8:00PM - 10:00PM

2 Pianos 4 Hands

The riotous tale of two Canadian boys, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom. They work fervently toward their dream amidst pushy parents, eccentric teachers, hours of repetitive practice, stage fright, the agony of competitions, and the dream of greatness. Along the journey the actors/pianists portray a dazzling range of characters embellished with a show of piano wizardry featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rated PG-13.

7:30PM - 9:30PM

"Beyond Therapy" by Christopher Durang, a comedy about relationships and therapy. Directed by Kim Dupuis.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

"Brushes with Nature"

Lone Mountain Artists presents a collection of paintings and drawings
of the Monadnock area landscape, plants and animals. Using a variety of media including watercolor, oil, color pencils, pastels and pen and ink., each artist captures a unique interpretation of our natural surroundings.
Through this exhibit the artists hope to promote awareness and appreciation of the natural beauty and fragility of this special Southern
New Hampshire region.
A percentage of each sale will be donate

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Art in the Park

The Monadnock Area Artists Association will be holding its 52nd annual outdoor art event, Art in the Park, Labor Day Weekend, in Keene, NH. Over 80 fine artists will be exhibiting and selling their work, as well as running a raffle to fund art scholarships. Purchase raffle tickets to win your chosen piece of artwork! Come enjoy music and artwork in this beautiful setting in New Hampshire’s Monadnock region.

11:00AM - 2:00PM

2nd Annual Touch A Truck!
Saturday, September 4th
Great Brook School, Antrim, NH
Family Event
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sit in your favorite construction vehicle, meet your hometown heros, face painting,
and more! NH State Police will be landing a helicopter at 11:00 AM!
$5.00 per child, $20.00 family maximum
Proceeds to benefit The Grapevine Family and Community Resource Center.

10:00AM - 10:00PM

10th Annual Keene Music Festival

The Little Music Festival that Could:
Coming soon to a downtown near you: 10th Annual Keene Music Festival. This year’s event is bigger and better, featuring more musicians than ever before. More than 80 bands and solo performers have donated their time and talent to make the 10th annual Keene Music Festival a wonderful day filled with fun for the entire family.

You’ll find lots of wonderful performances and excellent entertainment at all of our downtown venues. Along with the perfor

4:00PM - 6:00PM

2 Pianos 4 Hands

The riotous tale of two Canadian boys, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom. They work fervently toward their dream amidst pushy parents, eccentric teachers, hours of repetitive practice, stage fright, the agony of competitions, and the dream of greatness. Along the journey the actors/pianists portray a dazzling range of characters embellished with a show of piano wizardry featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rated PG-13.

7:00PM - 9:30PM

Keene Chorale Rehearsals

The first Keene Chorale rehearsal is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18. Registration is 7-7:30 p.m. and rehearsal will run 7:30-9:30 p.m. New singers are invited to join.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

2 Pianos 4 Hands

The riotous tale of two Canadian boys, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom. They work fervently toward their dream amidst pushy parents, eccentric teachers, hours of repetitive practice, stage fright, the agony of competitions, and the dream of greatness. Along the journey the actors/pianists portray a dazzling range of characters embellished with a show of piano wizardry featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rated PG-13.

12:00AM - 1:30PM

Customer Service Skills: Understanding What Customers & Clients Expect

Customer Service is one of the most important jobs a business owner has.
The objectives of this workshop are to:
* Recognize that we all have customers and share the responsibility for customer satisfaction
* Understand what customers expect from you
* Identify ways to handle customer problems effectively
* Help improve your company's overall customer satisfaction

2:00PM - 6:00PM

Barbecue Fridays

Charcoal Charlie and the students of First Course will be selling award winning Southern Barbecue available for take-out from 2-6 pm (or food sells out). Pre-orders are hightly recommended (at least 24-hrs prior). Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, St Louis Style Ribs and Smoked Chicken Quarters along with side dishes will be available by the piece, by the pound or by the meal. Call 352-1385, e-mail denise@1stcourse.org or follow us on Facebook for full menu and pricing. Charcoal Charlie is a founding m

8:00PM - 11:30PM

Nelson 2nd Saturday Contra Dance

Mary DesRosiers calls with Rodney Miller, Sarah Bauhan, and Gordon Peery.
The dance opens with a new dancer orientation at 7:30 PM, and dancing begins at 8:00 PM. Beginners and singles are welcome and all dances are taught throughout the evening. Admission is $8, $6 for senior citizens and students. For more information call 603.762.0235 or visit http://www.monadnockfolk.org.

07:30AM - 10:30AM

Linda's Closet 8th Annual Women & Girls 5K Run/Walk

Fundraising race to benefit Linda's Closet. The course is a fairly level loop around beautiful Granite Lake. Prizes are awarded to runners and walkers. Pre-register to receive a free t-shirt.

08:00AM - 5:00PM

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

Real-life HR issues, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, and the employee performance process are among topics covered. Course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). TWO Saturdays, Sept. 11 & Oct. 2, 2010.

8:30PM - 11:30PM

Lon-Jons Dance Party

Dance and sing along to AM radio hits of the 70's.
Great food, drink, company and dancing. Call the EF Lane Hotel at (603)357-7070 to enquire about the special room rates for the night of the shows.

08:30AM - 10:00PM

Ode to Joy Benefit and JoyRide

JoyRide: register at Peerless Insurance parking lot 8:30 - 10. Ride leaves at 10, concludes after a 2 hr ride at the Elks Camp in Keene for a bbq, giveaways and prizes.
Ode to Joy Benefit: 2-10 pm at the Keene Elks Camp in Keene. Live bands, food, games, chinese auction.
All proceeds to benefit Joy's Network programs and services for cancer patients and their families and to open a cancer patient retreat in Cheshire County.

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Dedication of the Brattleboro/Chesterfield Bridge, Rte 9 West Chesterfield

A plaque will be placed on the bridge dedicating it to
Justice Harlan Fiske Stone

11:00AM - 3:00PM

Walk For Animals

The day's events include children’s activities, miniature horses, cow milking contest, face painting, pony rides, food and the Mutt Minster Dog Show. There will even be K9 Good Citizen testing! A short, ½ mile parade walk gives dogs an opportunity to strut their stuff and owners a chance to do some creative costuming!

4:00PM - 6:00PM

2 Pianos 4 Hands

The riotous tale of two Canadian boys, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom. They work fervently toward their dream amidst pushy parents, eccentric teachers, hours of repetitive practice, stage fright, the agony of competitions, and the dream of greatness. Along the journey the actors/pianists portray a dazzling range of characters embellished with a show of piano wizardry featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rated PG-13.

08:00AM - 10:00AM

Lean and Green Awards

Meet the 2010 Lean and Green Award winners as they share their environmentally-sound practices, and learn how to make your business more eco-friendly while improving the bottom line.
Keynote speaker Cameron Wake, research associate professor at the University of NH and director of Carbon Solutions New England, will address NH's environmental challenges and possible solutions.

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Keene Center is part of Genesis HealthCare Corporation, one of the nation's largest long term care providers with over 200 skilled nursing centers and assisted living residences in 13 eastern states. At Keene Center, we provide skilled nursing, short stay care, rehabilitation, and long term care. Extensive therapy services are provided by Genesis Rehab Services, up to 7 days per week.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

This Verse Business

Gordon Clapp—best known for his Emmy-winning role as Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue and his Tony-nominated role as Dave Moss in the 2005 Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross—stars in this world premiere. Clapp portrays the great American poet Robert Frost, who “barded” around the country for forty-five years with his poetry, dry wit, and “promises to keep.” At times funny, often poignant, This Verse Business will give you things to ponder as the season comes to an end. For age 12 and

All Day

Women's Panel/Dinner - Improving Communication

Good communication is fundamental to success! This workshop will help individuals become aware of their communications preferences, limitations and blind spots. Visit website for complete details

4:00PM - 7:00PM

Harvest Festival 2010

Activities include a 5K Fun-Run, Jump-Rope co, a Goat chase-race, snacks & smoothies made by the Foodbank chef from local vegetables, a ride at Sprockets & activities at Ripples. Details, Pledge & donation forms & map of the Fun-Run are all available on our website. Sovernet will match the first $5,000 in donations. Please join us for the fun & help raise a bundle for Vermont Foodbank. It will be a great Fall evening with Sovernet, the Foodbank, the Farmers’ Market & Bellows Falls Gallery Walk.

2:00PM - 6:00PM

Barbecue Fridays

Charcoal Charlie and the students of First Course will be selling award winning Southern Barbecue available for take-out from 2-6 pm (or food sells out). Pre-orders are hightly recommended (at least 24-hrs prior). Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, St Louis Style Ribs and Smoked Chicken Quarters along with side dishes will be available by the piece, by the pound or by the meal. Call 352-1385, e-mail denise@1stcourse.org or follow us on Facebook for full menu and pricing. Charcoal Charlie is a founding m

All Day

Antrim Home & Harvest Festival

A family-oriented festival which includes food, a parade, fireworks, a corn-eating contest, a trick skateboard competition, music, a BBQ, and the Antrim Can/Am Slalom Championships, a skateboard racing event which is one of the largest in the North America.

4:00PM - 6:00PM

This Verse Business

Gordon Clapp—best known for his Emmy-winning role as Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue and his Tony-nominated role as Dave Moss in the 2005 Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross—stars in this world premiere. Clapp portrays the great American poet Robert Frost, who “barded” around the country for forty-five years with his poetry, dry wit, and “promises to keep.” At times funny, often poignant, This Verse Business will give you things to ponder as the season comes to an end. For age 12 and

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is: New Hampshire's Priorities and Budget--a panel discussion and community conversation

Charlie Arlinghaus, President, Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy; Keene Mayor Dale Pregent; Cheshire County Administrator Jack Wozmack; John E. Tobin, Jr., Executive Director, New Hampshire Legal Assistance; Lauren Bressett, Westmoreland, moderator

8:00PM - 10:00PM

This Verse Business

Gordon Clapp—best known for his Emmy-winning role as Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue and his Tony-nominated role as Dave Moss in the 2005 Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross—stars in this world premiere. Clapp portrays the great American poet Robert Frost, who “barded” around the country for forty-five years with his poetry, dry wit, and “promises to keep.” At times funny, often poignant, This Verse Business will give you things to ponder as the season comes to an end. For age 12 and

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Basic Pistol Safety

6-9 Tue&Thu, 9-2 Sat
Duration: 11 hours over 3 days
Cost: $65 for club members and $75 for non-members, including materials
and expenses
This course provides basic introduction to and safe-handling techniques for all types of pistols and revolvers. Certificate of completion awarded. Duration: 11 hours over 3 days (6-9 Wed & Thu, 9-2 Sat).