Local Lowdowm

Circus comes to town
September 9, 5-7 p.m.
Kick off your weekend fun early at a free community circus hosted by Nutty Steph’s Granola and Chocolate Shop. Nowhere else will you find juggling, horse-drawn carriage rides, alpacas and local hot dogs with sauerkraut. Handmade furniture will be auctioned off starting at 5:30. Sound like a good time? Head over to Camp Meade, just off Route 9, in Middlesex, Vt. If you have more questions, be sure to contact Jaquelyn Rieke at (802)-229-2090.

Middlebury Arts Walk
September 10, 5 – 7 p.m.
Forty different vendors are poised to take to the stage in downtown Middlebury this weekend. Middlebury’s monthly Arts Walk will showcase a plethora of these artists’ work. Music and food is also in store. For more information, call Sue Hoxie at 802-388-795, ext. 2.

Kelly Brush ‘08 Century Ride
September 11, 7:30 a.m.
For the fifth year in a row, bikers are gearing up to support the Kelly Brush Foundation. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the College football stadium, and cyclists can choose to ride a 28-, 50- or 100-mile course. Money raised will be donated to Brush’s organization, which helps individuals with spinal cord injuries by buying them adaptive sports equipment. In honor of Brush, who suffered a severe ski accident, the College’s ski team will be participating in the race.

Vermont Story Festival
September 11, 1 – 5 p.m.
The Town Hall Theater, the Henry Sheldon Museum, the Ilsley Library and the Vermont Folklife Center have joined forces for the fourth annual Story Festival. This year’s theme is “Over the River and Through the Woods.” Camp Keewaydin, located on Lake Dunmore, sponsors the day of festivities. Several speakers and performers, like storyteller Michael Caduto, are set to entertain the lucky audience members. Admission is free, and contact the Henry Sheldon Museum at 802-388-2117 for more information.

Ukulele’s Unite
September 11, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Join the Vermont Ukulele Society at Howden Hall in Bristol. Beginner lessons are available, as friends share songs and learn different playing techniques. Visit http://vtukes.webs.com/ for more information.

Middlebury Clambake
September 12, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Post 27 is holding its annual Clambake at the Middlebury American Legion. All proceeds go towards the Legion’s college scholarship. Diners can enjoy a buffet, including all-you-can-eat clams, clam chowder, half-chicken, corn on the cob and lobster. Call 802-388-9311 for information.