SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
ATKINSON: Atkinson Day
Experience the excitement with live music, food trucks, 5K road race, pickleball tournament, fireworks, fun activities for all ages, and much more.
7 a.m. — 11 p.m., Woodlock Park Lane
Info: www.AtkinsonDay.com
Questions? 603-362-1098 / email: commrec@atkinson-nh.gov
ATKINSON: Pickleball Tournament
8:30 a.m. Intermediate level (3.0-3.49)
1 p.m. Advance level (3.5-3.99)
@ Woodlock Park, 80 Woodlock Park Lane
Register by Aug. 31: 603-362-1098 / email: commrec@atkinson-nh.gov
CANDIA: Thunder Run 5K
This 5K race features over twenty challenging obstacles and is open to athletes of all levels. Thunder Run is a unique 5K race put on by the Raymond Area Rotary Club. Proceeds from the event go to local projects and select international service projects.
8:30 a.m., 446 Raymond Road
Cost: $75
Info/register: www.thunderrunnh.com
ATKINSON: 5K Road Race & Fun Run
9 a.m., Woodlock Park, 80 Woodlock Park Lane
Info/register: northshoreymca.org/communityevents
HAMPSTEAD: Spooky to Sparkle Sale
The sale will feature a collection of name brand and high quality collectible Halloween and Christmas décor items.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Cost: $5-$150
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
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
BRENTWOOD: Historical Museum Open
Open on the 1st Saturday of each month, April to Oct.
10 a.m. — 1 p.m., Brentwood Historical Society, 140 Crawley Falls Road
Info: 603-642-8944 / www.brentwoodnhhistory.org
EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open
Saturdays
The Used Book Store is run entirely by volunteers. Proceeds from sales are used to help fund library programs and events.
10 a.m. — 1 p.m., Pound School, 41 Depot Road
Info: 603-642-5744
LONDONDERRY: Leach Library Book Sale
The Leach Library Book Sale is run by volunteers. All hours are subject to volunteer availability. Please call the library to check if the Book Sale Room will be open prior to your visit.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PLAISTOW: Open Sew
Bring a lunch and have a fun day enjoying the company of other sewers.
10 a.m. — 3 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PELHAM: Saturday Stories (Under age 5)
Join for stories, dancing, songs, and bubbles.
10:30 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
FREMONT: George Bell & Retroactivists
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy classic hits from the 60s and 70s.
4-6 p.m., Fremont Public Library, 7 Jackie Bernier Drive
Info: www.fremont.nh.gov
SALEM: Cruise In
Held on the 1st Saturday of the month from May to Oct. The monthly car show includes a DJ. Food and ice cream available for purchase.
4 p.m. to dusk, Rockingham Christian Church, 2 Keewaydin Drive
Info: https://shorturl.at/rlXXo
DERRY: Unforgettable Fire
Unforgettable Fire is the USA’s longest running and most authentic tribute to U2.
8 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A Street
Cost: $45 per person
Info/tickets: 603-437-5100 / https://tickets.tupelohall.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
ATKINSON: Pastor Jim’s Retirement Service & Celebration
Join for a special worship service followed by a celebratory lunch to honor Pastor Jim’s retirement.
10 a.m. — 1 p.m., Atkinson Congregational Church, 101 Main Street
Info: 603-362-5519 / www.atkinsoncc.org
MANCHESTER: Kickoff at the Currier
Features free admission, free parking in museum lot, free signature experiences and more.
10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash Street
Info: 603-669-6144 / www.curriermuseum.org
SALEM: Farmers Market
Sundays, May through October
10 a.m. — 2 p.m., The Mall at Rockingham Park, between Dick’s House of Sport and Cinemark Movie Theaters, 77 Rockingham Park Blvd.
Info: www.salemnhfarmersmarket.org
EAST DERRY: Grandparent Day Storytime
In honor of National Grandparent’s Day, join for a special Grandparent story time. They will read a few grandparent based stories and do a craft to gift to your grandparents or a grandparent-like figure.
1-2 p.m., Taylor Library, 49 East Derry Road
Info: 603-432-7186 / www.taylorlibrary.org
WINDHAM: Summer Concert Series Finale
Enjoy a performance by the Windham Community Band.
2:30 p.m., Searles School and Chapel (outside; rear of building)
Info: www.windhamnh.gov
Questions? 603-965-1208 / email: recreation@windhamnh.gov
DERRY: The Linda Ronstadt Experience
American Idol Star Tristan McIntosh creates a stunning portrayal of Linda Ronstadt in the prime of her career. Supported by a superb backing band, Tristan’s formidable vocal talent and stage presence will transport you to a time when Linda Ronstadt ruled the airwaves as one of the most popular female vocalists in music history.
7 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A Street
Cost: $44 per person
Info/tickets: 603-437-5100 / https://tickets.tupelohall.com/
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
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
ATKINSON: Temple Exercise (Tai Chi form)
Mondays, starting Sept. 8
9-9:30 a.m., Community Center, 4 Main Street
Cost: $1 donation per class
Register: 603-362-1098 / commrec@atkinson-nh.gov
PLAISTOW: Recipe Club
Bring in your favorite apple recipe to share.
9-10:30 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Preschool Storytime
This storytime session will feature themed stories and crafts.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Coffee & Cards for Seniors
Enjoy some friendly card games, conversation, and light refreshments with your neighbors, Held on the 2nd Monday of each month.
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Kingston Rec Center, 24 Main Street
Info: www.kingstonnh.org
Questions? 603-418-5306
SALEM: Play Group (Ages 3 months — 3 years)
Held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
Questions? Email: creedy@kelleylibrary.org
ATKINSON: Line Dancing with Jason (Intermediate)
Mondays
9:45-11:15 a.m., Community Center, 4 Main Street
Cost: $4 per class
Info: 603-362-1098 / commrec@atkinson-nh.gov
KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise Class
Mondays & Wednesdays
Join others for a fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
DERRY: Tai Chi Gong Class
Mondays
10 a.m., Parks & Recreation, 31 West Broadway
Cost: Free
Info: 603-432-6136 / www.derrynh.gov
HAMPSTEAD: Game On
Stop by for some game time. Bring a friend or come alone and make some new friends.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Canasta Club
Mondays
Players welcome. Learners may watch.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Londonderry Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554
PELHAM: Tinker Tots Playtime (Ages 1-4)
The library will have different activity stations for sensory play.
10 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
SANDOWN: Messy Monday
Today’s program is squeegee painting.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Fall Mother Goose (Ages 0-3)
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.
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Stretch
Mondays & Wednesdays (no class Sept. 24 & Oct. 15)
Keep yourself limber and tones with this stretch class. Bring your own mat.
10:15 a.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $2 donation recommended
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: https://shorturl.at/D7ECw
EAST DERRY: Monday Storytime with Miss Beth (Ages 6 months — 4 years)
Mondays
Each week, they will read a story centered on a seasonal theme. Stories are followed by rhymes, songs, and sensory play that is repeated each week.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Taylor Library, 49 East Derry Road
Register: 603-432-7186
Info: www.taylorlibrary.org
SANDOWN: Monday Morning Mystery Book Group
The group will meet to discuss “A Litter of Bones” by JD Kirk.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Mondays & Tuesdays
Join for stories, songs, games, and more.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
ATKINSON: Preschool Playtime (Babies/Toddlers)
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, strap, and a tennis ball if you have one.
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
DERRY: Walking for Wellness
Mondays
12-1:30 p.m., Veterans Hall Gym, 31 West Broadway
Info: 603-432-6136 / www.derrynh.gov
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
Individuals come together to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. 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.
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Whist Party (Card Game)
Mondays
1-4 p.m., Community Center, 4 Main Street
Cost:small fee
Info: 603-362-1098 / commrec@atkinson-nh.gov
EAST KINGSTON: Knit Wits
1 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Bridge Club
Join others to play bridge at the library the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
1-4 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PELHAM: Line Dancing
Mondays
Line dancing is a unique genre of exercise in a dance form.
1 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $5 donation recommended
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: https://shorturl.at/D7ECw
SALEM: Video Training and Editing
Mondays
By appointment on the 1st four Mondays of the month.
2-3 p.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way
Registration required: www.salemnh.myrec.com
Info: 603-890-2190 / www.townofsalemnh.gov
PELHAM: Cardio Drumming
Mondays
Join for a fun workout to music with active drumming. You must have your own equipment.
2:15 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $5 donation recommended
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: https://shorturl.at/D7ECw
PELHAM: The Hidden Leaf Lounge (Grades 6-8)
Dive into the world of manga and explore the core titles that have shaped the genre.
2:30 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
DERRY: Mindful Teens Network Series
Mondays, starting Sept. 8
Join for conversations as teens discuss boundary setting, healthy relationships, consent, personal confidence and more.
3-4 p.m., via Zoom, The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road
Register: 603-437-8477, ext. 110
ATKINSON: Questkeepers (Grades 4-8)
Join the Questkeepers, where each meeting is a new chapter of adventure! Embark on legendary quests, solve riddles, discover hidden treasures, and forge your own hero’s path through the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
3:15-4:45 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Otaku Underground (Grades 9-12)
Otaku Underground is perfect for readers who want to challenge themselves and connect with others who share a deep love for manga.
3:30 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Lego Club (Ages 6+)
Join Miss Jenn each month for a fun and imaginative building challenge.
3:30-4:15 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
EAST KINGSTON: Conservation Commission Meeting
The public is welcome to attend.
5 p.m., Town Office, 24 Depot Road
Info: www.eknh.org/conservation-commission
HAMPSTEAD: From Page to Plate Cookbook Club
Participants will be sampling from the book, “My Vermont Table” by Gesine Bullock-Prado.
6-7:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Must register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Meditation
Mondays
Experience needed.
6 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Mello Monday Evening Yoga (Ages 18+)
This yoga series is a gentle yoga featuring a focus on slow, steady movements and conscious breathing.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street Cost: $5 per class
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: History Book Group (Online)
September’s book will be “Frostbite” by Nicola Twilley.
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org