Thursday Oct. 26

•"The Capitol Steps," a troupe of Congressional staffers turned comedians who satirize the people and places that once employed them; 7:30 p.m., Chandler Music Hall, Randolph. Tickets: 728-6464.

Friday, Oct. 27

•Red Cross Blood Drawing, 12 noon-5 p.m., Federated Church, Main St., Rochester.

•Haunted House sponsored by RUHS Honor Society, 7-9 p.m., Randolph Union High School.

•Evening of poetry hosted by Rick Skogsberg, featuring Vt. poets Megan Chaskey, Scott Chaskey, Karla Van Vliet, Richard Hawley, and Gary Margolis, reading selections from their work, 7 p.m., BigTown Gallery, North Main St., Rochester.

•Soupathon, Soups, bread & desserts, all you can eat for one price, 5-7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Rte. 5 South, Norwich. Info: 643-7494.

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 27 & 28

•3^rd Annual Sharon Haunted Forest, presented by Sharon Volunteer Fire Dept., 1 1/2 miles east on Route 132 from I-89, Exit 2 (just 15 minutes from intersection I-89 & 91), 7-10 p.m., family discount, under age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather, refreshments sold.

Saturday, Oct. 28

•"Heroes Unmasked," a fall festival for children with costumed Bible hero actors, carnival-type games, crafts, and more; 5-7 p.m., Baptist Fellowship Church, Rte. 66, Randolph. Info: 728-5318.

•Roast Beef Dinner sponsored by the United Church of Bethel, with all the trimmings and homemade pies, 5 p.m., White Church, Church St., Bethel. Info: 728-4294.

•"Spook Fest" sponsored by Bethel Parents in Education, with music, dancing, games, contests, prizes and pizza for elementary age children, 6-9 p.m., Bethel Elem. School cafeteria.

•Roast Turkey Supper with all the trimmings, serving at 5 & 6 p.m., Greater Hartford United Church of Christ, Rte. 14, Hartford.

Sunday, Oct. 29

•Introduction to Reiki (class) with Dede Tracy, free, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Randolph Co-op, 24 Pleasant St., Randolph. To register: 728-9554; plus Free Reiki Clinic, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Downstairs at the Underground Center for the Arts, Pleasant St. Randolph.

•Wall basket class, 1-5 p.m., Kimball house, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. To register: 728-8912.

•"Ghost Walk" co-sponsored by the Tunbridge Historical Society and Tunbridge Public Library, 1 p.m., Spring Rd. Cemetery, Tunbridge. Rain date: Nov. 5. Info: 889-5560.

•13^th Annual Family Halloween, children in costume with an adult admitted free, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock, Info: 457-2355.

Monday, Oct. 30

•Orange County Parent Child Center playgroup, 9-11 a.m., St. Anthony's Church, Bethel. Free for families with children ages birth to five, snack provided. Info: 685-2264.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

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

•Orange County Parent Child Center playgroup, 9:30-11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Brookfield. Free for families with children ages birth to five, snack provided. Info: 685-2264.

•Orange County Parent Child Center playgroup, 9-11 a.m., Rosa B. Tyson Gymnasium, Strafford. Free for families with children ages birth to five, snack provided. Info: 685-2264.

•"Meet the Spirits" at the Marvin Newton House, home of the Brookfield Historical Society, Ridge Rd. Brookfield, 5:30-7:30 p.m., pumpkin display, goodies, and fun history tours.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

•Orange County Parent Child Center playgroup, 9-11 a.m., United Church on the Green, So. Royalton. Free for families with children ages birth to five, snack provided. Info: 685-2264.

•"There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat," a program for pre-schoolers, 2-3:30 p.m., Billings farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock, Info: 457-2355.

Thursday, Nov. 2

•Flu Clinic sponsored by VNA & Hospice of VTNH, 9 a.m.-noon, Randolph Senior Center. Bring insurance cards as Medicare or Medicaid will cover the costs, others pay a fee.

•River View Community Speakers meeting, learn skills for leadership, public speaking and impromptu speaking at your own pace. 7:15 p.m., Vt. Law School, Oakes Hall, Rm. 211, So. Royalton. Info: 728-4450 or 763-7821.

Friday, Nov. 3

•Diabetes Education Expo, learn about managing diabetes, healthy eating and new products, free, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Gifford Medical Ctr. conference rooms, 44 S. Main St., Randolph. Call 728-2295 to sign-up for free lunch by Oct. 27.

•Roast Pork Dinner with all the trimmings, 5-7 p.m., Pittsfield Town Hall. Proceeds benefit Pittsfield Federated Church’s parsonage renovation project.

•"There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat," a program for pre-schoolers, 9-10:30 p.m., Billings farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock, Info: 457-2355.

Saturday, Nov. 4

•"Fix Your Migraine Headaches," with Lynne Ihlstrom, MA, PC, CN, 1-3 p.m., Randolph Cooperative Market, 24 Pleasant St., Randolph. To register: 728-9554.

•White River Craft Center Open House, with tours, open gallery, demonstrations, refreshments; 10 a.m-2 p.m., Kimball House, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph.

•Roast Pork Harvest Supper with homemade breads and pies, sponsored by Sharon Congregational Church, 5-6:30 p.m., Sharon Elementary School.

•Pot Roast Dinner with all the trimmings (all you can eat), 5-7 p.m., United Church of Cornish, Center Road, Cornish, N.H. Info: 603-542-8546.

Sat. & Sun., Nov. 4 & 5

•Wagon Ride Weekend, horse-drawn wagon rides around the farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock, Info: 457-2355.

Sunday, Nov. 5

•"Simple Home Remedies for Childhood Illness, with Katja Swift, 1-3 p.m., Randolph Cooperative Market, 24 Pleasant St., Randolph. To register: 728-9554.