Happenings Calendar
Thursday, June 19-Sunday, June 29

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 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.

•Pancake Brunch and Tag Sale, 8 a.m.-12 noon, Pond Village Church, Rte. 65 & Ridge Rd., Brookfield.

•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.

•Todd Keenhold and Eric Truran. Also known as "Bud & Budd," present a Solstice Show, 7 p.m., Seasoned Books Café and Bakery, Main St., Rochester.

•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

•Johannes String Quartet. Soovin Kim and Jessica Lee, violins; Choon-Jin Change, viola; and Peter Stumpf, cello; 4 p.m., Federated Church, Main St, Rochester. Pre-concert talk at 3:30 p.m.

•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.

Monday, June 23

•Bethel Farmers’ Market. Rain or shine, 3-6 p.m., Bethel Band Shell Common.

•Free Film Showing. 7 p.m., family film and 9 p.m., film favorite, Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Info: brookfieldmovies@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 24

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

•Youth Rally. Featuring music by "The Edge Praise Band," skits, food, and a message by John Lancaster from The River Community Church, Fayetteville, N.C.; 7 p.m., Baptist Fellowship, Rte. 66, Randolph. Info: 728-5318.

•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.

Wednesday, June 25

•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.

•Randolph Area Habitat for Humanity. Information and organizational meeting for new building project, everyone welcome, 7 p.m., Bethany Church vestry, Main St., Randolph. Info: Ginny at 276-3161 or Wendy at 728-5731.

•Band Concert. "High Ground" performs country rock ’n roll, free, 7-9 p.m., Bethel Band Shell, Church Street.

Thursday, June 26

•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.

Friday, June 27

•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.

•"If Music Be the Food of Love." Concert of classical and jazz music about food with pianist Michael Arnowitt and Friends, plus special dinner catered by Susan Olander. 8 p.m., Wood Art Gallery, Vermont College, Montpelier. Tickets must be purchased in advance through Bear Pond Books in Montpelier or by calling 229-0984.

•Old Timers’ Fair. Rummage, white elephant, book, and food sales, games, pony pulls, and live music, 6-10 p.m., on the green, Hanover Center, N.H. Info: 603-643-2618.

•Vermont Quilt Festival. Over 400 quilts on exhibit, merchants mall, demos, lectures, kids’ programs, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Jct.

Saturday, June 28

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

•St. John’s Day. Plants, odds & ends, penny social table, baked goods, and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; plus old-fashioned hot-dog lunch with cookies and beverage, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. John’s Church, Summer St., Randolph.

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

•Flea Market. Sponsored by Pierce Hall Youth Council, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Rochester Park. Info: 767-3708 or 767-4124.

•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.

•Strawberry Supper. Ham, homemade baked beans, salads, homemade rolls & strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream, serving at 5, 6, & 6:30 p.m., take-out available, Royalton Academy Bldg., Rte. 14, Royalton Village. Proceeds benefit First Congregational Church of Royalton. Info: 728-6626 or 763-8402. 

•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.

•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.

•Old Timers’ Fair. Rummage, white elephant, book, and food sales, games, parade at 10 a.m., arts & crafts, auction at noon, ox pulls, chicken barbecue, and live music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the green, Hanover Center, N.H. Info: 603-643-2618.

•Vermont Quilt Festival. Over 400 quilts on exhibit, merchants mall, demos, lectures, kids’ programs, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Jct.

Sunday, June 29

•Vt. Painted Theater Curtains. Display of restored stage curtain and presentation by Chris Hedfel on restoring antique stage curtains, 4 p.m., East Braintree Church, Rte. 12, seven miles north of Randolph. Refreshments, everyone welcome. Info: 728-5910.

•Civil War Sites in Vermont. Hear historian and author Howard Coffin speak and share your stories of Civil War sites in your community, hosted by the Braintree Historical Society, 4 p.m., Braintree Hill Meeting House, Braintree Hill Road (off Route 12). Info: Phyllis Hawley at 728-5272.

•"Rochester In Time and Place." With guest speaker Mary Davis, 3 p.m., Rochester Public Library, Main St., Rochester.

•Free Park Concert. Steel Rail Bluegrass, 6:30 p.m., on the park, Rochester village.

•Vermont Quilt Festival. Over 400 quilts on exhibit, merchants mall, demos, lectures, kids’ programs, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Jct.

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.