Happenings Calendar
Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 22

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 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., 9-11 a.m., 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.

•Spaghetti Supper and Pie Fest. 5-7 p.m., Roxbury Church, Rte 12A.

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

•Babysitting Class. 1-6 p.m., American Red Cross, Berlin. To register, call Joy Aiken at 223-3701 between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

•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 shine, 12 noon-3 p.m., on the lawn, First Congregational Church, Rte. 14, Royalton Village. Info: 728-6626, 763-8402 or 763-7812.

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

Monday, June 16

•Free film showing. See "Nosey Parker" by John O’Brien and hear him answer questions about the film, 7 p.m., Old Town Hall, Brookfield.

•Life Guard Training Class. 5-9 p.m., Norwich University pool, Northfield. To register, call Joy Aiken at 223-3701 between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17

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

•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.

•Life Guard Training Class. 5-9 p.m., Norwich University pool, Northfield. To register, call Joy Aiken at 223-3701 between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

•Free Legal Advice for Seniors. Help for people over age 60 with a civil legal problem, Bugbee Senior Ctr., White River Jct. Call 802-295-2181 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, June 18

•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.

•Belly Dance Class. Taught by Gina Capossella, for beginners (ages 12 and over) 7:45-8:45 p.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, Sharon. Call 763 2334 for info and to register.

•Life Guard Training Class. 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (bring your lunch), Norwich University pool, Northfield. To register, call Joy Aiken at 223-3701 between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

•Women’s Barbershop Chorus Guest Night. Hosted by the Valley Chords, women of all ages welcome, 6:45 p.m., United Church of Christ, Rte. 14, Hartford. Info: 802-333-9803.

•"Starting Your Own Small Business Course." Course offered by Vt. Small Business Development Ctr, for first-time business owners and those interested in starting a business, 9 a.m.-12 noon, TD Banknorth, 21 Elm St., Woodstock. To register, call 802-295-3710.

•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.

Thursday, June 19

•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.

•Band Concert. South Royalton Town Band, led by Dick Ellis, 7:30 p.m., South Royalton Town Green.

•Toastmasters International, 7:15-9:15 p.m., Room 211, Oakes Hall, Vt. Law School, South Royalton. Info: Monique at 763-7770.

•Free Men’s Health Talk. Info includes treatment options for enlarged prostates, by urology provider Nancy Blessing, PA-C, and PSA blood checks, 6 p.m., Gifford Health Center at Berlin, 82 East View Lane. Attendance is limited. Call 728-2470 to sign up.

•Life Guard Training Class. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (bring your lunch), Norwich University pool, Northfield. To register, call Joy Aiken at 223-3701 between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 21

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

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

•Yoga Workshop for Women. Includes specific postures, breathing practices, and nutritional habits to balance the hormones, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Yoga Studio, Rochester. To register call 802-343-8486.

•Vermont History Expo. Exhibits by local historical societies from around the state, living history re-enactments, demonstrations, presentations, music and dancing, children's activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tunbridge Fairgrounds.

•Chelsea Historical Society Open House. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with antique cars, exhibits of chair caning and rug hooking, plus exhibits displayed in the building.

•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.

•Strawberry Supper. Menu includes ham, baked beans, sweet breads, coleslaw, potato and macaroni salads, strawberry shortcake, sundae or plain berries, served family style, 5 & 6 p.m., United Church of Christ, Rte. 14, Hartford. Handicapped accessible.

•Home Ownership Education Workshop. Eight-hour class takes you through the step-by-step process of buying a home, and helps to determine if homeownership is right for you; 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Central Vt. Community Land Trust office, 107 North Main St., 2^nd Floor, Barre. To register, call 802-476-4493.

Sunday, June 22

•Vermont History Expo. Exhibits by local historical societies from around the state, living history re-enactments, demonstrations, presentations, music and dancing, children's activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tunbridge Fairgrounds.

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.