YOUTH NEWS
4-H Horse Quiz Bowl
RUTLAND — UVM Extension 4-H held the State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl contest Saturday, April 12, at Rutland High School.
Seniors (14-18): Carlie Rondeau, Coventry (first); Maddie Langlois, Westford (second); Allessandra Hoffman, Milton (third); Seanna Erickson, Florence (fourth); Viola Brown (fifth) and Aleigha Riendeau (sixth), both from Vernon; Jenesy Zwart, Barnet (seventh); Aubri Richards, Georgia (eighth); Kassie Koehler, Derby (ninth); Brie Pikkarainen, East Wallingford (10th).
Juniors (12-13): Jane Curry, Burlington (first); Josie Kascha-Hare, Milton (second); Lochlan Bertrand, Highgate (third); Kinzi Grindle, St. Albans (fourth); Catherine Mangan, Cabot (fifth); Claire Romano, Fairfax (sixth); Jaida Jenkin, Wheelock (seventh); Penelope Longe, Newport (eighth); Iris Bassett, New Haven (ninth); Breeana Garcia, Woodsville, New Hampshire (10th).
Juniors (10-11): Kelsey Davis, West Rutland (first); Nora Kidder, Cambridge (second); Ian Kascha-Hare, Milton (third); Elliot Michael, East Wallingford (fourth); Anna Campopiano, Mount Holly (fifth); Nora Dechen, Rutland (sixth); Olyvia Rooney, Rutland Town (seventh); Adriana Holbrook, Hardwick (eighth); LeighAnn Judd, Wolcott (ninth); Normandy Cesario, Cornwall (10th).
Juniors (8-9): Fiona Adams, Milton (first); Avery Halverson, Georgia (second); Ashlynn Pikkarainen (third) and Juliette Michael (fourth), both from East Wallingford; Alec Brown, Vernon (fifth).
AROUND TOWN
Sci-Fi Expo
ESSEX JUNCTION — The sixth annual Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 and 27 at the Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction.
The Expo will host over 100 authors, artists, comic creators, guests, game designers, podcasters, fan organizations, vehicle displays, cosplayers, prop makers, vendors, panels, workshops, and much more.
Everyone is welcome to come in costume (tasteful), but it is not required. Kids under age 6 get in free, free parking; tickets are available at the door or online.
Plainfield Arts
PLAINFIELD — Classical pianist Michael Arnowitt will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Plainfield Opera House. He has appeared as a soloist with ensembles, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Kyiv Chamber Orchestra.
Celtic band Cantrip presents a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Plainfield Opera House. Suggested donation $20.
Primo Maggio
BARRE — The annual Primo Maggio celebration will be held Thursday, May 1, at the Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St., Barre. A social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by a traditional Italian dinner at 6 p.m., and “Frances Perkins & the Triangle Factory Fire,” a presentation by Robert Linné, at 7 p.m.
In 1900, Northern Italian Barre granite workers celebrated completion of the Socialist Labor Party at the site with an evening of food, entertainment, and dancing. Now, 125 years later, the Barre Historical Society, which owns and operates the hall, will again pay tribute to those and all subsequent workers.
Tickets for the dinner and talk are $25. For reservations, call or text 802-505-0405. For more information, visit oldlaborhall.org or email info@oldlaborhall.org.
Linné is a professor of education at Adelphi University and co-author of “Organizing the Curriculum: Perspectives on Teaching the U.S. Labor Movement.” Perkins was the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position, Secretary of Labor under Franklin Roosevelt. Linné’s talk, with slides, will look at her achievements from the perspective of her early life and experiences, including witnessing the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in Manhattan, one of the most notorious chapters in American labor history.
After the fire, Perkins became the executive secretary for the Committee on Safety of the City of New York and was instrumental in getting the New York Legislature to pass a bill capping the number of hours women and children could work. Her accomplishments after becoming Secretary of Labor included helping to design the Social Security Act of 1935. In 1982, Perkins was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Vernal pools
Join Vermont Coverts and Vermont Center for Ecostudies for a guided walk into a vernal pool. Two opportunities to see these habitats happen from 10 a.m. to noon May 3, one in Williamstown at Coverts Cooperators Ann and Rich Chalmers; the second at Matsinger Forest in Danville.
Vernal pools are small, temporary wetlands that appear in the forest each spring, filled by melting snow and spring rains.
The terrain may be wet and muddy, dress for the weather and wear waterproof footwear or rubber boots.
Space is limited and registration is required at www.vtcoverts.org online, email info@vtcoverts.org or call 802-877-2777.
Birds of Vermont Museum
HUNTINGTON — The Birds of Vermont Museum is open by appointment and for special events from now through April 30.
April and May 2025 events at the Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road in Huntington, unless otherwise noted. On May 1, open “summer” hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, May 1 to Oct. 31. Regular admission, members free. For more information, visit birdsofvermont@gmail.com.
April Bird Monitoring Walk, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Bring binoculars, tick repellent, a water bottle; dress for weather. Suggested donation $5-$15. Register at sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum or call 802-434-2167.
Opening Day for Birds and Myth Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1. Centered on ideas of birds, myth, meanings, metaphors, guides. Show is open to Oct. 31. Included with Museum admission.
Spring Volunteer Work Party, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. From trail maintenance to hanging art, all welcome. Pre-register at sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum online.
Early Birder Morning Walks, 7 to 9 a.m. Sundays in May and June. Bring binoculars, good walking shoes, bug spray/tick repellent. Suggested donation $5-$15, Register at sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum for the walk(s) of choice.
Green Mountain Woodcarvers May Carve-in, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10. GMWC meets monthly for “Carve-Ins” to work on carving projects and discuss plans for the August class and show. Included with Museum admission.
Forest Sit, 10 to 11 .m. Thursday, May 15. Join museum staff to sit quietly for 30-45 minutes outdoors in the forest. Bring water, tick repellent, journaling materials, binoculars, camp stool, pillow, sitting mat; hats recommended. Suggested donation $5-$15. Register at sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum.
Sunset Bird Walk, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22. Tick protection is recommended. Suggested donation $5-$15. Register at sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum.
May Bird Monitoring Walk, 7:39 to 9 a.m. Saturday, May 31. Bring binoculars, tick repellent, a water bottle; dress for weather. Suggested donation $5-$15. Register at sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum or call 802-434-2167.
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