COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Friday, February 3rd
The zany musical comedy cabaret, "Laverne DeVoe…Isn't She Dead?", is being performed at Studio Three, 50 San Remo Drive in South Burlington at 7:30pm to benefit FAR (Foundation for Alcoholism Research.) Tickets are $20 and are available at www.studiothreevt.com or toll-free at 866-639-6577. BYOB
Saturday, February 4th
Friends of Father Daniels at Holy Angels in St. Albans and Ascension Parish in Georgia are having a chicken and biscuit dinner at Knights of Columbus Hall on South Main Street in St. Albans at 5:30pm. An evening of music, dancing and great food to benefit the Borderline Disorders and Busted Cupcakes of the Northeast Kingdom
Roller Derby League is happening at Parker Pie in West Glover from 7:30pm to 11:30pm.
"Crackin' Foxy" is performing at Harrietstown Hall in Saranac Lake at 7:30pm in cooperation with the 114th Winter Carnival. It is presented by the Arts Council of the Northern Adirondacks.
Young musicians and dancers are performing with their mentors and teachers at Contois Auditorium at City Hall in Burlington at 6pm as part of the Burlington Winter Festival. It is presented by Young Tradition Vermont and the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department.
The Parish Pie Ladies are having a spaghetti dinner at the St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall in South Hero starting at 5pm. For take-out, call 372-4092
Saturday and Sunday, February 4th & 5th
Green Mountain Theater Group is holding auditions for the Broadway musical "Rent" at Montpelier High School at 12:30pm on Saturday and at 1pm on Sunday. The production runs in late April and early May. For details, go to www.greenmountaintheater.org
Sunday, February 5th
Branch Out Burlington! presents educator, author and beekeeper Bill Mares at the Main Street Landing Performance Center at Lake and College Streets in Burlington at 4pm.
"Bees, Trees and Coffee Beans: Partners for a Healthier Planet" is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, February 7th
An information session about the North Country Chamber of Commerce all-inclusive 9-day trip to China is being held at the chamber at 5:30pm. For more information or to register, call 563-1000 or visit www.northcountrychamber.com
Thursday, February 9th
The Caregiver Resource Center is holding a free discussion group for all unpaid caregivers from 11:30am to 1pm at the United Way Building, 45 Tom Miller Road in Plattsburgh. For more information, call 565-4543
Saturday, February 11th
Burlington Ensemble's 90/10 series continues with "Strings Attached" featuring the music of Brahms and Tchaikovsky at the Congregational Church on College Street in Burlington at 1pm. Proceeds benefit the KidSafe Collaborative of Chittenden County.
St. Ambrose Church on School Street in Bristol is having a Mardi Gras Casino Night at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20.
Knights of Columbus in Port Henry is having an Italian buffet dinner with Elvis starting at 6pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 546-8290
Winter Fest is taking place at the Ticonderoga Recreational fields, the ice skating rink and surrounding areas from 11am to 2pm. The event is free. For more information, go to www.ticonderogany.com
Sunday, February 12th and Wednesday, February 15th
The Vermont Cancer Center and UVM Athletics are promoting the Rally against Cancer initiative at the men's and women's basketball games at the Patrick gym.
Through February 13th
The Battle of Plattsburgh and the Key Foundation are sponsoring an essay contest to explore local history and the critical battle of 1812 for grades 4-12. Entries must be received by February 13th. For instructions and an entry form, call 566-1814 or email manager@battleofplattsburgh.org Through March 2nd Join the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days Campaign by ordering a bouquet at 1-800-227-2345 or www.cancer.org/daffodils
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COMMUNICATIONS INC, 2012