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Thursday November 21, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Nature's Playground - Nature's Playground-November: Beautiful Birds
Welcome To Nature's Playground where adventure and fun awaits!At Nature's Playground we will have fun exploring different habitats and learning all about what you can find out in the amazing woods all around you. Each class we will begin with a story, then circle time to discuss a new topic and do an activity related to the topic. We will end with a take-home craft. Who: Children ages 3-6 and their caregiversWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental centerWhen: Classes are the first three Thursdays of each month- 10:00am-10:45am. Fee: $29R; $36NR
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Afterschool Lego Adventures w/ Right Brain Curriculum - Nov/Dec Session - Lego Future House
November/December- Lego Future House: If you can imagine the future, you can build it!!What will life on Earth be like in the year 2124? That is the question you will ponder as our Right Brain Curriculum teachers take you on a tour of smart homes, driver less cars, robotic chefs, self-sustaining skyscrapers, and more. Learn how futurists predict life on Earth will evolve and discover how innovators around the world are changing it already. Then it will be your turn to do the imagining. You will create your own Lego house of the future – designing space-age furniture for every room in the house and a futuristic vehicle for the garage. Even the family pet will get a reboot! You will consider how virtual reality, climate change, and interactive robots could change life on Earth and beyond. So, get in your virtual time travel machine and start designing your Future House!Who: Grades 1 - 4When: Thursdays after school for a 6 week session. (See Dates Below).Where: Peabody Mill Environmental Center - 66 Brook Road, AmherstFee: $190R, $210NR**Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC. Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.**** A minimum of 8 participants is needed to run this course.**
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Amherst Patriots Practice
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Monday November 25, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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Afterschool Art Studio at Wilkins - November: Painting and Drawing (Mondays)
Come join the creative arts studio for kids in grades 1-4! Holly Majkut and Jessica Anderson are excited to collaborate and join forces to offer the afterschool arts program! Allow your child to discover or nurture their inner artist through exploring a variety of art materials. Art studio time will allow your child to create their own masterpieces. Specific art mediums will be introduced each monthly session to allow the artist exposure and increased experience. (Schedule below). Mini art history lessons will also be incorporated based upon the theme of the month to provide education regarding the history of the art style/technique. Sample ideas and directives will be available to assist with sparking creativity and imagination. This is not a formal art instruction class. The art studio concept focuses on creating and exploring art materials, having fun, and socializing. All art materials are provided and creations are brought home at the end of each class or the end of each monthly session.Who: Wilkins Students, Grades 1-4When: Mondays 2:45-4:00pm (see session dates below)Where: Wilkins Elementary School, art room. Pick-up in front of Wilkins at 4pmFee: See cost per session belowMax: 22January: Winter wonderland artMonday session dates: Jan 6, 13, 27. Max: 24 Price: $75February: Book Making/ScrapbookingMonday session dates: Feb 3, 10, 17Max: 24Cost: $75March: Art History Month (projects inspired by famous artists)Monday session dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Max:24Price $125 (5 weeks)April: Abstract ArtMonday session dates: April 7, 14, 21Max: 24Price: $75.00May: Nature and landscape artMonday session dates: May 5, 12, 19Max: 24Price: $75
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x1+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x2+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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Tuesday November 26, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Mini Artist - Early Bird Artist: Oct/Nov
Early Bird ArtistsEarly class for little ones who would love a 30 minute art class. Have fun making ornaments, penguins, snowman crafts and more! Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $60R, $75NRMin. 4, Max 12***************************************************************************************************** Mini Artists - Holiday ArtDec/Jan - Have fun making holiday crafts like reindeer ornaments, pinecone Christmas trees, bead candy canes and more!Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $90R, $105NRMin. 4, Max 12
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9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
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Tot Fitness - Tot Fitness: Oct/Nov
Have fun with fitness using bean bags, parachutes, rings, balls, and more. We’ll get your little ones moving and grooving with this fun routine!Who: Children ages 1yr-6yrs and their caregiversWhere: Buck Meadow 32 NH-101A, Amherst, NH 03031When: Tuesdays from 9:05 - 9:50 (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Fee: $90.00R $105NR
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Mini Artist - Mini Artists - Oct/Nov
Early Bird ArtistsEarly class for little ones who would love a 30 minute art class. Have fun making ornaments, penguins, snowman crafts and more! Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $60R, $75NRMin. 4, Max 12***************************************************************************************************** Mini Artists - Holiday ArtDec/Jan - Have fun making holiday crafts like reindeer ornaments, pinecone Christmas trees, bead candy canes and more!Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $90R, $105NRMin. 4, Max 12
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Creative Skill Building - Creative Skill Builders: Nov-Dec 2024
An afterschool therapeutic educational program designed to assist children to develop social and emotional skills to support healthy development. These sessions will incorporate art therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, yoga, and nature-based experiences. Program Outcomes: assisting children to develop emotional literacy skills, increase body awareness, explore positive and negative feelings including how they manifest physically and emotionally, as well as develop coping strategies to manage daily life experiences. Elementary School GroupWho: Grades 1-4Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A *transportation will be provided from Wilkins (minimum of 4 required) - No bus transportation on 3/11.When: Tuesdays 2:30pm-4:00pm Fee: $330R, $360NR (includes all materials)What to Bring: water bottle, snacks, clothes for outsideMin: 8 Max: 14Led by Holly Majkut & Traci Cote
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5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T) is a research-based, skill building opportunity for young people to come together in a safe, small group learning environment. This therapeutic, educational support group will focus on building skills to help teens manage the myriad of demands they face today, including but not limited to: school, familial demands, peer relationships, self-imposed pressure, and much more. Benefits for participating in these group sessions include:
Developing skills that can help rewire the brain to focus on taking in the good (instead of focusing on the bad)
Incorporating mindfulness techniques and practices into their lives
Learning to cope with and manage stress better
Develop peer relationships and associated social skills in a small group setting
Who: Teens entering 8-11th gradeWhen: Alternating Tuesdays from 5:00PM-6:15PMWhere: BuckmeadowFee: $300R, $330NRMax: 16
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Monday December 2, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Fitness: Tai Chi/Qigong Fundamentals - Qigong/Tai Chi Fundamentals - Oct/Dec 2024 10:00-11:00
This class covers qigong/tai chi fundamentals of breath work, movement, posture alignment, and visualization. Consistently practicing these gentle, meditative movements improves balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and mental clarity. Safe and suitable for everyone. All movements can be modified and effectively compliment other health and wellness pursuits.Qigong/Tai Chi FundamentalsWho: Seniors and Adults 18+Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A When: Mondays 10:00am-11:00am & 11:15-12:15Oct/Dec Session: (10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 - No Class 11/25, Make up 12/16)Jan/Feb 2025 Session: (1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10)Fee: $60R, $70NR (includes all materials)What to Bring: water bottleMin: 4 Max: 12
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Fitness: Tai Chi/Qigong Fundamentals - Qigong/Tai Chi Fundamentals - Oct/Dec 2024 11:15-12:15
This class covers qigong/tai chi fundamentals of breath work, movement, posture alignment, and visualization. Consistently practicing these gentle, meditative movements improves balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and mental clarity. Safe and suitable for everyone. All movements can be modified and effectively compliment other health and wellness pursuits.Qigong/Tai Chi FundamentalsWho: Seniors and Adults 18+Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A When: Mondays 10:00am-11:00am & 11:15-12:15Oct/Dec Session: (10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 - No Class 11/25, Make up 12/16)Jan/Feb 2025 Session: (1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10)Fee: $60R, $70NR (includes all materials)What to Bring: water bottleMin: 4 Max: 12
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2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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Afterschool Art Studio at Wilkins - December: Collage Techniques (Mondays)
Come join the creative arts studio for kids in grades 1-4! Holly Majkut and Jessica Anderson are excited to collaborate and join forces to offer the afterschool arts program! Allow your child to discover or nurture their inner artist through exploring a variety of art materials. Art studio time will allow your child to create their own masterpieces. Specific art mediums will be introduced each monthly session to allow the artist exposure and increased experience. (Schedule below). Mini art history lessons will also be incorporated based upon the theme of the month to provide education regarding the history of the art style/technique. Sample ideas and directives will be available to assist with sparking creativity and imagination. This is not a formal art instruction class. The art studio concept focuses on creating and exploring art materials, having fun, and socializing. All art materials are provided and creations are brought home at the end of each class or the end of each monthly session.Who: Wilkins Students, Grades 1-4When: Mondays 2:45-4:00pm (see session dates below)Where: Wilkins Elementary School, art room. Pick-up in front of Wilkins at 4pmFee: See cost per session belowMax: 22January: Winter wonderland artMonday session dates: Jan 6, 13, 27. Max: 24 Price: $75February: Book Making/ScrapbookingMonday session dates: Feb 3, 10, 17Max: 24Cost: $75March: Art History Month (projects inspired by famous artists)Monday session dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Max:24Price $125 (5 weeks)April: Abstract ArtMonday session dates: April 7, 14, 21Max: 24Price: $75.00May: Nature and landscape artMonday session dates: May 5, 12, 19Max: 24Price: $75
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x1+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x2+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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Tuesday December 3, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Mini Artist - Early Bird Artist: Dec/Jan
Early Bird ArtistsEarly class for little ones who would love a 30 minute art class. Have fun making ornaments, penguins, snowman crafts and more! Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $60R, $75NRMin. 4, Max 12***************************************************************************************************** Mini Artists - Holiday ArtDec/Jan - Have fun making holiday crafts like reindeer ornaments, pinecone Christmas trees, bead candy canes and more!Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $90R, $105NRMin. 4, Max 12
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9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
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Tot Fitness - Tot Fitness: Dec/Jan
Have fun with fitness using bean bags, parachutes, rings, balls, and more. We’ll get your little ones moving and grooving with this fun routine!Who: Children ages 1yr-6yrs and their caregiversWhere: Buck Meadow 32 NH-101A, Amherst, NH 03031When: Tuesdays from 9:05 - 9:50 (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Fee: $90.00R $105NR
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Mini Artist - Mini Artists - Dec/Jan
Early Bird ArtistsEarly class for little ones who would love a 30 minute art class. Have fun making ornaments, penguins, snowman crafts and more! Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $60R, $75NRMin. 4, Max 12***************************************************************************************************** Mini Artists - Holiday ArtDec/Jan - Have fun making holiday crafts like reindeer ornaments, pinecone Christmas trees, bead candy canes and more!Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $90R, $105NRMin. 4, Max 12
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Creative Skill Building - Creative Skill Builders: Nov-Dec 2024
An afterschool therapeutic educational program designed to assist children to develop social and emotional skills to support healthy development. These sessions will incorporate art therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, yoga, and nature-based experiences. Program Outcomes: assisting children to develop emotional literacy skills, increase body awareness, explore positive and negative feelings including how they manifest physically and emotionally, as well as develop coping strategies to manage daily life experiences. Elementary School GroupWho: Grades 1-4Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A *transportation will be provided from Wilkins (minimum of 4 required) - No bus transportation on 3/11.When: Tuesdays 2:30pm-4:00pm Fee: $330R, $360NR (includes all materials)What to Bring: water bottle, snacks, clothes for outsideMin: 8 Max: 14Led by Holly Majkut & Traci Cote
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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Ukulele Lessons - Ukulele Grades 2-4 - Nov/Dec
We are so fortunate to have a growing Ukulele Program! We continue to offer After-School Classes with Robert Allwarden for children grades 2-4, and have evening classes for adults! After-School Ukulele for Grades 2-4Has your child wanted to learn an instrument, but you aren't sure you are ready to commit to the expense? Has the Ukulele craze caught their interest? Are you ready to see them spend time with something that does not have a glass screen??Classes are set up with a 5 week session. This class is for novice and continuing students, so students can "begin where they are". Robert has a great deal of experience identifying students' abilities and developing their skills to the next level.Students will work on chords and simple songs to play and sing. No prior knowledge is needed. All instructional materials will be provided, including ukuleles during instruction. If the students want to practice at home, they will need their own ukulele. Who: 2nd-4th Graders Where: After school at Wilkins Elementary, #13 the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's, 2:45-3:45pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: Because the Ukulele is Cool, Portable, Relatively Inexpensive, and FUN!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15*Thank you for respecting the 2nd grade cut off- we look forward to having your 1st grader join the program next year!Ukulele for Adults!Participants will learn the basic chords and receive sheet music with simple songs to begin playing. No prior knowledge is necessary, but if you have a beginning knowledge of ukulele, you are welcome to join us! Robert is very practiced in working with individual skills. We are happy to have anyone from age 18+ join us. Sign up with a friend or family member. Classes are set up with a 5 week session. All materials will be provided, including ukuleles. If you have one, bring it along, but if you do not, he has plenty to lend. If you wish to practice at home, you will need your own instrument.Our instructor is Robert Allwarden, Music Specialist at Wilkins Elementary and local performer. Who: Ages 18+Where: Wilkins Elementary, Room #13- the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's 6-7pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: What could make learning the Ukulele more fun than doing it with the ones you love!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15
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5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
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Girls Empowerment GREWP - Girls Empowerment GREWP
Girls Empowerment GREWP is a 6-session group of tween and teen girls learning to embrace their bodies, hearts, and minds. Individuals will obtain the skills to independently maneuver through the unique obstacles that arise in their lives and learn to build a sense of resilience both physically and mentally. Activities include games, hiking, mindfulness exercises, creative art expression, group discussions, and more with a central focus on developing self-esteem, self compassion, and confidence. For those who have participated in the Girls Empowerment Summer camp experience, this group will be an extension of that experience. Who: Girls entering 7-11th gradeWhen: Alternating Tuesdays from 5:00PM-6:15PMWhere: BuckmeadowFee: $240R, $270NRMax: 16
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Ukulele Lessons - Ukulele for Adults - Nov/Dec
We are so fortunate to have a growing Ukulele Program! We continue to offer After-School Classes with Robert Allwarden for children grades 2-4, and have evening classes for adults! After-School Ukulele for Grades 2-4Has your child wanted to learn an instrument, but you aren't sure you are ready to commit to the expense? Has the Ukulele craze caught their interest? Are you ready to see them spend time with something that does not have a glass screen??Classes are set up with a 5 week session. This class is for novice and continuing students, so students can "begin where they are". Robert has a great deal of experience identifying students' abilities and developing their skills to the next level.Students will work on chords and simple songs to play and sing. No prior knowledge is needed. All instructional materials will be provided, including ukuleles during instruction. If the students want to practice at home, they will need their own ukulele. Who: 2nd-4th Graders Where: After school at Wilkins Elementary, #13 the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's, 2:45-3:45pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: Because the Ukulele is Cool, Portable, Relatively Inexpensive, and FUN!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15*Thank you for respecting the 2nd grade cut off- we look forward to having your 1st grader join the program next year!Ukulele for Adults!Participants will learn the basic chords and receive sheet music with simple songs to begin playing. No prior knowledge is necessary, but if you have a beginning knowledge of ukulele, you are welcome to join us! Robert is very practiced in working with individual skills. We are happy to have anyone from age 18+ join us. Sign up with a friend or family member. Classes are set up with a 5 week session. All materials will be provided, including ukuleles. If you have one, bring it along, but if you do not, he has plenty to lend. If you wish to practice at home, you will need your own instrument.Our instructor is Robert Allwarden, Music Specialist at Wilkins Elementary and local performer. Who: Ages 18+Where: Wilkins Elementary, Room #13- the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's 6-7pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: What could make learning the Ukulele more fun than doing it with the ones you love!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15
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Wednesday December 4, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Fitness: Senior Chair Yoga - Senior Chair Yoga Session II
Looking to increase balance and flexibility? Want to improve muscle tone and strength? Reduce your risk of falling? Join us at Buckmeadow Clubhouse for chair yoga Wednesday mornings at 10 am for a 45 minute session taught by Kathy McKinnon, owner of Amherst Yoga Studio!
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11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Meals on Wheels - Community Luncheon
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2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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Afterschool Art Studio at Wilkins - December: Collage Techniques (Wednesday 12/4)
Come join the creative arts studio for kids in grades 1-4! Holly Majkut and Jessica Anderson are excited to collaborate and join forces to offer the afterschool arts program! Allow your child to discover or nurture their inner artist through exploring a variety of art materials. Art studio time will allow your child to create their own masterpieces. Specific art mediums will be introduced each monthly session to allow the artist exposure and increased experience. (Schedule below). Mini art history lessons will also be incorporated based upon the theme of the month to provide education regarding the history of the art style/technique. Sample ideas and directives will be available to assist with sparking creativity and imagination. This is not a formal art instruction class. The art studio concept focuses on creating and exploring art materials, having fun, and socializing. All art materials are provided and creations are brought home at the end of each class or the end of each monthly session.Who: Wilkins Students, Grades 1-4When: Mondays 2:45-4:00pm (see session dates below)Where: Wilkins Elementary School, art room. Pick-up in front of Wilkins at 4pmFee: See cost per session belowMax: 22January: Winter wonderland artMonday session dates: Jan 6, 13, 27. Max: 24 Price: $75February: Book Making/ScrapbookingMonday session dates: Feb 3, 10, 17Max: 24Cost: $75March: Art History Month (projects inspired by famous artists)Monday session dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Max:24Price $125 (5 weeks)April: Abstract ArtMonday session dates: April 7, 14, 21Max: 24Price: $75.00May: Nature and landscape artMonday session dates: May 5, 12, 19Max: 24Price: $75
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x1+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x2+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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Thursday December 5, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Nature's Playground - Nature's Playground - December (Tracking)
Welcome To Nature's Playground where adventure and fun awaits!At Nature's Playground we will have fun exploring different habitats and learning all about what you can find out in the amazing woods all around you. Each class we will begin with a story, then circle time to discuss a new topic and do an activity related to the topic. We will end with a take-home craft. Who: Children ages 3-6 and their caregiversWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental centerWhen: Classes are the first three Thursdays of each month- 10:00am-10:45am. Fee: $29R; $36NR
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Afterschool Lego Adventures w/ Right Brain Curriculum - Nov/Dec Session - Lego Future House
November/December- Lego Future House: If you can imagine the future, you can build it!!What will life on Earth be like in the year 2124? That is the question you will ponder as our Right Brain Curriculum teachers take you on a tour of smart homes, driver less cars, robotic chefs, self-sustaining skyscrapers, and more. Learn how futurists predict life on Earth will evolve and discover how innovators around the world are changing it already. Then it will be your turn to do the imagining. You will create your own Lego house of the future – designing space-age furniture for every room in the house and a futuristic vehicle for the garage. Even the family pet will get a reboot! You will consider how virtual reality, climate change, and interactive robots could change life on Earth and beyond. So, get in your virtual time travel machine and start designing your Future House!Who: Grades 1 - 4When: Thursdays after school for a 6 week session. (See Dates Below).Where: Peabody Mill Environmental Center - 66 Brook Road, AmherstFee: $190R, $210NR**Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC. Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.**** A minimum of 8 participants is needed to run this course.**
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Christmas Ornament Workshop for All Ages - Christmas Ornament Workshop
Make 4 fun Christmas ornaments including stuffed ornament, sheet music wrapped ornament, Scrabble letter ornaments and felt candy ornaments.Who: All AgesWhere: Buck Meadow BuildingWhen: Thursday, December 5th 6:00-7:00pmCost: $25R, $30NR
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Monday December 9, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Fitness: Tai Chi/Qigong Fundamentals - Qigong/Tai Chi Fundamentals - Oct/Dec 2024 10:00-11:00
This class covers qigong/tai chi fundamentals of breath work, movement, posture alignment, and visualization. Consistently practicing these gentle, meditative movements improves balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and mental clarity. Safe and suitable for everyone. All movements can be modified and effectively compliment other health and wellness pursuits.Qigong/Tai Chi FundamentalsWho: Seniors and Adults 18+Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A When: Mondays 10:00am-11:00am & 11:15-12:15Oct/Dec Session: (10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 - No Class 11/25, Make up 12/16)Jan/Feb 2025 Session: (1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10)Fee: $60R, $70NR (includes all materials)What to Bring: water bottleMin: 4 Max: 12
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Fitness: Tai Chi/Qigong Fundamentals - Qigong/Tai Chi Fundamentals - Oct/Dec 2024 11:15-12:15
This class covers qigong/tai chi fundamentals of breath work, movement, posture alignment, and visualization. Consistently practicing these gentle, meditative movements improves balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and mental clarity. Safe and suitable for everyone. All movements can be modified and effectively compliment other health and wellness pursuits.Qigong/Tai Chi FundamentalsWho: Seniors and Adults 18+Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A When: Mondays 10:00am-11:00am & 11:15-12:15Oct/Dec Session: (10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9 - No Class 11/25, Make up 12/16)Jan/Feb 2025 Session: (1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10)Fee: $60R, $70NR (includes all materials)What to Bring: water bottleMin: 4 Max: 12
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2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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Afterschool Art Studio at Wilkins - December: Collage Techniques (Mondays)
Come join the creative arts studio for kids in grades 1-4! Holly Majkut and Jessica Anderson are excited to collaborate and join forces to offer the afterschool arts program! Allow your child to discover or nurture their inner artist through exploring a variety of art materials. Art studio time will allow your child to create their own masterpieces. Specific art mediums will be introduced each monthly session to allow the artist exposure and increased experience. (Schedule below). Mini art history lessons will also be incorporated based upon the theme of the month to provide education regarding the history of the art style/technique. Sample ideas and directives will be available to assist with sparking creativity and imagination. This is not a formal art instruction class. The art studio concept focuses on creating and exploring art materials, having fun, and socializing. All art materials are provided and creations are brought home at the end of each class or the end of each monthly session.Who: Wilkins Students, Grades 1-4When: Mondays 2:45-4:00pm (see session dates below)Where: Wilkins Elementary School, art room. Pick-up in front of Wilkins at 4pmFee: See cost per session belowMax: 22January: Winter wonderland artMonday session dates: Jan 6, 13, 27. Max: 24 Price: $75February: Book Making/ScrapbookingMonday session dates: Feb 3, 10, 17Max: 24Cost: $75March: Art History Month (projects inspired by famous artists)Monday session dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Max:24Price $125 (5 weeks)April: Abstract ArtMonday session dates: April 7, 14, 21Max: 24Price: $75.00May: Nature and landscape artMonday session dates: May 5, 12, 19Max: 24Price: $75
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x1+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x2+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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Tuesday December 10, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Mini Artist - Early Bird Artist: Dec/Jan
Early Bird ArtistsEarly class for little ones who would love a 30 minute art class. Have fun making ornaments, penguins, snowman crafts and more! Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $60R, $75NRMin. 4, Max 12***************************************************************************************************** Mini Artists - Holiday ArtDec/Jan - Have fun making holiday crafts like reindeer ornaments, pinecone Christmas trees, bead candy canes and more!Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $90R, $105NRMin. 4, Max 12
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9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
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Tot Fitness - Tot Fitness: Dec/Jan
Have fun with fitness using bean bags, parachutes, rings, balls, and more. We’ll get your little ones moving and grooving with this fun routine!Who: Children ages 1yr-6yrs and their caregiversWhere: Buck Meadow 32 NH-101A, Amherst, NH 03031When: Tuesdays from 9:05 - 9:50 (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Fee: $90.00R $105NR
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Mini Artist - Mini Artists - Dec/Jan
Early Bird ArtistsEarly class for little ones who would love a 30 minute art class. Have fun making ornaments, penguins, snowman crafts and more! Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $60R, $75NRMin. 4, Max 12***************************************************************************************************** Mini Artists - Holiday ArtDec/Jan - Have fun making holiday crafts like reindeer ornaments, pinecone Christmas trees, bead candy canes and more!Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $90R, $105NRMin. 4, Max 12
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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Ukulele Lessons - Ukulele Grades 2-4 - Nov/Dec
We are so fortunate to have a growing Ukulele Program! We continue to offer After-School Classes with Robert Allwarden for children grades 2-4, and have evening classes for adults! After-School Ukulele for Grades 2-4Has your child wanted to learn an instrument, but you aren't sure you are ready to commit to the expense? Has the Ukulele craze caught their interest? Are you ready to see them spend time with something that does not have a glass screen??Classes are set up with a 5 week session. This class is for novice and continuing students, so students can "begin where they are". Robert has a great deal of experience identifying students' abilities and developing their skills to the next level.Students will work on chords and simple songs to play and sing. No prior knowledge is needed. All instructional materials will be provided, including ukuleles during instruction. If the students want to practice at home, they will need their own ukulele. Who: 2nd-4th Graders Where: After school at Wilkins Elementary, #13 the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's, 2:45-3:45pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: Because the Ukulele is Cool, Portable, Relatively Inexpensive, and FUN!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15*Thank you for respecting the 2nd grade cut off- we look forward to having your 1st grader join the program next year!Ukulele for Adults!Participants will learn the basic chords and receive sheet music with simple songs to begin playing. No prior knowledge is necessary, but if you have a beginning knowledge of ukulele, you are welcome to join us! Robert is very practiced in working with individual skills. We are happy to have anyone from age 18+ join us. Sign up with a friend or family member. Classes are set up with a 5 week session. All materials will be provided, including ukuleles. If you have one, bring it along, but if you do not, he has plenty to lend. If you wish to practice at home, you will need your own instrument.Our instructor is Robert Allwarden, Music Specialist at Wilkins Elementary and local performer. Who: Ages 18+Where: Wilkins Elementary, Room #13- the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's 6-7pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: What could make learning the Ukulele more fun than doing it with the ones you love!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15
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5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T) is a research-based, skill building opportunity for young people to come together in a safe, small group learning environment. This therapeutic, educational support group will focus on building skills to help teens manage the myriad of demands they face today, including but not limited to: school, familial demands, peer relationships, self-imposed pressure, and much more. Benefits for participating in these group sessions include:
Developing skills that can help rewire the brain to focus on taking in the good (instead of focusing on the bad)
Incorporating mindfulness techniques and practices into their lives
Learning to cope with and manage stress better
Develop peer relationships and associated social skills in a small group setting
Who: Teens entering 8-11th gradeWhen: Alternating Tuesdays from 5:00PM-6:15PMWhere: BuckmeadowFee: $300R, $330NRMax: 16
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Northern Lights Amherst Cheer - Northern Lights Amherst Winter Cheer Grades 1-5
Northern Lights Amherst Winter CheerAll Star Cheer is a high energy, team-based, performance sport that is athletic, artistic and acrobatic. It involves athletes competing with a 2 and a 1/2 minute routine composed of tumbling, stunting, pyramids, dance and cheer segments. This will be NL Amherst’s 6th season! The winter program is for athletes of any ability level in grades 1-5! In the winter we practice once a week and go to 2-3 competitions (tentatively scheduled for Feb 15, March 30 and April 12) NL cheerleaders do not cheer at football or basketball games, instead focusing on 2-3 local competitions/performances. NL coaches and choreographers are trained in safety, technique and skill building. We are competitive but our program focuses first and foremost on fun and team building. Who: Grades 1 - 5th grade (teams will be split by age/grade)When: Practices Tuesday OR Thursday 5:30-7:00 (depending on team placements)Where: Amherst Middle School CafeteriaFee: $250R, $280NR (uniform fee not included) Equipment Needed: cheer shoes & uniformMax: 25 per team
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Ukulele Lessons - Ukulele for Adults - Nov/Dec
We are so fortunate to have a growing Ukulele Program! We continue to offer After-School Classes with Robert Allwarden for children grades 2-4, and have evening classes for adults! After-School Ukulele for Grades 2-4Has your child wanted to learn an instrument, but you aren't sure you are ready to commit to the expense? Has the Ukulele craze caught their interest? Are you ready to see them spend time with something that does not have a glass screen??Classes are set up with a 5 week session. This class is for novice and continuing students, so students can "begin where they are". Robert has a great deal of experience identifying students' abilities and developing their skills to the next level.Students will work on chords and simple songs to play and sing. No prior knowledge is needed. All instructional materials will be provided, including ukuleles during instruction. If the students want to practice at home, they will need their own ukulele. Who: 2nd-4th Graders Where: After school at Wilkins Elementary, #13 the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's, 2:45-3:45pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: Because the Ukulele is Cool, Portable, Relatively Inexpensive, and FUN!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15*Thank you for respecting the 2nd grade cut off- we look forward to having your 1st grader join the program next year!Ukulele for Adults!Participants will learn the basic chords and receive sheet music with simple songs to begin playing. No prior knowledge is necessary, but if you have a beginning knowledge of ukulele, you are welcome to join us! Robert is very practiced in working with individual skills. We are happy to have anyone from age 18+ join us. Sign up with a friend or family member. Classes are set up with a 5 week session. All materials will be provided, including ukuleles. If you have one, bring it along, but if you do not, he has plenty to lend. If you wish to practice at home, you will need your own instrument.Our instructor is Robert Allwarden, Music Specialist at Wilkins Elementary and local performer. Who: Ages 18+Where: Wilkins Elementary, Room #13- the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's 6-7pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: What could make learning the Ukulele more fun than doing it with the ones you love!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15
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Wednesday December 11, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Fitness: Senior Chair Yoga - Senior Chair Yoga Session II
Looking to increase balance and flexibility? Want to improve muscle tone and strength? Reduce your risk of falling? Join us at Buckmeadow Clubhouse for chair yoga Wednesday mornings at 10 am for a 45 minute session taught by Kathy McKinnon, owner of Amherst Yoga Studio!
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11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Early Release - PMEC Explorers - Early Release - PMEC Explorers (December)
Come join us and enjoy an afternoon of fun and exploring at Peabody Mill Environmental Center. We will explore the amazing hiking trails, play games and make crafts. On early release Wednesdays we will pick up the explorers from Wilkins and bring them to PMEC for an afternoon of fun in nature! WHO: Grades 1-4 WHEN: Early Release Days - September 10th,October 9th, December 11th WHERE: Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, Amherst FEE: $35R, $40NR **Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC. Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.** Sample Schedule: 11:30 AM - Pick Up at Wilkins 12:00 PM - Arrive at PMEC 12:00PM- 12:15PM - Snack and bathroom break.12:15PM to 1:15PM - Head out onto the trails for a fun weekly activity, exploring habitats, fort building, learning about animals at PMEC. 1:15 PM - Head back to PMEC 1:15PM-2:15PM- Options of Lego challenges, Gaga Ball, nature crafts, quiet homework time 2:30PM - Pick UpPlease pick up on time. Any student remaining past 2:30pm will be billed a late fee. A minimum of 6 participants is needed to run this program.
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x1+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Fitness: Pilates & Barre Group Classes - Group Fitness: Holiday Session x2+/week
Group Pilate's and Barre Classes are back at Amherst Rec! Check out the schedule and class description below to find what works best for you. All fitness levels are welcome and each class will help you reach your fitness and health goals. Who: ages 16+ When: see schedule below Where: Buck Meadow. 32 NH101-A Amherst, NH Pricing Structure: see pricing below for 1 class per week or 2 classes per weekHoliday Schedule: Nov 11 - Jan 8Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre (no classes on 12/25 & 1/1 - make ups on 12/26 & 1/2)Winter Jan/Mar Schedule: Jan 20 - March 12Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreWinter Mar/April Schedule: March 17 - May 7Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: BarreSpring May/June Schedule: May 12 - July 2Mondays 6-7pm: Pilate's MatWednesdays 6-7pm: Barre
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Thursday December 12, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Nature's Playground - Nature's Playground - December (Tracking)
Welcome To Nature's Playground where adventure and fun awaits!At Nature's Playground we will have fun exploring different habitats and learning all about what you can find out in the amazing woods all around you. Each class we will begin with a story, then circle time to discuss a new topic and do an activity related to the topic. We will end with a take-home craft. Who: Children ages 3-6 and their caregiversWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental centerWhen: Classes are the first three Thursdays of each month- 10:00am-10:45am. Fee: $29R; $36NR
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Afterschool Lego Adventures w/ Right Brain Curriculum - Nov/Dec Session - Lego Future House
November/December- Lego Future House: If you can imagine the future, you can build it!!What will life on Earth be like in the year 2124? That is the question you will ponder as our Right Brain Curriculum teachers take you on a tour of smart homes, driver less cars, robotic chefs, self-sustaining skyscrapers, and more. Learn how futurists predict life on Earth will evolve and discover how innovators around the world are changing it already. Then it will be your turn to do the imagining. You will create your own Lego house of the future – designing space-age furniture for every room in the house and a futuristic vehicle for the garage. Even the family pet will get a reboot! You will consider how virtual reality, climate change, and interactive robots could change life on Earth and beyond. So, get in your virtual time travel machine and start designing your Future House!Who: Grades 1 - 4When: Thursdays after school for a 6 week session. (See Dates Below).Where: Peabody Mill Environmental Center - 66 Brook Road, AmherstFee: $190R, $210NR**Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC. Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.**** A minimum of 8 participants is needed to run this course.**
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Northern Lights Amherst Cheer - Northern Lights Amherst Winter Cheer Grades 1-5
Northern Lights Amherst Winter CheerAll Star Cheer is a high energy, team-based, performance sport that is athletic, artistic and acrobatic. It involves athletes competing with a 2 and a 1/2 minute routine composed of tumbling, stunting, pyramids, dance and cheer segments. This will be NL Amherst’s 6th season! The winter program is for athletes of any ability level in grades 1-5! In the winter we practice once a week and go to 2-3 competitions (tentatively scheduled for Feb 15, March 30 and April 12) NL cheerleaders do not cheer at football or basketball games, instead focusing on 2-3 local competitions/performances. NL coaches and choreographers are trained in safety, technique and skill building. We are competitive but our program focuses first and foremost on fun and team building. Who: Grades 1 - 5th grade (teams will be split by age/grade)When: Practices Tuesday OR Thursday 5:30-7:00 (depending on team placements)Where: Amherst Middle School CafeteriaFee: $250R, $280NR (uniform fee not included) Equipment Needed: cheer shoes & uniformMax: 25 per team
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Tuesday December 17, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Mini Artist - Early Bird Artist: Dec/Jan
Early Bird ArtistsEarly class for little ones who would love a 30 minute art class. Have fun making ornaments, penguins, snowman crafts and more! Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $60R, $75NRMin. 4, Max 12***************************************************************************************************** Mini Artists - Holiday ArtDec/Jan - Have fun making holiday crafts like reindeer ornaments, pinecone Christmas trees, bead candy canes and more!Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $90R, $105NRMin. 4, Max 12
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Homeschool Science Classes - Homeschool Science Class - 3 months (Dec-February)
Homeschool Science Classes Welcome to Homeschool Science Class! We are thrilled to be kicking off the Fall school year with an exciting Homeschool curriculum. This year PMEC will be offering science classes once a month on Tuesday. The structure for each session includes, one hour science education and one hour play/social interaction. The classes will be divided by age during the first hour. Ages may combine for the second hour of various team building games and group activities.Please find below an outline of what we planned for each month. Hope you can join us!Who: Ages 5-7yrs & 8-10yrsWhat: Home School Science ClassesWhere: PMEC 66 Brook Rd Amherst, NH 03031 – Weather allowing, classes will be held outside.When: The 3rd Tuesday of every month - from 9:00am - 11:00am * This is a drop off class * We will need a minimum of 6 students students* All classes will have an element of outdoor time. September - Exploring Mini Beasts — Join us as we learn about small invertebrates living in our pond at PMEC. Students will become pond biologists and use nets and buckets and take a closer look into the pond life and what makes up a healthy ecosystem.October - Exploring Physics — We will learn about Newton's first law of motion and explore concepts like gravity, drag and impact. Students will design and make their own device for our egg drop challenge!!!November - Genetics/Heritability — Have you ever wondered why some dogs have floppy ears and some have pointy? Come learn about genes and heritability through man's best friend dogs! Learn how dogs are helping humans fight diseases.December – Owls/Winter birds -Join us as we explore these birds of prey along with other winter birds. We’ll talk about their physical characteristics and habitats. We will dissect owl pellets to see if we can identify what animals the owls have been eating and their place in the food web. January- Animal Tracking -We will explore how to identify animals by their tracks, understand how animals move, and learn about what animals are still awake in the woods near us during the winter months. Feb- Exploring the color red, Red Science -Celebrating the colors red and pink for Valentine’s Day join us as we do some fun science experiments that involve shades of red and pink.
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Homeschool Science Classes - Homeschool Science Class - December
Homeschool Science Classes Welcome to Homeschool Science Class! We are thrilled to be kicking off the Fall school year with an exciting Homeschool curriculum. This year PMEC will be offering science classes once a month on Tuesday. The structure for each session includes, one hour science education and one hour play/social interaction. The classes will be divided by age during the first hour. Ages may combine for the second hour of various team building games and group activities.Please find below an outline of what we planned for each month. Hope you can join us!Who: Ages 5-7yrs & 8-10yrsWhat: Home School Science ClassesWhere: PMEC 66 Brook Rd Amherst, NH 03031 – Weather allowing, classes will be held outside.When: The 3rd Tuesday of every month - from 9:00am - 11:00am * This is a drop off class * We will need a minimum of 6 students students* All classes will have an element of outdoor time. September - Exploring Mini Beasts — Join us as we learn about small invertebrates living in our pond at PMEC. Students will become pond biologists and use nets and buckets and take a closer look into the pond life and what makes up a healthy ecosystem.October - Exploring Physics — We will learn about Newton's first law of motion and explore concepts like gravity, drag and impact. Students will design and make their own device for our egg drop challenge!!!November - Genetics/Heritability — Have you ever wondered why some dogs have floppy ears and some have pointy? Come learn about genes and heritability through man's best friend dogs! Learn how dogs are helping humans fight diseases.December – Owls/Winter birds -Join us as we explore these birds of prey along with other winter birds. We’ll talk about their physical characteristics and habitats. We will dissect owl pellets to see if we can identify what animals the owls have been eating and their place in the food web. January- Animal Tracking -We will explore how to identify animals by their tracks, understand how animals move, and learn about what animals are still awake in the woods near us during the winter months. Feb- Exploring the color red, Red Science -Celebrating the colors red and pink for Valentine’s Day join us as we do some fun science experiments that involve shades of red and pink.
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9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
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Tot Fitness - Tot Fitness: Dec/Jan
Have fun with fitness using bean bags, parachutes, rings, balls, and more. We’ll get your little ones moving and grooving with this fun routine!Who: Children ages 1yr-6yrs and their caregiversWhere: Buck Meadow 32 NH-101A, Amherst, NH 03031When: Tuesdays from 9:05 - 9:50 (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Fee: $90.00R $105NR
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Mini Artist - Mini Artists - Dec/Jan
Early Bird ArtistsEarly class for little ones who would love a 30 minute art class. Have fun making ornaments, penguins, snowman crafts and more! Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $60R, $75NRMin. 4, Max 12***************************************************************************************************** Mini Artists - Holiday ArtDec/Jan - Have fun making holiday crafts like reindeer ornaments, pinecone Christmas trees, bead candy canes and more!Who: 1 - 6 Year Old and their adultWhen: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45am (Tuesdays Dec 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 28)Where: Buck Meadow Clubhouse (32 NH 101-A)Fee: $90R, $105NRMin. 4, Max 12
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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Ukulele Lessons - Ukulele Grades 2-4 - Nov/Dec
We are so fortunate to have a growing Ukulele Program! We continue to offer After-School Classes with Robert Allwarden for children grades 2-4, and have evening classes for adults! After-School Ukulele for Grades 2-4Has your child wanted to learn an instrument, but you aren't sure you are ready to commit to the expense? Has the Ukulele craze caught their interest? Are you ready to see them spend time with something that does not have a glass screen??Classes are set up with a 5 week session. This class is for novice and continuing students, so students can "begin where they are". Robert has a great deal of experience identifying students' abilities and developing their skills to the next level.Students will work on chords and simple songs to play and sing. No prior knowledge is needed. All instructional materials will be provided, including ukuleles during instruction. If the students want to practice at home, they will need their own ukulele. Who: 2nd-4th Graders Where: After school at Wilkins Elementary, #13 the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's, 2:45-3:45pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: Because the Ukulele is Cool, Portable, Relatively Inexpensive, and FUN!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15*Thank you for respecting the 2nd grade cut off- we look forward to having your 1st grader join the program next year!Ukulele for Adults!Participants will learn the basic chords and receive sheet music with simple songs to begin playing. No prior knowledge is necessary, but if you have a beginning knowledge of ukulele, you are welcome to join us! Robert is very practiced in working with individual skills. We are happy to have anyone from age 18+ join us. Sign up with a friend or family member. Classes are set up with a 5 week session. All materials will be provided, including ukuleles. If you have one, bring it along, but if you do not, he has plenty to lend. If you wish to practice at home, you will need your own instrument.Our instructor is Robert Allwarden, Music Specialist at Wilkins Elementary and local performer. Who: Ages 18+Where: Wilkins Elementary, Room #13- the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's 6-7pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: What could make learning the Ukulele more fun than doing it with the ones you love!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Northern Lights Amherst Cheer - Northern Lights Amherst Winter Cheer Grades 1-5
Northern Lights Amherst Winter CheerAll Star Cheer is a high energy, team-based, performance sport that is athletic, artistic and acrobatic. It involves athletes competing with a 2 and a 1/2 minute routine composed of tumbling, stunting, pyramids, dance and cheer segments. This will be NL Amherst’s 6th season! The winter program is for athletes of any ability level in grades 1-5! In the winter we practice once a week and go to 2-3 competitions (tentatively scheduled for Feb 15, March 30 and April 12) NL cheerleaders do not cheer at football or basketball games, instead focusing on 2-3 local competitions/performances. NL coaches and choreographers are trained in safety, technique and skill building. We are competitive but our program focuses first and foremost on fun and team building. Who: Grades 1 - 5th grade (teams will be split by age/grade)When: Practices Tuesday OR Thursday 5:30-7:00 (depending on team placements)Where: Amherst Middle School CafeteriaFee: $250R, $280NR (uniform fee not included) Equipment Needed: cheer shoes & uniformMax: 25 per team
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Ukulele Lessons - Ukulele for Adults - Nov/Dec
We are so fortunate to have a growing Ukulele Program! We continue to offer After-School Classes with Robert Allwarden for children grades 2-4, and have evening classes for adults! After-School Ukulele for Grades 2-4Has your child wanted to learn an instrument, but you aren't sure you are ready to commit to the expense? Has the Ukulele craze caught their interest? Are you ready to see them spend time with something that does not have a glass screen??Classes are set up with a 5 week session. This class is for novice and continuing students, so students can "begin where they are". Robert has a great deal of experience identifying students' abilities and developing their skills to the next level.Students will work on chords and simple songs to play and sing. No prior knowledge is needed. All instructional materials will be provided, including ukuleles during instruction. If the students want to practice at home, they will need their own ukulele. Who: 2nd-4th Graders Where: After school at Wilkins Elementary, #13 the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's, 2:45-3:45pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: Because the Ukulele is Cool, Portable, Relatively Inexpensive, and FUN!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15*Thank you for respecting the 2nd grade cut off- we look forward to having your 1st grader join the program next year!Ukulele for Adults!Participants will learn the basic chords and receive sheet music with simple songs to begin playing. No prior knowledge is necessary, but if you have a beginning knowledge of ukulele, you are welcome to join us! Robert is very practiced in working with individual skills. We are happy to have anyone from age 18+ join us. Sign up with a friend or family member. Classes are set up with a 5 week session. All materials will be provided, including ukuleles. If you have one, bring it along, but if you do not, he has plenty to lend. If you wish to practice at home, you will need your own instrument.Our instructor is Robert Allwarden, Music Specialist at Wilkins Elementary and local performer. Who: Ages 18+Where: Wilkins Elementary, Room #13- the Music RoomWhen: Tuesday's 6-7pm - Next Session Starting 11/12!Why: What could make learning the Ukulele more fun than doing it with the ones you love!Fee:$75R, $90NR We need a minimum of 5 students, with a maximum of 15
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Thursday December 19, 2024
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6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Stearns-Davis Community Garden - 2024 Community Garden Plot
The Stearns-Davis Community Garden was established at Joshua's Park, 31 Courthouse Road, to maintain the traditional agricultural use and history of the Amherst Village. The Amherst land Trust organized the design and installation of the infrastructure, including a permanent deer-proof fence and an automatic irrigation system. The garden is allocated by Amherst Recreation and is managed by the Stearns-Davis Community Garden Committee (SDCGC) and the Amherst Recreation Department.Garden plots will be allotted on a first come, first served basis with a nominal fee to cover maintenance and utilities. Each gardener is free to select their favorite vegetable varieties and lay out their plot accordingly. produce may not be sold on-site, but gardeners may elect to share surplus with friends, neighbors and charities. There are a total of 40 plots.Updates for 2024 - The Garden will have a couple of upgrades before the 2024 growing season. -Fall of 2023 - The state toxicologist revealed there is very little trace of PFOA's & PFAS in the samples of grown vegetables taken in the fall of 2022. -2023 - New filter installed on well pump to filter out all PFOA and PFAS.-2024 - Metal mesh fence to surround the bottom of the garden fence to help keep rabbits out. -2024 - No price increase for 2024 gardening season. Schedule for 2024:January 2-January 31 Gardeners that had a plot in 2022 and are in good standing are eligible to register for one 10'x20'plot. Registration must be done online with the code or on the phone with Amherst Parks and Recreation. February 1-29Beginning Feb 1, Amherst residents gardening at Stearns-Davis Community Garden for the first time may register for a single plot with Amherst Parks and Recreation in person, on the phone or online on this page. These plots are first come, first served and fill VERY QUICKLY! We advise you to make sure you are able to easily access your Amherst Recreation household account and depending on your interest you set your alarm! Registration goes live at 12:01am 2/1/24.Returning members will be automatically given the same plot as last season. If you would like to switch plots, please email the Garden Committee at stearnsdavisgardencommittee@gmail.com To communicate directly with the Garden Committee, you may email them at StearnsDavisGardenCommittee@gmail.com or follow their facebook page, "Stearns-Davis Community Gardeners"
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Nature's Playground - Nature's Playground - December (Tracking)
Welcome To Nature's Playground where adventure and fun awaits!At Nature's Playground we will have fun exploring different habitats and learning all about what you can find out in the amazing woods all around you. Each class we will begin with a story, then circle time to discuss a new topic and do an activity related to the topic. We will end with a take-home craft. Who: Children ages 3-6 and their caregiversWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental centerWhen: Classes are the first three Thursdays of each month- 10:00am-10:45am. Fee: $29R; $36NR
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Afterschool Lego Adventures w/ Right Brain Curriculum - Nov/Dec Session - Lego Future House
November/December- Lego Future House: If you can imagine the future, you can build it!!What will life on Earth be like in the year 2124? That is the question you will ponder as our Right Brain Curriculum teachers take you on a tour of smart homes, driver less cars, robotic chefs, self-sustaining skyscrapers, and more. Learn how futurists predict life on Earth will evolve and discover how innovators around the world are changing it already. Then it will be your turn to do the imagining. You will create your own Lego house of the future – designing space-age furniture for every room in the house and a futuristic vehicle for the garage. Even the family pet will get a reboot! You will consider how virtual reality, climate change, and interactive robots could change life on Earth and beyond. So, get in your virtual time travel machine and start designing your Future House!Who: Grades 1 - 4When: Thursdays after school for a 6 week session. (See Dates Below).Where: Peabody Mill Environmental Center - 66 Brook Road, AmherstFee: $190R, $210NR**Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC. Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.**** A minimum of 8 participants is needed to run this course.**
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Northern Lights Amherst Cheer - Northern Lights Amherst Winter Cheer Grades 1-5
Northern Lights Amherst Winter CheerAll Star Cheer is a high energy, team-based, performance sport that is athletic, artistic and acrobatic. It involves athletes competing with a 2 and a 1/2 minute routine composed of tumbling, stunting, pyramids, dance and cheer segments. This will be NL Amherst’s 6th season! The winter program is for athletes of any ability level in grades 1-5! In the winter we practice once a week and go to 2-3 competitions (tentatively scheduled for Feb 15, March 30 and April 12) NL cheerleaders do not cheer at football or basketball games, instead focusing on 2-3 local competitions/performances. NL coaches and choreographers are trained in safety, technique and skill building. We are competitive but our program focuses first and foremost on fun and team building. Who: Grades 1 - 5th grade (teams will be split by age/grade)When: Practices Tuesday OR Thursday 5:30-7:00 (depending on team placements)Where: Amherst Middle School CafeteriaFee: $250R, $280NR (uniform fee not included) Equipment Needed: cheer shoes & uniformMax: 25 per team
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Gingerbread Houses for All Ages - Gingerbread House for All Ages
Don’t miss your chance to design and decorate your own graham cracker gingerbread house! Customize your creation with candy galore! All supplies will be provided.Who: All AgesWhere: Buck Meadow BuildingWhen: Thursday, December 19th 6-7pmCost: $16R, $21NR
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