Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talks 2025: The Art of War – Panel #3
2025-02-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United States
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Panel #3: The Great Migration: Military Service and the Shaping of a Diversified New Hampshire
February 16, 2025 | 2 PM | Portsmouth Public Library
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu highlights the importance of using terrain to one’s advantage. For African Americans, navigating the U.S. political and social landscape often required knowing when and where to engage. Many viewed military service as a means of achieving social mobility, financial security, and proving their patriotism.
This panel will examine the integration of military bases in New Hampshire—such as Pease, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and Grenier in Manchester—and how these bases contributed to the state’s diversification. Panelists will also discuss how military service became a tool for asserting rights and claiming full citizenship.
More details to come.

Splatter - Live at Birdies!
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Birdies on Main, 18 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03431

Yoga & Tea at Birdies
2025-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Birdies on Main, 18 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03431

Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talks 2025: The Art of War – Panel #4
2025-02-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United States
Learn More Here
Panel #4: Eyes on the Prize: Protests, Movements, and the Road Ahead
February 23, 2025 | 2 PM | Portsmouth Public Library
African American civic movements and participation in wars have often been driven by deep moral and ethical goals—freedom, equality, and human dignity. The Civil Rights Movement, for instance, was led by individuals who invoked faith as a unifying force, drawing from Christian theology, African spiritual traditions, and a collective consciousness of liberation. Effective leadership, like in The Art of War‘s “unity of command,” was essential. Many African American leaders were inspirational not just through strategy but through moral and spiritual authority, grounding their calls for justice in deeply held spiritual principles.
This panel will explore African American protest movements, past and present, focusing on nonviolence and self-determination. Panelists will discuss the current state of these movements, highlighting African American spiritual resilience, the strength of unity, and the enduring importance of community.
More details to come.

Nutrient Dense Dinner Cook Along
2025-02-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event, NH, United States
RSVP HERE
RECIPE & HANDOUT HERE!
Join Lili Hanft, FNTP and create a nourishing meal of simple, flavorful, and nutritious dishes. All recipes are free of gluten and refined sugar and made from nutrient-dense whole foods. You can enjoy them for dinner Sunday night, and they also make great leftovers for meals throughout the week. You will receive a shopping list and recipes ahead of time so you can cook along with the presenter. – check your email or the event at monadnockfood.coop/events!

Trenchers Farmhouse Weekly Pasta Class!
2025-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event, NH, United States

SHELF LIFE Cheese Documentary Screening & Sampling
2025-02-27 17:15 - 20:00 | Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Come join us for a night of cheesy goodness at the Keene Public Library on Thursday, February 27th.
5:15 PM – Cheese sampling in partnership with Monadnock Food Co-op
6:15 PM – Shelf Life documentary
7:30 PM – Panel discussion with director Ian Cheney and local cheese producers, cheesemongers, and other producers of yumminess that accompany cheese.
It’s going to be a gouda time, so grab your family and friends and come on down!
Quirky and contemplative, this delectable documentary takes us on a surprising global odyssey into the world of cheese, drawing unexpected parallels between the aging of cheese and the human experience of growing old.
Filmed in more than six countries over three years, Shelf Life takes us inside the workspaces of artisan cheesemakers and specialists to observe them at their craft. Featuring The Cellars at Jasper Hill Farm in Vermont.
Event is free, but seating is limited, so registration is required!
Register at: https://shelflife.eventive.org/welcome
BONUS! Purchase a VIP Cheese Basket to bring home and relive the experience for only $35.00 (valued at $60.00). Limited Availability! https://shelflife.eventive.org/…/67a0cae315f5da649b9fe1be

Coffee & Conservation: Meet Your Conservation District! Connect with Community!
2025-03-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Birdies on Main, 18 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03431
Join us at Birdies to get to know your local Conservation District and neighbors! Connect with CCCD staff and board members to discuss resources and opportunities to meet your conservation interests.
Explore ways to support and get involved with CCCD, enjoy light refreshments, and fill out your bracket for March Mammal Madness!

When: Thursday, March 6th 3:00-5:00PM
Where: Birdies, 18 Main Street, Keene, NH
Cost: Free

Register Today!

Writing Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs
2025-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
This supportive workshop series is for every woman entrepreneur looking to find her writing voice, improve her writing skills, and grow her confidence as a writer and communicator. Over five 1.5-hour sessions, we’ll use proven techniques to build your writing ability and self-belief. You’ll learn how to relax when you write and bring your most important messages into powerful words. You’ll come away with the power and stamina to write what you need for your business and your creativity. Each session will include a welcome, a short meditation, a prompt, writing time, and time to read aloud for positive feedback and craft lessons. Prompts will focus on writing for business needs.
This workshop series is comprised of five classes on Wednesdays, March 12th, 19th, 26th, and April 2nd and 9th. One ticket at $187.50 covers all five classes.
About the Instructor: Becky Karush is a writer and writing coach who has led more than 400+ writing workshops. She graduated from Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Emerson College (M.A.). She’s worked as a teacher, farmer, journalist, Disney magazine editor, and copywriter. Becky is the founder of Read to Me Literary Arts, where writers learn to dazzle with fresh, brilliant writing. Through group writing salons, individual coaching, the Read to Me podcast, and tools to support your solo writing practice, Becky helps you surface and develop your innate talent. She lives in southwestern New Hampshire with her family and cat. She is working on a novel.

Kimaya Diggs - Live at Birdies
2025-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Birdies on Main, 18 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03431
Kimaya Diggs is an emerging artist and songwriter from Western Massachusetts. Her new album “Quincy” explores Diggs’ unique style of Soul, Folk, and R&B. Diggs was nominated in the “Best New Artist” and “Album of the Year” categories at the 2023 New England Music Awards and was recently honored as one of 10 artists of color making a difference in the Boston area by WBUR. She has opened for the likes of Trombone Shorty, Lizzie No, Tank and The Bangas, and has toured with Heather Maloney. The Boston Globe calls her “Expressive, smooth vocals…she’s kind of an unstoppable force.”

Building a Supportive Dialogue
2025-03-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Keene State College Alumni Center, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
RSVP Here!

Join the Monadnock Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Coalition, Keene Family YMCA and Monadnock Food Co-op for a follow-up conversation to November’s Fostering Community Dialogue.

Date: Saturday, March 29
Location: Norma Walker Hall, Keene State College Alumni Center
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

This important gathering will bring together community members, educators, parents, students, and local leaders to discuss strategies for preventing bullying in schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Building a Supportive Dialogue creates space for individuals to share their experiences and explore ways to foster safer, more inclusive environments—whether in person or online.

Free & open to all
Registration recommended but not required

Let’s work together to build a more supportive, inclusive community.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Megan Lafaso Hercher at community@monadnockfood.coop.

Shared Housing: Is It The Right Choice for you?
2025-04-05 09:00 - 12:30 | Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Are you having a hard time paying your household bills? Do you feel isolated because you live alone? Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? There are options! In this workshop, participants will learn:
Benefits of sharing a home
Dangers to physical and emotional health associated with social isolation
Guidelines for living well with others
A step by step process for selecting a good home-mate
This workshop is interactive with exercises, group discussion, and some lecture facilitated by Annamarie Pluhar, Executive Director of Sharing Housing, Inc.
Hosted by the Monadnock Resource Alliance‘s Entrepreneurial Solutions to Improve Housing Access for Everyone Committee.

Keene Family YMCA Sneaker Ball
2025-04-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Keene Family YMCA, 200 Summit Road , Keene, 03431
Sneaker Ball is the Keene Family YMCA’s signature fundraiser, taking place in April of each year. Funds raised support the Y’s Membership for All fund.
As the Y’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Sneaker Ball provides a significant portion of the funds we raise for our financial assistance program. Guests enjoy fine food, good friends, music, dancing—and best of all—the opportunity to strengthen community by helping to ensure that everyone has access to the YMCA’s potentially life-changing programs and services. Proceeds from the event support the Y’s Membership for All fund, providing financial assistance to those who need it to pay for the Y’s programs and services.

Virtual Earth Fest Film Fest
2025-04-22 09:00 - 2025-04-28 23:59 | Virtual Event, NH, United States
The Co-op & MONIFF’s Earth Day celebrations just got BIGGER! Starting next Tuesday, watch FREE virtual earth-centric films, thanks to our friends at MONIFF! Sign up today at rooted.eventive.org!

Every Little Thing
Doc | 2025 | 93 min | Sally Aitken, director

Short description:
Amid the glamor of Hollywood, Los Angeles, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating and magical tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in tiny acts of greatness.

Cafeteria Man
Doc | 2011 | 65 min | Richard Chisholm, director

Short description:
Cafeteria Man is the true story of rebel chef Tony Geraci and his mission to radically reform Baltimore’s public school food system with a recipe for change.

Green Up Keene with Monadnock Food Co-op Board of Directors
2025-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Join our BoD for the annual Green Up Keene event! Sign up to participate HERE!

2025 Monadnock Region Earth Festival
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Join us for the 2025 Monadnock Region Earth Festival! We’ll celebrate some of the many things that make this region special: a commitment to ever-greater sustainability, healthy communities for all, and preserving and sustaining our planet, which is increasingly threatened by climate change’s impacts.
Visit the festival learn about what others are doing and making, buy delicious food, learn something new, enjoy performers and activities throughout the Co-op, Railroad Square, the bike path & amphitheater (behind the Co-op)! Join others in our community to celebrate everything we are doing well and renew our commitment to keep striving ever onward.
Earth Fest BBQ from MFC’s Prepared Foods Team!
Join our Prepared Foods team for a BBQ from 12 pm – 4 pm along the bike path. Enjoy house-made Korean BBQ & new treats from our fantastic chefs 👨‍🍳
Enjoy Live Music from Local Bands!
Featuring Dimitri Flamouropoulos & Down In The Ground in the amphitheater.
Drive Electric Event
The absolute best way to learn about EVs is to talk to actual EV owners who have driven their EVs for years, and sometimes decades. You will find these friendly and knowledgeable EV owners at the upcoming Drive Electric EV Showcase hosted by Monadnock Sustainability Hub. You will find a wide variety of EV models from Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Rivian, Tesla, and others. There will also be mini-talks with information about charging or taking trips in an EV.
ROOTED Film Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker Germaine Jenkins
After the festival, join Monadnock Food Co-op and the Monadnock International Film Festival for an Earth Festival encore at Hannah Grimes!
ROOTED is the story of Germaine Jenkins, a North Charleston resident, activist, and mother who, in 2014, convinced the City Council to lease her a sliver of land so she could grow food and start a grocery store, Farm Fresh Food. For decades, her community has been ravaged by the racial and social inequalities exacerbated by living in a food desert. This film ignites a powerful dialogue about the threats of food insecurity and its intersection with the history of racism and economic inequality in the American South.
Enjoy a tasting of freshly-grown food and a special Q&A with Filmmaker Germaine Jenkins and local agriculture advocates after the screening, and access to virtual Earth-centric films thanks to MONIFF!
Green Up Keene with The. Board of Directors
Join our Board of Directors for the annual Green Up Keene event, 8 am – 12 pm.
Don’t miss the Spring Textile Drive on Sunday, April 27th!
We are currently at capacity for our event, but our waitlist is open! Apply to the waitlist here!

ROOTED Film Screening!
2025-04-26 18:00 - 20:15 | Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
ROOTED is the story of Germaine Jenkins, a North Charleston resident, activist, and mother who, in 2014, convinced the City Council to lease her a sliver of land so she could grow food and start a grocery store, Farm Fresh Food. For decades, her community has been ravaged by the racial and social inequalities exacerbated by living in a food desert. This film ignites a powerful dialogue about the threats of food insecurity and its intersection with the history of racism and economic inequality in the American South.
Enjoy a tasting of locally grown foods available after the screening.
Mini Take Home Meal Kits with recipes from local growers and producers will be available for sale.
Learn more, RSVP & buy a meal kit HERE!

Spring Textile Recycling Drive
2025-04-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
A free textile recycling drive!

We encourage you to bring donations in compostable bags such as these.

Did you know Americans alone send 10 million tons of clothing to the dump each year?
Donate your unwanted textiles so they can be recycled into new products.
Modern Saint Living has been running this event in CT for 6 years and to date have saved 8,483 lbs from the landfill. We are so excited to be offering this in Keene, NH by partnering with Collection Helpsy.

Collection Helpsy is a Public Benefit Corporation and a Certified B Corp with an environmental mission. They are the largest textile collection company in the Northeast US.
Items We Recycle:
Clothing
Tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops), Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Dresses, Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers), Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts), Suits, Socks, Pajamas, Bathing suits, Leggings/Tights, Slips, Bras, Underwear
Household Linen
Sheets, Blankets, Towels, Curtains/Drapes, Aprons, Dish cloths, Cloth napkins, Table linens, Comforters, Throw rugs, Decorative pillows, Placemats
Footwear
Shoes, Heels (wedges, pumps), Flats, Sandals, Flip Flops, Boots (work boots, dress boots, winter boots), Sneakers, Cleats, Slippers
Accessories
Hats, Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes), Belts, Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Bathrobes
Other
Stuffed animals and other plush toys, Halloween costumes, Sports jerseys, Rags (non-contaminated)
Unsuitable For Recycling:
Small scraps of cloth or shredded items, Non-textile and non-shoe, Wet items, Dirty items, Anything contaminated by oil, grease, or any other chemical, Items that are covered by large amounts of animal dander or fur, All items contaminated by food or waste products, Recyclable metal, paper, and plastic (all of which should be taken to their respective town recycling facilities), Construction waste, Carpeting, Bed pillows, Mattresses, Furniture
If you cannot make the event please contact Nichole at modernsaintliving@gmail.com

BCS Tractor Training
2025-04-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Cheshire County Farm, River Road, Westmoreland, NH, United States
Time & Location

Apr 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cheshire County Farm, River Rd, Westmoreland, NH, USA

About the event

Join us for a 3 hour BCS Tractor Training, a required training to rent the BCS tractor through CCCD’s Equipment Program in 2025! The BCS is an ideal piece of equipment for gardeners and farmers who manage land that is 3 acres or less!

Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), in partnership with UNH Cooperative Extension, the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Northeast, and Antioch University New England’s Community Garden Connections (CGC) will host one 3-hour BCS Tractor trainings. To be eligible to rent the BCS Tractor through CCCD’s equipment program in 2025, you must attend this training.

Please note that the River Rd. bridge north of the County Farm is closed, the farm can be accessed via Partridge Brook Rd off of Route 63.

This program is made possible through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. USDA is an…

Spring Business Lab Pitch Event!
2025-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Spring Business Lab Pitch Event
Tuesday, April 29 | 5:00-7:00 PM | @HGC
Join us in celebrating our most recent cohort of Business Lab students! Each of these entrepreneurs has spent the last eight weeks refining their business and building their pitch for YOU. We’ll hear from:
Emily Hammer, Quilting Your Legacy
Mary Gregory, Sweet Escape Doughnuts & Bakery
Sam Keezell, Center for Rest
Valery Cavadini, Wild Rose Bakery & Pantry
Susie Ericson-West, Westric Knits
Debra Caplan, Blue Fern Gallery
Stacie Shackett-Vance, Stacie’s Petcare Services
In addition to hearing from these business owners, we’ll also gather for food, drinks, and networking.

Turtles of New Hampshire & How You Can Help
2025-04-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Event, NH, United States
Time & Location

Apr 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Zoom

About the event

Join NH Fish and Game wildlife biologist Josh Megyesy for an introduction to turtle conservation in the Granite State. We’ll explore the ecology of at-risk species, habitat use, threats, and conservation actions developed through long-term population monitoring. Josh will also discuss how to identify turtle habitat, the impact of road mortality on turtles, strategies to reduce roadkill, land protection efforts, and what landowners can do to help.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details, please register here. Closed captioning will be available. For more information, contact Susie Spikol.

Note: This event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording, please register for this event, even if you cannot attend live.

Josh Megyesy is a wildlife biologist with NH Fish and Game’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program. As their turtle specialist, he has extensive experience monitoring and managing populations of Blanding’s, spotted, wood, and Eastern box turtles.…

Concert Choir at KSC - Benefitting Hundred Nights!
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Redfern Art Center, Keene State College, NH
The Concert Choir is a non-auditioned mixed voice ensemble comprising students enrolled in over 15 disciplines across the College. They routinely participate in recruitment tours and choral exchanges with high school choirs. In March Concert Choir and Chamber Singers performed at the New Hampshire State House as part of the New Hampshire Music Educators Hill Day to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month.
The Chamber Singers is an auditioned treble voice ensemble. This year, we toured to Montréal and recently participated in the Alice Parker Festival at Mount Holyoke College.
Suggested donation of $10 at the door. All proceeds will go directly to Hundred Nights incoporated, a year round emergency shelter and resource center in Keene. For more information: https://hundrednightsinc.org
Theatre/Location: Alumni Recital Hall
Price: Suggested Donation of $10

The Thing in the Spring
2025-05-16 15:00 - 2025-05-18 19:00 | Nova Arts Block/Brewbakers Cafe, 48 Emerald St., Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Three days of incredible performances from a wild survey of artists across multiple genres! The 17th edition of The Thing, a diy mainstay of the Monadnock community!
It’s the 17th Thing in the Spring! Join us at Nova Arts & the Colonial Theatre in Keene NH to see three days of inspired curation in action. This ticket will get you into all of the performances at Nova as well as Stephen Malkmus w/ Mirah happening at the Colonial! This year will feature performances by: Stephen Malkmus / Speedy Ortiz / Califone / Mirah / Josh Johnson / Amirtha Kidambi’s Elder Ones / Joan Shelley / the Argus Quartet / Thirdface / Sunburned Hand of the Man / Roger Clark Miller: Solo Electric Guitar Ensemble / Maria Somerville / Undertow Brass Band / Wake in Fright / Sam Moss / Rong / Aisha Burns / Minibeast / Dakou Dakou / Cozy Throne / Sailor Down / Maryse Smith / Derek Sensale / and more events tba! Weekend Passes are $100 and get you into all of the shows. Day Passes are $40 each and get you into everything at Nova Arts on that particular day. There is also a ticket just to the Colonial Theatre portion featuring Stephen Malkmus & Mirah. Go to thethinginthespring.com for all of the ticket choices!

The Sonntag Trio Live at the Co-op
2025-05-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
The Sonntag Trio Live at the Co-op – June 5, 4 PM – 6 PM

Taste of Keene 2025
2025-06-07 11:30 - 15:30 | Downtown Keene, Main Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Taste of Keene FAQs
📍 WHEN AND WHERE IS THE EVENT?
The event is Saturday, June 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m in downtown Keene, NH.
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📍 HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Show up and purchase tokens ($2 each) at designated token booths located throughout the event. Vendors will be selling bites and sips for 1-3 tokens.
📍 HOW MANY TOKENS SHOULD I BUY?
We recommend 10-15 tokens per adult. Don’t forget to buy enough for a beverage or a sweet treat, too!
📍 WHERE DO I BUY TOKENS?
You can purchase tokens ($2 each) at designated token booths located throughout the event. You can also purchase tokens to pick up the day of the event at tasteofkeene.com.
📍 DO YOU ACCEPT CARDS?
Yes, we can take cards or cash.
📍 IS THE EVENT PET FRIENDLY?
While we love our furry friends, this event is often very crowded. We ask that you leave them at home.
📍 WHERE DO I PARK?
Check out the City of Keene’s parking map for available parking spaces at keenenh.gov/parking-services. Please note that many downtown spaces are metered on Saturdays.
📍 IS THE EVENT FREE TO ATTEND?
Yes, you can enter the event footprint for free, there is no cost for admission. You will need to purchase tokens in order to sample food/beverage items.
Additional info can be found on www.keeneypn.com/tok2025.

Grill Fest
2025-06-13 07:00 - 2025-06-14 21:00 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Grill Fest returns with a two-day flash sale on all your grilling essentials. Find active demos, samples, sales and more throughout the weekend!

FRIDAY
MFC’s Meat & Seafood Team Grilling – 12 PM – 6 PM
Stoneface Bewing Demo – 12 PM – 2 PM
Spindrift Demo beginning at 12
Notch Brewing Demo – 4 PM – 6 PM
With special appearances from…
Archway Farms beginning at 12
Wulf’s Fishery beginning at 12
Actual Burger
Community Snacks
SATURDAY
MFC’s Meat & Seafood Team Grilling
Black River Grilling
Live Music from Randy Miller – 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Live Music from Lenny Solomon – 4 PM – 6 PM

Randy Miller LIVE at the Co-op
2025-06-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Randy Miller – June 14, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Lenny Solomon Live at the Co-op!
2025-06-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States

Lego Letterpress with MAXT Makerspace
2025-07-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
RSVP HERE!

Join MAXT Makerspace for a free workshop on lego letterpress art! This class is open to all ages, and all materials are provided.

Randy Miller Live at the Co-op
2025-07-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Randy Miller, July 19, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
