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Growing Together – Pest and Disease Management at the Hooper Institute – 4/2/26

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April 2 – Pest and Disease Management
This interactive, joint problem-solving session will feature discussions on common pests and diseases and how to manage them! Practices will include companion planting and natural remedies to get rid of even the worst of your pests. Bring your favorite tricks and tips to share with others!

This is part of our Growing Together garden workshop series. Registration is required here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd3POYRIVa1-lQ0MxTwmUHJ7Nrbreps6kGTPx4jIp-8qfrKA/viewform?usp=header

Tales from the Spice Rack at the Library – 3/18/26

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Tales from the Spice Rack: exploring people & places behind the ingredients that flavor our food. Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm. From ancient trade routes to modern kitchens, spice connect the past and present. This presentation by Plymouth State Associate Professor Laura Tilghman explores cloves and vanilla - two spices largely grown in Madagascar. Grown by small-scale farmers using traditional methods, these spices carry a long history while facing modern challenges like climate change, market swings, and artificial flavors. Learn how everyday ingredients reveal the people and global systems behind what we eat. Sponsored by a grant from NH Humanities. Registration is required. 603-756-9806 or jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org.

Walpole Junior Players Presents James and the Giant Peach – 3/14 & 3/15/26

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A Walpole Junior Players Winter Production. Helen Miller Theater in the Walpole Town Hall. James and the Giant Peach. Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm. $5 for children and seniors; $10 for adults. No pre-sale tickets are available. From the book by Roald Dahl. Dramatized by Richard R. George. Cash or check made out to "The Walpole Players" will be accepted. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. This is not a school sponsored event. Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. Reprinted by permission.

Red Cross Blood Drive in Walpole – 3/19/26

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Giving blood can save lives. Every 2 seconds someone in the USA needs blood. One donation can save up to 3 lives.

Join us at the Red Cross Blood Drive: Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 12:00-4:30 pm.

Hosted by St John’s Episcopal Church at the First Congregational Church of Walpole on the Common.

[Editor’s Note: You can make an appointment to donate blood at this event by visiting https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive. Enter your zip code and click or tap Find Drive. Next, scroll down to the event at First Congregational Church of Walpole. Then click or tap “See Times” and follow the directions to make your appointment.]

Reminder: Burned by Billionaires Book Talk at the Library – 3/5/26

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Book Talk with Author at Walpole Library:

Burned by Billionaires by Chuck Collins

Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 pm

At Walpole’s Bridge Memorial Library

Don’t miss this engaging talk followed by a Q&A.

Books signed by the author will be available for sale.

Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet by Chuck Collins is a book that argues extreme wealth concentration among the ultra-rich negatively impacts society, politics, and the planet, leading to issues like political hijacking, housing crises, and environmental damage. Collins, a scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, details how the actions of the top 0.01% rig the system in their favor, undermining democracy and creating a “myth of meritocracy”. The book serves as both a critique and a call to action, offering solutions for a more equitable society with universal abundance. 

Seating is limited. RSVP is required by emailing rsvp.walpole@gmail.com. Please indicate if you would like to join the event via Zoom, and we will send you the link before the event. 

Sponsored by Working for Democracy

Date Change: Secrets of Salamanders and Spring Frogs at the Hooper Institute – 3/18/26

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Secrets of Salamanders & Spring Frogs. March 18, 2026 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. 165 Prospect Hill Road, Walpole NH 03608. Do you ever wonder where all the frogs, salamanders, and amphibians go during the Winter? Join the Hooper Institute and the Harris Center for a short program all about amphibians. We'll learn about who's here in NH, their cool adaptations, Big Night a.k.a. amphibian migration, and what you can do to help these slippery critters right here in your backyard! The event is free of charge but registration is required. Please contact the Hooper Institute Executive Director, Greta Drager, at hooper.director@gmail.com, or Harris Center Teacher Naturalist, Nikko Gagnon, at gagnon@harriscenter.org with any questions.

“Connecting Spirit Through Music” at Walpole Unitarian Church – 3/1/26

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“Connecting Spirit Through Music”
Eugene Friesen, cello
Liz Rogers, voice
Cliff Oster, planetary gong
In concert this Sunday,  March 1
10 AM
Walpole Unitarian Church
Corner of Main and Union Streets, Walpole NH
All are welcome!!!

‘Meet the Candidates’ Event Hosted by the Walpole Grange – 2/19/26

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Walpole Grange #125 will hold a Meet the Candidates event on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 pm at the Walpole Town Hall. The public is invited to attend this event and meet their candidates running for Walpole Town Offices as well as candidates running for offices with the Fall Mountain Regional School District on the March 10 ballot. This event is not a debate. Instead, it is an informal opportunity for candidates introduce themselves to the voters. Each candidate will be given several minutes to introduce themselves. Afterwards, members of the public may ask questions. Light refreshments will be served during and after the presentations. 

Questions or inquiries about this event may be forwarded to Leroy Watson, Program Director, Walpole Grange at lawatsonjd@gmail.com

Walpole Grange #125 is a volunteer, community based, nonprofit organization, that has been serving the farmers and residents of the town of Walpole and surrounding communities since 1885. 

Coyotes and Bobcats Program for Kids at the Library – 2/12/26

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An exciting program for kids presented by the Walpole Town Library and the Hooper Institute. Coyotes and Bobcats: Our Wild Neighbors. February 12, 2026 at 3:30 pm at the Walpole Town Library. Join us for a story and hands-on craft to learn about coyotes and bobcats in NH. *Open to kids 8-13 or under 8 with a guardian.

Burned by Billionaires Book Talk at the Library – 3/5/26

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Book Talk with Author at Walpole Library:

Burned by Billionaires by Chuck Collins

Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 pm

At Walpole’s Bridge Memorial Library

Don’t miss this engaging talk followed by a Q&A.

Books signed by the author will be available for sale.

Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet by Chuck Collins is a book that argues extreme wealth concentration among the ultra-rich negatively impacts society, politics, and the planet, leading to issues like political hijacking, housing crises, and environmental damage. Collins, a scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, details how the actions of the top 0.01% rig the system in their favor, undermining democracy and creating a “myth of meritocracy”. The book serves as both a critique and a call to action, offering solutions for a more equitable society with universal abundance. 

Seating is limited. RSVP is required by emailing rsvp.walpole@gmail.com. Please indicate if you would like to join the event via Zoom, and we will send you the link before the event. 

Sponsored by Working for Democracy