Calendar



Featured list of events for WKBK


Welcome to the Community Calendar


 
Guidelines for Posting your non-profit event on The Community Calendar:
Please send your press release/event information two weeks prior to event date.
We are happy to post all non-profit events- free of charge.
Send all event information to slorette@monadnockradiogroup.com Subject: Community Calendar

For those organizations with an advertising budget and wanting a guaranteed schedule we offer a special non-profit rate.  Contact Susan Wells at swells@monadnockradiogroup.com.


Play


Branch River Theatre play "Better Living"
May 11th, 12th, 17th & 19th at 8pm
Sunday May 13th at 2pm
at the community House of Marlborough
$12 or $10 seniors/students
Rated R

tickets@branchrivertheatre.com 283-7538

Kyle Carey & Trio


Celtic artist KYLE CAREY & TRIO will be appearing at Keene Public Library
May 17th  7:00 p.m. in Heberton Hall
For Details Visit: www.kyleannecarey.com

Fishing Durby


Fishing Durby (16&under)
Saturday, May19th
registration starting at 7am, event till noon
at Robin Hood Park, Keene
FREE


12 trohies in 4 age groups ~ Casting Contest ~ 300 hungry trout!
                                                                                      
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Yard Sale


The Westmoreland United Church  Community Yard and Crafters Sale 
Saturday, May 19th, from 8am to 2pm rain or shine. 
at the Westmoreland United Church  Route 63

Proceeds from the sale benefit the good work of the Westmoreland United Church

Plant sale


Plant Sale sponsored by the Monadnock Garden Club,
at historic Wyman Tavern, 339 Main Street, Keene,
Saturday, May 19th from  9am-11 am, rain or shine. 
Perennials from members' gardens will be featured. 
Proceeds from the sale support the Specialty Garden at Ashuelot River Park in Keene and the Spalding Nature Trail at the main entrance of the Monadnock State Parkl in Jaffrey.

Bee Keeping


Beekeeping workshop
Saturday, May 19th from 1:00pm-3:30pm
at 18 MacLean Road, Alstead, NH 
Topics of discussion: finding queens, requeening and 2-queen colonies, pollen collection, swarm control, supering, and bee venom therapy.
Bring a veil, if you have one, as we shall be opening some colonies.
Registration required. email:
lindenap@gmail.com or call 603-756-9056

concert & Dinner


The Jacobs Brothers in Concert
Saturday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m.
at Beth-El Bible Church
, 13 Village Road, Surry
 
Dinner before the concert, cost is $5 per person.  You must choose the 4:15 seating or the 5:00 p.m. seating; and payment must be received by Sunday, May 13th.  Call the church office at 352-5775 for more information and leave a message to reserve your seat(s).
 
 handicapped accessible.  only 5 miles from the 7-11 at the end of Court Street.

open house


 Monadnock Humane Society Spring Open House
Saturday, May 19th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm
at the Adoption and Learning Center,  West Swanzey Road in Swanzey
  

spring concert


Animaterra Women’s Chorus presents itsSpring Concert
Saturday, May 19th at 7:30 pm
at the First Baptist Church, Maple Avenue, Keene

Sunday, May 20th at  4:00 pm
at the Union Congregational Church,
Concord Street, Peterborough

$10 Adults, $6 Seniors/students

www.animaterrasings.org
 

Bread Making


Delicious Bread Made Easy Workshop   
Sunday May 20th  from 2-4pm
interested folks will learn an easy method to bake delicious bread at home on a regular basis
at the Westmoreland Town Hall in Westmoreland 
suggested donation of $5-15  No one will be turned away for lack of funds
To register or for more information go to www.cheshireconservation.com
or call the Conservation District at 603-756-2988 ext.116. 

All donations go to support the Jeffrey P. Smith Farm Scholarship

Bellows Falls Farmers Market event


Bellows Falls Farmers Market first open mic night of the season!
May 25th from4pm-7pm
at the Waypoint Center in Bellows Falls

yard sale


Relay Life team "Cheshire Oilers" Yard, Bake & Craft sale!
Saturday, May28th rain or shine from 8am-1pm
at Cheshire Oil, Marlborough St, Keene

Benefit Ride


Lawrence G. Martin Benefit Ride 
Lawrence served in the Air force and was a fire fighter, he currently has passed away from  stage 4 bone cancer. Ride to benefit his widow.
Beginning at The Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater Vermont and ending at Riverside Park in Springfield vermont. There will be a huge BBQ after the ride 
August 4th  9:30 registeration, 10:30 ride begins  
$25  Donation per rider

Benefit


Supry Benefit Cookout & Concert!
June2nd from 1pm-9pm
at the Elks Camp
tickets  $20 each (includes food) kids under 12 are free
Wings from Joe Peanuts ~ Texas Hold'em with prizes(pre register 358-9153) 
~ Local bands Kelly's Heros, Double Vision & Resistor ~ 50/50 raffle ~ plus fun games & activities for the kids!

BYOB

suprybenefit@ymail.com
852-8745

Organizer workshop


Kids Organizer Workshop
Saturday, June 2nd from 9am-noon
at the KIeene Home Depot
FREE

Kids paint thier own organizer & get a kid-sized orange apron with achievement certificate & pin!

cards & coins


Sports Card & Coin Show
Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 from 9:00am-3:00pm
at the Charlestown Middle School Gym
Admission is Free!!!!

Tables still available ($20.00) Call 603.543.7393 
 
Buying , selling and trading sports cards and vintage coins with Collectors from all over New England.
 
 

wine & beer tasting


Rise for Baby 12th annual Wine & Beer Tasting
Thursday, June 7th from 6pm-8pm
at the Keene Country Club

Tasting is a fundraiser for  service & support for local familes with infants & toddler families with special needs.

$40 in advance or  $45 after May 20th

357-1395
www.riseforbabyandfamily.org

Craft Madness


The Monadnock Crafters Guild  second annual Craft Madness event 
Craft Fair and Farmers Market
June 9th  from 9 am until 3 pm.
 
currently accepting applications for guest crafters. For more information or to reserve your spot  call;
(603)784-5154  
email; 
monadnockcraftersguild@gmail.com  
web; 
monadnockcraftersguild.org

5K


Cheshire Miles of Hope 5k
Saturday, June 9th at 9 AM
at
Wheelock Park in Keene, NH

$25 to register for race and to get an event t-shirt!

5k race and walk, also an auction, prizes, fun activities, and food for all to enjoy!

Registering in-person on race day is okay, as long as participants arrive by 8 AM.
http://3craceproductions.com/RacePages/ChildAdvocacyCenter5KApp.pdf
http://www.active.com/running/keene-nh/cheshire-miles-of-hope-5k-2012

352-0413.

Hu Singing


Join a community of fellow spiritual seekers from all faiths in singing Hu (pronounced Hue)
 at  41 avon st, Keene 
Thursday, June 14th at 7:00 pm.
Free and open to the public.
For more info call 800-713-8944

Blood Drive


Law Enforcement, Firefighter and Emergency Services Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will be at the Cheshire County Department of Corrections, 825 Marlboro Rd. in Keene on:
JUNE 19TH from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Blood supplies are low. Your contribution is needed and deeply appreciated.
 
contact Jean Schneider at 903 - 1600
or
jschneider@co.cheshire.nh.us   to make an appointment.



 

Golf Tournament


8th annual Joshua James Carbone Scholarship Golf Tournament
Friday, June 29th tee off 12pm sharp
at the Keene Country Club

to benefit a senior who has played either baseball or football & is planning on attending college.

Play golf for a good cause or play & have lunch/dinner or just come for lunch/dinner

for prices or more information please call 352-8778

Strawberry Festival


The Fitzwilliam Historical Society Annual Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 30th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

On the uptown common in Fitzwilliam                                           
 
~ luscious strawberries on homemade biscuits with real, freshly whipped cream ~ iced tea or lemonade is included ~ Proceeds from the Festival support the Society’s programs.

The Amos J. Blake House Museum will be open during this time for free guided tours. The museum is located directly across the street from the Festival.

For more info call 585-7742 or email fhs@myfairpoint.net.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday June 2nd at 7:00pm
Sunday June 3rd 2:00pm Matinee
Tickets $10 adults, $25 for a family
Students and Seniors $7
Group (10 or more): $6 per ticket

at the Nelson Congregational Church,
830 Nelson Road, Nelson

This is to benefit our Equal Access fund! Any additional donations will be gratefully accepted. 
To order tickets call 847-3280

Farm and Forest workshop Schedule


2012 Cheshire County Conservation District  Farm and Forest workshop Schedule
 
May 8th Sugar Grove Management, 10am-12pm
May 23rd Rotational Grazing: Invasive Species, 10am-12pm
June 7th Skidder Bridge Building, 9am-4pm
June 7th Agroforestry, 10am-12pm
June 14th Nitrogen Management, 10am-12pm
July 12th Early Successional Habitat, 10am-12pm
August 9th No-Till Seeder Demonstration, 10am-12pm
September 11th Invasive Woodland Plants, 9:30am-1pm
 
 
To register and for more information on these workshops and events, call the Conservation District at 603-756-2988 ext.115,
email
sharlene@cheshireconservation.org, or visit www.cheshireconservation.org