Thursday, July 5th 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.

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.

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

Horse Show

Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Place: Cheshire Fairgrounds, 247 Monadnock Highway, Swanzey, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

The New Hampshire Quarter Horse Association is hosting an AQHA and All Breed Horse Show at the Cheshire Fairgrounds. This is a great place to spend your 4th of July weekend! Events planned for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights! Come watch these quality horses show off their skills from pleasure to jumping and speed events. Shopping and Food Vendors will be on the grounds throughout the show for your enjoyment – vendor space available. All ages are welcome!
Free!
8am until classes end in the evening.
www.nhqha.com

Creatures of the Night

Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Jaffrey Library, Jaffrey, NH
Price: Free
Ages: 4 and up

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is presenting this program. Come and meet some elusive nocturnal animals.  Ages 4 and up. Please register starting on June 21.

Passport to Imagination

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

Kenya lion pin and flag crafts. Come anytime  between hours above.