Edible Landscaping

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Vermont Interactive Technologies Workshop

Join ecological designer Mark Krawczyk to learn about the fundamental principles of edible landscape design. Cost: $10. Being held at various VIT locations across the state including Lyndonville and Newport. Register at their website.
Contact: Vermont Interactive Technologies
Phone: 802-288-1581
Email: mparent4@vtlink.org
Website: www.vtlink.org

Leading With Awareness: Growing With Your Organization

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Part of a workshop series promoting leadership in our communites by Springfield College School of Human Services, celebrating 25 years.

Workshop led by Mathew Forest, Groveton Elementary School and Springfield College. Free and open to the public - please call to register. Certificate of Attendance awarded.

Location:  Springfield College, 347 Emerson Falls Road, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Springfield College
Phone: 802-748-5402

American Veterans Traveling Tribute: The Cost of Freedom

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - Monday, May 27, 2013
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

An 80% replica of the Vietnam Memorial will be on display along with displays of other wars in which many brave American men and women lost their lives.

Thurs: Opening Ceremonies, POW/MIA Remembrance Day; Gold Star and Blue Star mothers
Friday: Law Enforcement/Firefighters/EMS Day
Saturday: Recognition of local veterans of all conflicts
Sunday: Ride to The Wall (motorcycle) Ceremony
Monday: Honors will be given in memory of WWII veterans Wilson "Stub" Keith, William White, Russell Hatch, and Harry Williams
Opens May 23 at noon until May 27 at 3 PM. Visiting is available 24 hours a day. Security will be present at all times.


Location:  North Haverhill Fairground, Rt. 10, North Haverhill, NH
Website: www.avtt.org/aboutavtt.html

Harvesting Water in Your Landscape

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Design and lay out several multi-purpose water harvesting swales.

Participants will learn basic surveying skills, conceptual tools to help them read landscapes, a suite of water harvesting solutions and strategies, and the practical aspects necessary to install them. Sliding scale donation.

Location:  Peace of Earth Farm, Albany, VT
Contact: Mark Krawczyk
Phone: 802-755-6336
Website: www.peaceofearthfarmalbany.wordpress.com

The Women’s Rights Movement – A Photographic Journey

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum's Arts & Culture Series presents: Diana Mara Henry.

As official photographer for the First National Women's Conference, Diana had unlimited access to many of the crucial women of the 1970's. These photographs have appeared in many government documents, magazines, and books such as “The Perfect Portfolio, Newsweek's Pictures of the Year 1977” and the 1989 Pulitzer and Tony award-winning play, The Heidi Chronicles.

Admission by donation.

Location:  St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Phone: 802-748-8291
Website: www.stjathenaeum.org

Pumpkin Hill Singers Spring Concert

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 7:30 pm

The singing ensemble will present its usual interesting mix of older music.

In addition to it's older music, the ensemble will include music from other countries, jazz arrangements of popular songs, and other composition by Steve Parker and Susan Terry. Joining the Singers for this concert will be Cody Michaels, Northeast Kingdom based piano soloist and composer. Donations at the door are welcome.

Location:  North Congregational Church, Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Susan Terry
Phone: 802-748-3512

AARP Driver Safety Class

Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Discover new possibilities with the AARP Driver Safety course

Traffic statistics indicate tht older adults overall are safe drivers with good driving records. However, medical conditions, certain medications, and age-related changes in physical and mental function can increase the risk of crashes and injury among older drivers.  It is critically important that older drivers make driving safely a personal priority. AARP Driver Safety is committed to helping Americans 50+ sustain mobility and safety as they age. Trained volunteers instruct the AARP Driver Safety Classroom course which enables drivers to refresh their driving skill and understand how to adjust to age-relate challenges. The course is presented to a group of 15-35 participants in a four-hour, six-hour, or eight-hour classroom format, over one or two days.  Call our toll-free number (877-846-3299) to sign up for the course.  $12 for members and $14 for non-members.

Location:  North Country Hospital, Newport, VT
Contact: AARP
Phone: 877-846-3299

Pumpkin Hill Singers Spring Concert

Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Time: 7:30 pm

The singing ensemble will present its usual interesting mix of older music.

In addition to it's older music, the ensemble will include music from other countries, jazz arrangements of popular songs, and other composition by Steve Parker and Susan Terry. Joining the Singers for this concert will be Cody Michaels, Northeast Kingdom based piano soloist and composer. Donations at the door are welcome.

Location:  Danville Congregational Church, Danville, VT

Contact: Susan Terry
Phone: 802-748-3512

Northsong Spring Concert

Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Northsong, a chamber choir directed by Anne K. Hamilton, with Vivian Spates, accompanist, performs a delightful potpourri of choral works, including Cecelia MacDowell’s Ave Maris Stella, Daniel Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata, and Sid Robinovitch's Canciones por las Americas.

Performances are Friday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Barton United Church, 15 Glover Rd (Rt. 16) and Sunday, May 26, 4:00 p.m. at the Newport United Church, 63 Third Street. Accessible locations. Suggested donation: $5.00.

For anyone who enjoys choral music of the highest caliber.

Location:  Barton United Church, 15 Glover Rd, Rt. 16, Barton, VT 05822
Phone: 802-895-4942
Email: harrisshir@aol.com
Website: www.northsong.org

Annual Vermont Craft Open Studio Weekend

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - Sunday, May 26, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

A statewide open studio weekend for participating Vermont artists.

Over 200 Vermont artists, from glass blowers to wood carvers, invite the public to visit them at work in their studios. A Vermont Studio Tour Map, ordered from the VT Crafts Council, will guide visitors through the state during the event. Contact them at Vermont Crafts Council, PO Box 938, Montpelier, VT 05601

Location:  Statewide
Contact: Vermont Crafts Council
Phone: 1-802-223-3380
Email: vt1crafts@aol.com
Website: www.vermontcrafts.com

Slackline Lyndonville

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

All-day slackline party.

Slacklines will be rigged at various lengths and heights. Come to take part in this community of balance. Suggested donation: $5

Location:  TBA
Contact: Northwoods Stewardship Center
Phone: 802-723-6551 Ext. 115
Email: david@northwoodscenter.org
Website: www.northwoodscenter.org/events

Hardwick Spring Festival

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Time: 10:00 am

Daylong festival in its 63rd year!

The day starts with a 5K Run, a Main St. parade at 11 am and then festivities continue at Atkins Field for an outdoor exhibitors/vendors fair, crafts fair, rides, games and food.

Location:  Hardwick, VT
Contact: Center for an Agricultural Economy
Email: elena@hardwickagriculture.org

Push Culture Family Picnic

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - Sunday, May 26, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

The east coast's first downhill freeride event.

Watch downhill skate boarders from all over the world skate down the Toll Road from the summit of Burke Mountain. BBQ at noon. $5 per person. (Must ride shuttle from the Mid Burke Lodge.)

There will also be live music at the Bear Den Lounge, Saturday, May 25 at 8pm. $5 cover charge, 21 & older only.

Location:  Burke Mountain, East Burke, VT
Phone: 802-748-7300
Website: www.skiburke.com

International Blacksmith Day Hammer-in

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Meet the instructors, watch them at the Forge and sign-up for classes.

This event is free, everyone is welcome.

Location:  Old Stone House Museum, 109 Old Stone House Rd., Brownington, VT 05860
Contact: Old Stone House Museum
Phone: 802-754-2022
Email: information@oldstonehousemuseum.org
Website: www.oldstonehousemuseum.org

NEK Audubon's Quest for Birds

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

A quest to identify 100 species of birds at several birding "hotspots".

Join us for all or part of the day as we gather to have as many eyes as we can to identiry birds in the Northeast Kingdom.

Location:  TBA
Contact: NEK Audubon
Phone: 626-9071
Email: blackpoll@myfairpoint.net
Website: www.nekaudubon.net

Hummingbirds

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come and learn about hummingbirds, the "jewels of the sky".

Discover the incredible journey these little marvels take. Topics include feeder maintenance, nectar producers, and meeting hummingbird needs.  Fee is $5.

Location:  Northwoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Dr., East Charleston, VT
Contact: Northwoods Stewardship Center
Phone: 802-723-6551 Ext 115
Website: www.northwoodscenter.org/events

Northsong Spring Concert

Date: Sunday, May 26, 2013
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Northsong, a chamber choir directed by Anne K. Hamilton, with Vivian Spates, accompanist, performs a delightful potpourri of choral works, including Cecelia MacDowell’s Ave Maris Stella, Daniel Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata, and Sid Robinovitch's Canciones por las Americas.

Performances are Friday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Barton United Church, 15 Glover Rd (Rt. 16) and Sunday, May 26, 4:00 p.m. at the Newport United Church, 63 Third Street. Accessible locations. Suggested donation: $5.00.

For anyone who enjoys choral music of the highest caliber.

Location:  Newport United Church, 63 Third Street, Newport, VT 05855
Phone: 802-895-4942
Email: harrisshir@aol.com
Website: www.northsong.org

PTSD Lecture

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join CCV Professor Jane Buchan as she discusses an issue affecting many families in our area, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The event will begin with a brief introduction followed by a DVD and question and answer period. Free and open to the public. 

Location:  St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Phone: 802-748-8291
Email: inform@stjathenaeum.org
Website: www.stjathenaeum.org

AARP Fraud Forum: Don't Be a Target or a Victim

Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join representatives from the Vermont Attorney General's office and AARP Vermont for tips and information on the latest scams and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

Consumers lose billions of dollars every year to various kinds of consumer fraud. People over 50 are especially vulnerable and account for more than half of all victims. Whether it's bogus investment deals, the Grandparent Scam, e-mail ploys, lottery scams, or the newest ID Theft scheme--sophisticated con-artists are busy at work coming up with new ways to get you to hand over your hard-earned money. 
Free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.


Location:  St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Phone: 802-748-8291
Email: inform@stjathenaeum.org
Website: www.stjathenaeum.org

Plant and Seed Drop, Swap and Sale

Date: Friday, May 31, 2013 - Friday, June 7, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Annual plant sale, swap and drop to benefit local organizations.

Visit the St. J. Food Co-op with houseplant cuttings, annuals, perennials, seeds, mulch, soil, tools and other things garden-like for donating, swapping or selling.  Accepting donations of any of these items on May 29 and continuing to accept and sell through Friday June 7 or until supplies run out.

Location:  St. J. Food Co-op, 490 Portland St., St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Melissa Bridges
Phone: 802-748-9498
Email: melissa@stjfoodcoop.com
Website: www.stjfoodcoop.com

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