Local Lowdown - 1/21/10

Open Mic Night

Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Talents of all kinds are welcome at the monthly Carol’s Hungry Mind open mic. Bring an instrument, spoken word art or any other performance you want to share with a crowd. Sign-ups for time slots begin at 7:30 p.m.

Button Up Middlebury

Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Efficiency Vermont will provide free training and materials to help Button Up Middlebury volunteers learn how to

conduct energy audits on local homes. Help the local community save energy and reduce its carbon footprint! More information and sign-ups at (802) 388-9478 or

lasermily@yahoo.com.

The Horse Traders Benefit Show

Jan., 9 - 10 p.m.

The Horse Traders return for their second annual “Face Off Against Breast Cancer” benefit show at Two Brothers Tavern, donating all door proceeds and 10 percent of sales to the Cancer Patient Support Program. The Horse Traders are a five-piece band that covers favorites of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, as well as current pop rock, blues, and soul. Don’t miss out!

Comedy for a Cause

Jan. 24, 5 - 6 p.m.

Four Vermont comedians — Nathan Brady Crain, Jason Lorber, Autumn Engroff and a comic yet to be announced — will perform a show at Carol’s Hungry Mind in which all proceeds go to benefit the CVOEO’s Middlebury Area Food Shelf. There will be no door charge, but passed hat donations will be much appreciated. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see some of the state’s most talented comics lay it on the line for a good cause. Some of the jokes may be adult themed, so children should stay at home.

Flu vaccine clinic

Jan. 26, 3 - 6 p.m.

If you still need a seasonal or H1N1 flu vaccine, don’t miss this clinic at the

American Legion in Middlebury. For adults in Addison County only, more information at (802) 388-7259.

Snowshoe trek

Jan. 26, 9 - 10 a.m.

Get outside in the snow before it’s gone! Join the Green Mountain Club at the Battell Trailhead in Lincoln for a difficult six-mile outing with a 2,500-foot ascent to the summit of Mount Abraham. Contact leader John Predom to sign up at (802) 377-9654 or john@vtrushfan.com.

Carol’s Dance Party

Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

The first one was such a hit, Carol’s

Hungry Mind is bringing back its dance party for all ages for round two. Join fellow students and community members at the Middlebury VFW and boogie to a mix of swing, rock and anything danceable.