| Barnet | Simplicity: Cutting through Spiritual Materialism — May 7th - 14th With Achayra Gaylon Ferguson. Join the daily life of Karmê Chöling's contemplative community in an open schedule that includes guided instruction in sitting and walking meditation, time for reading, reflection, and discussion, as well as time to enjoy our trails and views of Vermont's green mountains. This retreat is intended for all levels. You are welcome to attend for one or two days, or for the entire week. $245. Location: Karmê Chöling Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Lane. reception@karmecholing.org, 633-2384. | ||
| Montpelier | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Salon Concert With Ellen Powell, bass; Michael Sucher, piano, and John LaRouche, chromatic harmonica. Please register. $10/suggested donation. Location: 107 College Street. 223-4165. | |
| Montpelier | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Meet the Amphibians This evening introduction to Vermont's slimy-skinned, sweet-voiced residents includes slides, recorded frog calls, live animals, and a walk outside to our pools and ponds to hear the spring chorus. For families with children age 6 and up. Please register. Free, $5/adult children and adults; $3 & $8/non-members. Location: VINS North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street (Route 12). cdarmstadt@vinsweb.org, 229-6206. | |
| Plainfield | 6:30 p.m. | Film: The King and I First Friday Films $2/suggested donation. Location: Plainfield Community Center, 153 Main Street, above the Plainfield Co-op. | |