Thursday, Feb. 28

•"Jane’s Drawing Class," new session begins 6-8 p.m., White River Craft Center, Kimball House, Randolph. Info: 728-3485.  

•Tai Chi classes, all levels welcome, 6:30 p.m., The Underground 24 Pleasant St. Info: Scott Aronson at 728-6323.

•Weight loss challenge and free nutrition class, 10-11 a.m., 183 River St., Bethel. Info: 234-9506.

•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. 29

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

Saturday, March 1

•"Jane’s Saturday Pottery Classes," 10-11 a.m. for children eight and younger; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for older children; White River Craft Center, Kimball House, Randolph. Info: 728-3485.  

•Open Mike, live music and poetry event for youth under age 21, 7 p.m., White River Craft Center, Kimball House, Randolph. Adult volunteers welcome. Call Andrea Easton at 728-4875.

•Winter Carnival and Chili Contest sponsored by Sharon Recreation, the Sharon PTO and One Planet, with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sliding, snowman building and snow sculptures, snow painting, snowmobile rides, chili lunch and chili judging, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sharon Elementary School. Info: 763-8280.

•Fourth Annual Sharon Academy Gala with appetizers, desserts, and dancing to music by Dr. Burma, 7-11 p.m., Sharon Academy, Sharon. For tickets call Elly Boerke at 802-763-2500, ext. 116. Tickets also sold at the door.

•Tai Chi & Qigong classes with Catherine Freese, all levels welcome, ongoing Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Ctr., 5126 Vt. Rte. 14, Sharon. Info: 763-2334.

•"Cabin Fever Day," a day of fun and games to wipe away winter blues, with bingo tournament, board games, carnival games, food, and raffle prizes, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Chase Community Center, Vt. Law School, So. Royalton. Info: 802-831-1000.

Sunday, March 2

•Brunch sponsored by the Rochester High School ESCAPE (Empowered Students Creating a Positive Environment) group, with empanada (a baked egg dish), sausage, home fried potatoes, fruit salad, muffins, juice and coffee; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Rochester High School gym, Rte. 100, Rochester. Tickets at the door.

Tuesday, March 4

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

•Healthy Mommies/Healthy Kids Club, 10-11 a.m.; plus weight loss challenge and free nutrition class, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; weekly wellness club, 4:30-7 p.m.; Wellness Solution Center at Enterprise Center, Rte. 66, Randolph. For info call Carrie at 728-8987.

Wednesday, March 5

•Diabetes Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month, 6-7 p.m., conference rooms, Gifford Medical Center, 44 So. Main St., Randolph. Info: 728-2295.

•Weight loss challenge and free nutrition class, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Wellness Solution Center at Enterprise Center, Rte. 66, Randolph. For info call Carrie at 728-8987.

•"Why Jung?" with Jungian analyst and author Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath, free admission, 7 p.m., Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Info: 802-223-3338.

Thursday, March 6

•"Weavers Helping Weavers," 7-8:30 p.m., White River Craft Ctr, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. For info call 728-8912.

•Toastmasters International, 7:15-9:15 p.m., Maple Leaf Room, Conference Center, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph. Info: Monique at 763-7770.

•Tai Chi classes, all levels welcome, 6:30 p.m., The Underground 24 Pleasant St. Info: Scott Aronson at 728-6323.

•Weight loss challenge and free nutrition class, 10-11 a.m., 183 River St., Bethel. Info: 234-9506.

•"So Ro CAN!" community arts night at South Royalton School, potluck meal, 5-6 p.m. in the multipurpose room; contra dance, 6-8 p.m. in the gym with Pete and Karen Sutherland and local dance musicians. Sponsored by the So. Royalton PTO and Vermont Arts Council. Everyone welcome. Info: Gaylynn Huyghebaert at 763-7740, ext. 245.

Friday, March 7

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

•Spaghetti Supper fundraiser to benefit the Tunbridge Central School eighth grade class trip to Washington, D.C.; first seating at 6 p.m., takeout available, plus raffle drawing, Tunbridge Central School, Rte. 110. Info or tickets call Eileen at 889-3235.

•"First Friday" Movie Night for all junior high and high school students, showing of "Waking Ned Devine" (PG), plus food and discussion, free admission, hosted by Christ Church, No. Main St., Bethel.

Saturday, March 8

•Third Annual Bethel Business Association Home and Garden Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission, Whitcomb High School Gym, Bethel. Free door prize given away at the end of the day.

•Winter Farmer’s Market, with goods from local farmers and crafters, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free children’s craft from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Chelsea Grange Hall, 260 Vt. Rte. 110, Chelsea. For more info or to sign up as a vendor, call Anne at 685-9962.

•Roast Turkey Supper sponsored by Sharon Congregational Church, with salad bar and homemade breads and pies, 5-6:30 p.m., Sharon Elementary School.

•"The Early Printer's Apprentice," family fun for ages 13-15, all apprentices will be given a simple noon meal, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Vt. Historical Society Museum, 109 State St., Montpelier. Info: 802-479-8505.

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