History of Libraries in Cornish

Former Cornish Store 226 RT-120, Cornish, NH, United States

Join President of the Historical Society, David Kruidenier, as he gives a presentation about the history of libraries in Cornish, from before the Stowell building to now. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Cornish Library are served at 6:30 and the presentation begins at 7. Don't miss the opportunity to view some unique artifacts that will...

Coffee hour for Seniors

Former Cornish Store 226 RT-120, Cornish, NH, United States

Seniors in Cornish, Plainfield, Meriden, as well as their family and caregivers, are invited to our monthly informal coffee hour, sponsored by Cornish Aging in Place (CAIP). CAIP volunteers will set up coffee and tea for attendees. You are welcome to bring your knitting or other handcraft, puzzles, cards, or games. CAIP's goal is to provide our seniors...

Virtual Art Appreciation with Jane Oneail

Join the first session in our new series of Art Appreciation presentations; From Durer to Brueghel: Masterworks of the Northern Renaissance The Renaissance in Northern Europe was a period of ground-breaking artistic achievement. Artists like Albrecht Durer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder created works that described daily life in astonishing detail, often with religious overtones....

Home Battery Systems

An in-depth discussion on back-up battery power for your home Brought to you by the Cornish & Plainfield Energy Committees THIS IS A ZOOM ONLY EVENT. PLEASE REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME FOR THIS EVENT. This Zoom event will be recorded, but you must register ahead of time to be notified of the availability of the...

Reading with Scooter

Philip Read Memorial Library 1088 NH-12A, Plainfield, NH

Scooter is a trained therapy dog who loves to be read to.  He will be at the library with his owner, Diane, who has volunteered many hours in hospitals, schools, and libraries. Email mary.king@plainfieldlibraries.org to register.

Book Discussion: The Bear

Meriden Library 22 Bean Rd, Meriden, NH

Plainfield Libraries join the 2023 Big Read with a book discussion of The Bear by Andrew Krivak. Alice Fogel, past NH poet laureate, will lead the discussion. NH Humanities sponsors this program.

Veterans Day Fireworks

Firework display to honor our Veteran's Show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Woods Parcel in Cornish (across from the elementary school on Town House Rd. This event is sponsored by JPI Pyrotechnics. Rain date, November 12th.

Cornish Energy Committee

Cornish Town Offices 488 Town House Road, Cornish, NH, United States

Agenda TBD

Cornish Hiking Club

Let’s re-trace our steps through the Cornish Town Forest, as I AM DETERMINED TO FIND THAT DANG LOOKOUT TOWER! (So if anyone actually KNOWS how to get to it, your presence would be especially welcome!) And BONUS: it looks like the weather may just end up cooperating, as the timing and amount of rain seems...

Crafts with Ilsa

Former Cornish Store 226 RT-120, Cornish, NH, United States

Ilsa has her kids craft time. Drop in to do a Thanksgiving-themed craft and hang out! We'll have a mobile children's library set up at the Store...email stowelllibrary@comcast.net to put in any requests.

Memorial for Don Snowden

There will be a gathering to remember Don Snowden, Sunday the 19th, at 11am at the top of Dingleton road (Fitch farm) There is no set program, just a casual, sharing of memories, or whatever anyone would like to say. Please bring chairs if you would rather sit than stand and whatever else you might...

Cornish School Board Meeting

Cornish Elementary School AGENDA 5:30 p.m.  Call to Order 5:35 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance 5:40 p.m. Additions and Changes to the Agenda 5:45 p.m. Public Comments  Members of the public are invited to offer comments and/or raise questions regarding items or other issues consistent with the responsibilities of the school board. Only in-person attendees will be...