Places to Go & Things to See
Calendar compiled by Karyn Lunde
August 11, 2011, page 18.....

Events from August 11 - August 26, 2011.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
Addison County Fair & Field Days, continues through August 13. Route 17, New Haven. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities and Vermont products dinner. Daily Admission: ADULTS (ages 12 and over) Thursday-Friday $8, Saturday $10, CHILDREN (ages 6-11) $2, (5 and under) FREE. Info: addisoncountyfielddays.com.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., Charlotte Senior Center. Enter a raffle for Boston Red Sox Tickets. There is a critical need.  Please donate.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Little Red Riding Hood, 2 p.m. Summer musical camp finale. Shelburne Players and Shelburne Parks and Recreation Department join forces to put on an annual week long Summer Musical Theatre Camp for kids from 9-14 years old. On the last day of camp kids stage a brief performance to show off some of the theatre skills they have learned over the week. Shelburne Town Center gym. Free and open to the public. Info: e-mail shelburneplayers@aol.com.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The 40s Musical, 6:30 p.m., Staige Hill Farm, 367 Garen Road, Charlotte. Very Merry Theatre’s teens present this unique musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Free and open to the public. Info: 863-6607 or verymerrytheatre.com.
Open auditions, Essex Community Players production of “Dial ‘M’ for Murder,” 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, Essex Center (intersection of Routes 15 and 128 and Towers Road). Info: essexplayers.org or e-mail frankweston99@yahoo.com.
Contra Dance, 8 p.m., Shelburne Town Hall. Music by Cold River Band (Mary Barron and Marcos Levy). Nancy Turner will call. All are welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience necessary. Adults $8, under 12 free. Info: 371-9492 or 343-7165 or queencitycontras.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Hike, Bike & Paddle, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at North Beach in Burlington. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont sponsors free community event. Free healthy snacks, including smoothies made by blender bike. T-shirts free to first 100 participants. Limited free bike and canoe rentals available through Local Motion (localmotion.org) and Canoe Imports (canoeimports.com). Free parking at Burlington High School, $8/car at beach.
Bird Carving Demonstration, 1-2 p.m., Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington. Watch a wood carver at work. Appropriate for all ages. Free with museum admission. Info: 434-2167 or birdsofvermont.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Old Home Sunday, 10 a.m., at the Charlotte Congregational Church. Info: 425-3176.
Charlotte Fire Department Pig Roast, 3 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, 4 p.m. dinner buffet, Old Lantern, Charlotte. $15 adults, $5 children, 5 and under free. Info: chrismack21@gmail.com.
Monkton Community Coffeehouse Free Concert in the Park, 5-8 p.m., Monkton Rec Field, Hollow Road. Featuring local band They Might Be Gypsies. Bring a blanket and picnic. Baked goods available for purchase. Event is free and open to the public. Info: rhunter@froghollow.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Charlotte Grange #398 Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, Spear St. Marie Miner, Hostess. Info: 734-9416.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Charlotte Summer Playgroup, 10-11:30 a.m. at the library. Outside on the grass weather permitting, with a new group activity every week. Information: Teressa Tomsen at 764-5820 or by e-mail at teressatomsen@gmail.com.
Raw Dairy Processing Class, 1-4 p.m. Family Cow Farmstand, 2386 Shelburne Falls Road, Hinesburg. Pre-registration required with a $20-40 sliding-scale fee. All proceeds benefit Rural Vermont. Learn how to make raw milk ice cream, salted caramel sauce and ricotta. Info: (802) 223-7222 or e-mail shelby@ruralvermont.org.
Raw Milk Victory Celebration and Free Ice Cream Social, 7-8:30 p.m., Family Cow Farmstand, 2386 Shelburne Falls Road, Hinesburg. Free. Join Rural Vermont and raw milk enthusiasts in celebrating the passage of S.105, a bill that restores Vermonters’ rights to teach, learn and make dairy products for home consumption. Raw milk ice cream, live music, raffle and more. Info: 223-7222 or ruralvermont.org.
 
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Summervale! Celebrate Thursdays at the Intervale Center, 5:30-8 p.m., 180 Intervale Road, Burlington (just past Gardener’s Supply Co.). Please bring cash to enjoy delicious food and beverages from our vendors. Activities, kids’ crafts, raffles and music by Bearquarium. Free. Info: intervale.org.
It Came from Outer Space, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 So. Pleasant St., Middlebury. Classic sci-fi film based on a short story by Ray Bradbury. Tickets $3/person. Info: 382-9222.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
Salad Supper, 5 p.m., United Church of Hinesburg Parish Hall, Route 116, Hinesburg. $9/adult, $5/children under 12. Info: 482-3352.
No Boundaries in Fiber, Artists Walk-Through, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Rae Harrell Gallery, 90 Mechanicsville Road, Hinesburg. Innovative textile artists will discuss their work. Public invited. Exhibit is ongoing through September 17 (see page 17). Info: 482-4944 or sdavermont.blogspot.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
American Cancer Society Bark For Life, 10 a.m., Technology Park, So. Burlington. Scenic 1.5-mile walk will honor the care-giving qualities of canine friends while raising funds for the American Cancer Society. $10 advance registration, $25 day of event. Info: relayforlife.org/barkchittenden or 872-6330.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
1st Annual Grand Master’s Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Addison County Fairgrounds, Route 17, New Haven. Free to the public to raise awareness of the various fraternal groups within the Masonic fraternity. Enjoy games, rides, clowns, car show, food, parade and more. Info: vtgrandmastersfair.org.
2011 Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, August 21 - 3 p.m., “The Poets Voice.” Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael’s College. World-class musicians create extraordinary music. Soovin Kim, Artistic Director. Info: lccmf.org or 846-2175. Tickets: flynntix.org or 802-86-FLYNN.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
Shelburne Players Informational Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pierson Library, Shelburne. Free and open to anyone interested in the November production of “Homesteaders”. More info at shelburneplayers.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
2011 Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, 7:30 p.m., “In Living Color.” FlynnSpace, Burlington. World-class musicians create extraordinary music. Soovin Kim, Artistic Director. Info: lccmf.org or 846-2175. Tickets: flynntix.org or 802-86-FLYNN.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
Summervale! Celebrate Thursdays at the Intervale Center, 5:30 - 8 p.m., 180 Intervale Road, Burlington (just past Gardener’s Supply Co.). Please bring cash to enjoy delicious food and beverages from our vendors. Activities, kids’ crafts, raffles and music by Emily Day with the Shane Hardiman Trio. Free admission. Info: intervale.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Charlotte Senior Center BBQ, 5 p.m. appetizers, 6 p.m. grill, 6:45 p.m. dessert and entertainment. Bring the family, join the fun! See page 13.
2011 Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, 7:30 p.m. “East Meets West.” Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael’s College. World-class musicians create extraordinary music. Soovin Kim, Artistic Director. Info: lccmf.org or 846-2175. Tickets: flynntix.org or 802-86-FLYNN.