SATURDAY MARCH 13, from 10 a.m. to noon.
HANDS ON HISTORY
AT OLD STONE HOUSE MUSEUM
School-aged children with their parents are invited to the monthly Hands On History being held at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Samuel Read Hall House. Participants will learn about pre-electric lighting (lamps, lanterns, rush lights, and candles). They will make their own candles by rendering tallow, preparing wicks, and dipping taper candles. $3 for each child, adults free. Pre-register by calling 754-2022.
Saturday, March 13, Noon-4:00pm
Big Air competition Jay Peak Resort
Saturday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NEK COLLABORATIVE “SUMMIT” MEETING Lyndon State College campus
The Northeast Kingdom Collaborative Board of Directors will create a virtual regional economic plan during a “summit” meeting.
Sunday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
OCCA FILM SERIES & COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Newport
Orleans County Citizen Advocacy (OCCA) invites you to participate in a community conversation and “The World in Claire’s Classroom,” part of a film series titled Learn Globally — Act Locally: Empowering Community Action One-on-One. Through the accumulation of personal stories and encounters, viewers are visually confronted with the idea that the greatest barrier for people with disabilities is not their physical or mental disability, but misconceived attitudes toward those with disabilities. This event will be held Sunday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m., at North Country Career Center, room 380 (next to NCUHS), in Newport. Donations to support the work of OCCA will be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, March 14, starting at 11:30 a.m. until all are served.
ROAST BEEF DINNER MONTGOMERY CENTER
A roast beef dinner (sirloin tip) with homemade maple desserts will be held Sunday, March 14, starting at 11:30 a.m. until all are served. It will be held at St. Isidore’s Parish Hall on Route 242 in Montgomery Center. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12, under 6 free. To benefit the St. Theresa Society. Raffle tickets on sale and drawing at this event.
Wednesday, March 17th from 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Guerrilla Marketing for Small Businesses Workshop Charles Carter Business Center in the St. Johnsbury/Lyndonville Industrial Park.
Incubator without Walls (iWOW) is offering a 1 ½ hour workshop on Guerrilla Marketing for Small Businesses: Creative Marketing That Costs Little or Nothing! Register for the workshop online at www.vtsbdc.org or e-mail Heather Gonyaw at hgonyaw@vtsbdc.org or contact iWOW Director, John Mandeville at (802) 626-4867 or john.mandeville@lyndonstate.edu
Friday, March 19, beginning at 6 p.m. until all are served.
PERCH FRY
IN NORTH TROY
A Perch Fry dinner and fixings will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Church on North Pleasant Street in North Troy on Friday, March 19, beginning at 6 p.m. until all are served. Cost is free for kids under 5, $5 for kids ages 5 to 10, $9 for adults, or $30 maximum per immediate family. Take-out meals will be available. For more information, call 988-2560 or 744-2095.
Saturday, March 20th and 21st
IFSA Extreme Competition Jay Peak Resort
Saturday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m.
ENCORE DINNER MYSTERY THEATER PERFORMANCE
AT NORTHWOODS
An encore dinner mystery theater performance of Karaoke Killer will be held Saturday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m., at NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston. Presented by the Island Pond Thespians and Friends, directed by Susan-Lynn Johns of QNEK Productions. Seating limited — prepay $25 for dinner and show. For reservations and more information, contact NorthWoods at 723-6551, extension 112, or
events@northwoodscenter.org (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .)
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
IFSA Extreme Competition Jay Peak Resort, Tram Deck 4-9pm
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 7:30-11:30pm
Monte Carlo Casino Night Cedarwood Resort Lodge, Jay VT, 7:30-11:30pm
$5.00 Entry Fee, Play for Cash
13 Vegas Size Tables include Craps, Roulette, Wheel of Fortune, BlackJack & Poker
Door prize, Live Auction, Raffles. Free Munchies, Cash Bar Benefits
the Jay Volunteer Fire Dept of Jay, VT
Sponsored by Jay Focus Group 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization
Enjoy a gourmet meal at The Bridge Restaurant in the Cedarwood Resort Lodge, starting 4pm Call 802.988.4459 for dinner
reservations. For more info call 802.988.4706 or www.jayvt.com
April 16th, 2010, 1:00p.m. "Wise On Weeds" Montgomery Town, Public Safety Building (PSB)
FREE. Informationional presentation by Vt Nature Conservancy on how to identify non-native and invasive species and what to do about it. Email coveredbridgesgardenclub@hotmail.com for more info. Sponsored by the Covered Bridges Garden Club.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
JPACC Annual Meeting Jay Peak Resort, Tram Haus
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Dandelion Run – Just for the Fun of It!
The Dandelion Run is a competitive and recreational half marathon (with relay options) on back roads deep in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
Register for the event on line here or download the registration form and mail it in. Through April 1, 2010, registration is $25 for each adult runner. For more general information and fees after April 1st, e-mail us at run@orleansrecreation.org or call us at IROC at 802-334-8511.
June 5-6, 2010
The Third Annual Tour de Kingdom
A one or two day competitive and recreational charity ride to support IROC's Healthy Changes Initiative exercise program for people suffering from diabetes, obesity, or heart disease. Tour de Kingdom is designed for all ages and all skill levels, with routes of 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles. Day One takes you through the legendary lake region of the Northeast Kingdom. Day Two offers another century ride through the Western “hill country” that runs up and over the flanks of Jay Peak through Montgomery Ctr. and back. It will grind your gears!!
From July 11th through Labor Day - "Remembrance: A Memorial" Opening Ceremonies - Sunday, July 11th beginning at Noon.
Memphremagog Arts Collaborative
138 Main Street, Downtown Newport, VT
Dedicated to US Servicemen & Women who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan as well as those who continue to serve...
Thus far, Remembrance consists of 4600+ abstract figurative sculptures, each one hand sewn, representing one American life lost in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 6 pm Sun. ,11 am - 6 pm
Saturday, August 28th, 2010
Kingdom Thunder
In the heart of the Northeast Kingdom Jay Peak and Beyond
Kingdom Thunder is a charity ride on some of the most beautiful roads in Vermont to support the local community center’s Healthy Changes Initiative – a groundbreaking exercise program for people suffering from diabetes, obesity, and/or heart disease.
