SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
FREMONT: Museum Open
The museum has 50+ exhibits and numerous artifacts that span the history of the town before and since it was incorporated in 1764.
11 a.m. — 3 p.m., 8 Beede Hill Road
Cost: Free
Info: Matthew Thomas: 603-303-6383
KINGSTON: Shovelfest 2024
There will be raffles, food and music. No colors or dogs, please.
11 a.m. — 4 p.m., Kingston Veterans Club, 36 Church Street
Cost: $15 per person entry fee/$10 for Shovelhead rider
Questions? 603-642-3419
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
KENSINGTON: Lawn Concert — The Mallett Brothers
The Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock and roll, Americana, country band from Maine. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds.
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
BRENTWOOD: AA Meeting
Sundays
6-7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road
Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
HAMPSTEAD: Preschool Story Time
Mondays
This Story Time session will feature themed stories and crafts.
9:30-10:15 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.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
PLAISTOW: Mom’s Group
A place to feel safe to share anything that’s on your mind, from personal struggles to everyday challenges.
10-11 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Messy Monday (Ages 2-6)
Art, science and crafts will all be incorporated into this program, and you can leave the mess behind.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Fall Mother Goose (Ages 0-3)
Join for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs. Feel free to stay after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Monday Morning Mystery Book Group
This month’s book is “IQ” by Joe Ide.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Preschool Playtime (Toddlers/Preschool)
Building toys for toddlers will be out as well as our 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
Individuals bring their own supplies and work on canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books. Group size will be limited and registration is required.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
EAST KINGSTON: Knit Wits
1 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
EPPING: Drop-In Bereavement Support Group
Held on the 2nd Monday of every month.
The drop-in grief support group is for those interested in exploring the grieving process in a safe, supportive environment. Sessions are free, no registration is needed and participants are not expected to make an ongoing commitment to attend.
2-3:30 p.m., Epping Regional Health Center, 212 Calef Highway
Info: 603-660-4528
PLAISTOW: Lego Club (Ages 6+)
Join Miss Jenn each month for a building challenge and a chance to explore your creative side.
3:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Lego League (Ages 6+)
Join for building challenges, STEM activities, and have open, creative time.
4-5 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
EXETER: Calling All Pinochle Players
All are welcome t the new weekly Pinochle Club. Happy to teach those new to the game.
5:30-7:30 p.m., Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut Street
Questions? 603-772-3101
ATKINSON: Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits
“Live Free and Hike” is a candid and humorous story of a woman’s transition from a place of grief and shame to one of healing, resilience, and grace—one mountain summit at a time.
6-7:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: From Page to Plate Cookbook Club
6-7:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
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
PLAISTOW: Some Assembly Required — Adult Craft Workshop
This month they will be making wildflower seed bombs.
6 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Food for Thought
Participants pick a recipe from the theme, prepare the food and meet together to taste and critique. New people always welcome.
6-7:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
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
STRATHAM: The UNH Flax-to-Linen Project: The Lane and Brown Families of Stratham
Dr. Kimberly Alexander, a UNH Senior Lecturer and Director of Museum Studies Program has chosen items from the Stratham Historical Society’s collection, including a marigold checked linen child’s dress to be discussed during her presentation.
7 p.m., Stratham Fire Department, corner of Winnicutt Road and Portsmouth Avenue
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: www.strathamnh.gov/historical-society
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
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: Thrift Shop Open
You’ll find something nice for everyone in the family at the Elaine David Thrift Shop. It is located in the basement of the Hampstead Public Library and is open all year.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-2)
Sing, move, rhyme, and read with us in this structured, highly-interactive early literacy program.
9:30-10 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
BRENTWOOD: All Ages Storytime
Tuesdays
Registration is required and space is limited. Call for more information.
10 a.m., Mary E. Bartlett Memorial Library, 22 Dalton Road
Info: 603-642-3355 / www.brentwoodlibrarynh.org
KINGSTON: Bone Builders
Tuesdays & Thursdays
A gentle weight bearing exercise.
10 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Must register: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
NEWTON: Family Storytime
Tuesdays
Families are invited to join for children’s stories, activities, and songs.
10 a.m., Gale Library, 16 South Main Street
Info: www.newton-nh.gov/gale-library
Questions? 603-382-4691
PLAISTOW: Blood Pressure Screenings
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Walk-ins welcome.
10 a.m., Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road
Info: 603-382-9276 / www.vicgearydropincenter.org
PLAISTOW: Wiggles and Giggles Storytime (Ages 0-walking)
Join Miss Jenn this summer for a morning of giggles, wiggles, stories and songs.
10 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Kindermusik (Ages 1-2)
Your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with friends while exploring fine and gross motor skills as well as practicing age appropriate social and active listening skills.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Fall Bitty Books (Ages 3-6)
Join for itty bitty stories, rhymes, finger plays or songs and simple crafts.
10:15-11 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
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.
10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 donation per class
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Hobby Haven
Tuesdays
What’s your hobby? Crochet, coloring, or crosswords? Join a great group of people and chat while having fun enjoying your hobby!
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.orG
KINGSTON: Sit & Stitch
Tuesdays
Bring your knitting project and enjoy an afternoon of social knitting.
1 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3321 / www.kingston-library.org
BRENTWOOD: All Ages Storytime
Tuesdays
Registration is required and space is limited. Call for more information.
2 p.m., Mary E. Bartlett Memorial Library, 22 Dalton Road
Info: 603-642-3355 / www.brentwoodlibrarynh.org
PLAISTOW: Barks and Books
Choose your own books, relax with Gilly, a special therapy dog, and practice your reading skills.
3:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Tuesday Flix
Tonight’s showing is “Papermoon” (throwback movie, 1973). Pizza will be available for those registered. Donations are appreciated.
5:30-8 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Italian Conversations Study Group
This adult study group focuses on practicing speaking Italian by helping each other through shared resources, various activities and games.
6-7:45 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: From Mickey to Magoo: The Golden Age of American Animation
This is a Plaistow Historical Society program at the Plaistow Public Library and has been made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities.
6 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
HAMPSTEAD: History of the NH Philharmonic
Come learn about the New Hampshire Philharmonic, the oldest orchestra in the state which traces its roots to 1895.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org