Category Archives: EVENTS

Benefit Concerts – 10/3 & 9

EVENTS 09/15/2015 Leave a comment

MEET THE BIRDS OF HALLOWEEN AND CONTRIBUTE TO A GOOD CAUSE

EVENTS 09/15/2015 Leave a comment

The Women of Walpole will hold a major fund raising event on October 31st from 2:00 – 4:30 at the Walpole Town Hall.  Live, rescued owls and Onyx, the Raven, will be part of an informative presentation by noted naturalist, Mike Clough.  It will be an educational and fun experience for all ages.  Tickets will be available at Galloway Real Estate, Village Blooms and Jake’s Walpole Market.  They are $15.00 per person and children are FREE.

Women of Walpole is a civic group of women who meet monthly and raise money for worthy undertakings that benefit Walpole – for example –

Publication of the first Civic Directory

Donations to the Walpole Historical Society renovation fund and purchase of darkening blinds for the Museum

Landscape plantings at the Museum

Spring bulb plantings at the Library

Spring bulb plantings at the Memorial on the Common

Wreaths for the Town Hall and lights for the tree on the Common during the Christmas season

Donations to the local food shelf

Donations to the warming shelter in North Walpole

Donation to the Congregational Church renovation fund

Summer camp scholarship for an elementary school child

Donation to the Hooper Institute for a teen summer internship

Any woman residing in Walpole is welcome to join us; there is always room for a new member. Please ask a WOW member or call 756-3160 for information about the fundraiser or to join our group in our ongoing efforts to support our town.

Apple Pie Competition – 9/27/15

EVENTS 09/09/2015 Leave a comment

I would love to tell you that this picture is my entry into the Apple Pie Competition, but those who know me, know that that would be a bold-faced lie.  So, no fear that I am your competition. Besides, if this was my enrty, it would probably be looking a little green around the edges by the 27th! – Lil

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Alyson’s Orchard

Annual APPLE FESTIVAL &

APPLE PIE COMPETITION

Sunday, September 27,  2015  (11AM-3PM)

Bring YOUR homemade Apple Pie to the Orchard on Sunday, September 27th  between 9:30 and 10:30AM for judging & prizes. Adult and Kid’s categories.  (Kid’s 12 years old and under) No pre-registration necessary!

Alyson’s Orchard will host their annual Apple Festival and old-fashioned Apple Pie Competition on Sunday, September 27th , complete with local judges, ribbons, and prizes.  Other events will include a cider making demonstration, PYO Honey Crisp and McIntosh apples and tractor wagon rides, as well as face painting and live music.

Starting at noon, the public will be able to taste too – pies, apple & fruit wines, cider, and apples.  For lunch (11AM – 3PM,) savory BBQ from the Pit Stop Smokehouse in Westmoreland, along with Ice Cream from Carol’s Scoop Shop, will be available for purchase. Don’t miss Alyson’s Farm Stand filled with fresh Apple Pies, Chicken Pot Pies & delicious local products.

Winners of the Apple Pie Competition will be announced at 1:00PM.  Check Alyson’s website for more details www.alysonsorchard.com

Located in Walpole, NH, just 10 miles north of Keene on Rt. 12

www.alysonsorchard.com   603-756-9800 or

CONTACT:  FRAN IMHOFF 603-209-3588

Pastel Workshop with Robert Carsten – 9/26/15

EVENTS 09/02/2015 Leave a comment

They may not be able to guaranteee that you will produce work like that shown here, but you can certainly improve your skills. – Lil

Autumn scene

On Saturday, Sept. 26th at the United Church of Bellows Falls, VT. from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., nationally acclaimed master pastelist and instructor Robert K. Carsten will conduct a workshop in designing and creating “Autumn Landscapes in Bold Pastel Colors”.

Autumn landscapes, especially in New England, hold drama and breathtaking beauty. Join us in exploring and using a vibrant color palette in the creation of your own stunning pastel landscapes. Color theory, application techniques, composition and more will be discussed and demonstrated. Working from your own photos or sketches, you will have plenty of time for painting. Advise and guidance will be provided by the instructor and a final critique will be offered. All levels, from beginner through advanced are welcome.

Known for his friendly and informative teaching style, Robert Carsten, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, is an honorary board member, signature and master pastelist member of the Pastel Society of America, a master’s circle artist in the International Association of Pastel Societies and a contributing writer to the Pastel Journal and the Artist’s Magazine. He is the Editor of PSA’s Pastelagram and Annual exhibition Catalog. His pastel paintings have been shown in many museums and galleries and are collected worldwide. He is featured in Pure Color/The Best of Pastel, Finding Your Style in Pastel, Pastel Journal, American Art Review, the Artist’s Magazine and Strokes of Genius/the Best of Drawing. Visit his website at: www.robertcarsten.com

The Saxtons River Art Guild is sponsoring this workshop. For further information, to request a materials list or to register for the workshop, please call either Carolyn MacDonald at 603-358-6804 or Carolyn Berglund at 603-352-7398, workshop committee co-chairs.

The Switch is Done!

EVENTS 09/02/2015 Leave a comment

Julie Rios sent an email to those lucky patrons that have given their email address to the library, but Jennifer Kelly also asked me to make an announcement here in case you missed it! – Lil

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The “Great Fiction and Mystery Shift” is finally complete! When we left last night we had 200 books that still needed a home. Finally, after a long 4 days of shifting books around, all of our books are on shelves! You’ll find mystery filed in with fiction and you’ll find all of our biographies in non-fiction labeled with a red sticker! We hope these changes help you find your favorites books and authors a little easier. Let us know what you think!

Friendly Fridays – Starting 9/25/15

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First Congregational Church of Walpole
Invites Families to Friendly Fridays
Starting Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m.
 

Looking for a new way to have fun with your family? Ever wondered how to introduce your kids to the Christian faith? Are you interested in creating community with other families who are looking to do church in a new way? Then Friendly Fridays at First Congo are for you!

 
Rev. Craig Breismeister and his family invite Walpole area families of all kinds to join us on Friday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of games, food and fellowship in our newly-renovated social hall. Take a night off from cooking a full dinner and kick back with your kids and other families. Bring a favorite side dish or main dish to share, we’ll provide the drinks and dessert.
 
The First Congregational Church of Walpole is part of the United Church of Christ, which emphasizes extravagant welcome: “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.” Worship is at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday with nursery care available and fellowship in coffee hour after the service. Church school runs during service through the school year.
 
For more information about Friendly Friday, please call or email the church: 756-4075, walpolechurch@yahoo.com

Girl Scout and Cub Scout Sign-ups – 9/90 & 9/10/15

EVENTS 08/28/2015 1 Comment
Girl Scout and Cubscout Sign up nights will be held on Sept 9th and 10th at the Walpole Elementary School in the cafeteria from 6 – 7:30. If you are unable to be there on either of those nights, please contact Debbie Pawelczyk at 445-5475 or e-mail mdjpawel@comcast.net.

Good News/Bad News from Friends of the Library

EVENTS 08/26/2015 Leave a comment

Friends of the Library on Wednesdays
I just received an email from Cheryl Hoffman and the Friends of the Library.  She indicated that the good news is they have received truckloads of books for their October Book Sale.  The bad news is they need more helping hands to get them sorted.  If you can give an hour a week or just help a few times, they are at the old R.N. Johnson building on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:00.  They would love to see us!

Labor Day Weekend Events at Distant HIll Gardens

EVENTS 08/24/2015 Leave a comment

Labor Day Weekend Events at Distant Hill Gardens
Making A Point

THE GEOLOGY OF WATER
Saturday, September 5
10 am to noon

David Howell, USGS research geologist emeritus and author of over 150 scientific articles and books on topics ranging from mountain building to the role of geology in viticulture, will deliver an in-depth educational talk about how geology controls our water, both locally and globally.

David will review the geologic origins of water, its global distribution, and the various properties of this important resource. He will also discuss how water plays a major role in plate tectonics: from the catalyst for volcanism; as a principle player in mountain building; and as the main agent in controlling the distribution of oil and gas resources.

This will be David’s third annual geology talk at Distant Hill Gardens, and his past talks were the most well attended of any events at Distant Hill. David has a way of making the science of geology easy to understand and incredibly interesting, even to the novice.

A one of a kind talk not to be missed!

NOTE: No registration is required for this talk, but you might want to come early for a good seat.

Suggested donation for this event: $5.00
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Edible Bear s Head Tooth Mushroom

Edible Bears’s Head Tooth mushroom (Hericium americanum).

MUSHROOM ID WORKSHOP AND TASTING
Sunday, September 6
3 pm to 6 pm

Edible mushroom expert Melany Kahn, and herbalist Justin Garner the owner of Sweet Flag Medicinals in Brattleboro, VT, will lead a walk through the woods of Distant Hill Gardens in search of edible and medicinal mushrooms. You will learn to identify many of the native fungi that can be safely consumed or used medicinally. As an added treat, after the walk we will be cooking up the edible mushrooms we collect for a tasting!

Space is limited for the Mushroom Workshop.
Registration is required. To save a spot:
Email Michael at distanthillgardens@gmail.com
or call 603-756-4179

There is a suggested donation of $10 for this special workshop
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Are You Just Interested in Exploring the Gardens?
Vermont to View

If the geology talk or mushroom workshop don’t interest you, feel free to explore the fifty-eight acres of Distant Hill Gardens on your own. It will be open to the public both Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 10am to 3pm, including the beautiful ornamental shrub gardens, the unique stone circle, the quaking cranberry bog boardwalk, dozens of whimsical metal sculptures, the new half-mile long nature trial, the nature play area called White Rock Woods, and more!
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For directions or more information go to www.distanthillgardens.org
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3rd Annual Amateur BBQ Pulled Pork Competition – 8/23/15

EVENTS 08/13/2015 Leave a comment

It’s not too late.  Fran Imhoff says there is room for you to compete! – Lil

On Sunday, August 23, the third annual Amateur BBQ Pulled Pork Competition will be held at Alyson’s Orchard from 11AM – 3 PM.  This fun, summer event is sponsored by Alyson’s Orchard and The Pit Stop Smokehouse. There is no entry fee for participants, but you must supply 20 lbs. of pulled pork that has been cooked over wood or charcoal, for sampling.  Your sauce must be made using apples.

Call 603-756-9800 or email info@alysonsorchard.com for details if you would like to participate!  They are offering some amazing prizes for the winners of the People’s Choice Award.  First receives a weekend at Alyson’s Rochambeau Lodge for up to 18 people…a $1,500 value.

The public is welcome to sample the pulled pork and vote for the People’s Choice Award between 12 noon and 2PM.  There is no admission charge for this event, but anyone who wants to sample must bring either one non-perishable food item to donate, or make a small, cash contribution to benefit the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.   There will also be BBQ food for sale to the public from the Pit Stop Smokehouse, a Beer, Wine  & Soft Drink Tent to compliment the BBQ, a local Corn-on-Cob Tent, and ice cream from Carol’s Scoop Shop for dessert!

Other activities that day will include:  Alyson’s farm stand store will be open with fresh, local products as well as plums, peaches & blueberries — also PYO apples ; face painting;  free wagon rides through the orchard; children’s playground, lawn games for kids of all ages, and visit their new baby goats!  This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a beautiful day at the Orchard.

The BBQ event will run from 11AM-3PM (tasting 12-2PM) and their farm store is open from 10AM – 6PM daily, for the season.  Don’t forget to bring home one of their delicious fruit pies or chicken pot pies for dinner!