March 8th through March 17th: University Mall in South Burlington presents the Champlain Valley Regional Art Show featuring works by local artists from Essex Middle, Hinesburg Community, Richmond Elementary, Rice Street Joseph’s, Malletts Bay, St. Francis, Christ the King, ADL Intermediate and South Burlington schools in Center Court.

March 15th is the deadline to submit proposals to Burlington City Arts for two-or-three dimensional artwork for the new Radiation Oncology Department at FAHC. For more details, visit www.burlingtoncityarts.com/opportunities.

March 15th is the deadline for students to apply for the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont summer programs in Arts, Asian Cultures, Current Issues, Math, Science, Engineering and Information Technology for 9th, 10th and 11th graders.
Visit www.giv.org

A blood drive for the American Red Cross is being held at Franklin Academy in Malone from 8am to 1pm. Call 483-7807

The Senior Citizens Council in Plattsburgh going to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino leaving at 8am and returning at 4pm. Call 563-6180

The Caregiver Resource Center is hosting a free discussion group for all unpaid caregivers from 11:30am to 1pm at the United Way building, 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh. For more information, call 565-4543

The Clinton County Health Department is holding a rabies clinic at the City of Plattsburgh Public Works building at 215 Idaho Avenue at the former Air Force base from 6pm to 8:30pm. It is free for Clinton County residents. For details, visit www.clintonhealth.org

A blood drive for the American Red Cross is being held at Lake Placid High School from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Call 523-2474

The Plattsburgh noon Kiwanis presents its joint Kiwanis-Rotary St. Patrick’s Day Meeting at 12:15pm at the Elks Club in Plattsburgh. Call Kristy Kennedy at the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber at 561-1000

The First United Methodist Church on Buell Street in Burlington presents an organ recital at 12:15 pm with works by Bach and Brahms. It is free and open to the public.

March 12th is the deadline to make an appointment for the free clinic day at the Community Health Center of Burlington on Sunday, March 14th from 8am to noon. Call 864-6309

St. Ambrose Parish on School Street in Bristol is having an all-you-can-eat fish fry from 5pm to 7pm.

The 41st Annual Maple Sugar Square and Round Dance Festival are being held at the Frederick Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington. To register or for more information, call 879-0760

The 10th Annual Champlain Valley Boat and Marine Show is at the Champlain Valley Expo Friday thru Sunday...fishing boats, decks, pontoon and ski boats, performance boats and cruisers...docks and boat lifts too! Sponsored in part by Classic Hits KOOL 105.

An opening reception of the Middle School/High School Juried Art Exhibition is being held at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh from 5pm to 7pm. The exhibit runs through April 2nd. For more information, call 563-1604 or visit www.plattsburgharts.org

A breast cancer benefit spaghetti dinner and raffles for Bettie Genier are being held at the Knights of Columbus in Port Henry from 1pm to 4pm.

The Community Church of Hancock and Granville is having a “Soup Fest Supper” from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Hancock Town Hall. For more information, call 767-9157

ARC Fundraiser- Fiddles, Vittles & Ales- fine beer and food tasting & music by "Inisheer." Including three free beer tasting tickets, personal tasting glass and Irish buffet.  West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY.  Limited seating. $25 per person. For tickets and to make reservations call Brenda Garner 518-834-5439 or ARC 518-563-0930.

The North Country Skating Club presents “One Hit Wonders” at the Civic Center in Rouses Point at 2pm Saturday and at 7pm Sunday. A special performance by the Ice Crystals synchro team from Burlington is included Sunday only.

Adirondack Builders Association Home & Alternative Energy Expo 2010 @ the Crete Civic Center, Plattsburgh, NY.  (Exit 39, the ferry exit.) Sponsored by KOOL 105.

The CVU High School Alpine Ski Team is raising money to help pay for night lighting at Cochran’s Ski Area by skiing one-million vertical feet in three hours from 2pm to 5pm. To donate or learn more, visit www.cochranskiarea.org

The Ascension Parish is having a maple ham dinner with seatings at 11:30am and 12:30pm at the Georgia Elementary School. Call 524-3330

A “Bermuda or Bust Poker Tournament” benefiting the Mount Abe Girls Field Hockey team is being held at City Sports Grille in Colchester. There is an $80 buy-in and registration is at 11am with the games beginning at noon. For more information, call Dave at 309-2212

A roast beef dinner to benefit the St. Theresa Society is being held at St. Isidore’s Parish hall in Montgomery Center from 11:30am until all are served.

St. Joseph’s Church in Plattsburgh is holding an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8:30am to noon.

The Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT) is running a special shuttle from the Senior Center at 5139 North Catherine Street in Plattsburgh at 1pm to the North Bowl Lanes. Reserve your space by calling 561-1452

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra is performing a free concert at 7:30pm in the Vermont Statehouse as part of the Farmers’ Night series.

The North Country Plattsburgh Chamber of Commerce is having its 52nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast at the SUNY Angell Center Ballroom at 7:30am. For tickets and information, call 563-1000

The American Red Cross is having blood drives at Ticonderoga High School from 9am to 2pm and at the Goff Nelson Library on Lake Street in Tupper Lake from 1pm to 6pm. Call 1-800-RED CROSS

The VFW Post #758 at 353 Lake Street in St. Albans is having a corned beef and cabbage dinner at 6pm.

The First United Methodist Church on Buell Street in Burlington presents a free organ recital at 12:15pm.

The Plattsburgh noon Kiwanis at 12:15pm at the Elks Club in Plattsburgh features Pastor Jesse Brooks of the Champlain Valley Christian Center.

The Friends of the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington present Louella Bryan, author of “While in Darkness There is Light” from noon to 1pm as part of the Booked for Lunch series. It is free and open to the public.

The Westport Federated Church is having a chicken and biscuit dinner starting at 4:30pm. Take out is available.

The Clinton County Public Transit is running a shuttle service from the Senior Center on North Catherine Street in Plattsburgh to the Parker Family Maple Farm at 12:30pm and 2pm. For more information, call 561-1452

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Malone Moose Lodge on Route 11 from noon to 5pm. Call 1-800-RED CROSS

The VFW Post #758 at 353 Lake Street in St. Albans is having a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament with registration at 5pm and the games beginning at 6pm. Call 527-0956

March 19th is the deadline for entries for ages 5 to 24 for the first-ever “Vermont Has Talent” talent show, which benefits the Miss Vermont Scholarship Program. The show is April 3rd at St. Michael’s College at 7pm. For more information, call 878-8487 or visit www.missvermont.org

Peru Central Middle/High School presents the 25th Annual Lip Sync Show at 7pm. Tickets are available at the school.

The American Red Cross is having a blood drive at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department on Route 37 from 12:30pm to 5:30pm. Call 1-800-RED CROSS

The South Hero Players present “Dearly Beloved” at Folsom School on South Street at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday to benefit Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. Tickets are $10 at the door.

The United Church of Fairfax at the corner of Fletcher and River Roads is holding a bake and book sale from 9am to 1pm.

The Colchester/Milton Rotary Club is having a Casino Night and Texas Hold ‘Em at Hampton Inn on Route 7 in Colchester from 7pm to 11pm. To pre-register, visit www.cmrotary.org

The First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex Junction is having its Famous Annual Pasta Dinner & Auction at 6pm. Advanced orders are recommended whether it is for take-out or at the church. Call Valerie at
879-0109

The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 6689 on Pearl Street in Essex Junction is having a community breakfast from 9am to 11am. For more info, call 878-0700

The Moose Lodge on Lake Street in St. Albans is having its final winter flea market from 9am to 4pm. For a table or more information, call 527-1327

The Addison County Eagles Club in Vergennes is holding an afternoon bingo to raise money for its scholarship program. Doors open at 11am and the games begin at 1pm.

The 14th Annual Hinesburg Artist Series Concert is being held at St. Jude Church in Hinesburg at 4:30pm. For tickets and information, call 482-3010 or visit www.hinesburgartistseries.org.

Landscape designer Charlotte Albers presents “Great Public Gardens” at the Burlington Garden Club’s meeting at the Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street in South Burlington at 1:15pm. Guests are welcome and there is no charge. For more information, call 863-6764.