SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

ATKINSON: Scouting for Food Collection Event

Scouts will collect your non-perishable food items. They will unload your car and you will be on your way. Food donations will go to St. Anne's and Holy Angel's food pantries.

8-11 a.m., Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street

Info: https://shorturl.at/ywF0b

LONDONDERRY: Veterans Breakfast

American Legion Post 27 welcomes all veterans for breakfast.

8:30 a.m., Londonderry High School, 295 Mammoth Road

EPPING: Craft Fair

9 a.m. -- 4 p.m., Epping Middle High School, 33 Prescott Road

Info: https://shorturl.at/TtlEp

HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open

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

LONDONDERRY: St. Jude Country Christmas Fair

Shop from handmade items, white elephant rooms, cookie walk, vendors, and dozens of raffles. Lunch will be available for purchase.

9 a.m. -- 4 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Road

Info: 617-283-7091 / https://stjudenh.com/

PELHAM: Red Cross Blood Drive

Blood donors needed to help replenish much needed supplies in the wake of the recent hurricanes.

9 a.m. -- 2 p.m., Fire Department, 36 Village Green

Pre-register: 1-800-RED-CROSS / www.redcrossblood.org

PLAISTOW: Christmas Fair

9 a.m. -- 3 p.m., St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 8 Atkinson Depot Road

Info: https://shorturl.at/mtIlH

DERRY: Book Sale

9:30 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway

Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org

BRENTWOOD: Basement Bookstore Open

Open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

Gently used book donations will be accepted during Bookstore hours.

10 a.m. -- 12 p.m., Mary E. Bartlett Library, 22 Dalton Road

Info: www.brentwoodlibrary.com

Questions? 603-642-3355

DERRY: DAR Molly Reid Monthly Meeting

10 a.m. -- 12 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway

Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org

EAST KINGSTON: Used Book Store Open

Saturdays

There is something for everyone! If you bring in a donation, you receive a free book!

10 a.m. -- 1 p.m., Pound School, 41 Depot Road

Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org

HAMPSTEAD: Spinners & Knitters Meetup

Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month. All needleworkers welcome.

10 a.m. -- 12 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org

LONDONDERRY: Book Sale

The Leach Library Book Sale is run by volunteers. All hours are subject to volunteer availability. Please call the library to check if the Book Sale Room will be open prior to your visit.

10 a.m. -- 12 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road

Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library

LONDONDERRY: Tinker Time

A variety of toys and games from Leach Library's Library of Things collection will be provided for children to try.

10-11 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road

ATKINSON: Cartoons and Creations

Come watch " A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and other family oriented cartoons and make a turkey craft.

10:30 a.m. -- 1:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave

Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com

SALEM: Around the World: Germany

Join this lunch and learn about Germany.

12 p.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way

HAMPSTEAD: Museum Open

Saturdays

1-4 p.m., Hampstead Historical Museum, 65 Main Street

Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org

DERRY: Teen Pizza and Books (Ages 11-18)

Bring your own book, whether its a great book or a dud and share your thoughts. Pizza provided.

2-4 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway

Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org

LONDONDERRY: Greek Mythology: How Did the Greeks Believe Their Myths?

Join UNH Professor R. Scott Smith as he discusses Greek mythology and the powerful influence it had on the Greeks and Romans. This program will investigate the major ways that the Greeks tried to explain and interpret their own mythical past over the course of a thousand years.

2:30-3:30 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road

BRENTWOOD: Comics for a Cause

Join for a night of fun and laughter featuring Comedians Chris Tabb and Corey Manning. Proceeds to benefit Austin17House.

6-10 p.m., Austin17House, 263 Route 125

Cost: $35 per person

Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/jXwv6

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

DERRY: Farmers Market

Shop from a wide variety of fresh, locally-produced foods.

10 a.m. -1 p.m., LaBelle Winery, 14 Route 111

Info: www.salemnhfarmersmarket.org

HAMPSTEAD: Loaf & Ladle Luncheon

Join for good food and conversation with all types of soup, bread, and brownies.

Cost: All free will donations go to Saint Anne Charitable Outreach

11 a.m., Hadley Hall, Hampstead Congregational church, 61 Main Street

Info: 603-329-6985

SEABROOK: Bingo

Sundays

Paper and pull-tab sales begin at 12 p.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m.

11 a.m., Seabrook Fireman's Hall, Collins Street

Info: visit Seabrook New Hampshire Bingo on Facebook

BRENTWOOD: AA Meeting

Sundays

6-7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road

Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.com

WINDHAM: Christmas Quilt Raffle

A beautiful handmade Christmas quilt will be raffled. Proceeds benefit the NH Lions District 44-H Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis.

6 p.m., Castleton, 58 Enterprise Drive

Cost: Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10

Info: https://shorturl.at/XfqL6

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day

WINDHAM: Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast

8-10 a.m., Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road

Cost: Free for Veterans and a guest

RSVP by Nov. 4: 603-898-9552

PLAISTOW: Breakfast for Veterans

8:30-10:30 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, Greenough Road

Info: www.vicgearydropincenter.org

NEWTON: Veterans Day Observance

All residents are encouraged to attend. There will be noted speakers and messages to honor all Veterans.

11 a.m., in front of Memorial School, 31 West Main Street

Info: www.newton-nh.gov

EPPING: Drop-In Bereavement Support Group

Held on the 2nd Monday of every month.

The drop-in grief support group is for those interested in exploring the grieving process in a safe, supportive environment. Sessions are free, no registration is needed and participants are not expected to make an ongoing commitment to attend.

2-3:30 p.m., Epping Regional Health Center, 212 Calef Highway

Info: 603-660-4528

BRENTWOOD: Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting

Mondays

7-9:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 201 North Road

Info: 603-679-5259 / www.firstbaptistbrentwood.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open

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

LONDONDERRY: Little Sprouts Baby Lapsit (Ages 0-18 months)

Tuesdays

This introduction to story time is a great opportunity for your littlest sprouts to learn to interact with you and others in a new environment, as well as to begin to follow along with songs, dances, and finger movements.

9-9:30 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road

NEWTON: Senior Fitness Class

Tuesdays

9 a.m., Town Hall, 10 Town Hall Road

Cost: Free

HAMPSTEAD: Homeschool Coop

Several moms will bring their children here to meet and do school work together.

9:30-11:30 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org

HAMPSTEAD: Mother Goose on the Loose (Ages 0-2)

Sing, move, rhyme, and read with us in this structured, highly-interactive early literacy program.

9:30-10 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org

LONDONDERRY: Book Sale

The Leach Library Book Sale is run by volunteers. All hours are subject to volunteer availability. Please call the library to check if the Book Sale Room will be open prior to your visit.

9:30-11:30 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road

Info: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library

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

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: Wiggles and Giggles Storytime (Ages 0-Walking)

Join Miss Jenn this summer for a morning of giggles, wiggles, stories and songs!

10 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street

Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com

SANDOWN: Kindermusik (Ages 1-2)

Join for singing, dancing, and playing instruments.

10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street

LONDONDERRY: Wiggle Worms Toddler Story Time (Ages 2-3)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Join for a story time with songs, rhymes, books, and more.

10:30-11 a.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road

PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda

Chair Yoga is a fun and supportive class. It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength, and improve flexibility.

10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street

Cost: $5 donation

Registration required: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com

WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 18 months -- 3 years)

Join for stories, songs, games and more.

10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road

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

ATKINSON: Stories & Fun Drop-In (Ages 3-6)

Join for stories and more. No registration required.

12:30-1:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave

Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com

DERRY: Cursive Learning Program

Session 2: Nov. 12 (Tuesday) to Dec. 16 Class meets every Monday (except the first class is on a Tuesday).

Children will be provided with a workbook of their own. All necessary supplies will be provided by MLA.

12:30-1:30 p.m., Modern Learning Association, 5 Tinkham Ave

Cost: $30 plus $12 book fee

Info: https://shorturl.at/5QI2t

DANVILLE: Baby Time (Ages 0-24 months)

Join Carolyn for an interactive story time for infants.

1 p.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road

Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.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

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

PLAISTOW: Barks and Books

Choose your own books, relax with Gilly and practice your reading skills!

3:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street

Registration required: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com

SANDOWN: Tuesday Flix

This is a great program to get together with a friend or "date".

5:30-8 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street

WINDHAM: Widows Club Meeting -- Southern NH Chapter

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

The mission is to serve to empower widows to lean into life, build resilience and make a positive difference in the world. Participants gather at 5:30 p.m. to eat and socialize, then the meeting will start at 6 p.m.

5:30-8 p.m., Northstar Financial Planning, 112 Range Road

Info: https://shorturl.at/n88Z4

Questions? Robin Young: 603-458-2776

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

DERRY: Genealogy Series: Roundtable Discussion

Join to chat about your genealogical research. What have you found recently? What will you work on next? Are you wrestling with a big genealogical question? This is an opportunity to share family history finds and bounce research conundrums off of one another.

6-7 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway

HAMPSTEAD: Forty-Fives Card Games

Tuesdays

Players are promised an evening of fun testing their skills with lots of great people. There is no fee to join in the fun. Snacks and water are available each week.

6-9 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street

Info: Call or text Pam: 603-401-2792

PLAISTOW: Author Talk

Join for an inspiring evening with local author, Dr. Tami Recesso as she chronicles the journey of her son and family as they navigate the complexities of the rate genetic disorder Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS).

6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street

Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com

DERRY: Evening Craft Club

6:30-7:30 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway

Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org

HAMPSTEAD: NH Astronomical Society Skywatch

This event is friendly for beginners. Enjoy the beauty of the night sky, learn how to identify objects through a telescope, and expand your knowledge of the universe.

6:30-8 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

WINDHAM: Tween Retro Game Night (Grades 5-8)

Let me guess, the last time that a grown up saw you playing Minecraft or Roblox they made some comment about how back in their day they had real games. Well it's time to figure out if what they've been talking about is actually worth the hype.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road

Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org

HAMPSTEAD: Alcoholics Anonymous

Tuesdays

7 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street

Info: 603-329-6985

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