Happenings Calendar
Thursday, July 10-Sunday, July 20

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 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.

•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.

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.

Monday, July 14

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

•Free Film Showing. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m., Brookfield Old Town Hall.

Tuesday, July 15

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

•Free Gazebo Concert. Dana and Sue Robinson perform roots music about America and its people, 7 p.m., Main St. Gazebo, Randolph.

•Noontime Concert. "Juke Joynt" plays original Americana, gospel, blues, and funk dance tunes, as well as The Beatles, and covers you don't often hear, 12 noon, So. Royalton green. Sponsored by Royalton Recreation, rain site is So. Royalton School.

•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, July 16

•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.

•Healing Arts for Women. Sponsored by SafeArt, addressing issues of abuse, trauma, and loss through the arts, open to all women, free of charge, 6-8 p.m., first floor, Mascoma Savings Bank, Chelsea. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 685-3138.

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

•Anthony Pollina. The candidate for governor speaks, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, North Tunbridge. Public welcome.

•Peter & Mary Alice Amidon. Traditional song, dance and storytelling, lead harmony and group singing of spirituals, gospel tunes, folk songs and more; 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, South Strafford.

Thursday, July 17

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

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

Saturday, July 19

•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.

•27^th Annual CDA Flea Market. Crafts, food, raffle, white elephant items, sponsored by Catholic daughters of the Americas #1231, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bethel Common. Info: 234-9794 or 728-9237.

•First Branch Farm and Fiber Tour. Follow the First Branch of the White River along Rte. 110 from Tunbridge to Chelsea, visit three unique sheep farms and a wool scouring operation, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Info: 685-4693.

•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.

•Carillon Concert. Claire Halpert of Cambridge, Mass. 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.

•Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Summer Concert. Tunes from New Engald and beyond, with many tunes written by Vt. Composers, 7 p.m., Unitarian Church, Main St., Montpelier. Info: 1-877-343-3531.

Sunday, July 20

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

•"China and the World Economy." With guest speaker Ellen Frost, 3 p.m., Rochester Public Library, Main St., Rochester. May be moved to Federated Church Fellowship Hall, two doors down the street, to accommodate more people.

•Free Park Concert. Will Patton Ensemble plays jazz, Celtic, Brazilian choro, gypsy swing, and rock, 6:30 p.m., on the park, Rochester village.

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.