Thursday, Jan. 17

Friday, Jan. 18

•Bingo Night sponsored by the Tunbridge Grange, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, North Tunbridge.

•Soupathon, with all-you-can-eat soups, bread and desserts, 5-7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 320 Rte. 5 South, Norwich. Info: Mary Layton at 802-649-1973.

Fri. & Sat., Jan. 18 & 19

•Senior Center Thrift Shop sale, everything half price; Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Royalton Senior Center Thrift Shop, rear of Masonic building, South Royalton.

Saturday, Jan. 19

•Felted Wool Rug Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., bring a bag lunch, Kimball House, White River Craft Center, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. To register, call 728-8912.

•Lasagna Dinner to benefit Heifer International, seatings at 5:30 and 7 p.m., Federated Church, Main St., Rochester. For reservations or info call Katy at 767-4124.

•"Soup Fest" Church Supper sponsored by and for the benefit of the Community Church of Hancock and Granville, "all you can eat" homemade soups, stews, chilis and chowders, plus bread and make your own sundae, 5-6:30 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, Route 100. Info: 767-9157.

•Tai Chi and Qigong with Catherine Freese, ongoing classes, all levels welcome, 9-10 a.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Center, Rte. 14, Sharon. Info: 763-2334.

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

Sat.-Mon., Jan. 19-21

•Sleigh Ride Weekend with horse-drawn sleigh rides, sledding with jack jumper sleds, and programs in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Billings Farm & Museum, Rte. 12, Woodstock. Info: 802-457-2355.

Sunday, Jan. 20

•Join expert tracker Sue Morse of Keeping Track for a day of mammal tracking at Wolf Run in Jericho, over 3-4 miles of moderate terrain in search of moose rubs, bear "nests." bobcat tracks and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., snowshoes available for loan, carpooling from North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St., Montpelier. Info: 229-6206.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

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

•Book discussion series on Canadian cultural diversity, led by Helene Lang, discuss Emily Carr’s "Klee Wyck," 7 p.m., Kimball Public Library, Randolph. Info: call Lynne at 728-5073.

•Healthy Mommies/Healthy Kids Club, 10-11 a.m., Wellness Solution Center at Enterprise Center, Rte. 66, Randolph. For info call Carrie at 728-8987.

•Dr. Deb Richter speaks about the Vermont Hospital Security Plan, 7 p.m., Randolph Elem. School.

•Full Moon Snowshoe Hike, join nature center staff on a snowshoe outing (snowshoes provided), 6:30 p.m., North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St., Montpelier. Info: 229-6206.

•Internationally-known author, lecturer and brain expert Dr. Joe Dispenza discusses the mind-body connection, rewiring the brain, and spontaneous healing on "Connect with Amy Miller," 7 p.m., Barre Opera House. Tickets: 802-476-8188

Wednesday, Jan. 23

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

•Introductory meeting to learn about Compassionate Communication (also known as "Non-Violent Communication") and possibly form a practice group, 6:30 p.m., Kimball Public Library (downstairs entry), Randolph. Info: call Monique at 763-7770 or Susan at 728-9033.

•"You and Your Finances: Part I," first of three workshops on personal finances, focuses on borrowing basics and credit; 5:30–6:30 p.m., Central Vt. Adult Basic Education, 46 Washington St., Barre. Info and registration: 802-476-4588.

Thursday, Jan. 24

•Inventor Carl Bielenberg, founder of the Better World Workshop, speaks on his work to combat poverty through economic development programs, 7 p.m., Tunbridge Public Library. Refreshments and author signings follow, free admission, donations welcome. Info: 889-9404.

Friday, Jan. 25

•Bingo Night sponsored by the Tunbridge Grange, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, North Tunbridge.

•Community Chili Cook Off and Dinner, vote for your favorite, take-out available, tickets at the door, 5-7 p.m., Stockbridge Central School, Rte. 107, Stockbridge. Info: call Julie at 234-5591.