Do you love photography and wish to further develop your skills or share your knowledge and passion with others? We are a new group of photography enthusiasts who meet once a month to help each other fine tune techniques and if time permits do a bit of camera work outside.
If you are a new or experienced digital camera photographer or use a cell phone to take pictures, feel free… Read more Focus and Snap Photography Group with Eva McDermott: at 12:30 on the 2nd Thursday of the month
Do you love photography and wish to further develop your skills or share your knowledge and passion with others? We are a new group of photography enthusiasts who meet once a month to help each other fine tune techniques and if time permits do a bit of camera work outside.
If you are a new or experienced digital camera photographer or use a cell phone to take pictures, feel free… Read more 
Join us in the Courtyard series for Studio Two.
Studio Two, now entering their 11th year of touring, is a headlining Beatles tribute band featuring Berklee College of Music Alum who focus on the most exciting, energetic early years (1962 – 1966). Choosing from a catalog of number one hit songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two performs many of the 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs… 
Join us in the courtyard for the Annie Brobst Band. Columbus Ohio-raised, now Boston-based, Annie Brobst is New England Music Award’s 2023 Female Performer of the Year across all music genres. She’s notable for her country sound with an undeniable stage presence. Look for a familiar face in the band too with Atkinson’s own Fire Chief, Erik Thomas.
Annie Brobst songwriting influences include Ashley McBryde, Old Dominion, Miranda Lambert, and… 
In 1969, when New Hampshire officials decided to put the state’s motto – “live free or die” — on its license plates, many citizens viewed the act as an endorsement of the unpopular war being waged in Vietnam and protested by covering up or altering the motto. In response, authorities cracked down by arresting, fining and sometimes even incarcerating those who engaged in duct-tape dissent. People appealed their convictions, sparking… 
Join Ron Watson as he talks about diving in southwest Florida one of the most fossil rich areas of the Americas. He will share what it is like to dive for fossils and the fascinating stories he learned about the fossils.
About the presenter: Watson’s interest in diving for fossils started over 30 years ago after learning about an area in Florida touted as “The Fountain of Youth” that was… 
Join us for a morning of self-expression and creativity. All writing styles and abilities are welcome. This gathering will allow you to engage in your own personal writing endeavors while exploring your literary style. We will use this time to engage in writing, share your ideas and literary pieces. This is an open and friendly gathering where all possibilities are presented.
Gathering Outline:
Introduction – The initial discussion or focus… 
“A Soldier’s Mother Tells Her Story” will be presented by Sharon Wood of Claremont, speaking as Betsey Phelps, the mother of a Union soldier from Amherst, New Hampshire. She blends the story of Charles Phelps, who died heroically at the Battle of Gettysburg, with that of other men who left their New Hampshire homes to fight for the Union cause. Speaking from a mother’s perspective, she also speaks about the… 
Although black bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, they are opportunistic and will search for human food supplies when natural foods are not available. Maintaining a sustainable bear population in New Hampshire depends on minimizing human-bear conflicts. Join us to learn about the natural history of the black bear, current research taking place and how the information learned will affect management of the black bear population. The presentation… 
Robert Frost’s poetry can help us appreciate the rigor of life on a New England farm in the early 20th century. (Hint: It was hard.) In an exploration of both New Hampshire history and Frost’s poetry, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s poems about farming. Alongside each recitation, he provides background on Frost’s life, offering insight into the poem’s origins, and commentary on the work’s artistic… 
We have all heard amazing stories of survival that rendered us awestruck. But too often, we don’t realize that there is a wealth of information to learn from people who make it to the other side of life’s most daunting challenges. In this presentation, New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias, captivates the audience by chronicling harrowing survival stories and discusses the lessons learned. Tougias has interviewed over 100…