Happenings Calendar
Thursday, May 22-Sunday, June 1

Calendar submissions should arrive at least one week in advance of the intended publication date. Mail entries to The Herald of Randolph, P.O. Box 309, Randolph, VT, 05060; or fax them to 728-9275 or to news@ourherald.com.

Thursday, May 22

•Bingo Night. 6:30 p.m., Royalton Academy Building, Rte. 14, Royalton. Info: Judy at 763-7443.

•Stephen Bissette. The comic book creator presents a program on graphic novels, 3 p.m., downstairs at Kimball Library, Main St., Randolph. Free, wheelchair accessible.

Friday, May 23

•Tent Sale. Cabinetry, furniture, framed art and more, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Gifford Medical Center, 44 South Main St., Randolph. Proceeds benefit non-profit hospital community health programs. Info: 728-2339.

•Katherine Paterson. Talk by the Vermont children’s book author, 7 p.m., Chandler Gallery, Main St., Randolph. Sponsored by Cover to Cover Bookstore, and Kimball Library. Free, wheelchair accessible.

•Benefit Tag Sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mid-Vermont Christian School, just off Rte. 4, Quechee. Info: 802-296-6700.

Saturday, May 24

•Randolph Farmers’ Market. Local veggies, flowers, meat, baked goods, jams, jarred items, crafts; 9 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, OSSU field, Central St.

•Tag Sale/Plant Sale. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of the Angels Church, Hebard Hill Rd., Randolph. Info: Rectory at 728-5251 or Elizabeth at 728-9509.

•Plant Sale. Sponsored by Randolph Garden Club, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Town Gazebo, Main St., Randolph. Info: Wendy Ross at 728-5731.

•Plant Sale. Proceeds benefit Friends of Kimball Library, 9 a.m., Kimball Library lawn, Main St., Randolph. Info: 728-5073.

•Car Wash/Bottle Drive. Proceeds benefit Green Mt. Cloggers exhibition dance team, 9 a.m.2 p.m., Randolph Fire Station, across from Cumberland Farms.

•Benefit Yard Sale. Proceeds benefit Randolph-Shizukuishi Exchange Project, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Randolph Skating Rink.

•Mark Shelton. Vocalist performs a night of "golden classics" by Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, and Andy Williams, and a special tribute to the music of Elvis Presley; 7 p.m., Chandler Music Hall, Randolph. Tickets: 728-6464.

•Trash & Treasure Sale. Proceeds benefit renovation of the Old Town Hall in Brookfield, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Brookfield Town Hall. Also, bake sale to benefit Brookfield Elem. School 5-6 grade students.

•Rochester Farmers’ Market. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rochester park, Rte. 100.

•Used Book Sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Granville Library, Post Office Rd., Granville.

•"The Logger." Actor Rusty DeWees presents his well-known character in "New Stories ’n Old Favorites," (caution: adult language), 8 p.m., Rochester High School auditorium, Rte. 100, Rochester. Tickets in advance at the White River Credit Union in Bethel and Rochester, also at the door. Proceeds benefit Pierce Hall Community Center.

•Benefit Yard Sale. Proceeds benefit Clifford Night Owls fundraiser for American Cancer Society, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Next door to Stockbridge Central School, Route 107.

•"Whale of a Sale." Baked goods, vendors, knick-knacks, local artisans, antiques, and plants, plus books from Belcher Library, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gaysville Community Church, Rte. 107. Info: Mary Ellen Dorman at 234-9281

•Postcard & History Fair. Postcard, book, ephemera and stamp dealers, hosted by Bethel Historical Society, free admission, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Whitcomb High School gym, Rte.12, Bethel. Info: 234-5064.

•Fish Fry. Hosted by George F. Johnson Council #10241KOC, prepared by Maybelle Dumont, serving begins 5 p.m., St. Anthony’s Church, Bethel. Proceeds benefit the council. For advance tickets call Steve Day (234-5036), Phil Mollitor (234-9794) or Maybelle Dumont (763-7694).

•Yard Sale & Bake Sale. Sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Royalton, with grilled hot dogs at noon, proceeds benefit the steeple fund, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., church lawn, 4226 Vt. Route 14, Royalton Village. Rain site in the church vestry, donations welcome, call 763-7812 or 763-8402.

•19^th Century Heritage Craft Weekend. See historic crafts produced using tools, techniques, and materials, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Justin Morrill State Historic Site, Strafford.

•Tai Chi & Qigong. Drop-ins and all levels welcome, 9-10 a.m., ongoing Saturdays, Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Ctr., Vt. Rte. 14, Sharon. Info: 763-2334.

•Sheep Shearing Weekend. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., spring shearing of Southdown ewes, 11 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m., plus hands-on activities, historic games and programs for all ages, Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock. Info: 802-457-2355.

•Benefit Tag Sale. 8 a.m.-12 noon., Mid-Vermont Christian School, just off Rte. 4, Quechee. Info: 802-296-6700.

•Contradance. Music by Randy Miller and Celticladda, caller Chris Weiler, all dances taught, no partner necessary, beginners welcome, bring a separate pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing, 8 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: Rick at 802-785-4607.

•Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra. Music by Mahler and Mozart, with guest bassoonist Janet Polk, 8 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Tickets: 603-646-2422.

Sunday, May 25

•Trash & Treasure Sale. Proceeds benefit renovation of the Old Town Hall in Brookfield, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Brookfield Town Hall.

•Pancake Breakfast. Sponsored by Strafford Vol. Fire Dept., proceeds benefit long-time firefighter Everett Linton, begins 7:30 a.m., South Strafford Fire Station.

•Rochester Historical Society Museum. See the panorama of Rochester then and now, noon-4 p.m., second floor of Rochester Public Library, Main St., Rochester.

•19^th Century Heritage Craft Weekend. See historic crafts produced using tools, techniques, and materials, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Justin Morrill State Historic Site, Strafford.

•Sheep Shearing Weekend. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., spring shearing of Southdown ewes, 11 a.m., noon, 2 & 4 p.m., plus hands-on activities, historic games and programs for all ages, Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock. Info: 802-457-2355.

Monday, May 26

•Rochester Historical Society Museum. See the panorama of Rochester then and now, noon-4 p.m., second floor of Rochester Public Library, Main St., Rochester.

•Tunbridge Memorial Day. Friends of Tunbridge Public Library plant, book and bake sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., parsonage lawn, library basement and town hall downstairs; memorial service, 11 a.m., town hall; parade followed by cemetery dedication ceremony, 11:40 a.m.; chicken barbecue hosted by Tunbridge Vol. Fire Dept., Dodge-Gilman Building, 12 noon, Tunbridge Fairgrounds. Reservations suggested: call 889-3274 or 889-5518.

Tuesday, May 27

•Japanese Calligraphy & Brush Painting. All levels welcome, ages 10 and older, 4-5 p.m., ongoing Tuesdays, Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Ctr., Vt. Rte. 14, Sharon. Call 763-2334 to register, drop-ins also welcome.

Thursday, May 29

•Bingo Night. 6:30 p.m., Royalton Academy Building, Rte. 14, Royalton. Info: Judy at 763-7443.

Friday, May 30

•Children’s Book Sale. Proceeds benefit Marion Cross School Library, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: Lisa at 802-649-1906.

•"Ledisi." The 2007 Grammy nominee for best rhythm & blues album, she’s often compared to Ella Fitzgerald, 8 p.m., Flynn Theater, Main St., Burlington. Tickets: 802-863-5966.

Saturday, May 31

•Randolph Farmers Market. Local veggies, flowers, meat, baked goods, jams, jarred items, crafts; 9 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, OSSU field, Central St.

•Randolph Singers. Spring concert featuring Rutter’s "Requiem" and other Rutter renditions, 7 p.m., Baptist Fellowship, Route 66, Randolph. Free will offering. Info: 728-5056.

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

•Children’s Book Sale. "Bag sale," proceeds benefit Marion Cross School Library, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: Lisa at 802-649-1906.

•Joshua Redman Trio. Featuring the jazz saxophonist exploring eastern and western cultures, 8 p.m., Flynn Theater, Main St., Burlington. Tickets: 802-863-5966.

Sunday, June 1

•Drumming and Dancing. All ages and levels welcome, bring an instrument if you’d like, small donation requested for hall rental, 6-8 p.m., Barrett Hall, South Strafford. Info: Steve at 765-4059.

•Family Friendly Contra Dance. Lula Rose with Nancy Turner calling the dance, 4-6 p.m., with lasagna dinner and silent auction following, Capitol City Grange Hall, Rte. 12, Montpelier. Proceeds benefit Montessori School of Central Vt. Info: 229-1810.

•"Fauré and Nielsen." Pianist Alison Cerutti, violinist Bozena O'Brien, violist Elizabeth Reid, cellist Robert Blais and baritone Simon Chaussé perform, 4 p.m., United Church, Northfield. Suggested donation at the door.

•Funk Tango Quintet. Featuring Cuban saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera, 7 p.m., Flynn Theater, Main St., Burlington. Tickets: 802-863-5966.

Ongoing Mondays

•Green Mt. Cloggers. Weekly practice, 6-8 p.m., The DanceCentre, Forest St., Randolph. Non-profit group, lessons given, new dancers (all ages) welcome. Info: 802-522-2935.

Ongoing Wednesdays

•Line Dancing. All ages and levels, 7-9 p.m., Judd Gym, VTC, Randolph Center. Info: 728-5722.