It's Fall! Places to Go and Things to See
Compiled by Karyn Lunde,
October 6, 2011, page 22....
Events from October 6 - 21

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Charlotte Senior Center. All those participating may enter to win a cruise to Bermuda. Info: 425-6345 or redcrossblood.org.
Antiques Celebrity Leigh Keno to Visit Shelburne, 4:30 p.m., All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Bostwick Road. Presented by Shelburne Museum. Antiques expert will recount his most exciting discoveries during his nearly 30-year career in the auction world, as a dealer and on television. Tickets: $20/person, ($10 museum members). Registration: 985-3346 x3145 or events@shelburnemuseum.org.
Last Open Mic of the Season, 6-9 p.m., at the Old Lantern. Enjoy great music with no cover charge. A la carte menu by Chef Roland available. Performers: contact Robin Reid to sign up at agwarevt@gmavt.net. Note: Old Lantern Open Mic nights will resume in the spring when it warms up.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
Burlington’s First Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., Citywide, Burlington. For a complete list of venues, visit artmapburlington.com or pick up a copy of Art Map Burlington. Info: 264-4839 or info@artmapburlington.com.
Annual Tractor Parade Kick Off Dance, 6-11 p.m. at the Old Lantern. Music by Streak-O-Lean 6-8 p.m. and the Starline Rhythm Boys 8-11 p.m. Admission $10, cash bar and a la carte menu. Info: 425-4444.

The Summer of Walter Hacks, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Award-winning Vermont film starring Charlotte residents Francesca and Jennifer Blanchard. Tickets $6/person at the door only. Appropriate for ages 10+. Info: 877-6737 or vergennesoperahouse.org.
Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont 12th Annual Casino Night Benefit, 7 p.m., Elks Club, 925 North Avenue, Burlington. Festivities will include black jack, roulette, poker, craps and wheel of fortune, along with music and cash prizes. Admission $5/person. Info: 1-800-565-0972 or epilepsy@sover.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Friends of the Pierson Library Annual Book Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), Shelburne Town Center Gym. Over 10,000 gently used books and related items at very reasonable prices. Info: 985-5124 and PiersonLibrary.org.
Birds of Vermont Museum Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington. Activities and crafts for kids, bird-friendly coffees, carving demonstrations, art workshop, raffle, baked goods, art exhibits. Admission $2, free for members. Info: 802-434-2167 or birdsofvermont.org.
Champlain Valley Quilters’ Guild 29th Annual Quilt Show, 10 a.m. - 5p.m., (Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) The Field House, Shelburne. Theme is ‘Once Upon a Time…” Admission $6/person. Info: 876-7434 or mcdonald.connie@comcast.net or visit cvqgvt.org.
Author and Artist Eileen Christelow, 11 a.m., Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne. Best for ages 2-8. Eileen will read her new book, answer questions and show audience members how she draws her charming characters. RSVP: 985-3999 or flyingpigevents@gmail.com.
Champlain Philharmonic, 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury and 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, with Cellist Dieuwke Davydov. Tickets $12/adult and $10/students and seniors. Info and tickets: champlainphilharmonic.org, vergennesoperahouse.org or townhalltheater.org.
Queen City Contras Dance, 8 p.m., Edmunds Middle School, 299 Main Street, Burlington. Will Mentor will call. Music by Crowfoot. All welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience necessary. Beginners’ session 7:45 p.m. Admission $8/adult, under 12 free. Info: 371-9492 or 343-7165. Website: queencitycontras.org.
Champlain Islands’ Harvest Days, October 8-10 day long events. Grand Isle County is filled with farms, nurseries, vineyards, shops, restaurants, galleries, craft shows, flea markets, petting paddocks, tractor rides, mazes, and more. Info: imtherightplace@gmail.com or 999-5762.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
11th Annual East Charlotte Tractor Parade, 1 p.m. rain or shine, corner of Hinesburg Road and Spear Street. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and include farmers market, free children’s activities, barnyard pets, craft exhibits, food, music. Handicapped and senior parking available. Info: 425-4444.
Kids’ Story Time with Kate Messner, 11:45 p.m., Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne. Over and Under the Snow story, interactive puppet show and book signing, appropriate for ages 5-8. RSVP: 985-3999 or flyingpigevents@gmail.com.
Picture Book Writing Workshop, 2 p.m., Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne. For adults and mature kids who love to write with author and teacher Kate Messner. Free. RSVP: 985-3999 or flyingpigevents@gmail.com. Info at flyingpigbooks.com.
Charlotte Land Trust Walk, 3 p.m., Raven Ridge, Charlotte/Monkton. Explore this unique landscape and talk about fall forests, local geology and wildlife in the Champlain Valley. Bring your binoculars. Event led by Rose Graves, an ecologist and North East Wilderness Trust Conservation Director. Free; please e-mail info@charlottelandtrust.org if you plan to attend. Info and directions: CharlotteLandTrust.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain, 7:30 p.m., book discussion at Wake Robin, Shelburne. A Vermont Humanities Council event led by Helene Lang. Free and open to the public. Info: Natalie Albers, 985-0659, or vermonthumanities.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
Live Wolves, 7 p.m., Ross Sports Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester. Keeping Track is bringing Mission: Wolf and their Ambassador Wolves to Vermont for a program co-sponsored with Saint Mike’s. Susan Morse will give an educational presentation using photographs taken during her many years of field research. $10/person at the door, no reservations necessary. Info: keepingtrack.org or smcvt.edu/news.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
Shelburne Orchards Senior Citizens’ Days, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, and Friday, Oct 14. Info: 985-2753 or shelburneorchards.com.
Neil Simon’s Rumors, 8 p.m., October 13-15 and 21-22, and 2 p.m., October 23. Little City Players perform at the Vergennes Opera House. Tickets $12/adults, $10/seniors and students available at Vergennes Opera House, Classic Stitching and online at vergennesoperahouse.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Truckload & Ginger Jack & Carboy Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Shelburne Orchards. Info: 985-2753 or shelburneorchards.com.
The Great Billings Book Sale, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Billings Library, 48 University Place, UVM, Burlington. Information call 656-2138 or e-mail uvmsc@uvm.edu.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
Almost a Bridge Fundraiser and Gathering, noon - 4 p.m., Crown Point State Historic Site, Crown Point, New York. Second anniversary of the bridge’s closure. Music, raffles and barbeque. Tickets $15/person in advance. Info and ticket sales locations: champlainbridgecommunity.org or 802-759-2000.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17
Trinity Church Senior Luncheon, noon-2 p.m., 5171 Shelburne Road, Shelburne. $6/person. Call Mary Jane Rozendaal for reservations at 862-2735.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
The Haunted Forest, 6-10 p.m., Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston. Event dates are October 20-22 and October 27-29. Children’s matinee on Saturday, October 29. Tickets: $12.50 for evening performances, $8.50 for matinee. Tickets at the Alpine Shop or at thehauntedforest.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
NO SCHOOL, CCS and CVU
Aaron Flinn CD Release Party, 7:30-10 p.m., Studio Three, South Burlington. Elements of folk, indie rock and classic pop combine with powerful vocals, poetic lyrics and finger-picking guitar. Tickets $25 includes CD. Info: studiothreevt.com. See page 16 for details.