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December 6, 2017 the Chronicle Section B – 16 Pages Book samples stories of ’s weirdness Hidden History of Vermont, by that he used an ox to raise and Mark Bushnell. Paperback. 174 position the blocks, and when the pages. Published by The History building was complete and the ox’s Press. $21.99. work done, the builders celebrated by roasting and eating the Reviewed by Tena Starr hardworking animal!” We’re sure that eating a farm Most longtime Vermonters animal, no matter how hard it know the state is a far stranger, worked, was not considered odd in and more complicated, place than the 1800s, or even today. But we’re its marketers acknowledge. Yes, not arguing the main point — that Vermont is the land of Vermont’s history, even recent and colored fall leaves, and history — often illustrates a streak Holsteins grazing on hillsides. of pragmatism but can also be But not everything about colorful. Or that the state has had Vermont is picturesque, or its attractions, for wildly divergent wholesome. It’s also populated by people for wildly divergent reasons. some seriously independent-minded Mr. Bushnell’s collection is just people, a lot of quirkiness, sheer as eclectic as Vermont itself. cussedness, and both people and One of the more bizarre stories events that are downright bizarre. in this book is about the eight-acre Longtime Vermont journalist Neshobe Island in the middle of Mark Bushnell, who turned his Lake Bomeseen in Castleton. That hand to writing columns and books chapter opens with the image of a in recent years, has captured some mud-smeared, but otherwise naked, of that in this little history book, (yes, the comedic which he calls a travel book. actor) wearing a red wig and In Hidden History of Vermont, carrying an ax, screaming at he tackles some of Vermont’s odder tourists who had hoped to picnic on and more radical historical the island. The tourists, confronted moments. The book is made up of by a nude lunatic, quickly altered short nonfiction pieces that range their plans. from the fate of wolves in the state “The island was discovered, as to the evolution, and contrariness, far as the celebrities were of state politics. concerned, by Alexander Woollcott,” “For a very small, rural state, Mr. Bushnell writes. “Little Vermont has a lot of history, much remembered today, Woollcott was of it off the beaten path, some of it perhaps the most influential inordinately strange,” Vermont Life literary critic of his day, and he editor emeritus Tom Slayton writes knew seemingly everybody, from in the introduction to the book. politicians to movie stars.” He’s right about that. Mr. Woollcott acquired half “The state has a heroic origin ownership of the island and invited story that began before the numerous celebrities there. They American Revolution and a formed the Neshobe Island Club remarkable record of social causes and included actors and actresses adopted, advanced and forwarded like Laurence Olivier, Helen Hayes, to the rest of the United States,” Vivien Leigh of Gone With the sheep. Golden Drop, however, was as all sulfur water does. Most Mr. Slayton continues. “The scope Wind fame, writers Ring Lardner, an exception, the granddaddy of people in Wheelock simply ignored of Vermont’s history and the , Noel Coward, and the merinos that made so many it, Mr. Bushnell writes. importance of its influence are far . Even Walt Vermont farmers so well off, at “But a businessman from out of proportion to its size. Disney was part of the circle. least for a time. Boston named Royal Winter took “But also running through our They often spent their days The chapter briefly outlines the one whiff and smelled money. past is a strain of oddities, unusual nude, played fierce battles of life of Vermont’s sheep economy, Winter bought the Brick Hotel in people and good, old-fashioned croquet and another game they which involves far more town and renamed it the Caledonia weirdness that Vermonters have called “Murder.” Mr. Bushnell international politics and intrigue Mineral Springs Hotel. He long savored and to some degree speculates that there were few than one would suspect. renovated the place and piped enjoyed. people living around Lake And then there are the water spring water into the rooms.” “Sometimes the heroic and the Bomoseen who didn’t keep a pair of cures. Harriett Beecher Stowe, Unfortunately for Mr. Winter, strange are combined in a single binoculars they could train on the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, was the water lost its sulfur taste, and legend,” Mr. Slayton writes. “For island. one of the devotees of a Vermont dreadful smell, a bad thing for example, consider the story of Hidden History would lead its water treatment facility. That, business. “Guests liked their water Alexander Twilight, believed to be readers to believe that rural apparently, involved being wrapped fetid; the smellier the water, the the first black college graduate in Vermont was once more prosperous in wet blankets, dunked in cold stronger its curative power, they the United States. In 1829, he than it has been in more recent water, eating a tiresome diet, and believed.” came to Brownington and, as history, some of that due to hard getting a lot of exercise. People Mr. Bushnell started his long principal of the Orleans County work, some owed to cleverness, and who had the money were willing to career as a reporter, then an editor Grammar School, started an a share that must be attributed to spend it since hydrotherapy (which at Vermont newspapers. He academy — a residential school for opportunism. also included drinking 20 to 30 eventually moved onto writing a young people. He built a large For instance, there was the glass of water a day) apparently column called “Life in the Past granite building three stories high obituary for Golden Drop. An could cure everything from Lane,” as well as this, the second of to house the school and its unusual name, perhaps, for most depression to cancer. two books. He says any editor students. And how did he erect subjects of obituaries. But Golden The town of Wheelock took knows that writers have more fun, this imposing structure made of Drop was a sheep, and generally advantage of the craze for a time. so he’s returned to his first love. hefty granite blocks? The story is newspapers don’t publish obits for It had a sulfur spring that stunk, (Continued on page 7B.)

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Richard G. Gonyaw, gardener; every year he planted a and by his ten siblings: Marie 73, died on November substantial vegetable garden with Moeykens of Windsor, Lillian 24, 2017, after a short the intent of sharing his bounty Gonyaw of Walpole, , battle with cancer at the Union with others. He found pleasure in Edward Gonyaw of Sarasota, House in Glover. He was a lifelong working in the woods on his Florida, Dean Gonyaw and his resident of Barton. property where he could be found companion, Denise Marshall, of He was born on December 26, cutting firewood to heat his home Glover, Priscilla Sicard of 1943, in Barton. He was the son of and using his tractor. He was an Bradenton, Florida, Wayne Gonyaw the late Ferdinand and Laura (Gile) outdoorsman and delighted in and his companion, Carol Sears, of Gonyaw. watching the deer come to his apple McGraw, , Bruce Gonyaw Mr. Gonyaw served from 1960 trees. and his companion, Lynn Benoit, of to1964 in the United States Air Mr. Gonyaw was a dedicated Barton, Linda Covington and her Force. During this time he was and loving father. He spent many husband, Charles, of Anchorage, stationed at Lackland Air Force hours at ballgames starting with T- Alaska, Marion Irvin and her Base in San Antonio, Texas, and ball and little league all the way husband, Greg, of Myakka, Florida, later spent time at the Goose Bay through high school baseball. In his and Fran Dempsey and her Air Base in Labrador, Canada. early years, he relished being a Cub husband, Fred, of North Carolina; He worked as a machinist for Scout leader. While his son Kevin and by several nieces, nephews, over 30 years at was growing up, he led his troop in great-nieces, and great-nephews. December 15, at noon. Friends may Manufacturing in Orleans, where he building lean-tos on his property, He was predeceased by his call at the funeral home from 11 built jigs for furniture building and camping in the winter, and teaching daughter Rita Jean Gonyaw; his a.m. up until the hour of the service. maintained equipment. He was a them survival skills. parents: Ferdinand and Laura Should friends desire, dedicated employee who took pride He was also an excellent cook. (Gile) Gonyaw; his brother Carl contributions in his memory may be in his job. He enjoyed visiting with He was very fond of his family and Gonyaw; and several brothers-in- made to the Glover Rescue Squad, his co-workers, often baking them prepared many Thanksgiving law. in care of Sue Medor, P.O. Box 64, treats. He enjoyed staying busy. dinners for his extended family — A funeral service will be held at Glover, Vermont 05839. He had many skills and was always often cooking for 20-plus people. the Curtis- Britch-Converse- Online condolences may be available to lend a helping hand to He is survived by his son, Kevin Rushford Funeral Home located at shared at www.curtis-britch.com. family and friends. He was an avid Gonyaw, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, 12 Elm Street in Barton, on Friday,

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Robert L. Langdeau, Rocky J. Quirion, 73, died unexpectedly 61, of Newport, died on on November 25, 2017, November 26, 2017, at at the Parrish Medical Center in North Country Hospital in Newport. Titusville, Florida, following He was born on June 25, 1956, pulmonary emboli. in Newport, to the late Herve and Mr. Langdeau was born on June Cecile (Bessette) Quirion. 1, 1944, in Claremont, New He enjoyed music, gardening, Hampshire, the son of Lionel and fishing, and socializing with friends Irene (St. Cyr) Langdeau. and family. He was also a member Growing up in Orleans, he of the Eagles Club in Newport. graduated from the Orleans High He is survived by his brother School. There he played basketball, Yvon Quirion of Granby; his sisters: baseball, and enjoyed and Lisa Quirion of Newport, and fishing, and trapping in the Barton Danielle Austin and her husband, River. His first jobs were working Keith, of West Charleston. He is in the Anderson Mill and caddying also survived by many aunts, at the Orleans Country Club. After uncles, nieces, nephews, and high school he enlisted in the U.S. cousins. Air Force, and served four years in He was predeceased by his Japan. parents; his brothers Peter Quirion On January 1, 1968, he married Kiersten; his daughter Brenda and Gilles Quirion; and his wife, Donna Cook at St. Francis Xavier Murphy and her husband, Shawn, Sandra. Catholic Church in Winooski. He of Georgia; and their children: Memorial contributions may be very much liked working for Air Connor and Teagan; his sister made in Mr. Quirion’s memory to North at the Burlington Joanne Lawes and her husband, the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, International Airport and the Carroll, of Williston; Mrs. 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, friends he made there for 11 years. Langdeau’s siblings; and many Vermont 05855. Following his work at the airport, nieces and nephews, and dear Online condolences may be he was employed by IBM in Essex, friends. made at www.curtis-britch.com. where he worked for over 25 years, He was predeceased by his and made many more friends, before parents: Leo in 2000, and Irene in retiring in 2006. 2006; and recently by his niece Mr. Langdeau enjoyed playing Debra (Cook) Levins on November golf, gardening, playing cards, 26, 2017. spending winters at Intercoastal In honor of Mr. Langdeau’s Estates in Titusville, watching stock parents, memorial contributions car races throughout New England may be made to the Alzheimer’s and beyond (especially the Oxford Association, Vermont Chapter, 300 250), and UVM Basketball. But Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, most importantly, he enjoyed Williston, Vermont 05495. spending time with his family. A funeral service was held on He is survived by his wife of 50 December 5, at the Minor Funeral years, Donna (Cook) Langdeau, of Home in Milton. Burial will be in Essex; his son Gary Langdeau and Irasburg. his wife, Debora, of Milton; and Online condolences may be Advanced Hearing Technologies, Inc. their children: Sydney, Casey, and made to www.minorfh.com. (802) 985-9516 SERVING THE VERMONT COMMUNITY FOR OVER 22 YEARS! ST. JUDE’S NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, worshipped, loved and Kaylynne preserved throughout the whole Happy Holiday world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, Mae Patricia Matten helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day. By the Hearing Aids 2004-2011 eighth day your prayers will have been answered. Say it for nine days. It has This year, in keeping with the holiday spirit of never been known to fail. Publication giving, we can’t help but think of all the people of this prayer must be promised. Thank you, St. Jude. J.G. who could benefit with better hearing. Three lucky folks will get a set of hearing aids for FREE.

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Property transfers Town of Lowell — June 2016 to June 2017 Recorded Acres Description Sold for Grand list Seller Buyer 6/2/16 27.33 Woodland $41,000 $39,500 Michael Kennedy & Kristin Van Aken, Passumpsic Matthew & Adrienne Rasmussen, South Burlington 6/6/16 26.78 Sugar bush $75,000 $68,600 Larry & Kathleen McCuin, Johnson Asa Searles, Lowell 7/5/16 10.07 Open land $28,000 $35,100 Thomas Carr, Acushnet, MA Asa Manning, Lowell 7/18/16 .34 Prim res $64,700 $81,300 Edward Weslow, Lowell Heather & Lee Lacourse, Lowell 7/21/16 5.05 Secondary res $21,325 $36,900 Samuel Jones, Burlington Troy & Christina Adams, Ludlow 7/25/16 62 Open land $74,400 $82,800 C. Lowden & D. K. Chapman, North Woodstock Jason & Ashley Randall, Westfield 8/1/16 56.91 Secondary res $90,000 $127,700 Roger Stewart estate, Orleans Daniel Maclure, Orleans 8/8/16 4.7 Secondary res $110,000 $71,500 David & Glenda De Luna, Richmond, TX William Cowell, Lowell 8/8/16 125 Open land $55,000 $108,500 Roger Stewart estate, Orleans T. & M. Wright, Newport, C. Wright, R. Ludwig 9/6/16 10.1 Woodland $18,000 $28,100 Bruce White, Eden & Donald Blake, Morrisville James & Lois Callahan, Lowell 9/6/16 212 Cons. easement $115,000 $291,000 Jason & Ashley Randall, Westfield Vermont Land Trust, Montpelier 9/14/16 21.38 Secondary res $71,000 $90,400 Martha Creekmur, Rancho Cucamonga, CA John & Bonnie Wood, Lowell 9/19/16 2.4 Prim res $119,000 $113,000 Larry & Cheryl Labarge, Beloit, WI Jamie & Christie Levaggi, Lowell 10/10/16 3 Open land $20,000 $42,300 Allan Albrecht, Lowell Jazz Funding LLC, Indian Lake, NY 11/17/16 15.15 Secondary res $99,900 $83,000 M. Wheeler, Jericho & D. Wheeler, Lyndonville Donald & Cheryl Franklin, Milton 11/17/16 50 Prim res $132,500 $159,800 Michael & Virginia Greenway, Lowell Chad & Dawn Falconer, West Charleston 11/22/16 10.1 Open land $10,000 $17,600 Roger & Marielle Tetreault, Westfield Daniel & Therese Dostie, Westfield 11/28/16 2.14 Forclosure $76,900 $108,000 Jeffrey & Marlene Kran, Glendale, AZ Federal National Mortgage Assoc., Washington, D.C. 1/3/17 49.5 Investment $49,900 $71,200 Brandon Campo, Barre Joseph Savery, Barre 2/6/17 10.1 Open land $60,000 $35,100 Joseph Appleton, South Burlington JEM Maple VT LLC, Groton, CT 2/13/17 480 Open land $600,000 $148,800 Vermont Land Trust Inc., Montpelier JEM Maple VT LLC, Lowell 2/27/17 14.3 Prim res $107,000 $94,500 Carolyn Arel, Lowell Abraham Roberts, Lowell 3/6/17 562.5 Prim res $895,000* $96,000 Todd Rivver, Irasburg Doablepepe LLC, Richmond, VA 3/13/17 2.1 Prim res $124,000 $69,500 Kimberly Bowman, Orleans Kyle Aldrich, Lowell 3/30/17 123 Resort camp $1,150,000 $851,800 NOE Property LLC, Montpelier Center for Mindful Learning, Inc., Johnson 4/3/17 11.4 Prim res $130,000 $107,200 Donna Savoy, Milton Roni & Paul Weidman, Lancaster, PA 4/13/17 359.1 Woodland - sub $403,988 $1,395,500 Moose Mountain Forestry LLC, Lowell Bonneau's Vermont Maple LLP, Lowell 5/1/17 3.89 Rental $165,000 $35,500 Moose Mountain Forestry LLC, Lowell Vincent & Katie Doaner, Lowell 6/5/17 119.5 Prim res $289,000 $401,600 Katherine Sims & Jeffrey Fellinger, Lowell Michael & Jennifer Haas, Lowell 6/5/17 19.4 Open land $95,000 $54,700 Nimbus LLC, Newport Michael & Jennifer Haas, Lowell * Purchase price reflects acreage outside of town limits. “sub” indicates property was subdivided, so town appraisal does not reflect current value of property.

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STRICTHEDEADLINE FOR EVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events. We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] T K C NEWPORT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE – 115 Elm Street, Newport. Pastor Paul Prince. GLOVER & WEST GLOVER ______You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. (for all ages). Worship Schedules GLOVER COMMUNITY CHURCH & WEST GLOVER – Part of the Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Lake Region Parish. The Rev. Evelyn Coupe. 525-3607. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m. Please call the church at 334-2628 for further information. We care about you! ALBANY______HARDWICK ______NEWPORT CHURCH OF CHRIST – Corner of Sias Avenue and Prouty Drive, Newport. ALBANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – “Amen Corner.” Rev. Nathan Strong, 754-2790. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 39 West Church Street, Hardwick. 802- Sunday Bible Class at 10 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible facebook.com/AlbanyUMChurch. Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. 472-5979. Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Child care available. Coffee hour Study at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Church office phone: 334-2028. ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS CHURCH – Creek Road, East Albany. Watch for events. following the service. Home to the Hardwick Area Food Pantry & winter clothing donations. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS – Eric Pingree, Branch President; Marston Cubit, First Counselor; David Croteau, Second Counselor. Sacrament ST. NORBERT CHURCH – Saturday Vigil Mass 4 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. Parish meeting at 9 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:15 a.m.; Priesthood and Relief BARTON ______Administrator Fr. Claverlito S. Migraino, 193 S. Main St., P.O. Box 496, Society at 11:10 p.m. The chapel is located at 3417 Darling Hill Road in Derby. BARTON BAPTIST CHURCH – 1859 Glover Road, Barton – 802-525-3624. Pastor Hardwick, VT 05843. Phone 472-5544. Confession at 3:15 p.m. each 334-5700 or 334-5339. Ralph Fryman. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. Saturday before Mass or by appointment. Evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. FAITH LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD – 51 Alderbrook Road, Newport. Pastor Sam UNITED CHURCH OF HARDWICK – South Main St., Hardwick. Parsonage: 472-6353. Gunn. Wednesday study at 6 p.m. Thursday evening prayer at 6 p.m. Sunday BARTON UNITED CHURCH, United Church of Christ & United Methodist Church. Part of the Church: 472-6800. morning Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Lake Region Parish. The Rev. Evelyn Coupe. 525-3607. Sunday evening youth group at 6 p.m. (802) 624-3008, e-mail: [email protected] NORTHEAST KINGDOM QUAKER MEETING – Meets at 10 a.m. on Sundays at the Barton HOLLAND ______Public Library. For more info, call 525-6638 or 754-2029. HOLLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH – Pastor John Genco, 766-2901. Sunday Worship at ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – 44 Second Street, Newport. 334-7365. Rev. Jane 10 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Communion first Butterfield, interim priest. Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist & Sunday School, SOLID ROCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD – Church Street, Barton. 525-3888. Interim Pastor Larry Sunday of every month. Handicapped accessible. Please join us! 9:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Food shelf is open Mondays from 11:20 Rohm & his wife, Rose. Sunday Services: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., all ages; Worship a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Service, 10:35 a.m. IRASBURG ______ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA – Saturday at 4 p.m., (Sunday and Holy Day Vigil). Sunday & ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH – Saturday evening Mass (May-October only) at 6 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF IRASBURG – Pastor Scott M. Libby. 754-2363. Holy Day masses at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Weekday masses are Monday and Thursday at p.m. Sunday morning Mass at 10 a.m. See website or call for other Mass Wednesdays, devotional & prayer meeting in Newport at 7 p.m. Sundays, morning 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 a.m., Saturday at 7:30 a.m. times: MostHolyTrinityParishVT.com or 525-3711. worship at 10 a.m. with discussion and application of sermon at 11:35 a.m. Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as Saturday 3-4 p.m. Fr. Patrick I. Nwachukwu, S.D.V. 802-334-5066. BROWNINGTON ______ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH – Sunday morning Mass at 8:15 a.m. Parish office: 525-3711. Visit www.MostHolyTrinityParishVT.com for holiday and SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH – 37 Concord Ave., Newport. Pastor Cornell Preda, 487- NEW HOPE BIBLE CHURCH OF BROWNINGTON – (Formerly Brownington Center Church.) seasonal Mass times. 4632 or 334-3096. Saturday Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship Service at 11 Pastor Dan Prue Jr., 334-9991. Sunday Worship and Children’s Church at 10 a.m. with a.m. Tune in to 96.1 FM (WJSY-LP) for quality Christian radio broadcasting 24/7 or visit us fellowship following. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit and be a part UNITED CHURCH OF IRASBURG – Irasburg. Rick Shover, Pastor. (802) 754-8448. Service online at www.wjsy.org. of our church family. Handicapped accessible. Teens and youth ministries weekly. is at 9:30 a.m. Communion is first Sunday of every month. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible. Children’s story hour/childcare available during service. NEWPORT BAPTIST CHURCH – 306 East Main Street. The Rev. David Lisner, Pastor. 334-5554. BROWNINGTON VILLAGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH U.C.C. – Organist Mark Violette. Guest Steeple lights for December are lit by Brady Metcalf and family, and Janine Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday morning worship service begins at 10:30 preacher weekly. Sunday Worship from 11 a.m.–noon. Coffee fellowship following the service. LeMarche and family, in memory of their father, mother, and sister, Linda Reick. a.m. Children’s Church with nursery available. Handicapped accessible. Wednesday night Bible The church is handicapped accessible and hearing enhancement is available. Everyone is Study/Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Kid’s Club begins on Friday nights with a light meal at 6 p.m. welcome, and parents are encouraged to bring children. TRINITY FAMILY CHURCH – Bible Worship at the Irasburg Grange Hall, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Nancy at 766-5094. Our church services are broadcast on the PEG NEW HOPE BIBLE CHURCH OF IRASBURG – at the River of Life. Sunday school for all ages Channel 17 on Fridays at 4 p.m. and again on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. Our services are also online BURKE ______at 9 a.m. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Pastor George Lawson, 754-2423 and through our website at www.newportbaptistchurchvt.org. EAST BURKE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC – The Rev. Judi Horgan. All are welcome Pastor Dan Prue Jr., 334-9991. UNITED CHURCH OF NEWPORT – 63 Third Street. 334-6033. Pastor James Merriam. 10 a.m. here! “God is still speaking!” Worship Service and Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service with nursery for ages 5 years and under. We are a combined Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month. Please send United Church of Christ and United Methodist congregation with a tradition of lively WEST BURKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – The Rev. Danielle Rodrigues, 467-3466. music, open-minded exploration, and strong community service. Come and join us to Sunday church service at 10 a.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. worship updates to find out how you can serve others while deepening your walk with God. Other activities include choirs, handbells, food shelf, youth group, community lunch, women’s fellowship, [email protected] prayer partners, Bible study, book club, and more! EAST CRAFTSBURY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – East Craftsbury Rd., Craftsbury, VT. 802-586- by noon on Mondays. 7707. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.eastcraftsburypresbyterian.org. Rev. NEWPORT CENTER ______Deborah McKinley, Pastor. Dr. John Weaver, Director of Music Ministry. SUNDAYS: Adult NEWPORT CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – An Evangelical Bible Based Congregation Bible Study at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. with Children’s Sunday School during worship. and Member of the Conservative Confession Methodist Movement. Sunday morning OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH – Saturday evening Mass at 6 p.m. from Memorial worship at 9:30 a.m. with childcare provided. Coffee Fellowship & Communion first Day to Columbus Day weekend. Our Lady of Fatima is part of the Mary Queen of All Sunday of the month. Christian Women’s Group first Saturday of the month. TLC “The Saints Parish in Hardwick. Rev. Claverlito Migriño, administrator. 802-472-5544 Lord’s Choir” Handbells practices weekly. Other activities announced. “In the tradition of the Reformation.” UNITED CHURCH OF CRAFTSBURY – an Open and Affirming Congregation; affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Sunday services at 10 a.m. Sunday School offered during worship. Handicapped accessible. No matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual NORTH TROY & TROY ______journey, you are welcome. Church phone: 586-8028. www.unitedchurchofcraftsbury.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – 14 Main Street, North Troy. Services on the last Sunday Find us on Facebook, or e-mail [email protected]. of every month at 4 p.m. with Pastor Rick Shover.

Westmore Community Church ST. VINCENT CATHOLIC CHURCH – 18 North Pleasant St., North Troy. Sunday Mass at 8 DERBY & DERBY LINE ______a.m. Confession any time upon request. Rectory, 988-2608. BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH – 183 Elm St., Derby Line. Pastor Richard Daniels. Sunday School ISLAND POND ______sacredvincentignatius.com for all ages at 10 a.m. Sunday Service (nursery available) at 11 a.m. PM service, call for FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BRIGHTON, ISLAND POND – The Rev. Alan Magoon, SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH – 130 South Pleasant St., Troy. Saturday Mass at 5 information. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m. For more info, call 873-3258. Pastor. Church & parsonage phone: 723-5037. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m., p.m. Confession available Saturdays from 4:15–4:45 p.m. or by appointment or Sunday School,11:15 a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Bible Study CHURCH OF GOD – Crawford Road, Derby. Morning Worship 9 a.m., Evening Worship, request. Rectory, 988-2608. sacredvincentignatius.com 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. For more information call 334-5916. Pastor Thursday at 7 p.m. Handicapped accessible (chair lift). “A friendly church in a Laurence Wall. www.newportcog.com friendly community welcomes you!” ORLEANS ______CORNERSTONE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH – Quarry Road, past McDonald’s. Pastor Glenn BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH – Sunday service at 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Sunday School, Saaman, 334-5282. Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. 10 a.m. For more information, call (802) 723-4800. ORLEANS FEDERATED CHURCH – Rev. Alyssa May. Sunday Worship Services at 9 a.m. Community food shelf hours are 8:30–10:30 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Mondays of ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR – Saturday at 6 p.m. in the church (Sunday and Holy Day GREEN MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCH – Route 105, 1 mile west of the village of Island each month. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m., everyone welcome. Vigil). Sunday & Holy Day masses at 8:30 a.m. in the church. Weekday masses are Pond. Sunday service at 10 a.m. and Wednesday service at 7 p.m. First No 9 a.m. service on Christmas Eve. Monday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel, Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the chapel, Wednesday: Hymn Sing. Pastor Neal Perry, 754-2396. ST. THERESA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH – Saturday evening Mass at 4 p.m. No Sunday Friday at 6 p.m. in the church. Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as ST. JAMES THE GREATER CHURCH – Sunday & Holy Day Masses at 10:10 a.m. Saturday 5:30-6 p.m. Fr. Patrick I. Nwachukwu, S.D.V. 802-334-5066. Mass. Parish office: 525-3711. Visit www.MostHolyTrinityParishVT.com for Weekday Mass on Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. (Sunday holiday and seasonal Mass times. FIRST UNIVERSALIST PARISH (UU), DERBY LINE – 112 Main Street, Derby Line. Services each and Holy Day Vigil). Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as Saturday Sunday at 10 a.m. Potluck social hour following service. Handicapped accessible. We are a from 3:30-4 p.m. Fr. Patrick I. Nwachukwu, S.D.V. 802-334-5066. ORLEANS COUNTY______welcoming congregation. Church phone 873-3563. Church e-mail: [email protected]. 9 a.m. Sunday Services. E-mail: [email protected] NORTHEAST KINGDOM QUAKER MEETING – Meets at 10 a.m. on Sundays at 115 Scott Lane, Church website: www.derbylineuu.org. Dec. 10 – Speaker Barbara Postman on “A Sense of CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH – Barton, VT 05822 (just off Burton Hill Rd.) For more info, call 525-6638 or 754-2029. Urgency,” a discussion about working families with small children and their future. LOWELL ______DERBY COMMUNITY CHURCH – 3064 U.S. Route 5, Derby. Pastor Mike Haddad. 9:15 a.m. SHEFFIELD ______Sunday School for preschool through adults. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Care provided LOWELL BIBLE CHURCH – Pastor David DiZazzo (673-9459): Sunday Worship & SHEFFIELD FEDERATED CHURCH – Berry Hill Road. Sean Quinn, Pastor. 802-873- for children through five years of age. Call 766-5500 for information about Bible Study, Sunday School at 10 a.m. with coffee hour following service. Wednesday night 4558. Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m. Teen Youth Group, Women’s Bible Study, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, and other Bible study at 7 p.m. in Lowell. Thursday night Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in opportunities waiting for you! Newport. Please call for information & directions. ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH – 151 Hazen Notch Rd., Lowell. Sunday Mass at SUTTON ______EAST & WEST CHARLESTON ______9:45 a.m. Confession any time upon request. Rectory, 988-2608. SUTTON FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH – The Rev. Mark Heinrichs, supply pastor, 525- 4214, or church 467-8585. Church services: 9 a.m., Adult Bible Study, Sunday EAST CHARLESTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE – Sunday morning worship service at 11 sacredvincentignatius.com School. 10:15 a.m., Morning Worship. Fridays at 7 p.m., music practice. a.m. For more information or directions, call the church at 723-4824. Fellowship hour after church. FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH – West Charleston. Scott Cianciolo, Pastor. 802-895-4643. MORGAN ______Sunday morning worship at 9 a.m. with Sunday School for all ages from 10:45 to 11:30 MORGAN CHURCH – Pastor Mike DeSena. Traditional Service Sundays at 9 a.m. with WESTFIELD ______a.m. Wednesday evening choir practice and potluck fellowship from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday School and Nursery available during the service. Contemporary Service WESTFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH – Main Street (Route 100) in Westfield. We welcome followed by adult prayer, Bible study, and youth activities from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are Saturdays at 6 p.m. with a potluck supper the third Saturday of each month. Several all to worship services and music commencing at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Refreshments welcome. Please call for more info. small group Bible studies both evening & morning during the week. Please call 895-4526 and fellowship following services. For questions, call Pastor John Klar at 673-4852. or visit our website at www.themorganchurch.com for more information. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, EAST CHARLESTON – Guest Pastors. Worship Solstice Holiday Service on Wed., 12/20, at 6 p.m. followed by a cookie and pie potluck. service and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Ramp and elevator available. NEWPORT ______T. BENEDICT LABRE – Sunday & Holy Day masses at 11:30 a.m. Weekday mass is on WESTMORE ______S NEWPORT ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH – 128 Vance Hill Rd., Newport Center. Sunday morning Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Reconciliation anytime by appointment as well as WESTMORE COMMUNITY CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL UCC – Grounded in Christ, open to all, worship services begin at 9:45. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11 a.m. Bible study Wednesday from 6:30–7 p.m. Fr. Patrick I. Nwachukwu, S.D.V. 802-334-5066. on the shores of Willoughby Lake with thoughtful worship, lovely music and choir with & prayer time held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Various fellowship times include Mark Violette, organist, on Sundays at 9 a.m. Coffee, refreshments, and fellowship follow breakfasts, dinners, and game nights, etc. Pastor Chris Barton. Everyone is welcome. the service. Church is handicapped accessible. GREENSBORO ______CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY – 362 East Main Street, Newport. Church services on ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH – Mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Parish Administrator Fr. Sundays at 10 a.m. at the church. Wednesday evening meetings (5:30 p.m.) will be Claverlito S. Migraino, phone 472-5544. WHEELOCK ______Skype through May 1. Anyone who wants to join in on Skype, please call 334-5840 THE ROCK – “A Holy Spirit empowered church” meeting at the Wheelock Town Hall on GREENSBORO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – 165 Wilson Street. 533-2223. Office hours: or 334-2051 to be added to the group. All are welcome. Thursday and Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Pastor: Butch Ainsworth. 1-877-868-7625. Tues.-Thurs. 10-12 & 1:30-4:30. Weekly 10 a.m. Sunday services. Communion Service LIFE IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP – 81 Weaver St., Newport. Apostolic Church. Senior first Sunday of month. Reverend Rona Kinsley, Interim Pastor. Hal Parker, Music Director. Pastor: Janet Bishop. Associate Pastor: Allan Bishop. Sunday morning Please send worship changes to Coffee hour following service. We are an Open and Affirming Congregation. All are worship, 10 a.m. Phone 334-7220 for information. All are welcome! welcome. Website: guccvt.org [email protected] by noon on Mondays.

Events and worship schedules can be e-mailed to [email protected], faxed to 525-3200, or mailed to the Chronicle, P.O. Box 660, Barton, VT 05822. Deadline is noon on Mondays for all Worship Schedules and Kingdom Calendar submissions. the Chronicle, December 6, 2017 Page 9B

TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] **SEND US YOUR EVENTS! It’s free for events that are a CRAFTSBURY FARMERS’ INDOOR MARKET HOPE’S DINER PLAY IN STANSTEAD benefit, nonprofit, or free to attend. Events are also listed The Craftsbury Farmers’ Market is going inside on Saturday, Cornerstone Baptist Church in Stanstead, , will be online at www.bartonchronicle.com/events. December 9, for an opportunity to buy holiday gifts and/or stock performing the Christmas play Hope’s Diner on Sunday, up on your favorite local products for the winter, including maple December 10, at 6 p.m. For more information, call (270) 853- syrup, vegetables, mushrooms, meats, artisan cheeses, goat milk 0806. Free admission. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 fudge, baked goods, goat milk soaps, herbal and beeswax body care products, jewelry, mittens, knitted hats and scarves, quilted OPEN RECREATION AT COVENTRY COMMUNITY CENTER items, and more. Held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Common MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 The Coventry Community Center will hold Open Recreation House on North Craftsbury Road. For more information, visit on Wednesday night from 6 to 9 p.m. Children 12 and under must http://craftsburyfarmersmarket.com/craftsbury-farmers-market- HOLLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH COMMUNITY MEALS be accompanied by an adult. Free Wi-Fi. For more information, winter/. The Holland Community Church will hold a community meal visit www.coventryvt.org. on Monday, December 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church’s SANTA AT PICK & SHOVEL new fellowship hall. The menu will be roast pork, potatoes, HISTORIAN WODEN TEACHOUT AT GOODRICH LIBRARY Santa Claus will visit The Pick & Shovel in Newport on broccoli, cranberry sauce, and brownies with ice cream. Social Historian and professor Woden Teachout will discuss the Saturday, December 9, from noon to 2 p.m. Free hot chocolate hour will be from 11 a.m. to noon with the meal served at noon. many benefits of studying history in a talk at the Goodrich and candy canes for kids. There will be a cookie exchange so please bring a dozen cookies Memorial Library in Newport on Wednesday, December 6, at 7 to swap. There will also be a small bazaar with craft type items p.m. Her talk, “What we learn when we learn about history,” is part CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & LIVE MUSIC AT PAUL’S DANCE being sold. of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture HALL series and is free and open to the public. For more information, Paul’s Dance Hall in Derby will hold a Christmas Bazaar on call the library at 334-7902 or visit Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring many “LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR POLLINATORS” IN EAST BURKE www.www.vermonthumanities.org. crafters and vendors. Door prizes. Later that night, the live band Jane Sorensen, UVM Adjunct, will speak on how to create a Midnight Magic (country rock band) will play from 7 to 11 p.m. pollinator garden at the December 11 meeting of the NEK Chapter BYOB. of the UVM Extension Master Gardeners at 6 p.m. at the East THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 Burke Community Library. Open to the public. Suggested GRACE ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE donation is $5. SALE AT NCH’S WINDOW BOX GIFT SHOP GRACE (Grass Roots Art and Community Effort), will be Visit North Country Hospital’s Window Box Gift Shop on holding its Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 9, HELP THE JAY AREA FOOD SHELF CHILDREN WITH A Thursday, December 7, for their second 20% off sale. The store is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at GRACE in Hardwick. There will be light CHRISTMAS GIFT located just off the main lobby of the hospital on Prouty Drive in snacks, GRACE artwork, and several boxes of “Super Sale” art The Jay Focus Group seeks individuals to buy a Christmas Newport. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All sales made over the will be available. There will be a 20% discount on all consigned gift for a local child. Stop by the Jay Town Hall during business course of the year go towards the hospital Auxiliary, that raises GRACE artwork December through January. hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and funds for new hospital programs or pieces of equipment. Wednesday from 7 a.m. to noon) to pick up a complimentary SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE Moose Ornament with details of a child’s gender, age, and gift HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA IN DERBY Snowmobile riders born after July 1, 1983 are required to wish. Unwrapped gifts (up to $25 value) should be returned to the Vermont Pie & Pasta in Derby will hold a Holiday Shopping take a snowmobile safety course to ride on VAST trails. A Jay Town Hall by Monday, December 11. For more information, Extravaganza on Thursday, December 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., to snowmobile safety course will be held Saturday, December 9, call Denise at 988-2622, Kathy at 988-1115, or e-mail benefit the MEW Halo Foundation. Vendors include Scentsy, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Country Hospital’s conference room [email protected]. Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, LulaRoe, Magnabilities, Tupperware, with lead instructor Roger Gosselin, Vermont State Police The Soap Garden, LipSense, Dot-Dot Smile, and Usborne Books. Certified Instructor. Cost to attend is two food items for the local food shelf. Lunch provided. Register by December 4 by e-mailing PRE-TEEN & TEEN ADDICTION SPEECH IN CRAFTSBURY [email protected] or call (802) 274-4502, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Mr. Michael Nerney will speak on the topic of addiction in or e-mail Kathy DiCarlo at [email protected]. For more pre-teens and teens on Thursday, December 7, from 6 to 7:30 information, visit www.orleanscountysnowmobilers.com. PUBLIC MEETING ON MOOSE IN VERMONT p.m. at the Craftsbury school. The public is invited. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is holding a public informational meeting about Vermont’s moose on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Wednesday, December 13, at Northwoods Stewardship Center in FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Island Pond from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wildlife staff will be on hand to GLOVER JAM SESSION show pictures of Vermont moose and their habitats. Free and CHILI COOKOFF & SILENT AUCTION IN HOLLAND There will be a Glover Jam Session on Sunday, December open to the public. For more information, call 828-1000 or e-mail Everyone is invited to a Chili Cookoff and Silent Auction at 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Glover Town Hall to benefit the Glover [email protected]. Holland Elementary School on Friday, December 8, at 6 p.m. Community Church. There will be prizes for first, second, and third place in chili RENEWPORT COMMUNITY FORUM submissions. Dinner will include chili, salad and bread for $5 per CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT & TREE TRIMMING PARTY IN ReNewport, a community forum to set direction for the future person. Lots of items to bid on in the silent auction. Proceeds WESTFIELD of Newport, will be held Wednesday, December 13, at three benefit the Holland School Community Parents Club. For more The Hitchcock Museum and Library in Westfield invites area locations: Newport City Hall, Goodrich Memorial Library, and information or to submit a chili for the cookoff, contact the school children and their families to participate in a Christmas Ornament Newport United Church. Forums will begin at 2:30 p.m., 4:15 at 895-4455. and Tree Trimming Party on Sunday, December 10, from noon to p.m., and 7 p.m. on various topics. A community dinner and 2 p.m. Participants will create handcrafted ornaments to take celebration will take place at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For home and/or to decorate the library’s Christmas tree. The library more information, call Jenna Koloski at (802) 255-6091 or e-mail SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 is located at 1252 VT Route 100 in Westfield. For more [email protected]. information, call 744-8258. This is a family-fun event for all ages. BOOK SIGNING CELEBRATION IN NEWPORT FREE LEGAL CLINIC IN NEWPORT Help Nevermore Bookstore on East Main Street in Newport HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES & SANTA IN BURKE The Restorative Justice Center in Newport will hold a free celebrate the publication of Lynda Graham-Barber’s recent picture Enjoy a full day of holiday fun throughout Burke on Sunday, legal clinic by appointment only on Wednesday, December 13, book, Cookie’s Fortune, on Saturday, December 9, from noon to 2 December 10, starting with a visit from Santa at Mike’s Gas in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make an appointment or for more p.m. Enjoy live music, face painting, door prizes, readings, and West Burke from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will have gifts for kids information, call (802) 487-9293. refreshments. Ms. Graham-Barber will be signing copies of her and there will be cookies, cider, and cocoa. There will also be book. Enter your favorite nonprofit into a cash prize drawing. For horse drawn wagon rides through the village. The Burke Mountain children of all ages and those young at heart. For more Club/East Burke Library in East Burke Village will hold a holiday THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 information, call 334-3844. party and tree lighting celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. with snacks, cookies, and cocoa inside the library along with live music. Both HAM BINGO IN GLOVER ANNUAL COOKIE FARE IN NEWPORT events are free but folks are asked to bring a nonperishable food There will be a Ham Bingo at the Glover Volunteer Fire The Annual Cookie Fare, sponsored by the Friendship Circle item to be donated to the local food shelf. To learn more, visit Department on Bean Hill Road in Glover on Thursday, December of the United Church of Newport, will be held Saturday, December www.burkevermont.com or call 626-4124 or e-mail 14, at 6 p.m. Cards are $1 each or six for $5. Refreshments 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Hundreds of festive, delicious, [email protected]. available including hot dogs, chips, soda, water, and baked homemade cookies. goods. NEWPORT AREA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT BENEFIT AUCTION AT LAKE REGION The 7th annual Fall Concert for the Newport Area There will be a benefit auction at Lake Region Union High Community Orchestra will be held on Sunday, December 10, at 3 School on Saturday, December 9, at 10 a.m. (viewing at 9 a.m.) to p.m. at the United Church of Newport. The concert will feature e Hardwick Stre benefit the student trip to Belieze. Auction services donated by Daniel Johnstone as soloist. Admission is a suggested donation of Th et Degre Auctions. For a complete list of auction items, visit $5. For more information, visit Café tinyurl.com/ychghfce. www.newportareacommunityorchestra.org. at theat Highlandthe Highland Center Centerfor the Arts infor Greensboro the Arts

Celebrating 44 years in business! Join us for First Thursdays, PAUL’S DANCE HALL • Cookies our free, intimate concert series. Route 5, • Party Trays Thursday, December 7, 6–8pm Derby • Desserts Fishhead 766- • Gift Certificates Albany’s own David “Fishhead” Solomon 5077 sings unique renditions of an eclectic mix of Now carrying Mountain classic oldies, blues, folk, rock, and R&B. View Farm Stand products! ChristmasSaturday, December Bazaar 9, 10-3 • Jams • Jellies • Pickles 802.533.9399 Get your last minute holiday shopping done! Many highlandartsvt.org/cafe Special orders upon request! crafters and vendors. Door prizes! Hours: Tues–Sat 11–8, Sun 11–3 Then... closed Dec. 24–26 Dance to Midnight Magic (country rock band) LocatedL at the corner of Center Road from 7-11 p.m. B.Y.O.B. & Hardwick Street in Greensboro. Page 10B the Chronicle, December 6, 2017

TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AMERICAN LEGION NEWPORT POOL TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Each year from early February through mid-April, AARP Tax- The American Legion in Newport is holding an 8 Ball Pool Aide volunteers prepare federal and state tax returns for low- to Tournament on Mondays. 6 p.m. practice, 7 p.m. play. Double CAROLING ON THE COMMON IN WESTFIELD middle-income taxpayers through the AARP Foundation. AARP elimination, BCA rules. 8 players or less, pay two places; 9 Join the Town of Westfield for Caroling on the Common on Tax-Aide is seeking volunteers to assist in tax preparation. players or more, pay three places. For more information, call 334- Friday, December 15, at 6 p.m. on the Westfield Common (Route Volunteers of all backgrounds are welcome; no need to be an 2374. 100 at North Hill Road). Warm yourself by the bonfire while AARP member or retiree. No prior experience in tax preparation is enjoying hot beverages, doughnuts, and visiting with neighbors. necessary and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Tax BARTON AREA SENIOR SERVICES Sing holiday carols while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus! counselors receive free tax training and become IRS certified by Located downstairs at the Barton Memorial Building. Meals Santa will arrive in a fire truck courtesy of the Troy Volunteer Fire passing an IRS exam. They help residents one-on-one at tax sites will be served on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Department to visit with children and hand out treats. For more in Newport and Derby. An information and training session is information, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 744-2484. scheduled for January 8, 9, and 10 at North Country Career BINGO IN LOWELL Center in Newport and runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Bingo is held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Ignatius For more information, please e-mail Armand Lemieux at Hall on Hazen Notch Road in Lowell. Sponsored by the Troy and SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 [email protected] or call 334-5443. To join the AARP Tax-Aide Area Lions Club. Progressive jackpot starting at $500. Dinner Program, visit www.aarp.org/money/taxaide/. available. BENEFIT SALE IN CRAFTSBURY Skida Headware is partnering with the Craftsbury Public BOBBIN MILL PLAYERS MUSIC JAM SESSIONS Library with a holiday sale. During the Craftsbury Holiday Market ONGOING EVENTS The Bobbin Mill Players will hold music jam sessions every on Saturday, December 16, the library will have a booth selling Wednesday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Lowell St. Ignatius Skida hats and headware, with the retail profit from each sale **PLEASE SUBMIT CORRECTIONS OR DELETIONS IF YOUR Parish Hall. Other music events include: First Friday evening of going directly to the library. The Holiday Sale runs from 10 a.m. to LISTING NEEDS UPDATING TO [email protected] the month at the Lowell Fire Station from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; 4 p.m. at Craftsbury Academy’s gym. For more information, call Second Friday evening of the month at Lowell Church Hall from the library at 586-9683 or visit www.skida.com. ADULT LEARNING CENTER FREE SERVICES 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Second Sunday afternoon at the Glover Town Northeast Kingdom Learning Services Community Education Hall from 1 to 4 p.m.; Third Friday evening at the Charleston COOKIE SWAP & CHRISTMAS CAROL SING IN WEST Center on 1 Main Street in Newport offers GED preparation and GED Elementary School from 6 to 9 p.m., Fourth Friday evening at the GLOVER testing, High School Completion Plans for teens (16 years and older) Derby Line Town Hall from 6:30 to 10 p.m.; Fifth Friday evening The West Glover Church will hold a Cookie Swap and and adults, preparation for standardized tests such as the AccuPlacer (when there is a fifth Friday) at the Barton Memorial Building from Christmas Carol Sing on Saturday, December 16, at 3:30 p.m. for CCV or the ParaPro for public school teaching; basic computer 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call Millie at 334-2598 or Lyle Bring cookies with a copy of the recipe to share. Afterwards, head skills instruction; academic skills assessment in reading, writing and and Amy at 334-2419. down to the Glover Fire Department to visit Santa at 5 p.m. All are math; and instructions in most academic disciplines. All adult welcome. education services are free of charge to the student. The tutorial BONE BUILDERS BALANCING & STRENGTHENING CLASS program offers tutoring services at an hourly rate for grades K-12. Bone Builders Derby is from 2 to 3 p.m. on Mondays and SANTA IN GLOVER The adult learning center is open Monday through Thursday from Thursdays at the Church of God on Crawford Road. Bone Come ride the fire truck with Santa on Saturday, December 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tutorial services K-12 are scheduled by Builders Newport is from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and 16, at 5 p.m. at the Glover Volunteer Fire Department. There will appointment. For more information, call 334-2839. Thursdays at the Municipal Building. Bone Builders Greensboro is be games, snacks, and hot cocoa. from 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the United ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Community Church. There is also a class in Craftsbury from 10 to HOPE’S DINER PLAY IN STANSTEAD AA meetings are held in Newport, St. Johnsbury, and most 11:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Craftsbury Cornerstone Baptist Church in Stanstead, Quebec, will be towns in the Northeast Kingdom. For detailed information call AA Community Care Center. For more information about Bone performing the Christmas play Hope’s Diner on Saturday, at 334-1213 or toll free at (877) 334-1213, or visit www.aavt.org Builders classes, call the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging at December 16, at 6 p.m. For more information, call (270) 853- and click on “District 3.” Also visit www.aavt.org and click on (802) 751-0431. 0806. Free admission. “District 3” for a comprehensive schedule. BRIDGE LEAGUES IN ORLEANS & NEWPORT BORDER BOARD GAMES IN DERBY LINE AL-ANON MEETING IN CRAFTSBURY COMMON ORLEANS: Meets Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Orleans Come and play a whole new variety of board games on Thursdays at 6 p.m., at the United Church in Craftsbury Federated Church on School Street. Come with a partner. Saturday, December 16, at 5 p.m. at the Derby Line Village Hall. Common. Discussion. NEWPORT: Meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the Gateway We play games like the Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Center. Everyone must come with a partner. Learner’s Group Dominion. We gladly teach newcomers all games. For more AL-ANON MEETING IN DERBY continues Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the library in information, find Border Board Games on Facebook or call 873- Saturdays from 6 to 7 p.m., at Newport Church of God, Newport, and all are welcome to drop in. For more information, or 3028 or e-mail [email protected]. Crawford Road in Derby. If your life is affected because someone to find a partner, call Eric McCann at 988-4773. you love has an addiction, Al-Anon can help. Offering understanding, support, and a community that understands how CCV JOB HUNT HELPER TO OFFER CAREER SERVICES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 you feel. Community College of Vermont (CCV) Job Hunt Helper is available at the Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport for six DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE IN DERBY LINE AL-ANON MEETING IN NEWPORT hours a week to offer career services to library patrons and job These sacred dances of universal peace are held in the Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church parish seekers. Find employment opportunities in the area, write a Derby Line Village Hall (between the church and Customs, across house on Second Street in Newport. Discussion meeting is open resumé and cover letter, apply for jobs online, assess skills and from Irving) on Sunday, December 17, at 2 p.m. No experience to anyone whose life is affected by someone’s addictions. interests, use the Internet to explore career opportunities, and necessary. No partner needed. For more information, call Heather Newcomers welcome. learn about education and training programs. Available on at 895-4341. Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 to 3 p.m. For ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP more information, call 334-7902. BREAKFAST BUFFET AT AMERICAN LEGION IN ORLEANS For those dealing with family members or friends diagnosed The American Legion Post #23 in Orleans will hold its with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia. Informal gathering. All COMMUNITY MEAL IN NEWPORT monthly Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, December 17, from 8:30 to welcome. A free Community Meal will be held the third Thursday of 10 a.m. Breakfasts are served every third Sunday of the month NEWPORT – Caregivers support group meets every fourth every month at noon, at the United Church of Newport on Third September through May. All are welcome. For more information, Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at North Country Hospital in Street. All welcome. call 754-6540. Newport, 2nd floor waiting room (Room 221). For further information, call (800) 272-3900 or e-mail CORNUCOPIA COMMUNITY/SENIOR MEAL IN NEWPORT [email protected]. Cornucopia Community/Senior Meal will be served every REGISTRATION ST. JOHNSBURY – Caregivers support group meets last Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Cornucopia, 125 Main Street, #3 Monday of each month at the Northeastern Vermont Regional (rear door entrance off parking lot between Coventry and Center REQUESTED Hospital, room 244, in St. Johnsbury. For further information, call Streets). Come at 11 a.m. for cards, board games, or just to Pam at the NEK Council on Aging at 748-5182, or 1-800-642- socialize and make new friends. Community members of all ages HOLLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH MEMORY TREE 5119. are invited to enjoy a warm, well balanced meal prepared by The Holland Community Church will have a Memory Tree in Cornucopia Culinary Trainees. For more information, contact front of the church building to remember family and friends who AMERICAN LEGION BARTON POST #76 MEETINGS Cornucopia at 487-9380. have died. A reading of the names will take place at the Christmas First Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., at the Legion Hall Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. Name cards will be placed at in the Barton Memorial Building. COUNTRY ACOUSTIC JAM IN BURKE the Holland Town Clerk’s Office, at the church, or you may mail to There will be a Country Acoustic Jam held every third Anna Whitelaw, 242 Holland Pond, Derby Line, VT 05830 or call AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETINGS Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Burke Community Anna at 895-5319. Second Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m., at the Legion Building. Everyone with special musical or singing talents are Hall in the Barton Memorial Building. For more information, call encouraged to participate. Come to listen or join in on the fun. $3 Patsy Tompkins at 525-6565. donation at the door. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the Burke Senior Meal Site. Snacks and beverages available. For more information, call Therese Stone at 525-3412 or the Senior Meal Site at 467-3423 or the Town Office at 467- Kitchen reopens 3717. Good Food. Great Spirits. Gap Christmas Party JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & “Beyond the Red Gate” Thurs., Dec. 14th, the DINNER, 7 DAYS A WEEK! Main Street Wild Card Dine in or take out. Newport, VT Open 7 days day before the snowmobile trails open! a week at 11 a.m. Paint & Sip • HOMEMADE PIZZA 334-2224 on Sun., Dec. 17th. Restaurant & • BURGERS • PASTA Restaurant open! Kitchen hours: Gathering • J.R.’S FAMOUS RIBS Thurs.–Sat. onoon–8n Sat., p.m.,Dec. 1Sun.6th ,noon-5 7–10 p p.m..m. 802-988-2306 • FRESH SEAFOOD on Mon., Dec. 18th. 1078 Rte. 242 • HAND-CUT STEAKS JASPER’S Downtown Jay, VT AILY PECIALS Guest Rooms: • D S 802-988-2306 Something for every palate! TAVERN Book Your Holiday Parties Now! Friday, December 8 – DJ LOUD www.thejayvillageinn.com Saturday, December 9 – WOUND FOR SOUND Christmas party on Sunday, December 17! the Chronicle, December 6, 2017 Page 11B

TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] CRAFTSBURY COMMUNITY SUPPERS LINE DANCING IN TROY SENIOR DINING AT DERBY ELKS CLUB Members of the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Line dancing classes for exercise and enjoyment are held Derby Senior Meals are held at noon every second Thursday Common will offer free evening suppers on the third Wednesday every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church Parish at the Elks Lodge #2155 on the Newport-Derby Road in Derby. By of each month at 6 p.m. Open to all. Donations appreciated but Hall, 130 South Pleasant Street, in North Troy. No partner needed donation. For more information, call the Northeast Kingdom not required. For more information, call 586-8028. and all levels of experience are welcome. If you can count to four, Council on Aging’s nutrition coordinators Jenny Patoine or Lallie you can line dance! $5 per person. For more information, call Pat Mambourg at 748-5182. DANCE AT BEEBE TOWN HALL Sanders at 988-4193. Come dance with us at the Beebe Town Hall in Beebe, SENIOR DINING IN GLOVER Quebec, every Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. Country western band. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN HARDWICK Lunch is served at noon on Mondays and Tuesdays on the Also square dancing. Light refreshments and door prizes. For Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist lower level of the Glover Town Hall, 3018 Glover Street. more information, call (819) 876-2021. Episcopal Church on West Church Street in Hardwick. All are Suggested donation by seniors is $3.50; for those younger than welcome. NA is for people who wish to try our program of 60, $5. For more information, call the NEK Council on Aging’s DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP MEETING complete abstinence from all drugs. This includes alcohol on an Nutrition Coordinator Lallie Mambourg at 1-800-642-5119. The Diabetes Support Group will meet on the third Thursday equal status with opiates or cocaine. The disease is addiction, not of every month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room at North specific to any one particular drug. For more information, call 535- SOUPER LUNCH AT ST. MARK’S IN NEWPORT Country Hospital in Newport. For more information or to confirm 5042. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport your presence, call Barbara Grant at 334-4155. holds a free community Souper Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. on the NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN NEWPORT last Tuesday of every month. All are welcome. DO DROP IN MEAL SITE IN NEWPORT CENTER Narcotics Anonymous meetings are on Tuesdays and The Do Drop In Meal Site at the Newport Center Fire Thursdays at 7 p.m. On Tuesday the location is North Country SQUARE DANCING IN BARTON Department on Cross Road is open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 Hospital located at 189 Proutry Drive in Newport in the surgery Square dancing will be held every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. p.m. Games played before lunch, lunch at noon, bingo played waiting room on the main floor of the hospital. On Thursday the at the Barton Senior Center. Judy Clifford will be the after. For more information or reservations, call 334-6443. location is The Church of God at 295 Crawford Road in Derby. caller/instructor. Call 525-4400 for more information. Enter through the main front doors of the church. For more EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION information, call 895-4757. STAMP CLUB IN NEWPORT The EAA meets every first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Memphremagog Stamp Club meets on the second and the Caledonia County Airport in Lyndonville. All are welcome to NEWPORT AREA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA fourth Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at CALLICO, attend. All that you need is an interest in aviation. Each meeting The Newport Area Community Orchestra has openings for 326 Bluff Road, Newport. All stamp collecting interests are begins with a short business session where we discuss the violin, viola, cello, string bass, clarinet, oboe, French horn, and welcome. For more information, call 334-6001. minutes and reports from our chapter’s previous meeting, plus our trombone. We are a growing and well-established community past and future events. We then move on to something orchestra located in the NEK of Vermont. The orchestra plays two SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP educational, such as aircraft maintenance, safety, members’ concerts each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. For more Third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Nevermore projects, or speakers and documentary movies from EAA information, please contact us at 766-3021 or Bookstore on 100 East Main Street in Newport. A support group Headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. www.newportareacommunityorchestra.org. Rehearsals are on for those who have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the First Universalist safe place to talk, share, and spend a little time with others who GRANDPARENTS ’N’ KIN RAISING “GRAND” KIDS Parish in Derby Line. have had a similar experience. For more information, call Mary Meets second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 Butler at 744-6284. p.m. at North Country Career Center, 209 Veterans Avenue, room NORTH COUNTRY QUILTERS 380, in Newport. For more information and to notify of your Regular monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every TAI CHI CLASS attendance, contact group leader Angela Blais at Head Start/Early month at 6:30 p.m., at the Church of God on Crawford Road in A Tai Chi Class (Bagua meditation) will be offered on Head Start by leaving a message at 525-3362, extension 201. Derby. New members are welcome. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. Call Marc Dinner provided. Childcare provided upon request. Bourdelle at 525-1234 for locations and more information. NORTHEAST KINGDOM COMMUNITY ACTION ASSISTANCE “GROWING STRONGER” STRENGTH CLASSES FOR 40+ Available to help with forms, photocopies, faxes, phone TAI CHI IN BARTON Sponsored by the NEK Council on Aging. Meets at the assistance, fuel/electrical assistance, food shelf and commodities, Leader Brenda Lowther is teaching Tai Chi for Arthritis and Church of God on Crawford Road in Derby on Mondays & Farm to Family coupons, holiday meals, seed packets, housing, Falls Prevention at the Barton Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Call Jenny at 748-5182 for more info temporary shelter, housing advocacy, and 3Squares applications. Thursdays at 9 a.m. The Arthritis Foundation Thai Chi Program, or visit www.nekcouncil.org. NEWPORT: 70 Main St., Newport, VT 05855. 334-7316. developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. routines that are safe, easy to learn, and suitable for every fitness “GROW YOUR OWN” GATHERINGS IN HARDWICK ISLAND POND: 70 Cross St., Island Pond, VT 05846. 723- level. For more information, call 525-4400. Grow Your Own (GYO) gatherings will be held at the Center 6425. Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon. for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) in Hardwick from 11:30 a.m. to ST. JOHNSBURY: 115 Lincoln St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. TOPS MEETING AT IN BARTON 1:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month and will include a 748-6040. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TOPS VT #82 Barton meets every Monday at Mountain View shared meal. For more information and to reserve a spot, contact Apartments Community Room. A fun, informative way to learn Ms. Dale-Brown at 472-5940 or e-mail OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP how to take off pounds sensibly. Weigh-ins, 5 to 5:45 p.m.; [email protected], or Bethany Dunbar at 472-5362, The National Osteoporosis Foundation Better Bones of the meetings, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. First meeting is free! For further extension 214, or [email protected]. Northeast Kingdom group meets on the first Saturday of most information, call 525-3173. months, at 1 p.m., in the Community Room at the Community IMMUNIZATION CLINIC IN NEWPORT National Bank in Derby (accessed from Crawford Road). Free and TOPS MEETING AT ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY Fourth Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at open to the public. All welcome. Refreshments. Learn from a TOPS VT #135 Island Pond meets every Monday at Island Department of Health in Emory Hebard State Office Building at variety of guest speakers and medical specialists. To register or Pond Public Library. Weigh-ins from 4:30 to 4:45 p.m.; meeting 100 Main Street, Suite 220, in Newport. Free. Walk in or call for for more information, contact Mary King, RN, BSN, at 535-2011 or from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. For further information, call Bev at 723- an appointment at 334-4386. All childhood vaccinations are [email protected], or visit www.BetterBonesNEK.org. 5907 or e-mail [email protected]. offered. Adult immunizations included are: Hepatitis A and B, Pneumococcal, TDaP, Tetanus, and Measles. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING VAN SERVICE FROM WESTMORE TO BARTON Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a 12-step program of Every first and third Tuesday of each month there will be van JAY COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL CENTRE recovery for the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of service from Westmore to Barton. 10:30 a.m. pickup at the old Located on Cross Road in Jay. Open to all area residents compulsive eating. Derby meeting Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m., Town Clerk’s office; 1:30 p.m. return trip to Westmore. Free to and visitors for free cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking at Derby Community National Bank training center on Crawford residents age 60 or older. For more information, call Mary at 525- in the winter, and mountain biking, hiking, and walking in the Road (behind the bank). Big Book study meeting follows from 4128 or the Area Agency on Aging at 334-2190. summer. Link to site map at www.jayvt.com and topofvt.com 11:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 673-5621. under discover/map. Site maps available locally in Jay and at Jay VAN SERVICE TO SENIOR MEALS IN BARTON Town Clerk’s Office. User guidelines: Please leave no trace in this PRO BONO (FREE) LEGAL CLINIC IN NEWPORT Every Thursday there is van service to senior meals in special place. Pack it in, pack it out. Leash your dog, bury dog Pro bono (free) legal clinic monthly at Orleans County Barton. The pickup schedule is as follows: 11:25 a.m., Mountain waste away from trails. Respect other users. No motorized Restorative Justice Center, usually the first Wednesday of each View Apartments; 11:30 a.m., Congress Court; 11:35 a.m., vehicles. No fires of any kind. As this is a big hunting area, it is month. Free consults with lawyer. Best for landlord-tenant, Monitor Manor; 11:40 a.m., Hillcrest; 11:45 a.m., Memorial advisable to wear orange. Enjoy at your own risk! housing, probate, elder law, custody, family law, etc. issues. No Building; 11:50 a.m., Park Street trailer park. For more criminal law. Advance appointments only by calling (802) 487- information, call Brenda Sargent at 525-4400. JOURNEY TO RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER 9293. $10 fee for people living outside Orleans County. Mediation Located at 58 Third Street in Newport. Making Recovery services are also available. For more information, visit WESTFIELD COMMUNITY MEAL SITE Easier meets Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Art Group meets www.kingdomjustice.org. Every Thursday at noon at the Westfield Community Center Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. All Recovery meets Thursdays (North Hill Road/School St.). Suggested donation $4 with the 2nd from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, e-mail Kathlene Douglass RSVP BONE BUILDING & STRENGTHENING CLASSES Thursday of the month free. Following lunch, join the fun and play at [email protected]. Offered twice a week: at the Jay Community Center on Bingo! Sponsored by the Troy and Area Lions Club. For more Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and at the Westfield information, call 744-2484. LINE DANCING IN WEST BURKE Community Center on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A free Line dancing is held in West Burke at the meal site on the exercise class to prevent or reverse osteoporosis. Classes consist Wii BOWLING IN WEST BURKE first and third Wednesdays of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. of a variety of exercises to improve balance and increase Wii Bowling is held in West Burke at the The Meal Site on Everyone welcome. $3 donation. For more information, call strength. Participants start out using very light weights which are the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1 to 3 Therese Stone at 525-3412. gradually increased as strength develops. Weights provided. For p.m. Everyone welcome. By donation. For more information, call more information, contact Maureen Mcguire at 334-7746 or Therese Stone at 525-3412 or 467-3423. [email protected].

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TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 53 Wilson Street, Greensboro. 533-2531. ART GALLERIES, [email protected], www.greensborofreelibrary.org **PLEASE SUBMIT CORRECTIONS OR DELETIONS IF YOUR Librarian Mary Metcalf. Hours: Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; HISTORICAL SOCIETIES LISTING NEEDS UPDATING TO [email protected] closed Mondays; Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Wednesdays; Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and & MUSEUMS ALBANY TOWN LIBRARY Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Story Hour for Children: at Located on Route 14 in the back of Albany Town Hall on Four Seasons Learning, Fridays at 10 a.m.; Story Time for ages **PLEASE SUBMIT CORRECTIONS OR DELETIONS IF YOUR Main Street. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 4:30 p.m. 0-6 every Thursday at 10 a.m.; and for ages 6-12 every Tuesday LISTING NEEDS UPDATING TO [email protected] For more information, call 755-6107. at 10 a.m. ALBANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM BARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY HASKELL FREE LIBRARY The Albany Historical Society is located in the old village 100 Church Street, Barton. 525-6524. Open Mondays from 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line. Hours: Tuesday, school on Route 14 across from the Methodist Church, and is 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-7 p.m., Fridays Wednesday, and Friday from 9-5, Thursday 9-6, and Saturday 9- open by appointment. Contact Jim Oliver at [email protected], 1-7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (April 1-December 1). Winter 2. Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of the month at or Paul Daniels at the Diamond Heart Farm in East Albany for an Friday Afternoon Classic Movies, Friday Night Movies, Friday 6:30 p.m. Toddler Time on Thursdays and Fridays at 9:45 a.m. appointment. Evening Potlucks. Scrabble Players meet 1st and 3rd For more information, call Nancy at 873-3022, extension 201, or Wednesdays year-round. Book Discussions are January through check the website at haskellopera.com/library-activities, or find ARTFUL EYE May. Wednesday After-School Programs: Fall, Winter, Spring. them on Facebook. A unique St. Johnsbury Gallery. 443 Railroad Street, St. Call for summer programs and events for children. Johnsbury. 424-1414. www.theartfuleye.com. Open Monday HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM through Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Open Sunday by chance. COBLEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 1252 VT Route 100, Westfield. 744-2484. Visit the Hitchcock Come explore 4,500 sq. ft. of locally crafted fine art and artisan 70 Depot Street, Lyndonville. Hours: Monday, noon–5 p.m.; Museum/Library page at www.westfield.vt.gov and on Facebook craft. Tuesday and Thursday, noon–7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 at Town of Westfield, Vermont for up-to-date activity listings. a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For further information and BREAD AND PUPPET MUSEUM programs, call the library at 626-5475. www.cobleighlibrary.org ISLAND POND PUBLIC LIBRARY One of the largest collections of some of the biggest puppets Main Street. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, and masks in the world is located at 753 Heights Rd. (Route 122) CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2–6 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and in Glover (off Route 16 and I-91 exits 24/25), and is open by Church Lane, Craftsbury Common. 586-9683. Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Story Time every Saturday at 10:30 appointment. Visit www.breadandpuppet.org or call (802) 525- [email protected]. www.craftsburypubliclibrary.org. a.m. For further information, call 723-6134 or look on Facebook. 3031 or 6972 for more information. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon; Thursday, 2–6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.– JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY BROWN LIBRARY GALLERY noon; and Sunday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday Story Time: 10 a.m., 93 North Main Street; P.O. Box 536, Hardwick. 472-5948. At Sterling College, Craftsbury Common. 586-7711, up to age 6. Friday Lego Club for children 5 to 12 years old, 3– www.jeudevinememoriallibrary.org. Hours: Monday and extension 129. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Story Hour: for children birth to 5 years and families on Wednesday, 1–7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 1–5 p.m.; Friday, Exhibit Plowing Old Ground. For more information, visit Tuesdays at 10 a.m. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sunday. All www.VermontArtHouse.org/openings or call 586-2200. programs are free and open to the public. For more information, DAILEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY please call the library at 472-5948 or visit CATAMOUNT ARTS CENTER 101 Junior High Drive, Derby Center. Hours: Tuesdays and jeudevinememoriallibrary.org. 115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury. Masonic Temple Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from building. 748-2600. www.catamountarts.org. Open Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Story JOHN WOODRUFF SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY through Friday, 1–6 p.m. and before and after each movie Time is Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Trustee 1972 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. 586-9692. screening. Gallery is always open to the public free of charge. meetings last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Tai Chi classes Open Sunday, noon–1 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.– Artists wanted for Juried show. Selected works will be on display Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call the library at noon, 2–5 p.m. December 2 to February 16. Visit catamountarts.slideroom.com 766-5063, visit www.daileymemoriallibrary.org or check Facebook for more info. page. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1 Water Street, Orleans. 754-6660. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m.– CHARLESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY GLOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Closed For information, call 723-6024 or 895-2901. 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover. 525-4365. Open Tuesday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Handicapped accessible. Story Wednesday, Thursday 1-6 p.m., Saturdays (December-April) 10 Time: Mondays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Board Meetings: 3:30 p.m. CHUCK GUEST GALLERY a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday Play Group and Story Time (Fall, Winter, on the second Monday of every month. Featuring over 130 paintings of abstract imagery. Located at Spring) 9:30-11 a.m. at the Glover Town Hall. Summer Book www.jonesmemoriallibrary.wordpress.com 205 Vermont Route 114 in East Burke. Open Monday through Discussions, Arm Chair Chats, and Summer Programs for Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For children. LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY more information, call 626-9011 or visit www.chuckguest.com. Irasburg. 754-2526. Hours: Monday, 3–8 p.m.; Wednesday GOODRICH MEMORIAL LIBRARY and Thursday, 3–6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Story Hour COLBY CURTIS MUSEUM & STANSTEAD HISTORICAL 202 Main Street, Newport. 334-7902. for children on Fridays at 10 a.m. (October 6–May 31 when SOCIETY www.goodrichlibrary.org. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. school is in session). 535 Dufferin Street, Stanstead, Quebec. 1-819-876-7322. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting Two exhibitions: Remembering our Soldiers of the Great War and monthly, Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Book discussion group held third RAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY Rural Medicine in Stanstead County. Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Job Hunt/Computer Help with 160 Railroad Street, North Troy. Hours: Monday & CCV student on Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from Wednesday 5-8 p.m., Thursday & Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Story CRAFTSBURY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER GALLERY 12 to 3 p.m. through December 16. Story Time: Tuesday Time on Fridays at 10 a.m. www.randmemorial.com. 1784 East Craftsbury Road, East Craftsbury. 586-2414. mornings at 11 a.m. www.craftsburycommunitycarecenter.org. ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-8291. CRAFTSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Babcock House Museum, Craftsbury Common. Open www.stjathenaeum.org. Fridays at Story Time (Acorn Club): Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–noon. Don’t forget... 10:30 a.m., ages 0 to 6, children’s Library. First Wednesday Series. Scrabble Club: First Saturday of each month from 11 the Chronicle CRYSTAL LAKE FALLS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION & a.m. to 3 p.m. Readings in the Gallery. BARTON MUSEUM has a drop-off basket Located at the Pierce House on Water Street in Barton, open for announcements, payments, letters to the WEST BURKE PUBLIC LIBRARY late spring through fall. Brick Kingdom Park open daylight hours 135 Main Street (5A), next to the park. Hours: Saturday 1-4 editor, etc., at THE FRONT DESK on East Main year-round. p.m. For further information, call (201) 519-3633. Street in Newport. www.westburkepubliclibrary.wordpress.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westburkelibrary. FAIRBANKS MUSEUM 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-2372. www.fairbanksmuseum.org. Open seven days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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TSTRICTHEDEADLINE FOR KEVENTS: MONDAYINGDOM AT NOON. We reserve the right to reject or edit events.C We do not takeALENDAR events over the phone. E-mail events to [email protected] GLOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM PLEASANT VALLEY ART GALLERY WHITE WATER GALLERY Bean Hill Road in Glover, second floor in Municipal Building. 146 White Road, Irasburg. 754-2000. Open Saturdays and 5 River Street by the bridge, East Hardwick Village. Open www.gloverhistoricalsociety.org. Open by appointment only: Call Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m or call for an appointment Sundays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. or by appointment. Call Watergate Joan at 525-6212 or Randy or Betsy at 525-4051. anytime. at 563-2037. http://whitewatergallery.blogspot.com.

GRACE GALLERY ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM GALLERY WONDERARTS (ART HOUSE GALLERY AND WONDER & Old Firehouse, 59 Mill Street, downtown Hardwick. 472- 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-8291. WISDOM) 6857. www.graceart.org. Gallery hours are Monday through www.stjathenaeum.org. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.– The Art House Gallery and Wonder & Wisdom have merged Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Community Workshops are held 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Art Gallery at the to create WonderArts. Office located at the UCC, 165 Wilson St., weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and are open to Athenaeum contains one of America’s unique collections of 19th Greensboro and programs are held at the Wonder & Wisdom all community members. century American paintings. Admission fees: $8 for adults; free for program space, Community Greenspace in Craftsbury, Craftsbury age 12 and under, St. Johnsbury residents, and nonresident Town Hall, local schools, Craftsbury Masonic Hall, and in GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY patrons. Second floor gallery features exhibits by local artists. partnership with other community organizations. For more 29 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro (building next to Willey’s information, call 533-9370 or visit www.wonderartsvt.org. Store), 533-2457. www.greensborohistoricalsociety.org. Check THE 99 GALLERY AND CENTER out our powerful new tool for researching Greensboro families The 99 Gallery and Center on School Street behind 316 WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD (WHAG) stored in our archives! Permanent Exhibit: Hill Homestead: The Main Street in downtown Newport. Work by Seattle surrealist P.O. Box 502, North Troy 05859. 988-4300. Story of Greensboro: Faces of Our Town has been updated and Donald Peel and Northeast Kingdom artists, free classes, movies www.woodenhorsearts.com. Wooden Horse Arts Guild is a 501c3 displays tools and ledgers, kitchen gadgets, and farm implements, and community events. Open most afternoons till 5 p.m. 323- charitable organization composed of artists, crafters, writers, and parlor furniture from the 19th century. 7759. Whimsical sculptures and drawings by Newport’s Manfred photographers, and musicians who live and work throughout Rieder now on display. Vermont and beyond. They support and encourage artistic HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS excellence in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Their virtual 2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro. 533-9075 or THE THIRD FLOOR GALLERY gallery gives members an individual web page on www.highlandartsvt.org. Borderlines: Four artists reflect on Hardwick Inn, 4 South Main Street, Hardwick. Call 472-9933 www.woodenhorsearts.com. To read the news of members and gender, culture, politics, and the environment. for information. arts around the area, visit http://blog.woodenhorsearts.com and Like them on Facebook. President: Peggy Loux, 343-5687. Past JANE’S CAFÉ AND GALLERY THE MUSEUM OF EVERYDAY LIFE President: Camilla Mead, 988-4300. E-mail: 43 Main St. (Rte. 5), Derby Line. Open Tuesday through 3482 Dry Pond Road (Route 16) in Glover (short distance [email protected]. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring comfort food and artists of the south of Shadow Lake Road). Clare Dolan: 626-4409. Northeast Kingdom. The paintings of Jan Ghiringhelli; oils and www.museumofeverydaylife.org. New Exhibit: “Bells and YE OLD BLACKSMITH ART GALLERY pastels, plein air and studio paintings. Whistles” on display now. Admission by donation. Self-service 240 A Dufferin, Stanstead, Quebec. (819) 876-2282. Open museum, open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the heart of Rock LOOKING GLASS MUSEUM AT CLAN OF THE HAWK Island in the historical Ye Olde Blacksmith overlooking the The Looking Glass Museum is located on the grounds of the THE VIEUX FORGERON ART GALLERY Tomifobia River. This historical blacksmith shop is now a cozy Clan of the Hawk off Route 58 in Evansville. Free admittance. 240a Dufferin St., Stanstead, Quebec. All are welcome! gallery featuring a variety of works from numerous local artists. This is a museum dedicated to the local Native American groups. Hours: Thurs.–Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. www.levieuxforgeron.com www.levieuxforgeron.com For more information, call 754-2817 or e-mail [email protected].

MAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS 158 Main Street, Newport. 334-1966. Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 45 Vermont visual artists and handcrafters offer their work in the 2,000+ square foot gallery. MAC Center for the Arts also offers special events, exhibits, musical performances, and classes/workshops for adults and children. Visit www.memphremagogartscollaborative.com.

MEMPHREMAGOG HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NEWPORT Second floor of Emory Hebard State Office Building, Main Street, Newport. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Showcasing Newport’s forever changing history and landmarks. FIRST SHOWCASE EXHIBIT: “Keeping the Memphre Legacy Alive in the Years Yet to Be.” SECOND SHOWCASE EXHIBIT: “Celebrating 100 Years of Remembering ‘The Lady of the Lake’s’ Last Days – (1917-2017) here at Steamboat Wharf in Newport.”

MILLER’S THUMB GALLERY 14 Breezy Ave., Greensboro. 533-2045 or [email protected].

NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM (NATIVE CULTURAL SOCIETY, INC.) 56 Church Street in Newport Center. 334-6770. Open from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m., closed Mondays. No admission fee.

NEWPORT NATURAL CAFÉ GALLERY 194 Main Street, Newport. 334-2626. Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

NORTHEAST KINGDOM ARTISANS GUILD (BACKROOM GALLERY) 430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury. 748-0158. www.nekartisansguild.com. Hours: Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM (ORLEANS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY) 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington. 754-2022. [email protected]. www.oldstonehousemuseum.org. Museum is open closed for the season. The Alexander Twilight Visitors’ Center and gift shop are open year-round, Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Craft Circles (all welcome!): Quilter’s Circle meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.

PARKER PIE GALLERY West Glover Village. Exhibiting works by local artists.

PARSON’S CORNER Parson’s Corner Restaurant in Barton exhibits artwork by local artists. Changes monthly. Open every day until 2 p.m. except Tuesdays.

PEACHAM CORNER GUILD The Peacham Corner Guild is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays. The guild features small antiques, fine handcrafted gifts and specialty foods. Located at 643 Bayley Hazen Road in Peacham. 802-592-3332

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Ruminations Plum pudding takes patience by Joseph Gresser In another bowl combine flour, bread crumbs, honey, spices, salt, There is an old joke about suet or butter and mix well with tourists visiting an English estate your hands. and marveling at the beauty of its Beat eggs until light and lemon lawns. One asks a nearby gardener colored. Stir in orange and lemon how he keeps the grass in such juices, then combine with the fruit perfect condition. mixture. “Well, ma’am,” he replies, “you Add flour mixture to fruit first start 600 hundred years ago.” mixture and beat with a wooden This recipe is a little like that. spoon, or knead with your hands If you get this paper on December 6, until all the ingredients are well 2017, you might have just enough combined. time to prepare a pudding for a New Cover the bowl with a damp Year’s celebration. towel and refrigerate it overnight, You could then pop the at least 12 hours. remaining puddings into the freezer Place mixture in four one-quart for Christmas 2018. As it happens or two two-quart buttered bowls there is a just such a pudding in my (stainless steel, Pyrex, or ceramic), freezer waiting for winter to arrive filled to within two inches of the so it can thaw out. brim. A collection of English traditions Cover each bowl with oiled or has been built up around the buttered cloth and tie securely pudding. Typically the dessert is under the rim of the bowl. Then served with a sprig of holly leaves, place aluminum foil over the cloth representing the crown of thorns, and pinch it tightly around the rim, and a small coin is hidden in the to keep all steam or water out. pudding. Place each bowl in a large pot Whoever finds it will have good and pour enough boiling water luck for the ensuing year, or will at around it to come three-quarters of least be able to make a very small the way up the side of the bowl. purchase. Cover the pot tightly with a lid. The coin tradition was well Keep heat at lowest possible level enough known that The Goon Show, and steam for six to eight hours. It an absurdist radio show presented is vital to tend them very carefully by BBC through the 1950s, was able so the hot water does not boil away. to get laughs by having a character Keep adding boiling water from hunting a feral pudding load his time to time. gun with three penny coins. When finished remove puddings Personally, I find the plum from pots and cool to room pudding a bit heavy, especially temperature. Remove foil and cloth when it is served with the and cover in fresh foil. Store in the traditional accompaniment — hard refrigerator for three to four weeks sauce. before you serve the puddings. I do like seeing it brought to To prepare puddings for table bathed in a wreath of blue servings, place them, again covered flames, after a snifter of warmed Some of the ingredients that go into a traditional plum pudding. Don’t add the with cloth and aluminum foil, in a brandy is poured over it and lit. poinsettia to the batter, it would ruin the holiday. Photo by Joseph Gresser covered pot with boiling water, but My father told me of a flambé steam only for two to four hours. gone wrong in his younger days. He in the process, making the festive 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind To remove pudding from bowl, and my mother went to visit his dish suitable for children. 1 cup apple juice, cider, or loosen carefully with a rubber cousin and brought with them a brandy spatula around the outside and bottle of very good scotch. English Plum Pudding 2 cups whole wheat flour invert onto a serving plate. In those days it must have 4 cups soft whole-grain bread Warm brandy or rum, pour over represented a very major strain on 1/2 cup figs crumbs the pudding and ignite. their budget. 1-1/2 cups currants 1/3 cup honey The recipe makes four puddings, The cousin and his wife were 2 cups raisins 1 teaspoon allspice of eight servings, or two with 16 serving crepes to a crowd and 2 cups sultanas 1 teaspoon nutmeg servings. decided to set them alight using the 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1 teaspoon cinnamon whisky as fuel. Perhaps they failed 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 teaspoon salt Hard sauce to warm the scotch, or there was 3/4 cup dried pineapple chopped 1/2 pound suet or hard butter, some other difficulty. 1/4 cup honey-dipped papaya, coarsely grated 1/4 pound butter At any rate they used the whole chopped 6 eggs 1 cup sugar bottle, but the booze never lit. My 1 cup almonds, slivered 1/3 cup orange juice 1 pinch salt father never told me whether they (blanching is optional) 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ate the crepes anyway. My guess is 2 apples, peeled, cored, and 1 ounce brandy or rum they did and woke with the world’s grated In a large bowl, combine dried first pancake hangovers. 1 carrot, grated fruit, nuts, apple, carrot, orange, Beat all ingredients together Brandy will burn easily and 4 tablespoons grated orange and lemon rind with liquids. Mix until very well combined. Serve most of the alcohol will be consumed rind thoroughly and set aside. with pudding.

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