Events and Activities
Contents:
BBBS News
Site-based Match News
Crayola Creativity
Breakfasts and Suppers
Keene Area Match Activities
Peterborough Area Match Activities
Activities at Club Cannon
Claremont Area Match Activities
On-going Activity Ideas: free, low cost and/or discounted
After School Programs
Community Service Opportunities
Other News
BBBS News
Museum Trips
Go as our guests to many New England museums. Free Passes and Free $10 Gas Card for each trip (BBBS matches only). Plan about a week ahead and call BBBS to get passes and gas card.
- McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (Concord, NH)
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science (Quichee, VT)
- New England Aquarium (Boston)
- Museum of Science (Boston)
Call 603-352-9536 or 1-800-783-0244 Laurie Waninger ext. 110 or Peg Monahan ext. 101.
Free Tutoring Available at the Keene Public Library
By appointment only. Subjects include English, math, science, social studies and writing. Contact Dan at (603) 352-0157 or mdpetit@ci.keene.nh.us
Kinship Conference: Relatives Raising Children
Thursday, October 8, 2009, 8 am – 3:30 pm, Fireside Inn, West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Featuring Dr. Joseph Crumbley, author of Relatives Raising Children: an Overview of Kinship Care, and an expert on the issues facing relative caregivers. For more information, call VKAP 802-338-4725 or NH RAPP 603-225-5505.
3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Register Online: https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=5964
2. Register by Mail: UNH Cooperative Extension, BSC, Life on a Trampoline/5964, Taylor Hall, 59 College Rd., Durham, NH 03824
3. Register by Phone: 603-225-5505
NO CHARGE: Grandparent Caregiver or Relative Caregiver
$75 (Before Aug. 15th) $85 after Aug. 15th
Professional Organization______________________________________
Other (please specify) _________________________________________
Check #: ______ Total Amount: $_________
*Please make checks payable to: UNH
Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and workshops.
Attention: Readers Outside the Keene Area
If you know of an event happening in your area, that would be a good activity for matches, we would like to post it in the weekly newsletter. E-mail the details to Laurie Waninger, lwaninger@bbbswnh.org, or call Laurie, at 603-352-9536 ext. 110, no later than the Tuesday prior to the event, and sooner if possible.
BLADE-FREE LASIK
Big Brother Big Sister Discount Program
50% DISCOUNT
The Big Brother/Big Sister Discount Program was developed by the New England Eye Center to give back to folks, who give to our community and children, as a way of saying thanks for being a mentor and helping our children build a better future. The program offers substantial discounts on laser vision correction for Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Proof of BBBS Affiliation is required to receive discount. Call 617-636-7800, or visit http://www.mylasikdoc.com.
Site-based Match News
Crayola Creativity
Visit Crayola.com for Activities, Crafts & more!
Register for FREE! Join the Crayola community today and enjoy coloring pages, craft ideas, games and fun, etc.
Breakfasts and Suppers
Keene Area Match Activities
7th Annual Schnitzelfest
Saturday, September 26, 11 am to 5 pm; on Central St. and in Butler Park, Hillsboro; includes plenty of schnitzel, bratwurst, knackwurst, wieners, home made potato salad, sauerkraut, rot kohl, breads and desserts. For more information, call 464-5858.
Keene Family YMCA 1st Annual Kids & Family Fun Triathlon
Saturday, Sept. 26; Registration begins at noon, $5 entry fee; 60-Yard Swim, 1.2-Mile Bike Course, 1/2-Mile Run; award ceremony to follow. 1st 50 to register will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, visit us at www.keene-ymca.org.
Tropical Sensations in Summer Concerts
The Tropical Sensations, a local steel drum band, will perform at outdoor concerts this summer. The band plays a variety of musical styles (calypso, reggae, blues, polkas, etc.) on steel drums. Attendees should bring a folding chair or blanket for the outdoor concerts. The concerts are:
- Sunday, September 27th at the 10 am service at the Fitzwilliam Community Church.
Full Moon Festival
Sunday, September 27, 11 am to 7 pm at the Mount Kearsarge Indidan Museum, 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, NH; includes native-style food, crafts and skills demonstrations; for more information, call 456-2600.
36th Annual Cheshire Craftsmen’s Fair
Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 9 am to 3 pm at the Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington St., Keene, NH. The juried arts and crafts fair features more than 30 vendors. Admission and parking is free. For more information, call Sue Franklin at 357-9829.
Peterborough Area Match Activities
7th Annual Schnitzelfest
Saturday, September 26, 11 am to 5 pm; on Central St. and in Butler Park, Hillsboro; includes plenty of schnitzel, bratwurst, knackwurst, wieners, home made potato salad, sauerkraut, rot kohl, breads and desserts. For more information, call 464-5858.
Tropical Sensations in Summer Concerts
The Tropical Sensations, a local steel drum band, will perform at outdoor concerts this summer. The band plays a variety of musical styles (calypso, reggae, blues, polkas, etc.) on steel drums. Attendees should bring a folding chair or blanket for the outdoor concerts. The concerts are:
- Sunday, September 27th at the 10 am service at the Fitzwilliam Community Church.
Full Moon Festival
Sunday, September 27, 11 am to 7 pm at the Mount Kearsarge Indidan Museum, 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, NH; includes native-style food, crafts and skills demonstrations; for more information, call 456-2600.
36th Annual Cheshire Craftsmen’s Fair
Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 9 am to 3 pm at the Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington St., Keene, NH. The juried arts and crafts fair features more than 30 vendors. Admission and parking is free. For more information, call Sue Franklin at 357-9829.
The Town’s Attic: New Exhibit for Families
A new exhibit specifically for families is on display at the Peterborough Historical Society on Grove Street. The exhibit features vintage games, crafts, and activities. There are many mini-exhibits (which are accompanied by games and activities), including the Civil War, Wilder thermometers, mills and mill workers, Mariarden Theater, toys from the past, and Peterborough physicians. The Town’s Attic is part of the Historical Society’s museum and is open year-round, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Children under 12 are admitted free. Adult admission is $3. For more details, call 603-924-3235, or visit www.peterboroughhistory.org.
Activities at Club Cannon
Every Wednesday at 3 pm. IMPROV!! All are welcome.
First Friday of every month. Club Cannon’s Poetry, Music & Art Open Mic Coffeehouse. All ages; All styles. 6:30 pm; Donations welcome.
Rock Show Saturday, September 26th, now booking bands for this show and several in October.
40 Grove St. Peterborough, NH, 603-924-5718, www.cpcnh.org
Email: john@cpcnh.org
Claremont Area Match Activities
Sunday, September 27, 11 am to 7 pm at the Mount Kearsarge Indidan Museum, 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, NH; includes native-style food, crafts and skills demonstrations; for more information, call 456-2600.
Gen. John Stark and his Men Gather to Prepare for their March
To Bennington, VT, at the Fort at No. 4, 267 Springfield Rd., Charlestown, NH. This historical event will include drills, talks, genealogy and more. Ticket prices range from $8-$5. For more information, call 826-5700.
On-going Activity Ideas: free, low cost and/or discounted
Museum Passes
The Keene Public Library has passes for free, or greatly reduced admission to the following museums. Passes may be booked in advance and checked out with a Keene Public Library Card. If you do not have a KPL card, BBBS has one you may borrow.
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Boston Museum of Science
- Canterbury Shaker Village
- Currier Museum of Art
- Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
- Higgins Armory Museum
- Magic Wings Butterfly Museum
- McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
- Museum of New Hampshire History
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science
- Wright Museum
For more information, locations & phone numbers of these museums, visit http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/library/musmpass.htm .
Gone Bananas . . . slide on in, and let the fun begin!
Gone Bananas is a children’s entertainment facility and pizzeria, featuring age-appropriate (ages 2-10) games, food and prizes. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 am - 9 pm. 140 Monadnock Hwy, Swanzey. Ask for your BBBS Discount: $10.00 includes 1 Big & 1 Little, 25 tokens, 2 drinks & unlimited use of the play structure. Click here for a coupon you can print out.
Twinkle Town Miniature Golf and Batting Cages
Open 7 Days at 9 am; weather permitting; Rte. 12 South, beyond Cheshire Fairgrounds; call BBBS for free passes 352-3596.
Free Tickets to Colonial Theatre Movies
We have free passes for film admission to the Colonial. Watch the newspaper advertisements for special children's or holiday features that would be appropriate for you and your Little. If you are a Community Match, and would like tickets to a movie, contact Laurie at 352-9536 x110 or lwaninger@bbbswnh.org
Monadnock Humane Society
Bigs and Littles are welcome to visit the animals at the Humane Society on Route 10 South in Swanzey. Visit the kitty rooms, pet the bunnies or talk to the dogs. Littles who wish to take a dog for a walk must be accompanied by an 18-or-older Big.
The Walpole Historical Society
Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2 to 4 pm on both days. Located on Main St.; free admission.
Community Service Opportunities
After School Programs
YMCA’s After School Program
After a long day at school, come and play at the YMCA. The YMCA’s After School Program is almost full, but beginning August 24th, we will be accepting a limited number of registrations for the ’09 - ’10 school year. Activities include:
Swimming
Creative Clubs
Arts
Homework Assist
And more.
Transportation is provided from all Keene area schools, Mt. Caesar & Cutler. Give your child an after school experience. Secure your child’s spot.
Keene Family YMCA
38 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-6002 • www.keene-ymca.org
Other News .
The Harrisville Children’s Center
Where love, knowledge and respect come together
for the healthy development of the young child
- Current openings in the infant room.
- Accepting registrations for full and part time programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old
- Tuition assistance available to low and moderate income families through Monadnock United Way funding
- Open year-round with optional summer program
- Serving families from over 15 towns in the Monadnock Region
- Located just minutes from Rte. 101 in Dublin and Rte. 9 in Nelson, and 20 minutes from downtown Keene
- Experienced, educated, and caring teachers.
603-827-3905
66 Main Street, Harrisville, NH
www.harrisvillechildrenscenter.org
A Monadnock United Way Agency
Posted 7/14/09
Kinship Conference: Relatives Raising Children
Thursday, October 8, 2009, 8 am – 3:30 pm, Fireside Inn, West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Featuring Dr. Joseph Crumbley, author of Relatives Raising Children: an Overview of Kinship Care, and an expert on the issues facing relative caregivers. For more information, call VKAP 802-338-4725 or NH RAPP 603-225-5505.
3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Register Online: https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=5964
2. Register by Mail: UNH Cooperative Extension, BSC, Life on a Trampoline/5964, Taylor Hall, 59 College Rd., Durham, NH 03824
3. Register by Phone: 603-225-5505
NO CHARGE: Grandparent Caregiver or Relative Caregiver
$75 (Before Aug. 15th) $85 after Aug. 15th
Professional Organization______________________________________
Other (please specify) _________________________________________
Check #: ______ Total Amount: $_________
*Please make checks payable to: UNH
Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and workshops.
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