Happenings Calendar

Thursday, July 24-Sunday, Aug. 3

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 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.

•Flea Market. Sponsored by Pierce Hall Youth Council, 10 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.

•Book Sale. Used hardcovers and paperbacks, 9 a.m.12 noon, Bethel Public Library.

•Rotary Penny Sale. Proceeds benefit Rotary scholarships and other projects, 7 p.m., Whitcomb High School, Bethel.

•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.

•Dance Tribe East. Public invited to dance, donations at the door, 7-9 p.m., Barrett Hall, South Strafford. Info: Steve at 765-4059.

•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

•"Playing with Shakespeare" Workshop and Performance. All ages welcome, workshop, 3-5 p.m., performance, 5 p.m., with potluck afterward, Chandler Center for the Arts, Main St., Randolph. Info: 728-9878. Please register by July 25.

•Chamber Music Concert. "Fancy Fiddlework: Leclair, Debussy, Franck," featuring violinist Gerald Elias and pianist Cynthia Huard, 4 p.m., Federated Church, Main St., Rochester. Pre-concert talk, 3:30 p.m. Info: 767-9234.

•Free Park Concert. Danny McIntyre and Gail Osha play rockabilly, classic rock, and country favorites, 6:30 p.m., on the park, Rochester village.

•Salsa Dance Workshops. Instructors Natalie Mavor and Curtis Collins, workshops, 4 & 5:15 p.m.; practice dance, 6:30-7 p.m.; private lessons available, 7 & 8 p.m., Tracy Hall, Main St., Norwich. Registration and info: 603-643-5341.

Monday, July 28

•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 29

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

•Noontime Concert. "The Swing Peepers," Matthew Whitten and John Hadden, present a musical environmental message for kids and families, featuring earth-friendly songs and stories, 12 noon, So. Royalton green. Sponsored by Royalton Recreation, rain site is So. Royalton School.

•Free Brown Bag Lecture. "Cell Phones, China, and Corporate Responsibility in a Global Economy," 12 noon-1 p.m., Oakes Hall, Vt. Law School, South Royalton.

•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.

•"Staying Safe Online." Free workshop sponsored by ValleyNet, 4:30 p.m., Norwich Public Library.

Wednesday, July 30

•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.

•Cape Breton style fiddle music. Featuring Beth Telford and her fiddle students, plus Sasha Ross-Becker and John Mullett, 7 p.m., Bethel band shell, Rte. 12. Presented by the Bethel Council on the Arts.

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

•"Wind That Shakes the Barley." Celtic music with Bob DeMarco, Rachel Clark, Bob Smith and Steve Brittain; 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, South Strafford.

Thursday, July 31

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

•Free Brown Bag Lecture. "Tort of Ecological Degradation," 12 noon-1 p.m., Oakes Hall, Vt. Law School, South Royalton.

Friday, Aug. 1

•Rummage Sale. Sponsored by the United Church of Strafford, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Barrett Hall, Rte. 132, South Strafford.

•Church Supper. Barbecued pulled pork with all the fixings, and cupcakes and watermelon for dessert, serving at 5 & 6 p.m., takeout orders available, United Church, Main St., Northfield. Tickets at the door.

•Village Harmony Concert. Teen Ensemble II performs harmony singing from community traditions around the world, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, Montpelier. Info: 802-426-3210.

Saturday, August 2

•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 Garden Club Flower Show. "Showtime! Chandler Musicals" is this year’s theme, 1-4 p.m., Chandler Gallery, Main St., Randolph. Info: Carol Rogers at 276-3072.

•"50-Cents-a-Dip Supper." Ham, turkey, baked beans, salads, desserts, 5-7 p.m., First Congregational Church, Randolph Center.

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

•Free Park Concert. They Might Be Gypsies, Greg Ryan’s new band that delves into its genealogical roots, 6:30 p.m., on the park, Rochester village.

•Pittsfield Pastoral Candidate Weekend #2. Meet Pastor Joel and Aprile Stoddert, 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.

•Rummage Sale. Sponsored by the United Church of Strafford, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, Barrett Hall, Rte. 132, South Strafford.

•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. Elena Sadina of the Belgian Carillon School in 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.

•Chicken Barbecue. All the trimmings, plus homemade pies for dessert, 4-7 p.m., West Fairlee Fire Dept., Main St., West Fairlee. Proceeds benefit the fire department.

•Pot Roast Dinner. All you can eat, 5-7 p.m., United Church, Center Rd., Cornish, N.H. Info: 603-542-8546.

Sunday, Aug. 3

•Randolph Garden Club Flower Show. "Showtime! Chandler Musicals" is this year’s theme, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Chandler Gallery, Main St., Randolph. Info: Carol Rogers at 276-3072.

•Ice Cream Social. Ice cream treats, plus displays of old-time horse-drawn conveyances, sponsored by the Brookfield Historical Society, 2-4 p.m., Marvin Newton House, Ridge Rd., Brookfield.

•"America in the Middle East: What’s Next?" With guest speaker Josh Landis, 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. About Gladys plays rock, country, and funk, with Wally Wysk (veteran from Frydaddy and Gusano) on lead guitar, 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.