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Monday, Jan. 30

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Keene Senior Center Event Walking at the Keene Recreation Center Mondays through Fridays. Phone: 603-352-5037.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

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Winter Bird Feast 3:30pm. With Harris Center at Hancock Library; registration required; free. Phone: 603-525-4411. Email: hancockkidlib@comcast.net.

Catholic Schools’ Week Activity 5pm. Family Dinner, Open House, and Book Fair. Dinner and Open House from 5 to 6:30, followed by SRJS Talent Show. Book Fair is open before and after show. SJRS, 92 Wilson St., Keene. Phone: 603-352-2720.

Qigong 5:30-6:30pm. Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. Ginnette Groome; fee. Drop-in or advance class bookings. Phone: 603-876-4242.

Keene Senior Center Event 10am. Age in Motion Group 2; balance and strength-building exercise program. At the center on Court St. Phone: 603-352-5037.

Tarot Readings 11am-2pm. Tarot Reader Megan Bartlett at Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. Walk-ins or advance booking readings); fee; hot tea served. Phone: 603-876-4242.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

DINING PLEASURES

Meals on Wheels Senior Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm. On Wednesdays in Conference Room, Wellness Center, Peterborough fo all area seniors; donation. RSVP by Monday. Contact: Cathy. Phone: 603-878-3109.

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Workshop 6:30-9pm. Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene. Psychic Development Class with Deb Miller; fee. Phone: 603-352-0793. Web: www.viewbeyond.us.

Qigong Class 7:15-8:15pm. Cornerstone Center for Wellness, 303 Park Ave., Keene; free. With Ginnette Groome. Phone: 603-313-9828. Email: ammatwirl@aol.com.

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Keene Kiwanis Fund-Raiser Through the 5th, D’Angelos will donate 20 percent of proceeds from food purchased to support the club’s children’s programs (coupons needed). Coupons at Masiello Real Estate on Island St., from club members, by e-mailing sdoyle@masiello.com, or visit www.keenekiwanis.org. Also, books for all ages will be sold by donation.

Catholic Schools’ Week Activity 5-11:30am. Open House for interested new families. Also from 12:30 to 2. Call to sign up for tour. SJRS, 92 Wilson St., Keene. Phone: 603-352-2720.

Keene Senior Center Event 9:30am. Beginners’ Computer Class, Learn the basics. At the center on Court St. Phone: 603-352-5037.

THE ARTS

Film Series 6:30pm. Jaffrey Public Library, Meeting Room. “Classics in Black and White, Part 2” – “A Patch of Blue”. Phone: 603-532-7301.

Chorus Welcoming New Singers 7-9pm. On Wednesdays. Keene World Harmony Chorus at KUUC, Washington St., Keene; fee for 12 weeks through April 18th (with concert on 25th). Phone: 802-451-0425. Email: mahoney.rowan@gmail.com.

Thursday, Feb. 2

DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER

Acoustic Thursdays 6:30-9pm. Fritz, The Place To Eat, Main St., Keene. Medley of local musicians on Thursdays. Reserve your 20-minute slot at info below. Email: acousticthursdays@yahoo.com.

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Program 2-3:30pm. “Life Stories of NH’s Mammal Predators ” at Conference Room at Railroad Sq., Southwestern Community Services Way in Keene through February 23rd. Phone: 603-525-3394. Email: lefebvre@harriscenter.org.

Five-Part Astronomy Series 7pm. “Myths and Misconceptions” at Keene Public Library auditorium through March 1st. Phone: 603-352-0157. Web: www.keenepubliclibrary.org.

Workshop 10am-12:30pm. Introduction to Snowshoeing for Seniors at Northfield Mt. Recreation and Environmental Center in Northfield, MA. Ages 50+. Wear wind pants or gaiters, warm layers; all levels; fee (rentals available); registration required. Phone: 800-859-2960.

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Cribbage Games 1-3:30pm. Mill House, end of Castle St., Keene. All ages welcome; free. Also on Tuesdays at same time. Phone: 603-357-8517.

Tea & Tarot 1-4pm. Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. Juliet Bell, Intuitive Hand Reader. Walk-ins or advance booking readings; fee. Hot tea served. Phone: 603-876-4242.

Cribbage 1:30-3:30pm. On Thursdays and Tuesdays at Stone Arch Village Community Room, end of Court St., Keene; free; all ages. Game taught on Tuesdays only. Phone: 603-352-6308 or 603-357-8517.

Open House 5:30pm. Pre-K and Kindergarten at Alstead Primary School. Tours, refreshments. Phone: 603-835-2482. Email: kharmon@sau60.org.

Keene Senior Center Event 12pm. Brown bag book club, “Lights from Monadnock” by Jack Coey. At the center on Court St. Phone: 603-352-5037.

THE ARTS

Open Auditions 6:30pm. George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion” by Walpole Players at Helen Miller Theater at Walpole Town Hall. Also same time on 3rd and 2 pm on 4th. Phone: 603-845-7656 or 603-756-4545.

Friday, Feb. 3

FAIR & SALES

Mid-Winter Book Sale 10am-6pm. Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St. Also on 4th from 10 to 4. Phone: 603-924-8040.

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Give Kids A Smile Hosted by Monadnock Dental Society. With help from Dental Public Health Task Force making appointments. Call or e-mail for appointments. For children economically challenged without a general dentist. Phone: 603-762-3770. Email: givekidsasmileday@yahoo.com.

Silent Auction/Talent Night 6-9pm. Trinity Christian School, 100 Maple Ave., Keene. Sponsored by PTFA to raise funds for a much-needed playground. Faculty and students perform; light snacks and drinks; free admission. Contact: Tracy or the school. Phone: 603-352-2416 or 603-352-9403.

Keene Senior Center Event 9am. Bowling at Yankee Lanes, discounted rates for senior center members. Phone: 603-352-5037.

Catholic Schools’ Week Activity 12:30-2pm. Grandparents’/Special Friends’ Day. SJRS, 92 Wilson St., Keene. Phone: 603-352-2720.

THE ARTS

Film 1pm. “Midnight in Paris” at Frost Free Library in Marlborough; popcorn served.

Show 6:30pm. Zombie Beatdown, free punk rock show at Fritz’s, Main St., Keene. Web: www.zombiebeatdownband.com.

Music 7:30pm. The Bright Wings Chorus CD Release Concert at Headroom Stage in Brattleboro, VT. Doors open at 7.

Music 7:30pm. Glenn Roth, fingerstyle instrumentalist at Peterborough UU Church during Parish Hall Open Stage.

Saturday, Feb. 4

DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER

Arborea and Redwing Blackbird 7pm. MindFull Books & Ephemera, 29 Main St., Jaffrey. Alternative, folk rock, experimental starts at 8 pm. Potluck at 7 pm. Limited seating. Phone: 603-532-8300.

FAIR & SALES

Keene Farmers’ Market 10am-2pm. Hannah Grimes, 25 Roxbury St.

Sale 10am-2pm. Cabin Fever “Mega” Book Sale at Lempster Meeting House, Lempster St. (2nd NH Turnpike). Snow date is 11th, same time.

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

CASA Volunteer Training Program No previous experience working in the courts or with children required. Call or go online for more details. Phone: 603-358-4012. Web: www.casanh.org.

Course Ice Rescue Technician Course in Harrisville. Phone: 207-967-8614. Web: www.lifesaving.com.

Workshop 6:30-9:30pm. Snowshoeing in the Moonlight at Northfield Mt. Recreation and Environmental Center in Northfield, MA. Ages 16+. Wear wind pants or gaiters, warm layers; all levels; fee (rentals available); bring water bottle; registration required. Phone: 800-859-2960.

Workshop 12:30-4pm. Introduction to Snowshoeing for Women at Northfield Mt. Recreation and Environmental Center in Northfield, MA. Ages 16+. Wear wind pants or gaiters, warm layers; all levels; fee (rentals available); registration required. Phone: 800-859-2960.

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Comedy Show Benefit 7pm. For Before and Afterschool Program at Wells Memorial School in Harrisville. Featuring Dave Rattigan, Mitch Stinson, Jimmy Dunn at Best Western Hotel, Winchester St., Keene. Cash bar, door raffle. Tickets at Best Western, SAU #29 building, or by calling. Phone: 603-209-9520.

Harris Center Event 10am-12pm. Rare Plant Species Workshop with New England Wildflower Society. With John Burns. Meet at center in Hancock. Also at 9, Sprucing Up The Thumbs Down Trail near Jack’s Pond. All ages and exp. needed. Ends around 1. Phone: 603-525-3394. Email: lefebvre@harriscenter.

Readings 12-4pm. Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. Angel Card and Numerology with Intuitive Reader Val Duda. Walk-ins or advance booking readings; fee. Phone: 603-876-4242.

THE ARTS

Winter Warmer Concert with Kellianna 5-7pm. Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. Seating limited; call for tickets. Phone: 603-876-4242.

Sunday, Feb. 5

DINING PLEASURES

Charcoal Charlie Super Sunday BBQ 2-6pm. Neighbor Made Kitchen, 52 Dunbar St., Keene. Bulk meats, pizzas, wings, sliders, more. Order by Friday for best selections. Go to Facebook or Web site for full menu. Phone: 603-209-4248. Email: ccbarbecue@gmail.com. Web: www.ismellsmoke.com.

18th Annual Super Sunday Breakfast 7-11am. Chesterfield School, Rte. 63. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, English muffins, cereal, juice, coffee, milk. Benefits scholarship fund. Web: www.nhlions.org/chesterfield.

Breakfast 8-11am. Sponsored by the Sons of American Legion Marlborough Squadron Post #24 at 644 Dublin Rd., Rte. 101; monthly mystery dish.

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Harris Center Events 1-3pm. Westward Ho – Exploring the Wilds Of Lake Warren (in Alstead, cross-country ski). Meet at church on North Rd. in East Alstead to carpool. Phone: 603-525-3394. Email: lefebvre@harriscenter.

Winter Service 10:30am. First Unitarian Congregational Society of Wilton Center at “red house” across from church. Glen Swanson’s topic is “Theodore Roosevelt, the Nobel Peace Prize and the Portsmouth Peace Treaty.

Tarot Readings 11:30am-3:30pm. Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. With Susan Michal. Walk-ins or advance booking readings; fee. Phone: 603-876-4242.

THE ARTS

Singing Workshop for “Non-Singers” 1-5pm. “Fear of Singing: Learn to Sing Even if you Think you can’t Carry a Tune” with Nancy Salwen of Music All Around and Music Together in Keene. For registration and location, call. Phone: 603-357-4693. Email: nancy@salwen.net. Web: www.MusicAllAround.net.

BMC Chamber Music 4pm. Piano Four Hand with Anna Polonsky and Orion Weiss at Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro, VT.

Monday, Feb. 6

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Book Discussion Group 2pm. Held monthly at the Jaffrey Public Library. This month’s book is Rebecca Skloot’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta.” Copies of the book available at the library. Phone: 603-532-7301.

Mini Seminar 10:30-11:15am. “Supporting Language and Literacy Every Day from Birth to Preschool” at the Olivia Rodham Memorial Library in Nelson; free. Attendees receive free book and nursery rhymes CD; Storytime for children during event. Registration ends the 3rd. Phone: 603-847-9070. Email: libertyacademy@myfairpoint.net.

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Keene Senior Center Event Walking at the Keene Recreation Center Mondays through Fridays. Phone: 603-352-5037.

Open House Tea and Craft 1:30-2:30pm. Monadnock Waldorf School’s Nursery-Kindergarten, 424 Old Walpole Rd., Keene. Valentine mobiles for parents and young children to make while enjoying tea; free; call for reservations. Phone: 603-357-4442. Web: www.monadnockwaldorfschool.org.

Keene Senior Center Event 10am. Age in Motion Group 1; strength and balance-building exercise program. At the center on Court St. Phone: 603-352-5037.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

MISCELLANEOUS

Qigong 5:30-6:30pm. Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. Ginnette Groome; fee. Drop-in or advance class bookings. Phone: 603-876-4242.

Morning Adventure 9:30-11:30am. Babies in Packs and Toddlers in Tow at the Grapevine in Antrim. Bring frontpack or backpack, toddler/preschooler; snowshoes available if there’s snow; free. Contact: Harris Center. Phone: 603-525-3394.

Keene Senior Center Event 10:30am. Age in Motion Group 2; balance and strength-building exercise program. At the center on Court St. Phone: 603-352-5037.

Tarot Readings 11am-2pm. Tarot Reader Megan Bartlett at Muse Gifts & Books, 157 Main St., Marlborough. Walk-ins or advance booking readings); fee; hot tea served. Phone: 603-876-4242.

THE ARTS

Animaterra Women’s Chorus Party 6pm. Begins with new and prospective member reception; 7 to 9, first rehearsal of the season. Langdon Place, 136 Arch St., Keene. Open to all women who love to sing; auditions not required. Phone: 603-209-3304. Email: animaterrasings@gmail.com. Web: www.animaterrasings.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Workshop 7-8:30pm. Victorian Valentine Card Workshop at Horatio Colony House Museum, 199 Main St., Keene (park at St. Bernard’s Church next door); fee for materials. Make up to three holiday cards based on traditional Victorian designs; registration required, seating limited. Phone: 603-352-0460.

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Keene Senior Center Event 1pm. Senior Swingers, join for rehearsals for annual show. At the center on Court St. Phone: 603-352-5037.

THE ARTS

Film Series 6:30pm. Jaffrey Public Library, Meeting Room. “Classics in Black and White, Part 2” – “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Phone: 603-532-7301.

Thursday, Feb. 9

MEETINGS

PUBLIC HEARING 5:30 pm, Reconsideration of the Keene city council's acceptance of a federal Homeland Security grant to buy a Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle. 2nd floor, Keene city hall.

Saturday, Feb 25, 2012

DINING PLEASURES

Meals on Wheels Senior Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm. On Wednesdays in Conference Room, Wellness Center, Peterborough fo all area seniors; donation. RSVP by Monday. Contact: Cathy. Phone: 603-878-3109.

Adult Potluck Luncheon 11:45am-1:30pm. First Congregational Church of Swanzey, 679 Old Homestead Hwy. Bring main dish, salad, dessert; drinks provided; handicapped accessible. Phone: 603-352-6689.

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Book Reading and Signing 12-2 pm, "The Spirits of Jade". Book release party and author presentation with Skye Stephenson at Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, Vt. Web: www.skyestephenson.com/events.php

Duct Tape Designs 2:45pm. Hancock Town Library. Tape supplied, but bring own supplies if you want; registration required. Phone: 603-525-4411. Email: hancockkidlib@comcast.net.

Program 9-11am. “Bark – Get to Know your Trees” at Harris Center in Hancock through February 15th. Indoor work, outdoors to observe trees; all levels; fee. Phone: 603-525-3394. Email: lefebvre@harrsicenter.org.

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Keene Senior Center Event 10:30am. Seminar on upcoming Senior Center trips. At the center on Court St. Phone: 603-352-5037.

THE ARTS

Painting Classes 1-4pm. Water Soluble Oil Painting Classes with Betty Glass through March 14th at Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main St. All levels; fee. Register and get materials list. Phone: 603-532-6527. Email: jaffreycntr@aol.com.

Film Series 6:30pm. Jaffrey Public Library, Meeting Room. “Classics in Black and White, Part 2” – “A Tale of Two Cities”. Phone: 603-532-7301.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS

Culture of Peace Conference and workshops. Keene State College. TBA Contact Dr. Skye Stephenson

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