Happenings Calendar
Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 13

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, July 3

•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.

•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.

•"Betty Beetle’s Birthday Bash." Singer and musician Susie Smolen presents a free interactive program for children, 4 p.m., Rochester Public Library, Main St., Rochester.

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

Friday, July 4

•Randolph Fourth of July Celebration. Parade begins 10 a.m., Main St., followed by barbecue, cotton candy, vendors, kids games, chili challenge, Panhandlers Steel Drum Band, Step-in-Time dancers, singer and storyteller Tom Sabo, municipal parking lot (behind Rite-Aid), Salisbury St., Randolph.

•Randolph Historical Society Museum. 12 noon-3 p.m., Salisbury St., Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677.

•Rochester Fourth of July Celebration. Tennis tournament at town courts, 8 a.m.; Independence Day Dash (footrace and walk) in the village, begins 8 a.m.; Grand Parade up Main St. begins 11 a.m.; chicken barbecue, music, kid’s activities, and more begin 12 noon on the park, Rochester. Info: Martha Slater at 767-3025.

•Granville Fourth of July Celebration. Hosted by Granville Fire Dept., barbecue, raffle, games, etc. begin 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk, Airport Flats, Rte. 100, Granville.

•Hartland Old Home Day. Music on rec. center steps, 9-11 a.m.; parade at 11 a.m. on Rte. 12; Hartland Community Band Concert, 12:30 p.m., gazebo at rec. center; Hartland Drummers, old-fashioned spelling bee, Vermont trivia, musical trivia, antique tractor pull behind library (after parade), food, kids’ games, demos, raffles, more, all afternoon; free dance/concert with "The Moonlighters" big band, 6-9 p.m., fireworks at dusk.

Saturday, July 5

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

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

•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. Sponsored by the North Pomfret Congregational Church, served family-style, with ham, baked beans, salads, homemade bread and strawberry shortcake, serving at 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m., Pomfret Town Hall. Reservations: 457-1014.

•Carillon Concert. Sergei Gratchev of the Belgian Carillon School, Mechelen plays the 47-bell Charlotte Nichols Greene Memorial Carillon, free, outdoor, rain or shine, bring a lawn chair or blanket, 1 p.m., Norwich University, Northfield. Info: 802-485-2318.

Sunday, July 6

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

•"Panther Vale" Demo. The local shire of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), an international group of people who recreate the arts and crafts, food, music, battles and archery of the Middle Ages, host a demonstration and display of life during that period. 12:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Info: Anita Kelman at 485-4622.

•Rochester Chamber Music Society Concert. "Images in Sound," descriptive music by Debussy, Mozart, Ravel, and Schumann; featuring Robert Penny, cello; Cynthia Huard, and Marilyn Taggart, piano; 4 p.m., Rochester H.S. Auditorium. Info: 767-9234, or www.rcmsvt.org.

•Firefly Festival. Food, games, ice cream and butter making, farm tours, folk music, and fireflies; Four Springs Farm, Campground and Learning Center, Royalton. Info and directions: 763-7296.

•Drumming and Dancing for Fun and Spirit. All levels welcome, bring the kids, small donation requested, 7-9 p.m., Barrett Hall, South Strafford. Info: Steve at 765-4059.

Monday, July 7

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

•Kruger Brothers Concert. Bluegrass band, sponsored by the White River Valley Players, 7 p.m. at the Gilmartin’s barn on Liberty Hill in Rochester. Tickets: 767-3271.

Tuesday, July 8

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

•"Growing Winning Vegetables for the Fair." With speaker Stephanie Rockwood, Supt. of Vegetables for the Tunbridge Fair, 1 p.m., Randolph Garden Club, East Randolph Community Hall. Public welcome. Info: Joyce Bisson at 276-3113, or Carol Rogers at 276-3072. Program follows annual business meeting.

•KoKoNutz. Scott Smith and Barbara Paulson play Caribbean steel drum music, 12 noon, South Royalton Green. Rain site: So. Royalton School.

•Ice Cream Social. Hosted by Rural Vermont, enjoy farm-fresh ice cream homemade with local ingredients, celebrate the year’s legislative victories for Vermont agriculture; family-friendly, free event, 6:30-8 p.m., Miller & Heckman home, 95 Poplar Manor Rd., Bethel. Info: 802-223-7222.

•"In Their Words." Tunbridge Historical Society local history program of readings from residents’ speeches and writings at the Tunbridge Church, 8 p.m. For information, 889-3458.

•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.

•Village Harmony Concert. Teen Ensemble I, led by Larry Gordon, sings American and Balkan traditional music, Renaissance pieces, and South African songs/dances; 7:30 p.m., Town House, Strafford. Tickets at the door. Info: 802-426-3210.

Wednesday, July 9

•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.

•Chelsea Farmers Market. Produce, crafts, baked goods and more; 3-6 p.m., on the green, Chelsea.

•Trio Maritsa. Featuring accordionist Jeremiah McLane, clarinetist Anna Patton and percussionist Todd Roach, playing music from the Balkans, North Africa, the Middle East and France, as well as original compositions; 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, South Strafford.

Thursday, July 10

•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.

•Community Contra Dance. Live music by fiddler Pete Sutherland and Suzuki musicians, calling by Larry Hamberlin, free admission, Rochester School gym, Rte. 100.

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

Friday, July 11

•Green Mt. Suzuki Institute Chamber Players. Student chamber players perform closing concerts for the week-long institute; 1:15 & 3:15 p.m., Rochester H.S. Auditorium. Info: 767-9234, or www.rcmsvt.org.

•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.

•Old Time Contra Dancing. Music by the Harold Luce Band, various callers, all dances taught for all ages, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Tunbridge Town Hall, Route 110, Main St., Tunbridge. Tickets at the door, refreshments provided. Info: Clyde at 802-436-2444.

•59^th Annual Rummage Sale. Sponsored by six Norwich churches, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: Mary Layton 649-1973.

•Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club Annual Rally. Vehicle displays, demos, trail rides, military flea market, meals in Norwich Dining Hall or GMMVC mess tent, 9 a.m.-dusk, Norwich University, Northfield (Exit 5 off I-89).

Saturday, July 12

•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.

•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.

•10^th Annual Bach Bash. Professional and amateur string and wind players celebrate the music of Bach and others, 7 p.m., free, Hancock Town Hall. Info: 767-9234 or www.rcmsvt.org.

•"Betty Beetle’s Birthday Bash." Singer and musician Susie Smolen presents a free interactive program for children, 10 a.m., Roger Clark Memorial Library, Pittsfield.

•Pittsfield Pastoral Candidate Weekend #1. Meet Pastor Howard and Edna Gunter, potluck supper, 5:30 p.m., Pittsfield Town Hall. Plus, Sunday morning worship service at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship and refreshments, Pittsfield Federated Church.

•Flea Market. 125 vendors, plus book sale at library, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., chicken barbecue at noon, Twin Commons, Chelsea. Info: 685-4452.

•Midsummer Family Festival. Activities, booths, music, story tent, "Touch-a-Truck" exhibit for kids and families. sponsored by Orange County Parent Child Center, 2-5 p.m.; plus live music with "Ruthless Geezers," silent auction, and food, 7-10 p.m., Tunbridge Fairgrounds Pulling Arena. Info: 685-2264.

•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.

•Household Hazardous Waste Collection. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tunbridge Transfer Station. Info: 802-229-9383.

•59^th Annual Rummage Sale. Sponsored by six Norwich churches, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: Mary Layton 649-1973.

•Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club Annual Rally. Vehicle displays, demos, trail rides, military flea market, meals in Norwich Dining Hall or GMMVC mess tent, 9 a.m.-dusk, Norwich University, Northfield (Exit 5 off I-89).

•Carillon Concert. Gerald Martindale of the Metropolitan Church, Toronto, plays the 47-bell Charlotte Nichols Greene Memorial Carillon, free, outdoor, rain or shine, bring a lawn chair or blanket, 1 p.m., Norwich University, Northfield. Info: 802-485-2318.

•Orange County Farm Bureau Open Farm Day. See a working dairy farm and 20-family Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) vegetable operation, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Harkdale Farms, north of Newbury Village on Route 5, turn on to Montebello Road, follow the signs

Sunday, July 13

•"Popular Music of the Great Depression Era." With guest speaker Bill Zucca, 3 p.m., Rochester Public Library, Main St., Rochester. May be moved to Federated Church Fellowship Hall, two doors down the street.

•Free Park Concert. Stone Cold Roosters play honky-tonk music, 6:30 p.m., on the park, Rochester village.

•Firemen’s Fun Day and Chicken Barbecue. Parade at 11:30 a.m., chicken barbecue at noon, plus children's games, greased pole, egg toss, pie eating contest, and more; East Barnard. Proceeds benefit the Broad Brook Vol. Fire Dept. Info: 763-2314.

•59^th Annual Rummage "Bag Sale." Sponsored by six Norwich churches, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: Mary Layton 649-1973.

Ongoing Sundays

•Marvin Newton House. Brookfield Historical Society, Ridge Rd., Brookfield Center, open 2-5 p.m. or by appointment (276-3497).

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.