MONTPELIER — Local singer/songwriter Susan Picking is set to perform with local children on Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. at North Branch Cafe, 41 State St. Montpelier. Picking, who won the 2014 Montpelier Singer/Songwriter contest sponsored by The Lost Nation Theater and Guitar Sams, is creating a Children’s CD. This performance with the children marks the conclusion of her Kickstarter Campaign: Making Music with Children in the School of Life. These local children will sing positive message based songs with her at both the performance and on the recording. Songs are about No-Bullying, Diversity, Being Kind, Living in the Moment, and Having Fun. You can support her project by going to