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Chili and Pie Fundraiser and Cake Raffle

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 12:00 PM—3:00 PM · Rensselaerville, NY

Please join us for our annual Chili and Pie Fundraiser and Cake Raffle. We are calling on all our local gifted cooks and bakers to donate a pot of chili or a…

South Bay New Orleans Jazz Club

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · Los Angeles, CA

Meets the second Sunday of Every Month at Alvas Showroom. 1 pm to 5 pm consists of 3 sets of Club & Guest musicians and a featured Special Guest Band, All…

October 11: 7th Annual Reading of Washington Irving’s Rip Van Winkle

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Haines Falls, NY

Join us for the 6th Annual Community Reading of Washington Irving’s timeless classic, Rip Van Winkle, at the historic 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station on…

Silent Book Club Sunday

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Republic, WA

Join fellow book lovers who love reading in silent camaraderie monthly at Republic Brewing Company. Stop by the Republic or Curlew Library beforehand to browse…

‍Brewing Opportunities Gala

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 4:30 PM · Cary, NC

Help Esteamed Coffee thrive by donating or providing supplies from our wish list. Your support fuels inclusive employment and community impact.

Open – No live Music

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · San Diego, CA

Compost Build Community Volunteer Days

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 • 9:30 AM—12:00 PM · Queens, NY

Join the QBG Compost Staff for our weekly on-site compost build and learn about processing community food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Register here

Indigenous Peoples Day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · Indianapolis, IN

The Eiteljorg invites you to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with a day full of Native history, art and cultures. Performances by Native Pride Productions…

Freeport Community Services: Weekly Ukulele Jam

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME

Date & Time: Every Monday | 3:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport, ME, 04032 Cost: Free & Open to the Public Join Our…

Open – No live Music

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · San Diego, CA

SPARK! Local Legends

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Elk Horn, IA

@ Join historian Warren Watson for this month’s SPARK! program as he brings local legends and lore to life. Through storytelling and historical insight, Watson…

YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:15 AM · New York, NY

Little gardeners and their accompanying adults get a bug\'s-eye-view of the world! Participants will water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around…

ADULT ZUMBA

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · New York, NY

Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion. No program 5/22, 6/19, 7/3, 9/4,…

O’Hanlon Stitching Circle – Facilitated by Sarah McNeil and Naomi Tamura – October 13

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Mill Valley, CA

When – Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month 3-5pm in the Loft Gather in the Loft and share your latest fiber project – be it crochet, knitting, embroidery,…

CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 3:15 PM—4:45 PM · New York, NY

Take part in planting, watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn about local pollinators, and plant life cycles, and create art…

Master Dahlia Class Series October 13th

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 4:30 PM—6:00 PM · Hendersonville, NC

Join the experienced Bullington Gardens Master Dahlia Team for a monthly class series that takes you behind the scenes of cultivating over 600 dahlias. Each…

250 YEARS OF AMERICA: P.O.V. WALKING TOURS

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · New York, NY

Learn about the history of Lower Manhattan with three walking tours from distinct historical points of view. OCT06 @4:30PM: Meet at 200 Vesey St. Lobby Place…

Slides: Textiles (Lower)-Amanda Thatch, Clay (Upper)-Esther Shimazu

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 8:00 PM—8:45 PM · Bakersville, NC

All are welcome! Enjoy 10-minute presentations about the work of Penland’s guest teaching artists, resident artists, core fellows, studio assistants, or staff…

El Corazon Garrison Creek

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 7:30 AM—8:30 AM · Missoula, MT

Second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 am. Easy Flat Trail ~ 1+ Mile Directions: From the intersection of EL Camino Real and Oceanside blvd. Go east on…

TAI CHI

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 8:30 AM—9:30 AM · New York, NY

Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing…

FIGURE AL FRESCO

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · New York, NY

Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive…

KINDIE ROCK

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 10:00 AM—10:45 AM · New York, NY

Enjoy rocking live music as our dynamic roster of family-friendly performers lead little ones in dynamic movement and spirited sing-a-longs!

#TSNwebcast | “How Community-Led Stewardship Works: A Toronto model”

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Online

with guest Anna Meng (Toronto Nature Stewards & University of Toronto) Based at the University of Toronto’s Daniels Faculty, Toronto Nature Stewards has…

BPC FALL BLOOD DRIVE

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · New York, NY

Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives! Sign up today at:…

Sight Unseen Reframed Exhibition

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Riverside, CA

Curated by the late Doug McCulloh, Sight Unseen Reframed brings together the photographic work of California-based blind and visually impaired photographers,…

DOWNTOWN BEATS CHORUS

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · New York, NY

Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events…

Journal Jam

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Idaho Falls, ID

Come to the Idaho Falls Public Library for a Journal Jam! At 2:00pm on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month, drop in for a fun, crafty journaling night! Work on…

ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · New York, NY

Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and…

Weekly Chess Club

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Redmond, WA

Test your wits or learn anew! We hold a chess club here under our very roof every Wednesday!

WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:00 PM · New York, NY

Explore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint, and…

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