Community Calendar

The Saint Anselm College Geisel Library will host its 35th Annual Book Sale on Friday, September 26th through Sunday, September 28th. The book sale includes thousands of books across academic disciplines and genres, fiction and non-fiction alike. This year's sale offers extensive offerings in history, science, religion and theology, literature, drama and so much more. Also on sale are DVDs, VHS tapes and music CDs.

Pricing:

$1 paperbacks, audiovisual materials

$2 hardcover books

*A separate specials table will be set up for unique titles and large book sets.

OPEN to ALL CAMPUS and GENERAL PUBLIC

Friday, 9/26 – 8:30 am-6:00pm

Saturday, 9/27 – 10:00am-6:00pm

Sunday, 9/28 – 10:00am-1:00pm

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests will host its 124th Annual Meeting at Colby-Sawyer College in New London on Saturday, September 27. All are welcome to attend.

This year’s meeting will be held in-person, on Saturday, September 27 at Colby-Sawyer College, 541 Main Street in New London. Optional local field trips begin starting at 8:30 or 9:00 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. The afternoon program will feature the annual business meeting, presentation of Conservationist and Volunteer of the Year Awards, and will feature a lively panel presentation celebrating the positive impact of early career internships in setting young leaders on paths of service to New Hampshire and beyond. Pre-registration is required.

“We look forward to the Annual Meeting as an opportunity to gather in celebration of our collective efforts to conserve and care for the places that make this state exceptional – something easy to appreciate in the Sunapee Region,” said Jack Savage, president of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. “This year we’re pleased to highlight some special places and the people who manage, advocate and plan for their continued vitality every day.”

Field trips at the annual meeting have always been popular and this year will include a variety of opportunities to explore behind the scenes at a conserved fruit/vegetable/flower farm; visit a conservation project in progress on Mt. Kearsarge; walk and talk through a regenerating forest to enjoy scenic views of Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee; or enjoy a 2-mile walk through the turning colors of the wetlands and beaver pond at the Langenau Forest. Directions for the field trips will be provided to participants upon registration. This year’s field trips include:

• Spring Ledge Farm and Messer Farm Walking Tour, New London, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Project in Progress: Visit to Mt. Kearsarge, Warner, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
• Forest and History at the Hay Forest, Newbury, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• Langenau Forest Walk, Wilmot, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Following lunch, the Annual Business Meeting will start at 1 p.m. and includes presentations of the prestigious Conservationist of the Year Award and the Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year Award. The annual meeting will close with a reflection of how Forest Society internships shape careers and life paths.

Registration for the Forest Society’s 124th Annual Meeting costs $55 and includes a field trip, lunch, and the program.

ABOUT THE FOREST SOCIETY
The Forest Society is a private, non-profit land trust and forestry organization established in 1901. The Forest Society owns and manages 200 conservation areas that protect 67,000 acres across the state. It also holds more than 800 conservation easements statewide, thus together permanently protects 200,000 acres of New Hampshire’s landscapes for the benefit of nature and people.

Annual fundraiser for the Rindge Woman's Club! Lots of homemade products including: jams & jellies, pickles, baked goods, fresh vegetables. Raffle tickets for the RWC famous basket raffle/gift certificates with over 75 chances to win! Outside vendors, face painting for the kids, jewelry table, RADA table, delicious lunch items available and more!

Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center celebrates the start of the 2025 public trail season on opening day, Thursday, May 1. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.)

For nearly 60 years, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has been a favorite New England family destination, bringing joy, connection, wonder, and discovery to generations of visitors through live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises and the vibrant charm of Kirkwood Gardens. The Science Center is Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. The 3/4 mile live animal exhibit trail features coyote, fisher, red fox, bobcat, black bear, mountain lion, river otters, white-tailed deer, various owls and raptors, and more. Plan at least two and a half hours to walk the animal exhibit trail, which meanders through open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks on a packed gravel path.

Trail rates for 2025 are $28 for adults; $26 for seniors (age 65+); $22 for youth (ages 3-15); free for children 2 and under and Science Center members.

Tickets and information are available at www.nhnature.org

Come September and October some people go out
looking at leaves and the
beautiful sights of New England

But, in Plainfield New Hampshire we are about the
Plainfield Pumpkin People.

One by one they start showing up in all kinds of silly antics.
So grab your camera and come join the fun.

Strange Kin
September 2 – November 22, 2025
RECEPTION: September 18, 5:00-7:00pm

Exhibiting Artists: Jennifer Angus, Catherine Chalmers, Kate Kato, Ruth Marsh, and Britt Ransom
Strange Kin is a swarm of tiny critters (real and faux) that playfully inspect and reimagine the miniature marvels that live among us. The five artists on view embrace their affection and comfort in entomology, using arthropods as their muses and collaborators. Each artist explores how creatures, ranging from crickets to bees, can work within an artistic practice rather than merely being the inspiration for it. Collectively, the works on view braid pure aesthetic joy with stinging commentary on environmental issues, species decline, and conservation.

Come see what all the buzz is about!

Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center celebrates the start of the 2025 public trail season on opening day, Thursday, May 1. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.)

For nearly 60 years, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has been a favorite New England family destination, bringing joy, connection, wonder, and discovery to generations of visitors through live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises and the vibrant charm of Kirkwood Gardens. The Science Center is Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. The 3/4 mile live animal exhibit trail features coyote, fisher, red fox, bobcat, black bear, mountain lion, river otters, white-tailed deer, various owls and raptors, and more. Plan at least two and a half hours to walk the animal exhibit trail, which meanders through open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks on a packed gravel path.

Trail rates for 2025 are $28 for adults; $26 for seniors (age 65+); $22 for youth (ages 3-15); free for children 2 and under and Science Center members.
Tickets and information are available at www.nhnature.org

Enjoy the cool autumn air and changing leaf colors by joining the Squam Lakes Association for a ~3.5 mile round-trip guided hike to the summit of Red Hill from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 27th! From the top of the 2,030 ft summit's fire tower there is a stunning 360 degree view of Squam Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, the Ossipee Range, and the Sandwich Range. We will have a lunch/snack break while taking in the views before making our descent.

Participants will meet at the Red Hill Parking Area at 10:00 AM, located on Red Hill Road in Moultonborough, NH. All are welcome on this guided hike, but it is recommended for participants that are comfortable with uneven terrain and moderate to strenuous changes in elevation, as we will climb about 1,350 ft. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please make sure to bring lots of water, a packed lunch/snacks to enjoy at the summit, and weather appropriate clothing and hiking gear. This includes extra layers, rain gear, a hat, gloves, extra socks, etc.

For more information, or to sign up for this guided hike, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other guided hikes and Adventure Ecology programming throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.

Come climb the tower and learn its history! Pulpit Rock Tower was built during WWII to assist in the defense of the New Hampshire seacoast, particularly the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. It is an eight story cylindrical concrete tower- all interior levels will be open to the public for viewing. Visitors may climb the stairs and ladders, learn about the tower’s involvement in WWII and take in the amazing views from the observation windows. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and explain further the history and significance of Pulpit Rock Tower. Pulpit Rock Tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was selected as one of the “Seven to Save”, a list of seven endangered historic properties worth saving by the NH Preservation Alliance. Only those in good health and with good mobility should attempt to climb the tower. Minimum height is 42”. Cancelled if raining- check facebook page for any updates.

THROUGH LINE
September 5 – November 23, 2024
Reception: September 19, 5-7pm

Works by Carly Glovinski, Lynne Harlow, Katherine Mitchell DiRico, Rachel Perry, Patricia Rangel, and August Ventimiglia

THROUGH LINE celebrates basic mark-making as a foundation for the remarkable. Each of the six artists on view explores line through the lens of their distinct practices and mediums, ranging from marker to string, chalk, and even dirt! Together, they apply their shared interest in using lines as the basis for their work to boldly illustrate how understated, rudimentary marks can be explored more deeply. Collectively, the artworks on view act as tributes to the mark, celebrating the multitude of ways lines can be made, manipulated, and made monumental. In dialogue with one another, thematic commonalities or through lines between the works emerge and bring the exhibition into focus.

The featured artists shake up flat presentations of line, most breaking the plane entirely to render gesture and form in physical space. While their mediums are vast and divergent, each artist enters the conversation through painstakingly repetitious, modest, and slow gestures. They amass into vibrant works that arrest the viewer just as quickly as they entice them to slow down and look more closely. Through drawing (on and off the wall) digital media, sculpture, and installation, THROUGH LINE reminds us that simple lines are the basis of what can truly shape anything.