Thursday, Nov. 8

•Discussion of "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang, a graphic novel for older readers (12–18), 6-7 p.m., downstairs at Kimball Library, Randolph. Free and wheelchair accessible.

•Hospice video, "Holding Our Own: Embracing the End of Life," featuring a doctor, artist and hospice singing group, free, 5-6:30 p.m., Gifford Medical Center conference rooms, 44 S. Main St., Randolph. Info: 728-2328.

•Bread and Soup Dinner includes salad and dessert, 5-7 p.m., Stockbridge Central School, Route 107, Stockbridge. Tickets at the door, proceeds benefit the school PTO.

•Community Poetry Open-Mike Night, all ages encouraged to participate, free admission, refreshments available for sale, 7:30 p.m., Baxter Library, Sharon. Info: Ina Anderson at 763-7067.

Friday, Nov. 9

•Stuffed pork dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pies, proceeds benefit the Strong Living class, 5:30 p.m., Randolph Senior Center, Hale St., Randolph. Tickets at the door.

•Comedian Dean Obeidallah, probes the comic undertones of being Arab-American in the U.S. today; contains adult language and themes; 8 & 10 p.m., Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Tickets: 603-646-2422.

Saturday, Nov. 10

•Gifford Medical Center’s Annual Craft Fair, proceeds benefit the Gifford Adult Day Program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gifford Medical Center conference rooms, Randolph. Info: 728-2165.

•Hunters’ Breakfast sponsored by the First Congregational Church, 5-9 a.m., Pond Village Church, Brookfield. Tickets at the door. Info: 276-3470.

•Hunters’ Breakfast, 4-9 a.m., Grange Hall, Rte. 110, North Tunbridge. Tickets at the door. Proceeds will help the Tunbridge Grange make their building handicapped accessible. Info: Marilyn Vesper at 889-5595.

•"Musicians Collective" gathering, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Rochester Town Office conference room. All musicians welcome. For more information, call Justine Calnan at 234-5615.

•Chicken Pie Supper to benefit the Community Church of Hancock and Granville, with chicken and biscuits, squash, potatoes, cranberry sauce, coleslaw and homemade pie; 5-6:30 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, Route 100, Hancock. Info: 767-9157.

•Italian Dinner sponsored by George F. Johnson Council #10241 Knights of Columbus, w/ spaghetti and meatballs, chicken cacciatore, and manicotti, 5 p.m., St. Anthony’s Church Hall, Bethel. Tickets at the door.

•Turkey Dinner with all the fixings sponsored by the Masons of Temple Lodge #54 F&M, 5-7 p.m., Barrett Hall, South Strafford. Tickets at the door.

•10^th Annual 4-H Foundation Craft Fair, refreshments and raffle, too; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tunbridge Central School.

•Christmas Bazaar with crafts, silent auction, baked goods, white elephants, etc., plus coffee & doughnuts, and a corn chowder lunch; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Greater Hartford United Church of Christ, Rte. 14, Hartford.

•Christmas Bazaar with quits, crafts, baked goods, raffles and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Congregational Church, Rte. 244, Post Mills. Info: Jen at 802-785-3110.

•Church bazaar with cookie table, baked goods, crafts, books, white elephant, lunch café and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 18 School St., Lebanon, N.H. Info: 603-448-5478.

•Turkey Supper with homemade pies, 4:30-6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Gates St., White River Junction.

Sunday, Nov. 11

•Veterans and their families invited to stop by for free coffee and sweets, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, Sharon.

•Veterans Day program, 11 a.m., North Common flagpole, Chelsea.

•Scrapbook workshop, bring materials to create pages, some materials and equipment included in fee, 2-4 p.m., Vermont Independent School of the Arts, Seven Stars Center, Route 14, Sharon. Info: 763- 2334.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

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

•Book discussion of Paul Bowles' "Up Above the World," led by Helene Lang, 7 p.m., Kimball Public Library, Randolph. Info: Lynne Gately at 728-5073.

•Make your own gifts workshop sponsored by the Orange County Parent Child Center, create simple, homemade gifts, with ingredients and supplies provided, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Chelsea Playschool, Route 110, Chelsea. Info and registration: call Emily at 685-2264.

•Green Mt. Civil War Round Table, with Gordon Gribble speaking about Gettysburg, 6 p.m., Black Angus Steakhouse, Rte. 4, Quechee. Dinner reservations must be made by Sunday, November 11 at 7 p.m., call Gail Blake at 802-296-2919.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

•"E-parenting: Keeping Up With Your Tech-Savvy Kids," a workshop led by Sharon Miller Cindrich, begins 6 p.m. with ice cream social, RUHS cafeteria. Space limited, pre-register by calling 728-4077 by Nov. 9.

•Veteran’s Day program, 10 a.m., Chelsea School. Public invited.

•"Buzz, Tweet, Trickle, Whoosh: Experiencing Nature with Children," learn how to turn walks into learning opportunities, design scavenger hunts, bring nature inside, parents get two free books; 6:30-8 p.m., Orange County Parent Child Center at Chelsea Playschool, Route 110, Chelsea. Info and registration: call Emily at 685-2264.

Thursday, Nov. 15

•Three Christmas Bazaars in Chelsea village, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., including Chelsea Senior Center bazaar with handmade crafts, large raffle, plus lunch available, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; United Church of Chelsea; Wellspring School’s holiday fair at the Chelsea Town Hall, and the winter Farmer's Market at the Grange Hall. Info: Anne Carroll at 685-9962.

•Chicken Pie Supper sponsored by the Gaysville Community Church, hunters welcome and take-out available, serving at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., Stockbridge Central School, Rte. 107. Info: 234-9281.

•Norwich Churches’ Bazaar featuring crafts, raffles, baked goods, white elephants, ornaments, etc., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Info: Sally Page at 643-2258.