SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
ATKINSON: Scouting for Food Collection Event
Scouts will collect your non-perishable food items. They will unload your car and you will be on your way. Food donations will go to St. Anne’s and Holy Angel’s food pantries.
8-11 a.m., Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street
Info: https://shorturl.at/ywF0b
LONDONDERRY: Veterans Breakfast
American Legion Post 27 welcomes all veterans for breakfast.
8:30 a.m., Londonderry High School, 295 Mammoth Road
EPPING: Craft Fair
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Epping Middle High School, 33 Prescott Road
Info: https://shorturl.at/TtlEp
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
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
LONDONDERRY: St. Jude Country Christmas Fair
Shop from handmade items, white elephant rooms, cookie walk, vendors, and dozens of raffles. Lunch will be available for purchase.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Road
Info: 617-283-7091 / https://stjudenh.com/
PELHAM: Red Cross Blood Drive
Blood donors needed to help replenish much needed supplies in the wake of the recent hurricanes.
9 a.m. — 2 p.m., Fire Department, 36 Village Green
Pre-register: 1-800-RED-CROSS / www.redcrossblood.org
PLAISTOW: Christmas Fair
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 8 Atkinson Depot Road
Info: https://shorturl.at/mtIlH
DERRY: Book Sale
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
BRENTWOOD: Basement Bookstore Open
Open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
Gently used book donations will be accepted during Bookstore hours.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Mary E. Bartlett Library, 22 Dalton Road
Info: www.brentwoodlibrary.com
Questions? 603-642-3355
DERRY: DAR Molly Reid Monthly Meeting
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
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
HAMPSTEAD: Spinners & Knitters Meetup
Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month. All needleworkers welcome.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: 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
LONDONDERRY: Tinker Time
A variety of toys and games from Leach Library’s Library of Things collection will be provided for children to try.
10-11 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
ATKINSON: Cartoons and Creations
Come watch “ A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and other family oriented cartoons and make a turkey craft.
10:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
SALEM: Around the World: Germany
Join this lunch and learn about Germany.
12 p.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way
Register: 603-890-2190 / www.townofsalemnh.gov
HAMPSTEAD: Museum Open
Saturdays
1-4 p.m., Hampstead Historical Museum, 65 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Teen Pizza and Books (Ages 11-18)
Bring your own book, whether its a great book or a dud and share your thoughts. Pizza provided.
2-4 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
LONDONDERRY: Greek Mythology: How Did the Greeks Believe Their Myths?
Join UNH Professor R. Scott Smith as he discusses Greek mythology and the powerful influence it had on the Greeks and Romans. This program will investigate the major ways that the Greeks tried to explain and interpret their own mythical past over the course of a thousand years.
2:30-3:30 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
BRENTWOOD: Comics for a Cause
Join for a night of fun and laughter featuring Comedians Chris Tabb and Corey Manning. Proceeds to benefit Austin17House.
6-10 p.m., Austin17House, 263 Route 125
Cost: $35 per person
Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/jXwv6
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
DERRY: Farmers Market
Shop from a wide variety of fresh, locally-produced foods.
10 a.m. -1 p.m., LaBelle Winery, 14 Route 111
Info: www.salemnhfarmersmarket.org
HAMPSTEAD: Loaf & Ladle Luncheon
Join for good food and conversation with all types of soup, bread, and brownies.
Cost: All free will donations go to Saint Anne Charitable Outreach
11 a.m., Hadley Hall, Hampstead Congregational church, 61 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6985
SEABROOK: Bingo
Sundays
Paper and pull-tab sales begin at 12 p.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m.
11 a.m., Seabrook Fireman’s Hall, Collins Street
Info: visit Seabrook New Hampshire Bingo on Facebook
BRENTWOOD: AA Meeting
Sundays
6-7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road
Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.com
WINDHAM: Christmas Quilt Raffle
A beautiful handmade Christmas quilt will be raffled. Proceeds benefit the NH Lions District 44-H Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis.
6 p.m., Castleton, 58 Enterprise Drive
Cost: Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10
Info: https://shorturl.at/XfqL6
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Day
WINDHAM: Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast
8-10 a.m., Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road
Cost: Free for Veterans and a guest
RSVP by Nov. 4: 603-898-9552
PLAISTOW: Breakfast for Veterans
8:30-10:30 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, Greenough Road
Register with Joyce: 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearydropincenter.org
NEWTON: Veterans Day Observance
All residents are encouraged to attend. There will be noted speakers and messages to honor all Veterans.
11 a.m., in front of Memorial School, 31 West Main Street
Info: www.newton-nh.gov
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
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
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
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
LONDONDERRY: Little Sprouts Baby Lapsit (Ages 0-18 months)
Tuesdays
This introduction to story time is a great opportunity for your littlest sprouts to learn to interact with you and others in a new environment, as well as to begin to follow along with songs, dances, and finger movements.
9-9:30 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
NEWTON: Senior Fitness Class
Tuesdays
9 a.m., Town Hall, 10 Town Hall Road
Cost: Free
HAMPSTEAD: Homeschool Coop
Several moms will bring their children here to meet and do school work together.
9:30-11:30 a.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
LONDONDERRY: 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.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
DERRY: Step Into Music (Ages 3-5)
Celebrate early childhood with songs, stories, games, and movement.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
KINGSTON: Bone Builders
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Join for a gentle weight bearing exercise.
10 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Must register: 603-642-3521 / 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: 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)
Join for singing, dancing, and playing instruments.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
LONDONDERRY: Wiggle Worms Toddler Story Time (Ages 2-3)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Join for a story time with songs, rhymes, books, and more.
10:30-11 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Register: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda
Chair Yoga is a fun and supportive class. It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength, and improve flexibility.
10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 donation
Registration required: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Join for stories, songs, games and more.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Register: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
KINGSTON: Hobby Haven
Tuesdays
What’s your hobby? Crochet, coloring, crosswords? Join this great group 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
ATKINSON: Stories & Fun Drop-In (Ages 3-6)
Join for stories and more. No registration required.
12:30-1:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Cursive Learning Program
Session 2: Nov. 12 (Tuesday) to Dec. 16 Class meets every Monday (except the first class is on a Tuesday).
Children will be provided with a workbook of their own. All necessary supplies will be provided by MLA.
12:30-1:30 p.m., Modern Learning Association, 5 Tinkham Ave
Cost: $30 plus $12 book fee
Info: https://shorturl.at/5QI2t
DANVILLE: Baby Time (Ages 0-24 months)
Join Carolyn for an interactive story time for infants.
1 p.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
KINGSTON: Sit & Stitch
Tuesdays
Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of social knitting.
1 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Chess
Tuesdays
Have you been wanting to play chess but don’t have anyone to play with? Come on in and play here!
3 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Barks and Books
Choose your own books, relax with Gilly and practice your reading skills!
3:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Registration required: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Tuesday Flix
This is a great program to get together with a friend or “date”.
5:30-8 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
WINDHAM: Widows Club Meeting — Southern NH Chapter
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
The mission is to serve to empower widows to lean into life, build resilience and make a positive difference in the world. Participants gather at 5:30 p.m. to eat and socialize, then the meeting will start at 6 p.m.
5:30-8 p.m., Northstar Financial Planning, 112 Range Road
Info: https://shorturl.at/n88Z4
Questions? Robin Young: 603-458-2776
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
DERRY: Genealogy Series: Roundtable Discussion
Join to chat about your genealogical research. What have you found recently? What will you work on next? Are you wrestling with a big genealogical question? This is an opportunity to share family history finds and bounce research conundrums off of one another.
6-7 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Forty-Fives Card Games
Tuesdays
Players are promised an evening of fun testing their skills with lots of great people. There is no fee to join in the fun. Snacks and water are available each week.
6-9 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street
Info: Call or text Pam: 603-401-2792
PLAISTOW: Author Talk
Join for an inspiring evening with local author, Dr. Tami Recesso as she chronicles the journey of her son and family as they navigate the complexities of the rate genetic disorder Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS).
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: Evening Craft Club
6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: NH Astronomical Society Skywatch
This event is friendly for beginners. Enjoy the beauty of the night sky, learn how to identify objects through a telescope, and expand your knowledge of the universe.
6:30-8 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Register: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
WINDHAM: Tween Retro Game Night (Grades 5-8)
Let me guess, the last time that a grown up saw you playing Minecraft or Roblox they made some comment about how back in their day they had real games. Well it’s time to figure out if what they’ve been talking about is actually worth the hype.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesdays
7 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6985