•Vermont and Civil War historian and author Howard Coffin speaks on "Vermont and Human Freedom," 7 p.m., Tunbridge Public Library. Free program followed by refreshments and book signing. Info: 889-9404.

•Slide show and discussion by Randolph residents, Jenna Guarino and Ed Delhagen, to share their experiences working in Mongolia to develop watershed protection polices and a citizen-based water quality monitoring program, hosted by the White River Partnership, 7-8:30 p.m., Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich. To RSVP or for more info, call Betsy at 767-4600.

Friday, Jan. 26

•Thrift Shop run by the Women’s Alliance, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Rochester Federated Church.

•Bingo Night, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, North Tunbridge. Info: 889-5595.

•Soupathon Supper, "all you can eat" soup, bread, and desserts; 5-7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, Route 5 South, Norwich. Info: Mary Layton, 802-649-1973.

Fri.-Sun.; Jan. 26-28

•Second Annual Northfield Art Show presented by the Paine Mt. Arts Council, Gray Building, Main St., Northfield. Fri., noon-9 p.m. (opening reception, 7 p.m.); Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27

•"Sculptural Needle Felting: Create A Snowman," 9 a.m.-Noon, White River Craft Center, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. Call 728-8912 to register.

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

•"Mid Winter Blast" sponsored by the Barnard Vol. Fire Dept., with a spaghetti dinner from 6-8 p.m., and a BYOB dance following that, Barnard Town Hall.

•Astronomy Day, meet astronaut Dr. Jay Buckley and hear him discuss zero gravity, plus celestial activities for all ages; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Montshire Museum, 1 Montshire Rd., Norwich. Info: 802-649-2200.

Sat. & Sun., Jan. 27 & 28

•Bottle Drive to benefit the Central Vt. Chapter of FFA (Future Farmers of America), drop off bottles at Royal Butcher’s in Braintree or Messier’s in East Randolph during business hours.

Tuesday, Jan. 30

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

•"Our Climate, Ourselves," a program about climate change how to respond to it; 7-9 p.m., Old Dorm Lounge, Vt. Technical College, Randolph Center. Info: 728-1453.

•"Weavers Helping Weavers," 7-8:30 p.m., White River Craft Ctr, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. For info call 728-8912.

Friday, Feb. 2

•Bingo Night, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, North Tunbridge. Info: 889-5595.

Saturday, Feb. 3

•"True Love Waits" teen rally, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Baptist Fellowship Church, Rte. 66, Randolph. Info: 728-5318.

•Winter Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chelsea Grange Hall, Rte. 110, Chelsea. Free children’s craft project for parents’ shopping convenience. Vendors wanted. Call Anne at 685-9962.

•Mardi Gras Ball, with New Orleans cuisine and music by the Panhandlers steel drum band, 7-9:30 p.m., Barrett Hall, Strafford. Tickets at the door. Info: 765-4057.

•Groundhog Celebration with wild game stew dinner, in-person talk with film director Jay Craven, and showing of his film "Disappearances;" 5:30 p.m., Vershire Town Center, off Route 113, Vershire. Admission by donation to benefit Vershire Historical Society. Info: 685-4319.

•"Voices from Palestine: Non-Violent Resistance to Israeli Apartheid," with speakers Mohammed Khatib and Feryal Abu Haikal, two West Bank Palestinians; 6-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 130 Main St., Montpelier. Info: 802-324-3073.

Sat. & Sun., Feb. 3 & 4

•25^th Annual Central Vt. Gun Show, sponsored by the Barre Fish & Game Club; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Barre City Auditorium.