SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
SALEM: 5K Race Against Childhood Cancer
Race proceeds benefit Weston’s Big Wish.
9 a.m., Woodbury Middle School, 206 Main Street
Cost: $35 for adults, $25 for kids
Register: runreg.com/13684
SALEM: Farmers Market
Sundays, May-Oct.
Come shop the best, freshest locally-grown meats and freshly caught fish; dairy; seasonal produce; honey; prepared foods; and artisanal goods.
10 a.m. — 2 p.m., next to The Field at Dick’s House of Sport, The Mall at Rockingham Park
Info: www.salemnhfarmersmarket.org
HAMPSTEAD: Children’s Sunday School
Participants will enjoy a special piñata party to celebrate the first day back.
10:15 a.m., St. Christopher’s, 187 East Road
Info: 603-329-4674 / www.stchristophersnh.org
EAST HAMPSTEAD: East Coast Lumber’s 50th Family Festival
The event will feature live music, local food trucks, face painting, hay rides, balloon artist and more.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., East Coast Lumber, 4 Colonial Drive
Info: 603-329-5322 / www.eastcoastlumber.net
LONDONDERRY: American Legion Open House & Cookout
Learn about upcoming fundraising events and initiatives to support veterans in need, opportunities to volunteer and get more involved, ways to improve and expand fundraising efforts, how to support the post, veterans and veterans in need, and share ideas for continuing to grow SAL membership.
12 p.m., American Legion Post 27, 8 Sargent Road
Please RSVP: Email: salpost27@gmail.com
SALEM: Harvest Fest
The event will include food, drinks, entertainment, gift baskets, petting zoo, contests and more.
12:30-4:30 p.m., Mary Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence Road
Info: 603-944-8261 / www.saintsmaryandjoseph.org
DERRY: Composting Workshop
This hands-on workshop will utilize the garden’s 3 bay compost bin for demonstration purposes. Give yourself some time to wander, explore the plots, enjoy some camaraderie, and celebrate the community that has grown here along with the vegetables!
3-5 p.m., Broadview Farm Community Gardens, 10 Young Road
Info: https://shorturl.at/ING4Y
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
ATKINSON: Atkinson Lions Charity Golf Tournament
The Format will be Scramble Best Ball. The cost includes range balls, greens fee, golf cart and a sit-down luncheon. We will have prizes for the winners and raffle prizes.
8 a.m. shotgun start, Atkinson Country Club, 85 Country Club Drive
Cost: $175 per person
Info/register by Sept. 14: Dennis 603-498-6991, Roger 603-489-3913 or Janet 781-864-3082
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
PELHAM: Flu Clinic
Appointments are required.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Info: 603-635-3800, ext. 1
HAMPSTEAD: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6)
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
SALEM: Play Group (Ages 3 months – 3 years)
Mondays
No registration required.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Kelly Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
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: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Join for a lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Mah Jongg
Community members are welcome to come play mah jongg.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PELHAM: Tinker Tots Playtime (Ages 1-4)
Join for sensory exploration at the library. Different activity stations will be set up each week.
10 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Common Scams and ID Theft
This presentation focuses on the growing risks of scams and identity theft and explores how personal information is stolen and misused by criminals. You will learn how to identify red flags, secure sensitive information, and respond effectively to potential threats.
10-11 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Messy Monday (Ages 2.5-6)
Kids are invited to join Miss Jenn for a fun, hands on session full of fun, sensory play, and other wonderfully messy activities.
10-10:45 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www. plaistowlibrary.com
SALEM: Bread of Life Food Pantry
Mondays
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 171 Zion Hill Road
Info: www.triumphantcross.org
Questions? Email: breadoflife@triumphantcross.org
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 Public Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Stretch
Mondays & Wednesdays (no class Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and Oct. 28)
10:15 a.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $2 donation suggested
Info: 603-635-3800, ext. 1
WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (18 months – 3 years)
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 Public 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
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
Individuals come together to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Public Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: Bridge Club
Join others to play bridge at the library the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
12:30-3:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Line Dancing
Mondays
12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-8554
EAST KINGSTON: Knit Wits
Mondays
1 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
PELHAM: Cardio Drumming
Mondays
2:15 p.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $5 donation recommended
Info: 603-635-3800, ext. 1
SANDOWN: Fiber Fest
Come share your fiber crafts at the library! Knitting, cross-stitch, crocheting, latch hook, or anything else you are working on. Chat with fellow crafters, bounce ideas off each other and maybe learn something new.
2:30-3:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Questkeepers (Grades 4-8)
Embark on legendary quests, solve riddles, discover hidden treasures, and forge your own hero’s path through the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
3:15-4:15 p.m., Kimball Public Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Maker Monday (Ages 8-14)
Maker Monday is your space to dive into hands-on projects that spark imagination and innovation.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www. plaistowlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Forty-Fives Club
Mondays
No registration required. Beginners welcome.
4-8 p.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
SANDOWN: Book-2-Movie
Come watch a film adapted from the book we’ve read, followed by a group discussion comparing the two.
5:30-8 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
KINGSTON: Meditation
Mondays
Experience needed.
6 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Mellow Monday Evening Yoga
This yoga series is a gentle yoga featuring a focus on slow, steady movements and conscious breathing. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and be sure to bring a mat and water.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per person
Register: 603-382-6011 / www. plaistowlibrary.com
WINDHAM: Leaf Crowns (Ages 5-11)
Come celebrate fall by making your own crown out of leaves and other found objects.
6-7 p.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Register: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
DERRY: Found Footage before The Blair Witch Project (Online)
Join to hear about the cinematic examples that set the stage for The Blair Witch Project- including one that was so realistic, the authorities got involved.
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
DERRY: Monday Book Group
The group reads a variety of books and loves to talk about them.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
SANDOWN: Poems & Poets
This is a gathering space where poetry lovers of all kinds — writers, casual readers, or curious newcomers — can explore the power of language through poems.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Info: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us