In this section you will find information about local organizations that offer volunteer opportunities or events/programs of interest 

Please take advantage of this section and submit your events for review.

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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Faith Communities Listing
The Moving Company
The Truth on Dating Violence
ACTIVITIES
For Teens
For Parents
For Children
For Families
Activities Wanted

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Activities for parents:
Parenting sessions and more

Event:  Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention

Contact: Alisa Bento or Jan Manwaring
Email: abento@phoenixhouse.org or jmanwaring@phoenixhouse.org
Phone: (603) 358-5035 x6474 or x6482
Additional Info: SASY and MATI Programs at Phoenix House - Keene, Adolescent Outpatient Services
http://www.phoenixhouse.org  


Event: Youth Achievement Award

Smart Kids with LD Youth Achievement Award
For more details see:
http://www.smartkidswithld.org/award.html


Keene Parks & Recreation
          http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/parks/


1-800-Try-To-Stop
New Hampshire Tobacco Resource
Center
 


Event:  Planned Parenthood House Party

For more information click here to see the flyer

Additional Info: Many parents are looking for support from one another
in talking with our kids about sexuality. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to turn toward one another to share concerns & hopes and support one another in talking with our kids about these issues.
 


Event:  Single Parents Circle

Location: 24 Vernon St Keene
Date: 2nd & 4th Thursdays
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Elizabeth Raposa
Email: eraposa@mfs.org
Phone: 355-3082
Additional Info: free meal
free children's program (up to age 12) pre-registration required
 


Event:  Artworks of Keene

Click here for full details.
 


Event:  Join the Troy Fire Department Explorer Post

Location: Troy Fire Department
Date: CALL NOW For Info!!!!
Time: Same as above
Cost: Call with your questions!
Contact: Lt. Dan Guay 242-9716 or Lt. Amy Willey 242-6444
Email: None
Phone: See above.
Additional Info: Young men and women between the ages of 14 and 18 please call for more information on what being a firefighter is all about. Both Dan and Amy will be happy to answer your questions.


Event:  Smokeless Saturday

Location: Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Hitchcock-Keene
Date: Second Saturday of the month, every other month
Time: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Cost: $30.00
Contact: Kate McNally
Email: tobacco-free@cheshire-med.com
Phone: 354-5454, ext. 2306
Additional Info: Smokeless Saturday is a program for underage youth who are found in possession of or are using tobacco products. Referrals may come from schools, parents or the courts. Youth learn bout health consequences of using tobacco products, the nature of addiction, tobacco company youth marketing tactics, the dangers of secondhand smoke and how to quit using tobacco. This is an educational program for youth that may be helpful in assisting a young person with their quit process.


Event: Bereavement Groups

Location: Peterborough
Date: Mondays
Time: 5:15 - 6:45
Cost: Free
Contact:
Email:
Phone: 352-2253
Additional Info:


Event: Circle of Parents

Location: 24 Vernon St
Date: Tuesdays (ongoing)
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: free
Contact: Monadnock Family Services
Email:
Phone: 355-3082
Additional Info: childcare and free meal provided


Event: Coalition for Tobacco Free Communities Meeting

Location: North Conference Room 3, Cheshire Medical Center
Date: Second Tuesday of every month
Time: 3:30 to 5 pm
Cost: none
Contact: Kate McNally
Email: tobacco-free@cheshire-med.com
Phone: 354-5454 ext. 2306
Additional Info: The Coalition meets regularly to work to prevent initiation of tobacco use among young people; to promote quitting among adults and young people; to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke