Exercise for People with Diabetes
It is important for people with diabetes to be physically active because it can help control their blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. On Thursday December 4th from 6-7:30pm the Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Hitchcock Keene will discuss safety measures, how to get started and what types of exercise to consider. The event is free and open to the public. Please call 354-5460 to register or go online to cheshire-med.com.
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"Ten Thousand Villages Festival" at the 1st Baptist Church of Keene
Are you looking for unique holiday gifts with a global flair? The 1st Baptist Church of Keene on Maple Ave will be holding their annual "Ten Thousand Villages Festival" on Friday Decemeber 5th from 6-8pm and Saturday December 6th from 9-2pm. Proceeds from these exquisite hand-crafted gifts and home decor Fair Trade items will go directly to the artisans. For more information please call 352-0340.
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Horatio Colony House Museum Holiday Open House
The Horatio Colony House Museum on Main St in Keene will be holding a Holiday Open House on Friday December 5th from 7-8:30pm and December 6th from 1-2:30pm. The Museum will be festooned with traditional seasonal decorations from long ago. Admission is free. Please park in the parking lot at St. Benard's Church next door. For more information please call 352-0460.
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Silent Auction to Benefit Operation Toy Drop
In conjunction with the community tree lighting, there will be a Silent Auction to benefit Operation Toy Drop on Friday December 5th from 6-8pm at the Town Hall in Chesterfield. All proceeds raised will go directly to purchase toys & other gift items for local children. Items to be auctioned will include goods & services donated by local businesses, gift baskets, ski passes, free golf, handcrafted items, baked goods and much more! For more info please call Beth at 363-4557.
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The Narnia Chronicles
On Friday December 5th at 1pm the Frost Free Library in Marlborough will be showing The Narnia Chronicles: Prince Caspian. Watch this new release on a big screen with friends. Popcorn will be provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Keene Knight Division 12 Pee Wee Cheer Squad Fundraiser
The Keene Knights Division 12 Pee Wee cheer squad took 1st place in Rhode Island at the Regional Competition on November 29th. They have earned the right to represent Keene at the National competition in Orlando Florida on December 13th. The Pee Wees are curently accepting donations to help with their travel expenses. They will be fundraising at Video Headquarters on Friday Dec 5th from 6-8pm and Saturday the 6th from 9am-noon. They will also be at Dick's Sporting Goods on the 6th from 9am-2pm.If you have any questions or would like to donate please contact Tammy Barrett at 352-2293.
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Christmas Bazaar
The St. Charles Parish will be holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday December 6th from 9-noon at the Education and Social Center in Bellows Falls. There will be activities for children as well as a cookie walk, handmade crafts, holiday decorations and free pictures with Santa! Lunch will be served. For more information call 802-463-3128.
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22nd Annual Johnathan Daniels Holiday Craft Fair
In time for the holidays, Jonathan Daniels Elementary School will be holding their 22nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday December 6th from 8:30- 2pm. There will be over 50 vendors with fine handmade crafts, gifts and holiday trimmings. Enter to win one of many raffles. The 5th grade will serve up lunch, dessert and snacks. New this year is the addition of a coat check room. Guests can deposit their coats, umbrellas and strollers for a small fee. All proceeds from the snack bar and coat check will benefit the 5th Grade Ecology Camp. For more information please call 352-8012.
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The 1st Annual Auction for Animals
The 1st Annual Auction for Animals will take place on Saturday December 6th at 6pm at the Monadnock Country Club in Peterborough. The cost is $75/person or $600/table. The event includes dinner with both silent and live auction items. Some of the items include a one week stay at a villa in Tuscany, a South African Photo Safari, Bruins Tickets, Celtics Tickets, and a Red Sox weekend in Boston. There is a limited amount of seating, please reserve your tickets today by calling 352-9011 x. 142. All proceeds will benefit the Monadnock Humane Society shelter.
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Troy Fireman's Dance
The Troy Fire Auxiliary will be holding the Troy Fireman’s Dance on Saturday December 6th from 7pm-1am at Pelto’s Barn on Bigelow Hill Rd in Troy. Great entertainment! The cost is $20/couple and $12/single. This is a BYOB event. There will be a raffle and a 50/50 drawing. Come and help support the local firefighters!
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10th Annual North Hinsdale Community Church Christmas Bazaar
Crafters are wanted for the 10th Annual North Hinsdale Community Church Christmas Bazaar to be held on Saturday December 6th from 9-2pm. It will take place at the Millstream Community Center in Hinsdale. To reserve a space call 336-7768.
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Keene Pops Choir Presents "We Need a Little Christmas"
The Keene Pops Choir presents "We Need a Little Christmas" on Sunday December 7th at 3pm in the Keene High School Auditorium. The 80-member group presents a variety of songs from African to well-known carols. Special guests include the Westmoreland School Bell Choir. Doors open at 2:30pm and all tickets are $8. Children 10 and under are free. Reception to follow. For more information please call 352-3360.
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The Greater Keene Pops Choir
The Greater Keep Pops Choir holds rehearsals every Monday at 7pm through December 7th at the Monadnock Covenant Church in Keene. The non-auditioned group has a membership of over 75, with ages 16-80+. They welcome people who can sing on pitch and can sing their respective part accurately. The group is a vital part of the community having helped to fund many area programs. For more information please call Jean Nelson at 352-3360.
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Make Paper Ornaments
On Tuesday December 9th at 6pm join Lisa Bunce at the Frost Free Library in Marlborough to make Paper Ornaments. Lisa will help you make old fashioned paper ornaments to take home. Bring scissor that you are comfortable using. To register please call 876-4479.
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Winter Sports Safety and Training
Please join the Sports Medicine Center at the Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Hitchcock Keene on Wednesday December 10th from 6-8pm, for a presentation on winter sports safety and training. Dr. Bob Cochran, former member of the U.S. Olympic ski team will be the speaker. The discussion is open to the public. Please call 354-5454 x. 3080 to register.
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Monadnock Waldorf Classroom Tour
Come and take a tour of classes in session and experience the Waldorf classroom for yourself at The Monadnock Waldorf in Keene on Wednesday December 10th from 8:15-10:45am. The tour will visit four of our classrooms.Time will be set aside after for questions and conversations led by Lisa Mahar, school administrator. The tour is free. Adults only. Please call to make reservations at 357-4442.
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Frost Free Library's 4th Annual Cookie Swap
On Saturday December 13th at 11am the Frost Free Library in Marlborough will be their 4th Annual Cookie Swap. For every dozen cookies you bring, take a dozen home. Please bring a written copy of your recipe for all to share.
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Winchester School';s Annual PTA Santa's Breakfast & Craft Fair
Crafters are wanted for the Winchester School’s Annual PTA Santa's Breakfast & Craft Fair which will be held on Dec. 13th at the Winchester School. The spots are $10/each. A limited amount of tables are available on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions or would like an application please contact Ruth at 239-8028.
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Friends of the Library - Basket Raffle
The Friends of the Library in Rindge will be holding a Basket Raffle starting on December 1st. All items are donated, and the proceeds go to the Friends to support their programs and the Ingalls Library. Please stop by anytime the library is open.
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Merry Music for Kids at the Frost Free Library
On December 4th, 11th and 18th at 10:30am join the Frost Free Library in Marlborough for Merry Music for Kids. Kay Stuart returns with songs and dance for toddlers and preschool. Christmas songs will be featured on the 18th. For more information please call the library at 876.-4479.
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Toddler & Pre-School Story Time
On Thursdays from 10:30-11:30am, the Frost Free Library in Marlborough will be hosting a Toddler and Pre-School Story Time. Come for stories, songs, crafts and fun for ages 2 and up. For more information, please contact the library at 876-4479.
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"Tobacco Free or Trying to Be" Support Group - Peterborough
The "Tobacco Free or Trying to Be" Support Group will be held in Peterborough on the 4th Thursday of each month from 6-7pm in Conference Room #5 of the Monadnock Community Hospital. For more information please call 354-5454, ext. 2306.
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"Tobacco Free or Trying to Be" Support Groups - Keene
The "Tobacco Free or Trying to Be" Support Group will be held in Keene on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm in the North Conference Room #3 of the Cheshire Medical Center. For more information please call 354-5454, ext. 2306.
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Yoga For Positive Mental Health
Positive mental health is the balance between all aspects of life – social, spiritual, emotional, and physical. Practicing yoga helps to concentrate your mind on the physical sensations and forces your mind to focus on your body and breathing in the present. Both of these outcomes contribute to the balance needed to maintain positive mental health. This series will be taught by Josephine Russell, Certified Kripula Yoga Instructor, at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene. Classes are held Thursdays from November 6th to January 22nd from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The cost for the series is $55. Please call 354-5460 to register, or register online at: www.cheshire-med.com.
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