Mountain Times - Volume 48, Number 24: June 12-18, 2019
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The <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Times</strong> • <strong>June</strong> <strong>12</strong>-<strong>18</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> LIVING ADE • 21<br />
Pawlet Library offers parent<br />
literacy programs<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 15, 10 a.m.—PAWLET—Library literacy coach Catherine Hunter<br />
presents four programs for parents, grandparents and child caregivers that will help<br />
them foster better reading skills for children ages 4-8. The free programs are scheduled<br />
on Saturdays, <strong>June</strong> 15, 22, 29, July 6, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Pawlet Public Library.<br />
For over 30 years, Hunter has been a primary educator for kindergarten through<br />
second grade in both private and public schools. With a double master’s degree in<br />
early childhood education, her expertise is in the area of literacy. She has been an<br />
active literacy workshop presenter throughout New England.<br />
Topics for the sequential workshops are Facilitating Book Talks on <strong>June</strong> 15, Encouraging<br />
Growth Mindsets on <strong>June</strong> 22, Supporting Young Readers on <strong>June</strong> 29, and<br />
Helping Young Writers Grow on July 6. Participants will learn how to engage young<br />
readers in lively book talks, use books as a springboard for conversations, assess a<br />
child’s present reading level and choose books for optimal literacy growth, and assist<br />
emergent writers as they being to express their ideas in written form.<br />
Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Hunter is also available to offer<br />
additional workshops and one-on-one coaching for children and families. To schedule<br />
this free service, call the library at 802-325-3<strong>12</strong>3.<br />
For more information, visit pawletpubliclibrary.wordpress.com. The library is<br />
located at 141 School Street, Pawlet.<br />
Free youth sports day honors late<br />
umpire Robert E. Ammel<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 15, 4:30 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—The third annual Robert E.<br />
Ammel Youth Day (REA Youth Day) will take place on Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 15, 4:30-9 p.m. at Maxfield<br />
Sports Complex in White River Junction. In honor of the late Bob Ammel Jr., a beloved<br />
umpire and long-time supporter of youth sports, the REA Youth Day is a free event that offers<br />
skills and drills sessions led by the Lebanon Post 22 and Jeffery Holmes Post 84 baseball<br />
teams. There will be a fundraiser barbecue dinner, raffle, and off field activities for all kids<br />
including a bounce house, radar gun and dunk tank. Proceeds from this fundraising event<br />
will help support the Robert E. Ammel Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund a 501(c) 3. Scholarships<br />
are awarded to graduating seniors in the Upper Valley on an annual basis.<br />
Youth <strong>12</strong> and under at any skill level are encouraged to register for the day’s on field<br />
events. Registration and details about the day’s events can be completed online at<br />
RobertEAmmel.org, by emailing BobAmmelSF@gmail.com, or by accessing the Robert E.<br />
Ammel Memorial Scholarship Facebook page.<br />
Maxfield Sports Complex is located at <strong>12</strong>0 Leslie Dr., White River Junction.<br />
Explore self employment with<br />
#BROCSHOP<br />
Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 13, 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Micro Business Development Program<br />
at BROC Community Action is offering a free Exploring Self-Employment workshop,<br />
#BROCSHOP, on Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 13 from 1-4 p.m. The workshop will be held at 45<br />
Union St., Rutland, and is for anyone who has ever wanted to make more money, turn a<br />
hobby into a business, wanted to be their own boss or already own a business and just<br />
need some guidance. All attendees will be entered into a door prize drawing.<br />
Pre-registration is appreciated. Call Annette at 802-665-1744 or email ahoyle@broc.<br />
org. Attendees can feel free to bring a snack and/or beverage.<br />
For more information, visit broc.org.<br />
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Treat Dad to a Special Father’s Day Meal:<br />
Red Clover Inn’s Chef’s Tasting Experience<br />
STELLARIA TRIO<br />
Courtesy Brandon Music<br />
Stellaria Trio presents ‘Pale Yellow,’<br />
a program of piano trios<br />
Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 15, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Since its inception, and now in its sixth season,<br />
the Stellaria Trio has enthralled Brandon Music audiences with fine recitals of classical<br />
music. The Stellaria Trio returns once again to Brandon Music on Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 15 at 7:30<br />
p.m. to present a compelling pairing of standard and contemporary repertoire.<br />
The ensemble, comprising violinist Letitia Quante, cellist John Dunlop, and pianist<br />
Claire Black, will perform a captivating program titled “Pale Yellow” featuring Haydn’s Piano<br />
Trio No. 45 in E-flat Major; Johannes Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major; and a movement<br />
from Jennifer Higdon’s Piano Trio, composed in 2003.<br />
Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required<br />
for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB.<br />
Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. Call 802-<strong>24</strong>7-4295 or<br />
email info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. This event is a<br />
part of Vermont Arts <strong>2019</strong> celebrating arts in Vermont.<br />
Our Executive Chef will surprise you with a fresh & delicious<br />
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Just off Route 4 in the heart of the Killington Valley
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