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Events for May 2012
1	E-Commerce: an eVT Community Broadband Grant Offering Time: 6 PM to 7:30 PM Price: Free Location: Hazen Union High School Computer Lab Description: E-COMMERCE, learn how to establish an online storefront using various free online services and how online selling works. Taught by Patrick Ripley, Statewide Broadband Business Advisor, VT Small Business Development Center (VT SBDC). This is a course offered through the eVT Community Broadband Grant for Hardwick. There are 20 computers in the lab or you can bring your own laptop and use the WiFi. Please sign up in advance by calling the Jeudevine Library which is coordinating these workshops. Extra Info: For more information and to sign-up, call Jeudevine Library at 472-5948.
1	Craftsbury Chamber Players Concert in Greensboro Time: 7:30 pm Price: Free - Donations welcome! Location: Greensboro United Church of Christ, Greensboro, VT Description: Hailed as "Best Chamber Music in Vermont" by Yankee Magazine, the Craftsbury Chamber Players are enjoying their 47th season of making music in Northern Vermont. World-class musicians gather each summer for this well-established six-week festival of classical ensemble music that ranges from the Baroque to Contemporary. This event is a FREE pre-season concert featuring Kenji Bunch, Viola; Frances Rowell, Cello; Mary Rowell, Violin and Inessa Zaretsky, Piano. Donations will benefit the Greensboro United Church of Christ and the Craftsbury Chamber Players. Extra Info: For further information, contact Jim West at 802-586-9814 or jimwest@craftsburychamberplayers.org
4	The Other Side of the Water - Haitian Rara in Brooklyn Time: 7:30pm Price: FREE Location: Jeudevine Memorial Library Description: Part carnival, part vodou ceremony, and part grassroots protest, Haitian "Rara" is one of the most breathtaking and contested forms of music in the Americas. "The Other Side of the Water" follows a group of young immigrants who take this ancient music from the hills of Haiti and reinvent it on the streets of Brooklyn. The documentary tells the dramatic story of an unlikely band that comes to speak for a larger community, and a music that manages to create a new meaning of home in the Diaspora. Extra Info: Presented by the Jeudevine Music School. Further info: 472-5913
4	FILM - The Other Side of the Water Time: 7:30pm Price: FREE Location: Jeudevine Memorial Library Description: Part carnival, part vodou ceremony, and part grassroots protest, Haitian "Rara" is one of the most breathtaking and contested forms of music in the Americas. "The Other Side of the Water" follows a group of young immigrants who take this ancient music from the hills of Haiti and reinvent it on the streets of Brooklyn. The documentary tells the dramatic story of an unlikely band that comes to speak for a larger community, and a music that manages to create a new meaning of home in the Diaspora. Extra Info: Following the film there will be a slideshow and discussion about the current healthcare crisis and cholera epidemic in Haiti. Haitian paintings for sale to directly support orphans in Haiti. Presented by the Jeudevine Music School & the Jeudevine Library Further Info: 472-5913
5	BirdWalk Time: 7:00 AM Price: FREE Location: Hardwick Trails Trailhead Description: The Bird Walks begin at the Hardwick Trails trailhead located behind the parking lot at Hazen Union School. These free events are designed for beginners, children and longtime bird watchers and last about 2 hours. Leader: Elinor Osborn Extra Info: If you have binoculars, be sure to bring them. Questions?- call Ron or Norma at 472-6517.
5	Green Up Day Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Price: Bags of Roadside Trash! Location: Hardwick Fire Station Description: Help beautify our community by participating in Vermont's annual Green Up campaign. Trash bags and gloves will be available for pickers and 30 "Treasure Bottles" will be hidden along the roadways for a little extra incentive. With a bit of luck everyone should be able to "pick" a prize. Come meet your friends and neighbors at the dumpster! Extra Info: Sponsored by the Hardwick Recreation Committee as a community and family oriented event.
5	Apple TreeTraining and Borer Management Workshop Time: 2pm Price: free Location: Cate Hill Orchard, Shadow Lake Rd in Greensboro Description: With an early start to the spring this year you may have missed your chance to prune your apple trees. If you want to explore some other options for fruit tree care join the Swap Sisters for a workshop on Apple tree training and Borer management on May 5 starting at 2pm. Training is a great way to make use of an apple tree's branches that are not headed in the right direction. Instead of pruning them off, learn how to make the best use of these branches through training. This allows you to prune less, develop good tree form, and perhaps get fruit earlier from your young tree. Examples of training on all ages of trees will be looked at. Also: The apple tree borer is a huge problem in this region, and can easily kill a young tree. Learn how to determine if these insects have found your trees, and how to deal with them. Josh Karp has been working with apple trees for fifteen years. He began on the farm where he grew up, restoring a century-old orchard that hadn't seen pruning shears in many decades. He started a pruning business in 2006. Josh, along with Maria Schumann, run Cate Hill Orchard in Greensboro, where they raise organic apples & fruits, honeybees, and Icelandic sheep. The workshop will take place at Cate Hill Orchard on Shadow Lake in Greensboro, please call 586-2059 for directions. This event has been organized by an all-volunteer group of Hardwick area women who call themselves the Swap Sisters. We want to foster local food independence based on neighborly interdependence. We believe in the power of homegrown solutions when facing big corporate-created food crises. Look for more swaps, workshops, and potlucks to connect and support our local food system in the coming months.
5-14	Woodbury Community Library Scholastic Book Fair Time: Sat-Sun 8 am to 6 pm; Mon-Fri 3 pm to 8 pm Price: Free Location: Woodbury Town Hall Description: Woodbury Community Library is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair, being held at the Woodbury Town Hall beginning Saturday May 5 through Monday May 14. Weekend hours are 8 am to 6 pm, and weekday hours are 3 pm to 8 pm. Come browse the books and posters, for ages Kindergarten through to 6th grade. Purchase a book for your child, a Woodbury Teacher and one to benefit the Linda Tucker Memorial Collection at the Woodbury Community Library. Some days there will be themes, and we will have popcorn, too. Each purchase made qualifies you for a Cabot Creamery Gift Basket as well. And, cookbooks will be offered through the Fair as well. Come join us for a great week of book browsing and purchase. We look forward to seeing you there! Extra Info: Any questions, please call Amanda Gravel, Woodbury Community Library at 472-5710, or Janet Shatney at 793-7816. Check us out on Facebook at the Woodbury Community Library page, too.
6	Perennial Favorites Through the Seasons Time: 4:00PM Price: free Location: Craftsbury Public Library Description: Linda Wells will share photographs, stories, and information about her favorite perennial plants at the Craftsbury Public Library on Sunday, May 9 at 4:00PM. Linda has 40 years experience growing perennials in Craftsbury and will share information about plants that are proven hardy in our area. The presentation will take us through the seasons from spring through fall, with cultural information on specific plants, as well as ideas on how to combine plants to create beautiful borders. Linda’s photographs include many pictures of her own extensive gardens. Participant questions and discussions are welcome. For more information, contact the library at 586-9683 or craftsburylibrary@gmail.com.
9	FREE Spaghetti Dinner with salad, drinks and dessert Time: Wednesday, May 9th 5 pm - 7 pm Price: FREE FREE Location: Calais Woodbury United Church in South Woodbury Description: Free community dinner with Spaghetti with meat sauce and with marinara sauce. Fresh garden salad ~ Garlic bread / Dinner rolls ~ Tasty desserts ~ Refreshments ALL ARE WELCOME Extra Info: Route 14 in South Woodbury at the Big White Church ~ Calais Woodbury United Church. Questions: Call Chris or Mary at 456-8161
12	MiCHELE CHOINIERE with her band Time: 8 PM Price: $10 general, $5 seniors and students, kids free Location: The Music Box, 147 Creek Rd, Craftsbury, VT Description: Michele blends traditional Franco-American and Quebec folk songs, original compositions, jazz standards, and covers of well-known artists (e.g. Edith Piaf) backed up by her band, a group of some of Vermont’s best musicians including Will Patton on mandolin, David Gusakov on fiddle and Dono Schabner on guitar. Michele Choiniere was born into a musical Franco-American family in northern Vermont, and from an early age performed traditional Franco-American music with her father. In 1995, she began writing and composing her own songs and has performed to audiences throughout New England, Quebec and France. Her lyrics and music focus on nature, romance and social issues connected to being Franco-American. She has been featured on TV5 International's "Visions d'Amerique," which was broadcast to francophone nations worldwide, as well as on Vermont Public Television's "Rural Delivery" and has recorded an archival family collection of Franco-American music with her father. She is featured on the Smithsonian Folkways CD "Mademoiselle Voulez-Vous Danser: Franco-American music from the New England Borderlands." Among other accolades, Michele has appeared in concert at the American Folk Festival (Bangor), and will appear at this summer's Lowell Folk Festival, in Lowell, Massachusetts (July 23-25, 2010). She is a recognized 'master artist', having been awarded the prestigious and competitive Governor's Heritage Award in 2007. She is also a member of the Vermont Arts Council's American Masterpieces program, as well as a juried Arts Council performer and teaching artist. Will Patton, mandolinist and all around string wizard, is also well known for his fine bass playing. He draws a strong influence from jazz, Gypsy, and Brazilian music. David Gusakov's lifetime career as a violinist has ranged from classical, as a member of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra since 1973, to hard driving Bluegrass with Pine Island and Banjo Dan & The Midnight Plowboys. Dono Schabner was born in Germany, but grew up in Pennsylvania and Long Island, NY. He started playing professional guitar at age 12 with Italian wedding bands. At 17, he hit the road to play R&B around the US, Caribbean, and elsewhere. Find out more at www.michelechoiniere.com Extra Info: More info: 586-7533 or www.themusicboxvt.org
12	BirdWalk Time: 7:00 AM Price: FREE Location: Hardwick Trails Trailhead Description: The Bird Walks begin at the Hardwick Trails trailhead located behind the parking lot at Hazen Union School. These free events are designed for beginners, children and longtime bird watchers and last about 2 hours. Leader: Marie LaPre' Grabon Extra Info: If you have binoculars, be sure to bring them. Questions? - call Ron or Norma at 472-6517.
12	Contra Dance Hardwick Time: 5:30 Potluck 6:30 Dance Price: Suggested Donation $5 individual, $10 family Location: Hazen Union School Cafeteria Description: Traditional flair and fancy fun with caller Chris Weiler. All dances taught. Contra Dancing entertains the whole family. Extra Info: Smiles and karmic improvement for folks who bring their own plates and utensils for the potluck. Questions? Call Alana 472-5584 or check out our Facebook group: Contra Dance Hardwick.
15	Madeleine Kunin: Reading and Book Signing Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: Free Location: The Galaxy Bookshop Description: Former Vermont governor Madeleine Kunin will visit The Galaxy Bookshop on Tuesday, May 15 to discuss her latest book, The New Feminist Agenda. Feminists opened up thousands of doors in the 1960s and 1970s, but decades later, are U.S. women where they thought they'd be? The answer, it turns out, is a resounding no. In fact, the nation has fallen far behind other parts of the world on the gender-equity front. It's time, says Governor Kunin, to change all that. Looking back over five decades of advocacy, she analyzes where progress stalled, looks at the successes of other countries, and charts the course for the next feminist revolution—one that mobilizes women, and men, to call for the kind of government and workplace policies that can improve the lives of women and strengthen their families.
17	Rural Post: A Letter Writing Soiree Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: free Location: The Galaxy Bookshop Description: Let's keep letter writing from becoming a lost art! Join us for our second Letter Writing Soirée, on Thursday, May 17th, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pavel Cenkl will "moderate" the evening, providing stationery, pens, and even a couple of typewriters. Refreshments are by potluck--we invite you to bring a snack or beverage to share.
17	May Poetry with Ann Turkle and William Graham Time: 7 PM Price: Free Location: Jeudevine Memorial Library, 93 N. Main St, Hardwick Description: May is a month for poetry, and the Jeudevine Memorial Library is hosting two poets, Ann Turkle and William Graham, to read from their works on Thursday, May 17 at 7 pm at the library. ANN TURKLE is an adjunct faculty member at Johnson State College and the Community College of Vermont. For fourteen years she directed the Undergraduate Writing Program at Warren Wilson College in North Carolina where she earned her MFA degree. She also earned a Ph.D. from Florida State University. Her poetry has appeared in Yankee Magazine and other journals. Writing poetry is Ann's shorthand way of staying in touch with her life. WILLIAM GRAHAM, a poet and novelist based in Stowe, has just released his 10th volume of poetry entitled A Good Place to Wake Up: Vermont Poems. He and his family moved full time to Vermont a year ago and this newest book is his homage to and celebration of Vermont’s natural beauty. In addition to his poetry he has written five novels for children, two adult novles, and a travel memoir. Graham holds a BA and an MA in English and an MS in Communications from Northwestern University. Extra Info: Each poet will read for about a half hour. The readings will be followed by light refreshments and conversation with the poets. For more information call the library at 472-5948.
18	Throw Down Your Heart - a film starring Béla Fleck Time: 7:30pm Location: Jeudevine Memorial Library Description: Béla Fleck journeys to Uganda, Tanzania, Gambia, and Mali, where he jams on his banjo with a variety of musicians, with consistently lilting and joyous results. In the Ugandan village of Nakisenyi, Fleck accompanies several locals playing a gigantic marimba as others sing, clap, and play wood blocks. In a small Tanzanian town, he sits in with some folks playing the kalimba, or thumb piano, while in Dar es Salaam, that country's largest city, he guests with an electric band with a kind of Afro-Cuban sound. Fleck is appropriately deferential in all instances, and the interaction between the musicians is natural and intuitive. Extra Info: Presented by the Jeudevine Music School. Info: 472-5913
18-19	MURDER TAKES THE STAGE by James Reach Time: May 18 & 19, 7:00 p.m.; May 19 2:00 p.m. Price: $5, $20 families Location: Cabot School Performing Arts Center, Cabot School, Cabot Village (Route 215) Description: Murder Takes the Stage in Cabot After a successful debut production last year with our performance of folk and fairy tales with a twist, on May 18 and 19 Cabot Community Theater is staging a full-length murder mystery thriller--more serious, but with a sprinkling of humor thrown in. In "Murder Takes the Stage," a summer theater in New England is preparing to launch a new murder mystery critical to its survival. The hiring of a talented but high maintenance Broadway actress to insure the show's success fills the scene with cross-currents of tension. Then, when real life murder intrudes, solving the crime requires the talents of the local sheriff and an aspiring actress to untangle the connections among the various members of the company, and to identify and trap the killer. There are only three opportunities to see this exciting play: Friday, May 18 at 7:00 and Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 and 7:00 in the Cabot School Performing Arts Center. Admission remains at the low, low price of $5 at the door, with a special family rate of $20. The production should be considered rated PG: not suited for young children, but fine for older kids. For more information, send email to karen@praxisworks.org or call 563-2669.
18-19	Vermont Vaudeville Presents: PERFECT HARMONY! Friday May 18th and Saturday May 19th (TWO NIGHTS!) Time: Showtime 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) Price: Tickets in advance $10 adults & $5 children at Gagnon's and Location: The Hardwick Town House Description: The Spring Vaudeville Show in Hardwick is this weekend! ALWAYS FUN for the whole family! Due to an overflowing audience last fall we've expanded to two nights, changed around some of the seating, and made tickets available in advance from Gagnon's and Galaxy Bookstore in downtown Hardwick. Guest performers for this show include: Rob Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus; Tom Murphy, master physical comedian from Waterbury, VT; Melissa Knowles, acrobat and contortionist from Brattleboro; and local singing group the Forget-Me-Nots. To find out more about these performers visit www.VermontVaudeville.com/artists.php. Extra Info: Maya & Brent McCoy, Justin Lander & Rose Friedman Vermont Vaudeville www.VermontVaudeville.com
19	BirdWalk Time: 7:00 AM Price: FREE Location: Hardwick Trails Trailhead Description: The Bird Walks begin at the Hardwick Trails trailhead located behind the parking lot at Hazen Union School. These free events are designed for beginners, children and longtime bird watchers and last about 2 hours. Leader: Gail Johnson Extra Info: If you have binoculars, be sure to bring them. Questions? - call Ron or Norma at 472-6517.
19	Library Plant Sale/Bale Sale/Book Sale/Yard Sale Time: 9AM-1PM Price: free admission Location: Craftsbury Public Library Description: The Craftsbury Public Library will hold it's annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 19th from 9-1. Gardeners and local farmers donate beautiful perennial plants, shrubs, and vegetable starts, and expert gardeners are on hand to advise customers on the plants available. In addition to the plant sale, there will be a book sale (thousands of books!), a bake sale with donations from local residents including cookies, pies, quiches, bread, brownies and more, and a yard sale of high quality donated items. All proceeds benefit the library. Donations are gratefully accepted the day before the sale. Extra Info: For more information contact the library at 586-9683 or craftsburylibrary@gmail.com.
19	Clothing Swap! Time: 1-3pm Saturday Price: free Location: the Open Space/ 2nd floor Hardwick Inn Description: Drop clean used clothes at the Open Space on friday the 18th from 4-6pm. Or saturday from 12-1pm. Come look for some new used clothing from 1-3pm Extra Info: All extra clothes will be donated. contact kelly fairchild with questions 472-1844
26	62nd Hardwick SpringFest Time: 9am-4pm Price: FREE Location: 150 Granite St, Hardiwick, VT - Atkins Field at Cooper Brook and Main Street in Hardwick Description: SpringFest is a daylong celebration of spring in Hardwick. Coordinated by Kiwanis, the Center for an Agricultural Economy, Hardwick Area Chamber of Commerce and several other businesses, individuals and organizations all around, the day starts with a 5K Run at 9am, a Main Street parade at 11am and festivities continue at Atkins Field for an outdoor exhibitors/vendors fair, crafts fair, rides, games and food until 4pm. Extra Info: Are you interested in being a vendor? Here is some additional info:Exhibitor/Vendor Fee: $35 • An assigned 8 foot space under a large tent on Atkins Field • If registered by April 6th, your name will be included in promotional materials • Please bring your own table and chairs. We are sorry, but electricity is not available. Exhibitor/Vendor Notes: • Set Up is Sat morning from 8am to 930am; Roads will be closed to thru traffic by 10am • Exhibitor/Vendor hours are from 12pm to 4pm rain or shine; Please do not break down your display before 3:30pm • Spaces will be assigned by Friday evening. If you have any special needs, please let us know by May 1st and we will do our best to accommodate you. Deadlines: April 13th – Last day to register for inclusion in promotional materials May 1st – Let us know your special needs! May 15th- Last day to register and pay your fees Contact center@hardwickagriculture.org or 802.5840 for any additional questions.
26	BirdWalk Time: 7:00 AM Price: FREE Location: Hardwick Trails Trailhead Description: The Bird Walks begin at the Hardwick Trails trailhead located behind the parking lot at Hazen Union School. These free events are designed for beginners, children and longtime bird watchers and last about 2 hours. Leader: Lucian Avery Extra Info: If you have binoculars, be sure to bring them. Questions? - call Ron or Norma at 472-6517.
26	FOOD SALE Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Location: St. Norbert's Church lawn - 193 S. Main St., Hardwick Description: Catholic Daughters Court St. Veronica #1273 Food Sale in front of St. Norbert’s. Hot dogs, coffee, lemonade and a selection of baked goods will be available. Extra Info: Contact Jeannine at 586-2899
26-27	Jennifer Ranz Open Studio Weekend Time: 10am-5pm Price: free Location: Greensboro Barn, 491 Country Club Rd. Greensboro Description: Please come to Open Studio Weekend at my beautiful historic 1880s Greensboro Barn May 26 and 27, 2012, from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. New ceramic work and porcelain jewelry will be on display along with my Giclée watercolor reproductions of local scenes. During the weekend, I will be demonstrating wheel thrown pottery and hand building techniques with clay. Come by for a visit and check out my website: JenniferRanz.com. for more info. The Greensboro Barn is located on the Country Club Road in Greensboro. During the summer the Greensboro Barn will be open by chance and appointments are always welcome!! Please call (802) 533-9281.
26	Craftsbury Farmer's Market Time: 10-1 Price: free Location: on the green in Craftsbury Common Description: Opening day of the Craftsbury Farmer's Market is May 26 from 10am-1pm on the green in Craftsbury Common. Come out and enjoy live music while shopping for locally raised produce, meats and cheeses and home crafted baked goods, crepes, kimchi and other artisan products. Every Saturday until Columbus Day Weekend you can enjoy the Craftsbury Farmer's Market and support your neighbors and the lcoal economy!
26	Miller's Thumb Gala Opening Party Time: 5 - 7 pm Price: FREE Location: Miller's Thumb Gallery 14 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro, VT 05841 Description: Celebrate the 2012 opening of the Miller's Thumb and 20 years of Open Studio Weekend in Vermont. Enjoy a feast for all the senses: fine art, fashion and contemporary craft by 100 Vermont Artisans; delicious food by Elissa Mackin, Per Courtney and Jasper Hill; music; and lively discussions with our artists. Extra Info: contact Eve Passeltiner, Director: eve@millersthumbgallery.com; (802) 533-2045; millersthumbgallery.com Directions: Travel from Stowe on Rte 15 through the center of Hardwick. Go 3 miles on Rte 16. Turn left and travel 5 miles to Bend Road on the left. Turn onto Bend Road and go to the end, 3 miles. Turn left onto East Street, and at the end of street, turn left onto Breezy Avenue. The Miller’s Thumb Gallery is the Red Building immediately on the right across from Willeys store
26-27	Open Studio Weekend at Miller's Thumb Gallery Time: 10 am - 5 pm Price: FREE Location: Miller's Thumb Gallery 14 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro, VT 05841 Description: The Miller's Thumb Gallery features photographer Elinor Osborn, painter Elizabeth Nelson, jeweler Marion Stegner and glass artist Eve Passeltiner for the 20th year of Open Studio Weekend. What makes you take a closer look - is it color, texture, composition, shape, or scale? What is it like to be a studio artist in Vermont? The Miller's Thumb Gallery invites you to take a closer look at these questions and the work of 100 Vermont artists on two floors of this historic grist mill by Caspian Lake. Extra Info: contact eve@millersthumbgallery.com; (802) 533-2045; millersthumbgallery.com. Directions: Travel from Stowe on Rte 15 through the center of Hardwick. Go 3 miles on Rte 16. Turn left and travel 5 miles to Bend Road on the left. Turn onto Bend Road and go to the end, 3 miles. Turn left onto East Street, and at the end of street, turn left onto Breezy Avenue. The Miller’s Thumb Gallery is the Red Building immediately on the right across from the Willeys store.
26-27	Open Studio Weekend, Judy B Dales fiber artist Time: 10 am - 5 pm Price: free Location: 2254 Craftsbury Rd, Greensboro, VT Description: Visit the studio of a world famous fiber artist and see quilts that look like paintings and have migrated from the bed to the wall. Gone are the squares and triangles of yesteryear, replaced by curved shapes, undulating lines and subtle, complex color combinations that will take your breath away. Talk with the artist about her inspirations, motivations, design process and construction techniques. See the long arm quilting machine in action and marvel at one of the world's largest fabric collections! Extra Info: Follow the yellow OSW signs 2.5 miles north of Greensboro village to 2254 Craftsbury Rd. Don't let the long driveway intimidate you and please don't feed the golden retriever, no matter how cute she looks!
30	Alcohol Retailer Training To Be Held Time: 10 am – 1 pm Location: Hardwick Memorial Building Description: Alcohol Retailer Training To Be Held Sponsored by Hardwick Area Community Coalition As summer and all its celebratory events approaches, alcohol consumption increases. This increased consumption is not just by adults; summer is an extremely high-risk time for youth too, which can mean an increase in underage drinkers trying to purchase alcohol from area stores. Protect yourself and your store from liability in underage sales, by enrolling your employees in an alcohol retailer training. The Hardwick Area Community Coalition is sponsoring a class 2 license training to be held: Extra Info: Please RSVP by Friday, May 25. To Angela at 802-828-2339 or online at http://liquorcontrol.vermont.gov/education/seminars2.html