Free Program Available For New Hampshire Business Owners

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Cohort. Since 2019, this free program has helped business owners from all across the state strategize and create business growth for their companies. The program is funded ......More

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Cohort. Since 2019, this free program has helped business owners from all across the state strategize and create business growth for their companies. The program is funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation a not for profit organization and hosted by the Community College System of New Hampshire.   Through the program participants learn the skills they need to scale their business for growth. The program includes support of the program faculty and a 1:1 business advisor who helps the scholars work on their business growth plans.   The multi-week program is mostly virtual with only two weeks required onsite at Manchester Community College. Hotel accommodations and meals are provided for the required onsite days, so there is never any cost to the business owners. The deadline for the fall cohort is May 28th. Any small business owner who would like more information on the program can apply through the website: https://www.10ksbapply.com.  

Hybrid model, first and last week in person at Manchester Community College. Meals and lodging provided at no cost by Goldman Sachs Foundation.

IF

IF From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.  

The Park Theatre 19 Main St. Jaffrey, NH 03452

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INSTITUTE: TRACKING BASICS

Are you curious about who’s been wandering your woodlands and meadows? Do you want to know more about the lives of our local wild mammals? Explore the ancient skill of animal tracking in this four-part course with Harris Center naturalist and mammal expert Susie Spikol......More

Are you curious about who’s been wandering your woodlands and meadows? Do you want to know more about the lives of our local wild mammals? Explore the ancient skill of animal tracking in this four-part course with Harris Center naturalist and mammal expert Susie Spikol. Each week, we’ll search the Harris Center grounds for mammal evidence — including tracks, scat, and feeding sign – and, together, interpret our findings. This group meets Wednesdays, January 17, 24 & 31 and February 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Harris Center. Cost: $80 for Harris Center supporters / $100 for all others. Space is limited, and registration is required. For questions about registration, please contact Audrey Dunn. For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, or to borrow snowshoes or spikes, contact Susie. Our Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) programs are designed for adults with a passion for lifelong learning.

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy Hancock, NH 03449

Full Moon Meander for Veterans

Join Jen Whitney of the Vet Center and Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol for a moonlit wander up to the pristine shoreline of Juggernaut Pond. We’ll follow a gentle, wide old woods road, listening for owls and frogs as we meander under the Flower Moon. This hike is......More

Join Jen Whitney of the Vet Center and Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol for a moonlit wander up to the pristine shoreline of Juggernaut Pond. We’ll follow a gentle, wide old woods road, listening for owls and frogs as we meander under the Flower Moon. This hike is 1.6 miles roundtrip, and for veterans only. 7 to 9 p.m. at Juggernaut Pond in Hancock. Exact location will be provided upon registration. Space is limited, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, contact Susie. Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Vet Center of Keene.

Juggernaut Pond Hancock, NH Exact location will be provided upon registration.

Fantastic Frogs of Robin Hood Park

Are you fascinated by frogs? Do you want to learn more about these amazing amphibians? Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists Karen Rent and Jenna Spear to look and listen for frogs in and around the water, and learn how to identify the different species that live in o......More

Are you fascinated by frogs? Do you want to learn more about these amazing amphibians? Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists Karen Rent and Jenna Spear to look and listen for frogs in and around the water, and learn how to identify the different species that live in our local ponds. Free of charge. 6 to 7 p.m. at Robin Hood Park in Keene. Space is limited, and registration is required. Exact meeting location will be provided upon registration. For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, contact Karen.

Robin Hood Park Reservoir Street Keene, NH 03431 Exact meeting location will be provided upon registration.

April Cushman

April Cushman April's passion and love for country music started at the age of five. Her love for energetic, spirited country music has been heavily influenced by her favorite artists including Terri Clark, Wynonna Judd, Ashley McBryde, Lainey Wilson, and many more. A......More

April Cushman April's passion and love for country music started at the age of five. Her love for energetic, spirited country music has been heavily influenced by her favorite artists including Terri Clark, Wynonna Judd, Ashley McBryde, Lainey Wilson, and many more. April is a New Hampshire native, residing in Swanzey, NH. She has been writing songs with hit writers Marty Dodson, Blue Foley, Trick Savage, and more in preparation for her next album which is set to release in 2024.    Sat, May 25 7:30 PM

The Park Theatre 19 Main St. Jaffrey, NH 03452

Yard Sale & Bake Sale Fundraiser for the Adoptable Dogs

If you like good deals that help a great cause, come to Fast Friends Yard Sale & Bake Sale Fundraiser for the adoptable dogs! Drop in between 8 and 2 on Saturday, May 25, for a wide array of new and gently used items, plus hot lunch for sale and our famous bake sale tab......More

If you like good deals that help a great cause, come to Fast Friends Yard Sale & Bake Sale Fundraiser for the adoptable dogs! Drop in between 8 and 2 on Saturday, May 25, for a wide array of new and gently used items, plus hot lunch for sale and our famous bake sale table. All proceeds going directly to the care of the adoptable dogs at Fast Friends.

Fast Friends 14 W Swanzey Rd Swanzey, NH

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INSTITUTE: TRACKING BASICS

Are you curious about who’s been wandering your woodlands and meadows? Do you want to know more about the lives of our local wild mammals? Explore the ancient skill of animal tracking in this four-part course with Harris Center naturalist and mammal expert Susie Spikol......More

Are you curious about who’s been wandering your woodlands and meadows? Do you want to know more about the lives of our local wild mammals? Explore the ancient skill of animal tracking in this four-part course with Harris Center naturalist and mammal expert Susie Spikol. Each week, we’ll search the Harris Center grounds for mammal evidence — including tracks, scat, and feeding sign – and, together, interpret our findings. This group meets Wednesdays, January 17, 24 & 31 and February 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Harris Center. Cost: $80 for Harris Center supporters / $100 for all others. Space is limited, and registration is required. For questions about registration, please contact Audrey Dunn. For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, or to borrow snowshoes or spikes, contact Susie. Our Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) programs are designed for adults with a passion for lifelong learning.

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy Hancock, NH 03449

Chamber Night Out at ELMMCC

Nostalgia Night at ELMMCC Winchester's Community Center   Adult Nerf Candlepin Bowling Music Open game room (ping pong, pool) Drink provided by Outlaw Brewing and New England Sweetwater! Delicious finger food provided by The Arlington Inn and T......More

Nostalgia Night at ELMMCC Winchester's Community Center   Adult Nerf Candlepin Bowling Music Open game room (ping pong, pool) Drink provided by Outlaw Brewing and New England Sweetwater! Delicious finger food provided by The Arlington Inn and Tavern!

21 Durkee Street Winchester, NH

Toddlerfest

Please join us for a morning of free, fun activities for young children. Music, animals to pet, outdoor activities, and a visit from the fire truck (barring fire emergencies). This event is held rain or shine and is generously sponsored by Fenton Family Dealerships. Hel......More

Please join us for a morning of free, fun activities for young children. Music, animals to pet, outdoor activities, and a visit from the fire truck (barring fire emergencies). This event is held rain or shine and is generously sponsored by Fenton Family Dealerships. Held at Rise for baby and family, 147 Washington St., Keene..

147 Washington St. Keene, NH 03431

Monadnock Food Co-op Community Book Club

The Monadnock Food Co-op (MFC) Community Book Club aims to create a space for community engagement amongst Co-op Member-Owners and the larger community through thoughtful connections. We strive to be a space that will engage and foster civil dialogue through reading an......More

The Monadnock Food Co-op (MFC) Community Book Club aims to create a space for community engagement amongst Co-op Member-Owners and the larger community through thoughtful connections. We strive to be a space that will engage and foster civil dialogue through reading and discussion. The group convenes on the first Monday of every month, with exceptions for extenuating circumstances, on the Co-op Patio (weather permitting) from 6pm to 7:30pm. Together, they collaboratively choose the title for the following month. To learn what the group has been reading since early 2022 visit, monadnockfood.coop/co-op-updates/bookclub/ For June the group will read James: A Novel by Percival Everett. If you facing challenges purchasing the novel, please email [email protected] Group Agreements Be present & engaged. Have grace with others in the group & ourselves. Consider power dynamics. Listen with respect. Acknowledge our impact & recognize intent. Sit with discomfort. Respect confidentiality. Examine the harm or danger of a single story. Notice patterns of participation.

Monadnock Food Co-op (Patio - weather permitting)

Building a Thriving Workforce

Building a Thriving Workforce: Steering Our Economic Future Toward Scalability and Stability  June 4, 2024 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.  Delegation Hall: Cheshire County Chambers Using the latest unemployment rate of 2.8%, Cheshire County has roughly 1,100 people cur......More

Building a Thriving Workforce: Steering Our Economic Future Toward Scalability and Stability  June 4, 2024 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.  Delegation Hall: Cheshire County Chambers Using the latest unemployment rate of 2.8%, Cheshire County has roughly 1,100 people currently looking for work, nowhere near enough to fill the more than 2000 full-time positions in the healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors that are available within a 35-mile radius of Keene (indeed.com). When looking at all open full-time positions, the number jumps to more than 3000.    The Greater Monadnock Collaborative is committed to helping the businesses and organizations of the Monadnock Region recruit and retain a modern workforce, ensuring our employers remain and thrive here well into the future. Julie Schoelzel will present the data that got us here, the work we've already completed, and a vision for how we can create a viable economic future for local employers. Together, we can engage our local business leaders with our school-age residents, from 8th grade through college, welcome back those who have left to seek opportunity elsewhere, and introduce ourselves to the the next generation living just beyond our corner of Southwest New Hampshire.    The presentation will start at 8:40 am and last about 45 minutes, with questions and discussion to follow. Light refreshments will be served.   

Delegation Hall: Cheshire County Chambers 12 Court St, Keene, NH

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INSTITUTE: TRACKING BASICS

Are you curious about who’s been wandering your woodlands and meadows? Do you want to know more about the lives of our local wild mammals? Explore the ancient skill of animal tracking in this four-part course with Harris Center naturalist and mammal expert Susie Spikol......More

Are you curious about who’s been wandering your woodlands and meadows? Do you want to know more about the lives of our local wild mammals? Explore the ancient skill of animal tracking in this four-part course with Harris Center naturalist and mammal expert Susie Spikol. Each week, we’ll search the Harris Center grounds for mammal evidence — including tracks, scat, and feeding sign – and, together, interpret our findings. This group meets Wednesdays, January 17, 24 & 31 and February 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Harris Center. Cost: $80 for Harris Center supporters / $100 for all others. Space is limited, and registration is required. For questions about registration, please contact Audrey Dunn. For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, or to borrow snowshoes or spikes, contact Susie. Our Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) programs are designed for adults with a passion for lifelong learning.

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy Hancock, NH 03449

Unlocking Opioid-Free Pain Management Seminar

Explore a holistic approach to managing chronic pain without opioids at our Health and Wellness Seminar. Led by Dr. Terrence McNamara, a distinguished Physiatrist and Pain Physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, this session will provide insight......More

Explore a holistic approach to managing chronic pain without opioids at our Health and Wellness Seminar. Led by Dr. Terrence McNamara, a distinguished Physiatrist and Pain Physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, this session will provide insightful strategies to enhance your well-being. Join us to discover non-opioid solutions for effective chronic pain management tailored by an experienced orthopedic physician. Dr. Terrence R. McNamara, DO, FAAPMR, FABPM, is a seasoned Physiatrist and Pain Physician, currently serving as the Medical Director of Pain Medicine at Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH. With over 15 years of experience, including training at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. McNamara specializes in advanced treatments for spine pain, joint/muscle pain, and general pain management. Beyond his medical practice, he actively engages in community activities and enjoys spending time with his family.

Bond Wellness Center Conference Room Monadnock Community Hospital

Chamber Night Out - Copper Cannon Distillery

Copper Cannon Distillery - BBQ Fest Fun night of tastings, tours, drinks, and friends

Copper Cannon Distillery 2 Lyman Way W Chesterfield, NH

Electric Earth Concerts presents "To a Child Dancing"

 Electric Earth Concerts presents "To a Child Dancing".  A moving and magical program featuring composers from three different musical realms: Finnish, English, and German. Artistic directors Laura Gilbert and Jonathan Bagg join soprano Rebecca Farley and harpist Tomina......More

 Electric Earth Concerts presents "To a Child Dancing".  A moving and magical program featuring composers from three different musical realms: Finnish, English, and German. Artistic directors Laura Gilbert and Jonathan Bagg join soprano Rebecca Farley and harpist Tomina Parvanova. Program includes John Tavener’s  To a Child Dancing in the Wind (poetry of W. B. Yeats), Harald Genzmer’s Trio for flute, harp, and viola and Kaija Saariaho’s New Gates. First Church in Jaffrey, 7:00 pm. Admission is $30, payable online or at the door via cash or check. Students may attend for free.   

First Church in Jaffrey 14 Laban Ainsworth Way Jaffrey, NH 03452

Keene Jazz Orchestra Spring Concert with Greg Hopkins and Bella Holtz

The Keene Jazz Orchestra is excited to announce its upcoming Spring Concert of traditional and contemporary big band music. Celebrate big band jazz with the Keene Jazz Orchestra and guest trumpeter & composer Greg Hopkins along with KJO’s resident vocalist Bella Holtz. ......More

The Keene Jazz Orchestra is excited to announce its upcoming Spring Concert of traditional and contemporary big band music. Celebrate big band jazz with the Keene Jazz Orchestra and guest trumpeter & composer Greg Hopkins along with KJO’s resident vocalist Bella Holtz. The Jazz Orchestra, founded 20 years ago by Scott Mullett, and now under the direction of local bassist Steve Cady, will continue to celebrate all the jazz that Scott brought to the Monadnock region. The Orchestra encourages people of all ages to attend this concert for a rare opportunity to hear authentic Big Band music live. Tickets will be available at Toadstool Bookstore in Keene and Prime Roast on Main St. starting May 22nd or on-line now at www.keenejazzorchestra.org

Keene Middle School Auditorium 167 Maple Avenue Keene, NH