Thursday, Nov. 16

•Flu Shot Clinic, flu shots available for adults, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Chelsea Health Center, 356 Vt. Route 110, Chelsea, appointment required, call 685-4400.

•River View Community Speakers meeting, learn skills for leadership, public speaking and impromptu speaking at your own pace. 7:15 p.m., Vt. Law School, Oakes Hall, Rm. 211, So. Royalton. Info: 728-4450 or 763-7821

Friday, Nov. 17

•Flu Shot Clinic, flu shots available for adults, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Sharon Health Center, Route 14, Sharon, appointment required, call 763-8000.

•Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction to benefit Rochester students’ Costa Rica trip, 5-7 p.m. Rochester High School Gym. Info: 767-3296.

•Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Stockbridge School PTO, 5-7 p.m., Stockbridge Central School.

•"Charlie Needs a Cloak," a program for pre-schoolers, 9-10:30 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock, Info: 457-2355.

Fri. & Sat., Nov. 17 & 18

•Thrift Shop run by the Women’s Alliance open Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Rochester Federated Church; gently used clothing for the whole family, plus household items, gift items, etc. All proceeds help support local charitable efforts.

Saturday, Nov. 18

•"Chair Massage demonstrations, with Judy Privé, massage therapist and body worker, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Randolph Cooperative Market, 24 Pleasant St., Randolph. To register: 728-9554.

•Chicken Pie Supper with all the trimmings, and craft sale sponsored by the Community Church of Hancock and Granville, 5-6:30 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, Route 100, Hancock. Proceeds benefit general operating fund. Info: 767-9157.

•Brookfield School Club annual auction, large variety of items up for bid, from Vt. Castings wood stove to local cheeses, Hot dogs and chili available, childcare provided, doors open 5 p.m., bidding begins 5:30 p.m., call 276-3639 for more information. 

•Christmas Bazaar to benefit the Chelsea Senior Center, crafts, white elephant items, raffle, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) United Church, Chelsea.

•Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chelsea Grange Hall, Rte. 110, Chelsea.

•Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by Wellspring School, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chelsea Town Hall.

•Spaghetti Dinner with homemade sauce. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chelsea High School cafeteria, proceeds benefit CHS sophomore class.

•"Six Norwich Churches’ Bazaar, crafts, raffles, baked goods, white elephants, ornaments, and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring "the best lunch in town," 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: 643-2258.

Sat. & Sun., Nov. 18 & 19

•Wagon Ride Weekend, horse-drawn wagon rides around the farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Billings farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock, Info: 457-2355.

•Holiday Craft Fair & Flea Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., food available, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Hall, Depot Square, Northfield. Info: 485-6713.

Sunday, Nov. 19

•"Poems Spoken, Poems Sung," readings by members of the Still Puddle Poets, with vocal and instrumental music; 3 p.m., United Church, Main St., Northfield.

Monday, Nov. 20

•Orange County Parent Child Center playgroup, 9-11 a.m., St. Anthony's Church, Bethel. Info: 685-2264.

Tuesday, Nov. 21

•Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m., White Church on the park, Bethel.

•Orange County Parent Child Center playgroup, 9:30-11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Brookfield. Info: 685-2264.

•Orange County Parent Child Center playgroup, 9-11 a.m., Rosa B. Tyson Gymnasium, Strafford. Info: 685-2264.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

•Orange County Parent Child Center playgroup, 9-11 a.m., United Church on the Green, So. Royalton. Info: 685-2264.

•Flu Shot Clinic, flu shots available for adults, 8 a.m.-noon, Bethel Health Center, Route 107, Royalton, appointment required, call 234-9913

Thursday, Nov. 23

•Community Thanksgiving Dinner, buffet open to public free of charge, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jonathan B. Chase Center, Vt. Law School, South Royalton. If you need transportation or directions, call Stephanie Fisk at 763-2445.

Fri. & Sat., Nov. 24 & 25

•12^th annual Pods for the Pulpit Craft Fair to benefit the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Upper Valley, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: 603-643-2258.

Saturday, Nov. 25

•Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tunbridge Central School, lunch available, donations accepted for Tunbridge Food Shelf.

Sat. & Sun., Nov. 25 & 26

•Christmas Bazaar, handmade products, baked goods, etc., Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 4 Season’s of Fit’nFun (across from the So. Royalton Fire Station). Info: 763-8868.

•Wagon Ride Weekend, horse-drawn wagon rides around the farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Billings farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock, Info: 457-2355.