Vermont Public Community Calendar

Join us for an 8-class series taught by Technology for Tomorrow! Designed to help adult learners build advanced workplace-ready technology skills, BTC's Tier 2 Digital Literacy course is intended for learners who already have basic computer experience and are ready to strengthen their confidence using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based tools, and cross-platform navigation. Each 1.5-hour session provides hands-on, practical instruction using Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, and Slides, with clear connections to how these skills transfer to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

VSAC tuition assistance may be available to eligible adult learners and can cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, contact btcadulted@bsdvt.org.

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

Are you a creative type who enjoys sculpting (or who thinks you might?!)

Masks are all about CHARACTER; they can be used to create, exaggerate, or even hide a character. In our upcoming production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle, all of the actors will be using original "half-masks" to help define their characters.

SO, we're going to be setting up a Maskmaking Workshop, starting in mid-January, where together we will sculpt, cast, and paint more than twenty masks! Working from basic designs, the features of each character will be built with clay over existing plaster life-casts, covered with papier maché, painted, and readied for actors to wear.

Prepare yourself for a fun (and often-messy) whirlwind of fabrication as we help to create all the inhabitants for the onstage world of this play.

January 16th - February 20th
Fridays, 3:45-6pm

Instructors: Dave Regan, Mackenzie Doss, Liz Guzynski

Ages: 14-19

Sliding Scale Tuition: $150/$175/$200 (Financial aid is available!)

Bring your characters to life by animating your own mini movie!

Do you have a story to tell? Do you like making up stories with legos or other toys? In this workshop led by JAM's Cedar O'Dowd, participants will learn how to create a short stop animation film using provided iPads.

After animating your story, join us for a screening of "The Gruffalo". Based on the beloved children's book, The Gruffalo tells the tale of a mouse who is in search of a nut while encountering numerous predators–Fox, Owl and Snake. To face their fears, the mouse imagines a terrifying monster to frighten away the predators. What happens when the mouse meets the Gruffalo in real life?

10:30 a.m.: Join us in the Nearburg Gallery and Art Forum for the Stop Animation Workshop.
11:30 a.m.: Head into the Loew Auditorium for the-27 minute film screening.

Still North will be selling copies of "The Gruffalo".

Registration is encouraged but not required. This workshop is best suited for youth ages 6 and up.

Get ready for some feral mischief! This cozy and upbeat 90-minute indoor workshop explores the surprising abundance of foraging opportunities available in southern Vermont’s coldest month. Participants will learn the basics of foraging, what equipment to use, and how to identify winter offerings such as evergreens, rosehips, and a few other hidden cold season treats. The session includes tastings, helpful handouts, and a hands-on take-home project designed to bring flavor to the midwinter lull. This educational workshop is perfect for anyone curious about foraging and what the landscape has to offer long after the gardens are asleep. It is appropriate for adults and children 12 and older.
The workshop takes place from 1pm to 2:30 pm on January 24th, at the Marlboro Community Center, located at 524 South Road in Marlboro.

This is one in a several foraging workshops this winter led by Dara Carleton, owner of Feral by Nature. The cost is $25 per workshop.
More information and the link for registration is https://tinyurl.com/FeralbyNature

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

Autistic & ADHD adults often have multiple intertwined health conditions. The healthcare system often gets in the way of clinicians addressing multiple medical problems at a time. Yet by treating these intertwined medical conditions as separate, this may result in a person not getting better. Thinking of these medical conditions as a group (or constellation) may result in more improvements.

Join us for a free webinar
“Everything is Connected to Everything: Improving the Healthcare of Autistic & ADHD Adults”
Presented by Dr. Mel Houser, Executive Director of All Brains Belong VT

Tuesday, January 27 2026 6-7pm ET
Zoom
The webinar will also be recorded for on-demand viewing

Tickets by donation
100% of donations support All Brains Belong’s free community programs for kids and adults
All donations are tax-deductible

Mercy Connections is seeking women across Vermont to join its Vermont Women’s Mentoring Program, an initiative that supports incarcerated women as they transition back into the community. This program trains mentors to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to women affected by the criminal justice system. A new five-week training series begins September 10 and runs through October 8 every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mercy Connections in Burlington. Upon completing training, mentors are carefully matched with mentees—women currently incarcerated, under community supervision, or in pre-trial services—through a collaborative process. No prior experience with the justice system is required.

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

Are you a creative type who enjoys sculpting (or who thinks you might?!)

Masks are all about CHARACTER; they can be used to create, exaggerate, or even hide a character. In our upcoming production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle, all of the actors will be using original "half-masks" to help define their characters.

SO, we're going to be setting up a Maskmaking Workshop, starting in mid-January, where together we will sculpt, cast, and paint more than twenty masks! Working from basic designs, the features of each character will be built with clay over existing plaster life-casts, covered with papier maché, painted, and readied for actors to wear.

Prepare yourself for a fun (and often-messy) whirlwind of fabrication as we help to create all the inhabitants for the onstage world of this play.

January 16th - February 20th
Fridays, 3:45-6pm

Instructors: Dave Regan, Mackenzie Doss, Liz Guzynski

Ages: 14-19

Sliding Scale Tuition: $150/$175/$200 (Financial aid is available!)

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

Are you a creative type who enjoys sculpting (or who thinks you might?!)

Masks are all about CHARACTER; they can be used to create, exaggerate, or even hide a character. In our upcoming production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle, all of the actors will be using original "half-masks" to help define their characters.

SO, we're going to be setting up a Maskmaking Workshop, starting in mid-January, where together we will sculpt, cast, and paint more than twenty masks! Working from basic designs, the features of each character will be built with clay over existing plaster life-casts, covered with papier maché, painted, and readied for actors to wear.

Prepare yourself for a fun (and often-messy) whirlwind of fabrication as we help to create all the inhabitants for the onstage world of this play.

January 16th - February 20th
Fridays, 3:45-6pm

Instructors: Dave Regan, Mackenzie Doss, Liz Guzynski

Ages: 14-19

Sliding Scale Tuition: $150/$175/$200 (Financial aid is available!)

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s dynamic duo is back and this time, it's all about Carmen! VSO Music Director Andrew Crust and composer James Stewart explore this epic Sevillian story with passion, jealousy, and freedom at the core in preparation for VSO's Valentine's Day concert featuring Carmen orchestral suites. Relax with Andrew and James as they take you through George Bizet’s renowned score, providing historical background, musical analysis, and commentary on this work, with visual and musical examples. While you don’t need to be familiar with opera to enjoy Carmen, impress your concert-going friends before Valentine's Day with added insight from this talk and listening party. Nibbles provided; cash bar on site.

Young boys are making headlines these days, and the reasons aren't that positive. Fewer boys are enrolling in college, many are struggling with isolation and addiction, and there are problematic messages out there telling boys to be tough and "suck it up". What is the manosphere, and how do parents differentiate between positive and negative online spaces? What impact may the world have on our sons as they move through adolescence? Join Dad Guild and gender expert Kate Mangino for this town hall-style discussion.

Sarah Lange, a Registered Dietitian from Whole Health Nutrition, will discuss the role that our digestive system plays in living a healthy life. Our digestive systems are complex and what we eat not only impacts our gut health, but our gut health can, in turn, impact all of our other body systems.

Come learn the latest science in feeding our gut microbiome, what role pre and probiotic foods play in our gut health, and how to examine if a supplement is right for you. Virtual option available.

Brought to you by BE Fit Physical Therapy, Whole Health Nutrition, Vreeland Clinic and Upper Valley Aquatic Center staff. Please RSVP to confirm availability with BE Fit Physical Therapy 802-359-7400 or Info@BEFit-PT.com.

How are gender roles perpetuated in our own homes? What is the "mental load"? What are the models of partnership for a two-income household? How do both parents benefit from gender equity in the home? Explore the topic of gender equality at home with Dad Guild and author Kate Mangino and receive a free copy of her book, "Equal Partners".

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

How are gender roles perpetuated in our own homes? What is the "mental load"? What are the models of partnership for a two-income household? How do both parents benefit from gender equity in the home? Explore the topic of gender equality at home with Dad Guild and author Kate Mangino and receive a free copy of her book, "Equal Partners".