Randolph VT Upcoming Community Events

PoemTown Randolph is now in full swing, with poems displayed throughout Randolph's downtown and on the floodplain forest trail that starts next to Valley Bowl off Prince St. The first live event is at 7 PM on Friday, April 3, with this year's open mic at the White River Craft Center. Everyone who wants to either read or just listen to poems is welcome. This event is open to the public.

Hop on by to get your Easter treats!! Middle Branch Grange will hold an Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm or until sold out. WHERE: The Octagon 34 Factory Hill, East Bethel WHAT: Dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, donuts, coffee cake, pies, etc. We are accepting pre-orders for pies and donuts until March 30th. Call or text 802-291-1234 or email middlebranchgrange463@gmail.com to place an order or for more information. Pre-orders are NOT required but we usually sell out. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/middle.branch.grange

In this meeting we will discuss where we go from here, after the No Kings 3 protests. Our mission statement is below, to give you a sense of our goals. If that seems to fit you, please join in! If this is your first meeting, please contact us by email (see Event location, below.) Otherwise, just show up! We meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at 6 pm. IRV MISSION STATEMENT Indivisible Randolph is a group of area citizens joining together to organize and take action on a variety of statewide and national issues to save and improve our democracy. We are a member of the Vermont Indivisible Network and are eager to work locally and with other groups in the state to effectively strengthen community bonds, engage in mutual aid, and stand up for justice, kindness, and humane government. We engage in nationwide protests, organize highway overpass rallies, write postcards to encourage resistance and bravery, and host educational events. We are on the lookout for more ways to take effective action! We aim to resist destructive, corrupt, and undemocratic forces. We are convinced of the power of non-violent resistance and the value of community. We believe in inclusivity, respect, fairness, and peacefulness in our actions in support of true democracy for all.

Weekly line dancing lessons with Sid McLam at Chandler Music Hall, Esther Mesh Room, 71 North Main St., Randolph, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Lessons ranging from absolute beginner to improver levels with guided open dance. Admission by donation. For more information, email jamnsam524@gmail.com or telephone 802-728-5722.

Come join us at VTSU-Randolph for a weekend of sausage making in our new meat education lab during our Sausage Master Class! This master class covers the art and craft of sausage making from start to finish, with additional tips and techniques on smoked meats. Hosted at The 1787 Butchery, a state-of-the-art meat science lab designed for education and hands-on training, the session focuses on trimming, weighing, linking, and smoking. Students will gain practical, hands-on experience creating sausages from raw ingredients to finished links. Participants will leave the training with new skills, recipes, step-by-step guides, and the sausages they've prepared themselves. The training costs $400, we accept VSAC Advancement Grants and AmeriCorps Segal Awards. Please reach out to Taylor.Paone@VermontState.edu with any questions.

Randolph's annual tradition for over 30 years is roaring back to life on Saturday April 11! Cheer for your friends and neighbors onstage, as they perform comedy, poetry, song, dance, and much more. Buy your tickets now for Saturday April 11! ABOUT THE SHOW: Mud Season Variety Show has been a beloved Chandler tradition since 1995, when Randolph journalist and arts advocate Dickey Drysdale gathered neighbors to showcase local talent, community performance groups, and everyday folks who wanted their moment in the spotlight. Since then, Mud Season Variety Show has become a little nebula for kids to discover their love for performing in a low-risk environment. It's a celebration of expression and imperfection, where friends and family cheer loudly for whoever is next to take the stage. OH, AND ONE LAST THING ... this year's Mud Season Variety Show will be produced and hosted by The Chandler Players, Randolph's reinvigorated community theatre troupe, as their premiere production!

Join us every first and third Thursday of the month from 6-9PM for open mic night! Come share your talents if you play instruments or sing or just come out and watch some top notch local talent while enjoying food and bevs from the Forge.

Hello Community, Tai chi for balance is offered through the CVCOA. It involves slow, deliberate movements designed to promote balance, strength, and mobility. Two Tai chi classes will be held this spring at the Chandler music hall in downtown Randolph. They will run from April 17 through June 19. Tai chi for balance, also called Tai chi Falls prevention, a beginners part one class will run from 10 to 11 AM. For those returning, an advanced class focused on part three will run from 9 to 10 AM. Please contact me for more information and to register. Cherie Landi

When: Weekly on Fridays, 10 to 11 AM, from Apr 17 through Jun 19, 2026 Where: Chandler Music Hall ~ Chandler Center for the Arts, North Main Street, Randolph, VT Hello Community, Tai chi for balance is offered through the CVCOA. It involves slow, deliberate movements designed to promote balance, strength, and mobility. Two Tai chi classes will be held this spring at the Chandler music hall in downtown Randolph. They will run from April 17 through June 19. Tai chi for balance, also called Tai chi Falls prevention, a beginners part one class will run from 10 to 11 AM. For those returning, an advanced class focused on part three will run from 9 to 10 AM. Please contact me for more information and to register. Cherie Landi

Join us for Randolph's Spring Farmers Market! A market of farmers, growers, bakers, artists and craftsmen. We will be showcasing our products on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9:00am until 1:00pm. We will be located on the Vermont State University (Formerly, Vermont Technical College) campus in Judd Hall during their homecoming celebration. Support Local? Buy Local!

The White River Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for a special day trip to the Worcester Art Museum on April 22. Travel by charter bus and enjoy a guided tour of the museum's new Arms and Armor exhibition, plus access to world-class art collections and special exhibits. We'll depart from Exit 4 and Exit 3 park-and-ride locations along I-89. Tickets include transportation and admission, but seating is limited and registration closes April 10. Reserve your seat today at whiterivervalleychamber.com or call 802-728-9027.

When: Weekly on Fridays, 10 to 11 AM, from Apr 17 through Jun 19, 2026 Where: Chandler Music Hall ~ Chandler Center for the Arts, North Main Street, Randolph, VT Hello Community, Tai chi for balance is offered through the CVCOA. It involves slow, deliberate movements designed to promote balance, strength, and mobility. Two Tai chi classes will be held this spring at the Chandler music hall in downtown Randolph. They will run from April 17 through June 19. Tai chi for balance, also called Tai chi Falls prevention, a beginners part one class will run from 10 to 11 AM. For those returning, an advanced class focused on part three will run from 9 to 10 AM. Please contact me for more information and to register. Cherie Landi

Weekly line dancing lessons with Sid McLam at Chandler Music Hall, Esther Mesh Room, 71 North Main St., Randolph, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Lessons ranging from absolute beginner to improver levels with guided open dance. Admission by donation. For more information, email jamnsam524@gmail.com or telephone 802-728-5722.

When: Weekly on Fridays, 10 to 11 AM, from Apr 17 through Jun 19, 2026 Where: Chandler Music Hall ~ Chandler Center for the Arts, North Main Street, Randolph, VT Hello Community, Tai chi for balance is offered through the CVCOA. It involves slow, deliberate movements designed to promote balance, strength, and mobility. Two Tai chi classes will be held this spring at the Chandler music hall in downtown Randolph. They will run from April 17 through June 19. Tai chi for balance, also called Tai chi Falls prevention, a beginners part one class will run from 10 to 11 AM. For those returning, an advanced class focused on part three will run from 9 to 10 AM. Please contact me for more information and to register. Cherie Landi

WEC Members: It is time to start thinking about voting for your Board of Directors and to register for the 87th Annual Membership Meeting! The current directors up for re-election in 2026 are Treasurer Don Douglas, and Director Jean Hamilton. The other three candidates are Ian Buchanan, Steve Farnham, and Paul Zabriskie. Please read their personal statements on our website here: https://www.washingtonelectric.coop/annual-meeting/. The Annual Meeting will be held from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at The New School of Montpelier Alumni Hall, located at 65 College Street, Montpelier, VT. Please register using the link below or mail the form received in the Co-op Currents: https://www.washingtonelectric.coop/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-form/. We look forward to see you at the Annual Meeting!

When: Weekly on Fridays, 10 to 11 AM, from Apr 17 through Jun 19, 2026 Where: Chandler Music Hall ~ Chandler Center for the Arts, North Main Street, Randolph, VT Hello Community, Tai chi for balance is offered through the CVCOA. It involves slow, deliberate movements designed to promote balance, strength, and mobility. Two Tai chi classes will be held this spring at the Chandler music hall in downtown Randolph. They will run from April 17 through June 19. Tai chi for balance, also called Tai chi Falls prevention, a beginners part one class will run from 10 to 11 AM. For those returning, an advanced class focused on part three will run from 9 to 10 AM. Please contact me for more information and to register. Cherie Landi

When: Weekly on Fridays, 10 to 11 AM, from Apr 17 through Jun 19, 2026 Where: Chandler Music Hall ~ Chandler Center for the Arts, North Main Street, Randolph, VT Hello Community, Tai chi for balance is offered through the CVCOA. It involves slow, deliberate movements designed to promote balance, strength, and mobility. Two Tai chi classes will be held this spring at the Chandler music hall in downtown Randolph. They will run from April 17 through June 19. Tai chi for balance, also called Tai chi Falls prevention, a beginners part one class will run from 10 to 11 AM. For those returning, an advanced class focused on part three will run from 9 to 10 AM. Please contact me for more information and to register. Cherie Landi

When: Weekly on Fridays, 10 to 11 AM, from Apr 17 through Jun 19, 2026 Where: Chandler Music Hall ~ Chandler Center for the Arts, North Main Street, Randolph, VT Hello Community, Tai chi for balance is offered through the CVCOA. It involves slow, deliberate movements designed to promote balance, strength, and mobility. Two Tai chi classes will be held this spring at the Chandler music hall in downtown Randolph. They will run from April 17 through June 19. Tai chi for balance, also called Tai chi Falls prevention, a beginners part one class will run from 10 to 11 AM. For those returning, an advanced class focused on part three will run from 9 to 10 AM. Please contact me for more information and to register. Cherie Landi