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Events for March 2010
1	Red Clover Read-In Time: 10:30AM Price: free Location: Jeudevine Library Description: The Jeudevine Library will hold a Red Clover Read-In on Monday, March 1, at 10:30AM. The Red Clover Award is Vermont’s own picture book award. We will read all 10 of this year’s nominees and then each kid will vote on their favorite. Feel free to bring pillows or blankets, and get comfortable for over an hour of reading! Snacks will be provided. Open to all ages; eligible voters are ages 5-11 who do not vote in a school setting. Extra Info: for more information, call the library 472-5948
1	10% discount on all GRACE artwork on exhibit in both the GRACE Gallery and the Annex Gallery Time: Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 4pm Location: The GRACE Gallery and the Annex Gallery are located in Old Firehouse in downtown Hardwick. 802-472-6 Description: On exhibit in the GRACE Gallery and the Annex Gallery is a representative selection of Grace artists. Please come and view this exhibit and take advantage of the March & April discount opportunity.
1	Hardwick Kiwanis Spring Festival Planning Meeting Time: 6 p.m. Price: Free Location: Knights of Columbus Hall Rt 14 Description: All area organizations are invited to a Spring Festival planning meeting. The festival will be held Saturday May 29th. A Memorial Day observance will be held at memorial park at 10:40am, followed immediately by the Spring Festival parade starting at 11am. Lining up of parade participants will begin at 10am in the Hazen Union parking lot. All Atkins Field participation needs to be coordinated with the Hardwick Kiwanis club and Center for an Agricultural Economy.
1	Cold Frame Workshop Time: 10-12AM Price: Free, donations accepted Location: Riverside Farm in East Hardwick Description: Get ready for spring planting and seed starting! This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how to build a cold frame with used shower doors. Some participants will leave with shower doors to make their own cold frames at home (limited supply will be raffled). Brought to you by the Hardwick Area Food Security Blanket, look for more information on spring plant swaps and more to come. Extra Info: Please pre-register at 755-6336 or rebeccabeidler@yahoo.com
4	Ski Inn at Highland Lodge continues this week Time: 9:45 AM Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro Description: Free Group Ski on Lodge Trails, return in time for lunch (optional). Please call ahead (802) 533-2647. Last Ski Inn of the season is Thursday, March 11.
4	OPEN STUDIO Time: 12:00-3:00pm Price: $10.00 fee covers materials and studio time Location: GRACE, The Old Firehouse, in Hardwick. 802-472-6857 Description: OPEN STUDIO program. Open to artists of all ages and abilities. Materials; acrylic paint, watercolor paint, craypas, markers, colored pencils, self-hardening clay, drawing and watercolor papers; and studio space will be available.
5	Lenten Fish Dinners Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm Price: $8 adults, $6 students, $25 family of four Location: Central Vermont Catholic School, 79 Summer Street, Barre Description: Every Friday during Lent (through March 26). Adult meal includes soup, fish, a starch, vegetables, salad, rolls, drink and dessert; a kids menu of fish sticks and mac and cheese also available. 50/50 cash raffle and raffle for a $25 gift certificate. For info, call 476-5015. All are welcome.
5	Bear Mountain String Band and Karin's Southern Cooking Time: 5:30-8:00 PM Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro Description: Enjoy lively music and the best southern cooking around--meal includes barbecue ribs, fried chicken, cole slaw, grits, and fritters, $22.50. Come out, eat great food & and tap your feet to beat cabin fever. Sorry --no early bird special tonight. Please call for reservations: (802) 533-2647.
6	Annual Family Winter Wonderland Day Time: 10 AM to 3 PM Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro Description: Come join us for a day out in the snow and a delicious lasagna lunch! Featuring the Wacky Worm Sisters at 11:30 Lasagna Lunch at 12:00 Snowshoe adventure at 1:30 Sugar on snow at 2:30 All proceeds benefit the Four Seasons of Early Learning and the Lakeview PLUS Playground Fund Extra Info: Call 533-2647 to let us know you're coming.
6	GENEALOGY (FAMILY HISTORY) WORKSHOP Time: 10:00 A.M. Price: Free Location: DEPOT, home to the Hardwick Historical Society Description: The Hardwick Historical Society is sponsoring a series of 6 Genealogy (Family History) Workshops. The next will be held Saturday, Mar. 3rd at 10:00 A.M. at the Depot, home of the Hardwick Historical Society. This is free and open to the public. Begin your research - Find out what records are available - Find out where these records can be found - Learn the importance of Newspapers - Learn the value of Census records - Leave a Legacy - And more
7	6th Annual Scrabble Tournament for Jeudevine Library Time: 2 - 5 pm Price: Get sponsors to play Location: Memorial Building, Church St., Hardwick Description: The Jeudevine Memorial Library is seeking players for their 6th Annual Scrabble Tournament that will be held on Sunday, March 7 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Memorial Building in Hardwick. One of the best ways to pass the time away on a late winter Sunday afternoon is to play scrabble with a bunch of people of all ages. This is a fund raising event for the library. Players must pick up pledge sheets at the library and find sponsors who will pledge 2 cents to 5 cents (or more) per point they score during the afternoon. All the money collected will go to the Friends of the Jeudevine who still need to raise $5925 to match the Turrell Grant for the Youth Services Librarian's salary. The Friends have raised $2,275 already towards the $8,200 total needed. The top adult winner and top juvenile winner will each get a $10 gift certificate to the Galaxy Bookshop. All players will get to choose a free book from the library book sale. Free refreshments will feature many home baked cookies, popcorn and veggie dip along with cider, tea and coffee. If you want to be a sponsor but you don’t want to play, call the library and you will be matched with a player. Extra Info: If you want to play, but don’t want to come to the library, give us a call and the library will send you a player pledge sheet for you to find sponsors. The library will mail it or e-mail it to you. For more information call the library at 472-5948.
9	Creating a Facebook Page for your Business sponsored by the Heart of Vermont Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Price: $25 or Free for HVCC members Location: Greensboro Free Library Description: Are you on Facebook? Wonder if you should be? Have a profile, but thinking about adding a business page? Started creating a page and gave up in frustration? Have a page, but don’t know what to do with it? We will be addressing these questions AND also providing time and hands-on instruction to help you create your business page on Facebook. Bring your own laptop or use one of the Library’s computers. This will be a very practical, easy to understand workshop led by Nancy Kish, Heart of Vermont Chamber of Commerce Secretary. Extra Info: Register by February 26 by calling HVCC at 472-5906 or email Nancy Kish at enkagape@aol.com
9	Creating a Facebook Page for your Business sponsored by the Heart of Vermont Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Price: $25 or Free for HVCC members Location: Greensboro Free Library Description: Are you on Facebook? Wonder if you should be? Have a profile, but thinking about adding a business page? Started creating a page and gave up in frustration? Have a page, but don’t know what to do with it? We will be addressing these questions AND also providing time and hands-on instruction to help you create your business page on Facebook. Bring your own laptop or use one of the Library’s computers. This will be a very practical, easy to understand workshop led by Nancy Kish, Heart of Vermont Chamber of Commerce Secretary. Nancy has attended a variety of internet marketing workshops and created Facebook pages for her own business (Agape Hill Farm) and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as consulting on several other projects. Extra Info: Please register by February 26 by calling the Chamber at 472-5906 or email Nancy Kish at enkagape@aol.com
10	Family Story Hour at the Jeudevine Library- Construction Time: 10:00AM Price: free Location: Jeudevine Library Description: Join us for story hour on Wednesday, March 10 as we learn about construction! We will read Machines at Work, Construction Zone and more, learn a house building fingerplay, and create our own house out of Lincoln Logs. Extra Info: For more information call the library 472-5948.
12	Lenten Fish Dinners Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm Price: $8 adults, $6 students, $25 family of four Location: Central Vermont Catholic School, 79 Summer Street, Barre Description: Every Friday during Lent (through March 26). Adult meal includes soup, fish, a starch, vegetables, salad, rolls, drink and dessert; a kids menu of fish sticks and mac and cheese also available. 50/50 cash raffle and raffle for a $25 gift certificate. For info, call 476-5015. All are welcome.
13	Atlantic Crossing plays at The Music Box Time: 7 pm Price: $10, $5 students, $5 seniors, kids free Location: The Music Box, 147 Creek Rd, Craftsbury Description: For over a dozen years, the Vermont band Atlantic Crossing has been thrilling concert audiences and contra-dancers with traditional songs and acoustic instrumental music from New England - music which has deep Celtic roots in the British Isles and in French & Maritime Canada - together with original compositions inspired by these traditions. The group includes Viveka Fox on fiddle and bodhran, Brian Perkins on mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, feet, cornet, vocals, Rick Klein playing guitar and vocals, and Peter Macfarlane fiddle, low whistle, vocals) relocated to Vermont from the UK. More can be found about them at www.atlanticcrossingvt.com Extra Info: For more information call 586-7533 or www.themusicboxvt.org
13	Heart of Vermont Fiber Group Workshop Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am Price: $15 to use our materials or free if you bring your own. Location: Agape Hill Farm, 618 Houston Hill Road, Hardwick VT Description: Join a group of fiber fans to work on your current project or learn a new skill. All levels are welcome and the conversation is great too! Project options include needle or wet felting, learning to card or spin, knitting, crocheting etc. Extra Info: Contact Nancy Kish at (802)472-3711 or enkagape@aol.com for more information. EVERY 2nd and 4th SATURDAY!!!
17	Irish Story hour at the Jeudevine Library Time: 10:00AM Price: free Location: Jeudevine Library Description: Join special guest Lisa Sammet for story hour Wednesday, March 17th as we celebrate "the luck of the Irish!". We will read stories of leprechauns and potatoes, try out an Irish harp, and more.
18	Green Mountain Payroll Association Meeting Time: 9:30 AM Price: Free Location: National Life Building Description: We begin a new year of Green Mountain Payroll meetings. The first one is scheduled for March 18, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at National Life in Montpelier. We will be holding a networking brainstorming session. We will start with Direct Deposit ideas, reviewing the State of Vermont regulation and ask for ideas regarding DD campaign ideas. If you plan to attend, please respond to jgingue@drm.com by March 10, 2010 so I can give a head count to our meeting coordinator for arrangements. If you need directions to National Life, they can be found at the GMPA website at www.greenmountainpayroll.netfirms.com. Click on Upcoming Meeting and they’ll be at the bottom of the page. Parking is an issue so attendees should allow time to park a distance away. GMPA is now on Facebook! Be sure to check it out. Thank you.
19	Third Fridays Film & Book Discussion: The Painted Veil Time: 5:45 PM Bring a Bag Supper! Price: Free Location: Memorial Building, 2nd Floor, Hardwick Description: Check out the book at the library, read it, (or not) and come see the film. Then have cider and sweets while discussing the book and film. The book, by Somerset Maugham, follows Kitty, a shallow English woman, who marries a doctor, Walter Fane. They move to Hong Kong where the bored Kitty has an affair. Upon discovery, Walter gives her an ultimatum that she must accompany him to interior China (pre-WWII) to deal with a cholera epidemic or face divorce. She runs to her lover, who won't divorce his wife, and accompanies her husband. Kitty watches and evolves, and learns. The film adaptation stars Edward Norton and Naomi Watts and was filmed on location in China. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone writes, "the film is a period piece propelled by emotions accessible to a modern audience . . . The Painted Veil has the power and intimacy of a timeless love story. By all means, let it sweep you away." Extra Info: Spnsored by Jeudevine Memorial Library. For more information call the library at 472-5948
19	Lenten Fish Dinners Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm Price: $8 adults, $6 students, $25 family of four Location: Central Vermont Catholic School, 79 Summer Street, Barre Description: Every Friday during Lent (through March 26). Adult meal includes soup, fish, a starch, vegetables, salad, rolls, drink and dessert; a kids menu of fish sticks and mac and cheese also available. 50/50 cash raffle and raffle for a $25 gift certificate. For info, call 476-5015. All are welcome.
19	St. Patrick's Dinner and Music Time: 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Price: $8 suggested donation Location: Cabot's Willey Building Description: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner- Corned Beef and Cabbage! Live Music! Friday, March 19th, 5:30, Cabot’s Willey Building 3rd Floor, Suggested Donation $8, Proceeds to benefit Cabot United Church-- Corned Beef and Cabbage, other Veggies Irish Soda Bread, Beverages, Dessert-- Dinner served from 5:30-7:00 p.m. (take-outs available) music continues afterward-- Dancing to Live Irish Music Provided by Bill Carol and Friends Extra Info: Cabot's Willey Building is located in the center of town, across the street from the hardware store on Route 215 (Main St.)
20	High Mowing Organic Seeds End-of-Winter Gathering Time: 4 - 7 PM Price: FREE Location: High Mowing Organic Seeds warehouse - 76 Quarry Road, Wolcott, VT 05680 Description: This fun, FREE and informative event will provide an opportunity for growers to gather and learn more about vegetable varieties and the process of commercial seed production and distribution. High Mowing Organic Seeds’ founder and seedsman Tom Stearns will offer an overview of seed production happening here in Vermont and afar, accompanied by a tour of the facility, slide show, and pot-luck get-together. 4 – 5 PM: Tom Stearns, founder and president of High Mowing Organic Seeds, will give a tour of the seed warehouse, packing facility, testing lab and seed mill. 5 – 6 PM: Potluck dinner – a chance to meet other growers and to share organic growing tips and techniques. Please bring a dish or drink to share, as well as your own plate, cup and utensils to reduce waste from the event. Or, just bring yourself. Don’t let your lack of a potluck item stop you from joining us at this relaxed, informational event. 6 – 7 PM: A slideshow and discussion of vegetable varieties – results from our extensive HMS variety trials, how to select the best varieties for your specific growing conditions, how to conduct your own variety trials – followed by a slideshow of seed production featuring High Mowing Organic Seeds’ own farm as well as other seed producers in Vermont, out west and around the world. There will be a retail seed rack with seeds available for purchase, so get a start on your spring garden planning! Extra Info: High Mowing Organic Seeds’ warehouse is located on Rte 15, across from the Fisher Bridge, between Wolcott center and Hardwick. Guests are welcome to join in at anytime. For more information, please call (802) 472-6174 or look under News & Events at www.highmowingseeds.com.
20	Cold Frame Building Workshop Time: 10-12AM Price: Free, Donations Accepted Location: Riverside Farm in East Hardwick Description: Get ready for spring planting and seed starting! This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how to build a cold frame with used shower doors. Some participants will leave with shower doors to make their own cold frames at home. Brought to you by the Hardwick Area Food Security Blanket, look for more information on spring plant swaps and more to come. Please note!!! I got the wrong date in the first listing, March 20 is the correct date Extra Info: please register at 755-6336 or rebeccabeidler@yahoo.com
20	The 8th Annual New England Pie Breakfast and Silent Auction Time: 8:30-10:30 AM Price: $7 for anyone over six Location: Woodbury Elementary School gymnasium. 69 Valley Lake Road, Woodbury, VT Description: Over a hundred different pies and quiches are served up at this all-you-can-eat breakfast benefit for the Woodbury Community Library. Musical guests, GDP & Friends will entertain diners as they devour delicious pies. A huge Silent Auction features services and wares from local businesses, artists, and artisans. Extra Info: Questions? 802-472-5710.
21	The Grange and Local Agriculture - Looking at Issues and Solutions Time: 2:00 pm Price: free Location: The Center for an Agricultural Economy, Main St, Hardwick Description: In the effort to identify how the Hardwick grange can support our local agriculture, we will be hearing from several local farmers, advocates and grangers, followed by group discussion. Participants include: The North Country Farming Network, whose members work together to share information, resources and equipment; The Food Security Blanket, which promotes food gardening and preservation know-how; and Hardwick Farms Dairy, on the current dairy scene. Members of the Vermont Grange will be on hand to discuss how Grange can affect state and national agricultural policy, by using its’ well-established legislative and lobbying functions. A group discussion will follow, and the gathering concludes with refreshments, and banana bread judging. Extra Info: The Grange is dedicated to improving the quality of rural life, and sponsors local events to that purpose. Our organization welcomes new members, and the monthly meetings, held on third Thursdays, are open to all. For further information, call Rachel Kane 472-6021
24	Hardwick Area Community Coalition Community Meeting Time: 5:30 Price: free Location: HACC office at 64 North Main Street, Hardwick Description: Inhalant Awareness Presentation Extra Info: Childcare available RSVP to Hardwickcoalition@yahoo.com for dinner only by March 22.
24	Story Hour at the Jeudevine Library- Animal Tracks Time: 10:00AM Price: free Location: Jeudevine Library Description: Join us Wednesday, March 24 at 10:00AM for stories and activities about animal tracks. We will read In the Snow: Who's Been Here?, Wild Tracks, and more. We will look at different animal tracks, and make our own "tracks". Extra Info: For more information, call the library 472-5948.
26	Lenten Fish Dinner Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm Price: $8 adults, $6 students, $25 family of four Location: Central Vermont Catholic School, 79 Summer Street, Barre Description: Adult meal includes soup, fish, a starch, vegetables, salad, rolls, drink and dessert; a kids menu of fish sticks and mac and cheese also available. 50/50 cash raffle and raffle for a $25 gift certificate. For info, call 476-5015. All are welcome.
26	Hardwick Community Garden Potluck & Meeting Time: 6:00pm Price: Free Location: S. Main Street in Hardwick at the office of the Center for an Agricultural Economy Description: Join us for our annual spring meeting and registration for participation in the Hardwick Community Garden. There will be lasagna and discussion about the 2010 gardening season. Bring a side dish, salad, drinks or dessert. Kid friendly event! Extra Info: We are located at 41 S. Main Street between the Buffalo Mountain Co-op and Claire's Restaurant. If you have questions, please contact Elena Gustavson at 802-472-5840 or visit the HCG page at http://www.hardwickagriculture.org/gardens.html
29	Senior Trotters-Take Good Care of Yourself (Part II) Time: 12:00-2:30 Price: $15.00 Location: The People Barn, Greensboro Description: Enjoy a comforting winter meal of lasagna before exploring topics of fear and aging with local psychologist, Con Keppel. This event will be held at The People Barn in Greensboro. It is not necessary to have attended Part I of Take Good Care of Yourself to attend Part II. Extra Info: Please register ahead of time by calling Terrie at: 533-7171.
31	Story Hour at the Jeudevine Library- Mud! Time: 10:00AM Price: free Location: Jeudevine Library Description: Join us for story hour Wednesday, March 31 at 10:00AM for stories and activies about mud. We will read Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud, and the Raggly-Scraggly, No-Soap, No-Scrub Girl, learn about weather through a flannel board story, and take an up close look at what makes mud. Extra Info: Call the library for more information 472-5948.