Bedford Public Library

Would you like to spruce up your holiday décor without spending any money? Do you have holiday decorations in great condition that you no longer need? Let’s swap!
Drop off any donations you have for the Holiday Décor Swap on Friday, September 25th at the Bedford Public Library between 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM! This is the ONLY time we will be able to accept donations, as we do not have the space to store donations.
Those who donate items on Friday, September 25th from 1:30 PM-4:30 PM will receive a ticket to attend the EARLY BIRD shopping hours for the swap on Saturday, September 26th from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM. 
All seasons and holiday decor accepted, from Halloween spiders to Christmas trees to Easter eggs. The room will be separated by season to make it easier to browse.
Only bring items that are in good condition that you would want to bring home. Please contact the library if you have something large to donate.&nbsp;
We are also seeking holiday wrapping paper for an upcoming library event. Partial rolls welcome!
Items left behind after the swap will be donated.&nbsp;
Please note: You DO NOT have to donate to <a href="https://bedfordnhlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-decor-swap/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">shop the swap!</a> It will be open to the public from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.
If you have questions, please contact Caitlin Loving at the library at cloving@bedfordnh.org or 603-472-2300.

Local Event: Holiday Decor Swap Drop Off Time at the Bedford Public Library

Hillsborough County

Bedford

New Hampshire

Holiday Decor Swap Drop Off Time at the Bedford...

Would you like to spruce up your holiday décor without spending any money? Do you have holiday decorations in great condition...

Holiday Decor Swap Drop Off Time at the Bedford Public Library

Would you like to spruce up your holiday décor without spending any money? Do you have holiday decorations in great condition that you no longer need? Let’s swap!
Join us for a Holiday Décor Swap at the Bedford Public Library!
The swap is open to the public from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 26th. You DO NOT have to donate to be able to take items from the Swap!!
Please bring something to carry your swap items home!
Those who <a href="https://bedfordnhlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-decor-swap-drop-off-time/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">donate items on Friday, September 25th from 1:30 AM-4:30 PM</a> will receive a ticket to attend the EARLY BIRD shopping hours for the swap on Saturday, September 26th from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
For more information about acceptable items and donating, please visit the dropoff event page <a href="https://bedfordnhlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-decor-swap-drop-off-time/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.
If you have questions, please contact Caitlin Loving at the Bedford Public Library at cloving@bedfordnh.org or 603-472-2300.

Local Event: Holiday Decor Swap at the Bedford Public Library

Holiday Decor Swap at the Bedford Public Library

Join your friends and neighbors for a movie on the big screen at the Bedford Public Library. Bring a small snack or drink if you would like.
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, our October afternoon film follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice--launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.&nbsp; Starring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott.
Rated PG-13. Run time: 1h 40mRegistration is open to all, but is required.&nbsp; Please use the link or call (603) 472-2300 to sign up, and also to find the movie's title.

Local Event: Thursday Theater at 2:00

Thursday Theater at 2:00

Join your friends and neighbors for a movie on the big screen at the Bedford Public Library. Bring a small snack or drink if...

Join you friends and neighbors for a movie on the big screen at the Bedford Public Library. Bring a small snack or drink if you would like.
For the evening movie, we'll be showing Steven Spielberg's most recent film, Disclosure Day. (Please note the 5:30 start time to allow for the length of the film.)&nbsp; A weather news anchor begins experiencing strange behaviors and discovers she can suddenly speak various dialects--including what appears to be an alien language. At the same time, a mysterious man with an unknown past comes into possession of stolen government evidence proving the existence of extraterrestrial life and is determined to make it public. For reasons neither fully understands, the two are drawn together. If they can navigate government agents, suspicious spouses, and others trying to stop them, they may reveal a truth that could change humanity forever.&nbsp; Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo.
Rated PG-13. Run time: 2h 25mRegistration is open to all, but is required.&nbsp; Please use the link or call (603) 472-2300 to sign up, and also to find the movie's title.

Local Event: Thursday Theater at 5:30

Thursday Theater at 5:30

Join you friends and neighbors for a movie on the big screen at the Bedford Public Library. Bring a small snack or drink if you...

Multi-instrumentalist Stan Strickland (saxophone, flute, voice, bass clarinet, percussion) and pianist/composer Laszlo Gardony—first-prize winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition—will explore Laszlo's original compositions along with his unique, joyful arrangements of well-known jazz, folk, and rock classics from his various albums.
Laszlo and Stan approach the music with their trademark musical chemistry, boundless creativity, and uncanny ability to create magical moments.&nbsp; Their performances move effortlessly between vivid, contemplative, and spiritual moments and roaring, high-energy grooves.The concert is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited to 100 people, so please be sure to register in advance via the link or by calling (603) 472-2300.&nbsp; Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bedford Library will be served at intermission.
The Concert Series is hosted by the Friends of the Bedford Library.

Local Event: Friends of Bedford Library Concert Series: Laszlo Gardony & Stan Strickland

Friends of Bedford Library Concert Series:...

Multi-instrumentalist Stan Strickland (saxophone, flute, voice, bass clarinet, percussion) and pianist/composer Laszlo...

Friends of Bedford Library Concert Series: Laszlo Gardony & Stan Strickland

Have a story inside you that is dying to be set free? Perhaps you just want to journal out your thoughts or finally finish that research paper you’ve been putting off. No matter what you’re writing, the Writing Guild is the perfect place for you!
For two hours – with a small 10-minute break at the half-way point – come enjoy a soothing atmosphere of scenic videos and gentle music that plays in the background to help you focus on your work and drown out those nagging distractions outside. Plus, we don’t share our work so there isn’t the added pressure of trying to get every word perfect on the page.
Feel free to bring your own writing tools (notebook, laptop, or tablet) or use our provided pen and paper. This program is open to both teens and adults.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.&nbsp; Please visit the link or call (603) 472-2300 to sign up.

Local Event: Writing Guild at the Bedford Public Library

Writing Guild at the Bedford Public Library

Have a story inside you that is dying to be set free? Perhaps you just want to journal out your thoughts or finally finish that...

Join us for Cinema Sunday! We’ll explore classic movies with a short presentation, followed by a viewing on the big screen in the McAllaster Room and time for discussion after the film.
Who killed Mr. Boddy?&nbsp; In October, we'll be watching a comedy murder mystery, loosely based on a classic board game.&nbsp; The 1985 movie brings together a fantastic ensemble cast as six strangers are invited to a mansion on a dark and stormy night for unknown purposes, only to discover that their host is dead. Led by the house's butler (Tim Curry), will they discover the murderer before it's too late?&nbsp; We'll talk about the movie's rocky road to production and multiple theatrical endings. (Find the film's title at BedfordNHLibrary.org/library-calendar.Registration is open to all, but is required.&nbsp; Please visit the link or call (603) 472-2300 to sign up.

Local Event: Cinema Sunday

Cinema Sunday

Join us for Cinema Sunday! We’ll explore classic movies with a short presentation, followed by a viewing on the big screen in...

Join us for an anime film on the big screen at the Bedford Public Library!
Told entirely without dialogue, October's film is a joint venture between Dutch and Japanese animation studios that follows the story of a castaway who becomes stranded on a beautiful, but desolated island. He learns to live in isolation, seemingly tormented in his efforts to escape the island by a giant red turtle.&nbsp; To find the title and watch a trailer, visit BedfordNHLibrary.org/library-calendar.This event is open to all, but registration is required.&nbsp; Please visit the link or call (603) 472-2300 to sign up.

Local Event: Tuesday Anime

Tuesday Anime

Join us for an anime film on the big screen at the Bedford Public Library!
Told entirely without dialogue, October's film is a...

Is there a craft project lingering in a closet that you'd like to get back to, or are you struggling to make time for your current fiber arts project? Join a group of like-minded makers for our Fiber Arts Club and bring anything you'd like to work on. We encourage each other, help troubleshoot issues, and dream up new projects together. No instruction is provided, but we have lots of combined experience and are happy to brainstorm solutions. All crafts are welcome!
Registration is encouraged but not required. Please visit the link or call (603) 472-2300 to sign up.

Local Event: Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Club

Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Club

Is there a craft project lingering in a closet that you'd like to get back to, or are you struggling to make time for your...

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Manchester-Nashua, NH MSA

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The Craftworkers’ Guild Harvest Craft Shop
Handmade. Local. Heartfelt.
The Craftworkers’ Guild is proud to open its 101st season with the return of our annual Harvest Craft Shop, open from Thursday, September 17th through Monday, October 12th. Join us at the historic Kendall House, located behind the Bedford Library, Thursday through Sunday each week, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This year’s Harvest Shop features the work of nearly 50 local Guild member artisans and craftspeople, showcasing a rich variety of handmade goods — from timeless New England traditions to fresh, modern designs.
“As we open this year’s Harvest Shop, we’re thrilled to highlight what lies at the very core of our mission: work that is handmade, local and deeply heartfelt,” says Carol Davis, President of The Craftworkers’ Guild. “Every piece in the shop tells a story of dedicated local artistry, offering our community a personal connection to the craft that simply can’t be replicated.”
Shoppers will find a curated selection of locally made, juried crafts, with something for everyone — from stocking stuffers to large art pieces, including seasonal décor, photography, fine art and prints, cards, woodworking, textiles, pottery, fiber arts, sewn and knitted items, candles, jewelry, glass, and more. Many items are one-of-a-kind, perfect for gifts or treating yourself.
Proceeds help support the Guild’s ongoing arts education initiatives in the community, continuing our mission to inspire creativity for the next generation of artists and makers.
Stay connected and get a sneak peek at featured items by visiting www.thecraftworkersguild.org, or follow us on Instagram (@craftworkersguild), Twitter/X (@craftworker), and Facebook.

Local Event: The Craftworkers’ Guild Harvest Shop

The Craftworkers’ Guild Harvest Shop

The Craftworkers’ Guild Harvest Craft Shop
Handmade. Local. Heartfelt.
The Craftworkers’ Guild is proud to open its 101st...

Concord City Auditorium

For 60+ years the Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor. They first made their mark in folk clubs and on college campuses during the height of the folk music boom of the early 60′s, which led to numerous TV appearances. With different configurations over the years, the group has preserved their vocal folk signature. For tickets and additional season information visit ccca-audi.org

Local Event: Concord Community Concert Association Opener - The Limeliters

Concord Community Concert Association Opener -...

For 60+ years the Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of...

Concord Community Concert Association Opener - The Limeliters

Nashua Church of Christ

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at Nashua Church of Christ. Director Leon Grande will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at Nashua...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Loudon Country Club

This scramble style event uses the fun of golf and the support of community, to raise money for The MollyB Foundation. Loudon Country Club's beautiful and challenging course, delicious food and incredible hospitality create the perfect setting for all the perks of a fundraising event. Raffle items, door prizes, fantastic player gifts and of course good fun!

Local Event: Swing With A Purpose Golf Tournament

Swing With A Purpose Golf Tournament

This scramble style event uses the fun of golf and the support of community, to raise money for The MollyB Foundation. Loudon...

SHOWROOM

The Monadnock International Film Festival (MONIFF) returns to Keene for its fourteenth annual festival with an expanded slate of 100+ features and shorts. The 2026 festival will take place October 2-4 in downtown Keene at the Showroom, Keene Public Library, Birdies, Brewbakers/Nova Arts, and, for the first time, the Cheshire County Historical Society. The 10-day virtual program runs from October 6-15.
The films will fall into the following tracks: foreign films, regional and local films, and social issue films. They showcase compelling stories from around the world, including France, Austria, China, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Switzerland, and Italy. Films dealing with poverty, the criminalization of people experiencing homelessness, the current political climate, and voting rights will be screened, followed by Q&amp;A discussions with guest filmmakers. Academy Award winner Ernest Thompson (On Golden Pond) and Emmy winner Gordon Clapp, with Lisa Bostnar, star in “The Constituent,” a sharp, funny tale of a prolific letter writer who gets a (not so) friendly visit from the recipient of his ire, a United States Senator. Q&amp;A follows, moderated by Dan White of Florentine Films.
A festival highlight is the Jonathan Daniels awards ceremony on Saturday night. In honor of Keene’s Civil Rights hero, this annual award is given to a filmmaker whose film combines artistic excellence with awareness of a social justice issue. In partnership with Monadnock Grown, this year’s award will go to the documentary “Fork in the Road,” which celebrated its World Premiere at the Sonoma International Film Festival and is a Redford Center-supported film screened at the Climate Film Festival in NYC. Co-directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi, with narration by Nick Offerman, the film follows small farmers, visionary chefs, and innovators working to heal the land, improve our food systems, and transition to a regenerative future for people and the planet.

“MONIFF is committed to giving exposure to local and regional filmmakers whose films often fly under the radar while also bringing significant independent films like Adams Apple, Fork in the Road, People vs. Politics, and Tails of the Himalayas…of Dogs &amp; Devotees to the Monadnock region,” said Deirdre Fitzgerald, MONIFF board chair and festival programmer. 

Opening night at 6:00 pm at the SHOWROOM brings a special screening of “Not a Photograph: The Mission of Burma Story,” which documents the resurrection of the seminal post-punk band Mission of Burma, beginning in 2002 and continuing to the present. Following the film screening and Q&amp;A, audience members can head to NOVA ARTS/Brewbakers for a special concert featuring Roger Clark Miller, guitarist/vocalist/co-leader in the highly influential post-punk band Mission of Burma. 

“Tails of the Himalayas…of Dogs &amp; Devotees,” directed by four-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Harpreet Kaur, will screen on Saturday, October 3, at the Showroom followed by a Q&amp;A moderated by Kathy Collinsworth, Executive Director of the Monadnock Humane Society. As part of the film’s #PressForPaws campaign, local rescue dogs will walk the festival’s red carpet on Friday, October 2, starting at 5:00 pm. The documentary explores the devoted relationships between street dogs and their human caregivers in the Himalayas, capturing a moving portrait of loyalty, faith, and community resilience. Following its international premiere at the BAFTA-qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival in Wales, the film is launching its U.S. festival tour to celebrate compassion and animal advocacy.


Films that highlight little-known history and the people at their center include “Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story” about Bermudian teenager Clyde Best, who broke into England’s First Division Football (Soccer) and became the first Black superstar of football/soccer’s modern television era. Enduring racism while inspiring millions, Best emerged as the Jackie Robinson of English football, breaking barriers through his on-field excellence and quiet resilience. Another film, “The Last Seat in the House,” explores the life and legacy of Bill Hanley, the pioneering sound engineer known as the “Father of Festival Sound.” Hanley will join director John Kane for the Q&amp;A.


About MONIFF
Monadnock International Film Festival (MONIFF) celebrates our world’s diversity through independent films that educate, enrich, and engage audiences. Founded in 2011, MONIFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit: moniff.org and facebook.com.

Local Event: 14th Annual Monadnock International Film Festival

Cheshire County

Keene

14th Annual Monadnock International Film Festival

The Monadnock International Film Festival (MONIFF) returns to Keene for its fourteenth annual festival with an expanded slate...

Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value — behind the items you’ve collected, inherited, or tucked away over the years.
Guests are invited to bring a wide variety of collectibles and historical material for evaluation, including stamps, coins, paper money, gold &amp; silver jewelry, space &amp; aerospace memorabilia, vintage technology and computing, signed material and autographs, cryptology and code-related artifacts, pop culture collectibles, and historical artifacts.
Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply want to learn more about an unusual item, our specialists will be available to help identify, evaluate, and provide insight into what you have.
There is no obligation to sell. For items or collections that may be a good fit for the marketplace, information will also be available about consignment opportunities and upcoming live auctions.
Bring your albums, boxes, collections, documents, memorabilia, and curiosities — you may be surprised by what you have.
Saturday, October 3
10am - 4pm Spellman Museum of Stamps &amp; Postal History Weston, Massachusetts Reserve your appointment today at:
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Local Event: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

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