WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Northfield 5 - 7 p.m. - Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner, United Church with music by the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra, $10. 7 p.m. - Book Discussion, Wild Thorns by Sahar Khalifeh, part of Vermont Humanities Council Middle Eastern Voice Series, Brown Public Library, FREE.

Brookfield 6 - 8 p.m. - New Covenant Church, Mothers of Pre- Schoolers, Meeting and dinner, 2252 Ridge Road, Brookfield, child care provided, Contact Collene at 276-3022.

Montpelier 9 a.m. - Early Childhood Day, Parents and advocates invited to meet with legislators, share stories and take action, State House and Capitol Plaza Hotel, $25/$5 if not attending lunch, pre-registration 262-3292. 7 p.m. - Aspects of Vermont Series, Commercial History along the Winooski River Valley, Slide presentation with Manuel Garcia, enjoy old photos of early Montpelier businesses, Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 7:30 p.m. - 40th Army Band of the Vermont National Guard, Farmer's Night Series, State House, FREE.

Randolph Auditions: Chandler Music Hall for "The Next Generation" for high school students who are serious about dance, classical, folk or traditional music, Call 728-9878 for appointment. 7 p.m. - Vermont Yankee, Beyond 2012, four panelists discuss our energy future, Vermont Technical College, Old Dorm Lounge, 728-9033 for information.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Barre 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, benefits Habitat for Humanity, Universalist Church, $5.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Northfield 6:00 p.m. - Free Dinner, United Methodist Church.

Montpelier 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Dinner prepared by the chefs of J. Morgan's Steak House, St. Augustine's Parish Hall to benefit St. Michael's School, $10/ children 3-11 $6, 4 course fish dinner featuring Green Mt. Coffee and Tea. Dinners will be held each Friday during lent.

Barre 7 - 10 p.m. - Senior Dance, dance to the oldies, swing, jazz and more, sponsored by Spaulding High School Key Club to benefit Habitat for Humanity project in Louisiana. Canadian Club, $7.

Stowe 6 p.m. - Auditions for the Full Monty, looking for 20 steeltown types, men and women, all ages and sizes, singing, dancing and reading, Stowe Theatre Guild, 985-8911 for information.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Northfield 1 p.m. - VFW Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, Senior Center.

Montpelier 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Winter Farmers Market, local produce, cheese, meat, baked goods, Vermont College Gym. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Spring Fling Flea Fair, treasures for everyone, modest cost luncheon, sponsored by VFW Auxiliary, Pioneer Street. 4 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at the Savoy continuing through March 29, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16. 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at City Hall Arts Center, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16. 7 p.m. - Beethoven, Haydn and "Heaven" with the Vermont Chamber Orchestra and soloist pianist, Mana Tokuno, Vermont College of Fine Arts, College Hall Chapel, $12/$10 seniors and students/ kids free 12 and under. 8 p.m. - Contradance, Grange Hall, Steve Zakon- Anderson, caller, music by Notorious, $8.

Randolph 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 3 on 3 basketball tournament for youth and adults, benefits the Boys and Girls Club in Randolph, Northfield and Bradford, VTC Shape Center, pre-registration 728-3332.

Stowe 6 p.m. - Auditions for the Full Monty, looking for 20 steeltown types, men and women, all ages and sizes, singing, dancing and reading, Stowe Theatre Guild, 985-8911 for information.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Montpelier 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Antiques Market, Elks Country Club off Route 2, $5 for early buyers 7:30 a.m./$2 regular admission. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at the Savoy continuing through March 29, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at City Hall Arts Center, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16.

Randolph Auditions: Chandler Music Hall for The King and I, students ages 7-18 invited for annual July 4 youth musical, Call 728-9878 by March 18 for audition packet and appointment.

MONDAY, MARCH 23

Northfield 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. - Yoga with Linda Russell from Yoga Mountain, Grey Building, Call 485-4847 to register. 7 p.m. - Selectboard Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

Montpelier Noon - 8:30 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at the Savoy continuing through March 29, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16. Noon - 8:45 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at City Hall Arts Center, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Northfield 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Belly Dancing with Shari, Grey Building, Information call 485-4847. 7 p.m. - Chess Club, Senior Center, $1, information 764-5880. 7 p.m. - Village Trustees Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

Montpelier 10 a.m. - Preschool Discovery Program, Wandering Worms, Ages 3-5 are welcome with their families to join in a morning of nature investigations inside and out, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, 229-6206 for information. Noon - 8:30 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at the Savoy continuing through March 29, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16. Noon - 8:30 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at City Hall Arts Center, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Northfield 6:30 p.m. - Northfield Conservation Commission Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library, Discussion on results of the Dog Rier Geomorphic Study

Montpelier 10 a.m. - Preschool Discovery Program, Wandering Worms, Ages 3-5 are welcome with their families to join in a morning of nature investigations inside and out, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, 229-6206 for information. Noon - 8:15 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at the Savoy continuing through March 29, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16. Noon - 8:15 p.m. - Green Mountain Film Festival begins at City Hall Arts Center, tickets 262-3456 are $8.25/$7.50 students and seniors. Tickets on sale after March 16. 7 p.m. - Dreaming of Ireland with Lerna, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a presentation of hammered dulcimer playing by Lerna who recounts a three month voyage through Ireland in words, pictures and music at the Kellogg- Hubbard Library, FREE.

Barre 10 a.m. - Bereavement Support Group, learn to cope with grief, Central Vermont Home Health Hospice, 600 Granger Street, Contact Diana or Louise at 223-1878 for information.