October 2008

Please note:
While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the events listed, all information is subject to change. The contacts listed for each event can confirm dates and provide additional information. Be sure to verify all information in advance of your trip!

October 1

Pittsford
Maple Candy Making
New England Maple Museum - Crystallizing Pure Vermont Maple Syrup into Maple Sugar is demonstrated. Visitors can sample the final project fresh from the mold without touring the Museum on these Wednesdays. Rte. 7. 10:30-3 pm. 802-483-9414.www.maplemuseum.com

October 4

Addison
Dead Creek Wildlife Day
Activities are especially for people who enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching or learning about Vermont's diverse wildlife. Events include field trips, illustrated talks, and more! Wildlife-related exhibitions, kids' crafts, building bluebird boxes. All day long see Snow and Canada geese overhead as they head south for the winter. Free shuttle to nearby field events. 10 am-4 pm. Hosted by Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs, Inc., Otter Creek Audubon Society, Addison County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and Addison County Chamber of Commerce. 802-759-2398. www.vtfishandwildlife.com

Middlebury
Book Sale
Ilsley Public Library—The Friends of Ilsley Library hold their book sale in the Vermont Room. 11 am-3 pm. 802-388-4095. www.ilsleypubliclibrary.org

Ticonderoga, NY
Clambake Fundraiser
Fort Ticonderoga—A benefit for the Pavilion. Call to request an invitation. 518-585-2821. www.fort-ticonderoga.org

October 8

October 11

Burlington
James Wakefield Rescue Row Lake Champlain Maritime Museum—Annual youth rowing race. The race is named after James Wakefield who was responsible for the courageous rescue of the passengers and crew of the canal schooner General Butler December 9, 1876 after it crashed into the Burlington breakwater during a fierce winter gale. Race will consist of over one hundred youth, rowing nine, 32' and 25' rowing boats in a series of heats along the Burlington Waterfront. Boats were built by Vermont high school and middle school students at the maritime Museum. Crews will hail from Chittenden and Addison County schools as well as from the coast of Maine, and Massachusetts. Races begin at 9:30. Burlington Community Boat House. 802-475-2022. www.lcmm.org

October 11-12

Vergennes
"Maritime Yarns" Storytelling Festival
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum—First annual Lake Champlain Storytelling Festival will take place at the Maritime Museum and out on Lake Champlain. Maritime Yarns will showcase of the region's best storytellers, historians, and fireside yarn-spinners and give them a chance to share their knowledge of the lake. Morning sessions will focus on families; afternoon sessions will take storytellers and listeners onto the lake in tour boats, pilot gigs, or canoes. Opportunities for the public to record their own stories about the lake, and a special program of Native American games, dancing, and storytelling for children. Saturday evening, enjoy a "Fish Tale Dinner" at the Red Mill Restaurant and relax with more stories by the fireside. 802-475-2022. www.lcmm.org

October 16

Middlebury
Doing Local History
Henry Sheldon Museum—Led by Deborah Clifford and is for anyone interested in working on a local history project using primary source materials. Research Center. Admission for non-members. 6-8 pm. 802-388-2117. www.henrysheldonmuseum.org

October 19

Belmont
Hike Through History with the Crown Point Road Association
Annual meeting and potluck dinner. Bring place setting and a dish to share. Speaker will be David Lacy, U.S. Forest Service archaeologist. The public is invited. 1 pm. 802-773-6819. www.crownpointroad.org

October 25-26

Ticonderoga, NY
Fifth Annual Seminar on the American Revolution
Fort Ticonderoga—Two-day seminar. Advanced reservations required. Early bird registration deadline is September 1, 2008. 518-585-2821. www.fort-ticonderoga.org