Events

Take a look at some real seeds, some of them quite unusual, with our friends at the Hitchcock Center, then create a seed pod out of simple materials and test […]

This month's title is "Tree of Smoke" by Denis Johnson. This month, the group will meet at the leader's house. email dtv53@yahoo.com for directions. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

Meet live snakes, lizards, spiders and more and learn about their fascinating lives! Come early at 4 to play on the playground and have snacks courtesy of our friends at the Collaborative for Educational Services, then the program starts at 5! This event is a part of "Plant a Seed, Read", and is sponsored by […]

Wendy and Anna will sing some favorites and some new ones, too! Enjoy a make-believe bonfire and some indoor s’mores. Come early at 5 to play on the playground and have snacks courtesy of our friends at the Collaborative for Educational Services, then the program starts at 6! This event is a part of "Plant […]

Join us for an hour exploring Cook-Johnson Cemetery (West Burial Ground) and honoring the Revolutionary War soldiers buried here.  After a brief introduction, you'll use a worksheet to seek out their graves, plant a flag at each, and learn their stories, including a few who also took part in Shays's Rebellion.  This is a free […]

Use real flowers and leaves to decorate a new book bag. Their color transfers to the fabric through pounding with wooden mallets. You’ll get to bring your project home! Come early at 5 to play on the playground and have snacks courtesy of our friends at the Collaborative for Educational Services, then the program starts […]

Your reading log is your ticket to prizes and fun! Come celebrate your accomplishments and pick out your prize (everyone gets a prize even if you only read one book!), get some henna done, then head outside (if weather permits) for snacks and fun! This event is a part of "Plant a Seed, Read", and […]

Our free, open singing circle meets once a month in the Ramsdell room. Accompanied by at least one guitar, we sing requests out of the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks--and we have copies to share. Sometimes we bring snacks. Drop i or stay the whole time!