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Greetings!
It certainly feels like summer today, doesn't it? Whew!
Watch out for strong thunderstorms later on today, though.
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 |  Kick Off the Library Summer Forum with a Evening of Dramatic Reading presented by Warren Hammack and Pamela White
| The Olivia Rodham Memorial Library is hosting its annual Summer Forum every Thursday evening in July at the Nelson Town Hall.
On Thursday evening, July 7th at 6:45 pm, Warren Hammack and Pamela White are pleased to present a dramatic reading of Robert Penn Warren's short story "Christmas Gift" and epic poem "The Ballad of Billie Potts".
Warren has been a professional actor and director for over fifty years working in films, television, and in theaters from coast to coast and in England, and here in our own Peterborough Players. He is the recipient of the Kentucky Governor's Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.
Pamela has played major roles over a thirty-year career and directed numerous plays including several world premiers. For Horse Cave Theatre, she also served as administrative director and associate director.
The evening begins informally at 6:45 p.m. with conversation, accompanied by the music of Mary Cornog and Max Nunnemaker.
Check the Calendar for a complete program of the Summer Library Forums |
| Tuesday Evening Concert Series @ Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music |  Each Tuesday evening performance features the Apple Hill String Quartet and renowned summer workshop faculty--hosted in Apple Hill's Louise Shonk Kelly Barn in Nelson, New Hampshire.
All concerts are free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, the suggested donation is $25 or more. The season pass is $200 (includes 1 free concert and 1/2 off all pre-concert dinners).
Buy tickets online or call 603-847-3371 for more information. Programs are subject to change. July 12th's Program |
| 2nd Saturday Contra Dance |  The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Nelson Second Saturday Contra Dance on July 9th, at 8:00 pm, featuring Lisa Sieverts calling with Amy Cann on fiddle and Carol Compton on piano.
Fiddler Amy Cann is known for fiddling that is both danceable and inventive, breathing new life into old tunes and writing new melodies that sound traditional.
New Hampshire native Carol Compton has been involved in music and folk dance since childhood. She has played at festivals and dances throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
Caller Lisa Sieverts appears regularly at the Nelson Monday contra dances and serves on the board of the Monadnock Folklore Society.
Dancing begins at 8:00 PM, with a short workshop beforehand. Beginners and singles are welcome and all dances are taught throughout the evening.
Admission is $8 or $6 for students and seniors. |
| Ice Cream Social &
Nelson Town Band Concert
|  Meet us this Sunday evening at 5:00 pm on the grounds of the Nelson Congregational Church! Bring your own chair and don't forget the bug spray!
You'll enjoy a really sweet treat of local ice cream, hot fudge, hot butterscotch, strawberries, whipped cream and toppings. Music will be played by the area renown Nelson Town Band.
Bring your friends and families to enjoy this summertime favorite!
For more information, contact the Nelson Congregational Church 847-3280 |
| Weekly Community Quote | "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
~ Henry Ford |
| "One World, Many Stories"
Summer Reading Program |  Our summer programs will be run on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm for a hour. This year we'll be traveling around the world through books. Come join the adventure!
Tuesday, July 12 ~ Australia, here we come! Come make a Didgerdoo (Australian flute), play a fun game, and listen to a funny book about someone who lived in Australia! This week's slideshow will have cool pictures of Australia's reefs and outback. We hope you'll join us on our extraordinary journey! Click here for this year's itinerary. |
| News from the "I Love Nelson NH"
Facebook page | |
Occasionally, if a member of the "I Love Nelson NH" Facebook page leaves a particularly interesting message, we'll do our best to share it here.
Today, a comment written by Sasha Katherine Hall DuVerlie and a link offered by Buzz Laughlin caught our eye.
Sasha would like us to know that the "First day of "The Game of Village" in Nelson was wonderful!!
Nelson is such a gorgeous place to be in the summer."
Buzz writes:
"A past Granite Lake resident Dr. Charles Eastman, aka Ohiyesa, wrote many books including "The Life of an Indian". He was a founder of the Boy Scouts of America and the Camp Fire Girls. He was the only MD to care for the wounded and dying at the massacre at Wounded Knee. We should have his books in the Nelson Library."
"I Love Nelson NH" - on Facebook
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| Annual Old Home Day Book Sale
| The Olivia Rodham Memorial Library welcomes your donation of any gently used books, videos, or DVDs for the Annual Old Home Day Book Sale on August 13th.
Just bring them to the library.
Contact: Kris Finnegan, Librarian
Address: 1 Nelson Common Road Nelson, NH 03457
Phone: 603-847-3214
Hours:
Monday 10:00 - 1:00
Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:00 - 7:00
Saturday 10:00 - 1:00
------------------------------ How do you make sure that fish tastes better? You catch them from one of our beautiful lakes and ponds in this great canoe! The Library is offering an Old Towne canoe, circa 1971, in mint condition, for sale. The money from the sale of the canoe will go directly to the library. Asking price is $2000. The canoe was recently appraised at $4500. It is a must have for anyone who loves old canoes! |
| Reminders:
|  TODAY: The Nelson Town Offices closed today The Selectmen will not be meeting July 7th Summer Forum Series @ the Library 6:45 pm July 9th 2nd Saturday Contra Dance
8:00 pm Nelson Town Hall
Admission Charge Details July 10th Ice Cream Social & Nelson Town Band Concert Nelson Congregational Church grounds - 5:00 pm July 12th Summer Reading Program continues at the Library on Tuesday, July 5th at 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Full Adventure Schedule July 12th
Don't miss the Tuesday Evening Concert Series at Apple Hill
7:30 pm
Tonight's performance
Did you know? You can highlight and copy this whole 'Reminders' section, paste it into a Word document, print it out and hang it on your 'fridge. Just one more way to keep up-to-date with what's up in Nelson! For real-time updates and conversation, come "Like" I Love Nelson NH on Facebook. |
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*** MISSING SOMETHING? ***
You can always check the Online Calendar.
Feel free to add your own events for approval.
Candyce Fulford
Email Committee Chair |
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