FRIDAY, MAY 9

RUMMAGE SALE

Children and adult's clothing, toys, games, books, household items, furniture, jewelry and great bargains. Calvary Episcopal Church, Route 15, Underhill, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. until noon. 899-2326 or www.calvarychurchvt.org.

A TASTE OF HOME

Join HomeShare Vermont in a "green" building from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a fundraising night of tastes from around the globe, a silent auction and live music. $35. Lake and College Building on the Burlington waterfront. Becky bahomeshare@gmail.com or 863-5625.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

SPRING FESTIVAL

A green fundraising event with a Major League Baseball ticket raffle, live music, free ice cream, food, plant sale, book and bake sale, children's clothing resale, and outdoor activities will benefit the Bellwether School. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1186 South Brownell Road, Williston. 863-4839.

FUN RUN

Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Allen Brook School and the 5k run starts at 9 a.m. with the Jiggety Jog following immediately after. Walkers, runners, bikers, in-line skaters and folks with strollers and dogs participate and raise pledges for Vermont Respite House. 860-4437.

BOOK SALE

Children's books, young adult and romances 25 cents; hard covers $1.50; soft covers 75 cents; videos, DVDs and books on CD $2; books on tape $1 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brownell Library, Essex Junction. Memorial Day clearance book sale: Saturday, May 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cindy Chadurjian 878-5519.

BIG TRUCK DAY

An opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most fascinating diggers, dump trucks and fire engines around from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hinesburg Community School's parking lot. Children $5, adults free. Katrina Roberts 453-6720.

MOTHER'S DAY SALE

A Mother's Day Greek pastry and plant sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Ledge Road, Burlington. 644-2529.

LADIES' NIGHT OUT

Enjoy mini spa treatments, yoga and tai chi demonstrations and refreshments from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 in advance or $10 at door. Benefits Women Helping Battered Women. Winooski YMCA 862-8993 x146.

SUNDAY, MAY 11

MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST

Breakfast includes eggs "to order" or pancakes with bacon or sausage, home fries, and toast served from 9 a.m. to noon. Hosted by the Men's Auxiliary of VFW Post 6689. 73 Pearl St., Essex Junction. $6, children $3. Moms eat free. 878-0700.

JAZZ SERVICE

The swinging and lyrical spirit of jazz, with an emphasis on Mother's Day, 9:30 a.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington. 863-6764.

MONDAY, MAY 12

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TALK

Linda Lantieri, author of "Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children," will hold a book talk for parents from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., South Burlington High School Auditorium. South Burlington school counselor Auriel Gray 652-7267 or agray@sbschools.net.

CHOICES FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Eight-session community discussion course that explores strategies for ecologically sustainable lifestyles, economies and communities starts at the Winooski Library, 7 p.m. Register: Winooski Library 655-6424. Information: Vermont Earth Institute 343-1956 or www.vtearthinstitute.org/programs.html.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

CSSU students entering grades three through eight in 2008 can sign up from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Hinesburg Town Hall conference room. Bring birth certificate and fee. $85 for grades five to eight and $50 for grades three and four. Assistant coaches and referees needed. Lori Palmer 482-2217, www.redhawksfootball.org or www.nvyfl.com.

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THURSDAY, MAY 15

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOUR

"Opening Doors," a tour of four residences built and managed by Cathedral Square, will demonstrate how beneficial affordable housing can be, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tour begins at Cathedral Square on Cherry Street in Burlington. $15 for one person and a guest. Vermont Interfaith Action office 651-8889.

BUTTERFLY BLING

Join the Green Mountain Audubon Society for a program about Vermont's butterflies. Chip Darmstadt, will present at the Shelburne Library starting at 6:30 p.m. Chip will tell how to identify butterflies and attract them to gardens. 878-4132.

BOOKED FOR LUNCH

T. Alan Broughton, poet, novelist and short story writer, will speak at noon. Light refreshments. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. 862-5153.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

PLANT SALE

Bake sale, beautiful annuals and hanging baskets in full bloom, and hundreds of native perennials, 9 a.m. to noon. Perfect for Mother's Day. United Church of Hinesburg, Route 116, Hinesburg.

MEDIEVAL COUNTRY FAIR

Food, music, dancing, art, crafts, silent auction, artisans, animals, family activities, tag sale and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Route 15, just west of Browns Trace in Jericho. 899-3932 or www.goodshepherdjericho.org/events.htm.

BLOOM-TIME FESTIVAL

Burlington Garden Club's plant sale and silent auction from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hundreds of perennials and annuals, and garden-related silent auction items. University of Vermont Horticultural Research Center, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington. 862-0576.

CONSIGNMENT SALE

Campers, RVs, 4-wheelers, boats, motors, trailers, rods and reels, downriggers, depth finders and more will be sold at consignment prices to benefit the Lake Champlain Walleye Association from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again May 18 at the parking lot between Yankee Lanes and Wendell's Furniture. 238-9679.

GMAS BIRDATHON

Green Mountain Audubon Society's Birdathon bird walk at Mount Philo State Park. Meet at the visitors' parking lot at 7 a.m. Participants are asked to find sponsors or donate to the Green Mountain Audubon Society. Information: 878-4132 or gmas@greenmountainaudubon.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 31

TEENFEST VERMONT

Two-day event packed with exhibitors, live entertainment, premium giveaways, video lounge, fashion shows, food, 5boro skateboard team, sports demos, celeb autographs, dance party with celebrity DJ Efren "Pedro from the movie Napoleon Dynamite" Ramirez. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Noon to 8 p.m. Also Sunday, June 1. 872-9000 x21 or www.teenfestvt.com.

ONGOING

WILLISTON FARMERS' MARKET

Route 2 on the Village Green, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 - Oct. 11. Support local farmers, specialty food preparers and artisans at the nonprofit marketplace. Live entertainment and family activities. www.willistonfarmersmarket.com or 872-7728.

TRAP SHOOTING CAMP

Two-and-a-half-hour learning session from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., every Sunday through September, $10. Guns and ammunition provided. North Country Sportsman's Club, off Old Creamery Road on Gun Club Road in Williston. www.shootncsc.com.

STUDY ABROAD

AFS-USA is offering summer study abroad programs for high school students: there's still time to apply for a summer study abroad program or "gap year" experience. Financial aid still available, especially if a student lets AFS suggest destinations. 800-AFS-INFO or www.afs.org/usa.

MILITARY CHILDREN SUMMER CAMP

Known as Operation Purple Summer Camp, this free program is especially for those whose parents are or will be deployed. Operation Purple Camps provide a much needed respite from the worries that many of our nation's children face when a parent is deployed. Melinda Birch 334-7325.

FIELD HOCKEY

Women's Summer Field Hockey League is starting in the region for high school and college students and older women. Games will be once or twice a week in the evenings and possibly weekends. There will be a small fee for insurance and field reservations. Heather 310-3150.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group meets every second Tuesday at the Fanny Allen Hospital, Route 15, in the boardroom, lower level, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees include men who have received treatment as well as recently diagnosed men. 878-8451.

RICHMOND TEEN CENTER

The Richmond Area Teen Center (RATC Nest) is open in the basement of the Richmond Town Center, Bridge Street, on Thursdays and Fridays, 2:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. for grades seven through 12 in the Chittenden East School District. Adult supervisors needed. Call 434-RATC.

WILLISTON REPARATIVE BOARD OPENINGS

The Reparative Board is made up of four or five community volunteers who meet twice monthly to respond to nonviolent behavior in the community through the justice system. Ruth 878-2381, ruthskiff@yahoo.com or HerbS@doc.state.vt.us.

CVU 1968 CLASS REUNION

The Champlain Valley Union High School class of 1968's reunion will be on July 19 at the Burlington Sheraton. CVU graduates from the classes of 1967 and 1969 invited. Jeanne LeClair Desilets 434-3526 or desiletsj@wsdvt.org.

4-H CLUB

The Green Mountain 4-H Club is offering the following project areas for youth: fine art, archery, crafts and sewing. For information contact Judy Roy at 879-6212.

WILLISTON ROTARY

The Williston Rotary meets Thursday mornings at the Federated Church on North Williston Road from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and an informative speaker presentation. All potential members interested in local community outreach and being part of a service organization are welcome. Information: 872-5968.

CHILDREN'S GOOD NEWS CLUB

Children in grades one through five are invited to a weekly Bible club from 2:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Williston Central School. Bus from Allen Brook School available. Bible lesson, snacks, fun games and songs. 288-9828.

GRIEFSHARE

A support group for people experiencing grief and loss will meet every other Tuesday at Maranatha Christian Church, 1037 South Brownell Road, Williston. Donna 878-0498.

LEGION MEETING

American Legion Post 45 of Williston holds its monthly meeting every second Monday at Whitney Hill Senior Housing in Williston at 6:30 p.m. Walt 879-2664.

4-H SHOOTING SPORTS

Learn safe use of firearms including shotgun, rifle, handgun, black powder, archery and living history. Ages 8 to 18 accompanied by parent or guardian. Second and fourth Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the North Country Sportsman's Club, Williston. Gerry Moulton 238-5960.

ESSEX CLASS REUNION

The class reunion for Essex High School class of 1998 is scheduled for Aug. 9 in Essex Junction and Burlington. Classmates use the group Web site, http://groups.google.com/group/ehs98, to keep in touch.

SUPPORT GROUP

A support group for individuals and families in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will give caregivers strategies. Also learn about the uncertainties ahead and find comfort in others. Third Wednesdays. The Arbors at Shelburne, 687 Harbor Road, Shelburne. Nicole Houston 985-8600.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Reading with Frosty and friends: bring a book and read to a dog, all ages. Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Preschool story hour: for ages 3 to 5. Tuesdays 11 a.m. and Wednesdays 1 p.m. After School Reading Buddies: students read to children while parents browse for books. Register for all. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston. 878-4918.

RICHMOND PLAYGROUP

The Richmond Playgroup invites families to enjoy a morning of fun and activities. Meet your neighbors while your children play. Snacks. Every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Richmond Free Library Community Room. Cathy 434-7775.

GYM-TIME PLAYGROUP

For Williston and St. George families with children birth to age 6, held at Green Mountain Gymnastics on Mondays during school through April 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cindy 862-5954.

WILLISTON SENIORS MEETINGS

First Tuesdays (business meeting) and third Tuesdays (social), noon, Whitney Hill Homestead Community Room. Potluck lunch. Esther Putnam 878-9098.

PLAYGROUPS

First time parents and pre-walking babies are invited for playtime and sharing Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Parents and toddlers invited to play Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to noon. No playgroups during the first week of the month. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston. Cindy 862-5954. Toddlers: Julia 878-8520.

LOOK GOOD ... FEEL BETTER

This free program is a service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques. Third Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and second Monday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., every month at the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston. 800-ACS-2345.

SENIORS' EXERCISE PROGRAM

The Williston Parks and Recreation Department offers a drop-in exercise program for Williston seniors every Tuesday and Thursday at the Federated Church on North Williston Road from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Participants age 50 and older are welcome. Williston Parks and Recreation 878-1239.

1988 CLASS REUNION

The Champlain Valley Union High School class of 1988 20th reunion. July 11: bring-your-own cookout lunch at Oakledge. July 12: 5-10 p.m. at Quarry Hill Club, $25 per adult. Christopher Hood: chrish@cvuhs.org or www.google.com/group/CVU1988.

CVU REUNION

Looking for members of the Champlain Valley Union High School class of 1998. Please send your contact information to cvureunion@gmail.com so you can receive an invitation to the upcoming 10-year reunion.

1968 REUNION

Champlain Valley Union High School class of 1968 reunion will be Saturday, July 19 at the Sheraton. Updated contact information of graduates and planning help are needed. Contact cvureunion@verizon.net or desiletsj@wsdvt.org or call Jane (Eddy) Phillips 893-2609 or Jeanne (LeClair) Desilets 434-3526.

FIRE MEETING

The Williston Fire District #1 holds its monthly meeting every second Monday at the well house at 7 p.m. Members welcome.

INTERNET CAFÉ

Connections @ CCC targets those age 60 and older and is open to all every Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Computer/Internet instructors, live presentations, lunch. Reservations for lunch, $4 donation, 879-4313. Covenant Community Church, Vermont Route 15 between Essex and Jericho. No sessions in August.

YOGA FOR SURVIVORS

An opportunity for domestic violence survivors to continue their journey of healing with the support of their peers and an experienced yoga teacher and healer who has had personal experience with domestic abuse. Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, north end of Church Street, Burlington. Emma Gibbs 658-3131 x2025.

SUPPORT GROUP

A scleroderma support group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Richmond Congregational Church. 878-0732.

PEACE VIGIL

On the porch of the Richmond Congregational Church, 20 Church St., Richmond. Every Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., everyone welcome.

CHESS CLUB

The Vermont Chess Club meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in South Burlington. Open to everyone. 879-0198.

FREE MEMORY SCREENING

For adults age 55 and older, offered by University of Vermont College of Medicine and Fletcher Allen Health Care. Sally Ross Nolan 847-9488.

FREE DIGITAL VIDEO WORKSHOPS

Vermont Community Access Media's free workshop series is designed to help newcomers become familiar with fundamental concepts of digital video production. Most workshops held Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the VCAM studio, 208 Flynn Ave. 2-G, Burlington. 651-9692 or www.vermontcam.org.