GREENSBORO COMMUNITY CALENDAR SUMMER 2007

JULY

1 (SUN) PORTER BROOK PERSPECTIVES: BOTANY WALK: with Michael Lew-Smith, Highland Lodge, 10 – 12 noon; $5 donation, call 533-2647 for sign up

1 (SUN) CIRCUS SMIRKUS: Circus Barn 2 pm and 7 pm, call 1-877-Smirkus for tickets

1 (SUN) CRAFSTBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Music on the Common, free concert 7 pm

4 (WED) OPEN HOUSE, EXHIBIT & ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Greensboro Historical Society 2-4

5 (THURS) “Small Hydro in Greensboro: the Next Frontier”: sponsored by Greensboro Town Energy Committee, 7 pm Fellowship Hall

5 (THURS) CHICKEN PIE SUPPER: St. Michaels’s Parish Hall 5, 6, & 7 pm

6 &7 (FRI & SAT) CASPIAN LAKE GRANGE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Historic exhibits, food sales & raffles, 10-3 Fri, 10-2 Sat

6 (FRI) FIREWORKS: 9:00 pm displayed from the Ball Field, rain date July 7

7 (SAT) FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: parade time 10 am. Participants assemble at MVCC
parking lot at 9:00 am; Activities after parade:
Town Green: Music and children’s activities
Library Book Sale: Library Lawn 10 am-2 pm
UCC Chicken Barbeque: Take out available; bring containers, call 533-2223 for reservations at the Greensboro UCC Church 11 am-1:00 pm

7 (SAT) BIG BAND DANCE: Irasburg Town Hall 7-11, benefit Old Stone House Museum

11 (WED) MYSTERY DINNER: “Murders Afloat on the SS Fellowship” 7 pm Fellowship Hall, reservations at Greensboro Library 533-2531

12 (THURS) CHILDREN’S CONCERT: free mini-concert 2:00 pm Hardwick Town House

12 (THURS) CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Summer Series; Bach, Leclair, Albinoni, Vivaldi; Hardwick Town House 8 pm

13 (FRI) ART & HOBBY SHOW: 10-4 pm; Reception for Exhibitors 3:30-5 pm at the Greensboro Historical Society

14 (SAT) ART & HOBBY SHOW: Silver Tea 2-4 pm, Greensboro Historical Society

14 (SAT) ANTIQUES AND UNIQUES: Craftsbury Common 10-4, Vermont Children’s Aid Society

16 (TUES) PORTER BROOK PERSPECTIVES: Tokyo & Japan with Alexander Smith, 8 pm Highland Lodge; dessert and coffee; donation $5; call 533-2647 to sign up

16 (MON) GREENSBORO LAND TRUST ANNUAL MEETING : “How Vermont Can Lead the Nation in Addressing Environmental Changes” by Senator Peter Schumlin, 7:30 Fellowship Hall

18 (WED) STORYTELLER AND ARTIST JUDY WITTERS: come & make a storytelling pouch, 1:30 pm Greensboro Free Library

18 (WED) EYE ON THE NIGHT SKY - AN EVENING OF ASTRONOMY WITH MARK BREEN: 8 pm Fellowship Hall; co-sponsors GUCC Summer Lecture Series and Greensboro Library

19 (THURS) CHILDREN’S CONCERT: free mini-concert, Hardwick Town House 2:00 pm

19 (THURS) CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Mozart, Villa-Lobos, & Beethoven; Hardwick Town House 8:00 pm

19 (THURS) LIBRARY MEETING; Special meeting for the town to discuss library renovation; 7 pm Fellowship Hall, sponsored by the Library Board

22 (SUN) CONTRA DANCING: 8 pm at the Grange Hall, $5 donation

24 (TUES) SUMMER MUSIC from GREENSBORO: Organ Concert, John Weaver organ; Marianne Weaver, flute; 8 pm GUCC sanctuary

23 (MON) GREENSBORO SWIM PROGRAM: July23 through August 3, 11-11:40 am; $25.
call Lorelei Wheeler 533-2384 for info

25 (WED) BANJO TOM: Musician and Storyteller; 1:30 pm Greensboro Free Library

25 (WED) GUCC LECTURE: “ Intercultural Support in Nicaragua” video & talk by Helen Beattie & Dr. Sarah Morgan of Planting Hope Inc.; 8 pm Fellowship Hall

25 (WED) BOOK DISCUSSION: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, led by Michael Beauregard, 7:00 pm at the Greensboro Free Library

26 (THURS) CHILDREN’S CONCERT: free mini-concert East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church 2 pm

26 (THURS) CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Schubert, Kenji Bunch & Dohnanyi; Hardwick Town House 8 pm

27 (FRI) MARGARET RUSSEL OLMSTED RETROSPECTIVE: paintings for viewing and for sale to benefit Greensboro Historical Society; Highland Lodge, 3-5 pm

28 (SAT) PIG ROAST AND AUCTION: 12 noon, benefits Craftsbury Community Care Center

29 (SUN) CONTRA DANCING: 8 pm Grange Hall, $5 donation

30 (MON) PORTER BROOK PERSPECTIVES: HERPS-REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS with Zachery Barbeau, Highland lodge 8 pm; $5 donation, dessert and coffee; call 533-2647 for sign up

30 (MON) PUBLIC HEARING: Draft zoning bylaw 7 pm Fellowship Hall

31 (TUES) SUMMER MUSIC from GREENSBORO: Zajkowski Trio; GUCC sanctuary 8 pm

AUGUST

1 (WED) LEDA SCHUBERT: Children’s Author of Here Comes Darrel talks about writing and publishing children’s books; 1:30 pm Greensboro Free Library

2 (THURS) CHILDREN’S CONCERT: free mini-concert 2 pm East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church

2(THURS) CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Brahms, Kevin Puts & Faure; Hardwick Town House at 8 pm

4 (SAT) CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST: A Greater Gift Craft Sale 10-3 at Fellowship Hall

4 (SAT) BOOK SALE: 10-2 Greensboro Free Library

5 (SUN) TAMARACK GALLERY GALA PARTY: 4 to 7 pm

5 (SUN) SUMMER HARVEST DINNER: Local Food, Local Chefs, Local Music; benefits AWARE, 5:30 Fellowship Hall; call Linda Fox 563-2321 for tickets

5 (SUN) CONTRA DANCING: 8 pm Grange Hall, $5 donation

6 (MON) MUSICAL STORY HOUR: Craftsbury Chamber Players 7 pm Greensboro Free Library

7 (TUES) SUMMER MUSIC FROM GREENSBORO: Counterpoint A Capella Choir, director Robert De Cormier, 8 pm GUCC sanctuary

8 (WED) GUCC LECTURE : “THE FUTURE OF ARTISAN CHEESE-MAKING IN VERMONT” Andy and Mateo Kehler, 8 pm Fellowship Hall

9 (THURS) CHICKEN PIE SUPPER: St. Michael’s Parish hall 5, 6, & 7 pm

9 (THURS) CHILDREN’S CONCERT: free mini concert 2 pm Greensboro Fellowship Hall

9 (THURS) CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Mozart & Messiaen; Hardwick Town House, at 8 pm

10 (FRI) OPEN HOUSE AT THE GREENSBORO BARN: Jennifer Ranz, 12-6, Pottery demonstration, Jewelry & Water Colors; Country Club Rd, benefits Greensboro Free Library

12 (SUN) CONTRA DANCING: 8pm Grange Hall, $5 donation

13 (MON) GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Annual Meeting, “Greensboro Shaping Lives”, 7:30 pm Fellowship Hall

13 (MON) PORTER BROOK PERSPECTIVES, BLACK BEARS OF MAINE: with Megan Jolly, 8 pm Highland Lodge; $5 donation, dessert and coffee, call 533 2647 for sign up

14 (TUES) SUMMER MUSIC FROM GREENSBORO: Chamber Orchestra playing Vivaldi, Puccini, Rossini, Marcello & Verdi 8pm GUCC sanctuary

15 (AUG) GUCC LECTURE, POEMS WITH HEART AND ATTITUDE: by Geoff Hewitt 8 pm Fellowship Hall

15 (WED) BOOK DISCUSSION: No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy, led by Linda Ramsdell, 7:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Free Library

16 (THURS) CHILDREN’S CONCERT: free mini concert 2 pm Greensboro Fellowship Hall

16 (THURS) CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Schumann, Prokofiev & Brahms, Hardwick Town House 8 pm

17 (FRI) ANNUAL JEWELRY SHOW: designs by Marion Stegner at the People Barn 12-5 pm, benefits Wonder and Wisdom

18 & 19 (SAT & SUN) CIRCUS SMIRKUS: 2 & 7 Circus Barn, call 1-877-Smirkus for tickets

20 (MON) GREENSBORO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING: 7:30 pm Fellowship Hall

21 (TUES) SUMMER MUSIC FROM GREENSBORO: All Mozart Concert, 8 pm UCC sanctuary

 

General Notes and On-Going Events

Lake Concerts: Sunday evenings at Landon Lake House, 8pm in July, 7:30 in August
Sailboat Races: Sunfish & Handicapped Classes Saturdays 2 pm July 1 – August 26; Andy Dales
for info
Greensboro Wonder and Wisdom: Extended Day Program; ages 6-12, Monday-Friday. 8 am-5pm; call Drex at 533-9216
Dance and Movement Classes: begin Saturdays June 23 for children ages 3- 11+ at Grange in Greensboro. Call Leona Stein 533-2318 for times and more information
Child Care: 6 weeks-12 years; Greensboro Early Learning Ctr; 7 am-5:30 pm; Sue Remington 533-2261
Tamarak Gallery: East Craftsbury open weekends 11-5 until September 2
Greensboro Historical Society: exhibit hours Tues, Wed, Thurs 10-1 from July 1-Sept 2; Sat 2-4 through Sept
Bread & Puppet Theatre: Museum open daily 10- 5; Friday night performance 8 pm; Outdoor shows in circus field starting Sundays July 2; donations appreciated; Rt. 122 in Glover; call 525 6972 ?
Blues Jam: July 7 & 28 and August 11; 8:00 p.m. at Grange Hall
Yoga: Tuesdays in July & August at 8:30 am in the People Barn; call 563-2320 for info, also 6 pm Tuesdays with Emily Hershberger 754-6623
Pilates: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm in the People Barn; Wed 5:30 for men; call Alla Youdina for info 472 6964
Caspian Lake Grange: meets second Thursday each month with lecture, 7:30 Grange Hall
Senior Meals: Greensboro Nursing Home; M, W, &F at noon; call 533-7051 for reservations
Classic Movies: Greensboro Nursing Home: Saturdays at 2:15 pm; call 533-7051 for titles
Recycling: Behind Town Hall; Open Saturdays, 9-11 am
Greensboro Free Library Programs: Story Hour 10-11 am Fridays; Arts and Crafts 1-3 pm Thursdays; Theatre Group 10-12noon Wednesdays; Handiwork Group Fridays at 10 am
Internet access: Town Hall; Tues-Thurs 9-12 & 1-4:30; Friday 10-12 & 1-4:30