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  • Baby Time - Crawling tots and their parents convene for playtime and sharing. Wednesday, May 16, 10:30AM–12PM at Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston. Free; preregister. [Kids]

  • Back Office Series - Speakers from the Hunger Mountain Co-op and Manghi's Bread discuss their relationship as retailer and supplier in the Montpelier business scene. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30–7PM at Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier. Free. [Business]

  • Barre Farmers Market - Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods in the center of the town. Wednesday, May 16, 3–6:30PM at Barre City Hall Park in Barre. Free. [Food&Drink]

  • Book-Release Signing & Party - Light refreshments, a natural-paint activity station, deejayed music and networking celebrate Ace McArleton and Jacon Deva Racusin's book-and-DVD package The Natural Building Companion. Wednesday, May 16, 6–8PM at Block Gallery in Winooski. Free. [Words]

  • Chess Club - King defenders practice castling and various opening gambits with volunteer Robert Nichols. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30PM at Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. Free. [Kids]

  • Community Dinner - Diners get to know their neighbors at a low-key, buffet-style meal organized by the Winooski Coalition for a Safe and Peaceful Community. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30–7PM at O'Brien Community Center in Winooski. Free; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; transportation available for seniors. [Community]

  • Enosburg Playgroup - Children and their adult caregivers immerse themselves in singing activities and more. Wednesday, May 16, 10–11:30AM at American Legion in Enosburg Falls. Free. [Kids]

  • Fairfield Playgroup - Youngsters entertain themselves with creative activities and snack time. Wednesday, May 16, 10–11:30AM at Bent Northrop Memorial Library in Fairfield. Free. [Kids]

  • 'Gen Silent' - Stu Maddux's poignant documentary follows six LGBT senior citizens as they decide how open to be about their sexuality in the face of needing long-term health care. Discussion follows. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30–9PM at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $3-5 suggested donation. [Film]

  • George Sykes - Recently returned from an American Red Cross deployment to Haiti, the speaker recaps his experiences providing earthquake relief in a slide-show lecture. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30PM at Bradford Public Library in Bradford. Free. [Talks]

  • Guided Argentine Tango Práctica - Buenos Aires-born movements find a place on a sprung floor. Elizabeth Seyler is on hand to answer questions. Wednesday, May 16, 8:15–10:15PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $5. [Dance]

  • Highgate Story Hour - Good listeners giggle and wiggle to age-appropriate lit. Wednesday, May 16, 11:15AM–12:15PM at Highgate Public Library in Highgate Center. Free. [Kids]

  • Home-Sharing Orientation - Attendees learn more about the agency that matches elders and people with disabilities with others seeking affordable housing or caregiving opportunities. Wednesday, May 16: 12 – 12:30PM, 5:30 – 6PM at HomeShare Vermont in South Burlington. Free; preregister. [Seminars]

  • Improv Night - Fun-loving participants play "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"-style games in an encouraging environment. Wednesday, May 16, 8–10PM at Spark Arts in Burlington. $5 suggested donation. [Comedy]

  • 'Into Eternity: A Film for the Future' - Michael Madsen's 2010 documentary looks at a nuclear-storage facility in Finland being hewn from solid rock. The biggest challenge? To make these underground tunnels last 100,000 years, the length of time nuclear waste remains hazardous. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30–8:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free. [Film]

  • Joan Almon - The director of Alliance for Childhood reports on "Crisis in Early Education" in the Hauke Conference Room from 2-5 p.m. and on "Crisis in the Kindergarten" in the Alumni Auditorium from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16: 2 – 5PM, 6 – 8PM at Champlain College in Burlington. $35 for 2 p.m. talk; $25 for 6 p.m. talk. [Talks]

  • Kelley Marketing Meeting - Marketing, advertising, communications, social media and design professionals brainstorm ideas for local nonprofits over breakfast. Nonprofits seeking help apply online. Room 217. Wednesday, May 16, 7:45–9AM at Ireland Building, Champlain College in Burlington. Free. [Business]

  • Keys to Credit - A class clears up the confusing world of credit. Wednesday, May 16: 10AM – 12PM, 6 – 8PM at Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity in Burlington. Free. [Seminars]

  • Leap of Faith Dance Theatre - The children's dance/theater company presents original and expressive works in ballet. Wednesday, May 16, 7PM at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. $10. [Dance]

  • 'Living With Vermont's Rivers' - Experts in river science, transportation infrastructure, stormwater and more discuss river management in the wake of last year's Tropical Storm Irene flooding. Wednesday, May 16, 8AM–4:30PM at Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Montpelier. Free; preregister. [Environment]

  • 'Machotaildrop' - A wannabe pro skater discovers the dark truth about the world's biggest skateboard company in Corey Adams and Alex Craig's surreal farce. Wednesday, May 16, 6PM at Merrill's Roxy Cinemas in Burlington. Free; ticket required. [Film]

  • Make Stuff! - Defunct bicycle parts become works of art and jewelry that will be sold to raise funds and awareness for Bike Recycle Vermont. Wednesday, May 16, 6–9PM at Bike Recycle Vermont in Burlington. Free. [Crafts]

  • Middlebury Babies & Toddlers Story Hour - Children develop early-literacy skills through stories, rhymes and songs. Wednesday, May 16, 10:30–11:15AM at Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury. Free. [Kids]

  • Mountain Bike Ride - Onion River Sports staff bring intermediate to advanced riders to different area trails each week. Carpooling is an option; call ahead for details. Wednesday, May 16, 5PM at Onion River Sports in Montpelier. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. [Sport]

  • 'No Sugar, Dairy or Wheat? So What CAN I Eat?' - Dietary restrictions or not, a meal can still be delicious. Learning Center chef/instructor Nina Lesser-Goldsmith whips up roasted spinach salad, mussels in red curry broth and other mouthwatering menu items. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30–8PM at Healthy Living in South Burlington. $20; preregister. [Food&Drink]

  • Open ROTA Meeting - Neighbors keep tabs on the gallery's latest happenings. Wednesday, May 16, 8PM at ROTA Gallery in Plattsburgh. Free. [Community]

  • Project Management Institute Champlain Valley Dinner Meeting - Speaker Evans Travis discusses a process designed to help a recovery project manager organize, categorize and prioritize the various issues of a troubled project. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30–8:15PM at Doubletree Hotel in South Burlington. $25-35. [Business]

  • Read to a Dog - Bookworms share words with Rainbow, a friendly Newfoundland and registered therapy pooch. Wednesday, May 16, 3:30–5PM at Fairfax Community Library in Fairfax. Free; preregister for a 15-minute time slot. [Kids]

  • Rural Vermont Annual Celebration - Ben Hewitt delivers the keynote speech amid a finger-food potluck, cash bar, annual meeting, farm-fresh raffle and more. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30–9PM at Wilder Center in Wilder. $5-10; free for Rural Vermont members. [Etc.]

  • 'Sadie Thompson' - A reformed prostitute comes up against an extremist missionary in Raoul Walsh's controversial 1928 silent film. Wednesday, May 16, 7PM at Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College in Hanover. $5-7. [Film]

  • The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD: Catamount Arts Center - Gary Lehman and Deborah Voigt star in a broadcast production of Siegfried, part three of Wagner's Ring Cycle. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30PM at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. $6-18. [Theater]

  • 'The Nerd' - After a stranger saves his life at war, a young architect finds himself uncomfortably indebted in Larry Shue's outrageous comedy, presented by the Colchester Theatre Company. Wednesday, May 16, 7:30PM at Colchester High School in Colchester. $5. [Theater]

  • Tropical Storm Irene Stress-Reduction Series - Folks affected by the storm practice self-soothing techniques, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises to ease their anxiety. Wednesday, May 16, 6PM at 168 Wall Street in Northfield. Free. [Community]

  • Vermont Association of Insurance Women's Annual Dinner Meeting - Irene recovery officer Sue Minter presents at a business meeting and supper. Meeting, 5-5:30 p.m.; social time, 5:30-6 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 5PM at Capitol Plaza in Montpelier. $25. [Etc.]

  • Wednesday Night World Championships - Fast riders vie for bragging rights in town-line sprints. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30PM at Onion River Sports in Montpelier. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. [Sport]

  • Women's Health Information Night - Females learn about health screenings and Ladies First, a program providing free heart health check-ups, Pap tests and mammograms to eligible women. Wednesday, May 16, 5–7:30PM at Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center in Burlington. Free; preregister. [Health&Fitness]

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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  • Improv Night - Fun-loving participants play "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"-style games in an encouraging environment. Wednesday, May 16, 8–10PM at Spark Arts in Burlington. $5 suggested donation.

Community (3)

  • Community Dinner - Diners get to know their neighbors at a low-key, buffet-style meal organized by the Winooski Coalition for a Safe and Peaceful Community. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30–7PM at O'Brien Community Center in Winooski. Free; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; transportation available for seniors.

  • Open ROTA Meeting - Neighbors keep tabs on the gallery's latest happenings. Wednesday, May 16, 8PM at ROTA Gallery in Plattsburgh. Free.

  • Tropical Storm Irene Stress-Reduction Series - Folks affected by the storm practice self-soothing techniques, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises to ease their anxiety. Wednesday, May 16, 6PM at 168 Wall Street in Northfield. Free.

Crafts (1)

  • Make Stuff! - Defunct bicycle parts become works of art and jewelry that will be sold to raise funds and awareness for Bike Recycle Vermont. Wednesday, May 16, 6–9PM at Bike Recycle Vermont in Burlington. Free.

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  • 'Gen Silent' - Stu Maddux's poignant documentary follows six LGBT senior citizens as they decide how open to be about their sexuality in the face of needing long-term health care. Discussion follows. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30–9PM at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $3-5 suggested donation.

  • 'Into Eternity: A Film for the Future' - Michael Madsen's 2010 documentary looks at a nuclear-storage facility in Finland being hewn from solid rock. The biggest challenge? To make these underground tunnels last 100,000 years, the length of time nuclear waste remains hazardous. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30–8:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.

  • 'Machotaildrop' - A wannabe pro skater discovers the dark truth about the world's biggest skateboard company in Corey Adams and Alex Craig's surreal farce. Wednesday, May 16, 6PM at Merrill's Roxy Cinemas in Burlington. Free; ticket required.

  • 'Sadie Thompson' - A reformed prostitute comes up against an extremist missionary in Raoul Walsh's controversial 1928 silent film. Wednesday, May 16, 7PM at Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College in Hanover. $5-7.

Food&Drink (2)

  • Barre Farmers Market - Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods in the center of the town. Wednesday, May 16, 3–6:30PM at Barre City Hall Park in Barre. Free.

  • 'No Sugar, Dairy or Wheat? So What CAN I Eat?' - Dietary restrictions or not, a meal can still be delicious. Learning Center chef/instructor Nina Lesser-Goldsmith whips up roasted spinach salad, mussels in red curry broth and other mouthwatering menu items. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30–8PM at Healthy Living in South Burlington. $20; preregister.

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  • Mountain Bike Ride - Onion River Sports staff bring intermediate to advanced riders to different area trails each week. Carpooling is an option; call ahead for details. Wednesday, May 16, 5PM at Onion River Sports in Montpelier. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required.

  • Wednesday Night World Championships - Fast riders vie for bragging rights in town-line sprints. Wednesday, May 16, 5:30PM at Onion River Sports in Montpelier. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required.

Talks (2)

  • George Sykes - Recently returned from an American Red Cross deployment to Haiti, the speaker recaps his experiences providing earthquake relief in a slide-show lecture. Wednesday, May 16, 6:30PM at Bradford Public Library in Bradford. Free.

  • Joan Almon - The director of Alliance for Childhood reports on "Crisis in Early Education" in the Hauke Conference Room from 2-5 p.m. and on "Crisis in the Kindergarten" in the Alumni Auditorium from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16: 2 – 5PM, 6 – 8PM at Champlain College in Burlington. $35 for 2 p.m. talk; $25 for 6 p.m. talk.

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  • Book-Release Signing & Party - Light refreshments, a natural-paint activity station, deejayed music and networking celebrate Ace McArleton and Jacon Deva Racusin's book-and-DVD package The Natural Building Companion. Wednesday, May 16, 6–8PM at Block Gallery in Winooski. Free.

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