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The Advocate's Vermont Notes
February 5th, 2005
Skate benefit
MANCHESTER — The Maple Street School will hold a skate benefit to raise money for tsunami victims at Riley Rink on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m.
“Kids Helping Kids,” a two-hour long family skate, will feature music by Burr & Burton student disc jockeys, a Chuck-a-Puck and free sundaes from Mother Myrick’s and Wilcox Dairy. All admission proceeds will go directly to the Save the Children Asian Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund.
Las Chicas, the rink concession stand, will donate all proceeds for hot chocolate purchased during the event. Other local merchants will participate in a “High Five to Local Merchants,” in which businesses can donate the admission fee. A $5 suggested donation will be collected at the door. Information: 802-362-7137.
Art camps
NORTH BENNINGTON — The Vermont Arts Exchange, at the Sage Street Mill, will offer art and music camps for children and teenagers during the week of February school vacation, Feb. 21-25.
The art camp, for ages 5 and older, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 21. Campers will explore different arts mediums each day, working with skilled artists to develop their own art and working in groups, individually and during an open studio time.
Musicians Deena Smith and Nathan Knowles will lead the music camp for ages 8 and older, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 21. Campers will write songs in their favorite styles such as rap, hip-hop, rock & roll and rhythm & blues. The songs will then be composed and recorded into a CD featuring artwork on the packaging.
Leigh Orcutt, an artist and teacher at Bennington College’s Early Childhood Center, will instruct art camps for toddlers and preschoolers beginning Monday, Feb. 21. Campers will explore color, texture and “age-appropriate” art projects. Information and registration: 802-442-5549.
‘The Crucible’
BENNINGTON — The Mount Anthony Union High School Drama Club will present Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” in the school’s auditorium from Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 2-5, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, will be $5 or $4 for students.
Center accredited
BENNINGTON — The National Association for the Education of Young Children recently announced that Bennington College's Early Childhood Center accreditation remains valid until November 2007.
“Preschools are not required to seek this distinction, but we at the ECC believe it is in the best interests of our school as well as the best interest of our families for us to undergo NAEYC's exacting scrutiny in order to provide young children with the very best care and education during the formative years of their lives,” said Darlene Bombard, a teacher and co-director at the center, in a news release. “This prestigious recognition has been achieved by only seven percent of early childhood programs nationwide. We are proud to be a part of that group.”
The association commended the staff for positive interactions with the students and praised the program for providing a curriculum that encourages children to be actively involved in the learning process. The center was also praised for creating an environment that fosters growth and development and for meeting the recommendations for group size and ratios.
The center will accept applications for fall enrollment. Information: 802-440-4504.
Chrysalis meeting
POWNAL, Vt. — The Chrysalis Community, Mannhill Road, will hold an all-volunteer meeting on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m.
The community, a nonprofit holistic healing center for individuals with AIDS, seeks new volunteers. The meeting will include tours, group sharing and discussion, as well as brainstorming for fundraisers, events and a community garden. Information: 802-823-9309 or www.chrysaliscommunity.org.
‘Animal Amour’
MANCHESTER — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will present “Animal Amour,” a free seminar, at the Orvis flagship store on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m.
The seminar will explore how animals speak the language of love and discuss the courtship rituals and breeding behaviors of native wildlife species. Information: Orvis, 802-362-3750.
Valentine’s dinner
MANCHESTER — Hildene will host its second annual Valentine’s Wine Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 12, beginning at 6 p.m.
Select wines from Toad Hollow Vineyard, with help from Wines by George and supplier G. Housen Distributing, will accompany each dinner course, prepared by Little Rooster Café. Vineyard representatives will give an introduction of each wine.
Vocalist Ida Faiella of L’Ensemble, accompanied by Alan Thomson on Hildene’s Steinway grand piano, will perform. Tickets are $150 per person and must be purchased in advance.
A case of Toad Hollow wine, with two Baccarat crystal wine glasses, will be raffled. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.
Event proceeds will benefit the ongoing preservation of the historic estate. Information: Lisa Fairley, 802-367-1144, or www.hildene.org/winedinner.htm.
Pest control
RUTLAND — The Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association’s annual meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dr. Courtney Weber, a strawberry and raspberry breeder from Cornell University, will speak — along with local farmers. Topics will include pest control, berry varieties, a discussion of Vermont Land Trust's diversified agriculture programs and a round table look at new irrigation techniques. The meeting will also include a trade show featuring seed companies, equipment dealers and other vendors.
Attendees will receive three pesticide applicator re-certification credits in private or commercial categories. Admission, including breakfast and lunch, is $25 for association members and $35 for non-members. Registration must be received by Sunday, Feb. 6. Admission at the door will increase by $5.
Association dues are $35 per year and include reference guides, a subscription to Agriview newsletter and American Vegetable or Fruit Grower magazine.
Registration: mail a check to VV&BGA, c/o Doug Johnstone, P.O. Box 701, Springfield, VT 05156. Information: Vern Grubinger, University of Vermont Extension, 802-257-7967, ext. 13, or e-mail vernon.grubinger@uvm.edu.
Double Trouble
BENNINGTON — Double Trouble, a group for individuals with chemical dependency and psychological issues, will begin weekly meetings at the Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., on Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m. Information: 802-442-9700.
Vesper service
MANCHESTER CENTER — Gregory Norbet, formerly of the Weston Priory, will bring the Lumen Christi Sung Vesper Service to Zion Church on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m.
Vesper services will be held on the first Sunday of each month. Information about Norbet: www.hoseafoundation.org. Event information: church, 802-362-1987 or e-mail zion7a@sover.net. |
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