The Suncook Senior Center will host a cooking demonstration with Chef Joe Jessman on Monday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Leslie at 485-4254.
The Red Hatters will meet Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center, 8 Whitten St..
Gentle Chair Yoga will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for people to learn yoga poses and breathing techniques, which help with high blood pressure. The class costs $5. For more information, call 485-4254.
Basic oil painting for beginners will start Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and will be an eight-week session. The cost is $25 per week and registration is required. For more information, call Leslie at 485-4254.
The Suncook Senior Center will hold a hike and cookout in Bear Brook State Park on Friday at 10 a.m. There will also be a presentation about wild edibles and natural history.
The Penny Sale and Harvest Bazaar will be held Oct. 21, 22 and 23 and the next meeting will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall.
The Allenstown Pack 97 Cub Scouts are holding a Popcorn Show and Sell that will take place Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hooksett Tractor Supply Company. Pack 97 Cub Scouts will hold a recruiting night Sept. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allenstown Elementary School.
The Allenstown Downtown Redevelopment meeting will take place Sept 30. and Oct. 1 and is asking for citizens to participate in the planning process for the future of the downtown area. For more information, call Town Administrator Shaun Mulholland at 485-4276, ext. 112.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
The Andover Community Coffeehouse will return to the Highland Lake Grange Hall on Friday at 7 p.m. featuring a performance by The Buskers, a Lakes-region trio of “folk impurists with a smart, distinct voice and a kitchen-sink repertoire from jug band to jazz to roots rock.” Also appearing onstage will be up to a dozen open-microphone performers. Doors to the Grange Hall open at 6 p.m. for food purchases, and for open-mic sign-ups on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit andovercoffeehouse.org.
The Andover Lions Club is sponsoring its 11th annual golf tournament at the Country Club of New Hampshire on Sept. 19, with registration from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and shotgun start at 10 a.m. It will be a scramble format with open division and separate divisions for golfers over 65, over 75, and for women. Prizes will be given in all divisions. Coffee will be available at registration, food at the hole No. 9 tee, and snacks at the awards ceremony. The entry fee is $75 per person or $280 per foursome, which includes green fees, cart, awards and gifts. For more information, contact Bill Leber at 735-5144, Howard George at 735-5590 or John Hanscom at 748-0944.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
The Barnstead Farmers Market will be collecting food and cash donations for End 68 Hours of Hunger on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, please contact Meredith Jacques at 269-5161 ext 217.
Old Home Day is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting with a parade, then activities for the kids, yard sales, Farm to Barbecue, music featuring the Aches and Pains and lots of family fun!
LORI MAHAR
269-2329
lorimahar@tds.net
Your vote matters; the state primary election will be Tuesday at the town hall. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Town offices will be closed on election day. The Boscawen Public Library will be open its usual hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Learn how to make your soil healthy from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at a free workshop, held in the fourth-floor conference room at the town municipal offices at 116 N. Main St.. The workshop will be presented by Stacy Luke, Merrimack County Conservation district manager, who will discuss the Soil Health Initiative, different ways to improve soil health and different test equipment available. Three soils books will be raffled off at the event, which is co-sponsored by the Boscawen Ag Commission, UNH Cooperative Extension and the Merrimack County Conservation District. Register by calling Candace at 753-9188, ext. 301.
There are only two more times in 2016 to enjoy a delicious home-cooked dinner at the Boscawen Congregational Church. On Saturday, the doors open at 4 p.m. and food is served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This month’s menu is pork roast with all the wonderful sides and decadent desserts at a reasonable cost.
The Congregational Church has a full schedule of events for all ages. Sunday church services are held at 10 a.m. Today there will be Communion and reception of new members. A Prayer Group meets Mondays at 12:30 p.m. An ALPHA course starts Wednesday and continues for 10 weekly sessions. Each week, guests can enjoy a meal and a talk on diverse subjects. If you would like more information on ALPHA, a worldwide phenomenon, please call the church at 796-2565. Rally Day at the church, the resumption of Sunday school, will be Sept. 18.
Your Town Crier is looking forward to a relaxing vacation so there will not be a column next week. Submissions for events occurring from Sept. 18 to 25 may be emailed to communitynews@cmonitor.com.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
contact@boscawenlibrary.org
The Bow Garden Club will be meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road. Social time and refreshments begin at 6 p.m. and all are welcome. The evening’s educational program will be “Eco-Friendly Gardening” with UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Ruth Axelrod, who will be back by popular demand to talk about ecologically sound gardening practices. For more information, visit bowgardenclub.org.
Bow resident Andrew Nicolls is asking for your help with his Eagle Scout Project. It will include the construction of a veterans memorial at Evans Cemetery on White Rock Hill Road and will be a brick paver patio with five granite obelisks, each engraved with the seal of the five branches of the military services and will be dedicated to all those who have died in the defense of our country. Purchase commemorative brick pavers for $50 each at veteransmemorial.org under the “Brick Fundraiser” tab. You can also contact Andrew with any questions at andrew@bowveteransmemorial.org. Orders for the bricks need to be received by Sept. 18.
The Bow Young at Heart Club will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Bow Community Building for game day. Members and guests should bring a brown bag lunch. Final payment is due for the October Cranberry Harvest Tour. Members will meet Sept. 28 at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bow Young at Heart. At 1 p.m., Calvin Knickerbocker will present “25 Years of Your Hit Parade,” made possible by a grant from the state Humanities Council.
Bow Heritage Day, to celebrate completion of the Bow Bog Meeting House restoration, will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 111 Bow Bog Road with guided tours, displays, demonstrations, music and historic moments. Bow Men’s Club lunch of beef stew and cornbread will be available for purchase. The 1 p.m. service will include recognition of restoration supporters and the third annual memorial bell ringing ceremony for Bow residents, followed by free homemade pie.
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will meet at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., on Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
The annual Bow and Dunbarton hazardous household waste collection day will take place Oct. 1 at the Bow Community Building, 3 Bow Center Road, at the corner of Logging Hill and Knox Roads. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions about the collection should be addressed to the Bow Recycling and Solid Waste Committee through the Town of Bow website.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
The CUCC church will host its annual Charlie Gilman Corn Roast at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, which is also the beginning of the church school year. Bring a dish to share. All are welcome. Contact Pastor Bill O’Donohue at 783-9365 or Kim Wieck on 783-4774 with any questions.
Humanities to Go at Elkins Public Library will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. with Douglas Wheeler speaking on “George Washington Spied Here: Spies and Spying in the American Revolutionary War.”
School crossing guards are needed after school from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. in Canterbury center.
Please pick up a volunteer application and waiver at the town office. Training will be provided Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. Have the application and waiver submitted by Sept. 23. Contact Ken Folsom at the office with any questions.
The first business meeting of 4-H will be Monday. There is also a Cloverbuds group for children 5 to 7 years old. Contact Laura Crockford on 540-9877 for information.
Canterbury Community Farmers Market will be Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by the ever popular Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki. This is also a collection day for Mary Ellen’s basket, the charitable giving program of the market. The full schedule is available at ccfma.net or Facebook. SNAP/EBT is accepted.
In honor of the Canterbury Community Farmers Market’s 10th anniversary, there will be a celebratory harvest dinner Oct. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Parish Hall featuring Chefs Keith Sarasin and David Crinieri. It will be a four-course, professionally-prepared meal. There will be a silent auction following the meal to benefit the Loudon Food Pantry. Visit thefarmersdinner.com to purchase tickets. Space is limited to 100 seats, and the ticket price is $49.
The Scholastic Book Fair at Canterbury Elementary School will be this week. The annual PTO Hot Dog Supper and Open House will be held Thursday, starting with a supper from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by teachers available in their classrooms. The fingerprinting clinic will also be conducted that evening.
Elkins Public Library Rock ‘N’ Read will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. The Young Readers Club will meet Sept 19 at 3:15 p.m. The Teen Advisory Group will meet Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Book Discussion Group will meet Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. to discuss The Lightkeepers by Abbi Geni. Knitters reconvene Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
Fall yoga with Judy and Nancy will begin Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The 10-week session costs $95, class size limited so register early by sending checks to Judy Egan, 53 Pickard Road. If you have questions, call Judy 783-9065 or Nancy 746-2728.
Canterbury Recycling Center’s will close at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays and 5:45 p.m. Saturdays. Plan ahead to arrive before gates close.
Hazardous waste collection day will be Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.
The Canterbury Benevolent Society will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. The meeting is open to all; there is no requirement to be a member of CUCC to join the society. The discussion will focus on how to expand membership and fundraising plans.
There will be a presentation by Furniture Masters David Lamb and Tom McLaughlin on Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. in the town hall
Canterbury Country Store is seeking town feedback from businesses and individuals on the Post Office service, given the change in hours since Ted LeClair retired.
The Canterbury Artisan Festival at Canterbury Shaker Village will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 5 to 17. The Cold River Ranters will play from noon to 2 p.m. and the Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For more information and a class list, visit shakers.org.
The Loudon Food Pantry collected $59.54 at the Loudon Old Home Day. Upcoming events include the Canterbury Hunger Sucks, Food Rocks Walk/Ride to be held Sept. 24 at 10 a.m., organized by the CUCC Outreach Committee. Contact Leanne Fifield at 934-2075 or Sonette Van Der Merwe at 540-9325 for forms to walk/ride and how to donate.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
Remember to vote in the primary this Tuesday at the town hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On Monday, the library trustees will meet at 6 p.m.
Also on Monday, the Down Cellar Poets Workshop for adults will be held at 7 p.m. at the library.
The Chichester Photo Group will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the library. It will be facilitated by Gail Laker-Phelps and open to local photographers interested in discussing and learning about their craft and planning group events.
Parks & Recreation Committee will meet at Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.
The Agricultural Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the library.
The Heritage Commission will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the library. Discuss preservation of Chichester’s historic and scenic sites.
The Down Under Bookstore Sale at the Library will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come browse the latest selection of books that are for purchase from 25 cents and up.
Attend Story Hour at the library Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome for music, a story, crafts and snack.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
The first PTO meeting of the year will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school Media Center to kick off the 2016-17 school year. The Fall Fundraiser and the Autumn Festival and Chili Cook-off will be the topics. All are welcome. Babysitting will be provided. Hope to see you there.
Men’s Coffee Chat at the library will be Friday from 9 to 10 a.m.
On Saturday, Old Home Day will begin at 10 a.m. in the center. Come to a day full of fun, food, parades and games.
The Dunbarton Historical Society is having its traditional ham and bean supper Saturday (Old Home Day) at the Dunbarton Community Center. The tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children age 5 to 12, and free for children younger than 5. The hours for the supper are 5 to 7 p.m.
Spireside Coffeehouse and open mic is pleased to feature Monadnock on Saturday. Open mic signups begin at 7 p.m. For more information, email lizz@dccucc.org. or visit dccucc.org.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
The film Me Before You will be shown Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Epsom Library.
The Infant Program at the library will be Monday and Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Special thanks to Nancy Zink-Mailloux for coordinating this program.
Children are invited to bring a stuffed animal, wear pajamas, enjoy stories and songs, and make a name tag for their animal Thursday at 6 p.m. Children and their families are invited to pick up their animals Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy breakfast and to see what their stuffed animal friends did during the campout. Reservations are required for the sleepover/breakfast. Sign up at the circulation desk. If you have any questions, call Mrs. Benner at 736-9920.
Story times at the library are Mondays at 10 a.m., Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Children will listen to stories, sing songs and do craft activities. September themes include apples, squirrels and fall.
The Lego Club will meet Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
The Epsom Youth Athletic Association will hold a family fun mini golf tournament at Chuckster’s in Chichester on Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. You can sign up for the event by downloading the registration form at sports.bluesombrero.com. If you have any questions, call Shannon 731-8730.
The select board will meet Monday at 6 p.m.
The Cemetery Committee will meet Tuesday at 5 pm. at Epsom Library
The Historical Association will be open Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1775 Dover Road.
The Planning and Land Use board will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Epsom Town Offices meeting room.
The school-wide celebration of Constitution Day will be Friday. Students will learn about the Constitution throughout the different grades and classes to commemorate this important historical document.
Epsom Central School will continue using the E.C.S. website for communication and individual classroom messages. Please go visit sau53.org/ecs/ and click on the link “Homework Webpages” in order to view the assignments from your child’s classes.
The PTO will meet in the ECS library at 6 p.m. Monday. All parents are welcome.
Happy anniversary to Carolyn and Paul Davis and Joe and Robin Davis today. Many more wonderful years together are wished for you both!
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
The Franklin Opera House board of directors will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the lower room of city hall. You may call 934-1901 with questions.
The Greater Tilton Area Family Resource Center will host a pancake breakfast Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Northfield-Tilton Congregational Church, 283 Main St., Tilton. The cost is $5 per person, and raffle items are available. Call 286-4255 with questions.
Do you have concerns about falling? LRGHealthcare is hosting a series offering practical strategies to manage falls. The programs take place Wednesday through Oct. 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Pines Community Center in Northfield. The program is free. Call 527-7120 to register or for more information.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers will be presented at Bessie Rowell Community Center in Franklin Tuesdays from Sept. 20 through Oct. 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 527-7120 to register for this free program.
The city council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at city hall.
Sign up for vacancies on the school board and city council. The filing period is Saturday through Sept. 26 and city elections are Oct. 4. Call the city clerk at 934-3109 with any questions.
This is the last week to enjoy the Franklin Farmers Market on Tuesday, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Franklin Regional Hospital. Thank you to all who have contributed to this community resource. Call 934-2060, ext. 8369 with any questions.
The Interfaith Food Pantry seeks items for infants and toddlers this month, such as diapers, cereals, baby food, formula and other appropriate items. Call 934-2662 for information about drop- off.
Franklin Parks and Recreation is accepting sign-ups for before and after-school programs. Call 934-2118 or visit franklinnh.org for the full program booklet.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
There will be a college fair at John Stark Regional High School on Sept. 20. Students will have the opportunity to meet with more than 40 colleges during scheduled times the morning.
On Sept. 22, there will be a school-wide open house at JSRHS from 6 to 9 p.m. At 6 p.m., there will be a presentation in the cafe for freshmen parents and information for parents of seniors in the library. From 7 to 9 p.m., parents will have the opportunity to follow their student’s class schedule and meet their teachers.
This week’s Henniker school board meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., not 7 p.m.
The Congregational Church of Henniker will present a Dalfeayo Marsalis’ fundraising concert to benefit the Uptown Theatre of New Orleans on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Delfeayo will perform with the Prodigals Jazz Band at the 10 a.m. service the following morning.
Sundays at the library series will begin with a visit from storyteller Simon Brooks. Bring your entire family to hear exciting tales of adventure, long journeys and dragons from all over the world on Sept. 25 at 2 p.m.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
The Greater Hillsboro Senior Services lunch will be Thursday at the Valley Bible Chapel at noon with a menu of chicken pot pie, corn bread, salad, cookies and mixed fruit. The fee is $5. Call Marie Merrow by Monday at 464-3067 to reserve a seat. No walk-ins. At 1 p.m., the renowned Senior Moments Theatre Group will present a free performance dealing with senior issues.
Stock up on fresh produce, homemade goodies, jams, jellies, garlic and plants at Hillsboro’s last farmers market of the season Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in Butler Park.
Family movie nights are back! The first movie night of the season will be Saturday with “How to Train Your Dragon.” The movie will be shown on the big screen downstairs at Smith Memorial Congregational Church. Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m.
Smith Memorial Congregational Church sponsors four groups for children and youth and they are all beginning this week downstairs at the church. Joyful Noise is a singing group for ages 3 to 5 and meets every other Wednesday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. The Scene is a youth group for first through fifth grades that meets monthly on Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; supper is provided. RBA is for sixth through eighth grades and meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. InCasts is for high school students and meets weekly from 7:15 to 9 p.m. There is no cost to belong to any of the groups and they are open to all in Hillsboro and the surrounding communities. For more information, contact Barbara Daley at 464-5239 or bdaley@tds.net.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
The Back to School Program, supported totally by donations, provides clothes and school supplies to students in need. Donations are still being accepted. Checks can be made payable to Town of Hopkinton, and mailed to Human Services, 330 Main St., Hopkinton 03229.
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Capital Area will present on the role of money in politics at the Hopkinton Town Library on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Concord Regional VNA is offering a free presentation, “Talking With Your Doctor,” on Sept. 28 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at Slusser Senior Center. This program helps older adults make the most of their medical appointments. To register call 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815.
The Contoocook Farmers Market is presenting a Farm to Table Supper as a fundraiser for the market. Chef Devin Clark from Every Day Café on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Slusser Senior Center. Tickets are limited and are available at the market Saturday or see Ginni at TD Bank in Contoocook. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket. The market is at the train depot Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket
The Slusser Senior Center lunch will be Wednesday at noon with a menu of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and a surprise dessert. For information, call 746-2915. The suggested donation is $4.
The Senior Center is offering cribbage Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
“Hello, My Name is Doris,” starring Sally Field and Tyne Daly, will be shown Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. The movie, popcorn and drinks are free.
Story time at the library for children 3 to 5 will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Lap time is Friday at 10:30 a.m. (for children younger than 3). Registration is not required.
Do you have a powerful princess? Senior Girl Scout Troop 10075 invites first and second-grade girls to come for an hour of stories of strong girls who can save themselves. It includes a fun craft and snack. It’s today from 3 to 4 p.m. There is a limit of 20. Email lmaynard@hopkintontownlibrary.org or call 746-3663 to register.
“Nature Babes” hiking group for parents and their infants and toddlers will hike Hopkinton trails from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 and 17. Visit HopkintonRec.com.
The fourth- through-sixth grades field hockey team starts Tuesday. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at Hopkinton High School field hockey field. The cost is $40. Note that Buddy Field Hockey is Mondays and is a separate program. Visit HopkintonRec.com for more information.
Women’s pick-up field hockey will be Sundays at 5 p.m. No experience is needed. This six-week program runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 16 at the high school field hockey field. All adult women are invited to attend. Safety equipment is needed; bring a mouth guard and shin pads. Bring a stick if you have one and an extra stick for a friend if you have a spare. This activity is free but please register at HopkintonRec.com.
MiniKickers is a new and exciting program that teaches basic soccer skills to children ages 2 to 5. The four-week program will start Wednesday. Register at challengersports.com.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452kathb123@comcast.net
The Loudon Lions Club will host a free ice cream social Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Loudon Elementary School. Donations will be accepted to support sight, hearing and community programs.
ALICHA KINGSBURY
798-3143
ammhkingsbury@aol.com
Learn about making your home and business more energy efficient Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Pembroke Town Library. This program is part of the new Community Speakers Program coordinated by Dan Crean.
The book discussion group will discuss A Separate Peace by John Knowles on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
The fall yard/book sale will be Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spots can be reserved for $10 for an 8-foot space on the front lawn of the library. The book sale will feature recently discarded books from the collection. All books will be 25 cents. For more information, call the library at 485-7851.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will hold its annual meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at the Pittsfield Elementary School cafeteria. The district governor will present a special award honoring long-time member John Topouzoglu. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. A potluck dinner will be served. If you plan on attending, RSVP to Andi at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
The Friday night kayak group meets each Friday night at a different local kayaking site. The paddling trips last just over an hour. Visit huffnpuff.info or call Paul Oman at 435-7199 for information and location of the next trip..
The food pantry is in need of a few volunteers. One person is needed to take ordering of food orders and pick up. Volunteers are needed for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to fill patron orders. If you can volunteer for either of these jobs please contact Ruth Strickhart at 435-6773 extension 19 or at 435-7013.
Mark you calendar for the sixth annual fundraising dinner at Dominick’s Pizza Pasta and Things restaurant Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Dominick’s and the Globe Striders are teaming up to raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Dominick’s will donate $2 from every meal served.
The Suncook Valley Chorale will host Open Sing nights in the Concord High School music room Monday and Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Facebook.com/SuncookValleyChorale or contact Holly Ares Snyder at SVCNH30@gmail.com or 780-4968.
The state primary election is Tuesday. Vote at the town hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 meeting will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home.
The historical society will present the program “Hikers, Trekkers and Tree Lovers” on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at society headquarters on Elm Street. Kevin Martin, author of Big Trees of New Hampshire will take us on a tour through the woods and some New Hampshire towns exploring the state’s wooded heritage.
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at the town hall.
The program “Good Night, Sleep Tight” will be presented by Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association at the senior center Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required; call 224-4093.
The Pittsfield Middle High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at school gymnasium.
Homecoming games and activities will include a homecoming parade Friday at the high school at 6 p.m. Games include JV volleyball vs. Sunapee at Friday 5 p.m., varsity volleyball vs. Sunapee Friday at 6 p.m.; Suncook Valley Soccer Club on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; varsity girls soccer Saturday at 11 a.m., varsity boys soccer Saturday at 1 p.m. and the boys basketball golf tournament will be Sunday at 9 a.m. at Loudon Country Club.The bonfire will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Drake Field. The middle school and high school homecoming dance will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Happy birthday to my sister, Lisa Fries; Owen Chase and Paula Martel!
Happy anniversary wishes to Carolyn and Paul Davis; Robin and Joe Davis and Robin and Fred Blais!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
The state primary is Tuesday. Vote from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Town Hall, 645 Old Turnpike Road. Remember to bring your ID.
The town clerk and tax collector offices will not hold open hours Tuesday. The building inspector will hold his regular open hours Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Salisbury Free Library news includes the fact that it has a special collection on loan from the Hogwarts Library; it has the official ‘Harry Potter” series in both print and audio and all the movies.
Pick up your copy of The Last Time I Was Me by Cathy Lamb for the book group. The discussion will be Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
The budget committee will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
The Merrimack Valley School District school board meeting will be Monday at 7:15 p.m. at Salisbury Elementary School, 6 Whittemore Road.
Cemetery trustees will host a “Day of Help” for some much-needed work at the Maplewood Cemetery. Volunteers are needed Oct. 8. Meet at Maplewood Park on Route 4 at 9 a.m. sharp to park your vehicle. After the work session trustees will host a lunch at Jim and Madeleine Minard’s home. Hope you can join us to get this cemetery looking better.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
Andover’s Jane Kelly will speak on rehabilitating birds of prey Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Warner Town Hall. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Warner Fall Foliage Festival will be Oct. 7 through 9. Volunteer for this year’s festival; call 456-6268 or email volunterwfff@aol.com to inquire.
MainStreet BookEnds book group will discuss “Go Set a Watchman” today at 3 p.m.
Marjorie Burke will hold a book launch for Melting Ice, Shifting Sand on Sept. 18 at MainStreet BookEnds.
Director Jay Craven will screen his movie, Peter and John, on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at town hall.
Join Tom Daly, curator of education for the Norman Rockwell Museum, will tell tales of Rockwell’s work that uses the telephone to add to the story Sept. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the New Hampshire Telephone Museum.
Lark the Band and Don Guano & The Lo-Fi Rebellion will perform Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Main Street Warner stage.
Women’s Bible study will begin Sept. 20 at the library on Tuesday for 10 weeks from 9 to 10:30 a.m. focusing on the gospel of John. Free childcare is available by reservation. The cost for study materials is $7.50. For questions or to register, call Patty Anderson at 456-2112, or email at hikerpatty@gmail.com.
The Warner Historical Society Barn will hold sales Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Warner Area Farmers Market will be Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the town hall lawn. For more information, call 456-2319.
Harvest Moon and NatureFest will be Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Little Nature and Mt. Kearsarge Indian museums. At 10:30 a.m., theAudubon will present “Raptor Rapture,” which will include a live owl, peregrine falcon, and a hawk. At 2 p.m., “Wildlife Encounters” will bring a variety live animals, some rare, to help us learn more about wildlife. Visit both museums to see exhibits and collections. Both will have demonstrations and numerous hands-on outdoor activities for kids. The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum will have Native American living history displays, music, crafts and foods. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students with a $25 family maximum. Members of the museums and Native Americans are admitted free.
The elementary school students will hike Mt. Kearsarge Friday at 3 p.m.
Simonds Elementary School’s open house will be Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
This week will be Center Wood Upper Elementary School’s book fair.
Center Wood Upper Elementary School’s open house will be Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m The lower elementary school open house will be Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Weare school district will meet Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Weare Middle School library.
Picture day at John Stark Regional High School will be Monday.
Principal’s Coffee with Principal Corkery will be Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
The school board will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school library.
There will be a college fair at John Stark on Sept. 20.
John Stark will have an open house Sept. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m.
John Stark varsity football invites you to its Homecoming game Sept. 24 at 1:30 p.m. As part of NH Tackles Hunger, the Football Boosters will be collecting non-perishable food items. The entrance fee to all games is $5 per vehicle, but there will be $1 off for each item donated.
Weare Farmers Market will be Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the middle school gazebo.
Bingo by the nonprofit South Weare Improvement Society will be Saturday at 7 p.m. at Osborne Memorial Hall. Bingo sheets, daubers, pull-tabs and refreshments are for sale. Proceeds benefit Osborne Memorial Hall renovations. Must be 18 or older.
The next meeting of the Weare Writer’s Group is Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Weare Town Library, Sawyer Room.
KATERI FITTS
kateritek@hotmail.com
The primary is Tuesday at the Webster Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Webster Congregational Church will be serving refreshmentsat 9 a.m. There will be a lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. consisting of corn chowder, sides and dessert for $6.
Pillsbury Lake management is planning a moonlight kayak/canoe cruise on the lake Saturday. Join the group at 7:30 p.m. The cruise will be followed by a bonfire and snacks at the beach. This cruise is open to all Webster residents.
The Webster Planning Board is holding a public hearing Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at the Webster Town Hall to hear comments relative to a proposal by Eversource Energy to trim trees and brush on Bashan Hollow Road and Gerrish Road, scenic roads in the town of Webster.
The Webster Conservation Commission will meet Tuesday at 7:30 .pm. at the town hall. The public is always welcome.
A barn sale will be at Pennies From Heaven Farm, 1487 Battle St., on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DOROTHY HASKINS
648-2243
dhaskins@tds.net