Gordon Barbour, right, of Windsor, Vt., enjoys his meal with his sisters as volunteer server Stub Fernandez, left, of Hartland, Vt., hustles to refill a serving platter at the Famous Roast Beef Supper at the First Congregational Church in Hartland, Vt., on January 28, 2017. Held on six consecutive Saturdays, the annual supper draws hundreds of diners and is a major fundraiser for the church. (Valley News - Geoff Hansen) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
Gordon Barbour, right, of Windsor, Vt., enjoys his meal with his sisters as volunteer server Stub Fernandez, left, of Hartland, Vt., hustles to refill a serving platter at the Famous Roast Beef Supper at the First Congregational Church in Hartland, Vt., on January 28, 2017. Held on six consecutive Saturdays, the annual supper draws hundreds of diners and is a major fundraiser for the church. (Valley News - Geoff Hansen) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Credit: Valley News — Geoff Hansen

In winter, my comfort food cravings change. In the summer I can’t get enough of fresh berries and vegetables and homemade lemonade. In the fall, it’s anything with apples. In spring, it’s ice cream.

And in the cold season, it is hearty soups, plates of pasta and roasts that have been cooking for hours. Lucky for me — and for all those who enjoy this type of food — there are plenty of options for eating this weekend at an assortment of community dinners.

While menus might draw people to these gathering spots, it’s the company that makes them stay. With the New England winter being, well, the New England winter, it could be that it has been some time since neighbors have seen each other to exchange greetings and catch up on family news and town gossip.

It’s the perfect weekend for renewing relationships with a heaping plate of homemade comfort food and a plentiful side of socialization. Here are community meals that are taking place.

Friday

Russian Potluck in West Lebanon: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Lebanon Gourmet Cooking Club. Bring a dish or dessert to share. The club meets monthly. Visit Meetup.com for more information. Free. Kilton Public Library community room, 80 Main St. 603-359-7116.

Saturday

Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction in Piermont: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Pasta, sauce, salad, bread, dessert and drink. To-go meals available. All proceeds fund the spring trip to Washington D.C. for seventh- and eighth-graders at Piermont Village School. $5-$10. Piermont Village School, 131 Route 10. 603-630-5901.

Roast Beef Supper in Hartland: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat meal includes prime rib, homemade rolls and homemade pies. $7-$15. Hartland Brick Church (First Congregational), 10 Station Road. 802-436-2792.

Spaghetti Dinner in Plainfield: 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Includes bread, salad, drink and dessert. Proceeds benefit the Plainfield Fire Department. Admission is by donation. Plainfield Fire Station, 1260 Route 12A. 603-675-6298.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner in Orford: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Chicken and biscuits with salad, rolls and desserts. Donations appreciated. United Congregational Church of Orford, Route 10, Orford. 603-353-4364.

Outdoors: “Full Moon Fiesta” in Lebanon: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Snowshoe, ski or snowboard at a progressive dinner with light food and beverages offered by local restaurants. Dancing at Storrs Hill Ski Lodge. Presented by Lebanon Recreation and Parks. $5-$30. 5 and under free. Storrs Hill Ski Lodge, 60 Spring St. 603-448-5121.

Liz Sauchelli can be reached at esauchelli@vnews.com or 603-727-3221.