DURING JUNE Around the Area

Northfield Through August 28 - Artists Reflect on the Historical Collection of the Sullivan Museum, Sullivan Museum, Norwich University off South Main Street.

Montpelier Through June 30, Lee Garrison in Vermont, landscapes, flowers, ponds, portraits at the Vermont Supreme Court Building. Through June 30, Vermont Arts Council, Spotlight Gallery features "Pieces of Vermont," 23 pieces of puzzle art created as part of Art Fits Vermont, 136 State Street.

Barre Through July 25 - The circus is coming to Studio Place Arts with three rings in the gallery to showcase 3-D circus performers and routines (Think dolls, sculptures, wire pieces, wood creations. Think Alexander Calder's Circus!) that are roughly at a scale of 1 1/2 inches to a foot (which makes people 8-10 inches tall).

Randolph Until July 12, Into the Woods, Chandler Art Gallery, Thursday 4 - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 - 3 p.m., 15 Vermont artists take a look at and use woods.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

Montpelier 5:30 p.m. - Summer Weed Walk and Plant ID, Sandra Lory leads and will identify edible and medicinal plants along Stonecutter's Way, Hunger Mountain Coop, $5 members/$7 non-members.

Barre 3 - 7 p.m. - Barre Farmers Market, City Hall Park. 6:15 p.m. - Authors at the Aldrich, sugar maker and essayist Burr Morse will discuss "Golden Times: Tales Through the Sugarhouse Window," Aldrich Public Library, FREE. 7 p.m. - Cold Brook Blues Band, Barre Rotary Club summer concert series presented by the Barre Partnership, Currier Park, FREE (If rain concert will be in the Masonic Temple]. 7 p.m. - Student Dress Rehearsal, Green Mountain Opera, Barre Opera House by invitation only.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18

Northfield 7:30 a.m. - Recession Proof: How to Prepare Yourself and Your Team for the Challenges Ahead, Dr. Steve Taubman leads the discussion hosted by Central Vermont Economic Development Corp., Norwich University, RSVP 223-4654, $25 members, $35 nonmembers.

Montpelier 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Vinyl Record and DVD Dropoff at City Hall for "Replay the Tunes" benefit for the Onion River Exchange, 222-9506 for information. 6 p.m. - Living Welkl: Karma and the Spiritual Practice on the Path to Happiness taught by Amy Miller of Milarepa Center Buddist retreat, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Hayes Room, Donations Accepted.

Barre 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Vinyl Record and DVD Dropoff at Restore for "Replay the Tunes" benefit for the Onion River Exchange, 222-9506 for information.

Waitsfield Noon - Green Mountain Opera Chat and lunch with Tim Tavcar, Joslyn Round Barn, $25, 496- 7722 for information.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

Montpelier 7 a.m. - Youth Birding Program Bird Walk, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, FREE.

Barre 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Opening Reception for Circus, a three ring circus of art at Studio Place Arts, 201 N. Main Street, FREE. 7:30 p.m. - The Marriage of Figaro, Green Mountain Opera Festival, Barre Opera House, $10-$50, 476-8188 for tickets.

Stowe 6 - 11 p.m. - Stowe Wine and Food Classic, Trapp Family Lodge.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Montpelier 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Capital City Farmers Market, 60 State Street, Shop With The Chef from L.A.C.E. Farm Fresh Market and Café. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Washington County Historical Society Mini-Expo, Pavilion Building Lobby. 10 a.m. - Peregrine Falcon Foray, North Branch Nature Center staff go to Marshfield Mountain to monitor a pair of peregrine falcons, FREE. 3 p.m. - Blazing Cellos, twenty two cellist and a bassist perform directed by Robert Blais playing music by Dvorak, the Beatles and more, premiere of Sleepless City by Lydia Busler- Blais, Unitarian Church, FREE. 7 p.m. - Vivo, Spyglass Theater, local youth theater company presents a collection one act plays, Vermont College of Fine Arts Auditorium. 8 p.m. - Contradance, Ed Hall caller and music by Richard Foret, Mary Cay Brass and Roger Kahle, $8.

Williamstown 8 - 10 a.m. - Annual Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Friends of Ainsworth Library on the lawn and under the tent.

Randolph Center 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Hooked Rug Exhibit, Vermont Technical College, student exhibition of finished rugs and hooked pieces from the Green Mountain Rug School, Judd Gym.

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

Waterbury Center 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - SOLO Wilderness First Aid, 16 hour course to deal with medical emergencies in the wilderness, Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Fee $180, register at greenmountainclub. org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

Barre Noon - 2 p.m. - Father's Day Chicken BBQ, eat in or take out, pasta, salad and more, East Barre Fire Station, $9 whole chicken/$6 half chicken. 3 p.m. - The Marriage of Figaro, Green Mountain Opera Festival, Barre Opera House, $10-$50, 476-8188 for tickets.

MONDAY, JUNE 22

Northfield 7 p.m. - Selectboard Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

Montpelier 7 - 9 p.m. - Vermont Fiddle Orchestra summer session rehearsals begin at the Grange Hall just off Route 12 on Northfield Street, the orchestra is looking for new members who play violin, cello, guitar and other traditional folk instruments, all are welcome, call 877-343- 3531 for information.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

Northfield 3 - 6 p.m. - Northfield Farmers Market, Common. 7 p.m. - Village Trustees Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

Bethel 1-4 p.m. - Learn to make butter, yogurt and ricotta cheese from raw milk, Lisa McCrory from Earthwise Farm and Forest hosts for Rural Vermont, pre-registration required, call 223- 7222 or e-mail Shelby@ ruralvermont.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

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

Montpelier 3:30 p.m. - Bug Walk, North Branch Nature Center staff will search for tiny six legged creatures, $5 per family, 713 Elm Street. 7 p.m. - Deathtrap by Ira Levin, a wickedly funny who done it, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, through July 12, $20/$15 students and seniors/$10 to age 11.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Riverton 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Food and Rummage Sale, MacKenzie Memorial Church, for information contact Hazel Gordon, 485-8207.