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for
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• Pineapple •Apple
•Amaretto •Coconut
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back within 21 days spend
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FREE LOAF
OF BREAD
(up to $1.99 value)
Mondays
MILITARY DAY
15% OFF
Everything for Veterans
EVERYDAY
SAVINGS OF
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Retail Prices
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Pies
Red Velvet
Whoopie Pies
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CABIN
FEVER
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Muffins, Pastry,
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Changes Daily
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GET A FREE BOX
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374 Us Route 302 • Barre
(802) 479-1711
Thursdays
SENIOR DAY
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Bread & Pastries
All calendar submissions should be sent to editor@vt-world.
com or mailed to The WORLD, Attn: Calendar, 403 U.S.
Route 302, Barre, Vt. 05641. The deadline is 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday preceding publication. The Ongoing section is for
free/low cost/non-profit community events.
Ongoing Events
BARRE- Weekly Business Networking in Central Vermont,
Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, 33 Stewart Ln.
8AM-9:30AM. Thurs. Free. Info: mike@eternitymarketing.com.
Church of God of Prophecy, 241 Quarry Hill Rd. Sunday
School: 9:30AM; Service: 10:30AM; free potluck dinner: 12PM
on 2nd Sun. Info: (814) 428-2696.
Sons of the American Legion Squadron #10 Meetings, Barre
Legion Post #10, 320 N. Main St. 3rd Wed. of each month. 6PM.
Women & Children 1st: Senior Day, every Wed. Seniors 55 &
older receive 10% off their purchases. 114 N. Main St.
Central VT Adult Basic Education, Free classes. Pre-GED and
high school diploma prep classes at Barre Learning Center, 46
Washington St. Info./pre-register 476-4588.
Central Vermont Woodcarving Group, Free instruction projects
for all abilities. Barre Congregational Church, Mon. 1-4pm.
479-9563.
Heart of Vermont Quilt Guild, meets 3rd Tues. of the month at
First Presbyterian Church, Seminary St. 5:30-7:30PM.
Step ‘n’ Time Line Dancers of Central Vermont, Thurs. at The
Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St. 6:30-8:30PM.
Additional Recycling Collection Center, Open for collection
Mon., Wed., Fri. 11:30-5:30PM, 3rd Sat. 9AM-1PM. 540 N. Main
St., Barre. Visit www.cvswmd.org for list of acceptable items.
Medicare & You, Have questions? We have answers. Central
Vermont Council on Aging, 59 N. Main St., Suite 200, 2nd & 4th
Tues. of the month. Call 479-0531 to register.
Wheelchair Basketball, Barre Evangelical Free Church, 17 S.
Main St., Every other Tues., 5:30-7PM. Info: 498-3030 (David)
or 249-7931 (Sandy).
Central Vermont Business Builders, Community National
Bank, 1st & 3rd Tues., 8-9AM. Info: 777-5419.
Weekly Storytime, Next Chapter Bookstore, 158 North Main
St., Sat., 10:30AM. Info. 476-3114.
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. 10-11:30AM, Group 2 meets
every 2nd Mon. 6-7:30PM. 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.
Free Movie Night, every Sunday at 4PM. Barre Universalist
Church, open to public. Free popcorn and lemonade.
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.
Savvy Speakers Toastmasters International is an educational
club where people learn and practice how to speak with confidence
in a fun and supportive environment. Meetings held 1st
and 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7:30 p.m. at Capstone
Community Action, 20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641 Please call
Margaret Ferguson 802-476-0908 or MLFerguson2002@yahoo.
com
Memorable Times Cafe Third Wednesday of each month from
1:30 to 3 p.m. at the VT History Center, 60 Washington St. A
relaxed social time for people living with mild to moderate
memory loss and their care partners. Come enjoy stories, memories,
music and community. Free, refreshments provided.
Sponsored by Central VT Council on Aging and the ABLE
Library. 802-476-2681 for more information.
Free Tax Preparation by Capstone Community Action, starting
February 3 until April 14. At Capstone Office on Monday &
Tuesday 3-6 pm, Thursday 9-2, Kellog Hubbard Library
Wednesday 2-6; Aldrich Library Saturday 10-1. Call the tax line
for information 802-477-5148.
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
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20TH
ANNUAL
Barre Town Thunder Chickens Snowmobile Club
and The Mercy Family are sponsoring the...
SKATEPARK
FUNDRAISER
POKER RUN &
BBQ Chicken & Pasta
DINNER WITH
ALL THE FIXIN'S
to benefit the Travis Mercy Skatepark, Barre Town
SNOW OR NO-SNOW - The Event Will Go On!
BEGIN: Great Energy Store, South Barre
(By sled, Cor14B WN114)
END:
Barre Town School, Websterville, VT
(By sled, Cor. Rte. 14B East of Jct. WN7)
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020
Registration starts at 8:15 A.M., Leave at 9:00 A.M.
COST: $5.00 per hand, Extra cards available
Food Catered by Randy Henry & The Racing Chefs
WHERE: Barre Town School, Websterville, VT
(By sled, Cor. Rte. 14B East of Jct. WN7)
DATE: Saturday, February 22, 2020
TIME: Food to be served at 12:30 P.M.
COST: $10/adult • $5/children age 12 & under • under 5 Free
Silent Auction • Quilt Raffle
Ride there! Drive there! Even Walk there!
For More Information Call:
Linda Mercy @ 479-3405 Dave Rouleau @ 839-0533
or visit our website: www.barretownthunderchickens.com
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SPEAKING OUT | The WORLD
What’s your cure for
Cabin Fever?
Tim B., Barre
No Cabin Fever for me. I would
love to sit on my porch!
Alanis B., Barre
Baking lots of sweet treats for
everyone to eat
Joan M., Barre
Get a group together and play
games
Wendy A., Barre
Go to the movies
Garret S., E. Montpelier
What winter blues? I just hit the
slopes; then go to Barr Hill and finish
with dessert at Rabble Rouser!
Teia B., Barre
Go to a hotel to go swimming
and hot tub!
Charlie C., Berlin
I just think of summer and how
much fun that is going to be.
Craig S., Montpelier
Skiing!!!