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Tuesday, June 26th Events

Wrinkle In Time

Time: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Youth Program Room, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

It was a dark and stormy night ....
So begins the classic story, A Wrinkle in Time, one of the most significant novels of our time. The book was written in 1962. Many extraordinary things have changed since then, but the book remains a favorite.
This summer make time to relive Madeleine L'Engle's Newbery-winning timeless classic by attending this weekly read-aloud session. You don't have to come to each session because what happened the week before will be summarized each week.

Lyme Disease Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

Time: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Place: Keene Public Library,  Auditorium, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: Older

Do you know that New Hampshire has the second highest incidence of Lyme disease in the nation? This lecture the importance of prevention, testing options, diagnosis and treatment options for tick bites and Lyme disease.
Dr. Alexis Chesney received a Doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a Masters in acupuncture from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. Naturopathic physicians are trained in the art and science of natural medicine at four-year accredited medical colleges. Naturopathic residency brought Dr. Chesney to Vermont, where she continues to reside. Passionate about Lyme education in New England, she completed intensive training under Richard Horowitz, MD of Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Chesney also enjoys working with clients of all ages on chronic disease, general wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling. She works at Sojourns Community Health Clinic in Westminster, VT.

Meet Author-Illustrator Nan Parson Rossiter

Time: 12:00 pm-1:00  pm
Place: Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
Price: Free
Ages: All


Meet children's book author-illustrator and women's fiction novelist, Nan Parson Rossiter at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 26 in the Meeting Room at Brooks Memorial Library. Nan will be discussing her various works and her experience in the book industry.
Nan attended the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned a degree in illustration.
After working in the freelance field and creating art for internationally recognized companies such as Viking, MasterCard, and UPS, Nan began writing and illustrating books for children. She is the author-illustrator of Rugby & Rosie, an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists and winner of Nebraska’s Golden Sower Award, The Way Home, one of Smithsonian Magazine’s Notable Books for Children, and Sugar on Snow.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact the library at 254-5290.

Nocturnal Animals

Time: 4:00 pm
Place: Hancock Town Library, Hancock, NH
Price: Free
Ages: Recommended for children 6-12


Come find out how some animals stay up all night. Discover how a bobcat's eyes are different than yours and just how a fox can use its ears and snout to locate prey on the darkest nights. Howl at the moon and hunt by starlight through stories, games and observation. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Parents are welcome to join in the fun with younger children. Registration Preferred, call, email or sign up in Children’s Room.

Volunteers Wanted: have a special skill or talent you would like to share with young children or teens, contact the Children’s Librarian. Ideas that come to mind- yoga instructor, theatre, writers, artists, chess players, etc.

Pizza Night

Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Place: Orchard Hill Breadworks, 121 Old Settlers Road, East Alstead, NH
Price: Donation $5
Ages: All


Far from a typical restaurant style pizza night, this is a hands-on, guest-led affair! Orchard Hill Breadworks provides crusts, the oven, a baker, and some instruction, while guests bring toppings including sauce and cheese, make their own pizza, bring their own drinks and any other amenities they want. Orchard Hill Breadworks will provide a pot of sauce and a bowl of cheese to get things started so that the first person through the line isn’t stuck with plain zucchini flat bread.

We ask for a donation of at least $5.00 per crust which covers costs. All profits beyond Orchard Hill’s costs are donated to Village Store in South Acworth, NH.
Bring your own musical instruments for impromptu songs of farm and garden.
For more information call the South Acworth Village Store: 603-835-6547.

Photography Club

Time: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Place: FACT8: Falls Area Community Television, 1 Hospital Ct., Bellows Falls, VT
Price: Free
Ages: Older


Share and learn about all things photographic.
Every fourth Tuesday. A gathering of enthusiastic amateurs and at least one professional to share techniques and triumphs.
Sponsored by Main Street Arts. Information: 802-869-2960 or email info@mainstreetarts.org
www.mainstreetarts.org

Free Workshop on Social Media

Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Place: Marlboro College, Marlboro, VT
Price: Free
Ages: Older


On June 26, Marlboro College Graduate School will host “Social Media Across the Generations,” a free workshop on the pros and cons of networking through social media tools like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Will deBock—a Marlboro alumnus, trained sociologist and online educator—will lead a presentation and discussion on how and to what extent it is necessary to navigate these new modes of communication.
The workshop will be from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room #2 North. Register at http://hotworkshop.eventbrite.com. Walk-ins are welcome. For questions, contact Will deBock at debock@marlboro.edu or (802) 451-0674.

Make-It Take-It

Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Place: Micheals Craft Store, Keene, NH
Price: Free with purchase of can hug
Ages: All


China Panda Foam Can Hug and Fortune Cookie Make-It Take-It.

What's special about today?
The bicycle was patented by W. K. Clarkson, 1819
The first Grand Prix motor race was held in Le Mans, France, 1906
National chocolate pudding day

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