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Published: February 9, 2010
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CRAFTS
RUTLAND
Marble Valley Knitting Guild, 7 - 9 p.m. Members of the Guild meet monthly to learn, celebrate and share knitting in all its forms. Charity projects are also shared. Deer Street. 747-0648, durcamp@myfairpoint.net.
BOOKS
PITTSFORD
Infant and Toddler Story Hour, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join our Children's Librarian in a fun filled hour of stories, crafts and snack. 840 Arch Street, Free. 483-2972, maclurelibrary@comcast.net.
THINGS TO DO
BOMOSEEN
Decorative Painting for fun, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Learn to paint or expand your talents. Memories Forever Country Gift Shop. Route 4A, 2 hours $15. 468-3191.
CHESTER
Astrophotography Techniques for the Amateur, 7 - 9 p.m. Astrophotographer Al Takeda will show some of his most recent high resolution astrophotos of deep space objects taken using his 7-inch, Hyperbolic Astrograph which produces wide field (3 degree) images of the night sky. Whiting Library. Free. 875-6464, cvarc@earthlink.net, www.sovera.org.
LUDLOW
Dance Lessons, 7 - 8 p.m. Basic beginner West Coast Swing. Ludlow Town Hall. karencdance@comcast.net, www.ludlowswingdanceclub.net.
RUTLAND
Informal Writing Circle, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Certified journal writing instructor provides writing prompts to set your pen and mind free. Cafe Terra. 747.0761, j.lucymuses@yahoo.com, wisdomwithinink.com.
Lunch Time Public Skate, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Take a break,burn some calories, get out of the office and have some fun with friends!. Giorgetti Ice Arena. 773-1822, Jay Thomas, www.rutlandrec.com.
Stick & Puck, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Hockey players come practice your skills. Use the extra ice time to practice skating or bring your friends and play a game. Giorgetti Ice Arena. 773-1822, Jay Thomas, www.rutlandrec.com.
Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m. The Knitting Guild meets for education, mentoring and charitable projects. Deer Street. Free for first two meetings. 236-3883.
Broomball, 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. Think hockey without the stick & skates. Instead sneakers and a broom! Brooms will be supplied by Rec. Dept. Giorgetti Ice Arena. 773-1822, Cindi Wight, www.rutlandrec.com.
SPRINGFIELD
Miles of Smiles Story Time for 3-5 year olds, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Stories, songs, snack and a movie are a part of the fun!. 43 Main Street, free. 885-3108.
EDUCATION
SPRINGFIELD
Death of a Salesman, 2 - 3:30 p.m. The Weston Playhouse Theatre Co. Staff will preview their next summer's show the powerful drama, "Death of a Salesman." Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of UVM, Springfield Location. $8. 885-8390, www.learn.uvm.edu/osher.
American Red Cross CPR child + infant course, 6 - 10 p.m. Designed for childcare providers, teachers, parents and others who care for children, this course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children up to 12 years old. Sign up for classes in advance by phone or web site. $50. 254-2377, nraymond@gmcarc.org, www.redcrossvtnhuv.org.
LECTURES
MANCHESTER
A Celebration of Women Artists, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Dr. Russ Housman will present Be My Valentine – A Celebration of Women Artists. $15. 362-1199, renee.greenmtnacademy@gmail.com.
WHITEHALL, N.Y.
Bald Eagle Presentation, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Nature Conservancy presents a talk about bald eagles. Peter Nye from NY DEC will talk about his work tagging local eagles and tracking where they go in the summer. Whitehall Junior-Senior High School. 265-8645 ext 27, cconroy@tnc.org.
MUSIC
HANOVER NH
Harmonia, 7 p.m. Featuring top soloists from Ukraine and Slovakia, Harmonia includes violin, accordion, vocals, folk flutes and cimbalom to channel the rhythmic and tonal richness of Romany and village music from east of the Danube. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, $20; 18 & under $14. hop.dartmouth.edu.
RUTLAND
Ladies' Night Out Women's Chorus, 7 - 9 p.m. Women's chorus, come to rehearsals in January to join. Rutland Midde School. Library Ave, $25 per semester. 775-8004, Lucy Allen Tenenbaum - lucytune@sover.net.
SCHOOLS
BENSON
Benson Village School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Regular Meeting - Benson Village School.
BRANDON
Brandon School Board, 5 p.m. General/Financial.
Goshen School Board, 5 p.m. General/Financial.
HUBBARDTON
Hubbardton Town School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Regular Meeting - Hubbardton Town Office.
RUTLAND
Rutland City Board of School Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. regular bi-monthly board meeting. Longfellow Building. 6 Church Street, 773-1900, rutlandcitypublicschools.org/school-board/.
GROUPS
RUTLAND
At Wits End, 6:30 - 8 p.m. support group for families and friends dealing with a loved ones addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Grace Congregational Church. 775 6608, collcartoy@aol.com.
Wednesday
BOOKS
PITTSFORD
Infant and Toddler Story Hour, 10 - 11 a.m. Join our Children's Librarian in a fun filled hour of stories, crafts and snack. 840 Arch St. Free. 483-2972, maclurelibrary@comcast.net.
THINGS TO DO
BENSON
Playgroup, 9:30 a.m. Children from birth to age 5 are welcomed and must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for activities, songs, and fingerplays. Please bring a snack for your child. Benson Community Hall. Free. 773-8675.
RUTLAND
Merry Music and Tall Tales for Children, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Features Elise Cassarino and Gus Bloch singing songs and telling stories for toddlers and children. Book King Store. 11 Center St. Free. 282-4465, www.bookkingbooks.com.
Public Skate, 3:30 p.m. Warming room, Concession stand, and Rentals are available!. Giorgetti Ice Arena. 773-1822, Jay Thomas, www.rutlandrec.com.
SPRINGFIELD
Wiggles and Giggles Story Time for 2 year olds, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Stories, fingerplays, a simple craft and snack are a part of the fun. 43 Main Street, free. 885-3108.
Get Ready for Mardis Gras!, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Decorate a mask and more! (for kids ages 5 and up). 43 Main St., free. 885-3108.
LECTURES
CASTLETON
John McCardell: Choose Responsibility, 7 - 9 p.m. John McCardell's organization, Choose Responsibility, is a nonprofit organization founded to stimulate public discussion about the presence of alcohol in American culture and to consider policies that will empower young adults age 18 to 20 to make mature decisions about the place of alcohol in their own lives. Casella Theater. Free. 468-1119.
NORTHFIELD
Human Scale and Human Power in a Fast-Changing World, 7 p.m. Bill McKibben gives talk titled "Large and Small: Human Scale and Human Power in a Fast-Changing World." Dole Auditorium, 158 Harmon Drive. Free. 485-2886, dlarkin@norwich.edu.
MUSIC
CHESTER
Open Mic Night, 8 - 11 p.m. "The Loose Few" band from Putney hosts this event featuring local talent that is different every week. Open Mic at Curtis. 875-6999, admin@curtisbbqvt.com, www.curtisbbqvt.com.
SCHOOLS
BRANDON
OV CAPP Committee, 5:30 p.m. Special Meeting to review the restructuring of administration at OV.
LEICESTER
Leicester School Board, 6:30 p.m. General/Financial.
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