Tag Archives: EVENTS

Reminder: Drewsville Tree Lighting – 12/7/25

The annual Drewsville Tree Lighting, which was postponed from last weekend, will be held this Sunday, December 7th, at 4:30 pm on the Drewsville Common. We will have horse and wagon rides, as well as cookies and cocoa. And, of course, Santa!

Walpole Players New Year’s Eve Party – 12/31/25

A New Year's Eve Party! Wednesday, December 31, 8 pm - midnight at the Walpole Town Hall. Come dance the night away . . . and toast the New Year with us! Music by local favorite DJ, Shamus Martin. Catered appetizers & desserts by Susie Rogers - BYOB! Mystery raffle: $1/ticket or $10 for your arm length. Wear a costume, tux, and evening gown, or any festive clothing! RSVP to walpoleplayers.events@gmail.com by Saturday, December 20th, so we can plan for enough food! Tickets are $20 per person at the door.

RVSAH Presents “The Future of Healthcare at Cheshire Medical Center” – 12/4/25

The Future of Healthcare at Cheshire Medical Center. River Valley Seniors at Home presents a valuable informational session with Dr. Joseph Perras, CEO and President, and Tricia Zahn, Senior Director of Population Health at Cheshire Medical Center (CMC). Plans for the future of healthcare delivery in our region will be explored, followed by Q&A. Walpole Town Hall (34 Elm Street, Walpole) Thursday, December 4, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

Drewsville Tree Lighting – 11/30/25

The annual Drewsville Tree Lighting will be held on Sunday, November 30th at 4:30 pm on the Drewsville Common. There will be horse and wagon rides, cookies, cocoa, and Santa. Please plan to join the fun.

Reminder: Sign Up for the Fall Mountain Turkey Trot 5K

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Turkey Trot 5K. Fall Mountain Cross Country Running/Skiing Programs. Thanksgiving Day. $20 donation, $15 for students. Online registration https://www.runreg.com/fall-mountain-turkey-trot. Walpole Town Common. Registration starts at 8:00 am. Race at 9:00 am. Info at Kelly: 603-756-9258 or Holly: 603-445-5104. Thanks for supporting our athletes.

Labyrinth of Lights – December 2025

This December, the Walpole Unitarian Church is pleased to offer our beautiful Labyrinth of Lights to the community again.  Constructed of greens and tiny lights, the labyrinth offers both the walker and the observer a time of deep peace during some of the hectic days of December.  This much-loved tradition had been offered for more than 20 years in the second floor ballroom of Hastings Memorial Parish House, 14 Union Street. This year, the labyrinth will be open from 5 – 7 p.m. on the following dates:  December 21 & 22 (Sun., Mon.);  December 27, 28 & 29 (Sat., Sun., Mon.)  If you are new to the Labyrinth, one of our hosts will assist you in getting started!  Please plan to wear warm slippers or socks in the ballroom and leave your shoes downstairs. In the case of inclement weather, a recorded message will be available by 3:00 p.m. when calling the church phone: 603-756-3961.

Walpole Unitarian Church Holiday Food Sale – 12/6/25

The Walpole Unitarian Church will hold it’s annual Holiday Food Sale on Saturday, December 6, in front of the Walpole Post Office from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. We will have our popular boxed holiday cookies ready for gift giving. There will also be holiday breads and desserts, along with savory items such as quiches, casseroles, lasagnas, and more. These items will be ready to take home and serve, or keep in the freezer for later. All of our offerings are home made. There are always unexpected surprises arriving on the day of the sale. Come early to get the best choices!

Curbside Food Drop-Off – 11/15/25

Curbside Food Drop-Off, Saturday, November 15, 10:00 am - noon at the First Congregational Church on the Walpole Common. Donations to benefit the Fall Mountain Food Shelf. Requesting Thanksgiving items: cranberries, canned goods, potatoes, squash, onions, stuffing. Monetary donations gladly accepted, checks made payable to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf. For more information, please contact the church at 603-756-4705.

Great Decisions at the Library – 11/10/25

Great Decisions meets this Monday at 6 pm, Main Library

Our next “Great Decisions” topic – “AI and our National Security” – elicits high anxiety among many of us as we consider the unprecedented risks and challenges of this rapidly developing technology. The threats to cybersecurity, national defense and personal privacy, the dangers of mass surveillance, use of unreliable AI technologies in law enforcement, social media bots and insufficient industry self-regulation are among many concerns. What is being done to address these risks? Is there enforceable global governance of artificial intelligence? So many questions surround these amazing developments that you would rather not think about it…but AI is a high tech tsunami that has already hit us.

We will meet in the Walpole Town Library on Monday, November 10, at 6:00 pm. The relevant reading from the Foreign Policy Association is “AI and American National Security,” by Julie George. A copy of this article can be emailed to you upon request sent to Library Director Jane Malmberg: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org If you are joining via Zoom, please request the Zoom link from Jane Malmberg prior to the meeting and join at 6:30 pm, after the “Master Class” video.

Holiday Wreath Making at the Hooper Institute – 12/5 & 12/6/25

Holiday Wreath Making. Join us to create your own natural holiday wreath using fresh greenery. Classic Holiday Wreath Making, December 5th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Create a beautiful evergreen wreath to celebrate the season. Wreaths from the Woods, December 6th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Gather natural materials from the Hooper woods and craft your own holiday wreath. Both workshops are $45 and include all materials, instruction, and light refreshments. Space is limited - register early! To Register: Call 603-756-4382; email hooper.director@gmail.com; or scan the QR code below!