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Auditions: "The Next Generation"

Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Genre: classical. Description: Auditions for "The Next Generation" an annual performance featuring high school musicians who have seriously studied classical instrumental or vocal music. Audition date: March 28, sign-up by March 25. Web Site: www.chandler-arts.org. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's "The Next Generation" featuring high school students who have seriously studied classical instrumental and vocal music. Saturday, February 11, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Auditions: Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show

Description: Seeking musicians, vocalists, jugglers, story-tellers and more! Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Ages 7 and up are welcome to audition. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Saturday, February 11, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, VT.

Audtions for Peter Pan: Chandler Youth Production

Description: Auditions announced for Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Auditions: Sunday, March 4, sign-up by February 29. Preparation necessary. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Directed By: Charlie McMeekin. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions March 4 : Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Pre-register by Feb. 29. Preparation necessary. Saturday, February 11, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

10th Annual Johnson Winter Carnival

Submitted Venue: Johnson Elementary School & Legion Field. Description: Indoors there will be pre-school games; 4-H crafts; storytelling, the edible Cake Walk game, and more. At Legion Field, free-style ice skating, a warming fire & hot drinks. Conservation Commission's snowshoe trek at the Prindle Lot at 1:30 PM. Breakfast at the United Church at 8 AM. Lunch by the Historical Society at 11:30 AM with music by Corey Ryder and the 5th/6th Grade spaghetti supper and silent auction 5 & 6:30 PM served at the school. Senior Art Exhibit at Red Mill Gallery at 1:30 PM. Street Address: School Street. City or Town: Johnson. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free with reasonable cost for food & some craft materials. Contact: Lois Frey. Number for more info: 802 635 7826. Email for more info: loisfrey@myfairpoint.net. Web Site: http:www.townofjohnson.com. Saturday, February 11, 2012. Johnson Elementary School & Legion Field, United Church, Prindle Property & Red Mill Art Gallery.

Cross-Country Ski with GMC

Submitted Description: Bolton Ski Touring Center. Moderate. Various distances. Trail Fee. Call Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 229-0153 for meeting time and place. City or Town: Bolton. County: Chittenden. Web Site: http://www.gmcmontpelier.org/events/index.htm. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Bolton Ski Touring Center. Moderate. Various distances. Trail Fee. Call Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 229-0153 for meeting time and place. Saturday, February 11, 2012. Bolton.

Waterbury Rotary's Annual Pie for Breakfast

Venue: American Legion, Post 59. Description: Take your sweetie out for Pie for Breakfast. All you can eat. Enjoy banjo music played by George Seymour and a Silent Auction including lift tickets to Bolton Valley, and much more. Street Address: 16 Stowe Street. City or Town: Waterbury. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5.00/person. Contact: Patty Meade. Number for more info: 802-244-7440. Email for more info: ppmeade@gmail.com. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. American Legion, Post 59, 16 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT.

Valentne Breakfast

Submitted Venue: Tinmouth Community Center. Description: Tinmouth Community Church hosts a Valentine Breakfast - bring your sweetie & the kids too - Indulge on waffles, real maple syrup, whipped cream, egg strata, fresh fruit, homemade donuts, juice, coffee & hot chocolate - $8.50 children 5 & under free. Street Address: Route 140 Tinmouth Center. City or Town: Tinmouth. County: Rutland. Cost: $8.50 children 5 and under free. Contact: Meredith Pratt. Number for more info: 802-446-2093. Email for more info: rmpratt@vermontel.net. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Tinmouth.

Freestyle Skate

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Ice time for figure skaters. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

Temporary Sculpture Park

Description: View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Vacant lot adjacent to Studio Place Arts.

Bolton Valley Snowshoe Shuffle 5K

Submitted Street Address: 4302 Bolton Valley Access Rd. City or Town: Bolton Valley. County: Chittenden. Description: The American Lung Association in Vermont is once again hosting the Bolton Valley Snowshoe Shuffle 5K. It will be held at Bolton Valley Resort on Saturday, February 11. Love the tranquility of a walk in the woods or never snowshoed before? You can take your time! Seasoned snowshoer who likes a challenge? Try the run! The course will showcase the best of Vermont's natural beauty and best of the Bolton Valley Nordic Center. Cost: $35. Web Site: http://action.lungusa.org/site/TR/General/ALANE_New_England?pg=entry&fr_id=5230. Contact: Ron Douglass. Email for more info: rdouglass@lungne.org. Number for more info: 802-876-6860. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): The American Lung Association is hosting the Bolton Valley Snowshoe Shuffle 5K. It will be held at Bolton Valley Resort on Saturday, February 11. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM. Bolton Valley. For more info visit action.lungusa.org.

Snowshoe with GMC

Submitted Description: Hunger Mountain. Moderate/Difficult. 5.4 miles. 1,900' elevation gain. Meet at Rumney School. Leader: Scott Skinner, 223-7123. City or Town: Middlesex. County: Washington. Web Site: http://www.gmcmontpelier.org/events/index.htm. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Hunger Mountain. Moderate/Difficult. 5.4 miles. 1,900' elevation gain. Meet at Rumney School. Leader: Scott Skinner, 223-7123. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM. Middlesex.

Integrative Yoga

Submitted Venue: Cobra Gymnastics & Dance. Street Address: 56 Howe Street, Building H #10. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: This yoga class will be moderate in nature, and all are welcome. Beginners will have an experience that is challenging but safe; more advanced students will learn how to work at a deeper level to develop a personal practice. Each class will be grounded in yogic philosophy and framed by an intention that will inspire that day’s experience of pranayama (breathwork) and asana (postures). Age Range: Adults. Contact: Stephanie A. Jones. Email for more info: woolyspiderwoman@yahoo.com. Number for more info: 772-7011. Web Site: www.cobravt.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): This class is moderate-all are welcome. Each class grounded in yogic philosophy to inspire that day’s pranayama (breathwork) and asana (postures). Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Cobra Gymnastics & Dance. For more info visit www.cobravt.com.

Playgroup

Submitted Description: Playgroup for children birth to 6 and their caregivers. Closed when school is not in session. Street Address: 383 Sherwood Drive. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Contact: Jill Murphy. Number for more info: 802-262-3292. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Early Childhood Building, Family Center of Washington County.

Introduction to Animal Tracking

Venue: North Branch Nature Center. Description: For folks big enough to walk on showshoes, we will have a short intro to patterns created by wildlife in our areas. Then we will go out and see what evidence of animals we can find. Snowshoes will be available at not cost. Street Address: 713 Elm Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Contact: Chip Darmstadt. Number for more info: 802-229-6206. Email for more info: chip@northbranchnaturecenter.org. Web Site: www.northbranchnaturecenter.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Montpelier, VT.

PTO Silent Auction

Venue: Poultney Elementary School. Description: On February 11th the Poultney Elementary School PTO is holding a Silent Auction in the PES gym to raise money towards funding our artist-in-residence. Please join us for the Silent Auction, Saturday February 11th from 10:00-1:00 in the Poultney Elementary School gym. There will be food for sale, music, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and many items to auction off. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you all there! City or Town: Poultney. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Poultney Elementary School. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Poultney Elementary School.

A Graceful Rise: Women in Fly Fishing Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Submitted Venue: American Museum of Fly Fishing. Description: This groundbreaking exhibition honors the key roles women have played in fly-fishing history and how they continue to inspire female anglers today. It is the first large-scale exhibition of its kind and features such pioneers as the First Lady of Fly Fishing, Joan Salvato Wulff, world record holder Diana Rudolph, Fanny Krieger, founder of the IWFF , noted guide and instructor Lori-Ann Murphy; and many others. Street Address: 4104 Main Street. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $. Contact: Kim Murphy. Number for more info: 802-362-3300. Email for more info: kmurphy@amff.com. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. American Museum of Fly Fishing 4104 Main Street Manchester, VT 05255.

Create your Valentine's Day Cards at the Market

Submitted Event Title: Create your Valentine's Day Cards at the Market. Venue: Capital City Farmers Market. Street Address: Corner of State Street and College Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: Create your Valentine’s Day cards this year with help from local artists or “hire” an artist to make you a custom card. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) is hosting a Valentine’s Day card-making project at the market. local produce: carrots, onions, beets, greens, and much much much more. Contact: Carolyn Grodinsky. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): music by Spider Roulette. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Corner of State Street and College Street.

Fit to Be Tyed - Fly Tying Series

Submitted Venue: American Museum of Fly Fishing. Description: Kelly Bedford will teach the Gartside Sparrow fly in the 3rd session of the AMFF “Fit to Be Tyed” fly tying series. This little known and versatile fly was first tied by Jack Gartside twenty-five years ago who developed this impressionistic fly with features of both insect and baitfish that can be fished as either a nymph or as a streamer. Some tying experience is helpful. The final session will be held on Feb 25. Street Address: 4104 Main Street. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $10 each or $35 for the series. Contact: Kim Murphy. Number for more info: 802-362-3300. Email for more info: kmurphy@amff.com. Web Site: www.amff.com. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. American Museum of Fly Fishing Manchester, VT.

Free WINTER School Field Trips, VINS in Quechee, VT

Submitted Venue: VINS Nature Center. Description: School Groups of 20 to 50/day with advanced reservations during the months of Jan. Feb. and Mar. visit includes a live bird program in the VINS Classroom plus full access to exhibits and trails. Call for full details and to book a date. Funding provided by the Kettering Foundation. Limited funding is also available to help with mileage fees for outreach to schools and community group locations. Note: CAMP REGISTRATION AND VINS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT DETAILS on our website, enrollment is open. Street Address: 6565 Woodstock Rd. City or Town: Quechee. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE Sponsorships. Contact: Linda Conrad. Number for more info: 802-359-5001 ext 221. Email for more info: info@vinsweb.org. Web Site: www.vinsweb.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT.

Free Workshop: Make a Valentine

Submitted Description: Making Valentines on Saturday, February 11, 10:00-12 noon for anyone in grades 2,3,4,5 upstairs at the Chaffee. Debby Dauphinais, RIS art teacher, and Mary Crowley, artist and author, will be on hand to help. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Making Valentines on Sat, February 11, 10-12 for anyone in grades 2,3,4,5 at the Chaffee. Debby Dauphinais and Mary Crowley will be on hand to help. Venue: Chaffee Art Center. Street Address: 16 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 802-775-0356. Email for more info: info@chaffeeartcenter.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Chaffee Art Center 16 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701.

French Conversation Group

Submitted Venue: Cafe Terra. Description: French speakers of all ages and abilities meet to practice their French. Street Address: 67 Center St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Contact: MadameM123@msn.com. Email for more info: MadameM123@msn.com. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Cafe Terra.

Locked In Time: Aldo Merusi Photography Exhibit

Submitted Venue: Chaffee Art Center. Description: Locked in Time is back again. This exhibit will feature new Aldo Merusi photographs selected by Dr. Richard Brown. Merusi was the chief photographer at the Rutland Herald from 1937-1974, and generated 30,000 photographic negatives. Photos will be for sale. Street Address: 16 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 802-775-0356. Email for more info: info@chaffeeartcenter.org. Web Site: www.chaffeeartcenter.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Chaffee Art Center 16 South Main Street.

Saturday Art Works

Submitted Description: An art workshop for kids of all ages every Saturday from 10-3. Each week will feature a fun fact of the day and an art project based around the fact. Students may drop in any time throughout the day and may stay as long as they want until 3 PM. Saturday Art Works will be $5 per student for a maximum of 5 hours. As a new class special we will be offering this class FREE for the month of February. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): An art workshop for kids of all ages every Saturday from 10-3. Each week will feature a fun fact of the day and an art project based around the fact. Venue: Chaffee Art Center. Street Address: 16 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 802-775-0356. Email for more info: info@chaffeeartcenter.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Chaffee Art Center 16 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701.

VALENTINE'S DAY STORY TIME AT THE WEST RUTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Submitted Description: BRING YOUR YOUNG CHILDREN TO THE LIBRARY FOR AN EXCITING TIME OF READING, SNACKS, AND A CRAFT. MRS. SLACK WILL SHARE HER "LOVE" OF STORIES WITH THE CHILDREN. **COME AND SPARK YOUR CHILDS LOVE FOR BOOKS**. Cost: FREE. Street Address: 595 MAIN ST. City or Town: West Rutland. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): STORY TIME AT THE WEST RUTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 2/11/12 @ 10:00AM. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. 595 MAIN ST. WEST RUTLAND VT.

Vermont Farmers Market Downtown Rultand Winter Market

Submitted Event Title: VFM Downtown Winter Farmers Market. Venue: The Strand Theatre in The Natural Foods CO-OP. Street Address: Wales St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: 40 Farmers Market Vendors with everything from local meat & eggs to fesh grown winter greens, rootcrops, cider, apples, to homemade baked goods jams, pickles, pet treats, and hand crafted items. Lets not forget hot foods too. local produce: eggs, meat, winter grown grees, rootcrops, apples, squash, cider and more. Contact: Sherry Smith - VFM Secretary Sherry12887@yahoo.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Local meat & eggs to fresh greens, rootcrops, cider, apples, to homemade baked goods, jams, pickles, pet treats, and crafted items. Hot foods too! Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Natural Foods CO-OP on Wales St. Rutland.

FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIE

Submitted Movie Title: A FAMILY MOVIE. Description: COME BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO THE LIBRARY FOR A FUN MORNING OF A MOVIE, AND YUMMY SNACKS!!!!! CALL THE LIBRARY FOR THE TITLE OF THE MOVIE OR CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! Street Address: 595 MAIN ST. City or Town: West Rutland. County: Rutland. Web Site: WESTRUTLANDPUBLICLIBRARY.WEEBLY.COM. Cost: FREE. Email for more info: WESTRUTLANDLIBRARY@LIVE.COM. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIE-AT THE WEST RUTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY-2/11/12 @ 10;30AM-CALL FOR NAME OF MOVIE. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. WEST RUTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 595 MAIN ST. WEST RUTLAND, VT.

Genealogy Data in "A War of 1812 Death Register"

Submitted Presenter: Jack Bilow. Venue: Vermont Genealogy Library. Street Address: Hegeman Ave, Fort Ethan Allen. City or Town: Colchester. County: Chittenden. Description: Jack Bilow the author of “A War of 1812 Death Register: Whispers in the Dark” will join us to talk about his research and the resulting book. The book contains a great deal of information that will be of interest to genealogists in VT and NY. Please see the link from our website for more information. Copies of his book will be available at this event which is open to the public. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Sheila Morris. Email for more info: mail@vt-fcgs.org. Number for more info: 802-238-5934. Cost: Donations are appreciated. Web Site: www.vt-fcgs.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Jack Bilow, author of "A War of 1812 Death Register: Whispers in the Dark" will join us to speak about his book and to sign copies. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Vermont Genealogy Library, Hegeman Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, VT.

Spanish Conversation Hour

Venue: The Inside Scoop. Description: Meet and practice your Spanish. All abilities welcome. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 247-6600. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Basket Party

Submitted Venue: Rupert Fire House. Street Address: Route 153. City or Town: Rupert. County: Bennington. Description: A Basket Party to benefit The Rupert Volunteer Fire Co. Cost: $5.00. Contact: Heidi Fisher. Email for more info: fisher_family1@hotmail.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Basket Party for the Rupert Vol. Fire Co. Feb.11 @ the firehouse RT153. Entry $5 ea. extra tickets $2. Opens 11am, draw @ 1pm. Over 150 baskets. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Rupert Fire House, Route 153, Rupert, Vt 05768.

Montshire Museum of Science Daily Activities

Submitted Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: Montshire Museum of Science Daily Activities Saturday, February 11 11:00 a.m. Magnets You will discover cool ways to experiment with and use magnets. 3:00 p.m. Creeping Colors Watch as capillary action causes water to creep up your paper strip. As it creeps you will see it separate the dyes from markers into a rainbow of colors. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Programs free with museum admission: $12 for adults, $10 for children 2–17, free for members and children under 2 years of age. Contact: Montshire Museum of Science. Number for more info: 802-649-2200. Email for more info: montshire@montshire.org. Web Site: www.montshire.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055.

Occupy Rutland

Submitted Presenter: Tiger. Description: Join us to help raise awareness for economic and social issues. Discussion to follow. Venue: Downtown. Street Address: Cornor of Merchants Row and Center Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Cost: $0.00/None. Contact: Tiger. Number for more info: 802 345 0657. Email for more info: sullystei@comcast.net. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Saturdays11AM-12PM corner Merchants Row/Center St to raise awareness for economic and social issues. Discussion to follow. All ages welcome. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Merchants Row and Center Street.

Romance Half Marathon Race and Tour

Submitted Venue: Rikert Nordic Center. Description: Enjoy a classic skiing technique 15km or 25km race or tour in Moosalamoo National Recreation Area on the Catamount Trail. The course starts at the Rikert Nordic Center and an award party will follow. City or Town: Ripton. County: Addison. Cost: Before Jan 31st: 15km = $25, 25km = $50, After Jan 31st: 15km = $40, 25km = $65. Number for more info: (802) 864-5794. Email for more info: intern@catamounttrail.org. Web Site: www.catamounttrail.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Ripton, VT. For more info visit www.catamounttrail.org.

Vermonters in Italy

Description: works by Jeneane Lunn and Jim Lund. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Vermonters in Italy-Works by Jeneane Lunn and Jim Lund. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Second Floor Gallery.

Weathering it Out

Description: rain or shine, snow or sleet, this group, multi-media exhibit explores how we are weathering dynamic weather patterns. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Rain or shine, snow or sleet, this group, multi-media exhibit explores how we are weathering dynamic weather patterns. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Main Floor Gallery.

What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale

Description: What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Third Floor Gallery.

Metropolitan Opera "Live in HD" Presents Wagner’s GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG

Submitted Description: The final installment in Robert Lepage’s stunning new staging of the Ring Cycle. Starring Deborah Voight. Broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Saturday, February 11 at 12:00 noon. Tickets, $24/$10 students are available by calling 802-382-9222, at www.townhalltheater.org, or at the box office Monday-Saturday, noon – 5:00 pm. Street Address: Merchants Row. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Cost: $24/$10. Contact: THT Box Office. Number for more info: 802-382-9222. Web Site: http://www.townhalltheater.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM. Town Hall Theater Middlebury.

Mardi Gras Winter Carnival

Venue: Maple Corner. Description: This year's Mardi Gras will be on February 11th. Lots of fun with King or Queen Coronation, King Cake, Parade with tons of beads, then up to Curtis Pond for Hockey, Skating Races, Curling, Biathlon and games for the little kids. Lots of color and fun in the middle of winter! Come and bring friends. The more the merrier! Street Address: 31 West County Road. City or Town: Calais. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Maple Corner Store. Number for more info: (802) 229-4329. Email for more info: maplecornerstore@gmail.com. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:30 PM. Maple Corner & Curtis Pond, Calais, VT. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

burlington ensemble 90/10 Series "STRINGS ATTACHED"

Submitted Band or group: burlington ensemble. Genre: classical. Venue: College Street Congregational Church. Street Address: 265 College St. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Description: Brahms op. 18 and Tchaikovsky "Souvenir de Florence" String Sextets. 90% of the concert proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Email for more info: burlington.ensemble@gmail.com. Number for more info: (802) 598-9520. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Brahms and Tchaikovsky String Sextets. 90% of concert proceeds benefit non-profit organizations. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. College Street Congregational Church Burlington, VT. For more info visit burlingtonensemble.com.

Roller Derby Open Recruitment

Event Title: Roller Derby Open Recruitment. Venue: Montpelier Rec. Street Address: 55 Barre St. County: Washington. City or Town: Montpelier. Cost: First Skate FREE! $5 after that. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Central Vermont Roller Derby open recruitment Saturday 5-6:30 pm at Montpelier Rec Center. No experience necessary. Some equipment provided. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Montpelier Rec (Barre St.).

Invisible Odysseys

Submitted Description: An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont and their lives as undocumented farm workers in a foreign community. The exhibit will include text in Spanish and English, and will be accompanied by an exhibit catalog. Rather than being filtered through one of the many lenses that often frame immigrants, these dioramas--and companion statements--express the unmediated voices of Mexican workers on Vermont's dairy farms. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont. Venue: Vision and Voice Documentary Gallery. Street Address: 88 Main Street. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Contact: Bob Hooker. Number for more info: 802-388-4964. Email for more info: bhooker@vermontfolklifecenter.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:00 PM. Vermont Folklife Center.

Taste-of-Chocolate and Elvis

Venue: Godnick Center. Description: At 5:30 p.m. begin with 20+ varieties of chocolate to try and judge. Then at 7:00 p.m. Max will be performing music from Elvis Presley live on stage. There will be coffee, tea available! Also, there will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and much, much more...dancing, singing...a great family event! Street Address: Woodstock Avenue and Deer Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $15.00 Adults - $5.00 children under 8. Contact: All Saints' Anglican Church, Rutland. Number for more info: 802-282-8098. Email for more info: allsaintsrutlandvt@comcast.net. Web Site: www.allsaintsrutlandvt.org. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Godnick Center, Woodstock Ave and Deer Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701.

Public Skate

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Warming room, concession stand, rentals and skate sharpening/profiling available. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Furniture, Paintings, Skis

Venue: Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee. Description: Exhibit of two Maine artists Ian and Saskia Reinholt. Ian is a furniture maker who focuses on creating contemporary heirloom furniture that melds the natural beauty of wood with the elegance of traditional techniques. Ian is also owner of Lucid Skis a small alpine ski company that produces hand crafted custom skis. Saskia is an oil painter, water colorist, & stained glass artist. Saturday February 25th from 4-7 pm is the closing reception. Street Address: 144 Main Street. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Number for more info: 802-279-4239. Email for more info: natasha.bogar@gmail.com. Web Site: www.blackcapcoffee.com. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM. Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee.

Sweetheart Celebration

Venue: St Raphael's Church Hall. Description: Hors d'oeuvres,desserts non alcoholic beverages chocolate bar beginning at 6:30 Dancing to music of "Times Like These" at 7:00. Street Address: Main St. City or Town: Poultney. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $15.00 per person $25.00 per couple. Contact: Mary Celik. Number for more info: 802-353-0341. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM. St Raphael's Church Hall Main St Poultney, VT.

Anything Goes: Mark Greenberg and Ben Koenig in Concert

Submitted Band or group: Anything Goes: Mark Greenberg and Ben Koenig. Genre: bluegrass, folk. Venue: Adamant Community Club. Street Address: Intersection of Martin and Haggett Rds. City or Town: Adamant. County: Washington. Description: From folk favorites through Tin Pan Alley standards to newer fare and original tunes, Anything Goes criss-crosses the American musical landscape with original arrangements steeped in traditional styles. Concert at 7:00 PM with an optional potluck before the show at 5:30. Cost: $10 in advance at the Adamant Coop or $15 at the door. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Anything Goes, Mark Greenberg and Ben Koenig, in concert at the Adamant Community Club at 7:00 PM with an optional potluck before the show at 5:30. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM. Adamant Community Club.

Sweet Land

Submitted Movie Title: Sweet Land. Description: A Norwegian-American farmer and his rural Minnesotan community must struggle to overcome years of anti-German propaganda when he discovers that his mail-order bride is not only German but an accidental socialist. A tale of love's abibity to triumph over ignorance. Venue: Montpelier Senior Activity Center. Street Address: 46 Barre st. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Directed By: Ali Selim. Cast: Tom Guinee, Elizabeth Reaser. Cost: free. Contact: Neville Berle. Number for more info: 802 224 1001. Email for more info: nevilleberle@yahoo.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): A farmer and his rural community struggle to overcome prejudice when his mail order bride turns out to be German. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:50 PM. Montpelier Senior Activity Center.

Valentine's Dance Benefit for Stella Thomas

Submitted Venue: Catamount Country Club. Street Address: 1400 Mountain View Dr. City or Town: Williston. County: Chittenden. Description: Valentine's Dance Benefit for Stella Thomas Hosted by: Emily and Ben Thomas Saturday, February 11 2012 at 7:00pm Catamount Country Club, 1400 Mountain View Drive, Williston, VT 05495 Make a tax-deductible donation: We Love You Stella- Donation Page For Stella Thomas http://stella-thomas.blogspot.com/. Cost: donations. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Valentine's Dance Benefit for Stella Thomas Hosted by: Emily and Ben Thomas Saturday, February 11 2012 at 7:00pm Catamount Country Club. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Catamount Country Club, 1400 Mountain View Drive, Williston, VT 05495.

VLS Presents-The Vagina Monologues

Submitted Description: Join us as we raise funds and awareness to end violence against women and girls. Members of the Vermont Law School (VLS) and local community will present a one-night only benefit reading of Eve Ensler's award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues. 7:00 PM: Show begins! Location: Chase Center of VLS, located in South Royalton, VT. Tickets are $7 at the door. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to V-Day 2012 Spotlight on Women of Haiti, and 90% will be donated to our beneficiary, Safeline. Venue: Vermont Law School. Street Address: 168 Chelsea Street. City or Town: South Royalton. County: Windsor. Directed By: Marissa Knodel. Written By: Eve Ensler. Cost: $7 at the door. Contact: Marissa Knodel. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Vermont Law School (VLS) and community present a benefit reading of The Vagina Monologues. 7:00 PM: Show begins! Proceeds will be donated. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM. Chase Center- Vermont Law School South Royalton, VT.

Yankee Chank, Cajun Band, In Concert

Band or group: Yankee Chank, Cajun Band. Genre: folk. Venue: Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland. Street Address: UU Church, 117 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Authentic Cajun music from the swamps of southwest Louisiana. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Boaz Cohen. Cost: $12 advance, at Tattersall's, $15 door, $8 seniors, $5 children. Ticket Phone: 802 492-2252. Email for more info: macohen@vermontel.net. Number for more info: 802-492-2252. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Yankee Chank is Vermont's only authentic Cajun Band playing the music of southwest Louisiana. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland 117 West Street Rutland, VT.

3 Girls x 3: An Evening of One Acts

Submitted Description: Three women take the directorial reins for the first time, leading a talented Central Vermont cast and crew in “Chamber Music” by Arthur Kopit and directed by Donna Charron Christen, “Sirens” by Carol Mullen and directed by Jasna Brown and “The Great Nebula in Orion” by Lanford Wilson, all plays that celebrate the feminine and the human spirit with a mix of humor, absurdity and wit. Venue: Valley Players Theater. Street Address: 4254 Main Street. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Directed By: Jasna Brown, Donna Charron Christen, Sarah McDougal. Written By: Arthur Kopit, Carol Mullen, Lanford Wilson. Cast: Tom Badowski, Jasna Brown, Michael Carr, Donna Charron Cristen, Joanna Collins, Jeanne Elias, Ramona Godfrey, Robbie Harold, Andra Krushenic Kisler, Teresa Langston, Alex Maclay, Kate O’Neill, Mary Scripps, Heidi Schenk, Marie Schmukal. Cost: $12. Ticket Phone: 583-1674. Contact: Teresa Langston. Number for more info: 802-498-7310. Email for more info: tlangston@madriver.com. Web Site: http://valleyplayers.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Women convene for Chamber Music. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Valley Players Theater 4254 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673.

Ann Harvey & Friends

Submitted Description: Ann Harvey & Friends: great music & fun at Winterfest. "Effervescent! Ann Harvey brings down the house!" - Peterborough Transcript. Soaring vocals and a wide variety of styles, from Stephen Foster to Stepen Sondheim with some smokin' 1940's standards and Patsy Cline hits in between. Venue: Lost Nation Theater. Street Address: 39 Main Street - City Hall. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cast: Ann Harvey, Phil Baker, Eileen Harvey, Ashley O'Brien, Paul Lincoln. Cost: $20 ($15 students/seniors; $10 ages 6-11). Ticket Phone: 802-229-0492. Ticket Web Link: http://lostnationtheater.org/box/. Number for more info: 802-229-0492. Email for more info: info@lostnationtheater.org. Web Site: www.lostnationtheater.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Winterfest presents Ann Harvey & Friends - great music & fun! Toe-tappin' tunes from Stephen Foster-Stephen Sondheim. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Lost Nation Theater City Hall Arts Cdnter Montpelier.

Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival Winter Encore Concert

Submitted Band or group: Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival. Genre: classical. Venue: Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael's College. Street Address: 223 Ethan Allen Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen. City or Town: Colchester. County: Chittenden. Description: Join violinist Soovin Kim for winter concerts featuring Bach, Schumann and Brahms.  Festival favorite clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois returns with the Old City String Quartet and Soovin Kim. De Guise-Langlois has been praised as “extraordinary” and “a formidable clarinetist” by The New York Times.  The Old City String Quartet brings a youthful enthusiasm and musical conviction to the repertoire.  A post concert discussion follows the performance. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Martha Ming Whitfield. Cost: $30 / $10 under 18. Ticket Phone: 802 863-5966. Ticket Web Link: www.flynntix.org. Email for more info: info@lccmf.org. Number for more info: 802 846-2175. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Violinist Soovin Kim, Romie de Guise-Langlois and the Old City String Quartet perform Bach, Schumann, and Brahms in this Winter Encore Concert. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM. Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael's College 223 Ethan Allen Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446.

Orwell Fire Dept. 49th Annual Sweethearts Ball

Submitted Description: Come and dance the night away with your sweetheart, DJ R.J. Clark will be spinning all your favorites. Free appetizers for early arrivals and a cash bar for those with valid ID. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $10 per Person, $15 per couple. Contact: Peter Ochs. Number for more info: 802-948-2670. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM. Middlebury American Legion.

Auditions: "The Next Generation"

Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Genre: classical. Description: Auditions for "The Next Generation" an annual performance featuring high school musicians who have seriously studied classical instrumental or vocal music. Audition date: March 28, sign-up by March 25. Web Site: www.chandler-arts.org. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's "The Next Generation" featuring high school students who have seriously studied classical instrumental and vocal music. Sunday, February 12, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Auditions: Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show

Description: Seeking musicians, vocalists, jugglers, story-tellers and more! Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Ages 7 and up are welcome to audition. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Sunday, February 12, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, VT.

Audtions for Peter Pan: Chandler Youth Production

Description: Auditions announced for Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Auditions: Sunday, March 4, sign-up by February 29. Preparation necessary. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Directed By: Charlie McMeekin. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions March 4 : Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Pre-register by Feb. 29. Preparation necessary. Sunday, February 12, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Vermont Senior Winter Games and state championships

Venue: Sugarbush and Blueberry Lake. Description: The Vermont Senior Winter Games and state championships will be held in Warren, VT on February 12th. The Giant Slalom, cross country and snowshoe races are open to anyone turning 50 or over in 2012. Vermont residency not necessary. Sugarbush will host alpine and Nordic events will be nearby at the Blueberry Lake cross country ski area. Discounted ski tickets are available. Information and Registration at vermontseniorgames.org Or call Ann Taylor at 802-862-2288. Street Address: 2400 Sugarbush Access Rd. City or Town: Warren. County: Washington. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: $25. Contact: vermontseniorgames.org. Number for more info: 802-862-2288. Email for more info: vtseniorwintergames@gmail.come. Sunday, February 12, 2012. Sugarbush and Blueberry Lake, Warren.

Snowshoe with GMC

Submitted Description: Moderate/Difficult. 7 miles round trip. Montclair Glen Lodge by the Forest City Trail. If unable to access trailhead because of road closure, snowshoe and destination will be changed. Must call Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place. City or Town: Huntington. County: Chittenden. Contact: Michael Chernick. Number for more info: 249-0520. Email for more info: chernick5@comcast.net. Web Site: http://www.gmcmontpelier.org/events/index.htm. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Moderate/Difficult. 7 miles round trip. Montclair Glen Lodge. If can't access trailhead, trip may change. Call Leader for details. Sunday, February 12, 2012. Huntington.

Breakfast Buffet

Submitted Venue: Post #49 Hall. Description: Breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs,bacon.sausage,ham pancakes,french toast,hash,home fries. sausage gravey,drinks. Street Address: 72 S Main St. City or Town: Fair Haven. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $7.00 adult $3.50 children. Number for more info: 265-7983. Email for more info: adjutantpost49@yahoo.com. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. American Legion Post #49 72 S Main St Fair Haven Vt 05743.

WOKO Flea Market

Submitted Description: WOKO FLEA MARKET – Visit Vermont’s largest indoor flea market with over 125 tables. Maple syrup, antiques, collectibles, crafts, yard sale treasurers and so much more, can all be found on Feb. 12 at the Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Jct. VT. Space still available for new dealers. Venue: Champlain Valley Exposition. Street Address: 105 Pearl Street. City or Town: Essex Junction. County: Chittenden. Cost: $3, children under 13 free. Contact: Susan Petrie. Email for more info: spetrie@cvexpo.org. Number for more info: 802 878-5545. Web Site: www.cvexpo.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Visit Vermont’s largest indoor flea market with over 125 tables, Champlain Valley Expo Spaceavailable for dealers. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Champlain Valley Exposition 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction, VT. For more info visit www.cvexpo.org.

Temporary Sculpture Park

Description: View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Vacant lot adjacent to Studio Place Arts.

Second Sunday Concert

Submitted Venue: Bethany United Church of Christ. Street Address: 115 Main Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Genre: classical. Description: Free and Open to the Public Concert. Cost: Free. Contact: Judy Ribolini. Number for more info: 802-279-1850. Email for more info: judy.ribolini@gmail.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Rebecca Macijeski violin; Denise Ricker, Flute; Arthur Zorn, Piano. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:30 AM – 9:55 AM. Bethany United Church of Christ.

Valentines Day Bake Sale

Venue: Moretown Fire Station. Description: If you would like home made treats for your Valentine, comet to our bake sale at the Moretown Fire Station. We will have a large variety of treats including, Cookies, Candies, and Cakes. If you cannot make it to the bake sale we are accepting orders over the phone. Hosted by the Moretown Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary. City or Town: Moretown. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Prices Vary. Contact: Crystal O'Biren. Number for more info: 802-496-7562. Email for more info: moretownladiesauxiliary@yahoo.com. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

A Graceful Rise: Women in Fly Fishing Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Submitted Venue: American Museum of Fly Fishing. Description: This groundbreaking exhibition honors the key roles women have played in fly-fishing history and how they continue to inspire female anglers today. It is the first large-scale exhibition of its kind and features such pioneers as the First Lady of Fly Fishing, Joan Salvato Wulff, world record holder Diana Rudolph, Fanny Krieger, founder of the IWFF , noted guide and instructor Lori-Ann Murphy; and many others. Street Address: 4104 Main Street. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $. Contact: Kim Murphy. Number for more info: 802-362-3300. Email for more info: kmurphy@amff.com. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. American Museum of Fly Fishing 4104 Main Street Manchester, VT 05255.

Free WINTER School Field Trips, VINS in Quechee, VT

Submitted Venue: VINS Nature Center. Description: School Groups of 20 to 50/day with advanced reservations during the months of Jan. Feb. and Mar. visit includes a live bird program in the VINS Classroom plus full access to exhibits and trails. Call for full details and to book a date. Funding provided by the Kettering Foundation. Limited funding is also available to help with mileage fees for outreach to schools and community group locations. Note: CAMP REGISTRATION AND VINS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT DETAILS on our website, enrollment is open. Street Address: 6565 Woodstock Rd. City or Town: Quechee. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE Sponsorships. Contact: Linda Conrad. Number for more info: 802-359-5001 ext 221. Email for more info: info@vinsweb.org. Web Site: www.vinsweb.org. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT.

Sun Salutation Sunday

Description: Multi level Vinyasa yoga class. A great way to jump start the new week. Street Address: 79 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $6.00. Contact: Darlene Kepner. Number for more info: 802-775-8080. Email for more info: planbyoga@myfairpoint.net. Web Site: http://www.pyramidvt.com/pyramidvt_013.htm. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM. 79 Merchants Row Rutland. For more info visit planbyoga.massageplanet.com.

Montshire Museum of Science Daily Activities

Submitted Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: Montshire Museum of Science Daily Activities Sunday, February 12 11:00 a.m. Parachutes Construct a miniature parachute and learn how air resistance works to slow down a falling object. 3:00 p.m. Skulls Learn about New England wildlife as you examine their skeletal remains. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Programs free with museum admission: $12 for adults, $10 for children 2–17, free for members and children under 2 years of age. Contact: Montshire Museum of Science. Number for more info: 802-649-2200. Email for more info: montshire@montshire.org. Web Site: www.montshire.org. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055.

Texas Holdem Tournament

Submitted Venue: MSJ Gym - Rutland. Street Address: Convent Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Texas Holdem Tournament. Cost: $100.00 buy-in, one $50.00 rebuy. Contact: Dale Robb. Email for more info: Drobber900@aol.com. Number for more info: 802 558 1743. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Texas Holdem Tournament - $100.00 buy-in, one $50.00 rebuy. Doors open at Noon - play starts at 1:00 sharp! Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. MSJ Gym - Convent Ave. Rutland.

Stories from our Past: Yiddishkeit with Avram Patt

Submitted Venue: Beth Jacob Synagogue. Description: Explore the complex world of Yiddish culture, language, and history with story-teller and Yiddish speaker Avram Patt. Potluck luncheon. Street Address: 10 Harrison Avenue. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $5. Contact: Emily Kaminsky. Number for more info: 802-279-7518. Email for more info: bjprogramming@gmail.com. Web Site: http://www.bethjacobvt.org. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Beth Jacob Synagogue, 10 Harrison Ave. Montpelier, VT. For more info visit www.bethjacobvt.org.

Paintings - David Rohn Exhibit

Submitted Description: Watercolorist David Rohn will exhibit a collection of his paintings in Drury Gallery. Rohn received his art training at the University of Michigan, and taught art for 12 years at Windham College in Putney, Vermont, before moving to New York. To date he has had ten solo shows there and retrospectives at museums in Massachusetts and New York. Rohn is the recipient of a National Endowment of the Arts award, a La Napoule Fellowship, a Japan/U.S. Friendship Grant and a Vermont Arts Council Grant. Street Address: Marlboro College. City or Town: Marlboro. County: Windham. Cost: No Charge. Contact: Public Relations Office. Number for more info: 802-251-7644. Email for more info: pr@marlboro.edu. Web Site: http://www.marlboro.edu/news/events/. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM. Drury Gallery.

The Science of Brewing Beer

Submitted Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: 2/12, 1–4:30 pm & 3/18,1-4 pm. Learn to brew your own beer while gaining a greater understanding of the science behind fermentation. Scott Russell, Manager of the Homebrew Department of the South Royalton Market, leads you class in preparing a batch of beer while Lori Bergeron, biology professor at New England College, teaches the science of brewing beer. Meet five weeks later to bottle your beer to take home, and enjoy a tour & tasting at the Norwich Inn brewery with Brewmaster Jeremy Hebert. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: Adults. Cost: Adults 21+. Montshire members $125, non-members $140. Pre-registration required. Contact: Montshire Museum of Science. Number for more info: 802-649-2200. Email for more info: montshire@montshire.org. Web Site: http://montshire.org/programs/adults/the-science-of-brewing-beer/. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055.

The Foreigner

Description: Plainfield Little Theatre presents Larry Shue's comedy 'The Foreigner'. Venue: Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall). Street Address: 3084 Main Street (VT RTE 215). City or Town: Cabot. County: Washington. Cost: $12 adults / $8 children 12 and under. Contact: Tom Blachly. Number for more info: 426-3955. Email for more info: blachly@together.net. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Larry Shue's comedy 'The Foreigner'. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall), Main Street, Cabot village, Vermont.

Ann Harvey & Friends

Submitted Description: Ann Harvey & Friends: great music & fun at Winterfest. "Effervescent! Ann Harvey brings down the house!" - Peterborough Transcript. Soaring vocals and a wide variety of styles, from Stephen Foster to Stepen Sondheim with some smokin' 1940's standards and Patsy Cline hits in between. Venue: Lost Nation Theater. Street Address: 39 Main Street - City Hall. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cast: Ann Harvey, Phil Baker, Eileen Harvey, Ashley O'Brien, Paul Lincoln. Cost: $20 ($15 students/seniors; $10 ages 6-11). Ticket Phone: 802-229-0492. Ticket Web Link: http://lostnationtheater.org/box/. Number for more info: 802-229-0492. Email for more info: info@lostnationtheater.org. Web Site: www.lostnationtheater.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Winterfest presents Ann Harvey & Friends - great music & fun! Toe-tappin' tunes from Stephen Foster to Stephen Sondheim. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Lost Nation Theater Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.

Vermont's Brigadoon

Submitted Presenter: William Jenney. Venue: Woodstock History Center. Street Address: 26 Elm Street. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Description: Historian William Jenney will discuss the influence of Vermont/Plymouth Notch on Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge's hometown was not only instrumental in shaping his values and views, but it was also the place that he frequently returned to for inspiration. Slide Lecture. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Jennie Shurtleff. Email for more info: jennie@woodstockhistorical.org. Number for more info: (802) 457-1822. Cost: Free! With donations gratefully accepted. Web Site: www.woodstockhistorical.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Historian William Jenney will present a slide lecture on the the influence of Vermont/Plymouth Notch on Calvin Coolidge. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Woodstock History Center 26 Elm Street Woodstock, VT 05091.

The King and the Trush: Tales of Goodness and Greed

Venue: Jaquith Public Library. Description: Montpelier performing artistsTim Jennings and Leanne Ponder present their award-winning folk storytelling show for children and adults. Street Address: Old Schoolhouse Common 122 School St. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Susan Green. Number for more info: 802-426-3581. Email for more info: jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com. Web Site: www.marshfield.lib.vt.us. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Jaquith Public Library Marshfield, VT.

Music for a Sunday Afternoon Concert by Matan Rubinstein

Submitted Description: Marlboro’s newest faculty member in the music department will perform a concert of improvised and original music on the piano. Most of the material was written within the past three months, with some pieces especially written for this occasion. Matan Rubinstein received his D.M.A. degree from University of Wisconsin–Madison, and prior to coming to Marlboro he taught at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Street Address: Marlboro College. City or Town: Marlboro. County: Windham. Cost: No Charge. Contact: Public Relations Office. Number for more info: 802-251-7644. Email for more info: pr@marlboro.edu. Web Site: http://www.marlboro.edu/news/events/. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00 PM. Ragle Hall.

Public Skate

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Warming room, concession stand, rentals and skate sharpening/profiling available. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:45 PM – 6:15 PM.

Invisible Odysseys

Submitted Description: An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont and their lives as undocumented farm workers in a foreign community. The exhibit will include text in Spanish and English, and will be accompanied by an exhibit catalog. Rather than being filtered through one of the many lenses that often frame immigrants, these dioramas--and companion statements--express the unmediated voices of Mexican workers on Vermont's dairy farms. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont. Venue: Vision and Voice Documentary Gallery. Street Address: 88 Main Street. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Contact: Bob Hooker. Number for more info: 802-388-4964. Email for more info: bhooker@vermontfolklifecenter.org. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 5:00 PM. Vermont Folklife Center.

Furniture, Paintings, Skis

Venue: Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee. Description: Exhibit of two Maine artists Ian and Saskia Reinholt. Ian is a furniture maker who focuses on creating contemporary heirloom furniture that melds the natural beauty of wood with the elegance of traditional techniques. Ian is also owner of Lucid Skis a small alpine ski company that produces hand crafted custom skis. Saskia is an oil painter, water colorist, & stained glass artist. Saturday February 25th from 4-7 pm is the closing reception. Street Address: 144 Main Street. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Number for more info: 802-279-4239. Email for more info: natasha.bogar@gmail.com. Web Site: www.blackcapcoffee.com. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 6:00 PM. Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee.

WHAT'S UP in the Catholic Church

Submitted Venue: St. Dominic church parish hall. Description: Presentation and informal discussion about the Catholic faith. This month's topic: Lent. What is the history of Ash Wednesday, why "fish on Friday's" what is the meaning of all the services during Holy Week? Come prepared to listen or share in a relaxed community environment. Bring a friend, all are welcome. Hosted by Mike Knowles. City or Town: Proctor. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Contact: Michael Knowles. Number for more info: 459-2221. Email for more info: mknowles@toast.net. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Route 3 Proctor, Vermont.

Stick & Puck

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Ice time for hockey players of all levels. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:15 PM – 9:45 PM.

Auditions: "The Next Generation"

Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Genre: classical. Description: Auditions for "The Next Generation" an annual performance featuring high school musicians who have seriously studied classical instrumental or vocal music. Audition date: March 28, sign-up by March 25. Web Site: www.chandler-arts.org. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's "The Next Generation" featuring high school students who have seriously studied classical instrumental and vocal music. Monday, February 13, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Auditions: Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show

Description: Seeking musicians, vocalists, jugglers, story-tellers and more! Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Ages 7 and up are welcome to audition. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Monday, February 13, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, VT.

Audtions for Peter Pan: Chandler Youth Production

Description: Auditions announced for Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Auditions: Sunday, March 4, sign-up by February 29. Preparation necessary. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Directed By: Charlie McMeekin. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions March 4 : Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Pre-register by Feb. 29. Preparation necessary. Monday, February 13, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Singing Valentines

Venue: Singing Valentines. Description: A quartet from the Barre Tones Chorus will serenade your special someone, friend, co-worker or boss with a gift of song, card, rose or small box of chocolates. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: $35.00. Contact: Judy Morgan. Number for more info: 223-2039. Email for more info: rjmorgan1956@comcast.net. Web Site: www.barretonesvt.com. Monday, February 13, 2012 – Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Central Vermont area, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Waterbury and other areas as scheduling permits - call and ask us.

Temporary Sculpture Park

Description: View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Vacant lot adjacent to Studio Place Arts.

World Spay Day Outreach/Valentines Day Bakesale

Submitted Venue: Merchants Bank. Description: Green Mountain Animal Defenders will be hosting a bakesale to raise awareness and funds which will enable us to spay/neuter cats and dogs in need. We will be discussing ways people can obtain reduced cost spay/neuter options, while selling tasty treats just in time for Valentine's Day! Street Address: 275 Kennedy Dr. City or Town: South Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Brenna Galdenzi. Number for more info: 802-861-3030. Email for more info: brenna@gmad.com. Web Site: http://www.gmad.info/calendar.php. Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Merchants Bank, 275 Kennedy Dr, South Burlington, VT.

Playgroup

Venue: Moretown Elementary School. Description: Playgroup for children Birth to 6 and their caregivers. Not held when school is closed. City or Town: Moretown. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Contact: Jill Murphy. Number for more info: 802-262-3292. Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Moretown Elementary School.

Story Time

Venue: Jaquith Public Library. Description: Join Sylvia Smith for story time, for children birth to age six, and their grown-ups. Street Address: Old Schoolhouse Common, 122 School St. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: free. Contact: Susan Green. Number for more info: 426-3581. Email for more info: jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Jaquith Public Library Old Schoolhouse Common Marshfield, VT.

Story Time with Sylvia Smith

Description: Join the children's librarian, Sylvia Smith, for story time. Children birth to age six, and their grown-ups. Presenter: Sylvia Smith. Cost: Free. Venue: Jaquith Public Library. Street Address: 122 School St. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Contact: Susan Green. Number for more info: 802-426-3581. Email for more info: jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:35 AM. Jaquith Public Library Old Schoolhouse Common Marshfield, VT.

Free WINTER School Field Trips, VINS in Quechee, VT

Submitted Venue: VINS Nature Center. Description: School Groups of 20 to 50/day with advanced reservations during the months of Jan. Feb. and Mar. visit includes a live bird program in the VINS Classroom plus full access to exhibits and trails. Call for full details and to book a date. Funding provided by the Kettering Foundation. Limited funding is also available to help with mileage fees for outreach to schools and community group locations. Note: CAMP REGISTRATION AND VINS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT DETAILS on our website, enrollment is open. Street Address: 6565 Woodstock Rd. City or Town: Quechee. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE Sponsorships. Contact: Linda Conrad. Number for more info: 802-359-5001 ext 221. Email for more info: info@vinsweb.org. Web Site: www.vinsweb.org. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT.

Rental 101

Submitted Description: Come learn the fundamentals of being a GREAT tenant! Program consists of four two-hour sessions. Topics discussed: Creating a realistic budget, understanding your lease and much more. Materials provided free of charge. Certificates of completion will be awarded to all successful graduates! Venue: RCHC. Street Address: 46 Evelyn Street, Ste 201. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Cost: Free. Email for more info: reception@rchcvt.org. Number for more info: 802-775-9286. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Program consists of four two-hour sessions. Creating a realistic budget, understanding your lease and much more. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 46 Evelyn Street, Ste 201.

Books and Beyond: Science for Preschoolers

Submitted Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: Books and Beyond: Science for Preschoolers 10:15 or 11:30 a.m. Monday, February 13 Monday, March 12 Monday, April 9 This program combines great children’s literature and hands-on activities for fun science learning and exploration. Each day features a different book and activity. For children ages 3 to 5 and their parent or caregiver. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Programs free with museum admission: $12 for adults, $10 for children 2–17, free for members and children under 2 years of age. Contact: Montshire Museum of Science. Number for more info: 802-649-2200. Email for more info: montshire@montshire.org. Web Site: www.montshire.org. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055.

Healthy Aging Exercise Program

Venue: Twin Valley Senior Center. Street Address: Old Schoolhouse Common. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Description: Gentle exercise program for stretching, balance, and strength. Free door to door transportation from local towns.. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: FREE. Number for more info: 426-3447. Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Twin Valley Senior Center Old Schoolhouse Common Marshfield, VT.

Playgroup

Venue: Twinfield School. Description: Playgroup for children ages birth to 6 and their caregivers. Not open when school is not in session. City or Town: Plainfield. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Contact: Jill Murphy. Number for more info: 802-262-3292. Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Twinfield School.

Paintings - David Rohn Exhibit

Submitted Description: Watercolorist David Rohn will exhibit a collection of his paintings in Drury Gallery. Rohn received his art training at the University of Michigan, and taught art for 12 years at Windham College in Putney, Vermont, before moving to New York. To date he has had ten solo shows there and retrospectives at museums in Massachusetts and New York. Rohn is the recipient of a National Endowment of the Arts award, a La Napoule Fellowship, a Japan/U.S. Friendship Grant and a Vermont Arts Council Grant. Street Address: Marlboro College. City or Town: Marlboro. County: Windham. Cost: No Charge. Contact: Public Relations Office. Number for more info: 802-251-7644. Email for more info: pr@marlboro.edu. Web Site: http://www.marlboro.edu/news/events/. Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM. Drury Gallery.

Neither Wolf Nor Dog Talk by Kent Nerburn

Submitted Description: Minnesota author Kent Nerburn will discuss his book, Neither Wolf Nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder as part of a class on the Dine and Lakota peoples. The book tells the story of Nerburn’s road trip with a dog named Fatback and Lakota elder who asks Nerburn to compile his collection of notes and commentaries written over seven decades and kept in an old shoe box. The class is open to the public for this event. Street Address: Marlboro College. City or Town: Marlboro. County: Windham. Cost: No Charge. Contact: Public Relations Office. Number for more info: 802-251-7644. Email for more info: pr@marlboro.edu. Web Site: http://www.marlboro.edu/news/events/. Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:30 PM. Woodard Classroom.

Public Skate

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Warming room, concession stand, rentals, and skate sharpening/profiling available! City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Yoga

Submitted Venue: Studiio. Street Address: 120 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Darlene Kepner offers a gentle yoga class appropriate for all levels. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5-$6. Contact: Pyramid holistic Wellness Center. Number for more info: 802-775-8080. Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center.

Yoga

Submitted Street Address: 120 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Gentle yoga class ideal for beginners or for those who wish to relax after a long day. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $6.00. Email for more info: planbyoga@myfairpoint.net. Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. For more info visit pyramidvt.com.

Community Recovery Partnership Meeting

Submitted Description: The State Community Recovery partnership is a local converstaion with people in the Rutland Region to help communities define what needs to be done in the near and long term to ensure the state successfully recovers and emerges from Tropical Storm Irene stronger and better. Officials from multiple state agencies will be there to listen and address needs. Street Address: 10 Court Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Rutland Regional Planning Commission. Number for more info: 775-0871. Email for more info: susan@rutlandrpc.org. Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Rutland Free Library- 10 Court Street Fox Room.

Freeride Montpelier Community Bike Shop Nights

Submitted Venue: Freeride Montpelier Bike Shop. Description: Want to fix your bike and need assistance? Need access to bike tools? Come by one of our Community Bike Shop Nights for help! Assistance and tool usage is by donation. Parts and bikes available for sale. Donations always accepted! We are a volunteer-run community bike shop. We are dedicated to promoting bicycling by providing affordable used bikes and community-wide access to the tools, skills and information necessary for bike maintenance and safe riding. Street Address: 89 Barre Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: By Donation. Contact: Matt Brittenham. Number for more info: 802-552-3521. Email for more info: freeridemp@riseup.net. Web Site: http://freeridemontpelier.org/. Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 89 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

Invisible Odysseys

Submitted Description: An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont and their lives as undocumented farm workers in a foreign community. The exhibit will include text in Spanish and English, and will be accompanied by an exhibit catalog. Rather than being filtered through one of the many lenses that often frame immigrants, these dioramas--and companion statements--express the unmediated voices of Mexican workers on Vermont's dairy farms. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont. Venue: Vision and Voice Documentary Gallery. Street Address: 88 Main Street. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Contact: Bob Hooker. Number for more info: 802-388-4964. Email for more info: bhooker@vermontfolklifecenter.org. Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:00 PM. Vermont Folklife Center.

Aquacize Classes

Submitted Venue: Mitchell Therapy Pool. Description: Aquacize Classes. Street Address: 88 Park Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Sue Carey. Number for more info: 802-773-7187. Email for more info: bwisell@vac-rutland.com. Web Site: www.vacvt.org. Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC 88 Park Street Rutland, VT.

Sudbury School Board mtg.

Submitted Description: Regular Meeting. Venue: Sudbury School. City or Town: Sudbury. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Sudbury's School Board will meet Monday 2/13/2012 at 5:30 pm at Sudbury School. Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:30 PM. Sudbury School.

Furniture, Paintings, Skis

Venue: Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee. Description: Exhibit of two Maine artists Ian and Saskia Reinholt. Ian is a furniture maker who focuses on creating contemporary heirloom furniture that melds the natural beauty of wood with the elegance of traditional techniques. Ian is also owner of Lucid Skis a small alpine ski company that produces hand crafted custom skis. Saskia is an oil painter, water colorist, & stained glass artist. Saturday February 25th from 4-7 pm is the closing reception. Street Address: 144 Main Street. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Number for more info: 802-279-4239. Email for more info: natasha.bogar@gmail.com. Web Site: www.blackcapcoffee.com. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM. Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee.

Green Mountain Cloggers

Venue: Green Mountain Tavern. Description: exhibition dance team classes, donation $20 per month. Street Address: 10 Keith Ave. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Number for more info: 522-2935. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Child Care Regulation Review Community Forum

Submitted Description: The Child Development Division (CDD) is revising the child care licensing regulations. We would like parents, providers and community members to help us create regulations that are child centered and family friendly. The division is having community forums to explain the process and gather feedback on the process. Street Address: 1 Monument Circle. City or Town: Bennington. County: Bennington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: Free. Contact: Robin Stromgren. Number for more info: 802-447-2887. Email for more info: bennx6@sover.net. Web Site: http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/child_care_licensing/regulation_revisions. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Old First Church Barn.

Whiting School Board mtg.

Submitted Description: Regular Meeting. Venue: Whiting School. City or Town: Whiting. County: Addison. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Whiting's School Board will meet Monday 2/13/2012 at 6 pm at Whiting School. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM. Whiting School.

Barre Tones Womens A Cappella Chorus

Venue: Alumni Hall, Barre Auditorium. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Genre: other. Description: Womens A cappella Chorus Rehearsal. Web Site: www.barretonesvt.com. Cost: None. Number for more info: 223-2039. Email for more info: rjmorgan1956@comcast.net. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Sing with the Barre Tones Women's a cappella Chorus. Mondays 6:30pm Alumni Hall 2nd Floor by Barre Auditorium. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Alumni Hall, by Barre Auditorium 2nd Floor.

Rutland Town School Board Meeting

Submitted Event Title: Rutland Town School Board Meeting. Summary: The Board will present information concerning two special articles in proposed budget including a solar energy project and 2nd floor remodeling project. Meeting Location: Rutland Town School. Street Address: 1612 Post Rd. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-4342 ext 103. Email for more info: debra.taylor@rcsu.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Learn about two projects which will save energy and taxpayers resources through solar panels and second floor renovation at Rutland Town School . Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Rutland Town School.

Rutland Town School Board Meeting

Submitted Description: Regular Meeting. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Email for more info: donna.tucker@rcsu.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Regular Meeting. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM.

Capital Orchestra

Venue: Union 32 Band Room. Description: The Capital Orchestra seeks brass and string playing musicians to join for its spring concert under the direction of Dan Liptak. Rehearsals are Monday evenings. No audition nessecary for this informal, educational and exciting group. City or Town: East Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Dan Liptak. Number for more info: 272-1789. Email for more info: liptakdan@gmail.com. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Union 32 Band Room.

Curbstone Chorus

Venue: Rutland High School. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: other. Description: Rutland Curbstone Barbershop Chorus invites all men interested in singing to join them for a rehearsal. Number for more info: 273-2911. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM.

Families Anonymous

Event Title: Families Anonymous. Description: 12 Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. Venue: Bethany Church. Street Address: Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Contact: Sarah. Number for more info: 229-6219. Email for more info: Sarah@SarahMunro.com. Web Site: www.FamiliesAnonymous.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Support for family and/or friends of someone who has addiction or mental healh issues. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Second Floor, Bethany Church.

Osgood Lectures on the North Series: Film Showing

Venue: Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Description: Heima (2007), a winsome film documenting a series of free, unannounced concerts by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós in out-of-the-way Icelandic communities. Introduction and discussion by Michael Moynihan. Sponsored by The Center for Circumpolar Studies. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Caroline Simpson. Number for more info: 8022233338. Email for more info: csimpson@kellogghubbard.org. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM. Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

St. Monica Bingo

Venue: Central Vermont Catholic School. Description: Pastimes begins at 6 p.m. regular games at 7 p.m. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM.

Annie's Reading Group to Meet in February

Submitted Description: Annie's Book Stop's Reading Group will meet on February 7th and 13th to discuss February's book the Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Presenter: Lisa McCarthy. Cost: None. Venue: Annie's Book Stop. Street Address: 170 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: m. pryor. Number for more info: 802 775 6993. Email for more info: anniesbookstopvt@gmail.com. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM. Annie's Book Stop 170 South Main Street Rutland VT.

Mental Health Support Group

Submitted Event Title: Mental Health Support Group ( NOT affiliated with Rutland Mental Health). Description: National Alliance of the Mentally Ill - NAMI Connections is open to and welcomes anyone living with a mental illness. It is a discussion group type format. Venue: Rutland Mental Health Education and Wellness Center. Street Address: 78 S. Main St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: NAMI Vermont. Number for more info: (800) 639-6480. Email for more info: info@namivt.org. Web Site: www.namivt.org. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Education and Wellness Center (RMH) 78 South Main Street, Rutland, VT.

Planning Commission

Submitted Meeting Location: 75 School Street. City or Town: Wallingford. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Meeting. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM. Wallingford.

Yoga featuring live drumming

Submitted Venue: Studio. Description: Multi level yoga class featuring live drumming music. Street Address: 79 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $6.00. Number for more info: 802-775-8080. Email for more info: planbyoga@myfairpoint.net. Web Site: http://www.pyramidvt.com/pyramidvt_013.htm. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Pyramid Fitness Merchants Row Rutland. For more info visit planbyoga.massageplanet.com.

Fair Haven Union High School Board Meeting

Submitted Event Title: Fair Haven Union High School Board. Description: Regular Meeting - FHUHS Library. City or Town: Fair Haven. County: Rutland. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:30 PM. Fair Haven Union High School.

Fair Haven Union High School borad Meeting

Submitted Event Title: Fair Haven Union High School board Meeting. Description: Regular Meeting - FHUHS Library. City or Town: Fair Haven. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Regular Meeting - FHUHS Library. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:30 PM. Fair Haven Union High School.

Coed Hockey

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Come join these hockey nuts for a night of friendly competition. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM.

A.A. Meeting

Street Address: 88 High Street. City or Town: Hartford. County: Caledonia. Description: 12 Step Alcoholics Anonymous, Big Book text study. Number for more info: 802-472-6463. Monday, February 13, 2012, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. AWARE.

Auditions: "The Next Generation"

Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Genre: classical. Description: Auditions for "The Next Generation" an annual performance featuring high school musicians who have seriously studied classical instrumental or vocal music. Audition date: March 28, sign-up by March 25. Web Site: www.chandler-arts.org. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's "The Next Generation" featuring high school students who have seriously studied classical instrumental and vocal music. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Auditions: Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show

Description: Seeking musicians, vocalists, jugglers, story-tellers and more! Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Ages 7 and up are welcome to audition. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, VT.

Audtions for Peter Pan: Chandler Youth Production

Description: Auditions announced for Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Auditions: Sunday, March 4, sign-up by February 29. Preparation necessary. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Directed By: Charlie McMeekin. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions March 4 : Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Pre-register by Feb. 29. Preparation necessary. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Singing Valentines

Venue: Singing Valentines. Description: A quartet from the Barre Tones Chorus will serenade your special someone, friend, co-worker or boss with a gift of song, card, rose or small box of chocolates. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: $35.00. Contact: Judy Morgan. Number for more info: 223-2039. Email for more info: rjmorgan1956@comcast.net. Web Site: www.barretonesvt.com. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Central Vermont area, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Waterbury and other areas as scheduling permits - call and ask us.

Free Clinic for problem arms and shoulders

Submitted Venue: Portals Center for Healing. Street Address: 24 school street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: Certified Structural Integrators and Massage Therapists Rebecca Riley and Irvin Eisenberg will be offering 20-30 minute treatments for arms and shoulders problems at no charge. Please call or email Working together as a team has allowed Irvin and Rebecca to increase the techniques and options available in treating a wide variety of injuries, problems and conditions. The presence of two sympathetic and skillful practitioners provides the client with an enhanced level of safety and support. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free MUST SCHEDULE IN ADVANCE. Contact: Irvin Eisenberg. Email for more info: irvin.eisenberg@gmail.com. Number for more info: (802) 223-7678 x2. Web Site: www.Fascialbodies.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Certified Structural Integrators and Massage Therapists Rebecca Riley and Irvin are offering 20-30 minute treatments for arms and shoulders, no charge. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Portals Center for Healing 24 school street Montpelier.

Mitchell Therapy Open Swim Schedule

Submitted Venue: Mitchell Therapy Pool. Street Address: 88 Park Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Winter/Spring General Swim Hours. Age Range: All Ages. Number for more info: 802-773-7187. Web Site: www.vacvt.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Winter/Spring general swim hours for the Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC on 88 Park Street, Rutland. For more information call 802-773-7187. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:30 AM. Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC 88 Park Street Rutland.

Playgroup

Venue: Doty Elementary School. Description: children birth to 6 and their caregivers. City or Town: Worcester. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Contact: Jill Murphy. Number for more info: 802-262-3292. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Doty Elementary School.

Temporary Sculpture Park

Description: View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Vacant lot adjacent to Studio Place Arts.

Miles of Smiles

Venue: Springfield Town Library. Description: Story Time for 3-5 year olds. Street Address: 43 Main Stret. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Age Range: Children. Cost: free. Contact: Cheryl. Number for more info: 802-885-3108. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM. Springfield Town Library.

Vermonters in Italy

Description: works by Jeneane Lunn and Jim Lund. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Vermonters in Italy-Works by Jeneane Lunn and Jim Lund. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Second Floor Gallery.

Weathering it Out

Description: Rain or shine, snow or sleet, this group, multi-media exhibit explores how we are weathering dynamic weather patterns. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Rain or shine, snow or sleet, this group, multi-media exhibit explores how we are weathering dynamic weather patterns. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Main Floor Gallery.

What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale

Description: What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Third Floor Gallery.

A Graceful Rise: Women in Fly Fishing Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Submitted Venue: American Museum of Fly Fishing. Description: This groundbreaking exhibition honors the key roles women have played in fly-fishing history and how they continue to inspire female anglers today. It is the first large-scale exhibition of its kind and features such pioneers as the First Lady of Fly Fishing, Joan Salvato Wulff, world record holder Diana Rudolph, Fanny Krieger, founder of the IWFF , noted guide and instructor Lori-Ann Murphy; and many others. Street Address: 4104 Main Street. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $. Contact: Kim Murphy. Number for more info: 802-362-3300. Email for more info: kmurphy@amff.com. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. American Museum of Fly Fishing 4104 Main Street Manchester, VT 05255.

Free WINTER School Field Trips, VINS in Quechee, VT

Submitted Venue: VINS Nature Center. Description: School Groups of 20 to 50/day with advanced reservations during the months of Jan. Feb. and Mar. visit includes a live bird program in the VINS Classroom plus full access to exhibits and trails. Call for full details and to book a date. Funding provided by the Kettering Foundation. Limited funding is also available to help with mileage fees for outreach to schools and community group locations. Note: CAMP REGISTRATION AND VINS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT DETAILS on our website, enrollment is open. Street Address: 6565 Woodstock Rd. City or Town: Quechee. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE Sponsorships. Contact: Linda Conrad. Number for more info: 802-359-5001 ext 221. Email for more info: info@vinsweb.org. Web Site: www.vinsweb.org. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT.

Science and Stories: Owls

Submitted Description: What makes an owl an owl? Come discover the special adaptations that make an owl an excellent night time hunter. We will pick apart an owl pellet and put together owl creations to take home. Free with admission. 1.877.324.6386. Street Address: 1 College Street. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free with admission. Contact: Front Desk. Number for more info: 1.877.324.6386. Email for more info: info@echovermont.org. Web Site: www.echovermont.org. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.

Lunch Time Public Skate

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Take a break and come skate! Warming room, concession stand, rentals, and skate sharpening/profiling available! City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

Paintings - David Rohn Exhibit

Submitted Description: Watercolorist David Rohn will exhibit a collection of his paintings in Drury Gallery. Rohn received his art training at the University of Michigan, and taught art for 12 years at Windham College in Putney, Vermont, before moving to New York. To date he has had ten solo shows there and retrospectives at museums in Massachusetts and New York. Rohn is the recipient of a National Endowment of the Arts award, a La Napoule Fellowship, a Japan/U.S. Friendship Grant and a Vermont Arts Council Grant. Street Address: Marlboro College. City or Town: Marlboro. County: Windham. Cost: No Charge. Contact: Public Relations Office. Number for more info: 802-251-7644. Email for more info: pr@marlboro.edu. Web Site: http://www.marlboro.edu/news/events/. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM. Drury Gallery.

Second Language Story Time

Submitted Venue: Cutler Memorial Library. Description: Featuring American Sign Language, with monthly special guests. Wheelchair accessible. Street Address: 151 High St. City or Town: Plainfield. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Loona Brogan. Number for more info: 802-454-8504. Email for more info: cutler.library@yahoo.com. Web Site: www.cutlerlibrary.org. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 2:30 PM. Rte 2 one block east of the Post Office.

Tuesday Afternoon Tea

Submitted Venue: Cutler Memorial Library. Description: Free tea and nibbles. Wheelchair accessible. Street Address: 151 High St. City or Town: Plainfield. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Loona Brogan. Number for more info: 802-454-8504. Email for more info: cutler.library@yahoo.com. Web Site: www.cutlerlibrary.org. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 2:30 PM. Rte 2 one block east of the Post Office.

Tuesday Afternoon Tea

Submitted Description: Make it part of your routine to stop by the Cutler Memorial Library for a cup of tea with neighbors every Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Parents: have your kids get off the bus at the library and meet them there for 2ND LANGUAGE STORY TIME, featuring American Sign Language interpretation & lessons. Street Address: 151 High Street (Route 2). City or Town: Plainfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Always free, but donations of tea or crackers are welcome. Contact: Loona Brogan. Number for more info: 802-454-8504. Email for more info: cutler.library@yahoo.com. Web Site: www.cutlerlibrary.org. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Cutler Memorial Library.

2nd Language Story Time

Submitted Description: Most weeks we feature an American Sign Language interpretation of one or two picture books read out-loud. Once a month, a special 2nd-SPOKEN-language guest will translate the English story into their native tongue for the audience. Presenter: co-presented. Cost: free. Venue: Cutler Memorial Library. Street Address: 151 High Street (Route 2). City or Town: Plainfield. County: Washington. Web Site: www.cutlerlibrary.org. Contact: Loona Brogan. Number for more info: 802-454-8504. Email for more info: cutler.library@yahoo.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Most weeks feature American Sign Language interpreted stories, read out-loud. Monthly, special 2nd language speakers translate stories from English. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2 in Plainfield.

WINGS:Afterschool Program

Submitted Venue: North Branch Nature Center. Description: For children 8 to 12 years old who love the outdoors. Every session we will spend time exploring the wintery landscape at NBNC while learning how to take care of ourselves and others! Learn how to build fires, eat food we have prepared, construct shelters, track animals, sing songs and tell stories. Street Address: 713 Elm Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: $125 members, $145 nonmembers for 8 weeks. Contact: Chip Darmstadt. Number for more info: 802-229-6206. Email for more info: chip@northbranchnaturecenter.org. Web Site: www.northbranchnaturecenter.org. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Montpelier, VT.

Public Skate

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Warming room, concession stand, rentals, and skate sharpening/profiling available! City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

TOPS

Venue: Rutland Regional Medical Center. Description: take off poinds sensibly, low cost weight loss group, first meeting free. Street Address: 160 Allen St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Cost: $28 yearly dues. Number for more info: 770-0924. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Venue: Rutland Regional Medical Center. Description: Low cost weight loss group. First meeting is free to all who are interested in finding out how TOPS can help in your weight loss journey. Street Address: 160 Allen St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $28.00 yearly dues - 1st meeting is FREE. Contact: Pat Martin. Number for more info: 802-770-0924. Email for more info: PMartin651@yahoo.com. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Rutland.

Invisible Odysseys

Submitted Description: An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont and their lives as undocumented farm workers in a foreign community. The exhibit will include text in Spanish and English, and will be accompanied by an exhibit catalog. Rather than being filtered through one of the many lenses that often frame immigrants, these dioramas--and companion statements--express the unmediated voices of Mexican workers on Vermont's dairy farms. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont. Venue: Vision and Voice Documentary Gallery. Street Address: 88 Main Street. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Contact: Bob Hooker. Number for more info: 802-388-4964. Email for more info: bhooker@vermontfolklifecenter.org. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM. Vermont Folklife Center.

Paletteers Meeting

Description: Membership meeting of The Paletteers (art group); members and potential members welcome. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Membership meeting of The Paletteers (art group); members and potential members welcome. Venue: Milne Room, Aldrich Public Library. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Number for more info: 476-4328. Email for more info: rmm@myfairpoint.net. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Milne Room, Aldrich Public Library.

Freeride Montpelier Community Bike Shop Nights

Venue: Freeride Montpelier Bike Shop. Description: Want to fix your bike and need assistance? Need access to bike tools? Come by one of our Community Bike Shop Nights for help! Assistance and tool usage is by donation. Parts and bikes available for sale. Donations always accepted! We are a volunteer-run community bike shop. We are dedicated to promoting bicycling by providing affordable used bikes and community-wide access to the tools, skills and information necessary for bike maintenance and safe riding. Street Address: 89 Barre Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: By Donation. Contact: Matt Brittenham. Number for more info: 802-552-3521. Email for more info: freeridemp@riseup.net. Web Site: http://freeridemontpelier.org/. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 89 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

Furniture, Paintings, Skis

Venue: Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee. Description: Exhibit of two Maine artists Ian and Saskia Reinholt. Ian is a furniture maker who focuses on creating contemporary heirloom furniture that melds the natural beauty of wood with the elegance of traditional techniques. Ian is also owner of Lucid Skis a small alpine ski company that produces hand crafted custom skis. Saskia is an oil painter, water colorist, & stained glass artist. Saturday February 25th from 4-7 pm is the closing reception. Street Address: 144 Main Street. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Number for more info: 802-279-4239. Email for more info: natasha.bogar@gmail.com. Web Site: www.blackcapcoffee.com. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM. Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee.

Brandon School Board mtg.

Submitted Description: Regular Meeting. Venue: Neshobe School. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Brandon's School Board will meet Tuesday 2/14/2012 at 6 pm at Neshobe School. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM. Neshobe School.

Community Bike Shop Nights

Submitted Venue: Freeride Montpelier. Description: Need to fix your bike? Winterize it? Need access to bike tools or need assistance? Come by a shop night for help. Freeride Montpelier is a volunteer-run community bike shop in Montpelier, VT. All profits are reinvested in the mission. We are dedicated to promoting bicycling by providing affordable used bikes and community-wide access to the tools, skills and information necessary for bike maintenance and safe riding. Shop tool access and assistance by donation. Parts and bikes available for sale. Street Address: 89 Barre Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: By Donation. Contact: Matt Brittenham. Number for more info: 802-552-3521. Email for more info: freeridemp@riseup.net. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Freeride Montpelier, 89 Barre Street, Montpelier. For more info visit freeridemontpelier.org.

Community Weight Loss Challenge!!!

Submitted Description: Come out and join our community weight loss challenge. Fun and Magical! You will receive your own personal coach, great info, a chance at weekly prizes and a chance to win CASH for the top 3 biggest losers at the end of the challenge. 8-12 weeks long depending on attendance. City or Town: Barre. County: Orange. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: one time $35 to register ($25 goes back into the winners pot). Contact: Renee. Number for more info: 802-922-5840. Email for more info: herbaliferparent@gmail.com. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. To be announced.

Goshen School Board

Submitted Description: Regular Meeting. Venue: Neshobe School. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Goshen's School Board will meet Tuesday 2/14/2012 at 6 pm at Neshobe School. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM. Neshobe School.

Valentine's Day at Fresh Tracks Farm

Submitted Venue: Tasting Room. Description: We hope you'll join us for an amazing night of romance in the tasting room! To accompany the live music by Amapola from 6-9 pm, we will have $4 glasses of Vermont Rose and Little Piggy Pink, decadent plates of local chocolates, and a few more treats…. Amapola stars Jairo Sequeira (nylon string guitar), Miriam Bernardo (vocals) and Ruth Einstein (violin). They will be performing the music of Mercedes Sosa, Lhasa De Sela, and many more artists that are well known and loved in Latin America. Street Address: 4373 VT Rte 12. City or Town: Berlin. County: Washington. Number for more info: 802-223-1151. Email for more info: info@freshtracksfarm.com. Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/events/199335583497555/. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard and Winery. For more info visit www.freshtracksfarm.com.

Line Dancing

Submitted Venue: Canadian Club. Description: beginners welcome. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: $7. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:15 PM. Canadian Club.

Wits End Support Group

Event Title: Wits End family support group. Description: Are you at your wits end dealing with a loved ones addiction problem? Free, open and confidential networking with others like you to share what works and what doesn't. Certified counselor present. Venue: Grace Congregational Church meeting rooms. Street Address: West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Pat or Kathy Martin. Number for more info: 775-6608. Email for more info: collcartoy@aol.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Dealing with a loved ones addiction problem, free, confidential networking, certified counselor present. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Grace Congregational Church meeting rooms; downstairs in annex, use West St. parking lot entrance.

Proctor School Board Meeting

Submitted Description: Regular Meeting. Venue: Proctor Elementary School. City or Town: Proctor. County: Rutland. Email for more info: donna.tucker@rcsu.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Regular Meeting. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM.

Rutland City Board of School Commissioners

Submitted Event Title: Regular meeting. Description: bi-monthly regular meeting. Venue: Longfellow Administration Building. Street Address: 6 Church Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 786-1996. Email for more info: detzler@rutlandhs.k12.vt.us. Web Site: www.rutlandcitypublicschools.org. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM. For more info visit rutlandcitypublicschools.org.

"Will Write for Love": A Special Valentine's Day Reading

Submitted Description: 8 Vermont writers read for 8 minutes each: Jennifer Bates, Maya Beres, Karin Gottshall, Carolyn Kuebler, Christopher Ross, Jeffrey David Stauch, Karla Van Vliet, and David Weinstock. You can expect a range of approaches to this most romantic of days, from earnest to ironic, from "Ain't Love Grand!" to "Love Stinks!" And, occasionally, perhaps, complete indifference. Presenter: The NER Vermont Reading Series. Cost: free. Venue: Carol's Hungry Mind Cafe. Street Address: 24 Merchant's Row. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Web Site: http://www.nereview.com/ner-vt-reading-series/. Contact: Christopher Ross. Number for more info: 802-388-0101. Email for more info: ner.vermont@gmail.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): The NER Vermont Reading Series presents a special Valentine's Day event: 8 Vermont writers will read for 8 minutes each. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM. Carol's Hungry Mind Cafe, Middlebury.

A Trilogy of Poets and their Experience: Workshop Series

Submitted Venue: Trinity Church. Description: Welcome to a workshop that focuses on the poetry of Theodore Roethke, Patti Ann Rogers and Elizabeth Bishop. The central themes that will be connecting these works are the positive and negative struggles of the poets’ own humanity and how nature is reflective of these. The workshop series will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 7:00pm each Tuesday beginning January 24 and ending February 21. Street Address: 85 West Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: free. Contact: Wendy Grace. Number for more info: 802-775-4368. Email for more info: trinity2@sover.net. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Trinity Church 85 West St. Rutland, VT 05701.

Benson Village School Board Meeting

Submitted Event Title: Benson Village School Board Meeting. Description: Regular Meeting - Benson Village School. City or Town: Benson. County: Rutland. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM. Benson Village School.

West Rutland Historical Society meeting

Submitted Venue: Community Room. Description: Guest speaker Greg Cox of Boardman Hill Farm and a presentation on connections between local farming and the community. Street Address: 35 Marble Street. City or Town: West Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Town Clerk Office. Number for more info: 802-438-2204. Email for more info: history@westrutlandtown.com. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 35 Marble Street West Rutland, VT. 05777.

"Name That Movie!"

Submitted Venue: The CineClub. Description: Try to come up with the titles of movies by watching a fun barrage of short clips--special Valentine's Day edition! Free popcorn, drink specials, prizes. Street Address: 26 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $2.50. Number for more info: 802-229-0598. Email for more info: playtrivia@gmail.com. Web Site: http://www.savoytheater.com/special_events.html. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:30 PM. Savoy Theater. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Broomball

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Think hockey but with sneakers and a broom. Brooms provided by Rec. Dept. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:45 PM – 9:45 PM.

Auditions: "The Next Generation"

Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Genre: classical. Description: Auditions for "The Next Generation" an annual performance featuring high school musicians who have seriously studied classical instrumental or vocal music. Audition date: March 28, sign-up by March 25. Web Site: www.chandler-arts.org. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's "The Next Generation" featuring high school students who have seriously studied classical instrumental and vocal music. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Auditions: Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show

Description: Seeking musicians, vocalists, jugglers, story-tellers and more! Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Ages 7 and up are welcome to audition. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions for Chandler's Annual Mud Season Variety Show will be held on March 6 & 7. Sign up for a time by March 4. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, VT.

Audtions for Peter Pan: Chandler Youth Production

Description: Auditions announced for Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Auditions: Sunday, March 4, sign-up by February 29. Preparation necessary. Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main St. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Directed By: Charlie McMeekin. Number for more info: 802-431-0204. Email for more info: outreach@chandler-arts.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Auditions March 4 : Chandler's summer youth theater production of Peter Pan for ages 7 - 18. Pre-register by Feb. 29. Preparation necessary. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Chandler Music Hall 71-73 Main St. Randolph, Vt.

Temporary Sculpture Park

Description: View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): View stone sculptures created by local artists during daylight hours in a temporary outdoors gallery next to SPA. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Vacant lot adjacent to Studio Place Arts.

Starting Your Own Business Workshop

Submitted Description: An introduction to the basics of starting a business including feasibility, legal requirements, financing issues, risk assessment and writing a business plan. To register email hgonyaw@vtsbdc.org. Venue: Hartford Municipal Building. Street Address: 171 Bridge Street. City or Town: Hartford. County: Windsor. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $40 for one participant or $45 for two if a business partner wishes to attend. Contact: Deb Eibner. Email for more info: hgonyaw@vtsbdc.org. Number for more info: (802) 295-4230. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): An introduction to the basics of starting a business. To register email hgonyaw@vtsbdc.org. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Hartford Municipal Building 171 Bridge Street, Room 204 White River Junction, VT.

Young Scientist Program at the Montshire Museum of Science

Submitted Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: A weekly program designed to ignite and foster young children’s curiosity about the physical and natural world. This program for preschoolers and kindergartners integrates hands-on experiments, fun projects, and individual explorations in the physical and natural science sciences. Introduce young learners to the tools and processes of science in an age appropriate manner. Morning (9:30–11:30 a.m.) and afternoon (1–3 p.m.) sessions. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: Children. Cost: Pre-registration required. Montshire members $165, non-members $180. Contact: Montshire Museum of Science. Number for more info: 802-649-2200. Email for more info: montshire@montshire.org. Web Site: www.montshire.org. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT 05055. For more info visit www.formstack.com.

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, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Waterbury Public Library.

Bereavement/Grief Support Group

Event Title: Bereavement/Grief Support Group. Description: The focus is one of learning together about how to cope with grief, with the intention of receiving and offering support to each other. Just drop in whenever you may need to. Venue: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice. Street Address: 600 Granger Road. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Contact: Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon. Number for more info: 223-2878. Email for more info: vfry@cvhhh.org. Web Site: www.cvhhh.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Learn in a group setting about how to cope with grief, with the intention of receiving and offering support to each other. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Central VT Home Health & Hospice. For more info visit www.cvhhh.org.

Playgroup

Venue: Jaquith Public Library. Description: Playgroup for children ages birth to 6 and their caregivers. Closed when school is not in session. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Contact: Jill Murphy. Number for more info: 802-262-3292. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Jaquith Public Library.

Vermonters in Italy

Description: works by Jeneane Lunn and Jim Lund. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Vermonters in Italy-Works by Jeneane Lunn and Jim Lund. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Second Floor Gallery.

Weathering it Out

Description: Rain or shine, snow or sleet, this group, multi-media exhibit explores how we are weathering dynamic weather patterns. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Rain or shine, snow or sleet, this group, multi-media exhibit explores how we are weathering dynamic weather patterns. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Main Floor Gallery.

What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale

Description: What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com. Web Site: www.studioplacearts.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): What Lies Below-Multimedia works by Maggie Neale. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Studio Place Arts Third Floor Gallery.

A Graceful Rise: Women in Fly Fishing Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Submitted Venue: American Museum of Fly Fishing. Description: This groundbreaking exhibition honors the key roles women have played in fly-fishing history and how they continue to inspire female anglers today. It is the first large-scale exhibition of its kind and features such pioneers as the First Lady of Fly Fishing, Joan Salvato Wulff, world record holder Diana Rudolph, Fanny Krieger, founder of the IWFF , noted guide and instructor Lori-Ann Murphy; and many others. Street Address: 4104 Main Street. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $. Contact: Kim Murphy. Number for more info: 802-362-3300. Email for more info: kmurphy@amff.com. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. American Museum of Fly Fishing 4104 Main Street Manchester, VT 05255.

Free WINTER School Field Trips, VINS in Quechee, VT

Submitted Venue: VINS Nature Center. Description: School Groups of 20 to 50/day with advanced reservations during the months of Jan. Feb. and Mar. visit includes a live bird program in the VINS Classroom plus full access to exhibits and trails. Call for full details and to book a date. Funding provided by the Kettering Foundation. Limited funding is also available to help with mileage fees for outreach to schools and community group locations. Note: CAMP REGISTRATION AND VINS MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT DETAILS on our website, enrollment is open. Street Address: 6565 Woodstock Rd. City or Town: Quechee. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE Sponsorships. Contact: Linda Conrad. Number for more info: 802-359-5001 ext 221. Email for more info: info@vinsweb.org. Web Site: www.vinsweb.org. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT.

Merry Music and Tall Tales

Submitted Venue: Trinity Episcopal Church. Street Address: 85 West Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: acoustic. Description: Song, story and dance for toddlers and children by Elise Cassarino and Gus Bloch. Cost: Free Will Offering. Contact: Gus Bloch. Number for more info: 802 775 0788. Email for more info: gusbloch@yahoo.com. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM. Trinity Episcopal Church.

Wiggles and Giggles

Venue: Springfield Town Library. Description: Story Time for children under age 3. Street Address: 43 Main Street. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Age Range: Children. Cost: free. Contact: Cheryl. Number for more info: 802-885-3108. Email for more info: ctc@tds.net. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM. Springfield Town Library.

T'ai Chi for Health w/ Ellie Hayes

Venue: Barre Area Senior Center. Street Address: 135 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Description: Calm the mind, ease breathing, release physical stress and improve balance. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: $2 Donation. Contact: Ellie Hayes. Email for more info: ehayes@cvcoa.org. Number for more info: 802-479-4248. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Calm the mind, ease breathing, release physical stress and improve balance. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Barre.

Mindful Business Success Circle Networking Groups

Submitted Venue: Shambhala Center. Description: Ideal for service professionals & small business owners who are working to make a difference in their communities and in the world, and would like to connect with community that’s here to help you build your business! Event begins with 30 minutes of optional sitting meditation, followed by 1-hour of networking and one-on-one connection with peers. You’ll have opportunity to share about your products/services and mingle with potential customers. Please RSVP via Facebook, or call for more info! Street Address: 64 Main Street, 3rd Flr. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: Free. Contact: Jason Pugliese. Number for more info: 802-225-5960. Email for more info: admin@mindfulbiz.net. Web Site: http://www.facebook.com/events/214053408684724/. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM. Montpelier, Vermont.

T'ai Chi for Health w/ Ellie Hayes

Submitted Venue: Barre Area Senior Center. Street Address: 135 N. Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Description: Simple movements coordinated with the breath, supported by good posture, both restful and re-energizing. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: Donation. Contact: Ellie Hayes. Email for more info: ehayes@cvcoa.org. Number for more info: 479-4248. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Simple movements coordinated with the breath, supported by good posture, both restful and re-energizing. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM. Barre Senior Center 135 N. Main St. Barre, VT.

Healthy Aging Exercise Program

Venue: Twin Valley Senior Center. Street Address: Old Schoolhouse Common. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Description: Gentle exercise program for stretching, balance, and strength. Free door to door transportation from local towns.. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: FREE. Number for more info: 426-3447. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Twin Valley Senior Center Old Schoolhouse Common Marshfield, VT.

Photography lessons

Description: photography lessons. Venue: Orange East Senior Center. City or Town: Bradford. County: Orange. Number for more info: 222-4782. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Orange East Senior Center.

Paintings - David Rohn Exhibit

Submitted Description: Watercolorist David Rohn will exhibit a collection of his paintings in Drury Gallery. Rohn received his art training at the University of Michigan, and taught art for 12 years at Windham College in Putney, Vermont, before moving to New York. To date he has had ten solo shows there and retrospectives at museums in Massachusetts and New York. Rohn is the recipient of a National Endowment of the Arts award, a La Napoule Fellowship, a Japan/U.S. Friendship Grant and a Vermont Arts Council Grant. Street Address: Marlboro College. City or Town: Marlboro. County: Windham. Cost: No Charge. Contact: Public Relations Office. Number for more info: 802-251-7644. Email for more info: pr@marlboro.edu. Web Site: http://www.marlboro.edu/news/events/. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM. Drury Gallery.

Winter Bird Feeding and the Great Backyard Bird Count with the Birds of Vermont Museum

Submitted Venue: City Hall. Description: What do birds eat in the winter? What is the Great Backyard Bird Count? How can you get involved? Join the Birds of Vermont Museum for an after-lunch presentation, find out more about birding (whether you are a beginner or have decades of birdwatching experience), bird food, and citizen science, all in the company of friendly people. A special presentation for our 25th year! Requested by the South Burlington Seniors Club and open to the public. Sponsored by the Birds of Vermont Museum. Street Address: 575 Dorset Street. City or Town: South Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: Adults. Cost: Free, donations welcome. Contact: Museum Staff, 802 434-2167. Number for more info: 802 434-2167. Email for more info: museum@birdsofvermont.org. Web Site: http://www.birdsofvermont.org/events.php. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. City Hall, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont.

Who Decides About War?

Submitted Presenter: Benson Scotch, Attorney. Venue: Aldrich Library. Street Address: Washington St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Description: Benson Scotch discusses the War Powers Act. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Connie Brown. Email for more info: clb247@cornell.edu. Number for more info: 802 223 1763. Cost: Free for Osher members, $5.00 sugg donation for others. Ticket Phone: 802 223 1763. Ticket Web Link: http://learn.uvm.edu/osher. Web Site: http://learn.uvm.edu/osher. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): "Who Decides About War? " The U.S. War Powers Act and its meaning. First of Osher spring programs. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Barre: Aldrich Public Library. For more info visit learn.uvm.edu.

Tea for the Soul

Submitted Event Title: Tea for the Soul. Description: Support for anyone caring for a patient with cancer or any chronic illness. Venue: Rutland Regional Medical Center. Street Address: 160 Allen Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Pamela Hooker. Number for more info: 802.747.1831. Email for more info: phooker@rrmc.org. Web Site: www.rrmc.org. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Rutland Regional Medical Center, Conference Room #3.

Tea for the Soul

Submitted Event Title: Tea for the Soul. Description: Support for anyone caring for a patient with cancer or any chronic illness. Venue: Rutland Regional Medical Center. Street Address: 160 Allen Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Pamela Hooker. Number for more info: 802.747.1831. Email for more info: phooker@rrmc.org. Web Site: www.rrmc.org. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Rutland Regional Medical Center, Conference Room #3.

The Gothic Cathedrals of Europe as Language From the Past

Submitted Description: Mike Huff, CCV Instructor and Educational Tour guide, will show slides and discuss the styles of several European gothic cathedrals as well as the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. He will discuss what they teach us about religion, the Medieval mentality and community. Venue: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Springfield Location. Street Address: 38 Pleasant St. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute membership, $40 a semester, $8 single program. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Mike Huff, Tour guide, will discuss the styles of several European gothic cathedrals and what they teach us about religion and the Medieval mentality. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Nolin Murray Center, next to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 38 Pleasant St. Springfield, VT. For more info visit www.learn.uvm.edu.

Public Skate

Submitted Venue: Giorgetti Arena. Description: Warming room, concession stand, rentals, and skate sharpening/profiling available! City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-7976. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Animals in Winter

Venue: Springfield Town Library. Description: a program presented by the Nature Museum for kids ages 5 and up. Street Address: 43 Main Street. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Age Range: Children. Cost: free. Contact: Cheryl. Number for more info: 802-885-3108. Email for more info: ctc@tds.net. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM. Springfield Town Library.

Cancer Support Group

Event Title: Cancer Support Group. Description: Talking together. Venue: Bethany Church. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Contact: Betty Blouin. Number for more info: 223-7342. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Bethany Church.

Game Night

Venue: Big Picture Theater. Description: Pictionary, Twister, etc. Street Address: Off Route 100. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free with $2 pizza slice. Number for more info: 496-8994. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Big Picture Theater.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly

Venue: Hedding Methodist Church. Description: T.O.P.S. #123. Street Address: corner of Washington and Church streets. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Contact: David Davis. Number for more info: 371-8929. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Invisible Odysseys

Submitted Description: An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont and their lives as undocumented farm workers in a foreign community. The exhibit will include text in Spanish and English, and will be accompanied by an exhibit catalog. Rather than being filtered through one of the many lenses that often frame immigrants, these dioramas--and companion statements--express the unmediated voices of Mexican workers on Vermont's dairy farms. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): An exhibit of autobiographical dioramas in which the artists tell the story of their journeys from Mexico to Vermont. Venue: Vision and Voice Documentary Gallery. Street Address: 88 Main Street. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Contact: Bob Hooker. Number for more info: 802-388-4964. Email for more info: bhooker@vermontfolklifecenter.org. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM. Vermont Folklife Center.

Active Against Cancer

Presenter: Nancy Brennan; cancer survivor, athlete, and author. Venue: Hunger Mountain Coop. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: Learn why exercise is "good medicine" and what the experts tell us about the right amounts and kinds of exercise can do for you during cancer recovery. Hear about Nancy's personal experience, as it relates to your own self-care issues during cancer treatment and beyond. Our Community Room is handicap accessible. Please pre-register. Contact: Krystal or Robyn. Email for more info: info@hungermountain.com. Number for more info: 802-223-8004 ext 202. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Learn why exercise is "good medicine" and what you can do during cancer recovery. Hear about Nancy's personal experience. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Hunger Mountain Coop Community Room.

Buddhist Meditation

Venue: Shambhala Center. Street Address: 64 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: instructions available, program and discussions follow meditation, no charge but donations are welcome. Cost: Donation. Number for more info: 223-5137. Web Site: http://shambhala.org/center/montpelier. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Shambhala Center.

Furniture, Paintings, Skis

Venue: Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee. Description: Exhibit of two Maine artists Ian and Saskia Reinholt. Ian is a furniture maker who focuses on creating contemporary heirloom furniture that melds the natural beauty of wood with the elegance of traditional techniques. Ian is also owner of Lucid Skis a small alpine ski company that produces hand crafted custom skis. Saskia is an oil painter, water colorist, & stained glass artist. Saturday February 25th from 4-7 pm is the closing reception. Street Address: 144 Main Street. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Number for more info: 802-279-4239. Email for more info: natasha.bogar@gmail.com. Web Site: www.blackcapcoffee.com. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM. Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee.

Wit's End Group

Description: Offering support to family members with loved ones suffering with addiction. Venue: Turning Point Center. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Number for more info: 479-7373. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Turning Point Center.

Mill River Union High School Board

Submitted Meeting Location: 2321 Middle road. City or Town: Clarendon. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Meeting. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM. North Clarendon.

Prudential Committee

Submitted Meeting Location: Wallingford. City or Town: Wallingford. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Meeting. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM. 120 Depot Street.

Weatherization Skillshop

Submitted Description: Hands on workshop teaches home energy efficiency and weatherization techniques taught by BPI accredited contractor. Venue: CVCAC Office, 2nd Floor. Street Address: 19 Gable Place. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $25 includes ref. book, info. materials, light dinner. Contact: Laurie Fielder. Email for more info: info@weatherizationskillshop.com. Number for more info: 888-514-2151. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Home energy efficiency & weatherization class. Register- www.weatherizationskillshop.com or 888-514-2151. Fee-$25, incl reference book & dinner. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. CVCAC Office 19 Gable Place Barre, VT 05641. For more info visit www.weatherizationskillshop.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Event Title: Alcoholics Anonymous. Description: beginners' meeting. Venue: Christ Church. Street Address: 64 State St. (back door). City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Number for more info: 229-5100. Web Site: http://www.aavt.org. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): beginners' meeting. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM. Christ Church.

Line Dancing

Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Description: Beginner-friendly and intermediate level dance instruction/social dancing, Step 'n' Time Line Dancers of Central Vermont. Street Address: 71-73 Main Street. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Suggested donation $7 per person, $10 per family. Number for more info: 802.728.5722. Email for more info: jamnsam@myfairpoint.net. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Upper Gallery.

Otter Valley School Board mtg.

Submitted Description: Regular Meeting. Venue: Otter Valley UHS Library. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Otter Valley's School Board will meet Wed. 2/15/2012 at 6:30 pm at OV's Library. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM. Otter Valley UHS Library.

Adventure Skiing Slideshow: "Off Piste in the Northeast III"

Description: Presented by Vermont photographers Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson, Off Piste in the Northeast is a multi-media slideshow featuring skiing adventure throughout the Northeast. A raffle of sponsor-donated prizes will follow each show. Proceeds will support the photographers' work with the Winter Wildlands Alliance, the VT Natural Resources Council, the Green Mountain Club and others. Venue: Unitarian Church. Street Address: 130 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: Brian Mohr - EmberPhoto. Number for more info: 802-496-5434. Email for more info: info@emberphoto.com. Web Site: http://www.emberphoto.com. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Off Piste in the Northeast is a multi-media slideshow featuring skiing adventure throughout the Northeast. A big raffle will follow the show. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Unitarian Church - 130 Main St - Montpelier, VT. For more info visit www.emberphoto.com.

Cribbage

Venue: Orange East Senior Center. Description: Cribbage. City or Town: Bradford. County: Orange. Number for more info: 222-4782. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM. Orange East Senior Center.

Learn About the Onion River Exchange

Venue: Jaquith Public Library. Description: Learn about a way to exchange services with other people in your community without spending any money. Allison Underhill, director of the exchange program, will be the presenter. Street Address: Old Schoolhouse Common 122 School St. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: Free. Contact: Susan Green. Number for more info: 802-426-3581. Email for more info: jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com. Web Site: www.marshfield.lib.vt.us. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Jaquith Public Library Marshfield, VT.

Readings by SVC Humanities Students (Seniors)

Submitted Description: Readings by SVC Humanities Students (Seniors). City or Town: Bennington. County: Bennington. Cost: free. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM. Souther Vermont College Everett Mansion 982 Mansion Drive Benningtion, Vt.

Open Stage

Submitted Venue: Brick Box of Paramount Theatre. Street Address: 30 Center St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: acoustic, blues, bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, spiritual, world. Description: Jam session and song swap for singers and players of acoustic instruments; listeners welcome. Web Site: www.wildwoodsmusic.org. Cost: Donation. Contact: Jack. Number for more info: 775-1182. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Jam session and song swap for singers and players of acoustic instruments; listeners welcome. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM. Rutland.

open mic

Submitted Venue: ct street Alley. Description: Musicians Wanted! Rutland's longest running Open Mic Night, sing a song,play music,read poetry or tell jokes.9 pm start. Everyone welcome! ctr street alley rutland. Street Address: centre street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: free. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1:00 AM. ctr st Alley rutland.

Open Mic

Submitted Venue: Center Street Alley. Street Address: Center Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: acoustic, blues, bluegrass, classical, country, dance, electronic, funk, fusion, folk, gospel, hip-hop, jazz, punk, other, rock, R&B, reggae, spiritual, world. Description: Musicians Wanted! Rutland's longest running open mic night hosted by local legend Steve Audsley. Web Site: www.georgesbackpocket.com. Cost: free. Print newspaper description (150 characters max): Musicians Wanted! Rutland's longest running Open Mic Night, hosted by local legend, Steve Audsley. 9 pm start. Everyone welcome! Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 AM. Center Street Alley, Rutland, VT.