Live Music - The Bridge

J U N E 7–2 0 , 2 012 • PAG E 13
THE BRIDGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Free Cookies for NECI Day
See Friday, June 15, for description.
Bike Ride with the Green Mountain Club,
Montpelier Section
Easy ride on the Northern Rail Trail from Lebanon, New
Hampshire, toward Grafton. Group decides distance; 50 miles
max. Helmet and windbreaker required. Bring water and lunch or
money to buy it.
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Berlin Park and Ride. Steve Lightholder,
479-2304 or steve.lightholder@yahoo.com.
Early Summer’s Wild Bounty
A walk in the forest and field at this time of year yields a bounty of
wild ingredients to use in culinary delights. Wild plants are more
nutritious than their cultivated cousins. No weeding necessary!
10 a.m.–noon. The Farmer’s Kitchen at Turkey Hill Farm, Randolph
Center. $25, includes handouts and recipes. 728-7064.
Equine-Guided Father/Daughter or Son Day
Fathers and their children take a break from everyday surroundings, engage in directed equine-guided activities and play on level
ground with each other. No horse experience necessary; all activities are ground-based. Ages 10 and up.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Horses & Pathfinders, Moretown. $185 per pair; includes snacks, beverages and lunch. Register at 223-1903 or info@hors
esandpathfinders.com. horsesandpathfinders.com.
1–2:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier.
$10 member/owners, $12 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, ext.
202, or info@hungermountain.com.
Moon Group
With Mary Anna Abuzahra. Track the moon cycle in your astrological natal chart, gain self-awareness and learn a helpful way to
study astrology.
2 p.m. Private office, 34 Elm Street, Montpelier. $10–$20. Preregistration required; contact Mary Anna, 272-0827. Event repeats July
14, August 11 and September 15.
Shape-Note Sing
Ian Smiley leads tunes from The Sacred Harp. All welcome; no
experience necessary.
6:30–8 p.m. Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm Street, Montpelier. By donation. Ian, 229-4008 or vtshapenotesingers@gmail.com. Event happens every first and third Saturday.
Contra Dance
All dances taught; no partner necessary. All ages welcome. Bring
soft-soled shoes.
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.
Scrag Mountain Music: The Madrigal Project
See Friday, June 15, for description: note change in venue. Reception follows. Above, members of the ensemble.
8 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. By donation.
scragmountainmusic.org. Concert repeats Sunday, June 17.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17
Vermont History Expo
Musicians, authors, genealogists, crafters and other professionals
offer workshops, parades, Civil War reenactments, performances
and demonstrations. Over 100 local historical societies and 50
museum and heritage organizations expound on the theme of
Vermont in the Civil War. Above, photo by Jack Rowell.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds. 479-8505 or vermonthistory.org/expo. Event continues Sunday, June 17.
Poets’ and Writers’ Reading
With Charles Barasch and Diane Swan. Open reading follows.
11 a.m. Cutler Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free. 454-8504 or
cutlerlibrary.org. Event happens every third Saturday.
Relax and De-Stress With Food and Massage
With Sarah Shapiro of Greenheart Massage and Lisa Masé of
Harmonized Cookery. Learn how massage and food choices can
support deep relaxation. Practice massage, taste samples and take
home recipes. Find ease in your body and improve your digestion.
Live Music
BAGITOS
28 Main Street, Montpelier. All shows 6–8 p.m.
unless otherwise noted. 229-9212 or bagitos.com.
Every Saturday
Irish/Celtic session with Sarah Blair, Hillary
Farrington Koehler and Benedict Koehler,
2–5 p.m.
Every Wednesday
Acoustic blues jam with the Usual Suspects
Friday, June 8
Poor Howard (blues)
Saturday, June 9
The Wild Things with Jeff Parry
Sunday, June 10
Sunday brunch with Gabe Sequiera,
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12
Open mic (second and fourth Tuesdays),
7–9 p.m.
Hike with the Green Mountain Club, Montpelier
Section
Moderate 8-mile hike on Killington to Pico Camp and Churchill
Scott Shelter.
Contact leader Ken Hertz, 229-4737 or kenneth.hertz@myfairpoint.
net, for meeting time and place.
Contact Improv Class and Jam
Learn to cultivate your awareness and listening skills, find ease in
your movements and safely move with other people. Accessible to
all levels of skill and mobility.
10–11 a.m., class; 11–noon, open jam. $5–$10 sliding scale class and
jam, $3–$5 jam only. Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, 18
Langdon Street (third floor), Montpelier. 318-3927.
Vermont History Expo
See Saturday, June 16, for description.
Market Day
Floating Bridge Food and Farms Co-op’s first farmers’ market of
the year. Live music, picnicking and swimming in Sunset Lake.
Farm-fresh lunch available.
Noon–4 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free. floatingbridge
foodandfarms.com.
Scrag Mountain Music: The Madrigal Project
See Friday, June 15, for description: note change in venue. Reception follows.
8 p.m. Warren Town Hall. By donation. scragmountainmusic.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 18
Learn about Homeshare Now
One-on-one appointments with program staff of Homeshare Now.
Learn how you can find someone safe and compatible to share your
home, saving time and money and improving your quality of life.
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 46 Barre Street, Montpelier. Free. Sign up at
223-2518.
Plainfield Book Club
6:30 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free.
454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org. Event happens every third Monday.
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
Winooski River Sojourn
Paddle almost the entire length of the Winooski river. Evening
talks by Vermont river scientists, historians and naturalists on the
natural and human history of the watershed are open to the public.
June 19–24. Paddle for one day or all six. Register at 882-8276 or
winooskiriver.org.
How To Apply Horse Sense to Lead Change
With Lucinda Newman, certified equine guided educator. Learn
how horse leadership parallels human self-leadership and impacts
social dynamics, and how you can apply these core elements to
leading change in your life. Dress for the weather.
5–6:30 p.m. Horses & Pathfinders, Moretown; contact Hunger
Mountain Coop for carpooling info. Free for co-op member/owners, $10 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or
info@hungermountain.com.
Washington County Stamp Club Meeting
Buying, selling, swapping, conversation and new summer auction.
Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; meeting at 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church,
School Street, Montpelier. Free. 223-2953.
Waterbury Community Band Concert in the Park
See Tuesday, June 12, for description; today’s concert at Waterbury
Center Park.
Village Harmony Alumni Concert
See Sunday, June 10, for description; note change in time and
venue.
7:30 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. Suggested
donation $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 426-3210.
Songwriters’ Showcase in Adamant
Featuring original music by Karl Bissex, Kevin Macneil Brown,
Brian Clark, Ben Koenig, Jessamine Levine, Erika Mitchell and
Linda Young.
7:30 p.m. Adamant Community Club. By donation.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
Mindful Business Success Circle Networking
Group
For service professionals and small-business owners working to
make a difference in their communities and the world. Thirty
minutes of optional sitting meditation, followed by an hour of
networking and one-on-one connection with peers.
10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Shambhala Center, 64 Main Street (third
floor), Montpelier. Free. RSVP at 225-5960. Event happens every
third Wednesday.
Enjoy the Wonders of Fungi
With Eric Swanson of Vermush. See Swanson’s recent pictures and
projects and learn how to culture and grow mycelium into fungi.
Everyone will bring home their own oyster mushroom spawn.
5–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. $10
member/owners, $12 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or
info@hungermountain.com.
Using Essential Oils for Summertime First Aid
Support
Learn how essential oils are a great addition to your first-aid kit,
whether for cuts, blisters, bruises, bites, stings or repellents.
Thursday, June 14
Jeff Parry and Alison Porter
Friday, June 15
Bad Mr. Frosty presents Scott Graves
Saturday, June 16
Clancy Harris
Sunday, June 17
Sunday brunch with Art Herttua,
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursday, June 21
Big Hat, No Cattle
Friday, June 8
The Wards, Astrocat and Kiki’s Lost Nation
(punk rock)
Friday, June 15
Spit Jack (punk rock)
Saturday, June 16
Torpedo Rodeo and the Icepicks (surf)
BIG PICTURE THEATER
48 Carroll Road (just off Route 100), Waitsfield.
Most shows by donation. 496-8994 or bigpicture
theater.info.
Wednesday, June 20
Valley Night with Folk by Association
Thursday, June 21
Dr. Sketchy’s Beach Blanket Bingo and Solstice
Party
FRESH TRACKS FARM
4373 Route 12, Berlin. 223-1151 or
info@freshtracksfarm.com.
Friday, June 8
Colin McCaffrey, 6–9 p.m.
Friday, June 15
Folk by Association, 6–9 p.m.
CHARLIE O’S
70 Main Street, Montpelier. 223-6820.
Every Tuesday
Karaoke
CIDER HOUSE RESTAURANT
Route 2, Waterbury. 244-8400
Every Saturday
Dan Boomhower (piano), 6 p.m.–close
NECI ON MAIN: THE CELLAR
118 Main Street, Montpelier. All shows 6–9 p.m.,
no cover. 223-3188 or necidining.com.
Thursday, June 14
High-Low Jack (old-time/vintage/Celtic)
see UPCOMING EVENTS, page 14
Thursday, June 28
Miles and Murphy (jazz guitar duo)
NUTTY STEPH’S CHOCOLATERIE
Route 2, Middlesex. All shows 7–10 p.m. unless
otherwise noted. 229-2090 or nuttystephs.com.
Every Thursday
Bacon Thursdays, hot music and live conversation, 6 p.m.–midnight
SKINNY PANCAKE
89 Main Street, Montpelier. 262-2253 or
skinnypancake.com.
Every Sunday
Old-time sessions with Katie Trautz and friends,
4–6 p.m. (intermediate to advanced players
welcome to sit in)
Sunday, June 10
Laura Mae Socks and Jon Bertrand (country/
Cajun)
Sunday, June 17
The Concrete Rivals (surf/rock)
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT!
calendar@montpelierbridge.com.
PAG E 14 • J U N E 7–20 , 2012
THE BRIDGE
UPCOMING EVENTS, from page 13
6–7:30 p.m. Aldrich Library, Barre. Sherry, 479-3223, or
sherry@easeofflow.com.
Edible Herb Walk with Annie Reed
Ever wonder what you would do if you were stuck in the woods
with nothing to eat? Learn about edible plants on a solstice evening plant walk. For children and adults of all ages.
6:30 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 School Street, Marshfield.
426-3581 or jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com.
Village-building Convergence Kickoff with James
Howard Kunstler
The novelist and author of the peak oil classic The Long Emergency
talks about how resource scarcity will compel us to reorganize life
differently in the U.S.
7 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. vbc-vt.org.
Capital Band Concert
See Wednesday, June 13, for description.
Summer Concerts in Barre: Starline Rhythm
Boys
See Wednesday, June 13, for time and location information.
Ecstatic Dance
Freestyle boogie with DJ using Gabrielle Roth’s mediative dance
form, 5Rhythms.
7–9 p.m. Worcester Town Hall, corner of Elmore Road and Calais
Road. $5–$10 donation. Fearn, 505-8011 or fearnessence@gmail.
com. Event happens every first and third Wednesday, and fourth
Wednesdays at the Plainfield Community Center.
Weekly Events
ACTIVISM
Weekly General Assembly for
Occupy Central Vermont
Saturdays, 3–5 p.m. Outside City Hall, Montpelier; rain location Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Agendas and locations at occupycentralvt.org. Heather,
bettypageturner@gmail.com.
BICYCLING
Open Shop Nights
Have questions or a bike to donate, or need help
with a bike repair? Come visit the
volunteer-run community bike shop.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. Tuesdays, 6–8
p.m. Freeride Montpelier, 89 Barre Street, Montpelier. By donation. 552-3521 or
freeridemontpelier.org.
Weekly Rides at Onion River Sports
Come in proper physical condition depending on
ride, bring water and a snack and dress appropriately for weather. Helmets required. Anyone under
15 must be accompanied by an adult; anyone under
18 must have a signed parental permission form.
Mondays
Cyclocross Cruise, 6 p.m., 1- to 2-hour, moderate, casual cyclocross ride, climbing and descending beautiful dirt roads
Tuesdays
Cycling 101 with Linda Freeman, 5:30 p.m., all
levels welcome
Wednesdays
Mountain Bike Ride, 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., intermediate to advanced rides on different area trails
each week; for carpooling and more information,
e-mail kip@onionriver.com
Onion River Racing Wednesday Night World
Championships, 5:30 p.m., fast ride with town line
sprints and competitions for bragging rights, route
announced at ride time; onionriverracing.com
Thursdays
Onion River Racing Thursday Night Nationals,
5:30 p.m., pace is zone 1 and 2, no-drop ride,
route announced at ride time; onionriverracing.
com.
BOOKS
★ Ongoing Reading Group
Improve your reading and share some good
books. Books chosen by group.
Thursdays, 9–10 a.m. Central Vermont Adult
Basic Education, Montpelier Learning Center, 100
State Street. No meetings July 26 and August 2.
223-3403.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 21
Central Vermont Community Meeting on
Disability Issues
Discuss Medicaid and Medicare and make birthday cards for
the 22nd birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Light
refreshments provided
1–3 p.m. Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 East State
Street, Montpelier. Alaina, 800-639-1522. Event happens every
third Thursday.
Celebration of Student Achievement at Central
Vermont Adult Basic Education
5–7 p.m. Montpelier Learning Center, 100 State Street.
Science of Mind Principles
Study group for inquiring minds of all faiths.
6–8 p.m. Universal Rivers of Life, 28 East State Street, Suite 4
(second floor), Montpelier. 223-3427 or robin@universalrivers.com.
Event happens every first and third Thursday.
Bookmaking at the Drawing Board
Make a book to record your summer trips and events. Bring items
to decorate the cover, if you like; everything else provided.
6–9 p.m. The Drawing Board, 22 Main Street, Montpelier. $35
materials fee. Register at 223-2902. drawingboardvt.com.
Third Thursday Travel Talk
6:30 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free.
454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org. Event happens every third Thursday.
Songwriters’ Meeting
Meeting of the Northern VT/NH chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Bring copies of your work.
CRAFTS
6:45 p.m. Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. John, 633-2204. Event
happens every third Thursday.
Clean Slate Quiz
Assemble your best small team, and enjoy food and drink service
outside on the patio while you play a dynamic trivia game!
7 p.m. Clean Slate Cafe, 107 State Street, Montpelier. Free. 2256166 or playtrivia@gmail.com.
Village-building Convergence: Summer
Celebration Potluck
Community celebration with a potluck, music, performances and
bonfire.
7 p.m. All Together Now, East Montpelier. Events continue June 22
and 23; see the June 21 Bridge calendar for more details or visit
vbc-vt.org.
REGISTER AHEAD FOR:
Vermont Boating Safety Course
Everyone age 11–38 is required to take this course before operating a motor boat in Vermont. Learn about safety equipment, navigation rules and Vermont boating laws. Bring lunch, paper, pencil
and a 36-inch-long piece of soft 5/16-inch-thick rope.
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., July 1 and 2. Groton State park nature center.
Free; registration required by June 22. Jim, 479-2400 or 584-3878.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT!
calendar@montpelierbridge.com
Free HIV Testing
Vermont CARES offers fast oral testing.
Thursdays, 1–4 p.m. 58 East State Street, suite 3
(entrance at the back), Montpelier. vtcares.org.
crafting and more for youth age 10–17), third
Fridays, 6–9 p.m.
Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Free. 2234665.
Youth Group
Games, movies, snacks and music.
Mondays, 7–9 p.m. Church of the Crucified One,
Route 100, Moretown. 496-4516.
Story Time and Playgroup
Story time: for children age 0–6. Playgroup:
story, art, song, nature activities and cooperative
games. Dress for the weather.
Story time: Mondays, 10 a.m. Playgroup: Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122
School Street, Marshfield. 426-3581 or
jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com.
★ Summer Storytime
With Bill Palin. Stories, critters, crafts and snack,
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Ainsworth Public Library,
Main Street, Williamstown. June 13–27. 4335887 or ainsworthpubliclibrary.wordpress.com.
Cub Capers Storytime and Songs
For children age 3–5 and their families.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Children’s room, Bear Pond
Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. 229-0774.
Morning Playgroup
Storytelling inspired by seasonal plants, fruits
and herbs with in-house astrologer Mary Anna
Abuzahra, plus crafts, games and activities. Walk
follows. All ages welcome.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Main Street,
Montpelier. Free. tulsiteallc@gmail.com.
Second-Language Story Time
Tales in American Sign Language, plus monthly
special events with native speakers.
Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route
2, Plainfield. Free. 454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org.
Story Time at Onion River Kids
Outdoor adventure tales and childhood classics.
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. 7 Langdon Street, Montpelier.
223-6025.
KIDS & TEENS
LANGUAGE
Beaders Group
All levels of beading experience welcome. Free
instruction available. Come with a project for
creativity and community.
Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The Bead Hive, Plainfield. 454-1615.
FOOD
★ Capital City Farmers Market
On June 9: tasting and demo of fresh salads and
dressings with NECI and live music by Phineas
Gage. Vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, meat, maple
syrup, fine crafts, prepared foods, plants and
more. Live music and demos all summer.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 60 State Street (corner of
State and Elm ), Montpelier. Through October 27.
Carolyn, 223-2958 or manager@montpelierfarmers
market.com.
Gospel Brunch: A Community Meal
All-you-can-eat buffet. Drinks available for purchase from both Red Hen and Nutty Steph’s.
Sundays, 10 a.m.–2 pm. Nutty Steph’s and Red
Hen Baking Company, Route 2, Middlesex. $10
adult, $5 children 12 and under. nuttystephs.com.
GAMES
Apollo Duplicate Bridge Club
All welcome. Partners sometimes available.
Fridays, 6:45 p.m. Bethany Church, Montpelier.
485-8990 or 223-3922.
HEALTH
The Basement Teen Center
Cable TV, PlayStation 3, pool table, free eats and
fun events for teenagers.
Monday–Thursday, 3–6 p.m.; Friday, 3–11 p.m.
Basement Teen Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier.
229-9151.
★ Story Time at the
Waterbury Public Library
On hiatus: summer storytime starts June 25.
Mondays, age 18–36 months. Wednesdays, age
0–18 months. Fridays, age 3–6 years. 10 a.m.
Waterbury Public Library. Free. 244-7036.
Library Activities for Kids
• Story time, Tuesdays, Wednedays and Fridays,
10:30–11:30 a.m.
• Crafts, first Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.
• Games, second Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.
• Lego club, third Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.
• Teen Advisory Group meeting, fourth Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.
• Chess club, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. (call Robert, 229-1207, for info)
• Young Adult Nights (games, movies, food,
★ English Conversation Practice
Group
For students learning English for the first time.
Tuesdays, 4–5 p.m. Central Vermont Adult Basic
Education, Montpelier Learning Center, 100 State
Street. No meetings July 24 and 31. Sarah, 2233403.
Lunch in a Foreign Language
Bring lunch and practice your language skills
with neighbors.
Noon–1 p.m. Mondays, Hebrew. Tuesdays, Italian.
Wednesdays, Spanish. Thursdays, French.
Fridays, German. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. 223-3338.
MUSIC
Sing With the Barre Tones
Women’s a cappella chorus.
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Alumni Hall (second
floor), near Barre Auditorium. 223-2039 or
rjmorgan1956@comcast.net.
SPIRITUALITY
Christian Science
God’s love meeting human needs.
Reading room: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.;
Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m.; and Wednesdays, 5–7:15
p.m. Testimony meeting: Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30
p.m., nursery available. Worship service: Sundays,
10:30–11:30 a.m., Sunday school and nursery
available. 145 State Street, Montpelier. 223-2477.
Deepening Our Jewish Roots
Fun, engaging text study and discussion on Jewish spirituality.
Sundays, 4:45–6:15 p.m. Yearning for Learning
Center, Montpelier. Rabbi Tobie Weisman, 2230583 or info@yearning4learning.org.
Christian Meditation Group
People of all faiths welcome.
Mondays, noon–1 p.m. Christ Church, Montpelier.
Regis, 223-6043.
Shambhala Buddhist Meditation
Instruction available. All welcome.
Sundays, 10 a.m.–noon, and Wednesdays, 6–7
p.m. Program and discussion follow Wednesday
meditation. Shambhala Center, 64 Main Street,
Montpelier. Free. 223-5137.
Zen Meditation
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. 174 River Street,
Montpelier. Call Tom for orientation, 229-0164.
With Zen Affiliate of Vermont.
SPORTS
Roller Derby Open Recruitment and
Recreational Practice
Central Vermont’s Wrecking Doll Society invites
quad skaters age 18 and up to try out the action.
No experience necessary. Equipment provided:
first come, first served.
Saturdays, 5–6:30 p.m. Montpelier Recreation
Center, Barre Street. First skate free.
centralvermontrollerderby.com.
Coed Adult Floor Hockey
Equipment provided.
Sundays, 3–5 p.m. Montpelier Recreation Center,
Barre Street. $5. 363-1531, bmfloorhockey@gmail
.com or vermontfloorhockey.com.
YOGA
Sliding-Scale Yoga Classes
With Lydia Russell-McDade. Weaving in seasonal poetry and myth, these intermediate-level
classes help you build strength and flexibility
while learning safe postural alignment.
Mondays, 5:30–6:45 p.m., River House Yoga,
Plainfield. $5–$20 suggested donation. sapremayoga.com.
Rhythmic Flow Vinyasa
With Lori Flower. Outdoor practice if weather
permits.
Tuesdays, 6–7:15 p.m. All Together Now, East
Montpelier. Through the summer; no class June 12
or 19. $5–$15 suggested donation. 324-1737 or
sattvayoga.wordpress.com.
J U N E 7–2 0 , 2 012 • PAG E 15
THE BRIDGE
Classes
essary; beginners welcome. Instructor Ellie Hayes
has been practicing and teaching t’ai chi since
1974. For info and to preregister, call Ellie at
456-1983. Registration deadline Sunday, June 10.
OUTDOORS
WRITING
WILDERNESS RETREATS FOR ADULTS
What in your life is calling you? A Women’s
Quest in the Wilderness, July 7–14; Wilderness Rites of Passage for Men and Women, July
21-29. Both in Northern Vermont. For information and registration contact Fran Weinbaum,
vermontwildernessrites.com, fran@vermont
wildernessrites.com or 249-7377.
TWO-DAY WORKSHOP: EQUINE-GUIDED
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP PRESENCE
Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30. Get a
framework, tool kit and laboratory of experiences
for your own authentic professional leadership.
No horse experience necessary; all activities are
ground-based. Horses & Pathfinders Center
for Equine Guided Education, Leadership and
Coaching in Moretown. Registration and info
at 223-1903, info@horsesandpathfinders.com or
horsesandpathfinders.com.
T’AI CHI
SUMMER CLASS IN
HWA YU STYLE T’AI CHI
Begins Monday, June 11, at 64 Main Street,
Montpelier, third floor. No prior experience nec-
WRITING COACH
Are you struggling with beginning, continuing, finishing? Do you need tools and rules to
keep you working from concept to completion?
Art really is long, and life really short. WRITE
NOW is what we have. Thirty years writing and
coaching writers in all genres. Free consultation.
tamarcole21@gmail.com, 225-6415.
Classifieds
REAL ESTATE
ARTIST, MUSICIAN SPACE
Studios available this spring in assorted sizes at
46 Barre Street (site of Monteverdi and Summit
School). Reserve your space and become a part of
the Montpelier area’s center for the arts, learning
and music. For details, call Paul Irons at 2232120 or 461-6222.
Moving to Burlington?
Consider Burlington Co-Housing — a diverse multi-income, multi-generational community in a great location (near Centennial Woods, UVM, the hospital, and free downtown
shuttle). The East Village Co-housing community values sustainability, and offers the privacy of your own home, extensive common
space and many other activities. For info, see www.bcoho.org.
Available: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse, +1100 square feet
of living space, front porch, sunny back deck, and full basement:
$314.900. For info about the unit, contact Don Schramm, 802-3992493 or Chet Bielawski, chetbie@aol.com.
SERVICES
HOUSE PAINTER
Since 1986. Small interior jobs ideal. Neat,
prompt, friendly. Local references. Pitz Quattrone, 229-4952.
PAINTING & PRESSURE WASHING
Interior and exterior painting, metal roof painting, pressure-washing and decks. Free estimates.
Frank DeSalvo 752-9470
STUFF FOR SALE
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Solid cherry, 3-piece, wall-unit entertainment
center, (holds up to a 42-inch TV). Intricate
carving on all sides. New $5,000, asking $1,600.
Excellent condition. Total height is 8 feet, 3
inches. See it at T&T Repeats, 116 Main Street,
Montpelier, or call 224-1360.
TWO BEAN BAG CHAIRS
With zippered 100-percent cotton covers. Comfy
and in good shape. $50 for both. Call 223-4865.
FLATSCREEN TV & CD/DVD PLAYER
HDMI flatscreen TV and Memorex DVD/CD
player. 19 inches. $120. Call 223-4865.
NORDIC TRACK SKIER
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PAG E 16 • J U N E 7–20 , 2012
THE BRIDGE
The Montpelier School Pages
These pages were paid for by the Montpelier Public Schools and compiled by Richard Sheir.
Thank You to Retiring Staff
Jon McDonald—Union Elementary
For me, it is hard to imagine teaching physical education to elementary students, applying structure and rules to unfettered energy. I
would apply a physics analogy about harnessing the direction of energy if one came to
mind. Jon’s job requires the patience of a saint;
fortunately, it’s a trait he contains in abundance. He has worked wonders for years and
years of Union students.
middle school successful for all and to prepare all for the rigors of the seventh/eighth
experience. Nick’s contribution has been
the extra touch that makes Main Street less
foreboding and less overwhelming and more
human for our sixth-graders. The work of our
instructional assistants isn’t in the limelight as
it should be. Nick and the others do a great
job—just ask any teacher. When asked, they
go on and on about it.
Britt Nielsen and Nancy Thein—
Union Elementary
Britt and Nancy teach ELL at Union Elementary. Year after year they are presented a
veritable United Nations platter of languages
without knowledge of many of them. Yet,
year after year, they turn out students who
become capable of learning in English. They
made a movie about Anne Sullivan that won
an Academy Award for Anne Bancroft for her
portrayal from the Broadway play that won
a Tony for Anne Bancroft as well. Britt and
Nancy are not in Anne Sullivan territory, but
their job is really tough to do.
Karen Smereka—Montpelier High
School
I asked a Montpelier High School student
how she would summarize Karen Smereka in
one sentence. Her studied response was “As
a teacher . . . think a female Tom Sabo.” I
thought long and hard about whether Karen
would find that to be a compliment. Tom has
been Vermont Teacher of the Year and has
long been a widely popular MHS teacher. I
believe that student’s comparison is a high
compliment and speaks volumes about the
strength of MHS’s science program to have
had both on board as colleagues.
Alexis Murphy-Egri—Main Street
Middle School
For a lesser person, being the choral teacher
at Main Street Middle School could be the job
from hell: the music teacher for students living in an age of beats and rhymes with scant
melody. Alexis makes it work. She not only
teaches melody, but, even more impressive,
gets a group of kids at the age when they aggressively struggle to be individuals to actually
see the value of harmonizing together. That’s
no easy task.
scratch the school’s student sports safety program, which is designed to prevent injuries
before they happen. It is truly a thankless task
coordinating a wide range of competitive athletic opportunities for an extremely small student body. It’s a scheduling nightmare.
Jody and David McGraw—
Montpelier High School
I debated whether to do them together or
separately. David is part of Montpelier High
School’s excellent science department and Jody
is part of the school’s very strong math department. Their tribute is that students don’t refer
to them collectively, though everyone knows
they are married. Each has a distinct teaching
style apart from the other. Each is quite effective in his/her realm. They are a team, before
and after school . . . and beyond.
Jessica Little—superintendent’s
office
The superintendent’s office is divided into
only six divisions—curriculum/instruction/assessment, business, facilities, information technology, food services, and support services.
Jessica holds up support services, one-sixth
of the district’s administrative structure. Her
powers and influence are vast and in the background. Her position is like the offensive lineman in football. If you don’t hear her name
called, that’s probably a good thing. The staff
at the three schools can’t do their jobs effectively unless Jessica has set the groundwork for
doing so. You don’t hear a great deal of praise
for Jessica’s work because it is like clockwork
that is taken for granted, which is high praise.
Neil Rosenblad—Montpelier High
School
Neil’s crown accomplishment is the creation
and perpetuation of the Unified Sports Program, which has been in existence for over
15 years. It pairs disabled and nondisabled
students in five athletic endeavors—soccer,
bowling, basketball, snowshoeing and bocce. I
would maintain, for a number of reasons, that
the nondisabled actually benefit more from
Unified Sports. Neil’s program changes lives
and is not soon forgotten by both disabled and
nondisabled participants.
Allison Reilly—superintendent’s
Nick Fischer—Main Street Middle
office
School
Devin Wendell—Montpelier High
Allison is an important component in the
Nick is an instructional assistant in all three School
district’s business office. Her work makes the
sixth-grade classes at Main Street Middle
An athletic coordinator/trainer at Montpelife of her boss, Cynthia Rossi, far easier. AlSchool. His job is to make the transition to
lier High School, Devin helped set up from
lison handles the district’s accounts receivable,
the student activity accounts and insurance
and benefits for the district, as well as the
Peter Evans—Montpelier High School
dreaded “other duties as assigned.” I keep up
n conjunction with the release of the movie Bully, I was invited to sit on a panel to discuss
with the school board meetings, and it is a
the issue. I was asked a direct question about bullying at Montpelier High School. The
tribute to Allison’s diligence that I can’t ever
fact that there was nothing to say on MHS bullying is a direct tribute to Peter Evans. It’s not
remember Cynthia stumbling on insurance
the result of MHS’s zero tolerance policy on bullying. The school’s culture of mutual respect
and benefits—the linchpin of union negotiamakes bullying a nonissue at my school. The establishment of a culture of mutual respect
tions with teachers, year after year. Cynthia’s
begins in the principal’s office. Peter Evans has set high expectations for his students in terms
preparation is due to Allison’s diligence.
of civility. Every day, collectively, we rise to meet those expectations, and, individually, we
are the better for it. His retirement leaves large shoes to fill.
—Richard Sheir
—Gabe Sheir, Montpelier High School student council vice-president
I
J U N E 7–2 0 , 2 012 • PAG E 17
THE BRIDGE
The Montpelier School Pages
These pages were paid for by the Montpelier Public Schools and compiled by Richard Sheir.
Congratulations, Class of 2012!
Gabriel Allen
Skidmore College, environmental studies
Mary Cain
Salve Regina University, marketing
Daegan Goodman
St. Michael’s College
Natalie Powell
Cornell College (Iowa)
Kyle Anderson Andresen
University of New Hampshire
Marley Carlomagno
Loyola New Orleans, vocal performance
classical
Chloe Gordon
University of Delaware
Doryana Robins
St. Michael’s College
Jaye Grundy
Gettysburg College, biochemistry
Naomi Rodriguez
work/college courses
Sara Grundy
Wesleyan University, biology
Benjamin Rose
Penn State University, engineering
William Cox
not available
Ryan Harrington
Johnson State College,
journalism/political science
Patrick Schlott
Vermont Technical College
Joshua Crane
University of Colorado, engineering
Anna Hartman
Mt. Holyoke
Colby Cunningham
University of Vermont, undeclared
Evan Hollar
Vassar College
Matthew Dowling
Siena College, physical therapy
Emily-Amber Holmes
Lock Haven University, English/writing
Corey Evans
University of Vermont, biology
Brittney James
full-time mother
Qiying Feng
University of Vermont, education
Jarred Julian
automotive technical school
Jay Flanagan
Colby Sawyer College, physical therapy
Julian Kasow
Columbia College of Chicago, film
Jessica Franklin
National Guard
Zion Keck
Michigan State University
Stasia Furber
Wheaton College, undecided/psychology
Briana LaPan
work/college courses
Samuel Angell
work—permaculture
. . . In addition to the education and
guidance I received from the wonderful teachers and staff, my time in the
Montpelier school system has given
me a strong sense of community through the school’s connections to Montpelier. One of my
fondest memories from elementary
school is of Dairy Day. Every year our
teachers would herd my whole grade
(60 to 70 screaming kids—quite
an accomplishment in and of itself)
down to the State House lawn, where
we would mingle, play games, such
as the burlap sack race, and learn
about cows. I remember Dairy Day
so vividly because I learned from it;
now I know how to milk a cow. This
is a great example of what the MPS
system does well: we get lots of opportunities to go into the community
and learn. We’ve taken class field trips
to composting centers, and the IBM
facilities, and, in about a week, the senior class will go to Waterbury to help
in the cleaning efforts.
—Carl Vitzthum, valedictorian
Valeshka Anlyan Hunter
University of Vermont, early childhood
education
Walter Baldwin
Castleton State
Sky Baumgardner Sandoval
Green Mountain College
Andrew Becker
Case Western Reserve University,
chemistry
Ashley Benedict
not available
Andrea Blanchet
University of Vermont, education/social
services
Grace Brigham
Endicott College, communications
Rhye Brittenham
San Francisco Art Institute, photography
Andrew Brooks
Johnson & Wales University,
culinary arts
Dakota Cooke
Castleton State College, music
Michael Cossett
work
. . . I have lived in Montpelier and
have attended the local schools here
for my entire life, and it has been
such an amazing experience. The
inspiring people and supportive community make Montpelier a wonderful
place to grow up. Throughout my
school career all of my teachers have
been able to challenge me intellectually while still making the material
interesting, which is no easy feat.
However, what really stands out about
the staff in the Montpelier school
district is their commitment to
their students. On numerous
occasions teachers have rearranged
their schedules just to give me the additional help that I need, whether it’s
asking last-minute questions on the
morning before an exam, scheduling
after-school review sessions or agreeing to meet with me during one of
their planning periods. Without their
determination to see me succeed, I
know I would never have been able
accomplish all that I did.
—Chloe Gordon, valedictorian
Gabe Sheir
gap year—Key Largo, Montego,
to Kokomo
. . . For the past 12 years the Montpelier community has supported and
nurtured my graduating class and for
that I would like to say thank you.
Our school is often praised for its
high level of education, and we owe
a lot of that to the community behind us. From the support
shown at sporting events to taking a
student under its wing for an internship, the community is always there.
Whenever the strengths of Montpelier
High School are discussed, one of the
first ones mentioned is the support we
get from our town. For the past 12
years we have been the benefactors of
this amazing support, and for that we
would like to say thank you.
—Joshua Crane, valedictorian
Grayson Lavigne
work
Jesse Smith
work
Joel Mensah
Clarkson University, engineering
Morgan Southgate
Hampshire College
Armin Milak
University of Vermont, business
Alexander Storey
Castleton State College
Kyle Moriarty
work—Green Mountain Self Advocates
Jessica Sweeney
St. Michael’s College, undeclared
Jordan Mureta
University of Vermont, undeclared
Amelia PanPan Thomas
American University
Cyndric Mygatt
work and CCV/MIT distance courses,
environmental science/business
Lauren Tomasi
Sacred Heart University,
exercise science
Elizabeth Nye
College of St. Joseph in Vermont
Aysha Tuthill
Barre Technical Center
Arlo Patterson
Regis College, undeclared
Carl Vitzthum
Colby College, biochemistry
Kyle Pembroke
St. Michael’s College
Ryan Wells
gap year/work
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E
veryone who has too much room at
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feeling cramped at home is no fun, there are
advantages to small-space living. There is
less to clean and maintain, you are forced to
reduce your belongings to the ones that matter most, and your home can be intimate and
cozy. However, making a small space work,
both functionally and aesthetically, requires
some careful planning.
There are some basic design principles
that can help small spaces feel bigger. Most
people think that darker wall colors make a
space feel smaller, yet this is not necessarily
true. Contrast makes a space feel smaller
while continuous use of one color will make
a space feel larger. The type of color matters
as well—cool colors appear to recede, while
warmer colors advance. Simpler patterns, less
clutter, and well coordinated art and accessories will also enlarge a room.
Light is a great friend in making spaces
larger. Window coverings must be pulled off
the glass in the day for maximum natural
light. An interior window or set of transoms
will help light flow from one space to another.
Be sure each room has an adequate amount
of artificial lights via fixtures and lamps.
Finally, hang mirrors. They reflect light and
bounce it around the room, especially when
placed to catch natural light from a window.
They can also serve as a faux window to bring
light to far reaches of a room.
While new upholstered seating tends to be
wider, deeper and plusher than ever before,
you can find small-scale sofas and chairs to
suit your space. Avoid tall backs, huge rolled
arms and piles of pillows for back cushions.
Inquire about apartment-sized sofas, which
are typically 6 to 8 inches smaller than regular sofas. Club, barrel and slipper chairs
are all good choices in small spaces. Dining
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chairs with upholstered seats and backs are
useful tucked in a corner or at a desk; they
can then be pulled up for gatherings.
Instead of a coffee table, consider pairing two square tables. Upholstered ottomans serve as both foot rests and table tops.
All of your occasional tables should provide
some kind of storage—drawers, cupboards
or a shelf for baskets. Ottomans and antique trunks are useful as tables; they can
also store bedding, if the space doubles as a
guest room, or paperwork, if a home office is
nearby. Take advantage of vertical space by
reaching shelving to the ceiling or ringing
the room with a single, high bookshelf just
below the ceiling.
In bedrooms, select dressers that are taller
rather than wider. Platform beds are excellent choices because of all their built-in storage. Forgo head- and footboards. Instead,
create the effect of a headboard by accenting the wall with peel-and-stick wall decals,
hanging drapes there or using framed art as a
substitute. Or, if you have nice windows, use
those as your headboard. A trunk or blanket
chest at the foot of the bed provides storage
and some definition to that space.
A nightstand should offer storage opportunities just like the end tables in a living room.
You can even use a small dresser or desk here
and get extra use out of it. You may not have
room for a chaise lounge, but how about one
of those upholstered dining chairs? If you
like a television in your bedroom, attach one
to the wall to free up floor and dresser space
(this is a great idea in living rooms, too).
One useful piece of furniture anywhere
in your home is a narrow sofa table. While
these are typically placed behind sofas to
hold lamps and other accessories, they can
also be used as desks, serving buffets, hall
tables and television stands. Placed behind a
sofa in an open living space, they can serve
many purposes from one spot. Tables with
leaves are invaluable furniture purchases as
well. Secretary desks (where the front folds
down) are great clutter hiders as well as extra
serving surfaces for parties.
We all dream of more space, where we can
spread out. But living in a small space forces
us to simplify, organize and be clever. And
there are advantages to that—we can free
up time and energy for other pursuits. So,
sort your belongings down to what you really need, decorate smart and control clutter.
Who knows? You may find you like living
large in a small space.
Alisa Darmstadt is an interior decorator
and the owner of At Home Designs. She works
out of her home in Middlesex and can be
reached at 223-2900 or athomedesignsvt.com.
She welcomes questions, suggestions and service
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