Daily Archives: May 17, 2012
It’s the Bake Off at Vermont Stage: One play, three directors, three casts
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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Shelburne resident Bruce Campbell featured in cast What does a director bring to the process of making a play? On May 18-20, Vermont Stage Company will produce one play but divide it into three parts, with three different directors, and three different casts. They’ll explore the wildly different ways a play can be brought to… Read More
Peck’s photos and art on exhibit in Burlington
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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Opening reception May 20, 3 to 6 pm Artist, teacher, and Shelburne resident Jenny Peck will be exhibiting her photography and paintings through the end of May at the Pickering Room, located on the second floor of the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. The exhibit highlights Peck’s photographs of images from Thailand, China, Japan, Guatemala… Read More
Should you buy wedding insurance?
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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By Jason Alderman Disastrous wedding mishaps have long been a comedy staple, probably because so many of us can relate. What bride- or groom-to-be hasn’t had nightmares about hurricane-force winds blowing over the reception tent or a drunken cousin falling into the wedding cake? Besides the potential for embarrassing memories, there’s a lot of money… Read More
IRS advice to newlyweds
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Business |
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It may not be high on the list of wedding planning activities, but there are a few simple steps that can help keep tax issues from interrupting your newly-wedded bliss. If you recently married, check out your new tax situation, advises the IRS. No one should delay the cake cutting or honeymoon because of taxes.… Read More
Hannaford contributes more than $2,000 to SCS
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Hundreds of Vermont schools received funds through program Hannaford Supermarkets announced that the 12th annual Hannaford Helps Schools program raised more than $750,000 to benefit students in five states. In Vermont, 240 schools received a total of $72,581 toward the purchase of needed items such as computers, sporting equipment, and playground gear. Shelburne Community School… Read More
Students from VCS conduct watershed study
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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by Peter Goff, VCS science teacher This spring, a hearty band of Vermont Commons School (VCS) seventh, ninth, and eleventh graders worked in the Bartlett Brook watershed to better understand some recent changes and also how to address some of those changes. The semester began with a workshop with Jim Pease of the Vermont Department… Read More
Professional writers share skills at Writers’ Barn workshops
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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Spring and summer will find the area’s local professional talent of journalists, storytellers, poets, and authors cultivating a new crop of talented writers at Wind Ridge Publishing’s Writers’ Barn in Shelburne village. Thursday, May 24, from 6-8 pm six-time Vermont sportswriter of the year, Shelburne’s Ted Ryan, will discuss various forms of sports writing, including… Read More
CVU School Board hears from students
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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By Lin Stone Students held the floor and the CVU School Board’s rapt attention for much the evening during its Wednesday, May 9 meeting. First to address the Board were this year’s international exchange students and their groups’ local leaders, Kelley Cartularo from Pax Academic Exchange and Jan Bedard from EF Foundation for foreign study.… Read More
Peaceful Parenting Lecture sponsored by Wind Ridge Publishing
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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A mindfulness-based approach Whether parenting teens or toddlers, all parents want peace in their relationships with their children. But how can peace be found, with all the demands and stresses of modern life? The Wellness & Resilience Lecture Series concludes on Wednesday, May 23, at 7 pm in the South Burlington High School auditorium. Guest… Read More
Jogathon at SCS next week
| May 17, 2012 | Filled under Education |
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The 19th Jogathon, sponsored by the Shelburne PTO, will take place Thursday, May 24 (rain date Friday, May 25). In this morning event, all students at the Community School participate with their classmates and teachers. There are two main purposes of the Jogathon (besides being a lot of fun.) First, the Jogathon is a wonderful… Read More
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