WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
PLAISTOW: Foot Clinic
Held on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
9 a.m., Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road
Call for appointment: 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearydropincenter.org
DERRY: Executive Council Road Show
District Three Executive Councilor Janet Stevens of Rye, will host the Executive Council meeting. The formal meeting is open to the public.
10 a.m., Pinkerton Academy, Stockbridge Theatre, 44 N.Main St.
Questions? 603-271-3632
DERRY: Infant Storytime (Ages 0-12 months)
Learn fingerplays, songs, and nursery rhymes to share with your baby as she/he sits in your lap.
10-10:30 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Registration required: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
MANCHESTER: Finding Nemo Jr.
10 a.m., The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St.
Cost: $10 per person
Info/tickets: 603-668-5588 / www.palacetheatre.org
PLAISTOW: Bitty Bears (Ages 2-3)
Bitty Bears is a great way to to introduce early literacy skills through stories, songs, poems, movement and a simple craft.
10 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Cribbage
Wednesdays
All skill levels are welcome.
10-11:30 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main St.
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Needle Crafters
Wednesdays
This informal gathering is a fun meet-up for those who are currently working on projects or who wish to start one.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Line Dancing Class
Wednesdays
Come join the fun! It is great exercise!
10:30-11:30 a.m., Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
WINDHAM: Back to School Storytime
Bring your dancing shoes and join for music and dance in the library’s story garden. Special guests include a bus driver and a real bus! In addition some of our special guests will read a story (or two) to get us ready for school.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
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
PELHAM: Davey Jones’ Pirate Pursuit Escape Room (Ages 8+)
Participants must use their wits and teamwork to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape the clutches of fearsome pirates.
11-11:45 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
SANDOWN: Mini Paper Rockets
Join the staff from the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center as they guide participants through the engineering challenge of designing a paper rocket.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main St.
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
SALEM: Hot Dogs and Refreshments
11:30 a.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way
Cost: $3 per person
Register: 603-890-2190 / www.townofsalemnh.gov
SALEM: Wednesday Lunchtime Knitters
Join for great conversation and great times knitting and crocheting. New faces always welcome.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main St.
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
PELHAM: Davey Jones’ Pirate Pursuit Escape Room (Ages 8+)
Participants must use their wits and teamwork to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape the clutches of fearsome pirates.
12-12:45 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PELHAM: Free Concert
Wednesdays, July 10 – Aug. 28
Bring your lunch and your dancing shoes! Today’s performance is by Kevin Horan.
12 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Info: www.mycommunityonline.com
Questions? 603-635-3800
PLAISTOW: Tech Help with Gary
Bring in your device, any necessary account information, device cords and your questions for personalized one-on-one help. You may also use a library laptop but best to learn on your own device if possible. This is a free service, however an appointment is required.
12 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PELHAM: Davey Jones’ Pirate Pursuit Escape Room (Ages 8+)
Participants must use their wits and teamwork to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape the clutches of fearsome pirates.
1-1:45 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Yarn Crafters for Charity
The group meets every Wednesday 1-3 p.m. in the History Room.
1 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Chair Yoga
Wednesdays
Practice strengthening, stretching, and meditative breathing exercises with instructor Maggie Grace.
1:15-2 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Cost: The second Wednesday of the month is free, while the other weeks will be a sliding suggested donation of $5-$10.
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DANVILLE: Lego Club
Join us for a creative building adventure using only our imaginations and our blocks.
2-3 p.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Adult Craft
Come to the library for an afternoon of rock painting! This event is open to adults and teens 13+.
2-3 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PELHAM: Davey Jones’ Pirate Pursuit Escape Room (Ages 8+)
Participants must use their wits and teamwork to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape the clutches of fearsome pirates.
2-2:45 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
SALEM: Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group
New and drop-in members are always welcome.
2-3 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main St.
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
HAMPTON FALLS: Farmers Market
Wednesdays, June – Oct.
Shop fresh produce, meats, cheeses, seafood, crafts, fruits, cut flowers, eggs, honey, baked good, micro greens, sourdough, hot sauce and more.
2:30-6:30 p.m., Town Common on Lincoln Avenue, routes 1 and 88
Info: hamptonfallsfarmersmarket.com
PLAISTOW: Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 8-12 and college)
Don’t know how to play? Come on down to the library and they will teach you how.
2:30-5 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St.
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: Farmers Market
Wednesdays
Shop from locally-grown produce, raised meats, eggs and poultry, baked goods, handcrafted items from local artisans and more!
3-7 p.m., 1 West Broadway
Info: www.homegrownderry.org
Questions? 603-479-5918
PELHAM: Davey Jones’ Pirate Pursuit Escape Room (Ages 8+)
Participants must use their wits and teamwork to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape the clutches of fearsome pirates.
3-3:45 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
DERRY: Tween Video Gaming (Ages 9-15)
Get together and game on the library’s Nintendo Switch on the TV. Snacks included.
4-5 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Must register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
PELHAM: Pick a Brick! Lego Time (Ages 5+)
Come play with Legos!
4-4:45 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
EPPING: A Bog’s Life with Naturalist Tom Eid
Tom will discuss his book “A Bog’s Life: 37 Bogs to Discover and Explore Throughout New England” along with a presentation on bogs including an overview of New England’s wetland ecosystems and habitats
5:30-6:30 p.m., The Mathey Center for People and Nature
Must register: 603-778-6088 / www.seltnh.org
ATKINSON: Adventures with a Family Finale
Pack a picnic and pack up the family! Eat your picnic dinner in the Courtyard, get an airbrush tattoo and a tasty treat from Kona Ice.
6-7 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Parent & Caregiver Cafe: Raising Teens Group (Virtual)
Wednesdays
Parents, join weekly for parent and facilitator led support and discussion about topics affecting those raising teenagers.
6-7 p.m., via Zoom, The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road
Register for link: Kelsey: 603-437-8477, ext. 114
Info: 603-437-8477 / www.urteachers.org
LONDONDERRY: Leach Library Book Sale
6-7:45 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PELHAM: Concert & Cruise Night
The 4EverFab Band will perform during the car show.
6-8 p.m., Village Green, in front of Pelham Library, Police Station and Town Hall
Cost: Free; donations gratefully accepted
Info: www.pelhamcommunityspirit.org
PLAISTOW: Summer Concerts on the Green
Wednesdays through Aug. 14
Relative Soul will take the stage tonight! Don’t forget to bring your chair and a picnic dinner for a delightful evening under the stars.
6-8 p.m., Town Green, 145 Main St.
Info/updates: www.plaistow.com/recreation
SALEM: 275th Anniversary Commission Meeting
6 p.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweet’s Way
Info: www.salemnh.gov
DERRY: LPM & MA Student Art Show Reception
A reception to celebrate the young student artists who have their work on display on the main floor of the library during the month of August. Refreshments served.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
DERRY: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Group (Virtual)
Read and discuss everything from world-building fantasies to thought provoking science fiction.
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
MANCHESTER: Finding Nemo Jr.
6:30 p.m., The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St.
Cost: $10 per person
Info/tickets: 603-668-5588 / www.palacetheatre.org
LONDONDERRY: Concert on the Common: Martin and Kelly
If you were lucky enough to see Martin and Kelly perform for us last year, then you know exactly why they are back. Whoa – what a concert!
7-8:30 p.m., Town Commons, 265 Mammoth Road
Info: www.londonderryartscouncil.org