SUNDAY, JUNE 23
SALEM: Bike Raffle and Ride Event
The Insurgent Crew Motorcycle Club welcome you for live music, raffles, local vendors, food, and bike run (weather permitting). Registration starts at 9:30, kickstands up at 11 a.m. Event opens to the public at 11:30 a.m. The raffle is for a 2024 HD Road Glide 117; tickets are $100 each.
9 a.m., Derry-Salem Elks Lodge #2226, 39 Shadow Lake Road
Info: facebook.com/insurgentcrewmc
Questions? Call/text: 603-362-2946
SALEM: Farmers Market
Sundays, May — October
Shop from a wide variety of fresh, locally-produced foods.
10 a.m. — 2 p.m., The Mall at Rockingham Park, 77 Rockingham Park Blvd.
Info: www.salemnhfarmersmarket.org
PLAISTOW: Plaistow Lions 75th Anniversary Celebration
Activities include music, axe throwing, corn hole, horseshoes, children’s fishing and animal rides, beer tent, burgers and hot dogs.
12-5 p.m., Terra Farms, 148 Main Street
Info: www.plaistow.com
SEABROOK: Bingo
Sundays
Paper and pull-tab sales begin at 12 p.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m.
Doors open at 11 a.m., Seabrook Fireman’s Hall, Collins Street
Info: visit Seabrook New Hampshire Bingo on Facebook
SALEM: ‘William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play’
Cue Zero Theatre Company brings the laughs with the New Hampshire premier of “William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged)”.
2 p.m., Arts Academy of New Hampshire, 19 Keewaydin Drive #4
Cost: $15 per person + fees
Tickets: www.cztheatre.com
MONDAY, JUNE 24
HAMPSTEAD: Vacation Bible School (Grades K-5)
June 24-28
This year’s theme is “Breaker Rock Beach”.
9 a.m. — 12 p.m., Island Pond Baptist Church, 26 North Salem Road
Cost: Free
Register/info: www.islandpondbc.com
Questions? 603-329-5959 / email: info@islandpondbc.com
SALEM: Thrift Shop Open
Monday — Thursday
The shop offers great gifts, home décor, clothing, decorations, and jewelry!
9 a.m. — 2:30 p.m., Off Broadway Thrift Shop, 1 Sally Sweet Way
Info: www.townofsalem.org
Questions? 603-890-2190
PLAISTOW: Senior Craft Class
Held on the last Monday of each month
Don’t miss this fun and artistic experience!
9:30-11 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, Greenough Road
Register with Joyce: 603-382-9276
KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise Class
Mondays & Wednesdays
Join others for fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD.
9:45 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
DERRY: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
A lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.
10-10:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Registration required: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
EAST KINGSTON: Sphere Indi
10 a.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Crafting Adventures with Miss Jenn (Ages 5+)
Make a TravelWeee! A travelweee is an amazing travel companion! He fits in his own travel time with a map so he never gets lost.
10 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Registration required: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PELHAM: Story Time (Ages 0-4)
Join for stories, dancing, songs, and bubbles! Story Time will be held outside on the lawn next to the library’s garden. Please bring a blanket to sit on.
10:15 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
ATKINSON: Summer Mother Goose (Ages 0-3)
Come for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeled after the Mother Goose curriculum.
10:30-11 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Must register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Gentle Yoga Series
Mondays & Wednesdays
Bring a mat, strap, and a tennis ball if you have one. Class size is limited; first come — first served.
11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
SALEM: Kick Off to Summer BBQ
Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch followed by the musical entertainment of Howie Newman.
11 a.m. — 3 p.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way
Cost: $16 per person
Must register by June 7: 603-890-2190 / www.townofsalemnh.org
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
Individuals come together to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Individuals bring their own supplies and work on canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Adventures in Character Scavenger Hunt Bingo (All ages)
Some of your favorite characters are hiding in the Children’s Room. Use your eagle eyes to spot them, then mark them off on your Bingo sheet. Finish a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) for a prize. Finish the whole sheet and get two!
1-7:30 p.m., Kimball Public Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DERRY: Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
A lively time of sharing books, songs, puppets, early literacy, and a pre-school craft.
1-1:45 a.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Registration required: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
PLAISTOW: Monday Movie Adventures
All ages are welcome to a movie on the big screen with surround sound and popcorn.
1-2:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: Cozy Cups and Murder Book Club
Cozy mysteries, also referred to as “cosy mysteries” or “cozies”, are a sub-genre of crime fiction in which sex and violence occur offstage, the detective is an amateur sleuth, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially-intimate community. Bring your coffee!
2-3 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
PELHAM: Manga Mania: Book Club (Grades 6-12)
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of manga as we read and discuss thrilling series, watch epic anime adaptations, and even learn to master the art of drawing in the dynamic manga style.
3 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
KINGSTON: Traditional Rug Hooking
Last Monday of the month
Kits are available for $40. Class size limited.
3:30 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Meditation Class
Mondays
Experience needed.
6 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
HAMPSTEAD: Hampstead Civic Club Meeting
This is a great opportunity to meet new people and find an event or program that you would like to be involved in. Meets on the 4th Monday of every month.
7-8 p.m., at the club, next to Hampstead Town Hall on Main Street
Info: www.hampsteadcivicclub.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 25
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
The shop 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
SALEM: Thrift Shop Open
Monday — Thursday
The shop offers great gifts, home décor, clothing, decorations, and jewelry!
9 a.m. — 2:30 p.m., Off Broadway Thrift Shop, 1 Sally Sweet Way
Info: www.townofsalem.org
Questions? 603-890-2190
PLAISTOW: Wiggles and Giggles Storytime (Ages 0-Walking)
Join Miss Jenn this summer for a morning of giggles, wiggles, stories and songs! No registration required.
9:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Baby Story Time (Ages 0-24 Months)
Features stories, songs, sensory and movement activities perfect for babies and their caregivers to experience together.
9:30-10 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Registration required: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
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
Registration required: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
EAST KINGSTON: Solar Ovens
10 a.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.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: Adventures in Zookeeping (Grades PK-2)
Join us with Zoo New England for adventures of a zookeeper. Live animal program.
10 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Registration required: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
PELHAM: Story Time (Ages 0-4)
Join for stories, dancing, songs, and bubbles! Story Time will be held outside on the lawn next to the library’s garden. Please bring a blanket to sit on.
10:15 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
SANDOWN: Toddler Tuesdays
Stories, songs, beginning sign language and gross motor activities will be incorporated into this story time designed for busy toddlers.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Must register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Summer Bitty Books (Ages 3-6)
Join for itty bitty stories, rhymes, finger plays or songs and simple crafts.
10:30-11 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda
Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Must register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
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
PLAISTOW: Endangered Animals (Grades 3-5)
Zoo New England will talk about the many endangered animals in the wild and how we can protect them. We may even meet some endangered animals!
11 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Registration required: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
DERRY: DPL Rodeo Day
Come down and join the library for a Rodeo!
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.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
DERRY: Science Book Group (Virtual)
Are you looking for a group where you can talk about science books? Then this is the group for you! Join for an exploration of the natural world, and beyond!
3-4:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
DERRY: Tween Video Gaming (Ages 9-15)
Come game on the library’s Nintendo Switch on the TV monitor. Snacks included.
3-4:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.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
SANDOWN: Summer Concert Series / Farmers Market
Tuesdays, June 25 through August 20
Shop for fresh produce at the Farmers Market from 3-6 p.m. and enjoy live music by Roosta Gulla from 3-7 p.m.
3-7:30 p.m., Edward Garvey Rec Center, 25 Pheasant Run Drive
Info: www.sandown.us
Questions? Email: recreation@sandown.us
PELHAM: Tween/Teen Woodland Survival Skills (Ages 8+)
Using simple tools: a fixed blade knife, hook knife, saw, and sandpaper, you will be instructed on the techniques of selecting wood, safe carving techniques, and how to care for your new eating utensil. All supplies will be provided.
4 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Must register: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
ATKINSON: Adventures with ‘Cupcake Wars’ (T/weens)
You will have 30 minutes to frost and decorate your 3 cupcakes in any way you choose. A small prize will be awarded.
4:30-5:45 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
EAST KINGSTON: Family Game Night
5-7 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
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
SALEM: Free Movie Night
Come watch “Encanto”. Par28 will be selling food. Bring your chair or blanket.
6-8 p.m., Field of Dreams, 48 Geremonty Drive
Info: www.fieldofdreams.org
HAMPSTEAD: Museum of Printing Program
Come listen to Frank Romano, author of more than 60 books on topics related to the printing industry.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Summer Concert Series
Don’t miss Lexi James, an award-winning singer/songwriter from New England and new Country pop artist.
7 p.m., MacGregor Park, 12 Boyd Road
Info: www.derrynh.org
Questions? 603-432-6136 / Email: derryrecreation@derrynh.org
MANCHESTER: Night of 1000 Stars
Celebrating the achievements of the talented Palace Youth Theatre actors.
7 p.m., Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover Street
Cost: $12-$15
Info/tickets: 603-668-5588 / www.palacetheatre.org
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