WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

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

Montpelier 1 p.m. - La Strada, screening of the Fellini film with discussion led by Rick Winston, part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Classic of Foreign Film, Savoy Theater, $5 nonmembers. 5:30 p.m. - Youth Chess Club, for ages 6-16, Kellogg Hubbard Library, 229-1207 for information. 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.

Barre 9:30 a.m. - Artists Learning Circle, women in the arts sharing business ideas, open to artists of all types, Vermont Women's Business Center, Firehouse at Barre, 8 S. Main Street.

THURSDAY, MAY 7

Northfield 6 p.m. - Norwich Senior Class Dinner, Plumley Armory, reservations required.

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.

Barre 1:30 p.m. - Senior Day, final senior day of the season features the Swinging Over Sixty Big Band, Aldrich Library, FREE.

Waitsfield 11:30 a.m. - I remember Mama, book displays, local stories and selected readings about motherhood, sponsored by Warren Public Library, Evergreen Place, RSVP if staying for lunch to 496- 2020. 7 p.m. - Living Healthy in a Toxic World, Green Mountain Global Forum, presents a talk by ecologist author and cancer survivor, Sandra Steingraber, Big Picture Theater.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

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.

Berlin 7 a.m. - Explore birding at Berlin Pond with the North Branch Nature Center, meet at parking lot at north end of the pond, 229-6206 for information.

Randolph 7:30 p.m. - Cheryl Wheeler and Catie Curtis, both New England songwriters perform at Chandler Music Hall, $25/$20 students and seniors, 728-6464 for information.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

Northfield 3:30 p.m. - Humanities Award Ceremony, Norwich, Milano Ballroom. 6 p.m. - Free Dinner, United Methodist Church. 7 p.m. - Baccalaureate Community Worship Service, Norwich White Chapel, all invited.

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.

Barre 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Central Vermont Quilt Show, Old Labor Hall, variety of quilts on display, raffles and more, have your old quilt appraised by Richard Cleveland for $35. 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 9

Northfield 10:30 a.m. - Order of the Engineer, Norwich Dole Auditorium. 11:30 a.m. - Nurses Pinning Ceremony, Norwich, Plumley Armory. 1 p.m. - Architecture and Art Awards, Norwich, Chaplin Gallery. 2 p.m. - ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, Norwich, Shapiro Fieldhouse. 4 p.m. - New Graduates and Family Reception, Norwich Plumley Armory.

Montpelier 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Capital City Farmer's Market, 60 State Street. 10:30 a.m. - Spiritual Anatomy with Joni Zweig at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Meditation Class Series. 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 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Central Vermont Quilt Show, Old Labor Hall, variety of quilts on display, raffles and more, have your old quilt appraised by Richard Cleveland for $35. 1 - 3 p.m. - Bowl-A-Thon for Peoples Health and Wellness Clinic, call to register a team or be a lane sponsor, prizes for top fundraisers, Twin City Lanes, 479-1229 for information. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - Galludet Dance Company, performance by troupe from university for hearing impaired students, Barre Opera House, sponsored by Barre Lion's Club, $15 16 and older.

Williamstown 1 p.m. - Old Time Rules Will Prevail: The Fiddle Contest in Vermont, Adam Boyce offers rare recordings and of competitions, plus live fiddling, Williamstown Congregational Church, FREE.

Waterbury 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Mother of All Yard Sales, benefits Central Vermont Community Land Trust, Rusty Parker Park, 476- 4493 x 213 for information.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

Northfield 10:30 a.m. - Commencement at Norwich, Shapiro Field House. 12:30 - 2 p.m. - Lunch served following commencement, Norwich, Wise Campus Center. 4 p.m. - Arioso, A Paine Mountain Arts Council Concert, United Church, local instrumental and choral ensemble featuring music by Pergolesi, Bach, an original work by Gwyneth Walker.

Montpelier 2 - 4 p.m. - Mother's Day Wildflower Walk, search for flowers and learn the folklore behind their names, North Branch Nature Center, $5, 229- 6206 for information. 3 p.m. - Montpelier World Music Chorus and Boston Harmony, joint concert featuring music from Georgia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, American shape-note songs, gospel and more, Bethany Church, $10/$5 students and seniors, 426- 3210 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.

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.

MONDAY, MAY 11

Northfield 7 p.m. - Selectboard Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

TUESDAY, MAY 12

Northfield 7 p.m. - Trustees Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Northfield 7 p.m. - Conservation Commission, Community Room, Brown Public Library.