Submit an Event! The deadline for calendar submissions is the Friday before publication. We publish all free or by-donation events and all one-time events at no charge — ongoing classes or other for-profit ongoing events are listed in our classified section for a fee. Please send listings to calendar [at] montpelierbridge [dot] com. Montpelier events have priority, then central Vermont events. High-resolution photos are also welcome. Check out the calendar guidelines for more detailed information.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 16

The New Economy: Getting Outta the Box. Join Gwendolyn Hallsmith, author and director of Planning and Community Development for Montpelier for a discussion of transitioning ourselves into the new economy. 6–7:45 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. 223-3338. kellogghubbard.org.

Sociodrama: Healing Society Through Creative Action. With Herb Propper. Explore common concerns and issues through spontaneous group role playing, using creative imagination to open perspectives, bridge conflicts and move toward more unified understanding. 5:30–7:15 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Free. Register at 223-8000, ext. 202 or info@hungermountain.com.

The Changing Health Care Landscape. With Peter Youngbaer, director of the Peoples’ Health and Wellness Clinic. How will changes to how health care is paid for affect you? Refreshments provided. 6:30 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, 151 High St. (Rte. 2), Plainfield. Free. 454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org.

Songwriters’ Meeting. Meeting of the Northern VT/NH chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Bring copies of your work. 6:45 p.m. Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. John, 633-2204. Event happens every third Thursday.

Friday, May 17

Rummage Sale. All season clothing, jewelry, music, small furniture. Boutique for finer apparel. 9–4 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St. 

Spring Migration Bird Walk: Barre Cow Pasture. Explore local birding hot spots for warblers, vireos, thrushes and waterfowl. 7–8:30 a.m. Free for nature center members, $10 nonmembers. Call North Branch Nature Center for directions: 229-6206. Event repeats Saturday, May 11.

Music for Sprouts. Burlington rising star Chris Dorman offers joyous music and imaginative play for toddlers and preschoolers. 10:30 a.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., Montpelier. Free. 223-4665 or kellogghubbard.org.

Reiki Clinic. With Lynne Ihlstrom. Noon–4 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St. Call 522-0045 for appointment.

CCV Montpelier Student Art Show. Art from students in Drawing 1, Introduction to Jewelry, Introduction to Studio Art and Digital Photography 2. 1:30–4 p.m. 660 Elm St., Montpelier. 4–8 p.m. 43 State St., Suite 1, Montpelier. Free. 828-4060.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection. 5–7 p.m. Calais Town Garage. Preregistration required. Call 229-9383, ext. 105. cvswmd.org.

Backpacking for Fun, Fitness and Connection to Nature. Mary Murphy, lead guide at Mountainsong Expeditions, shares slides and stories and answers questions about backpacking. 6–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Free. Register at 223-8000, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain.com.

Seth Glier. The 22-year-old Grammy-nominated singer, pianist and guitarist grabs audiences with his powerful falsetto, melodic prowess and what Performer Magazine calls “intoxicating groove.” 7:30 p.m. Chandler Upper Gallery, 71–73 Main Street, Randolph. $16 in advance, $19 day of show. Tickets at 728-6464.

Laugh Local: Vermont Comedy Open Mic Night. See live stand-up as comics try 5–7 minutes of new material in front of a live audience. 8 p.m. sign up at 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post #3, 21 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. Donations welcome. Bob, 793-3884.

Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio Annual Spring Showcase. Featuring students from age 8 through 65; an eclectic mix of hip-hop, Bboy/Bgirl-ing, modern, fusion, ballet, pointe, capoeira, jazz, musical theater and tap. 7 p.m. Barre Opera House. $12. Tickets sold at CDFS, 18 Langdon St., Montpelier. 229-4676, cdandfs.com.

Clockwise Duo. South African musicians Marc Uys, violin, and Jacqueline Kerrod, harp, perform music from Poland, South Africa, England, France and Germany.  Presented by Scragg Mountain Music. 7 p.m. Green Mountain Girls Farm, 923 Loop Road, Northfield. evanpremo@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 18

Work Hike with the Montpelier Section of the Green Mountain Club. A 3–4-mile walkthrough on the Long Trail to Bamforth Ridge Shelter in Duxbury. All abilities welcome. Bring lunch and wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. 8 a.m. Montpelier High School. Eric Seidel 223-1406. trails@gmcmontpelier.org.

Family Bike Clinic and Ride. Safety instruction and practice in parking lot, followed by an optional ride to 3-mile bridge and return on the Rte. 2 shoulder. For parents kids and everyone! Montpelier High School. Bill Merrylees 223-3456 or bmerrylees@u32.org.

Barbecued Chicken Supper. Sittings 5 and 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, 14 Washington St., Barre. $8, under 5 free.

Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio Annual Spring Showcase. Featuring students from age 8 through 65; an eclectic mix of hip-hop, Bboy/Bgirl-ing, modern, fusion, ballet, pointe, capoeira, jazz, musical theater and tap. 7 p.m. Barre Opera House. $12. Tickets sold at CDFS, 18 Langdon St., Montpelier. 229-4676, cdandfs.com.

Craft Workshop. Sue Premore demonstrates how to make mosaic flower pots. For teens through adults. 9–11 a.m. Waterbury Public Library, 28 North Main St., Waterbury. Free, with all materials provided. Register at 244-7036. 

Cooking Demonstration with NECI Chef Michelle Buswell. Learn how to cook savory farmers’ market tarts using spring ingredients from the market. 10 a.m.–noon. 60 State St.

Contra Dance. All dances taught; no partner necessary. All ages welcome. Bring shoes not worn outdoors. 8–11 p.m. Capital City Grange, 6612 Route 12 (Northfield Street), Berlin. $8. 744-6163 or capitalcitygrange.org. Event happens every first, third and fifth Saturday.

Monteverdi Faculty Showcase.  6 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., Montpelier. Free. 229-9000.

Rummage Sale. All season clothing, jewelry, music, small
furniture. Boutique for finer apparel. 9 a.m.–noon. Bag sale at noon–3 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St.

The Modern Grass Quintet.  Performing contemporary, progressive and traditional bluegrass and Americana music. 7–10 p.m. The Nutshell, 38 Ennis Hill Rd., Marshfield. Suggested donation $10–15. Info and reservations 426-3955. 

Al Boright and Friends Perform. Benefit for the Cabot Connects Mentoring Program. 7 p.m. Cabot School Performing Arts Center, 25 Common Rd., Cabot. 563-2289.

Annual Spring Work Party. Work party weekend to support the center. 9 –5 p.m. Tara Puja 7 p.m. Milarepa Center, 1344 Rte. 5 south, Barnet. Register at 633-4136 or milarepa@milarepacenter.org.

Alternative Media Conference. Thom Hartmann keynote. Panel topics include Free Information: Who Pays The Price? Print is Still Alive and It Is Pissed, Why Fake News Is Better Than Real News. 9–5 p.m. Goddard College, 123 Pitkin Rd., Plainfield. $65. Ticket includes organic lunch.  Register at goddard.edu/alternative-media.

Clockwise Duo. South African musicians Marc Uys, violin, and Jacqueline Kerrod, harp, perform music from Poland, South Africa, England, France and Germany. Presented by Scragg Mountain Music. 7 p.m. Warren United Church. evanpremo@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 19

Little River Paddle. Join the Friends of the Winooski River for an easy paddle on the Little River from Moscow Recreation Fields to the Waterbury Reservoir. 12-4 p.m. Suggested donation $5–10. Register at 882-8276 or info@winooskiriver.org.

The Professor Is In at Elmore Roots. Fruit-growing Q&A with Zach Leonard of High Hopes Orchards. Bring fruit, nut and berry growing questions. 1–3 p.m. Elmore Roots Nursery, 631 Symonds Mill Rd., Wolcott. 888-3305. Event repeats June 2 and 9.

Vermont Horse-Assisted Therapy’s Annual Open Barn Day. Meet and groom therapy horses. Observe a VHAT lesson demonstration. Children welcome. Raffle. 1–4 p.m. Pease Farm Stable, 307 Culver Hill Rd., Middlesex. 223-4828 or vhat.org.

Annual Spring Work Party. Work party weekend to support the center. 9 –noon followed by lunch. Milarepa Center, 1344 Rte. 5 south, Barnet. Register at 633-4136 or milarepa@milarepacenter.org.

Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio Annual Spring Showcase. Featuring students from age 8 through 65; an eclectic mix of hip-hop, Bboy/Bgirl-ing, modern, fusion, ballet, pointe, capoeira, jazz, musical theater and tap. 2 p.m. Barre Opera House. $12. Tickets sold at CDFS, 18 Langdon St., Montpelier. 229-4676, cdandfs.com.

Clockwise Duo. South African musicians Marc Uys, violin, and Jacqueline Kerrod, harp, perform music from Poland, South Africa, England, France and Germany.  Presented by Scragg Mountain Music. 4 p.m. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier. evanpremo@gmail.com.

Monday, May 20

In the Lion’s Shadow: The Iranian Schindler and His Homeland in the Second World War. Author Fariborz Mokhtari discusses his book about Abdol-Hossein Sardari, an Iranian diplomat working in France during WWII who used his legal skills, knowledge of history, courage and compassion to save thousands of Iranian Jews from the Nazis. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Joslin Memorial Library, Waitsfield. Free. 496-4205. joslinmemoriallibrary.com.

Plainfield Book Club. 6:30 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free. 454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org. Event happens every third Monday.

An Introduction to HeartMath. With Sherry Rhynard, stress management and health coach. Would you like to live a more heart-directed life? Find out how emotional nutrition for your heart can help you live the life you want and feel better more often. 6–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room. $5 member-owners; $7 nonmembers. Please preregister: sign up on co-op workshop bulletin board or call 223-8000 x202, info@hungermountain.coop

Tuesday, May 21

Washington County Stamp Club meeting. May program is on the stamps of Iceland. Buy, sell and swap stamps. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, 3 St. Paul St., Montpelier. Free.

Vermont History Through Song. Singer Linda Radtke and pianist Arthur Zorn bring Vermont History to life with songs from the Vermont Historical Society’s sheet music collection.Vermont Humanities Council event. 6:30 p.m. Gardens at Williamstown Square, 2844 Vermont Rte. 14. Free. Mary Norman 433-1600.

Interested in Community Literacy? Come meet our lively group of volunteers at the Waterbury Learning Center of Central Vermont Adult Basic Education. Refreshments served. 5–6 p.m. 141 S. Main St., Waterbury. Sue 244-8765 or skrogers@cvabe.org  or Gale 476-4588 or grome@cvabe.org.

Author Gisene Bullock Prado. Signing her book Bake It Like You Mean It: Gorgeous Cakes from Inside Out. 7 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main St., Montpelier. 229-0774.  

Empowering Your Intentions: Going Beyond Hopes and Wants. With Fred Cheyette. Learn how to set your intentions in a way that empowers them for both the big issues in your life and the everyday things that always seem to come up. 6–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room. Free. Please preregister: sign up on the co-op workshop bulletin board or call 223-8000 x202 or info@hungermountain.coop.

Wednesday, May 22 

Nutrition Basics. With Alicia Feltus, nutritionist at Cedarwood Natural Health Center. Learn the importance of a whole foods diet along with helpful tips to make sustainable changes and improve overall health. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Held in the Hunger Mountain Coop community room. Free. Please preregister: sign up on the co-op workshop bulletin board or call 223-8000 x202 or info@hungermountain.coop

Thursday, May 23

River Flume Demonstration.  Learn about river processes and how communities can reduce their impacts on rivers and streams. Cohosted by the Friends of the Winooski River, Kellogg-Hubbard Library and the North Branch Nature Center. 6–8 p.m.  Montpelier High School. Free. 882-8276 or info@winooskiriver.org

Against The Grain: Understanding Gluten Sensitivities and Allergies. With Akshata Nayak MSACN, MS. Discussion of gluten sensitivities, how it is different from celiac disease, its diagnosis, traditional treatments and the alternative remedies that are available. 5:30–7 p.m. Held in the Hunger Mountain Coop community room. Free. Please preregister: sign up on the co-op workshop bulletin board or call 223-8000 x202 or info@hungermountain.coop

Green Mountain Dog Club Monthly Meeting. Learn about the club and events.  All dog lovers welcome. 7:30 p.m. Commodore’s Inn, Stowe. 479-9843 or greenmountaindogclub.org. Event happens every fourth Thursday.

Friday, May 24

Dig into Mysteries of the Soil with Mr. K.  Kurt Valenta, aka “Mr. K,” an outdoor educator, will look at the teeming life that is found under our feet and makes the soil such an important part of the earth’s ecosystem. Crafts and stories. Age 4-8. 10–11 a.m. Waterbury Public Library, 28 North Main St., Waterbury. Register at 244-7036.

 

Saturday, May 25

Creating an Herbal Tea Garden with Rebecca Dalgin, clinical herbalist. Learn about several easy-to-grow plants that offer medicinal qualities applicable to every day well being, add beauty to the garden, and make delicious beneficial teas. Samples and handouts will be provided. 1–2 p.m. Held in the Hunger Mountain Coop community room. $5 member owners; $7 nonmembers. Please preregister: sign up on the co-op workshop bulletin board or call 223-8000 x202 or info@hungermountain.coop.

Violinist Soovin Kim Performs. With Lithuanian pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute. Beethoven sonatas No. 7 in C minor, op. 30 no. 2; No. 3 in E-flat Major, op. 12 no. 3; No. 8 in G Major, op. 30 no. 3 and No. 10 in G Major, op. 96. 7:30 p.m. Barre Opera House. $10–27. Order tickets online barreoperahouse.org or call 476-8188.   

Saturday–Sunday, May 25–26

Vermont Crafts Council’s Open Studio. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–5. p.m. Information at Artisan’s Hand Craft Gallery; stop in for maps. 229-9492.

Old-Fashion Sugar Social. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Waterbury’s signing of the town charter. Sugar-on-snow with pickles, doughnuts and hard-boiled eggs. Also maple ice-cream sundaes, maple shakes and  “All Things Maple” bake sale. Saturday and Sunday 1–5 p.m. Waterbury Center Community Church, 3583 Waterbury Stowe Rd., Waterbury. 244-6268.

Monday, May 27

Adult Book Group. Copies of the book available at the library. New members welcome. 7–8 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. 426-3581 or jaquithpublic
library@gmail.com. Event happens every fourth Monday.

Tuesday, May 28

Lecture by Andreas Kuehnpast. Industrial engineer from Germany and model railroader. 5:30 p.m.  Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre.  Donations at the door.

Author Reading: Sue Halpern. Reads A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home. Benefit for North Country Animal League. 7 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main St., Montpelier. 229-0774.  

Learn How to Prevent a Fall. With Mary Ellen Boutin of Choice Care Physical Therapy. Learn what exercises can minimize risk of falling, where to seek help with balance issues and how to set up your home environment for safety. 1:30–2:30 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St. Free.

Successful Life Changes for Seniors. Housing options discussed: multigenerational housing, ecopods, home sharing, accessibility and aging in place. 6 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St. Free.

Business Wisdom Circle. Monthly women business owners peer-to-peer mentoring and networking event for women at any stage of business. 4–6 p.m. Quarry Grill and Tavern, 210 N. Main St., Barre. $10. Information and registration: vwbc.org, info@vwbc.org or 479-9813. Event happens every last Tuesday, except July and December. 

Guided Partner Thai Bodywork. With Lori Flower of Sattva Yoga. Learn a few basic techniques for a blissful feeling and peaceful mind. Come to give and receive with a friend. Mats and cushioning will be provided. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room. $8 member-owners; $10 nonmembers. Please preregister: sign up on the co-op workshop bulletin board or call 223-8000 x202 or info@hungermountain.coop.

Medicare and You. Turning 65? Those new to Medicare get questions answered. 3–4:30 p.m. Central Vermont Council on Aging, 59 North Main Street, suite 200, Barre. Free. Register at 479-0531. Event happens every second and fourth Tuesday.

Tech Tuesdays. Get help with any computer or Internet questions, or learn about the library’s new circulation software and how to use ListenUp to download audiobooks and more. Bring your iPod, tablet, phone, laptop or other device. 5:30–7 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 223-3338 or kellogghubbard.org. Event happens every second and fourth Tuesday.

Ecumenical Group. Songs of praise, Bible teaching, fellowship. 7–9 p.m. Jabbok Center for Christian Living, 8 Daniel Drive, Barre. Free. 479-0302. Event happens every second and fourth Thursday.

Wednesday May 29 

Financial Planning for Your Heath. With Tim Bettencourt of Northwestern Mutual. Learn how making better financial decisions can lead you to a healthier state of well being. Tim will cover topics such as saving for retirement, protecting the family, saving for college and more. 6–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room. Free. Please preregister: sign up on the co-op workshop bulletin board or call 223-8000 x202 or info@hungermountain.coop.

Thursday, May 30

Introduction to Square Foot Gardening. With Peter Burke. It is never too early to plan your garden! We will cover the basics: planning, raised beds, permanent paths, perfect soil, grid planting, watering, trellis, succession plantings and maintenance. 6–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room. $10 member-owners; $12 nonmembers. Please preregister: sign up on the co-op workshop bulletin board or call 223-8000 x202 or info@hungermountain.coop.

Friday, May 31

Pete Sutherland Concert. In honor of Waterbury’s 250th birthday, native Vermonter and internationally known folk musician Pete Sutherland performs songs from his CD The Wilderness Road. Sponsored by the Waterbury Public Library. 7 p.m. Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N. Main St., Waterbury. Free. Elise Werth 244-7036, programs@waterburypubliclibrary.

VCIH Open House and Plant Sale/Swap. To celebrate moving into their new building, Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism (VCIH) is hosting a plant sale/swap and open house. See their new classroom, lab and apothecary; swap or purchase plants for your garden. Herbs, veggies, and perennials all welcome.  6:30 p.m. VCIH, 252 Main St., Montpelier. 224-7100 or info@vtherbcenter.org.

LGBTQQ Youth Group. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning youth age 13–22 enjoy free pizza, soft drinks and conversation. Facilitated by adult volunteers trained by Outright VT. 6:30–8 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. outrightvt.org. Event happens every second and fourth Friday.

Saturday, June 1

11th Annual Adamant Blackfly Festival. More fun than thought humanly possible! Blackfly fashion show at 12:30 p.m., entomological spelling bee at 1 p.m., parade at 2 p.m. and live music, great food and family fun all day long. 10 –5 p.m. Adamant. Free.

Central Vermont Humane Society 21st Annual Walk for Animals. Collect pledges ($30 minimum per walker) to benefit homeless pets from friends, family, coworkers and neighbors. All donations tax deductible. Pick up pledge sheets at the Adoption Center, 1589 Rte. 14S, East Montpelier or download at cvhumane.com. 9:30 a.m. Montpelier Recreation Field Pavilion behind the pool. 476-3811.

National Trails Day. East Montpelier Trails workday. We are seeking volunteers to help with multiple projects on our trail system. Dave Webb 279-2198 or dhwebb67@comcast.net.

John Henry Hopkins Exhibition, Watercolor Demonstration, and Presentation. Vermont History Center hosts an exhibition of the 1840s drawing books of John Henry Hopkins, Sr. and Jr. Artist Susan Bull Riley demonstrates watercolor techniques at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Children of all ages invited to paint 10–1 p.m. Presentation at 2 p.m. by Vermont Historical Society Curator Jackie Calder on the life of Bishop John Henry Hopkins. Vermont History Center, 60 Washington St., Barre. Amanda Gustin 828-2180, amanda.gustin@state.vt.us.

Contra Dance. All dances taught; no partner necessary. All ages welcome. Bring shoes not worn outdoors. 8–11 p.m. Capital City Grange, 6612 Route 12 (Northfield Street), Berlin. $8. 744-6163 or capitalcitygrange.org. Event happens every first, third and fifth Saturday.

Capital City Concerts Presents Violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Playing works by Beethoven, Strauss and Arab-American composer Mohammed Fairouz. 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., Montpelier. $10–25. Purchase tickets Bear Pond Books or at capitalcityconcerts.org. 

Shape-Note Sing. Ian Smiley leads tunes from The Sacred Harp. All welcome; no experience necessary. Event happens by RSVP only: please call or e-mail to confirm. 6:30–8 p.m. Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm Street, Montpelier. By donation. Ian, 882-8274 or smileyira@gmail.com. Event happens every first and third Saturday.

Sunday, June 2

The Professor Is In at Elmore Roots. See Sun., May 19, listing for details.

Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebration. Open house, Lilly Oncology art exhibit, live concert by Patrick Fitzsimmons, guest speaker Kathleen Murphy-Moriarty. 1–3 p.m.Central Vermont Medical Center. 225-5449.

Monday, June 3

Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk. With Annie McCleary and George Lisi, naturalist. Learn wild edible recipes, medicinal properties of wild plants and sustainable harvesting practices. Enjoy a spring evening stroll through a rich diversity of habitats. 6–7:30 p.m. Wisdom of the Herbs School, 1005 County Rd., Woodbury. Sliding scale $0–10. Register at 456-8122 or annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com

Classic Book Club. 6 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield.  Free. Daniel, 793-0418. Event happens every first Monday.

Parents’ Group and Meet-Up. For central Vermont moms and dads looking to share ideas, advice and information. Kids welcome. Coffee, tea and snacks provided. 10–11:30 a.m. Hayes Room, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. mamasayszine@gmail.com. Event happens every first Monday.

Tuesday, June 4

Eat on the Wild Side. With Annie McCleary. Harvest, prepare and eat wild edibles! Learn how to properly prepare wild food, how to wild-harvest sustainably and offer gratitude to the plant people. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wisdom of the Herbs School, 1005 County Rd, Woodbury. $25, children free. Register at 456-8122 or annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.

Local Author Reading: Justine O’Keefe. Justine O’Keefe reads from her debut novel, Scattered Pages. Amid the turmoil of the Great War, this historical novel explores a young woman’s struggle to discover the truth surrounding her childhood abandonment. 6 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. 223.3338, kellogghubbard.org.

Author Tracey Medeiros. Introduces her book The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook and demonstrates a recipe: “Amee Farm Lemon Lavender Dressing with Baby Spinach.” 7–8:30 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main St., Montpelier. 229-0774.  

Women’s Circle. Women and mothers discuss motherhood, family life and women’s health. Hosted by midwives Chelsea Hastings and Hannah Allen. 6–8 p.m. Emerge Midwifery and Family Health, 174 River Street, Montpelier. Event happens every first Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 5 

Central Park Five Film Screening. The Central Park Five, a new film from award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, tells the story of the five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem who were wrongly convicted of raping a white woman in New York City’s Central Park in 1989. Followed by a panel discussion and sponsored by VPT. 7 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. 223.3338, kellogghubbard.org.

Thursday, June 6

Language, Music and Spirit in Ireland and India. Themes that inspired a suspense novel. Local author Kathryn Guare shares a multi-media presentation of the elements that inspired the writing of Deceptive Cadence: The Virtuosic Spy, a suspense/mystery released this spring. 7 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. 223.3338, kellogghubbard.org.

Friday, June 7

Montpelier Fashion Show 2013: “A Night in Ancient Rome.” Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, who sits atop Vermont’s State House, is the inspiration for this year’s fashion show. Children’s fashion show at 6:30 p.m. Adult show at 7 p.m. State House lawn. 279-5762 or info@montpelierfashionshow.org.

Student Recital, Monteverdi Music School.  6 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., Montpelier. Free. 229-9000. 

Free Yoga Class at Yoga Mountain Center. Celebrating its 10th year. 9–6 p.m. Yoga Mountain Center, 7 Main St, 2F, Montpelier. 223-5302. info@yogamountaincenter.com. yogamountaincenter.com.

Coffeehouse. Enjoy live music and share your own. Fellowship, potluck snacks and beverages. 7–9 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier (park and enter at rear). Free. Dick, 244-5191, 472-8297 or rawilburjr@comcast.net. Event happens every first Friday.

Saturday, June 8

Red Tail Ring Workshop and Showcase. Michigan-based folk duo give an afternoon workshop. 1–4 p.m. Summit School, 46 Barre St., Montpelier. Followed by a concert 7–9 p.m. On The Rise Bakery,  Richmond, 39 Esplanade St. Advance tickets $15 show, $20 workshop or $30 both events. Tickets summit-school.org.

Sunday, June 9

Vermont State Time Trial Championships. Presented by Onion River Sports. Amateur, Pro, Masters and Junior Categories. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. First Rider off at 10:30 a.m. Windridge Tennis Camp, Roxbury. Preregistration $20; day of $25. events@onionriver.com,onionriver.com, 229-9409.

The Professor Is In at Elmore Roots. See Sun., May 19, listing for details.

Shape Note/Sacred Harp Sing. No experience needed. All welcome.  5–7 p.m. Plainfield Community Center (above the co-op). By donation. Scottie, 595 9951 or nscottieharrison@gmail.com. Event happens every second Sunday.