February Calendar of Events

Wednesday 4Preschool Storytime, story time will always include read-aloud stories and fingerplays and may include poems, music, dramatic play and crafts, this is a six-week series, 10-11 a.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St. Keene. Amy Kraemer, 603-352-0157; akraemer@keenenh.gov.Gathering Waters High School Open House, families are invited to discover GW's engaging high school program through information sessions, a Q&A, and optional campus tour, all are welcome to this community event, 6-8 p.m., Gathering Waters Charter School, Upper School Campus, 31 Washington St., Keene. Liz Castaldi; admissions@gatheringwaterscharter.orgThursday 5Kids STEAM: Minute to Win It, compete with friends at these minute to win it game stations, everyone has the chance to earn prizes, registration is required, ages 5through 12, 3-4 p.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St. Keene. Scout Mercer, 603-352-0157; smercer@keenenh.gov.Book time with Babies and Toddlers, at the end of the program, there will be a playtime when parents and caregivers share books, puzzles, or other early literacy activities with their toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St., Keene. Amy Kraemer, 603-352-0157; akraemer@keenenh.gov.Friday 6Little Explorers, a nature playgroup on Fridays for children ages 3-5, and their caregivers. registration required, 10-11:30 a.m., BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. Free. BEEC.org. Family Fun Night, bring your whole family to the YMCA to enjoy games, cards and laughs, meet other like-minded families while playing games, ages 3 or older, $5 for YMCA family members, $10 for YMCA members, and $20 for guests, 6-7 p.m., 200 Summit Road, 200 Summit Road, Keene. 603-352-6002; memberservices@keene-ymca.org.Saturday 7Hike and Seek: Family Adventures, Winter Detective II, join BEEC and The Boys and Girls Club of Brattleboro on a free guided outdoor family adventure for children ages 5-11 and their caregivers, this is the second of two tracking programs where we will visit various habitats to find a diverse range of tracks and signs of animals, donations appreciated, 10 a.m.-noon, BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. Free. BEEC.org. Cardboard Explosion! by Paper Heart Puppets, Sandglass Theater invites families, friends, and neighbors to gather and celebrate the joy of puppetry together, Brad Shur's "Cardboard Explosion!" invites audience participation and boundless imagination, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sandglass Theater, 17 Kimball Hill, Putney, Vt. 802-387-4051; shoshana@sandglasstheater.org. Draft Gratitude Visiting Day, a family-friendly opportunity to walk the farm, meet senior draft horses and ask questions, 10 a.m.-noon, Draft Gratitude, 148 Ashuelot St., Winchester. Keene Snow and Ice Festival, free day of family-friendly events and activities including a children's train ride, pony rides and roaming circus acts, 1ice art exhibits and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Keene. Sunday 8Wool Spinning and Natural Dyeing for Beginners, in this beginner workshop, participants will be introduced to the basics of spinning wool and dyeing fiber with all-natural, plant-based dyes from food scraps and nature, all children (7-15) must attend with a paying adult, all supplies are provided, and each participant will leave with a small sample of their own naturally dyed, hand-spun, noon-1 p.m., Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Rd, Keene. Email sam@stonewallfarm.org. Wednesday 11Preschool Storytime, story time will always include read-aloud stories and fingerplays and may include poems, music, dramatic play and crafts, this is a six-week series, 10-11 a.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St. Keene. Amy Kraemer, 603-352-0157; akraemer@keenenh.gov. Teen Sit and Scribble, join our teen writing group, whether you're crafting a novel, a comic, or even an exciting piece of fan fiction, this a place safe from judgment, where you can bounce ideas off each other, share your stories, and dedicate time each month to be creative, 5-6 p.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St., Keene. Eleanor Green, 603-352-0157; egreen@keenenh.gov. Skate Night, all ages welcome, bring your own skates and gear and enjoy indoor skaing, concession available, 5:30-7:30 p.m., ELMM Community Center, 21 Durkee St., Winchester. Thursday 12Book time with Babies and Toddlers, at the end of the program, there will be a playtime when parents and caregivers share books, puzzles, or other early literacy activities with their toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St. Keene. Amy Kraemer, 603-352-0157; akraemer@keenenh.gov. Friday 13Little Explorers, a nature playgroup on Fridays for children ages 3-5, and their caregivers, registration required, 10-11:30 a.m., BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. Free. BEEC.org. Grandparents: Getting Started, taught by certified Safe Sitter instructors, participants will learn to provide the best and safest care for their grandchildren, they will also learn the latest information on how to safely care for infants and children and how to manage the behavior of children of all ages, you'll also learn life-saving skills such choking rescue, first aid, and injury management., 9 a.m.-noon, 200 Summit Road, Keene. 603-352-6002; memberservices@keene-ymca.org. Kids Comic Club, meets once a month to create together, discuss great graphic novels, and watch interviews and tutorials from our favorite artists, all skill levels are welcome, and materials will be provided, meetings will be held on the second Friday of each month, registration is appreciated, 4-5 p.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St., Keene. Parker Goodreau, 603-352-0157; pgoodreau@keenenh.gov. Keene Lions Club Presents: Mary Poppins, The Keene Lions Club proudly brings the beloved story of Mary Poppins to life on stage featuring favorite songs like "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," "A Spoonful of Sugar," and "Let's Go Fly a Kite," 1 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene. Connor White, 603-352-2033; boxoffice@thecolonial.org. Saturday 14Harris Hill Ski Jump 2026, watch jumpers up close as they launch from the top of the jump and soar more than 300 feet at speeds up to 60 mph., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Harris Hill Ski Jump, 264 Cedar Street, Brattleboro, Vt. Sunday 15Harris Hill Ski Jump 2026, watch jumpers up close as they launch from the top of the jump and soar more than 300 feet at speeds up to 60 mph., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Harris Hill Ski Jump, 264 Cedar Street, Brattleboro, Vt. Monday 16Nature Explorers Day Camps, we will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and exercise, registration required, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. $90 daily rate. BEEC.org. Tuesday 17PJ Storytime, led by Aimee and other Youth Services Staff, each story time will feature stories around a theme and a craft, February brings a celebration of the Chinese New Year, open to kids of all ages; stories and crafts are geared towards preschool through early elementary school aged children, 5 p.m., Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., Peterborough. Peterboroughtownlibrary.org, 603-924-8040. Wednesday 18Preschool Storytime, story time will always include read-aloud stories and fingerplays and may include poems, music, dramatic play and crafts, this is a six-week series, 10-11 a.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St. Keene. Amy Kraemer, 603-352-0157; akraemer@keenenh.gov. Surry Village Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting, monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of Surry Village Charter School, we will be reviewing the status of the school and making decisions about upcoming events, 6-7 p.m., 146 School St., Keene. Angie Frazier, 603-439-6030; info@surryvillagecharterschool.org. Thursday 19Book time with Babies and Toddlers, at the end of the program, there will be a playtime when parents and caregivers share books, puzzles, or other early literacy activities with their toddlers, 10-11 a.m., Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St. Keene. Amy Kraemer, 603-352-0157; akraemer@keenenh.gov. Friday 20Little Explorers, a nature playgroup on Fridays for children ages 3-5, and their caregivers. registration required, 10-11:30 a.m., BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. Free. BEEC.org. Kids Night Out Camp Reunion, enjoy a night off while the kids have a blast engaging in fun, safe activities at the YMCA, 5-8 p.m., Keene Family YMCA, 200 Summit Road, Keene. Member Services, 603-352-6002; memberservices@keene-ymca.org. Tuesday 24Nature Explorers Day Camps, we will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and exercise, registration required, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. $90 daily rate. BEEC.org. Wednesday 25Nature Explorers Day Camps, we will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and exercise, registration required, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. $90 daily rate. BEEC.org. Thursday 26Nature Explorers Day Camps, we will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and exercise, registration required, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. $90 daily rate. BEEC.org. Friday 27Little Explorers, a nature playgroup on Fridays for children ages 3-5, and their caregivers. registration required, 10-11:30 a.m., BEEC, 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, Vt. Free. BEEC.org. Saturday 28Saturday Storytime, Aimee LaRue will share stories, sing songs and more, all ages are welcome, stories will be on the shorter side with movement and songs in between to help keep younger listeners engaged throughout, 10 a.m., Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., Peterborough. Peterboroughtownlibrary.org, 603-924-8040.