Milton/Georgia Calendar
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Mondays
10:30 a.m. - Infant Story Time (0-18 mos.), Milton Public Library.
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. - SADD meeting, MHS.
3 - 5 p.m. - Milton Youth Outreach (grades 7 -12), at the Milton Community Youth Coalition Conference Room (behind Milton Chiropractic Center).
5 p.m. (Doors open); 6:30 p.m. - Bingo, sponsored by Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and Milton Community Meals at Dragstrip Bingo.
6 - 9 p.m. - Play Somethin' Country Band, Milton Senior Center. (1st, 2nd & 4th Mondays). Free. Information: 893-7024.
6:30 p.m.- Digital Media Club for Georgia Adult residents, at Georgia Public Library.
7 - 8 p.m. - Nar-Anon Family Group, for family and friends of people addicted to drugs, at United Church of Milton. For information, call 279-3822.
Tuesdays
10 a.m. - Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5), Milton Public Library.
5 p.m. - Milton Fire Department Bingo at the Arrowhead Senior Center on Middle Rd. Quickies are at 6:30 p.m. with regular games following immediately. For information, contact Angel Carlson at 891-6169.
Wednesdays
8 - 8:30 a.m. - Vermont Kids Against Tobacco, for 5th and 6th graders, at Milton Elementary School.
9 - 2 p.m. - Georgia Recycle Shop, Rte. 7.
3:30 - 5 p.m. - After School Craft Club for grades 4 - 6, Milton Public Library. Sign-up required.
4 -5 p.m. - Georgia Food Shelf, back of Georgia Public Library. (Open last two Wednesdays of each month.) Information: 524-1799.
6 p.m. - Good News Cafe, at New Life Christian Fellowship . Free weekly meal.
6 - 8 p.m. - Milton Knit Night -- (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) Community knitting group, Milton Public Library. Information: 893-3427.
7 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop #631 meeting, Cornerstone Community Church.
7 p.m. - Quilting Group (2nd Wednesday of each month), at MFCC. Information: Sally McIntyre, 893-0325.
Thursdays
9 - 2 p.m. - Georgia Recycle Shop (See Wednesday).
Noon - Colchester/Milton Rotary meeting, Hampton Inn, Colchester. Information: Earl Wertheim, 651-1690 or vt210@earthlink.net.
3 - 7 p.m. - Helping Hands Thrift Shop, United Church of Milton.
5 p.m. (Doors open); 6:30 p.m. - Dragstrip Bingo (see Monday).
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Fathers and Children Together Group (FACT) meeting (free dinner and childcare), at the MFCC.
6 p.m. - Dinner Bell, at United Church of Milton.
6:30 p.m. - Bingo - School Street Manor. 5¢ card (Jar). Bring a friend. 11 games (1 for gift).
7 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop #603 meeting, United Church of Milton.
Fridays
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. - Helping Hands Thrift Shop, United Church of Milton.
10 a.m. Toddler Story Time (18 mos. to age 3), Milton Public Library.
2 p.m. - (Second Friday of each month) - Home School Project Days, Milton Public Library.
Saturdays
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Georgia Recycle Shop Bag Sale, Rte. 7.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Helping Hands Thrift Shop, United Church of Milton.
1 - 4 p.m. - Milton Museum, 13 School St. Open year-round by appointment, 893-2340.
5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - Dragstrip Bingo (see Monday).
Sundays
5 - 7 p.m. - Pick-up Basketball for Milton residents 30 years+. No charge, informal game setting.
4:30 p.m. (Doors open at 3 p.m.) - Booster Bingo, MMHS
DAILY
Thursday, Jan. 21
5:30/7 p.m. - JV/Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. MVU at home.
Friday, Jan. 22
3:30 p.m. - Wrestling at Essex Classic.
5:30/7 p.m. - JV/Varsity Girls' Basketball at Vergennes (3:30 p.m. departure).
Saturday, Jan. 23
10:30 a.m. - Wrestling at Essex Classic.
1/2:30 p.m. - Freshman Boys'/Girls' Basketball at Fairfax (noon departure).
8 p.m. - Hockey vs. Northfield at home in Highgate (6 p.m. departure).
Monday, Jan. 25
TBD - Middle School Gymnastics at ADL.
4:45/6 p.m. - Middle School Boys' Basketball at Mt. Abe (3 p.m. departure).
5 p.m. - Selectboard Budget Review meeting, Manager's Conference Room, Milton Community Building.
6 p.m. - School Board meeting, District Training Room, Milton Elementary School.
6/7:30 p.m. - Freshman Boys'/Girls' Basketball vs. Enosburg at home.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
4/5 p.m. - Middle School Boys' Basketball at Georgia (3 p.m. departure)
4:15/5:15 p.m. - Middle School Girls' Basketball vs. Georgia at home
5:30/7 p.m. - JV/Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. MVU at home.
6 - 7:30 p.m. - Milton Little League Baseball and Softball Registration, Milton Elementary School Lobby.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
5:30/7 p.m. - JV/Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Mt. Abe at home.
6:30 p.m. - Gymnastics vs. So. Burlington with Middle School at home.
8 p.m. - Hockey vs. St. Johnsbury at home (6 p.m. departure).
Thursday, Jan. 28
4:45/6 p.m. - Middle School Girls' Basketball vs. Mt. Abe at home
5:30/7 p.m. - JV/Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. Middlebury at home
6 p.m. - Wrestling at Enosburg
Friday, Jan. 29
4:30 p.m. - Freshman Boys' Basketball vs. South Burlington at home
5:30/7 p.m. - JV/Varsity Boys' Basketball at Vergennes (3:30 p.m. departure)
Saturday, Jan. 30
TBA - JV/Middle School Wrestling at Mt. Abe (no bus)
TBA - Middle School Cheerleading at Academy Cheer Challenge
10 a.m. - Varsity Wrestling at Colchester Invite
10 a.m. - Snowshoe/Hike at Eagle Mountain Natural Area. Meet at Eagle Mountain parking area to explore one of the beautiful areas in Milton. Information: 893-1186.
10:30 a.m. - Milton Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Competition, at Milton Elementary School. Open to all Milton area boys and girls ages 10 - 14. Parents must participate. Info: Kevin Barron, Knights of Columbus Youth Director, 893-1396.
1/2:30 p.m. - JV/Varsity Girls' Basketball at Lamoille (11:15 a.m. departure)
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Coming Events
Friday, Jan. 22
Marko the Magician. Friday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall, St Michael's College. Marko is a skilled magician and his hypnotism show is hilarious and not to be missed by children of all ages. Tickets to benefit the Saint Francis Xavier School: $10 each and available at Saint Francis Xavier School. Information: Wendy Daniels, 803-373-0577 or sfxmarko@yahoo.com.
Saturday,
Jan. 23
Star Gazing Sleigh Rides. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Shelburne Farms. Join Pat Palmer of Thornapple Farm and his team of Percherons for a winter evening of star gazing. Put on your woolies and brave the winter for one of these half hour rides at 6, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Don't forget to bring a thermos with a warm beverage. Tickets: $15/adults; $10/children ages 3 - 13. Reservations required at 985-8686. All rides are weather permitting.
Sunday, Jan. 24
Vermont Youth Orchestra Winter Concert. Sunday, Jan. 24, 3 p.m., Flynn Center. Composer-in-residence Robert Paterson is featured in this program of musical contrasts. The program includes Smetana's lighthearted Overture from The Bartered Bride and Dvorak's upbeat Symphony No. 8. Tickets: $15 - $42 at 863-5966 or www.flynntix.org.
Tuesday,
Jan. 26
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., Flynn MainStage. A cast of fierce, beautiful dancers perform flowing movements that assemble into moments of portrait-like postcards from the past, celebrating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, in Serendae/The Proposition. Tickets: $27 $45 at 863-5966 or www.flynntix.org.
Wednesday,
Jan. 27
Souvenir. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., FlynnSpace. The Vermont Stage Company presents the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a singer during the 1930s, who gained national fame despite (or perhaps because of) her utter lack of talent. The play asks intriguing questions about talent and confidence, fame and friendship and the true nature of an artist's heart. Tickets: $27 - $32 at 863-5966 or www.flynntix.org.
Thursday,
Jan. 28
Souvenir. 2 and 7 p.m. (See Wed., Jan. 27)
Friday, Jan. 29
Souvenir. (See Wednesday, Jan. 27)
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Friday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage. Serving as a creative outlet for some of the nation's top performers, composers and arrangers, the band brings life to stimulating charts with tight ensembles and strong solos with tight playing, strong improvisations, and beautiful harmonies. Tickets: $22 - $40 at 863-5966 or www.flynntix.org.
Saturday,
Jan. 30
Souvenir. 2 and 7 p.m. (See Wednesday, Jan. 27).
Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Saturday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m., Flynn Center. VSO performs Mendelssohn, Ludwig and Beethoven with conductor Jaime Laredo and pianist Andre' Watts. Tickets start at $16 and are availableat 863-5966 or www.vso.org.
2nd Annual Military Appreciation Ride-in. Saturday, Jan. 30, Kenyon's Field, Rte. 100, Waitsfield. The event will honor the members of the Vermont National Guard and its families with a fun-filled, free event. Activities include snowmobile demo rides, dog sledding, snowshoeing, groomer demonstrations, games and more.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Souvenir. 2 and 7 p.m. (See Wed., Jan. 27)
On-going
- Sleigh rides will leave the Shelburne Farms Welcome Center on the half hour on weekends for as long as the snow lasts. The sleigh rides last 15 minutes and are on a first-come, first served basis. Tickets: $8/adults; $6 for children; free for children under 3. Information: 985-8442.
- Look Good...Feel Better program, a FREE service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques at the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston. Dates include the third Wednesday of every month from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Also on Mondays of every month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. To register, please call ACS 1-800-ACS-2345.
- "Memory Mondays." The Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit at UVM College of Medicine and Fletcher Allen Health Care is offering FREE memory screening to adults age 55 and over at their "Memory Mondays" clinics. These 1/2-hour screenings take place on the first and thirdMondays of each month at the University Health Center (UHC) in Burlington. Call Sally Ross Nolan, 847-9488 or toll free at 866-276-9488 to set up an appointment. Visit the website at www.uvm.edu/cnru.
- Man-to-Man Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer support group meets at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. 1-800-ACS-2345.
- The Vermont French Canadian Society Library is open for research Tuesdays, 3 - 9:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., (except for holidays) in Dupont Hall, Fort Ethan Allen, Hegeman Ave., Colchester. There are resources for French Canadian research, including recent publication from various Vermont parishes. There is also Irish research resources as well as Vermont Vital Records on microfilm. Info: 864-6037, or www.vt-fcgs.org.
- All who have experienced a loss during pregnancy, infant loss or SIDS death, whether recently or in the past, are welcome to participate in the pregnancy and infant loss support group Share Hope. The group meets monthly on a drop-in basis. All are welcome to attend regularly or whenever you feel the need for support. Meetings are the second Thursday of each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Starr Farm Nursing Center, 98 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, Library/Conference Room. Information: 658-6717.
- Veterans Job Networking. Wednesdays, 1 - 2:30 p.m., American Legion Post, 100 Parah Dr., St. Albans. Vets helping vets find jobs and get labor market information, obtain training information or discuss general information about veteran's benefits. (No appointment necessary.)
- Vermont Adult Learning offers GED tests and Adult Diploma program preparation, driver's permit and CDL prep; English language classes, computer and workplace essential skills, a high school completion program and much more. GED testing twice monthly in St. Albans and three times monthly in Colchester, including Saturday. Daytime and evening hours. Information: 524-9233 in St. Albans and 846-7245, ext. 100 in Colchester.
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