October | 2024

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Voting Systems:

Presidents, Oscars, Popes, MVPs, & Heisman Trophy

Tuesday, October 1st

6:00 pm

Ham Room

Dick Brown will discuss many problems with the Electoral College and the alternatives used in other countries.

• How are Popes elected?
• Heisman Trophy winners and MVPs?
• Oscar winners?
• What system is used in the U.N?

Conway resident Dick Brown will discuss why we have an Electoral College, the many problems it presents and how Maine and Nebraska have one solution to the problem. This fully illustrated lecture will show how other nations elect their heads of state. Also discussed will be the voting system used for Oscars, along with film clips for audience participation. In sports, another method is used to vote for the Heisman Trophy winner and still another for MVPs. The program will illustrate the unusual systems used to elect Popes and Secretary-Generals of the United Nations.

Mr. Brown taught math for 35 years at Phillips Exeter Academy and is nationally known for his popular lectures on the human side of mathematics. He is the author of many math textbooks, some of which have been used at Kennett and other area high schools.

Art Class

Thursday, October 3rd

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ham Room



Are you drawn to nature's beauty and wish you could capture it? Interested in learning the fundamentals of art that you can bring to any medium? Come and visit with local artist Jessie to take an art course in the Ham Room from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Each art session will be fun and new. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your own materials to each class in whichever medium you prefer to work.

Check out her website - Jessie Lozanski Fine Art

Poetry / Writer Group

Thursday, October 3rd

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Periodical Room



The Poetry Group will meet every 1st Thursday of the month in the Periodical Room from 4:00-5:30 pm. The Poetry/Writer Group is where fellow lovers of poetry are encouraged to come to write and read their poetry or recite poems from their favorite authors. 

AARP Course

Friday, October 4th

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Ham Room



On the first Friday of each month, an AARP course will be in the Ham Room. October's course is AARP Driver Safety. This program can help you plan sensitive, successful conversations concerning an elder's safe driving... and then, if necessary, for steps to be taken for them to limit or retire from driving. Surveys show that more than half of older drivers whose families asked them to retire from driving followed those suggestions. All are welcome.

Monsters & Mysteries of New England

Tuesday, October 10th

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Periodical Room

New England is home to monsters, mysteries, and cryptids of all kinds: Bigfoot, Champy the lake monster, sea serpents, pukwudgies, the pamola, and the Dover Demon just to name a few. This program delves into some of the many monster legends Jeff has chased over the years in his weekly New England Legends podcasts and books.



Be careful… you may just find yourself thinking twice before you take your next stroll through the woods… This will be a night you won't forget!



The Knitting Group

Monday, October 7th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

First Monday of each month

Ham Room

The Knitting Group is a great place for all knitters and provides a place for those who need new knit friends to come and meet one another. It is a place where knitters can expand their skills in a setting where creativity and knitting possibilities are limitless. All experience levels are welcome to join.

Book Discussion Group

Monday, October 21st

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Third Monday of each month

Periodical Room

The Conway Public Library book group will discuss the One Book One Valley pick for October.

LFG: Looking for Group

Monday, October 21st

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Third Monday of each month

Ham Room

Drop in monthly to collect, strategize, play, read, and meet others interested in LFG games. Looking for Group is a place for tabletop gamers to organize groups for games they love to play.

Searching for others interested in playing Magic the Gathering - Created in 1993, Magic the Gathering is the world's first trading card game. Battle each other by casting spells, summoning creatures, and using artifacts depicted on individual cards drawn from their personalized decks. Highly strategic gameplay that is customizable to any individual's playstyle. 



All experience and interest levels are welcome!

Warhammer Alliance

October 10th - October 30th

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Second Thursday & Last Wednesday

Periodical Room

Warhammer is more than a game – it’s a hobby and has something for everyone. Whether you like assembling stunning collections, building intricate models, or showing off their creativity through painting, it’s all here!

All experience and interest levels are welcome!

Minecraft

Thursdays

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Registration Required

Ham Room

Participants will collaborate to build their own civilization in Minecraft Survival!

While attending every week isn't required, we ask participants who register to plan to attend as many program dates as possible.

The program is limited to 12 participants. This program is intended for Grades 3+

Vex Robotics Club Mondays

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ham Room

Join our weekly VEX Robotics and 3D Printing Club! Compete in monthly building challenges that require robotics, 3D printing, coding, and more!

All experience levels are welcome to come build & code a robot of their own design!

Author Event: 1 Book 1 Valley

Thursday, October 24th

Majestic Theatre - 34 Main Street Conway Village

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

All are invited to an evening with the author of The Road to Dalton, Shannon Bowring, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre in Conway Village.

The in-person event will be free and open to the public. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. This event will also be live-streamed. There is no charge for the live stream, but there is a way to donate if you wish to support future One Book One Valley programs.

If you arrive early for the in-person event, there will be a cash bar in the lobby of The Majestic from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

After the event, there will be books for sale and signing by the author, hosted by White Birch Books. For more information: One Book One Valley 

High School Equivalency Test

Wednesday Afternoons

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Periodical Room

HiSET is a series of assessments, pre-tests, and tests. To achieve a HiSET it can take a student one month to 2+ years. If tutoring is not needed, the student will achieve the HiSET faster. These tests consist of Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing. Classes and tutoring are available at the Conway location and in public municipalities (i.e. libraries). Check each semester for times and days.

Early College Program with WMCC In the Early College Program at WMCC, juniors and seniors enrolled in Carroll Academy or CCAE may take classes at WMCC which allows the student to receive high school credit while gaining college credits towards a degree.

If you are interested, please contact the coordinator at 603-323-5100. Classes are open enrollment and free. To Register please use this website:

https://studentportal.literacypro.com/nh/providers/266

ESL: English Second Language

Monday Evenings

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Main Floor

ESL classes and one-on-one tutoring, Citizenship, Basic Literacy and computer classes and tutoring, college/ job application aid, assistance with studying for a driver’s license, and resume writing. Our mission as a WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act) partner is to improve literacy, guarantee job placement and needed social services, and help find childcare, housing security, and everyday necessities for our students.

To ensure that every student achieves a high school education and life’s necessities during and after their educational journey, we have secured partnerships with the community, non-profit organizations, local foundations, volunteers, social services, and other literacy groups which have been vital.



Classes are open enrollment and free. To Register please use this website:

https://carrollcountyadulteducation.com/classes/esl-for-advanced-learners-2-copy/