Events

ELECTION DAY:
Tuesday, November 4. Polls are open at the Acworth Town Hall 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Voters may register on election day at the polling place. The Town Clerk's office can inform voters of what they should bring to register. Town Clerk's office hours: Monday - Wednesday: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Charlotte Comeau: 835-6879. For more information about NH voter registration, click here.

REFASHIONING WORKSHOP:
Saturday November 8, in Warner, NH, Alice Fogel will be offering a refashioning workshop, with ideas, demos, inspiration, instruction, and more. All day or as long as you want to stay. Call for more info. 603-835-6783.

LIBRARY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Saturday November 8, Acworth Town Hall, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Browse Acworth-made items for holiday shopping. Hot luncheon and Chinese raffle too.

VETERANS DINNER:
The scouts of the area are proud to invite veterans and their spouses to a beef stew dinner in celebration of Veterans Day. The Eleventh Annual Veterans Dinner will be held on Saturday November 8 at 6:00 PM in the Church on the Hill in Acworth. Please RSVP so organizers can plan to have enough food for all who wish to attend: Alice Ouellette 603-835-6649.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN ALSTEAD:
Shop early and avoid the rush at two holiday fairs in Alstead on November 15. At the Vilas Gymnasium from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Alstead Primary School PTO will host their third Annual One-Stop Shopping event. Several local vendors will be on hand selling crafts, jewelry, and much more. There will also be a bake sale, light luncheon, raffle, free gift wrapping, and a craft table to occupy children while you shop. All proceeds will be used to benefit students at the Alstead Primary School. For more information, contact Suzanne at 603-499-6204. Also, just down the road at the Third Congregational Church (14 River Street), The Guild is hosting a Holiday Bazaar downstairs in the church from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lots of items will be on sale and lunch will be served all day. Call Joanne for more information at 603-835-6734.

MONADNOCK WALDORF SCHOOL'S CRAFTS FAIR & FESTIVAL:
On November 14 and 15, Monadnock Waldorf School will hold its Annual Crafts Fair and Festival at the Keene Recreation Center. The Crafts Fair gala, on Friday will be for adults only and you may shop in a holiday atmosphere. Live music, coffee, tea, desserts. On Saturday, be sure to bring your children when fun abounds! Live music, puppetry, storytelling, and children's crafts throughout the day from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

NIA CLASSES IN ACWORTH:
Michele Turner teaches Nia classes in the Acworth Town Hall on Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 PM. The cost is $6.00 per class and participants are asked to bring a yoga mat. The first class is free, no experience necessary and drop-ins are welcome.

GENTLE NIA CLASSES IN ACWORTH:
This class is for anyone regardless of age or ability. The class focus is on flexibility and comfort in the joints and throughout the body. Gentle NIA is a gradual, concentrated, non-impact approach to exercise. Come dance with Certified Nia Instructor, Michele Turner, for this gentle and fun workout Saturday Mornings 8:30 AM -9:30 AM, Acworth Town Hall, $6.00.

CARVING CLUB:
The Acworth Carving Club meets every Monday night from 7:00 – 8:30 in Grant Taylor’s stone studio on Tucker Road in South Acworth. The Carving Club is open to the public and free of charge.

TAI CHI:
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in Acworth Town Hall, Tai Chi class taught by Olga Bassinne. Cost is $5.00 per class. Wear loose comfortable clothing.

KNITTING/NEEDLE WORK:
A group meets every Sunday at the Village Store from 1:30-5:30. Join to chat while getting your projects moving along.

THE REC COMMITTEE:
Contact Mary Lord at 835-2046 for information.

GRANGE HALL WORK DAY:
Second Saturday: November 15, 1-4 PM. Help preserve the unique character of Acworth. Work party? Hey - did someone say free beer?