Thursday, Feb. 7

•Toastmasters International meeting, 7:15-9:15 p.m., Maple Leaf Room, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph. Info: 763-7770.

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

•Kick-off meeting for the Randolph Cluster Group of the Orange County Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force, 5:30-7 p.m., Ayers Brook Center, Randolph. Info: call Shannon Tzrinske or Connie Button at 728-9506.

•ECFibernet public information meeting for residents of Granville, Rochester, and Hancock; 6:30 p.m., Granville Town Hall.

•"An Evening With Mystery Writer Sarah Stewart Taylor," the author of the Sweeney St. George mystery series discusses her character; 7 p.m., Tunbridge Public Library. Refreshments and author signings follow, free but donations welcome. Info: 889-9404.

•Weight loss challenge and free nutrition class, 10-11 a.m., 183 River St., Bethel. Info: 234-9506.

•Open House to view models of "green" homes designed by students from the Sharon Academy’s energy and environmental science class, 6-8 p.m., The Montshire Museum (community room), Norwich.

Friday, Feb. 8

•Bingo Night sponsored by the Tunbridge Grange, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, North Tunbridge.

•Randolph Senior Citizens’ Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., plus raffle drawing for Valentine basket at 2:30 p.m., Randolph National Bank, Main St., Randolph.

•Fundraiser to benefit the family of Morgan Wadkins of Chelsea, who was paralyzed in a car accident: cocktails at 6 p.m., baked chicken and pasta dinner at 7 p.m., silent auction, 50-50 raffle, plus live music by Emile Gosselin, 8 p.m.-midnight; Canadian Club, Route 14, Barre. Info: 802-479-9090.

Saturday, Feb. 9

•Legislative Breakfast sponsored by the Randolph Grange, 9 a.m., Baptist Fellowship Church, Rte. 66, Randolph.

•Singer-songwriter James Mee shares stories and songs from his children's album "Jimmy’s Jamboree," 10-11 a.m., for toddlers to second graders and their families, free, Roger Clark Memorial Library, Main St. Pittsfield.

•Haddock Fish Fry, all you can eat, proceeds benefit the Brookfield and Randolph Masons, begins 4:30 p.m., Brookfield Masonic Temple, 3/4 mile from the Floating Bridge on Rte. 65.

•Chicken Pie Supper prepared by Maybelle Dumont and hosted by George F. Johnson Council, Knights of Columbus, 5 p.m., St. Anthony’s Church, Rte. 12, Bethel.

•Valentine Winter Farmer’s Market, with goods from local farmers and crafters, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chelsea Grange Hall, 260 Vt. Rte. 110, Chelsea. Free children’s craft from 10-2, baked goods table to benefit the Chelsea Grange, gift items for your sweetheart, lunch and more. For more info or vendor signup, call Anne at 685-9962.

•Tai Chi and Qigong with Catherine Freese, ongoing classes, all levels welcome, 9-10 a.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Center, Rte. 14, Sharon. Info: 763-2334.

•Take-Out Turkey Supper with homemade pies, pre-order dinner from 2-4 p.m. at 802-295-7091, pick up dinners from 4-5 p.m., proceeds benefit church youth group, United Methodist Church, Gates St., White River Jct.

Monday, Feb. 11

•Legislative Breakfast sponsored by RACC, hear from Vt. Representatives French, Hutchinson, and Ainsworth, and Sen. MacDonald; 7:30 a.m., conference center, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph. Tickets at the door.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

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

•Healthy Mommies/Healthy Kids Club, 10-11 a.m.; weight loss challenge and free nutrition class, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; weekly wellness club, 4:30-7 p.m.; Wellness Solution Center at Enterprise Center, Rte. 66, Randolph. For info call Carrie at 728-8987.

•ECFibernet public information meeting for residents of Stockbridge, 6:30 p.m., Stockbridge Central School.

•Green Mt. Civil War Round Table meeting, with Gene Cesari speaking on "The Elmira (NY) Prison Camp and the Windsor Precision Museum," 6 p.m., Black Angus Steakhouse, Rte. 4, Quechee. For dinner reservations call Gail Blake at 802-296-2919.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

•Weight loss challenge and free nutrition class, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Wellness Solution Center at Enterprise Center, Rte. 66, Randolph. For info call Carrie at 728-8987.

•BHS/BRUHS/RUHS Alumni Assoc. Winter meeting with "Afternoon Delight" cooked by RTCC culinary arts students, 3:30 p.m., RUHS cafeteria, Randolph. For reservations call 728-3251 or 728-4875. Portion of proceeds benefit RUHS scholarship fund.

•Tim Sullivan, photographer and naturalist, presents a slide show of his through-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail; 7 p.m., Green Mountain National Forest Visitor Center, 99 Ranger Rd., Rochester. Free admission. Info: 767-4261.

•Citizen Action Day, free event, learn lobbying techniques and discuss environmental issues with legislators, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (registration starts at 9 am), Vt. Statehouse, Montpelier. Register at www.vtactionday.org. Info: sean@vpirg.org or 802-223-8421, ext. 6383.

•"The Catamount Health Plan," a public forum to help Vermonters understand all aspects of the new plan; 5:30–7 p.m., Central Vt. Adult Basic Education, 46 Washington St., Barre. Info and registration: 802-476-4588.

Thursday, Feb. 14

•Weight loss challenge and free nutrition class, 10-11 a.m., 183 River St., Bethel. Info: 234-9506.

•Bridge night at the Pines in Chelsea, meets every other Thursday, come at 6:30 p.m. to eat and/or 7 p.m. to play. Beginners encouraged, all levels welcome.

Friday, Feb. 15

•Bingo Night sponsored by the Tunbridge Grange, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, North Tunbridge.

Saturday, Feb. 16

•Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., United Church (red brick church) Main St., Randolph.

•Sweetheart Soup Fest sponsored by the Hancock/Granville Community Church, "all you can eat" soups, stews, chilis, chowders and homemade bread, plus make-your-own sundaes; 5-6:30 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, Route 100, Hancock. Info: 767-9157.

•Ham and Baked Bean Supper sponsored by Gaysville Community Church, takeout available, too; seatings at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Stockbridge Central School, Rte. 107, Stockbridge. Info: 234-9281.

•Tai Chi and Qigong with Catherine Freese, ongoing classes, all levels welcome, 9-10 a.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Center, Rte. 14, Sharon. Info: 763-2334.