COMMUNITY CALENDAR

June

Vermont Fish and Wildlife is urging the public to help turtles on the roadway this spring.  Female turtles are looking for places to lay their eggs and each year many are killed by motor vehicles especially near ponds, rivers and wetlands.  Most can be picked up and be carried across the road to safety.  Turtles must be at least 10 years old before they reproduce.  Snapper turtles (with long necks) are large and lack colorful lines, spots or other markings and do bite.  They can be moved on cardboard or by using a shovel.  When helping the turtles, make sure you place them in the direction they were heading.

Monday and Tuesday, June 23^rd & 24^th

Girls Nite Out Productions is holding auditions for the Vermont premiere of “Paint Night” by Carey Crim.  Auditions are by appointment only starting at 6:30pm both nights at offices of Mamava, 180 Battery Street in Burlington.  Rehearsals start in September and performances are in November.  There are six roles for women of all ages.  Email for more details or to schedule an audition at info@girlsniteoutvt.com.

Friday, June 27^th

The United Church of Fairfax at 8 Fletcher Road is having an Open Mike Night starting at 6:30pm.  Performers sign up at 6:15pm.  Family-friendly acts include musical performances, poetry readings, comedy and storytelling.  There will be a baked good table with a free-will offering jar and a pie raffle.

Enjoy tacos, melons and music on the deck or lawn at Arrowhead Golf Course, 350 Murray Avenue in Milton from 6:30pm to 9pm.  The supper buffet is $15 for adults and $7 for children under 10.  For reservations, call 802-893-0234.

Saturday, June 28^th

The first annual Vermont Ag Olympics takes place at Addison County Field Days in New Haven starting at 4pm.  Test your farm skills with individual and team competitions.  Money raised will help build a barn the sheep and goat show.  Find more details on Facebook.

Come celebrate the NQID (Not Quite Independence Day) at the Waterbury Dac Rowe Field, 32 North Main Street for a Summer Time Craft Show from 11am to 5pm. The rain date is Sunday, June 29^th.

Sunday, June 29^th

The American Legion Post 91 in Colchester is hosting Bingo from 2pm to 4pm to benefit Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5.  All are welcome.

Now in its 20^th year, French Heritage Day takes place in Winooski to include French music, local history and genealogy, a baking contest, water races and more.  The Winooski Farmers’ Market will also be held from 10am to 2pm.  Learn more at

www.downtownWinooski.org/french-heritage-day

Friday, July 4^th

The Bristol 4^th of July celebration kicks off at 7:30am and includes a road race, Outhouse race, live music, vendors and a parade.  Learn more at www.Bristolvt4thofjuly.com.  Other festivities and fireworks are from 6pm to 9pm on Friday, July 3^rd.

Friday, July 5^th

The Brandon Independence Day Celebration is happening in downtown Brandon from 10am to 10pm finishing with fireworks.  There will be contests, an auction, a parade, a street dance and more.  Learn more at www.Brandon.org.

The First Congregational Church of Brookfield at the corner of Ridge Road and Route 65 is having an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7am to 11am.  There will also be a bake sale.

Thursday, July 3^rd – Saturday, July 12^th

The Great Brandon Indoor Auction take place at varying times at Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square with silent auction bidding and Ebay-style “Buy It Now” format.  For more information, go to www.Brandon..org

Friday, July 11^th

The Roman Catholic Community of St. Alexander and St. Joseph is holding its annual Golf Classic at Harmony Golf Course in Port Kent, New York with an 8am shotgun start.  Registration must be made by July 3^rd by calling Jackie at 518-561-5039.  The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non-members.