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.

•Legislative Night sponsored by the East Bethel Grange, potluck at 7 p.m. speak with legislators at 8:15 p.m., Grange Hall, just off Rte. 14, East Bethel. Info: Agnes Spaulding at 763-7093.

•Ina Anderson presents slides and stories from her travels to the South Pacific Islands, 7:30-8:30 p.m., donation requested, Vt. Independent School of the Arts, Seven Stars Center, Rte. 14, Sharon. Info: 763- 2334.

Saturday, Jan. 26

•29^th Annual Brookfield Ice Harvest, free family events, with ice cutting demo and competition for prizes, plus XC skiing, skating and ice fishing, begins 10:30 a.m., Floating Bridge, Brookfield. For info call 276-3959.

•Rummage Sale of "gently used" items, proceeds benefit Sharon Academy trip to help food bank in New Orleans, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sharon Academy.

•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.

•Basics of Jewelry Making: first of two classes for ages 10 and up, taught by Corinna Dooley, learn to use tools and create items, leave with a pair of earrings and a necklace; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, Seven Stars Center, Rte. 14, Sharon. Call 763-2334 to register.

•Rep. Topper McFaun and Rep. Hilde Ojibway, co-sponsors of the Vermont Hospital Security Plan (H.304), Dr. Deborah Richter, and Dr. Paul Manganiello, discuss the plan, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Tracy Hall, Rt. 5 and Main St., Norwich. Info: 802-296-2669.

Sunday, Jan 27

•Scrapbook Making and Potluck, bring material for creating scrapbook pages, some materials and equipment provided, bring a dish to share, 2-6 p.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, Rte. 14, Sharon. For ages 10 and up, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, call to 763-2334 to register.

Monday, Jan. 28

•Legislative breakfast sponsored by the BBA, free event, meet and hear from area legislators, 7:30-9 a.m., Black Forest Café, Main ST., Bethel. Info: Kirk White at 234-9670.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

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

•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.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

•Farmers’ Night performance presented by the Vt. Humanities Council: Mrs. Roosevelt, as portrayed by Elena Dodd, recalls her years with the United Nations Human Rights Commission and the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 7:30 p.m., House Chamber, Vt. State House, Montpelier.

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

Thursday, Jan. 31

•Bridge night at the Pines in Chelsea, meets every other Thursday, come at 6:30 p.m. to eat and/or 7 p.m. to play. Beginners encouraged, all levels welcome.

Friday, Feb. 1

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

Saturday, Feb. 2

•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.

Sunday, Feb. 3

•Winter Fest 2008 sponsored by the Rochester Recreation Committee, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Rochester High School and SKATESPACE (to right of RHS), includes skating, snowmobile rides, sleigh rides, a hockey game, snowshoe fun, refreshments for sale by RHS sophomore class. Info: Terry Paquette at 767-3296.

•Women’s Nature Walk, join environmental educator Sandal Cate for an afternoon nature walk along riverside trails, discovering everything from mammal tracks to winter weeds (snowshoes provided), 1 p.m., North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St., Montpelier. Info: 229-6206.