Londonderry
APRIL 5
"Heart and Music: The Best Theater Songs You Haven't Heard," 8 p.m. at St. Peter's Church. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the door only. The church is at 3 Peabody Row, Londonderry, next to Mack's Apples. For more information, call 860-6371 or e-mail heartandmusic2008@gmail.com.
APRIL 12
Applewood Learning Center of Londonderry has its fifth annual auction at the Granite Rose in Hampstead at 7 p.m. The event includes dinner with silent and live auction items. Special auction items include New Hampshire Fisher Cats tickets, Walt Disney World Park Hopper passes, Florida condominium stay, TNT Vacations vouchers and more. For more information or to buy tickets, call 434-3139 or visit www.applewoodlc.org.
Friends of Music benefit auction, 6 p.m. at the Londonderry High School Cafe. Suggested donation of $5 at the door. For more information, visit www.lancermusic.org or call 432-6941.
APRIL 13
Nutfield Session at the Londonderry Senior Center/Mayflower Grange from 1 to 5 p.m. Details and directions can be found at: http://nutfieldsessions.org/next_session.html/. This will be the last Nutfield Session open mike until the meeting on the Londonderry Town Common on Sunday, June 22.
APRIL 23
Londonderry Women's Club to fingerprint first-grade students. An identification card with their child's fingerprints will be sent home for parents to keep with their important documents. Permission slips will be sent home and must be returned for children to participate. Sessions for first-graders and new students will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Matthew Thornton. For more information, contact Lisa at 434-1263.
APRIL 27
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, 8 a.m to noon at the Londonderry Lions Hall on Mammoth Road in Londonderry. Adults $6, children 12 and under $4. This is to benefit the local efforts and charities the Lions support. For more information, e-mail gsmith2358@comcast.net.
MAY 10
Sixth annual Toy Swap/Sale will be held at the Matthew Thornton School gym. Registration is from 7:30 to 9 a.m., and the sale is from 9:30 to noon. This is a great opportunity to sell children's and babies' items that are no longer being used but that are still in good shape. It is a consignment sale where the owner sets the price and the Women's Club sells the items. The owner receives two-thirds of the money for which items sell, and the Women's Club keeps the remaining one-third. This year's Toy Swap benefits Project P.L.A.Y. (Playground for Londonderry's Active Youth). Registration forms with complete instructions can be found at the Leach Library and the Londonderry YMCA and must be completed to participate.
ONGOING
"Author's Collection" by Nicole Declerck Murray, portrait artist and proprietor of the Declerck Gallery in Plaistow, on display at both the Stockbridge Theatre at Pinkerton Academy and the Leach Library in Londonderry. For more information, visit www.declerckgallery.com or call 382-8290.
Sign up for Londonderry Access Community TV's beginner summer media camp, open to those who have not previously been trained at the LAC. All aspects of television production will be covered, from conception to completion. The camp will run from July 21 to Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is open to incoming students, grades five through eight, living in Londonderry. To register, call 432-1100, ext. 185. Cost is $20 and spaces are limited.
Advanced media camp, at LAC, open to incoming Londonderry students, grades six through eight, who have previously been through the summer media camp, or can show extensive training from the LAC. The group will be creating a show from start to finish. The camp will take place from Aug. 11 to Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register, call 432-1100, ext 185. Space is limited.
The town of Londonderry is currently in the process of renegotiating the town's franchise agreement with Comcast. To strengthen the bargaining position and to address the community's needs and concerns, the cable department would appreciate community input to a short survey. Go to www.londonderrynh.org and click on "Cable Survey." For information, contact Dottie Grover, the director of the cable department, by e-mail at dgrover@londonderrynh.org or by phone at 432-1100, ext. 178.
Jazzercise classes meet six times weekly at the Londonderry Dance Academy, 21 Buttrick Road. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday at 9:15 a.m. (with child care available) and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Includes elements of dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and more. For people of every age and fitness level. Contact Sandy Buchanan at 413-6612 or go to jazzercise.com.
Boy Scout Troop 1910 meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on the corner of Mammoth Road and Peabody Row. The troop invites all boys, ages 11-17, to join. No Scouting experience is required. Call Brian Williams at 432-3530 for information.
St. Jude Parish hosts a program for those contemplating entering the Roman Catholic faith. Anyone interested in learning more can call the parish office at 432-3333.
Leach Library offers museum passes to the Children's Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science, all in Boston; Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord; and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness. Passes are checked out for 24 hours and can be reserved at the library's circulation desk. Call for information at 432-1132.
Londonderry Democratic Party meets the second Tuesday of each month at Leach Library from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Visitors and new members welcome. Call Pam Jorgensen at 432-6684.
Londonderry Diabetes Support Group meets the third Friday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Londonderry Grange Hall. Call 800-540-2981 for more information.
Nutfield Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Londonderry Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road, from 4 to 5 p.m. Call Stacy Thrall at 425-1770.
Derry
APRIL 6
Doggie Boot Camp at the Robert Frost Farm, 122 Rockingham Road, Derry, from 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting. If there is still snow on the ground or if it's snowing or raining the class will be canceled. Please bring a correction collar (choke collar) as well as a leash, cotton web if possible. Leashes will be available for $10 and collars for $8. Bring bags to pick up after your dog. For more information, call 437-3779.
APRIL 8 & 15
Anger Management for Parents — Take Control will be at The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 437-8477 for more information.
APRIL 11
Lobster raffle at the VFW Post 1617, 18 Railroad Ave., Derry. Purchase tickets in advance to win a large lobster. Drawing at 8:30 p.m. Call 432-9702 for more information.
Derry Republican Committee's Lincoln Day Dinner, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Promises to Keep, 199 Rockingham Road, Derry. Tickets are $50 and are available from any member of the Derry Republican Committee's Executive Board. U.S. Sen. John Sununu will be this year's keynote speaker and state Republican Chairman Fergus Cullen will also address the audience. Other speakers will include Congressman Jeb Bradley, former Commissioner of Health and Human Services John Stephens, state Sen. Joe Kenney and Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta.
APRIL 12
The Friends of the Derry Libraries will hold a book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Derry Library on East Broadway. Paperbacks are 50 cents, hardcovers, CDs, DVDs and videos are $1. Fiction, nonfiction, children's books, canvas totes, T-shirts are available for sale.
APRIL 13
Band Relay at Burgundy's, 2 to 10 p.m., 35 Manchester Road, Derry, hosted by Team Holding Strong for Relay For Life. There will be four bands playing, donated items from local businesses to raffle, and a 50/50 raffle. Cover charge of $5 at the door. For more information, e-mail keenantwin@yahoo.com or purplerose0416@yahoo.com.
Oakledge Farm open house, noon to 4 p.m. at 78 Gulf Road, Derry. Come see the farm, meet the horses and talk with the instructor. Pony rides, snacks, refreshments, small tours and demonstrations. Learn about training, instruction and camps. For more information, call 490-4271.
Senior Citizen Prom from 1 to 4 p.m, at the Senior Cafeteria in the Fine Arts Building at Pinkerton Academy. Dinner, dancing and raffles. Doors will not open until 12:45 p.m. This year's theme is the 1950s. Dressing in theme is encouraged but not required. Sign up with Derry Parks & Recreation at 432-6136.
APRIL 16
Annual Youth Job Fair, 3 to 7 p.m. at The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry. Call 437-8477 for more information.
Advanced Parenting for Challenging Children, $150 per person or $250 per couple parenting the same child. This is an eight-week program explaining how children with Asperger's, ADD, ADHD, Tourette's syndrome, etc. learn to bond by having their needs met repeatedly. Please make checks made payable to Harrison Consulting and mail registration to: Harrison Consulting, 11 Peabody Road, Suite 2, Derry, or call 434-5255 or fax 434-5288.
APRIL 18
Meat shoot at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by VFW Post 1617 and Ladies Auxiliary, 18 Railroad Ave., Derry. Proceeds benefit veterans and community activities. Members and guests welcome. Karaoke at 9 p.m. Call 432-9702 for more information.
APRIL 20
Penny Social sponsored by Derry Memorial Auxiliary VFW Post 1617, 18 Railroad Ave., starting at 2 p.m. Proceeds help support Adopt A Unit program, veterans and community activities. Members and guests welcome. Call 432-9702 for more information.
APRIL 22
"Girls Speak Up" conversations with young women, opening up communication between mother and daughter regarding critical issues in their lives, at The Upper Room from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register, call 437-8477, ext. 17.
APRIL 27
Blue Man Group day trip to the Charles Playhouse in Boston, hosted by Derry Parks & Recreation. The coach bus will depart from Hood Commons at 1 p.m. Tickets for Derry residents, $34 per person; nonresidents $44 per person. All patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. To register or for more information, call 432-6136 or visit www.derry-nh.org; checks or cash only. Make checks payable to Derry Parks & Recreation Department.
MAY 17
Annual plant sale, hosted by Derry Garden Club (rain, snow, or shine), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 58 E. Broadway, Derry (next to the Derry Public Library). Perennials and annuals will be offered. Call 432-9215 for more information, or if you wish to donate plants from your yard, visit www.derrygardenclub.org.
Ongoing
Adams Female Academy scholarship funds are available for the school year ending June 2008. Applications can be obtained at the Taylor Library or at the guidance offices at Pinkerton Academy and Calvary Christian School. Applications must be submitted no later than May 9. Applicants must live within the Adams Female Academy district.
Speak Truth to Power exhibition at Stockbridge Theatre Gallery, Pinkerton Academy, Derry. Presentation chronicles the struggles of human right defenders, including the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Elie Wiesel, Helen Prejean and many others. Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, May 7.
Project P.L.A.Y. — last chance for fence pickets: Londonderry's new playground will be built on May 31. Engraved fence pickets can be purchased for $100 each and deadline for orders is April 15. All donations are tax-deductible and can be mailed to Project P.L.A.Y., P.O. Box 312, Londonderry. To download an order form or for more information, visit www.projectplaylondonderry.org or lmwmcintyre@yahoo.com.
Two weekends of "delicious fun" are in store as Kids Coop Theatre presents Roald Dahl's timeless story "Willy Wonka Jr." at Derry's Adams Memorial Opera House from May 9 to May 17. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoons at 1 p.m. Tickets available in April online at www.kids-coop-theatre.org.
Red Hats Divine Derry Dames meets on the third Wednesday of the month at Hillside Estates Community Room at 6:30 p.m for a potluck supper. Other monthly events are movie night, game night and book club. For more information, call 262-5448 or 434-5003.
Lil' Sprouts Club, a children's gardening class open to children ages 5 and up. Participants will grow produce for themselves, and enhance the lives of others by growing a "Row for Hunger." The club, instructed by Harriett Cohen-Alexander, will meet beginning Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. to noon, at Don Ball Park, and will meet for a total of eight weeks. Participants will not be required to attend all eight Saturdays, and will rotate weeks with other club members. The registration fee is $10 per child. Registration forms can be found at the Derry Recreation office or on the Recreation Web site, www.derry.nh.us/recreation. For more information, contact Derry Parks & Recreation at 432-6136.
Spring T-ball/softball registrations: The town of Derry Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registrations through Friday, April 18. Registrations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an evening registration date on Wednesday, April 9, until 8 p.m. Any child 5 to 7 years old is eligible to participate in the T-ball program and will be placed in the appropriate division based on the participant's age as of May 1, 2008. Please note that a birth certificate is required upon registering all 5-year-old participants. Derry resident registration fee is $25. Nonresident registration fee is $45. There is a family rate of $10 for each additional child. Register at the Recreation Office or visit www.derry.nh.us/recreation. Cash or check payments only. Please make checks payable Derry Parks & Recreation. For more information, call 432-6136.
Upper Room Parents Support Group meets Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry. The group offers support for parents of teens. Call 437-8477 to register or for more information.
Take Control: Anger Management for Youth is a class that teaches participants how to have less frustration in life. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for five sessions in April and June at The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry. Call 437-8477 to register or for more information.
Teen Information for Parenting Success — Supporting Teen Families. Meetings are every other Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry. Includes free child care. Learn how to parent and to be financially stable. Call 437-8477 to register or for more information.
Families on the Go workshops/support group and play group is every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry. Open to families with young children. Call 437-8477 for more information.
Scrapbooking days are the first Saturday of every month from noon to 5 p.m. at The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Road, Derry. $10 per person. Includes light refreshments and plenty of space. Call 437-8477 for more information.
Preschool workshops provide a first classroom-type experience without a parent every Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Children's Metamorphosis Museum, 6 W. Broadway, Derry. For fees and topics, visit www.childrensmet.org. Story time is free every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Family Fun Night is every Friday. Cost is $9. Call 425-2560.
Art in the Afternoon is a serious art education program offered at the Children's Metamorphosis Museum, 6 W. Broadway, Derry. For children ages 5 to 8. Program focuses on a different medium over four weekly classes each month. Call 425-2560 or visit www.childrensmet.org.
The Derry Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Marion Gerrish Community Center in Derry. For more information, call 234-2731.
Game On! is at the Derry Public Library every Monday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Teens in grades five through 12 are encouraged to bring their favorite board, card or hand-held games, or play online. For more information, call the library at 432-6140.
Anime Club is a Japanese animation club open to teens in grades seven through 12 that meets at the Derry Public Library every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fans gather to play cards, watch a monthly anime movie and enjoy a trivia contest. Call 432-6140 to find out more.
Knitting a Tighter Community meets Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the St. Thomas Aquinas Center, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry. Call 432-5000 for information.
Stroller Strides offers a prenatal fitness program on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon at Gold's Gym. A postnatal fitness program is at the SportsZone in Derry. Visit online for times at www.strollerstrides.com. Call 300-8669 for more information.
A family-time play group meets at Church of the Transfiguration, 1 Hood Road. Parents with children up to the age of 6 are welcome to play and enjoy a story and snack from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Group is free. Call Mimi for more information at 216-5414.
The Derry Democratic Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Marion Gerrish Community Center. All are welcome to attend. For information, contact Joseph Donahue at DerryDemocraticCommittee@gmail.com, or visit the group online at www.derrydemocrats.org.
Business and Networking International, Nutfield Networkers Chapter meets every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at T-Bones Restaurant, Crystal Avenue, Derry. For information, contact chapter president, Carol Powis, at 434-4042, ext. 92.
Parkland Medical Center hosts a free support group for women coping with all types of cancer. The group meets every third Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Suite 102 of the Nutfield Professional Building, 44 Birch St. Call for more information, or to register, at 421-2347.
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge No. 15 meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 18 Oak St. All Rebekahs are welcome. Call Kathy at 432-2853 or Leona at 432-5012 for more information.
St. Mark's Lodge No. 44, Free and Accepted Masons, meets the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on East Broadway. A potluck supper is at 6:30 p.m. before the meeting. All Masons are welcome. For more information, call Ed Younker at 432-2853.
Creative Women Writers Group seeks members and meets every month at the Derry Public Library. Participants need not be published authors. All genres welcome. Call 437-1481.
Debtors Anonymous, a 12-step program for those seeking help and support to stop compulsive spending, meets Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 W. Broadway. For more information, call 432-0055.
Parent and child play group meets weekly with other local parents and their children. For more information or if interested in registering for the program, call Diana at 216-5191.
Derry Museum of History is open Thursdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. in the lower level of the Adams Memorial Building.
Chester
ONGOING
Chester Historical Society welcomes new members to join and learn more about the town's history. The group's office and historical exhibits are open at Stevens Memorial Hall the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.chesterhistorical.org.
Rockingham Herb Society meets the first Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., at Stevens Memorial Hall. Call 329-5584 for more information.
Wason Pond Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., at Wason Pond Community Center, 603 Raymond Road. The public is welcome. Contact Hilary Hall at 206-4786.
The Chester MOMS Club is seeking new members. The club is a great way to meet other mothers in the area and to participate in activities. Many daytime activities are planned, such as park days, play groups, holiday parties, craft projects, outings to zoos, museums, movies and more. The club also offers a Mom's Night Out and donates to local charities. For information or for those interested in joining, contact Kim at 401-4664 or by e-mail at kampeterson@comcast.net.
HopeKeepers is a Christian group that provides emotional and spiritual support for those who live with chronic illness, pain or disability. The group gives people the opportunity to openly discuss their faith in God, their illness and all of the areas of their life that are affected (relationships, marriage, finances, parenting and careers). Meetings are Fridays at 10 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church in Chester. For information, call the church at 887-2599, Lucy Gay at 434-9516, or visit fellowshipbiblechester.org.
Chester Community Food Pantry is open the fourth Saturday of each month at Congregational Church, 4 Chester St. Those in need of food assistance at other times may call the church office at 887-4799.
Around the region
APRIL 6
The French Honor Society of Timberlane Regional High School will host a 5-kilometer race to earn money for US Aid/Morocco. The race will begin at 8 a.m. in Plaistow, N.H. All ages welcome, see TRHS Website/FHS Race for registration form, map, and details at www.timberlanehs.com.
APRIL 8
Dinner and speakers at The Greater Nashua Women's Connection at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 9 Northeastern Blvd., Nashua. Fee is $17 inclusive. Walk-ins welcome. For reservations, call Edna at 424-0257. Reservations must be honored, canceled or given to a friend. Speakers include Albert Wilkinson, "Taking Perfect Photos"; songs with Barbara Calhoun, and Meryl Bishop, "Excitement Outside the Comfort Zone."
APRIL 9
Share the Music Gala to benefit Manchester Community Music School, Wednesday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m., at CR Sparks in Bedford. Tickets are $90. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner, cocktails, blues concert and silent auction. Items featured in the silent auction include a Red Wing guitar autographed by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, donated by Dick Anagnost; a guitar signed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, donated by Steven Singer; and a helicopter ride to Nantucket with lunch and catered dinner for 10 in your home. Also featured is a Red Sox luxury box raffle, that seats 20 for the Monday, April 21, Patriots Day game against the Texas Rangers at 10 a.m. at Fenway Park. Winning ticket will be drawn on the night of the gala. Winner does not need to be present. Red Sox ticket prices are one for $5, three for $10, and 10 for $25. For more information or to buy tickets, call 644-4548 or visit www.mcmusicschool.org.
APRIL 12
22nd annual Spring Art Show and Sale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Woodbury Middle School on Main Street in Salem. Several prominent local artists will display and sell their original artwork in oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography and other media. There is an exhibit featuring the work of students of Salem High and Woodbury schools. Live music by the Emerald Strings. A raffle will be held to raise money to provide a scholarship to a promising local art student. The show is free and open to the public. Parking is available at the school.
The Music Hall kitchen tour, Visitors can gain inspiration for their own kitchens in this self-guided tour. Proceeds from the tour are used immediately toward The Music Hall's operating costs. An easy-to-follow map is provided, and tourgoers can start and finish the tour anywhere they like. The craftsmen, artisans, designers and architects involved in the kitchens are noted in the tour's guidebook along with detailed descriptions of the kitchens. Tickets are $20 for Music Hall members, $23 for nonmembers, and $25 if purchased the day of the event. For tickets call, 436-2400, or visit www.themusichall.org. On the day of the tour, tickets can be purchased at The Music Hall Box Office beginning at 9:30 a.m.
APRIL 24
Annual Pops Concert, presented by the Timberlane Community Band. Atkinson Country Club. 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 521-3333. All proceeds benefit the band's scholarship fund.
MAY 2 and 3
"Chinese Cultural Holidays and Pastimes" seminar, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Located at the Chen Yang Li Restaurant, 520 South St., Bow. Topics include a review of Chinese culture and history, Chinese calligraphy, cooking, and Chinese crafts and decorations for the Chinese holidays. A five-hour certificate will be issued for each seminar. Cost is $75, lunch included. Discounts are available to high school students and seniors. Registration is required. For more information, call 224-0164 or e-mail yxpeterson@comcast.net.
JUNE 28
Plaistow Lions Club raffle drawing, $100 per ticket. Only 300 tickets will be printed. Prize is a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, soft-tail. Drawing will be at noon at the Town Green on Old Home Day in Plaistow. To purchase tickets, visit these area businesses, Dr. James Vitale, 161 Main St.; Kingstar Custom Cycles, 124 Plaistow Road; Plaistow Service Center, 51 Newton Road; Complete Upholstery, 55 Newton Road; Joe's Barber Shop, 119 Main St.; Daly Dogs, 316 Groveland St., Haverhill, Mass.; Maria's Family Restaurant, 8 Locust St., Haverhill, Mass., or call Paul at 382-3125 or Tom at 382-5309.
ONGOING
Amoskeag Fishways celebrates the 2008 fish migration season April 28 through June 13. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Walk-in visitors are always welcome and guided fish season tours are offered to groups of 10 to 30 participants. For more information about fish season or to schedule a tour, call 626-FISH or visit www.amoskeagfishways.org. Located at 6 Fletcher St., Manchester.
Egg-Citing Spring Fling, through Saturday, April 5. Participating area merchants will have special promotions. Exeter Area Chamber will offer gift certificates in $10 denominations that can be used at more than 30 participating retailers and restaurants in the Exeter area. Gift certificates can be purchased at the Exeter Area Chamber office, at www.exeterarea.org, or at Coventry Cottage, Serendipity and Trends Gift Gallery. For more information, call 772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.
Hampton Little Warriors football program will hold a 10-day games of chance fundraising event (Texas Hold 'em, Blackjack, etc.) at the Seabrook Greyhound Park Poker Room in Seabrook from Monday, April 21, to Wednesday, April 30. Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, noon to midnight. For more information, visit www.littlewarriorsfootball.org.
Currier Museum of Art events, Currier Art Center, 180 Pearl St., Manchester. For information regarding any of the below classes, call 669-6144 ext. 122, or visit www.currier.org.
r Pottery wheel throwing, Saturday, April 5, 1 to 4 p.m., $100.
r Museum of Art grand reopening week, through Saturday, April 5, Free.
r Family studio, Wednesday, April 9, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
r Speaking of Women, Wednesday, April 9, 7 p.m at Lincoln Library, free.
r Animals in Art, Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
r Clay Creatures, child and parent workshop, Saturday, April 12, 1 to 3:30 p.m., $45 parent/child, $60/two children.
Foxwoods bus trips, the Vic Geary drop-in center in Plaistow will be sponsoring monthly trips to Foxwoods Casino on a large coach bus every second Monday of the month. The bus will leave at 7 a.m. from the Vic Geary Center. the return trip will leave Foxwoods around 4 p.m. The cost of the trip is $32, which will include free bingo games on the ride to Foxwoods, a movie with snacks on the return, Foxwoods coupons for two, $10 keno play and a $10 food or full buffet coupon. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 382-8193 or 382-9276. Seats are limited; reserve early. Future trips are April 14 and May 12.
The town of Hampstead has partnered with Got Books to place a drop-off donation and reuse container for residents, nonresidents, businesses, schools, libraries and other groups who wish to contribute books they no longer have a use for. The bin will also accept CDs, DVDs, videos and audio books. The Got Books donation container is at the Hampstead Highway Department, 35 Stage Road. Books that are collected are sold in charity book sales to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. Visit www.GotBooks.com or call 978-664-6555.
Leddy Center School for the Performing Arts to offer Vijaya Yoga sessions. Taught by Phillis Stewart Hall, a certified Pathways yoga teacher, Vijaya Yoga classes will be available on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Sessions are one class per week for six weeks. Tuition is $72. For more information or to register, go to www.school.leddycenter.org/VijayaYoga.htm or call 679-2781 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Toastmasters of Manchester meets the first, third and fifth Thursdays of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. at VHG Labs, 276 Abby Road, Manchester. Visitors are welcome. Call for information at 437-2627.
The Cooperative Alliance for Regional Transportation, known as CART, is a curb-to-curb transportation system serving the communities of Chester, Danville, Derry, Londonderry, Plaistow, Salem, Windham and Hampstead for those needing a ride. Transportation can be used for medical visits, shopping or social visits. CART services are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $2 per one-way ride. Reservations can be made during regular business hours by calling 434-3569. Reservations must be made several days in advance, but no more than 14 days in advance.
