thefreepressFriday, January 6, 2012Vol. 22, Issue 1800.354.4232

Art Opening at Dorset LibraryAn opening reception for artist Kate Miskovsky is planned from

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Dorset Library.

Kate, a native of Washington, D.C., is presenting her solo show, which is inspired by the

play of light and color in nature. She counts her artist parents among her influences, as

well as her exposure to Washington’s wonderful art museums. She currently belongs to

the Northshire Artists Group. For more information visit www.dorsetlibraryinfo.org.

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Northshire Bookstore events this weekGet a sneak preview of the

very popular Masterpiece

Theater series “Downton

Abbey” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan.

6, when Northshire Bookstore

pairs up with Vermont Public

Television to present the one

hour preview of season two of

the series.

Downton Abbey 2 resumes its

story of love and intrigue at an

English country estate, now

mobilized for the trauma of war.

With a returning cast including

Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth

McGovern, and Hugh

Bonneville, the series airs over

seven weeks from Sunday, Jan. 8

through Feb. 29 at 9 p.m. on PBS.

The screening is free to the

public.

Give your inner artist an

opportunity to shine with a

new series of classes entitled

“The Sketchbook Practice

Workshop” with Jane Davies.

No matter what your level of

experience, you will get a cre-

ative workout in a relaxed, sup-

portive setting where experi-

mentation and play are encour-

aged. In each of the six ses-

sions participants will do

drawing exercises, learn a new

material or technique, and

work on a theme or challenge

posed by the instructor.

Classes will be held on

Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 31 and Feb.

7, 14, and 21 in the bookstore.

Register for class by purchasing

your $135 pass at the front desk,

online or by calling 1-800-437-

3700. For more information, con-

tact Nancy Scheemaker at 802-

362-3565, ext. 166 or nscheemak-

er@northshire.com. Ticket hold-

ers are also entitled to a 20 per-

cent discount on art supplies

need for the class.

Future events at the book-

store include author Kate

O’Connor presenting her story

of working on the Dean presi-

dential campaign, “Do the

Impossible” on Friday, Jan. 20

at 6 p.m. Kate’s special guest

for the evening will be none

other than the candidate him-

self, Gov. Howard Dean.

On Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m.,

bestselling children’s author

Jeff Kinney, author of “Diary

of a Wimpy Kid,” will present

his sixth book in the series,

“Cabin Fever.”

Call the bookstore for infor-

mation at 802-362-2200 or visit

www.northshire.com.

BBA to present

“A Night of Dance,

Drama and Cinema”

See DRAMA, pg. 2

reographed by his wife, Claudia

Shell-Raposa, who was also a

cast member of the famed musi-

cal.

The evening marks the debut

of the students’ Fall Film Project

– “A Day in the Life.” About 40

students worked on the film,

which was written, directed and

edited entirely by the students.

Each performance piece is

the culmination of a semester’s

work. “No where else do you get

to see a kid’s final exam,” said

Raposa. It’s a big night in many

ways for the students. “Some of

these kids have never been on

stage before,” he commented.

The school’s cinematography

class will recreate a classic tele-

vision moment, as they present

the Lucille Ball “Vita-meata-

vegamin” sketch. “They’ve rec-

reated it shot by shot,” said

Raposa. Cinematography

instructor Bill Muench worked

together with Raposa and the

students on the project. “We

team-teach quite a bit,” Raposa

noted. “It’s a very collaborative

and creative process.”

For the second year, the Winter

Showcase is dedicated to BBA

alumnus Erin Hehir, who died in

a car accident last year in her

early twenties. At the time of her

accident, Erin had been named

coach of the school’s Dance Team.

To honor her memory, a portion

of the ticket proceeds from the

show will be donated to a scholar-

ship that will be awarded to a

graduating BBA student who

plans to pursue dance training in

college.

Tickets for the Winter Showcase

are $2 for students and $5 for

adults. They may be purchased

online at burrburton.tix.com.

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Equinox Village in

Manchester has announced a

new series of classes and events

for the month of January. All

are open to the public.

Start the new year by learn-

ing a new skill in Learn to Draw

I, taught by Tony Conner. The

class will teach how to draw by

beginning with basic shapes

and progressing to more com-

plex objects. Also covered will

be the basics of size, proportion

and perspective.

The four-class session is $50

for non-residents, and will be

held on Thursdays from 10 to

11:30 a.m. on Jan. 5, 12, 19, and

26. For more information, call

Kylee at (802)

362-4061.

E n j o y

Chair Yoga at

3 p.m. each

Friday start-

ing Jan. 6

with regis-

tered Yoga

I n s t r u c t o r

Ali Wassick. Ali completed her

teacher training in 2006 at Yoga

Vermont in Burlington. Her

teaching style is inspired by

Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow,

Anusara and Restorative Yoga.

Students in the class will learn

to breathe, relax and be present.

She is also a certified Thai Yoga

Therapist. For more informa-

tion about the class, call Ali at

(802) 558-7764.

Physical Therapist John

DiBlasio of Prospect

Rehabilitation will present a

Cane & Walker Fitting

Workshop at 11:45 a.m. on

Monday, Jan. 16. DiBlasio will

discuss how to get a good fit

when choosing a cane or walk,

and how to correctly use these

assistive devices. To reserve a

place at the workshop, call

Kylee at (802) 362-4061 by Friday,

Jan. 13.

The Gallery at Equinox

Village welcomes photographer

George Bouret on Thursday,

Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. for its first

gallery opening of the year.

Bouret is a graduate of the

School of the Museum of Fine

Arts in Boston, where he was

also an instructor. He has shot

extensively in the American

Southwest and in Alaska. His

work can be previewed at www.

bouretphotography.com.

Green Drinks

Manchester to

meetWelcome 2012 and get

involved in the worldwide

“Green Drinks” movement at

the Dorset Inn, 8 Church

St., Dorset at 6:30 p.m. on

Thursday, Jan. 19, when the

Manchester group gathers for

drinks and discussion.

Green Drinks is an informal

group of community members

who wish to engage in environ-

mental issues broadly. Enjoy

conversation on topics includ-

ing sustainable agriculture,

climate change, local consump-

tion, alternative energies

and more with local environ-

mental enthusiasts.

For more information on the

Green Drinks movement

worldwide, visit www.green-

drinks.org. Learn more about

the local movement by “liking”

Green Drinks Manchester VT

on Facebook.

Battenkill

Runners meetingThe Battenkill Valley

Runners club will hold its annu-

al race directors’ meeting at 6

p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 in the

meeting room at the Arlington

Community House on Rte. 7A in

Arlington.

At this meeting, the club will

line up the race dates for the

year, determine who needs to be

on RRCA’s liability insurance,

and will demonstrate equip-

ment. A representative from

your race must be present. Key

race staff are also welcome.

Discussions will center

around sponsors, publicity, out-

reach to runners, and pre-race

timetables. Non-profit organiza-

tions interested in learning

about fundraising through foot

races should contact Jack

Quinn at (802) 375-9655 or email

jack.quinn99@gmail.com.

Plans for the Shire to Shire

Spring Marathon (from

Bennington to Manchester) on

May 20 are in full swing. Those

interested in helping should

contact race director Dave

Durfee at (802) 442-4414.

Last year’s race performers

included a singing duet, a troop

of grass-skirted hula dancers,

and a bagpiper. Anyone with

suggestions for this year’s tal-

ent should contact Jack Quinn

with their ideas.

More information about the

Battenkill Valley Runners club

can be found at www.bkvr.org.

Equinox Village announces series

of events for month of January

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SALEM Registrations are being accepted for a “Basic Computer Skills for the Computer-Intimidated” class with instructor Terri Kelley that will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays from Jan. 18 through Feb. 22 at the Historic Salem Courthouse. Topics will include the Internet, social net-working, email, photo sharing, and more. Participants need to bring a laptop computer. Cost: $75; $65 members. Information/registration: 518-854-7053, or email HSCPA@salemcourthouse.org.

LAKE GEORGE A free Bridal Weekend will be held Friday through Sunday, Jan. 6 to 8, at the Dunham’s Bay Resort in Lake George. Plan your day with the area’s leading professionals. Information/times: 518-792-6092, or www.adkwc.com.

RUTLAND AREA The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice will offer Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinics at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, at the Young-at-Heart Senior Center in Poultney, and 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Forestdale Senior Center in Brandon. Cost: $2 blood pres-sure; $5 foot care. Information: 802-775-0568.

MANCHESTER Weekly yoga classes will be taught by instructor Ali Wassick at 3 p.m. on Fridays starting Jan. 6 at Equinox Village in Manchester. Learn to breathe, relax, and be present. Information and prices: 802-558-7764.

GRANVILLE The Pember Library and Museum 33 W. Main St. and the Slate Valley Museum 17 Water St. open their doors for the first ‘First Friday’ event of the new year Friday, Jan. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring the work of North Granville artists designer Annette Lacroix and potter Victoria Whitney with refreshments by Red Bench Jams. For more information con-tact the Pember at 642-1515 or the Slate Valley at 642-1417.

GRANVILLE The Pember Library will host Fireside Stories for chil-dren at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7. The theme is “Glasses/Vision.” Information: 518-642-2525.

CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Connects invites the community to its second annual Winter Outdoor party and Christmas Tree Bonfire from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Robert Durrin Memorial Park, Ave. B in the Village of Cambridge. Village residents can leave their tree at the curb for pickup, and those outside the village can bring their tree to the site. Refreshments will be available. Information: Heather at 222-3171, or email cam-bridgeconnects@gmail.com.

SCHUYLERVILLE Foster Sheep Farm will host a Shearing Day Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, at the farm on 460 West River Rd, Schuylerville. Watch more than 70 sheep being shorn, as well as the wool being skirted and graded. Spinning, knit-ting, and weaving demonstrations as well. The shop will be open, with 10 percent of all yarn sales donated to the 3 bags full cam-

paign. This event is free and open to the public. Information: 518-338-6679 or www.fostersheepfarm.com.

SCHUYLERVILLE The Adirondack Fiddlers will host an “Old Tyme Fiddling” session from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, at the American Legion Hall on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. All fiddlers and the public will be welcome. Information: 518-274-6817.

CASTLETON The Friends of the Castleton Free Library will host Dr. Jonathan Spiro, chairman of the History Dept. at Castleton State College, with a talk on “When Nature Was Supreme” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Lake House Pub & Grille on Route 30 in Castleton. This talk, part of the Science Pub series, will focus on the infamous eugenics movement of the first half of the 20th century. Free except for drinks. Information: 802-468-5125.

ARLINGTON The Battenkill Valley Runners’ annual race directors meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Arlington Community House on Route 7A. A representative from your race must be present, no exceptions. Discussed will be sponsors, pub-licity, outreach to runners, and more. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning about fund-raising through foot races should call Jack Quinn at 802-375-9655, email jack.quinn99@gmail.com.

CAMBRIDGE The First Baptist Church, 20 West Main St., will host Life Line screenings for the risk of stroke and osteoporosis on Jan. 10. Screenings take approximately 60 to 90 minutes. To schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287.

GRANVILLE Washington County WIC will hold its monthly clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Baptist Church on Quaker Street in Granville. WIC provides supplemental foods and health education to pregnant and nursing women, infants, and chil-dren to age 5. Ask if you qualify for help with your food bill. Information/alternate time: 518-746-2460.

PAWLET The Haystack Hustler Seniors will meet at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 10, for a Potluck Lunch at the Pawlet Church. Holiday memories and New Year’s resolutions will be shared and pro-gram plans will be made for the new year such as speakers, trips, and more. Bring your ideas. Also, food will be collected for the Pawlet Food Shelf and there’ll be a 50/50 raffle. Information: Phyllis at 325-3196.

FAIR HAVEN The Fair Haven Union High School Piano and Guitar Recital will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 (snow date Jan. 11), at the school. Everyone will be welcome.

CASTLETON The GFWC Castleton Women’s Club will hold its first meeting of the New Year at noon on Jan. 11 at the Castleton State College Medical Chapel. Light lunch will be served; program commences at 1 p.m. with local artist Peter Huntoon, who will cre-ate a watercolor. All are welcome.

Information: 802-273-2086.

GRANVILLE Instructor Pat Oathout will teach quilling at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Pember Library. Qulling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create deco-rative designs. Pre-registration is not required; materials will be pro-vided. Information: 518-642-2525.

GLENS FALLS The Winter Classic Girls Hockey Tournament will be held Friday through Monday, Jan. 13 to 16, in Glens Falls and Lake George. More than 40 teams from the Northeast and Canada will compete in four age divisions. Free. Information/times: www.adirondacknorthstars.com.

MANCHESTER Register by Friday, Jan. 13 to attend a Cane and Walker Fitting Workshop at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 at Equinox Village in Manchester. The workshop will be conducted by Physical Therapist John DiBlasio. To reserve a place, call Kylee at 802-362-4061.

POULTNEY All families are invited to attend a game between the Poultney All Stars and the Harlem Superstars, a comedic basketball team, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at Poultney High School. Cost: $7 in advance (call 802-287-5861, stop by the school’s main office, or see any Poultney High School Athletic Leadership Council mem-ber); $8 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Leadership Council.

GRANVILLE A live Canada Lynx will be on exhibit at the Pember Museum on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is no admission charge to this special exhibition but donations will be kindly appreciated. Bernadette Hoffman, owner of the lynx and the museum's educator will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about one of New York's forgotten species. Contact the Pember Museum 642-1515.

CAMBRIDGE Everyone is invited to an opening reception from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, for a juried exhibition titled, “Reflection,” at the Valley Artisans Market’s Small Gallery, 25 E. Main Street, Route 372, in Cambridge. This exhibition will run through February. Information: 518-677-2765.

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