Calendar June 6, 2008

Friday June 6

HILLSBOROUGH - The Hillsboro United Men’s Ministry in conjunction with the United Methodist Church of Hillsboro, New Hampshire is holding its Second Annual Don McCulloch Golf Classic on at the Angus Lea Golf Course. Tee time will be at 1PM. A dinner and awards ceremony will follow.

Saturday June 7

BENNINGTON - The Bennington Congregational Church Women’s Group,” Women at the Well” will hold it’s discussion group meeting in the church at 8am. The group meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. Call 603-209-5104.
BENNINGTON - The Bennington Congregational Church Men’s Discussion Group will meet at the Common Place Restaurant at 7:30am. It is an open forum on many topics with Pastor Bob Ritchie as moderator. The group meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. Call 603-209-5104 for information.
HANCOCK - The Hancock Farmers Market will feature a table loom demonstration and hands-on weaving from 9am-noon.
HENNIKER - On Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, the Fiber Studio will host Weaving Beyond the Basics. On June 10 6:30-9:30pm for 4 weeks – Needle Felted Floral Appliques.
WEARE - Weare Historical Society’s 14th Annual TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE will be held rain or shine 8am-2pm. Maps showing 84 yard sale locations will be on sale to the public for $1 at Weare Historical Society, Stone Memorial Bldg., Weare Center, the day of the sale, from 8 a.m. on.

Sunday June 8

HILLSBOROUGH - Spring into some great bargains with the American Legion Unit# 59 Auxillary Yard Sale!! This event gets bigger and bigger every year….and you can be a part of it! Spaces are now being reserved for only $10!!!! If you need a table, one can be provided for an additional cost of only $5 (while supplies last). Call now to reserve or to donate any items! This event is held from 9-3pm. Please reserve your spot by June 4th. Contact Nancy at 529-2645.

Monday June 9

WASHINGTON - The Washington Historical Society and the New Hampshire Humanities Council will feature WWII New Hampshire - The War at Home. Lawrence Douglas, Plymouth State University, will present a video documentary look at life in NH during the 40’s and the war’s impact on citizens lives and actions. It will be held at Camp Morgan Lodge. A potluck supper starts at 6pm and the program will begin at 7:30pm. Everyone invited.

Thursday June 12

CONCORD - “Going Green” Luncheon at the Cat ‘N Fiddle Restaurant at 118 Manchester St. Sponsored by the Concord Women’s Connection, lunch+program is $12. For reservations call Maddy at 485-4303 or Barbara at 798-5976.
HILLSBOROUGH - The Andean music group, Inca Son, will be back again for an evening performance at Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School from 6:30-7:30pm. Some of our students will be performing with them. The public is invited to this performance in the gymnasium.
HILLSBOROUGH - Hillsboro’s high school age readers are invited to join Fuller Library Literary Club this month in reading Herman Hesse’s classic, Siddhartha. Books are available at the library now. Pick up your free copy and join us at 3:30 for our end-of-the-year celebration.

Friday June 13

HILLSBOROUGH - GRILLIN’ IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON…..and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59’s MEAT AND TREAT RAFFLE is right on time! Come join the fun to win some incredible size portions of your favorite summer grillin meats along with some fantastic Gift Certificates from Hillsboro’s finest businesses! Come treat yourself ! Paddles on sale starting at 5:30pm, and the wheel spins at 6pm. Open to members and bonifide guests. Applications always available.

Saturday June 14

HILLSBOROUGH - The Hillsboro United Methodist Church is hosting a Turkey Supper with two seatings: 5pm & 6:30pm at 16 Henniker St (Handicapped Accesible). Adults are $8, Kids 6-12 are $5 and under 6 are Free. Deliveries (within 5 miles) are $9. Call 478-5572 for reservations.
HILLSBOROUGH, UPPER VILLAGE - Stroll around the green of historic Hillsborough Center to find displays by 30 local artist members of the Hillsborough Area Artisans (HAA) and invited guest artists at the Spring into Summer Faire on Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 10 – 4. Artisans will be exhibiting in the Gallery at Well Sweep, under tents on the lawn and in the Center Club with a wide array of original work including paintings, photographs, baskets, pottery, pewter, blown glass, blacksmithing, fiber art, jewelry and more.

Saturday June 15

MANCHESTER - Celebrate Father’s Day at the Currier Museum of Art! Bring the man/men in your life to the museum and join special tours and enjoy a special cafe menu . For more information, call 669-6144, x-102

Saturday June 21

BRADFORD - The Bradford Country Squares will host their monthly square dance at Kearsarge Regional Elementary School from 8-10:30pm with Mainstream and Plus tips. Don Bachelder will be calling and John Heign will be cueing. Admission for the dance is $6. Spectators are welcome and free. For more information call 603-763-0187.

Sunday June 21

HANCOCK - Hancock Historical Society will host a Lemonade Party, with free lemonade and cookies, from 1-3pm. Located on Main Street, you can learn more about the Historical Society and enjoy a tour of the museum. All are welcome. There is no rain date for this event.

Saturday June 28

Keene - Kiwanis Antique Show and Sale will be held at Keene High School on Arch St. from 9am-3pm. Browsers and buyers are welcome. A few booths are still available. Proceeds benefit Cheshire County youth. For more info please call Susan Doyle at 603-283-1940.

Saturday July 5

PETERBOROUGH - The Peterborough Fireworks will be held at the ConVal Athletic Fields on Route 202, just one mile north of Town. The well-known local band, Dave and the Daddy O’s, will be there to entertain audiences prior to the display. Admission is only $2 per head, with no family paying more than $10. Parking is free. Gates open at 6 PM, and the fireworks display will begin at dusk. Because the event is held on school property, no alcohol, tobacco products, firearms, sparklers, or pets are allowed. Rain date: July 12th

Upcoming and Ongoing Events

Farmers Markets

HANCOCK - The Hancock Farmers Market will be open every Saturday from 9am-noon for the rest of the summer. Fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, plants, maple syrup, honey specialty foods and arts & crafts. The market is located on Main Street behind the church in the horse sheds.

Other Activities

CONTOOCOOK - The Slusser Center cooks up a Noon luncheon every Wednesday for a suggested donation of $3.
CONTOOCOOK - The Boys & Girls Club is a place where you teen can be safe and challenge themselves to become responsible, respectful, caring young adults. The Teen Center is open to any entering 7th-12th graders and is open Monday thru Friday from 8am-6pm. To sign up today, come by the Club at 44 Cedar Street, Contoocook, call us at 746-3474, or visit us online at Concordkids.org,
HOPKINTON - American Red Cross Swim Lessons will once again held at Kimball Pond. The classes will be for children ages 4 years or older and will include four levels taught at various times. Cost is $35 per two-week session and sessions run from Monday through Thursday with Friday as a make-up day if a class is cancelled. Session I: 7/7 – 7/18, Session II: 7/21 – 8/1, Session III: 8/4 – 8/15. To obtain a registration form go to www.hopkinton-nh.gov, click on recreation. If you any questions, please call 746-2915.
HOPKINTON - Hopkinton Recreation continues to have the Adult Volleyball League. Every Sunday from 7pm - 9pm at the Hopkinton High School. All levels welcomed must be 18 years of age or older. This is free fun league!
HOPKINTON - Hopkinton Summer Day Camp is again being offered. Last year’s camp was a complete success with more than 200 campers during the seven weeks! The camp is for youth ages 6 through 12 years and will include seven one-week sessions beginning June 30th and ending August 15th (no camp on Friday, July 4th). Activities will include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, weekly field trips, special events and safe fun for everyone. To obtain a registration form go to www.hopkinton-nh.gov, click on recreation. If you any questions, please call 746-2915.
HOPKINTON - The British Soccer Camp is back by popular demand! Last year’s camp attracted more than 80 youngsters as the coaches from England helped every participant fine tune their soccer skills, while keeping all entertained. Camp will be held July 28 through August 1 and will include full- and half-day sessions with a mini-session for the young ones. The camp is for ages 4-14 years and you can register online at www.challengersports.com. Call Hopkinton Recreation Department at 746-2915 with any questions.
HOPKINTON - Slusser Senior Center Activities Schedule. Slusser Senior Center phone # is 746-3800.
Every Wednesday come enjoy a home cooked meal for lunch at 12 noon. Each week, a volunteer group cooks up a wonderful meal and our dining room is filled with happy seniors. Suggested donation per person is $3.00. We are always looking for groups to sponsor a meal.
Chair Yoga every Monday from 1pm – 2pm. Beginners welcomed.
Line dancing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30am.
Needle work group every Thursday @ 10am
Bridge every Tuesday @ 1:30pm, all levels welcome!
Strong living fitness every Monday & Wednesday at 3:30pm, call for information.
May 9 – Tea Social @ 2pm
May 13 – Breakfast @ 8am
May 16 – Bingo @ 1pm
KEENE - The Keene Senior Center at 70 Court Street is offering a community knitting get-together every Friday from 1-3. This is a drop-in group who knits and crochets, and just enjoys each others’ company. Yarn, needles, hooks, patterns and supplies are provided free of charge to those who knit for charity. Membership is not required for this group. Stop by the office and ask for Roberta.
PETERBOROUGH - See 105 Great Things at the Peterborough Historical Society until May 23rd. We selected one thing collected for each year of the Society’s history to explore our history. These 105 things tell us how people live, worked, learned and built a community. Fees are $3/adult, members and children under 12 are free. The exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10am to 4pm at 16 Grove Street.
PETERBOROUGH - The Language of Faces, featuring art in a variety of media will run May 2- June 28 at the Sharon Arts Center. Call 603-9240-7676.
PETERBOROUGH - Silverling Circle #58, SpiralScouts International meets the second Sunday of each month in Peterborough. Co-ed, Earth-centered scouting organization, open to new families. Projects include community service, badge work, and seasonal celebrations. For info contact Jess, Granite Tribe Coordinator, at 588-4219 or SpiralScoutsJess@yahoo.com.
RINDGE - The Fourth Annual Summer Craft Fair, sponsored by the Rindge Woman’s Club, will take place at the Rindge, New Hampshire Common on Saturday, August 9, from 9am to 3:00pm. This is an excellent location with easy access, a variety of talented crafters, and refreshments. Spaces are available at $25 each. Call Trish at 603-899-5257 for more information or to reserve your place.
WEARE - A women’s pick-up basketball program will be held on Sundays from 3-4:30pm at the middle school. Call Erin at 529-7412 for more information.