September 11, 2026

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Visit the HB News Events Listing—

there's a lot going this month you won't want to miss!

Help us connect people and events!

Please send us notices of business, school or organization events you may know about or see on social media or in newsletters.

Use the submit button at the top of the home page, or email HBNewsOnline@gmail.com

Jazz, Rock, Blues, Big Band, Bluegrass - something for everyone!

Have you caught one of the concerts yet? Check out our new YouTube Channel! Since some of our great artists are returning guests, you can grab a sneak preview. Vibrant acoustics, amazing performances, perfect-sized room (around 120 guests, all table seating). Proceeds support the art, trails and mission of the AIA.

Buy Concert Series tickets to more than one show to save a few dollars and request reserved seating.

Learn more about each show and buy your tickets here!

Whether you're new to NCMS or a longtime member of our community, you're invited to our annual Open House! Stop by anytime 3-6pm.

Bring a Friend & Sign Up for Email Reminders Here!

Join Beaver Brook Association for our 45th Annual Fall Festival & Artisan Market

Saturday, Sept 26, 10 am to 4 pm

This is a free, family-friendly celebration of fall, nature, and community! Enjoy live animal presentations from Monadnock Falconry and Eyes on Owls, puppet shows, nature and field trip experiences, orienteering, children’s crafts, a scavenger hunt, cider pressing, food trucks, a bake sale, raffle, and more. Browse the artisan market, visit hands-on nature and wildlife tables, and explore all that Beaver Brook has to offer. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

What's Going On At Hollis Rec?

Read the Summer Recap and Things to Come

Find Programs and Events HERE!

Pick-Your-Own Apples -- Available for picking in the orchard, at peak ripeness right now: McIntosh, Jonamac, Zestar, Honeycrisp, and Gala.

We grow more than 30 varieties over the course of the season. If you're curious, please go ahead and check out our brand new apple variety guide to see what's coming and plan your visit.

See you at the farm!

41 Broad Street, Hollis, NH

Open Daily 8am-6pm

Make a Day of It:

• Farm Stand: Open Daily 8am–6pm

• Ice Cream Stand: Weekends Only 11:30am–7pm.

• T-Roy’s BBQ: Fri & Sat 11am–6pm / Sun 11am–5pm

Open Daily Year Round

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

65 Broad St, Hollis

livefreeandfarm.com

Fresh every day from the fields we are picking our own lettuces, squash, corn, peppers, callaloo, greens, peaches, nectarines and so much more in the days to come.

184 Hollis Street, Pepperell, MA

Open 9 am - 7 pm Daily

What's New At Beaver Brook!

Learn more and register here!

Check out all the classes and educational offerings this fall at Beaver Brook!

https://www.beaverbrook.org/education/

And learn more about their amazing expansion project to better serve our communities!

Share the Beauty of Brookline and Hollis!

Help expand our offerings of local photography by posting photos to our Photo Gallery! It's easy and fun and shares the images of our beautiful towns. Use the SUBMIT tab on the navigation bar.

Call or text 978-743-6143, or email us to learn more!

Get Involved At Andres Institute of Art!

Have fun volunteering: at the Welcome Center, as a Hiking and Group tour leaders, or assisting with the Live music series with sound, stage and lighting.

Visit our website, or give us a call! (603) 732-0216

At the Hollis Social Library

Adventures in Seed Saving with Judith Taylor (Ages 16+)

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Seats are limited. Register HERE.

Saving seeds is fun and inexpensive, but beware, it can also be addictive! In this class, attendees will learn about the importance of saving seeds, seed saving “how to’s,” and tips and tricks for saving and storing seeds successfully. Many types of seeds will be included in the presentation, and some will be available for participants to save and take home.

Visit the Library's Events Calendar for all their offerings!

Some events may be full, but sign up for their waiting lists.

Coming Up at the Brookline Public Library

Todd Goodwin, Storyteller at the Grove

Join us for an evening of storytelling at The Grove (Max Cohen Memorial Grove) with Todd Goodwin.

Todd Goodwin is a campfire storyteller who tells seasonal stories year-round with a “campfire”, real or imagined, as a gathering place. Around the campfire there are no costumes or sets, just the face and voice of the teller who uses the imagination of the listeners to travel to different places in time and space.

Learn more here

Saturday, September 12, 2026

5:00pm–6:30pm

Max Cohen Memorial Grove

Lake Potanipo , 3 Mason Road

Brookline, NH

Check out the Events Page at the Library's website for all the fun happenings!

Become a Brookline Firefighter...On Your Time!

Have you ever thought about becoming a on-call firefighter but couldn't commit to a traditional class schedule?

Now you can complete the classroom portion of your New Hampshire Firefighter I & II training at your own pace through the state's "On My Time" program. Learn when it works for you...whether that's after work, on weekends, or whenever your schedule allows. You'll then complete the required hands-on skills with instructors before earning your certification.

The Brookline Fire Department is looking for motivated individuals in the town who want to serve their community. No prior experience is necessary! We'll help guide you through the process.

Whether you're looking to challenge yourself, learn new skills, make lifelong friendships, or give back to your community, there's a place for you here.

Interested or have questions? Stop by the station, or email bfdchief@brooklinenh.gov to learn more.

EMERGENCY BLOOD SHORTAGE ALERT!

Blood donors are urgently needed to give now. You can help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. Don’t wait - schedule your appointment today!

The American Red Cross is offering upcoming blood drives convenient to Brookline and Hollis — and now a permanent donation center in Amherst makes it more so — Monday - Saturday!

Click here to find dates and locations, and to schedule an appointment.

The Red Cross is currently grappling with an emergency shortage of platelets as well as blood. Please consider donating to help those patients in need!

HAREI is a NH-based, non-profit organization of NH resident volunteers intent on implementing more efficient and sustainable energy practices, with a focus on renewable energy for the homeowner.

Through HAREI, homeowners are empowered with the knowledge and skills to design, build, install, and operate renewable solar energy systems for their homes, contributing to a sustainable future for all.

With over 100 projects completed in Hillsborough county and surrounding towns, we can connect you with someone who has been through the process and will help you get started. Contact us today!

Website: https://www.harei.org/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harei.org/

SVTC/Souhegan Valley Rides Blue Bus has been providing rides to those in need (Seniors, disabled, those without a vehicle) within our communities since 2008. If you or someone you know needs transportation for groceries, pharmacy and Dialysis rides, Senior Centers, Library, Food Pantry, Social Services, etc. please share this info. It is just $2 each way, pre-registration and advanced scheduling is required.

https://www.souheganvalleyrides.org/ https://www.facebook.com/SouheganBlueBus

Support Our Rotary Business Partners

The Hollis-Brookline Rotary Club's Business Partners are committed to both quality and service. By supporting them, you're not only receiving exceptional goods and services, but also directly fueling the Rotary's impactful projects within our community. Consider Partnership with Rotary!

Discover our Rotary Partners today and make a difference with every purchase.

HB Rotary Gold Partners