Events

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Fri., September 27

Last Fridays! — Blake Street Bash: TEAM Jaffrey, NH, holds an old fashioned block party the last Fri. of each month at the Blake St. Parking Lot. Designed for the young at heart. 7-10 p.m. In case of bad weather the event is canceled. For more info, call 603-532-7168.

Sat., September 28

18th Annual Train Fair: A “Z” scale layout from Quebec as well as some of the best dealers from all over New England and New York! Features railroadiana, lanterns, china, uniforms, buttons, locks, keys, papergoods, shirts, caps, books & rolling stock, accessories in “O” , “HO”, “N” gauges and tinplates.10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4 adults; $1 children 6-12; under 5 free. VT State Fairgrounds, Presidents Bldg., Rte. 7 S., Rutland, VT. For more info, call Niilo Korpi at 802-862-6296 or 802-893-4157.

VT Civil War Expo: Children’s events, talks, artillery & cavalry drill, firing demonstration, music by the 12th NH Regiment Serenade Band. Presentations of uniforms & equipment by soldiers and sailors. US Sanitary Commission on site, Mr. Lincoln in attendance, torch light march at 6:30 p.m. to ceremony at Civil War Monument & back for bonfire and concert. Hosted by the 18th VT. Opens at 10 a.m. Adults $10, reenactors in period attire and those 15 and under are free. Tunbridge Fairgrounds, VT. For info, call Russ Slora at 802-476-3580 or mailto: [email protected].

Look Park’s Annual Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Park’s Ballfield, 300 N. Main St., Northampton, MA. If you are looking to participate as a crafter (no dealers), call 413-584-5457 or visit website: http://www.lookpark.org for application.

Sun., September 29

6th Annual Barbecue & Blues: All-you-can-eat array of barbecue chicken, ribs, corn bread, and more. Cash bar. Featured band is Rhumboogie. $30 adv./$35 door. Tables for eight can be reserved for $240. 4-10 p.m. Proceeds go to Contoocook Housing Trust and is dedicated to the memory of Steve Flewelling. Hosted by Peterborough Unitarian Church at the Monadnock Country Club, Peterborough, NH. For more info, call 603-924-6245. For sponsorship info, call 603-924-4304.

Fri., October 4

Peterborough, NH, First Friday: Free community events, fine dining, art and music. The monthly community celebration. For more info, call Linda at Joseph’s Coat PeaceCrafts at 603-924-6683 or visit website: http://www.townofpeterborough.com.

Keene State College Homecoming Weekend: KSC welcomes alumni back to campus on Oct. 4-5. Highlights include an evening of jazz music, the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame induction, and a number of alumni and intercollegiate athletic events. Many of the weekend’s events are open to the public. For more info on activities, call 603-358-2369 or visit website: http://www.keene.edu/alumni/homecoming.cfm.

Sat., October 5

Book & Bake Sale: The Fiske Free Library's Book and Bake Sale begins at 9 a.m. at the Claremont Conference Center, which is located between the Fire Station and the Library on Broad Street. Hundreds of books, videos and CDs will be on sale inside the building, while baked goods will be sold under a tent on

the front lawn.

1st Annual Barrett House Festival: Fine arts and crafts, food and entertainment. 80 juried exhibitors. Rain or shine. Please, no dogs. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $5 admission; children under 12 free. Barrett House, Rte. 123A, New Ipswich, NH. For info, call 603-878-2517.

Fall Rummage Sale: Features clothing, household items as well as children’s games and toys and a $2 per bag sale. All items will be in good working condition and bargain priced. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 1-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship. Held at The United Church of Christ, 23 Central Sq., Keene, NH.

Claremont, NH, Fall Festival: 5K Road Race, Fiske Free Library Book & Bake Sale, chocolate chip cookie contest, story fest with storytellers Cynthia Payne-Meyer, Nelson LeMay, Tom Burack & Debra Ballou; chili cook off & apple pie contest; historic walking tours of downtown Claremont, music by The Buchans Fife & Drum; the Flames; Sugar River String Band, Unity Circle Percussion. Held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Broad Street Park. For more info, call

603-542-7019.

Keene State College Homecoming Weekend: See Oct. 4 listing.

Sun., October 6

Marlow Harvest Festival: Features the Fountain Square Ramblers Dixieland band, antiques silent auction, crafts, flea market, apple pie feast, 4-H exhibit, book and puzzle sale, fire engine rides, art show, food. Rain or shine. Marlow Village, NH. For info, call 603-446-7044.