COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AROUND THE AREA
Berlin Through September 30,
Adelaide Tyrol paintings in the lobby at Central Vermont Medical Center on Fisher Road in Berlin, Vermont. Open 6:30 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Montpelier Ongoing, Sculpture
Exhibit featuring the works of Leila Bandar, Kat Clear, Chris Curtis, David Tanych and Denis Versweyveld, Vermont Arts Council
Sculpture Garden.
Randolph Through October 6 - A
view of the world from traveler Dean Mogavero of Randolph at the Gifford Gallery at the Medical
Center.
Waitsfield Through September 5 -
13th Annual Big Red Barn Art Show features 130 works by 36 Mad River artists, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. , Sun. 12:30 - 8 p.m. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, FREE but donations accepted, Lareau Farm/American Flatbread, Rt. 100, 1/2 mile South of Rt. 17 intersection.
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 1
Northfield 6:30 p.m. – Bingo at the
Masonic Temple.
Barre 1:30 p.m. – Senior Day,
Barre City Manager John Craig will explain the ins and outs of Barre’s Big Dig which will be starting soon on Main Street, Refreshments
served, Aldrich
Public Library, FREE. 3 – 6:30 p.m. – Barre
Farmers Market in City
Hall Park. 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Art Opening
reception for “On the Planet” exhibit at Studio Place Arts, tours and talks at the historic quarries at Millstone Hill, 468-7069 for information.
Randolph 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Line
Dancing, beginners and intermediate level, Upper Gallery, Chandler Music Hall, $7/$10 per family, 728-5722 for information.
Waterbury Center 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Lawn
Festival and Craft Sale, Waterbury Center Community
Church.
Stowe 8 p.m. – The Sound of
Music, Stowe Theater Guild presents the dramatic tale of Stowe’s most famous family, the Von Trapps, Town Hall Theater, $20/$10, 253-3961 for tickets and information.
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 2
Northfield 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers,
United Methodist
Church, weigh in at 5
p.m., class at 5:30 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. – Northfield Historical
Society, Summer Show, McIntosh photographs form the 19th Century of Northfield
environs.
Barre Town 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Line
Dancing, beginners and intermediate level, Knights of Columbus Hall, Pine Hill Road, $7/$10 per family,
728-5722 for information.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Williamstown 1 – 3 p.m. – Williamstown
Farmers Market across
from Pump and Pantry.
Montpelier 7 – 9 p.m. – Coffee House,
music, fellowship and refreshments, bring a snack to share if you are able, Trinity United
Methodist Church.
Stowe 8 p.m. – The Sound of
Music, Stowe Theater Guild presents the dramatic tale of Stowe’s most famous family, the Von Trapps, Town Hall Theater, $20/$10, 253-3961 for tickets
and information.
Waterbury Center 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Lawn
Festival and Craft Sale, Waterbury Center Community Church.
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 4
Northfield 8:30 a.m. – Register for
the 5K and 1K footraces
in front of the Northfield
Savings Bank. 9:30 a.m. – Kids 1K
footrace for ages 5 – 13. 10:30 a.m. – Adult 5K
footrace. Noon – 3 p.m. – Buck’s
Hose Drawn Wagon
Rides. 1 - 4 p.m. – Northfield Historical
Society Summer Show, the photographs of Ruben McIntosh, views of 19th century
Northfield and environs.
1 – 2 p.m. – No Strings
Marionette Puppet Show on the Main Stage on the Common,
Wasabi: A Dragon’s
Tale. 2:15 – 3 p.m. – Marko The
Magician on the Main
Stage on the Common. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Wonderle’s
Big Top Adventure
on the Main Stage. 4:30 – 6 p.m. – Dexter and
Ron DJ’s on the Main
Stage on the Common. 5 and 6 p.m. – Chicken Pie
Supper, United Church
of Northfield, $10/$5
12 and under. 7 – 10 p.m. – Big Basin
Band with fire eating by Kerry Kaye during the
band break.
Montpelier 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Capital
City Farmers’ Market on State and Elm
Streets.
Waitsfield 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Farmers
Market, Mad River
Green. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – 40th
Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair, Kenyon Field on Route 100, $3/
children under 12 free.
Stowe 8 p.m. – The Sound of
Music, Stowe Theater Guild presents the dramatic tale of Stowe’s most famous family, the Von Trapps, Town Hall Theater, $20/$10, 253-3961 for tickets
and information.
Waterbury Center 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Lawn
Festival and Craft Sale,
Waterbury Center Community
Church.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Northfield 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Motorcycle
show in the parking lot at the United Church with a blessing
of the bikes by Rev.
Paul Hoffman. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Antique
& Classic Car Show, Kenyon’s and
Chouinard’s Parking
Lots. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. –
Fractal Groove, Northfield High School’s own
rock band on the Main
Stage. 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. –
Pet show with prizes awarded to winners on
the Main Stage on the
Common. Noon – 3 p.m. – Buck’s
Horse Drawn Wagon
Rides. Noon – 3 p.m. – United
Church Pie Sale in front
of the church during
the motorcycle show. Noon – 4 p.m. – Car Show
of antique and classic cars and rods in Kenyon’s
and Chouinard’s
Parking Lot 1 - 4 p.m. – Northfield Historical
Society Summer Show, the photographs of Ruben McIntosh, views of 19th century
Northfield and environs.
1 – 3 p.m. – Talent Show
on the Main Stage on
the Common. 3:15 – 4 p.m. – Marko
demonstrating hypnosis
on the Main Stage
on the Common. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Sherry’s
Jubilee and Karaoke on
the Main Stage on the
Common. 7 – 10 p.m. – Banjo Dan
and the Mid-nite on the
Main Stage on the
Common. 7 – 10 p.m. – Teen Night at
the American Legion.
Barre 8:45 a.m. – Groton Glider
Bike Ride, Green Mountain Bicycle Club will ride from Barre to Groton Park, 50 mile loop or strenuous 80 mile trip, meet at Spaulding High School, 434-4497 for information.
Randolph Noon – Midnight – 18th
Annual New World Festival, downtown Randolph, tickets can be pre-ordered on line or at the Chandler Box Office at 276-6464, bands this year include Cantrip, Nightingale, AtlanticCrossing, Skellig, Tri and a young musicians show, No Strings Marionette Company, Midnight Capers with their Morris Dancers with callers Nils Fredland and Adina
Gordon.
Waitsfield 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Farmers
Market, Mad River
Green. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – 40th
Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair, Kenyon Field on Route 100, $3/
children under 12 free.
Stowe 6:30 p.m. – United States
Air Force Band of Liberty, popular and patriotic songs, Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, FREE, open for picnics from 4:30 p.m., 253-
7792 for information.
Waterbury Center 1 – 9 p.m. – Waterbury
Comedy Festival featuring Tom Murphy, Fred Garbo, William Lange and more, shows at 1, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Hope Davey Field, plus activities, strolling and entertainment, food throughout the day, $15/$10/$25 family of 4.
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 6
Northfield 9 - 10:30 a.m. - A portrait
photo session with Isabel W. Nielsen at the Paine House taking free (donations always appreciated) digital portraits of people in front of the wall mural painted by local artist Phyllis Greenway. This impressionistic-style mural provides a lovely backdrop to individual and family photos, and is reminiscent of the types of backgrounds used in 19th century photography studios. All portrait sitters will receive a 4x6” print to take with them. For more information you
may call Kay Schlueter
at 485-6942. 10:30 a.m. – 36th Annual
Labor Day Parade down Main Street starts at the Crescent and proceeds past the Common reviewing stand and on to end at Water Street, featuring the Norwich Corp of Cadets and marching band, floats, bands, bagpipes, Shrine circus performers and multitude of other acts, this year’s
theme “hocus pocus,
bring out the magic.” Following the Parade –
American Legion Chicken Barbeque in
front of the Legion on
the Common. 12:30 – 1 p.m. – Norwich
Drill Team on the Main
Stage on the Common. 1 - 3 p.m. – Northfield Historical
Society Summer Show, the photographs of Ruben McIntosh, views of 19th century
Northfield and environs.
1 – 3 p.m. – Starline
Rhythm Boys on the
Main Stage on the
Common. 2 p.m. – Pie Eating Contest
near the Main
Stage on the Common. 2:45 p.m. – Annual Dog
River Duck Race down the Dog River with winners to get prizes, proceeds benefit the Senior Center and the Northfield Fire Department, ducks on sale all weekend under the craft tent, race starts at the
Wall Street bridge.
Barre 6 – 8 p.m. – Green Mountain
Cloggers, Green Mountain Tavern, beginners always welcome, $20 per month dues, 522-2935 for information.
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 7
Northfield 6:30 p.m. - Financial
Peace University at Grace Church,, Free preview class with classes to start on September 21 to get you debt free, call 485- 7866 to enroll.
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 8
Northfield 6:30 p.m. – Bingo at the
Masonic Temple.
Berlin 8:30 a.m. - WBON Central
Vermont Health Care Reform, What it means, learn about insurance coverage and its impact on you, 33 Stewart Road, $10/$9 members, register online at
Randolph 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Line
Dancing, beginners and intermediate level, Upper Gallery, Chandler Music Hall, $7/$10 per family, 728-5722 for information.
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 9
Northfield 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers,
United Methodist Church, weigh in at 5
p.m., class at 5:30 p.m.
Barre Town 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Line
Dancing, beginners and intermediate level, Knights of Columbus Hall, Pine Hill Road, $7/$10 per family, 728-5722 for information.




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