FRI., SEPTEMBER 10
Lectures And Workshops
“Witness in Palestine: A Jewish American Woman in the Occupied Territories.” 7:30 p.m. at the Centre Congregational Church, 103 Main St., Brattleboro, VT; donations. First-hand account by Anna Baltzer. 603-352-0438.
Dance, Music, Theater
Pat Harty Band – Jam Band, Americana, Rock. 7 p.m. at Fritz, The Place To Eat, 45 Main St., Keene. 603-357-6393.
Winterpills Band. 8 p.m. at the Hooker-Dunham Theatre, 139 Main St., downtown Brattleboro, VT. Clayton Sabine opens the show. 802-254-9276.
Comedy Night – Boston’s Best Comics. 7:30 p.m. at Papagallos, Rte. 12 South, North Swanzey. Tickets, 603-352-9400.
Dining Pleasures
BBQ Fridays. 2 to 6 p.m. at First Course, 100 Eagle Ct., Keene. Pre-orders recommended, 603-352-1385/www.ismellsmoke.com/e-mail: denise@1stcourse.org.
Fair And Sales
The Walpole Farmers’ Market. Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. on the Walpole Town Common. Local products, prepared food, and crafts. Vendors, 603-756-3168 or visit www.walpolefarmersmarket.com.
Miscellaneous
Friday Night Connection. Every week from 7 to 9 p.m. at Christian Life Fellowship Church, 211 Whitcomb Rd., Swanzey. Food, worship, Bible study, and discussion for ages 18 to 25. E-mail: pastormbennett@gmail.com.
Guided Hike up Mount Watatic in Ashby, MA for Seniors. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meet at Ocean State Job Lot parking lot in Peterborough. 603-525-3394/www.harriscenter.org.
Brattleboro Section of the Green Mt. Club’s 200-Mile Bike Trip Through Vermont. Through the 12th. Starts near the Canadian border in North Strafford, travels on both sides of the Connecticut River in Brattleboro, VT, near the Massachusetts border. 802-257-0609/jfcook3@gmail.com.
Keene Senior Citizens Center Event. Age in Motion at 9:30 a.m. on Court St., Keene. Balance and strength exercises for seniors. 603-352-5037.
SAT., SEPTEMBER 11
Family Fun
Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. at Richmond Public Library. Seasonal stories, craft, snack. Must be accompanied by an adult. 603-239-6164.
Lectures And Workshops
Beekeeping Workshop. 1 to 3:30 p.m. with Charles Andros, former apiary inspector, at 18 MacLean Rd., south side of Walpole Valley Rd., Alstead (look for bee sign). Bring veil, water, and chair; inside if raining. Register, 603-756-9056/e-mail: lindena@sover.net.
“How to Help Your Baby Learn to Speak.” 9 a.m. to noon at Sophia’s Hearth Family Center, Court St., Keene; fee. With Susan Weber, director of the center. For parents and early childhood teachers. Register, 603-357-3755/www.sophiashearth.org/e-mail: bonnie@sophiashearth.org.
Dance, Music, Theater
Monadnock Tri-State Dance Club. 7 to 11 p.m. at The Community Kitchen, 37 Mechanic St., Keene. Refreshments served; Bushwhack. 603-399-7762/392-0177.
Actors Theatre Playhouse’s Staged Reading of Henrik Ibsen’s Rosmersholm. 7:30 p.m. at the playhouse, corner of Brook and Main Sts., West Chesterfield. www.Actors-Theatre.Info.
The Cold River Ranters CD Release Party. 6:30 p.m. at Mole Hill Theater, 789 Gilsum Mine Rd., Gilsum. Ticket includes CD, chili, cornbread, music; BYOB. 603-209-7926.
Monadnock Folklore Society Contra Dance. At the Nelson Town Hall. Dancing at 8 p.m., preceded by short workshop; beginners and singles welcome; all dances taught. 603-762-0235/www.monadnockfolk.org.
Monadnock Music’s “In the Shadow of Monadnock,” an Exhibition of Dressage and Music. 1 to 4 p.m. at Stonegate Stables, The Timberdoodle Club, Temple. Classic and antique cars, silent auction of chairs, falcony exhibit, food, and wine tasting. Tickets at the stables entrance. 603-924-7610/www.monadnockmusic.org.
Music – Michael Orlen. Potluck at 7 p.m.; music at 8 p.m. At MindFull Books & Ephemera, 29 Main St., Jaffrey. Celebrate Martha and John’s Anniversary. Limited seating; $5. 603-532-8300.
Lon-Jons. 9 p.m. at E.F. Lane Hotel, 30 Main St., Keene. Dance and sing along to AM radio hits of the 1970s. 603-357-7070 or visit www.eflane.com.
Dining Pleasures
Steak Fry. 4 p.m. at the Associated Sportsman Club, Inc., 696 Royalston Rd., Fitzwilliam.
Fairs And Sales
The Keene Farmers' Market is Now Open for the Season. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind The Colonial Theatre, off Main St.; rain or shine through October. Over 25 area vendors bring locally produced vegetables, bedding plants, fruit, fine crafts, meats, baked goods, flowers, maple products, and more. Also open on Tuesdays. 603-209-8676 or visit us on Facebook.
Hancock Farmers’ Market. On Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the carriage sheds behind the town church, Main St./Rte. 123, through October 9th. Today, ??? 603-525-3172.
14th Annual Plymouth Town-Wide Yard Sales. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Over 100 locations throughout town; maps sold day of the event. 603-536-1001.
2nd Annual Blueberry Family Festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 105 Maple Ave., Keene. Games, food, Model T car rides, karaoke, and silent auctions; prizes. Benefit Ministry and Missions trip. 603-352-0340/e-mail: fbckeene@myfairpoint.net.
Friends of the Library Book and Bake Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of Fitzwilliam Town Library. Paperbacks, hardcovers, audio and video tapes, cookies, breads, and pies. 603-585-6503.
25th Annual Dublin Craft Fair. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Yankee Field, Rte. 101; free admission; parking adjacent to sales area (enter from Monument Rd.). Rain date is the 12th.
Miscellaneous
Friends of Pisgah Summer 2010 Trail Maintenance Workday. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kilburn Trailhead in Hinsdale. Bring lunch, water, work gloves, and tools (or use their tools). 603-256-6301.
Joy’s Network’s 1st Annual Ode to Joy Benefit and JoyRide. At Peerless Insurance, Maple Ave., Keene. Registration from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.; ride from 10 a.m. to noon; ends with BBQ and music at Keene Elk’s Camp, East Surry Rd., Keene from noon to 2 p.m.; 2 to 10 p.m., Ode to Joy Benefit. 603-762-1800.
Linda’s Closet 8th Annual Women and Girls 5K Run/Walk. Registration at 7:15 a.m. at the Nelson School; race at 8:30 a.m. Fairly level loop around Granite Lake; prizes. To receive free T-shirt, register early at 603-357-1015/download form at www.lindasclosetorg.
Guided Hike at Otter Brook Preserve in Sullivan. Meet at 10 a.m. off Bowlder Rd.; ends at noon. 603-525-3394/wwwharriscenter.org.
Celiac/Gluten Intolerant Support Group Meeting. 10 a.m. to noon at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene, Court St., North Conference Room 1 (west entrance at rear of building); donations. Bring gluten-free dish and beverage. 603-352-3183/585-6633.
Hawk Watch. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory in Peterborough, Miller State Park, off Rte. 101. 603-525-3394/www.harriscenter.org.
Annual 5K Run/Walk. Hosted by the Peter Michael Abbott Memorial Fund. 9 a.m. at ConVal High School in Peterborough. Registration at 7:30 a.m. All age groups; first 300 registered receive T-shirt; fee. Register, 603-446-3745.
Championship Saturday and Tribute Night to all EMS and Firefighters. At Monadnock Speedway, Rte. 10, Winchester. Time, 603-239-4067/www.monadnockspeedway.com.
SUN., SEPTEMBER 12
Lectures And Workshops
The Knitting Circle. On Sundays from 4 to 5:45 p.m. at The Starving Artist, 10 West St., Keene. For beginner to advanced knitters and crocheters. Learn, share ideas, and enjoy good company; donations. 603-352-6900.
New England Elite Lacrosse Clinics. 10 a.m. to noon at KSC. Continues on the 26th, October 10th and 24th, and November 7th. For boys entering fifth grade through entering freshmen. Register, 603-852-9777/www.neelitelacross.com.
Dance, Music, Theater
Rehearsals Begin for the Blanche Moyse Chorale. At the Putney School, Putney, VT. Tenors and basses needed. Time, 802-257-4523/www.info@bmcvt.org.
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. Refreshments and non-smoking room. 603-532-8887.
Energy Talk Show – Energy Soup To Nuts. On Sundays at 11:30 a.m. on Radio WKBK. 603-876-4447 (Ed or Pat) or visit info@keatingph.com.
Rifle Shoot. 10 a.m. at the Associated Sportsman Club, Inc., 696 Royalston Rd., Fitzwilliam.
Rally Day. Hosted by the United Church of Christ in Keene with outdoor worship service at 11 a.m. at KSC camp, Wilson Pond (near Keene Airport). Church picnic in pavilion; hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, rolls, condiments, and beverages provided; bring casserole, salad, or dessert.
MON., SEPTEMBER 13
Lectures And Workshops
10-Week Alpha Course, “Introduction to the Christian Faith.” Introductory dinner at 6 p.m., followed by “Is There More To Life Than This?” At Trinity Evangelical Church, Rte. 101, Peterborough. Register, 603-878-3396/e-mail: maryiltis@comcast.net.
Dance, Music, Theater
Open Rehearsal and Social with the Windham Orchestra. 7:15 p.m. at the River Garden in Brattleboro, VT; no auditions. Includes desserts and beverages. RSVP by the 10th, 802-257-4523/www.info@bmcvt.org.
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. 603-563-8658.
Cribbage Club Meeting. 10 a.m. at the Rindge Recreation Department. For all levels. 603-899-6847, Ext. 11.
Keene Senior Citizens Center Event. Holiday Fair Crafts with Ellie 9:30 a.m. at the center on Court St. Help make items for the annual Holiday Fair. 603-352-5037.
TUES., SEPTEMBER 14
Lectures And Workshops
T'ai Chi Classes. On Tuesdays at 3:45 p.m. at the Keene Senior Center, Court St. Register, 603-352-5037.
Kripalu Yoga Class. 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Sterling Studio, 7 Main St., Suite 7, Keene. Led by Sharon Laflamme; fee; drop-ins welcome. 603-585-3438.
Trigger Point Release Class. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the Cheshire Wellness Center, 3rd floor, Colony Mill Marketplace, West St., Keene, with Rich Gorsuch, DC; free. Register, 603-357-5700/www.RichsOffice.com.
“Brain Health.” 5 p.m. at the Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT; free. Register, 802-463-4270.
Women’s Health Expo. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cheshire Medical Center/DHK, Court St., Keene; free. Tours, prizes, refreshments, discussion of programs available. 603-354-6640.
“College Prep Writing: Getting Into College.” 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Sylvan Learning Center, 149 Emerald St., Keene. Register, 603-358-5151/www.sylvan4006@yahoo.com.
Dance, Music, Theater
Weekly Cheshiremen Chorus Meeting and Rehearsal. On Tuesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Keene UCC Church, head of the square. 1-877-31B-SHOP or visit www.cheshiremen.org.
Film Series for Youth with Special Needs – Monsters vs. Aliens. 5 p.m. at the Rockingham Free Public Library in Bellows Falls, VT. Bring snacks; free. 802-463-4270/bfyouth@sover.net.
Animaterra Women’s Chorus Season Registration. 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Langdon Place, 136A Arch St., Keene. Tea and socializing at 6 p.m. 603-209-3304/www.animaterrasings.org.
Music – Momentary Prophets, The Pleasants. Potluck at 7 p.m.; music at 8 p.m. At MindFull Books & Ephemera, 29 Main St., Jaffrey. Celebrate Martha and John’s Anniversary. Limited seating; $5. 603-532-8300.
Fairs And Sales
The Keene Farmers' Market is Now Open for the Season. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind The Colonial Theatre, off Main St.; rain or shine through October. Over 25 area vendors. Also open on Saturdays. 603-209-8676 or visit us on Facebook.
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.
Swanzey Saddles 4H Horse Club Meeting. 7 p.m. every other Tuesday at the Community Church in West Swanzey. New members welcome. 603-352-8357/355-8356.
Meeting of the Tuesday Night Prayers for Peace and Healing. Group meets weekly at The Living Practice, 272 Main St., Keene; donations. For time, 603-313-1701.
Monadnock Teen Community Bible Study. On Tuesdays from 6:40 to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Church, Rte. 101 West, Peterborough. For teens age 14 through 12th grade from any/no church. 603-620-4909.
CCREA Meeting. Nick’s Restaurant in West Swanzey. Social time at noon; luncheon and program at 12:30 p.m. New members welcome, 603-827-3702.
Tea & Tarot. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. Tarot reader Meagan Bartlett for walk-ins or advance booking readings (minimum of 20 minutes, fee). Iced tea or hot herbal tea served.
Keene Senior Citizens Center Event. AARP Driver Safety Course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center on Court St. Two-day driver refresher course for seniors. 603-352-5037.
WED., SEPTEMBER 15
Family Fun
Storytime. On Wednesdays through October 13th at 4:15 p.m. at the Gay-Kimball Library in Troy. For ages four and older with Sheila Depew; must be accompanied by an adult. 603-242-7743.
Lectures And Workshops
Yoga Classes. With Josephine Russell at the Stoddard Town Hall on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register, 603-352-1684.
Beginner T’ai Chi Class. On Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at MoCo Arts Wellness, 9 Elm St., Keene; fee. Register, 802-387-2300.
“Concerns Facing the Connecticut River from Source to Sea.” 7 p.m. at the Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT. 802-463-4270.
Field Demonstration Showcasing the use of Teff as a Forage Crop. Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Stonewall Farm’s field, off Bradford Rd., Keene. For area livestock owners and hay producers. 603-352-4550.
Dance, Music, Theatre
Today is the Final Day to Purchase Tickets for the Keene Chorale Auction and Social Gala. September 25th from 7 to 10 p.m. at Bentley Commons, 197 Water St., Keene. Silent and live auction, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, refreshments, raffle, music. Tickets, 603-357-3153/www.keenechorale.org.
Monadnock Squares Free Fun Night. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington St.; free; refreshments; casual dress. 603-357-3853/352-3976.
Miscellaneous
BJ’s Flower Swappers Meeting. 5:45 p.m. at the home of Bette and Chet Sokoloski, 170 Whately Rd., South Deerfield, MA. No smoking or dogs allowed; rain or shine. Swapping starts at 6 p.m.; fee. Dessert buffet today. 413-665-4039.
Cribbage Club. New season begins at 7 p.m. at the Moose Family Center in Bellows Falls, VT. New players with knowledge of game welcome. 802-722-3353/4785/463-3907.
Meeting of Local Chapter #1034 of the Vietnam Veterans of America. 7 p.m. at Keene American Legion.
FRI., SEPTEMBER 10
Pat Harty Band – Jam Band, Americana, Rock. 7 p.m. at Fritz, The Place To Eat, 45 Main St., Keene. 603-357-6393.
FRI., SEPTEMBER 24
KARAOKE CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN AND FREE BBQ. 6-8 PM., The Auto Mall, 800 Putney Rd., Brattleboro, VT. 802-257-5100. www.brattautomall.com
