Happenings Calendar

Thursday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 10

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 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.

•Sharon Old Home Day. 116^th annual celebration, with parade, bake sale on the green and Cheryl the Clown, begin 10 a.m.; games and So. Royalton Band concert, begin 10:30 a.m.; chicken pie dinner and firemen’s chicken barbecue, begin 11:30 a.m.; Old Home Day program with music, begins 12:30 p.m.; children’s stories on the green, begin 1 p.m.; Sharon Village.

•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.

•Old Home Day. Hosted by Braintree Historical Society, begins 1:30 p.m. with hymn sing, worship service, 2 p.m., Braintree Hill Meeting House.

•"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.

•Speaker Bill Jeynes. 10 a.m. & 7 p.m., Journey, 412 So. Windsor St., So. Royalton. Info: 763-2139.

•Drumming and Dancing. Everyone welcome, all levels of skill, bring the kids, small admission donation requested, 7-9 p.m., Barrett Hall, South Strafford. Info: Steve at 765-4059.

Monday, Aug. 4

•Free film Showing. See films about extra-terrestrials, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, Brookfield.

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

•Speaker Bill Jeynes. 10 a.m. & 7 p.m., Journey, 412 So. Windsor St., So. Royalton. Info: 763-2139.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

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

•Red Cross Blood Drive. 12:30-6 p.m., Baptist Fellowship, Rte. 66, Randolph.

•Speaker Bill Jeynes. 10 a.m. & 7 p.m., Journey, 412 So. Windsor St., So. Royalton. Info: 763-2139.

•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.

•Home Ownership Orientation. Free overview of services Central Vermont Community Land Trust’s NeighborWorks® Home Ownership Center offers, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 107 North Main St., second floor, Barre. For more information, call 802-476-4493, ext. 211.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

•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.

•Diabetes Support Group. Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 6-7 p.m., conference rooms, Gifford Medical Center, 44 So. Main St., Randolph. Info: 728-2295.

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

•Authors Read Their Work. Fiction writers Lydia Davis and Margot Livesey read, 7 p.m., Strafford Town House. Public invited to bring a picnic and join the authors for supper on the lawn at 6 p.m.

•David Coffin. Maritime songs and history, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, South Strafford.

Thursday, Aug. 7

•Community Meeting. Information session on sex offender laws, with legislators and other speakers, sponsored by Randolph Area Care Team, 7 p.m., Old Dorm Lounge, Vt. Technical College, Randolph Center.

•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.

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

Friday, Aug. 8

•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.

•Star Gazing and Ice Cream Social. Free event hosted by COVER Home Repair, 7-10 p.m., Four Springs Farm, Royalton. Everyone welcome to a picnic dinner to enjoy beforehand. Info and directions at www.coverhomerepair.org or call 802-296-7241 ext. 104.

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

Saturday, August 9

•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.

•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. Alexander Solovov 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.

Sunday, Aug. 10

•"The Secret Enigma of WWII." With guest speaker Tom Perera, 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. Dr. Don Glasgo’s band, Gusano, plays salsa-infused New Orleans funk, 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.