Thursday, September 22nd Events

1. Painting Group at the Library

Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Place: Keene Public Library, 60 Winter st., Keene, NH

Price: Free

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.

The Keene Public Library along with the Monadnock Area Artists Association has a painting group meeting every Thursday morning from 10:00 to noon. The program is open to the public with no fees or admission. One simply needs to provide ones own art materials. The group meets in Heberton Hall next to the Library and is a wonderful place to paint. No advance notice is required. Just show up, meet some fellow artists, new friends, and enjoy yourself.

2. Games at the Library

Time: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM
Place: Keene Public Library, 60 Winter st., Keene, NH
Price: Free

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!

3. Horatio Colony Fall Quest

Time: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Place: Horatio Colony Nature Preserve
Price: Free

Treat the family to a day on the trail and explore the fall colors and wildlife on this exciting and thought-provoking Fall Quest! Enjoy this self-guided hike at your leisure and take the time to absorb the sights and sounds of Autumn in New England as you search for the coveted price at the end of the Quest. Hurry before winter sets in! The Fall Quest closes on December 21st.

Park your vehicle at the Horatio Colony Preserve parking area off of Daniels Hill Rd., in Keene (off Route 9). Information and Fall Quest guides can be found at the trailhead past the gate near the Horatio Colony cabin. Remember to bring sturdy walking footwear, water/snack, bugsrpray, hat and binoculars. For more information, call Horatio Project assistant Youn Han (770) 846-1157.

4. Play Time & Social Fun

Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Place: Wadleigh Memorial Library Key Room, Milford, NH (about 39 miles from Keene)
Price: Free 

Ages 5 - 10. Join us for fun games, activities and free play time! Please bring a board game, toy(s) or indoor activity to share. A parent or caregiver is required to stay with children. If younger siblings will be joining us, please remember to bring along a few activities they can do as well. Kindly remember, no food or drink other than only capped water bottles are allowed in the library.

5. Homeschool Day at the Montshire Science Museum

Time: 10:30 AM-3:00 PM

Place: Montshire Museum, 1 Montshire Rd., Norwich, VT (65.20 miles from Keene)
Price: Free with museum admission

Join other homeschoolers and their families for a day of science as we explore motion through hands-on activities and investigations.

From marble shoots to engineering with lego® blocks, this day provides a great way to delve into science while meeting your home schooled peers from Vermont and New Hampshire.

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