Local lowdown

Local food lecture

April 14, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

As part of its annual meeting, the Addison County Relocalization Network (ACoRN) presents a talk by Ben Hewitt entitled “Hardwick’s Lessons: What Can Addison County Learn?” Hewitt, author of “The Town that Food Saved,” will speak at the Lincoln Peak Vineyard about the lessons Addison County should take away from the small town of Hardwick’s efforts to improve its economy through a local food system. To RSVP, send an e-mail to david.dolginow@gmail.com.

 

Texas Hold’Em

April 16, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Put your game face on and drive to the Shoreham Firehouse for a card tournament. The event, which hopes to raise money for the Shoreham Volunteer Fire Department and the Shoreham Festival Fireworks Fund, starts at 3:30 p.m., but all are encouraged to arrive as close to 3 p.m. as possible, as this is when the sign-ups begin. Call (802) 897-5638 for any additional information.

 

Earth Day celebration in Middlebury

April 16, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

There is no better place to celebrate Earth Day 2011 than in the green state of Vermont! Join folk singer Jeff Kaufman and students from the College for a performance at the Town Hall Theater (THT) that is a “celebration in prose and song,” in anticipation of Earth Day on April 22. Performers will offer reflections of artists on the humans’ relationship to the planet. For tickets ($15 for general admission, $6 for students), call (802) 382-9222 or visit the THT’s box office or website, http://www.townhalltheater.org. Tickets are also available at the door.

 

Spring garden talk

April 17, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Head to the Sheldon Museum for a lecture entitled, “The Three B’s – Gardening for Birds, Bees and Butterflies.” Local gardener Jane Burton plans to discuss which plans best attract the butterflies, moths, bees and birds of the area. The cost of the lecture is $10 and it is recommended to call the museum at (802) 388-2117 or visit the website www.henrysheldonmuseum.org to reserve a place. Burton is excited to speak to the crowd, as she has been organic gardening for over forty years and is now helps maintain the gardens at the museum.

 

One World Library project anniversary party

April 17, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

At Lawrence Memorial Library, located at 40 North St. in Bristol, Vt., all are invited to celebrate the third anniversary of the library’s special collection — One-World Library project — that focuses on cultures around the world. There will be a variety of activities and tea and other treats for attendees. All will also have the opportunity to speak with board members about the project and to appreciate the collection’s latest focus, Japan. For more information visit http://www.lawerencelibrary.net or http://oneworldlibraryproject.org.