FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
DANVILLE: Old Home Days Weekend
Aug. 23 – 25
All day, Town Hall, 210 Main Street
Info: www.townofdanville.org
KINGSTON: Walking Group
Tuesdays & Fridays
Walk with Michelle for exercise around Kingston. Call for location because it may change.
8:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
HAMPSTEAD: Book Sale & Bake Sale
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda
Chair Yoga is a fun and supportive class. It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength and to improve flexibility.
9:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 donation
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Meditation
Fridays
A group to meditate and eliminate thoughts that may be causing stress. Experienced needed.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open
Fridays
There is something for everyone! If you bring in a donation, you receive a free book!
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Pound School, 41 Depot Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Cribbage
Fridays
Come in to play Cribbage.
10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Puzzle Group
Fridays
Have some fun putting together jigsaw puzzles with friends.
10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Let’s Play Mah Jongg
Fridays
Experienced players only, please!
1-4:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
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: Friday Flicks: Documentary Edition
Come watch “Calendar Girls” on the big screen. Popcorn will be provided.
1 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SEABROOK: S4L Comedy Night
Join for a night of laughs to kick off the 2023/24 hockey season and raise money for Sports4Life Foundation (www.spartans4life.org). Comedians include: Johnny Pizzi (Host), Zach Valencia, Jody Sloan, and Mark Riley. Proceeds benefit Seacoast Performance Academy.
6-9 p.m., The Brook, 319 New Zealand Road
Cost: $15 general admission, $80 for a table for 2 reservation, $300 for a table of 4 (VIP)
Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/3q6Oo
SANDOWN: Drive In Movie
Catch a family-friendly flick under the stars from the comfort of your car. Tonight’s movie will be “Elemental”, 1 Hr 49 minutes.
7-10 p.m., Sandown Recreation, 25 Pheasant Run Drive
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
DANVILLE: Old Home Days Weekend
Aug. 23 – 25
All day, Town Hall, 210 Main Street
Info: www.townofdanville.org
HAMPSTEAD: Book Sale & Bake Sale
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
You’ll find something nice for everyone in the family at the Elaine David Thrift Shop.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
BRENTWOOD: Book Sale
Come find some bargains on your fall reading!
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Mary E. Bartlett Memorial Library, 22 Dalton Road
Info: 603-642-3355 / www.brentwoodlibrarynh.org
DERRY: Outdoor Craft & Vendor Fair
Highlights include crafters, vendors, food truck, face painting, and raffles.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Trinity Church, 53 North Main Street
EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open
Saturdays
There is something for everyone! If you bring in a donation, you receive a free book!
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Pound School, 41 Depot Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Leach Library Book Sale
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PELHAM: Saturday Stories
Stories, dancing, songs, and bubbles! Story Time will be held outside on the lawn next to the library’s garden. Please bring a blanket to sit on.
10:30-11 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
DANVILLE: Special Worship Service
This is your chance to step back in time for worship in this historic 1850 church. Most of the church’s historic elements remain intact, including the amazing hand pumped pipe organ! Cookies and refreshments will be served after.
11 a.m., Union Church, 29 Beach Plain Road
SALEM: Family Fun Day 2024
Highlights include bounce houses, rock climbing wall, Home Depot craft tent, petting farm, face painting, food trucks, vendors, character meet and greets, and more!
11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Field of Dreams, 48 Geremonty Drive
Cost: $10 per person; ages 2 and under free
Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 25
Info: www.fieldofdreams.org
KINGSTON: Veterans Clambake
The menu includes select lobster, steamers, barbecue chicken, and corn on the cob. There will be live music from 5-9 p.m. The event is open to members and guests 18 years and over.
12 p.m., Kingston Veteran’s Club, 36 Church Street
Cost: $30 per person
Info/tickets: 603-642-3419
HAMPSTEAD: Museum Open
Saturdays
1-4 p.m., Hampstead Historical Museum, 65 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
DANVILLE: Old Home Days Weekend
Aug. 23 – 25
All day, Town Hall, 210 Main Street
Info: www.townofdanville.org
SALEM: Farmers Market
Sundays, May – October
Shop from a wide variety of fresh, locally-produced foods.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Mall at Rockingham Park, 77 Rockingham Park Blvd.
Info: www.salemnhfarmersmarket.org
SANDOWN: 4th Annual Wine for Wags
Meet adoptable dogs ready for homes! Enjoy wine, vendors, and live music, and get ahead by filling out your application to take home a pup! Proceeds benefit Live Free Animal Rescue.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Zorvino Vineyards, 226 Main Street
Cost: Reserve a patio table at the event for $1 per person
Adoption application: www.livefreerescue.com/adoption-application
KENSINGTON: Lawn Concert – Yamica Peterson
Mica’s Groove Train is what happens when a group of ridiculously talented musicians who really enjoy creating music, get together.
3 p.m., Crows Feat Farm, 180 Drinkwater Road
Cost: $20 general admission, $10 for Kensington residents; free for children under age 12
Info/tickets: www.crowsfeatfarm.org
SEABROOK: Bingo
Sundays
Paper and pull-tab sales begin at 12 p.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m.
Doors open at 11 a.m., Seabrook Fireman’s Hall, Collins Street
Info: visit Seabrook New Hampshire Bingo on Facebook
WINDHAM: Free Concert
Cyr Lumber will sponsor tonight’s performance by Relative Soul.
5-7 p.m., Griffin Park, 101 Range Road
Info: www.windhamnh.gov
BRENTWOOD: AA Meeting
Sundays
6-7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road
Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.com
MONDAY, AUGUST 26
HAMPSTEAD: Book Sale & Bake Sale
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Free Craft Class
Hosted by Plaistow Recreation.
9:15-11 a.m., Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road
Register: 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearydropincenter.org
SALEM: Play Group (Ages 3 months – 3 years)
Meets 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
KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise
Mondays & Wednesdays
Join others for fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Adventures in Mother Goose (Ages 0-3)
Mondays
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
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Story Time
Stories, dancing, songs, and bubbles! Story Time will be held outside on the lawn next to the library’s garden. Please bring a blanket to sit on.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
ATKINSON: Preschool Playtime (Toddlers/Preschool)
Mondays
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, 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
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
Mondays
Come unwind, de-stress and create every week. 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
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Acrylics Painting
Learn the foundations of working with acrylics, a versatile medium, which can be used in thin layers like watercolors or in more opaque applications like oil paint.
1-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Cozy Cups and Murder Book Club
August’s book is “The Word is Murder” by Anthony Horowitz. Bring your coffee or tea and discuss.
2-3 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
PELHAM: Teen Welcome Week
This week at the library is all about helping teens transition smoothly into the school year while having a blast with our Hawaiian-themed activities.
2:30-4 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
KINGSTON: Traditional Rug Hooking
Held on the last Monday of the month.
Kits are available for $40. Class size is limited; please register.
3:30 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 suggested donation per class
Register: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Push In Ceremony
Plaistow Fire Department will place Truck 3, “The Owl’s Nest” into service. All are welcome.
5 p.m., Fitzgerald Safety Complex, 27 Elm Street
KINGSTON: Meditation
Mondays
A group to meditate and eliminate thoughts that may be causing stress. Experienced needed.
6 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
BRENTWOOD: Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting
Mondays
7-9:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road
Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.com
HAMPSTEAD: Hampstead Civic Club Meeting
This is a great opportunity to meet new people and find an event or program that you would like to be involved in. Meets on the 4th Monday of every month.
7-8 p.m., at the club, next to Hampstead Town Hall on Main Street
Info: www.hampsteadcivicclub.org