Thursday, July 12th Events

Keene Painting Group

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Heberton Hall, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Repeats weekly. For many decades, artists living in New England have come together in small social groups to paint and enjoy the art world. The level of ability is wide ranging and includes virtually all media, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels and more. The painting groups generally paint together in church basements, Town Halls, and lodge halls throughout the rural communities. The groups vary in size and an average group size might be about twenty artists with seven to twelve artists painting together on a given day. Some group members are just starting out but others have been painting for decades. Some are self-taught and some have a formal art education. 

There is no formal instruction at group meetings. Artists simply learn from one another by observing and asking questions when they see something that interests them.

Open Play: Games @ Your Library

Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Heberton Hall, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Repeats weekly. Open Play is just that. It is all gaming!  And, gaming of any kind; whether it is board games, card games, video games, big games, role-playing games, or any other kind of game you can imagine, we'll play it.  Each week, we'll provide a different variety of games for you to play; we welcome you to bring in your own games to share with the group.  Throughout the series, we will have a number of gaming tournaments, so keep your eyes peeled and your ears open, because you might be our next grand champion gamer!

Summer Tango

Time: 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Heberton Hall, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: Older

Repeats weekly. Come out to the library and learn the Argentine Tango with local instructor Judith Schwartz.

In this series, students will be introduced to basic concepts of Argentine Tango, including posture & alignment, techniques of walking, lead & follow, connection and partnership, fundamental tango vocabulary, improvisation, history of the dance and music, and social dance etiquette here and abroad.

Each week, the combined class and practice sessions will focus on introducing and reviewing fundamental skills such as 'lead and follow,” connecting to your partner and to the music, navigating on the dance floor, and building vocabulary for your own personal 'tango conversation.'  There will be additional practice time for all dancers at the end of the evening.
No experience in any dance form is necessary for beginners, and no partner is needed.  Come alone, or bring your friends. Please wear comfortable clothes and clean dance shoes or heavy socks for easy pivoting on the floor.

Each evening will be structured wtih warm ups, a lesson, and practice.

6:30 warm up

7:00 - 8:30 lesson

8:30 - 9:00 practice

Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals: Dream Big

Time: 5:00 pm
Place: Rockingham Free Public Library, Bellows Falls, VT
Price: Free
Ages: All

Presented by puppeteer, Lindsay Bezich The Library is pleased to welcome back Lindsay Bezich for a second year. Based in New Hampshire's seacoast, Lindsay brings a large collection of beautifully handcrafted and life sized stuffed hand puppets and marionettes to young audiences across New England. Characters come alive with a wacky array of unique voices during this hour long show! Charming original stories and folk tales are delightfully full of audience participation and humor!

Rocks and Rills of the Monadnock Region

Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Cathedral of the Pines, 10 Hale Hill Rd., Rindge, NH
Price:
Ages: Older

A Geologist's Perspective by Frederick Rogers, Ph. D Franklin Pierce University. Discover the origin of the bedrock underlying our region and the forces that have sculpted it into its present configuration.
Website 

Kimberly L. Cates Scholarship Run/Walk

Time: All day
Place: Hampshire Dome, 50 Emerson Rd., Milford, NH
Price: See below
Ages: All

On Oct. 4, 2009, Kim was murdered during a home invasion, but her spirit is very much alive inspiring compassion in others. It is in honor of Kim's spirit that the scholarship foundation was created. Proceeds from the first-ever Kimberly L. Cates Memorial Scholarship 5K Heal the Soul Run/Walk will benefit Kim Cates Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports young people as they begin their post-secondary studies in medicine. $15 adults; $10, 18 and under ($20 race day adult and $15 race day 18 and under). 7 p.m. (Free kids run at 6:30 p.m.)

Old-Time Children's Games in the Garden

Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Place: Horatio Colony House, 199 Main St., Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Rolling Hoops, Game of Graces, Jaxs, Marbles! Enjoy the merriment of these old fashioned games – an excellent family program.
Free! July 12 & 26, 2:00 to 4:00 PM. 603-352-0460
www.horatiocolonymuseum.org

Book Buzz for Kids

Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Place: The Toadstool Bookshop, 614 Nashua St., Milford, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Just for kids! Join fellow readers and take home free (yes, free!) books to review for the following meeting. Many of these titles are compliments of the publishers, in advance of the official 'on sale' date.
Sign up is required. Please ask for Sue or Sarah. Meetings are usually on the second Thursday each month. Did we mention snacks? Phone: 603-673-1734

Silver Lining Circus

Time: 4:00 pm
Place: Antrim Town Gym, 12 School St., Antrim, NH
Price: n/a
Ages: All

Youth traveling circus. Recreation Dept. 588-3121 or antrimrecreation@tds.net.

The World of Owls

Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Jaffrey Public Library, 38 Main St., Jaffrey, NH
Price: Free
Ages: 4 and up

Ages 4 and up. How owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing, and flight to survive and thrive. Variety of live owls. Registration is required. Phone: 532-7301.

Wildlife Encounters

Time: 11:00 am
Place: Keene Recreation Center, Washington st., Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Free and open to the public.

Passport to Imagination

Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Place: Micheals Craft Store, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Make Russia pom pom bear and flag. Free craft. Come anytime between hours above.

Craft Camp

Time: 9:30 am-11:00 am OR 11:15 am-12:45 pm
Place: Micheals Craft Store, Keene, NH
Price: $5 a day 
Ages: All 

A place where kids can come to complete fun, creative arts and craft activities. Sign your child up for the day, or sign up for a weeklong series. Register early. Space is limited. 

Crop Day
 
Time: 4:30 pm-8:00 pm
Place: Michaels Craft Store, Keene, NH
Price: $5
Ages: All

Crop and shop with friends who share your passion for scrapbooking. Try out our classroom tools, get inspiration from others as we share time together putting pages together. $5 reserves your spot today.