Harmonica For Kids
Every Wednesday at 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Keene Public Library. Starts November 2nd. Kids ages 8 through 12 can learn to play the harmonica with Tad Dreis. Together we'll learn the basics of playing rhythms and melodies using folk, campfire and blues songs. No prior musical experience is necessary. Tad of Wildflower Harmonica Instruction has been teaching harmonica to kids and adults professionally for 12 years. Everything is free - even the harmonicas! Class size is limited, so sign up now for this four week series (Nov. 2, 9, 16, and 30) at the Keene Public Library website.
Open Games at the Library
Every Thursday at 3:00 PM-6:30 PM
Keene Public Library. 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!
Writers' Workshop
Every Thursday at 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Keene Public Library. Aspiring authors are invited to join this writers' group led by local author Jack Coey. Join other writers to share ideas, critiques and writing resources. Each week participants will share partial manuscripts with to other members of the group so they may take them home for a week and at the next session have a 'feedback' session.
Storytime at the Library
Every Saturday at 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Keene Public Library. This drop-in storytime takes place each Saturday that the library is open. The storytime will include stories, songs, finger plays, and sometimes simple crafts. The storytime is appropriate for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.
Horatio Colony Fall Quest
Every day and any time
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.
Cheshire Ice Skating Rink
Opens November 1st for the season!
Located at 319 Mondadnock Highway, E Swanzey, NH. Call them at (603) 357-4740 for more details.
Warm Hands Warm Heart
All of November
Harrisville Designs will sponsor the Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Program that will run from Saturday, October 1st through Saturday, December 17th.
All are encouraged to participate by creating handmade hats, mittens, scarves, and socks for the homeless shelters in Keene. There will be patterns, yarns and assistance available at the Knitting and Weaving Center in Harrisville, which is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.
All are encouraged to participate by creating handmade hats, mittens, scarves, and socks for the homeless shelters in Keene. There will be patterns, yarns and assistance available at the Knitting and Weaving Center in Harrisville, which is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The finished items can be dropped off at the center in Peterborough at Joseph's Coat and Mariposa Museum. In Keene, items can be dropped off at Hannah Grimes on Main st.
For more details, call 603-827-3996 or 603-924-4227.
Infinite Mirror Art Exhibit
All of November
Keene State College Art Gallery. America's self image is explored through paintings, prints, photographs, and video by 42 artists whose insightful works reveal the triumphs, tragedies, relationships, and traditions that inform our notions of nationhood.
For more details, call 603-827-3996 or 603-924-4227.
Infinite Mirror Art Exhibit
All of November
Keene State College Art Gallery. America's self image is explored through paintings, prints, photographs, and video by 42 artists whose insightful works reveal the triumphs, tragedies, relationships, and traditions that inform our notions of nationhood.
China Modern Art Exhibit
All of November
Keene State College Art Gallery. An in-depth exploration of 20th century Chinese advertising images, mass media, graphic and product design that demonstrate how political ideologies and cultural values are transmitted through everyday objects.
National Novel Writers' Month Workshop for Teens
Every Tuesday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Keene Public Library. Do you have a story to tell? A novel to write? Well you're in luck - November is National Novel Writer's Month and the Keene Public Library is holding events to help all those participating! If you want to share your work, get advice on writing techniques, or just hear what other people do in their creative process, sign up and come on over!
Puppet Storytime
Every Tuesday 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
At Keene Public Library. This special puppet, story and craft time is designed for older toddlers who are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years of age.
Preschool Storytime
Every Tuesday 1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Or
Every Wednesday 10:00 AM-10:45 PM
Preschool storytimes are geared towards pre-kindergarteners age 3 to 5 who can sit and listen to short stories, and participate in simple songs and rhymes. Story will always include read-aloud stories and fingerplays and may include poems, music, dramatic play, and crafts.
Volunteers needed at Nature Museum
Different days & times
Children age 7 and older can join The Nature Museum’s volunteer Docent program. The Nature Museum at Grafton is a small non- profit natural history museum that is open to the public year round on weekends. During the week they provide scheduled programming to schools, home-schoolers and other groups of adults and children. They are located at 186 Townshend Road, Grafton, Vermont.
In order to keep their doors open on weekends they rely on volunteer Docents. A Docent’s duty is to welcomes visitors, introduce them to the museum’s layout and answer questions as they may arise regarding the various displays. The Docent is also responsible for collecting entrance fees and clerking the store sales. All Docents are trained in operation procedures and display interpretation. The Museum does not get heavy use and therefore offers a great opportunity for you and your child (children) to enjoy the museum and for you to do some science instruction through play and observation. E-mail lynn@nature-museum.org for days/times available or for more information.
National Novel Writers' Month Workshop for Teens
Every Tuesday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Keene Public Library. Do you have a story to tell? A novel to write? Well you're in luck - November is National Novel Writer's Month and the Keene Public Library is holding events to help all those participating! If you want to share your work, get advice on writing techniques, or just hear what other people do in their creative process, sign up and come on over!
Puppet Storytime
Every Tuesday 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
At Keene Public Library. This special puppet, story and craft time is designed for older toddlers who are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years of age.
Preschool Storytime
Every Tuesday 1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Or
Every Wednesday 10:00 AM-10:45 PM
Preschool storytimes are geared towards pre-kindergarteners age 3 to 5 who can sit and listen to short stories, and participate in simple songs and rhymes. Story will always include read-aloud stories and fingerplays and may include poems, music, dramatic play, and crafts.
Volunteers needed at Nature Museum
Different days & times
Children age 7 and older can join The Nature Museum’s volunteer Docent program. The Nature Museum at Grafton is a small non- profit natural history museum that is open to the public year round on weekends. During the week they provide scheduled programming to schools, home-schoolers and other groups of adults and children. They are located at 186 Townshend Road, Grafton, Vermont.
In order to keep their doors open on weekends they rely on volunteer Docents. A Docent’s duty is to welcomes visitors, introduce them to the museum’s layout and answer questions as they may arise regarding the various displays. The Docent is also responsible for collecting entrance fees and clerking the store sales. All Docents are trained in operation procedures and display interpretation. The Museum does not get heavy use and therefore offers a great opportunity for you and your child (children) to enjoy the museum and for you to do some science instruction through play and observation. E-mail lynn@nature-museum.org for days/times available or for more information.
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