Calendar for April 18, 2008

Friday April 18

HENNIKER - John Stark Regional High School music teacher Emily Jaworski will present a classical vocal recital at 7pm at the Henniker Congregational Church. The program will include art songs and arias spanning from the eighteenth to twenty-first centuries, accompanied by Calvin Herst at the piano. The performance is offered free of charge.
HENNIKER - The New England College Department of Theatre will present “Fuddy Meers” Friday and Saturday at 8pm and April 20th at 3pm at the Mainstage Theatre in the NEC Science Building. For tickets, call 428-2485.
HILLSBOROUGH - “The Boys are Back in Town!” The Miner Band returns to perform at the American Legion Post 59. Start the night an all- you- can-eat fish fry from 5 -7pm and Promo from 6-8pm. Open to members and bonifide guests.
STODDARD - The Stoddard Historic Society will hold a meeting at 7:30pm at the Stoddard Town Hall. Francelia Clark, Historian, will give a slide talk on her book Time Travel With Horses. Book & refreshments follow.
WARNER - The Bradford Bog People will play historic and contemporary tunes at 7pm at Mainstreet Bookends for $5.

Saturday April 19

ANTRIM - The Antrim Baptist Church will be holding a Traditional Turkey Dinner to raise missions dollars for the “Samaratian’s Purse” from 5-6:30pm. Adults $8.00, children 5-12 $5.00 family maximum of $30.00.
BRADFORD - Spaghetti Dinner at the First Baptist Church of Bradford, 88 West Main St. Seatings at 5pm and 6pm. Adults $8, children under 12 $5 and children under 3 free. Dinner will be served by the youth of First Baptist and proceeds will benefit the Church Building Fund.
BRADFORD - The Bradford Country Squares will host their monthly square dance at the Kearsarge Regional Elementary School. The dance begins at 7pm with an hour of Fastrack. Mainstream and Plus tips from 8p-10:30pm. Lenny Stratton will call and Phil Catchell will cue. Admission is $7 and $6 for only Mainstream & Plus tips. Call 763-0187.
HILLSBOROUGH - Annual Rabies Clinic from 9-11am at the Hillsboro Fire Station on Central St. $10 per shot (dogs and carts only) given by Dr. Randall Snyder, DVM. Proceeds to the Hillsboro Fire Rescue Squad.
HILLSBOROUGH - “The Homestead by Candlelight”, traditional live music by Old New England will be held from 7:30-9:30pm at the Pierce Homestead.
HOPKINTON - The Little Nature Museum announces their final program of the winter/spring season, “Dig into the Past: The Mystery of the Sites” from 1:30 - 2:30 PM in the Community Room, Hopkinton Town Library, Contoocook, NH. Sheila Charles, historic and archaeological research consultant and Strawbery Banke archeologist, will present a hands-on children’s archeology program. For more information: www.littlenaturemuseum.org or call 746-6121.
HOPKINTON - The Rebekahs will host a Public Ham and Beans Supper from 5-7pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. Donations $7/adult, $3.50’child, ages 6-10. Children under 5 free.
KEENE - Birding on Earth Day with Polly Pattison of the Harris Center. Meet under the tent at Railroad Square (next to Armadillo’s on Main St.) at 10am.
KEENE - Earthday Run of the Ashuelot from Keene to the covered bridge in Swanzey, a moderately strenuous paddle on a great river. Meet leaders Bob Boynton, Ollie Mutch and Jan Miller at Martel Court at 9am. BYO canoe/kayak/PFD.
KEENE - The Mondanock Earth Festival will be held from 10am-4pm at Railroad Square in Downton. The theme is “Building Sustainable Communities” For more information, Call Christina at 603-847-9639 or christina_oliva@antiochne.edu.
WARNER - Join Knoxland Equipment for its Annual Open House. Equipment, competitions, demonstrations and a NH Maple Sugar Shack. 9am-2pm, rain or shine on Warner Rd.
WEARE - Penny, rummage, bake sale & 50/50 raffle at the Weare Town Hall from 9am-2pm. The event will benefit breast cancer research.

Sunday April 20

ANTRIM - Join the Antrim Recreation Take Me Fishing Club on Sunday April 20, from 4:00-6:00 pm, for a free program on the basics of rod and reel fishing. Topics included will be casting, bait, types of fish, cleaning fish and more. This family workshop is geared to kids ages 6-16, adults are also welcome. After some discussion inside, weather permitting the group will venture out to the edge of Mill Pond and try out some fishing. For information, or to pre-register, call the Recreation Department at 588-3121. You can also email Celeste at antrimrecdir@tds.net.
ANTRIM - The Antrim Historical Society will present a talk by Ben Pratt on The Bridges of Antrim at 3pm. Free refreshments will be served after the program. At the Antrim Presbyterian Church. For more information, call 588-7146.
HENNIKER - The Henniker Historical Society is presenting a program entitled “I Doctored Myself as Well as I Could” given by N.H. Humanities Scholars’ Linda Peavey and Ursula Smith at 2pm at the Henniker Community Center. For more information, call 428-3429.

Monday April 21

HILLSBOROUGH - Kids in grades 4-8 will have the chance to see what it takes to be a librarian when “Librarian for an Hour” begins at Fuller Public Library during School Vacation Week (April 21-25). If you love to read books and enjoy helping people find great books to read, this might be just the job for you! Sign up now at the Library, or call 464-3595.
WEARE - A Happy Dog Makes a Happy Owner: Both Ends of the Leash From the Dog’s Point of View – Grade school students and their parents are welcome to a program about dog selection, grooming, and health care at 10:30 AM in the Weare Public Library. WeAre Animal Guardians, a rescue organization, will bring two canine guests to demonstrate what makes your dog happy. Admission is free. Call 529-2044 to reserve a seat and get directions.

Tuesday April 22

ANTRIM - The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Antrim Fire Department from 1-6pm. Anyone who is 17 or over and in good health can give blood.
KEENE - New Hampshire Public Radio’s 2008 Folk Show Folk Show Celebrating Earth Day at 7:30pm at the Colonial Theatre. Tickets are $29.50, $39.50 and $55.50, with a post-show reception reception with performers following the performance. Call 603-223-2485 or www.nhpr.org.
WEARE - Tiny Tots will begin a new registration for children ages 2 and 3 only at the Weare Public Library. Come prepared to sit with your child and interact in a literacy based story and book program.

Wednesday April 23

ANTRIM - From noon-3pm, the Antrim Baptist Church will be offering a free hotdog lunch followed by the viewing of “Alvin and the Chipmunks”. After the movie, an ice cream sundae buffet. All children preschool-8th grade are invited to come along for the fun. Please call 588-6614 for reservations.
HILLSBOROUGH - All are welcome to join the Monadnock Herbal Society Wednesday at 7pm at Fox Forest for a talk by Marian Baker on Vernal Pools. Marian Baker, former HS Environmental Educator from Harris Center will share with us about these fascinating salamanders and frogs. This is free to the public, refreshments will be served.

Thursday April 24

HENNIKER - Debbie Gile will teach Beginning Spinning at The Fiber Studio from 6:30-9pm. Fee is $35.
HILLSBOROUGH - Paul Goodwin of UNH will lead the discussion of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie at 7 PM at Fuller Public Library. This will be the first book in the series “Mysteries on Both Sides of the Pond.” Books are available at the library now. Please pick up a copy and plan to attend; everyone is invited. These programs are sponsored by the NH Humanities Council and are free and open to the public. For more information please call the library at 464-3595.

Friday April 25

HANCOCK - Wood Frog Frolic and Giant Salamander Safari at the pools that have been monitored for two decades. The leader will be Tom Tyning, a famously funny and knowledgeable herpetologist professor from 7-9:30pm.

Saturday April 26

CONCORD - Celebrate Earth Day by bringing the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day from 10am-3pm on the grounds of the N.H. Fish & Game Dept. on Hazen Drive. Admission is free and fun for all ages. Visit WILDNH.com.
DEERING - The Deering Community Church on Rt. 149 in Deering invites all children and their families to an Earth Day Celebration from 2pm. Come and see Joan’s Famous Composting worms at work; build a bluebird house; plant seeds; knead and bake bread; decorate a reusable shopping bag; take home a tree seedling to plant. Lots of games and crafts for all to enjoy. Contact the church office @ 464-5643 or Jeanne @ 529-2540 for more information.
HENNIKER - The Henniker Rotary Club Annual Cat and Dog Rabies Clinic will be held at the Henniker Fire Station, 2–4pm. Cost: $10.00 each for the first two household pets, $5.00 for each additional pet. Proceeds from this year’s clinic will benefit Farmsteads of New England in Hillsboro, NH. For more information, contact Ruth Zax 428-7232 or rzax@tds.net.
HILLSBOROUGH - Come on down to the Hillsboro Moose Saturday on School Street at 7:00 for our Meat Raffle. There will be 30 spins of wonderful meats for the Barbie! While you’re there take a chance on the grill we have displayed in the Social Quarters.
HILLSBOROUGH - There will be a Home Buyers Seminar from 10am-Noon at 500 West Main St. Learn about the real estate buying process, contracts, inspection and more. For questions, call Shelly Naroian at 478-5550, x 209.
PETERBOROUGH - The Monadnock Chorus Spring Concerts will be at the Peterborough Town House at 8pm and April 27th at 3pm. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door and children 18 and under are $10. For more information, call 503-532-7914 or visit www.monadnock-chorus.org.

Wednesday April 30

WEARE - “Reading the Mountains of Home” by Vermont author John Elder will be discussed at the Weare Public Library at 7 PM. Elder looks at conservation and development. Participants will also share outdoor poems in celebration of Poetry Month. Copies of the book available at the library. Call 529-2044 for information.

Friday May 2

HILLSBOROUGH - Do you remember your first prom? … Was it the wonderful, magical night you’ve dreamed of and you wish you could experience it again? … Would you like to try again all these years later and see if it’s more fun the second time around? Join us for the Second Time Around Prom, Friday May 2, 2008 from 7-11pm at the American Legion in Hillsboro. Tickets are $45/Couple and $25/single. Please purchase in Advance by calling: Judy 464-3801 or Lisa 464-3365
or Pick up at: Generations Florist, Main Street Hillsboro 464-5563. Jackets and Ties and Dress attire are appropriate
(Tuxes and Gowns are encouraged!! )

Saturday May 3

HENNIKER - The Henniker Youth Soccer Organization will host a a referee clinic on May 3 for people who want to obtain a USSF Grade 9 Recreational Referee license. This course will be led by a representative of the NH Soccer Referee Instructional Program and participants must be 12 years of age at the time of the clinic. Grade 9 referees are also eligible to work travel games as an assistant referee only up to U-14. It will be held at the Henniker Community School from 8am-5pm (bring your own lunch). Registration Fee: $55 ($25 for Course Fee + $30 for USSF Registration Fee). Send your check made out to “NHSA” to: Holly Aubel Cole, 48 Ruffled Road, Henniker, NH 03242, c/o May 3 Ref Clinic.
WEST CLAREMONT - The N.H. Antique Tractor Club will be holding their Annual Plow Day Event from 9-3pm at Putnam’s Field. Admission is free. For information call 603-826-9913 or 603-543-3359.

Sunday May 4

HOPKINTON - Build a birdhouse at the Hopkinton Town Library at 1 PM. Materials will be provided to make a bird house for feathery friends looking for a new home this spring. It could be a gift- just in time for Mother’s Day! The program is open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Space is limited, so please call the Library at 746-3663 to sign up or stop by the circulation desk. This program is made possible by gifts in memory of Sally Merrill Sutcliffe.

Monday May 5

HILLSBOROUGH - Chick-Lits, the book club for 6-8 grade girls (boys, too- if they’d like to read our selection), are reading “New Moon” by Stephenie Meyer this month at the Fuller Library at 2:45pm. Pick up your copy now at the library (free) for interesting book discussion, snacks, and fun. For more information, call 464-3595.

Tuesday May 6

WEARE - Creating Gardens Using Containers – Margaret Hagan, Agricultural Educator for the UNH Cooperative Extension will deliver an illustrated talk on container gardening at the Weare Public Library. The talk begins at 7 PM and is free to the public. It is cosponsored by the Weare Garden Club and Weare Public Library. The public is encouraged to attend at no charge. Refreshments will follow the talk. Call 529-2044 for directions.

Thursday May 8

CONCORD - “Enjoy Being a Girl” Luncheon at the Cat ‘N Fiddle Restaurant on 118 Manchester on May 8 from 11:30-1:30pm. Fees are $12 inclusive. Reservations by May 5, Call Diana at 715-1922, Maddy at 485-4303 or Barb at 798-5976.

Saturday May 17

BRADFORD - The Bradford Country Squares will host their monthly square dance at the Kearsarge Regional Elementary School from 8-10:30pm. The caller will be Skip Brown and Betty Ann Brown will be cueing. Admission is $6/person. Spectators are free and welcome. Call 603-763-0187.

Upcoming and Ongoing Events

HOPKINTON - Photographs by Bob Lapree taken over the last 3 decades, now until April 30th at the Hopkinton Public Library.
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.

CONTOOCOOK - The Slusser Center cooks up a Noon luncheon every Wednesday for a suggested donation of $3.
HILLSBOROUGH - Community Adult Volleyball at the Hillsboro-Deering Elementary gym every Wed. from 7-9. If you have questions, please call T. McClure 478-3288.
HOPKINTON - Bring the little ones to the Tumbling Tots, ages 2-5 years old (walking) to fine-tune their developmental motor skills. Classes will be held at Columbia Hall every Thursday from 10-10:45am & 3-3:45pm. Cost is $3.00 per class. Please call 746-2915 for more information.
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!
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.
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.