FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
PLAISTOW: Busy Bears (Ages 3-6)
Busy Bears Story Hour is a terrific opportunity for your preschooler to explore some terrific books, move to some wiggly music, sing some fun songs, interact with their parent/special someone and create some cute crafts.
10-10:45 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Walking Group
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Join Michelle and walk around the track at Chase Field. This is a casual group where anyone can join at any time
8 a.m., Chase Field, Chase Street
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Bone Builders
Tuesdays & Fridays
9-10 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda
Fridays
Chair yoga is a fun and supportive class. It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength, and to improve flexibility. This class is appropriate for all levels of ability.
9:30-10:15 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per person
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Meditation
Fridays
Experience needed.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: People Helping People Genealogy Meetup
Gather with other people who are interested in Genealogy to share tips, exchange information, talk shop, etc.
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Kimball Public Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Family Storytime on the Patio
Join Mr. Ray for an all age family storytime featuring fun stories and songs.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
EAST KINGSTON: Story Hour
Fridays
10 a.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open
Fridays
The Used Book Store is run entirely by volunteers. The proceeds from the sales at the book store are used to help fund library programs and events.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Pound School, 41 Depot Road
Info: 603-775-1083 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
ATKINSON: Giggle & Groove (Babies/Toddlers)
Join for a fun music and movement class where you’ll giggle and groove your way through songs and movement games.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Public Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Cribbage
Fridays
Come in to play cribbage with others.
10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Puzzle Group
Fridays
Join for a fun gathering of putting together jigsaw puzzles.
10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PELHAM: Duplo Construction Crew (Ages 2+)
Join to build with Lego Duplos and other types of blocks.
10:30 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga
Fridays
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
LONDONDERRY: Tai Chi
Fridays
12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554
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: Busy Bears (Ages 3-6)
Busy Bears Story Hour is a terrific opportunity for your preschooler to explore some terrific books, move to some wiggly music, sing some fun songs, interact with their parent/special someone and create some cute crafts.
1-1:45 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www. plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Friday Flicks
Enjoy a free movie on the big screen with surround sound and popcorn.
1-3:15 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Pokémon Family Game Night
Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with Pokémon-themed games and activities.
5-7 p.m., Ed Garvey Recreation Center, 25 Pheasant Run Drive
Info: 603-887-1872 / https://sandown.recdesk.com/
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
ATKINSON: Atkinson Day
The event will include a 5K Color Run, Walk, food, games and activities, live music, fireworks and more.
8 a.m., Woodlock Park, 80 Woodlock Park Lane
Info: www.atkinsonday.com
PLAISTOW: Indoor Yard Sale
Come shop for bargains and treasures.
8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
SALEM: Cars & Cans: Car Show & Food Drive
The show is open to all makes, models and years. Proceeds benefit local food pantries.
8:30-11:30 a.m., Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main Street (spectator parking at Woodbury Middle School)
Cost: Suggested donation of 3 cans per show car, 1 caned good per spectator
Info: Email: djfuneralhome@comcast.net
HAMPSTEAD: Friends of the Library Spooky to Sparkle Sale
Get in the holiday spirit and browse a selection of Christmas and Halloween collectible decorations for sale.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
Tuesdays & Saturdays
The shop features good quality, clean, gently used seasonal clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there is a small selection of household and seasonal items.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PELHAM: Bake Sale
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Info: 603-635-3800, ext. 1
PELHAM: Chowderfest
Enjoy a nice hot bowl of clam or corn chowder. Tickets can be purchased from a PCOA board member or at the Pelham Community Thrift Store.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $5 per bowl
Info: 603-635-3800, ext. 1
PELHAM: Free Paper Shredding Event
No limit on how much you bring. Please remove binder clips. No appointment needed; just drive up.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Info: 603-635-3800, ext. 1
PELHAM: Thrift Store Open
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Info: 603-635-3800, ext. 1
SALEM: Salem Scramble (Grades 1-8)
The Salem Scramble is an annual community celebration and obstacle race designed for Salem students in grades 1 through 8. Held on the Salem High School athletic fields, the event transforms the grounds into an action-packed course featuring more than 20 wildly entertaining challenges—including climbing walls, hay bale hurdles, and the ever-popular mud pit.
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive
Cost: $20 per entry
Info/register: sau57.org/scramble
SANDOWN: Town Wide Yard Sale
Spend the day exploring Sandown and hunting for hidden treasures
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., town wide
Info: 603-887-1872 / https://sandown.recdesk.com/
EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open
Saturdays
The Used Book Store is run entirely by volunteers. The proceeds from the sales at the book store are used to help fund library programs and events.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Pound School, 41 Depot Road
Info: 603-775-1083 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Scleroderma Support Group
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Open Sew
A project pattern will be provided if you would like to start something new (a materials list will be sent out 1 week before), or bring your own project to work on.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www. plaistowlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Beginning Sewing Classes (Ages 7+)
The project will be fabric bookmarks.
10:30 a.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Must register: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
PELHAM: Books and Beats (Ages 0-4)
Join for music, movement, stories and bubbles.
10:30 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
KINGSTON: Boat Races
The 17th annual Steve Noury Classic is presented by the American Power Boat Association and the South Shore Outboard Association. Admission is free. All ages welcome.
12-4 p.m., Greenwood Pond, 12 Church Street
Info: 603-642-3200
DERRY: Human Library
A Human Library event allows individuals who have experienced some sort of identity-based stereotype or prejudice to speak with someone who may have preconceived ideas or questions about what it’s like to be that person, bringing people together to learn from each other through thoughtful conversation.
1-4 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
WINDHAM: Tea and Tales: Revolutionary New Hampshire
Join for tea and biscuits as Erin Moulton tells tales of Aiken’s Ambush, Madam Butler’s Knife, Mary Eastman’s Ride, and more.
2-3 p.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org