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On-going and one-time events within 30 minutes of Cabot, including Montpelier, Barre, and St. Johnsbury.

Highlighted events may be of particular interest to Cabot residents.

Note: It's always a good idea to confirm dates, times, and locations of events listed in any calendar.

Barnet		Garden Internship — April 10th - October 10th. Flexible schedule. Ongoing registration. Please register. $1,782/full internship. Location: Karmê Chöling Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Lane. reception@karmecholing.org, 633-2384.
Barre	8:00 p.m.	Kurt Elling with the Laurence Hobgood Trio Celebration Series In just over seven years, thirty-four-year-old Kurt Elling has risen to international prominence as a groundbreaking jazz singer, has established himself as a composer and lyricist, and has gone on to write and direct broadly-based literary and artistic events. Every one of his recordings for the prestigious Blue Note label has been nominated for a Grammy Award. He is accompanied by the Laurence Hobgood Trio with pianist Hobgood, bassist Rob Amster, and drummer Frank Parker. $10 - $26. Onion River Arts Council. orac@together.net, 229-9408. Location: Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street. staff@barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
Cabot	9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.	Recycling — Saturdays Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District. comments@cvswmd.com, 229-9383, (800) 730-9475. Location: Cabot Recycling Center, Main Street, across from Cabot Creamery. Gary Gulka, 563-2284.
Craftsbury Common	7:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Contra Dance — 2nd Saturdays during school year With Chip Hedler & The Nips.. For all ages and abilities. All are welcome. $4 requested donation. Contact Christina, 586-7711. Location: Sterling College, Dunbar Dining Hall, Craftsbury Common. 586-7711, (800) 648-3591.
Hardwick	8:00 p.m.	Greensboro Blues Jam — 2nd Saturdays, November through April Both acoustic and electric Blues musicians are encouraged to attend as the evenings will alternate acoustic and electric sets while still maintaining a strictly Blues format. A host will manage the line-up using a sign-up sheet so be sure to sign in as soon as you arrive. A drum kit, bass amp & small PA system will be provided. Guitarists and keyboardists should bring their own amplification. Harps, sax, etc. can plug into the PA. All ages are welcome. $5/person; musicians are free. Contact Ted, 533-7150. Northeast Kingdom Arts Council. 472-8800. Location: the Hardwick Town House, 127 Church Street. 533-7422.
Today's Montpelier listings are sponsored by Lost Nation Theater. City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main Street. 229-0492. info@lostnationtheater.org. Theater with Heart in the Heart of Vermont.
Montpelier		Book Sale — March 22nd - April 10th Thousands of books sorted by subject and at very reasonable prices. Location: Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street. Ellen Miles, 223-3338.
Montpelier	7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Montreal Biodome Trip Join VINS to visit the Biodome, Insectarium, and Botanical Garden. This family trip is appropriate for all ages. Please register. $50/adults, $35/children, includes bus transportation. Location: VINS North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street (Route 12). cdarmstadt@vinsweb.org, 229-6206.
Montpelier	9:30 a.m.	Snowshoe/Hike Groton State Forest. Easy to Moderate. Please register. Contact Priscilla Daggett, 454-1234. Green Mountain Club/Montpelier Section. Kathryn Gohl, 223-1097.
Montpelier	10:00 a.m.	Gear Up for Gardening! It's that time again! Get excited about gardening at this morning workshop on great perennials for Vermont gardens, with Mary Tharp of Layne's Garden Design. Mary is a Vermont Certified Horticulturalist and graduate of Vermont Technical College's horticulture and design program. She will show slides and discuss soil preparation, plant choices, cultivation and care of perennials. All are welcome. Free. Location: Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street. Ellen Miles, 223-3338.
Montpelier	2:00 - 4:00 p.m.	The Incredible Egg During this interactive program for families, we'll investigate many kinds of eggs. Join us for a fun family afternoon, then go home to dye your Easter eggs! For children and adults accompanied by children. Please register. $4 & $5/non-member children and adults; $2 & $3 for members. Location: VINS North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street (Route 12). cdarmstadt@vinsweb.org, 229-6206.
Plainfield	1:00 - 2:00 p.m.	Middle Eastern Dance Technique — 2nd Saturdays All ages, genders, and body types celebrated. $10. Contact Alia Thabit, 467-3193. Location: Plainfield Community Center, 153 Main Street, above the Plainfield Co-op.
Plainfield	2:15 - 4:15 p.m.	Middle Eastern Dance Improvisation & Choreography — 2nd Saturdays All ages, genders, and body types celebrated. $10. Contact Alia Thabit, 467-3193. Location: Plainfield Community Center, 153 Main Street, above the Plainfield Co-op.
St. Johnsbury	7:00 p.m.	Film: Monster — April 9th - 15th Based on a true story, Monster relates horrifying events that overtook one disenfranchised woman over a decade ago. Aileen Wuornos (Charlize Theron) had a troubled childhood plagued by abuse and drug use in Michigan, becoming a prostitute (and pregnant) by the age of 13. Wuornos eventually moved to Florida where she became a highway prostitute, servicing professional truck drivers. This movie focuses on the nine month period in 1989 and 1990 during which she had a relationship with a woman named Selby (Christina Ricci), and during which she also began murdering her clientele. Rated R. 111 minutes. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.
St. Johnsbury	9:00 p.m.	Film: Monster — April 9th - 15th Based on a true story, Monster relates horrifying events that overtook one disenfranchised woman over a decade ago. Aileen Wuornos (Charlize Theron) had a troubled childhood plagued by abuse and drug use in Michigan, becoming a prostitute (and pregnant) by the age of 13. Wuornos eventually moved to Florida where she became a highway prostitute, servicing professional truck drivers. This movie focuses on the nine month period in 1989 and 1990 during which she had a relationship with a woman named Selby (Christina Ricci), and during which she also began murdering her clientele. Rated R. 111 minutes. Location: Catamount Arts Center, 139 Eastern Avenue. catamountarts@charter.net, 748-2600, (888) 757-5559.