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Richard Riley, conductor
J.S. Bach’s Sleepers Awake (Wachet Auf ) Cantata,
and arias featuring soprano Hyunah Yu, tenor
Steven Paul Spears, and baritone Nathaniel
Sullivan. Laurie Smukler is soloist in the
Violin Concerto in A minor.
Tickets: $15-$25 at the door; in advance at Bear Pond Books, Montpelier; and online at:
www.capitalcityconcerts.org
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Saturday, October 19, 7:30PM
Saint Augustine Church, Montpelier
Sunday, October 20, 3:00PM
Cathedral of Saint Paul, Burlington
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Vermont Modelers Club, Building and flying
model airplanes year-round. Info: 485-7144.
Community Breakfast, First Presbyterian
Church, 78 Summer St., 3rd Sun. FREE, 7:30-
9AM. 476-3966.
Circle of Parents, Confidential support group
for parents and caregivers. Tues. evenings.
Info: 229-5724.
Mothers of Preschoolers, Monthly get-togethers
for crafts, refreshments, etc. Christian
Alliance Church, 476-3221.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetings in Barre,
daily; call 802-229-5100 for latest times & locations;
www.aavt.org.
Al-Anon Family Groups, Turning Point, 489
South Main St. Use back door of parking lot.
Older children friendly. Sat. 5-6PM. Info: vermontalanonalateen.org
Hedding United Methodist Activities &
Meetings, 40 Washington St., 476-8156. Choir:
Thurs. 7PM; Free Community Supper: Fri.
5:30-6:30PM; Community Service & Food
Shelf Hours: Weds & Thurs. 3-5PM.
Turning Point Recovery Center, 489 N. Main
St. Safe and supportive place for individuals/
families in or seeking substance abuse recovery.
Open Mon/Tue/Thur: 10AM-5PM; Wed/Fri:
10AM-9PM; Sat: 6PM-9PM. For info and programs,
call 479-7373.
Green Mountain Spirit Chapter, National
women bikers club. 2nd Wed. Info: grnmtnspirit@hotmail.com.
Grief & Bereavement Support Group, Central
Vermont Home Health and Hospice office, 600
Granger Road. This group is open to anyone
who has experienced the death of a loved one.
Group 1 Meets every 3rd Wed. 10AM-11:30AM,
Group 2 meets every 2nd Mon. 6PM-7:30PM.
Free. Info: 223-1878.
Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs, Barre
City Police, 15 Fourth St., 476-6613. Get rid of
old or unused meds at these local permanent
safe disposal sites.
Granite City Grocery Volunteers, every 3rd
Wed./month at 6PM at The Quarry Kitchen &
Spirits, second floor. Info: gaylepoinsette@
gmail.com.
Granite City Grocery’s Board Meeting, every
2nd Tuesday at 6PM. Open to public.
Community Movie Night at the Barre
Universalist Church. Join us for a family-friendly
film each Sunday evening throughout the
summer. All are welcome, doors open at 4:00
pm, popcorn will be served, details can be
found at the church or online at http://www.
FirstChurchBarreUU.org/ or https://www.
facebook.com/FirstChurchBarreUU/ .
Donations are always appreciated.
Writers for Recovery A FREE 10-week writing
workshop for people recovering from addiction.
Thursdays 6-7:30PM from August
8-Octobeer 10. All are welcome, no writing
experience necessary!
Small Group Bible Studies sponsored by VT
Christian Radio WJPL-LP 92.1 FM. In the
Aldrich Public Library upstairs conference
room, 6 Washington St. Thursdays at 6PM. All
are welcome.
BERLIN- Contra Dance No experience and no
partner needed. All dances are taught plus an
introductory session at 7:45. Everyone welcome!
The dance takes place at the Capital City
Grange Hall, 6612 Rt 12, just 1 mile south of
Montpelier. Please bring clean, soft-soled
shoes. Admission is $10 adults, $5 kids and low
income, $15 dance supporters. Questions? Call
Tim Swartz at 802-225-8921, visit: http://capitalcitygrange.org/dancing/contradancing.
Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday year round.
BETHEL- YMCA Diabetes Prevention
Program, United Church of Bethel, Church St.
Thurs., 11AM-12PM. Free. Info: 728-7714.
BROOKFIELD- Mothers of Preschoolers,
Meal and childcare provided. New Covenant
Church, 2252 Ridge Rd., 3rd Fri., 6PM. Info:
276-3022.
CABOT- Fiddle Lessons with Katie Trautz:
Mon., Info: 279-2236; Dungeons & Dragons,
Fri., 3-5:30PM. All at Cabot Library, 563-2721.
CALAIS- Men’s & Women’s Bible Study
Groups, County Road, Wed., 7PM. Info: 485-
7577.
CHELSEA- Story Time, For ages 0- 5. Chelsea
Public Library, Wed., 1:15PM. Info: 685-2188.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Nonprofit support
grp. United Church of Chelsea, North
Common, Wed., 5:45PM. Info: 685-2271.
Chronic Conditions Support Group, Chelsea
Senior Center, in the United Church of Chelsea,
13 North Common. Free. Fri. 8:30-11AM.
Info:728-7714.
Chelsea Historical Society House/Museum,
Open 3rd Sat. May-Oct., FREE, 10AM.-12PM.
Info: 685-4447.
E. HARDWICK- Bible Study, Touch of Grace
Assembly of God Church, Tues. 10AM; . Bible
study (call for info); Wed. Youth Group, 5PM
dinner, 6PM activity. Info: 472-5550.
EAST MONTPELIER- FREE Zumba-like
Fitness Dance for Women 18+, East
Montpelier Elementary, Sundays, 4-5PM. Info:
zabundancejoy@gmail.com.
Men’s Ministry, Crossroads Christian Church.
Mon. 7-9PM. Men’s Breakfast: 2nd Sat., 8AM.
Sun. Service: 9:30-11AM. Info: 476-8536.
Twin Valley Senior Center, 4583 U.S. Rte 2.
Open Mon., Weds., Fri., 9AM-2PM. For class
listing & info: 223-3322.
Peck Farm Orchard 750 Sibley Rd. PYO Apple
& Pumpkins. Open September and October.
Wed-Sun 9-5. Take a stroll through our kidfriendly
corn maze, pick a variety of apples and
pumpkins and enjoy some of our seasonal
fresh-pressed cider! And don’t forget to enjoy
free hayrides on the weekends. Located only 10
minutes outside of Vermont’s capital city.
Check out our website or find us on Facebook.
GROTON- YA Book Club, 3rd Mon., 6:30PM;
Book Discussion Group: 4th Mon.,, 7PM;
Crafts & Conversation, Wed., 1-3PM. Round
Robin Storytime for kids age 0-5: Tues.,
10AM. All at Groton Public Library. Info: 584-
3358.
HARDWICK- Caregiver Support Group,
Agency on Aging, rear entrance Merchants
Bank, 2nd Thurs. 229-0308 x306.
Peace & Justice Coalition, G.R.A.C.E. Arts
bldg (old firehouse), Tues., 7PM. Info: 533-
2296.
Nurturing Fathers Program. Light supper
included. Thurs., 6-8:30PM. Registration/info:
472-5229.
MARSHFIELD- Playgroup, Twinfield
Preschool, Mon., 8:15AM-9:45AM (except
when school not in session).
MIDDLESEX- Food Shelf, United Methodist
Church, Sat., 9-10:30AM.
MONTPELIER- Elders Together, a Free,
drop-in support group for older elders, meets
monthly on the first Friday. 1:00PM to 2:30
PM, Montpelier Sr. Activity Center, 58 Barre
St. Call 223-8140 for info.
First Church of Christ, Scientist Sunday
School welcomes children for Sunday school to
learn how to feel close to god everyday.
10:30AM. 223-2477.
Free Coffee House Potluck, 1st Fri. at the
Trinity Methodist Church. 7PM-9PM.
Healing Rhythms - Drumming Through
Grief, 4th Tues. of the month through Oct.
Christ Episcopol Church. Registration
required, call 224-2241. No drumming experience
is necessary.
Vermont College of Fine Arts Friday Night
Reading Series, Cafe Anna, 1st floor of College
Hall, 36 College St. 5:30-7:30PM. Free snacks.
LGBTQ Veterans Group, Christ Episcopal
Church. 6PM-8:30PM. 2nd & 4th Wed. Info:
825-2045.
2nd Friday Folk Dancing, Montpelier Senior
Activity Center. Donation: $5. November-
March. Info: 223-2518.
Irish Session, Sat.,2PM-5PM, Bagitos, 28 Main
St.
Southern Old Time Music Jam, 2nd & 4th
Sun., 10AM-12:30PM. Bagitos, 28 Main St.
Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup, North Branch
Nature Center. Mon. 9:30-11:30AM. Info: 229-
6206.
Montpelier Kiwanis Club, Tues., 6PM. at The
Steak House. All are welcome. Info: 229-6973.
Onion River Exchange Tool Library, 46 Barre
St. Over 85 tools. Wed., 10AM-2PM, Thurs.,
10AM-2PM.
Friday Night Group, Open to all LGBTQ youth
ages 13-22. Pizza and social time, facilitated by
adults from Outright VT. Unitarian Church,
2nd & 4th Fri., 6:30-8PM. Info: 223-7035.
Meditation, Mon. 1PM.; Intro to Yoga, Tues.
4PM; Consults, Fri. 11AM. Free classes, limits
apply. Fusion Studio, 56 East State St. Info: 272-
8923.
Open Library, Resurrection Baptist Church.
Sun. 12:30-2PM.
Capital City Farmers Market 9AM-1PM every
Saturday at 60 State St. Dozens of local vendors
with delicious and wholesome wares. EBT,
SNAP and Crop Cash accepted.
Celiac Support Group, Tulsi Tea Room, 34
Elm St., 2nd Wed., 4-5PM. Info: 598-9206.
MSAC Public Activities, Montpelier Senior
Activity Center, 58 Barre St. FEAST Together:
Tues. & Fri.,12-1PM (EXCEPT July 24, July 27,
July 31, August 3). RSVP 262-6288. Living
Strong: Mon. 2:30-3:30PM. & Fri. 2-3PM;
Crafters Group: Wed., 12-2PM. Photography
Club: Thurs., 12-1PM; Ukulele Group: Thurs.,
6-8PM; Walks with Joan: Tues., 10-11AM;
Italian Group: Tues., 1:15-2:45PM; Trash
Tramps: Tues., 2-3PM.For info on a listing:
223-2518. Elders Together first Friday of the
month 1-2:30PM.
A Course in Miracles, at Christ Episcopal
Church, 64 State St., each Tues., 7-8PM. Info:
622-4516.
Parent’s Group & Meet-Up, Connect with
local parents to share advice and info. Kellogg-
Hubbard Library, Hayes Rm, 1st Mon.,
10-11:30AM. Info: mamasayszine@gmail.com.
Families Anonymous, For families or friends
who have issues with addiction, alcohol and/or
mental illness. Bethany Church, 2nd floor
youth room, Mon., 7-8PM. Info: 229-6219.
Freeride Montpelier Open Shop Nights, Need
help w/a bike repair? Come to the volunteerrun
community bike shop. 89 Barre St., Wed.
4-6PM. Info: freeridemontpelier.org.
Free Community Meals, Mon: Unitarian
Church, 11AM-1PM; Tues: Bethany Church,
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