 Williston Road. For online program registration visit www. willistonrec.org. For department information email recreation@ willistonvt.org or call 876-1160.
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At our Annual Meeting on 2/5/2020, the Williston Community Food Shelf honored our long time, board member and volunteer Larry Pillsbury as our Volunteer of the Decade. Larry has put in thousands of hours at the food shelf, picking up meat and bread, and being a shift volunteer nearly every shift we have been open since 2008. He is truly our Energizer Bunny! We would not have been nearly as successful without his continued kindness, compassion and dedication.
Thank you Larry!
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The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has launched a public awareness campaign called “Let’s Scrap Food Waste” ahead of the July 1 ban on food scraps entering the landfill. The ban was enacted as part of Act 148, Vermont’s universal recycling law, passed in 2012. It requires all organic material to be diverted from the landfill by 2020. A new public service announcement video featuring Dan Goossen of Green Mountain Compost in Williston can be viewed at www. scrapfoodwaste.org.
According to the Chittenden Solid Waste District, about one-third of the material that goes into landfills in the United States is food or scraps from food preparation; and Americans toss about 25 percent of the food they purchase into the trash can. For an average family, that amounts to about $1,600 per year being thrown away.
A lot of this type of waste is preventable. The Chittenden Solid Waste District offers these five tips for reducing food waste in your home.
1. STORE FOOD BETTER
The first priority in cutting food waste is reducing it at the source. At home, that may mean buying less, or buying fruits and vegetables in varying degrees of ripeness so everything doesn’t spoil at once. Here are a few resources with tips and tricks on how to make food last longer. l The CSWD produces a guide that shows how to use your refrigerator’s humidity settings to make food last longer. The back of the guide contains a list of common fruits and vegetables, and where
to best store them. The guide is available at www.cswd.net/reduce-and-reuse. l A food storage directory developed by the Ad Council is available at www.savethefood.com/ storage. It is a catalog of hundreds of foods with information on how to store them, freeze them and keep them at their best longer. l An online shelf-life guide that provides a searchable database of almost any type of perishable item, with guidelines for optimal storage conditions to make your food last longer, is available at www.stilltasty.com.
2. DONATE FOOD
Donate high quality food to an organization that will make the most of it in feeding hungry people. There are several organizations in Chittenden County that accept food donations. Some accept event leftovers. Contact the organizations below for information on how to donate and how to prepare leftovers to ensure they are accepted. l The Vermont Food Bank (www.vtfoodbank.org) provides a list of local food shelves. l Feeding Chittenden (www. feedingchittenden.org) provides a monthly five-day supply of groceries to families in need, as well as fresh produce and breadfive days per week. It accepts event leftovers. Call (802) 658-7939 to either set up pick up or to confirm a time to drop food off. l The Committee on Temporary Shelter (www.cotsonline.org) provides emergency shelter, services and housing for people who are homeless or marginally housed in Vermont. It accepts event leftovers. Call (802) 862-5418 for more information. l A user-curated list of food banks and food pantries around the state of Vermont is available at www.foodpantries.org. l The Salvation Army (www. nne.salvationarmy.org/gtburlington) accepts event leftovers. Call(802) 864-6991 exts. 101, 102 or 105. l The UVM Campus Kitchen accepts event leftovers. Emailcampuskitchenuvm@gmail.comto set up a time to donate.
3. FEED ANIMALS
Feeding food scraps to livestock such as chickens or pigs is the next best recommended use. If you live near a chicken keeper or pig farmer, they may be interested in taking your food scraps. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture does not currently have restrictions or guidelines for feeding food scraps to chickens, but federal and state law does strictly regulate what may be fed to pigs, and what steps must be taken to ensure that pigs are not fed any meat-related foods nor foods that may have been exposed to areas, equipment or tools that have been in contact with meat. 4. DIGEST IT Composting
Food that is no longer suitable for humans or accessible to livestock can still serve a much better purpose than being wasted in a landfill. Composting is a natural process that creates a rich soil amendment. It enriches soils by introducing nutrients, organic matter and beneficial fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms. It also improves soil structure by reducing compaction, increasing air filtration and regulating moisture retention and use. Composting options include: l Backyard composting Create a compost pile in your backyard. (No meat, bones or dairy.) l Drop-off composting Bring your food scraps and other compostables to anyCSWD DropOff Center. l Compost pick-up Many local hauling companies offer curbside pick-up of food scraps. Check in with your current trash hauler for details. Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion is a biological process that occurs when organic matter (generally in liquid or slurry form) is decomposed by bacteria in the absence of oxygen (i.e., anaerobically). Anaerobic digestion produces biogas that consists of approximately 60 percent methane and 40 percent carbon dioxide. In a carefully controlled anaerobic digestion system, this gas can be recovered, treated and used to generate energy in place of traditional fossil fuels. The remaining effluent is low in odor and rich in nutrients.
5. RECOVER ENERGY
According to the EPA, energy recovery from waste is the conversion of non-recyclable waste materials into useable heat, electricity or fuel through a variety of processes, including combustion, gasification, pyrolization, anaerobic digestion and landfill gas recovery. This process is often called waste-to-energy.
In Vermont, this is currently the “option of last resort” for food waste usage.
— Article courtesy of the Chittenden Solid Waste District.
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Sen. Phil Baruth (D-Chittenden) said the Senate Judiciary Committee will decide later this monthwhether to take upS.259, a bill prohibiting carrying semi-automatic weapons in public places including parks, public meetings, polling places, churches, restaurants, colleges, theaters and public demonstrations.
Baruth is the lead sponsor. Thirteen other senators (all Democrats and Progressives) are co-sponsors. Baruth said he remains strongly in favor of the bill, but the decision to move forward is up to the committee, chaired by Sen. Richard Sears (D-Bennington). The committee will discuss later this month which gun bills (if any) they decide to consider further.
At least one committee member is opposed.
“I’m absolutely opposed to any new gun legislation,” Senate Judiciary member Joe Benning (R-Caledonia) said.
He supports suicide prevention legislation. “My idea is to work on the brain behind the trigger, and stop thinking the trigger is the problem,” he said.
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In other gun control legislation, a public hearing on H.610, restricting firearms possession in cases of domestic violence, was held Tuesday at the Statehouse. The bill is under review by House Judiciary.
Baruth said a bill he introduced last year to requirebackground checks on homeschooling adults(except students’ parents) will not proceed this year. S.9 is now in the Senate Education Committee, which he chairs. CLOUD TAX TESTIMONY
The CEO for Faraday, a Burlington software company specializing in artificial intelligence, testified last week to the House Ways & Means Committee that a proposed sales tax on cloud services would harm Vermont tech firms. H.756 and H.841 are now before the House.
Robbie Adler said it would tax only Vermont commerce, thus placing Vermont companies at a disadvantage with non-Vermont customers. He also said it would be a compliance nightmare and a disincentive to start a tech business in Vermont.
NO LOCAL TAX FROM CANNABIS
S.54, a bill to ‘tax and regulate’ cannabis, is under review this week by the House Ways & Means Committee, which oversees taxation. The latest version has a 20 percent combined tax (sales and excise) but no local municipal tax.
However, it does require that commercial cannabis operations cannot be sited in a municipality without an affirmative vote by town voters to “opt in” or allow the operations. Opponents of commercial cannabis prefer “opt-in” to the “opt-out” option, which would allow operations unless voters specifically forbid them.
Guy Page is the publisher of Vermont Statehouse Headliners, online at www. pagecommunicationsvt.com.
Volunteer opportunities
BUILD IT TODAY — Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity invites adult volunteers to join in for a build day to help a local family gain strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. The current build is in the new north end of Burlington, and building sessions run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Volunteers should be able to stay a full day. Prior construction experience is not necessary, but is appreciated. Contact Allison DeVoe at 381- 7533 or email adevoe@ vermonthabitat.org.
A N I M A L CA R E — Franklin County Animal Rescue has a need for volunteers to provide morning animal care. Tasks include feeding and socializing with animals, cleaning their spaces and more. Orientation is provided. Youth volunteers must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Hadley Shannon at 524-9650 or email volunteer@fcarpets.org.
TECH ED — Technology for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers to provide technology presentations and workshops for senior citizens. Volunteers should have solid tech nology skills and enjoy working with older adults. Contact Bjorn Norstrom at 448-0595 or email t4torg@gmail.com.
A DR I V I NG N EED — The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired has an ongoing need for volunteer drivers, age 21 and older, in the Chittenden County area to drive folks where they need to go. Clients with vision loss need help to get to vital medical appointments, shopping and other important errands. Drivers are reimbursed for mileage and may drive as often as they wish. Background check required. Contact Vicki Vest at 800-639-5861, Ext. 243, or email vvest@vabvi.org.
SORTING BOOKS — Fletcher Free Library is in need of volunteers to sort children’s books by reading level. The books have been withdrawn from library shelves due to wear and will be distributed to schools, pre-schools, camps, etc. This is a great volunteer opportunity for a parent, teacher or retired teacher familiar with children’s reading levels. Four to 10 hours a month. Contact Fanny Seguin at 734-1778 or email fletcherfriends@gmail.com.
HOMEWORK HELPERS — The City of Winooski, under the direction of the Winooski Memorial Library, helps young people by offering homework help support and mentorship in the library. In addition to homework, volunteers might engage in a pick-up basketball game, board/card games or craft projects. Contact Olivia Miller at volunteer@winooskivt.gov.
IN THE KITCHEN — Martha’s Kitchen needs volunteers to help with prepping, serving and cleaning and just taking time to sit and share moments with guests. Volunteers are needed on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To help in the kitchen, contact Bob Begley at 343-5411. If you’re interest in general volunteering, call 524-9749 or email Marthas802@yahoo.com. — Submitted by the United Way of Northwest Vermont
February 20, 2020 • Williston Observer • Page 17 Constitutional amendment would protect natural resources as ‘common property of the people’
By Guy Page Special to the Observer
A bill introduced into the Vermont Senate last week would amend the Vermont Constitution to establish clean air and water and state conservation as a protected right. Proposal 9would enshrine in the Vermont Constitution the “right to clean air and water and the preservation of the natural, scenic and cultural values of the environment. The State of Vermont’s natural resources are the common property of all the people. The state shall conserve and maintain the natural resources of Vermont for the benefit of all people.”
The proposal is sponsored by Sen. Chris Bray (D-Addison) and co-sponsored by Sens. Rebecca Balint, Philip Baruth, Brian Campion, Alison Clarkson, Ruth Hardy, Cheryl Hooker, Deborah Ingram, Virginia Lyons, Richard McCormack, Corey Parent, Christopher Pearson, Andrew Perchlik, Anthony Pollina and John Rodgers. It was referred to the committee Bray chairs, Natural Resources and Energy.
As with all constitutional amendments, the interpretation and application of Proposal 9 would ultimately be decided by the state’s other two co-equal branches of government, the executive and the judicial. The executive could initiate action (new programs and regulations) based on the newly established right of preservation and conservation, and the courts would decide, if asked, whether the action passes constitutional muster.
Would the proposal further protect natural resources against development? Would the “common property” phrase be understood to further limit private ownership? Questions such as these will be asked if the Senate Natural Resources Committee chooses to pursue the bill.
In the 2019-20 biennium, nine proposed amendments to the Vermont Constitution have been introduced. As a result, election day voters on Nov. 3, 2022 may be asked to ratify at least two constitutional amendments, one controversial (unrestricted right to reproductive freedom, including abortion) and one not (elimination of any form of slavery).
The Vermont Constitution requires that any proposed amendment begin in the Senate, with approval requiring a ‘yes’ vote by two-thirds of the Senate.The House of Representatives must then concur by a majority of votes. The proposed amendment is then referred to the next biennial session of the General Assembly for approval. Amendments approved by the two successive general assemblies then face one final hurdle: statewide voter ratification on Election Day, November 3, 2022. If voters say yes, the amendment is adopted. In addition to Proposal 9, the following Constitutional amendments have been introduced in 2019-2020.
Proposal 1, introduced by a tri-partisan group of 10 senators last year, would provide the governor with a four-year term of office, beginning in the year 2024; and would also clarify that assistant judges, sheriffs, states attorneys and judges of probate — who already have four-year terms of office — are elected every four years.
Proposal 2, introduced last year and co-sponsored by 27 senators, would clarify that slavery and indentured servitude are prohibited in Vermont.
Proposal 3, introduced last year by Sens. Joe Benning (R-Caledonia) and Dick McCormack (D-Windsor), would provide that each individual has a right to privacy, including
the right to keep personal information private; to communicate with others privately; and to make decisions concerning his or her body.
Proposal 4, introduced last year and co-sponsored by 27 senators, would ensure that every Vermonter enjoys equal treatment and respect under the law. This amendment is in keeping with the values espoused by the current Vermont Constitution. In particular, Proposal 4 would enshrine equal rights for historically marginalized groups of people: “The State shall not deny equal treatment and respect under the law on account of a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin,” it states. Proposal 5, introduced last year by Sens. Tim Ashe (D/P – Chittenden), Becca Balint (D-Windham), Virginia Lyons (D-Chittenden) and Richard Sears (D-Bennington), would ensure that every Vermonter is afforded personal reproductive liberty. Although the word “abortion” does not appear, Proposal 5 was understood in testimony in both the House and Senate as protecting the unrestricted right to an abortion up to the moment of birth. The statement of purpose says, “Enshrining this right in the Constitution is critical to ensuring equal protection and treatment under the law and upholding the right of all people to health, dignity, independence and freedom.” Proposal 6, introduced last year by Sen. Richard Westman (R-Lamoille) and Robert Starr (R/D – Orleans/Essex), would provide Vermont state senators with a four-year term of office, beginning in 2024.
Proposal 7, introduced this year by Sen. Sears, would allow a court to hold a person accused of a violent misdemeanor or violent felony without bail when the evidence of guilt is great, the court finds that the person’s release poses a substantial threat of physical violence to any person and that no conditions of release will reasonably prevent the violence. Proposal 8, introduced this year by Sens. Deb Ingram (D-Chittenden), Ruth Hardy (D-Addison) and Ginny Lyons, would use gender-neutral terminology to refer to voters. For example, a subchapter entitled “Qualifications of Freemen and Freewomen” would be changed to “Voter Qualifications.”
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Savvy Senior
By Jim Miller
When should dementia patients stop driving?
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there a good rule of thumb on when dementia patients should stop driving? My 82-year-old mom has early stage Alzheimer’s disease, but still drives herself around town just fine.
Inquiring Daughter
Dear Inquiring, Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel, but in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, driving performance should be the determining factor of when to stop driving, not the disease itself.
With that said, it’s also important to realize that as your mom’s driving skills deteriorate over time from the disease, she might not recognize she has a problem. So, it’s very
important that you work closely with her doctor to monitor her driving and help her stop when it is no longer safe for her to drive. Here are some additional tips that can help you.
WATCH FOR WARNING SIGNS
The best way to keep tabs on your mom’s driving is to take frequent rides with her watching out for key warning signs. For example: Does she have trouble remembering routes to familiar places? Does she drive at inappropriate speeds, tailgate, drift between lanes or fail to observe traffic signs? Does she react slowly or make poor driving decisions? Also, has your mom had any fender benders or tickets lately, or have you noticed any dents or scrapes on her vehicle? All of these are red flags.
If you need some assessment help, hire a
Amendment continued from page 17
Proposal 8 is a follow-up to the last constitutional amendment, adopted in 1994. In 1991 and again in 1993, the Vermont General Assembly approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the justices of the Vermont Supreme Court to revise the Constitution in “gender-inclusive” language, replacing gender-specific terms. (Examples:
“men” and “women” were replaced by “persons” and the “Freeman’s Oath,” required of all newly registered voters in the state, was renamed the “Voters’ Oath“). The revision was ratified by the voters in the general election of Nov. 8, 1994.
Guy Page is the publisher of Vermont Statehouse Headliners, online at www. pagecommunicationsvt.com. Mary Daly contributed to this report.
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TRANSITION TIPS
Through your assessments, if you believe it’s still safe for your mom to drive, you should start recommending some simple adjustments to ensure her safety, like driving only in daylight and on familiar routes, and avoiding busy roads and bad weather. Also, see if she will sign an Alzheimer’s “driving contract” (see www.ALZ.org/driving to print one) that designates someone to tell her when it’s no longer safe to drive.
You may also want to consider getting a GPS car tracking device (like www.MotoSafety.com or www.AutoBrain.com) to help you keep an eye on her. These devices will let you track where she’s driving and allow you to set up zones and speed limits that will send you alerts to your smartphone when she exits an area, or if she’s driving too fast or braking harshly.
TIME TO QUIT
When your mom’s driving gets to the point that she can no longer drive safely, you’ll need to talk to her. It’s actually best to start having these conversations in the early stages of the disease, before she needs to quit driving, so she can prepare herself.
You also need to have a plan for alternative transportation (including a list of family,
friends and local transportation options) that will help your mom get around after she stops driving.
For tips on how to talk to your mom, the Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence offers a helpful guide called “At the Crossroads: Family Conversations About Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Driving” that you can get at www.TheHartford. com/Publications-on-Aging.
REFUSES TO QUIT
If your mom refuses to quit, you have several options. First, suggest a visit to her doctor who can give her a medical evaluation and prescribe that she stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor before they will listen to their own family.
If she still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles to see if they can help. Some states require doctors to report new dementia cases to the DMV, which can revoke the person’s license.
If these fail, consider hiding her keys or just take them away. You could also disable her vehicle by disconnecting the battery, park it in another location so she can’t see it or have access to it, or sell it.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Vermont Worksite Wellness Conference registration begins Registration is open for the 2020 Vermont Worksite Wellness Conference to be held March 25 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Burlington. The annual conference will feature breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, exhibits and networking opportunities with a focus on worksite wellness strategies and best practices.
The keynote speaker is Emma Seppala from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, an expert in fostering social connection at the workplace.
The event, sponsored by the Vermont Department of Health and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, will conlcude with the annual Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness awards. Register at www.healthvermont. gov/wellness. The registration deadline is March 10.
GlobalFoundries partners with UVM on employee education GlobalFoundries and UVM have initiated a partnership to offer GlobalFoundries employees in Vermont the opportunity to further their education at UVM at discounted tuition rates, coupled with the company’s tuition reimbursement program.
For UVM, the partnership creates a new pipeline of students and brings experienced professionals into its classrooms and labs.
“This education partnership with the University of Vermont is a great opportunity for our employees to further their education and grow their skill sets to enhance their careers,” said GlobalFoundries CEO Thomas Caulfield. “Our employees will benefit greatly from this partnership. HUB continued from page 9 Observer courtesy photo Thomas Caulfield of GlobalFoundries, left, and UVM President Suresh Garimella mark a new workforce development partnership.
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This easy whoopie pie recipe is the perfect way to cap off weeknight meals.
WHOOPIE PIES 1 box spice cake mix 1 1/2 cups apple butter 1/2 cup canola oil 2 eggs 8 ounces cream cheese 4 tablespoons butter 3 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla
Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large bowl, whisk spice cake mix, apple butter, oil and eggs.
With ice cream scoop or large tablespoon, spoon batter into rounded heaps, about 2-3 inches in diameter, onto parchment paper. Space spooned batter 2 inches apart.
Bake 14 minutes. Let cool. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk and vanilla. Beat until blended.
Frost flat sides of pie halves and place halves together. Refrigerate and store in sealed container.
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FRIDAY, FEB. 21
Single adults game night
Single adults volleyball/pizza night. 6 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex. 999-5291. All about Vermont state colleges Vermont State College Chancellor Jeb Spaulding presents “The State of the State Colleges in Vermont.” 2-3 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington.
TUESDAY, FEB. 25
Gardening talk
The Burlington Garden Club presents “The Latest in Annual Flowers and Vegetables” with Red Wagon Plants owner Julie Rubaud. 1 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington.
THURSDAY, FEB. 27
Hearing aid educational forum “Hearing and Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know,” presented by UVM audiologist Kristen Campbell. 1:30 p.m. Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond. janevossler@gmail.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 29
Bird monitoring walk
All birders welcome on a monthly monitoring walk. Coffee and conversation afterwards. Bring your own binoculars. 8 a.m. Bird Museum of Vermont, 900 Sherman Hollow Rd., Huntington.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Book and bake sale
Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., in Essex Junction, is having a book and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon March 6-7. 879-7943.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
HIV discussion
UVM Medical School Professor Timothy Leahy presents “What HIV Teaches Us About Sexual Ethics.” 6-7:30 p.m. Carpenter Auditorium, the Given Building at the University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave., Burlington
ONGOING
NAMI-VT Williston Family Support Group For family members and close friends of a loved one with a serious mental illness. First and third Monday of the month. 6-7:30 p.m. at the NAMI-VT office, 600 Blair Park Rd, Williston. 310-4199. Sustainable Williston monthly meeting.
Fourth Thursday of each month. 7:15 p.m. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston. Meet to discuss sustainability issues and projects and plan new steps for the future. 6 p.m. potluck dinner precedes discussion. Alzheimer’s caregiver support group
Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group. 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 130, Williston. Meets second Tuesday of each month, 5-6:30 p.m. alz.org/vermont. Adult survivors of suicide loss Free support group in Williston, meets third Thursday of each month, providing a safe, respectful space where group members can talk about their loss. For more information and meeting location, call Joanna at 777-5244 or Maria at 879-9576.
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Some of the region’s brightest stars take on the greatest hits from Broadway and beyond, for an intimate evening of song, celebration, and love. Directed by Sabrina Sydnor with Musical Direction by Grace Chris.
Visual Guest Artist 2/21: Allison Cranmer, “Hey, look at that!” Visual Guest Artist 2/22: Marla & Justin McQuiston - “Observations” All Proceeds Benefi t: Lyric Theatre.
Details Doors open/Art Show: at 6:30pm Show: at 7:00pm Ticket Price: $13 in advance / $15 at door ($11 / $13 for seniors and children) Ticket Purchase: Williston Town Hall; at the Brick Church door on the day of the show, or online at www.town.williston.vt.us/BrickChurchMusic Location: All shows occur at the Old Brick Church in Williston Village
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Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas – 122 College St., Burlington Friday, Feb. 21 – Thursday, Feb. 27 THE CALL OF THE WILD PG 12:10 1:10 3:50 6:30 9:05 BLUMHOUSE'S FANTASY ISLAND PG13 1:00 4:10 6:50 9:25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG PG 12:05 2:30 3:20 4:20 6:40 9:10 DOWNHILL R 12:00 2:10 4:40 7:00 9:20 HARLEY QUINN: BIRDS OF PREY R 12:50 4:00 6:45 9:15 DOLITTLE PG 12:45 6:15 8:40 BAD BOYS FOR LIFE R 3:30 6:35 9:10 1917 R 12:40 3:40 6:20 9:00 STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER PG13 12:20 8:50 JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL PG13 2:40 6:10 FROZEN 2 PG 12:30 KNIVES OUT PG13 3:00 6:00 8:55 Running Time 2hr 15min Running Time 1hr 55min Running Time 2hr 15min Doors close at 9:45 pm Doors open at 11:30 am Closed Captioning/Assistive Listening/Narrative Audio Devices available on request Running Time 2hr 20min Running Time 2hr 35min Running Time 1hr 55min Running Time 2hr 15min Running Time 2hr 5min Running Time 2hr 0min Running Time 1hr 50min Running Time 1hr 40min Running Time 1hr 55min Show Schedule - Merrill's Roxy Cinemas - 2/21/2020
1:00P 3:45P 6:40P 9:10P 1:30P 4:00P 6:45P 9:15P Merrill Theatre Company 2/21/2020 - 2/21/2020 1917 BIRDS OF PREY
1:15P 3:50P 6:30P 9:20P 3:15P 8:50P 12:30P 6:00P LITTLE WOMEN OLYMPIC DREAMS FEMALE PLEASURE KNIVES OUT
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