The White River Valley Herald

Events


Thursday, June 1

Brookfield Planning Commission Presentation. Summary of the work and revisions to the Brookfield Town Plan, all welcome, 7 p.m., Brookfield Old Town Hall, Stone Road, Brookfield.

Granite Lecture and Film Series. Andreas Küehnpast, “Researching Barre’s Granite Industry,” free, 6 p.m., Vermont Granite Museum, Jones Brothers Way, Barre. Information: Stephanie Skenyon at development@vtgranitemuseum.org or 802-249- 3897.

Friday, June 2

Rochester Farmers Market. Live music, food vendors, local produce, eggs, local meat, baked goods, and more, 3-6 p.m., on the park, Rochester village. Information: rochesterfmvt@gmail.com.

Chelsea Farmers Market. Live music from Guinguette (traditional/vintage jazz), vegetarian food prepared by SafeArt, vendors selling local foods, maple products, plant starts, crafts, and more, market will accept SNAP/3SquaresVT and offer Crop Cash, 3-6 p.m., North Common, Chelsea village.

Star Mountain Events Presents. “While I was homegrowing” created by dancer and choreographer Lucia Gagliardone, outdoor setting with music, 7 p.m., home of Carol Langstaff and Jim Rooney, Star Mountain Road, Sharon. For more information and tickets: events@starmountainevents.com or 802-765-4454, or pay at the door.

Creative Aging Celebration. Free community event featuring an open gallery exhibit of creative work by older artists in Central Vermont, plus live workshops and creative activities, treats and drinks available by donation, 2:30-7:30 p.m., Vermont College of Fine Arts, College Hall, College St., Montpelier. More information (including parking map) and schedule: www.cvcoa.org/creative aging-celebration.

Saturday, June 3

Black Ash Berry Basket Class. Led by teaching artist, Penny Hewitt, students will experience all the steps in the process, from a demonstration of pounding the log, to weaving their own unique, square to round basket with an optional leather strap, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., White River Craft Center, Randolph Avenue, Randolph. Register online at www.eventbrite.com/e/501067264677 or by emailing jess@whiterivercraftcenter.org or calling 802-318-3421.

Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale. Pancakes with local maple syrup, bacon, potatoes, orange juice, and coffee, plus bake sale with variety of pies, cakes, and cookies; 7-11 a.m., Pond Village Church, Ridge Rd., Brookfield.

Tryptich: Three Artist Sale. Pottery and paintings, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wallace Hill Rd., Randolph.

Community Yard Sale and Makers Market. 25 vendors, live music with Richie Hackett, 11:30-12:30 p.m., plus Sharon PTO bake sale, and selling food around lunchtime, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, Sharon Elementary School, School Street, Sharon.

Star Mountain Events Presents. “While I was homegrowing” created by dancer and choreographer Lucia Gagliardone, outdoor setting with music, 7 p.m., home of Carol Langstaff and Jim Rooney, Star Mountain Road, Sharon. For more information and tickets: events@starmountainevents.com or 802-765-4454, or you may also pay at the door.

Vermont Granite Museum Season Opening Extravaganza. Premiere showings of newly-digitized historic promotional films at 10:30, 11, & 11:30 a.m.; performance by Northeast Fiddlers Association, noon-2 p.m; ribbon cutting ceremony honoring completion of museum’s back wall renovations at 2:15 p.m.; food, games and activities for all ages all day, free admission, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jones Brothers Way, Barre. Information: 802-476-4605 or info@vtgranitemuseum.org.

Capital City Farmers Market. Fresh produce, cheese, meats, maple, and more, all produced locally, plus live music and ready to eat food, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., State Street, Montpelier.

Sunday, June 4

Sunday Breakfast Buffet. Eggs & omelets made to order, pancakes, French toast, chipped beef on toast, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage, home fries, juice, coffee, tea, & more, bar opens at 9 a.m., breakfast 8-11 a.m., American Legion, Depot Square, Northfield.

Author Reading. Barnard author Sara Widness reads from her new memoir “Girl on the Prow,” then leads discussion on “how to dive deep,” free admission, 4 p.m., Charles B. Danforth Library, Route 12, Barnard, (across from the Universalist Church on Route 12). Information: 802-234-9408 or charlesdanforthlibrary@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 8

Paper Cutting Class. Led by teaching artist, Elliot Papp, an evening of art making, learning how to compose and craft with only paper as your medium, 5-7 p.m., Brainstorm Art Supply, North Main Street, Randolph. Register online at www.eventbrite.com/e/594055585247 or by emailing jess@whiterivercraftcenter.org or calling 802-318-3421.

Granite Lecture and Film Series. Eric Pope, “Granite Kingdom: A Novel,” free, 6 p.m., Vermont Granite Museum, Jones Brothers Way, Barre. Information: Stephanie Skenyon at development@vtgranitemuseum.org or 802-249-3897.

Friday, June 9

Rochester Farmers Market. Live music, food vendors, local produce, eggs, local meat, baked goods, and more 3-6 p.m., on the park, Rochester village. Information: rochesterfmvt@gmail.com.

Chelsea Farmers Market. Live music, vendors selling local foods, plant starts, crafts, and more, market will accept SNAP/3SquaresVT and offer Crop Cash, 3-6 p.m., North Common, Chelsea village.

Saturday, June 10

Bethel Fire Dept. Annual Fishing Derby. Ages 12 and younger only, live bait only, awards presented, 9 a.m.-noon, meet at Bethel Elementary, White River Middle School at 8:30 a.m.

BCP Community Potluck Dinner. Bring a dish to share (with ingredients list), along with your place settings, beverages, and cups, all welcome, 6 p.m., Brookfield Old Town Hall, Stone Road, Brookfield.

Capital City Farmers Market. Fresh produce, cheese, meats, maple, and more, all produced locally, plus live music and ready to eat food, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., State Street, Montpelier.