Calendar Submissions

November 6 -- Friday

Talk by Pam Kanaly in White River Junction: author of Will the Real Me Please Stand Up: 9 to 11:30 a.m., Valley Bible Church, 851 Fairview Terrace. Sponsored by Mother's of Preschoolers of the Upper Valley. Child-care provided. 802-674-9497 or shaunnagrady@yahoo.com.

Drop off United States of America Flags for Retirement Ceremony: St. Helena's, Shaker Hill Road, Enfield. Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 319 and Crew 319 of Canaan. 603-523-7430 or slyman@mascoma.k12.nh.us.

Upper Valley Family Focus Day: Health Money and Love: 9:30 a.m. jto j3 p.m., Lebanon College, on the Mall, Lebanon. Workshops and exhibits are free; donations of diapers sizes 2, 3 and 4 for Hannah House appreciated. 603-727-7106 or lpalanov@familyfinancialstrategies.net.

Play Group in Hanover, drop-in program, for infants to age 2, with caregiver: 10 a.m., Howe Library, 13 South St. 603-643-4120 or www.howelibrary.org.

Story Time in Hartland, 10:30 a.m., Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5. Theme: dogs. 802-436-2473 or hartlanddir@vermontel.net.

Public Skating in Hartford: noon to 1 p.m., Wendell A. Barwood, formerly Hartford Municipal Arena. $5, season passes available. 802-295-5036 or www.hartford-vt.org.

Ski and Skate Drop Off in Brownsville, for sale on Saturday: 4 to 7 p.m., Albert Bridge Elementary School, 108 Hartland/Brownsville Road. 802-230-6088 or mkantola@neilhdaniels.com.

Lab Coat Investigations in Norwich, for ages 9 and older: 4 to 4:30 p.m., science discovery lab, Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road. $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17, free for ages 2 and under and for members. 802-649-2200 or www.montshire.org.

Reception for "Gems and Giants," watercolors by Brian Walsh: 4:30 p.m., Ledyard Gallery, Howe Library, 13 South St., Hanover. 603-643-4120 or www.howelibrary.org.

Open Studios and Demonstration in White River Junction: 5 to 8 p.m., Tip Top Media and Arts Building, 85 North Main St. Artists Rebecca Gottesman, Kathy Parsonnet, Larissa King, Kathy Fiske, Martha Davis, Virginia Webb and others discuss their work. Painter Georgina Forbes of Studio No. 223 demonstrates her technique for pouring liquid color washes onto canvases positioned on the floor. The Photostop Gallery is open until 9 p.m. with photographs by Neal Rantoul from his exhibit "Wheat, An America Series." Part of the First Friday celebration. 802-698-0320.

Reception for "Landscape and Still Life in Oil," exhibit by artist Carol Egbert: 5 to 7 p.m., Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St., Norwich. 802-649-1184 or www.norwichlibrary.org.

Turkey Raffle in Claremont: 6 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 808, 150 Charlestown Road.

"What My Hands Have Taught Me," lecture by jeweler Tim McCreight: 6 p.m., Wilson Hall, Room 219, Dartmouth College, Hanover. McCreight shows examples of his work and reflects on the lessons they offer. Free. 603-646-3226 or jewelry@dartmouth.edu.

Ford Sayre Ski and Winter Sports Equipment Consignment: 6 to 7:30 p.m., gymnasium, Richmond Middle School, 63 Lyme Road, Hanover. Sale includes Alpine and Nordic ski equipment and clothing, helmets, ice skates, snowboards and more in good condition; straight skis not accepted. 603-785-1769 or www.fordsayre.org.

Nature Photographer and Tracker Susan Morse in Norwich, presenting a slide show and exhibition: 6:30 p.m., Tracy Hall, 300 Main St. 802-649-3947 or phyllis.b.katz@dartmouth.edu.

Talk About Careers in Sports, by Dartmouth College baseball coach Bob Whalen and Rebecca Hooper of Grassroot Soccer: 7 p.m., Norwich Congregational Church, 15 Church St., Norwich. Free. Part of "The Things People Do" series. All welcome, middle and high school students encouraged. 802-649-1433 or www.norwichcongregational.org.

Nighttime Astronomical Observing: 8 to 10 p.m., Shattuck Observatory, Dartmouth College, Observatory Road off Wheelock Street, Hanover. Free. 603-646-9100.

Bazaars/Fairs -- November 6

"Christmas Market With A Difference" in Hanover: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, 40 College St. Bags, baskets, bed and kitchen linens, cards, ceramics, chocolates, copper and brassware, fine foods, ceramics, jewelry, ornaments, wooden bowls and more. Proceeds benefit artisans and charitable organizations. 603-643-3150 or www.ccdcucc.org.

Community Meals -- November 6

Roast Pork Supper in Enfield: 5 to 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Enfield United Methodist Church, Route 4. $8.50 for adults, $4.25 for ages 5 to 10 and free for ages 4 and under. 603-632-5030 or kdricard87@comcast.net.

Listen Community Dinner in Lebanon: 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 18 School St. Free. 603-398-2780.

First Friday Pizza and Movie Night in Dorchester: wood-fired pizza from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and movie, Real Dirt on Farmer John, at 7 p.m., D Acres of New Hampshire, 218 Streeter Woods Road. $5 to $15 suggested donation. 603-786-2366 or www.dacres.org.

Film -- November 6

Teen Movie Night in Ascutney, rated PG-13: 7 p.m., Weathersfield Proctor Library, 5181 Route 5. Free. For movie title or 802-674-2863 or library@weathersfield.org.

Performances -- November 6

An Elegant Evening of Music in Claremont: 6:30 p.m., Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights. $7, proceeds benefit the center. Featuring pianist Denis Fontaine, violinist Coula Nester-Woods, pianist and fiddler Kate Duffy, flutist Margaret Powell, violinist Sophia Pellegrino, tenor Paul Feeney and director Ed Evensen. 603-543-5998 or seniorctr5@comcast.net.

"Old-Time Rules Will Prevail: The Fiddle Contest in Vermont," presented by Adam Boyce, historian Yankee humorist and fiddler: dessert social at 6:30 p.m., and program at 7 p.m., Hawks Mountain Grange, Old Center Street, Perkinsville. Sampling of live competitions and performance by Boyce. Sponsored by Vermont Humanities Council and the historical society. Free. 802-674-2361 or www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org.

Opening Night Gala Parallel Lives, comedy by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy, directed by Brooke Ciardelli and presented by Northern Stage: 7 p.m., Briggs Opera House, 12 North Main St., White River Junction. $27 to $58 for adults, $25 to $56 for seniors and children, group rates available. Cash bar reception follows at Elixir Restaurant and Lounge. 802-296-7000 or www.northernstage.org.

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple in Canaan, female version presented by The Mascoma Players: 7 p.m., Mascoma Valley Regional High School, Route 4. $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, not recommended for ages 11 and under. Tickets: 603-632-4308, ext. 2033.

Momix's Passion in Lebanon: 7:30 p.m., Lebanon Opera House, 51 North Park. Tickets start at $25. 603-448-0400 or www.lebanonoperahouse.org.

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, production by the Parish Players: 7:30 p.m., Eclipse Grange Theatre, Academy Road, Thetford. $12. 802-785-4344 or www.parishplayers.org.

Craig Lucas' Reckless directed by David Stern: 7:30 p.m., Flickinger Arts Center, Kimball Union Academy, Main Street, Meriden. Complimentary admission, based on first come, first-served basis. 603-469-2130 or www.kua.org.

Thornton Wilder's Our Town, a Hanover High School Footlighters production: 7:30 p.m., auditorium, Hanover High School, 41 Lebanon St., Hanover. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Tickets: 603-643-3431, ext. 3538.

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in New London, presented by the Sunapee-Kearsarge Intercommunity Theatre: 8 p.m., Sawyer Center Theater, Colby-Sawyer College. $10 adults, $5 for students. 603-526-3670 or jay.linda.nh@gmail.com.

Rummage Sales -- November 6

Donations for Winter Clothing and Toy Sale in South Royalton: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., lobby, South Royalton School, 223 South Windsor St. Only clean, gently used clothes or toys accepted. 802-763-7740 ext. 241.

Senior Centers -- November 6

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: shopping in Lebanon, 8 a.m.; coffee group, 8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:50 a.m., suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6.50 for ages 59 and under. 603-523-4333.

Greater Randolph Senior Center, 6 Hale St., Randolph: lift for life exercises, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; mah-jongg, 10 a.m.802-728-9324 or randolphsc@gmail.com.

Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London: walking at Proctor Academy gymnasium, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; chair exercises, 10:15 a.m.; blood pressure clinic, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; foot care clinic, sign up required, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., $20 or $25 for diabetics with doctor's orders; Scrabble, 1 p.m. 603-526-6368.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 N. Main St., White River Junction: breakfast, sign up required, 8:30 a.m., $3; tai chi, fee and sign up required, 9:15 a.m.; Suite Notes rehearsal, 10 a.m.; lunch, with pianist Jane Gibson, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; book club led by Edye Lowell of Quechee Public Library, discusses Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris, 12:45; bridge, 12:45 p.m.; bingo, 1 p.m., 5 cents per card. 802-295-9068.

Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Road, Charlestown: yoga, 9 a.m.; exercise 10:30 a.m., cribbage, 1 p.m.; karaoke, 6:30 p.m. 603-826-5987.

Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill: art class with Barbara Brown, 9 a.m.; bone builders, 9:30 a.m.; pianist Ethel Cooper, 11:15 a.m.; game night, 6 to 8 p.m. 603-787-2539.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St., Hanover: painting, 9 a.m.; strength and fitness, 9 a.m. 603-643-5531.

Stoughton House Senior Center, 46 Main St., Windsor: coffee and doughnuts, 9 a.m.; exercises with Linda, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 12:30 p.m.; story reading. For time and 802-674-6733.

Orange East Senior Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford, Vt.: exercise, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon $3 for 60 and over, $5 under 60, takeout available; chronic pain support group, 1:30 p.m. 802-222-4782.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: crafts and quilting, 9 a.m.; computer assistance, 10 a.m. to noon, computer technology center, Center for Elder Services (next to the center); lunch suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6.50 for ages 59 and under; Armistead caregivers program, 12:15 p.m.; whist card party, 1 p.m. 603-448-4213.

Thompson Senior Center, 11401 Senior Lane, Woodstock: bowling, 9:30 a.m.; skate, Union Arena, 10 to 11 a.m., $2; bingo, dining room, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon; shopping and errands, 1 p.m. 802-457-3277 or www.thompsonseniorcenter.org.

Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights: ping pong, 10 a.m.; pinochle and knitting, 1 p.m. 603-543-5998.

Story Times -- November 6

Story Hour in Bradford, Vt., for children of all ages: 10 a.m., Bradford Public Library, 21 South Main St. 802-222-4536.

Stories and Art in Etna, for preschoolers with caregivers: 10 a.m., Etna Library, 130 Etna Road. 603-643-3116 or etna.library@hanovernh.org.

Lunch at the Library in Norwich, for ages 3 to 8, with caregiver: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St. Theme: howdy pardner! Bring a lunch and make a craft. 802-649-1184 or www.norwichlibrary.org.

Yard Sales -- November 6

United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., between the church and Micky's Roadside Cafe, Route 4, Enfield. 603-632-5030.

November 7 -- Saturday

Volunteers Needed for Northern Lights Decorating Project in Claremont, all ages welcome: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Broad Street Park. Rain date is Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 603-558-1029 or lousilva14@yahoo.com.

"Conversation with the Candidates," an environmental conference with keynote address by Jonathan Isham Jr., associate professor of economics at Middlebury College and author of Ignition: What You Can Do to Fight Global Warming and Spark a Movement: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Vermont Technical College, 124 Administration Drive, Randolph Center. $30 in advance, $35 day of. Senator Susan Bartlett, Matt Dunn, Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, Senator Doug Racine and Senator Peter Shumlin plan to attend. 802-223-8421 ext. 4787 or www.vtenvironmentalaction.org.

"You Sew, Girl" in Bradford, Vt., basic sewing workshop: 9 or 11, reading room, Bradford Public Library, 21 South Main St. Learn machine basics and pattern awareness. 802-222-4536 or bradfordpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

Christmas Bazaar in Plainfield: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Plainfield Town Hall, Route 12A. Antiques, baked goods, crafts, door prizes, grocery basket raffle, jewelry and more; lunch available. Sponsored by Blow-Me-Down Grange No. 234. 603-448-0773 or merylene@surfglobal.net.

Drop off United States of America Flags for Retirement Ceremony: St. Helena's, Shaker Hill Road, Enfield. Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 319 and Crew 319 of Canaan. 603-523-7430 or slyman@mascoma.k12.nh.us.

Ford Sayre Ski and Winter Sports Equipment Consignment: 9 to 11 a.m., gymnasium, Richmond Middle School, 63 Lyme Road, Hanover. Sale includes Alpine and Nordic ski equipment and clothing, helmets, ice skates, snowboards and more in good condition; straight skis not accepted. 603-785-1769 or www.fordsayre.org.

Ski and Skate Sale in Brownsville: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albert Bridge Elementary School, 108 Hartland/Brownsville Road. Percentage of proceeds benefit school enrichment programs. 802-230-6088 or mkantola@neilhdaniels.com.

"The 2008 elections and the Future of American Politics," a lecture by Dean Lacy, professor of government: 10 a.m., Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Sponsored by Dartmouth College Office of Alumni Relations. Part of Faculty Chalk Talk series. Free. 603-646-9159 or ar.ace@dartmouth.edu.

Open House in Lebanon: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ava Gallery and Art Center, 11 Bank St. Free. Refreshments served. In conjunction with the New Hampshire Open Doors statewide event sponsored by New Hampshire Made and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. 603-448-3117 or www.avagallery.org.

Japanese Culture Lecture in Hartland, with Chiho Kaneko: 10 a.m., Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5. Free. 802-436-2473 or hartlanddir@vermontel.net.

"Letting Go -- Being Free," Valley Insight day-long retreat, led by Claire Stanley and Jack Millett: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Congregational Church on the Green, 8 South Park, Lebanon. $15 payable at door. Learn to develop the ability to connect with letting go and to practice being free. Bring a lunch. 603-653-9303 or dorothy.gannon@valley.net.

Wagon Ride Weekend at Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock: open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., narrated horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $11 for adults, $10 for ages 62 and older, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for ages 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under; includes admission to the dairy farm, farm life exhibits, farmhouse and more. 802-457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org.

Play Chess in Hanover, informal, drop-in, for middle schoolers to adults: 11 a.m., Mayer Room, Howe Library, 13 South St. 603-643-4120 or www.howelibrary.org.

Auction to Benefit Open Fields School: noon to 4 p.m., Thetford Center Community building, Route 113. Items range from local services to handcrafted items and specialty foods. Snacks and lunch available. Playground on premise. 802-785-2077 or www.openfields.org.

Artist Talk and Children's Workshop in Lebanon, with Caitlyn Raheegie Cedarstrom: 2 to 3 p.m., Ava Gallery and Art Center, 11 Bank St. Free. 603-448-3117 or www.avagallery.org.

"Spit, Tears, Rain, Ocean, Bathtub" in Newport, n.h.: writing workshop about water, art and you, for ages 14 to 19 with Kristen Fehrenbach: 3 to 4:30 p.m., Newport Mill, 169 Sunapee St. In conjunction with H20 exhibitions. $20 in advance, $25 day of. To register: 603-640-6155 or mill@h2ofilmonwater.org.

Public Skating in Hartford: 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., Wendell A. Barwood, formerly Hartford Municipal Arena. $5, season passes available. 802-295-5036 or www.hartford-vt.org.

Robert Burns Night in White River Junction: 6 p.m., Hotel Coolidge, 39 South Main St. Dinner and celebration of the poet Burns. Featuring Bill Tobin on harp and James Patterson on bagpipes with Highland dancing by Camille Ames. $40, proceeds benefit the work of the club. Sponsored by Scottish Club of the Twin States. 603-863-7443 or anne.I.shivas@gmail.com.

"Area for Social Justice" in Hanover, art show and silent auction: 6 to 8 p.m., Top of the Hop, second floor, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College. Art created by Dartmouth College students and alumni. Cash or check for silent auction purchases, proceeds benefit student organizations for social justice projects. Music by The Van Burens. Free admission. Sponsored by COSO, Leslie Center for Humanities, Tucker Foundation, Panhellenic Council, Chi Gam and EKT.

"Off Piste in the Northeast," multi-media slide show presentation by photographers Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson: 7 p.m., The Mountain Goat, 68 South Main St., Hanover. $5 for adults, free for ages 12 and under. Show features backcountry skiing adventures throughout the Northeast and Canada. Raffle tickets for outdoor gear $5 or 5 for $20, proceeds benefit Upper Valley Trails Alliance. Part of the "Wild People, Wild Places" series. 802-496-5434 or www.emberphoto.com.

Bazaars/Fairs -- November 7

Holiday Bazaar in Lebanon: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Baptist Church of Lebanon, 11 School St. Proceeds benefit food pantry. Free. 603-448-5618.

Bazaar and Quilt Show in Springfield: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 77 Main St. Baked goods and jams, books, jewelry, plants, quilters table and tag sale items. 802-885-5728 or www.spfdvt.org.

Christmas Sale in White River Junction: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 106 Gates St. Bake sale, crafts, cutlery, and white elephant tables. 802-295-3965.

Holiday Craft, Bake and Tag Sale in West Claremont: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Route 103. Sponsored by the Esther Society of the church. Free admission. 603-446-3950.

"Christmas Market With A Difference" in Hanover: 9 a.m. to noon, Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, 40 College St. Bags, baskets, bed and kitchen linens, cards, ceramics, chocolates, copper and brassware, fine foods, ceramics, jewelry, ornaments, wooden bowls and more. Proceeds benefit artisans and charitable organizations. 603-643-3150 or www.ccdcucc.org.

Craft Fair and Silent Auction in Ascutney, featuring more than 25 crafters: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ascutney Fire Station, Route 131. Lunch available, all proceeds benefit the volunteer fire department. Sponsored by Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department. 802-674-9567 or avfdauxiliary@comcast.net.

Craft Fair in Ascutney: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Weathersfield School, Route 5. Sponsored by Weathersfield School PTA.

Holiday Bazaar in Ascutney: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ascutney Union Church, 5243 Route 5. 802-674-2484 or mbaird98@comcast.net.

Indoor Sale in North Springfield: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., lunch available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., North Springfield Baptist Church, 69 Main St. Books, cutlery, food, handcrafted items, rummage and white elephant. 802-886-8107 or grnmtrose@vermontel.net.

Holiday Fare in Lyme: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Treasure table, silent auction, holiday decorations, gift items; lunch available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 603-353-4444.

Community Meals -- November 7

Harvest Supper in Dorchester: 4 to 6 p.m., Dorchester Town Hall, off Route 118. $8 for adults, $5 for ages 5 to 12, free for ages 4 and under; takeout available after 6 p.m. Part of Dorchester Old Home Days. 603-523-7119 or townofdorchester@earthlink.net.

Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale Fundraiser in New London: dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church, 82 King Hill Road. $10 for adults, $6 for children, free for ages 2 and under, takeout available; proceeds benefit Team Hope Chest. Baked goods available, proceeds benefit American Cancer Society.

Pot Roast Dinner in Cornish, all you can eat: 5 to 7 p.m., vestry, United Church of Cornish, Center Road, $11 for adults, $5 for children, free for preschoolers. 603-542-8546.

Spaghetti Supper and Art Raffle Benefit in Hartland: 5 to 8 p.m., Hartland Congregational Church, 10 Station Road. ^ $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for ages 5 and under, proceeds benefit the Hartland Elementary School Class of 2010. Raffle items on display at the school. 802-436-2255.

Red Flannel Hash Supper in Woodstock: 5 to 7 p.m., Woodstock Unitarian Universalist Church, 7 Church St. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and under. 802-457-2217 or alwynia@aol.com.

Chicken Pie Supper in Canaan: 5 to 7 p.m., clubhouse, Route 4. $8 for adults, $4 for ages 5 to 12, and free for ages 4 and under; proceeds benefit clubhouse maintenance expenses. Sponsored by Cardigan Mountain Bobcats 4-H. 603-523-7778 or herpatologist@valley.net.

Chicken Pie Supper in North Thetford: 5 p.m., United Church of Thetford, 5470 Route 5. $9 for adults, $4 for ages 4 and under. 802-785-2041 or bpscats@aol.com.

Ham and Bean Supper in Bethel: 5 p.m., Bethel United Church, Church Street. $8 for adults, $5 for children. 802-234-5513 or cqemporium@aol.com.

Chicken Pie Supper in Springfield: 5 to 7 p.m., St. Mark's Church, 33 Fairground Road. $8 for adults, $4 for ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and under.

Roast Pork Supper in Sharon, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Sharon Elementary School, Route 132. $9 for adults, $5 for children, free for ages 5 and under. Sponsored by Sharon Congregational Church. 802-763-2007 or karen.b.hewitt@hitchcock.org.

Roast Pork Supper in Randolph: seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m., parish hall, Our Lady of the Angels Church, 43 Hebard Hill Road, Randolph. $10 for adults, $6 for ages 5 to 12, free for ages 4 and under; takeout available. dpbreault@comcast.net.

Turkey Supper in Charlestown: 5 p.m., Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Road. $8 for adults and $4 for children. 603-826-5987 or dona.ames@myfairpoint.net.

Breakfast Buffet in Orford: 7:30 to 10 a.m., United Congregational Church of Orford, Main Street. By donation. Reservations: 603-353-4897 or leonard.graves@gmail.com.

Roast Beef Supper in Newport, n.h., 5:30 to 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, Church of the Good Shepard, 11 Park St. $10 for adults, $5 for children, free for ages 4 and under. 603-835-2923 or grammiecatg@netzero.net.

Baked Bean Supper in Perkinsville: 5:30 p.m., Perkinsville Elementary School, Route 106. $8 for adults, $4 for ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and under. Sponsored by West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department. 802-952-9557 or mbtl@tds.net.

Dances -- November 7

Swing, Salsa and Ballroom Dance in Norwich, with John and Sandra Tomeny: doors open at 7:30 p.m., complimentary introduction to swing and salsa dance at 8 p.m., dance 9 to 11:30 p.m., $10 for adults, $8 for students, Tracy Hall, 300 Main St. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Sponsored by Upper Valley Dance Network. 603-643-5341 or dance@uvdance.net.

Shindig with The Shugarmakers in Tunbridge: 8 to 11 p.m., Tunbridge Town Hall, 290 Rte. 110. $8 for adults, $4 for seniors and ages 12 and under. 802-889-9602 or www.shindigsvt.com.

White Rose Band in White River Junction: 8 to 11:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2571, 97 South Main St. ^ $6 for nonmembers, $5 for members. 603-369-0329.

Farmers Markets -- November 7

Norwich Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Norwich Grange, 344 Main St., Norwich. Agricultural produce, prepared foods and handcrafts. 802-436-1630 or www.norwichfarmersmarket.org.

Film -- November 7

Seraphine (France, 2008), directed by Martin Provost: 6:30 and 9 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID, and free for Loew Film Series pass holders. Part of the "Saturday at the Loew" series. 603-646-2422.

Health -- November 7

Mobile Vet Center in White River Junction: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Railroad Row, next to the Windsor County Court House. Center provides non-medical readjustment counseling to combat veterans. Sponsored by Norwich University Alumni Club of the Upper Valley. Refreshments provided. 802-295-2908.

Performances -- November 7

Puccini's Turandot, conducted by Andris Nelsons, directed by Franco Zeffirelli and presented by the Metropolitan Opera, transmitted live via satellite from Lincoln Center: doors open at noon, performance at 1:00 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover. $25, $10 for Dartmouth students. 603-646-2422.

Parker Hill Road Performs Blue Grass in Dorchester: 7 p.m., Dorchester Town Hall, off Route 118. Free. Ice cream social at intermission. Part of Dorchester Old Home Days. 603-523-7119 or townofdorchester@earthlink.net.

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple in Canaan, female version presented by The Mascoma Players: 7 p.m., Mascoma Valley Regional High School, Route 4. $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, not recommended for ages 11 and under. Tickets: 603-632-4308, ext. 2033.

Mini Mud! variety show with 22 acts featuring 88 youth between the ages of 7 and 18: 7 p.m., Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main Street, Randolph. $15 for adults, $8 for students. 802-728-6464 or www.chandler-arts.org.

Thornton Wilder's Our Town, a Hanover High School Footlighters production: 7:30 p.m., auditorium, Hanover High School, 41 Lebanon St., Hanover. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Tickets: 603-643-3431, ext. 3538.

Craig Lucas' Reckless directed by David Stern: 7:30 p.m., Flickinger Arts Center, Kimball Union Academy, Main Street, Meriden. Complimentary admission, based on first come, first-served basis. 603-469-2130 or www.kua.org.

Jesse Cook Performs in Woodstock: 7:30 p.m., Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green. $30 for adults, $25 for ages 17 and under. 802-457-3981 or www.pentanglearts.org.

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, production by the Parish Players: 7:30 p.m., Eclipse Grange Theatre, Academy Road, Thetford. $12. 802-785-4344 or www.parishplayers.org.

Celebrity Saturday for Parallel Lives, comedy by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy, directed by Brooke Ciardelli and presented by Northern Stage: 7:30 p.m., Briggs Opera House, 12 North Main St., White River Junction. $27 to $58 for adults, $25 to $56 for seniors and children, group rates available. Post-show discussion with cast. 802-296-7000 or www.northernstage.org.

St. Mary's Gospel Choir Performs in Plainfield: from West Harlem, New York: 8 p.m., Plainfield Community Church, 1094 Route 12A. Donations accepted. 603-675-6510 or snoozen1@peoplepc.com.

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in New London, presented by the Sunapee-Kearsarge Intercommunity Theatre: 8 p.m., Sawyer Center Theater, Colby-Sawyer College. $10 adults, $5 for students. 603-526-3670 or jay.linda.nh@gmail.com.

Rummage Sales -- November 7

Winter Clothing and Toy Sale in South Royalton: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., multi-purpose room, South Royalton School, 223 South Windsor St. Reasonable prices. 802-763-7740 ext. 241.

Rummage Sale in Haverhill: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bag sale at noon, parish hall, First Congregational Church of Haverhill, 10 Parish Hall Lane. Sponsored by Women's Fellowship. 603-989-3381 or marcia.welsh@dartmouth.edu.

Senior Centers -- November 7

Open Forum -- Computer Questions: 9 a.m., Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London. Bring questions about basic computer skills. Limited enrollment, to register: 603-526-6368.

Stoughton House Senior Center, 46 Main St., Windsor: lunch, 12:30 p.m.; bingo, 1:30 p.m. 802-674-6733.

Yard Sales -- November 7

United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., between the church and Micky's Roadside Cafe, Route 4, Enfield. 603-632-5030.

November 8 -- Sunday

Drop off United States of America Flags for Retirement Ceremony: St. Helena's, Shaker Hill Road, Enfield. Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 319 and Crew 319 of Canaan. 603-523-7430 or slyman@mascoma.k12.nh.us.

Silent Meditation in White River Junction, meditation practice and instruction: 9 a.m. to noon, second floor, COVER building, Shambhala Meditation Center of White River, 158 South Main St. Free. 802-785-4304.

Worship and Harvest Luncheon in Norwich, worship service at 10 a.m., luncheon follows, St. Barnabas Church, 262 Main St. Free. 802-649-1923 or agollnick@valley.net.

Wagon Ride Weekend at Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock: open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., narrated horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm fields and along the Ottauquechee River from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $11 for adults, $10 for ages 62 and older, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for ages 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under; includes admission to the dairy farm, farm life exhibits, farmhouse and more. 802-457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org.

Montshire Museum of Science Programs, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: secret life of ants, provide the colony with a supply of leaves, 11 a.m.; lab coat activity for ages 9 and up at 2:30 p.m. Programs free with admission, $10 for adults, $8 for children. 802-649-2200 or www.montshire.org.

Open House in Lebanon: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ava Gallery and Art Center, 11 Bank St. Free. Refreshments served. In conjunction with the New Hampshire Open Doors statewide event sponsored by New Hampshire Made and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. 603-448-3117 or www.avagallery.org.

Hanover Firefighters Union 3288 Versus Boston Bruins Alumni in West Lebanon: 11:30 a.m., Campion Rink, 494 North Main St. $10 for adults, free for ages 9 and under. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. All proceeds benefit Hanover Firefighters Union 3288 charitable account. 603-643-2340 or bethpw@comcast.net.

Ford Sayre Ski and Winter Sports Equipment Sale: noon to 2 p.m., gymnasium, Richmond Middle School, 63 Lyme Road, Hanover. Sale includes Alpine and Nordic ski equipment and clothing, helmets, ice skates, snowboards and more; no straight skis. 603-785-1769 or www.fordsayre.org.

Basketball Referee Clinic in Lebanon, with Larry Ruffing, college and high school referee: noon to 2 p.m., Witherell Recreation Center, Carter Community Building Association, 1 Taylor St. Includes the basics of youth basketball, court coverage areas, mechanics, game management and more. Free to area coaches or referees. Registration required: 603-448-6477.

Family Day in Hanover, for ages 6 to 12, with caregiver: noon to 5 p.m., Hood Museum of Art, Wheelock Street, Hanover. Free. Written guides and activities help to look and learn in the galleries; experiment with some modern art making ideas in the studio. 603-646-1469.

Cribbage Tournament in White River Junction: 1 p.m., American Legion Post No. 26, 129 South Main St., $5. Four rounds of two games per round, winner decided by total number of points scored. Food available. 603-448-0773.

The Artist: George Tooker, view 21 works: 1 p.m., rectory, St. Francis of Assisi, 30 Union St., Windsor. Includes seminar by Robert Cozzolino, curator at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and curator of recent Tooker retrospective, and remarks by the Rev. Rene Butler. 802-674-6008 or dvfvt@sover.net.

Public Skating in Hartford: 1 to 4 p.m., Wendell A. Barwood, formerly Hartford Municipal Arena. $5, season passes available. 802-295-5036 or www.hartford-vt.org.

Sacred Harp Singing in Windsor, no experience necessary: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Old South Church, 146 Main St. Social singing, not a performance; loaner books available. Free. 802-674-6963 or danhertzler@gmail.com.

"Reading" Places: Art, Architecture and Gravestones in Early Vermont, program presented by Bill Hosley: 2 p.m., Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney. Free. Sponsored by Weathersfield Historical Society and Vermont Humanities Council. 802-263-5626 or salhar@tds.net.

Reception for "New Works~New Calendar," an exhibit of work by 12 members of Strafford Artworks: 2 to 4 p.m., Tunbridge Library, Route 110, Tunbridge Village. Exhibit continues to Jan. 9; hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 to 8 p.m., Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 802-889-9404 or micolbeck@yahoo.com~mjcolbeck@gmail.com.

Nondenominational Remembrance Service in Claremont: 2 p.m., St. Mary's Church, Central Street. Sponsored by Sullivan County Hospice, Inc. and Connecticut Valley Home Care and Hospice. Candles provided. Refreshments follow. 603-543-6800 or jim.boden@vrh.org.

Meet the Artist: George Tooker in Windsor: 2:30 p.m., Cornish Colony Museum, 147 Main St. Q&A. Reception follows. ^ $50 for nonmembers, $35 for members. 802-674-6008 or dvfvt@sover.net.

Lab Coat Investigations in Norwich, for ages 9 and older: 2:30 to 3 p.m., science discovery lab, Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road. $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17, free for ages 2 and under and for members. 802-649-2200 or www.montshire.org.

The Spirituality of Other Faiths in Norwich, led by Kenneth Cracknell: 7 to 8 p.m., Norwich Congregational Church, 15 Church St. Today's faith: Sikhism. Refreshments and discussion follows. Part of an adult education series. mary_brownlow@yahoo.com

Community Meals -- November 8

Empty Bowls Benefit Supper in Pomfret: 4 to 7 p.m., Town Hall, Pomfret Road. $10 to $20 for bowls to keep after meal, $2 for bowls to borrow; proceeds benefit hunger relief, including Woodstock Community Food Shelf. Music and raffle. Sponsored by Pomfret Potters Group. 802-457-3690 or adman@vermontel.net.

Valley Singles Club Pot Luck Supper in Charlestown, for adults only: 5 p.m., downstairs of the Silsby Library, 226 Main Street. Bring a dish to share and a friend. 603-826-4451 or valleysingles@aol.com.

Dances -- November 8

Upper Valley International Folk Dancing in Norwich, featuring Druzina: 3 to 6 p.m., Tracy Hall, 300 Main St. $10 to $15 sliding scale. Dances of the Balkans. Beginners welcome, no partner needed; bring clean soft-soled shoes for dancing. 802-436-2151 or barthoj@vermontel.net.

Film -- November 8

Forest of Bliss (USA/India, 1986), directed by Robert Gardner: 7:30 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID, and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the DFS "Six Feet Under" series. 603-646-2422.

Performances -- November 8

Puccini's Turandot, conducted by Andris Nelsons, directed by Franco Zeffirelli and presented by the Metropolitan Opera, transmitted via satellite from Lincoln Center: doors open at noon, encore performance at 1:00 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover. $25, $10 for Dartmouth students. 603-646-2422.

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in New London, presented by the Sunapee-Kearsarge Intercommunity Theatre: 2 p.m., Sawyer Center Theater, Colby-Sawyer College. $10 adults, $5 for students. 603-526-3670 or jay.linda.nh@gmail.com.

Heaven is My Goal Performed by Dartmouth College Gospel Choir, directed by Walter Cunningham: 2 and 5 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Hanover. $14, $6 for students, $5 for Dartmouth students. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

The Gospel Four Perform in Barnard, featuring Ruth Bassette, John Bassette, Bud Harlow and Arthur French accompanied by Ellen Satterthwaite: 2:30 p.m., Silver Lake Chapel, 146 North Road. Free. 802-234-9285 or babrdh@sover.net.

Parallel Lives, comedy by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy, directed by Brooke Ciardelli and presented by Northern Stage: Athena series free pre-show lecture at 3:30 p.m.; performance at 5 p.m., Briggs Opera House, 12 North Main St., White River Junction. $27 to $58 for adults, $25 to $56 for seniors and children, group rates available. 802-296-7000 or www.northernstage.org.

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, production by the Parish Players: 4 p.m., Eclipse Grange Theatre, Academy Road, Thetford. $12 for adults. 802-785-4344 or www.parishplayers.org.

"A Fall Concert With Friends" Performed by Cantabile, directed by Charles Houmard and accompanied by Gregory Hayes on organ and Jane Hershey on violone: 4 p.m., Norwich Congregational Church, 15 Church St. $12 for adults in advance, $15 for adults day of the concert, $10 for seniors, $5 for students. 603-643-5507 or angelgrrl_33@yahoo.com.

Encore Arioso! in Randolph: Central Vermont's chamber music ensemble: 4 p.m., Bethany United Church, Main Street. ^ $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. 802-223-2712 or i.raerad@aol.com.

Newmont Military Band in Claremont, perform in period uniforms, led by Larry Jones: 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, Pleasant Street. $5, proceeds benefit the Claremont Historical Society. Concert features a mix of marches, waltzes and more. 603-542-2727 or sharon_wood@pobox.com.

Senior Centers -- November 8

Stoughton House Senior Center, 46 Main St., Windsor: leisure activities; lunch, 12:30 p.m. For time and 802-674-6733.

Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London: movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's , 2 p.m. 603-526-6368.

Yard Sales -- November 8

Garage Sale Benefit in Windsor: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 147 Main St. Proceeds benefit Cornish Colony Museum. 802-299-5295.

November 9 -- Monday

Drop off United States of America Flags for Retirement Ceremony: St. Helena's, Shaker Hill Road, Enfield. Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 319 and Crew 319 of Canaan. 603-523-7430 or slyman@mascoma.k12.nh.us.

Play Group in Hanover, drop-in program, for infants to age 2, with caregiver: 10 a.m., Howe Library, 13 South St. 603-643-4120 or www.howelibrary.org.

Mother Goose Play Group in Lebanon, for up to age 2, with caregiver: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Lebanon Library, 9 East Park St. Toys, rhymes and music. 603-448-2459.

Bingo for Books in Newport, n.h., for ages 5 and up: 3 p.m., Richards Free Library, 58 Main St. Win a round of bingo and choose a free book. 603-863-3430 or www.newport.lib.nh.us.

"Theater and Young Audiences" with Tim Crouch in Hanover: workshop for instructors: 4 p.m., Wilson Hall, Room 219, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Crouch focuses on creative ways to engage students with theater. Free. Registration required: 603-646-2010.

"The Audience's Role," workshop with playwright/performer Hannah Ringham: 5:30 p.m., Top of the Hop, Hopkins Center, free. Registration required: 603-646-2010.

Meditation Group in Hanover: 5:30 p.m., Hanover Friends Meeting House, 43 Lebanon St. Sponsored by Valley Insight Meditation Society. Donations appreciated. www.valleyinsight.org.

Young Meditators Night in White River Junction, for ages 18 to 35: 6 to 8 p.m., second floor, COVER building, Shambhala Meditation Center of White River, 158 South Main St. The how, what and why of Buddhist meditation. Free. 802-649-1417.

Knitting Circle in Canaan, all ages and abilities welcome: 6 to 8 p.m., Canaan Town Library. 603-523-9650 or www.canaanlibrary.org.

Orgasm, Inc.: Women's Sexual Health for Sale, film and discussion by filmmaker Liz Canner and Xenia Markowitt, director of the Center for Women and Gender at Dartmouth College: 6:30 p.m., Mayer Room, Howe Library, 13 South St. Free. Sponsored by the Women's Network of the Upper Valley (WNUV). 603-643-2079.

Squadron Open House and Mitchell Award Presentation in Lebanon, featuring guest speaker, C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General and award presentation for three cadets: 7 to 9 p.m., Signal Aviation terminal building, second floor and attached hangar, Lebanon Airport, Airport Road. Refreshments provided. 603-443-1291 or mb-mh@comcast.net.

Informal Play Reading and Discussion of Copenhagen, by Michael Frayn: 7 p.m., Murray Room, Howe Library, 13 South St., Hanover. Copies provided. 603-643-4120 or www.howelibrary.org.

Public Meeting for Claremont's 250th Anniversary Celebration: 7 p.m., Claremont Savings Bank, 145 Broad St.. Claremont. Volunteers and ideas needed for celebration in Oct. 2014. Refreshments provided. 603-542-7017 or csanborn@claremontnh.com.

Community Meals -- November 9

Listen Community Dinner in White River Junction: 5 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 749 Hartford Ave. Free. 603-398-2780.

Listen Community Dinner in Canaan: 5 p.m., Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4. Free. 603-398-2780.

Dances -- November 9

Tango Dancing: ^ $3. Sponsored by Dartmouth Argentine Tango Society. For time and location: dartmouth.argentine.tango.society@dartmouth.edu.

Health -- November 9

American Red Cross Blood Drive in South Royalton: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Vermont Law School, Chelsea Street. Must be 17 years or older and weigh 110 pounds, bring donor card, photograph identification or two forms of identification. 802-578-9024.

Senior Centers -- November 9

Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London: walking at Proctor Academy gymnasium, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; Tom & Tom's men's discussion group, 8:45 a.m.; In-Stitches crafts group, 10 a.m.; chair exercises, 10:15 a.m.; duplicate bridge (bidding boxes), 1 p.m.; walking at New London Outing Club, old middle school gymnasium, 4 to 5 p.m. 603-526-6368.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: bone builders, 8:30 p.m.; coffee group, 8:30 a.m.; knitting group, 9:45 a.m.; listening session, 11 a.m.; lunch, 11:50 a.m., suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6.50 for ages 59 and under. 603-523-4333.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: advisory council, 9 a.m.; crafts and quilting, 9 a.m.; music with Jess and No, 11:45 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6.50 for ages 59 and under; 50/50 raffle, noon; bingo, 12:45 p.m.; drawing course with Norton Terry, 1 to 3 p.m., $10 for five classes, bring your supplies 603-448-4213.

Orange East Senior Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford, Vt.: exercise, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon $3 for 60 and over, $5 under 60, takeout available. 802-222-4782.

Greater Randolph Senior Center, 6 Hale St., Randolph: Wii games, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10:30 a.m., 5 cents per card; lunch, noon, $5 for ages under 60 and $3 to $4 for ages 60 and over; show and tell, share a skill, 12:45 p.m. 802-728-9324 or randolphsc@gmail.com.

Thompson Senior Center, 11401 Senior Lane, Woodstock: Piecemakers meeting, 9 a.m.; bingo, 11 a.m.; advisory meeting, 1 p.m.; bridge meeting, 1 p.m.; weight watchers, 5 p.m. 802-457-3277 or www.thompsonseniorcenter.org.

Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill: bone builders, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 9:30 a.m.; music by Sweet Jamm Band, 11:15 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6 for ages 59 and under. 603-787-2539.

Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Road, Charlestown: line dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, 10 a.m., age in motion, 11 a.m.; bone builders, 1 p.m., Silvertones rehearsal, 2 p.m. 603-826-5987.

Stoughton House Senior Center, 46 Main St., Windsor: exercises with Linda, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 12:30 p.m.; games, 1:30 p.m.; hair day and spa. For time and information regarding hair day and spa: 802-674-6733.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 N. Main St., White River Junction: lunch, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; "Amusing Stories," told by Marion Levasseur, 12:30 p.m.; bingo 1 p.m., 5 cents per card. 802-295-9068.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St.: toy project for the Shriners Hospital, 1 p.m. 603-643-5531.

Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights: 5 Acer Heights: cribbage, 1 p.m.; line dancing, 1 p.m. 603-543-5998.

Story Times -- November 9

Story Time in Vershire: 10 to 11:30 a.m., Vershire Community Library, Church-Orr House, Route 113. 802-685-3151 or vershare.org/library.

November 10 -- Tuesday

Drop off United States of America Flags for Retirement Ceremony: St. Helena's, Shaker Hill Road, Enfield. Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 319 and Crew 319 of Canaan. 603-523-7430 or slyman@mascoma.k12.nh.us.

Mindfulness Meditation in White River Junction: meditation, 9 to 10 a.m., discussion 10:15 to 11:30 a.m., Mindfulness Practice Center, rectory, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, second floor, 749 Hartford Ave. Donations appreciated. 802-436-1136.

Art in Nature Program -- Paper Making, for preschoolers with Lauren Cole-Johnson: 10 to 11 a.m., The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, N.H. Homemade paper from dried vegetative matter and recycled newsprint. $5 for children of nonmembers, $2 for children of members, caregivers attend free. To register: 603-763-4789 ext. 3 or www.thefells.org.

Books and Lunch in Hanover, book discussion on The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collison of Two Cultures by Anne Fadiman: noon, Rotary Room, Howe Library, 13 South St. Loaner books available. Free. 603-643-4120 or www.howelibrary.org.

Lunchtime Gallery Talk in Hanover, Dartmouth students introduce contemporary sculptures on view in "Modern and Contemporary Art at Dartmouth" at 12:30 p.m., Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College. Free. 603-646-2808 or rachel.vermeal@dartmouth.edu.

Tots and Tea in Hanover: 3 to 4:30 p.m., St. Thomas Church, 9 Wheelock St. Playtime and refreshments for children and caregivers. Free. 603-643-4155 or saintthomas@valley.net.

Bingo in White River Junction: doors open at 5 p.m., bingo from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2571, 97 South Main St., $10 minimum game charge. Refreshments and snacks available. 802-295-9745.

Toastmasters Meeting in White River Junction, 6 to 8 p.m., Veterans Administration Medical Center, 215 North Main St. Practice and hone communication and leadership skills. 802-457-9799 or johanna.hunter@gmail.com.

Upper Valley Regional Food Summit in White River Junction: 6 to 8:30 p.m., American Legion Post No. 26, 129 South Main St. Sponsored by the Farm to Plate Initiative and Valley Food and Farm. Free. 802-828-1260 or ww.vsjf.org.

Food Summit in White River Junction: 6 to 8:30 p.m., American Legion Post No. 26, 129 South Main St. Refreshments provided. Part of the "Farm to Plate Initiative" series. Sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture Council and Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund. transitiontownwrj@gmail.com.

Public Skating in Hartford: 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., Wendell A. Barwood, formerly Hartford Municipal Arena. $5, season passes available. 802-295-5036 or www.hartford-vt.org.

"The Last Glaciation -- Retreat of the Ice Sheet and the March of Plants Northward," discussion led by Josette Carter: 7 p.m., Rotary Room, Howe Library, 13 South St. Discussion of the geographic redistribution of our native plants after the most recent glaciation period. Sponsored by the Native Plant Study Group. 802-457-5141 or www.nativeplant.org.

Reading by Author Woden Teachout in Hanover, from her book Capture the Flag: A Political History of American Patriotism: 7 p.m., Mayer Room, Howe Library, 13 South St. Free. 603-643-4120 or www.howelibrary.org.

Author Catherine Tudish and Poet Tim Mayo in Hanover, to read from their works: 7:30 p.m., Left Bank Books, 9 South Main St. Free. 603-643-4479 or leftbankbooks@valley.net.

Community Meals -- November 10

Volunteers in Action Lunch in Ascutney, for seniors: noon, Hartland Recreation Center, 19 Route 12. Suggested donation $3 to $4. Part of the Congregate Meals program. Reservations required: 802-674-5971.

Listen Community Dinner in Lebanon: 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 2 Hough St. Free. 603-398-2780.

Empty Bowls Benefit Supper in Springfield, Vt.: 5 to 7 p.m., cafeteria, Springfield High School, 303 South Street. ^ $20 for handcrafted ceramic bowls to keep after meal, $5 for meals only, free for ages 2 and under; proceeds benefit Springfield Family Center Food Shelf and the Miller Art Center. Silent auction, dessert bar, and music program by Chorus, Madrigals, concert band and wind ensemble at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Sponsored by Springfield High School Arts Academy. 802-457-3690 or adman@vermontel.net.

Health -- November 10

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Hanover: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Alumni Hall, Dartmouth College. Must be 17 years or older and weigh 110 pounds, bring donor card, photograph identification or two forms of identification. 802-578-9024.

Outdoors -- November 10

Road Walk in Woodstock, led by Vic McGee: start and end at Billings Farm, about 8 miles, moderate. Sponsored by Ottauquechee section of Green Mountain Club. For time: victor.e.mcgee@dartmouth.edu.

Hike in Wilder, led by Inge Brown: loop off Route 5 on Hazen and Backwater Trails, three miles, easy terrain. Sponsored by the Upper Valley Trails Alliance. No dogs please. Free. For time: 802-296-5777.

Performances -- November 10

Old English!-- and Something New! Performed by Dartmouth Wind Symphony, conductor Matthew M. Marsit: 7 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover. Program by British composers including Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustay Holst, Bill Connors and Guy Woolfenden. $14, $6 for students, $5 for Dartmouth students. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

British Playwright/PerformerTim Crouch in England: multi-layered drama: 6 and 8 p.m., Hood Museum of Art, Hanover. $20, $10 for Dartmouth students. Audience stands for a portion of the performance. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Parallel Lives, comedy by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy, directed by Brooke Ciardelli and presented by Northern Stage: 7:30 p.m., Briggs Opera House, 12 North Main St., White River Junction. $27 to $58 for adults, $25 to $56 for seniors and children, group rates available. 802-296-7000 or www.northernstage.org.

Senior Centers -- November 10

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: Theme day; coffee group, 8:30 a.m.; Scrabble, games and cards, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:50 a.m., suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6.50 for ages 59 and under; bingo for baubles, 12:30 p.m. 603-523-4333.

Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London: walking at Proctor Academy gymnasium, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; breakfast book club discusses The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Caree, 9:30 a.m.; Outdoor Recreation for Seniors event, 10 a.m.; "Memory Loss, Brain Health and How We Can Help," presented by Kesstan Blandin, 1 p.m.; Medicare questions, sign up required, 2 to 4 p.m.; poker, 2 p.m. 603-526-6368.

Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill: Veterans coffee hour, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; crafts with Laurel, 9 a.m.; accordion music with Eben at 11:15 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6 for ages 59 and under; Crafty Needlers, 1 p.m. 603-787-2539.

Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights: bridge class, 9 a.m.; exercise with Sal, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:45 a.m., $5 for nonmembers, $4 for members; skip bo, 1 p.m. 603-543-5998.

Thompson Senior Center, 11401 Senior Lane, Woodstock: strength and fitness, 9 a.m.; double king pede, 10 a.m.; holiday bazaar meeting, 10 a.m.; skate, Union Arena, 10 to 11 a.m., $2; bingo, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon; horseshoes, 1 p.m.; Zumba, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. 802-457-3277 or www.thompsonseniorcenter.org.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: golfers' breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; crafts and quilting, 9 a.m.; chair exercises with Ed, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; cribbage, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; music with guitarist Mike and fiddler Seth, 11:30 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6.50 for ages 59 and under; Mount Lebanon first-graders, 12:30 p.m.; line dancing with Jamie Orr, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 603-448-4213.

Orange East Senior Center, Bradford Regional Community Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford, Vt.: exercise, 9 a.m., donations appreciated; line dancing, 10 a.m.; balance class, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for over 60, $5 for under 60, takeout available. 802-222-4782.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St., Hanover: exercise, 9 a.m., monthly fee; coffee, 10 a.m.; line dancing, sign up and fee required, 11 a.m.; Thanksgiving luncheon, sign up required, noon; "Wise Up on Meds," program offered by AARP, follows luncheon; intermediate bridge, 1:30 p.m. 603-643-5531.

Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Road, Charlestown: bridge, 9:30 a.m., exercise, 10:30 a.m.; dominoes, Mexican train game, 1 p.m.; Silver Country rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. 603-826-5987.

Orford Area Senior Services, Congregational Church, Main Street, Orford: bone builders, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m. to noon; Ray Champagne plays fiddle, guitar and keyboard, 1:30 a.m.; lunch and 50/50 raffle, noon, ^ donations appreciated. 603-353-9107.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 N. Main St., White River Junction: Together, women's group, facilitated by Judy Adams, Hospice volunteer coordinator, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, with "A Tribute to Joe Pogar," by Jess (Jessica Amidon) and No (Winona Hary), noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; cribbage, 1 p.m., $1; fitness, 1:30 p.m., ^ $2.50. 802-295-9068.

Stoughton House Senior Center, 46 Main St., Windsor: lunch, 12:30 p.m.; music with Marie, 1:30 p.m.; movies and popcorn, 5:30 p.m. 802-674-6733.

Story Times -- November 10

Stories and Art in Etna, for preschoolers with caregivers: 10 a.m., Etna Library, 130 Etna Road. 603-643-3116 or etna.library@hanovernh.org.

Story Time in Wilder, for children of all ages: 10 a.m., Wilder Club and Library, 78 Norwich Ave. Theme: mittens story time. 802-295-6341 or www.quecheelibrary.com.

Preschool Story Time in Lebanon, for ages 3 to 6, with caregiver: 10:15 to 11 a.m., Lebanon Library, 9 East Park St. 603-448-2459.

November 11 -- Wednesday

Business Networking International Lake Sunapee Region Chapter Meeting, for professionals and small business owners: 8 to 9:30 a.m., Woodcrest Village, 356 Main St., New London. 603-252-9192 or www.bninh.com.

Veterans Day Celebration and Discover the Difference Day in Lyme: 8:15 a.m., Bancroft Campus Center gymnasium, Crossroads Academy, 95 Dartmouth College Highway, Lyme. Assembly featuring singing, poetry and drama. Free. 603-795-3111 or www.crossroadsacademy.org.

Drop off United States of America Flags for Retirement Ceremony: St. Helena's, Shaker Hill Road, Enfield. Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 319 and Crew 319 of Canaan. 603-523-7430 or slyman@mascoma.k12.nh.us.

Program for Preschoolers at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock: Route 12, for ages 3 and up: When Frost is on the Pumpkin, 9 to 10:30 a.m., $5 for nonmembers, and $3 for members, fee includes admission. Story, visit to the farm, hands-on activity and snack. Limited enrollment, to register: 802-457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org.

Veterans Day Ceremony in Hartland, all welcome: 11 a.m., Damon Hall, 1 Quechee Road. Sponsored by American Legion Post No. 48. 802-436-3411 or akbeebe@aol.com.

"Gimme 5" Plastic Recycling Collection in Lebanon: 4 to 6 p.m., cafe/gallery, Lebanon Co-op Food Store. Clean, dry plastic with a No. 5 stamp on it, other items will be refused. 603-643-2667 or eneuman@coopfoodstore.com.

Uncommitted Singles Night in Springfield Vt., for adults only: 5:30 p.m., The 371 Restaurant, 371 River St. Buy your own meal. 802-436-2439 or valleysingles@aol.com.

Talk on General Harmon and Admiral Clark in Bradford, Vt.: 6 to 8 p.m., Bradford Public Library, 21 South Main St. Part of the informal group discussion sponsored by the History Club. 802-439-5040.

Valley Chords New Member Rehearsal in Hartford, chapter of the Sweet Adelines: 6:45 p.m., Hartford High School, 37 Highland Ave. Women interested in barbershop singing welcome. 802-649-2656 or www.valleychords@gmail.com.

Community Meals -- November 11

Listen Community Dinner in White River Junction: 5 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 749 Hartford Ave. Free. 603-398-2780.

Community Meal in Windsor: 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, Court Street. Bring a friend. Free. Sponsored by Windsor Clergy and Churches. 802-674-2157.

Dances -- November 11

English Country Dance Class in Norwich, for beginners and experienced dancers: 7 to 9:30 p.m., parish hall, St. Barnabas Church, 262 Main St. $6 per class. Program focuses on classic dances of The Playford Ball. 603-448-2950 or millstone@valley.net.

Scottish Country Dancing in Fairlee: 7 to 9 p.m., Town Hall, Route 5 $3. Beginners welcome, all dances taught, no partner needed. 802-349-3459.

Contra Volution Dance Class in Hanover, with Joshua Boraz: 7:30 p.m., Richard W. Black Community and Senior Center, 48 Lebanon St. Music by various bands. Free. 603-643-9334 or jboraz@aol.com.

Film -- November 11

Veterans Day Event in South Royalton: 12:45 to 2 p.m., Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, 166 Chelsea St. Free. nstenstrom@vermontlaw.edu.

Telluride Mountain Film Fest in South Royalton: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, 166 Chelsea St. Free. nstenstrom@vermontlaw.edu.

Double Feature: Dracula (USA, 1931), directed by Tod Browning at 7 p.m. and Thrist (Korea, 2009), directed by Park Chan-Wook at 8:25 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID, and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the DFS "Six Feet Under" series. 603-646-2422.

Health -- November 11

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Lebanon: noon to 5 p.m., Dwinell Room, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, 125 Mascoma St. Must be 17 years or older and weigh 110 pounds, bring donor card, photograph identification or two forms of identification. 802-578-9024.

Performances -- November 11

Pianists Linda Lienhard and Kit Van Winkle Perform in Hanover: 5 p.m., Faulkner Recital Hall, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Free. Program includes Poulenc's Sonata for Two Pianos/, Mendelssohn's Andante and Variations/, and Debussy's Epigraphes Antiques. Sponsored by Vaughan Concert Series and Dartmouth Department of Music. Free. 603-646-3531 or music@dartmouth.edu.