Happenings Calendar
Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 15

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, June 5

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

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

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

•Healing Arts for Women. A group for women who have survived traumatic events, using a variety of art forms, facilitated by Bonny Willett, Patty Akley-Warlick, and Caroline Boeri; 6-7:30 p.m., Markle Room, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph. Info: call SafeArt at 685-3138.

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

Saturday, June 7

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

•Chicken Barbecue. Sponsored by Bethel Area Rotary Club, begins 11:30 a.m., Bond Auto parking lot, Main St., Bethel.

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

•Kids’ Fishing Derby. Sponsored by Rte. 100 Lions Club, open to ages 1-12, registration begins 8 a.m., fishing from 9-11 a.m., Harvey’s Development Pond, Rochester, Info: Jeff at 767-3800, ext. 229.

•Plant, Book & Bake Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, Sharon. Proceeds benefit the library.

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

•"Mozart & More!" Gala benefit dessert reception and concert, 7 p.m., Monteverdi Music School & T.W. Wood Gallery & Art Center, College Hall, 36 College St., Montpelier. Info and tickets: 802-229-9000 or 802-828-8743.

•Benefit Yard Sale. Furniture, books, dishes and much more, 8 a.m.-12 noon, United Methodist Church, School St., Lebanon, N.H. Proceeds benefit church and mission trip to Haiti. Info: 603-448-5478.

Sunday, June 8

•Gospel Concert. "September Rain" performs at 6 p.m., Green Mountain Gospel Chapel, Rte. 66 & Hebard Hill, Randolph.

•Plant, Book & Bake Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, Sharon. Proceeds benefit the library.

Tuesday, June 10

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

•Blood Drive and Strawberry Shortcake Festival. 12:30-6 p.m., Baptist Fellowship Church, Rte. 66, Randolph. Donors need two forms of ID, will receive Red Sox t-shirt.

•"All About Lilacs." Program and garden tour by Jean Kerle, 1 p.m., Congregational Church, Randolph Center. Info: Joyce Bisson, 276-3113, or Carol Rogers, 276-3072.

•"Come To The Fair." Slide program by Tunbridge historian and author Euclid Farnham, sponsored by the Tunbridge Historical Society and Tunbridge Library, 7:30 p.m., Tunbridge Library. Info: 889-5528.

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

•HomeOwnership Orientation. Free overview of services offered by Central Vt. Community Land Trust’s NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center, 5:30–6:30 p.m., 107 North Main St., 2^nd Floor, Barre. Info: 802-476-4493.

Wednesday, June 11

•Bingo Night. Early bird games at 5:45 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m., refreshments, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Hebard Hill, Randolph.

•Rockinghorse Circle of Support. Free group for women who have had to deal with substance abuse problems—either their own or in their family; 1-2:30 p.m., Clara Martin Center, Main St., Randolph. Info: Louise at 802-279-6378 or 479-1086.

•Immigration Presentation and Discussion. Seven people who went to Mexico on a Borderlinks trip to learn about the complexities of the immigration issue, speak about what they learned, 7 p.m., Bethany Church, Main St., Randolph. All welcome.

Thursday, June 12

•Healing Arts for Women. A group for women who have survived traumatic events, using a variety of art forms, facilitated by Bonny Willett, Patty Akley-Warlick, and Caroline Boeri; 6-7:30 p.m., Markle Room, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph. Info: call SafeArt at 685-3138.

•Green Mountain Rug School Hooked Rug Exhibit. Students and teachers display more than 200 finished rugs and hooked pieces, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Old Dorm Lounge, Vt. Technical College, Randolph Center. Free admission. Info: 802-272-1011.

Friday, June 13

•Thrift Shop. Run by the Women’s Alliance, used clothing for all ages, household items, etc., 4:30-6:30 p.m., Federated Church, Main St., Rochester.

•Benefit Concert. Folk musicians Cindy Kallett and Grey Larsen perform to benefit WGDR Community Radio, with Singers of United Lands (SOUL) as the opening 7 p.m., Plainfield Town Hall, US Rte 2. Suggested donation at the door. Info: Greg Hooker, WGDR at 454-7367, ext. 1.

Saturday, June 14

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

•Green Mountain Rug School Hooked Rug Exhibit. Students and teachers display more than 200 finished rugs and hooked pieces, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Old Dorm Lounge, Vt. Technical College, Randolph Center. Free admission. Info: 802-272-1011.

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

•Thrift Shop. Run by the Women’s Alliance, used clothing for all ages, household items, etc., 9 a.m.-12 noon, Federated Church, Main St., Rochester.

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

•WRP Open House. Celebration for new home of the White River Partnership, barbecue, didymo Bingo, trivia and more; 6-8 p.m., Royalton Academy Building, Royalton village, Rte. 14. Public welcome. Info: 763-7733.

•Contradance with Northern Spy. Caller David Millstone, bring a separate pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing, all dances taught, no partner necessary, beginners welcome; 8 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: Rick Barrows at 802-785-4607.

•Green Cone Event. Find out about backyard food scrap digesters and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Central Vt. Solid Waste Management District, Barre Town Recycling Depot. Info: 802-472-5424.

•Harmony Singing Workshop. Led by folk musicians Cindy Kallett and Grey Larsen, along with Larry Gordon and the youth vocal ensemble Village Harmony, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Plainfield Town Hall, US Rte 2. Suggested donation. Info: Larry Gordon at 426-3210.

Sunday, June 15

•Randolph Historical Society Museum. 2-4 p.m., Salisbury St., Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677.

•Randolph Singers Choral Concert. Featuring Rutter’s "Requiem," free will offering, 2 p.m., Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Hebard Hill Rd., Randolph.

•Benefit Music Fair. Performances by Lee Deyette, Donna & Mervin, Butch Howe, Gail Osha & Danny McIntyre; plus burgers, hot dogs, bake sale and raffle, rain or shine12 noon-3 p.m., on the lawn, First Congregational Church, Rte. 14, Royalton Village. Info: 728-6626, 763-8402 or 763-7812.

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.