BROOKLINE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

BLUEBERRY BASH AT FIREMEN’S BARBECUE

The Brookline Women’s Club’s Blueberry Bash will be held 1-3 p.m. July 19 at Brook­line Ball Park on Milford Road. Featuring tasty homemade blueberry pies, crisp, sundaes and a raffle, all to support the club’s scholarship fundraiser. Information: Lynne Abt at 930-8634 or visit bwc-nh. weebly.com/upcoming-events. html.

WEDDING AND BRIDAL SHOWCASE VENDORS SOUGHT

The Brookline Economic Development Committee, in partnership with the Brookline Event Center, is hosting Brook­line’s first Wedding & Bridal Showcase, inviting all wed­ding professionals from New Hampshire and Massachusetts to participate. Registration is open for the Oct. 3 event. Information: brookline.nh.us/ economic-development-committee.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL FOR ADULTS/TEENS

Hollis/Brookline Beach Vol­leyball hosts adult and teen open play twice each week at the sand courts at the Brook­line Ball Park. Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for players with full knowledge of rules and intermediate to advanced skills in serving, passing, setting, spiking and blocking; Fridays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for people with no training, picnic players and novices. $4/adults; $3/students; $8/ families.

HOLLIS

FAMILIES

HOLLIS SUMMER TENNIS CAMP

Hollis summer tennis camp will return for a third year being instructed by Florida tennis professional Greg Reardon. The class will be of­fered at the Hollis town courts for two weeks and will be for ages 7-15 for all levels from introduction to advanced. It is a group lesson format and approved by Hollis Parks and Recreation. Sessions held July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7. Informa­tion: planettennisusa.com or 1-727-542-9636.

CAVALIERS SUMMER BASKETBALL SKILLS ACADEMY

The Hollis Brookline High School boys basketball program will offer the eighth annual Cavaliers Summer Basketball Skills Academy for boys entering grades 4-9. The camp will take place 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20-24 at the school. The camp will be staffed by current and former Hollis Brookline varsity play­ers and coaches. We strive to offer your child a unique basketball experience built upon skill development. The theme is "Preparation – When opportunity comes, it is too late to prepare." Space will be limited to the first 100 to register. Forms can be found on the athletic page of the Hollis Brookline High website. Bring your basketball shoes, a snack with plenty of water, a bagged lunch (grades 7-9) and a strong desire to learn.

BEAVER BROOK ASSOCIATION

CLASSES AND EVENTS

These events will be offered by the Beaver Brook Asso­ciation. Registration required unless otherwise noted. 465- 7787, www.beaverbrook.org. Fees are listed as nonmember/ member.

Beaver Brook summer camps are offered through Aug. 14 for students ages 4-16. All classes have unique themes and expose children to a wide variety of natural places. Children will be explor­ing, learning and playing or creating outside – building forts in the forest, catching frogs, taking pictures, hiking, drawing, going on field trips, learning survival skills, gar­dening or other outdoor fun. New offerings include Camp Cuisine, A Week in the Woods, Forest Village, Outdoor Explor­ers and Frogs, Turtles, Snakes, Oh My!

Forest Freetime is 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, following each camp session. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register in advance. $75/week.

MUSHROOM FORAY

Go out on the trails in search of wild mushrooms with walk leader Stephanie Doyle. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 19. $12/$15.

‘THE ART OF SEEING: CREATING A NATURE JOURNAL’

We will explore some of the sites at Beaver Brook and make a journal about what we see. All forms of expression are encouraged, be it writing, drawing, photography or any other media you enjoy. 2-4 p.m. July 19. $15.

HERBALISM SERIES

Series of four workshops held 6-9 p.m. $18/$20 each; $50/$55 for three workshops; $60/$70 for four workshops. July 23: Herbalism: The Basics. Aug. 6: Mother Nature’s First Aid Kit. Aug. 20: Keep Calm & Carry Herbs. Aug. 27: Ener­gizing Caffeine-free Herbal Alternatives.

HUDSON

COMMUNITY EVENTS

HUDSON OLD HOME DAYS

Hudson Old Home Days will be held Aug. 13-16 on the Hills House grounds across from Alvirne High School. Event will include a carnival, fireworks and singing competition, as well as many other activities, both old and new. Fun for the entire family. If you are inter­ested in renting booth space, being a sponsor or volunteer­ing, email hudsonoldhome­days@gmail.com. You can also visit their Facebook Page, "Hudson NH Old Home Days," or hudsonoldhomedays. blogspot.com.

MERRIMACK

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MERRIMACK LIONS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Merrimack Lions’ 13th annual charity golf tourna­ment, "Swinging for Charity," will be held July 20 at Am­herst Country Club. Check-in at 7:30 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts available; tee time is 8:30. Every team has a chance to win with our new scoring format. Donation of $125 includes green fees, cart, gift bag, contests, prizes, snacks and lunch. There will be raffles, too. Barbecue provided. Proceeds benefit the community. Information: Alan Hoye at 424-7897 or Phil Przybyszewski at 424-3311.

MERRIMACK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB YARD SALE

The Merrimack Senior Citi­zens Club will hold an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the John O’Leary Adult Community Center on Church Street.

42ND ANNUAL SHOW & SHINE

The 42nd annual Show & Shine will be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Anheuser- Busch Brewery, 221 Daniel Webster Highway. All pro­ceeds benefits Make A Wish N.H. More than 500 show cars, music, food, brewery tours, see the Clydesdales, great family fun and all for a great cause. $5 donation to Make-A-Wish. Information: Deb Hill at 249-8861 or visit nh.wish.org.

MERRIMACK CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce for its 28th an­nual golf tournament on Aug. 17 at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. With a field of more than 100 golfers and doz­ens of sponsors from around the state, enjoy 18 holes of play and take part in opportu­nities to win prizes, including hole-in-one, putting contest, raffles and auctions. Informa­tion/registration: 424-3669 or merrimackchamber.org.

FAMILIES

LEGO CAMP

Merrimack High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team Chop Shop 166 is host­ing its annual summer Lego Camp. Two sessions: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 20-24 and July 27-31 at Merrimack Middle School, 31 Madeline Bennett Drive. One week of exploring how to build Lego Robots to race against time and obstacles. Learn how to use the Lego NXT Mindstorms Kit. Be creative! Build racing robots! Daily races lead up to a Grand Finale race and additional obstacle course challenge. In­formation: Fran Leach at 429- 0164 or visit chopshop166. com/drupal/LEGOcamp.

MILFORD

COMMUNITY EVENTS

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE

The Milford Historical So­ciety will hold an open house from 2-4 p.m. July 12 at the Carey House, 6 Union St. En­trance is on the driveway side of the building.

NEW ENGLAND PEACH FESTIVAL

The 11th annual New England Peach Festival, sponsored by Milford’s Church of Our Sav­iour, will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 15 on the Milford Community House lawn, corner of Elm and Union streets. A variety of peach delights, crafts table, children’s games and activities, hot dog lunch, live music and more. Proceeds to benefit Bridges and Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity. Information: 673- 3309 or coosmilford.org.

FAMILIES

FAMILY FUN DAY

Light of the World Chris­tian Church of Milford’s 10th annual Family Fun Day will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25 at Keyes Field. Event will include live music, professional slippery slide, bounce house and face painting. Free food served from 11:30-2 p.m. This event coincides with Milford Summer Basketball League’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, which will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Trophies awarded. Park­ing available at the Souhegan Valley Boys & Girls Club across from the footbridge. Informa­tion: prlwcc@yahoo.com.

MONT VERNON

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FREE COMMUNITY DINNER

Mont Vernon Congregation­al Church, 4 S. Main St., will hold a free community dinner from 5-7 p.m. July 16. Free and open to all; donations happily accepted but not required. Menu: BBQ chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, corn bread and dessert. Information: 673- 3500.

WILTON

COMMUNITY EVENTS

‘NURSE IS IN’ CLINIC

A wellness nurse from Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services will be available at the following "Nurse Is In" clinics, at which time you can have your blood pressure checked and ask health questions: 1-2 p.m. July 13 at Edgewater Apartments. Free. No appointment neces­sary. Call 352-2253 or 1-800- 541-4145 or visit hcsservices. org.

FOOT CARE CLINIC

Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services is offering foot care clinics to residents of all area towns. A nurse will be on hand to offer basic foot care from 1-3 p.m. July 15 at HCS, 73 Main St. $20. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 1-800-541-4145, ext. 118, or 352-2253.

WILTON FARMERS MARKET

Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. at the north end of Main Street, across from the traffic dummy with the blinking light. Information: Facebook page at Wilton NH Farmers Market or call Dick Putnam during the day at 654-6564.

REGIONAL

COMMUNITY EVENTS

BEDFORD: TECHWOMEN POWER BREAKFAST

The next TechWomen Power Breakfast will be held 7:30-9 a.m. July 14 at Manchester Country Club, 180 S. River Road, Bedford. Registration is required, and tickets to the event, which includes breakfast, are $15. To register: nhhtc.org or 935-8951. The series is part of the Coun­cil’s TechWomen|TechGirls initiative that builds on a strong community of women enthusiastic about technology and supporting efforts where girls are exploring STEM as a career or area of study.

CONCORD: ‘THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE’

"The Price is Right Live!" will come to the Capitol Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Tickets are $39-$59 and can be purchased at the Capitol Center box office, by call­ing 225-111 or at ccanh.com. Want to play? No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of 50 United States and Canada (excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec), 18 years or older. Ticket purchase will not increase your chances of being selected to play. To register for chance to be a contestant, visit registration area at or near the venue box office three hours prior to show time. For com­plete rules and regulations, visit or call the box. To enter theater to watch show, a ticket purchase is required.

CONCORD: PADDLE FOR A NEW PERSPECTIVE

On July 26, Five Rivers Con­servation Trust will host its third annual Merrimack River Paddle trip from Boscawen to Concord. The trip will provide a new perspective of the Merrimack River. Discounted canoe and kayak rentals will be available at Quickwater Canoe and Kayak and free shuttles between the put in and take out will be provided. Participants must pre-register by emailing info@5rct.org or calling 225-7225, and make necessary rental arrange­ments (753-0025, www. quickwatercanoe.com) by July 22. Beginning at noon, pad­dlers can launch their boat at the County Farm boat launch in Boscawen and paddle 10 miles down the Merrimack to the Quickwater take-out, on the Canterbury/Concord town line. At 12:30, a naturalist will launch with anyone who would like to learn more about the natural history of the river and surrounding area. The trip will take 3-4 hours of pad­dling, floating and splashing, so participants should bring lots of water, snacks and sunscreen. At take out, light refreshments will be provided. Paddlers can bring their own boat, life jacket and paddles or rent equipment in advance from Quickwater. Free, but contributions to Five Rivers will be gratefully accepted.

DERRY: CONCERT TO BENEFIT CLM FOUNDATION

The seventh annual Concert & Silent Auction to benefit the CLM Foundation, featur­ing Satisfaction: the Interna­tional Rolling Stones Show, will be held at 7 p.m. July 31 at the Stockbridge Theatre at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. $20-$30. Tickets: stockbridge­theatre.com. Information on sponsorships, auction dona­tions, 50/50 tickets: 965- 0656 or visit centerfor lifemanagement.org.

DUNSTABLE: ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERTS

The annual Dunstable Sum­mer Concerts are held 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on the Town Common on Route 113. (Rain dates are the next night.) Food available. July 15: Back 2 Back; July 22: The Bel Airs; July 29: Brian Templeton; Aug. 5: The 45’s. Visit facebook.com/ dunstablesummerconcerts.

GOFFSTOWN: NHHPCO GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us Aug. 21 for the New Hampshire Hospice & Pallia­tive Care Organization’s 12th annual NHHPCO Tournament at Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown. The NHHPCO is a nonprofit organization that raises public awareness about quality end-of-life care; pro­vides resources and support to over 30 hospice and palliative care programs serving N.H.; and educates health care providers and caregivers and advocates for legislation that will improve end-of-life care for residents of N.H. Information: Mary Kazanowski, 315-3739 or mkaz.nh.ultranet@rcn.com.

LONDONDERRY: ACCESS CENTER’S MEDIA CAMP

Londonderry Access Center’s Beginner Summer Media Camp will be held 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 20-31. Open to students entering grades 5-8. Cost is $45 for two weeks. Payment must be received in order to re­serve your space. Participants must be able to attend the entire camp. To register: Erin at 432-1100, ext. 185.

NEW BOSTON: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

New Boston Recreation Department has announced the schedule for its 2015 Sum­mer Concert Series. Concerts are held 6-8 p.m. on the New Boston Town Common. Free. Information: newbostonnh. gov/recreation or 487-2880. July 14: Brickyard Blues. July 28: The Mirage Bank. Aug. 11: Hickory Horned Devils. Aug. 25: Karen Morgan and Pony Express.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE: NE PARKINSON’S RIDE

Join the 2015 New England Parkinson’s Ride on Sept. 12 in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Choose from a 10-, 30-, 50- or 100-mile bicycle ride and help pedal towards a cure for Parkinson’s. Start and finish festival at Old Orchard Beach Ballpark. Registration fee is $45 (free for riders younger than 18). Fundraising require­ment is $100 via Team Fox. For more information, visit nepar­kinsonsride.com or visit the organizers at their offices at 515 Daniel Webster Highway.

PLYMOUTH: NH MUSIC FESTIVAL

The New Hampshire Music Festival season runs through Aug. 6 in Plymouth and surrounding communities. With a theme of "American Landscapes," the festival’s 63rd season will explore and celebrate American music and the great outdoors. Tickets: $22-$75. Schedule: 535-2787 or nhmf.org.

WINDHAM: PUTTS FORE MUTTS

The eighth annual Animal Rescue Network of New England Putts Fore Mutts benefit golf tournament will be held Aug. 17 at Windham Country Club. Whether you play golf, sponsor a hole, make a monetary donation, make a donation of goods or even just help spread the word about our event, every little bit helps. Register by Aug. 10 at arnne.org or 233-4801.

ONGOING

NASHUA AREA: GRANITE STATE CONJURERS

The Granite State Conjurers meet on the third Wednesday of the month at various loca­tions in the Nashua area. Ma­gicians, whether hobbyist or more advanced, are welcome to attend a meeting and meet fellow conjurers. Information: Call Don at 429-8480.

NASHUA AREA: ARNNE PET DONATION NEEDS

The Animal Rescue Network of New England is a nonprofit organization that rescues pets that are scheduled for death row from the South because there simply are not enough homes. They spay, neuter, vaccinate, microchip and treat any medical conditions and then place them in carefully screened forever homes. They are looking for donations of money, gift cards (gas, build­ing, office and pet supplies), large Martingale collars (no chains), heavy-duty leashes, slip leashes, cotton/fleece throw-size blankets (no stuff­ing/wool), sheets, HE laundry detergent and cleaning tabs, two-drawer filing cabinet, small folding table (variable height). Donations are tax-deductible. To donate: 233 4801 or info@arnne.org.