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Swimming

Venue: Mitchell Therapy Pool. Street Address: 88 Park St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Open Swim 7:30-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Aquacise 9-10 a.m. Cost: Adults $5, children $3.50. Contact: Kathy Corey. Email for more info: kcorey@vac-rutland.com. Number for more info: 773-7187. Tuesday, May 13, 2008.

Spinning Class

Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Indoor group cycling with jumps, hill climbs, sprints and steady tours. Rewarding for anyone who can cycle at their own pace for 30 minutues. Call ahead 775-9916 to reserve space. Cost: $14. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:15 AM – 7:00 AM.

Come and Grow Your Business

Venue: Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Street Address: 33 Stewart Rd./ Beaulieau Place conference center. City or Town: Berlin. County: Washington. Summary: BNI -Business Networking International, every Tuesday, visitors welcome weekly. Contact: Gisele Chouinard. Number for more info: 476-0913. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce.

WSWSU Executive Board

Description: Meeting. Venue: Superintendent's office. City or Town: Chester. County: Windsor. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 8:30 AM.

"About Face"

Description: The Windham Art Gallery is pleased to present "About Face," an exhibit of new work by featured artist, Matthew J. Peake, in the front gallery. Simultaneously there will be a group exhibit featuring the work of WAG's members, new and old, in the back gallery. May's exhibiting artist-members are Amy Boemig, Stuart Copans, Trudy Crites, Ralph DeAnna, Kathie Gatto-Gurney, Jim Giddings, Lesley Heathcote, Meredith Ingersoll, Steven Meyer, Petria Mitchell, Carolyn Nelson and Leonard Ragouzeos. Venue: The Windham Art Gallery. Street Address: 69 Main St. City or Town: Brattleboro. County: Windham. Cost: Free. Contact: Pamela Mandell. Number for more info: 257-1881. Email for more info: pmandell@svcable.net. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

"Nearby" Photography Exhibit

Description: Engaging display of local photograghy by Dennis Rockwell and Mark Albert. Venue: Watershed Tavern. Street Address: Main Street. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Art of Mankind

Description: An exhibit of multicultural human effigy art forms from North and South America, Asia, and Africa courtesy of Schneible Fine Art. Featured are sculpture, ceramics, paintings, prints and more from ancient times to the 20th century. A portion of sales benefit the Shelburne Art Center. Opening reception, Thursday April 10 5:30-7:30. Venue: Shelburne Art Center. Street Address: Falls Rd. City or Town: Shelburne. County: Chittenden. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Daniellle Cox. Number for more info: 802-985-3648. Email for more info: info@shelburneartcenter.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Shelburne Art Center.

Duxbury Historical Society Plant Sale fund raiser

Venue: Duxbury Historical Society. Description: Annuals and perennials Delivered to your home to benefit the Duxbury Historical Society. City or Town: Duxbury. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Don Welch 244-7558. Number for more info: 802-244-7558. Email for more info: mharvey@harveygear.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Duxbury Historical Society.

Spin: The Science of Rotation

Description: A top spins, our world spins, even the universe spins. Experience the dizzying science of rotation with this new traveling exhibition. Venue: Montshire Museum. Street Address: 1 Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free with Museum admission. Email for more info: montshire@montshire.org. Number for more info: 649-2200. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Tombs, Temples, Palaces and Tea: The Social Roles of Ceramics in Asia

Description: This exhibition explores the practical and social uses of ceramics in Asia in places such as tombs, temples, palaces. Asian ceramics are the most varied in the world; they have been used for vessels, ritual objects, sculpture and architectural ornament. They are also unrivaled in technical quality and sheer volume. They lay at the very heart of the tea ceremony in Korea and Japan, while in the Islamic world ceramic tiles were indispensable to architectural facades. Venue: Middlebury College Mahaney Center for the Arts Museum of Art Robert F. Reiff Gallery of Asian Art. Street Address: 72 Porter Field Road. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Penny Upson. Number for more info: 443-6433. Email for more info: upson@middlebury.edu. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.middlebury.edu.

Spinning

Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Indoor group cycling with jumps, hill climbs, sprints and steady tours. Rewarding for anyone who can cycle at their own pace for 30 minutues. Call 775-9916 ahead to reserve space. Cost: $14. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM.

FlynnArts Summer Class: Music Makers

Venue: Flynn Center Studio. Description: Parents and children sing, listen, play simple instruments, and joyfully explore creative movement, nurturing imaginative growth and the development of pitch, rhythm, and musical awareness. Class provides a fun foundation for future singers and musicians, or simply great music-lovers! Street Address: 153 Main Street. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: Children. Cost: $60/6 weeks. Contact: Suzanne Lowell. Number for more info: 802-652-4548. Email for more info: flynnarts@flynncenter.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM. Flynn Center Studio Burlington VT. For more info visit www.flynncenter.org.

Salt Cave Group Session

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Come relax in the calmness of the only simulated salt mine in New England and perhaps in all of North America. Surrounded by over 2-1/2 tons of Himalayan salt, sit back in a zero-gravity chair and absorb the holistic wellness benefits of the salt and its 84 essential minerals. No one under age 14 allowed in the Salt Cave. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $10. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Story Hour

Venue: 141 School St. Description: Public library offers story hour with Heidi Hammell. City or Town: Pawlet. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 325-3123. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Art Now

Description: For the past eight years the Project in Contemporary Photography and Film/Video has offered students the opportunity to participate in the selection of works of art for the museum collection. Over the course of the spring the various Art Now installations will feature videos by Tracy Moffett, Jacco Olivier, and the Swiss team of Fischli and Weiss, along with photographs by Roger Ballen, Bernd and Hilla Becher, and Robert Mapplethorpe, among others. Venue: Middlebury College Museum of Art Overbrook Gallery Mahaney Center for the Arts. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 443-5235. Web Site: www.museum.middlebury.edu. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit museum.middlebury.edu.

Bird's Eye View

Description: a group, multi-media art exhibit. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: spa4arts@sover.net. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Main Gallery.

Breastfeeding Group

Description: Breastfeeding education and support group. Venue: Springfield Hospital. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Number for more info: 885-7341. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM.

Encaustics

Description: Encaustics by Alexandra Bottinelli, Jill Herrick-Lee & Christopher Thompson. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: spa4arts@sover.net. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Third Floor Gallery.

Health Clinic

Venue: DNA office on Route 30. Description: Dorset Nursing Association health clinic. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Cost: Blood pressure $2, foot care $5. Number for more info: 362-1200. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM.

Infant, Toddler & Parent Enrichment Series

Description: Infant & toddler story hour, music and crafts with parent participation. Presenter: Colleen Mays, children's librarian. Cost: Free. Venue: Warren Public LIbrary. Street Address: Warren Municipal Building, Cemetery Road. City or Town: Warren. County: Washington. Web Site: http://www.warrenlibrary.com. Contact: Deborah Kahn, Librarian. Number for more info: 496-3913. Email for more info: warren@vals.state.vt.us. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Warren Public Library.

Painting the Beautiful: American Impressionist Paintings

Description: This exhibition on loan from the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pa. features 25 works by 15 Bucks County School painters including Redfield, Fern Coppedge and Daniel Garber. Venue: Southern Vermont Arts Center Wilson Museum. Street Address: West Road. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Cost: SVAC mmbers and under age 13 free, nonmembers $8, students $3. Number for more info: 362-1405. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Rutland Storytime

Description: Storytime for children with storyteller Carole McClure. Cost: Free. Venue: Annie’s Book Stop. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 775-6993. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM.

Shoe In

Venue: Studio Place Arts. Description: a group, multi-media art exhibit. Street Address: 201 N Main. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: spa4arts@sover.net. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Second Floor Gallery.

Tombs, Temples, Palaces, and Tea: The Social Role of Ceramics in Asia

Description: This exhibition explores the practical and social uses of ceramics in Asia. Asian ceramics are the most varied in the world: they have been used for vessels, ritual objects, sculpture, and for even architectural ornament. They are also unrivaled in technical quality and in their sheer volume. Venue: Reiff Gallery. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Cost: Free. Web Site: www.museum.middlebury.edu. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Middlebury College Museum of Art. For more info visit museum.middlebury.edu.

Tyson Library Open for Summer

Description: Everyone is welcome to borrow books or videos, some books for sale. Venue: Tyson Library. Street Address: Library Road next to Tyson Church and Echo Lake Inn. City or Town: Tyson. County: Windsor. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Storytime and Group Activities

Description: Storytime for pre-schoolers, followed by group activities. Cost: Free. Venue: Hayes Room. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Contact: Ben T. Matchstick. Number for more info: 802-223-4665. Email for more info: ben@kellogghubbard.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Storytime En Espanol!

Description: Come join us for Spanish Story Time! Flor Diaz Smith, a native Spanish speaker, will join us for a special week of bilingual stories. Presenter: Flor Diaz Smith. Cost: Free. Venue: Hayes Room. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Web Site: www.kellogghubbard.org. Contact: Ben Matchstick. Number for more info: 802-223-4665. Email for more info: ben@kellogghubbard.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library 135 Main St Montpelier, VT 05602.

NIA Class

Venue: Studio Bliss Center for Expressive Movement. Street Address: The Opera House, 59-67 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Workout that combines element of yoga, martial arts and dance that will tone and strengthen your body and mind. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $9 per class. Contact: Cathy Salmons, Director. Email for more info: info@blissvt.com. Number for more info: 775-2547. Web Site: www.blissvt.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

StoryTime with a Twist.

Venue: ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. Description: Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org. Street Address: 1 College Street. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: Families. Cost: Free with addmision. Number for more info: 1-802-864-1848x117. Email for more info: welwell@uvm.edu. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 11:00 AM. 1 College Street Burlington Vt 05401.

Language Lunch/Italian

Venue: Hayes Room. Description: Bring a bag lunch and a dictionary, and brush up on your Italian language skills on your lunch hour! Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Hilari Farrington, Library Director. Number for more info: 223-3338. Email for more info: hfarrington@kellogghubbard.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602.

Public Skate

Description: Fun with friends. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

The Weaver's Son Who Became the World's Richest Man

Description: Donald Thompson gives a first-person interpretation of Andrew Carnegie's life from impoverished childhood in Scotland to becoming the wealthiest man in the world. He will focus on his advancing career from telegraph operator to steel magnate and his many philanthropies such as the establishment of libraries. Venue: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of UVM, Springfield location Nolin Murray Center. Street Address: Pleasant Street. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: Osher membership $40/semester, nonmembers $8/session. Number for more info: 885-8390, ext. 8550. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit www.learn.uvm.edu.

Salt Cave Group Session

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Come relax in the calmness of the only simulated salt mine in New England and perhaps in all of North America. Surrounded by over 2-1/2 tons of Himalayan salt, sit back in a zero-gravity chair and absorb the holistic wellness benefits of the salt and its 84 essential minerals. No late arrivals allowed. No children under 14 allowed. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $10. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Tai Chi (Long Form)

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Tai Chi started out with 13 basic movements and kept expanding until it reached 108 movements, with Bob. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Bob. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

HUMCTC Teen Center

Description: Tween and Teen Center with computers, table games, help with homework, good food, friendship and fun Monday thru Friday. Street Address: 40 Washington St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: Teens. Cost: Free. Contact: Teen Center Director. Number for more info: 476-8156. Email for more info: heddingumc@charterinternet.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Hedding UMC 40 Washington St Barre, VT 05641.

SPECIAL GAMING DAY! (ages 12 + up)

Venue: Hayes Room. Description: Quarterstaff Games of Burlington will run 2 role-playing games for ages 12 + up. There will be a STAR WARS Role Playing Game & a RUNEBOUND game. Space limited. Sign up at Children's Library. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Teens. Cost: Free. Contact: Ben Matchstick. Number for more info: 802-223-3338. Email for more info: ben@kellogghubbard.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library 135 Main St Montpelier, VT 05602.

Pottery Class

Description: Turning Point Recovery Center offers a pottery class. Venue: 141 State St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 773-6010. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 3:30 PM.

Open House

Description: Rockingham Area Community Land Trust hosts an open house for the Proctorsville Green Townhouses. A representative from NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center of Southeastern Vermont will be available to answer questions concerning purchase options. Individuals are invited to enter a drawing for $50 gas card thanks to Jiffy Mart of Chester. Street Address: Route 131. City or Town: Proctorsville. County: Windsor. Contact: Robin Fedchenko. Number for more info: 885-3220, ext. 210. Email for more info: rfedchenko@raclt.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.raclt.org.

Pilates

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Description: Pilates with Christy. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Christy. Number for more info: 775-8080. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Cavendish Town Elementary School Board

Description: Meeting. Venue: elementary school. City or Town: Cavendish. County: Windsor. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:00 PM.

Homebuyer Workshop

Description: Learn everyting to you need to know about buying a home. Expert housing councilor walks participants step-by-step through the homebuying process. Venue: NeighborWorks of Western Vermont. Street Address: 110 Marble St. City or Town: West Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $50/person, $60/couple. Contact: Kim Bina. Email for more info: kbina@nwwvt.org. Number for more info: 438-2303. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Ostomy Group

Description: Ostomy support group. Venue: Springfield Hospital. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Number for more info: 885-7507. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:00 PM.

Stick and Puck, Rutland

Description: fun. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Youth Anglers Night

Description: Young folks are introduced to some of the basics behind spin fishing and fly fishing. The focus will be on fishing techniques and not actual fishing. Activities include fly casting instruction, spin casting instruction, water bug identification, fly tying demonstrations and Fish & Game laws. This event is free and open to the public. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments provided. www.newhavenriveranglers.com Contact info: 802-989-2277. Venue: South of Bristol at Sycamore Park along the New Haven River. Street Address: 2300 Route 116. City or Town: Bristol. County: Addison. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Contact: Brian. Number for more info: 989-2277. Web Site: http://www.newhavenriveranglers.com/. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Home Buying 101

Description: Learn how to prepare to finance your home. Venue: New England Federal Credit Union. Street Address: 141 Harvest Lane. City or Town: Williston. County: Chittenden. Cost: Free. Ticket Phone: 802-879-8790. Ticket Web Link: www.nefcu.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM. New England Federal Credit Union 141 Harvest Lane Williston.

Caregiver Survival Tips

Description: Lynne Ihlstrom will share ideas and "survival tips" she has learned from her many years of family caregiving. Venue: Central Vermont Council on Aging. Street Address: 600 Granger Road. City or Town: Berlin. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free workshop. Contact: Jeanne Kern, Central Vermont Council on Aging. Email for more info: jkern@cvcoa.org. Number for more info: 802-476-2671. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice.

Journaling Our Grief

Description: Offers a structured approach to facing the death of a loved one. This group explores the tasks of grieving through the practice of journaling, engaging in a therapeutic process of writing prose, poetry, fiction and journaling each week. Registration required. Venue: VNA & Hospice offices. Street Address: 38 Pleasant St. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Contact: Sue Church, Bereavement Care Coordinator. Number for more info: 885-2522, ext. 3120. Email for more info: schurch@vnavnh.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Meditation

Venue: Call for location. Description: Practitioners of Buddhism, Christ-centered, Sufi or other meditation are invited to sit in silence. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 773-6732. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

NIA Class

Venue: Studio Bliss Center for Expressive Movement. Street Address: The Opera House, 59-67 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Workout that combines element of yoga, martial arts and dance that will tone and strengthen your body and mind. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $9 per class. Contact: Cathy Salmons, Director. Email for more info: info@blissvt.com. Number for more info: 775-2547. Web Site: www.blissvt.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

Art Exhibit

Description: Marlboro College seniors Hannah Kozik and Greg Meyers present their art exhibits from Sunday, May 11, through Friday, May 16. Venue: Marlboro College Drury Gallery. Street Address: 2582 South Road. City or Town: Marlboro. County: Windham. Cost: Free. Contact: pr@marlboro.edu. Number for more info: 251-7644. Web Site: www.marlboro.edu. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM.

Chicken Dinner

Presenter: Faber Group. Venue: Brandon Senior Center. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Description: Proceeds to benefit Brandon Senior Center. Cost: $7. Ticket Phone: 247-3121. Number for more info: 247-3121. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM.

Divorce Support

Description: Divorce Care is a support group for those affected by divorce. Venue: Calvary Baptist Church. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Number for more info: 885-2349. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Family Center Crafters Group

Venue: Family Center Child Care Facility. Description: Family Center of Washington County Craft Group-Join the Family Center Crafters at our 32 College Street Montpelier location-Come work on a group project or one of your own. Feeling stuck on something you are working on? The Craft Group facilitator, Lauren Sales, is an experienced quilt maker and crafter. Child care is available. Join a relaxed environment and get a night out with a great group of people. Street Address: 32 College St. Ste. 100. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Families. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Dawn Donahue. Number for more info: 802-262-3292 x 106. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Family Center Child Care Facility, 32 College St, Ste.100, Montpelier VT.

Free Clinic

Venue: 71 Grove St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Medical and dental care for the un- and underinsured. Number for more info: 775-1360. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Hospice Volunteer Training

Description: Hospice Volunteer Training. May 13,20,22,27, June 2,5, volunteers are needed in all areas. Contact the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Carla Kangas, at 885-2522, ext. 3113 for more information or to register. Pre-registration is required. Venue: Mount Ascutney Hospital. Street Address: County Road. City or Town: Windsor. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Carla Kangas. Email for more info: ckangas@vnavnh.org. Number for more info: 885-2522, ext. 3113. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Monthly Coalition Meeting

Summary: New Directions for Barre invites all community members to our coalition meetings. Join us to discuss issues of substance abuse and youth leadership and involvement and shape the future of our organization. Meeting Location: New Directions for Barre. Street Address: 260 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Web Site: www.newdirectionsforbarre.org. Number for more info: 802-479-7378. Email for more info: teenleadaa@verizon.net. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. New Directions for Barre 260 North Main St.

Monumental Design - Manual Drafting

Venue: Spaulding High School/Barre Technical Center. Description: Class is an introduction to drafting as used in the design of memorials. Street Address: 155 Ayers Street. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $300. Contact: Dottye Ricks. Number for more info: 476-6237, ext. 135. Email for more info: drickbvt@u61.net. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Spaulding High School/Barre Technical Center 155 Ayers Street Barre, VT 05641.

Rutland Town Board of Education

Description: Regular meeting at 7 p.m. preceded by social hour at 6 p.m. Venue: Mr. Bender's room. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM.

Spring Pottery Classes

Description: Come play in the mud. Venue: River Street Potters. Street Address: 141 River Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Number for more info: 802-224-7000. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. River Street Potters.

The Myth, Magic, and Medicine of Elder

Description: Join herbalist and story-teller Lydia Russell for a journey through Elder's hollow stalk to learn some of the ancient stories surrounding this plant, as well as the treasure trove of medicinal uses it offers! Part plant-spirit journey, part practical herbalism lesson, this class will offer delectable samples of elder delights, recipes and handouts, and a chance to deepen your relationship to this wonderful and useful local plant. STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. Venue: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. Street Address: 250 Main St, Suite 302. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: $10.00. Ticket Phone: 802-224-7100. Contact: info@vtherbcenter.org. Email for more info: info@vtherbcenter.org. Number for more info: 802-224-7100. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Vermont Center for Integratvie Herbalism 250 Main St, Suite 302 Montpelier, VT.

Outdoor Leadership Skills Basic

Submitted Description: Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mount Mansfield State Forest, Stowe Would you like to plan, facilitate and lead trips for groups in the outdoors? Learn about trip preparation, leadership skills, safety tips, outdoor travel skills and environmental ethics. Make your outdoor adventures positive experiences for everyone involved. For Scout leaders, camp trip coordinators, teachers or anyone with an interest in leading groups. Fee: $15. Venue: Green Mountain Club. Street Address: 4711 Waterbury - Stowe Road. City or Town: Waterbury Center. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $15. Contact: Juliet Barash. Number for more info: 802-244-7037x27. Email for more info: gmc@greenmountainclub.org. Web Site: ww.greenmountainclub.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 PM.

Line Dancing

Venue: Canadian Club. Description: Beginners welcome. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: $6. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:15 PM. Canadian Club.

"Investing for A Sustainable Future"

Venue: Hayes Room. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: What is socially responsible investing? What does it mean for companies to be responsible? 16-week reading and discussion group with guest speakers and films. No pre-registration required. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Rachel Senechal, Program Director. Email for more info: rsenechal@kellogghubbard.org. Number for more info: 802-223-3338. Cost: Free. Web Site: www.kellogghubbard.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Decorative Painting Classes

Description: Beginning and intermediate painting lessons with acrylics. Venue: Castleton Corners. Street Address: Route 4A West. City or Town: Castleton. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $15 plus projects. Contact: Ellie Chiccarelli. Number for more info: 468-3191. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Integrative Nutrition and Health

Venue: SVMC second floor Conference Room C. Street Address: 100 Hospital Drive. City or Town: Bennington. County: Bennington. Description: May 13–July 22, Six classes, every other Tuesday. Carolyn Mitchell, RPH, MS, Certified Health Counselor. Register by May 12. Age Range: Adults. Cost: Call for fee. Contact: Integrative Therapies Dept. Number for more info: 440-4060. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Investing for a Sustainable Future with Rob Michalak

Presenter: Rob Michalak. Venue: Hayes Room. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: Many socially responsible companies have been acquired recently. Rob will describe from Ben & Jerry's perspective what that is like, & what it may mean for other SR businesses in the future. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Rachel Senechal, Program Director. Email for more info: rsenechal@kellogghubbard.org. Number for more info: 802-223-3338. Cost: Free. Web Site: www.kellogghubbard.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library 135 Main St Montpelier, VT 05602.

Belly Dancing

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Belly dance is a Western name for an Arabic style of dance developed in the Middle East, with Alicia. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Alicia. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Duxbury Historical Society May 2008 Meeting

Description: Recorded interview featuring Lynn Lewis. City or Town: Duxbury. County: Washington. Age Range: Families. Cost: 0. Contact: M Perry. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM. Crossett Brook Middle School Cafeteria.

First Thoughts - Writing Workshop

Description: Writing workshop with Michelle Demers, unleash your creativity! Venue: The North Hero Courthouse. City or Town: North Hero. County: Grand Isle. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Go to www.islandarts.org for details. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Help for Parents

Description: Wits’ End support group is for parents dealing with alcohol or substance abuse issues. Venue: Grace Congregational Church. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Hubbardton Town School Board

Description: Regular meeting. City or Town: Hubbardton. County: Rutland. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Rutland City School Board

Description: Meeting. Venue: 6 Church St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Salt Cave Group Session

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Come relax in the calmness of the only simulated salt mine in New England and perhaps in all of North America. Surrounded by over 2-1/2 tons of Himalayan salt, sit back in a zero-gravity chair and absorb the holistic wellness benefits of the salt and its 84 essential minerals. No late arrivals allowed. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $10. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Talk and Tasting: Dishing Up Vermont

Description: Food writer Tracey Medeiros will present her new cookbook. Equal parts cookbook and travelogue, Medeiros explores the many tastes Vermont has to offer beyond maple syrup, with contributions by chefs, innkeepers, and organic meat and produce providers from around the state. We have invited a few of the contributors to the cookbook to do a tasting of their recipes to go along with this event. Presenter: Tracey Medeiros. Cost: free. Venue: Bear Pond Books. Street Address: 77 Main Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Web Site: www.bearpondbooks.com. Number for more info: (802) 229-0774. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM. Bear Pond Books 77 Main Street Montpelier, Vermont.

Tango Practica

Venue: Studio Bliss Center for Expressive Movement. Street Address: The Opera House, 59-67 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: dance. Description: A time for open practice for tango students with Cathy. Web Site: www.blissvt.com. Cost: $5 for Bliss tango students. Contact: Cathy Salmons, Director. Number for more info: 775-2547. Email for more info: info@blissvt.com. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Yoga/Relaxation

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Yoga and relaxation with Bill. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Bill. Number for more info: 775-8080. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Benson Village School Board Meeting

Event Title: Benson Village School Board Meeting. Description: Regular Meeting - Benson Village School. City or Town: Benson. County: Rutland. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 PM. Benson Village School.

Free Movie - Awar From Her

Movie Title: Away From Her. Description: After a 40 year long marriage a husband is forced to put his wife into a nursing home. When he sees her again following a 30 day settling in period she not only doesn't recognize him but has a boyfriend. Venue: Pawlet Public Library. Street Address: School St. City or Town: Pawlet. County: Rutland. MPAA Rating: PG-13. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 802.325.3123. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

Ode to the Belly

Venue: The Black Door Bar and Bistro. Street Address: 44 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: Oasis Middle Eastern Dance performs a variety of dances, and local authors read in celebration of the belly. Benefit for the Vermont Foodbank. Belly dancers helping to feed hungry bellies. Cost: Bring donation of non-perishable food or monetary donation for the Vermont Foodbank. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Black Door Bar & Bistro, Downtown Montpelier.

Spielpalast Cabaret

Description: The Spielpalast Cabaret Presents… An evening of rowdy-rousing, rip-roaring musical numbers, naughty innuendos, dazzling dancehall floozies, and one hot band!! Take a journey out of time with Max, the foolhardy emcee, a dozen exquisite dancing ladies and a motley troupe of satirists all backed by a rowdy seven-piece band. With saucy cigar girls, vintage lingerie, and Weimar style wit, you are guaranteed a stroll down a memorable lane. Venue: Contois Auditorium @ Burlington City Hall. Street Address: Corner of Church St & Main St. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Directed By: Lois Trombley & Phinneus Sonin. Written By: Cast collaboration. Cast: Greater Burlington Artists. Cost: $20 Advance/ $22 Day of Show. Ticket Phone: (802)863-5966. Ticket Web Link: www.FlynnTix.org. Contact: Beth Canty. Number for more info: (802)238-4976. Email for more info: bethannecanty@yahoo.com. Web Site: www.SpielpalastCabaret.org. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Contois Auditorium @ Burlington City Hall.

Open Mic hosted by Konundrum

Submitted Venue: CJ's Suds South. Street Address: Route 7. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: rock. Description: Full Band Open Mic hosted by local favorites Konundrum. It is a mix of music depending on who comes in to play. We have many solo acts and full bands who perform weekly. Bring a guitar or drumsticks and we supply the rest. Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/konundrumvermont. Cost: No Cover. Contact: Rick Urbani. Number for more info: 802-236-9617. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:00 PM.

Swimming

Venue: Mitchell Therapy Pool. Street Address: 88 Park St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Open Swim 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aquaerobics 5-6 p.m. Cost: Adults $5, children $3.50. Contact: Kathy Corey, 773-7187 or kcorey@vac-rutland.com. Email for more info: kcorey@vac-rutland.com. Number for more info: 773-7187. Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

"About Face"

Description: The Windham Art Gallery is pleased to present "About Face," an exhibit of new work by featured artist, Matthew J. Peake, in the front gallery. Simultaneously there will be a group exhibit featuring the work of WAG's members, new and old, in the back gallery. May's exhibiting artist-members are Amy Boemig, Stuart Copans, Trudy Crites, Ralph DeAnna, Kathie Gatto-Gurney, Jim Giddings, Lesley Heathcote, Meredith Ingersoll, Steven Meyer, Petria Mitchell, Carolyn Nelson and Leonard Ragouzeos. Venue: The Windham Art Gallery. Street Address: 69 Main St. City or Town: Brattleboro. County: Windham. Cost: Free. Contact: Pamela Mandell. Number for more info: 257-1881. Email for more info: pmandell@svcable.net. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

"Nearby" Photography Exhibit

Description: Engaging display of local photograghy by Dennis Rockwell and Mark Albert. Venue: Watershed Tavern. Street Address: Main Street. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Art of Mankind

Description: An exhibit of multicultural human effigy art forms from North and South America, Asia, and Africa courtesy of Schneible Fine Art. Featured are sculpture, ceramics, paintings, prints and more from ancient times to the 20th century. A portion of sales benefit the Shelburne Art Center. Opening reception, Thursday April 10 5:30-7:30. Venue: Shelburne Art Center. Street Address: Falls Rd. City or Town: Shelburne. County: Chittenden. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Daniellle Cox. Number for more info: 802-985-3648. Email for more info: info@shelburneartcenter.org. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Shelburne Art Center.

Buggy About Bugs

Venue: Rupert Kittay Library. Description: Children ages 2-4 are invited to come listen to stories and make a bug collector. Street Address: 2827 Route 153. City or Town: Rupert. County: Bennington. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Email for more info: rkkittay@verizon.net. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Duxbury Historical Society Plant Sale fund raiser

Venue: Duxbury Historical Society. Description: Annuals and perennials Delivered to your home to benefit the Duxbury Historical Society. City or Town: Duxbury. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Don Welch 244-7558. Number for more info: 802-244-7558. Email for more info: mharvey@harveygear.com. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Duxbury Historical Society.

Spin: The Science of Rotation

Description: A top spins, our world spins, even the universe spins. Experience the dizzying science of rotation with this new traveling exhibition. Venue: Montshire Museum. Street Address: 1 Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free with Museum admission. Email for more info: montshire@montshire.org. Number for more info: 649-2200. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Tombs, Temples, Palaces and Tea: The Social Roles of Ceramics in Asia

Description: This exhibition explores the practical and social uses of ceramics in Asia in places such as tombs, temples, palaces. Asian ceramics are the most varied in the world; they have been used for vessels, ritual objects, sculpture and architectural ornament. They are also unrivaled in technical quality and sheer volume. They lay at the very heart of the tea ceremony in Korea and Japan, while in the Islamic world ceramic tiles were indispensable to architectural facades. Venue: Middlebury College Mahaney Center for the Arts Museum of Art Robert F. Reiff Gallery of Asian Art. Street Address: 72 Porter Field Road. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Penny Upson. Number for more info: 443-6433. Email for more info: upson@middlebury.edu. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.middlebury.edu.

Body Pump Fitness Class

Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: A high intensity workout using light barbells and lots of repetition. Designed to build lean muscle mass and muscle endurance, not recommended for the deconditioned or beginner. Sign up in advance. Cost: $14. Number for more info: 775-9916. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.

green mountain embroidery guild

Description: embroidery. Venue: pines senior center, 7 aspen drive so burlington. Street Address: 7 aspen drive. City or Town: South Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: jan. Number for more info: 8028790198. Email for more info: ajbying@verizon.net. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. 7 aspen drive south burlington vt 05495.

green mountain embroidery guild

Venue: pines senior center, 7 aspen drive so burlington. Description: embroidery. Street Address: 7 aspen driuve. City or Town: South Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: jan. Number for more info: 8028790198. Email for more info: ajbying@verizon.net. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. pines senior center, 7 aspen drive, south burlington vt 05495.

Salt Cave Group Session

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Come relax in the calmness of the only simulated salt mine in New England and perhaps in all of North America. Surrounded by over 2-1/2 tons of Himalayan salt, sit back in a zero-gravity chair and absorb the holistic wellness benefits of the salt and its 84 essential minerals. No one under age 14 allowed in the Salt Cave. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $10. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Toddler and Infant Story Hours

Description: Join our children's librarian in a fun-filled hour of stories, crafts and snack. Toddler storytime provides an opportunity for you and your child to explore the library, enjoy books together and visit with other families. Sharing books with your child encourages healthy language development, helps you bond with your child and stimulates their rapidly growing minds. It also helps to build a strong foundation for later learning. Cost: Free. Venue: Maclure Library's Children Room. Street Address: 840 Arch St. City or Town: Pittsford. County: Rutland. Contact: Lynn Hughes. Number for more info: 483-2972. Email for more info: maclurelibrary@comcast.net. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Art Now

Description: For the past eight years the Project in Contemporary Photography and Film/Video has offered students the opportunity to participate in the selection of works of art for the museum collection. Over the course of the spring the various Art Now installations will feature videos by Tracy Moffett, Jacco Olivier, and the Swiss team of Fischli and Weiss, along with photographs by Roger Ballen, Bernd and Hilla Becher, and Robert Mapplethorpe, among others. Venue: Middlebury College Museum of Art Overbrook Gallery Mahaney Center for the Arts. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 443-5235. Web Site: www.museum.middlebury.edu. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit museum.middlebury.edu.

Baby-Toddler Lap Time

Venue: Waterbury Public Library. Description: baby toddler lap time. City or Town: Waterbury. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Number for more info: 244-7036. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Waterbury Public Library.

Bird's Eye View

Description: a group, multi-media art exhibit. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: spa4arts@sover.net. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Main Gallery.

Encaustics

Description: Encaustics by Alexandra Bottinelli, Jill Herrick-Lee & Christopher Thompson. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: spa4arts@sover.net. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Third Floor Gallery.

Painting the Beautiful: American Impressionist Paintings

Description: This exhibition on loan from the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pa. features 25 works by 15 Bucks County School painters including Redfield, Fern Coppedge and Daniel Garber. Venue: Southern Vermont Arts Center Wilson Museum. Street Address: West Road. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Cost: SVAC mmbers and under age 13 free, nonmembers $8, students $3. Number for more info: 362-1405. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Shoe In

Venue: Studio Place Arts. Description: a group, multi-media art exhibit. Street Address: 201 N Main. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: spa4arts@sover.net. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Second Floor Gallery.

Songs & Stories

Venue: Book King. Description: Elise Cassarino sings songs and reads stories for children and Gus Bloch accompanies on the ukulele. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 773-9232. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM.

Tombs, Temples, Palaces, and Tea: The Social Role of Ceramics in Asia

Description: This exhibition explores the practical and social uses of ceramics in Asia. Asian ceramics are the most varied in the world: they have been used for vessels, ritual objects, sculpture, and for even architectural ornament. They are also unrivaled in technical quality and in their sheer volume. Venue: Reiff Gallery. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Cost: Free. Web Site: www.museum.middlebury.edu. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Middlebury College Museum of Art. For more info visit museum.middlebury.edu.

Storytime and Group Activities

Description: Storytime for pre-schoolers, followed by group activities. Cost: Free. Venue: Hayes Room. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Contact: Ben T. Matchstick. Number for more info: 802-223-4665. Email for more info: ben@kellogghubbard.org. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Storytime En Espanol!

Description: Come join us for Spanish Story Time! Flor Diaz Smith, a native Spanish speaker, will join us for a special week of bilingual stories. Presenter: Flor Diaz Smith. Cost: Free. Venue: Hayes Room. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Web Site: www.kellogghubbard.org. Contact: Ben Matchstick. Number for more info: 802-223-4665. Email for more info: ben@kellogghubbard.org. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library 135 Main St Montpelier, VT 05602.

Strength Training Class

Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Straightforward and moderately paced hand weight exercises and stretches, with no fancy steps or moves. Perfect for beginners, seniors, and moderate exercisers. Cost: $14. Number for more info: 775-9916. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

West Rutland Storytime

Venue: West Rutland Public Library. Description: Storytime with Kathy Budd. City or Town: West Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Number for more info: 438-2964. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:00 AM.

Wings of Hope

Event Title: Wings of Hope. Description: Women building community, mutual support and nurture. Venue: Hedding United Methodist Church. Street Address: 40 Washington St. Room 1. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Number for more info: 476-8156. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:30 AM. Hedding United Methodist Church.

Chair yoga

Venue: Mountain View Medical. Street Address: adjacent to Central Vermont Medical second floor. City or Town: Berlin. County: Washington. Description: chair yoga. Contact: Ellen Fein. Number for more info: 229-2352. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Mountain View Medical.

Language Lunch/Spanish

Venue: Hayes Room. Description: Bring a bag lunch and a dictionary and brush up on your Spanish skills during your lunch hour! Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Hilari Farrington, Library Director. Number for more info: 802-223-3338. Email for more info: hfarrington@kellogghubbard.org. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Photography lessons

Description: photography lessons. Venue: Orange East Senior Center. City or Town: Bradford. County: Orange. Number for more info: 222-4782. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Orange East Senior Center.

Spinning

Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Indoor group cycling with jumps, hill climbs, sprints and steady tours. Rewarding for anyone who can cycle at their own pace for 30 minutues. Call 775-9916 ahead to reserve space. Cost: $14. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.

Stowe Performing Arts NOON MUSIC IN MAY

Band or group: Global Winds Project. Genre: classical. Venue: Stowe Community Church. Street Address: Main Street. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Description: A Vermont-based wind quintet Global Winds Project plays an adventurous repertoire of music ranging from classical to ragtime, jazz and Latin melodies. GWP takes audiences on a musical journey that is alternately traditional and whimsical. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Stowe Performing Arts. Cost: Free admission; donations accepted. Ticket Phone: 802-253-7792. Email for more info: spa@StoweArts.com. Number for more info: 802-253-7792. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Stowe Community Church.

Public Skate

Submitted Description: Fun with friends. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Cardio Hip-Hop

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Move to some old skool hip-hop moves and music for a cardio workout with Bill. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Bill. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Overeaters Anonymous

Description: Support for people struggling to deal with their overeating. Come be part of the solution. Change is possible. Venue: Rutland Turning Point Center. Street Address: 141 State St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Lisa. Number for more info: 579-4544. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Computer Know-How

Venue: Mark Skinner Library. Description: One-on-one tutorial sessions in basic computer usage. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Cost: Free. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Library open for summer

Venue: Tyson Library. Description: Everyone is welcome to borrow books, videos or buy some books. Street Address: Library Road. City or Town: Tyson. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Library Road off RT 100N in Tyson, VT across from Tyson store and next to Tyson Church and Echo Lake Inn.

Singin' In The Rain, starring Gene Kelly

Description: Last in a series of three classic films with comments by Rick Winston, film critic. Venue: Savoy Theater, Montpelier. Street Address: 26 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: free to members of Osher. $5.00 donation non-members. Contact: alan Taplow. Email for more info: ataplow@vtlink.net. Number for more info: 802-454-4675. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Savoy Theater, 26 Main St. Montpelier.

Estate Planning Seminar

Presenter: Glenn Jarrett, Jarrett Law Office PLC. Venue: VSECU Main Office. Street Address: 1 Bailey Avenue. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: Participants will learn about wills, trusts, special needs planning, health care advance directives, powers of attorney and Medicaid issues. This free workshop is open to the public; seating is limited. To register, call toll-free 866-338-5773. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Holly Keough. Email for more info: holly@vtelaw.com. Number for more info: 866-338-5773. Cost: Free. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. VSECU Main Office, 1 Bailey Avenue, Montpelier.

Pulmonary Support

Description: Pulmonary support group. Venue: RRMC conference room 6. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 775-8047. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 2:00 PM.

Salt Cave Group Session

Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Come relax in the calmness of the only simulated salt mine in New England and perhaps in all of North America. Surrounded by over 2-1/2 tons of Himalayan salt, sit back in a zero-gravity chair and absorb the holistic wellness benefits of the salt and its 84 essential minerals. No late arrivals allowed. No children under 14 allowed. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $10. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Survivors of Incest

Event Title: Survivors of Incest. Description: Twelve step program. Venue: AWARE. Street Address: 88 High St. City or Town: Hardwick. County: Caledonia. Number for more info: 472-6463.<