Friday, February 3rd Events

Trek to Trout Pound

Time: 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
Place: Pierce Reservation, Stoddard, NH (about 18 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: Older kids

A moderately strenuous 4½ mile outing with 400 feet of elevation gain, and potential views all the way to the White Mountains. (Think hare and moose sign!). Meet leaders Lee Baker and Ollie Mutch at 10 am, at the southeast corner of the Ocean State Job Lot parking area at the junctions of Routes 101 and 202 in Peterborough. Ends about 3:30 pm.

Celebrate Passing Winter's Halfway Point - in the Moonlight!

Time: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Place: Harris Center, Hancock, NH (about 22 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

A mile and a half ascent of Mount Skatutakee over well maintained trails, and with the moon nearly full. Meet leaders Brian Bishoff and Denny Wheeler at 5 pm, in the Harris Center’s parking area. Back about 9 pm.

Movie at the Library

Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Place: Keene Public Library
Price: Free
Ages: PG rating

A League of Their Own.

Come learn about different styles of film! This film takes place in 1943, as a washed-up ballplayer is hired to coach in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League while the male pros are at war.

Rated: PG

Contra Dance at the Library

Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Place: Keene Public Library, Herberton Hall
Price: Free
Ages: All

A monthly free contra dance hosted by the Keene Public Library. For all ages and abilities!

First Friday - Downtown Peterborough

Time: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Place: Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

The First Friday of each month holds a special opportunity to spend time exploring downtown Peterborough. First Friday promotions on dining and shopping, special entertainment, and MacDowell Downtown (seasonal) are only some of the exciting offerings you might find on these fun evenings - come join!

Give Kids a Smile Day

Time: Call for info
Place: Call for info
Price: Free
Ages: 3-18

Does your family lack dental insurance? Have you put off having your children see a dentist due to financial difficulties? Call today to sign up your child for a free dental appointment on February 3rd. 762-3770 or email givekidsasmileday@yahoo.com. This event is supported locally by dentists and dental hygienists in the Cheshire County.

Homeshcool Social

Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Place: Rindge Rec Department, Rindge, NH (about 20 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

A time to socialize with other homeschoolers.

What's special about today?

National carrot day
Rock singers, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Big Bopper died in a plane crash, 1959.
Col. Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot the space shuttle when the Discovery blasted off, 1995 
Elizabeth Blackwell's birthday, 1821
Norman Rockwell's birthday, 1894