Category: Family Fun

Kiddie Pool 24/07/11

Family fun for whenever

Still celebrating

• The American Independence Museum (1 Governors Lane, Exeter) will hold its 34th American Independence Festival, on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be transported back in time with a live reading of the Declaration of Independence, and enjoy historical reenactments and colonial artisan demonstrations as well as colonial games, music and dances. Visit independencemuseum.org.

On stage

• CatchMadagascar — A Musical Adventure Jr., the first show of the Palace Theatres’ Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series which finishes up its run this week with shows on Thursday, July 11, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Friday, July 12, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10 per person. Next week, the Summer Series takes on Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. on Tuesday, July 16, through Thursday, July 18, with shows at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily as well as Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. See the full summer schedule online.

• Many, many puppies face a great adventure in the Palace Youth Theatre Summer Camp’s presentation of 101 Dalmatians Kids, Friday July 12, at 7 p.m. at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org). The student actors are in grades 2 through 12. Tickets start at $12.

• Follow magical chocolatier Willy Wonka inWilly Wonka Jr.on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Chubb Theatre (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com). Tickets are $18.75 for adults, $15.75 for students and seniors.

• The Teen Actorsingers, in arrangement with Concord Theatricals, present Nickelodeon™ The Spongebob Musical at the Janice B. Streeter Theater (14 Court St., Nashua) on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, July 14, at 2 p.m., according to their website. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniorse. Visit actorsingers.org/spongebob-2024

• Watch the adventures of father and son clownfish Marlin and Nemo as they struggle to be reunited in Finding Nemo (Kids) on Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Chubb Theatre (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com). Tickets are $13.75 for adults, $10.75 for students and seniors.

Movies

• Catch 2019’s The Angry Birds Movie 2 on Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m. and 2009’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on Tuesday, July 16, at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. — the next two films on the Kids Summer Movie-Rama schedule at the Park Theatre in Jaffrey. The movies are rated PG and tickets cost $7; seetheparktheatre.org/kids or call 532-8888.

• The next movie in the Kids Series at O’neil Cinemas Brickyard Square (24 Calef Highway, Epping, oneilcinemas.com) is Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13, 2019) on Monday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 17, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• Head to the coast on Monday, July 15, at dusk for a screening of The Swan Princess: Far Longer Than Forever(PG, 2023) at Movie Night Mondays on the Beach at Hampton Beach. See hamptonbeach.org/events/movies.

• The kid summer series at Cinemark Rockingham Park (15 Mall Road, Salem, cinemark.com) will feature Trolls Band Together (PG, 2023) on Wednesday, July 17, at 10 a.m.

• Next up for the Downtown Summer Series Movie Nights in Veterans Park (723 Elm St. in Manchester) is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG, 1989) on Wednesday, July 17, at dusk, according to a post on the Manchester Economic Development Office Facebook page. Concessions will be available for purchase.

• Outdoor Movies in Concord with Concord Parks and Rec and Red River Theaters will screen 1995’s Jumanji (PG) on Wednesday, July 17, in Memorial Field off South Fruit Street in Concord.

Library activities

• The Nashua Public Library (2 Court St., Nashua) on Monday, July 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m. will be hosting Mini Waffle Monday!, an in-person event for those in grades 6 through 12, according to their website. Participants will use NPL’s mini waffle makers to create snacks that they can top with a variety of sweet or savory toppings. Space and supplies are limited. Visit nashualibrary.org

• On Tuesday, July 16, Manchester City Library will hold bubble time, and participants will be having a Bubble Party on the side lawn of the library, Different activities occur every Tuesday and registration is requested for these programs. Call 624-6550, ext. 7628, or visit manchester.lib.nh.us.

Treasure Hunt 24/07/11

Dear Donna,

These boards were used all the time in my home growing up. My mother shared with me that some were her mother’s. I thought possibly I could pass them along to my girls. Could you share any information? Are they still safe to use today?

Thank you, Donna.

Lee

Dear Lee,

The best part of your story is the memories of the boards being used!

Lee, bread boards have been around for so many years. All, I’m sure, were heavily used for bread making, pastries, light chopping, etc.

Cutting boards and bread boards all have value in today’s market, depending on age, condition, even shapes, etc.

Values run from $10 to several hundred dollars on some. Most common ones are in the $40-to-$100 range.

If you want to pass them along, Lee, you can clean them with a mild detergent and rinse well, then re-coat them with a safe food oil for use.

For just decorative use and collecting, I would leave them in the original patina (natural age discoloring). They are a very attractive kitchen collectible.

So no matter what you do, Lee, you have great memories and a treasure with your boards. Thanks for sharing with us.

Kiddie Pool 24/07/04

Family fun for whenever

Outside

• Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, prescottfarm.org) will host an all-ages workshop, “Tractor Tour: Life in the Fields,” on Saturday, July 6, at 10 a.m., where participants can watch for hawks and songbirds soaring overhead and learn how animals such as deer, bears, songbirds and turkeys depend on open fields for food and shelter, according to their website. Free for members, $15 for nonmembers.

• Prescott Farm will also hold four different Summer Polliwog programs for kids on different Wednesdays in July at 10 a.m. The first is Mudtastic and involves a mud run on July 10 for $12 per adult-and-child pair; the next is Glorious Bugs, where participants will make homes for bugs, on July 17; the third is Water Up! Water Down! Water all Around! where participants will learn about the water cycle, on July 24, and the last one, on July 31, is Acorn Was a Little Wild, which involves a puppet named Stasher and a hunt for deciduous trees. These last three are $15 for an adult and child pair.

• Pumpkin Blossom Farm (393 Pumpkin Hill Road, Warner) hosts Lavender U-Pick in its lavender fields on various dates between Friday, July 5, and Sunday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to wander the fields and cut and harvest bundles of lavender. Attendees are welcome to relax and have a picnic on the lawn, walk the shaded trail and visit the baby chicks. Lavender plants, products and treats will also be for sale. Discount bundles are $18 during the weekdays and $20 on weekends. Visit pumpkinblossomfarm.com.

On stage

• The Impact Touring Children’s Theatre presents Return to Oz on Tuesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. at the BNH Stage (16 S Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com): Dorothy returns to the magic land in hopes of finding her friends once again, but somehow the Emerald City has lost its sparkle and a new witch is in town, ready to rumble. This is a free performance. Seating for this show is mostly on the open floor. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on.

• Join Alice as she tries to make sense of her crazy adventure when The Palace Youth Theatre Summer Camp presents Alice in Wonderland, Jr., Friday, July 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org). The student actors are in grades 2 through 12. Tickets start at $12.

• Camp Encore! presents Shrek, The Musical, Jr. on Saturday, July 6, at 11 a.m. in Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth), as part of the Prescott Park Arts Festival (prescottpark.org). At Camp Encore!, performers, artists and aspiring technicians ages 7 to 17 come together to gain teamwork skills and experience theater arts; Shrek, The Musical Jr. is the culmination of this session. Tickets start at $5 and reservations can be made at portsmouthnhtickets.com.

• The 2024 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series has begun at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester; palacetheatre.org) and the shows run Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Friday at 10 a.m. This week the show schedule includes Madagascar Jr. from Tuesday, July 9, to Friday, July 12, according to their website.

Sports!

• The New Hampshire Fisher Cats will face off against the Portland Sea Dogs at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive, Manchester) at games Thursday, July 4; Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, all at 6:35 p.m. Catch fireworks after each of the games. Visit milb.com/new-hampshire.

• The Major League Soccer team the New England Revolution II will take to the pitch this Saturday, July 6, at7 p.m. at Mark A. Ouellette Stadium (Victory Lane in Hooksett) against Philadelphia Union. Tickets start at $12. Visit revolutionsoccer.net/revolutionii.

• The Nashua Silver Knights, members of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, will kick off a day of celebrations at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St., Nashua) on Thursday, July 4, at 11 a.m. when they play the Westfield Starfires. If you have other Independence Day plans, you can still catch them this weekend on Saturday, July 6, at 6 p.m. when they face the Worcester Bravehearts. Visit nashuasilverknights.com.

Treasure Hunt 24/07/04

Dear Donna,

These belonged to my dad. I have fond memories of him wearing them. Does anybody still use or wear them? Rather find a home than toss them.

Thank you, Donna

Caroline

Dear Caroline,

What a fun memory you have!

I am sure people still do wear them. I think they would fit right into today’s styles.

In general values on them are under $10 each. Some higher depending on maker, condition and design.

I think to find them a new home I would try an antique shop for any value. If no interest there, I would go to a clothing thrift store. You might just end up donating them, but then there is a chance for a new home. I hate seeing anything go to waste!

Caroline, I hope you find a place for the ties and someone can enjoy them again. Thanks for sharing your fun memories with us.

Treasure Hunt 24/06/27

Dear Donna,

Found these pennies at a flea market over the weekend. We paid $10 for all of them. Can you give me any information on them?

Thank you, Donna.

Tim

Dear Tim,

Coins are a field of their own and not one I have the most experience in. It’s a very interesting and complex collectible market and some can be very, very valuable.

Your pennies are from 1943 and if you’re lucky maybe you have one dated 1944. The 1943 wheat penny was made to conserve copper during World War II. They were made of steel with a zinc coating. Beware, though, some of the values are in the mint marks and other conditions that either enhance the values or take away from it. As with everything there are reproductions out there. Sad but true!

The average value of a steel penny in good condition is a few dollars. In order for you to get a real value they must be seen by a professional. This is a must should you have a treasure.

Tim, even if you have only a few dollars in steel pennies, the education you’re going to get from them will be priceless. Some of your work could be done via a guide to collecting coins or online. Don’t assume, though — have them looked at! Good luck, Tim, and I hope you found a treasure or two.

Kiddie Pool 24/06/27

Family fun for whenever

Nature and a story

• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will be hosting its StoryWalk kickoff reception at the Curry Place (846 Route 3, Holderness) on Friday, June 28, at 10 a.m. Attendees can stroll along the Squam channel as they read a nature-inspired story posted one page at a time along the trail. Children can participate in a craft and enjoy a snack connected to the story at the reception. It’s free and there’s no registration required. Visit nhnature.org. The Center’s live animal exhibit trail and hiking trails are open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last trail admission at 3:30 p.m., according to the website.

On stage

• The Impact Touring Children’s Theatre will perform The Emperor’s New Clothes on Tuesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. at the BNH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com). This is a free performance. Seating for this show is mostly on the open floor. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on.

• Kidz Bop Live comes to the BankNH Pavilion (80 Recycle Way, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Wednesday, July 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $49.

Movies!

• Kids Series O’neil Cinemas Brickyard Square (24 Calef Highway, Epping, oneilcinemas.com) features Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem(PG, 2023) on Monday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 3, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• The Park Theatre’s Kids Summer Movie-Rama continues in Jaffrey with Peter Rabbit (PG, 2018) on Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m. and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (PG, 2018) on Tuesday, July 2, at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 6, at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7. Visit theparktheatre.org/kids or call 532-8888.

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