Events Calendar

TUESDAY, FEB. 24

• Postpartum Lounge in Middlebury. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.–noon, Ilsley Public Library, 30 Main St. A calm, welcoming drop-in space for moms, hosted by The Blooming Circle. Free. More info at @thebloomingcircle.802 on Instagram. 

• Playtime in Salisbury. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Salisbury Free Public Library, basement of the Salisbury Meeting House, 853 Maple Street, Salisbury. A few simple stories and songs, and then lots of time to get to know each other! Drop in any time. Open to any children and families from any town. Aimed at kids 0-5.

• Pokemon Club in Brandon. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 3-5 p.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Weekly club for ages 6 and up. Free.

• Magic the Gathering in Brandon. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Ages 13 and up. Free.
  
  WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25

• Blind Date with a Book in Middlebury. Ongoing, runs through end of February. Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Children and adults will receive a mystery book wrapped in paper when they make a donation to Addison County Readers. Suggested donation $5. 

• Coffee & Convo at Downhill Bread in Bristol. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 8:30–10 a.m., Downhill Bread. Weekly coffee and conversation gathering, hosted by The Blooming Circle. All are welcome. More info at @thebloomingcircle.802 on Instagram. 

• Book reading with Francois Clemmons in Middlebury. Wednesday Feb. 25, 10 a.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Children and families are invited to a morning of songs and stories with Residence at Otter Creek resident Francois Clemmons of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” In celebration of Black History Month, Clemmons will read children’s books, lead a Mister Rogers and Daniel Tiger sing-along, and share video clips from his acting career, along with a recent conversation with Ms. Rachel. Light refreshments provided. Free. Reservations required by Feb. 24; you can register here, email Erin [email protected] or call 802-377-3388 to reserve your spot.

  Parent Child Center Playgroup in Bristol. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30-11 a.m., Howden Hall, 18 West Street. Hosted by the Addison County Parent Child Center, bring your little ones to Howden Hall for play and socializing. Contact: Cynthia Clarke; [email protected]; addisoncountypcc.org.

• Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road, Middlebury. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.

• Toddler Time at Brandon Free Library. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Unstructured play time for kids up to age 3.

• Toddler storytime in Monkton. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10-10:30 a.m., Russell Memorial Library. Weekly Storytime with Julie introducing toddlers to reading through stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Free and open to all. More info at 802-435-447.
  
  THURSDAY, FEB. 26

• Playgroup in Vergennes. Thursday, Feb. 26, 9:30-11 a.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 South Water Street. Little ones and their caregivers play together at this weekly playgroup organized by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. Contact: Phoebe Gunther-Mohr, [email protected].

• Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.

• Storytime at Brandon Free Library. Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Enjoy storytime at the library.
  
  FRIDAY, FEB. 27

• Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Friday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.
  
  SATURDAY, FEB. 28

• Story Sharing & Clothespin Doll Making at Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, February 28th, 10-12 p.m., 4334 Route 7. Join Rokeby Museum and local artist Catherine Brooks for storytime at Rokeby’s Visitor Center. Listen to the story of real-life Black Vermonter Daisy Turner in “Daisy and the Doll,” then stick around to make your very own clothespin doll! Admission is free, no sign-up necessary. Contact: Jonathon Ahl, [email protected] for questions.

• Story Time in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,Brandon Free Library, 4  Franklin St. Enjoy story time at the Brandon Free Library. For more information email [email protected] or visit brandonpubliclibrary.org.

• Lunar New Year celebration in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 72-76 Merchants Row. Town Hall Theater and Addison County BIPOC+ present the third annual Lunar New Year Celebration, a family-friendly festival featuring performances, artmaking, cultural demonstrations, storytime and hands-on activities throughout the theater. Music, dance, drumming and a film screening are planned, with traditional Lunar New Year food available for purchase. Free and open to all. More info at townhalltheater.org and addisonarts.org.

• Kids Cafe Free Movie in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 28, 12:30-2 p.m., The Marquis, 65 Main Street. Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe. Contact: 802-388-4841; middleburymarquis.com.

• Hygge Hangout in Vergennes. Saturday, Feb. 28, noon, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Cozy afternoon inspired by hygge, the Danish art of comfort and coziness. Enjoy warm drinks, puzzles, board games and art in a relaxed, welcoming space. All ages welcome.

  
  SUNDAY, MARCH 1

• Little Wildings outdoor gathering in Middlebury. Sunday, March 1, 9:30 a.m., Otter View Park, intersection of Weybridge Street and Pulp Mill Bridge Road. Little Wildings is a free, year-round outdoor community designed to help families connect, share tips and encouragement, and foster a love of nature in children. Families meet in the parking lot to bundle up before heading out on the trails for a group walk. Free. More info on the Little Wildings Facebook group. 

• “Teen Mental Health in a Changing World” panel discussion in Middlebury. Sunday, March 1, 4-5:15 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury, 30 North Pleasant St. Panel discussion on teen mental health moderated by Rev. Elizabeth Gleich, featuring clinicians, educators and a college student discussing current challenges facing today’s teens and ways to offer meaningful support. Also, opening reception of photo exhibit “Nothing to Hide” will follow the discussion. Free. More info at [email protected] or 802-989-7644.

• “Nothing to Hide” opening reception in Middlebury. Sunday, March 1, 5:15 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury, 30 North Pleasant St. Reception and opening of “Nothing to Hide,” a photo-text exhibit exploring the experiences of individuals and families living with mental illness. Exhibit on view through March 31, weekdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the church’s Hallway Gallery. Free. More info at [email protected] or 802-989-7644.

  TUESDAY, MARCH 3

• Playtime in Salisbury. Tuesday, March 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Salisbury Free Public Library, basement of the Salisbury Meeting House, 853 Maple Street, Salisbury. A few simple stories and songs, and then lots of time to get to know each other! Drop in any time. Open to any children and families from any town. Aimed at kids 0-5.

• Pokemon Club in Brandon. Tuesday, March 3, 3-5 p.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Weekly club for ages 6 and up. Free.

• Magic the Gathering in Brandon. Tuesday, March 3, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Ages 13 and up. Free.

  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

• Parent Child Center Playgroup in Bristol. Wednesday, March 4, 9:30-11 a.m., Howden Hall, 18 West Street. Hosted by the Addison County Parent Child Center, bring your little ones to Howden Hall for play and socializing. Contact: Cynthia Clarke; [email protected]; addisoncountypcc.org.

• Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Wednesday, March 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road, Middlebury. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.

• Toddler Time at Brandon Free Library. Wednesday, March 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Unstructured play time for kids up to age 3.

• Toddler storytime in Monkton. Wednesday, March 4, 10-10:30 a.m., Russell Memorial Library. Weekly Storytime with Julie introducing toddlers to reading through stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Free and open to all. More info at 802-435-447.

  THURSDAY, MARCH 5

• Playgroup in Vergennes. Thursday, March 5, 9:30-11 a.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 South Water Street. Little ones and their caregivers play together at this weekly playgroup organized by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. Contact: Phoebe Gunther-Mohr, [email protected].

• Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Thursday, March 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.

• Storytime at Brandon Free Library. Thursday, March 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Enjoy storytime at the library.
  
  FRIDAY, MARCH 6

• Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.
  
  SATURDAY, MARCH 7

• Playgroup in Vergennes. Saturday, March 7, 9:30-11 a.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 South Water St. Playgroup for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Snacks available. Meets the first and third Saturday of each month. For more information, contact [email protected].

• 8th Annual LEGO Contest in Vergennes. Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St. Public viewing day for the annual LEGO Contest hosted by the Bixby Library and Vergennes Parks and Recreation. Winners announced during the event. LEGO creations may be dropped off March 4-5. Free. More info at bixbylibrary.org.

• Story Time in Brandon. Saturday, March 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,Brandon Free Library, 4  Franklin St. Enjoy story time at the Brandon Free Library. For more information email [email protected] or visit brandonpubliclibrary.org.

• Kids Cafe Free Movie in Middlebury. Saturday, March 7, 12:30-2 p.m., The Marquis, 65 Main Street. Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe. Contact: 802-388-4841; middleburymarquis.com

• Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, March 7, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St. A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

  SUNDAY, MARCH 8

• Charity fundraising breakfast in Bristol. Sunday, March 8, 7:30-10 a.m., or until sold out, Masons’ Libanus Lodge, corner of North and Elm streets. The Bristol Masons host a monthly breakfast with proceeds benefiting a person or group in need in the Five Town Area. Menu includes homemade corned beef hash, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, blueberry pancakes, French toast with Vermont maple syrup and Cabot butter, juices, homemade apple bread pudding, coffee by Vermont Coffee Company coffee and Maple Meadows Farm eggs. $9 adults, $5 children under 12.

• The Pig Race in Goshen. Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center, 1288 Goshen-Ripton Rd. Revival of the classic Nordic ski Pig Race, founded in the 1970s, featuring self-timed courses of approximately 7.5- and 12-kilometers, a kids’ race, optional jumps, obstacles and ungroomed trails. Kids’ race starts at 11 a.m.; adult race at 11:30 a.m. Costumes encouraged. Race entry includes a post-race meal with fire-roasted pig, plus mac and cheese and vegetarian options. Meal-only tickets available. BYOB. Day-of registration begins at 10 a.m. Rain or shine. Prices range from $15 for the kids race to $45 for adult long course with meal. More info at blueberryhilltrails.com.

• Introduction to maple sugaring in Leicester. Sunday, March 8, 1-3 p.m., Foxglove Farm, 777 Delorm Rd. Learn how maple syrup is made at this hands-on workshop from MALT, country forester Mark Raishart and Vermont Woodlands Association representative Catherine Raishart. Participants will learn to identify maple trees, set taps, collect sap and understand the basics of syrup making. Twenty free sugaring starter kits will be available, one per family while supplies last, thanks to Bread Loaf View Farm. Free. More info at maltvt.org.

  
  FRIDAY, MARCH 13
  Monkton Mount Abe Little League Registration Day in Monkton. Friday, March 13, 5-7 p.m., Monkton Central School Gym. Meet the coaches and ask any questions. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade. For more info contact Rick Kinsman at [email protected].

• All you can eat Friday fish fry in Bristol. Friday, March 13, 5-7 p.m. St. Ambrose Parish Hall at the corner of School & West streets. Meal includes fried or baked haddock, french fries, coleslaw, fresh baked dinner roll, beverage & dessert. Adults-$17, children 9 & under-$9, immediate family of five-$50.
  
  THURSDAY, MARCH 19

• Circle of Life in Middlebury. Thursday, March 19, 10 a.m., EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Terrace. Circle of Life Story Hour is hosted by EastView in Middlebury to bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together with seniors. They welcome caregivers and their little ones to share an hour of stories, songs, and social connections. This program will be offered on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00am. EastView staff and residents will read favorite children’s books, sing songs, and play games together. Registration is not required, but it will help organizers if you let them know you’re coming. If you plan to be part of Circle of Life Story Hour this Thursday, please contact Amberly Selleck ([email protected]) or Lindsey Hescock ([email protected] or 802-989-5367).

  SATURDAY, MARCH 21

• Playgroup in Vergennes. Saturday, March 7, 9:30-11 a.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 South Water St. Playgroup for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Snacks available. Meets the first and third Saturday of each month. For more information, contact [email protected].

• MONDAY, MARCH 23

• Family cribbage night in Bristol. Monday, Mar. 23, 7–8:15 p.m., Libanus Lodge, corner of North and Elm streets. The Bristol Masons host family-friendly cribbage games for all skill levels.

  THURSDAY, MARCH 26

• Mount Abraham Spring Musical “Once Upon a One More Time” in Bristol. Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m., high school auditorium. Powered by the chart-topping hits of Britney Spears, the undisputed Princess of Pop, “Once Upon A One More Time” turns our favorite fairy tales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of “The Feminine Mystique” in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.” The show is described as “colorful PG13 hip hop fantasy” and “a big, modern, musical dance party, with Britney’s beating heart at its core.”  Tickets: $15 adult/$12 seniors and children under 12 at bit.ly/oncenc.

  FRIDAY, MARCH 27

• All you can eat Friday fish fry in Bristol. Friday, March 27, 5-7 p.m. St. Ambrose Parish Hall at the corner of School & West streets. Meal includes fried or baked haddock, french fries, coleslaw, fresh baked dinner roll, beverage & dessert. Adults-$17, children 9 & under-$9, immediate family of five-$50.

• Mount Abraham Spring Musical “Once Upon a One More Time” in Bristol. Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., high school auditorium. See March 26 listing.

  SATURDAY, MARCH 28

• Mount Abraham Spring Musical “Once Upon a One More Time” in Bristol. Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., high school auditorium. See March 26 listing.