DURING MAY AROUND VERMONT AND IN NORTHFIELD

Northfield Through May 31, Saturdays and Sundays 1 - 4 p.m. - Student Art Show, Paine House at Brown Public Library.

Montpelier Through June 30, Lee Garrison in Vermont, landscapes, flowers, ponds, portraits at the Vermont Supreme Court Building. Through May 29, American Institute of Architects, projects from the 2008 Vermont competition, Statehouse cafeteria. Through May 31, 2009 Inspiration Exhibit, Sacred Geometry, Graffiti and all that Matters with Spirit by Justin Pettit, Green Bean Gallery, Capital Grounds.

Barre Through June 6, Show Us The Green, Studio Place Arts, Tues. through Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat., Noon - 4 p.m.

Randolph Through May 31, Windows on Weaving: The Vermont Weavers Guild Biennial Exhibit, Chandler Gallery, 71-73 Main Street Gallery hours, Fri., Sat., Sun. - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., extended hours on May 23 and 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Northfield 5:45 - Masonic Bingo, Masonic Temple, Every Wednesday through May 27.

Middlesex 7 p.m. - Middlesex Historical Society meeting, Middlesex Town Hall, All invited.

Stowe Noon - Vermont History Through Song with Linda Radke and John Lincoln, A Vermont Humanities Council event, Stowe Community Church, FREE.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Roxbury 7 p.m. - The Psychology of Color: How It Affects How We Feel, exploring color with artist Ann Schaller, Roxbury Free Library, 485-6860 for information.

Montpelier 6 p.m. - Managing In Tough Times, SCORE Workshop, Community National Bank, 200 Main Street, FREE. 7 p.m. - Burning in China by Gary Moore, Lost Nation Theater, $25/$20.

Barre 3 p.m. - GED Testing, writing at 3 p.m., math at 3:30 p.m., take only 1, social studies, science and reading at 5:30 p.m., take 1 or 2, Barre Learning Center, 46 Washington Street, Pre-register at 476- 4588. 6 p.m. - Service of Remembrance, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice celebrates the lives of those who hospice has served, Barre Universalist Church, RSVP 223-1878.

Waterbury Center 6:30 - 9 p.m. - End To Ender's Workshop, Green Mountain Club headquarters, for those planning to hike the Long Trail or other long distance trail this year, register at www.thegreenmountainclub. org .

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Northfield 7 - 9 p.m. - Preview Party and Reception for Open Studio Weekend, Gray Building featuring art works by Phyllis Higgins, Annie Gould, Phyllis Greenway, Kathrena Ravenhorst- Adams and Tamara Wright.

Montpelier 7 a.m. - Early Morning Bird Walk, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, 229- 6206, free for members, $5 non-members. 8 p.m. - Burning in China by Gary Moore, Lost Nation Theater, $25/$20. 8 p.m. - The Rocky Horror Show, presented by the Barre Players, Vermont College Chapel, $20, tickets at the door, under 18 must be accompanied by adult, reservations 223-4191.

Barre 6:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Granite Center Garden Club Plant Sale, perennials at affordable prices, Vermont Granite Museum, No. Main Street.

Randolph 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Tag Sale, Plant Sale, Food Sale, Our Lady of the Angles Church, 43 Hebard Hill Road, for information call 728- 5251 or Elizabeth Mahaffy 728-9509. 7:30 p.m. - The Next Generation, showcase of young, classically trained musicians from Northfield, Randolph and other towns around the area, Chandler Music Hall, $10/$5 student advance sales, $12/$6 at the door.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Northfield 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Northfield Ambulance Volunteer's 4th Annual Plant and Bake Sale, 31 Dog River Drive. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Open Studio Weekend, Open House at Gray Building with artists Phyllis Higgins, Annie Gould, Phyllis Greenway, Kathrena Ravenhorst- Adams and Tamara Wright. Noon - 5 p.m. - American Red Cross CPR Class, Open to all, FREE, $10 for certificate, Chris Southworth Instructor, Ladies Workout Exprss, Gray Building, Call 794-5433 to Pre-Register which is required. 1 - 4 p.m. - Student Art Show, Paine House, Brown Public Library.

Montpelier 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Farmers Market, 60 State Street. 8 p.m. - Burning in China by Gary Moore, Lost Nation Theater, $25/$20.

Barre 7 p.m. - Cody Michaels Piano Concert, Universalist Church, $10/$5 donation.

Randolph 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Tag Sale, Plant Sale, Food Sale, Our Lady of the Angles Church, 43 Hebard Hill Road, for information call 728- 5251 or Elizabeth Mahaffy 728-9509.

Waitsfield 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Waitsfield Farmers Market, Mad River Green.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Northfield 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Open Studio Weekend, Open House at Gray Building with artists Phyllis Higgins, Annie Gould, Phyllis Greenway, Kathrena Ravenhorst- Adams and Tamara Wright. 1 - 4 p.m. - Student Art Show, Paine House, Brown Public Library.

Montpelier 2 p.m. - Walk For Lupus, fund, food and prizes, rain or shine, Statehouse lawn, registration 1 p.m. with walk beginning at 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - Trio Amoroso, Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, WordstageVT performance based upon the letters, diaries and works of the Schumanns and Brahms, T.W. Wood Gallery, $15, 2231279 for information.

Middlesex 1 - 4 p.m. - Middlesex Notch Wildflower Walk, contact North Branch Nature Center for information and carpooling, 713 Elm Street, 229- 6206. 1 - 3 p.m. - David Murphy, multi-instrumentalist plays American roots music, Red Hen Bakery and Café, no cover.

Barre 1 - 4 p.m. - St. Monica's Open House, guided tours offer historic and current facts about the parish, public welcome. 2 p.m. - 35th Annual Show of Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, Barre Opera House, students ages 7 to middle age perform jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and lyrical blues, $10 advance, $12 at the door, 229-4676 for information.

MONDAY, MAY 25

Northfield 7 p.m. - Selectboard Meeting Cancelled.

Montpelier 9:30 a.m. - Memorial Day Parade, ceremony at Montpelier High School at 11 a.m. following the parade, decorate you bike and join in the parade, prizes for three top bikes, Open House to follow at VFW and American Legion.

TUESDAY, MAY 26

Northfield 7 p.m. - Trustee's Meeting and Special Village Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

Montpelier 10 a.m. - Preschool Discovery Program, What's The Buzz, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, $5, ages 3-5 with families.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Northfield 5:45 - Masonic Bingo, Masonic Temple, last week of Bingo until next fall. 6 p.m. - Boys and Girls Club Gala, Milano Ballroom, Food, Dancing, Silent Auction, Music by Sherri's Jubilee, $20 advance sale or at the door.

Montpelier 10 a.m. - Preschool Discovery Program, What's The Buzz, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, $5, ages 3-5 with families.

THURSDAY, MAY 28

Northfield 7 p.m. - Zoning Board of Adjustment, Community Room, Brown Public Library.