Thursday, Feb. 15

•Citizen Action Day, free event, learn lobbying techniques and discuss environmental issues with legislators; 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier. Register online at www.vtactionday.org. For more info or to arrange carpools, call 223-8421, ext. 4787.

•Free Community meal sponsored by "Hand in Hand," (this week’s theme: George Washington Ate Here"), 5-7 p.m., Social Hall, Northern Universalist Chapel Society, 7 Church St. (Rte. 4) Woodstock (west of the town hall). Info: 457-9272.

Friday, Feb. 16

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

Saturday, Feb. 17

•Children’s Pottery Class, 10-11:30 a.m. White River Craft Center, 59 Weston St., Randolph. Call 728-8912 to register.

•"Take Control of Your Health and Wellness," a free workshop about glyconutrients, the missing link in nutrition, optimal health, and longevity; 10 a.m., Randolph Co-operative Market, Pleasant St., Randolph. Info: 234-5260.

•Eight Limbed Yoga for Horse-Rider Harmony, with instructor Cathy Reynolds, a two hour workshop teaching dismounted exercises on the yoga ball and floor to improve balance, body awareness and riding skills; 10 a.m.-12 noon, Yoga in Rochester, Main St., Rochester Village. To register: 767-9940.

•Pot Roast Dinner includes all the fixings and dessert, 5 p.m., St. Anthony’s Church, Bethel.

•Baked Bean and Ham Supper with all the trimmings and homemade desserts, sponsored by the Gaysville Community Church, serving at 5, 6 & 7 p.m., Stockbridge Central School, Rte. 107, Stockbridge. Tickets at the door.

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

Monday, Feb. 19

•Taking Local Action: Climate Change and Peak Oil," learn what you can do by joining The First Branch Sustainability Project in learning and setting an action plan for getting off fossil fuel; 7-9 p.m., Tunbridge Town Hall. Info: call Henry Swayze at 889-5556.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

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

•Discussion of Christopher Isherwood’s "Berlin Stories" and "Cabaret" film, led by Helene Lang; 7 p.m., Kimball Public Library, Randolph. Info: call Lynne Gately at 728-5073.

•Mardi Gras Bash to benefit Studio Place Arts, costumes encouraged, prizes awarded, live Bourbon St. jazz, 15% of all food tabs benefit SPA, 5-9 p.m., Sean & Nora’s Restaurant, Main St., Barre. Info: Sean & Nora’s at 476-7326 or SPA at 479-7069.

•"Empty Bowls," an anti-hunger fundraising project, all proceeds benefit organizations that fight hunger; soup and bread served in handmade ceramic bowls created by Dartmouth students, local artists and Studio Art artist-in-residence Sana Musasama; 5 & 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Tickets: 603-646-2422.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

•Julia Purdy gives a presentation on how the original style of many historic houses in Rochester has changed since they were first built; 7 p.m., free, Green Mt. Forest Service, Rte. 100 North, Rochester. Info: 767-4261, ext. 510.

•Farmers’ Night Event with the Vt. Historical Society, an evening of American Negro spirituals sung by Francois Clemmons; 7:30 p.m., House Chamber, Vt. State House, State St., Montpelier. Free.

•"Buying and Selling on eBay," a free program sponsored by ValleyNet, an introduction to how eBay works for buyers and sellers; 7 p.m., Norwich Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 22

•Author and shepherdess Linda Faillace speaks about her family’s experience in "Mad Sheep: The True Story Behind the USDA’s War on a Family Farm," 7 p.m., Tunbridge Public Library. A free Winter Evenings program, refreshments and book signing. Info: 889-9404.

•Free Community meal sponsored by "Hand in Hand," (this week’s theme: "Chinese New Year"), 5-7 p.m., Social Hall, Northern Universalist Chapel Society, 7 Church St. (Rte. 4) Woodstock (west of the town hall). Info: 457-9272.

Friday, Feb. 23

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

Fri. & Sat., Feb. 23 & 24

•Thrift Shop run by the Women’s Alliance, open Fri., 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-12 noon; Rochester Federated Church.

Saturday, Feb. 24

•Felted Hat Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., White River Craft Center, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. Call 728-8912 to register.

•Children’s Pottery Class, 10-11:30 a.m., White River Craft Center, 59 Weston St., Randolph. Call 728-8912 to register.

•Lotus Lake Discovery Center Winter Fest, with ice harvesting and dog sledding demos, cook-out, sledding, snowshoeing and animal tracking; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4785 VT. Rte. 14, Williamstown. Info: 802-433-5400.

Sunday, Feb. 25

•Soup Supper and Coffeehouse, with homemade soups, rolls and desserts, followed by live musical entertainment; 6-8 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Federated Church, Rochester. Suggested donations at the door benefit the church.