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SUMMARY: Bike Workshop in Montpelier - 
DESCRIPTION:Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center\, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one\, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional\, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet. \nPlease register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com \nSession 1\, May 7\, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Adjusting Your Bike & Helmet for Comfort & Fit”.  Does your helmet slip around or give you a headache? Is your back or neck sore when you ride? Do you wonder if your seat is at the right height and angle? This session will address these questions and it will also teach you the “Eyes\, Ears\, and Mouth Test.” An optional\, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.
URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/bike-workshop-in-montpelier-6/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
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SUMMARY: Duxbury. Work Hike on Bamforth Ridge LT - 
DESCRIPTION:TRAIL WORK DAY on the Bamforth Ridge Trail. Meet at Duxbury Road Long Trail parking lot  (AKA River Road) at 9:00 AM. Bring water\, snacks\, and work gloves. Dress for hiking and getting down and dirty. No experience necessary. Tools and camaraderie provided. Contact kunkelheidi@gmail.com Please RSVP if planning to join.
URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/duxbury-work-hike-on-bamforth-ridge-lt/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Work Hike
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
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SUMMARY: Bike Workshop in Montpelier - 
DESCRIPTION:Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center\, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one\, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional\, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet. \nPlease register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at  saddleshoes2@gmail.com \nSession 2\, May 14\, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Riding Safely on Vermont’s Roads” How should a bicyclist deal with car traffic\, loose dogs\, sand\, railroad tracks and rough roads? Does the law require helmets for children and/or adults? Is side-by-side riding allowed? Is riding on the sidewalk legal? This session will answer these questions and many more about sharing the road safely and legally. An optional\, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.
URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/bike-workshop-in-montpelier-5/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
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SUMMARY: Stowe. Work Hike on Long Trai - 
DESCRIPTION:TRAIL WORK DAY on the LTN out of Smugglers’ Notch\, Stowe. Meet at Barnes Camp at 9:00 AM after parking in the lot across the road. Bring water\, snacks\, and work gloves. Dress for hiking and getting down and dirty. No experience necessary. Tools and camaraderie provided. Contact kunkelheidi@gmail.com. Please RSVP if planning to join.
URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-work-hike-on-long-trai/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Work Hike
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240519
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SUMMARY: Annual meeting at former Elks Country Club - 
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the Montpelier Section of the Green Mountain Club’s annual meeting\, to be held on Sunday\, May 19\, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the former Elks Country Club building on Country Club Road in Montpelier.\n \nThere will be a brief business meeting followed by short presentations on the following subjects:\nScott Richardson – Annapurna Base Camp\nHeidi Kunkel – Hiking in Costa Rica\nSteve Bailey – Hiking the Italian Dolomites\nAndrew Nuquist – Above the Timberline in Norway\n \nPlease bring snacks and drinks to share.  The presentations will be followed by socializing and optional walks around the property.\n \nThe slate of nominees for Montpelier Section officers (Executive Committee) is as follows:\n \nPresident – Steve Bailey\nVice President – Rob Penney*\nSecretary – Missy Ethridge*\nTreasurer – Scott Richardson\nTrails & Shelters Coordinator – Heidi Kunkel\nMembership Coordinator – Heather Bailey\nGMC Board of Directors Section Representative – Phyllis Rubenstein\nGMC Board of Directors Alternate Section Representative – Charlene Bohl\n \nStarred names indicate individuals who have not previously served in any Executive Committee position. We welcome them and look forward to the energy and creativity they will bring to our Section.
URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/annual-meeting-at-former-elks-country-club/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240521
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SUMMARY: Bike Workshop in Montpelier - 
DESCRIPTION:Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center\, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one\, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional\, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet. \nPlease register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com \nSession 3\, May 21\, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “What to Wear\, Eat & Do to Stay Comfortable on Your Bike” This class will address discomfort prevention and remedies in the form of specific stretches\, alternative riding positions\, equipment variations\, clothing recommendations\, nutritional suggestions and riding styles to keep your riding enjoyable in all kinds of conditions. An optional\, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.
URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/bike-workshop-in-montpelier-4/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526
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SUMMARY: Wildflower Hike in Groton State Forest - 
DESCRIPTION:Hike. Groton State Forest Annual Wildflower Hike. See what’s in bloom and enjoy a spring hike from New Discovery about 5-6 miles. Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact leader: Steve Bailey for meeting time and place. stevecbailey@gmail.com 609 424 9238
URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/wildflower-hike-in-groton-state-forest/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240528
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UID:21221-1716897600-1716940799@gmcmontpelier.org
SUMMARY: Bike Workshop in Montpelier - 
DESCRIPTION:Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center\, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one\, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional\, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet. \nPlease register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com \nSession 4\, May 28\, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Applying Simple Solutions to Basic Bike Problems” Do your brakes rub or squeal? Is your shifting sluggish or do your gears slip? Do you get frequent flat tires? Do you hear clicking or clunking sounds when you ride? This session will show you how to diagnose common bicycle problems and teach you what to do about them. An optional\, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.
URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/bike-workshop-in-montpelier-3/
LOCATION:VT
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