Coming Events and Happenings In Keene and Cheshire County New Hampshire USA

MON., JUNE 22

Lectures And Workshops

Trigger Point Release Class. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the Cheshire Wellness Center, 3rd floor, Colony Mill Marketplace in Keene with Dr. Rich Gorsuch; free. Register, 603-357-5700.

POS (Post Oil Solutions) Information Session on Creating a Regional Food Center. 6:30 p.m. at the Walpole Town Library at 48 Main St. The discussion will focus on ensuring that everyone has access to healthy, affordable, and local food. 603-756-3168.

Dance, Music, Theater

Just Dance Summer Camp. At MoCo Arts, 76 Railroad St., Keene; fee. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages four to eight; after care available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Runs through the 26th. 603-357-2100 or visit www.moco.org.

Miscellaneous

Bingo at Keene VFW Post #799. All paper strips. 6:45 p.m., early bird. 459 Winchester St. Snack bar. 603-357-0149.

Monday Night Knitting. 7 p.m. at the Dublin Public Library. For beginners and those picking up knitting again. Also, Wednesday morning Storytime from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Includes stories and a craft project. 603-563-8658.

Cribbage Club Meeting. 10 a.m. at the Rindge Recreation Department. For all levels. 603-899-6847, Ext. 11.

Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. 6:30 p.m. at the Forest Hill Cemetery, East St., Charlestown. Open House at the former Connecticut River Bank building, across from the Town Hall and refreshments at the Town Hall on Summer St. follows the walk.

TUES., JUNE 23

Lectures And Workshops

Child Care Licensing Forum for Child Care Providers. Hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services at the Keene Public Library on Winter St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Register, 603-226-7900/355-4327/271-4624.

Dance, Music, Theater

Weekly Cheshiremen Chorus Meeting and Rehearsal. On Tuesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Keene UCC Church, head of the square. 1-877-31B-SHOP or visit www.cheshiremen.org.

Animaterra Women’s Chorus Summer Sing. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mariposa Museum, 26 Main St., Peterborough. Visit www.animaterrasings.org.

Fairs And Sales

Keene Farmers’ Market Is Open for the Season. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gilbo Ave. parking lot in downtown Keene. Also the same time on Saturdays.

Miscellaneous

The Monadnock Cribbage Club Meeting. 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Marlboro St., Keene (rear entrance). A sanctioned program of the American Cribbage Congress. 802-874-4589.

Drop-In Quilting Meeting. On Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 p.m. at the Rindge Meeting House. Bring your own project for this informal class. Register, 603-899-2208/899-5181, Ext. 111.

Duplicate Bridge. 6:30 p.m. at Harper Acres main building, Castle St., Keene. For partnership assistance, call Lucy at 603-352-6696.

Swanzey Saddles 4H Horse Club Meeting. 7 p.m. every other Tuesday at the Community Church in West Swanzey. New members welcome. 603-352-8357/355-8356.

WED., JUNE 24

Lectures And Workshops

“Backyard Pollinators: Butterflies, Bees... And Flies?” 7 p.m. at the Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT; free; refreshments served. 802-463-4270 or 802-843-2111.

Fitness for Life Class. On Wednesdays, Fridays, and Mondays from 7 to 7:55 a.m. at MoCo Arts, 9 Elm St., Keene; fee. 603-357-2100 or visit www.moco.org.

Dance, Music, Theater

Karaoke at Gino’s Bar & Grill. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 815 Court St., Keene. 603-357-1872.

Argentine Tango Classes. On Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center, Main St., Peterborough. With Judith Schwartz, this is a mixed-level class and practice; fee. Dress comfortably and wear shoes with hard leather soles (no sneakers) for easy pivoting on the dance floor; no experience and no partner needed. Classes are also held on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sterling Studios, 7 Main St., Suite 7 (third floor), Keene. Register, 603-357-9919 or e-mail: judithanh@gmail.com.

Miscellaneous

Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Hall. 372 Marlboro St., Keene. 7 p.m.; early bird at 6:45 p.m.

The Walpole Historical Society is Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 2 to 4 p.m. on both days. Located on Main St.; free admission.

Yankee Humor with Rebecca Rule. 7 p.m. at the Gay-Kimball Library, 10 South Main St., Troy. 603-242-7743.

Flower Swap Meeting. At the home of Bette and Chet Sokoloski, 2 Hobbie Rd., South Deerfield, MA. Bring a dessert for the buffet. For time, 413-665-4039.

AVEO’s Nighthawk Patrol Surveys. 7 p.m. at KSC’s Science Center. Bring a timepiece, binoculars, writing materials, notebook, and wear comfortable walking shoes and light-colored clothes. 603-358-2069 or e-mail: moon@aveo.org.

GKCC June Breakfast Forum. Sponsored by the Monadnock Radio Group. 7:30 a.m. at Bentley Commons, 197 Water St., Keene. Topic will be “The State of Broadband Service.” Free for GKCC members; fee for non-members. 603-352-1303, Ext. 16.

THUR., JUNE 25

Family Fun

Toddler and Preschool Storytime. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Frost Free Library, 28 Jaffrey Rd., Marlborough. Stories, songs, crafts, and fun for ages two and older. 603-876-4479 or visit www.frostfree.org.

Lectures And Workshops

“Hindu and Buddhist Art in South and Southeast Asia.” 7 p.m. at the Keene Public Library auditorium on Winter St.; free. This is an exploration of Hindu and Buddhist cave temples at Ajanta, Elora, and Elephanta; a visit to Borobudur in Indonesia and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and a consideration of the concepts they symbolize. Register, 603-352-0460.

Reverse Mortgage Seminar. 10:30 a.m. at the E.F. Lane Hotel, 30 Main St., Keene; free. Is the economy impacting your retirement? Consider the financial security of a reverse mortgage (must be 62 years or older). Hosted by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. If unable to attend, call to set up a complimentary consultation. Register, 800-964-2226 (Kathy Burns).

Program on how Citizens can help New Hampshire’s Common Loons. 7 p.m. at the Harris Center in Hancock; free training on how to become a volunteer loon educator. Register, 603-525-3394.

Forever Strong Class for Ages 65+. On Thursdays and Tuesdays from 10 to 10:55 a.m. at MoCo Arts, 9 Elm St., Keene; fee. On Thursdays and Tuesdays from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Just Weights for ages 65+; fee. 603-357-2100 or visit www.moco.org.

Dance, Music, Theater

Argentine Tango Classes. On Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sterling Studios, 7 Main St., Suite 7 (third floor), Keene. With Judith Schwartz, this is a mixed-level class and practice; fee. Dress comfortably and wear shoes with hard leather soles (no sneakers) for easy pivoting on the dance floor; no experience and no partner needed. Register, 603-357-9919 or e-mail: judithanh@gmail.com.

Vermont Theatre Company’s Annual Shakespeare-in-the-Park – A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Through the 28th at 6 p.m. at Brattleboro’s Living Memorial Park, Rotary Stage. Bring a picnic supper. Directions, 802-258-1344 or visit www.vermonttheatrecompany.com.

Open Jam with Otis Doncaster. At E.F. Lane Hotel, 30 Main St., Keene. Bring your electric guitar, bass, sax, keyboard, voice or drumsticks. Also come to listen or dance to lots of serious fun. 603-357-7070 or visit www.eflane.com.

Miscellaneous

Weekly Cribbage Games. On Thursdays and Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Mill House, end of Castle St., Keene. All ages welcome; free. Cribbage players are needed. 603-358-3141.

Jaffrey/Rindge Food Bank. On Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the United Church of Jaffrey, Main St. 603-532-7047.

Rindge Food Bank. On Thursdays from 2 to 7 p.m. at 646 Rte. 119, just east of Middle Winchendon Rd., north side of Rte. 119. 603-899-5031/899-5227 (Mary Lu).

Knitting and Crocheting Informal Drop-In Program. On Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rindge Meeting House. Register/time, 603-899-5181, Ext. 111.

FRI., JUNE 26

Dance, Music, Theater

Classic Cars, Tuners and Crooners. Classic Car Karaoke Cruise In and Free BBQ, 6 - 8 pm., Fairfield's and Keene Mitsubishi, 4343 Winchester St., Keene. Plaques and cash prizes for cars and crooners.

Music Jam. Weekly from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mindfull Books & Ephemera, 29 Main St., Jaffrey; free. 603-532-8300. On Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m., coffeehouse with local artists performing; donations.

Music: Bob Dean. 7 p.m. at Fritz The Place To Eat, 45 Main St., Keene. Acoustic Americana/Bluegrass. Fritzopenmic@yahoo.com/413-367-9608.

Band Concert – East Bay Jazz Ensemble. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Rd. Bring lawn chairs; refreshments on sale. Concert held indoors if raining. 603-826-5199.

Music by Jamantics. At E.F. Lane Hotel, 30 Main St., Keene. Original music which combines elements of rock, funk, pop, and jam to create tasty licks and high-energy shows; $5 cover charge. 603-357-7070 or visit www.eflane.com.

Keene Music Festival Summer Series – Featuring Lonesome Lake and Moving Pictures. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Railroad Square in Keene; weather permitting. Visit www.keenemusicfestival.com

Dining Pleasures

Lemonade Social to Celebrate the Release of the DVD, Swanzey Rural Character. 3 to 5 p.m. at the Swanzey Town Hall, 620 Old Homestead Hwy., Swanzey Center. The DVD will also be available (those interviewed for the DVD receives a free copy). Also on the 27th, same price. On the 29th, the price increases. Copies available at Swanzey’s 24 Carrots Farmstand, 125 Old Homestead Hwy. and at The Old Homestead on July 17th, 18th, and 19t), and on July 19th at Swanzey’s Old Home Day.

SAT., JUNE 27

Family Fun

Children’s Fishing Derby (Shore Fishing Only). 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 15 and younger at the Associated Sportsman Club, Inc., 696 Royalston Rd., Fitzwilliam; rain or shine. 603-585-9038.

Summer Reading Program Kick-off – The Magic Of Norman NG. 10:30 a.m. on the lawn of the Frost Free Library, 28 Jaffrey Rd., Marlborough. Magic effects, visual comedy, and audience participation. 603-876-4479 or visit www.frostfree.org.

Summer Kick-off Party. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion, behind the fire station, Richmond. Fun, games, crafts, and pizza. Hosted by the Richmond Recreation Committee and the Richmond Public Library. Summer reading program sign-ups for “Summertime... and the Reading is Easy.” 603-239-6164 or visit richmondpubliclibrary@ne.rr.com.

Lectures And Workshops

Fairy and Gnome Homes Program. Hosted by the Horatio Colony. For parents and their children kindergarten through fifth grade. Meet at the nature preserve parking area on Daniels Hill Rd. in Keene at 10 a.m. Help create places for all the gnomes and fairies that might dwell within the nature preserve. Wear shoes and clothes appropriate for hiking; free. 603-352-0460 or visit www.horatiocolonymuseum.org.

Dance, Music, Theater

Monadnock Dance and Social Club Dance. 7 to 11 p.m. at the Keene Community Kitchen, 37 Mechanic St. Ozzie’s Country Band. 603-399-7762/392-0177.

Artist Judy Laliberte of Queechee, VT will Exhibit New Work – Whimsical and Colorful Watercolor Paintings. 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, 74 Main St., Grafton, VT; free. 802-843-1440.

Louisiana Saturday Night Dance Party – Lil’ Orphans Special Blend, Cajun/Creole Music. At Boccelli’s on the Canal, 46 Canal St., downtown Bellows Falls, VT; admission fee. Dance instruction provided. For time, 603-835-6051.

Piano Concert with Jayne Kelly. 7 p.m. at the Community Church of Harrisville and Chesham; donations.

Keene Music Festival Summer Series – Featuring Josh Noone and the Federal Crime. Noon to 3 p.m. at Railroad Square in Keene; weather permitting. Visit www.keenemusicfestival.com.

Dining Pleasures

Applebee’s Fund-raiser Pancake Breakfast for Junior/Senior High Bible Camp. 8 to 10 a.m. on Key Rd., Keene. Pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee, and tea.

Annual Strawberry Festival and Ice Cream Social. Hosted by the Fitzwilliam Historical Society from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the Amos J. Blake House Museum, corner of Rte. 119 and Richmond Rd. 603-585-7742.

Pancake Breakfast. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 181 Marlboro St., Keene. Sponsored by the United Methodist Church and Beaver Brook Lodge #36 I.O.O.F. Pancakes, muffins, sausage, ham, fruit cup, juice, coffee, tea, and cocoa. Tickets at the door. 603-352-6005.

Family-style Bean Supper. 5 to 6:15 p. m. at the Westport Church, 109 Westport Village Rd., West Swanzey.

Lemonade Social to Celebrate the Release of the DVD, Swanzey Rural Character. 9 a.m. to noon at the Swanzey Town Hall, 620 Old Homestead Hwy., Swanzey Center. The DVD will also be available (those interviewed for the DVD receives a free copy). On the 29th, the price increases. Copies available at Swanzey’s 24 Carrots Farmstand, 125 Old Homestead Hwy. and at The Old Homestead on July 17th, 18th, and 19th, and on July 19th at Swanzey’s Old Home Day.

Chicken BBQ. Hosted by the Westmoreland Fire and Rescue Association. 5 to 7 p.m. Music by the Westmoreland Town Band. Location not listed.

Roast Beef Dinner. Hosted by the Men’s Club of the First Congregational Church, Rindge, UCC. Seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Rindge Meeting House on the Common. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, salad, bread, and strawberry shortcake for dessert. A drawing for a free dinner will be held. Tickets, 603-899-5789.

Fairs And Sales

Keene Farmers’ Market Is Open for the Season. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gilbo Ave. parking lot in downtown Keene. Also the same time on Tuesdays.

Kiwanis Club of Keene’s 3rd Annual Antique Show and Sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Keene High School on Arch St.; admission charge for adults. Benefits Cheshire County youth. Door prizes include three from the following inns – the Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy, The Woodstock Inn in North Woodstock, and the Inn at Jaffrey Center. 603-357-4561 or visit www.keenekiwanis.org.

Annual Strawberry Festival and Ice Cream Social. 1 to 4 p.m. on the back lawn of the Amos J. Blake House Museum, Rte. 119, Fitzwilliam. Includes classical music by guitarist Tedd Mann of Peterborough, ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream. Benefit for the museum and other public programs. 603-585-7742.

Hancock Farmers’ Market. On Saturdays through October 10th from 9 a.m. to noon in the carriage sheds behind the town church on Main St. (Rte. 123). Today’s guest is Kent Whitman (Whit), who will demonstrate building rustic furniture from birch trees. Vegetables, jewelry, maple and honey products, flowers, crafts, baked goods, and more – all grown locally.

Summer Solstice Day Flea Market. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Church in Winchendon, MA. Vendor space available (bring a table), 978-297-9983.

33rd Yankee Enginuity Show. Hosted by the Central Mass. Steam, Gas, and Machinery Association at the Orange, MA Airport. Through Sunday, the 28th. Exhibits open at 8 a.m. Music, kiddie tractor pull, tractor parade, auction, face painting for the kids, raffle, flea market, petting zoo, food, and more. Admission charge by the carload.

Goods and Services Silent Auction. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 147 Main St., Northfield, MA. Art, antiques, jewelry, food, gift items (almost 200 items), and more.

Miscellaneous

The Sustainability Project’s “Stewards of the Earth” Docent/Mentor Nature Studies Program. Meets monthly in Emerson Brook Forest from 2 to 4 p.m. Also July 26th, August 30th, September 27th, October 25th, November 22nd, and December 20th. Also today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to noon, Healthy Foods Breakfast at the Gilsum Rock Swap at the Community Center. Enjoy a healthy cuisine; learn about local efforts to encourage a healthy consciousness for earth-friendly produced food within the region.

The Charlie Wallace Memorial 5K Road Race. At Emerson School in Fitzwilliam. 8:30 a.m., kids’ 1K fun run; 9:30 a.m., adult race; registration at 7:45 a.m. Due to the recession, race fees have been cut this year. Sign-ups at www.fitzwilliam.nh.gov or call 603-585-7270.

The Monadnock Senior Advocates’ 13th Annual “A Standing Ovation” Celebration. Day-long event at the Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene on Court St. Workshops, speakers, lunch, entertainment, and a chance to visit with community organizations and exhibitors. Register/time, 603-354-4151.

Walk For Fitness. 9 to 11 a.m. from Railroad Square to the Ashuelot River Park in Keene. There will be a table to stop by and get information on healthcare reform issues (for participants and non-walkers). Hosted by Organizing For America. Rain date is the 28th. 603-239-6830/6521.

BMC Event: Strawberry Picking to Music. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lilac Ridge Farm, Ames Hill Rd., West Brattleboro, VT. Benefits the Student Scholarship Fund. 802-257-0985.

SUN., JUNE 28

Dining Pleasures

The Cheshire County Republican Picnic and Ice Cream Social. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the home of Fred and Ruth Ward, Rte. 123, East Stoddard. Open to all Cheshire County Republicans and their families. 603-352-7553/cheshirerepublicans@gmail.com.

Miscellaneous

Bingo at Post #24 American Legion in Marlborough. Doors open at 5 p.m. 644 Dublin Rd. (Rte. 101). All paper games. Early bird at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments; completely non-smoking.

Sunday Night Bingo. 6 p.m. at Jaffrey VFW Post #5613, off Rte. 202, 1/2 mile from the Rindge line. Doors open at 4 p.m. Banquet hall facilities with seating for 300 people. Refreshments and non-smoking room. 603-532-8887.

Energy Talk Show – Energy Soup To Nuts. On Sundays at 11:30 a.m. on Radio WKBK. Energy conservation, heating system efficiency, improvements in technologies are the topics with guests and e-mailed questions. 603-876-4447 (Ed or Pat) or visit info@keatingph.com.

Fund-Raiser for the Family of Ed Olmstead, Jr. 1 to 6 p.m. at the E.L.M.M. Community Center in Winchester. Olmstead suffers from renal failure, and the event will raise money to assist with expenses. Tickets available at the door or from the family. Raffles, Chinese auction, and 50/50 cash raffle. 603-239-6030. Donations may be made to the Savings Bank of Walpole, Edward Olmstead, Jr. Benefit Fund, 400 West St., Keene, NH 03431.

Harris Center Events in Hancock. Trail work on Harris Center’s Thumbs Down Trail. 9 a.m. Participants will have lunch on top of Thumb Mountain; ends around 1 p.m. From 1 to 4 p.m., naturalist-guided paddle tour of Hubbard Pond in Rindge. Meet at the Annett State Wayside Park picnic area on Cathedral Rd. 603-525-3394.

MON., JUNE 29

Lectures And Workshops

Senior Pilates Class for Ages 65+. On Mondays from 9 to 9:55 a.m. at MoCo Arts, 9 Elm St., Keene; fee. 603-357-2100 or visit www.moco.org.

Dance, Music, Theater

Pontine Theatre’s Original Play – Silver Lake Summers: An e.e. cummings Revue.” 7 p.m. at the Keene Public Library, Winter St. Based on the life and work of poet and painter e.e. cummings, a life-long summer resident of Silver Lake in New Hampshire; free. 603-352-0157 or visit www.keenepubliclibrary.org.

Music and Movement Camp. At MoCo Arts, 76 Railroad St., Keene; fee. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages four to eight; after care available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Runs through July 3rd. Also, Children’s Yoga for ages two to six from 9 to 9:45 a.m. through August 18th. 603-357-2100 or visit www.moco.org.

Miscellaneous

Bingo at Keene VFW Post #799. All paper strips. 6:45 p.m., early bird. 459 Winchester St. Snack bar. 603-357-0149.

Monday Night Knitting. 7 p.m. at the Dublin Public Library. For beginners and those picking up knitting again. Also, Wednesday morning Storytime from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Includes stories and a craft project. 603-563-8658.

Cribbage Club Meeting. 10 a.m. at the Rindge Recreation Department. For all levels. 603-899-6847, Ext. 11.

Organizing For America Listening Tour in Keene. 7 p.m. at the Keene Public Library auditorium on Winter St. Open to the public, volunteers, and activists. See details under the 29th on the Walk For Fitness. 603-239-6830/6521 or 603-504-2906.

TUES., JUNE 30

Lectures And Workshops

Estate Planning Seminar – “Free Wills For Young Families.” 3 p.m. at Ward & Webb, PC, estate-planning attorneys, 129 West St., Keene. Program for parents with young children who cannot afford comprehensive estate planning to make a simple New Hampshire or Vermont will, with provisions to name guardians and protect minor children. Participants must register and couples must attend together; without their children. 603-352-7310 or 802-254-0022.

Nature Conservancy Program: “Wise on Weeds.” 7 p.m. at the Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT; free. With Master Gardeners Michele Delhaye and Jennifer Campbell. 802-463-4270.

Dance, Music, Theater

Weekly Cheshiremen Chorus Meeting and Rehearsal. On Tuesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Keene UCC Church, head of the square. 1-877-31B-SHOP or visit www.cheshiremen.org.

Fairs And Sales

Keene Farmers’ Market Is Open for the Season. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gilbo Ave. parking lot in downtown Keene. Also the same time on Saturdays.

Miscellaneous

The Monadnock Cribbage Club Meeting. 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Marlboro St., Keene (rear entrance). A sanctioned program of the American Cribbage Congress. 802-874-4589.

Drop-In Quilting Meeting. On Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 p.m. at the Rindge Meeting House. Bring your own project for this informal class. Register, 603-899-2208/899-5181, Ext. 111.

Duplicate Bridge. 6:30 p.m. at Harper Acres main building, Castle St., Keene. For partnership assistance, call Lucy at 603-352-6696.

Swanzey Saddles 4H Horse Club Meeting. 7 p.m. every other Tuesday at the Community Church in West Swanzey. New members welcome. 603-352-8357/355-8356.

The Winchendon School Golf Club’s “Winch’s Junior Tour” Begins for the Summer. Open to all junior golfers, ages 10 to 17. Tee times from 8 to 10 a.m.; fee; prizes awarded. Held in Winchendon, MA. Register, 978-297-9897 (Tom Borden).

WED., JULY 1

Lectures And Workshops

Teachers’ Workshop on Immigration History – “Immigrant Experiences in the Granite State: 1860s – 1930s.” At the Historical Society in Keene. This is a two-part (second part on the 2nd) workshop in conjunction with the featured exhibit which runs through September at the Historical Society; fee. Register, 603-352-1895.

“Sugar and You: how sugar affects your life and what you can do about it.” 7 p.m. at MoCo Arts, 9 Elm St., Keene. With Sharon Rousmaniere, certified holistic health and nutrition counselor; free, but space is limited. Register, 603-357-8928 or visit info@essentialhealthcounseling.com

THUR., JULY 2

Karaoke With CJ the DJ. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Dragon Palace, Mountainview Plaza, Troy; no charge. 603-242-3898.

FRI., JULY 3

Windborne Concert. 7 p.m. at the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough. Vocal duo with Will Thomas and Lynn Mahoney with songs in many languages, original and traditional; Ireland, Appalachia, Bulgaria, and the Republic of Georgia, Corsica; Spanish and Italian renaissance singing and originals. 603-924-4555 or visit www.mariposamuseum.org.

Family Outdoor BBQ. 4 to 8 p.m. at Audrey’s Café, Rte. 101, Marlborough/Dublin town lines. Ribs, chicken, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, potato salad, and more; under the tent; take-out available. 603-876-3316.

SAT., JULY 4

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Village Harmony Concert. 7 p.m. at the Community Church of Francestown. American shape-note, gospel, and Appalachian harmonies, traditional music from the Republic of Georgia; teen choir. 603-899-3249 or visit www.villageharmony.org.

Family Outdoor BBQ. Noon to 8 p.m. at Audrey’s Café, Rte. 101, Marlborough/Dublin town lines. Ribs, chicken, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, potato salad, and more; under the tent; take-out available. 603-876-3316.

SUN., JULY 5

Family Outdoor BBQ. Noon to 4 p.m. at Audrey’s Café, Rte. 101, Marlborough/Dublin town lines. Ribs, chicken, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, potato salad, and more; under the tent; take-out available. 603-876-3316.

MON., JULY 6

Mariposa Museum Summer Camp: “Wander The World – Five Continents in Five Days.” Through the 10th at the museum in Peterborough. Stories, music, artifacts, games, and art projects that come from continents. Participants will create a passport full of adventures from other cultures. For ages first through fourth grade from 9 a.m. to noon; fee. Register, 603-924-4555. The Wander the World Extension Camp will be held Mondays through Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. at the Peterborough UU Church; fee includes supplies and snacks. The children will be walked from the museum to the church at noon. Children should bring a lunch; afternoon snack is provided. Register, 603-924-6245.

WED., JULY 8

Flower Swap Meeting. At the home of Bette and Chet Sokoloski, 2 Hobbie Rd., South Deerfield, MA. For time, 413-665-4039.

SAT., JULY 11

Monadnock Dance and Social Club Dance. 7 to 11 p.m. at the Keene Community Kitchen, 37 Mechanic St. Weathered Roads. 603-399-7762/392-0177.

Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers’ Annual Family Reunion Picnic. Noon to 4 p.m. at Hillsboro American Legion #59, 538 West Main St. Usual cookout fare served; children welcome; pets on leashes only; free table space for organization displays. Tickets, www.cnht.org; e-mail: www.cnht.org/events.php.

WED., JULY 15

Historical Society of Cheshire County Bus Trip to Boston, MA. Leave the parking lot at 246 Main St. in Keene at 6:45 a.m. and return around 7:30 p.m. Opportunity for genealogical research or to shop and sightsee in Boston; fee. At least 40 must sign up to run the trip. Register, 603-352-1895.