Thursday, Oct. 11

•Vermont mystery writer, Sarah Stewart Taylor shares tales of her original sleuth, Sweeney St. George; free admission, refreshments and authors’ books available for sale, 7:30 p.m., Baxter Library, Sharon. Info: Ina Anderson at 763-7067.

Friday, Oct. 12

•Bingo Night fundraiser to benefit the Village School PTA and student field trip fund, 7-9 p.m., Hancock Town hall, Rte. 100. Info: Jill at 767-4128 or Gretchen at 767-3265.

Saturday, Oct. 13

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

•Italian Dinner fundraiser for RHS student trip to Italy, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rochester School gym. Tickets at the door.

•Chicken Pie Supper, 5-7:30 p.m.; followed by two-act play, "Hot Water," 8:15 p.m.; Grange Hall, East Bethel. Info: 728-9892.

•Royalton Memorial Library "Octoberfare:" crafts, flea market, book sale, refreshments, and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on the green, South Royalton. Info: 763-7094.

•Kid’s Day, tour the fire station, trucks, and equipment, 9-11 a.m., Chelsea Fire Station, a free family event sponsored by the Orange County Parent Child Center. Info: 685-2264.

•Shiretown Quest Walk, a one-hour walk that is a letter hunt to explore the historical and architectural features of Chelsea, ends at Will’s Store, where the group will share homemade ice cream, walk begins at 1 p.m. Call Orange County Parent Child Center at 685-2264for registration and starting location.

•Tai Chi and Qigong classes with Catherine Freese begin and continue each Saturday, 9-10 a.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, Sharon. Info: 763 2334.

•Chicken Pie Supper, serving at 5, 6:15 and 7:30 p.m., United Church of Chelsea. Call 685-4874 for reservations, leaving your name, time preferred, total coming, and tel. phone number.

•Harvest Supper with corned beef, ham, and homemade pies, 5 p.m., No. Tunbridge Grange Hall. Info: Marilyn Vesper at 889-5595.

•Turkey Supper with homemade pies, 4:30-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Gates St., White River Junction.

•Harvest Supper with ham, baked beans, red flannel hash and homemade pies, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Rte. 14, Post Mills. Info: 802-333-9803.

•Bake Sale of "Everything Apple," 10 a.m.-2 p.m., UUCUV Meeting House, 310 Rte. 5 South, (just past Farmer's Market on right.) Norwich. Info: 802-649-1973.

Sat. & Sun., Oct. 13 & 14

•Wagon Ride Weekend, scenic narrated horse-drawn wagon rides around farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock. Info: 802-457-2355.

Sunday, Oct. 14

•"A Hard Founding Father to Love: Ira Allen of Vermont," learn about a significant historical figure of the 18^th-century as Kevin Graffagnino examines Allen’s checkered career; hosted by Brookfield Historical Society, 4 p.m., followed by potluck supper at 6 p.m., Pond Village Church, Brookfield. Info: Gary Lord at 802-485-2361.

Monday, Oct. 15

•Join the White River Partnership’s Forestry Work Group, Bill Snow, and Rep. Alison Clarkson to discuss the legislative Task Force convened to study Vermont’s current use program, refreshments provided, 7-9 p.m., Royalton Academy Building. Free. Info: 767-4600.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

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

•"Play More!" explores music, games and activities to do with your child, 5-6:30 p.m., Ayers Brook Center Preschool classroom, Randolph. Children 0-5 years welcome to attend with their parents. Call Orange County Parent Child Center at 685-2264 to register.

•Incarcerated Women’s Initiative Mentor Training, preparing mentors for women transitioning out of prison; 5:30-8 p.m., Oakes 210, Vt. Law School, South Royalton. Info: 685-7900.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

•Bingo fundraiser for the Quintown Senior Center, with cash prizes, plus sandwiches, popcorn and cookies available for purchase; 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, Rte. 100, Hancock.

•Home Buyer Orientation, determine if home ownership is right for you, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Central Vermont Community Land Trust, Barre. To register, call 802-476-4493 ext. 211.

Thursday, Oct. 18

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

•52^nd Annual Oyster Stew Supper, 5-8 p.m., Community Hall, East Barnard. No reservations necessary, proceeds benefit Broad Brook Volunteer Fire Department. Info: 763-2314.

•Roast Turkey Supper with all the trimmings, including homemade pies, serving family style at 5 & 6 p.m., handicapped accessible, Greater Hartford United Church of Christ, Rte. 14, Hartford.

•Yankee Pot Roast Supper, served buffet style with homemade pies, 5-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, School St., Lebanon, N.H. Info: 603-448-5478.

Sunday, Oct. 21

•"Wild Mushroom Hunt: A Morel Sensation," join mycologist Faith Hunt to learn which mushrooms can be eaten and which are better left alone on the forest floor, and enjoy a "mycophagy," an opportunity to taste a variety of cooked wild mushrooms, rain or shine, 1-4 p.m., Morrill Homestead, Strafford. Limited enrollment. Reservations required: call 765-4129.

•Tunbridge Historical Society and Tunbridge Library annual Ghost Walk, Spring Road Cemetery, 1 p.m. Rain date Oct. 28. Free. Info: 889-5528.