Across Roads Center for the Arts is honored to host an online workshop presentation called Illusions in Art and the Art of Optical Illusions, taught by Michael Strauss, artist, author, and retired UVM professor, with images, video, and exercises for the participants to take part in the comfort of their homes.

Is seeing believing or is believing seeing? This talk and related demonstrations explore such questions, a ...

Across Roads Center for the Arts is honored to host an online workshop presentation called Illusions in Art and the Art of Optical Illusions, taught by Michael Strauss, artist, author, and retired UVM professor, with images, video, and exercises for the participants to take part in the comfort of their homes.

Is seeing believing or is believing seeing? This talk and related demonstrations explore such questions, and the connections between looking at art and looking at magic. Topics will include pattern recognition, optical, color and contrast illusions, visual creation of form, occlusional blocking, amodal completion, misdirection, inattentional blindness, and sleight of hand. If you are an artist, educator, or interested in science, language and perception, you’ll find something of interest in this presentation.

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What is an "anti-racist" children's book? It's a book that helps young readers be diverse thinkers whenever they imagine, meet and think about people. Naomi Alfini from The Children's Room invites you to a fun and loving story time brimming with books about people of color - most especially children!
This story time is a good chance for adults to discover beautiful new (and old) books that reflect diversity in the world, for you to fin ...

What is an "anti-racist" children's book? It's a book that helps young readers be diverse thinkers whenever they imagine, meet and think about people. Naomi Alfini from The Children's Room invites you to a fun and loving story time brimming with books about people of color - most especially children!
This story time is a good chance for adults to discover beautiful new (and old) books that reflect diversity in the world, for you to find at your local library or add to your home collection.
For Ages 3-6 yrs.
Please email: [email protected] to register.

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In celebration of Wrap it up and Win Waterbury, OPEN will be providing free, full, custom, healing, and relaxing acupuncture treatments from 9-12 Sat Dec 5th. Whether it's holiday stress or an aching back from shoveling, your first time getting acupuncture or your a seasoned vet come in for a free session...and then be sure to support local Waterbury businesses this holiday season and get your Wrap it up and Win cards stamp for a chance to w ...

In celebration of Wrap it up and Win Waterbury, OPEN will be providing free, full, custom, healing, and relaxing acupuncture treatments from 9-12 Sat Dec 5th. Whether it's holiday stress or an aching back from shoveling, your first time getting acupuncture or your a seasoned vet come in for a free session...and then be sure to support local Waterbury businesses this holiday season and get your Wrap it up and Win cards stamp for a chance to win 5 treatments from OPEN! Please make appointments at www.opencommuntyacupuncture.com

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A River of Light - Reimagined

Theme: Brave Little State

The lanterns will be on display and stationary and the audience will drive or walk through the displays located at:

Dac Rowe Field in Waterbury
Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury
Camp Meade in Middlesex
Waitsfield Elementary School in Waitsfield

Hang your own lanterns on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 am-4:00 p ...

A River of Light - Reimagined

Theme: Brave Little State

The lanterns will be on display and stationary and the audience will drive or walk through the displays located at:

Dac Rowe Field in Waterbury
Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury
Camp Meade in Middlesex
Waitsfield Elementary School in Waitsfield

Hang your own lanterns on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, drive or walk through after and enjoy the River of Light!

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Community Wide Lantern Extravaganza: Bringing light and joy in a time we all really need it!
The River of Light Lantern Extravaganza will be held on December 5th, 2020.
A Drive Through and/or Walk Through Event (with masks - socially distanced). The lanterns will be on display in 4 viewing locations.
Dac Rowe Park in Waterbury
Crossett Brook MIddle School
Camp Meade/Red Hen in Middlesex
Waitsfield Element ...

Community Wide Lantern Extravaganza: Bringing light and joy in a time we all really need it!
The River of Light Lantern Extravaganza will be held on December 5th, 2020.
A Drive Through and/or Walk Through Event (with masks - socially distanced). The lanterns will be on display in 4 viewing locations.
Dac Rowe Park in Waterbury
Crossett Brook MIddle School
Camp Meade/Red Hen in Middlesex
Waitsfield Elementary School.

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Moving Meditation is a practice designed to increase awareness of the body/mind/spirit connection and support growth by simple restorative movements.

Join Becky Widschwenter of Mindful Movement and River Buffum of Seeds of the Soul in a guided meditation, followed by gentle stretching to facilitate release & encourage space for flow. Tune into your body’s innate wisdom, energy and breath!

Register in advance for th ...

Moving Meditation is a practice designed to increase awareness of the body/mind/spirit connection and support growth by simple restorative movements.

Join Becky Widschwenter of Mindful Movement and River Buffum of Seeds of the Soul in a guided meditation, followed by gentle stretching to facilitate release & encourage space for flow. Tune into your body’s innate wisdom, energy and breath!

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcOmgrTkrGt3kMbGnZWUak8WEq8CWSNOa

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

No experience necessary; All levels welcome!

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Parents with newborns through 5 years, join us every Thursday at 11:30 am for a new story time video that will stimulate developing intellect with rhymes, sing songs (to shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves) and picture books. Join Paige and Michelle as they read a few stories, sing songs and rhymes. Each week Paige and Michelle may use a mix of shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves. If you have any of these items around the house you could use t ...

Parents with newborns through 5 years, join us every Thursday at 11:30 am for a new story time video that will stimulate developing intellect with rhymes, sing songs (to shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves) and picture books. Join Paige and Michelle as they read a few stories, sing songs and rhymes. Each week Paige and Michelle may use a mix of shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves. If you have any of these items around the house you could use them to follow along. These videos will remain on the library website while we are unable to provide a regular story time in the library. View story time videos at: https://www.waterburypubliclibrary.com/story-time-with-paige-and-michelle/

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What is an "anti-racist" children's book? It's a book that helps young readers be diverse thinkers whenever they imagine, meet and think about people. Naomi Alfini from The Children's Room invites you to a fun and loving story time brimming with books about people of color - most especially children!
This story time is a good chance for adults to discover beautiful new (and old) books that reflect diversity in the world, for you to fin ...

What is an "anti-racist" children's book? It's a book that helps young readers be diverse thinkers whenever they imagine, meet and think about people. Naomi Alfini from The Children's Room invites you to a fun and loving story time brimming with books about people of color - most especially children!
This story time is a good chance for adults to discover beautiful new (and old) books that reflect diversity in the world, for you to find at your local library or add to your home collection.
For Ages 3-6 yrs.
Please email: [email protected] to register.

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Santa is coming to town! Join Santa, the Elves, Olaf, the Easter Bunny, and other friends for a safe and fun drive-by event in Rusty Parker Memorial Park!

Cars will line up along Rotarian Way and Park Street to see Santa in his sleigh with his elves. The Elves will also help to deliver gift bags to kids from a safe distance with the Holiday Spirit Stick. Photos with Santa from a safe distance will be available.

Note: ...

Santa is coming to town! Join Santa, the Elves, Olaf, the Easter Bunny, and other friends for a safe and fun drive-by event in Rusty Parker Memorial Park!

Cars will line up along Rotarian Way and Park Street to see Santa in his sleigh with his elves. The Elves will also help to deliver gift bags to kids from a safe distance with the Holiday Spirit Stick. Photos with Santa from a safe distance will be available.

Note: Safety is our priority, so this year will be different from previous ones, but we are packing the park full of holiday decorations and cheer! Please wear masks and maintain distance from other attendees.

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Parents with newborns through 5 years, join us every Thursday at 11:30 am for a new story time video that will stimulate developing intellect with rhymes, sing songs (to shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves) and picture books. Join Paige and Michelle as they read a few stories, sing songs and rhymes. Each week Paige and Michelle may use a mix of shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves. If you have any of these items around the house you could use t ...

Parents with newborns through 5 years, join us every Thursday at 11:30 am for a new story time video that will stimulate developing intellect with rhymes, sing songs (to shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves) and picture books. Join Paige and Michelle as they read a few stories, sing songs and rhymes. Each week Paige and Michelle may use a mix of shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves. If you have any of these items around the house you could use them to follow along. These videos will remain on the library website while we are unable to provide a regular story time in the library. View story time videos at: https://www.waterburypubliclibrary.com/story-time-with-paige-and-michelle/

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It's winter-time, but that doesn't mean you're stuck inside. Get out there and explore the frosty world and breakout of this Winter Wonderland!
Join us & unlock something via live zoom!
Breakout EDU is the immersive learning-games platform that brings the challenges of an Escape Room to the Library. Work with others to solve puzzles and challenges provided by Breakout EDU.
Parents, you can sign your child up for this program ...

It's winter-time, but that doesn't mean you're stuck inside. Get out there and explore the frosty world and breakout of this Winter Wonderland!
Join us & unlock something via live zoom!
Breakout EDU is the immersive learning-games platform that brings the challenges of an Escape Room to the Library. Work with others to solve puzzles and challenges provided by Breakout EDU.
Parents, you can sign your child up for this program by emailing: [email protected].
You will then be emailed a confirmation of your sign-up along with a zoom link for the date of the program. For Ages 6-11 yrs.

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What is an "anti-racist" children's book? It's a book that helps young readers be diverse thinkers whenever they imagine, meet and think about people. Naomi Alfini from The Children's Room invites you to a fun and loving story time brimming with books about people of color - most especially children!
This story time is a good chance for adults to discover beautiful new (and old) books that reflect diversity in the world, for you to fin ...

What is an "anti-racist" children's book? It's a book that helps young readers be diverse thinkers whenever they imagine, meet and think about people. Naomi Alfini from The Children's Room invites you to a fun and loving story time brimming with books about people of color - most especially children!
This story time is a good chance for adults to discover beautiful new (and old) books that reflect diversity in the world, for you to find at your local library or add to your home collection.
For Ages 3-6 yrs.
Please email: [email protected] to register.

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Virtually celebrate the joy of the holiday seasons as local dancers bring favorite movies and winter traditions to life! A celebration of multiple genres of dance- and some theater, too! A virtual live show presented by Green Mountain Performing Arts.

Show Dates and Time:
Friday, December 18th - 6:00pm
Saturday, December 19th - 2:00pm
Saturday, December 19th -5:30pm

Tickets go on Sale - November 27 ...

Virtually celebrate the joy of the holiday seasons as local dancers bring favorite movies and winter traditions to life! A celebration of multiple genres of dance- and some theater, too! A virtual live show presented by Green Mountain Performing Arts.

Show Dates and Time:
Friday, December 18th - 6:00pm
Saturday, December 19th - 2:00pm
Saturday, December 19th -5:30pm

Tickets go on Sale - November 27th

More information please visit: https://www.greenmountainperformingarts.org

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Virtually celebrate the joy of the holiday seasons as local dancers bring favorite movies and winter traditions to life! A celebration of multiple genres of dance- and some theater, too! A virtual live show presented by Green Mountain Performing Arts.

Show Dates and Time:
Friday, December 18th - 6:00pm
Saturday, December 19th - 2:00pm
Saturday, December 19th -5:30pm

Tickets go on Sale - November 27 ...

Virtually celebrate the joy of the holiday seasons as local dancers bring favorite movies and winter traditions to life! A celebration of multiple genres of dance- and some theater, too! A virtual live show presented by Green Mountain Performing Arts.

Show Dates and Time:
Friday, December 18th - 6:00pm
Saturday, December 19th - 2:00pm
Saturday, December 19th -5:30pm

Tickets go on Sale - November 27th

More information please visit: https://www.greenmountainperformingarts.org

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Virtually celebrate the joy of the holiday seasons as local dancers bring favorite movies and winter traditions to life! A celebration of multiple genres of dance- and some theater, too! A virtual live show presented by Green Mountain Performing Arts.

Show Dates and Time:
Friday, December 18th - 6:00pm
Saturday, December 19th - 2:00pm
Saturday, December 19th -5:30pm

Tickets go on Sale - November 27 ...

Virtually celebrate the joy of the holiday seasons as local dancers bring favorite movies and winter traditions to life! A celebration of multiple genres of dance- and some theater, too! A virtual live show presented by Green Mountain Performing Arts.

Show Dates and Time:
Friday, December 18th - 6:00pm
Saturday, December 19th - 2:00pm
Saturday, December 19th -5:30pm

Tickets go on Sale - November 27th

More information please visit: https://www.greenmountainperformingarts.org

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Writers, fledgling or published, all are welcome at our monthly gatherings of Writers’Wertfrei at the Waterbury Library. “Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning non-judgmental or value-free. These gatherings are a place where writers can come, share their work, receive comments and suggestions in a supportive, caring environment.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89388634821
Come with what yo ...

Writers, fledgling or published, all are welcome at our monthly gatherings of Writers’Wertfrei at the Waterbury Library. “Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning non-judgmental or value-free. These gatherings are a place where writers can come, share their work, receive comments and suggestions in a supportive, caring environment.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89388634821
Come with what you are currently working on or anything else you’d like to share.
We are a supportive, caring community of writers.
Feedback is positive, constructive, and can be life-changing!

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Listen as a family, cuddle with your cat, settle in for a long winter’s night with Sunday evening “Weekly Readers.” Tune in each week for a poem, a short story, memoir, anything you’d like to share.

First up, our own Steven Marshall, local writer and 5th generation Vermonter, shares from his and his family’s life growing up in a simpler, more rural Waterbury, from the early 1900’s on.

Interested in being ...

Listen as a family, cuddle with your cat, settle in for a long winter’s night with Sunday evening “Weekly Readers.” Tune in each week for a poem, a short story, memoir, anything you’d like to share.

First up, our own Steven Marshall, local writer and 5th generation Vermonter, shares from his and his family’s life growing up in a simpler, more rural Waterbury, from the early 1900’s on.

Interested in being a reader? Contact Judi at [email protected]

Join here:
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87602846464?pwd=R1ZjOU1hakFvald1Q0NETHI2NU5odz09

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Parents with newborns through 5 years, join us every Thursday at 11:30 am for a new story time video that will stimulate developing intellect with rhymes, sing songs (to shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves) and picture books. Join Paige and Michelle as they read a few stories, sing songs and rhymes. Each week Paige and Michelle may use a mix of shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves. If you have any of these items around the house you could use t ...

Parents with newborns through 5 years, join us every Thursday at 11:30 am for a new story time video that will stimulate developing intellect with rhymes, sing songs (to shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves) and picture books. Join Paige and Michelle as they read a few stories, sing songs and rhymes. Each week Paige and Michelle may use a mix of shakers, rhythm sticks and scarves. If you have any of these items around the house you could use them to follow along. These videos will remain on the library website while we are unable to provide a regular story time in the library. View story time videos at: https://www.waterburypubliclibrary.com/story-time-with-paige-and-michelle/

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Winter is fun, especially if you are a snowman. This program will include a snowman craft with supplies that you can pick up from the library during our curbside hours.
Join us & unlock something via live zoom!
Breakout EDU is the immersive learning-games platform that brings the challenges of an Escape Room to the Library. Work with others to solve puzzles and challenges provided by Breakout EDU.
Parents, you can sign your ...

Winter is fun, especially if you are a snowman. This program will include a snowman craft with supplies that you can pick up from the library during our curbside hours.
Join us & unlock something via live zoom!
Breakout EDU is the immersive learning-games platform that brings the challenges of an Escape Room to the Library. Work with others to solve puzzles and challenges provided by Breakout EDU.
Parents, you can sign your child up for this program by emailing: [email protected].
You will then be emailed a confirmation of your sign-up along with a zoom link for the date of the program. For Ages 6-11 yrs.

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What is an "anti-racist" children's book? It's a book that helps young readers be diverse thinkers whenever they imagine, meet and think about people. Naomi Alfini from The Children's Room invites you to a fun and loving story time brimming with books about people of color - most especially children!
This story time is a good chance for adults to discover beautiful new (and old) books that reflect diversity in the world, for you to fin ...

What is an "anti-racist" children's book? It's a book that helps young readers be diverse thinkers whenever they imagine, meet and think about people. Naomi Alfini from The Children's Room invites you to a fun and loving story time brimming with books about people of color - most especially children!
This story time is a good chance for adults to discover beautiful new (and old) books that reflect diversity in the world, for you to find at your local library or add to your home collection.
For Ages 3-6 yrs.
Please email: [email protected] to register.

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