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ONGOING EVENTS

ADDISON. Sunday Afternoon Specials at Chimney Point State Historic Site. Hands-on activities and period games. Learn about ancient stone tools or how to throw an atlatl and other fun for all ages. Adults $3, children 14 and under free. 2-4 pm. Chimney Point State Historic Site, 7305 Rt. 125. (802) 759-2412. www.historicvermont.org. Open through October 12.

Barre. Rock Solid—8th annual stone show, Sept 30 – Nov 8. Gates & Passages exhibit, Aug 12 – Sept 20. Tues-Fri, 10 am - 5 pm. Sat, 12-4 pm. Free. Studio Place Arts Main Gallery, 201 N. Main St. (802) 479-7069. www.studioplacearts.com. admin@studioplacearts.com.

BELLOWS FALLS. Bellows Falls Farmers Market. Great farm products, ready-to-eat food and live music. Free. 4-7 pm at Visitors Center. Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce, 17 Depot St. (802) 463-3669. flyradar@sover.net. www.bffarmersmarket.com. Fridays through October 17.

BELLOWS FALLS. Second Sunday Song Circle. All acoustic. Hosted by Julie Waters. 7-9 pm. RAMP lobby, 9 Canal St. Contact Julie at: 2ndSundays@juliewaters.com or call (802) 451-1947 to confirm. Juliewaters.com. Second Sundays of the month.

BELLOWS FALLS. Third Friday Art Walk. Stores and galleries in town and in the surrounding area host special exhibits and events. 5-8 pm. (802) 463-9404. villagesquarebooks.com. Monthly on the third Friday.

Bennington. Exhibit: American Artists Abroad. Travel the world through the eyes of American artists. Bennington Center for the Arts, Rt. 9 at Gypsy Lane. Wed-Mon, 10 am - 5 pm. Admission. (802) 442-7158. www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org. Through Sept 14.

BENNINGTON. Bennington Battle Monument. Battle Day will be celebrated on August 16 and 17 with an encampment, cannons ceremonies and re-enactors on site. The Monument and gift shop, at 15 Monument Circle in Old Bennington, will be open 9 am to 5 pm daily through October 31. Admission: $2 adults, $1 children 6-14, children 5 and under are free. (802) 447-0550. www.bennington.com. www.HistoricVermont.org.

BENNINGTON. Exhibits at Bennington Center for the Arts. Woman—The Artist’s View Aug 12 through Sept 21; Small Works Show through Nov 30; Impressions of New England through Nov 30; Heroes & Legends through Aug 17. Admission. Wed-Mon, 10 am - 5 pm at Bennington Center for the Arts, Rt. 9 & Gypsy Lane. (802) 442-7158. www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org.

BRANDON. French Roundtable. Meet and practice your French speaking. Everyone and any ability is welcome. Meets Saturdays at 9:30 am. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, 16 Park St. For info call (802) 247-0050. books@briggscarriage.com. www.briggscarriage.com. Weekly on Saturdays.

BRATTLEBORO. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. The Museum and gift shop are open daily except Tuesday. In Union Station at Main St. (Rt. 5) and the junction of Rts. 119 and 142, downtown. (802) 257-0124. www.brattleboromuseum.org.

BRATTLEBORO. Fair Winds Farm Nature Trail. A lovely one-mile loop trail winds its way through fields, forests, and along a brook, on very gentle terrain. Self-guided, with a nature trail guide. Free of charge. Enjoy the trail, farm animals, gardens, and farm store. At Fair Winds Farm, a “Diversified, Horse Powered, Vermont Family Farm” on Upper Dummerston Rd. (802) 254-9067.

BRATTLEBORO. Gallery Walk. Monthly celebration of the arts in downtown and nearby locations! 20 to 30 or more galleries, the museum, cafes, retail shops, and inns, many with meet-the-artist receptions with refreshments. Live music, dance, theater. First Fridays from 5:30-8 pm. Free. (802) 257-2616. www.GalleryWalk.org.

Brattleboro. Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers Annual Exhibit. Experience the work from 15 master furniture makers crafted in Mission, Shaker, Traditional, and Contemporary styles. Vermont Artisan Designs & Gallery Two, 106 Main St. 10 am - 6 pm, Mon-Thurs & Sat; 10 am - 7 pm, Fri; 11 am - 5 pm Sun. Free. (802) 867-0131. www.vtartisans.com. Through August 31.

BRATTLEBORO. Post Oil Solutions meets frequently and sponsors events with a mission to advance cooperative, sustainable communities in an age of global climate change and declining fossil fuels. Contact Tim Stevenson at info@postoilsolutions.org or www.postoilsolutions.org.

BURLINGTON. Exhibit: “We Wish to See God: Places of Worship.” Photographic exhibit by Kristen M. Watson. Free. Tues-Fri, 9 am - 12 pm & 1-4 pm. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 2 Cherry St. (802) 864-0471. www.cathedralarts.org. kristen@kristenmwatson.com. Through August 31.

BURLINGTON. First Friday Art Walk. Galleries, studios, and interesting venues all around town. See works in progress and finished works. Explore with a map. 5-8 pm. Free. (802) 264-4839. www.artmapburlington.com.

CHESTER. Gallery 103. Dedicated to promoting fine American Craft and Design, with an exclusive showroom of Junker Studio Ironwork. Monthly “Featured Artists.” Owned and operated by Elise & Payne Junker. Gallery is open Thurs-Mon, 10 am - 5 pm. On Rt. 103, just south of town. (802) 875-7400.

DANBY FOUR CORNERS. Danby Dog Art Studio. Folk Art, Primitive Paintings & Reproductions by Susan Houghton Debus. Open most days--please call ahead. Studio is located at 1764 Tinmouth Rd, 1.5 miles north of the Four Corners Store. (802) 293-2489.

DANBY. Summer Riding Camp. Horse day and overnight camp for kids 6 - 16. Tue-Sun, 8:30 am - 2 pm. Mountain View Ranch, 502 Easy St. off Brook Rd. (802) 293-5837. riding@mountainviewranch.biz. www.mountainviewranch.biz. Through September 1.

Dorset. Dorset Theatre Festival Presents June Moon. A jazz age comedy with bite. Volume II of the Kaufman Collection. The Dorset Playhouse. 104 Cheney Rd. For tickets call (802) 867-5777. www.DorsetTheatreFestival.org. Aug 14-30.

Dorset. Dorset Theatre Festival presents Mark Tougias Art Exhibit. Public reception on August 14 from 5:30-7:00 pm. The Dorset Playhouse. 104 Cheney Rd. Free. (802) 867-5777. www.DorsetTheatreFestival.org. August 14-30.

EAST DORSET. Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show. Top show jumping equestrian competition. Spectators welcome. Watch the amazing horses and athletes, shop the boutiques, and have a gourmet picnic lunch and refreshments. Admission $5/$7 adults, $3/$5 children. Grand Prix on Sundays at 2 pm. Hours: Wed-Sun, 8 am - 4 pm. At the Harold Beebe Farm on Rt. 7. (802) 496-4878. www.vt-summerfestival.com. Through August 17.

EAST DUMMERSTON. Walker Farm has raspberries from now into October; blackberries for a couple weeks in August. Organic berries from the farm as long as they last, other berries (not necessarily organic) when ours aren’t available. Farmstand open daily 10 am - 6 pm. Rt. 5 between exits 4 & 5, off I-91. (802) 254-2051. acmanix@sover.net. www.walkerfarm.com.

EAST THETFORD. Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center. A certified organic, fifty-acre vegetable and berry farm. Farmstand with great produce. Hello Cafe with organic coffee, drinks, baked goods, and wireless internet. Many seasonal events. Open Tues-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, 225 Pavillion Rd. off Rt. 5. (802) 785-4737. growing@cedarcirclefarm.org. www.cedacirclefarm.org. Open through October.

FAIRFAX. Acoustic Music Session. Saturdays from 1-4 pm at the Foothills Bakery. For info contact mrksustc@together.net.

FERRISBURGH. Visit Rokeby Museum, a National Historic Landmark, one of the best-documented Underground Railroad sites in the country. The 90-acre farm was home to a remarkable family of Quakers, farmers, abolitionists, authors, and artists. Fully furnished house and eight outbuildings, exhibits, tours, hiking trails, and special events. House tours available Thurs-Sun at 11 am, 12:30 pm, and 2 pm. Fee: $6 adults, $4 seniors/students, $2 children 12 and under. Open Tues-Sun 10 am to 4 pm. Grounds open year round during daylight hours. Rokeby Museum, Rt. 7. (802) 877-3406. www.rokeby.org. Through October 12.

GRANVILLE, NY. The Slate Valley Museum. Exhibits, events, demonstrations, programs, and gift shop. Open Tues thru Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4 pm. Admission $5. Museum is downtown at 17 Water St. (518) 642-1417.

HUBBARDTON. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site. The Battle of Hubbardton was the only Revolutionary War battle fought entirely in Vermont. Bring your flag to be raised over the Hubbardton Battlefield and receive a certificate. Visitor’s Center. Admission: adults $2, children 14 and under free. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site is on Monument Hill Rd, seven miles north of Rt. 4. (802) 273-2282. www.historicvermont.org. Open through mid-October.

KILLINGTON. 26th Annual Killington Music Festival. Saturday evening chamber music concerts through Aug 9; tickets $20/$25; at Rams Head Lodge at the Killington Resort, 7 pm. The Friday night Young Artists Series at the Rams Head Lodge at 7 pm and tickets are free. (802) 773-4003.

LEBANON, NH. Listen Community Dinner. Free nutritious meals served from 5-5:30 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. At Sacred Heart Church on Hough St. (603) 448-4553.

LEBANON, NH. ValleyNet Community Technology Center. 10-seat computer lab in the new Grafton County Senior Citizens Council building, Campbell St., downtown. Center is open for walk-ins 9 am - 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri. Free. (802) 649-2126.

LUDLOW. Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts. Classes and workshops. For information or to request a catalog, contact (802) 228-8770. www.fletcherfarm.org.

MANCHESTER CENTER. Summer Concerts on the Green.  Fridays 7 pm through mid-August. On the Green near Rt. 11/30 & Rt. 7A. Free. Rain location is Dorr’s tractor barn on Rt. 30. (800) 362-4144.

MANCHESTER. Revolutionary and Civil War Tours. Visit sites in Manchester, Arlington, Dorset, Bennington, Sunderland. Fee. Daily, 9:30-11:45 am. (802) 362-4997. bckrddisc@aol.com. www.backroaddiscovery.com. Through November 30.

Middlebury. La Boheme. The world’s most popular opera! Town Hall Theater. On the Green. Aug 18, 20 & 22 at 8 p.m. and Aug 24 at 2 pm. For tickets call (802) 382-9222. www.ocmvermont.org. info@townhalltheater.org.

Montpelier. Montpelier’s Treasures: The Legacy of Thomas Waterman Wood. 12-4 Tues –Sun at the T. W. Wood Gallery, 36 College St. Admission by donation. (802) 828-8743. twwoodgallery.org. wood_art_gallery@yahoo.com. Through Dec 21.

Montpelier. Montpelier SculptCycle 2008—Bicycle Film Series. Savoy Theater, 26 Main St. Sat & Sun, 4-6 pm. Free. (802) 223-9604. www.sculptcycle.org. Through August 24.

NORTH DANVILLE. Garden Tours. Kingdom Cottage Gardens invites the public to tour their beautiful gardens. Open by chance or call ahead. Directions: from the center of Danville, turn right at light and go 3.6 miles to McDowell Rd. then follow McDowell Rd. 4 miles. Dick & Sue Strifert, (802) 748-4096. Through Oct 31.

ORWELL. Mount Independence State Historic Site. In 1776, this military complex was one of the largest communities in North America. 300 acres of pasture, woodlands, spectacular vistas of Lake Champlain and trails, some wheelchair accessible. Visitor’s Center and Museum with archaeological artifacts. Open daily 9:30 am - 5 pm. Admission: adults $5, children 14 and under free. On Mount Independence Rd, off Rt 73. (802) 948-2000. www.historicvermont.org. Open through mid-October.

PERU. Sun Mountain Adventure Park (formerly the Thrill Zone) at Bromley Mountain. 14 rides and attractions: triple-track Alpine Slide, Scenic Chairlift ride, Big Splash Water Raft ride and many more. Kids six and under have their very own space with Bumper Boats, The Bounce House, and the 24’ Great Slide. Open 10:30 am - 5 pm daily through September 1. On Rt. 11, six miles east of Manchester. (802) 824-5522. www.bromley.com.

PITTSFORD. New England Maple Museum. Tour through Vermont’s famous Maple Industry and visit our gift shop. Open daily 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. On Rt. 7, south of town. (802) 483-9414. www.maplemuseum.com.

PLAINFIELD. Tours and Tea at Greatwood Gardens. Enjoy tea in the gardens following a garden tour. Admission. Aug 6 & 17, 2-4 pm. Goddard College Campus, 123 Pitkin Rd. (802) 454-8311 x 278. events@goddard.edu. www.goddard.edu.

QUECHEE. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center is open seven days a week, 10 am - 5 pm through Oct 20. Live Bird-of-Prey Program, Raptor Exhibits, Nature Store, and Nature Trails. Admission: $8 for adults, $6.50 for ages 3 to 16, ages 2 and under free. 1/4 mile west of the Gorge on Rt. 4. (802) 359-5000. www.vinsweb.org.

RUTLAND. Rutland Photography Show. An exhibition of images of Rutland as seen from the eyes of its residents. 10 am to 5 pm Tue-Sat (closed on Mon), and 12-4 pm on Sun. Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St. (802) 775-0356. www.chaffeeartcenter.org. Aug 8 through Sept 6.

SAXTONS RIVER. Main Street Arts. Workshops and classes for adults, teens, and children. Something for every interest. Holiday workshops. (802) 869-2960. www.mainstreetarts.org.

SHELBURNE. Shelburne Farms. Welcome Center, Farm, and Farm Store. Open year round 10 am - 5 pm. Walking trails are open year round 10 am - 4 pm, weather permitting. Explore woodlands, meadows & vistas on eight miles of trails. Walkers, please check in with the Welcome Center. Admission. Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Rd. off Rt. 7. (802) 985-8686. www.shelburnefarms.org.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY. Visit Anjali Farms, growing Certified Organic heirloom vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs. Lots of beautiful produce and Lotus Moon Medicinals. The farm stand is open May through Oct, Wed to Sat 10 am - 6 pm, some Sundays. Anjali Farms, 395 Middletown Rd. off Rt. 100. (802) 824-4658. www.anjalifarms.com.

SPRINGFIELD. Eleanor Ellis Springweather Nature Area. Overlooks North Springfield Lake. Trails meander through 70 acres of fields and forests, and provide many opportunities to enjoy the natural world. On Helen MacKenzie Reservoir Basin Rd. (802) 263-5321. www.weathersfield.org.

SPRINGFIELD. Stellafane. A place and an organization devoted to amateur astronomy, founded by Russell W. Porter in 1923, and considered by many to be the “Birthplace of Amateur Telescope Making.” Home to The Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc., an active amateur astronomy and telescope-making club that sponsors many events, classes, activities, and a convention. Something for all levels. For more information write the Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc., PO Box 601, Springfield, VT 05156. Webmaster@Stellafane.com. www.stellafane.com.

ST. JOHNSBURY. Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon. Periodically at 4 pm at the Catamount Arts Center. Call or check web for schedule.(802) 748-2600, (888) 757-5559. catamountarts@charter.net. www.catamountarts.com. www.catamountjazz.com.

St. Johnsbury. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Upstairs Gallery. Exhibit: Canvas and Stone—Art of a Friendship. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. 1171 Main St. Free. (802) 748-8291. www.stjathenaeum.org/events.htm. igelber@stjathenaeum.org. August 15 - October 11.

ST. JOHNSBURY. Volksmarch (Non-Competitive Walk). Walk through the largest city in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. At the Visitors Center, Railroad St. Call ahead: (802) 748-3678. Through Nov 30.

Stowe. Play: A Delicate Balance. This 1967 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Edward Albee explores the themes of loss, fear and escape from reality. Stowe Town Hall Theatre. 67 Main St. Wed - Sat, 8 pm. For tickets call (802) 253-3961. www.stowetheatre.com. tickets@stowetheatre.com. August 13-30.

STOWE. Quintessential Vermont. Featuring three award-winning Vermont artists: Gary Eckhart, Elizabeth Allen & Bob Aiken. Art, food & music! Free admission. Tues-Sat, 10-5; Mon, 11-4; and Sun by appointment. Vermont Fine Art Gallery, 1880 Mountain Rd. Suite #3. (802) 253-9653. vtfineartgallery@aol.com. www.vermontfineartgallery.com. Through August 31.

Thetford. Hughes Barn Museum. Open Sunday afternoons 2-5 pm during August. Free admission. At 2274 Rt. 113. (802) 785-2068. www.thetfordhistoricalsociety.org. info@thetfordhistoricalsociety.org. Through August 31.

VERGENNES. “Thru The Lens” Photo Show. The many seasons and moods of Lake Champlain are beautifully reflected in this exhibit  by professional and amateur photographers. 10 am - 5 pm. Admission: adult $10, seniors $9; students 5-17 $6; under 5 free. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., seven miles off Rt. 22A. (802) 475-2022. www.lcmm.org. Sep 1 - Oct 14.

VERGENNES. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Exhibits and activities. Open daily, 10 am - 5 pm, through October 30, 2008. Admission: adult $10, seniors $9; students 5-17 $6; under 5 free. At 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., seven miles off Rt. 22A. (802) 475-2022. www.lcmm.org.

Waitsfield. India Experience Cooking Class. One of 125 Vermont Festival of the Arts Events. Millbrook Inn, Millbrook Rd.  Aug 12, 19 & 26 at 5 pm. Admission. (802) 496-6682.

WAITSFIELD. Mad River Valley Eat Local Challenge. Join us for a learning and culinary experience, whether it be for a meal, a day or the entire week. (802) 496-2763. www.vermontlocalvore.org. info@VermontLocalvore.org. Sept 14-20.

Waitsfield. The Artwork of Thompson Lehnert. One of 125 Vermont Festival of the Arts events. The Bundy Center for the Arts, 361 Bundy Rd. Open Tues-Fri 10 am – 2 pm, Sat 1-4 pm. Donation. (802) 496-6682. www.vermontartfest.com. info@vermontartfest.com. Through Oct 12.

Waitsfield. Vermont Festival of the Arts. A celebration of the arts & communities of the Mad River Valley.Various locations. (802) 496-6682. www.vermontartfest.com. info@vermontartfest.com. Through Aug 31.

Waterbury Center. Play: Indoor/Outdoor by Kenny Finkle. Watebury Festival Playhouse. 2933 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. Wed-Sat at 7:30; 2 pm matinee on Aug 31. For tickets call (802) 498-3755. www.WaterburyFestivalPlayers.com.  Through Sept 6.

WEATHERSFIELD. Weathersfield Trail, Cascade Falls Rd. Of four hiking trails that go to the summit of Mt. Ascutney, the Weathersfield Trail is probably the most scenic. Highlights include Little Cascade Falls (.04 miles), Crystal Cascade Falls (an 84 foot high waterfall at 1.1 miles), Gus’s Lookout and the West Peak Vista where hang gliders launch from in the summer. Great observation platform on the summit for hikers. For more information contact Rick White at (802) 886-2215. www.weathersfield.org.

WEST RUTLAND. Free Financial Fitness Classes by NeighborWorks® of Western Vermont. Topics covered include: Basic Budgeting, Using a Checkbook, Saving and Investing, Borrowing Basics, Credit, and Renting in Vermont. Call to find out the dates of topics that interest you. 3-5 pm Thursdays at the NeighborWorks office at 110 Marble St. (802) 438-2303 x 216.

WESTMINSTER WEST. Sowing Peace Farm. Fresh-picked organic produce. Open Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm and “by chance,” through first hard frost. Tomatoes (many varieties, mostly heirlooms), eggplant, squash, beans, garlic, hot peppers, onions, herbs for cooking and more. Also canned goods, always made with homegrown organic ingredients. For information call (802) 387-2781.

WESTON. Les Miserables. The international blockbuster! For tickets call Weston Playhouse. (802) 824-5288. www.westonplayhouse.org. Through Aug 23.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. “Appreciate Your Life,” Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice and discussion on Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. Shambhala Meditation Center of White River, 158 South Main St. Call (802) 785-4304 for information. whiteriver.shambhala.org.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Art Show at Tip Top Café. Nature’s Wonders works by Rebecca Gottesman. Free admission. Show hangs through September 30 at Tip Top Cafe/Tip Top Media and Arts Building, 86 North Main St. (802) 356-6200. rebecca@rebeccasart.com. www.rebeccasart.com.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Knitting, Crocheting, and Tatting Classes. Beginner to advanced. Also yarns and knitting supplies. Held at White River Yarns, 1011 N. Main St., Suite 27. For information call Lois Miller, (802) 295-9301. lmm802@verizon.net. www.whiteriveryarns.com.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Listen Community Dinner. Free nutritious meals served 5:15-5:45 pm every Monday and Wednesday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 749 Hartford Ave. For information call (603) 448-4553.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Second Hand Rose Shop at the United Methodist Church, 106 Gates St. is open Wednesdays from noon to 3 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.

WILMINGTON. Adams Farm. Special events, outdoor livestock area and playground. Evening wagon ride & bonfire party Wed & Sat nights (through Aug 31). Admission. Open Wed-Sun 10 am - 5 pm. Adams Farm, 15 Higley Hill. (802) 464-3762. farmfun@sover.net. www.adamsfamilyfarm.com. Open through October 31.

 

Wilmington. Vermontics Corn Maze. 160,000 corn stalks! Find over 20 Vermont political icons, facts and figures within the maze. 10-5 pm. Admission. Adams Farm. 15 Higley Hill. (802) 464-3762. www.adamsfamilyfarm.com. August 9 - November 15.

WILMINGTON. Exhibit: “RFD Vermont.” Works by Mary Azarian. Free. Quaigh Designs, 11 Main St. (802) 464-2780. qdclmh@sover.net. Through Sept 30.

WINDSOR. American Precision Museum. Peruse many historical and interesting exhibits and collections. Admission: adults $6, students $4, under 6 free, family $18. Open daily 10 am - 5 pm. 196 Main St. (802) 674-5781. www.americanprecision.org. Through Oct 31.

WINDSOR. Gary Milek—Forty Years of Work in Progress. A Drawing Show at Cider Hill Gallery. A tribute to his personal reverence for the natural world, this show will include Gary’s landscape drawings and botanical sketches and seldom seen portraits from the artist’s personal collection. Cider Hill Gardens & Gallery, 1747 Hunt Rd. (off State St.) is open thru Oct, Thurs thru Mon, 10 am - 6 pm. Show runs thru Aug 18. (800) 232-4337. www.garymilek.com. www.ciderhillgardens.com.

 

WINDSOR. Old Constitution House State Historic Site. 18th Century Travelers Exhibit: “Comforts of a Country Traveler.” Programs. Open 11 am - 5 pm, Wed-Sun, through mid-October. Admission: adults $2.50, children 14 & under are free. 16 N Main St. (802) 672-3373. www.historicvermont.org.

WOODSTOCK. First Run Movies at the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Old-fashioned movie-going experience, with state-of-the-art Dolby Digital sound system and the largest movie screen in the Upper Valley! Fri-Mon, 7:30 pm. Adult $7, senior $6, under 12, $5. (802) 457-3981. www.pentanglearts.org.

WOODSTOCK. Nature Program: Alien Invasions. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Why do some flourish and some not? Why do some invade the environment, crowding out the natives? Find some answers in this two-hour, one-mile stroll around the gardens and grounds of the park. Free, limited to 15 people, call for reservations. 2-4 pm. Meet at Carriage Barn Visitor Center. (802) 457-3368 x 22. www.nps.gov/mabi/contacts. Aug 20, 28.

WOODSTOCK. Outdoor Program: Through a Naturalist’s Eye. This 550-acre national park hosts a great variety of flora and fauna typical of the northern forest ecosystem. Bird walks, wildflower walks, tree identification, wildlife identification, and tracking. Saturday mornings 8:30-10:30 am. Meet at Prosper Road Trailhead parking lot, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. (802) 457-3368 x 22. www.nps.gov/mabi/contacts. Through Oct 25.

WOODSTOCK. Program: Conservation through the Artist’s Eye. See paintings by Hudson River School artists on this one-and-a-half-hour walk through the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion. 2:30-4 pm. $8 fee. Limited to 12 people; call for reservations. Meet at Carriage Barn Visitor Center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.  (802) 457-3368 x 22. www.nps.gov/mabi/contacts. Aug 23; Sept 7, 20; Oct 4.

WOODSTOCK. Billings Farm & Museum. Celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Premiere Jersey dairy farm. Tour the barns, the 1890 Farm House, and exhibits! 22nd Annual Quilt Exhibition (through Sept 21). Time Travel Tuesdays (through Aug 26). Many special events. 10 am - 5 pm. Adults $11; over 62 $10; children 5-15 $6; 3-4 $3; 2 & under free. Located 1/2 mile north of the village green on Rt 12. (802) 457-2355. info@billingsfarm.org. www.billingsfarm.org. Open through October 31 and then holiday and some winter weekends.

Thursday, August 14

Barton. 141st Annual Orleans County Fair. An old-time agricultural fair with entertainment and fun for the whole family. Admission $10 per day. Roaring Brook Park. (802) 525-3555. Through Aug 17.

Dorset. Dorset Theatre Festival presents June Moon. A jazz age comedy with bite. The Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Rd. For tickets call (802) 867-5777. www.DorsetTheatreFestival.org. Aug 14-30.

Fairfield. Lecture: Civil War Sites in Vermont. Howard Coffin will tell you about Civil War home front sites in Vermont. Free. 7 pm. Fairfield town clerk’s office—Chester Arthur Room, North Road. (802) 827-3945. www.vermonthumanities.org.

Montpelier. Brown Bag Concert. Christ Church Pocket Park, 64 State St. Noon until 1 pm. Free. (802) 223-9604. www.mdca.org. director@mdca.org.

SOUTH ROYALTON. Outdoor Summer Band Concert. Green Mountain Brass Band performs in the gazebo on the Green at 7 pm. Free. Bring your families, blankets, and lawn chairs. Rain site is the SRHS Gymnasium. For more information contact Ellis Music Co. at (802) 234-6400.

St. Johnsbury. Concert: An Evening with Alicia Bay Laurel. Inspirational original music for all ages. 7-8:30 pm. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 1302 Main St. Admission. (802) 748-2372. www.aliciabaylaurel.com. info@fairbanksmuseum.org.

WINDSOR. Hosta Days. Learn about and view more than 100 hosta varieties. Free daily talk at 10 am and garden tour at 11 am. Light refreshments, art show in the gallery, plant sales and daily hosta specials. Hosta Days runs Aug 14, 15 & 16. Cider Hill is open through October, Thurs through Mon, 10 am - 6 pm. Cider Hill Gardens & Gallery, 1747 Hunt Rd. (off State St.). (800) 232-4337. www.ciderhillgardens.com.

Woodstock. Concert with Woodchucks Revenge. Rootsy-style music played with spirit and old-time country sensibility. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy yourself. Woodstock Village Green. Free, everyone welcome. (802) 457-3981. info@pentanglearts.org.

North Hero. Shakespeare in the Park. Professional outdoor summer theatre. Knight Point State Park, 44 Knight Point Rd. Call for times and tickets. (877) 874-1911. www.vtstateparks.com. parks@state.vt.us. Through Aug 17.

Pownal. Tri-State Fair. Rides, shows, circus, demo derby, 4-H horse show, truck pull, tractor pull, more! Thurs–Sat 1 pm - closing, Sun 9 am - closing. Green Mountain Race Track, Rt. 7. Admission. (518) 658-3530. jdifusco@taconic.net. Through Aug 17.

Friday, August 15

Barre. Gates & Passages Exhibit Opening Reception. Come meet the artists for three new shows. Free. 5:30-7:30 pm. Studio Place Arts, 201 N. Main St. (802) 479-7069. www.studioplacearts.com. spa4arts@sover.net.

Barton. 141st Annual Orleans County Fair. An old-time agricultural fair with entertainment and fun for the whole family. Admission $10 per day, seniors $7 on Friday. Roaring Brook Park. (802) 525-3555. Through Aug 17.

Burlington. Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Celebrate Lake Champlain & the Burlington Waterfront with historical, educational & performing arts events for everyone at multiple venues. Fri, 11 am - 6:30 pm; Sat, 11 am - 10 pm, Sun, 11 am - 5 pm. Free admission. (802) 482-3313. www.lcmfestival.com. Through Aug 17.

Greensboro. Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour. Smirkusology: A Science Extravaganza! Quirky, crackerjack scientists attempt to formulate the chemical compound of circus. Circus Barn, 1 Circus Rd. Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 & 7 pm. For tickets call (802) 533-7443. smirkus.org/htm/tickets/vt_greensboro.html. marialisa@smirkus.org. Also Aug 16.

Hyde Park. Jane Austen Weekend.  Discussion of the book, Persuasion. The Governor’s House, 100 Main St. Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. (802) 888-6888. www.OneHundredMain.com. info@OneHundredMain.com.

Norwich. Concert: A Pocketful of Wonders with Odds Bodkin. A family event. Admission. 6 pm. Montshire Museum, 1 Montshire Rd. (802) 649-2200. www.montshire.org. montshire@montshire.org.

Pownal. Tri-State Fair. Rides, shows, circus, demo derby, 4-H horse show, truck pull, tractor pull, classic car cruise-in and more. Fri & Sat 1 pm - closing, Sun 9 am - closing. Admission. Green Mountain Race Track. Rt. 7. (518) 658-3530. jdifusco@taconic.net. Through Aug 17.

Rutland. 2nd Annual Long Trail Festival. Live bands, booths, events, vendors, information, food and more! Free admission. 12 noon to 12 midnight. At the Vermont State Fairgrounds. 175 South Main St. (Rt. 7). For info call Wayne Krevetski, (802) 282-2237. www.longtrailfestivalvt.com. wkrevetski@hotmail.com.

Through Aug 17.

 

VERGENNES. Concert with Brian Conway and Brendan Dolan, two of the most respected and renowned Irish American musicians. 8 pm on the 2nd floor at the Park Squeeze at 161 Main St. Doors will open for the concert at 7:30 pm. Admission $15 at the door. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended by sending an e-mail to: mrksustic@together.net.

WINDSOR. Hosta Days. Learn about and view more than 100 hosta varieties. Free daily talk at 10 am and garden tour at 11 am. Light refreshments, art show in the gallery, plant sales and daily hosta specials. Hosta Days runs Aug 14, 15 & 16. Cider Hill is open through October, Thurs through Mon, 10 am - 6 pm. Cider Hill Gardens & Gallery, 1747 Hunt Rd. (off State St.). (800) 232-4337. www.ciderhillgardens.com.

Saturday, August 16

Addison. Bennington Battle Day. This is a VT state holiday with free admission to state-owned historic sites. 9:30 am - 5 pm. Chimney Point State Historic Site. 7305 Rt. 125. (802) 759-2412. www.HistoricVermont.org/chimneypoint. ChimneyPoint@HistoricVermont.org.

Barton. 141st Annual Orleans County Fair. An old-time agricultural fair with entertainment and fun for the whole family. Admission $10 per day includes midway, children under 3 free, grandstand more. Roaring Brook Park. (802) 525-3555. Also Aug 17.

Bennington. Weekend Anniversary of the Battle of Bennington. Cannons, soldiers and ceremonies. A Living History Encampment will take place on the grounds of the Monument. Drills and activities for children, clothing demonstrations, educational programs hourly. Authentic cannons on display. Open Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 5 pm. Bennington Battle Monument, 15 Monument Circle. This is a VT state holiday with free admission to state-owned historic sites. (802) 447-0550. www.HistoricVermont.org. Bennington@HistoricVermont.org. Also Aug 17.

Bennington. Lucille Chung & Alessio Bax in Concert. Husband and wife piano duo present an evening of classical music. 8 pm. Bennington Center for the Arts, Rt. 9 at Gypsy Lane. For tickets call (802) 442-7158. www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org. BCAforArts@aol.com.

Bondville. Bondville Bowl Skate Jam. Open contest for cash & prizes after a day of skateboarding clinics and competitions. 10-5. Mountain School at Winhall, 9 School St. Admission. (802) 297-2662. www.themountainschool.org.

BURLINGTON. Irish Fiddle Workshop. With Brian Conway, of the most respected and renowned Irish American musicians. For intermediate to advanced players, focusing on Irish style and repertoire. 10 am at the Burlington Violin Shop. A $20 fee is payable the morning of the workshop. $10 subsidy for fiddlers 25 years and younger. Reservations are limited to the first 10 who sign up and can be made by sending an e-mail to mrksustic@together.net.

Burlington. Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Celebrate Lake Champlain & the Burlington Waterfront with historical, educational & performing arts events for everyone at multiple venues. 11 am - 10 pm, Sun till 5 pm. Free admission. (802) 482-3313. www.lcmfestival.com. Also Aug 17.

Chester. Hansel & Gretel. The Opera Theatre of Weston  presents a program of  scenes from the opera Hansel & Gretel. 4-5 pm. Old Stone Church,  Rt. 11. Tickets: (802) 824-3821. www.operatheatreofweston.com. otw@sover.net.

Derby. Arts & Crafts Fair. See the works of 60+ crafters. Admission $1, 12/under free. 10 am - 4 pm. Elks Club, Rt. 5. (802) 334-7325 x 11. www.geocities.com/artsandcraftsfair/. artsandcraftsfair@yahoo.com.

Fair Haven. Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences presents a Raptor Encounter Program. Admission. 7 pm. Bomoseen State Park, 22 Cedar Mountain Rd. (802) 265-4242. www.vtstateparks.com/events.cfm. parks@state.vt.us.

Grand Isle. Concert: Joe & Mike—Acoustic Guitar Duo. Grand Isle State Park, 35 E. Shore Rd. South. (802) 372-4300. www.vtstateparks.com/events.cfm. parks@state.vt.us.

Greensboro. Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour. Smirkusology: A Science Extravaganza! Circus Barn, 1 Circus Rd. Performances at 2 & 7 pm. For tickets call (802) 533-7443. smirkus.org. marialisa@smirkus.org.

Groton. Fried Dough. Join us at the Stillwater office as we make beaver tails, elephant ears or funnel cakes—fried dough, by any name. 7 pm. Stillwater State Park. Admission. (802) 584-3822. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/events.cfm.

Groton. Workshop: Hand-Crafted Journals. We teach you how to make your own handcrafted memory & nature journal. 10 am. Stillwater State Park. Admission. (802) 584-3822. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/events.cfm.

Groton. Concert: Michael Kennedy performs at 7 pm. Groton Nature Center. (802) 241-3655. www.vtstateparks.com.

Hubbardton. Bennington Battle Day. Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife and Drum Corps perform revolutionary War music at 1 pm. Site interpreter Carl Fuller leads a battlefield hike afterwards. This is a VT state holiday with free admission to state-owned historic sites. Visitor’s center is open. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 5696 Monument Hill Rd. (802) 273-2282. www.HistoricVermont.org/hubbardton.

Hubbardton. Outdoor Program: By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Watch the full moon rise over the Taconics. Bring blankets, telescopes, binoculars, and flashlights; marshmallows are provided. Call ahead to confirm program is on. Rain date Aug 17. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 5696 Monument Hill Rd. 8-10 pm. (802) 273-2282. www.HistoricVermont.org/hubbardton. Hubbardton@HistoricVermont.org.

Huntington. 3rd Annual Valley Stage. A day of music, food and fun for the whole family in the beautiful Huntington Valley. 12:30-8:30 pm. At 246 Blackbird Swale. Admission. (802) 434-4563. www.valleystage.net. don@valleystage.net.

Ludlow. 11th Annual Vermont State Zucchini Festival. Celebrate all things Zucchini. Free admission, many events. 9 am-8 pm. Sun till 4 pm. Veterans Memorial Park and Main Street, Rt. 103. (802) 228-5830. www.YourPlaceinVermont.com. info.ovrcc@tds.net. Also Aug 17.

Montpelier. Bicycle Film Fest. The Flying Scotsman (2007). Savoy Theater, 26 Main St. 4 pm. Free. (802) 223-9604. www.sculptcycle.org. director@mdca.org.

Morrisville. Sheep to Shawl. Wool workshop with Alex Garven. Free. 2 pm. Noyes House Museum, 122 Lower Main St. (802) 888-7617.

Orwell. Mount Independence observes Bennington Battle Day. This is a VT state holiday with free admission to state-owned historic sites. Open 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Mount Independence Rd. off Rt. 73. (802) 759-2412. www.HistoricVermont.org/mountindependence. MountIndependence@HistoricVermont.org.

Peru. Concert: The Lustre Kings. 1-4 pm. Bromley Mountain Thrill Zone, 3984 Rt. 11. Admission. (802) 824-5522. www.bromley.com. info@bromley.com.

Plymouth. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site observes Bennington Battle Day. This is a VT state holiday with free admission to state-owned historic sites. Cindy Bittenger presents “Two Vermont Humanitarians: Grace Coolidge and Dorothy Thompson” at 1 pm. Helene Lang presents: “Dorothy Canfield Fisher: A Vermonter to the World” at 2 pm. Plymouth Notch Historic District, 3780 Rt. 100A. (802) 672-3773. www.HistoricVermont.org. Coolidge@HistoricVermont.org.

Randolph. Last Mile Ride. The ride raises money for services for terminally ill patients, or those in the last mile of life. Gifford Medical Center, 44 S. Main St. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Registration fee. (802) 728-2380. www.giffordmed.org. alincoln@giffordmed.org.

Rutland. 2nd Annual Long Trail Festival. Live bands on two stages, booths, events, vendors, information, food and more! Free admission. 12 noon to 12 midnight. At the Vermont State Fairgrounds. 175 South Main St. (Rt. 7). For info call Wayne Krevetski, (802) 282-2237. www.longtrailfestivalvt.com. wkrevetski@hotmail.com. Also Aug 17.

 

Starksboro. Camp Common Ground: Week 3. Camp Common Ground is an intergenerational family camp focused on creative expression, fun, great food and community. Common Ground Center, 473 Tatro Rd. Sat 3 pm - Fri. 11 am. Fee. Info: (802) 453-2592. cgcvt.org. info@cgcvt.org.

VERGENNES. “Rabble In Arms” Living History Weekend. Includes demonstrations of maritime machines, re-enactors, construction and use of a traditional field kitchen, and special eighteenth-century-themed workshops. 10 am - 5 pm. Admission: adult $10, seniors $9; students 5-17 $6; under 5 free. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., seven miles off Rt. 22A. (802) 475-2022. www.lcmm.org. Also Aug 17.

Waitsfield. Workshop: Painting with Acrylic as Permanent Watercolor. White Horse Inn, 999 German Flats Rd. Sat & Sun 10 am-4 pm. Fee. (802) 496-3260. www.whitehorseinnvermont.com. whitehorseinn@accessvt.com. Also Aug 17.

WINDSOR. Hosta Days. Learn about and view more than 100 hosta varieties. Free daily talk at 10 am and garden tour at 11 am. Light refreshments, art show in the gallery, plant sales and daily hosta specials. Hosta Days runs Aug 14, 15 & 16. Cider Hill is open through October, Thurs through Mon, 10 am - 6 pm. Cider Hill Gardens & Gallery, 1747 Hunt Rd. (off State St.). (800) 232-4337. www.ciderhillgardens.com.

Wilmington. Full Moon Wagon Ride & Bonfire Party. Adams Farm, 15 Higley Hill. 7:30 pm. Please call for reservations and admission. (802) 464-3762. www.adamsfamilyfarm.com. farmfun@sover.net.

Windsor. Old Constitution House observes Bennington Battle Day. This is a VT state holiday with free admission to state-owned historic sites. Traditional craft demonstrations, 11 am – 5 pm. Old Constitution House State Historic Site, 16 N. Main St. (Rt. 5). (802) 674-6628. www.HistoricVermont.org. William.Jenney@state.vt.us.

Sunday, August 17

Barre. Sunday Tea Reception for Gates & Passages Exhibit. Meet the artists at the Sunday Tea Reception for three new shows. Free. 2-4 pm at Studio Place Arts, 201 N. Main St. (802) 479-7069. www.studioplacearts.com. spa4arts@sover.net.

Barton. 141st Annual Orleans County Fair. An old-time agricultural fair with entertainment and fun for the whole family.  Admission $10 per day, children 3 and under free, grandstand more.Roaring Brook Park. (802) 525-3555.

Bennington. Weekend Anniversary of the Battle of Bennington. Cannons, soldiers, ceremonies, living history encampment. Open 9 am – 5 pm. Bennington Battle Monument, 15 Monument Circle. This is a VT state holiday with free admission to state-owned historic sites. (802) 447-0550. www.HistoricVermont.org. Bennington@HistoricVermont.org.

Burlington. Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Celebrate Lake Champlain & the Burlington Waterfront with historical, educational & performing arts events for everyone at multiple venues. 11 am – 5 pm. Free admission. (802) 482-3313. www.lcmfestival.com.

 

Isle La Motte. Art Fits Vermont Exhibit. Fisk Farm Art Barn, 3849 West Shore Rd. Free. (802) 928-3364. ilmpt.org. islewitch@aol.com. Through Aug 31.

Ludlow. 11th Annual Vermont State Zucchini Festival. Celebrate all things Zucchini. Free admission, many events. 9 am-8 pm. Sun till 4 pm. Veterans Memorial Park and Main Street, Rt. 103. (802) 228-5830. www.YourPlaceinVermont.com. info.ovrcc@tds.net.

 

Manchester Center. A Room of One’s Own. Reenactment of Virginia Wolff’s life, in period dress, through the eyes of her sister, Vanessa Bell. Equinox Terrace. 324 Equinox Terrace. Sun., 2 pm. Free. (802) 362-5141. Wheelchair accessible:.

Manchester Center. Hansel & Gretel. Opera Theatre of Weston presents a program of scenes from Hansel & Gretel. First Congregational Church, Rt. 11. 4-5 pm. Admission. (802) 824-3821. www.operatheatreofweston.com. otw@sover.net.

Montgomery. Concert by the Common—Diller-Quaile String Quartet. Pratt Hall, 2044 N. Main St. 7 pm. Admission. (802) 326-4528. www.montgomeryvt.us/mhs.htm. pratthall@gmail.com.

Montpelier. Free Bicycle Film Fest—Still We Ride. Savoy Theater. 26 Main St. 4 pm. Free. (802) 223-9604. www.sculptcycle.org. director@mfca.org.

Orwell. Geology Hike: Mount Independence Rocks! Geologist Helen Mango from Castleton State College leads the hike. Explore the oldest rocks in the Potsdam Formation and the newer rocks of the Green Mountain Formation. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Adults $5, children 14 and under free. 2 pm. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Mount Independence Rd. off Rt. 73. (802) 759-2412. www.HistoricVermont.org. MountIndependence@HistoricVermont.org.

Rochester. Rochester Chamber Music Society Concert. Songs for a Summer Afternoon. Beth Thompson soprano, Cynthia Huard piano. 4 pm. Rochester Federated Church, Rt. 100. Admission by donation. (802) 797-9234. www.rcmsvt.org. lesley@rcmsvt.org.

Rutland. 2nd Annual Long Trail Festival. Live bands on two stages, booths, events, vendors, information, food and more! Free admission. 12 noon to 12 midnight. At the Vermont State Fairgrounds. 175 South Main St. (Rt. 7). For info call Wayne Krevetski, (802) 282-2237. www.longtrailfestivalvt.com. wkrevetski@hotmail.com.

 

VERGENNES. “Rabble In Arms” Living History Weekend. Includes demonstrations of maritime machines; re-enactors; construction and use of a traditional field kitchen; and special eighteenth-century-themed workshops. 10 am - 5 pm. Admission: adult $10, seniors $9; students 5-17 $6; under 5 free. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., seven miles off Rt. 22A. (802) 475-2022. www.lcmm.org.

Weston. Sundays on the Hill Concert—Counterpoint with Robert DeCormier. 4 pm. Church on the Hill, Lawrence Hill Rd. Admission. (802) 824-6686. www.VTChurchOnThewHill.org. bcyuengling@verizon.net.

Woodstock. Annual Antique Tractor Day. See tractors dating from 1930s to 1960s. Tractor parade at 1 pm. Tractor-drawn wagon rides and children’s activities. Lunch Tent manned by the Teago Volunteer Fire Department. Billings Farm & Museum, Rt. 12N & River Rd. 10 am – 5 pm. Adults $11, 62 and over $10, children 5-15 $6, 3-4 $3. (802) 457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org. info@billingsfarm.org.

Monday, August 18

South Woodstock. Green Mountain Horse Association’s  Chef’s Night—Courses and Horses. Watch the DerbyCross competition from the Chef’s tent with gourmet dining, $65 admission. Or bring your own chairs and a picnic and watch the DerbyCross for $20 admission per person. Call for reservations. 5-8 pm. Green Mountain Horse Association, Rt. 106. (802) 457-1509 , 802-234-9463. www.gmhainc.org. gmha@gmhainc.org.

Tuesday, August 19

Burlington. Wine on the Water Cruise. Wine and Food Pairing for the Enthusiast—hosted By Dellie Rex. Admission, call for reservations. On the Moonlight Lady, 348 Flynn Ave. (802) 863-3350. www.vtwinecruise.com. info@vermontdiscoverycruises.com.

Castleton. Concert on the Green. Gypsy Reel performs. 7 pm. Free, bring your lawn chairs and blankets. 50/50 raffle and refreshments. Rain site: Casella Fine Arts Center, Castleton State College.

Greensboro. Concert: 29th Annual Summer Music From Greensboro—Oboe and Strings. Igor Leschichin on oboe, Jae Lee on violin, Daniel Chong on violin, Frank Shaw on viola, and Cynthia Forbes on cello. Tickets: adults $16, seniors $15, Students $10, under 18 free. 8 pm. United Church of Christ, in the village. (802) 525-3291. www.summermusicfromgreensboro.org. Fonthillsplendens@gmail.com.

Johnson. Open Mic at Tuesday Night Live. Local talent steps up to the Tuesday Night Live stage for a great night of entertainment. Everyone is welcome. Free admission. Legion Field, School St. 6-8:30 pm. (802) 635-7826. www.townofjohnson.com. loisfrey@verizon.net.

Wednesday, August 20

Bethel. Summer Concert. Steel drum band performs from Vermont Independent School for the Arts. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. 7-9 pm. At the Bethel band shell, 135 Church St. Free admission. (802) 229-7376. www.bethelvermont.com.

Lyndonville. 162nd Annual Caledonia County Fair. Agricultural, livestock exhibits and competition, lumberjack demo, midway, entertainment, and so much more. Tickets including unlimted rides and free grandstand are $15 per person, seniors $10 on Wed, Thur, Fri. Mountain View Park. (802) 626-5917. www.vtfair.com. daw1030@aol.com. Through Aug 24.

Woodstock. Nature Program: Alien Invasions. Why do some species flourish and some not? Two-hour, one-mile stroll around the gardens and grounds of the park. Free, call for reservations. 2-4 pm. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Meet at Carriage Barn Visitor Center. (802) 457-3368 x 22. www.nps.gov/mabi/contacts. Also Aug 28.

Thursday, August 21

Lyndonville. 162nd Annual Caledonia County Fair. Agricultural, livestock exhibits and competition, lumberjack demo, midway, entertainment, and more. Tickets including unlimited rides and free grandstand are $15 per person, seniors $10 on Thur, Fri. Mountain View Park. (802) 626-5917. www.vtfair.com. daw1030@aol.com. Through Aug 24.

Montpelier. Brown Bag Concert. Mark LeGrand & His Lovesick Band performs. Christ Church Pocket Park, 64 State St. Noon to 1 pm. Free. (802) 223-9604. www.mdca.org. director@mdca.org.