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Come find out about the natural history of Ursus americanus, the blackbear. Join Harris Center naturalist SUSIE SPIKOL for an exploration of how these bruins survive and reproduce.
Learn about their adaptations and behavior and share your ownobservations and bear stories.
Discover the tips and tricks for
co-existing with these large omnivores.
December 3 • 7 to 8 p.m.
Gilsum Steam Academy/
Gilsum Community Center
Co-sponsored with the Harris Center
and the Gilsum Conservation Commission
The Harris Center is a nonprofit organization.
This program is not a school-sponsored activity.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:00 pm at the Gilsum Community Center, 640 Route 10.

Please join the Gilsum Conservation Commission as Phil Brown, Harris Center Bird Conservation Director and raptor aficionado, shares an overview of the hawk migration season and the soaring spectacle visible from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough, which has been tallying migrating raptors for over twenty years. Learn identification tips, life histories, and survival strategies for the fifteen or so raptor species that visit this lookout each fall, and hear about the research and conservation initiatives to protect them. You’ll be well prepared to witness and enjoy fall migration after this informative session!

There is a locally sourced breakfast Saturday and Sunday but it is not free. It raises funds for the local non-profit, The Sustainability Project.

The Saturday night Ham and Bean and Pie supper raises money for the Gilsum Congregational Church.

Santa and Mrs Claus will be visiting the new GIlsum Community Park Saturday Dec 2 from 4-5PM.

There will be a chance to get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs Claus as well cocoa and cupcakes to be enjoyed . The Christmas tree lights will be lit at 4:30 on the new tree as well as the tree by the frog pond. You will have a chance to post letters to Santa.

The Gilsum Recreation Committee is happy to sponsor this annual Tradition in Gilsum.

Come try one of the fastest growing sports trends in the country! Pickleball combines elements of
badminton, tennis & ping pong, is easy to learn, FUN and can still give you a good workout.
You are welcome to join us if you are new to pickleball or play every week. These will be pick-up games for fun, not a competitive league. All equipment provided, sneakers and a water bottle recommended.
This program is intended for ages 13+ (minors must be accompanied by a parent).
We will meet every other Friday, starting November 3 rd through December 29 th from 6-8 pm at the
Gilsum Community Center gymnasium, 640 Route 10.
Sponsored by the Gilsum Recreation Committee & the Gilsum Recreation Commission.

Meet at the Gilsum Public Library at 2pm, July 9th to carpool to Silver Mountain for an afternoon hike.

Date: Saturday, July 8th 3 – 5 pm

Location: 640 Route 10 – Town field by the Gilsum STEAM Academy

There will be produce from Picadilly Farm and Pete’s Farm Stand. Information will be available from SNAP (Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program), WIC (Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children), Housing, Double UP Veggie Bucks, SW Community Services concerning Heating Assistance, Monadnock Humane Society with a Pet Food Pantry.

Current pantry clients can attend and Keene Community Kitchen will register new clients, please bring proof of residence.