September 2010
Volume 23, Number 4
Events in the NEK - September 2010
Ongoing Events ::
Submit an Event
Visit the Catamount Arts website for local arts and film events.
Wed 1
Oil Paintings and Drawings by Curtis Hale on exhibit at the NEK Artisans Guild, 10:30am to 5pm. NEK Artisans Guild, 430 Railroad St, St Johnsbury, VT. www.nekartisansguild.com
GRACE community workshop, children, elders and community members work side by side in an open studio format. GRACE workshop facilitators promote self-teaching and emphasize individual exploration. 1-3pm. 802-472-6857 GRACE, Old Firehouse Gallery, 13 Mill St, Hardwick, VT. www.graceart.org
Sat 4
Burke Mountain Bike Race. A road race to the summit of Burke Mountain from the toll road and is just one stop in the popular hill climb BUMPS series. 802-626-7300. Burke Mountain Ski Resort, 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd, East Burke, VT. www.skiburke.com
Sun 5
Exhibit of Paintings by Edward Kadunc at the St Johnsbury Athenaeum in August and September. 802-748-8291. St Johnsbury Athenaeum, Main St, St Johnsbury, VT. inform@stjathenaeum.org, www.stjathenaeum.org
Volunteer Work Day at Kingdom Trails, 9am - 1pm, at Darling Memorial Park at 9am for a day of trail maintenance. 802-626-0737, Kingdom Trails, East Burke, VT. www.kingdomtrails.org
Sat 11
Household Categorical Waste Day at the Danville Stump Dump from 9am - noon. Acceptable household bulky items include furniture, rugs, painted wood, scrap metal, tires, electronics, propane cylinders, appliances, waste oil, light bulbs.
"Financial Peace University", sponsored by Danville Congregational United Church of Christ. FPU is a Biblically based, 13-week, video-driven study that teaches families how to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before. This course is open to the public. The classes will begin at 9am. A free class preview is set for August 29 at 9am. Contact Jen Larabee at 802-748-9486 for more information or to register.
NEK Audubon trip to Conte Wildlife Refuge: There's just too much to see up here and the fall is spectacular. Bring your cameras and binos. Call Tom at 802-626-9071 or e-mail blackpoll@myfairpoint.net to register.
Sun 12
Fall Foliage Run - sponsored by the Old Stone House Museum. 802-754-2022. Old Stone House Museum, 109 Old Stone House Rd, Brownington, VT. www.oldstonehousemuseum.org
4th Annual Burke Mountain Music Festival. Enjoy live music from local and nationally known bands in the setting of Burke Mountain. 802-626-7300. Burke Mountain Ski Resort, 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd, East Burke, VT. www.skiburke.com
Autumn Wonders Festival at the Fairbanks Museum. Part of the community-wide Colors of the Kingdom Festival. 802-748-2372. The Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main St, St Johnsbury, VT. www.fairbanksmuseum.org
Sun 19
NEK Audubon trip to Victory Basin in autumn: heck, let's just hike around. Who cares what we see? Call Tom at 802-626-9071 or e-mail blackpoll@myfairpoint.net to register.
Tues 21
Fall Harvest Day at the Old Stone House Museum. 802-754-2022. Old Stone House Museum, 109 Old Stone House Rd, Brownington, VT. www.oldstonehousemuseum.org
Sat 25
Fall Foliage Festival in East Burke, 9am - 3pm. The day's events include: Parade, Rubber Duck Race, Live Music, Kids Area with a Jump House, Face Painting, Craft Show, Beer and Wine Tent and more! East Burke, VT. www.burkevermont.com
Annual Chicken Pie Supper at the Newark Street School. Serving from 5-7pm. Reservations not required. Benefits the Newark Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call 802-467-3615.
Concord Histroical Society Open House. Museum featuring life the way it used to be, accessible displays in the town hall below, pie sale, bake sale, music and more! 802-695-1104 or 802-695-3330. Concord Town Hall, 500 Main St, Concord, VT. E-mail: nrivers@myfairpoint.net
Hayrides at Willoughby Gap Farmstand, 11am - 5pm. Hayrides and pumpkin picking every Saturday during the fall. There's more than just fruits and veggies here - try their new Maple Creamies, Homemade Pies and Homemade Pies to order, Homemade Breads and Homemade Breads to order, their own Beef Cuts, New Story Walk and more fun things for the children. Visit the goats, lambs, calves and chickens, too. 802-467-3921. Willoughby Gap Farmstand, 3 Route 5A, West Burke, VT. www.willoughbygap.com
Sun 26
The Roots Rendezvous is a several-day primitive roots gathering that begins on Friday morning and ends on Sunday. Throughout the course of the weekend, participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of workshops. The schedule is posted on the website and includes hide tanning, archery, mushroom walks, bird awareness and more. 802-456-1253. At ROOTS School, East Calais, VT. E-mail: info@rootsvt.com. www.rootsvt.com
Old North Church Fall Foliage Lamplight Service and Hymn Sing, 7pm. Host Pastor, the Rev Paul Powers, Union Baptist Church.
Fall Foliage Festival - Week-long event hosted by seven Northeast Kingdom towns. Local history, entertainment, photo ops, church suppers, craft fairs and tours in Walden, Cabot, Plainfield, Peacham, Barnet, Groton and St Johnsbury. Each has special historic and cultural background and the local volunteer hosts are pleasant and informative. Plenty of places to stay only a few miles to each town. Experience the Northeast aglow with color. E-mail: nekinfo@nekchamber.com. www.nekchamber.com
Tues 28
Cabot Fall Foliage Festival. Crafts in Gym, 8:30am - 3pm. Tours of old schoolhouses, craft shops, Public Library, Cabot Creamery and Historical Building. Beef stew lunch at Cabot Church. In afternoon, hayride to sugarhouse and hike to Nichols Ledge. Turkey dinner (reservations call 802-563-2457).
Thurs 30
Peacham Fall Foliage Festival. Arts & Crafts, Peacham Town Hall, 9am - 3pm. Exhibits at Blacksmith Shop and Historical House. Peacham Corner Guild open from 10am - 5pm. Peacham Library Book Sale, 9am - 4pm. Scenic bus tour at 10:15am. Lunch at Elementary School, 11am and 1pm. Ghost Walk at 2pm. Harp Music at Church 4-6pm. Dinner at Church, 5 and 6:30pm (no reservations needed).
Fri, Oct 1
Dead North - Farmland of Terror - at the Great Vermont Corn Maze. This is a very popular events and does sell out quickly! This year's haunt will include wagon rides, a half-mile walk of terror through a haunted cornfield and buildings including animatronics, the mostly live residents of DEAD NORTH and special effects. Rain or Shine - dress appropriately. 802-748-1399. The Great Vermont Corn Maze, 1404 Wheelock Rd, Danville, VT. E-mail: info@vermontcornmaze.com. www.vermontcornmaze.com
Sun, Oct 3
Autumn on the Green is an award-winning showcase for artisans, crafters, cottage industries and businesses amidst the spectacular views and color of autumn in Danville. Over 100 vendors offer items from whimsical to practical and feature Vermont specialty products and foods. 10am - 4pm. www.autumnonthegreencom.
Dead North - Farmland of Terror - at the Great Vermont Corn Maze. This is a very popular events and does sell out quickly! Not recommended for young children or people with health concerns. Rain or Shine - dress appropriately. 802-748-1399. The Great Vermont Corn Maze, 1404 Wheelock Rd, Danville, VT. E-mail: info@vermontcornmaze.com. www.vermontcornmaze.com