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CRAFTS

RUTLAND

Beginning Color Stranding Class, 10:30 a.m. — noon. Knit a hat with circular needles and stranded colorwork. Mondays 10:30 a.m. – noon, Green Mountain Fibers & Yarn. 259 Woodstock Ave., $25. 775-7800, greenmtnfibers@myfairpoint.net, www.greenmountainfibers.com.



Learn to Knit Socks, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Once you wear hand-knit socks you’ll never go back. Learn to use four needles, turn a heel, pick up and knit, two kinds of decreases, and grafting. A small sock will be made in worsted weight yarn to get through all steps in two weeks. Green Mountain Fibers & Yarn. 259 Woodstock Avenue, $25. 775-7800, www.greenmountainfibers.com.



Sit and Knit, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Sit and knit is a great time to make some progress on a project, especially one you don’t want someone in your family to see yet. Green Mountain Fibers & Yarn. 259 Woodstock Ave., Free. 775-7800, greenmtnfibers@myfairpoint.net, www.greenmountainfibers.com.



CIVIC BOARDS

BENSON

Benson Select Board Meeting, 7 p.m. .



THINGS TO DO

KILLINGTON

Brown Bag Lunch/Christianity Discussion, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Discussion of Christian topics of interest to adults in attendance. 4173 US Route 4, Free. 8024223843, E. J. Willis - Aw3som3Mom@gmail.com.



MARLBORO

Shakespeare and Social Justice - Kenji Yoshino, 7 p.m. A lifelong Shakespeare fan, author and NYU law professor Kenji Yoshino takes us from “The Merchant of Venice” to “Hamlet” and draws powerful conclusions about the nature of justice in modern society. Marlboro College. 251-7644, pr@marlboro.edu, www.marlboro.edu/news/events/.



MIDDLEBURY

Dance lessons - West Coast Swing, 6 - 7 p.m. Come learn one of the most popular dances. Dance to pop, blues, and rock, contemporary and funky cool stuff. No partner is required for class. The Art house. www.vermontwestcoastswing.net.



RUTLAND

Parenting From the Heart, 6 - 8 p.m. Create the family of your dreams with hands-on, life-changing parenting skills that will allow you to parent with a conscious mind and an open heart. Rutland County Parent Child Center. 775-9711, morgan.urso@rcpcc.org, www.rcpcc.org.



Square Foot Gardening, 7 - 8 p.m. The event will include a short power point lecture followed by a hands on segment. A recipe for “perfect soil” for raised bed gardening will be shared. Godnick Adult Center. Free. 558-0815.



HEALTH

HARTFORD

A.A. Meeting, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. 12 Step Alcoholics Anonymous, Big Book text study. 88 High Street, 472-6463.



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Swimming, All Day. Open swimming -Aquacise-Swim lessons-Parties. Mitchell Pool at VAC. 88 Park St. 773-7187, Kathy Corey.



MUSIC

RUTLAND

Babies and Toddlers Rock, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Music and pre-literacy program for children 0-24 months. Children and parents love this program. Join us and see why. Free and open to all. 10 Court St. free. 773-1860.



Curbstone Chorus, 7 p.m. Rutland Curbstone Barbershop Chorus invites all men interested in singing to join them for a rehearsal. Rutland High School. 273-2911.



SCHOOLS

FAIR HAVEN

Fair Haven Union High School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting FHUHS Library.



SUDBURY

Sudbury School Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting.



GROUPS

RUTLAND

Mental Health Support Group, 7 - 8:30 p.m. A discussion group type format. Rutland Mental Health Education and Wellness Center. 78 South Main St. (800) 639-6480, info@namivt.org, www.namivt.org.



THEATER

RUTLAND

Auditions/Meeting for Summer Encore, 7 — 9 p.m. Students who will be in grades 7-12 as of September are invited to come to an informational meeting and audition for Summer Encore’s production of Aladdin. $50. Rutland High School. 770-1134, carcher@rutlandhs.k12.vt.us.



VISUAL ARTS

LONDONDERRY

World’s Tiniest Art Show, 1 - 4 p.m. miniatures and small works in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media. Kim Ray’s Studio/Gallery. Free. 824 6195, dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net.



Tuesday

CRAFTS

PLYMOUTH

Make Marbled Paper, 1 - 4 p.m. Make Marbled Paper by swirling designs in floating paint — a technique used for hundreds of years to make beautiful papers to decorate books. 8 and up, $15 both days. President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center. 672-3389, education@calvin-coolidge.org, www.calvin-coolidge.org.

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BOOKS

MIDDLEBURY

Vermont Reading Series, 7 p.m. Four Vermont writers will be reading from their work: Kellam Ayres, Castle Freeman Jr., Ted Gilley and Kathryn Kramer. 51 Main St., free. redfloatboat@gmail.com.



FUNDRAISING

RUTLAND

Odyssey of the Mind Extreme Mousemobile, 5 — 8 p.m. The Rutland Town School Odyssey of the Mind Extreme Mousemobile team is holding a fundraiser to pay for their trip to the World Finals in May. Friendly’s. kmwally3@yahoo.com.



THINGS TO DO

BENNINGTON

The Mosque, From Medina to Ground Zero, 7 — 8:30 p.m. Dr. Holly Edwards, historian of Islamic art and senior lecturer at Williams College, will talk about “The Mosque, From Medina to Ground Zero,” exploring the commonalities and variations in mosque architecture in diverse settings from Delhi to New York. Universalist Meeting House. 447-7996.



BRISTOL

Community Poets read, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. David Weinstock and Bob Bernstein read their poetry. Lawrence Memorial Library. 453-2366, readmorenow@gmavt.net, www.lawrencelibrary.net/.



FAIR HAVEN

African Rhythms and World Music, 6:30 — 8 p.m. Using drums, balafon, guitars, voice and electronics; Jay Cook and Steve Leicach take the audience on a musical journey. Includes information on the instruments and the cultural context of the music. Fair Haven Free Library. Free. 265-8011, fair_haven@vals.state.vt.us.



KILLINGTON

Brown Bag Lunch/Christianity Discussion, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Discussion of Christian topics of interest to adults in attendance. 4173 Route 4, Free. 8024223843, E. J. Willis - Aw3som3Mom@gmail.com.



PITTSFORD

Food Matters: Teach Every Child About Food, 7 - 8 p.m. Second in a series of discussions on what we eat. Maclure Library. Free. 483-2972, maclurelibrary@comcast.net.



RUTLAND

Tarot Card Readings, 5 - 9 p.m. Tarot Card Readings with Gretchen Stabile. Tapas Restaurant & Tavern. $20 to $30. 775-1550, www.tapasrutland.com.



TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Weekly support for getting to healthy weight and maintaining that healthy weight. Community Support. 160 Allen St. 774-1458, vttops4u@gmail.com, www.tops.org.



Maple Leaf Quilters Bi Annual Auction Fundraiser, 6 - 9 p.m. No business meetings, Doors open at 6 p.m. for preview and new donations, Auction to follow afterwards. 1 Deer St. www.mapleleafquilters.org.



@Normal:Toastmasters of Rutland, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Developing communication and leadership skills among friends, the Toastmasters of Rutland invites guests and interested self-achievers. Dana Recreational Center. 39 East Center St. 773-8583, cazeno@myfairpoint.net.



SPRINGFIELD

Miles of Smiles, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Story Time for 3-to 5-year-olds. 43 Main St., free. 885-3108, Cheryl.



CONCERTS

POULTNEY

Hoe Down, 7 p.m. The Green Mountaineers Folk Music Ensemble presents an evening of music and dance. Ackley Hall Auditorium. Free. 775-0788, Gus Bloch - Gusbloch@yahoo.com.



FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

POULTNEY

Poultney Earth Fair, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. With lots of activities and projects both made by and geared towards kids, the Earth Fair is not just a celebration of the local food and sustainability movement, but a genuine family event. Free. Poultney High School. 287-9389, bfearthfair@aol.com.



HEALTH

RUTLAND

Swimming, All Day. Open swimming -Aquacise-Swim lessons-Parties. Mitchell Pool at VAC. 88 Park St. 773-7187, Kathy Corey.



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.



VISUAL ARTS

LONDONDERRY

World’s Tiniest Art Show, 1 - 4 p.m. miniatures and small works in watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media. Kim Ray’s Studio/Gallery. Free. 824 6195, dgbell_adelphia1@comcast.net.