Calendar Submissions

July 29 -- Thursday

Photo Contest in Lebanon, for nonprofessionals ages 6 and older: Drop off one or two photos, front desk, Carter Community Building Association, Witherell Center, 1 Taylor St. Prizes and ribbons awarded on Monday. 603-448-6477 or barbara.parker@joinccba.org.

Business Networking International Twin State Chapter Meeting, for small business owners: 7:30 to 9 a.m., West Lebanon Baptist Church, 114 Seminary Hill, West Lebanon. Meet with other business owners. Free. 603-359-7116.

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

Passport Expedition in South Royalton, for ages prekindergarten to fifth grade: 9 a.m. to noon, on the Green. Learn about a new place daily; plus music, singing, crafts, activities and snacks. Free. Sponsored by Journey Church and United Church of Royalton. To register: 802-763-2139 or caitlin_moses@hotmail.com.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

"I Love You Rituals with Infants and Toddlers," program for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers, presented by Ellen Perry Kaji: 10 a.m. to noon, Conference Center, first floor, Gifford Medical Center, 44 Main St. Randolph. Free. To register: 802-728-2274 or rpalmer@giffordmed.org.

Make a Splash Story Hour, for ages 2 to 7, with caregiver: 10 a.m., Hartford Library, 1587 Maple St., Hartford Village. Theme: rubber ducks. Program includes stories, crafts and snack. 802-296-2568 or hartford@vals.state.vt.us.

Events of Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: Leafcutter ants, provide the colony with its supply of leaves, 11:30 a.m.; gearing up, lab coat investigation for ages 9 and older, find out how different types of gears can change how something moves, 2:30 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. 802-649-2200 or montshire.org.

Sitting Meditation in White River Junction, meditation practice and instruction: noon to 1 p.m., second floor of the COVER building, Shambhala Meditation Center of White River, 158 South Main St. Free. 802-785-4304.

Junior Ranger Program in Woodstock: for ages 7 to 10: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., meet at carriage barn visitor center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm St., Woodstock. Free. To register: 802-457-3368, ext. 22 or nps.gov/mabi.

Make a Splash Reading Club, for ages 8 to 12, with signed parental permission slip: 3 to 4 p.m., Hartford Library, 1587 Maple St., Hartford Village. Theme: sea serpent legends. Program includes stories, crafts and snack. 802-296-2568 or hartford@vals.state.vt.us.

Interstate Speakers Toastmasters Meeting in Lebanon: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Borwell 758W, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive. Practice and hone communication and leadership skills. Free. 603-646-3163 or lorraine.k.eiler@Hitchcock.org.

"Conscious Discipline," program for parents, teachers and early childhood professionals, presented by Ellen Perry Kaji: 6 to 8 p.m., Conference Center, first floor, Gifford Medical Center, 44 Main St. Randolph. Free. To register: 802-728-2274 or rpalmer@giffordmed.org.

Cribbage in Norwich: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., American Legion Post No. 8, 228 Beaver Meadow Road. $3 per person; no partner required. 802-649-1322.

Open Mic in Newport, for all ages: 6:30 p.m., Richards Free Library, 58 Main St. Share your talent -- sing a song, read a poem, play an instrument or act out a play with friends. Free admission. 603-863-3430 or newport.lib.nh.us.

Readings by Authors Sy Montgomery and Steve Almond in Canaan: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Part of the Meetinghouse Readings series. No infants or toddlers. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Canaan Town Library. 603-523-9650 or meetinghouse.us.

Community Meals -- July 29

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

Farmers Markets -- July 29

Farmers Market in Claremont: rain or shine: 4 to 7 p.m., Broad Street. Berries, bread, eggs, fudge, greens, herbs, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, meat, plants, seeds, soap, hand-crafted jewelry, woodworking and more. 603-504-6273 or claremontmarket@aol.com.

Farmers Market in Lebanon: 4 to 7 p.m., Coburn Park. Vegetables, syrup, prepared foods, meat, honey, fruit, eggs, cheese and crafts; free concert of original songs in classic acoustic tradition by Tim Gurshin. 603-448-5121 or lebanonfarmersmarket.org.

Film -- July 29

The Way We Get By (USA, 2009), directed by Aron Gaudet: 7 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the "Coming of Age" Loew's series. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- July 29

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 or kdricard87@comcast.net.

Health -- July 29

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Hanover: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hanover High School. 41 Lebanon St. Must be 17 years or older and weigh 110 pounds, bring donor card, photograph identification or two forms of identification. 802-578-9024 or swiftrm@usa.redcross.org.

Outdoors -- July 29

Herb Garden Tour in Enfield, with herbalist Happy Griffiths and apprentice Melissa Martin: 11 a.m., Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 Route 4A. Free with general admission. 603-632-4346 or info@shakermuseum.org.

Performances -- July 29

New England Barn Dance and Concert Presents: Two Fiddles: Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman: for families: 10:30 a.m., side lawn of Richard Free Library/Library Arts Center Gallery, 58 North Main St.; rain location is Newport Recreation Department. Free. Part of the "Summer Performance for Kids" series. 603-863-3040 or libraryartscenter.org.

Songwriter Sally Rogers Performs in Lebanon: Noon, Colburn Park, Lebanon; rain location is United Methodist Church. Free. Part of the "Thursdays in the Park" series. 603-448-5121 or recreation@lebcity.com.

Yankee Chank Performs in Woodstock, featuring traditional Cajun and Zydeco music: Noon to 1 p.m., The Green; rain location Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green. Free. Bring a lunch. Part of the "Brown Bag Concert" series. Sponsored by Pentangle Arts Council. 802-457-3981 or pentanglearts.org.

Slattery, Stewart and Goguen Perform Folk in Quechee, depending on the weather: 6:30 p.m., Quechee Green Park, Quechee Main Street. Free. Parking available. No pets or alcohol. Part of the summer concert series, sponsored by Hartford Parks and Recreation Department. 802-295-5036 or mfrazee@hartford-vt.org.

Opera North's Young Artist Scenes Program: 7 p.m., Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green. Free. 603-448-4141 or info@operanorth.org.

CJ Chenier Performs in Lebanon: 7:30 p.m., Colburn Park; rain location is United Methodist Church. Free. Part of the "Front Porch Music" series. 603-448-5121 or http:www.myspace.com/cjchenier.

South Royalton Band Performs in South Royalton: 7:30 p.m., on the Green; rain location is South Royalton High School, Windsor Street. Free. 802-234-6400 or carl1337@sover.net.

Rusted Root Performs in Hanover: 8 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover. $20 to $28 for adults, $14 to $16 for ages 18 and under, $10 for Dartmouth students. Post-performance discussion with band members follows. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Senior Centers -- July 29

Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London: bike group, various times; walking at Proctor Academy gymnasium, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; contract bridge, 9:30 a.m.; dominoes, 1 p.m.; walking at New London Outing Club, old middle school gymnasium, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., $2. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: 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, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-523-4333.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 N. Main St., White River Junction: quilting, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; fitness with Laura Dykstra, 1:30 p.m., $2.50. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St., Hanover: exercise, 9 a.m., $12 monthly; ceramics, 10 a.m.; coffee, 10 a.m., free; movie, Hidalgo, 1:30 p.m., free. 603-643-5531.

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

Thompson Senior Center, 1141 Senior Lane, Woodstock: strength and fitness, 9 a.m., $2; cribbage, 10 a.m.; bingo, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon. 802-457-3277 or thompsonseniorcenter.org.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: chair exercises with Ed, 9 a.m.; crafts and quilting, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-448-4213 or tklotz@gcscc.org.

Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill: open crafts, 9:30 a.m., craft room; music by pianist Ethel Cooper, 1:15 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6 for ages 59 and under; food raffle, 12:15 p.m.; line dancing with Paul, 1 p.m. 603-787-2539.

Story Times -- July 29

Story Time in New London, for ages 3 and older, with caregiver: 10 a.m., Tracy Memorial Library, 304 Main St. 603-526-4656, ext. 3 or tracylibrary.org/kids.html.

Story Time in Ascutney, for prekindergarten through fourth-graders, must be accompanied by a caregiver: 11 a.m., Weathersfield Proctor Library, 5181 Route 5. Program includes stories, songs and crafts. Free. 802-674-2863 or library@weathersfield.org.

July 30 -- Friday

Photo Contest in Lebanon, for nonprofessionals ages 6 and older: Drop off one or two photos, front desk, Carter Community Building Association, Witherell Center, 1 Taylor St. Prizes and ribbons awarded on Monday. 603-448-6477 or barbara.parker@joinccba.org.

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

Passport Expedition in South Royalton, for ages prekindergarten to fifth grade: 9 a.m. to noon, on the Green. Learn about a new place daily; plus music, singing, crafts, activities and snacks. Free. Sponsored by Journey Church and United Church of Royalton. To register: 802-763-2139 or caitlin_moses@hotmail.com.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

"Foodways Fridays" in Woodstock, for families: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12. Discover how to use seasonal produce from the heirloom garden in historic recipes in the 1890 farmhouse kitchen. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 63 and over, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

"Made in Bradford, Then and Now," display: 10 a.m. to noon, Bradford Historical Society, 172 North Main St. Free admission. Sponsored by Bradford Historical Society. 802-222-4423 or lccoffin@charter.net.

Used and Rare Book Sale in Woodstock, rain or shine: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., under the tent, in the foyer and in the library of Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green. 802-457-2295 or normanwilliams.lib.vt.us.

Events of Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: Magnets, for preschoolers with caregivers, discover cools ways to experiment with and use magnets, 11:30 a.m.; honey bees program, for all ages, 2:30 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. 802-649-2200 or montshire.org.

Aprons Workshop in White River Junction, for ages 16 and older with Marion Settle: 2 to 4 p.m., Upper Valley Co-op, 193 North Main St. Part of the "Working With What You've Got" series. $20. Limited space, reservations recommended. 802-295-5804 or uppervalleysewop@gmail.com.

Deep Change Interfaith Dialogues, with faith and practice leaders Daniel Jantos, Mark Kutolowski and Allyn Field: 5 to 7 p.m., The Center for Sustainable Practice, 149 Latham Works Lanes. Conversation about sustainability, social change and matters of the spirit. Limited space, sign up required: 802-738-3802 or sustainablepractice.net.

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog! 6 p.m., Weathersfield Proctor Library, 5181 Route 5. Free. 802-674-2863 or library@weathersfield.org.

Nighttime Astronomical Observing: 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., Shattuck Observatory, Dartmouth College, Observatory Road off Wheelock Street, Hanover. Free. 603-646-9100 or httpwww.dartmouth.edu/~physics/news/observing.html.

Community Meals -- July 30

Tucker Foundation Community Dinner in Hanover: 5 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5 Summer St. Free. Parking available. 603-646-3442 or sfh@dartmouth.edu.

Barbecue Chicken Dinner in Springfield: 5 to 7 p.m., St. Mary's Nolin Murray Center, 40 Pleasant St. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and under. Sponsored by St. Mary's Social Functions. 802-885-4375 or mikeknoras@vermontel.net.

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

Film -- July 30

Free Friday Family Movie in West Hartford: 7 to 9 p.m., West Hartford Library, 5133 Route 14. Free. 802-295-7992.

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009), directed Michael Moore: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5. Free. 802-436-2473 or hartlanddir@vermontel.net.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- July 30

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 or kdricard87@comcast.net.

Bargain Barn in Lyme: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Gently used clothing, household items, linens, toys and more. Sponsored by the Women's Fellowship Philanthropies at the church, the Haven, Listen and others. 603-795-4119 or dandj@valley.net.

Rummage Sale in Strafford: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Barrett Memorial Hall, Route 132. Sponsored by United Church of Strafford.

Health -- July 30

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Norwich, dedicated to Daniel Somerville: 1 to 6 p.m., Tracy Hall, Main St. Must be 17 years or older and weigh 110 pounds, bring donor card, photograph identification or two forms of identification. 802-578-9024 or swiftrm@usa.redcross.org.

Performances -- July 30

Bizet's Carmen, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin, directed by Richard Eyre and presented by the Metropolitan Opera, transmitted via satellite from Lincoln Center: encore performance at 6:30 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover. $15, $5 for Dartmouth students. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

"Christmas in July" Concert in Enfield, performed by Seraphima D'Adrea accompanied by pianist Matthew C. Wiencke: 7 p.m. at Mary Keane Chapel, Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 Route 4A. $10 for adults, free for children plus canned goods for local food pantries. Baked goods available. 603-352-0394 or rev.seraphima@gmail.com.

Hey Mama in Concert in Norwich, 7 p.m., on the Green, Main Street. Free. Bring a picnic. No rain date or location. Sponsored by Norwich Women's Club. 802-649-1580 or norwichwomensclub.org.

Van Lodostov Family Circus Kids Show in Norwich, features local children: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Marion Cross Elementary School, 23 Church St. Features Chinese pole, clowning, juggling, tight-wire, tumbling, trapeze and unicycling performances. Presented by Van Lodostov Family Circus. $5 for adults and $3 for children. 802-558-7959 or drquark@me.com.

Eleanor Frost and Ruth and Loring Dodd Playwriting Festival, staged readings: For You by Ariela Anhalt and The Rose Garden by Sarah Laeuchli, directed by professor Peter Hackett: 8 p.m., Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center of the Arts, Dartmouth College. $4 for adults, $3 for students, $2 for Dartmouth students. Post-discussion follows. 603-646-2422 or dartmouth.edu/~theater/production/frost/html.

Hotel Cassiopeia by Charles Mee, directed by Rebecca Young-Ward, and presented by the Parish Players: 8 p.m., Eclipse Grange Theatre, Academy Road, Thetford. $12. 802-785-4344 or parishplayers.org.

Senior Centers -- July 30

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, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-523-4333.

Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London: Outdoor Recreation for Seniors shoots kayaking, various a.m. start times; walking at Proctor Academy gymnasium, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; chair exercises, 10:15 a.m.; Scrabble, 1 p.m., Wii bowling, 1 p.m. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

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

Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill: art class with Barbara Brown, 9 a.m.; bone builders, 9:30 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $6 for ages 59 and under. 603-787-2539.

Thompson Senior Center, 11401 Senior Lane, Woodstock: bowling, 9:30 a.m.; Wii, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; bingo, dining room, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon. 802-457-3277 or thompsonseniorcenter.org.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: "Walking for the Health of It," led by Len Brown, sign up required, 10 a.m., free; lunch with saxophonist Galen Mudgett, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; bingo, 1 p.m., 5 cents per card; bridge, 1 p.m. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: doors open at 4 p.m., appetizers, dinner, and entertainer Shep Spinney, $5 per person, for party of six or more, reservations required, sign up at front desk or call: 603-448-4216, ext. 110 or tklotz@gcscc.org.

Story Times -- July 30

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 6, with caregiver: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St. Theme: Who's at the pond? 802-649-1184 or norwichlibrary.org.

July 31 -- Saturday

Photo Contest in Lebanon, for nonprofessionals ages 6 and older: Drop off one or two photos, front desk, Carter Community Building Association, Witherell Center, 1 Taylor St. Prizes and ribbons awarded on Monday. 603-448-6477 or barbara.parker@joinccba.org.

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

Sweet 16 Birthday Bash in Norwich: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Norwich Bookstore, 291 Main St. Celebration with local authors 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes Jennifer Megyesi and Geoff Hansen, D.B. Johnson, Laurie Levinger, Leda Schubert, Sarah Stewart Taylor and Pamela and Jon Voelkel. Free admission. 802-649-1114 or norwichbookstore.com.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

Green Mountain Antiques Show in Woodstock, features 60 dealers: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Union Arena Community Center, Route 4. $8 for adults, free for ages 12 and under; proceeds benefit area food shelves. 802-484-5942 or vermontada.com.

Norwich Square Celebration, rain or shine: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elm and Main streets, Norwich. Music by Bob Merrill's Quartet, food and more. Free. 802-649-1114 or norwichbookstore.com.

Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock: open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., continues through Sept. 26. Featuring 50 contemporary Windsor County quilts, quilting programs, an informal workshop for beginners and activities for all ages. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 63 and older, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for ages 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

Spore Project in Quechee: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Vermont Institute of Natural Science, 6565 Woodstock Road. Recycle a paper bag into an art project, learn the importance of mushrooms in our ecosystems as a food source, supplies and instructions provided. Admission, includes nature programs, $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for age 4 to 17, free for ages 3 and under and members. Sponsored by Purple Crayon Productions and AVA Gallery and Art Center. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

Used and Rare Book Sale in Woodstock, rain or shine: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., under the tent, in the foyer and in the library of Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green. 802-457-2295 or normanwilliams.lib.vt.us.

Cornish Old Home Day Reunion: 11 a.m., visiting at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, program at 1 p.m., United Church of Cornish, Center Road, Donations appreciated. 603-675-6173.

Hoisington Gethering in Windsor: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., potluck at noon, Old South Church, Route 5. Ebenezer Hoisington and other decendents are buried behind the church. Hoisington was one of the founding fathers of the church and signed the Vermont Constitution. Bring a dish to share; beverage and dessert provided. 802-672-5013 or lmrhair@vermontel.net.

Events of Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: Leafcutter ants, provide the colony with its supply of leaves, 11:30 a.m.; build a better battery, lab coat investigation for ages 9 and older, construct a battery using potatoes and measure the amount of electric energy produced, 2:30 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. 802-649-2200 or montshire.org.

Canaan Museum: 1 to 4 p.m., Canaan Street, next to town beach. Free. 603-523-7960.

Introductory Tour of "Highlights of American Art" 2 p.m., Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Free. 603-646-2808 or hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu.

Webster Cottage Museum, headquarters for the Hanover Historical Society: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., 32 North Main St., Hanover. 603-643-6529 or harry.d.nelson.jr.tu52@alum.dartmouth.org.

Reception for "Mostly Women," an exhibit by Margaret Strawbridge Clews: 3 to 4:30 p.m., Ledyard Gallery, Howe Library, 13 South St. Free admission. Exhibit continues through Aug. 25. 603-643-4120 or howelibrary.org.

Reception for Guest Artist James McGarrell Exhibition XVI and Sculpture on the Grounds: 3 to 6 p.m., Aidron Duckworth Art Museum, 21 Bean Road. Oil painting, landscapes with figures, by James McGarrell, Gallery II, through Sept. 5; "Interior Imaging, overlapped figurative drawings and paintings" by Aidron Duckworth, Gallery I and Li Shen, on the grounds, through Oct. 24, Free. Hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 603-469-3444 info@aidronduckworthmuseum.org.

ReCover Store Benefit Auction: preview from 4 to 6 p.m., auction from 6 to 8 p.m., 158 South Main St., White River Junction. Items include antiques, artwork, decorator items, furniture and glass; items may be previewed during the week. ^ Raffle tickets $3. Proceeds benefit COVER Home Repair and ReCover Store. Refreshments provided. 802-359-5900 or frank@coverhomerepa ir.org.

Gala Evening in New London, features Young Artists from Opera North: 7 p.m., Colby-Sawyer College, 541 Main St. Performance includes the singing of arias and enacting scenes from operas, Dessert reception follows with the singers. $25 per person, proceeds benefit Opera North and Adventures in Learning Scholarship Fund. Reservations: 603-526-3690 or colby-sawyer.edu//adventures.

Bazaars/Fairs -- July 31

Bike Parade and Fair in Thetford Hill: parade at 11:15 a.m., fair from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m., on the green, Route 113 and Academy Road. Antiques, baked goods, books games and plant sale, collectibles, face painting, petting zoo, tea garden and more. Admission is free to fair; call for price of barbecue. Proceeds benefit the Thetford Village Improvement Society. 802-785-2297 or harp5790@gmail.com.

Community Meals -- July 31

Pancake Breakfast in Norwich: 8 to 11 a.m., Upper Valley Grange Hall, 344 Main St. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors. 802-457-1652 or der5spom@msn.com.

Take-Away Barbecue Roast Pork: 4 to 6 p.m., vestry, First Baptist Church, 177 Dorchester Road, Lyme Center. Hot dogs available. $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children; proceeds benefit the church. To order: 603-795-2469 or bumpaaccord@aol.com.

Dances -- July 31

Dance to Brent Preston and The Night Hawks in White River Dance Junction: country music: 8 to 11:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2571, 97 South Main St. $6 for nonmembers, $5 for members. 802-295-9745.

Farmers Markets -- July 31

Farmers Market in Cornish, rain or shine: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cornish Flats, Route 120. 802-674-2384 or mkrogersathome@aol.com.

Farmers Market in Norwich: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Route 5. Vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, cheeses and entertainment. 802-384-7447 or norwichfarmersmarket.org.

Farmers Market in Woodstock: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mount Tom's, past Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12. Baked goods, eggs, herbs, meats, preserves, spices, seasonal produce, plants and flowers, handiwork and wood crafts. 802-763-2070 or foxxfarm@aol.com.

Film -- July 31

The Square (Australia, 2010), directed by Nash Edgerton: 6:30 and 8:45 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the "Saturday at the Loew" Loew's series. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- July 31

Flea Market in Fairlee: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairlee Railroad Station, Main Street, Fairlee Village. Vendor space, $15. Free admission. 802-333-4809 or rctc8@yahoo.com.

Rummage Sale in Strafford: Bag sale from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Barrett Memorial Hall, Route 132. Sponsored by United Church of Strafford.

Bargain Barn in Lyme: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Gently used clothing, household items, linens, toys and more. Sponsored by the Women's Fellowship Philanthropies at the church, the Haven, Listen and others. 603-795-4119 or dandj@valley.net.

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 or kdricard87@comcast.net.

Outdoors -- July 31

National Park: Explore Formal Gardens and Grounds, ranger-led tour: 10:30 a.m. to noon, meet at Carriage Park Visitor Center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park Mansion, 54 Elm St., Woodstock. $8 for adults, $4 for seniors and park pass holders. 802-457-3368, ext. 22 or nps.gov/mabi.

Quechee Gorge Walk, an hour long guided tour: 11 a.m. to noon, meet in lobby of Quechee Gorge visitor center, Route 4, Quechee. Explore the formation of the gorge and what lives in and around it. Free. No dogs. 802-295-2855 or roxanne.p.barbeau@usace.army.mil.

Performances -- July 31

Music Festival in Tunbridge: rain or shine, gates open at 12:30 p.m., festival from 1 to 11 p.m., Memorial Arena, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Route 110. Performers include Evan Crandell and the Too Hot Too Handle, Hifidelic, Laslo Cameo, Mono Malo and Jeanne and the Hi Tops. $20 per person, free for ages 12 and under; food available. Bring a chair, no dogs. 802-872-7074 or http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1622380997&v=app_2344061033#!/event.php?eid=3507.

All American Metal in White River Junction: heavy metal bands concert: 7 p.m., American Legion, Post No. 26, 129 South Main St., White River Junction. $10 for adults, $5 for children. 802-295-2886 or hartfordpost26@aol.com.

September Rain Performs in White River Junction: 7 p.m., conference grounds, White River Advent Christian Church and Conference Center, Inc., 150 Advent Lane. Donations appreciated. 802-579-6681 or mkgantt@2michaels.com.

Hotel Cassiopeia by Charles Mee, directed by Rebecca Young-Ward, and presented by the Parish Players: 8 p.m., Eclipse Grange Theatre, Academy Road, Thetford. $12. 802-785-4344 or parishplayers.org.

Sit-In, by Tabetha Xavier, directed by professor Jamie Horton: 8 p.m., Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center of the Arts, Dartmouth College. $4 for adults, $3 for students, $2 for Dartmouth students. Post-performance discussion follows. Part of the Eleanor Frost and Ruth and Loring Dodd playwriting festival. 603-646-2422 or dartmouth.edu/~theater/production/frost/html.

August 1 -- Sunday

Photo Contest in Lebanon, for nonprofessionals ages 6 and older: Drop off one or two photos, front desk, Carter Community Building Association, Witherell Center, 1 Taylor St. Prizes and ribbons awarded tomorrow. 603-448-6477 or barbara.parker@joinccba.org.

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

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.

Praise in the Park, outdoor worship in Lebanon: 9:30 a.m., Colburn Park, Park Street, Lebanon; rain location is First Congregational Church, South Park Street. Worship with music, prayers, preaching, sacred dance and scripture. Free. Refreshments provided following the service. Sponsored by Lebanon United Methodist Church and First Congregational Church. 603-448-4281 or robin@fccleb.org.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. Free admission. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

"Ice Cream Sundays" in Woodstock, for families: open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ice cream making and tasting, noon and 3 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12. Different flavor every Sunday, includes a narrated explanation from scientific and historical perspectives. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 62 and over, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. Admission includes all programs and activities including annual quilt exhibition. 802-457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org.

Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock: open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., continues through Sept. 26. Featuring 50 contemporary Windsor County quilts, quilting programs, an informal workshop for beginners and activities for all ages. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 63 and older, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for ages 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

Spore Project in Quechee: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Vermont Institute of Natural Science, 6565 Woodstock Road. Recycle a paper bag into an art project, learn the importance of mushrooms in our ecosystems as a food source, supplies and instructions provided. Admission, includes nature programs, $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for age 4 to 17, free for ages 3 and under and members. Sponsored by Purple Crayon Productions and AVA Gallery and Art Center. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

Green Mountain Antiques Show in Woodstock, features 60 dealers: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Union Arena Community Center, Route 4. $8 for adults, free for ages 12 and under; proceeds benefit area food shelves. 802-484-5942 or vermontada.com.

Croydon Historical Society's Samuel Morse House Museum, an intact home from the 19th century: 1 to 4 p.m., at 871 Route 10, Croydon Village. Special guests Abenaki basket makers Sherry and Bill Gould explain and demonstrate traditional brown ash splint preparation and fancy brown ash and sweetgrass basket making. 603-863-5353 or jdear@musicinyourlife.com.

Claremont History Museum: 2 to 5 p.m., 26 Mulberry St., Claremont. $1, members free. Featuring "Oh, to Be a Kid Again," exhibit and toys and children's furnishings and Stevens High School and St. Mary's memorabilia. Sponsored by Claremont Historical Society and Friends of the Fiske Free Library. 603-543-0068 or claremont_historical@yahoo.com.

Lockehaven 1850s School Museum: 2 to 4 p.m., Lockehaven Road, Enfield. Children's program at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Enfield Historical Society. 603-632-4965 or hgoodwin@valley.net.

Bazaars/Fairs -- August 1

Norwich Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Route 5. Arts, crafts, prepared food and music by Dorothea Talento. norwichcrafts.org.

Craft Fair with Performance by Dorothea Talento in Norwich, rain or shine: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Route 5, one mile south of exit 13 off I-91. Talento plays traditional Scottish, Irish and American fiddle music with classical violin from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 802-356-2082 or norwichcrafts.org.

Community Meals -- August 1

Transition Town Permaculture Potluck Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Center for Sustainable Practice, 149 Latham Works Lanes, White River Junction. Bring a dish to share. Discussion on how to design and implent basic permaculture principles followed by building compost piles, installing fencing for hens and sheet mulching. 802-738-3802 or sustainablepractice.net.

All You Can Eat Brunch Fundraiser in Windsor: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 27 State St. $6 for adults, $3 for preschoolers; proceeds benefit the church's building fund. 802-885-2253 or dubberuss@comcast.net.

Barbecue and Town Meeting in Springfield: with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders: barbecue at 11:30 a.m., meeting at noon, outside of Springfield High School, 303 South St.; rain location is the cafeteria. Q&A follows. Free. 800-339-9834 or will_wiquist@sanders.senate.gov.

Valley Singles Potluck Cookout in Weathersfield, for single adults only: 5 to 7 p.m., 199 Cascade Falls Road, Perkinsville. Bring a dish to share and a drink. Games and conversation follow. Sponsored by Valley Singles Club. 802-299-6339 or valleysinglesclub@yahoo.com.

Barbecue Dinner in Orford: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Main Street. By donation, proceeds benefit United Congregational Church. 603-353-4897 or paula.e.graves@gmail.com.

Dinner and Town Meeting in Woodstock, with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders: dinner at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., Woodstock Union High School, 496 Woodstock Road. Q&A follows. Free. 800-339-9834 or will_wiquist@sanders.senate.gov.

Dinner and Concert in Lyme: Buffet dinner at 6 p.m. at Loch Lyme Lodge, 70 Orford Road. Rock 'n' roll music by Rick and Jay at 7 p.m. at Post Pond. $15 for adults, $8 for ages 12 and under. Part of the Summer Concert series. Reservations recommended: 603-795-2141 or jane@theapplegategroup.com.

Farmers Markets -- August 1

Farmers Market in Quechee: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Quechee Gorge Village, Route 4. 802-295-6170 or gschall@surfglobal.net.

Farmers Market in Canaan: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the green, routes 4 and 118. Baked goods, meats, produce and plants. Free admission. 603-523-4337 or kushnerwood@valley.net.

Farmers Market in Windsor: 1 to 4 p.m., on the Common, 40 State St. Crafts, demonstrations, food, music and more. 802-674-6630 or windsorfarmersmarket.blogspot.com.

Film -- August 1

Please Give (USA, 2010), directed by Nicole Holofcener: 7 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the DFS "Leading Ladies" series. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 1

Flea Market in Quechee: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Quechee Gorge Village, 5573 Woodstock Ave. Antiques, collectibles and more. Free admission. Vendor space, $20. 802-295-1550, ext. 102 or info@quecheegorge.com.

Flea Market in Fairlee: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairlee Railroad Station, Main Street, Fairlee Village. Vendor space, $15. Free admission. 802-333-4809 or rctc8@yahoo.com.

Outdoors -- August 1

Book Sale, Farmers and Flea Market and Oxen and Pony Pull in South Pomfret: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking lot, Suicide Six Ski Area. Sponsored by Teago Volunteer Fire Department. 802-763-7820.

Art in the Park in Hartford, for children and families: 1 p.m., Lyman Point Park. Free. Sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of the White River Valley and the Hartford Recreation Department. 207-807-1992 or mbaldwin.bgcwrv@gmail.com.

Redneck Lawn Mower and Kart Racing in Bradford, Vt.: 2 p.m., Connecticut Valley Fairgrounds, Carson Lane. $4. Sponsored by Connecticut Valley Fair Association. 802-439-3734 or http://rednecklawnmowerracing.synthasite.com.

Performances -- August 1

Amy Beach and Arthur Whiting Perform New England Piano Quintets: 2 to 4 p.m., Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, 139 Saint Gaudens Road, Cornish. $5 per person, free for ages 15 and younger. 603-675-2175 or nps.gov/saga.

Cellist Julia MacLaine and Pianist Ilya Kazantsev Perform in Woodstock: 2 p.m., North Universalist Chapel Society, Unitarian Universalist Church, 7 Church St., Woodstock. Admission by donation. Part of the Woodstock Chamber Music series. 802-457-3981 or pentanglearts.org.

Hotel Cassiopeia by Charles Mee, directed by Rebecca Young-Ward, and presented by the Parish Players: 2 p.m., Eclipse Grange Theatre, Academy Road, Thetford. $12. 802-785-4344 or parishplayers.org.

Flautist Melissa Richmond Performs in West Claremont: 3 p.m., Union Episcopal Church, 133 Old Church Road. ^ Admission is free, donations appreciated. Part of the Summer Concert series. 603-287-1219 or summerconcertsatunion.org.

Eleanor Frost and Ruth and Loring Dodd Playwriting Festival, staged readings of For You by Ariela Anhalt and The Rose Garden by Sarah Laeuchli, and the play Sit-In by Tabetha Xavier: 7 p.m., Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center of the Arts, Dartmouth College. $4 for adults, $3 for students, $2 for Dartmouth students. Post-discussion follows. 603-646-2422 or dartmouth.edu/~theater/production/frost/html.

August 2 -- Monday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

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

Events of Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: Color mixing, for preschoolers with caregivers, start by experimenting with primary colors and create new colors, 11:30 a.m.; microscopic explorations, for all ages, look at pond water through a microscope and check out aquatic invertebrates, 2:30 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. 802-649-2200 or montshire.org.

Photo Contest Results in Lebanon, for nonprofessionals ages 6 and older: noon, Carter Community Building Association, Witherell Center, 1 Taylor St. 603-448-6477 or barbara.parker@joinccba.org.

Informational Meeting About Dismas of Vermont: 7 to 8 p.m., Hartford Library, 1587 Maple St., Hartford Village. Dismas explores a possible transitional residence for men and women returning home from prison to the Hartford area. Representatives and community members will answer questions.

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.

Community Meals -- August 2

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

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

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 2

Bargain Barn in Lyme: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Gently used clothing, household items, linens, toys and more. Sponsored by the Women's Fellowship Philanthropies at the church, the Haven, Listen and others. 603-795-4119 or dandj@valley.net.

Health -- August 2

Health Clinics in Lebanon: blood pressure/cholesterol/glucose clinic, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St. Donations appreciated. 603-526-4077.

"Adult Skin Problems," presented by registered nurse Barbara Stoodley: 10 to 11 a.m., Earl Bourdon Centre, 67 Maple Ave., Claremont. Free. Part of The Healthier You series. 603-543-6800 or jim.boden@vrh.org.

Outdoors -- August 2

Family Soccer Night in Wilder, with Connie Reimer: 6 to 8 p.m., Kilowatt Athletic Field, along the Connecticut River. Sponsored by Hartford Parks and Recreation. 802-295-5036 or hartford-vt.org.

Performances -- August 2

Flock Dance Troupe and Hot Like Fire Perform in Lebanon: picnic preview concert from 6 to 6:50 p.m., concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Colburn Park; rain location is Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St. Free. Bring a chair and a friend. Part of the "Concerts in the Park" series. 603-448-5121 or lebcity.com/recreation.

Senior Centers -- August 2

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. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: coffee group, 8:30 a.m.; knitting group, 9:45 a.m.; Scrabble, games and cards, 10 a.m.; plant a culinary container garden and herb recipes. 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:50 a.m., suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-523-4333.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: Glucose/cholesterol/blood pressure clinic, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; thera-band exercise, 9 a.m.; Take Off Pounds Sensibly -- weigh-in, 11 a.m., meeting, 11:15 a.m.; lunch and 50/50 drawing, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under; bingo, 12:45 p.m. 603-448-4213 and tklotz@gcscc.org.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St.: piano lessons by Sarah Hill, sign up required, 9 to 11 a.m., $20; Drop a Stitch knitting group, 1 p.m. 603-643-5531.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: Another The Thin Man, 1939 film, 10 a.m., free; "Walking for the Health of It," led by Len Brown, sign up required, 10 a.m., free; lunch, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; bingo, 1 p.m., 5 cents per card. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Story Times -- August 2

Story Time in Enfield, for ages 2 to 5, with caregiver: from 1:30 to 2 p.m., Enfield Public Library, 23 Main St. Theme: You are my sunshine. Free. 603-632-7145 or mcarr@enfield.nh.us.

August 3 -- Tuesday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

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. Free. 802-436-1136.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

"Time Travel Tuesdays," for families: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock. Experience daily life in 1890: prepare seasonal food in the kitchen, do laundry, copy into the ledger books in the farm office, churn butter in the creamery and more. Enjoy pastimes of the era: dominoes, tiddlywinks and more. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 63 and older, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

Events of Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: Skulls, learn about New England wildlife by examining their teeth and skull, 11:30 a.m.; cells, lab coat activity for ages 9 and older, compare plant and animal cells using a microscope, 2:30 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. 802-649-2200 or montshire.org.

"Hollywood's Golden Age: A Photographer's Perspective," lunchtime gallery talk by Brian Miller, senior lecturer in Studio Art at Dartmouth College: 12:30 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Hanover. Free. 603-646-2808 or hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu.

Author Sarah Stewart Taylor in Quechee, talks about co-authoring Amelia Earhart, This Broad Ocean: 4 p.m., Quechee Library, 1957 Quechee Main St., Quechee. Kid's project too. 802-295-1232 or quecheelibrary.org.

"Appreciate Your Life" in White River Junction, Buddhist meditation practice and discussion: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., second floor, COVER building, Shambhala Meditation Center of White River, 158 South Main St. Free. 802-785-4304.

Stepping Up or Stepping Out in Middle School, for seventh- and eighth-graders: Today and Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Windsor Middle School. Interactive activities, games, discussions and projects to develop personal power, reduce stress and more; dinner is included. Free. Sponsored by Mount Ascutney Prevention Partnership. To register: 802-484-9103 or mappvt.org.

Artists' Gathering and Potluck in Woodstock: 6 p.m., Purple Crayon Productions, Mount Tom Building, 1207 Route 12. Bring a dish to share and a beverage. 802-457-3500 or purplecrayonproductions.com.

Hartford Historical Society Open House: 6 to 8 p.m., Garipay House, 1461 Maple St., Hartford Village. Tour the house and learn about local history. Free admission. 802- 296-3132 or hartfordhistory.org.

Lyme Town Band in Concert and Ice Cream Social in Fairlee: 6:30 p.m., on the common. Admission to concert is free. ^ $3 for sundaes, proceeds benefit the Fairlee Community Church of Christ. 802-333-9507 or eileennewton1@netzero.net.

Community Meals -- August 3

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

Farmers Markets -- August 3

Farmers Market in Piermont: 3 to 6 p.m., intersection of Route 25C and River Road. Arts and crafts, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, ice cream, meats, produce, plants, prepared foods and more. 802-222-4582 or emilygtshipman@gmail.com.

Thetford Hill Community Market and Concert by Thirty-three and a Third: 4 to 6:30 p.m., on Thetford Hill, Route 113. Local vendors with produce, milk, baked goods, sweets and more. 802-785-4404 or thetfordfarmersmarket.org.

Health -- August 3

Blood Pressure Clinic in New London: 9 a.m. to noon, New London office, 107 Newport Road. Free. 603-526-4077.

Blood Pressure Clinic in Newport: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Newport Senior Center, 76 South Main St. Free. 603-863-3177.

Blood Pressure Clinic in Claremont: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rite Aid, 71 Pleasant St. Free. 603-543-0361.

Performances -- August 3

The Flames Perform in Grantham, music from the '50s, '60s and '70s: 6 to 8 p.m., Grantham Recreation Park, 119 Shedd Road. Part of the "Music in the Meadow" series. Free. 603-863-9143 or granthamnh.net/activities.

Treasure Island in Orford, presented by The Hampstead Stage Company: 6:30 p.m., Orford Social Library, 573 Route 10. Free. 603-353-4150 or prfgprdannie@myfairpoint.net.

Larry and the Cable Guys Perform in Canaan: 7 to 8 p.m., at the gazebo on the common, Route 4; rain location is Canaan United Methodist Church. Part of the Summer Concert series. Sponsored by Canaan Lions Club. 603-523-4407 or dale@barneyinsurance.com.

Senior Centers -- August 3

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.; Outdoor Recreation for Seniors event, 10 a.m.; Parkinsons support group, 1 p.m.; poker, 2 p.m.; walking at New London Outing Club, old middle school gymnasium, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., $2. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: 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, $7 for ages 59 and under; Mill Band, noon. 603-523-4333.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: foot care clinic, by appointment, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; cribbage, 1 p.m., $1; basic drawing with Sally Bellew, sign up required, 1:30 p.m., $5; fitness with Laura Dykstra, 1:30 p.m., $2.50. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St., Hanover: exercise, 9 a.m., $12 monthly fee; coffee, 10 a.m., free; line dancing, sign up required, $30 for five classes, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon; intermediate bridge, 1:30 p.m., free. 603-643-5531.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: chair exercise with Ed, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; crafts and quilting, 9 a.m.; computer cafe, volunteer available, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under; line dancing with Jamie Orr, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., $24 monthly. 603-448-4213 and tklotz@gcscc.org.

Orford Area Senior Services, Congregational Church, Main Street, Orford: bone builders, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; keyboardist Kees DeLange, 11:30 a.m.; lunch, noon, donations appreciated. 603-353-9107.

Story Times -- August 3

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: boats. 802-295-6341 or quecheelibrary.com.

August 4 -- Wednesday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

Haleh Esfandiari and Abigail McGowan in Hanover: 9 a.m. to noon, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center. Esfandiari, author, editor and former Iranian prisoner presents "Stones Will Not Stop Us: Iran's Indomitalbe Women" and McGowan, associate University of Vermont professor, presents "Kashmir: Political Flashpoint in a Nuclear Age." Part of the "Perilous Triangle: Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran" ILEAD summer lecture series. $20, tickets available at door. 603-646-0154 or http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ilead/summerprogram.html.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

Events of Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: Mirror, mirror, for all ages, investigate with curved mirrors, 11:30 a.m.; build a better battery, lab coat investigation for ages 9 and older, construct a battery using potatoes and measure the amount of electric energy produced, 2:30 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. 802-649-2200 or montshire.org.

Mah Jongg in Hanover: noon to 2:30 p.m., Roth Center for Jewish Life, 5 Occom Ridge. Free. Instruction provided. Bring a brown bag lunch. 603-646-0460 or sheila.silverman@att.net.

Shakespeare Play-Reading Group in Hanover, reading Richard II, Act II, Two Gentlemen of Verona, newcomers welcome: 2 to 4 p.m., Murray Room, Howe Library, 13 South St. Reading is done out loud, please bring a copy of the play. Free. 603-643-2500 or barbaragdoyle@gmail.com.

Webster Cottage Museum, headquarters for the Hanover Historical Society: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., 32 North Main St., Hanover. 603-643-6529 or harry.d.nelson.jr.tu52@alum.dartmouth.org.

"Indian Wars of New England," slide presentation by author Michael Tougias: 7 to 8:15 p.m., Fairlee Public Library, 221 Route 5, Fairlee. Tougias covers the Pequot War, King Philip's War and the French and Indian War. Free. Sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council. 802-333-4716 or fairleelibrary.org.

Support for the Awakening Process, discussion group facilitated by Bonnie Waters: 7 to 9 p.m., community room, Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Donations appreciated. 802-299-5083 or bonnie_songgarden@hotmail.com.

Community Meals -- August 4

Chicken Barbecue Drive-Through in Lebanon, rain or shine: 3 to 6 p.m., Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, 150 Heater Road, across from the Fort Truck stop. $8 for half-chicken dinner; dessert $1.50; proceeds benefit Upper Valley Charities. Sponsored by Lebanon Emblem Club No. 358. Lsfwitch@aol.com.

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

Farmers Markets -- August 4

Farmers Market in Enfield: 3 to 6 p.m., Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 Route 4A. Artwork, jams, produce and more. Sponsored by the museum. 603-632-4346 or info@shakermuseum.org.

Film -- August 4

Spotlight Tour and Film The Wind (USA, 1928), directed by Victor Sjostrom: free tour of Lillian Gish photographs in second-floor galleries of the Hood Museum at 6:30 p.m.; screening in Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Hanover at 7 p.m. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the DFS "Leading Ladies" series. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 4

Bargain Barn in Lyme: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Gently used clothing, household items, linens, toys and more. Sponsored by the Women's Fellowship Philanthropies at the church, the Haven, Listen and others. 603-795-4119 or dandj@valley.net.

Health -- August 4

Foot Clinic in Claremont, by appointment: 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights. $15. To register: 603-543-6800 or jim.boden@vrh.org.

Foot Clinic in Lebanon: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St. $25 for diabetics with doctor's orders, $20 for others. 603-448-4213.

Blood Pressure Clinic in Newport: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rite Aid, 51 South Main St. Free. 603-863-5766.

Completing Advance Directives Education Session in Lebanon, the documents that instruct physicians on end-of-life care for you or your loved ones: noon to 1 p.m., Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive. Free. 603-650-8710 health.education.center@dartmouth.edu.

Outdoors -- August 4

Horse-drawn Wagon Rides in Woodstock: open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 63 and older, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. Admission includes all programs and activities. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

Performances -- August 4

Country Music by Yvonne and The Reverbs in White River Junction, depending on the weather: 6:30 p.m., Lyman Point Park, Bridge Street. Free. Parking available. No pets or alcohol. Part of the summer concert series. Sponsored by Hartford Parks and Recreation Department. 802-295-5036 or mfrazee@hartford-vt.org.

Senior Centers -- August 4

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.; duplicate bridge, 9:30 a.m.; hand and foot card game, 1 p.m.; painting, walk-ins welcome, 1 p.m. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: coffee group, 8:30 a.m.; foot clinic, by appointment, 9 a.m., ^ $15; lunch, 11:50 a.m., suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under; 50/50 or gem game drawing, ^ three chances for $1, 12:15 p.m.; bingo, 25 cents per card, 12:30 p.m. 603-523-4333.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: "Brown Bag Pharmacy Consult" by appointment, 9 a.m. to noon, free; poetry group, 10 a.m., free; lunch, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: crafts and quilting, 9 a.m.; computer cafe, volunteer available, 9 a.m. to noon; walking club, 10 to 11 a.m.; foot and blood pressure clinic, 10 a.m. to noon; lunch, noon, ^ suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-448-4213 or tklotz@gcscc.org.

Story Times -- August 4

Story Time in Quechee, for children of all ages: 10 a.m., Quechee Library, 1957 Quechee Main St. 802-295-1232 or quecheelibrary.org.

Word Play in Norwich, for infants to age 3, with caregiver: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St. Theme: just keep smiling. 802-649-1184 or norwichlibrary.org.

August 5 -- Thursday

Business Networking International Twin State Chapter Meeting, for small business owners: 7:30 to 9 a.m., West Lebanon Baptist Church, 114 Seminary Hill, West Lebanon. Meet with other business owners. Free. 603-359-7116.

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

Make a Splash Story Hour, for ages 2 to 7, with caregiver: 10 a.m., Hartford Library, 1587 Maple St., Hartford Village. Theme: crocodiles and alligators. Program includes stories, crafts and snack. 802-296-2568 or hartford@vals.state.vt.us.

Events of Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: Leafcutter ants, provide the colony with its supply of leaves, 11:30 a.m.; gearing up, lab coat investigation for ages 9 and older, find out how different types of gears can change how something moves, 2:30 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. 802-649-2200 or montshire.org.

Sitting Meditation in White River Junction, meditation practice and instruction: noon to 1 p.m., second floor of the COVER building, Shambhala Meditation Center of White River, 158 South Main St. Free. 802-785-4304.

Make a Splash Reading Club, for ages 8 to 12, with signed parental permission slip: 3 to 4 p.m., Hartford Library, 1587 Maple St., Hartford Village. Game day, play board and water games. Snack provided. 802-296-2568 or hartford@vals.state.vt.us.

Interstate Speakers Toastmasters Meeting in Lebanon: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Level 5A, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive. Practice and hone communication and leadership skills. Free. 603-646-3163 or lorraine.k.eiler@Hitchcock.org.

Cribbage in Norwich: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., American Legion Post No. 8, 228 Beaver Meadow Road. $3 per person; no partner required. 802-649-1322.

Community Meals -- August 5

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

Farmers Markets -- August 5

Farmers Market in Claremont: rain or shine: 4 to 7 p.m., Broad Street. Berries, bread, eggs, fudge, greens, herbs, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, meat, plants, seeds, soap, hand-crafted jewelry, woodworking and more. 603-504-6273 or claremontmarket@aol.com.

Film -- August 5

Mid-August Lunch (Italy, 2009), directed by Gianni Di Gregorio: 7 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the "Coming of Age" Loew's series. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

One Man, One Cow, One Planet, by Barbara Sumner-Burstyn: 7 p.m., Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction. $3 suggested donation. Free refreshments. Part of the First Thursday Film series. 802-738-3802 or http://www.onemanonecow.com.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 5

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 or kdricard87@comcast.net.

Health -- August 5

Blood Pressure Clinic in New London: 9 a.m. to noon, New London office, 107 Newport Road. Free. 603-526-4077.

Blood Pressure Clinic in Claremont: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights. 603-543-5998.

Outdoors -- August 5

Herb Garden Tour in Enfield, with herbalist Happy Griffiths and apprentice Melissa Martin: 11 a.m., Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 Route 4A. Free with general admission. 603-632-4346 or info@shakermuseum.org.

Performances -- August 5

Michael Zerphy's Mime Comedy in Lebanon: Noon, Colburn Park, Lebanon; rain location is United Methodist Church. Free. Part of the "Thursdays in the Park" series. 603-448-5121 or recreation@lebcity.com.

Panhandlers Perform in Woodstock, a steel band with more than 17 members: Noon to 1 p.m., The Green; rain location Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green. Free. Bring a lunch. Part of the "Brown Bag Concert" series. Sponsored by Pentangle Arts Council. 802-457-3981 or pentanglearts.org.

John Lackard Band Performs Blues in Quechee, depending on the weather: 6:30 p.m., Quechee Green Park, Quechee Main Street. Free. Parking available. No pets or alcohol. Part of the summer concert series, sponsored by Hartford Parks and Recreation Department. 802-295-5036 or mfrazee@hartford-vt.org.

Hey Mama with Avi and Celia Performs in Lebanon: 7:30 p.m., Colburn Park; rain location is United Methodist Church. Free. Part of the "Front Porch Music" series. 603-448-5121 or http:www.heymamamusic.com.

South Royalton Band Performs in South Royalton: 7:30 p.m., on the Green; rain location is South Royalton High School, Windsor Street. Free. 802-234-6400 or carl1337@sover.net.

Senior Centers -- August 5

Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London: bike group, various times; walking at Proctor Academy gymnasium, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; contract bridge, 9:30 a.m.; dominoes, 1 p.m.; walking at New London Outing Club, old middle school gymnasium, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., $2. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: 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, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-523-4333.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: quilting, newcomers welcome, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon, ^ suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; fitness with Laura Dykstra, 1:30 p.m., $2.50. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St., Hanover: exercise, 9 a.m., $12 monthly; ceramics, 10 a.m.; coffee, 10 a.m., free; movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 1:30 p.m., free. 603-643-5531.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: chair exercises with Ed, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; crafts and quilting, 9 a.m.; blood pressure clinic, 10 a.m. to noon; computer cafe, volunteer available, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Veterans Table lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-448-4213 or tklotz@gcscc.org.

Story Times -- August 5

Story Time in New London, for ages 3 and older, with caregiver: 10 a.m., Tracy Memorial Library, 304 Main St. 603-526-4656, ext. 3 or tracylibrary.org/kids.html.

August 6 -- Friday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

"Foodways Fridays" in Woodstock, for families: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12. Discover how to use seasonal produce from the heirloom garden in historic recipes in the 1890 farmhouse kitchen. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 63 and over, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

Events of Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich: Magnets, for preschoolers with caregivers, discover cools ways to experiment with and use magnets, 11:30 a.m.; honey bees program, for all ages, 2:30 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. 802-649-2200 or montshire.org.

"The Latest" Book Club in Ascutney, for fifth- to 12th-graders: 3 p.m., Weathersfield Proctor Library, 5181 Route 5. Discuss the latest thing you read, compare it, recommend it. Refreshments provided. 802-674-2863 or library@weathersfield.org.

Delicious Jazz and Decadent Desserts in Claremont: featuring the East Bay Jazz Ensemble: 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 Broad St. $15. 603-542-2103 or bizoakb4@myfairpoint.net.

Nighttime Astronomical Observing: 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., Shattuck Observatory, Dartmouth College, Observatory Road off Wheelock Street, Hanover. Free. 603-646-9100 or httpwww.dartmouth.edu/~physics/news/observing.html.

Community Meals -- August 6

Tucker Foundation Community Dinner in Hanover: 5 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5 Summer St. Free. Parking available. 603-646-3442 or sfh@dartmouth.edu.

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

Film -- August 6

Free Friday Family Movie in West Hartford: 7 to 9 p.m., West Hartford Library, 5133 Route 14. Free. 802-295-7992.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 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 or kdricard87@comcast.net.

Bargain Barn in Lyme: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Gently used clothing, household items, linens, toys and more. Sponsored by the Women's Fellowship Philanthropies at the church, the Haven, Listen and others. 603-795-4119 or dandj@valley.net.

Health -- August 6

Health Clinics in New London, Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St.: blood pressure clinic, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and foot clinic, 12:30 to 4 p.m., $25 for diabetics with doctor's orders, $20 for others. Sponsored by Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice. 603-526-6368.

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Woodstock: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Union Arena Community Center, Route 4. Must be 17 years or older and weigh 110 pounds, bring donor card, photograph identification or two forms of identification. Refreshments provided.

Performances -- August 6

Organ Recital by Alan Saggerson, organist and director of music at St. Mary's with All Souls Parish: 7 p.m., First Congregational Church in Lebanon, 10 South Park St., Lebanon. Works by Fletcher, Purcell, Arne and more. Free. 603-448-4281 or http://www.fccleb.org/fcc/fcc/concertsrecitals.html.

Senior Centers -- August 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, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-523-4333.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: breakfast, sign up required, 8:30 a.m., $3; lunch, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; bingo, 1 p.m., 5 cents per card; bridge, 1 p.m. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Chapin Senior Center, of the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging, 37 Pleasant St., New London: Outdoor Recreation for Seniors shoots kayaking, various a.m. start times; walking at Proctor Academy gymnasium, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; chair exercises, 10:15 a.m.; blood pressure clinic, 10:30 a.m.; foot clinic, sign up required, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., $20, $25 for diabetics; Scrabble, 1 p.m., Wii bowling, 1 p.m. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

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

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: crafts, 9 a.m.; low impact aerobics with Tammi, 9 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under; whist card party, 1 p.m. 603-448-4213 or tklotz@gcscc.org.

Story Times -- August 6

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 6, with caregiver: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St. Theme: A day at the beach. 802-649-1184 or norwichlibrary.org.

August 7 -- Saturday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

Open Forum -- Computer Questions, with Laura Thompson: 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 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Reception for "Two Northeast," an exhibit by Shona Macdonald: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with artist talk at 5 p.m., picture gallery, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, 139 Saint Gaudens Road. $5 per person, free for ages 15 and younger. Exhibit continues through Aug. 3. Hours: daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 603-675-2175 or nps.gov/saga.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

Canaan Museum: 1 to 4 p.m., Canaan Street, next to town beach. Free. 603-523-7960.

Webster Cottage Museum, headquarters for the Hanover Historical Society: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., 32 North Main St., Hanover. 603-643-6529 or harry.d.nelson.jr.tu52@alum.dartmouth.org.

Dances -- August 7

Dance to the Reverbs in White River Junction: 8 to 11:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2571, 97 South Main St. ^ $6 for nonmembers, $5 for members. 802-295-9745.

Farmers Markets -- August 7

Farmers Market in Cornish, rain or shine: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cornish Flats, Route 120. 802-674-2384 or mkrogersathome@aol.com.

Farmers Market in Norwich: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Route 5. Vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, cheeses and entertainment. 802-384-7447 or norwichfarmersmarket.org.

Farmers Market in Woodstock: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mount Tom's, past Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12. Baked goods, eggs, herbs, meats, preserves, spices, seasonal produce, plants and flowers, handiwork and wood crafts. 802-763-2070 or foxxfarm@aol.com.

Film -- August 7

Exit Through the Gift Shop (USA, 2010), directed by Banksy: 6:30 and 8:15 p.m., Arthur M. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the "Saturday at the Loew" Loew's series. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 7

Flea Market in Fairlee: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairlee Railroad Station, Main Street, Fairlee Village. Vendor space, $15. Free admission. 802-333-4809 or rctc8@yahoo.com.

Bargain Barn in Lyme: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Gently used clothing, household items, linens, toys and more. Sponsored by the Women's Fellowship Philanthropies at the church, the Haven, Listen and others. 603-795-4119 or dandj@valley.net.

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 or kdricard87@comcast.net.

Outdoors -- August 7

Touch a Truck in Lebanon, 10 a.m. to noon, Carter Community Building Association, Witherell Center, 1 Taylor St. Raffle and refreshments. 603-448-6477 or barbara.parker@joinccba.org.

August 8 -- Sunday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

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.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. Free admission. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

"Ice Cream Sundays" in Woodstock, for families: open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ice cream making and tasting, noon and 3 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12. Different flavor every Sunday, includes a narrated explanation from scientific and historical perspectives. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 62 and over, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. Admission includes all programs and activities including annual quilt exhibition. 802-457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org.

Croydon Historical Society's Samuel Morse House Museum, an intact home from the 19th century: 1 to 4 p.m., at 871 Route 10, Croydon Village. Special guests Abenaki basket makers Sherry and Bill Gould explain and demonstrate traditional brown ash splint preparation and fancy brown ash and sweetgrass basket making. 603-863-5353 or jdear@musicinyourlife.com.

Hartford Historical Society Open House: 1:30 to 4 p.m., Garipay House, 1461 Maple St., Hartford Village. Tour the house and learn about local history. Free admission. 802- 296-3132 or www.hartfordhistory.org.

Claremont History Museum: 2 to 5 p.m., 26 Mulberry St., Claremont. $1, members free. Featuring "Oh, to Be a Kid Again," exhibit and toys and children's furnishings and Stevens High School and St. Mary's memorabilia. Sponsored by Claremont Historical Society and Friends of the Fiske Free Library. 603-543-0068 or claremont_historical@yahoo.com.

Lockehaven 1850s School Museum: 2 to 4 p.m., Lockehaven Road, Enfield. Children's program at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Enfield Historical Society. 603-632-4965 or hgoodwin@valley.net.

Community Meals -- August 8

Pancake Breakast Fundraiser: 7 to 11 a.m., Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan. $5 per person; raffle tickets for King Arthur Flour Company cookbooks, $1 apiece or six for $5; proceeds benefit the center. 603-523-4333.

Valley Singles Potluck Cookout in Weathersfield, for single adults only: 5 to 7 p.m., 199 Cascade Falls Road, Perkinsville. Bring a dish to share and a drink. Games and conversation follow. Sponsored by Valley Singles Club. 802-299-6339 or valleysinglesclub@yahoo.com.

Farmers Markets -- August 8

Farmers Market in Quechee: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Quechee Gorge Village, Route 4. 802-295-6170 or gschall@surfglobal.net.

Farmers Market in Windsor: 1 to 4 p.m., on the Common, 40 State St. Crafts, demonstrations, food, music and more. 802-674-6630 or windsorfarmersmarket.blogspot.com.

Film -- August 8

Winter's Bone (USA, 2010), directed by Debra Granik: 7 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Hanover. ^ $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the DFS "Leading Ladies" series. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 8

Flea Market in Quechee: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Quechee Gorge Village, 5573 Woodstock Ave. Antiques, collectibles and more. Free admission. Vendor space, $20. 802-295-1550, ext. 102 or info@quecheegorge.com.

Flea Market in Fairlee: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairlee Railroad Station, Main Street, Fairlee Village. Vendor space, $15. Free admission. 802-333-4809 or rctc8@yahoo.com.

Outdoors -- August 8

Art in the Park in Hartford, for children and families: 1 p.m., Lyman Point Park. Free. Sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of the White River Valley and the Hartford Recreation Department. 207-807-1992 or mbaldwin.bgcwrv@gmail.com.

Redneck Lawn Mower and Kart Racing in Bradford, Vt.: 2 p.m., Connecticut Valley Fairgrounds, Carson Lane. $4. Sponsored by Connecticut Valley Fair Association. 802-439-3734 or http://rednecklawnmowerracing.synthasite.com.

Performances -- August 8

Violinist Andrew Jennings and Pianist Gail Jennings Perform in Cornish: 2 to 4 p.m., Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, 139 Saint Gaudens Road. $5 per person, free for ages 15 and younger. 603-675-2175 or nps.gov/saga.

August 9 -- Monday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

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

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.

Community Meals -- August 9

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

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

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 9

Bargain Barn in Lyme: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Gently used clothing, household items, linens, toys and more. Sponsored by the Women's Fellowship Philanthropies at the church, the Haven, Listen and others. 603-795-4119 or dandj@valley.net.

Health -- August 9

"Adult Skin Problems," presented by registered nurse Barbara Stoodley: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sugar River Mills, 7 Heritage Drive, Claremont. Free. Part of The Healthier You series. 603-543-6800 or jim.boden@vrh.org.

Foot Clinic in Claremont: 12:30 to 3 p.m., Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Road. $15. 603-543-6800 or jim.boden@vrh.org.

Outdoors -- August 9

Family Soccer Night in Wilder, with Connie Reimer: 6 to 8 p.m., Kilowatt Athletic Field, along the Connecticut River. Sponsored by Hartford Parks and Recreation. 802-295-5036 or hartford-vt.org.

Performances -- August 9

Upper Valley Music Center and Lyme Town Band Perform in Lebanon: picnic preview concert from 6 to 6:50 p.m., concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Colburn Park; rain location is Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St. Free. Bring a chair and a friend. Part of the "Concerts in the Park" series. 603-448-5121 or lebcity.com/recreation.

Senior Centers -- August 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. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: coffee group, 8:30 a.m.; knitting group, 9:45 a.m.; Scrabble, games and cards, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:50 a.m., suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-523-4333.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St.: piano lessons by Sarah Hill, sign up required, 9 to 11 a.m., $20. 603-643-5531.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: crafts, 9 a.m.; thera-band exercise, 9 a.m.; Take Off Pounds Sensibly -- weigh-in, 11 a.m., meeting, 11:15 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under; bingo, 12:45 p.m. 603-448-4213 and tklotz@gcscc.org.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: health clinic, 10 a.m., free; The Shadow of the Thin Man, 1941 film, 10 a.m., free; poetry group, 10 a.m., free; "Walking for the Health of It," led by Len Brown, sign up required, 10 a.m., free; lunch, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; bingo, 5 cents per card per game, 1 p.m. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

August 10 -- Tuesday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

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. Free. 802-436-1136.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

"Time Travel Tuesdays," for families: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock. Experience daily life in 1890: prepare seasonal food in the kitchen, do laundry, copy into the ledger books in the farm office, churn butter in the creamery and more. Enjoy pastimes of the era: dominoes, tiddlywinks and more. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 63 and older, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

End of the Season Celebration, for ages 5 to 12: 4 p.m., Quechee Library, 1957 Quechee Main St., Quechee. Celebration includes a talk by Valerie Biebuyck, author of Electra to the Rescue, about a project for kids. 902-295-1232 or quecheelibrary.org.

"Appreciate Your Life" in White River Junction, Buddhist meditation practice and discussion: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., second floor, COVER building, Shambhala Meditation Center of White River, 158 South Main St. Free. 802-785-4304.

Community Meals -- August 10

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

Farmers Markets -- August 10

Farmers Market in Piermont: 3 to 6 p.m., intersection of Route 25C and River Road. Arts and crafts, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, ice cream, meats, produce, plants, prepared foods and more. 802-222-4582 or emilygtshipman@gmail.com.

Thetford Hill Community Market and Local Artist Day: 4 to 6:30 p.m., on Thetford Hill, Route 113. Local vendors with produce, milk, baked goods, sweets and more, plus local artists are invited to display their works in the outdoor gallery. 802-785-4404 or thetfordfarmersmarket.org.

Health -- August 10

Blood Pressure Clinic in New London: 9 a.m. to noon, New London office, 107 Newport Road. Free. 603-526-4077.

Blood Pressure Clinic in Claremont: 10 to 11:30 a.m., Earl Bourdon Centre, 67 Maple Avenue. Free. 603-543-6800 or jim.boden@vrh.org.

Blood Pressure Clinic in Grantham: 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Grantham United Methodist Church, Route 10, free. Senior lunch available, call for price. 603-865-5128.

"It's Not All Alzheimer's" DVD: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Buckley conference room left, Valley Regional Hospital, 243 Elm St., Claremont. Free. Part of the Changing the Way America Thinks About Alzheimer's Disease documentary series. 603-543-6800 or jim.boden@vrh.org.

Senior Centers -- August 10

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 club book discussion, Luncheon at the Boating Party Diana Vreeland, 9:30 a.m.; Outdoor Recreation for Seniors event, 10 a.m.; Medicare questions, sign up required, 1 to 3 p.m.; poker, 2 p.m.; walking at New London Outing Club, old middle school gymnasium, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., $2. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: 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, $7 for ages 59 and under; bingo for baubles, 12:30 p.m. 603-523-4333.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St., Hanover: exercise, 9 a.m., $12 monthly fee; coffee, 10 a.m., free; lunch, noon; intermediate bridge, 1:30 p.m., free. 603-643-5531.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: chair exercise with Ed, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; crafts and quilting, 9 a.m.; computer cafe, volunteer available, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under; line dancing with Jamie Orr, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., $24 monthly. 603-448-4213 and tklotz@gcscc.org.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: lunch, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older; cribbage, 1 p.m., $1; fitness with Laura Dykstra, 1:30 p.m., $2.50. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Story Times -- August 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: bogs and ponds. 802-295-6341 or quecheelibrary.com.

August 11 -- Wednesday

Exhibits and Programs in Quechee: doors open 9 a.m., exhibits and nature store open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., "Through the Eyes of Raptors" program at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., "Raptors Up Close" program at 1:30 p.m.; Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, off Route 4. $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for ages 65 and older, $8.50 for ages 4 to 17, and free for ages 3 and under and members. 802-359-5000 or vinsweb.org.

American Precision Museum in Windsor: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 196 Main St. See "From Muskets to Motor Cars: Yankee Ingenuity and the Road to Mass Production," exhibit, "The Waterwheel Pit and Millwork Study of the Robbins and Lawrence Armory," interpretive drawings and participate in the "Working Machine Shop" demonstrations. $6. 802-674-5781 or americanprecision.org.

Mah Jongg in Hanover: noon to 2:30 p.m., Roth Center for Jewish Life, 5 Occom Ridge. Free. Instruction provided. Bring a brown bag lunch. 603-646-0460 or sheila.silverman@att.net.

Webster Cottage Museum, headquarters for the Hanover Historical Society: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., 32 North Main St., Hanover. 603-643-6529 or harry.d.nelson.jr.tu52@alum.dartmouth.org.

Community Meals -- August 11

Chicken Barbecue Drive-Through in Lebanon, rain or shine: 3 to 6 p.m., Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, 150 Heater Road, across from the Fort Truck stop. $8 for half-chicken dinner; dessert $1.50; proceeds benefit Upper Valley Charities. Sponsored by Lebanon Emblem Club No. 358. Lsfwitch@aol.com.

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

Farmers Markets -- August 11

Farmers Market in Enfield: 3 to 6 p.m., Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 Route 4A. Artwork, jams, produce and more. Sponsored by the museum. 603-632-4346 or info@shakermuseum.org.

Film -- August 11

La Femme Nikita (France, 1990), directed by Luc Besson: 7 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Hanover. $7, $5 with Dartmouth ID and free for Dartmouth Film Society pass holders. Part of the DFS "Leading Ladies" series. 603-646-2422 or hop.dartmouth.edu.

Flea Markets/Yard Sales -- August 11

Bargain Barn in Lyme: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Gently used clothing, household items, linens, toys and more. Sponsored by the Women's Fellowship Philanthropies at the church, the Haven, Listen and others. 603-795-4119 or dandj@valley.net.

Health -- August 11

Foot Clinic in Claremont, by appointment: 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights. $15. To register: 603-543-6800 or jim.boden@vrh.org.

Blood Pressure Clinic in Newport: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rite Aid, 51 South Main St. Free. 603-863-5766.

Completing Advance Directives Education Session in Lebanon, the documents that instruct physicians on end-of-life care for you or your loved ones: noon to 1 p.m., Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive. Free. 603-650-8710 health.education.center@dartmouth.edu.

Outdoors -- August 11

Horse-drawn Wagon Rides in Woodstock: open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum, Route 12, Woodstock. $12 for adults, $11 for ages 63 and older, $6 for ages 5 to 15, $3 for 3 and 4, free for ages 2 and under. Admission includes all programs and activities. 802-457-2355 or billingsfarm.org.

Senior Centers -- August 11

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.; duplicate bridge, 9:30 a.m.; hand and foot card game, 1 p.m.; painting, walk-ins welcome, 1 p.m. 603-526-6368 or kcoa2seniorcenter@comcast.net.

Mascoma Area Senior Center, 1166 Route 4, Canaan: coffee group, 8:30 a.m.; 0:30 a.m.; karaoke, 11 a.m.; lunch, 11:50 a.m., suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under; 50/50 or gem game drawing, three chances for $1, 12:15 p.m.; bingo, 25 cents per card, 12:30 p.m. 603-523-4333.

Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon: crafts and quilting, 9 a.m.; computer cafe, volunteer available, 9 a.m. to noon; walking club, 10 to 11 a.m.; "Needing Short Term Rehab? Think Sullivan County Health Care," 11:30 a.m.; lunch, noon, suggested donation $3 for ages 60 and over, $7 for ages 59 and under. 603-448-4213 or tklotz@gcscc.org.

Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Junction: "Walking for the Health of It," led by Len Brown, sign up required, 10 a.m., free; "Together" women's support group with Judy Adams, Hospice volunteer coordinator, 10:30 a.m.; lunch and birthday celebration with keyboardist Ernie Brown, noon, suggested donation $4 for ages under 60, $3 for ages 60 and older. 802-295-9068 or watnas@aol.com.

Hanover Senior Center, at Richard W. Black Community Center, 48 Lebanon St., Hanover: interfaith coffee, 10 a.m., free; birthday celebration with Esther Balch, 2 p.m., free. 603-643-5531.

Story Times -- August 11

Story Time in Quechee, for children of all ages: 10 a.m., Quechee Library, 1957 Quechee Main St. 802-295-1232 or quecheelibrary.org.

Word Play in Norwich, for infants to age 3, with caregiver: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St. Theme: messing around in boats. 802-649-1184 or norwichlibrary.org.