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Here is a list of Community & Non-Profit Events coming soon in our area:
On-Going Calendar Events:
Friday and Saturday, May 24th & 25th
The Jericho Methodist Church on Route 15 is having its annual spring tag sale from 9am to 6pm on Friday and from 9am to 3pm on Saturday.
Saturday, May 25th
Relay for Life Team Tailgaters is having a gigantic lawn and bake sale on Route 7 in Milton. Luminary bags will also be for sale.
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake is hosting a Massawepie Mire Birding Expedition with professional guide and ornithologist Alan Belford. For more details, go to www.wildcenter.org
The North Hero Volunteer Fire Department is having a roast beef dinner from 4:30pm to 7pm at North Hero School.
May 25th is the deadline to register for the Funds for Fallen Officers Walk and Memorial Motorcycle Run happening on Saturday, June 15th in St. Albans. The money raised supports C.O.P.S. (Concerns for Police Survivors.) These events celebrate Vermont State Trooper Sergeant Michael Johnson, who died in the line of duty ten years ago. To register or learn more, call Chrissy at 309-8689 or email chrissyj312@comcast.net
The Lincoln Library is having its annual “Front Porch Book and Bake Sale” and “Side Porch Plant Sale” from 10am to 3pm.
Saturday and Sunday, May 25th & 26th
St. Rose of Lima Church in South Hero is having a lawn and bake sale from 8am to 4pm on Saturday and from 9am to 2pm on Sunday.
Sunday, May 26th
Elisabeth Von Trapp is performing a concert at the Winooski United Methodist Church at the corner of West Allen and Follett Streets at 4pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be a good will offering.
The First Baptist Church at 81 St. Paul Street in Burlington is hosting a marathon breakfast from 8am to 9:30am for $5 per person.
Thursday, May 30th
The Visiting Nurse Association presents “Start the Conversation,” a program that encourages families to learn about end-of-life care options, at The Terraces at Shelburne from 1:15pm to 2:15pm. It is free and open to the public.
Friday, May 31st
“Celebrate Colchester’s Performing Arts Night” commemorates the town’s 250th anniversary combining the community chorus, the high school band and choruses, the community band and a historical skit. This celebration takes place at Colchester High School at 7:30pm.
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Cherry Street in Burlington presents “Piano Two by Two” featuring music of Beethoven, Brahms, Revel and more at 7:30pm. The performance is by members of Greenfield Piano Associates.
“Wheels for Conner” benefit spaghetti dinner and dance is being held at the Hinesburg Community Alliance Church. Dinner is from 5pm to 7pm and the dancing begins at 7:30pm. For reservations, call Victoria at 985-3914. The cost is by donation. May 31st is Connor’s 6th birthday.
Saturday, June 1st
The Burlington Civic Symphony performs at the Elley-Long Music Center at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester at 8pm. Tickets are available at www.flynntix.org or by calling 86-FLYNN
Members of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a certified boater safety course from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the sheriff’s office. For information or to register, call Denise Sample at 565-4338
The Heineberg Senior and Community Center at 1 Heineberg Road in Burlington is having a tag and bake sale from 9am to 2pm.
St. James Episcopal Church at Gate “F”, a back entrance to the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, in Essex Junction is having a flea market from 9am to 3pm.
A flea market, craft fair and plant sale are being held at the Vermont Grange Center, 308 West Street in Brookfield from 9am to 5pm. Food is available all day including a ham dinner. The Middle River Gospel choir will perform a concert in the evening.
Audubon Vermont in Huntington presents a lecture on Peregrine Falcon Recovery from noon to 1pm at North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street in Montpelier at part of the 2013 BirdFest.
Island Arts presents pianist Yang Bao, at the North Hero Community Hall at 8pm. Tickets are available at www.flynntix.org or at www.islandarts.org
Spring Spectacular, a “polished” variety show to benefit KidSafe Collaborative of Chittenden County, is being performed at South Burlington High School at 6:30pm. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake is offering a birding expedition with professional guide and ornithologist Alan Belford at the Spring Pond Bog, the second largest open expanse of peatland in New York State. Go to www.wildcenter.org
Sunday, June 2nd
St. Rose of Lima Church in South Hero is having a breakfast from 7am to 11:30am.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street in Essex Junction is having an early Fathers’ Day Breakfast from 9am to 11am. Fathers eat free.
Tuesday, June 4th
The Cathedral of St. Paul at 2 Cherry Street in Burlington presents the dozen a capella singers of Syrinx with classic Renaissance madrigals and Broadway favorites at noon. It is free and open to the public. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided.
Thursday, June 6th
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Business Expo from 10am to 5pm at the SUNY Field House. For more details, go to www.northcountrychamber.com
Friday, June 7th
The VFW Howard Plant Post 782 at 176 South Winooski Avenue in Burlington is hosting Bar Bingo at 6pm.
Friday and Saturday, June 7th & 8th
Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple Street in Essex Junction is holding a two-day indoor lawn sale from 9am to 1pm both days.
