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AMHERST

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SILVER LINING YOUTH CIRCUS

The Silver Lining Youth Circus will present its summer touring production at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at Gymnastics Village, 13 Caldwell Drive. Suggested donations at the door: $6 adults, $3 for ages 3-12, Family maximum of $15. Proceeds will go towards the Circus Learning Scholarship Fund. Information: silverliningcircuscamp.com or 1-413-313-1778.

BROOKLINE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

BROOKLINE LIONS’ BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

The Brookline Lions Club will hold a back-to-school supply drive to benefit Brookline students and to be distributed through the food pantry. Collection will be held through Sept. 5. There will be collection boxes at the Brookline Post Office, public library and general store. New, unused items needed are: Binders (1.5-inch, 2-inch, 3-inch), dividers (5 tab and 8 tab), two-pocket folders, subject notebooks (1, 2 and 3), composition notebooks, index cards, Post-it Notes, filler paper, pens, No. 2 pencils, highlighter markers, erasers, pencil sharpeners, staplers, calculators, pencil boxes or pouches and thumb/USB flash drives; for the middle and high school lockers, locker organizer shelves; and backpacks to carry all suggested items. Information: 769-0732 or kthomp0909@aol.com.

HOLLIS

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.

HERBALISM SERIES

Series of workshops held 6-9 p.m. $18/$20 each; $50/$55 for three workshops. 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.

SCHOLARSHIPS

HUDSON LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Hudson Lions Club is awarding the eighth annual Ron Boisvert $1,000 scholarship to a Hudson resident who is continuing his or her education in the medical field. This includes nursing, premed, audiology, ophthalmology, physical therapy, pharmacy, X-ray tech, lab tech and more. Applications: nhlions.org/hudson. Scholarship chairman is Roger LaTulippe, 136 Lowell Road, Hudson, dgroger@comcast.net. The deadline is Aug. 7. Boisvert was a member of the Hudson Lions Club from 1983 until he succumbed to cancer in 2006 at age 68. Although quiet and a man of few words, he went about volunteering behind the scenes. Boisvert received an International President’s Appreciation Award for his volunteerism.

LITCHFIELD

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT CASA NH

The fifth annual John Zahr Memorial Endowment Fund Golf Tournament to benefit CASA of NH will be held Sept. 16 at Passaconaway Country Club. $275/player or $1,000 per foursome. Registration at 7:30 a.m.; 8:30 shotgun start. Fee includes greens fees, cart, breakfast and lunch. To register: Joann at 626-4600, ext. 2124.

MERRIMACK

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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. $150 for singles/$500 for foursomes. Information/registration: 424-3669 or merrimackchamber.org.

FAMILIES

DAISY FOR A DAY PROGRAM

Do you want a taste of what it’s like to be a Daisy Girl Scout? Incoming kindergartners and first-graders and current first-grade Daisies are welcome to a Daisy for a Day program held 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 5 at St. James United Methodist Church, 646 Daniel Webster Highway. There will be songs, games and crafts. Make new friends and meet older Girl Scouts. You do not need to be a registered Girl Scout to participate. Parents and legal guardians: Please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out permission slips. This is an optional drop-off event. RSVP or for more information: troops@merrimackgirlscouts.org.

MILFORD

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MILFORD ANTIQUES SHOW

The Milford Antiques Show will be held 8-11 a.m. Aug. 2 at Hampshire Hills Athletic Club, 50 Emerson Road. Featuring 75 dealers. $5 admission from 8-9:30; free from 9:30-11. Information: 1-781-329-1192 or milfordantiquesshow.com.

11TH ANNUAL 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, located at the corner of Elm and Union streets. Featuring 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.

PETS FOR VETS MOTORCYCLE RUN

Riders, volunteers and donations are need for the Pets for Vets – N.H. Chapter Motorcycle Run to be held Aug. 16 starting at the Milford VFW, 1 VFW Way. Registration at 8 a.m.; kickstands up at 10 a.m. Riders will stop in Jaffrey, then return to Milford for a barbecue and live music with Dented Aura, Red Hot Rush and Bright Orange Blasto. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. $20 per bike, $10 per passenger, $15 for barbecue only. Information: pets-for-vets.com.

FAMILIES

PIRATES AND PRINCESS FESTIVAL

The High Hopes Foundation of New Hamp­shire will present its Pirates and Princess Fes­tival from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8 on the Milford Community House Lawn, 5 Union St. We have many activities planned for this fun-filled fam­ily day and fundraising event. The proceeds are used by the High Hopes Foundation to support N.H. children who have serious and chronic illness, by granting experience opportunities. Information: highhopesfoundation.org.

MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND ORIENTATION

All new families in Milford with high school age children are asked to call the Milford High School Student Services Office (673-4523) immediately to make an appointment to enroll their children. All new students will need to complete the enrollment and course selection process by Wednesday, Aug. 19. Milford High will also have an orientation for newly enrolled students entering grades 10-12 on Aug. 20 from 1-2 p.m. in Room 189.

WILTON

COMMUNITY EVENTS

WILTON CAMERA CLUB

The Wilton Camera Club will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library. This month’s Shoot and Show topic will be "Architecture," so bring your prints or downloads. The topic for September is "Wild Life." Guests are welcome. Information: 654- 6743 or dmschmidt3@juno.com.

THE NURSE IS IN

A wellness nurse from Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services will be avail­able at the following Nurse Is In clinics, where you can have your blood pressure checked and ask health questions. No appointment is necessary, and the service is provided free to residents of all ages. Information: 352-2253 or 1-800-541-4145, or hcsservices.org. 1-2 p.m. Aug. 10: Edgewater Estates, Wilton. 2-3 p.m. Aug. 20: Greenville Falls Senior Housing, Greenville.

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 from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 19 at HCS, 73 Main St. There is a $20 charge for foot care services. Appoint­ments are necessary and can be made by call­ing 1-800-541-4145, ext. 118 or 352-2253.

REGIONAL

COMMUNITY EVENTS

AMHERST: CBM CARES GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT BBBS OF NH

CBM Cares’ annual golf tournament benefit­ting Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire will be held Sept. 17 at Amherst Country Club. Individuals and teams of four can register for the golf tournament by calling BBBSNH’s Nashua office at 883-4851. Registration fees include breakfast, a barbecue lunch, green fee and a golf cart. Contests and raffles, including the chance to win four tickets and a limo ride to a New England Patriots game in October, will cap off the day.

AUBURN: MASSABESIC AUDUBON SOCIETY

The Massabesic Audubon Society, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, will hold these events. Information: nhaudubon.org or 668-3796.

CONCORD: TRIBUTE TO MASTER POTTER GERRY WILLIAMS

The New Hampshire Potters Guild will pres­ent "Friends and Fellow Travelers – A Tribute to Gerry Williams" through Sept. 18 at the gallery at the League of N.H. Craftsmen headquarters, 49 South Main St., Suite 100. Information: nhcrafts.org or 224-3375.

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, MASS.: MCD FALL BULB AND PERENNIAL SALE

The Middlesex Conservation District will hold its annual Fall Bulb and Perennial Sale from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 18 and 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 19 at its new location at Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, Mass. All items may be ordered in advance for best selection through August. To order online, visit middlesexconservation.org, or email middlesexconservation@yahoo.com to receive a printed copy of our catalog. Items for sale include tulips, daffodils, specialty bulbs and perennials; all proceeds benefit our environmental programs.

DERRY: FAMILY MATTERS AUCTION

La Carreta of Derry joins The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center, as this year’s presenting sponsor for the 14th annual Family Matters Auction: Fiesta! Fiesta! This year’s auction will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Promises to Keep in Derry. Tickets are $35, available at urteachers.org. Sponsorships are still available and event volunteers are being sought. Contact Angelica Ladd at aladd@ urteachers.org.

DUNSTABLE: 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. Aug. 5: The 45’s. Visit facebook.com/dunstablesummerconcerts.

FITCHBURG, MASS.: APPLEWILD SCHOOL EVENTS

Applewild School will hold the following events this summer: Information: applewild. org. 9 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 27: Meet Applewild’s sixth Head of School at Coffee with Christie.

GOFFSTOWN: NHHPCO GOLF TOURNAMENT

The New Hampshire Hospice & Palliative Care Organization’s 12th annual NHHPCO Tour­nament will be held at Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown on Aug. 21. 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.

NASHUA: 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. $150 for singles/$500 for foursomes. Information/registration: 424-3669 or merrimackchamber.org.

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. 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.

PELHAM: CAMP RUNELS 85TH REUNION

Camp Runels, 82 Girl Scout Road, is holding its 85th reunion from 6 p.m. Aug. 7 to 11 a.m. Aug. 9. Go swimming, boating, sing favorite songs, make s’mores, and reminisce with friends new and old. Spend one night ($40), two nights ($80) or just the day on Saturday ($20). Pricing is per person and families are welcome to attend with former campers. Information/registration: camprunels.blogspot. com/2015/03/camp-runels-85th-reunion.html. Hosted by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachu­setts. Information: 1-617-350-8335.

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.

PORTSMOUTH: NHTP YOUTH REPERTORY COMPANY AUDITIONS

The NHTP Youth Repetory Company will hold auditons for its 2015-16 productions from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 2 and 4-8 p.m. Sept. 9 in Portsmouth. Open to ages 10-17. To schedule an audition time, call 431-6641, ext. 4, or email info@nhtheatreproject.org.

WINDHAM: WINDHAM COMMUNITY BANDS

The Windham Concert Band will present a free outdoor concert from 5:30-7:15 p.m. Aug. 2 at Searles School and Chapel, located at Chapel Road and Route 111. Information: windhamcommunitybands.org.

WINDHAM: ‘ONCE UPON A MATTRESS’

The Windham Actors Guild will present a summer youth show performance of "Once Upon a Mattress" at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 8 and 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Windham High School, 64 London Bridge Road. $16 general admission, $13 students and seniors. Tickets: windhamactorsguild.com or 247-8634.

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.