Thursday, Sept. 13

•John Griesemer reads from "Signal and Noise," his novel about the first transatlantic telegraph cable, and his forthcoming new book, "The Acting School;" 7;30 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, Rte. 14, just off I89, Exit 2; free admission, books and refreshments for sale. Info: 763-7067 or 763-2875.

Thurs., Sept. 13-Sun., Sept. 16

•Tunbridge World’s Fair, a "Top 10" Vermont fall event, featuring agricultural shows and exhibits, live musical entertainment, Antique Hill, Floral Hall, and much more; gates open Thurs. & Fri., 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Rte. 110, Tunbridge. Free field parking. Info: 889-5555 or 800-889-5555.

Friday, Sept. 14

•Wes Sanders, Vice-Chair of Interfaith Power and Light, presents a workshop, based on his book, "Low Carbon Diet: A 30-Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds;" begins at 6 p.m. with free soup and bread supper, followed by workshop at 6:45 p.m., Bethany Church, Main St., Randolph.

•"Friday Art with Jane," learn drawing skills, shading, color mixing, etc.; ages 12 and older, 4-5:30 p.m., White River Craft Center, Randolph. Info: 728-8912.

•Watercolor class with Jane MacKeil Allemann, all skill levels welcome, 6-8:30p.m., WRCC, 59 Weston St., Randolph. Registration must be received before first class. Call 728-8912.

Saturday, Sept. 15

•Randolph Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Central Street, next to OSSU office.

•Rochester Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., southwest corner of the Rochester park, Rte. 100.

•"Saturday Pottery with Jane," ages 8 and younger, 10-11 a.m., and ages 8 and up, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; White River Craft Center, Randolph. Info: 728-8912.

•Internationally-recognized dressage rider, trainer, and author Jane Savoie will lecture and demonstrate her "training scale" process, 1:30-4:40 p.m., Rough Terrain Farm, Bedor Rd., Randolph Ctr. Hosted by VTC Equine Studies program. Registration fee charged. To register: 728-1221 or DCarleton@vtc.edu.

•Chase Race, fundraiser for Jonathon B. Chase Memorial Scholarship Fund, includes certified 15-kilometer solo run, 10-mile team relay race, and 4-mile team relay walk; begins 9:30 a.m., music and barbecue after race events; registration begins 8 a.m., South Royalton Town Green. Info: 802-831-1315.

•Roast Pork Supper, served family style, with homemade pies for dessert; seatings at 5 & 6 p.m., Greater Hartford United Church of Christ, Route 14, Hartford. Wheelchair accessible.

•Craft Saturday: "Basket Making" with Patricia Compton, see demonstration of steps and techniques; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock. Info: 457-2355.

Sunday, Sept. 16

•Vespers by lamplight, 7 p.m., West Brookfield Church, West Brookfield Rd., off Vt. Rte. 12, 8+miles north of Randolph. Info: 728-5910.

Monday, Sept. 17

•Advanced Ceramics with Michael Sullivan, 6:30-9 p.m. WRCC, 59 Weston St., Randolph. Registration must be received before first class. Call 728-8912.

•Stained Glass with Phillip Godenshwager, 6-8:30 p.m., WRCC, 59 Weston St., Randolph. Registration must be received before first class. Call 728-8912.

•Weaving: An Introduction & Open Studio with Susan Rockwell, 6-9 p.m., WRCC Kimball House, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. Registration must be received before first class. Call 728-8912.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

•Bingo fundraiser for the Quintown Senior Center, with cash prizes, plus sandwiches, popcorn and cookies available for purchase; 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, Rte. 100, Hancock.

•Yoga From the Inside Out, a gentle yoga class for all levels, begins a 10-week series of classes with instructor Susan Mills, 5-6:15 p.m., St. John’s Church, Summer St., Randolph. Call Susan at 728-9033 to sign up.

•Wood Carving with Bill Rice, for beginners and intermediate skill levels, 6-9 p.m., WRCC, 59 Weston St., Randolph. Registration must be received before first class. Call 728-8912.

Thursday, Sept. 20

•Flat Reed Basket with Sue Domas, no experience necessary, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., WRCC Kimball House, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. Registration must be received before class. Call 728-8912.

•"Stone Soup 2007" sponsored by the Royalton Chowder Society; veggie chopping begins 12 noon, soup ready by 4 p.m., live music, too; South Royalton Green. Info: 763-8866.

Friday, Sept. 21

•Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser sponsored by the Stockbridge Central School PTO, 5-7 p.m., Stockbridge Central School, Rte. 107. Tickets at the door. Info: 234-5591.

Saturday, Sept. 22

•Randolph Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Central Street, next to OSSU office.

•Rochester Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., southwest corner of the Rochester park, Rte. 100.

•Annual auction fundraiser for the Quintown Senior Center, 7-9 p.m. (previews at 6 p.m.), "The White Church," Rte. 12, Bethel.

•Craft Saturday: "Woodworking" with Ross Morgan, see demonstration of steps and techniques in working with large piece of wood to make axe and scythe handles and split shingles; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock. Info: 457-2355.