It's Fall! Places to Go & Things to Do
Compiled by Karyn Lunde,
November 3, 2011, page 22.....

Events from Friday, November 4 - Saturday, November 19, 2011

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Hound Dog True Reading and Q&A for kids, 4 p.m., Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne. Join A Crooked Kind of Perfect author Linda Urban to hear a story about small acts of courage. Ages 9-12. RSVP: 985-3999 or flyingpigevents@gmail.com.
Writing Workshop, 4:45-6 p.m., Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne. Ever dreamed of writing your own children’s book? Author Linda Urban shares her experience and insight about writing for middle-grade children. For adults and mature kids who love to write. RSVP: 985-3999 or flyingpigevents@gmail.com.
Get Pickled with Willowell, 7-11 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Willowell Foundation’s annual rocking dance party and fundraiser. Music by The Real Deal, cash bar by Antidote, silent auction, raffle and pickles from Willowell’s student garden. Tickets: $15/adult, $10/student, free for children 12 and under. Info: 716-640-4639 or willowell.org.
King Corn Movie, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 95 Allen Road, So. Burlington. Sponsored by the Ascension Lutheran Church Care for Creation Committee and Vermont Interfaith Power and Light. King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. Free. Info: 862-8866.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Fall Family Open House, 10 a.m. - noon, Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne. Tours and presentations about Waldorf education; activities for young children. Refreshments. RSVP to Pam Graham at 985-2827 or pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.
History Appraisal Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, Middlebury (Rte 7 South). Sponsored by Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont. Appraisers provide verbal estimates of the value of your items. $7/item; $25/4 items. Info: 388-2117 or visit henrysheldonmuseum.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Vermont Interfaith Power and Light Conference: Justice and Climate Change – Faithful Action, 1:15 - 5:45 p.m., The Chase Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton. Keynote speaker: Professor James Gustave Speth. Song leader: Shyla Nelson. $25/person, $20/student and seniors. Info, registration form and directions: vtipl.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Charlotte Grange #398 Potluck Dinner and Lecturer’s Program, 6 p.m., Grange Hall, Spear Street. All are welcome to a potluck dinner with traditional Thanksgiving theme followed by a medical program presented by Libby James at 7:15 p.m. Info: Dorothy Hill 425-4140.
Book Discussion: The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. 7:30 p.m., Wake Robin Retirement Community, Shelburne. A Vermont Humanities Council event led by Helene Lang. This series features Twain’s brilliant satire and potent social commentary. Free. Info: Natalie Albers, (802) 985-0659 or vermonthumanities.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Charlotte Republican Party, 5:30 p.m., Charlotte Town Hall. All are welcome to the continued organizational meeting. Info: Robert Bloch 425-6116.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
A Shameless Evening with Pamela Madsen, 6:30 p.m., The Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne. In her funny memoir, Madsen tells the story of her search for sexual, personal and spiritual wholeness. An evening of conversation that promises to be funny and fascinating, led by a fearless advocate for passion in every woman’s life. RSVP: 985-3999 or flyingpigevents@gmail.com.
Ferrisburgh (and Vicinity) in Times Past: Historic Photos from the Bixby Library and Other Collections, 7 p.m., Ferrisburgh Historical Society Center (former Town Clerk’s office). Presented by Elias Baldwin, a senior majoring in history at UVM and lifelong Ferrisburgh resident who has had a longtime avid interest in Vergennes history. All invited to share memories and photos. Refreshments. Info: 989-3177 or 425-4505.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
CCS PTO Ruth Orr Memorial Book Fair, 8 a.m.-7 p.m, CCS multi-purpose room. Complimentary coffee and refreshments 8-10 a.m. New and used books for children and adults. New books provided by Scholastic Books. All proceeds benefit the CCS Library and reading enrichment programs.
7th Annual Gap Year Fair, 6 – 9 p.m., South Burlington High School. All area high school students and their families are invited to attend. Free. Info: 652-7065.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
CCS PTO Ruth Orr Memorial Book Fair, 8 a.m.-4 p.m, CCS multi-purpose room. $1 Bag Clearance 3-4 p.m. (Bring a bag, any size, fill it with use books and pay $1.) New and used books for children and adults.
Languages of the Brain for Bullying Prevention and Transforming Children’s Lives, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Main Street Landing Film House, 60 Lake Street, Burlington. Presented by Puppets in Education. Registration $100. Info: 860-3349 or puppetsineducation.org.
Shelburne Players presents Nina Shengold’s Homesteaders, 7:30 p.m., Shelburne Town Center. (additional shows Nov 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m., Nov 14 at 2 p.m.) Tickets are $15/person, $10/ seniors and students. Purchase in advance at Shelburne Supermarket, or call 985-0780. Info an online tickets visit shelburneplayers.com.
Queen City Contras Dance, 8 p.m., Edmunds Middle School, 299 Main Street, Burlington. Luke Donev will call. Music by The Turning Stile. All are welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience necessary. Beginners’ session 7:45. $8/adult, under 12 free. Info: 371-9492 or 343-7165 or queencitycontras.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Connor B Turnbaugh Foundation A Time to Give 5K/10K Run/Walk, 9 a.m. (registration begins at 8), Shelburne Town Hall. A kids’ 1K fun run will take place at 10:30 a.m. This year marks the 6th anniversary of the fundraiser that provides financial support to Vermont families coping with childhood cancer. Raffles, crafts, music, food, face painting and more. $20/adult, $5/ child. Info: 425-4747, cbtfoundation@gmail.com or visit cbtfoundation.com.
Holiday Bazaar and White Elephant Sale, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington. Light breakfast and lunch. Info: 863-6764.
Project Graduation Craft Fair and Silent Auction, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mt. Abraham Union High School, Bristol. Lunch, bake sale, raffle, food and fun. Info: mtabe.k12.vt.us.
Megan Price of Vermont Wild, 1-4 p.m., Phoenix Books, Essex. The author of the best-selling Vermont Wild, Volume 1 will discuss and sign this latest collection (Volume 2) of adventures of Vermont fish and game wardens. Info: phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111.
Creatures of the Night, 7-8:30 p.m., Green Mountain Audubon Center, Education Barn, Huntington. Families with children ages 4 and up. Members: $10 adult/child pair, $4/additional child. Non-members: $12 adult/child pair, $5/additional child Pre-registration required: 434-3068
Vergennes Opera House Dessert Bash, 8-10 p.m. Unique and handcrafted local food products, along with wine samples and live music. $20 for members; $25 non-members. Purchase tickets at Opera House or online vergennesoperahoue.org. Info: 877-6737 or info@vergennesoperahouse.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Vermont Youth Orchestra Association Open House, 3-6 p.m., Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Watch musicians rehearse, meet the director, instrument demos and more. Light refreshments. Info: 655-5030 or vyo.org.

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 info@shelburneartcenter.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Black Cat Soiree, 6 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington. Support the Humane Society of Chittenden County by enjoying 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, email megan@chittendenhumane.org or visit chittendenhumane.org.