“All Eyes on NH: Political Coverage in the Granite State,” is on Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Mountain Brewing Company. In a conversation moderated by Dr. Christine Gustafson of Saint Anselm College, we’ll hear from a political science professor and three well-known journalists with different audiences–national, state, and local–to reflect on how news coverage changes at different levels of government and whether it is the same, or different, in New Hampshire. For $15 per person, you’ll enjoy plentiful appetizers and one adult beverage (beer/wine) or non-alcoholic drink and the chance to participate in or listen in on a lively community conversation.
”Discovering New England Stone Walls” at Gilmanton Historical Society on Sept. 27 at Old Town Hall, social hour and refreshments begins at 7 p.m., and the presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Kevin Gardner explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built; how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. This is the final program in the Society’s 2022 summer series. For more information see the Society’s website: www.gilmantonhistoricalsociety.org.
Free Movie Night featuring SCOOB! at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse (334 Elm St., Lakeport). Snacks and drinks will be available to purchase. Your hosts are Leavitt Park Community Club and Lakeport Association.
On Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Henniker will host more than 80 local artists, crafters, farmers and food makers at the biannual Henniker Handmade & Homegrown event at the Community Center and park, located at 57 Main Street. Parking will be available at the Henniker Community School and a shuttle bus will be running to and from the event. Henniker Handmade & Homegrown is a fundraising event for Henniker Community Market. Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance or at the event for a chance to win a wide variety of handmade items from the vendors and gift certificates donated by local businesses. Learn more on Facebook and Instagram by following Henniker Community Market or email Monica Rico at hennikercommunitymarket@gmail.com. This event is free and open to the public and all are welcome.
Brookford Farm Pizza Party, live music and farm tour on Oct. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Celebrate 50 years of NOFA-NH and 10 years of Brookford Farm at their Canterbury location with a Saturday afternoon of family fun at an outdoor pizza party, complete with live music, educational activities, a farm tour, exhibitor fair, raffle prizes, and more! Attendees will feast on house made, brick oven pizzas and sides loaded with farm fresh, organic ingredients, and learn more about this diversified organic farm during an optional walking tour. Tickets: not-yet members are $20 per adult and $10 per child; NOFA members are $15 per adult and $7.50 per child (member code required); children two and under attend for free! For details and registration, visit: www.nofanh.org/brookford-farm-event.
The Franklin Opera House is pleased to announce the return of The Harp Twins on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to their Nordic-inspired original songs and stories, Camille and Kennerly are recognized for their remarkable duet harp arrangements of some of rock and metal’s most iconic hits by the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Billy Idol, and many more. Adults are $15, and students and seniors are $13, tickets are on sale now at FOH Arts & Entertainment (franklinoperahouse.org).
On Oct. 9 at 1 p.m., the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic church will host a Blessing of Animals. All pets and their families are welcome to attend! The service includes prayers and a memorial opportunity to remember pets whom we have lost. We also welcome the New Hampshire Humane Society. Kindly bring a donation: cat and dog toys, cat/kitten food, non-clumping clay litter, linens, dog food, nylabones, and of course monetary donations are most appreciated. Our guests typically are made up of kitties and doggies, but we have been honored to have birds and teddy bears too! Music is always a part of the service . All animals who attend receive an individual blessing, a commemorative certificate, a St. Francis prayer card, and a treat. We also invite you to bring a photo of deceased pets for special recognition. We encouraged doggies to be leashed and kitties to be in carriers so nobody runs off!