IPods. Email. Cell Phones. Adults venting at every turn. Join The Monadnock Warldorf School on Wednesday, February 10 at 7 pm for a talk with Torin Finser, Ph.D. Today’s children grow up faster than ever and the world around them seems filled with rudeness, rage, and materialism. How do the principles of Waldorf education meet the challenges of contemporary society, educating today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders? Bring a friend, too! Held at Monadnock Waldorf School, 98 South Lincoln Street, Keene, NH. Suggested donation: $10.
visit monadnockwaldorfschool.org for more info.
Pancake Breakfast
The Greater Keene Pops Choir invites you to bring your sweetheart out for breakfast at Applebees on Saturday Feb. 13. The choir is hosting a Valentine Flapjack Fundraiser on the 13th from 8-10am. Guests will enjoy a generous plate of pancakes, with bacon and juice or coffee, for just $6 per person. Proceeds will benefit the choir. There will also be a raffle for a romantic Valentine basket, a painting by a local artist, and a "night on the town" package. Tickets for the breakfast and the raffle may be purchased in advance from Pops members, or at the door of the breakfast.
ENJOY A SHORT STACK FOR A TALL CAUSE!!
Head Start Benefit Concert
The Friends of Head "2nd Annual Head Start Rocks Benefit Concert"is a concert helping to raise money for Friends of Head Start which solely raises money to be given back to the local Head Start Programs.
The concert is featuring the band Stone Wall, which is a band out of Southern Vermont/Claremont area. The concert is on March 13th from 7-11pm at Alyson's Apple Orchard. This is an adult only event. Tickets are $10.00 per person. There will be 50/50 tickets sold, as well as other various prizes, such as passes to Yankee Lanes, Gift Certifcates and much much more.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets please call your local Head Start, email FriendsOfHeadStart@gmail.com
or call 998-8203.
Waldorf School Free Series
Join the Monadnock Waldorf School for a series of three talks about Waldorf High School studies at the Ashuelot River High School, 146 School Street, Keene, New Hampshire, for parents and students, all free:
There will be "Creative Writing and the Ninth Grader" on Wednesday, January 27 at 7:00 pm
"World History in the Waldorf High School" on Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 pm
and "Hands-on Science Workshop" on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 pm
Free Family Fun Fair
There will be a Family Fun Fair at the Keene Rec Center on Saturday, February 27th from 9:30 to 1:15 pm.
Wellness made fun for the whole family! The fair will focus on nutrition, physical activity and literal health. Kids will be able to make food, dance, hula hoop, learn about their body, play nutrition jeopardy and enter to win Hannaford or Ted's Shoe & Sport gift cards. Every family will get a free door prize pack with Yankee Lane free group bowling, healthy snacks and more! Plus, NHDI is going to come and perform from 12:30-1:15!
KHS Class of 1990!
Keene High School Class of 1990 is looking for classmates for their 20 year reunion!
Save the date: July 10, 2010
Send us your name, maiden, spouse, kids and ages, address, phone, email to:
The Allyson Barden youth softball league will be having sign-ups for the upcoming season at the Keene Rec Center on the following dates:
Wednesday February 10th 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Saturday February 6th 9:00 am - noon
Wednesday March 3rd 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Saturday March 6th 9:00 am - noon
Keene Senior Center February Schedule
The Keene Senior Center will be offering the following events this Month:
Tues. Feb. 9th– Snowshoeing. Meet at Senior Center 1:15PM to carpool. Call 352-5037 to sign up.
Wed. Feb. 10th11:00AM – 1:00PM– Medication Management Counseling. Sponsored by Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services. Call 352-5037 for private appointment.
Tues. Feb. 15th 9:30AM– Blood Pressure Clinic. Free and open to the public. Call 352-5037 for an appointment.
Tues. Feb. 23rd11:30AM– Presentation: Chocolate – Fact and Fiction. Call 352-5037 to sign up.
Tues. Feb. 23rd 1:30PM– Snowshoeing. Meet at Senior Center 1:15PM to carpool. Call 352-5037 to sign up.
Keene Senior Center
The Keene Senior Citizens Center would like to remind Seniors that there is Walking at the Rec Center in Keene, every Monday through Friday from 7am-2pm. A safe and warm environment to maintain your exercise regimen. Call 352-5037 for more information.
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Every Mon. & Fri. 9:00AM – Bowling at Yankee Lanes. Open to Senior Center members. Call 352-5037 for more information.
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Mon. Feb. 1st through April12th1:00PM– AARP Tax Preparation. Free and open to the public. Call 352-5037 for an appointment.
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Every Wed. 1:30PM – Senior Singers. Enjoy chorus singing and fun. Come join our group! Call 352-5037 for more information.
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Every Tues. 1:00PM – Bridge. Call 352-5037 for more information.
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Every Fri. 1:00PM – Duplicate Bridgeat Bentley Commons.Call.352-5037 for more information.
