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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 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.

•"Bugs!" A fun and informative program for children ages 5-10, presented by Rochester Elementary School teacher Lisa Cruikshank, 4 p.m., Rochester Public Library, Main ST., Rochester.

•"Hot Topics in Environmental Law." Free lecture on conservation easement enforcement with speaker Jessica Jay (VLS ’97), 12 noon-1 p.m., Oakes Hall 007, Vt. Law School, South Royalton.

Friday, July 18

•Energy Summer Conference. "Powering the 21st century: Choosing resources in a Carbon-Constrained World," 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Oakes Hall, Vt. Law School, South Royalton. Free.

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.

•27th 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 England 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.

•Memory Sunday Service. 11 a.m., East Braintree Church. Refreshments.

•"China and the World Economy." With guest speaker Ellen Frost, 3 p.m., Sponsored by the Rochester Public Library, but will take place at the 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.

Monday, July 21

•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.

•Randolph Historical Society Museum. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury St., Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677.

Tuesday, July 22

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

•Randolph Historical Society Museum. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury St., Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677.

•Noontime Concert. The No Strings Marionette Company presents "The Snow Maiden,"12 noon, So. Royalton green. Sponsored by Royalton Recreation, rain site is So. Royalton School.

•"Hot Topics in Environmental Law." The latest developments in China’s environmental governance with Prof. Tseming Yang and Jingjing Liu; 12 noon-1 p.m., Oakes Hall, Vt. Law School, South Royalton. Free.

•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.

•"Making the Most of Google." Find out how internet search engines like Google work and how to use them at this free workshop presented by ValleyNet, 4:30 p.m., Norwich Public Library.

Wednesday, July 23

•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.

•Randolph Historical Society Museum. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury St., Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677.

•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.

•"Betty Beetle’s Birthday Bash." Singer and musician Susie Smolen presents a free interactive program for children, 11 a.m., upstairs gallery at Chandler Music Hall, Main St., Randolph.

•Civil War Concert. Music and commentary about the Vermont town bands that enlisted as regimental bands and marched off to war, featuring the Constitution Brass Quintet; 7 p.m., Bethel band shell, Rte. 12.

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

•Dana & Sue Robinson. Singer-songwriters present songs and stories about America, with guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin; 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, South Strafford.

Thursday, July 24

•Randolph Historical Society Museum. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury St., Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677.

•Conference on Sustainable Agriculture. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Chase Community Center, Vt. Law School South Royalton. Free.

•Royalton Town Band Concert. Led by Dick Ellis, 7:30 PM, First Congregational Church lawn, 4226 Vt. Rte. 14, Royalton Village. Bake Sale, 7 p.m., plus S-O-S (Save Our Steeple) benefit raffle. Info: 728-6626 or 763-8402.

Friday, July 25

•Randolph Historical Society Museum. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury St., Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677.

•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.

•"An Evening of Story & Song." Master storyteller Willem Lange, plus old-time music with The Sky Blue Boys, Banjo Dan and Willy Lindner; 7 p.m., Barrett Hall, South Strafford. Tickets at the door.

Saturday, July 26

•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.

•Smorgasbord Supper & Bazaar. Featuring famous fish pudding, baked beans, turkey, ham, meatballs, unusual salads, and homemade pies; also attic auction, quilt raffle, and family activities, doors open 4 p.m., supper served 5-7:45 p.m., auction begins 6 p.m., raffle drawing 8 p.m., East Barnard Community Hall.

•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. Linda Dzuris of Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., 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, June 27

•Free Park Concert. Danny McIntyre and Gail Osha play rockabilly, classic rock, and country favorites, 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.


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