Thursday, April 3

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

•Golden Yoga: Yoga and meditation for the older crowd, weekly, 10:30 am-noon, Integrative Health, Randolph. Instructor Eva Zimet, eva@contactmediation.com.

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

•Amphibian crossing training, how ways to help protect frogs and salamanders, free 6:30 p.m., North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 229-6206.

Friday, April 4

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

•Shaken Baby Syndrome presentation by RTCC senior Carrie White, 5 p.m., RUHS auditorium, followed by dinner in the cafeteria. Tickets at the RTCC office.

•11^th Annual Chelsea Variety Show, entertainment, door prizes, food, 7 p.m., Chelsea Town Hall. Info: 685-2177 or 685-2223. Benefits Chelsea Senior Center and food shelf.

•Jackie Richter-Menge, of the Cold Regions Research Engineering Laboratory talks about her research and global climate change in the Arctic, 7 p.m., Unitarian Church, Main Street, Montpelier. Info: North Branch Nature Center, 229-6206.

Saturday, April 5

•Introduction to Belly Dance taught by Kathleen McBrien, 10:30 a.m. Brookfield Elementary School. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes, open to women age 15 or older. Info: call Pat at 728-5719.

•Roast Pork Supper, sponsored by First Congregational Church of Royalton, 5 and 6 p.m. servings, take-out available, Royalton Academy, Rte. 14, Royalton. Info: 763-8402 or 763-7812.

•Town Meeting on the Economy with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Harvard Law School professor and author Dr. Elizabeth Warren, 7 p.m., Chase Community Center, Vt. Law School, South Royalton. Free.

•White Elephant & Food Sale, 9-2, with 1/2-price sale after noon. Miller Memorial Church, North Main St., Bethel. Info: 763-3968.

•Spring Flea Market and Craft Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., American Legion Hall, Depot Square, Northfield. Info: 485-6713 or 485-9029.

•Crossroads Postcard & Stamp Show, over 20 dealers of stamps and postcards for collectors, USPS table offering special one-day postmark and stamp exhibits, show honors Vt. inventor, Thaddeus Fairbanks, free admission, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mid-Vermont Christian School Gym, Gilson Ave., Quechee. Info: 728-6212.

•Yankee Pot Roast Supper with homemade pies, 5 p.m., take-out available, Methodist Church, School St., Lebanon, N.H.

Sunday, April 6

•Sugar on Snow Party, sponsored by Odd Fellows Lodge #74, 1:30-4 p.m., Lodge Hall, over Welch’s Laundromat off SoRo Green. Info: 889-5661 or 763-7615.

•"Creating a Positive Marriage" seminar series begins, 6-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church, School St., Lebanon, N.H. Info and to register: 603-448-5478.

Monday, April 7

•"Wasted! Prevention and Management in Vermont," a recycling panel discussion, 6-8 p.m., Chase Community Center, Vt. Law School, South Royalton. Free.

Tuesday, April 8

•Randolph Garden Club sponsors "Botanical Art," a talk by Corinth artist and botanist, Lois Jackson; meeting opens with potluck lunch at noon, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Summer St., Randolph. Visitors welcome. Info: Carol Rogers, 276-3072; or Joyce Bisson, 276-3113.

•"Parenting and the Internet," with guest speaker Mary Danko, free, 6:30 p.m., South Royalton School Library. Info: Brenda at 763-2841.

•Book discussion of Walker Percy’s "Lancelot," 7:30 p.m., Norwich Public Library. Info: Mary at 802-296-2191.

Wednesday, April 9

•Alternative Fuels Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., parking circle in front of Oakes Hall, Vt. Law School, South Royalton. Free.

Thursday, April 10

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

•Golden Yoga: Yoga and meditation for the older crowd, weekly, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Integrative Health, Randolph. Info: Eva Zimet at eva@contactmediation.com.

•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, April 11

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

•Fly Fishing Clinic with professional instructors, all equipment provided, barbecue afterward, 3-8 p.m., Payne's Beach, No. Windsor St., South Royalton. Co-sponsored by Environmental Law Society and Sporting and Conservation Society. Free.

•Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Stockbridge PTO, 5-7 p.m., Stockbridge Central School.

Fri. & Sat., April 11-12

•14^th Annual Mud Season Variety Show, an intergenerational celebration of community that spotlights the talents of families, friends and neighbors; 7:30 p.m., Chandler Music Hall, Main St., Randolph. Tickets: 728-6464.

Saturday, April 12

•Mud Season Munch Fest II, hosted by Mt. Valley Parish churches, Chinese and silent auctions, white elephant tables, food court, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Whitcomb High School, Bethel. Info: 234-9916.

•Chicken Pie Dinner to benefit Bethel Firemen’s Scholarship, seatings at 5 and 6:15 p.m., White Church, Rte.12, Bethel.

•First Branch Sustainable Living Fair, with displays, vendors, workshops, films, food, door prizes and give-aways, free admission, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Chelsea Public School gym. Info: Phillip at 685-7784.

•Winter Farmer’s Market, with goods from local farmers and crafters, 9 a.m.-2 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.

•All-day Scrapbooking Fundraiser to support the Sharon Rec and One Planet programs with free gifts, make-and-take sessions, tools for use, giveaways, etc; 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sharon Elementary School. Pre-register by calling 763-8280. Fee includes all meals.

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

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

Sunday, April 13

•"Using Your Digital Camera" class with Nate and Michael Barsanti, 1-4 p.m., pre-registration is required, Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Ctr., Rte. 14, Sharon. Info: 763-2334.