ACRPC Energy
Committee program
March 18, 7 – 9 p.m.
The Addison County Regional Planning Commission presents “Integrated Design-Build of Non-Residential Buildings for Energy Savings.” Check out this free program for planners, designers, builders and building owners to learn about sustainable building solutions at the ACRPC headquarters, 14 Seminary St. More information is available at (802)388-3141.
Contra dance fundraiser
March 19, 7 – 10:30 p.m.
Support the ACT Teen Center at its annual fundraiser contra dance with music by Atlantic Crossing and Lausanne Allen, caller, at the Middlebury Municipal Gym. There will also be raffle prizes and a dessert buffet. Tickets will be sold at the door to the general public for $10, to ACT teens for $5, couples for $15 and families for $25.
See http://www.addisonteens.com for more information.
Open Mic Night
March 19, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Carol’s Hungry Mind hosts another open mic night for all local comedians, troubadours and spoken word artists. Come enjoy the local talent and the cash bar, for those of age.
Gardening open house
March 20, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Plan the garden of your dreams with a visiting UVM Master Gardener at the Platt Memorial Library. Learn what you can do now to have the most beautiful garden on the block this summer. Please call (802)897-2647 for more information.
Maple Magic
March 27, all day
Head to downtown Bristol for this daylong celebration of sugaring season and shopping locally. There will be a Maple Walk of free goodies, specials and discounts in stores, and special maple items will be available all over town. Maps will be available at downtown stores to indicate where maple treats and special sales can be found. Please call (802)453-7378 for more information.
Town Treasures:
The Local History Show
Now until April 17, Tues. – Sat.,
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Investigate the Henry Sheldon Museum over spring break and discover the treasures of Addison County’s historical societies in this second annual exhibit on stories from each of the participating towns in the county. Don’t miss this celebration of local history, especially when tickets are only $5 for adults, $4.50 for seniors, $3 for kids and $12 for families. Contact Mary Manley at (802)388-2117 with questions.
