WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

Northfield 5:45 - Masonic Bingo, Masonic Temple, now every Wednesday.

Montpelier 1 p.m. - Wild Strawberries, screening of the Bergman film with discussion led by Rick Winston, Part of Osher Lifelong Learning's Foreign Film Series, Savor Theater, $5 non-members. 5:30 p.m. - Youth Chess Club, for ages 6-16, Kellogg Hubbard Library, 229-1207 for information. 6:30 p.m. - Rural Vermont Annual Meeting with keynote speaker Karl Hammer of Vermont Compost Company, Grange Hall, off Route 12, Northfield Street, Free for members, $10 for others, legislative updates, finger potluck, chance auction, Call Rural Vermont at 223- 7222 for information. 7 p.m. - Andy Potok: When is it art? This presentation explores how serious art is produced, slides will be shown of how Potok's work deteriorated during mental and physical deficiencies and how deKonning's work declined during dementia, Kellogg Hubbard Library, FREE.

Waterbury 7 p.m. - Waterbury Historical Society meeting, Burr Morse tells tales about his life and autographs books, Wesley Methodist Church.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

Northfield 7 p.m. - Zoning Board of Adjustment, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

Roxbury 7 p.m. - End of Life Care: Hospice, Hospital, Nursing Home with information provided by CVHHH representatives, Roxbury Free Library, FREE.

Montpelier 7 p.m. - The Miracle Worker, lyrical and moving story about Helen Keller and her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, Lost Nation Theatre, $25-$10, information 229-0492. 7 p.m. - What Makes a Job Applicant Stand Out, hear a human resources person speak on a panel of human resources experts talk about what makes a person stand out when seeking a job, Kellogg- Hubbard Library, FREE.

Waitsfield 7 p.m. - Living Lightly on the Earth: Your Future, Your Hope, slideshow on global warming and ideas to reduce energy usage, Big Picture Theater, 496-3162 for information.

Warren 9:30 a.m. - Book Discussion: Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, part of the Vermont Humanities Council series led by Kathleen Osgood Dana, Warren Library.

FRIDAY, MAY 1

Northfield 6 p.m. - Free Dinner, United Methodist Church. Montpelier 7:15 a.m. - Bike/Walk with your legislator day, choose from a one-hour guided bike ride or guided walk, meet in front of the Statehouse. Noon - Join Bernie Sanders and others on the Statehouse lawn to demand health care reform, 861-2877 for information. 7 p.m. - The Miracle Worker, lyrical and moving story about Helen Keller and her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, Lost Nation Theatre, $25-$10, information 229-0492.

Barre 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Peter Miller signs his books at the opening of three new exhibits at Studio Place Arts. 7 p.m. - Many Voices, One Heart, bring non-perishable items for the food shelf, First Baptist Church, Lasagna buffet for $5 at 5 p.m., concert 7 p.m., 479-0479 for information.

Randolph 7:30 p.m. - The Next Generation, a showcase of the talent of young people, Chandler Music Hall, $10/$5 students in advance, $12/$6 at the door, 728-6464 for tickets and information.

Middlesex 7:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream, students in grades 3-6 present the Shakespeare classic, Rumney School, suggested donation $6/$3 kids/$10 families, 223- 5429 for information.

Waitsfield 8 p.m. - The Rocky Horror Show, presented by Barre Players, Valley Players Theater, $20, tickets at the door, 229- 4191 for reservations.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Northfield 9 a.m. - Green Up Day, Meet behind the fire station and work until Noon, for more information call: Don Wallace at 485-2281 or Bill Lyon 485-6121. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Attic Treasures Appraisal Day, Dust off your treasures and bring them in to find out how much they are worth, Northfield Historical Society, Community Room, Brown Public Library, $5 per item/6 items for $25.

Roxbury 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Annual Greenup Day and Book Sale, sponsored by the Roxbury Free Library, Roxbury Community Hall, Call 485-5590 for information.

Montpelier 8:30 a.m. til pie runs out - Sweet 'n' Savory Pie Breakfast, All you can eat or whole pies for sale to take home, also story time, kids activities and more, Christ Church, $6/free ages 6 and under/$20 families. 10:30 a.m. - The Mind Show, Intermediate Meditation Classes, Tom Barefoot, Yoga psychology and Western psychology, Kellogg- Hubbard Library. 1 - 4 p.m. - All Species Day Rehearsals, Statehouse lawn, parade dancers, maypole dancers, 454-1461 for information. 2 - 4 p.m. - Funeral Consumers Alliance of Vermont Annual Meeting, updates and elections plus speaker Annie K. Ross and harpist Linda Schneck, public welcome, Unitarian Church, 496-9458 for information. 7 p.m. - The Miracle Worker, lyrical and moving story about Helen Keller and her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, Lost Nation Theatre, $25-$10, information 229-0492. 8 p.m. - Contradance with caller David Millstone and music by Dave Langford and Peter Barnes, Capitol City Grange, off Route 12, Northfield Street, $8.

Randolph Center 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 2009 Fiddlehead Festival, Vermont Technical School, tent in front of the old dorm, Call Wendy for information at 728-5731.

Middlesex 7:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream, students in grades 3-6 present the Shakespeare classic, Rumney School, suggested donation $6/$3 kids/$10 families, 223- 5429 for information.

Bethel 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - White Elephant and Food Sale, Miller Memorial Church, items marked half price at Noon.

Waterbury 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - National Scrapbook Day Workshop hosted by Kym Andrews, Creative Memories Consultant, $20 includes lunch, pre-register at 244- 8110. 6 p.m. - Mad Dog Chapter Trout Unlimited Banquet/ Auction with speaker Thomas Ames, Jr., author of Caddis Flkies, $35/$60 per couple, cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 6:45 p.m.

Waitsfield 8 p.m. - The Rocky Horror Show, presented by Barre Players, Valley Players Theater, $20, tickets at the door, 229- 4191 for reservations.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Montpelier 7 p.m. - The Miracle Worker, lyrical and moving story about Helen Keller and her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, Lost Nation Theatre, $25-$10, information 229-0492. Noon - All Species Day, begins at Hubbard Park with parade to the Statehouse, Statehouse festivities at 2 p.m.

Waitsfield 1 - 5 p.m. - Auditions: "Songs For A New World," men and women of all ages 16 and up may audition for this contemporary musical, performances in October, Valley Players Theater, RSVP 793-4220.

Northfield Noon - 5:30 p.m. - Red Cross Blood Drive, Northfield High School.

Montpelier 7 p.m. - Powers of Persuasion, First Wednesday Series, Persuasion by Jane Austin will be discussed with April Bernard from Bennington College, Kellogg- Hubbard Library.

THURSDAY, MAY 7

Northfield 7 p.m. - The Sullivan Team trip to Honduras will be presented and discussed, Grace Building off Wall Street.

Roxbury 7 p.m. - Mistress of Herself, speeches and letters of Ernestine L. Rose: Early Women's Rights Leader with Paula Doress-Worters, Roxbury Free Library.

Montpelier 7 p.m. - The Miracle Worker, lyrical and moving story about Helen Keller and her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, Lost Nation Theatre, $25-$10, information 229-0492.

COMING UP IN NORTHFIELD
SUNDAY, MAY 10

4 p.m. - Arioso, A Paine Mountain Arts Council Concert, United Church.