Thursday, June 28th Events

Keene Chautauqua

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

Henry David Thoreau is potrayed by Kevin Radaker: Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) is known for his thoughts on political reform in Civil Disobedience and for his sentiments on nature and conservation in his natural history essays. His place in American literature and culture is secure, by virtue of the remarkable artistry of one book: his masterpiece, Walden.  This evening, our Thoreau will offer trenchant criticism of an overly materialistic and mechanized life, argue that principled non-violent resistance against injustice can lead to profound change, and celebrate the spiritual value of nature and the wild. Thoreau was a visionary whose eloquent prose has inspired countless persons to live lives of simplicity, integrity, and higher purpose. Civil Disobedience inspired such great reformers of the past century as Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his thoughts on nature provided the ideological underpinnings of the wilderness preservation movement and contemporary environmentalism. 

Sarah Orne Jewett is portrayed by Betty Jean Steinshourer:  Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was an American novelist and short story writer, as famous as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow or Mark Twain in her day.  Her writing centered on the southern tier of Maine, especially the seacoast area, where she lived most of her life. Her literary reputation rests upon more than 170 works of fiction, most of which depict the lives of the ordinary people of nineteenth-century rural Maine.

Old Rindge House

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

The Old Rindge House: Fitzwilliam author Eric Stanway will tell the legend of a mysterious old house in Rindge.
Website 

Shakespeare in the Park: Henry V

Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Place: Living Memorial Park, 61 Guildford St., Brattleboro, VT
Price: $5
Ages: All

“Henry V” is the story of the young King Henry, recently come of age, leading his country to successfully conquer France and win its princess in marriage. The play is known for its huge Battle of Agincourt scene, Henry’s “Once more unto the breach, dear friends…” and St. Crispin’s Day speeches to rally the troops, and his charming and hilarious attempts to woo France’s Princess Catherine in his broken French and she in her equally broken English.
On The Rotary Stage in Living Memorial Park, Brattleboro.
802-258-1344
www.vermonttheatrecompany.com

Bryan Tann to Sign and Discuss The Dark Land

Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Toadstool Bookshop, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

For over two hundred years, the powerful hands of Bryce Kreed have ended countless lives at the will of the Vampire Council. The thrill of the hunt drove the mighty vampire warrior to become a ruthless, violent killer who acts without fear of consequence.

Today Kreed's path is chaotic and unclear with no direction or goal in sight ... until Mistress Enya Blake comes to call. She offers him a task that can only be solved with his special set of skills, skills which have made his name infamous among those that have dwelt in the shadows for centuries.

With this new direction, Bryce Kreed seeks to take his first steps along the path of redemption.

Come by on Thursday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. to meet local author Bryan Tann and to get your copy of his book, The Dark Land: The Path of Redemption autographed!

Eric Carle Birthday Celebration

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

Cake and activities for Eric Carle's birthday (June 25.) Registration required.  Contact: 532-7301

Beach Party

Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Place: Wheelock Park/Pool, Keene, NH
Price: $3
Ages: Grades 6-8

Enjoy the pool and dance the night away with popular music playing.
Try the limbo and other fun games. There will be pizza and soda for sale. Cost
to get in is $3, party will run 7 to 9 PM on June 28th and August 9th. Be there or be square!


Gary The Silent Clown

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

A family favorite.

Make-It Take-It

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

Madagascar rain stick and flag make-it and take-it.

What's special about today?

Labor Day became a federal holiday by an act of Congress, 1894

The Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, ending World War I, 1919
Paul Bunyan day

Wednesday, June 27th Events

Dream Big Read!

Time: 11:00 am
Place: Harrisville Library, Harrisville, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Reading can take you places, and this summer the Harrisville Library is going out of this world! Kids are invited to join the galactic space adventure Wednesday at 11 am for 45 minutes of stories, games, crafts, and fun!

Wednesday, June 27 - Blast off!
This week we’re embarking on our journey to outer space. But, wait! How do you get to space? We’ll explore the process of space travel as we read a fun book about rockets, and make our very own space ships!

Flyer & schedule 

A Movie, A Craft, A Chat

Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Auditorium, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: Older

Little Red Riding Hood. Watch a movie. Make a craft.

Community, Compassion, & Civility Film Series

Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Auditorium, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: 

The Great Gatsby

What happens when certain segments of society decide they can live outside the law and moral strictures most have to follow? 

Jazz Jam Session

Time: 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Place: Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill 222, Brattleboro, VT
Price: $3 donation
Ages: Older

Jam sessions have historically provided opportunities for musicians of varying ages and abilities to come together and learn from each other. The Jazz Center has continued that multi-generational tradition for 12 years and was awarded Yankee Magazine’s “Best Jam Session in New England” in 2009. Listeners and musicians of all levels and instruments are invited to enjoy professionally supervised jam sessions every Wednesday evening from 8:00 to 10:00 PM.

Suggested Donation $3.00

www.vtjazz.org

Community Fun Night

Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Place: The River Center, 46 Concord St., Peterborough, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Opening celebration community fun night. Face painting, children's music, crafts, games, ice cream, Everyone welcome to this free event.

What's special about today?

The Newbery Medal for children’s literature was first awarded, 1922

Police and gays clashed at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, fostering the gay rights movement, 1969

Helen Keller's birthday, 1880

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

Monday, June 25th Events

Lego Club

Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Youth Program Room, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

The library's LEGO club is open to to kids of all ages. For more information, call: Gail Zachariah at 603-352-0157.

Wind of a Thousand Tales

Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Place: Mariposa Museum, 26 Main St., Peterborough, NH
Price: Children $5/Adults $10
Ages: All

A Theatrical Performance directed by Kathy Manfre

Geocaching for the Family

Time: n/a
Place: Fitzwilliam Town Library, Fitzwilliam, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Website

What's special about today?

Eric Carle's birthday
The first commercial color TV program was transmitted by CBS from New York to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington, DC., 1951
Croatia and Slovenia proclaimed their independence from Yugoslavia, beginning the Yugoslavian civil war, 1991
George Orwell's birthday, 1903

Sunday, June 24th Events

5K Road Race

Time: 9:00 am
Place: Harrisville Wells Memorial School, 235 Chesham Road, Harrisville, NH (about 10 miles from Keene)
Price: $10 under 13/$15 for 13+
Ages: All

Beautiful, scenic and challenging course through Harrisville, NH on tree lined paved and dirt roads. Prizes will be awarded to the two top females and two top males in each age group. There will be two grand prizes awarded.
Flyer

Contra Dance Brattleboro

Time: 7:30 pm

Place: Stone Church, Corner of Main & Grove St., Brattleboro, VT (about 18 miles from Keene)
Price: $10/$7 low income, children
Ages: All

June 24, 2012
Mary Wesley, calling
Amy Cann, fiddle
Max Newman, guitar/mandolin
Julie Vallimont, piano

7:30 – 10:30 (beginners lesson 7:15)
$10 / $7 students, seniors, low income
Brattleboro Dance Schedule
(more info at http://www.brattcontra.org or 802-257-9234)

New England Wild West Festival

Time: 2:00 pm-9:30 pm
Place: Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main St., Marshfield, MA (about 145 miles from Keene)
Price: $15 adult in advance/$20 at gate/Children 10 and under free

Ages: All

The New England Wild West Fest Presented by Eaton Vance and State Street Corporation is the signature fundraising event for the Spirit of the American Cowboy Foundation, a Boston, MA based, all volunteer non-profit corporation which is dedicated to raising money for children's cancer research primarily by showcasing the sport of rodeo and other aspects of the western lifestyle.

The Foundation's beneficiary is the Boston, MA based Jimmy Fund, the principal fundraising arm of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Since 2007, the Foundation has given $127,000 to pediatric cancer research.

Sat, June 23rd, Gates open @ 2pm - 9:30pm

Sun, June 24th - 12pm - 6:30

Parking is free, admission is $15 for adults, in advance, $20 at the gate. Children 10 and under are free. This is general admission, no reserved seating.
Website

What's special about today?

Deaf-blindness awareness week

Henry VIII was crowned king of England, 1509

New York passes a law to allow same-sex marriage, becoming the largest state that allows gay and lesbian couples to marry, 2011

Saturday, June 23rd Events

The Green Gold Tree

Time: 1:00 pm
Place: Brattleboro Museum, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, VT (about 18 miles from Keene)
Price: $8 adults/$4 students
Ages: n/a

In connection with the exhibit The Golden Game, the Bluebird Theater presents the premiere performances of The Green Gold Tree, a multimedia production based on Goethe’s Faust, featuring lantern slides, film, and puppets by Julia Zanes; gold textiles by Michele Ratte; and original music by Donald Saaf. Contact: 802-257-0124.

Cold River Ranters & Hot Gonzo Primitive Folk Jive

Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Mole Hill Theatre, 789 Gilsum Mine Rd., Alstead, NH (about 15 miles from Keene)
Price: $5/$10
Ages: All

Saturday, June 23, 8:00PM, Mole Hill Theatre, 789 Gilsum Mine Road, Alstead, NH. Hugely entertaining and original.  Cold River Ranters’ unique instrumentation features mandolin, accordion, sax, and a plethora of percussive devices including the jawbone. A one-of-a-kind band. Potluck supper at 7:00PM. $10 cover, $5 students, $20 family. 

Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show

Time: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Place: Gilsum Elementary School & Town Recreation, 640 Rt. 10, Gilsum, NH (about 6 miles from Keene)
Price:
Ages: All

Buy or trade fine crystals, minerals, jewelry, fossils and more with over 60 dealers! Event is rain or shine. There is something for everyone at the Gilsum Rock Swap. Collectors are welcome to come trade with dealers and are encouraged to bring their best specimens in order to make the best trade possible. Kids are also encouraged to come and pan for minerals right in the show field. Snacks and beverages are available to the public as well as a Pancake Brunch on Saturday and Sunday at 8am, a Ham and Bean Supper on Saturday and a Chicken Barbecue on Sunday from 12pm-2pm. Visit the Rock Swap website for more information. 

Secret Gardens of Keene Garden Tour

Time: 9:00 am
Place: Keene, NH
Price: $12 in advance/$15 on the date
Ages: Older

Tour some of the finest and most remote gardens in Keene! Event is held rain or shine. 
Ticket prices are $12 in advance or $15 on June 23. For information on ticket sale locations contact Cheshire Housing Trust (603) 357-7603. 
Website 

Free Genealogy Workshop

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Place: Walpole Historical Society, 32 Main St., Walpole, NH (about 15 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: Everyone welcome

The Walpole Historical Society is sponsoring free Genealogy Workshops. Jeanne & Peter Jeffries have pursued Genealogy for over 30 years and welcome beginners as well as experienced persons. Hints regarding research sources as well as stone walls will be shared.
Genealogy Workshops are on Saturday 6/9, 6/23, 7/21, and 9/15 from 10am – 12pm.
Call for reservation at 603-756-2933. More information can be found on the Walpole Historical Society website: www.walpolehistory.org

Music: Dan Houghton, Susie Petrov and Friends

Time: 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Place: Hooker-Duham Theater & Gallery, 139 Main St., Brattleboro, VT (about 18 miles from Keene)
Price: n/a
Ages: All

High energy Scottish music by Houghton (bagpipes, flute, whistles), Petrov

(keyboards, accordion), and several musical cohorts from Glasgow and beyond.
802-387-5772
www.twilightmusic.org

Picnic in the Gardens

Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Place: Maple Hill Farms, 117 Ridge Rd., Hollis, NH (about 45 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

Picnic in the Gardens at Beaver Brook Association
(Formerly Summer Solstice...the format has changed and no longer includes live music or a shared dessert table. It is now a good old fashioned picnic!)

Beaver Brook invites you to join us by bringing a picnic dinner to our Maple Hill Gardens on Saturday, June 23rd from 6:00-8:00PM.

Grab a blanket and lawn chair and bring your family and friends. Tour the 12 theme gardens, take a hike on the Nesting Box Trail, or enjoy socializing with neighbors. This get-together is free and open to all. Cancelled in the case of rain.

Linda Kepner Signs & Discusses Her Teen Fantasy Novel 

Time: 11:00 am
Place: The Toadstool Bookshop, Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: Older

LINDA KEPNER signs and discusses WHISPERWOOD ORDINAIRE her teen fantasy novel. When a gypsy teenager becomes the accidental possessor of one of the greatest magical weapons in the city of Belestria,  deadly strangers appear intent on getting this coveted magical item. Linda will also be  signing an earlier book the science fiction story Play The Game.  Linda Kepner is a librarian at the Peterborough Town Library. 

4-H Horse Field Day

Time: n/a
Place: Cheshire Fairgrounds, Swanzey, NH (about 4 miles from Keene)
Price: n/a
Ages: All

Call for information: 603 352 4550.

Website

Emily Dickinson - Zero to Bone

Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Old Meeting House of Francestown, 1 New Boston Rd., Francestown, NH (about 30 miles from Keene)
Price: $15
Ages: Older

Nanette Perrott telling Dickinson’s life story and singing her poems to celebrate her genius. 
Contact for more information: 547-2208

Summer Sing

Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Place: Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)
Price: $10/drop
Ages: Older

Join Marybeth Hallinan, voice teacher and the director of Two Rivers Community Choir, to sing rounds, part songs, and multicultural music. RSVP: 924-9527 or keysofmb@gmail.com.

Music Fest

Time: 12:00 pm-6:30 pm
Place: Motel in the Meadow, Rt. 11 West, Chester, VT (about 35 miles from Keene)
Price: $5 suggested donation
Ages: All

Annual Music in the Meadow Concert to benefit Race for the Cure~ food ~ games ~ Silent Auction & Raffle ~ Green Mtn. Classic Cars ~ 2 days of music!  June 23rd & 24th Route 11 West, Chester, VT $5 suggested donation 802-875-2626 • www.motelinthemeadow.com

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Paper Making Workshop

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Place: Sharon Arts Center, Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)
Price: $25
Ages: 6-9 

Pull out the blender! Learn about how simple it can be to make hand-crafted paper of your own design, add elements to the paper mixture, such as paint, flowers, fibers, confetti and more.  Students can play with color, shape and texture to create themed or individualized paper for various purposes.

ClayFest

Time: 12:00 noon-6:00 pm
Place: Sharon Arts Center School, Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

A two day celebration of clay featuring live demos, hands-on activities for children and adults, entertainment, food, music, dance, works for sale, and bonfire fun! Free and open to all!

Yoga in the Park

Time: 9:30 am
Place: Community Park, Main St., Henniker, NH (about 32 miles from Keene)
Price: Suggested donation of $1-20.
Ages: All are welcome

"Karma" yoga in the park offered by Tracy Donahue.  Help eliminate racism and empower women by your donation going to support the YWCA of New Hampshire.  Live music.  Location:  Community Park on Main Street (at the gazebo) in Henniker.  Suggested donation of $1-20.  Contact is Tracy yogini_tracy@yahoo.com or (603) 748-3030.  FLYER

Homeschool Curriculum & Book Sale 

Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Place: Crossway Church, 28 Arch St., Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

Used Curriculum & Book Sale on Saturday, June 23rd, 9:00 - 1:00 at Crossway Church, 28 Arch Street, Keene, NH sponsored by LAMP Homeschoolers.  The sale will include:  curriculum, books, manipulatives, games, CD’s, DVD’s, software and more.  There will also be a table with free items.  If you have questions contact Barbara Roland 603-847-9070.

Brookford Farm Solstice Welcome Festival 

Time: 3:00 pm-7:00 pm
Place: Brookford Farm, 250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH (about 60 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

Brookford Farm invites you to a special open house to celebrate summer and officially welcome everyone to the farm’s new home in beautiful Canterbury, NH. There will be a traditional bonfire to mark the Solstice, hayride tours of the farm, visits with the animals, a chance to watch the cows being milked, plus games, music & dancing! It’s free to attend. Delicious farm-fresh food will be sold in our refreshment tent. Come join us Saturday, June 23 from 3-7 pm, rain or shine.

Brookford Farm is biologically diverse farm that practices sustainable, community-based farming methods, including careful rotational grazing, a strictly local model for doing business, and a profound respect for the life cycles of the plants and animals in our care. The farm and farm store are conveniently located just off exit 18 on I-93. For complete directions to Brookford Farm, please visit www.brookfordfarm.com

Historic House Tour - The Wilson Tavern

Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Place: Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)
Price: $15
Ages: Older

Join us for this year's Historic House Tour at the Wilson Tavern, one of Peterborough's most historic homes! This gracious home and beautiful formal gardens will be open for tours on June 23 from 10 am to 2 pm.
The Wilson Tavern was built by William Wilson in 1797. The Tavern was a respite place for travelers and the center of social life in Peterborough. The house retains many of its charming original features including the tap room and bar, Indian shutters and a ballroom.
Proceeds from the tour benefit the Historical Society's operating budget.
Website

 

What's special about today?

Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called a ''Type-Writer," 1868 
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the University of Michigan's School of Law affirmative action policy, 2003  
 

Friday, June 22nd Events

Friday Crafts

Time: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Youth Dept., Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

This summer, stop by the Youth Department anytime on Fridays for a free drop-in craft activity.  If you sign up below, you can receive an email reminder regarding this activity.

Friday Family Flicks

Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Place: Keene Public Library, Auditorium, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: PG rating

Bedtime Stories

A family comedy about a hotel handyman whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true.  

Star Wars Symposium

Time: 1:00 pm
Place: Northfield Public Library, Northfield, MA (about 20 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: 6+

Friday June 22nd at 1:00 pm. Calling all Star Wars fans! Join “Star Wars” enthusiast Peter Struzziero for a fun event of all things “Star Wars.” Come dressed as a character for the costume contest, bring show-and-tell items, join in a trivia contest, play video games, learn about the history of “Star Wars” and more. For ages 6 and older. Families welcome! Registration is requested but not required. Children under 8, please be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Northfield Kiwanis.

Bands at the Bowl

Time: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Place: 624 Old Homestead Highway, Rt. 32, Swanzey, NH (a few miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

The Winchester Community Band performs at the Potash Bowl!" Bands at the Bowl" is an event put on by The Old Homestead Association and Old Home Day Committee where four different local bands come to perform at the Potash Bowl every Friday night. The series of performances starts June 22 and goes for four weeks leading up to the revival of the Old Homestead play. The cost is free for everyone and refreshments are available at the snack bar. Contact: (603) 352-4184.

The Desert Dance Ensemble

Time: 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Place: Hooker-Dunham Theater, 139 Main St., Brattleboro, VT (about 18 miles from Keene)
Price: n/a
Ages: All

Traditional melodies supported with traditional African, Latin, Korean and Turkish percussion instruments.
802-254-9276
www.hookerdunham.org

Beginning Weaving Classes

Time: See below
Place: Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Rd., Putney, VT (about 29 miles from Keene)
Price: n/a
Ages: Beginners to weaving

Learn the basics of of weaving and all of the skills necessary to create a finished piece of fabric; including project planning, setting up the loom, fabric structures and finishing techniques.

Participants will leave with some beautiful handwoven textiles and the skills necessary to complete projects at home.

March 16-18
June 22-24

Begins at 11am on the first day and end run through 3pm on the last day.
For more information about the classes and to register, contact: dena@vermontweaver.com or call: 802-387-2656.

Summer Poetry Reading Series

Time: See schedule
Place: New England College, Simon Center, 24 Bridge St., Henniker, NH (about 34 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: Older

The Master of Fine Arts in Poetry program at New England College announces the summer 2012 schedule of poetry readings. All readings will be held in the New England College Simon Center. Readings are free and open to the public. Please call 603-219-9172 to confirm readings or receive further information. June 22nd-June 29th.
Schedule

Music: Mutes

Time: 8:00 pm
Place: The Starving Artist, 10 West St., Keene, NH
Price: n/a
Ages: Older

Website for more info

Second Annual Family Night Out

Time: See link
Place: Northfield Drive In Theatre, Rt 63, Northfield, MA (about 20 miles from Keene)
Price: See link
Ages: All 

Second Annual Family Night Out at Northfield Drive In Area prevention coalitions are working together to sponsor a substance-free Family Night Out. Friday through Sunday, June 22, 23 and 24!  at the Northfield Drive-In Theatre on Northfield Rd, Rt. 63

featuring  Disney Pixars  BRAVE.

 hpc.coordinator@gmail.com

www.northfielddrivein.com

Family Art & Music Friday

Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Place: The Studio in Bedford, 7 Chesnut Drive, Bedford, NH (about 50 miles from Keene)
Price: $5 per child
Ages: All

This summer, spend your Friday mornings at The Studio with Sunshine Generation and The Refrigerator Door. Just $5 per child–with a $12 family max–for music, movement, and art with other local families. All ages are invited to participate. Registration is required for each week.
*Calendar of dates below. Performances and Gallery openings during the weeks of camp are free.

June 15–10-11:30am–School’s Out for Summer!
June 22–10-11:30am–Octopuses Garden
June 29–Sunshine Generation Performance @noon
July 6–10-11:30am–Walkin’ On Sunshine
July 13–10-11:30am–Fascinatin’ Rhythm
July 20–10-11:30am–Theme TBD
July 27–Refrigerator Door Gallery Opening @11:45am
August 3–Sunshine Generation Performance @noon
August 10–10-11:30am–Theme TBD
August 24–Refrigerator Door Gallery Opening @11:45am

Bring a Bug

Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Place: Amoskeag Fishways, 4 Fletcher St., Manchester, NH (about 60 miles from Keene)
Price: $5 per family
Ages: All

The Amoskeag Fishways presents a family program filled with creepy-crawly fun!  Kids will search for bugs around the Fishways and explore some amazing insect adaptations.  Kids are encouraged to bring a live bug to investigate.  Cost: $5 per family.  Advance registration with payment required.  Call 626-3474 for more information.  www.amoskeagfishways.org

7th Annual Multicultural Festival

Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Place: State House Lawn, Concord, NH (about 50 miles from Keene)
Price: Free; donations welcome
Ages: All

International Foods, Music, Dancing, Flag-making, ART, Parade, Henna,
Hair Braiding, Social Services, Kids  Program, and Educational Materials...

Since this is the year of the dragon, the Multicultural Festival will open the downtown event with the Lion Dance performed by the Wah Lum Academy! Listen for the percussive instruments including a drum, cymbals, and a gong to call all present to the festival and to join in the downtown festivities! Way Cool... you will not want to miss this performance at 5pm! Our performance schedule is lining up nicely and we will post details as they are available.
Website 

Midsummer Night Magic Extravaganza

Time: 5:30 pm-10:00 pm
Place: Downtown Concord, NH (about 50 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

The inaugural Midsummer Night Magic - Downtown Concord's Annual Summer Solstice Extravaganza!
Local shops will be open until 10pm, a movie under the stars from Red River Theatres (Labyrinth!), twinkle lights, performers, live music, the newly added Multicultural Festival, the Creative Concord Caravan parade and magic everywhere downtown! This event is free & open to the public.

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Creative Concord presents the "Creative Concord Caravan," a participatory caravan of costumes and creativity!sponsored by NHTI-Concord's Community College. We'll have elaborately costumed dancing Fresian horses, well-behaved costumed dogs, circus performers, music and even a Kazoophony! Community participation is necessary! Bring a creative costume, some recycled percussion and join in the fun! We will gather near the State House and then parade to Bicentennial Square for more merriment and live music!

Schedule of events:
5:00pm: Multi-Cultural Festival opens
5-5:30pm: Creative Concord Caravan gathering begins on Capitol Street (“follow the sound of the drums!”) Sponsored by NHTI-Concord's Community College
~Arabalon Drummers OR Chinese Dragon performance
~Costume Embellishing with NHTI Volunteers
~Friesian Horses will be present
~Magical Face Painting with Artist "Cedar"
5:15pm: Opening remarks with Governor Lynch and/or Senator Sylvia Larsen
5:30pm: Caravan Kick-off performance
~Aerialist in Eagle Square entrance
5:45pm: Parade/Caravan from Capitol Street to Bicentennial Square
~Led by Ringmaster Andrew Hatch
~'Behind the Mask Troupe' of Friesian Horses
~No Monkey Business Costumed Dogs
~Concord Community Music School Kazoophony

Jessica Fogg 603.568.5740 E-mail: jessica@jfoggsocialinspirations.com

What's special about today?

The U.S. Justice Department was created, 1870

Meryl Streep's birthday, 1949

Thursday, June 21st Events

Open Mic

Time: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Place: Marina Restaurant, Putney Rd. Brattleboro, VT (about 18 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: Older

Kevin Parry hosts Open Mic every Thursday at the Marina Restaurant, Brattleboro, VT. from 7-10:00 p.m. Free. Musicians can sign up in advance by calling 802-257-7563.

Night Night

Time: 11:30 pm (that's what their website says!)
Place: Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St., Hancock, NH (about 22 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

Join us for games and activities centered around the theme “nighttime-bedtime”. Many visitors make appearances at night in children’s stories and folklore. Mr. Sandman, the Tooth Fairy, the elves from “The Elves and the Shoemaker”, even Santa Claus. We’ll read stories, sing songs and make crafts to take home. Registration Preferred, call, email or sign up in
hancocklibrary@comcast.net. Phone: 603-525-4411

Monadnock Camera Club

Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main St., Jaffrey, NH (about 17 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All welcome!

Third Thursdays, 7 p.m. Bring images for in-club commentary. All welcome.
mattd1932@gmail.com

Nurse Is In

Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Place: VFW Post 5613, Hathorn Rd., Jaffrey, NH (about 17 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

A registered nurse will check blood pressures and answer questions. Sponsored by HCS: Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services.

Magic Wings Traveling Show

Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Cutler Memorial Building, Jaffrey, NH (about 17 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

On Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens will bring a special show to Jaffrey – a cage of 30 exotic butterflies along with  lizards and exotic insects, and the chance to learn about butterflies and their life cycle. Planned with families in mind, this event is sponsored by the Friends of the Jaffrey Library and the Library Trustees. Thanks to the generosity of the Jaffrey Woman’s Club, it will be held in the spacious Cutler Memorial building across from the Library. “The Magic of Butterflies” is free and open to the public.

Located in Deerfield, Massachusetts, the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens features 8,000-square foot tropical conservatory that's home to nearly 4,000 exotic and domestic butterflies. In warm weather, the Iron Butterfly Outdoor Gardens are filled with nectar gardens which attract native butterflies. Check out www.magicwings.com  to learn more about attractions and events at Magic Wings, which is open all year.

Frog Prince

Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH (about 17 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

The children's theater group of UNH, the Little Red Wagon, will be presenting "The Frog Prince" for the Jaffrey Public Library's summer reading kickoff. The program will take place at the Jaffrey Civic Center on Thursday, June 21st, at 2:00 pm. Lively music and plenty of comedy will make the show tons of fun. Based ever so slightly on the story by the Brothers Grimm, it's perfect for all ages. No registration is required, just come and find out how one good-natured frog breaks an evil spell. 

Piti Theatre Acting Class Series

Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Place: Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, MA (about 30 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: 6-10

Piti Theatre Acting Class, Thursday-Saturday, June 21-23. The Piti Theatre Company returns for a short summer residency at the Greenfield Public Library. On Thursday, June 21, from 3-5 they will offer a Story Theatre Workshop. Friday, June 22, from 3-5 will feature Playwriting and Creative Movement. Saturday, June 23, from 10-12, participants will rehearse "To Bee or Not to Bee." The performance will be on Sunday, June 24, at 11:00 am, at Energy Park.
To register, contact Kay Lyons at 413-772-1544, ext. 5. 

Music: Mystery Bear

Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Sharon Arts Gallery, Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)
Price: $6
Ages: All

Mystery Bear. Website 

Free CPR Training

Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Place: Londonderry High School, Londonderry, NH (about 70 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: Older

The American Heart Association is teaming up with Regency Home Health, LLC to offer a FREE CPR Training Class!

About 400,000 Americans suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year, and most of them die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. Come learn how to save a life!

What's special about today?

1st day of summer
The U.S. Constitution went into effect when New Hampshire became the 9th state to ratify it, 1788

The U.S. Supreme Court decided that burning the U.S. flag was protected under the First Amendment, 1989

The WNBA made its debut, 1997