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 Dinner to benefit the Stockbridge PTO, 5-7 p.m., Stockbridge Central School. Tickets at the door.

•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.

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

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

•Sugar on Snow Supper with baked ham, mashed potato, green beans, coleslaw, homemade rolls, raised donuts and sugar-on-snow, served family style at 5, 6 & 7 p.m., United Church of Christ, Rte. 14, Hartford. Reservations recommended: 802-295-2061.

•"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.

Sat. & Sun., March 8 & 9

•Pancake Breakfast (snowmobilers welcome) "all you can eat," Sat., 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Sun., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Old Dorm, Vt. Technical College, Randolph Ctr. Proceeds benefit VTC Katrina relief workers’ spring trip to New Orleans.

Sunday, March 9

•Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Community Church of Hancock and Granville, 8-9 a.m., Hancock Town Hall, Rte. 100.

Monday, March 10

•Yoga classes led by Rose Loving, continue for eight weeks, beginners, 4:30-6 p.m.; intermediate, 7-8:30 p.m., Chandler Hall, Main St., Randolph. To register call Rose at 763-7434.

Tuesday, March 11

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

•Book discussion of Andre Brink’s "A Dry, White Season," 7:30 p.m., Norwich Public Library. Info: Mary at 802-296-2191.

Wednesday, March 12

•Chris Rimmer, of the Vermont Center For Ecostudies, speaks about Bicknell’s Thrush; 7 p.m., Green Mountain National Forest Visitor Center, 99 Ranger Road, Rochester. Free admission. Info: 767-4261.

Thursday, March 13

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

•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.

•""The Nuanced Meanings of Humbug; PT Barnum, His Museum and His Influence in Vermont," with David Fairbanks Ford, founder of the Main Street Museum in White River Junction, 7 p.m., Tunbridge Public Library. Refreshments and author signings follow, free admission, donations welcome. Info: 889-9404.

Friday, March 14

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

Fri. & Sat., March 14-15

•Thrift shop sponsored by the Women’s Alliance, good condition used clothing for the whole family, plus household items and more; Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 noon, closed in bad weather; basement of the Federated Church, Main St., Rochester. Proceeds help fund local charitable efforts. Info: Estelle at 767-4045 or Edith at 767-4440.

Fri.-Sun., March 14-16

•Central Vt. Garden Show, with exhibits by landscapers, stonemasons, sugar makers and nonprofit groups; Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Barre Civic Ctr. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Central Vt. YMCA. Info: Danielle at 802-479-9038.

•56^th Annual Hanover Lion's Club Auto, Boat and RV Show, new and classic cars, entertainment, and food; Fri., 4-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Leverone Field House, Hanover, N.H.

Saturday, March 15

•Winter Farmers Market, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., United Church (red brick church) Main St., Randolph.

•Easter Egg Hunt for area families: younger children, 9:30 a.m.; older kids and adults, 11 a.m., Randolph Recreation Field. Small participation fee benefits RUHS sophomore class. Info: Ethan (728-9215) or Lianna (728-3236).

•St. Patrick’s Day Supper, take-out orders available, 5 p.m., Holy Family Hall, Our Lady of the Angels Church, Hebard Hill Rd., Randolph. Info: 728-7176.

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

•Sugar on Snow Supper with baked ham, mashed potato, green beans, coleslaw, homemade rolls, raised donuts and sugar-on-snow, served family style at 5, 6 & 7 p.m., United Church of Christ, Rte. 14, Hartford. Reservations recommended: 802-295-2061.

•Green Mt. Civil War Roundtable, Art Stacy and Dave Nelson, Navy re enactors, present a program on the Union Navy during the Civil War,12 noon, Black Angus Steakhouse, Rte. 4, Quechee. To make lunch reservations call Gail Blake at 802-296-2919.

•Book and Music Sale, books, records, tapes, DVDs, and CDs, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Upper Valley, 320 Rte. 5 South, Norwich. Info: call Rich at 802-436-1150.

Sunday, March 16

•Concert with music by "Sounding Joy!" directed by Marjorie Drysdale, followed by open house with refreshments and tour of the building, 1 p.m., Our Lady of the Angels Church, corner of Hebard Hill and Rte. 66, Randolph. No set admission, but free will offering accepted.

•Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Community Church of Hancock and Granville, 8-9 a.m., Hancock Town Hall, Rte. 100.