Places To Go & Things To Do Without Snow
compiled by Karyn Lunde,
January 26, 2012, page 22.....
Events from January 26 thru February 10, 2012

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
Vermont Farm Show, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Jct. See what’s happening in agriculture. Vendors for all types of agricultural items and equipment, free admission, free parking. Info: vtfarmshow.com.
American Cancer Society Look Good…Feel Better program, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave. Burlington. Program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help feel and look good during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Free. Info and registration: 658-0649.
Sports and Orthopaedic Lecture – The Shoulder, 6-7 p.m., Dee PT, 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne Health & Fitness. Overview all functions of the shoulder muscles and how to use them to prevent injury, rehabilitate and get best results for athletic performance. Food and beverages provided. RSVP: karenwhitby@deept.com. Info: deept.com.
Shelburne Players Info Meeting and Auditions, 6:30-8 p.m., Pierson Library, Shelburne. Free informational meeting for anyone interested in spring comedy play, “Lend Me A Tenor.” Info: rhhibbert@comcast.net or shelburneplayers.com.
Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan, 7 p.m., Charlotte Town Hall. Charlotte Republican Committee hosts a public forum to discuss the final version of a plan that calls for major changes in the ways Vermonters will source and use energy over the next 40 years. Panelists are Charlotters Mike Yantachka and Hans C. Ohanian along with UVM’s Arthur Woolf. Info: vtenergyplan.vermont.gov.
Charlotte Central School 5-6 Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m., CCS multipurpose room. Exciting event will feature the 5/6 chorus, 6th grade band and the debut performance for the CCS 5th grade band.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
Learn to Make Butter, Chevre and Yogurt from Raw Cows’ Milk, 1-4 p.m., Windy Corners Farm, Charlotte. Class presented by Rural Vermont and taught by Tiny Sikkes. $20-40 sliding scale, pre-registration required. Info and registration: 223-7222 or e-mail shelby@ruralvermont.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
Lake Champlain Waldorf School Open House, 10a.m.-12 noon, 359 Turtle Lane, Shelburne. Teachers and high school students will give tours and presentations about Waldorf education. Refreshments. FREE. RSVP to pgraham@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org. Info: 985-2827 or lakecamplainwaldorfschool.org.
Wild Dogs of the Winter Woods, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Audubon Center, Huntington. Leave Rover at home and come learn about Vermont’s wild canines.How do our dogs differ from coyotes, foxes and wolves? $10 adult-child pair, $4/additional child. Pre-registration required. Info: 434-3068 or vt.audubon. org.
Shelburne Winterfest, 12-3 p.m., Shelburne Farms. Enjoy a day of wintery activities. Bring your warm clothes and your winter spirit. Fee: Donations accepted for Shelburne Parks & Recreation. Info: shelburnefarms.org.
Vermont Symphony Orchestra January Concert, 8 p.m., Flynn Center, Burlington. Performance of the Mozart and Fauré Requiems features the VSO Chorus. Tickets start at $16 at flynntix.org or 86-FLYNN. Info: vso.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
Vermont Youth Orchestra Winter Concert, 3 p.m., Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington. Enjoy music led by Jeffrey Domoto and meet Rosina Cannizzaro, new VYOA Executive Director. Tickets: adults/seniors $15; students $10. 802-86-Flynn or flynntix.org. Info: vyo.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30
Fuel, 7:30 p.m., Charlotte Congregational Church. Transition Town Charlotte features film series on transportation fuel, the largest part of Vermont’s total energy consumption. Free and open to the public. Info: rebeccs@waltzing.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
CVFRS Fire and Ice Ball and Volunteer Recognition event. 6 p.m., Old Lantern. Happy hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., the Horse Traders will rock the house from 8 p.m. on. Info: oldlantern.com or 425-2120.
First Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., citywide, Burlington. Visit art galleries all over town and enjoy the incredible art scene! Info: artmapburlington.com.
Jonas Powell’s “Legal Graffiti” Art Opening, 5-8 p.m., Davis Studio Gallery, Pine St., Burlington. 16-year-old Jonas’ exhibition brings the colorful and energetic subway tunnel graffiti style into the gallery. Visit facebook.com/jonaspowellsgraffiti.
Laverne DeVoe… Isn’t She Dead?, 7:30 p.m., Studio Three, 50 San Remo Drive, So. Burlington. A zany musical comedy cabaret featuring jazz, blues and showtune favorites. Proceeds benefit Foundation for Alcoholism Research. Tickets: $20/person at 866-639-6577 or studiothreevt.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Burlington Winter Festival, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Waterfront Park and Church Street, Burlington. Now celebrating its 20th year, the Burlington Winter Festival features a variety of fun-filled events, held both indoors and out. Info: enjoyburlington.com.
VSO Waltz Night, 7 p.m., Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM. Dance and dine the night away to benefit the Vermont Symphony Orchestra educational and musical programs. Enjoy silent auction, elegant dinner and dancing until 12:30 a.m. Tickets for black-tie gala $175/person. Info and tickets: 800-VSO-9293 x25 or vso.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Bees, Trees and Coffee Beans: Partners for a Healthier Planet, 4 p.m., Main Street Landing, Burlington. Join Bill Mares for a Branch Out Burlington! presentation and learn what bees, trees and coffee beans have in common and how you can help protect our planet. Free Info: branchoutburlington.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Black History Month Celebration Concert, 7:30 p.m., McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester. Musical celebration of the life of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, African-Anglo musician. Concert features Essex Children’s Choir and the Vermont Youth Orchestra Chorus. Free Info: smcvt.edu.

The End of Suburbia, 7:30 p.m., Charlotte Congregational Church. Transition Town Charlotte features film series on transportation fuel, the largest part of Vermont’s total energy consumption. Free and open to the public. Info: rebeccs@waltzing.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Ferrisburgh Historical Society Meeting, 7 p.m., Community Center/Town Hall, Ferrisburgh. Preview the Bixby Memorial Library Centennial Celebration documentary. All are welcome, refreshments served. Info: 425-4505.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Charlotte Senior Center. Raffle of 2-$50.00 gift certificates from La Villa. Also buy two, get one free ski pass to either Jay Peak, Smugglers Notch or Mad River Glen as well as a $10 EMS “Gear Bucks” card giveaway. Info: 425-6345 or RedCrossBlood.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Charlotte Central School Variety Show, 7 p.m., CCS multipurpose room. Sponsored by CCS PTO.
A Two-Week Minor League Baseball Vacation, 7- 8:30 p.m., Faith Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., So. Burlington. Tim Hess gives a presentation on his trip to 12 baseball games in 13 days in five states. Free. Info: 863-6764.
Queen City Contras Dance, 8 p.m., Edmunds Middle School, 299 Main Street, Burlington. Rebecca Lay will call. Music by Frost and Fire. All are welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience necessary. Beginners’ session 7:45. Admission $8/adult, under 12 free. Info: 802-371-9492 or 802-343-7165. Website: queencitycontras.org.