Community Events: Feb. 22

“Recent snow storms reduced visibility, making travel hazardous in west Charlotte.”  Photo by Chris Falk.

Open house
The Charlotte Volunteer Fire Service will host an open house from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the station to answer questions about replacing the 37 year old Mack pumper truck. Another meeting on the subject will be held at 6:00 p.m. at CCS on March 6. For more information call (802) 425-3111 or send an email.

Book release
The Flying Pig Bookstore will celebrate the launch of a new book by author and artist Jason Chin at 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 25. Chin will be reading from Grand Canyon and signing copies of the book at the Flying Pig. Chin creates nonfiction books about environmental and scientific topics—but with an imaginative twist. The event is free of charge and open to the public. RSVPs are welcome but not required or (802) 985-3999.

Benefit concert
Rick Norcross, longtime leader of western swing band “Rick and the All-Star Ramblers” will perform a solo concert to benefit the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum at 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 26. Admission is $20 per person. Call (802) 863-5403 for tickets.

Carnevale
Carnevale Vergennes! “Il Circo della Vita!” The Circus of Life! is scheduled for March 4 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Vergennes Opera House. For tickets or information about any upcoming concerts or events call (802) 877-6737 or send an email.

Ongoing

Basketball
Multi-age pick-up basketball on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at Charlotte Central School. For more information call (802) 425-6129, ext. 204, or send an email.

Baby playgroup: Building Bright Futures Baby Playgroup, first and third Tuesdays of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Charlotte Library. Ages 0 to 2. For more information send an email.

Dance
Afterschool dance at 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays at Charlotte Central School. For more information call (802) 425-6129, ext. 204, or send an email.

Painting: Charlotte Painting/Drawing Sessions have begun at the Inn at Charlotte in Duker Bower’s studio. Local artists meet for five-hour sessions to paint from a model, both portrait and figure. These are uninstructed sessions; the fee is $22. Bring your own equipment. See dates and details at Duker’s website,  or call (802) 425-2934.

Piano lessons: Piano lessons are held after school on Thursdays at Charlotte Central School for students in grades 2 or higher. Lessons will be taught by Julie Holmes. For more information call (802) 425-6129, ext. 204, or send an email.

Playgroup: The Charlotte Playgroup meets Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00  a.m. in the multipurpose room at Charlotte Central School.  Follows the school calendar. No playgroup when school is not in session. For more information visit Building Bright Futures or contact Colleen.

Riding lessons: Steeple Ridge Farm will be hosting weekly afterschool horseback riding lessons. Students will learn the basic care of the horse, including grooming, bathing, feeding and upkeep. This program will be offered to all grades on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information call (802) 425-6129, ext. 204, or send an email.

Yoga: Mom and baby yoga on Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. at Charlotte Central School. For more information call (802) 425-6129, ext. 204, or send an email.

Please email Lynn Monty to list your community event.

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