LONDONDERRY: Old Home Days Wednesday, Aug. 14 - Saturday, Aug. 17 Info: Faceboook: Londonderry Old Home Days HAMPSTEAD: Hampstead’s 275th Anniversary Celebration Highlights include a guided history hike, living history with Revolutionary encampment, live music, historical displays, food trucks, kids games, and fireworks! 9 a.
m. - 8:30 p.m.
, Meetinghouse Park, located between the town office (at 11 Main Street) and St. Anne’s Info: www.hampsteadhistoricalsociety.
org PELHAM: Blood Drive 9 a.m. - 2 p.
m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road Must preregister: 1-800-733-2767 / www.redcrossblood.
org Info: www.mycommunityonline.com PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda Chair Yoga is a fun and supportive class.
It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength and to improve flexibility. 9:30 a.m.
, Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street Cost: $5 donation Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com KINGSTON: Meditation Fridays A group to meditate and eliminate thoughts that may be causing stress.
Experienced needed. 9:45 a.m.
, Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org ATKINSON: Adventures Outside the Box (Ages 3+) Calling all kids who like to build- come try out these challenges! 10 a.
m. - 12 p.m.
, Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open Fridays There is something for everyone! If you bring in a donation, you receive a free book! 10 a.
m. - 5 p.m.
, Pound School, 41 Depot Road Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org MANCHESTER: Beauty and the Beast 10 a.
m., The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover Street Info: 603-668-5588 / www.palacetheatre.
org NEWTON: Book Review Circle Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month. Everyone reads different books and shares about them. New members are invited to attend and discuss their latest read.
Come every month or just occasionally! 10 a.m., Gale Library, 16 South Main Street Info: www.
newton-nh.gov/gale-library Questions? 603-382-4691 KINGSTON: Cribbage Fridays Come in to play Cribbage. 10:30 a.
m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.
org KINGSTON: Puzzle Group Fridays Have some fun putting together jigsaw puzzles with friends. 10:30 a.m.
, Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org DERRY: CONNECT at Derry Public Library (Ages 0-6) Connect with other families, make a child-friendly craft, enjoy snacks, stories, and useful parenting tips and resources followed by an interactive playtime.
11-11:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E.
Broadway Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org ATKINSON: Adventures with Where’s Waldo (All ages) Can you find the Waldos in the Children's Room? See if you can spot them for a prize! 1-4 p.
m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.
com ATKINSON: Let’s Play Mah Jongg Fridays Experienced players only, please! 1-4:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.
kimballlibrary.com NEWTON: Yarn Group Fridays Bring your latest knitting, crochet, or other yarn-based project and work on it in the company of other crafters. Don't know how to knit or crochet? They have members who are happy to teach you.
1 p.m., Gale Library, 16 South Main Street Info: www.
newton-nh.gov/gale-library Questions? 603-382-4691 PLAISTOW: Friday Flicks: Free Movie Come watch “Fall Guy” on the big screen. Popcorn will be provided.
1 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.
plaistowlibrary.com DERRY: Friday Afternoon Book Group Members read a variety of books and love to talk about them. 1:30-2:30 p.
m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway Register: 603-432-6140 / www.
derrypl.org PLAISTOW: Drop in Crafternoon (Ages 5+) Drop in to make a craft. 3 p.
m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.
com HAMPSTEAD: Hampstead Historical Night An evening celebrating Hampstead’s history including: historical displays, metal detector club artifacts, historical reenactment of the life of a woman in colonial Hampstead, restored stage curtain on display. Commemorative items will be available for sale. 6-8 p.
m., Old Meetinghouse, 20 Emerson Ave Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.
org HAMPSTEAD: Colonial Dance Come experience how our founding families had fun at a colonial dance. Live music by The Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra and contra dance calling by Jacob Bloom. Colonial dress is encouraged, but not required.
7-9 p.m., Middle School, 28 School Street Info: 603-329-6411 / www.
hampsteadlibrary.org KINGSTON: MARK209 Concert On tour from Nashville, this family-friendly country performance promises lots of high-energy entertainment sure to please longtime fans and newcomers alike. 7 p.
m., First Congregational Church of Kingston, Church Street Cost: $5 at the door Info: www.kingstonfcc.
org LONDONDERRY: Old Home Day Wednesday, Aug. 14 - Saturday, Aug. 17 Info: Faceboook: Londonderry Old Home Days HAMPSTEAD: Guided History Hike Enjoy a hike through time to celebrate Hampstead's 275th anniversary.
Participants will visit sites of historical importance including the Hampstead Center Cemetery, the Old Town Pound, a colonial stone bridge, a colonial mica mine, trees from the 1700s, and will walk along Old County Road, a colonial era road that was closed a couple of hundred years ago. 9-11 a.m.
, Hampstead Town Hall, 11 Main Street Info: www.hampsteadhistoricalsociety.org HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open You'll find something nice for everyone in the family at the Elaine David Thrift Shop.
9 a.m. - 1 p.
m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive Info: 603-329-6411 / www.
hampsteadlibrary.org KENSINGTON: Reading Logs Due Today is the last day to turn in your summer reading logs! 9 a.m.
- 1 p.m., Kensington Public Library, 126 Amesbury Road Info: 603-772-5022 / www.
kensingtonpubliclibrary.org WINDHAM: Slinky Dog Craft Drop in to make your own dog to take home. 9 a.
m. - 4 p.m.
, Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open Saturdays There is something for everyone! If you bring in a donation, you receive a free book! 10 a.
m. - 1 p.m.
, Pound School, 41 Depot Road Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org LONDONDERRY: Leach Library Book Sale 10 a.
m. - 12 p.m.
, Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library LONDONDERRY: Planefest Vintage aircraft, Young Eagles flights, and many more ways for kids and families to get close to a wide range of aircraft.
Plus food trucks and surprises! 10 a.m. - 2 p.
m., Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, 27 Navigator Road Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, $5 for seniors, veterans and active military; free for kids age 5 and under Info: www.aviationmuseumofnh.
com Questions? 603-669-4820 PELHAM: Saturday Stories Stories, dancing, songs, and bubbles! Story Time will be held outside on the lawn next to the library's garden. Please bring a blanket to sit on. 10:30-11 a.
m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.
org DANVILLE: Cookbook Club Come join the Cookbook Club as they share dishes with a monthly theme. The library has lots of great cookbooks and magazines to get you inspired. 11:30 a.
m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.
org KINGSTON: Randy’s Ride Cigar lounge, corn hole, live music, a nice group ride, food, and lots more! Proceeds go to pancreatic cancer research. 12-4 p.m.
, leaves from Saddle Up Saloon, 92 Route 125 Cost: $20 and donations accepted at the ride Info: [email protected] HAMPSTEAD: Museum Open Saturdays 1-4 p.m.
, Hampstead Historical Museum, 65 Main Street Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org SANDOWN: Trivia Game (Virtual) Are you a Trivia Pro or just an Average Joe? Join in the fun! 1-2:30 p.
m., via Zoom, Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street Register for link: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.
us BRENTWOOD: Summer Concert Series The Hot Skillet Club will perform Texas Swing with fiddler Ellen Carlson. 7 p.m.
, First Baptist Church, 201 North Road Cost: Free; donations gratefully accepted Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.com BRENTWOOD: Summer Concert Series You won’t want to this performance by The Hot Skillet Club, featuring fiddler Ellen Carlson.
Free refreshments are served following the concert and there will be an opportunity to meet the band members. 7 p.m.
, First Baptist Church of Brentwood, 201 North Road Cost: Free; donations gratefully accepted EPPING: MARK209 Concert Known for their tight harmonies, comedic antics and fan interaction, MARK209 appeals to all ages with their repertoire of family-friendly concerts consisting of classic country tunes and patriotic selections. 7 p.m.
, Epping Community Church, 4 Pleasant Street Info: www.eppingcommunitychurch.org Questions? 603-679-5542 HAMPSTEAD: Fireworks Celebrate Hampstead’s 275th anniversary! 9:15-10 p.
m., Town Office/St. Anne’s Church Info: 603-329-6411 / www.
hampsteadlibrary.org KINGSTON: Motorcycle Swap Meet 8 a.m.
- 1 p.m., Saddle Up Saloon, 92 Route 125 Questions? 603-489-5959 KINGSTON: Lavelle and Parsons Motorcycle Run Enjoy a back roads ride to the Hawgs Pen in Farmington at the 1st annual Brothers Bike Ride to remember Sean Parsons and Timmy Lavelle.
Return to KVC for live music from Bite the Bullet, food, raffles, 50/50 and more! Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Kickstands up, 10 a.
m., Kingston Veterans Club, 36 Church Street Cost: $30 per rider (includes t-shirt), $15 for passenger or walk in SALEM: Farmers Market Sundays, May - October Shop from a wide variety of fresh, locally-produced foods. 10 a.
m. - 2 p.m.
, The Mall at Rockingham Park, 77 Rockingham Park Blvd. Info: www.salemnhfarmersmarket.
org SALEM: Free Community Cookout The Kiwanis Club of Salem welcomes you to a free lunch, raffles, games, and a petting zoo (12:30-2:30 p.m.).
Canned goods will be accepted for a local charity food drive. 11 a.m.
- 3 p.m., Derry-Salem Elks Pavilion, 39 Shadow Lake Road Questions? Jody: 603-320-9004 or Peggy: 603-235-9471 SEABROOK: Bingo Sundays Paper and pull-tab sales begin at 12 p.
m. Games start at 1:30 p.m.
Doors open at 11 a.m., Seabrook Fireman’s Hall, Collins Street Info: visit Seabrook New Hampshire Bingo on Facebook BRENTWOOD: AA Meeting Sundays 6-7 p.
m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.
com KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise Mondays & Wednesdays Join others for fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD. 9:45 a.m.
, Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org ATKINSON: Adventures in Mother Goose (Ages 0-3) Mondays Join for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave Info: 603-362-5234 / www.
kimballlibrary.com PELHAM: Story Time Stories, dancing, songs, and bubbles! Story Time will be held outside on the lawn next to the library's garden. Please bring a blanket to sit on.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green Info: 603-635-7581 / www.
pelhampubliclibrary.org SALEM: Video and Editing Club Held on the 3rd Monday of the month. Tom from SCTV shows you how to digitize and edit your old VHS tapes.
Archive your family media for future generations. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
, Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way Register: 603-890-2190 / www.townofsalemnh.gov ATKINSON: Preschool Playtime (Toddlers/Preschool) Mondays Building toys for toddlers will be out in the meeting room as well as other toys in the Children's Room such as coloring, Lego table, train table, kitchen set, and more! 11 a.
m. - 12 p.m.
, Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com KINGSTON: Gentle Yoga Series Mondays & Wednesdays Bring a mat, a strap, and a tennis ball if you have one.
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane Cost: $5 per class Info: 603-642-3321 / www.
kingston-library.org LONDONDERRY: Cookbook Potluck Prepare and share a recipe from either “The Picnic” by Marnie Hanel, “The Complete Summer Cookbook” by America’s Test Kitchen, or “The Summer Table” by Lisa Lemke. 11:30 a.
m. - 12:30 p.m.
, Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color Mondays Come unwind, de-stress and create every week.
Individuals bring their own supplies and work on canvas, wood, sketchpads, and coloring books. 12:30-2:30 p.m.
, Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com SANDOWN: Fiber Fest Come share your fiber crafts at the library! Knitting, cross-stitch, crocheting, latch hook, or anything else you are working on.
Chat with fellow crafters, bounce ideas off each other and maybe learn something new! 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street Info: 603-887-3428 / www.
sandownlibrary.us BRENTWOOD: K9 Maggie - Intro & Demonstration Officer Kelly of the Brentwood Police Department is bringing K9 Maggie for a demonstration of her skills in apprehending criminals. This program is intended for older teens and adults and is not a meet and greet.
4-5 p.m., Mary E.
Bartlett Memorial Library, 22 Dalton Road Info: 603-642-3355 / www.brentwoodlibrarynh.org KINGSTON: Friends of KCL Meeting Held on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Become a member and help in the effort to raise funds for KCL’s children’s programming and other fun library activities! 4 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane Info: 603-642-3321 / www.
kingston-library.org PLAISTOW: Push In Ceremony Plaistow Fire Department will place Truck 3, “The Owl’s Nest” into service. All are welcome.
5 p.m., Fitzgerald Safety Complex, 27 Elm Street KINGSTON: Meditation Mondays A group to meditate and eliminate thoughts that may be causing stress.
Experienced needed. 6 p.m.
, Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org PLAISTOW: Meet the Author An engaging evening with local author Albert Waitt as he talks about his new book “Flood Tide”, shares his experiences on the journey to write, edit and get published, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process.
6 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.
plaistowlibrary.com HAMPSTEAD: Women’s Circle A women’s circle is a welcoming, safe, supportive and revered space for women to come together to be heard and seen. The group is open to all adults identifying as female.
6:30-8 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E.
Clark Drive Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org BRENTWOOD: Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting Mondays 7-9:30 p.
m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.
com PORTSMOUTH: United States Navy Band - Cruisers Cruisers concerts are family-friendly events, meant to entertain veterans, families, individuals and those interested in joining the Navy. Audiences can expect to hear Top 40s tunes from the 60s to today, music by The Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, and more. 7 p.
m., Prescott Park, 105 Marcy Street Info: www.navyband.
navy.mil WINDHAM: Celebrating Bruce Willis (Virtual) The program will discuss Bruce's life, work, and future with author Sean O'Connell. They will also discuss the essential question - is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie or not? 7-8 p.
m., via Zoom, Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road Register for link: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.
org.
