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Events for February 2010
2	Annual Highland Lodge Family Style Dinner Time: 5:30-7:00 PM Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro Description: This year we are featuring Japanese Cuisine at our annual family-style dinner. Post dinner talk: The History of Highland Lodge: Pictures, stories, anecdotes, more! Call for Reservations: (802) 533-2647.
3	Menopause Workshop with Judy Jarvis Time: 7 PM Price: Free of Charge Location: Riverside Farm Description: Menopause is an interesting time in life, and one that we can learn a lot about ourselves if we take the time to learn and explore. Come and share and learn some ideas of how to work with hot flashes, fatigue, dryness, insomnia, mood swings and flooding. Homeopathic remedies, dietary and supplement suggestions, movement and creativity will be talked about. Extra Info: Call Judy at 472-6169 to register
4	Highland Lodge Weekly Thursday Ski Inn Continues Time: 9:45 AM to Noon Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro--Meet at the Lodge Description: Free Group Ski on Lodge Trails, return in time for lunch (optional). Please call ahead (802) 533-2647. Extra Info: Continues weekly through Thursday through March 11th:
4	Hatha Yoga Flow Time: 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Thursdays Price: $10.00/class (special class pass rates available!) Location: Room to Move, Hardwick (Threshold) Description: Ground, accept, and grow in this all level Hatha Yoga Class, taught by Sophia Smith. Explore an array of yoga poses that promote, strength, flexibility, and balance. Begin your healing journey through yoga -- clear your mind, invigorate your body, and connect to your spirit. Drop-ins welcome. For more info call or email Sophia: sophialightsmith@gmail.com cell 802.224.6225 home 802-533-2671 Extra Info: Room to Move is located on Main St in Hardwick, in the building that houses the Chinese Restaurant, second floor. Mats, blocks, and straps are are available. Recommended (but not required) a small firm pillow and a blanket.
4	Seed Swap Time: 12-1 Price: Free Location: Hardwick Community Dinner at the Hardwick United Church on Main Street Description: All are welcome to come and share the meal, share gardening tips, and share some seeds. Save money and diversify your garden with seeds from your community! Part one of this year's "Food Security Blanket" swaps, workshops, and events. For more information contact Caitlin Strong at 472-8569
6	Highland Nature Ski/Snowshoe Adventure continues Time: 10:30-Noon Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro Description: Highland Lodge Nature Ski/Snowshoe Adventure for children 4-10yrs: 10:30-Noon - Nature program and ski/snowshoe instruction while exploring. ($7.50/ child includes equipment and group instruction, 10% discount on lunch). Please call ahead by Friday the preceding day (802) 533-2647. Extra Info: Runs on Saturdays through March 6th
6	Chris Dorman and Friends Time: 7 pm Price: $10, Students $5, Seniors $5, kids free Location: 147 Creek Rd, Craftsbury, VT Description: Chris has arrived to this area by way of Lansing, Michigan. He is a musician, a father, and a friend to the community. He writes about his friends, his family and his feelings and reflects upon the intrinsic value within a local culture that cannot be quantified or commoditized. He hopes his sounds will nurture and inspire all who hear them to appreciate that which is unique to them. So what is unique to him, you ask? Chris dreams of being an old man who tells funny stories over and over again even though he knows everybody already knows the punch line. He writes great songs with melodies that stick in your head. His album, "To Begin Again is one of the best recordings I've received all year, " says Lisa Sammet, who produces the Music Box concerts. "I can't get his songs out of my head." He will be playing guitar and bringing along some friends to add to the evening. You can visit his website: www.chrisdormanmusic.com which will also lead you to his www.myspace.com/chrisdorman and also to some You Tube videos of him performing. You will see why Tim Lane of Metrospace writes, "If there is an ounce of hesitation in the heart, a small part of the self stored away in the heart’s drawers and closets, as is the case with most of us, the textured combination of Dorman’s breathy, piercing vocals and the music on To Begin Again will coax it out and onward." Extra Info: Chris will be joined by Fran Forim on bass and Linda Warnaar on percussion and guitar. Fran plays with the bluegrass group, the Mud City Ramblers. Linda has appeared before at the Music Box and is known for her own compositions. For more information call 586-7533
6	A Gift From The Heart Time: 6:30pm Price: $30 per adult, which includes childcare for kids under 12 Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, Pine Road, Barre Description: Dinner, dancing and auction fundraiser for Central Vermont Catholic School. Chicken Valentino, Ziti Primavera and more. DJ Dana Barber. Silent auction with over 30 gift baskets, live auction of special services like breakfast with Father Mike, use of the school gym for an evening rec night, reserved pew for Christmas mass, and much more! For tickets and childcare reservations, please call Denise at 479-3253.
6	Genealogy (Family History) Workshops 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 Geneloagy (Family History) Workshops. The first will be held Saturday, Feb. 6th 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 Cemeteries Learn to conduct Oral Histories Leave a Legacy …….And more
7	Retirement Reception for Bronwyn Potter Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Price: free Location: Greensboro United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall Description: Come and join us in honoring Bronwyn Potter for her 63 years as Music Director at the Greensboro Church. Share your memories, bring a photo or message for the scrapbook and enjoy refreshments. Bronwyn has been teaching, singing, and contributing to the musical atmosphere in the Greensboro-Hardwick area since 1946! Extra Info: For more information, call GUCC at 533-2223.
8	Movie Night at Hazen Union School Time: 6:00 Price: FREE Location: Hazen Union Auditorium Description: "A Healing River" is a collection of voices and stories that explores the issues of trauma, recovery and restoration of restorative justice processes. The film looks at the values and principles of restorative justice as well as the steps that can be taken after crimes have been committed to restore the community to health and safety. Appropriate for age 12 and older. Hazen Students attending will receive a free basketball game ticket! For more information call Carol Plante, Director, Hardwick-Greensboro Restorative Justice at (toll free) 866.928.9808.
8	Replace Vermont Yankee Meeting Time: 7:00pm Price: Free! Location: GRACE facility, 59 Mill St., Hardwick Description: Happy winter! As you have heard, Vermont Yankee's recent leaks of tritium, zinc and cobalt, and the discovery that company officials lied under oath, is a big deal. Longtime supporters of the plant including Gov. Douglas and the Dept. of Public Service have started to speak out against Entergy. There is a flurry of activity at the State House with investigations, hearings, and backroom dealings. We have the wind at our sails, and 2010 needs to be the definitive year in the fight to close Vermont Yankee. Organizers from Greenpeace and VPIRG will be hosting a meeting at the GRACE facility in Hardwick on Monday, February 8 at 7pm to give an update on the legislative side of things and to talk about the importance of an active Caledonia County. Thank you to all that have done great work on this past, and we look forward to meeting you! What: Vermont Yankee meeting When: Monday, February 8 from 7:00pm-8:15pm Where: GRACE, 59 Mill Street, Hardwick Contacts: Jarred Cobb, Greenpeace organizer, at jcobb@greenpeace.org or 802.881.0315. Gretchen Kruesi, VPIRG field associate, at gretchen@vpirg.org or (802) 223-8421 ext. 4787 Extra Info: GRACE facility, The old firehouse 59 Mill Street (Rt. 15) Hardwick
10	Senior Trotters- Take Good Care of Yourself (Part I) Time: 11:00-2:00 Price: $15.00 Location: Fellowship Hall Description: Vicky Hill will provide information and tools on increasing mobility and Grace Johnstone will explore stress and anxiety issues as our Senior Trotters learn techniques on how to 'Take Good Care of Yourself'. This is part one of a two-part series. Lunch with this event will be Chicken Pot Pie! Extra Info: For more information about this or other Senior Trotter events, contact Terrie Keppel at: 533-7171.
10	End of Life Health Care Decisions led by Zarina O'Hagin Time: 5 - 6:30pm Price: free of charge Location: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Hardwick Description: This session will consist of explanations of the steps that an individual can take to help insure that end of life decisions made on the person’s behalf reflect the person’s wishes. Living wills, durable power of attorney for health care decisions, and advance directives will be discussed, and written forms given to participants. This session is appropriate for individuals in any age group. The session leader is an attorney and will also be available to answer questions on the topic. Zarina is an attorney in private practice in Vermont. She became a member of the Illinois bar in 1984, practiced in Chicago in law firms as a tax lawyer and at a civil rights organization in the education area until coming to Vermont in 2000. She has been a member of the bar in Vermont since 2002. Zarina served on the board of the Buffalo Mountain Co-op for three years.
10	Intro to Tarot led by Sherri Glebus Time: 7pm Price: $10 Location: Buffalo Mountain Co-op Cafe (39 Main St Hardwick) Description: Tarot cards are a tool for accessing our intuition or a higher wisdom. It is also a wisdom system that encompasses the full range of the human experience. This workshop will introduce the overall system and basic card meanings, as well as reading techniques. The class will be tailored to participants’ interests and skill levels and may become a workshop series if there is interest. Bring your own cards! Sherri Glebus, M.A. is an experienced Tarotist, Divine Feminine mystic and scholar, religious educator, and social worker. Extra Info: To register contact Sherri at 456-1407
10	Mountain Music & Song with Bill Carroll, Michael Manion & Michael Kennedy Time: 6 - 8 Price: Free Location: Highland Lodge, Greensboro Description: A wide variety of music from the mountains infused with a whole lot of fun. Three seasoned musicians performing in the dining room on Guitars, Banjo, English Concertina, Musical "singing" Saw & Dobro.
11	Hatha Yoga Flow Time: 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Thursdays Price: $10.00/class (special class pass rates available!) Location: Room to Move, Hardwick (Threshold) Description: Ground, accept, and grow in this all level Hatha Yoga Class, taught by Sophia Smith. Explore an array of yoga poses that promote, strength, flexibility, and balance. Begin your healing journey through yoga -- clear your mind, invigorate your body, and connect to your spirit. Drop-ins welcome. For more info call or email Sophia: sophialightsmith@gmail.com cell 802.224.6225 home 802-533-2671 Extra Info: Room to Move is located on Main St in Hardwick, in the building that houses the Chinese Restaurant, second floor. Mats, blocks, and straps are are available. Recommended (but not required) a small firm pillow and a blanket.
13	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 second will be held Saturday, Feb. 13th 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 Cemeteries...Learn to conduct Oral Histories...Leave a Legacy...And more
13	Cabin Fever Follies Time: 6 p.m. Price: $8 suggested donation Location: Greensboro United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall Description: Cabin Fever? Come on out to the Greensboro Church’s Cabin Fever Follies this Saturday, February 13 for a variety show featuring all the best (and all the rest) of our local talent. Potluck starts at 6 p.m. in the GUCC Fellowship Hall (bring your favorite dish to share), and the show starts at 7 p.m. Highlights include the twangy notes of the Woodbury Bluegrass Highlanders Bluegrass/Gospel mix, alongside the soothing call of Cody Michaels piano, which he’ll be playing from his newly released CD Winter Suite. Alex Smith and Ely Alexander are back with another one of their original and highly popular skits. We’ll also be graced with some Scottish Fiddle, plus the usual and a little of the unusual! This year we’re doing things a little differently than in the past: we’ll have our potluck as usual in Fellowship hall, but performances will be held in the Sanctuary. Not only will we benefit from better acoustics, but we can enjoy our new Mason & Hamlin Baby Grand Piano! This is a family event, open to kids and adults of all ages.There is a suggested donation of $8 for admission. All proceeds will benefit summer camperships for kids at Greensboro Wonder and Wisdom and other programs. The Follies are a highlight of our Greensboro winters. Be sure to come. Call the Greensboro United Church of Christ at 533-2223 for more information.
15	Highland Lodge Open for Lunch on Monday Holiday Time: 12 to 2 PM Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro Description: Washington’s Birthday Holiday - Highland Lodge serves lunch today from 12 to 2 PM.
16	Hardwick-Greensboro Restorative Justice Citizen's Advisory Board Meeting Time: 6:30PM Price: Free Location: Hazen Union School Library Description: Open to the public and all are encouraged to attend! Join us to talk about how real justice happens in the Hardwick area community through using restorative practices. We will discuss using restorative practices in the schools and how this can impact the community for the future.
18	Hatha Yoga Flow Time: 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Thursdays Price: $10.00/class (special class pass rates available!) Location: Room to Move, Hardwick (Threshold) Description: Ground, accept, and grow in this all level Hatha Yoga Class, taught by Sophia Smith. Explore an array of yoga poses that promote, strength, flexibility, and balance. Begin your healing journey through yoga -- clear your mind, invigorate your body, and connect to your spirit. Drop-ins welcome. For more info call or email Sophia: sophialightsmith@gmail.com cell 802.224.6225 home 802-533-2671 Extra Info: Room to Move is located on Main St in Hardwick, in the building that houses the Chinese Restaurant, second floor. Mats, blocks, and straps are are available. Recommended (but not required) a small firm pillow and a blanket.
19	Third Fridays Film & Book Discussion: Atonement Time: 5:45 PM Bring a Bag Supper! Price: Free Location: Memorial Building, 2nd Floor, Hardwick Description: Check out a copy of Atonement by Ian McEwan, read it, then come see the film. (Or just come see the film). After the film there will be cider and sweets to go along with a discussion of the book and film. The catalyst of the novel is 13 yr. old Briony who accuses her older sister's friend of a crime. He is sent to prison and on getting out is sent to the front lines in WWII. An older Briony becomes a nurse in some measure of atonement. The story will haunt the reader long after finishing th book. It was a shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. "No one now writing fiction in the English language surpasses Ian McEwan," writes the Washington Post. The film was equally heralded, "Atonement is an excellent example of what can happen when a great book meets great filmmaking. This is one that is not to be missed," --Daniel Vancini. It stars Kiera Knightly and Jame McEvoy. The film won many awards including the Golden Globe for Best Drama and was nominated for the Academy Awards Best Picture. Extra Info: Sponsored by Jeudevine Library. For more information call the library at 472-5948.
20	Snowshoe Nature Hike for Adults and Children Time: 2 PM Price: $8.00/adult, $5.50/child Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro--Meet at the Lodge Description: Snowshoe Nature Hike for Adults & Children, led by naturalist Cheryl Ecklund. Sign up for hike, receive 10% discount on lunch on the 20th at the Highland Lodge Restaurant (served 12 to 2 PM). Please call (802) 533-2647 to sign up for snowshoe hike by Friday , February 19th. Extra Info: Extra Info: Hike is on our 1-mile back-country nature trail, fairly easy terrain.
20	The Great Ishkabibble Ski Tour at Highland Lodge Time: 9:30 AM, Finish by 4 PM Description: Come Ski the magnificent Great Circle with your family and friends. All participants will be treated to Ishkabibble (The Lodge's signature dessert) upon returning to Highland Lodge Ski Shop! (finish by 4 PM). Please call to sign up (802) 533-2647. Pack your own lunch and water—no support services on the route. This loop trail is 16-19 KM, traversing moderate to hilly terrain.
20	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 third will be held Saturday, Feb. 20th 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 Cemeteries - Learn to conduct Oral Histories - Leave a Legacy - And more
21	Ayurveda, Winter Care and Immunity led by Ginna Bourisseau Time: 4 pm Price: $15 Location: The Buffalo Mountain Cafe (39 Main St Hardwick) Description: As winter digs in it is an important time to pay attention to our health. In the winter both the physical and vibratory channels tend to close, giving a better breeding ground for opportune bacteria and viruses. The age old science of Ayurveda gives wisdom of how to balance the cold, hard, drying effects of the Vata season. We will make a basic chai recipe to build immunity and keep the channels open as well as many other strategies for yourself and family. This has been a popular class with lots of practical tips on caring for the physiology and boosting the immune system. Extra Info: iTo register call Kate at 472-3844 The $15 cost includes a 5/8 dram bottle of Lavender, Ravensara and Myrrh essential oil
22	Hardwick Chiropractic Open House/Health Talk Time: 7:00 PM Price: Free, all are welcome :) Location: Hardwick Chiropractic, 54 School Circle, East Hardwick 472-3033 Description: Join us for a discussion about the work we do at Hardwick Chiropractic, about new chiropractic approaches, and about how such gentle work creates profound changes.
25	Hatha Yoga Flow Time: 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Thursdays Price: $10.00/class (special class pass rates available!) Location: Room to Move, Hardwick (Threshold) Description: Ground, accept, and grow in this all level Hatha Yoga Class, taught by Sophia Smith. Explore an array of yoga poses that promote, strength, flexibility, and balance. Begin your healing journey through yoga -- clear your mind, invigorate your body, and connect to your spirit. Drop-ins welcome. For more info call or email Sophia: sophialightsmith@gmail.com cell 802.224.6225 home 802-533-2671 Extra Info: Room to Move is located on Main St in Hardwick, in the building that houses the Chinese Restaurant, second floor. Mats, blocks, and straps are are available. Recommended (but not required) a small firm pillow and a blanket.
27	Full Moon Snowshoe Walk Time: 8 PM Location: Highland Lodge in Greensboro Description: Free Full Moon Guided Snowshoe walk: 8 PM. Come experience the beauty of the full moon in winter, and enjoy hot chocolate in the Lodge after the walk. Dinner is available beforehand, by reservation. Please call (802) 533-2647 to sign up.
28	Senior Trotters-Showing Film: Ram Dass Fierce Grace Time: 2:00-4:00 Price: donations welcome Location: Fellowship Hall, Greensboro Description: Named by Newsweek as one of the Top Five Non-Fiction Films of 2002, RAM DASS FIERCE GRACE offers an engrossing, poignant meditation on consciousness, healing and the unexpected grace of aging. Now in his seventies, Ram Dass remains best-known for his 1971 classic bestseller Be Here Now, a book which sparked a generation’s quest for expanded consciousness and meaningful spirituality. The film weaves vivid archival footage from hippiedom's glory days with intimate glimpses of Ram Dass today, as he continues to remake his life since suffering from a stroke—or in his words, “being stroked”— in 1997. While the illness might have broken others, it has provided Ram Dass with a new passion: using an unexpected, uninvited challenge as a tool for spiritual transformation, and using what he learns to help others face issues of aging, death and dying. Extra Info: For more information, contact Senior Trotter Director, Terrie Keppel at: 533-7171
28	Old Time Rules Will Prevail: The Fiddle Contest in Vermont with Adam Boyce Time: 3 pm Price: Free Location: Memorial Building, Church St, Hardwick Description: Fiddle contests evolved from being endurance events to demonstrations of a set number of tunes judged by certain criteria. All tried to determine who was the best. These events helped raise money for local organizations of every description, as well as preserve old-time fiddling. In recent years, the fiddle contest has declined significantly, due to the waning interest of competitors and spectators, as well as diminished financial viability. This program will include listening to rare recordings of live competitions illustrating different playing styles of the past as well as some live fiddling by the speaker, Adam Boyce. Boyce is a tenth-generation Vermonter and an eighth-generation native of Williamstown. He is a fiddler, composer, piano player, contra dance prompter, and square dance caller, all of which came through his affiliation, starting in 1991, with the Ed Larkin Contra Dancers and fiddler Harold Luce of Chelsea. Since 1994 he has been involved in fiddle contests in Vermont and New England as judge, piano backup, and competitor. He was the 2000 winner of the Vermont Division at the Northeast Regional Old Time Fiddling Contest and Festival. In addition, he is a local historian and Yankee humorist. Extra Info: This is a Vermont Humanities Program sponsored by the Friends of the Jeudevine Library. For more information call the library at 472-5948.