Happy Thanksgiving! Places to Go & Things to Do
Compiled by Karyn Lunde,
November 17, 2011, page 22.....

Events from November 17 through December 3, 2011

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Winter Wreath and Wine Tasting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Shelburne Vineyard Winery and Tasting Room. Come celebrate the season with friends, wine, food and holiday cheer, all to benefit local arts and crafts education at the Shelburne Art Center. Silent auction of local artisan wreaths. $35/person. Tickets and info: 985-3648 or shelburneartcenter.org.
South Pacific, 7 p.m., Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne. LCWS high school drama club production. Showtimes November 17-20, evening and matinee performances. Tickets $12/adults, $6/students. Schedule and tickets available online at lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Magician Tom Joyce at Discovery Preschool, 10-11 a.m., 899 Dorset St., So. Burlington. All-ages show, geared towards little ones. Free, but bring a canned food donation for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. Comedy, magic, puppets, audience participation. Info: discoverypreschool.org or email snogirly@juno.com.
15th Anniversary Party and Book Sale, Noon-4 p.m., Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne. The Flying Pig is throwing a party for customers and staff with cake, balloons and all kinds of revelry. One-day 15% blanket discount on everything in the store. Info: flyingpigbooks.com or 985-3999.
Benefit for Jeana Thorpe, noon to 4 p.m., Shelburne Methodist Church. Chicken and rib bbq, live music, face painting, raffles and more. Food prepared by Shelburne Supermarket’s chefs! All proceeds benefit Jeana’s cancer treatments. Jeana and her family live/work in Charlotte/Shelburne/Hinesburg community. Tickets: $15/adult, $5/child at Shelburne Supermarket or at the door. Info: 238-2817.
Music with Martha Seyler and Robert Resnick, 2-4:40 p.m., Village Wine and Coffee, Shelburne. Listen to old favorites and local standards while tasting wines for the Thanksgiving holiday. Free and open to the public. Info: villagewineandcoffee.com.
Burlington Choral Society Concert, 7:30 p.m., Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington. Works for choirs, organ and instruments by Franz Liszt and Edward Elgar, as well as by Vermont composers Patricia Julien and David Neiweem. Tickets: $20 adults/$17 seniors and students, at the door or at flynntix.org. Info: bcsvermont.org.
Black Cat Soiree, 6 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington. Support the Humane Society of Chittenden County at an evening of local food, live jazz, cash bar, art show and sale, silent auction and raffle. $75/person. Info and tickets: 862-0135 X15, e-mail megan@chittendenhumane.org or visit chittendenhumane.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Rice Memorial High School Stunt Nite 2011, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington. Four unique musical comedies featuring the incredible talents of Rice Memorial High School students; a Rice tradition celebrating 82 years! Matinee: $14 adults, $12 seniors/students; Evening show: $17 adults, $14 seniors/students. Tickets: flynntix.org or call 86-FLYNN. Info: rmhsvt.org.
Raider’s of the Lost Ark, Community Film Series, 7 p.m., Main Street Landing Film House, 60 Lake St, Burlington. Show benefits the United Way of Chittenden County. Free. Info: mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Thanksgiving Break. No School at CCS and CVU through Friday, November 25.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Happy Thanksgiving!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
22nd Annual Women’s Festival of Crafts, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., City Hall, 149 Church St, Burlington. Buy local for the holiday season. Over 50 women artisans fill all 3 floors at City Hall. Free. Info and list of vendors: womensfestivalofcrafts.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
22nd Annual Women’s Festival of Crafts, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., City Hall, 149 Church St, Burlington. See November 26 listing. Info and list of vendors: womensfestivalofcrafts.com.
14th Annual Turkey Lane Trot/ 3rd Annual Louise Roomet Memorial Walk, 12:30 p.m., race begins at the intersection of Turkey Ln. and Lewis Creek Rd., Hinesburg. Run or walk this 4.25-mile route to benefit the Hinesburg Land Trust. Donation to HLT: $15 per individual, $20 per couple, or $25 per family. Walkers, walkers with dogs, and runners are welcome. Info, directions and pre-registration at hinesburglandtrust.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
No School at CCS. Teacher Inservice.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Community Film Series, 7 p.m., Main Street Landing Film House, 60 Lake St, Burlington. Show benefits the United Way of Chittenden County. Free. Info: mainstreetlanding.com/movies.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Vermont Energy Plan Presentation, 7-9 p.m., Charlotte Congregational Church. Transition Town Charlotte and the Charlotte Congregational Church are hosting a community conversation about Vermont’s 20-Year Comprehensive Energy Plan with Bill Lippert and Mike Yantachka. Info:Kathy Blume, kablume@gmail.com, 233-5856.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
Warren Miller’s Like There’s No Tomorrow, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage, Burlington. Also showing 8 p.m. Friday, Dec 2. Winter sports film featuring world class athletes taking on mountains in exciting locations. Tickets: $21/person at Flynn Box Office, 86-FLYNN or flynntix.org.
3rd Annual Arbors Holiday Stroll & Silent Auction, 6-8 p.m., The Arbors at Shelburne. Enjoy dinner, holiday music and wine tasting and bid on holiday wreaths, gift baskets and center pieces. The Charlotte Senior Center is donating eight beautiful wreaths. Proceeds benefit the CVAA Meals on Wheels program. $10/person, RSVP 985-8600.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Hurricane Irene Benefit Dance, 7-11 p.m. at The Old Lantern. Proceeds benefit Vermont Disaster Relief Fund. Dance to The Galaxies/Take Two and The Hitmen. 50/50 raffle, door prizes, free finger food donated by Three Squares Cafe and The Antidote of Vergennes, cash bar. Tickets $27 in advance from Flynn Box Office 863-5966 or flynntix.org. $35 at the door. Info: Marty Steady at calamityjane53@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
CCS Artisan & Craft Fair, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Charlotte Central School. Vermont artists and hand crafters come together to provide a wonderful selection of unique gifts. All proceeds go to the CCS PTO to support student enrichment programs.Food and beverages available for purchase from Euro Restaurant. Info and list of exhibitors: ccsfairvt.com.
Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), United Methodist Church, Shelburne. Handcrafted merchandise for sale from local craftspeople along with wonderful baked goods. Lunch will be homemade chili or soup with cornbread. Info: 985-3981.
Annual Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington (at the top of Church Street). Luncheon is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $6. Fresh holiday greens, homemade crafts and foods, books, attic treasures and valuable Silent Auction items. Info: uusociety.org.
Art for Irene Show and Sale, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., former Footprints Daycare, 3038 Shelburne Rd. (Sale takes place Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11). Nature photographer Heather Forcier and other artists help raise money to support Vermont Disaster Relief. Sale items include photographs, calendars, cards, jewelry and more. Shop for unique gifts while helping fellow Vermonters still rebuilding from the floods. Info: heatherforcier.com.
Champlain Islands’ Holiday Hop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., throughout Grand Isle Country. The holiday spirit has taken over the Champlain Islands. Find treasures from over 100 vendors. Maps for event at Farmers Market, So. Hero Congregational Church or St. Amadeus Parish Hall, Alburgh, or by contacting Irene at 802-999-5862 or imtherightplace@gmail.com.