Coming Up:

Another Happy Day film screening – May 7

Join us at 1:30 pm for a free screening of Another Happy Day at the Colonial Theatre’s Showroom space, in honor of World Maternal Mental Health Day. After the film, we’ll host a lively panel discussion and Q&A with local experts, including the film’s writer/director Nora Fiffer. Refreshments served; the discussion will wrap up at 4:15.

Children and the Arts festival (Rise is participating) – May 17

Rise will be at Children and the Arts in Peterborough, offering a craft specially chosen for toddlers – although children of all ages will enjoy it. This longstanding festival, famous for its parade, is celebrating 30 years in the community and we’re thrilled to be a part of it again this year!

Toddlerfest – June 7

Join us at Rise in Keene (147 Washington St) for this free, fun outdoor event, held rain or shine 9 am – noon. Games, music and song, creative play, and a visit from a fire truck (barring fire emergencies.)  Generously sponsored by Fenton Family Dealerships.

Tastes of the Season – June 18

We’re celebrating our 25th annual Tastes of the Season at the Keene Country Club. Enjoy fine food and drink from all around the region, as well as live music and fun raffle prizes, and support Rise’s work at the same time.  It truly is a great evening for a great cause! Tickets are $60/person or $100/pair. Get your tickets by clicking the button below (use the note to tell us it’s a ticket purchase) or at the door.

Thank you to the generous sponsors who support this event!

Lead sponsors: Fenton Family Dealerships, Mascoma Bank, Savings Bank of Walpole, and Whitney Brothers
Gold sponsors: Douglas Toys, Hamlin Insurance Agency, Inc. and Noyes Volkswagen
Silver sponsors: Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Electronic Imaging Materials Inc., GFA Federal Credit Union, TD Bank, and Timken Co. Charitable and Educational Fund
Bronze sponsors: Guyer & Sons Roofing, Frazier & Son Furniture, The Keene Sentinel, The Melanson Company, The Richards Group, Superior Propane, and Tattersall Electric

You’ll get to sample from:

21 Bar & Grill
Amoskeag Beverages
Bellavance Beverage Co.
Birdies
CC & D’s Kitchen Market
Centeur Imports
Copper Cannon Distillery
Fire Dog Breads
Fireworks Restaurant & Mobile Bar
Frogg Brewing
Granita Enoteca
Jenna’s Market
Keene Country Club
Keene on Cookies
The Long Drink
Yellow Bell
Pine State Beverage
The Summit Winery
Two Fruits and a Nut Farm Winery
Woodchuck Hard Cider/Vermont Cider Co.
Vermont Distillers, Inc.
Woodstock Inn and Brewery
…and more!