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Happenings Calendar Thursday, July 2-Sunday, July 12 Happenings Calendar Thursday, July 2-Sunday, July 12 Calendar submissions should arrive at least one week in advance of the intended publication date. Mail entries to The Herald of Randolph, P.O. Box 309, Randolph, VT, 05060; or fax them to 728-9275 or to news@ourherald.com. Thursday, July 2 •"Weavers Helping Weavers." 7-8:30 p.m., White River Craft Center, 50 Randolph Ave., Randolph. For info call 728-8912. •Free Community Reiki Clinic. 5:30-7 p.m., Gifford Medical Center Conference Area, Randolph. •Free Film Night. Family films and film classics, 7:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, Brookfield. For complete schedule, send email to brookfieldmovies@gmail.com. •South Royalton Band Concert. Conducted by Dick Ellis, music includes marches, jazz classics, medleys from Broadway shows, 7:30 on the green, South Royalton (rain location: South Royalton High School). Free admission. Info: 763-8172 or (234-6400. •Brown Bag Concert. "35th parallel" plays music from the Middle East, North India, North Africa, 12 noon, on the green, Woodstock. Rain location: Town Hall Theater. Info: Pentangle Arts Council at 802-457-3981 or www.pentanglearts.org. Friday, July 3 •Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., next to Kimball Library, Main St., Randolph. Info: 728-5073. •Fourth of July Fireworks Display. Sponsored by Randolph Fire Department, at dusk, Stock Farm Road, off Rte. 66, Randolph. Donations gratefully accepted, food and other concessions begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4 •Fourth of July Celebration. Parade down Main Street, starting at 10 a.m. from Shaw’s parking lot on Route 12, plus post-parade events with food and activities on Merchants Row, library book sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., next to Kimball Library on Main St., also 10th annual duck race at Randolph Playground, and more, all in downtown Randolph. Info: 728-5073. •Randolph Historical Society Museum. Open 12 noon-3 p.m., Salisbury Street (above the police station), Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677. •Fourth of July Celebration. Grand parade up Route 100, 11 a.m.; chicken barbecue sponsored by Route 100 Lions Club, 12 noon; plus reading of the Declaration of Independence, farmers market, games for kids, live music on the bandstand, 12 noon-3 p.m., on the park, Rochester village. Info: Martha at 767-3025. •July 4 Fair and Fireworks Display. Games, crafts, farmers’ market, barbecued foods, raffle, and more, begins 5 p.m.; plus fireworks display, around 9-10 p.m., on the fields of Airport Flats, Route 100, Granville. Info: Danial Sargeant at 767-3027. •Norwich Carillon Concert. George Matthew Jr., Norwich University and Middlebury carillonneur, 1 p.m., Adams Bell Tower, Upper Parade Green, Norwich University, Northfield. Free, outdoor event. Info: 802-485-2318. •Strawberry Supper. Sponsored by the North Pomfret Congregational Church, served family-style, all you can eat of ham, homemade baked beans, salad, homemade bread and strawberry shortcake, seating at 5, 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Pomfret Town Hall. Reservations: 802-457-1014. Pomfret Ladies Circle will also hold craft, and bake sale, starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5 •Randolph Historical Society Museum. Open 2-4 p.m., Salisbury Street (above the police station), Randolph. Info: Harriet at 728-6677. •Patriotic Concert. Featuring the First Baptist Church of Cordele, Ga. singers and handbell choir, free admission, 6 p.m., Baptist Fellowship, Route 66, Randolph. •Village Harmony Concert. Appalachian, gospel, shape-note, Georgian, and South African music sung by the teen ensemble, 6 p.m., Braintree Hill Meeting House. Info: 802-236-7962. •Green Mountain Suzuki Festival Concert. Sponsored by Rochester Chamber Music Society, featuring cellist Benjamin Gish and pianist Cynthia Huard, 4 p.m., (pre-concert talk at 3:30 p.m.), Rochester High School Auditorium, Route 100. Admission by donation. •Free Park Concert. Mark LeGrand and the Lovesick Band, 6:30 p.m., on the park, Rochester village, Route 100. •Drumming and Dancing for Fun and Spirit. All ages and levels of expertise welcome, small donation requested at the door, 7-9 p.m., Barrett Hall, South Strafford. Info: Steve at 765-4059. •Patriotic Pipe Organ Recital. Arthur Zorn performs with percussionist Doug Little, 3 p.m., Bethany Church, Main St., Montpelier. Admission by donation. Monday, July 6 •Support group. For those who have a family member or close friend with a mental illness, 6-7:30 p.m., Gifford Medical Center Conference room, Randolph. Sponsored by NAMI-Vermont and Clara Martin Center. Info: facilitator Rose Hewes, 763-8030, or NAMI-VT, 800-639-6480. •Craft Club Meeting. Bring your project, no charge for admission, 7-9 p.m., South Royalton Memorial Library, 23 Alexander Place, South Royalton. Info: Tel: 763-7094. Tuesday, July 7 •Healthier Living Workshop. To help chronic illness sufferers improve their quality of life, 6-8:30 p.m., Gifford Medical Center Conference Center, 44 S. Main St., free, call (802) 728-2118 to register. •"Colorful Science." Stop in to make a craft, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Kimball Library, Randolph. Info: 728-5073. •Free Gazebo Concert. Bow Thayer of Stockbridge plays country, rock, and bluegrass; 7 p.m., Main Street Gazebo, Randolph. •Old Time Hymn Sing. Led by Clara Jobes, everyone welcome, 7 p.m., East Braintree Church, Route 12, seven miles north of Randolph. Info: 728-5910. •"Let’s Dance!" Social waltz informal instruction, 6:30-8 pm., admission by donation, Rice’s Mills Community Center, Rte. 132 & Tucker Hill Rd, Thetford Center. Info: 785-4220 or waltzlover@gmail.com. Wednesday, July 8 •Storytime. "Tongue Twisters," 10:30 a.m., Kimball Library, Randolph. Info: 728-5073. •Band Concert. John Lackard Blues Band, sponsored by Bethel Council on the Arts, 7 p.m., Bethel Band Shell, Rte. 12. Rain location: Bethel School. •Dog River Quilters. Meets second Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Maplewood Quilts, 29 East Street, Northfield. Info: Jean Jolley, 802-223-7984. Thursday, July 9 •Free Film Night. Family films and film classics, 7:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, Brookfield. For complete schedule, send email to brookfieldmovies@gmail.com. •SafeArt Healing Group for Women. Meets on the second Thursday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Markle Room, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph. New members welcome. •South Royalton Band Concert. Conducted by Dick Ellis, music includes marches, jazz classics, medleys from Broadway shows, 7:30 on the green, South Royalton (rain location: South Royalton High School) Free admission. Info: 763-8172 or (234-6400. •Cribbage Night. Experts on hand to challenge or learn from, 7 p.m., South Royalton Memorial Library, 23 Alexander Place, South Royalton. Refreshments served. Info: 763-7094. •Brown Bag Concert. Starline Rhythm Boys play classic country and honky tonk music, 12 noon, on the green, Woodstock. Rain location: Town Hall Theater. Info: Pentangle Arts Council at 802-457-3981 or www.pentanglearts.org. •Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Contemporary ballet works from 1975 to the present, with free post-performance discussion with company members, 7 p.m., Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Hanover, N.H Tickets: 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu. Friday, July 10 •Toddlertime. 10:30 a.m., Kimball Library, Randolph. Info: 728-5073. •Contra Dance. Music by Harold Luce, all dances taught, free refreshments, admission by donation, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Tunbridge Town Hall, Main Street, Tunbridge. Info: Clyde Jenne at 802-436-2444 or clydo46@hotmail.com. •Norwich Churches’ 60th Annual Rummage Sale. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Proceeds benefit Norwich churches, Info: Mary Layton at 649-1973. •Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club Rally. Vehicle displays, demos, rides, flea market, and more, 9 a.m.-dusk, Norwich University, Northfield. Info: Steve at 603-398-3323 or Hank at 802-476-6034. •Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Contemporary ballet works from 1975 to the present, with free post-performance discussion with company members, 8 p.m., Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Hanover, N.H Tickets: 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu. Saturday, July 11 •Soft-Sculpting Wool. Free workshop with Carmella Cyr, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Kimball Library, Randolph. Register at 728-5073. Wheelchair accessible. •Pancake Breakfast. 7:30-10:30 a.m., Pond Village Church, Rte. 65 & Ridge Road, Brookfield. •Flea Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Pond Village Church, Rte. 65 & Ridge Road, Brookfield. •Summernight Concert. Music by Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem, with opening act "They Might Be Gypsies," 7:30 p.m., Gilmartin’s Barn, Liberty Hill, Rochester. Sponsored by the White River Valley Players as a benefit for the Pierce Hall Community Center. For tickets call 767-3271 or stop by Judy Jensen’s Clay Studio in Rochester village. •Bach Bash. Sponsored by Rochester Chamber Music Society, featuring professional and amateur string and wind players celebrating the music of Bach, 7 p.m., Hancock Town Hall, Route 100. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. Info: 767-9234. •Chelsea Flea Market. 125 vendors on the twin commons, food vendors plus Fish & Game Club barbecue, book sale at the library, proceeds benefit local non-profits, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Chelsea Commons, Route 110 and 113. Info: Judy at 685-7900. •E-Waste Collection. 9 a.m.-3 pm., CVSWMD Tunbridge Recycling Depot (64 Recreation Road). Small fees charged to cover some of the costs for recycling e-waste. See the Electronics Recycling section on www.cvswmd.org for prices. Info: Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District: 802-229-9383 ext.106. •Household Hazardous Waste Collection. For residents of CVSWMD member towns, businesses must pre-register, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tunbridge Transfer Station. Fee charged per car for most residential loads. Info: 802-229-9383 ext.106, or Web: www.cvswmd.org. •Book Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Royalton Branch Library, Route 14, Royalton village. Info: 763-7094. •Strawberry Supper. Ham, homemade baked beans, salads, homemade rolls, and strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream; serving at 5, 6 and 6:30 p.m.; take out available, Royalton Academy Bldg, Vt. Route 14, Royalton Village. Benefit for First Congregational Church of Royalton. Info: 763-7812 or 728-6626. •Norwich Churches’ 60th Annual Rummage Sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., (half price after 2 p.m.), Tracy Hall, Norwich. Proceeds benefit Norwich churches, Info: Mary Layton at 649-1973. •Norwich Carillon Concert. Sergei Gratchev and Elena Sadina, Mechelen, Belgium and Middlebury Russian School faculty carillonneurs, 1 p.m., Adams Bell Tower, Upper Parade Green, Norwich University, Northfield. Free, outdoor event. Info: 802-485-2318. •Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club Rally. Vehicle displays, demos, rides, flea market, and more, 9 a.m.-dusk, Norwich University, Northfield. Info: Steve at 603-398-3323 or Hank at 802-476-6034. Sunday, July 12 •Duos and Trios. Sponsored by Rochester Chamber Music Society, featuring cellist Sarah Schenkman, violinist Terry Moore, and pianist Cynthia Huard, 4 p.m., Federated Church, Main St., Rochester. Pre-concert talk at 3:30 p.m. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. Info: 767-9234. •Free Park Concert. Starline Rhythm Boys, 6:30 p.m., on the park, Rochester village, Route 100. •Panhandlers Steel Band Concert. Caribbean steel drum music, 6-8 p.m., Murray Field behind the Rosa B. Tyson Gym, South Strafford Village. Rain location, Barrett Hall. Free admission, donations accepted. •Norwich Churches’ 60th Annual Rummage Sale. "Bag sale," 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tracy Hall, Norwich. Proceeds benefit Norwich churches, Info: Mary Layton at 649-1973. •Northeast Fiddlers Association Jam. Fiddlers and public welcome, donations accepted, 12 noon-5 p.m., American Legion Hall, St. Albans. Info: Lee Deyette: 728-5188. Ongoing Sundays •Green Mountain Cloggers. Weekly lessons in Barre from 1-3 p.m. and Northfield from 5-8 p.m. (call for location). Non-profit group, clogging and Irish step lessons given, new dancers (all ages) welcome. Info: 802-522-2935, or e-mail GreenMtnClogger@aol.com. Ongoing Mondays •Bethel Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m., Bethel Bandshell, Route 12. Info: market manager Linda Orr at 234-9818. Ongoing Tuesdays •Ceramics Class for Adults. Taught by Jane Alleman, ongoing class, you may join in any time, all levels of experience welcome, 6-8 p.m., White River Craft Center, Randolph. Info: 728-8912. •Cancer Support Group, all cancer survivors, sufferers, family members welcome, co-facilitated by an oncology nurse and licensed clinical social worker, second Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11 a.m., Gifford Medical Center Conference Center, Markle Room, 44 S. Main St., Randolph, free, refreshments served, 728-2270. •Free Preschool Playgroup. Sponsored by Orange County Parent Child center, open to all children birth to age five, 9:30-11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Brookfield. Info: 685-2264. •Bingo Night. 6:30 p.m., White Church on the park, Bethel. •Vermont Adult Learning Tutoring. Kitty Stanley will help area residents 16 or older, who are not currently enrolled in school, to study for their GED, basic skills, or high school credential, 1-2:30 p.m., Royalton Memorial Library. Info: call VAL 802-299-2469 or the library at 763-7094. •Japanese Calligraphy and Brush Painting. All levels welcome, ages 10 and older, 4-5 p.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Ctr., Vt. Rte. 14, Sharon. Call 763-2334 to register, drop-ins also welcome. Ongoing Wednesdays •Bingo Night. Early bird games at 5:45 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m., refreshments, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Hebard Hill, Randolph. •Line Dancing. All ages and levels, 7-9 p.m., Judd Gym, VTC, Randolph Center. Info: 728-5722. •Yoga in Rochester. All levels welcome, instructor Charles Martley, 8:30 a.m., Cushman House, Main St., Rochester. Info: 496-9048. •One-hour Iyengar-inspired Yoga. Drop-ins welcome, 6:30 p.m., Made in Vermont Boutique and Yoga Center, Rte 100 (near the Rochester town line), Stockbridge. Info: Cathy at 767-9940. •Free Preschool Playgroup. Sponsored by Orange County Parent Child center, open to all children birth to age five, 9-11 a.m., United Church on the Green, South Royalton. Info: 685-2264. Ongoing Thursdays •South Royalton Farmers Market. Produce, baked goods, crafts, 3-6:30 p.m., on the green, South Royalton village. •Bingo Night. Sponsored by Royalton Civics Club, 6:30 p.m., Royalton Academy. Info: Janet at 763-7443. •Free Preschool Playgroup. Sponsored by Orange County Parent Child center, open to all children birth to age five, 9-11 a.m., Federated Church, Rochester. Info: 685-2264. •One-hour Iyengar-inspired Yoga. Drop-ins welcome, 10 a.m., Made in Vermont Boutique and Yoga Center, Rte 100 (near the Rochester town line), Stockbridge. Info: Cathy at 767-9940. Ongoing Fridays •Free Preschool Playgroup. Sponsored by Orange County Parent Child center, open to all children birth to age five, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Baptist Fellowship Church, Randolph. Info: 685-2264. •Yoga in Rochester. Beginner-intermediate with Charles Martley, 8:30 a.m., beginner class at 10:30 a.m., Cushman House, Main St., Rochester. Info: 496-9048. Ongoing Saturdays •Randolph Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-12 noon, Rte. 66, next to OSSU building, Randolph. •Yoga with Lindsay. 10:30-11:45 a.m., Underground Center for the Arts, Randolph. •Rochester Farmers Market. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., south side of Rochester Park, Rochester village. Info: market manager Jody Lynam at 746-8453. •Yoga in Rochester. 9 a.m. class, Made in VT Boutique and Yoga Studio, 5038 VT Rte 100, Stockbridge near the Rochester town line. Info: Cathy at 767-9940. •Meditation Class. Ecumenical practice to help calm the mind, drop-ins welcome, 6:30 p.m., Made in Vermont Boutique and Yoga Center, Rte 100 (near the Rochester town line), Stockbridge. Info: Cathy at 767-9940. •Kiertan: Mantra Music Informal Guitar and Drum Jam. Bring an instrument (voices needed), followed by group meditation and potluck social gathering, 7:30 p.m., Made in Vermont Boutique and Yoga Center, Rte 100 (near the Rochester town line), Stockbridge. Info: Cathy at 767-9940. •Tai Chi and Qigong. Drop-ins and all levels welcome, 9-10 a.m., Vt. Independent School of the Arts, 7 Stars Ctr., Rte. 14, Sharon. Info: 763-2334. |
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