DURING AUGUST 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.

Barre Through September 19 - Studio Place Arts, third floor, Nelda S. Haley retrospective of 15 oil paintings spanning from 1952 to 2004, along with preliminary drawings and watercolors. The show will include subjects as seemingly ordinary as "Washing Machine and Vacuum Sweeper" to the superb, "Mozart Opera."

Randolph Through August 30 - New England State Fairs, photographs of Lindsey Vladyka and New Work, New Directions: A collection of photographs by emerging young photographers, Chandler Gallery, Thursday 4 - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 - 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

Montpelier 5:30 p.m. - Star Quest, astronomical adventure for kids aged 5 - 8 led by Fairbanks Museum educator Bobby Farlice- Rubio with activities, telescope use and more, Kellogg Hubbard Library, FREE.

Barre 3 - 7 p.m. - Farmers Market, City Hall Park. 6:15 p.m. - Authors at the Aldrich, Stephen Huneck shares "Sally Goes to the Farm," Aldrich Public Library, FREE. 7 p.m. - Sherrie's Jubilee, Barre Rotary Club Summer Concert Series, Currier Park, FREE [Masonic Temple in the event of rain].

Randolph 7 p.m. - Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival, open rehearsal, Chandler Music Hall, 728-6464 for information and tickets.

Warren 7 p.m. - Beyond Compost: Advanced Uses of Compost and Geotextile Materials with Buzz Ferver at Yestermorrow Design School, part of the summer lecture series, 189 Route 100, 496-5545 for information.

Stowe 7 p.m. - Footloose, Stowe Theater Guild presents the high energy musical based on the 1984 film, Town Hall Theater, 253- 3961 for tickets and information.

Waterbury Center 7:30 p.m. - Other People's Money, Waterbury Festival Playhouse, are corporate raiders creatures from the black lagoon of capitalists or realists, $20 advance sale/$22 at the door, Call 552- 2743 for tickets and information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

Montpelier Noon to 1 p.m. - Dave Keller Band, Blues and soul as part of the Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series, Christ Church Pocket Park, 64 State Street. 5:30 p.m. - Star Quest, astronomical adventure for kids aged 5 - 8 led by Fairbanks Museum educator Bobby Farlice- Rubio with activities, telescope use and more, Kellogg Hubbard Library, FREE. 8 p.m. - Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival, works by Moszowski, Dohmanyi and Mendelssohn, Unitarian Church, $15 at the door. 8 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $25/$20 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11.

Randolph 10 a.m. - Healthier Living Workshops, Gifford Conference Center, 44 S. Main Street, Call Delattre at 728-2118 to register.

Stowe 7 p.m. - Footloose, Stowe Theater Guild presents the high energy musical based on the 1984 film, Town Hall Theater, 253- 3961 for tickets and information.

Waitsfield 6 - 9 p.m. - Annual Corn Roast and Community Dance, Music by Tammy Fletcher and her Mountain Girl Band, flatbread, corn and ice cream, Lareau Farm Inn, $15/$40 families.

Warren 7 p.m. - An Evening With Archer Mayor, the Vermont crime author presents as part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts, FREE, RSVP to 496-3912.

Waterbury Center 7:30 p.m. - Other People's Money, Waterbury Festival Playhouse, are corporate raiders creatures from the black lagoon of capitalists or realists, $20 advance sale/$22 at the door, Call 552- 2743 for tickets and information.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

Northfield 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Church Yard Sale, United Methodist Church, selling coffee and donuts during the morning hours with a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6 p.m. - Free Dinner, United Methodist Church. 7 - 8 p.m. - Green Mountain Motorheads: Hot August Nights, CRUISE NIGHT, parade downtown, DJ Emile Gosselin.

Williamstown 3 - 6 p.m. - Farmers' Market across the field in front of the Pump and Pantry.

Montpelier 7:30 p.m. - Village Harmony, American, South African, Quebecois and renaissance music, Unitarian Church, donation $10/$5 students and seniors. 8 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $25/$20 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11. Barre 5 p.m. - Dick Shadroui and Friends, outdoor concert, City Hall Park, FREE.

Randolph 11 a.m. - Children's Concert featuring musicians from the Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival, Chandler Music Hall, $3/$1 kids. 6 - 9 p.m. - Healthy Cooking: Sauces and Sides, hands on workshop with giveaways, bring a notebook, Gifford Medical Center, $35, preregister at 728-2373.

Warren 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Grand Opening at the new Town Hall location of the Warren Public Library, dedication ceremony and refreshments.

Stowe 7 p.m. - Footloose, Stowe Theater Guild presents the high energy musical based on the 1984 film, Town Hall Theater, 253- 3961 for tickets and information.

Waterbury Center 7:30 p.m. - Other People's Money, this drama explores corporate raiders from the black lagoon of capitalism, Waterbury Festival Playhouse, $20 adv./$22 at the door, 498-3755 for tickets and information.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Northfield 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Church Yard Sale, United Methodist Church, selling coffee and donuts during the morning hours with a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Green Mountain Motorheads: Hot August Nights, show on the common, burn out show from 3 - 4 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. - The Vietnam War: A Reflection, Paine House, Northfield Historical Society's summer show.

Montpelier 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Capital City Farmers' Market, 60 State Street. 8 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $25/$20 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11.

Randolph 8 p.m. - Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival, concert featuring works by Moszowski, Dohnanyi and Mendelssohn, Chandler Music Hall, $20, 728- 6464 for tickets and information.

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

Stowe 7 p.m. - Footloose, Stowe Theater Guild presents the high energy musical based on the 1984 film, Town Hall Theater, 253- 3961 for tickets and information. 8 p.m. - Summer Classics, Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas performs dance inspired music from Argentina, Mexico and Russia featuring violin soloist Daniel Andai, Topnotch Resort, $25, 472-8027 for tickets and information.

Waterbury Center 7:30 p.m. - Other People's Money, this drama explores corporate raiders from the black lagoon of capitalism, Waterbury Festival Playhouse, $20 adv./$22 at the door, 498-3755 for tickets and information.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Montpelier 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $25/$20 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11.

Randolph 12:30 p.m. - Paul Woodiel and friends at the Three Stallion Inn, FREE outdoor concert with contradance at 2 p.m.

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

Stowe 8:45 a.m. - Stowe Sojourn Bike Ride, join the Green Mountain Bicycle Club for either a 38 or 63 mile ride through Morrisville, Hyde Park and more, ending at the scoop shop in Stowe. Meet at the Post Office, 299-2353 for information.

MONDAY, AUGUST 24

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

Northfield 6 - 8 p.m. - Youth Activities Fair, Northfield Elementary School Gym. 7 p.m. - Village Trustees Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

Williamstown 8 a.m. - Williamstown Middle High School Photo Locker Day. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Special Town Meeting, Voting by Australian Ballot, First House Meeting Room. 4:30 p.m. - Soccer Scrimmage at Whitcomb.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26

Northfield 6:30 p.m. - Town Charter Committee Meeting, Municipal Building.

Williamstown 4 p.m. - Soccer Scrimmage against Rochester at Williamstown.

Montpelier 3:30 - 5 p.m. - Monarch Butterfly Tagging, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, FREE.

Warren 7 p.m. - Pressure Building [Concrete Falls In Love]: Flexible Molds for Forming Cast Concrete Structures, Yestermorrow Build Design Center, Route 100, 496- 5545 for information, FREE.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Northfield Falls 10 a.m. - Masonic Auction, Cox Brook Road, follow the signs to the John Maloney farm, benefits the Northfield and Waitsfield Masonic Lodges Scholarship Funds and projects, Antiques and antique farm equipment, wood stoves, gas stoves, furniture, dishers and household items, appliances, books, electronics, vehicles and a lot more, Call 485-8681 for more information.

COMING ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Northfield 5 and 6 p.m. - Chicken Pie Supper, United Church of Northfield, $9/$5 children under 10, take out available, handicap accessible.