Thursday, Oct. 25

•Poet David Cavanagh shares his work, free admission, refreshments and authors’ books available for sale, 7:30 p.m., Baxter Library, Sharon. Info: Ina Anderson at 763-7067.

Friday, Oct. 26

•Haunted House sponsored by the National Honor Society at Randolph Union High School, a spooky, hands-on tour appropriate for young children; 7-9 p.m. Signs at the high school will be posted to lead visitors to the appropriate entrance. There is an admission fee.

•The Capitol Steps present their political comedy revue, 7 p.m., Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Tickets: 603) 646-2422.

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 26 & 27

•Fourth Annual Sharon Haunted Forest presented by the Sharon Vol. Fire Dept., 7-10 p.m., 1 1/2 miles east on Rte. 132 from I-89, Exit 2; Sharon. Under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. Info: 802-356-1960.

Saturday, Oct. 27

•Workshop with journalist Jeff Nygaard for those who want to be better equipped to deal with the media and build stronger organizations; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gifford Medical Center Conference Room. Lunch provided. Info: 728-6248.

•African Dinner, 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Church, Summer St., Randolph. After dinner of African foods, Vt. Episcopal Bishop Thomas Ely will speak about his sabbatical trip to Africa. Admission by donation, but reservations required by calling 728-9910.

•Roast Pork Dinner with all the trimmings, plus homemade pies; 5:30 p.m., Pittsfield Town Hall. Proceeds benefit Pittsfield Federated Church parsonage renovation project.

•"Green Cone" sales event hosted by the Central Vt. Solid waste Management District, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Barre Recycling Depot. Info: 802-472-5424.

•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.

Sunday, Oct. 28

•Hike to Oliver’s Cave led by Civil War historian Howard Coffin, sponsored by the Royalton Historical Society, meet 11 a.m., at Ellis Bandstand on So. Royalton green. Info: John Dumville at 763-8567.

•Apple Festival 2-5 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, 319 Pine St., Berlin. Info: 479-0868.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

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

•Cancer Support Group: all cancer survivors, sufferers, family members welcome, free, refreshments served, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Gifford Medical Center Conference Center, Markle Room, 44 S. Main St., Randolph. Info: 728-2270.

•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.

Thursday, Nov. 1

•"Weavers Helping Weavers," 7-8:30 p.m., White River Craft Ctr., 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. For info call 728-8912.

Friday, Nov. 2

•Soupathon, "all you can eat" soups bread and desserts, 5-7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Rte. 5 South, Norwich. Info: Mary at 802-649-1973. 

Saturday, Nov. 3

•White River Partnership Annual Meeting, 5-7:30 p.m., Three Stallion Inn, Stock Farm Rd., Randolph. Appetizers provided. Free and open to public. RSVP: 767-4600.

•Ham & Bean Supper sponsored by board of deacons of United Church of Bethel, 5:30 p.m.; followed by concert by singer-songwriter and recording artist Don Eaton, 7 p.m., White Church on the park, Rte. 12, Bethel.

•Christmas Sale: wreaths, crafts, gifts, home baked food, and "white elephants;" 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch available 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), United Methodist Church, Gates St., White River Jct.