Ongoing thru Dec. 21

•Holiday Gift Bazaar at Chandler Gallery, Main St., Randolph, with affordable fine art, crafts, and collectibles, Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., thru Dec. 21.

Thursday, Dec. 11

•Bingo Night, sponsored by the Royalton Civic Club, 6:30 p.m., Royalton Academy Building.

•"Night Fires" in celebration of the winter solstice, with song, poetry and dance, 8 p.m., Tuttle Hall, College of St. Joseph, Clement Road., Rutland. Tickets at the door only.

Fri. & Sat., Dec. 12 & 13

•Thrift Shop sponsored by the Women’s Alliance, features good condition used clothing for men, women and children in a wide range of sizes, plus household items and "things," Fri., 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-12 noon, Rochester Federated Church.

Fri.-Sun, Dec. 12-14

•Wassail Weekend in Woodstock, with many events for all ages, including house tours, "Holiday on Stage," a Wassail feast, the 20^th annual community Messiah sing-along, Christmas Visions’ "A Child’s Magical Wonderland," and the equestrian parade through the streets of Woodstock. For more info call 457-3555.

Saturday, Dec. 13

•Saint Lucia Fest with Libby Clark as "Saint Lucia," with music, desserts and Swedish holiday décorations, 12 noon-3 p.m., United Church (red brick church), Main Street, Randolph.

•Open Barn at Rough Terrain Farm, 12-3 p.m., pony and carriage rides, driving demos, and a mini horse, refreshments and family fun, from I-89, travel east on Rte. 66, past the VTC entrance (bear left), bear left again onto Ridge Road, take a right onto No. Randolph Road, follow for several miles, drive straight through intersection past Neighborly Farms, and bear left onto Bedor Road. Rough Terrain is on left.

•Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, with crafts, baked goods, white elephant items and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Anthony’s Church Parish Hall, Bethel.

•Book signing with Tinmouth author Patty Yoder, celebrating her new book, "The Alphabet of Sheep," 3 p.m., Seasoned Booksellers, Main St., Rochester. Call 767-4258 or 247-4700 for more information.

•Children’s Christmas party sponsored by the Masons of Rural Lodge #29, for all children up to and including fourth graders who live in Rochester, Hancock, Granville, Stockbridge, and Pittsfield, 10 a.m., Pierce Hall, Rochester.

•Intro. to Meditation workshop, learn about Sahaj Marg, The Natural Path, a heart-based meditation practice, with discussions and refreshments afterwards, 2-5 p.m., Inner Harmony Wellness Center, Main St., Rochester. The event is free, but pre-registration (767-3734) is recommended.

•Holiday Craft Fair, sponsored by the Royalton Recreation Commission, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the South Royalton School; Santa Claus at 10 a.m. on the green.

•Art Playgroup for families, with artist Todd Binzen and his children, 9:30-11 a.m., Tunbridge Town Hall. To register: 685-3382.

•Wellspring School’s Silent Auction Gala, over 250 items, music, great food, viewing and bidding begins 2 p.m., festivities at 5 p.m.. auction closes 8 p.m., Vershire Town Hall. Info: 685-3181.

•Winter Fair co-sponsored by the Waldorf Child’s Garden and the Three Rivers School, local arts, crafts, food, educational supply vendors, puppet shows, storytelling, candle-making, cookie-decorating, "Pocket Lady," seasonal music, Christmas trees, decorative greens, community table with crafts made by Waldorf parents, etc., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Waldorf campus (formerly the Winooski Valley Orchard), Rte. 14, East Montpelier, two miles east of Rte. 2. More info: 223-1386.

Sun.-Tues., Dec. 14-16

•Evanglist Jonathan Shuttlesworth of Lost Lamb Crusades will speak Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m., Faith Assembly of God, Rte. 107, Bethel. Free. Info: 234-6727.

Monday, Dec. 15

•The Barre-Tones women’s barbershop chorus meets every Monday, 7-9:30 p.m., second floor of Alumni Hall (connected to the Barre Auditorium). Women 18 or older who enjoy singing welcome. Info: Sharon at 229-9591.

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

•Weekly jam session welcoming musicians of all ages and abilities with acoustic instruments of all kinds, Celtic, old-time and New England music, 7 p.m., Pond Village Church, Brookfield. For more info call 485-4622.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

•Red Cross Blood Drive, (with Belgian waffles at the canteen) 12:30-6 p.m., United Church, Main Street, Randolph.

•"Enjoying the Holidays Free of Stress," a workshop facilitated by Spirit of Health Staff from So. Royalton. Discover there is more than one way to balance stress! 6-8 p.m., InnerHarmony Wellness Center, Main St., Rochester. Pre-registration (767-6092) necessary.

Tues. & Wed., Dec. 16 & 17

•"Night Fires" in celebration of the winter solstice, with song, poetry and dance, 8 p.m., City Hall Auditorium, Main St, Montpelier. Tickets at the door.

Thursday, Dec. 18

•Bingo Night, sponsored by the Royalton Civic Club, 6:30 p.m., Royalton Academy Building.

•Community Healthcare Forum, a discussion about our healthcare system, with guest speaker Dr. Deb Richter of Vermont Healthcare for All, free and open to the public, light fare provided, 7 p.m., South Royalton House on the green in So. Royalton. Info: call Rosemary McLaughlin (763-5262).

Saturday, Dec. 20

•Art Playgroup for families, led by Jennie Harriman, 9:30-11 a.m., Orange County Parent Child Center, Ayers Brook, Randolph. To register call 728-6155.

Saturday, Dec. 21

•All-day Babysitting Service for families who want to go Christmas shopping out of town, provided by the Braintree School sixth grade class, as a fundraiser for its end-of-the year class trip to Boston, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the school. Activities available for children between the ages of 1-10 include movies, computer and board games, and basketball. Register your child in advance by calling 728-9660. Snacks will be provided, but children staying for the day need to bring their own lunches.