Thursday, Aug. 16

•"Rock Snot" education event, hosted by the White River Partnership (WRP), 5:30 p.m., at the mouth of Stony Brook in Stockbridge; see "rock snot" in the river and learn more about how to stop it from spreading; free and open to public, followed by a barbecue dinner at the Peavine Restaurant to raise money for WRP didymo education program.

Thurs. &Fri., Aug. 16-17

•Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s award-winning international youth circus, celebrates its 20^th Anniversary 2007 Big Top Tour with "The Zoot Suit Caper: A Boogie Woogie Whodunit;" Thurs., 11 a.m.; and Fri., 2 & 7 p.m., under the big top beside Montpelier High School, Montpelier. Tickets: at the door and by calling 1-877-SMIRKUS. On-site box office opens one hour before show time. Advance purchase recommended.

Friday, Aug. 17

•Community Night and Fun Night with exhibits, refreshments, and live music for dancing and listening, 7:30 p.m., Middle Branch Grange Hall, East Bethel. Info: 728-9057.

Fri. & Sat., Aug. 17 & 18

•"All you can eat" spaghetti buffet or meatball subs, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. United Church vestry, Center Rd., Cornish, N.H. Info: 603-542-8546.

Saturday, Aug. 18

•Randolph Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Central Street, next to OSSU office.

•Rochester Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., southwest corner of the Rochester park, Rte. 100.

•Kids’ Program with stories and crafts, free, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Pittsfield Library, Rte. 100, on the green.

•Chicken Barbecue Supper with potato salad, baked beans, rolls and "fix your own sundaes," 5 p.m., Pond Village Church, Rte. 65 & Ridge Rd., Brookfield.

•Jumble Sale, treasures great and small, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., United Church of Northfield, 58 Main St., Northfield. Info: call 485-4126.

Sunday, Aug. 19

•World renowned bird carver Floyd Scholz gives a behind the scenes look at his new book, "The Golden Eagles;" 3 p.m., Rochester Public Library, Main St., Rochester.

•Antique Tractor Day, featuring restored and unrestored tractors from the 1930s-1960s, plus tractor-drawn wagon rides, farm activities, games, farm animal programs, ice cream making and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock. Info: 457-2355.

•Sealed Art Auction and Reception Tea, with over 50 works of art in all media, including fiber art, painting, sculpture, photography, prints, collage, and jewelry; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Congregation Shir Shalom, Rte. 4 W, two miles from Woodstock Ctr., no admission fee. Info: call 603-863-4020.

Monday, Aug. 20

•Community potluck and discussion on "Nuclear Energy: Solution or Problem?" 6:30 p.m., Bethany Church, Main St., Randolph. Sponsored by the Randolph Area Peace Coalition. Info: Nancy Rice at 728-9318.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

•Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Proceeds benefit town hall restoration.

•Novelist and environmentalist Daniel Hecht speaks about his work, 6:30 p.m., Aldrich Public Library, Barre.

Thursday, Aug. 23

Friday, Aug. 24

•Old Time Fiddlers hosted by the Pittsfield Historical Society, 7 p.m., Pittsfield Town Hall, Rte. 100, admission by donation.

Fri. & Sat., Aug. 24 & 25

•Thrift Shop run by the Women’s Alliance, Fri., 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-12 noon; Federated Church, Rte. 100, Rochester. Two dollars per bag sale both days.

Saturday, Aug. 25

•Randolph Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Central Street, next to OSSU office.

•Rochester Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., southwest corner of the Rochester park, Rte. 100.

•First Annual PHYC Carnival sponsored by Center for Valley Youth (CVY) and area businesses, games, prizes, food, swing ride, 12 noon–6 p.m., Rochester Town Park. All proceeds benefit CVY’s move into Pierce Hall.

•Kids’ Program with stories and crafts, free, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Pittsfield Library, Rte. 100, on the green.

•Ham and Baked Bean Supper sponsored by the Sharon Congregational Church, with homemade breads and blueberry desserts, 5-6:30 p.m., Sharon Elementary School.

•Church auction with furniture, collectibles, antiques, home furnishings, art, toys, firewood, and area gift certificates; begins 9 a.m., Pomfret School, Pomfret Rd., Pomfret. Lunch available. Info: 234-5021.

•11^th Annual Used Musical Instrument Sale produced by Central Vermont Share the Music, Inc., all profits used to provide music scholarship assistance to individuals, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bethany Church, 115 Main St., Montpelier. Info: call sale sponsors Kevin at GuitarSam at 229-0295; or Jeff at Vermont Musical Instrument Repair at 229-4416.