WED., MAY 7

Miscellaneous
Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Hall. 372 Marlboro St., Keene. 7 p.m.; early bird at 6:45 p.m.

The Walpole Historical Society is Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 2 to 4 p.m. on both days. Located on Main St.; free admission.

Ladies Night at McCue’s Billiards & Sports Lounge. Ladies play free pool all night long. Food, drink specials, billiards, and more. 12 Emerald St., Downtown Keene. 603-352-2110.

“Democracy Now!” – Live Broadcast. Mondays through Fridays from 8 to 9 a.m. on 91.3 FM.

THUR., MAY 8

Lectures And Workshops
Workshop: “Thriving With Adult ADHD.” 6 to 9 p.m. at the Windham, VT Regional Career Center; fee. Register, 802-451-3965.

Dance, Music, Theater
Open Mic. On Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. at the E.F. Lane Hotel, Main St., Keene. Mainly a blues jam, but all styles of music are welcome. On Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Chase Tavern, Karaoke hosted by Ron and Mary Bush. Tonight, the 8th, Blues Jam with Otis Doncaster; 9th, ZanRicky Acoustic Duo – Suzanne “Zan” Lord and Rick Cretarola; cover charge; 10th, Kid Pinky and his Restless Knights (four-piece blues band); cover charge. 603-357-7070.

Partner Dance Lessons – Ballroom, Swing, Tango, and Latin. With Rich Clough. Evening classes on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at The Moving Company Dance Center, 76 Railroad St., Keene. Also on Thursdays and Mondays, Pilates Classes with Pamela Clough. Register, 603-357-2100.

Open Mic. On Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. until closing at Fritz The Place To Eat, 45 Main St., Keene. Each artist gets 15 minutes to play. Reserve a slot by e-mailing Fritzopenmic@yahoo.com.

Miscellaneous
Jaffrey/Rindge Food Bank. On Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the United Church of Jaffrey, Main St. 603-532-7047.

Keene Toastmasters Speaking Club Meeting. Every first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA Program Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene (an accessible space). 603-352-7002.

Weekly Cribbage. On Thursdays and Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mill House on Castle St. in Keene; no membership fee. 603-358-3141.

Rindge Food Bank. On Thursdays from 2 to 7 p.m. at 646 Rte. 119, just east of Middle Winchendon Rd., north side of Rte. 119. 603-899-5031/899-5227 (Mary Lu).

Knitting and Crocheting Informal Drop-In Program. On Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rindge Meeting House. Register/time, 603-899-5181, Ext. 111.

Winchester Historical Society Meeting. 7 p.m. at the Sheridan House in Ashuelot. New Hampshire Poet Laureate Pat Farganoli will read from her work, along with poet Alice Fogel, who will discuss the process of poetry writing. Open to the public. Business meeting before the program. Refreshments will be served. 603-239-6350.

FRI., MAY 9

Lectures And Workshops
“Stone and Stories: Reading the Landscape Historical Features.” 1 to 4 p.m. at Perry Farm in Swanzey. Meet in front of the Swanzey Town Offices, off Rte. 32, Swanzey Center, a little before 1 p.m.; rain or shine; free. Led by Martha Pinello, archaeologist and historian. Register, 603-352-4550.

Dance, Music, Theater
Music at Fritz The Place To Eat – John Cucchi. 6:30 p.m. at 45 Main St., Keene. Acoustic guitar/covers.

Music at Fritz The Place To Eat – Double Time (From The Nines), Michael LeHane and Paul Wollert. 6:30 p.m. at 45 Main St., Keene. Acoustic classic rock.

Animaterra Women’s Chorus Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Peterborough UU Church. Benefits AVEO. Also on the 10th at 7:30 p.m. at the Keene UU Church.

BMC Song in Spring Windham Orchestra Concert. 8 p.m. at Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, VT. On the 10th, 8 p.m. at the Putney School in Putney, VT. Tickets, 802-257-4523.

Fairs And Sales
8th Annual Used Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the HSCC, 246 Main St., Keene. Also on the 10th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. History, antiques, cookbooks, art, hardcover fiction, and more – 2000 volumes. 603-352-1895.

Dining Pleasures
Monadnock Region Democrats’ Spaghetti Dinner. 6 p.m. at VFW Post #5613, Hathorn Rd., Jaffrey. Guests will be Congressman Paul Hodes and former Governor Jeanne Shaheen, candidate for the US Senate. Tickets, 603-532-4259.

Miscellaneous
Friends of Chesterfield Annual Meeting, Election of Officers, and Plant Swap. 6:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield Town Hall. Bring up to three plants; raffle and refreshments. 603-363-9391.

Opening Party for the Exhibit “Things Japanese: Celebrating 150 Years.” 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Horatio Colony House Museum, 199 Main St., Keene; free. Examples of items that caused the Japanese mania in the Victorian era. Sushi and tea will be served. Exhibit runs through October 15th. Parking at St. Bernard’s Church lot, next to the museum. 603-352-0460.

SAT., MAY 10

Lectures And Workshops
“Games for the Young Child.” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sophia’s Hearth Family Center, 36 Carpenter St., Keene; fee (deposit required). With Jane Swain. Register, 603-357-3755.

Workshop on Protecting Rivers and Lakes Through Gardening. Hosted by the Cheshire County Conservation District and the City of Keene. 9 a.m. to noon at the Keene Public Library on Winter St. Register, 603-756-2988, Ext. 116.

Discussion of the “Memoir of Penobscot Indian.” 11 a.m. at The Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Depot Sq., Peterborough. Tara Marvel has assembled Fred Ranco’s memoirs in the book and will introduce and sign the book. 603-924-3543.

Gardening Workshop – “Gardening Tips for the Perfect Perennial Bed.” 10 a.m. at Davis Brook Farm in Hancock; free. 106 Bonds Corner Rd., Rte. 137 South. 603-525-4728.

Dance, Music, Theater
Concert by the MacDonald Family Singers. 7 p.m. at the Troy Congregational Church on Rte. 12; free. Refreshments follow the concert.

Monadnock Dance and Social Club Dance. 7 to 11 p.m. at the Keene Community Kitchen, Mechanic St. Bushwhack. Refreshments served. 603-357-3186.

Harvey Robbins’ Royalty of Doo-Wopp and Rock ‘n Roll Concert. 8 p.m. at The Colonial Theatre, Main St., Keene. Tickets at the box office, by calling 603-352-2033 or 1-866-468-7619, and online at www.thecolonial.org.

Boulder Coffeehouse. 7:30 p.m. with John Schindler at the UU Church, 923 Main St., Fitchburg, MA. 978-345-2661.

Fairs And Sales
Plant, Bake, and Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reed Free Library of Surry, Village Rd. Free refreshments and prize drawings.

Monadnock Waldorf All-School Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the nursery-kindergarten at 424 Old Walpole Rd., Keene. Clothing, furniture, books, housewares, sporting goods, toys, games, and more. The rain date is the 17th.

8th Annual Used Book Sale. At the HSCC, 246 Main St., Keene, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. History, antiques, cookbooks, art, hardcover fiction, and more – 2000 volumes. 603-352-1895.

Craft and Bake Sale. Hosted by the Jaffrey Woman’s Club (Monadnock Moms of the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk). 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors needed; small and large tables for rental. 603-357-1860 or 532-8889.

Spring Plant and Bake Sale. Hosted by the Fitzwilliam Garden Club. 9 a.m. to noon on the Fitzwilliam Common, rain or shine. Hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, dug plants, baked goods, and a raffle for a quilt.

Plant Sale. Hosted by the Friends of the Walpole Town Library. 9 a.m. until everything is sold out on the lawn of the Bridge Memorial Library on Main St. 603-756-4338.

Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Third Congregational Church in Alstead. Potted plants, six packs of plants, hanging plants, raffle, and Fair Trade items including coffee, nuts, and candy bars. 603-835-6358.

Dining Pleasures
Roast Pork Dinner. 5 to 7 p.m. at the United Church of Jaffrey, Parish Hall, 54 Main St. Roast pork, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, green beans, rolls, beverages, applesauce, and dessert. Tickets, 603-532-7047.

Chicken and Biscuits Supper. Seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 16 Henniker St. Handicapped accessible. Deliveries available within five miles of the church. Tickets, 603-478-5572.

Roast Beef Dinner. 6 p.m. at the Associated Sportsman Club, 696 Royalston Rd., Fitzwilliam, rain or shine.

Spaghetti Supper. 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Stanislaus Church, Richmond St., Winchester. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council #6921. Tickets, 603-239-6832, 336-7490, 239-4802.

Roast Beef Supper. Seatings at 5 and 6:15 p.m. at the United Church of Bernardston, MA. Roast beef, gravy, potatoes, coleslaw, vegetables, rolls, beverages, and pie for dessert. Tickets, 413-648-9306.

Spaghetti Supper. 5 to 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Westminster, VT. Hosted by the Women’s Fellowship. Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, garlic bread, beverages, and ice cream sundaes for dessert. Take-out will be available; gas card raffle. Tickets at the door.

Miscellaneous
Inner Peace Retreat. 9 to 11 a.m. with Cathy Jay, LICSW, CSD. At the UCC (white church at the head of the square), 23 Central Sq., Keene; fee payable at the door. Register (requested, but not required), 603-357-1232.

Canoe/Kayak the Ashuelot River. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Swanzey Conservation Commission. Meet at Martell Ct., Keene; pull out at Thompson Bridge in West Swanzey. Bring canoe/kayak, water, and snack; life vests required. 603-352-0644/debbacrowder@yahoo.com.

Celiac/Gluten Intolerant Support Group Meeting. 10 a.m. to noon at the Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene (auditorium), Court St. Speakers are KSC dietetic interns. Bring your own drink and gluten-free dish, along with a list of ingredients to share. 603-352-3183 or 585-6633.

Yoga Retreat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Hooper Institute, Prospect Hill, Walpole. Led by Kripalu yoga instructor Josephine Russell and environmental educator Fritze Till. Includes vegetarian lunch of a native, wild edible salad. Register, 603-352-1684 or 445-5282.

6th Annual Race for a Reason. Hosted by the SIT Student Group in Brattleboro, VT. Race supports survivors of the cyclone that hit Bangladesh in 2007. Register/location, 954-540-9676 or visit www.brac.net.usa.

Open House for Those Pursuing a Master’s of Business Administration in Managing for Sustainability. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marlboro College Graduate Center in Brattleboro, VT; free. Register, www.gradcenter.marlboro.edu.

Letter Carriers Collect Food for “Stamp Out Hunger.” Leave non-perishable food items in bags near your mailbox. Carriers will leave bags before the day or use your own bags.

SUN., MAY 11

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Lectures And Workshops
“Balancing Ethical Choices for Peacemakers and Educators.” 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at the Rotch Learning Center, Room 108/109 at the SIT Institute, Kipling Rd., Brattleboro, VT. Visiting scholar Geshe Ngawang Singey, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, will be the guest. Register, 802-681-8213.

Dance, Music, Theater
Smooth Jazz Piano. With J.C. Donelson and Friends. 6 p.m. at the Sunflowers Café, jct. Rtes. 12 and 119, Fitzwilliam. Reservations, 603-585-3463.

Music by Meg Hutchinson. Hosted by Orange Earth Productions. 6 p.m. at Armadillo’s Burritos, Main St., Keene. Tickets, 603-358-3700.

Dining Pleasures
Mother’s Day Buffet Breakfast. 8 to 11 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 5 Church St., Marlow Village (Rte. 123W off Rte. 10). Coffee, juice, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, home fries, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, beans, biscuits and gravy, fruit cocktail (seconds okay).

Miscellaneous
Bingo at Post #24 American Legion in Marlborough. Doors open at 5 p.m. 644 Dublin Rd. (Rte. 101). All paper games. Early bird at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments; completely non-smoking.

Sunday Night Bingo. 6 p.m. at Jaffrey VFW Post #5613, off Rte. 202, 1/2 mile from the Rindge line. Doors open at 4 p.m. Banquet hall facilities with seating for 300 people. Refreshments and non-smoking room. 603-532-8887.

Sunday Afternoon Bingo. 2 p.m. at the Loyal Order of Moose, 570 Park Ave., Keene. Doors open at 1 p.m. Non-smoking rooms, refreshments available. 603-352-9749.

MON., MAY 12

Lectures And Workshops
“Keeping Your Asthma Under Control.” 6 to 7 p.m. at the main entrance in Rooms 1 and 2 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough. With Dr. Vasishtha, board-certified pulmonologist, and Deborah Chabot, certified asthma specialist; free. Register, 603-924-4692.

Dance, Music, Theater
Argentine Tango Dancing. At E.F. Lane Hotel, Main St., Keene. 6:30 p.m., beginners – no experience needed; 8:30 p.m., dancers with some experience. No partner needed; fee. 603-357-9919 or judithanh@gmail.com

Miscellaneous
Bingo at Keene VFW Post #799. All paper strips. 6:45 p.m., early bird. 459 Winchester St. Snack bar. 603-357-0149.

Monday Night Knitting. 7 p.m. at the Dublin Public Library. For beginners and those picking up knitting again. Also, Wednesday morning Storytime from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Includes stories and a craft project. 603-563-8658.

TUES., MAY 13

Family Fun
Preschool Program Starring Miss Katy. On Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. through June 3rd at Mt. Caesar Union Library, 628 Old Homestead Hwy., Rte. 32, Swanzey Center.

Lectures And Workshops
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar. Hosted by the Cheshire Housing Trust. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Keene Housing Authority, 835 Court St., Stone Arch Village Senior Housing Community Room. Also on Thursday, the 15th, same time; free. Register, 603-357-7603.

Informational Meeting for Prospective Adoptive Parents on Domestic and International Adoption. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Public Library. Register, 603-792-2030, Ext. 100 or visit www.whfc.org/events.

Workshop: “The Investigations Curriculum and Understanding Mathematics.” 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Surry Village Charter School.

Dance, Music, Theater
The Cheshiremen Chorus Meeting. On Tuesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Keene UCC Church. 1-877-31B-SHOP or visit www.cheshiremen.org.

Fairs And Sales
AAUW Book Sale Preview. 5 to 7 p.m. at Rhodes Hall on Appian Way at KSC; admission fee. Sale will be held from the 14th through the 17th. Spring plants available. Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 603-876-3913.

Prom Dress Sale for Low-Income Girls. 3 to 6 p.m. at My Sister’s Closet in Hinsdale. New and used dresses. Bring paperwork from the state. Trades accepted – used dress for used dress (must be modern-style dress, nothing retro). Donations accepted (not sold, but stored for next year’s sale). Low supply of larger sizes (14 and above); lots available in sizes four to 12. Volunteers needed to help girls, set up, and clean up. http://mysite.verizon/net/vze7tefs/mysisterscloset/id37.html.

Dining Pleasures
CCREA Luncheon and Meeting. At the Best Western, Winchester St., Keene. Social from noon to 12:30 p.m.; lunch at 12:30 p.m. Program by Drum Waves, a steel drum band. Membership open to retired educators who reside or formerly served in Cheshire County. RSVP, 603-827-3702.

Miscellaneous
The Monadnock Cribbage Club Meeting. 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Marlboro St., Keene (rear entrance). A sanctioned program of the American Cribbage Congress. 802-874-4589.

Drop-In Quilting Meeting. On Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 p.m. at the Rindge Meeting House. Bring your own project for this informal class. Register, 603-899-2208/899-5181, Ext. 111.

Duplicate Bridge. 6:30 p.m. at Harper Acres main building, Castle St., Keene. For partnership assistance, call Lucy at 603-352-6696.

NSDAR Meeting. Potluck lunch at noon at the United Church of Winchester, Main St. Category: Historical.

Keene Woman’s Club Meeting. Noon at the Best Western, Winchester St., Keene. Trunk Quilt Show. 603-357-3738.

WED., MAY 14

Family Fun
After-School Pottery for Kids. On Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Rooted in Clay in Rindge. Simple hand-building techniques used to create pots, sculptures, instruments, and more. Also on Mondays and Fridays. 603-899-3120.

Lectures And Workshops
Workshop on Successful Cooperatives and how this Business Model can Work for Businesses and Meet the Needs of the Monadnock Region. Hosted by the Cheshire County Conservation District and the Union Mill Market Cooperative Steering Committee. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Keene Public Library on Winter St. Register, 603-756-2988, Ext. 116.

“All You Need to Know About Allergies and Asthma.” 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene, Court St. With Dr. Vedanthan, board-certified allergist, and Charlotte Pufki, RN, AE-C, board-certified asthma educator; free. Register, 603-354-5460 or visit www.cheshire.med-com.

Workshop: YogaKids Taste and Teens Introductory Tools for Schools Training. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Antioch New England University and on August 15th at KSC. No prior yoga experience required. Register, 603-876-3355.

Dance, Music, Theater
Argentine Tango Dancing. At the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough. 6:30 p.m., beginners – no experience needed; 8:30 p.m., dancers with some experience. No partner needed; fee. 603-357-9919 or judithanh@gmail.com.

Film: “Communities and Consequences.” 5:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of Redfern Arts Center, KSC. Refreshments served. Register, 603-352-1303, Ext. 13.

Miscellaneous
BJ’s Flower Swappers’ Swap Meet. 6:15 p.m. at Bette Sokoloski’s, 170 Whately Rd., South Deerfield, MA; fee. No smoking or dogs allowed. 413-665-4039 (leave message).

Tour of Hannaford Supermarket. With Colleen Barry, a registered dietitian. 10 to 11 a.m. on West St., Keene. Learn how to make healthy decisions through the maze of available products. Meet in front of the store; space is limited. Register, 603-354-5460.

MicroCredit-NH Orientation. 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene; free. Register, 603-620-0963. Also, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hannah Grimes Center, workshop entitled “Let Your Business Soar: Customer Service = Sales; fee. Register, 1-800-769-3482.