Dog licenses are due by April 30 at town hall. A neutered or spayed dog is $7.50, an unaltered dog costs $10, and you may be required to have proof of rabies vaccination.
Parents of incoming kindergarten and first-grade students residing in Allenstown may pick up registration packets in the Allenstown Elementary School main office between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. or print them from sau53.org/allenstown. Registration packets must be returned to the office by Wednesday.
The Allenstown Historical Society will hold its annual History Day event for the fourth-graders from Allenstown Elementary and Pembroke Hill School on Wednesday. Members of the historical society will teach students about the history of the local towns. It is open to the public from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. For more information, call 485-4437.
The Suncook Senior Center will hold a volunteer appreciation concert and luncheon Thursday at 10 a.m. with a guitar and harmonica concert provided by Bill Foley.
Allenstown Pack 97 Cub Scout will sell camp cards at Irving on Route 3 in Allenstown on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cards offer a variety of discounts to retailers, and if you would like to make a donation, contact Mark Labrecque at marklabrecque@myfairpoint.com
The Suncook Senior Center winners of the prize calendar raffle for the first week are Georgette Boudreau, Eveline Lessard, Betty Rowe, Linda Rollins, Noreen Bean, Mary Cloutier, Mark McGranaghan, Linda Dresser and Pauline Johnson. Congratulations!
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
“The State of Local Real Estate” will be presented by local Realtor Stacey Viandier at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. Past and current market trends and customer preferences in Andover and in the wider local area. For more information, email andovercommunity03216@gmail.com.
The Andover Community Coffeehouse will feature folk singer-songwriter Mary Maguire on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Highland Lake Grange. The coffeehouse also provides an opportunity for open-mic performers; doors open at 6 p.m. for food purchases and sign-up. The evening is free; donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit AndoverCoffeehouse.org.
Canvassers are needed to help with fundraising for Andover’s big Fourth of July celebration. Anyone willing to volunteer is asked to call 735-5493.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
The Women in Business group will meet at JJ Goodwins on Route 28 in Barnstead on Tuesday at 7 p.m. To sign up, contact Lori Mahar 269-2329 or lorimahar@tds.net.
LORI MAHAR
269-2329
lorimahar@tds.net
You can learn all about “Black Bear Happenings” at the Fish and Wildlife Department presentation Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room at the Town Municipal Offices.
A free workshop for commercial growers will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room at the Town Municipal Offices. Speakers from the Merrimack County Cooperative Extension will discuss new initiatives in the county to grow more, sell more and extend the growing season.
Find out the benefits of using solar energy at the Solar Open House on Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Porter Residence, 41 River Road. The presentation will include a tour of an 1860s farmhouse that uses solar resources. For more information, call John Porter at 496-6430.
The annual DARE Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday at the Horace Chase Lodge, 53 N. Main St. Food will be served from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $6 or $3 for children under 12.
An indoor yard sale will be held at the elementary school Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The PTA is looking for donations. Call the school at 753-6512 if you have any items to contribute.
It is National Library Week at Boscawen Public Library. All are welcome to drop by and discover all that your local library offers to their patrons. The library is open Monday from noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Boscawen Elementary School chorus and concert will be April 20, at 7 p.m. at Merrimack Valley High School from 7 to 8 p.m.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
contact@boscawenlibrary.org
The Bow Garden Club will meet Monday at the Old Town Hall. Doors will be open at 6 p.m. for social time and refreshments, followed by the evening program of “Plant Propagation” with Amy Papineau of UNH Cooperative Extension. For more information, visit bowgardenclub.org.
The Bow Young at Heart Club will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Bow Community Building. Members and guests should bring a lunch. Coffee and dessert will be provided. At 12:30 p.m., David Duford from Swenson Granite Works will speak and a meeting will follow. Sign up and payment can be made for the May 26 Golden Day Squam Lake tour.
The Bow Energy Club will meet April 18 at the Bow Baker Free Library from 6 to 7 p.m. The BEC is seeking members to join who are interested in learning about energy efficiency and renewable energy for their homes and businesses and to educate and advise others.
Celebrating Children Preschool will host an open house April 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It is accepting registrations for limited openings in the 2016-17 school year. The preschool runs 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with a special Tuesday Sport Day at the Field House Sports Complex. For more information, contact celebchildren@bow-nh.gov or call 228-2214.
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will meet at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., on April 19, at 1 p.m All who are interested in stamp collecting are welcome to attend. For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
The Concord Community Action Program is still taking appointments for assistance with fuel and electric through the end of the month. For more information, call 225-6880.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
N.H. Open Doors is today. Start at Clough Farm Tavern, Two Sisters Garlic, Kathie Fife Photography, Hutchinson Family Sugarhouse, Someday Farm Alpacasn, Old Ways Traditions with Dave Emerson, the Fox Country Smokehouse and others. For more information, visit NHOpenDoors.com
Canterbury Historical Society and the Elkins Public Library will present “12,000 Years Ago in the Granite State” with Robert Goodby Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Young Readers Club will meet April 18 at 3:45 p.m.
The Teen Advisory Group will meet April 18 at 6 p.m to discuss The Martian by Andy Weir and sample the sandwich bar.
The book discussion group will meet April 19 at 7 p.m. to discuss The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce.
Kate Goegel will teach rug braiding May 5, 12 and 19 and June 2, 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Class limited to six so sign up is required. For more information, call Kate at 783-4079.
Canterbury Benevolent Society will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Parish House. Share you favorite reading book and the joy of reading. Health kits for Church World Service will also be assembled.
Canterbury Fair Committee meetings resume the second Wednesday of the month through July. For more information, call Lisa Carlson 783-0335
Friends of the Elkins Public Library will meet for their quarterly meeting April 21 at 7 p.m. Membership is $5 per year.
The Town History Project remains on schedule and all involved are thrilled that the end financial goal of $75,000 has been met. It is not too late to contribute, and checks can still be sent to P.O. Box 82, Canterbury 03224. It is seeking recommendations for the Boston Cane Post, who must be individuals of about 90 years old, who have lived in Canterbury for at least 20 years. Recommendations must be received by May 1.
Belmont High School PTO will screen The Anonymous People on April 21 at 5:30 p.m. It is a documentary about the U.S. addiction crisis, and there will be a free pizza dinner and panel discussion.
Canterbury’s Townwide Roadside Cleanup will be Saturday. To sign up to clean up your favorite stretch of Canterbury, contact Patrice Rasche at mattieandriley@yahoo.com or 783-9360. Say hello to the new transfer station manager Charles Begley when you pick up your blue bags for your stretch of road.
The Quaker Meeting House will hold a family game and movie night April 23, at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck supper, Inside Out and popcorn at 7 p.m.
Canterbury Community Farmers Market will present a program on honey bees and pollinators April 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the library. Tim Meeh of North Family Farm will discuss the art of beekeeping and honey production. Harry Weiser will explain the vital part pollinators play at the Hackleboro Orchards. Donna Miller of Petals in the Pines will explain how gardeners can attract pollinators to their yards and gardens.
You must register your dog by the end of April and it must be up to date on rabies vaccinations.
Sunset Mountain Fish and Game Club will host its youth shooting program April 24, at 9 a.m. at the Clubhouse, 117 West Road. An adult must accompany each youth; eye and ear protection are required. The program will meet monthly April through October. Free lunch provided.
Loudon Food Pantry is running its annual Challenge to Fight Hunger to the end of April. So far, $4,000 has been raised and $4,000 is needed. Donations marked “LFP Challenge” can be dropped off at the food pantry at 30 Chichester Road, Unit D, Loudon. For more information, call 724-9731 or visit LoudonFoodPantry.org.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
A soapmaking workshop will be Monday at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required, and there is a small fee to cover the cost of materials. Call the library at 798-5613 or email at clibrary@comcast.net to register or for more information.
National Library Week is this week. Come in to see the displays and enter a raffle for a gift certificate to Dominick’s Pizza, Pasta and Things. Tickets are provided to anyone who stops in and visits the library during the week or who newly likes Chichester library on Facebook. An additional raffle ticket will be given to those who sign up for a library card during this time period.
The first book sale of the year will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chichester Central School’s will perform The Lion King Jr. on Friday at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the school. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. This is an amazing production as always and a great family event.
DEB DAVIDSON
dbdavidson96@gmail.com
The county Community Action Program is still taking appointments for assistance with fuel and electric through the end of the month. For more information, call 225-6880.
The PTO will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the elementary school. Child care provided.
Men’s Coffee Chat will be Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the library.
The Spireside will feature poet Steve Redic on Saturday. Redic delights audience across the state with the easy, conversational delivery of his poems. The Spireside is held on the third Saturday each month in the Dunbarton Church Vestry. Open mic sign- ups begin at 7 p.m., welcoming musicians, poets and storytellers. There is a $5 suggested donation. For more information, email lizz@dccucc.org or visit dccucc.org.
The town’s clerk office will be closed April 18.
The Dunbarton Energy Fair will be held April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. Learn how to save energy costs and improve the comfort of your home or business for free.
The Dunbarton Congregational Church will host UNH professor emeritus Barry Rock to discuss the science of climate change and its likely impacts on the New England region April 24 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Dunbarton Congregational Church. Rock will explain the causes of climate change in our era. He will discuss its impacts on forests, including his research on sugar maples and white pine.
Congratulations to Andrea Douglas on her planned retirement. Douglas has served 20 years as the Dunbarton library director. She has been an organizer of, advocate for, and coordinator of hundreds of programs, workshops, and events that have filled our years. Thank you for your devotion to Dunbarton. You will be missed.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
The Epsom Public Library will show In the Heart of the Sea on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. This film is based on the true story of a New England whaling vessel in the winter of 1820. The story inspired Herman Melville to write Moby Dick.
The Epsom Public Library will show Open Season: Scared Silly on April 27 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG, and popcorn and drinks will be provided.
The library will hold an infant program Monday at 10 a.m. Infants and their caregivers enjoy music, songs and age-appropriate toys.
Story time will be Monday from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Knitters will meet at the library Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Lego time will be Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Abigail Downey, a freshman at Pembroke Academy and a teen volunteer, has four pieces of beautiful art work on display in the library by the craft room.
The Epsom Food Pantry is in need of paper goods, jam and jellies, cake mixes and cereal for children and adults. Spring has sprung, so while you are thinking about gardens again this please plant a row for the food pantry. There is nothing like fresh veggies!
The cemetery committee will meet Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library.
The historical association will be open Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m.
The planning board will meet Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the town offices meeting room.
The PTO will meet Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library.
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
April is cereal month at the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry. As you enjoy the many joys of spring, remember the needs of children and families in your neighborhood greatly in need of nutritious breakfast cereals of all kinds. For more information, call the Rev. Karen Heavey at 934-2662.
The Mayor’s Drug Task Force will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center. For more information, call Angela Lynch at 998-5337.
The Franklin Mayor’s Drug & Alcohol Task Force will meet Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Franklin Public Library. This is a community learning opportunity to help your teen make healthy choices and talk about difficult topics.
The Junior Youth Group of Franklin will meet Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center. For more information, call Karen Darling at 918-1998.
N.H. Legal Advice Line is a program available to state residents older than 60, free of charge. Call 624-6000 for more information.
The Franklin Middle School PTO will meet Monday at 6 p.m.
The Franklin High School Advisory Group will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m..
Paul Smith School kindergarten registration will be Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. from 2 p.m.
Meals-on-Wheels will deliver a midday meal to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities on weekdays. For more information, call 934-3444.
You may be eligible for a discount on your electric bill. Call 934-3444 for more information.
This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. The TRIP Center will honor its volunteers with a special lunch Thursday. Call 934-4151 to make a reservation.
The Withdrawal Planning Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Franklin School District withdrawal from SAU 18 on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the middle school library.
A special presentation by the students of Colby Sawyer College takes place April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Public Library. Students have been gaining understanding of citizens’ views and understanding Franklin’s past and future in regards to the Brownsfields Revitalization Program.
The Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry continues to be a valuable asset to Franklin. Organizers appreciate the generosity of the community over the years. Current needs include the donation of a wi-fi or wireless laptop for registering clients, an early riser with a reliable vehicle to pick up large amounts of food Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 7 a.m. and volunteers to help with food distribution Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 to 11 a.m. If you would like to learn more or volunteer, contact the Rev. Karen Heavey at 934-2662.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
The second annual Hill-Stark Music Festival, a collaboration between the music departments of John Stark and Hillsboro Deering high schools, was held April 1. Band and chorus students from both schools joined together with their music teachers for a full day of rehearsals. The day concluded with a concert for the community in the evening.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the high school gym. This blood drive was organized by the John Stark Leos with support from Granite State Communications, who donated money for T-shirts to give away to donors.
A Career Schools Fair will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Career schools offer specialized training for high school graduates. Some of the programs represented will include auto mechanic, dental assisting, computer software, and medical coding. Pizza will be served. For more information and to register, contact 529-5306 or karen.merrill-antle@sau24.org.
John Stark school board will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.
The middle school science fair will be Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Come and see all the wonderful science projects completed by seventh- and eighth-grade Henniker Community School students.
The John Stark Teacher’s Association is hosting a night of entertainment by hypnotist Steve Coppola to benefit JSRHS student scholarships Friday at 7 p.m. This will be an exciting, interactive family-friendly event. Admission is $10 for one ticket or $15 for two.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
Greater Hillsboro Senior Service will take a trip to the Tanger Outlets on Tuesday, leaving from the Shaw’s parking lot at 9:30 a.m. It has 25 percent off coupons to share. Bus fare is $7.50, and lunch will be at the Tilt’N Diner. Call Marie Mogavero at 464-4726 to reserve your seat.
The GHSS monthly lunch will be Thursday at noon at the United Methodist Church. Share a traditional springtime meal of ham with marmalade brown sugar topping, twice baked potatoes, roasted carrots, coleslaw and topped off with pineapple bread pudding. Cost is $5. Call Marie Merrow at 464-3067 to register; please, no walk-ins. There are parking issues at the church; Betsy will transport people from Shaw’s at 11:30 and 11:45 a.m.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
The Hard Tacks concert will be today at 4 p.m. at Hopkinton Town Library. Hear Civil War-era music and commentary with Marek Bennett and Woody Pringle. For more information, call 746-3663.
The Circle of Life Audubon Program for Kids will be held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the library. To celebrate National Library Week with the theme “Libraries Transform.” For more information, call 746-3663.
Dragons and Damsels of New Hampshire will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the library. Dr. Pamela Hunt from Audubon will present an illustrated discussion of the transformation of dragonflies and damsonflies in celebration of National Library Week. For more information, call 746-3663.
The historical society’s annual meeting, salute to volunteers and social will be today at 1 p.m. “Discovering New England Stone Walls,” with Hopkinton resident Kevin Gardner, will begin at 2 p.m. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share, drinks will be provided.
The Little Nature Museum will sponsor “Temperate Native Orchids: Seasonal Gems” with educator, naturalist, traveler and photographer Jean Stefanik on April 30 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library. Stefanik will present images and stories about native orchids, some of which you may recognize. The program is free; donations are appreciated. For more information, call 746-6121 or visit hopkintontownlibrary.org.
Writing camp at the Maple Street School is a time for students who love to write and create to spend a week in the summer sharing their literary experiences with others. Led by two experienced writing teachers, students will be given many opportunities to write, read and share in a supportive environment as writers do. For more information, visit smore.com/jbeeh.
The Contoocook Farmers Market will be at its winter home at the town hall every Saturday through the end of May. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.
Senior lunch will be Wednesday at noon at the Slusser Center for $4. Chicken a la King, biscuits, Caesar salad and brownies will be served. For more information, call 746-2915.
A Mardi Gras party will be held Saturday at Harold Martin School at 5 p.m. with silent auction, dinner and dancing with music by DJ Steve. Tickets are $8 or $32 for families. For more information, call Judy Dibble at 520-4844.
The senior center will start a men’s poker group and a men’s pool group. If any men are interested, call 746-3800 and ask to add your name and phone number to the list.
The Contoocook United Methodist Church will host Evon’s Hope founders, John Runezerwa and Perry Hunsacker, for a potluck supper and presentation April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Evon’s Hope is a ministry that aids orphans in Burundi and recently released prisoners in the U.S.
Work Song Farm is accepting CSA memberships. For more information, call Abigail and Dan Kilrain at 219-0297 or visit the farmers market on Saturday morning.
Summer camp sign ups are now being accepted at Contoocook Dance and Gymnastics. Half- and full-day sessions are available. One week sessions start June 20 and go through July 15. For more information, email Yvonne Bossi at beutyndanc@aol.com or call 746-3282.
Join Erin Girzone as you explore the local trails this spring with your little one in a carrier. Get to know other parents as you enjoy the outdoors and some snuggle time with your baby. The six hikes will all be local here in Hopkinton with the first starting at Hawthorne Town Forest on Rollins Road. The program runs each Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register at HopkintonRec.com.
Hopkinton Recreation is preparing for the Summer Day Camp program, offered each year to youth. Each year, the program is partially supported by generous donors who help defray the costs of the camp.Tax deductible donations will be accepted in any amount; $125 will send one child to camp for one week. Make checks payable to the Town of Hopkinton with “camp scholarship program” on the memo line and mail to 330 Main St., Hopkinton 03229.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
NH DOT and CRNHPC will be at the Community Building on Tuesday at 5 p.m. to discuss the NH 106 and Staniels Road intersection.
Arts night will be Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. at the elementary school.
Join Loudon Elementary students for Arts night this Tuesday starting at 5:45.
The Loudon Congregational Church welcomed Cathy and Paul Dionne, Debbie McCaw, and Bev Rafferty as members on Easter Sunday. The church is located at 7018 Church St., and worship is Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with fellowship time to follow. For more information, contact the Rev. Moe Cormier at 783-9478.
Hazardous waste collection will be held at the transfer station April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Do not bring latex-based or oil-based paint cans.
Register your dogs by the end of the month at LoudonNH.org.
The 11th annual 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk will be May 6 at 6:15 p.m. at Merrimack Valley High School. For more information, visit angel5k.com.
The Hazard Mitigation Committee will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the community building.
The select board will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the community building.
State Reps. George Saunderson and Howard Moffett will hold a listening session at the Maxfield Library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
ALICHA KINGSBURY
798-3143
ammhkingsbury@aol.com
The history of the Concord Coach will be presented by the Pembroke Historical Society on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the library. Peter James will take us back in history to the early 1800s when the Abbot-Downing Company began making the famous coaches.
This year’s Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day theme is “Game Night.” Get your thinking caps on and start designing your parade float for Aug. 27.
Pembroke and Allenstown History Day will be Wednesday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall in Allenstown. See exhibits and learn about historical places, the schools, the railroad, mills and more. This is a free exhibit sponsored by the Allenstown Historical Society.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
The Josiah Carpenter Library will host an art exhibit of ink drawings by Pittsfield resident Gene Matras through May 8. Stop by the library to view the detailed and various natural New England scenes that this talented local artist has rendered.
Pittsfield Old Home Day will be July 23 and the theme will be “Pittsfield Goes for Gold.” Everyone is encouraged to think about participating in the parade.
Pittsfield Middle/High School students are planning an Empty Soup Bowl event May 24. Empty Soup Bowls uses ceramic arts to fight hunger. At each event, potters and other artisans donate handcrafted bowls, guests select one of the bowls and are served a meal of soup and bread. They take home their bowl as a reminder of how many go empty around the world. Money raised will be donated to the Pittsfield Food Bank. Make a bowl Saturday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to noon with Kit Cornell.
The select board will appoint an eligible person to fill their vacancy until the 2017 annual town elections. Interested eligible voters of Pittsfield who wish to be considered for appointment by the selectmen may submit a letter of interest before April 19 to Cara Marston, 85 Main St., Pittsfield 03263 or cmarston@pittsfieldnh.gov.
Bill Parker will perform on harmonica and keyboard Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the senior center. He performs a wide variety of music from the Great American Songbook. The show is free;come enjoy and stay for lunch. To RSVP, call 435-8482.
There will be a volunteer appreciation dinner Thursday at noon. Register by Tuesday if planning to attend.
The parks and recreation committee will meet Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at the town hall.
The Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association is holding a raffle for four front-row seat tickets to the Red Sox vs. Angels. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and may be purchased at Bell Brothers store or by emailing garybedell1@aol.com.
You are invited to take part in the review process of the Pittsfield Middle/High School’s long-term plan Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 126 at the high school. All are welcome and light refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Susan Bradley at 435-6701 or Ross Morse at rmorse@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
The select board will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the town hall.
Preschool story hour at the Carpenter Library will be Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
Pallet to Palate Painting Lunch Hour will be held at the senior center Monday at 12:30 p.m. Larry Frates, a magical artist from Frates Creative Art Center in Laconia, will present a painting demonstration using acrylics on canvas. It will be a floral spring theme. The demonstration is free and anyone that participates will have a chance to win a limited edition print created by the artist.
Congratulations to Katie Rollins and Cam Darrah for being selected as athletes of the season.
Happy birthday wishes to my sister, Robin Blais, and to Rick Chase. Enjoy your special days!
Happy anniversary wishes to Jonathan and Lynn Lamy.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
The townwide yard sale will be May 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration forms to get your sale on the map are available at the library, Academy Hall and the post office, or you can download one from the library website at salisburyfreelibrary.org.
The budget committee will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
The Old Home Day committee will be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Academy Hall
The zoning board will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
Kevin Morency’s Eagle Scout project spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be Saturday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Town Hall. Donation of $10 per person or $30 for a family. Funds will be put towards building two new picnic tables for Maplewood Recreational Field and flower beds for the front of the town cemetery.
Salisbury Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host its fifth annual Open House on May 7 from at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be refreshments, giveaways, face painting, displays, fire apparatus, hose demo, a State Police K-9 demo, an obstacle course and firefighter demos. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Safety Building this same day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
Warner’s 10th annual Spring into Warner, a celebration of the arts and small town living, will be May 14. There’ll be artist demonstrations, music, food, road race, a farmers market, museums, used book sale and much more. If artists or musicians are interested in being a part of this event, contact Nancy at 456-2289.
The artists of MainStreet Gallery present “New Works” now until May 1.
A poetry workshop will be today at 2 p.m. in the gallery at MainStreet BookEnds. The celebration includes many of the published poets from Poet Showcase: An Anthology of New Hampshire Poets, edited by Alice B. Fogel and Sydney Hall, Jr.
Maria Noel Groves will celebrate the release of her book Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care on Sunday at 2 p.m. at MainStreet BookEnds.
Alzheimer’s Cafe will be held Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the N.H. Telephone Museum.
The Warner Men’s Club’s “Spring Fling Dance” will be Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the town hall. The dance is open to the public and BYOB. Come dance to the big band sounds of the The Windham Swing Band. Tickets are $15 per person at the door, or in advance at Mainstreet BookEnds. Contact the Warner Men’s Club at contact@warnermensclub.org, for more information.
The Little Nature Museum is looking for volunteers to assist visitors in the museum. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old; seniors are also welcome to apply. Community service credit is available to students.
The Simonds School spring concert will be Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Zumba for kids will be Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. at the school
Chess Club will meet April 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the school
Pillsbury Free Library in Warner will host an indoor flea market and craft fair at the Warner Town Hall on April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 456-2289 to book a table for $15. Proceeds benefit the library. Registration form at warner.lib.nh.us, and photos and information at facebook.com/PillsburyFreeLibrary.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
A blood drive will be held Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at John Stark Regional High School.This blood drive was organized by the John Stark Leos with support from Granite State Communications, who donated money for T-shirts to give away to donors.
A Career Schools Fair will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Career schools offer specialized training for high school graduates. Some of the programs represented will include auto mechanic, dental assisting, computer software, and medical coding. Pizza will be served. For more information and to register, contact 529-5306 or karen.merrill-antle@sau24.org.
The John Stark school board will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the school library
The John Stark Teacher’s Association is hosting a night of entertainment by hypnotist Steve Coppola to benefit JSRHS student scholarships Friday at 7 p.m. This will be an exciting, interactive family-friendly event. Admission is $10 for one ticket or $15 for two.
The second annual Hill-Stark Music Festival, a collaboration between the music departments of John Stark and Hillsboro Deering high schools, was held April 1. Band and chorus students from both schools joined together with their music teachers for a full day of rehearsals.
The first varsity boys’ lacrosse home game vs. Hopkinton will be Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. The JV boys’ game follows immediately after.
The Weare school board will meet April 19 at 6 p.m. in the library.
There will be a father/daughter dance at Center Woods Elementary School on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Weare Historical Society is organizing a cowgirls’ tea party for 6 to 12 year olds on May 7 at 2 p.m. at the town hall. The girls will enjoy making keepsakes, eating delicious treats (and drinking tea, of course), bidding on items at a silent auction, have pictures taken in a hoe down setting and socializing with other horse lovers while learning new facts about horses. Reservations are required by April 27. The cost is $15 for a parent and child ($5 for addition person in party). For more information or to register contact Terri at 529-0425 or wahnowsky@comcast.net.
Weare Writers’ Group will meet at the library at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. For more information, email Sharon Czarnecki at czar5@comcast.net.
KATERI FITTS
kateritek@hotmail.com
Merrimack Valley school board will meet at the Boscawen Elementary School on Monday at 7:15 p.m.
The Webster School PTO will meet Tuesday at the school at 6:30 p.m.
The drama club will meet Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Chess club will meet Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the school
Chorus will rehearse Thursday at 8:15 a.m..
Music and Art Night will be Thursday at 6 p.m. at the school
Kindergarten screening will be Tuesday. Call the school at 648-2467 for more information.
The select board will meet on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the town office.
Merrimack County Pomona Grange will hold a make-up meeting at the home of Dorothy Haskins on April 19 at 6 p.m. for a potluck supper, followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m.For more information, call Dot at 648-2243.
The kayakers are coming to town. They will be setting up the course April 22, and they could use some help. Ay one wants to volunteer should call Sonny Hunt at 753-9576. Races will be held on the Black Water River. They will practice April 23 and races will be held April 24 after a public breakfast at the town all. Breakfast will be from 6 to 9 a.m.
Pennies From Heaven Farm will open its barn sales soon for the benefit of the First Congregational Church of Webster. Donations of good clean articles are being accepted now. Call Dot at 648-2243 to be sure she’s there.
The first community supper of the season will be held at the town hall April 24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and will consist of roast pork, potato, carrots, salads, dessert and drinks. Cost is $8 or $5 for children up to age 12.
Happy 16th birthday to Hailly. May you have many more. Love you.
DOROTHY HASKINS
648-2243
dhaskins@tds.net