The Allenstown Public Library is holding a Halloween coloring contest this month. Children can stop by and pick up a coloring sheet to color, then enter it into a drawing for a prize.
The Allenstown Public Library craft time is continuing Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., and storytime will be Friday at 11 a.m.
The Klunk Tournament will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center, 8 Whitten St.
Mahjong class, taught by Florette Tilton, will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
A penny sale and harvest bazaar at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall will take place Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come join the fun for prizes, gift certificates, bake sale and kids carnival.
Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. For more information, call Leslie at 485-4254.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
The Andover Historical Society will present “Saving the Mountains: New Hampshire and the Creation of the National Parks” on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. The speaker is Marcia Schmidt Blaine, professor of history at Plymouth State University and executive director of the Museum of the White Mountains. The evening is free of charge and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Rita Norander at 934-5397.
Seniors from Andover are welcome to attend the first of the 2016-17 Wilmot senior luncheons on Thursday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The lunches are held monthly in the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, sponsored by the Wilmot Ladies Aid Society and the Community Action Program, which serves Merrimack County. The lunches offer entertainment and camaraderie as well as a hot lunch. Reservations are required; first-time attendees are asked to call Margaret at 768-3805 as soon as possible.
There will be an Andover Community Coffeehouse performance at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover on Friday at 7 p.m. featuring a performance by 22-year-old David Skinner, a folk/blues singer/songwriter/guitarist from Cork, Ireland. Also appearing 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. The evening’s sponsor is Merrimac Corporate Finance, Inc. of Meredith. The evening is free of charge. For further information, visit andovercoffeehouse.org.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
All are invited to share a meal, good conversation and music Wednesday at the Maple Street Church from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your voice or instrument of choice, or come to listen or just relax in the cafe. This is a free event. For more information, email lorimahar@tds.net.
This Friday is the Music Jam with Barnstead’s Chris Bonoli. It starts at 7 p.m. at the Alton American Legion.
This Saturday is the Trunk or Treat Family Fun Event at the Barnstead Elementary School. Activities are from 4 to 7 p.m. Please join us.
LORI MAHAR
269-2329
lorimahar@tds.net
Are you interested in tracing your family history? Find out a few tips to get started on your journey at the beginner genealogy research presentation tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. It will be held in the Boscawen Public Library. Call 753-8576 or email boscawenpl@gmail.com to sign up.
The Boscawen Elementary School PTA will meet on Thursday. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the school library.
Calling all budding writers to the writers workshop at the library Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Mel Graykin, published author, and attendees share their stories and get helpful feedback.
Crafters and vendors are needed for the Boscawen Elementary School’s 5th annual craft fair to be held Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information on how to register or volunteer, email thebestpta@gmail.com or call Katie at 796-2822.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
contact@boscawenlibrary.org
Look for the collection boxes placed by the Bow Garden Club at the following locations to donate new and warm pajamas for needy youngsters in our local area: Baker Free Library, Bow Community Center and the town offices. The club’s annual “Pajama Project” provides disadvantaged children with a little extra warmth and comfort for the upcoming winter. One hundred thirty-five pairs of pajamas and 75 books were collected last year. Contact any garden club member or project chairman Joyce Kimball at joyceakimball@comcast.net for additional information. Donations will be gratefully accepted through Nov. 10.
The garden club is now accepting pre-orders for poinsettia plants through its annual “Poinsettia Project.” Gorgeous red, white and pink poinsettias fresh from D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, complete with foil pot covers ready for displaying or gifting, can be pre-ordered from any Bow Garden Club member or by contacting Fundraising Chairman Joyce Kimball at joyceakimball@comcast.net. You can also pick up a form at the Baker Free Library to mail in with your check. Your poinsettias will be available for pick-up at the Old Town Hall on Dec. 3 from 9 to noon unless other arrangements are made with your seller.
The Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, will present the makings of a very exciting murder mystery, “The Fifth Gospel,” on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 29 at noon and 5 p.m. You are invited to come and see if you can solve the mystery of “who done it” before anyone else. Tickets, which include dinner, are $20 and can be reserved by calling Sharon Stewart at 623-3544 or email stew18@comcast.net. The deadline for reservations is Oct. 24.
Bow Parks and Recreation will soon be offering gentle yoga classes at the Bow Community Center, 3 Bow Center Road. Initially, there will be two free introductory classes held on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 from noon to 1 p.m. A six-week session will follow on Monday mornings from noon to 1 p.m.from Nov. 7 through Dec. 19 (no class will be held Dec. 5.) The cost of this six-week course is $36 for Bow residents and $41 from non-Bow residents. Registration is required. Call Bow Parks and Recreation at 228-2222.
A White Rock Craft Fair will be held Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community room of the White Rock Senior Living Community, 6 Bow Center Road. Handcrafted items for all ages will be available for sale and there will be raffle prizes, including a beautiful braided rug that was handmade by one of the community residents.
The Bow Athletic Club is accepting registrations for its youth basketball program. The program is open to Bow and Dunbarton residents in first grade through high school. Evaluations of players begin as early as today, so do not wait to register. To register visit bowathleticclub.siplay.com/site. For more information visit bowathleticclub.com or email Bryce Larrabee at bryce_larrabee@trg.com.
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will offer an eight-week falls prevention program, “A Matter of Balance,” which is designed to help adults view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, to change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and to learn exercises to increase strength and balance. The program will take place on Tuesdays beginning Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 S. Main St.
The annual Bow Rotary Christmas tree and wreath sale will begin Nov. 26 by the Town Pond located near the Bow Community Building. It will run for only two weeks. All trees will be $40. They will be 6 by 8-foot well-shaped Fraser fir trees, known for their long-lasting qualities, and will come from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Also available will be pre-decorated Balsam fir wreaths for $20, and–back by popular demand–bird seed wreaths from Duncraft for $15 each or two for $25. Sale hours will be Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 10. For more information, visit bowrotary.org.
The Concord Area Center of the Community Action Program is scheduling appointments for fuel and electric assistance for the 2016-17 heating season. Call for an appointment at 225-6880.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
The 10th anniversary of Old Ways Traditions is today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come to 418 Shaker Road, 1¼ miles north of Shaker Village for demonstrations of blacksmithing, tools for kids and adults, antique engines, soap making, bluegrass, celtic, Americana music and more.
The trustees of Elkins Public Library will meet Monday at 7 pm. There will be a meeting with Kate Gogel on Thursday to find out what materials are needed for the next rug braiding class, which will include only six people. Sign-up is required; call Sue at 783-4386 for details.
Young Readers Book Club will meet at the library Oct. 24 at 3:30 pm for grades 4 to 6. The TAG Teen Advisory Group will meet Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. to make food, have discussions and fun at the library.
AARP Smart Driver Course for drivers over 50 will take place at the library Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 783 4386 to register. The cost is $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Bring a lunch.
The Plymouth State University T.I.G.E.R. will perform at Canterbury Elementary School on Friday at 8:30 a.m. This theatrical team uses the power of the arts to illustrate why children need to make positive choices in social situations. This year’s performance is titled “Just Between Friends” and focuses on helping children understand what it takes to be a good friend. Homeschooled and private school students are welcome to attend.
The Canterbury Recycling Center hazardous waste day is Saturday at 10 a.m. Trash is limited to one bag that day.
Special events coming up at Canterbury Shaker Village include: Ghost Encounters on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. for all ages to trick or treat throughout the Village. The costume pageant will be at 3:15 p.m. The cost is $12 adults, $6 children 6 to 17. Some spaces are still available in autumn workshops; visit shakers.org for details.
Plan to join your neighbors at the Canterbury candidate forum on Oct. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the town hall, 9 Center Road in Canterbury Center. Candidates for the following offices will attend: State Representative Districts 9 (Loudon, Canterbury) and 26 (Loudon, Canterbury, Boscawen, Northfield and Franklin), State Senate District 7, and Executive Council District 2. The forum, which will feature an extensive question and answer period, will be moderated by Canterbury resident Mark Travis.
The Canterbury Historical Society announces advance notice of the Photo Harvest for the new Canterbury History book and the Society’s archives at Elkins Memorial Building on Oct. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. “Special” photos are welcome, with names, dates and place identified. The Society can scan these for the record. Refreshments will be served.
The Food Loudon Pantry is encouraging people to sign up for Thanksgiving Box or Holiday Boxes. The Halloween party will be on Friday at Loudon Elementary School from 6 to 8 p.m. More information is available at loudonfoodpantry.org.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
Come to the free family fun festival today at the Chichester Historical Society Museum, 49 Main. St., for fall crafts and activities for all ages.
On Monday Lovers of the Chichester Library will meet at 7 p.m. All are welcome to give input on how to have the library best serve the public.
The select board will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the town offices.
The Agriculture Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library.
The school board will meet Wednesday in a public session at 6 p.m. at Chichester Central School. The CCS Student Council is sponsoring a community-wide scarecrow contest (some have already appeared on school property). Submit your scarecrow to the school by Oct. 27. Judging is Oct. 28 and scarecrows will be left up through Halloween.
A new book club will start at the library on Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are welcome. The first book will be “The Burger Boys” by Elizabeth Strout. Come help pick out the book for next month.
On Thursday at 7 p.m. the Chichester Heritage Commission will underwrite “The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns” by John Porter at Grange Hall, 54 Main St. Porter’s presentation will be a chronological walk through time, with photos of barns around the state that are examples of the changes throughout agricultural history. The Chichester Historical Society and Agriculture Commission are co-hosts of this free program. Refreshments will be served. Call Lucille Noel at 798-5709 for information concerning this program.
School will be closed on Friday for parent/teacher conferences. The library will be showing the original 1931 version of “Frankenstein” at 3 p.m –what a great way to see what started current fright movies!
The Town of Chichester Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on Oct. 26 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the grange hall, town office, 54 Main St., to make corrections, additions and deletions of the checklist. Supervisors of the Checklist are Donna Chagnon, Mary Dobson and Gail Laker-Phelps.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
Dan Szczesny, author of The Nepal Chronicles, will visit the library Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. When Dan and his wife traveled to Nepal to marry in Kathmandu and trek to the Everest base camp on their honeymoon, they didn’t realize how life-changing their time in the land of mountains would be.
The Men’s Coffee Chat now meets at the library every Friday from 9 to 10 a.m.
A book discussion on “Garden Spells” will be held Oct. 26 at noon at the library. All are welcome. Bring your lunch.
Dunbarton Elementary School is accepting 2017-18 kindergarten and first-grade registrations. To register, call the school at 774-3181, ext. 201. The deadline is Nov. 15.
A service of Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. today by Rev. Winnie Skeates, vicar, with guest preacher the Rev. Richard Greenleaf, senior chaplain of St. Paul’s School, to celebrate the church’s 150 birthday. Early services were held at the old Stark schoolhouse. The first site of the church itself was on a plot of land owned by Mary Stark, great-granddaughter of Gen. John Stark, who financed its construction by local artisans in 1866-69 not far from the Stark Mansion. In 1890, with the help of several teams of oxen, the church was moved piece by piece to its present location on a half-acre lot donated by David Sargent.
Congratulations to the police department, which received a grant from the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency for $4,043.76. The grant provides funding for about 96 hours of traffic enforcement patrols to help reduce motor vehicle crashes.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
On Wednesday at 7 p.m. the Epsom Library will be hosting Eric Orff, retired biologist, New Hampshire Fish and Game, who will present an illustrated talk about the “Animals of the Suncook River.” Orff says the Suncook River is alive with wildlife and he invites people to join him to learn more.
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will present a seasonal flu immunization clinic at the library on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. The discounted cash or check charge is $30 per immunization. Clients who present an insurance card from one of the following carriers do not need to pay a fee: Medicare B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim or Anthem. For more information please visit crvna.org or call 224-4993 or (800) 924-8640.
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 listen to stories, sing songs and do craft activities. Lego Club meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
The Infant Program will meet Monday at 10 a.m. The program is for infants and their caregivers and includes songs, stories, movement activities and age-appropriate toys.
A bake sale, held by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 112, will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Danis Super Market, 8 Water St., Pittsfield.
The knitters will meet on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m.
The Epsom Public Library Historical Center is open Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Epsom Food Pantry wants to remind you that if you want to sign up for the Thanksgiving basket and turkey please contact them as soon as possible. Some items needed include cream soups, tomato, Hamburger Helper. The food pantry is open on Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
The book discussion group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. to discuss Louise Penny’s” Still Life.” If you would like to join in the discussion, you can stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. Warning: you may become addicted to Louise Penny and Armand Gamache!
The Epsom Supervisors of the Checklist will meet Oct. 29 from 11 to 11:30 am at the Epsom Public Library, 1606 Dover Rd., to make additions and corrections to the checklist as required by RSA 654:27,28. This will be the last day for town clerk/supervisors to accept new voter registration applications. No additions or corrections will be made to the checklist after this session until election day. New voters–come and register! The Supervisors of the Checklist are Nancy Claris,Terry Riel and Betsy Bosiak.
There will be a blood drive on Friday at the Epsom Fire Station, 1714 Dover Rd., from 2 to 7 p.m. At this drive, you can donate blood, platelets, double red cells. For an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or you can walk in.
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
Breakfast will be held this morning at Meridian Lodge, 58 S. Main St., West Franklin, from 8 to 11 a.m. An extensive menu will be offered. Each breakfast is made fresh to order. The price is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. There is a handicap entrance located at the rear of the building. Proceeds will benefit the charities the lodge supports.
The Franklin Lions Club will meet Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Soda Shoppe. Contact Myla Everett at 496-0190.
The Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon at Ralph & Jo’s Café in downtown Franklin. Contact Julie Buker at 934-0411.
The Franklin school board will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Franklin Middle School.
A joint city and school Finance Committee meeting will take place Tuesday at Franklin City Hall at 6 p.m.
The Jr. Youth Group of Franklin will meet Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center. Meetings are now weekly. Contact Karen at 918-1998.
The TRIP Center, located at Bessie Rowell Community Center, will serve an Octoberfest luncheon of hearty beef stew, butternut squash, corn muffin and apple crisp for dessert at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Call 934-4151.
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce will the present New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival on Saturday. This one-day event will feature thousands of jack-o-lanterns, food and craft vendors, amusement rides and much more. It will be a great family day, visit lakesregionchamber.org or 524-5531 for more information.
Free and anonymous disposal of prescription medications will take place Saturday at CVS Franklin from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency, Franklin and Tilton Police Departments and the Franklin Mayor’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Task Force. For information call Franklin Police Department at 934-2535.
The fourth annual Festival of Trees, which will be presented by the Franklin Opera House the first weekend of December, welcomes new participants. If you are interested in joining the festivities as a donor of a holiday decoration or volunteer, call Judith at 934-2543 or Maureen at 934-2206.
Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry will prepare 320 Thanksgiving baskets this year. Donations to fill the baskets are needed and welcome by Nov. 9. Call the director at 934-2662 for details on how you can donate.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
The world premiere of William Ogmundson’s and Tom Dunn’s latest musical Georgia O’Keeffe Paints Paradise, starring Mary Armstrong and Rose Kosciuszek, will open at the Henniker Congregational Church, 43 Maple St., on Fritday at 7 p.m. as part of the Music at the Meetinghouse Series (428-3747 or hennikerchurch.org). The show is presented by the award-winning Alchemists’ Workshop, a 17-year-old New Hampshire nonprofit that tours throughout New England presenting original works of musical theater. Admission is by donation. For information, call 568-5102. It will be presented on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Harrisville Inn’s new performing arts center barn with a $10 admission that includes dessert (call 617-827-3163) and on Sunday at 2, 4 and 7 p.m. at The Tad Mosel Theatre, 149 East Side Drive) in Concord with admission by donation (call 1-888-929-8381).
The Congregational Church of Henniker will have a free community supper tonight at 5 p.m. Tai Chi Class at the Parish Hall is every Wednesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. ( $10 per person).
The Tucker Free Library continues with its Sunday Afternoons at the Library series. Today at 2 p.m., come join them for some fun, spooky, and spectacular entertainment. If you haven’t heard the library’s ghost stories, you are in for a treat.
On Oct. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. the Henniker Historical Society will be hosting a free exhibit featuring individual displays for each of the historic markers in town. The exhibit will be in the museum section of the Academy Hall building, 51 Maple St.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
On Wednesday, there will be a trip to Trader Joe’s and the Christmas Tree Shoppe for GHSS day of shopping and lunch. The bus will leave Shaw’s at 9:30 a.m.; transportation is $7.50 and lunch is on your own. Call Marie Mogavero at 464-4726 or 724-5272 to reserve your seat.
The annual harvest supper will be Wednesday at Smith Memorial Church. The fare is turkey with stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, squash, cranberry sauce, rolls and beverage, plus a variety of homemade pies for dessert. The two sittings are at 5:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Tickets cost $9 age 12 and older, $5 age 4 to 12, free for age 3 and younger. For reservations, call 464-3442. Take-out and delivery are also available, by reservation only.
On Thursday, the senior luncheon will be held at the Bible Valley Chapel at noon. The menu will be roast beef with gravy, twice-baked potatoes, sauteed green beans, salad and deep-dish apple pie with ice cream. The cost is $5.50. Call Marie Merrow at 464-3067.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
Join Tween School ‘n Home Child Care Program and the National Afterschool Alliance in recognizing and celebrating the importance of after-school programs Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Harold Martin School multi-purpose room.
Come celebrate Ohana Yoga’s fifth anniversary and new studio space today at 44 Cedar St. From 9 to 11 a.m., there will be a free community class. Space is limited so RSVP; email lisa@ohanayoganh.com. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. it will be Open Studio with instructors available to answer your questions. Gourmet food prepared by Christine Fletcher; donations by Work Song Farm and Blakney’s Bakery. There will be ongoing raffles and prizes of passes for Ohana classes. For more information visit ohanayoganh.com.
Come hear about the lives of our town’s early residents at the Hopkinton Historical Society’s cemetery walk at the Blackwater Cemetery. Featuring local actors, the event will take place today at 2 p.m. It will begin at the gate of Blackwater Cemetery, which is located on Dustin Road near the intersection of Penacook, East Penacook, Tyler, and Dustin roads. Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, and may want to bring a folding chair. The event will be held rain or shine. The event is not scary and is designed for all ages. Tickets are $7 for society members and $10 for non-members, and are available at the event or in advance at the society. For more information, contact the society at 746-3825, nhas@tds.net, or HopkintonHistory.org.
There is a rummage sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon (bag sale at 11 a.m.) at Contoocook United Methodist Church, 24 Maple St.
The grand opening of the Contoocook Overlook Trail and Horne Town Forest will be held next Sunday at 1 p.m., rain or shine. The new trail is an easy two-mile walk along the scenic Blackwater and Contoocook rivers to a new town forest located at the confluence of the two rivers. Meet at Bohanan Farm kiosk and parking area, 945 Penacook Road.
Read with Emma, a friendly Labrador, at the library Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 746-3663 to register.
On Saturday, join an event at the yurt: potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. and presentation at 6:30 p.m. about the emerging green burial movement – Going Out Green. Green or natural burial is the age-old practice of burying in biodegradable caskets or shrouds without impediments to decomposition, such as cement vaults or toxic chemicals. In this informative and slightly irreverent presentation, Lee Webster will describe the principles of sustainable conservation burial and what we can do to plan for a more planet-friendly ending. RSVP to Owen Farm at 225-2252. If you plan to attend the potluck, please bring a dish to share and a non-alcoholic beverage.
Countryside Community Church’s family harvest festival will be Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Beech Hill Farm. At this free event there will be a costume parade, games and music, free hot dogs, popcorn, cider and candy. The event is sponsored by the Countryside Community Church of Contoocook and all are welcome. Oct. 31 will be the last day of Beech Hill Farm’s 20th season and they thank all customers for supporting local family farms.
The Concord Area Center of the Concord Community Action Program is scheduling appointments for fuel and electric assistance for the 2016-17 heating season. Call today for an appointment at 225-6880.
The Contoocook Farmers Market will be at the Train Depot on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. SNAP/EBT accepted. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.
The senior lunch will be Wednesday at noon at the Slusser Center. The suggested donation is $4. The menu is pot roast, mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls and cake. For information, call 746-2915.
The Hopkinton Rotary Club recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at a barbecue at the home of Art and Carol Olkonen. The club was sponsored by the Bow and Henniker Rotary Clubs and received its charter from Rotary International on Aug. 1, 1996. Meetings are held every Wednesday morning at 7:15 a.m. in the First Congregational Church Parish House.
The Hopkinton Food Pantry is supported by a great team of volunteers and donations. We are looking for a volunteer to join our team to pick up food once a month at the Food Bank in Manchester. Any time on Wednesday during the day, but morning is preferred. A larger vehicle is best. Call 746-6448 and leave a message with the best time to call you or call Marilyn in Human Services at 746-8244.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
The Scholastic Book fair will be at elementary school Media Center on Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Family night is Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Are you interested in attending career day this year at Loudon Elementary? The event is being planned for April 19. Please contact rherrmann@mvsdpride.org for more information.
Loudon veterans: the select board is in the process of adding names to the Veterans Memorial. To be eligible, you must have been a resident of Loudon when you enlisted into the military. If your name is not on the memorial, and you believe you qualify, please provide the select board’s office with a copy of your discharge papers before Nov. 17.
The select board will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m.There will be a communication council meeting Monday at 6 p.m. in the community building.
ALICHA KINGSBURY
798-3143
ammhkingsbury@aol.com
While our town comes to terms with the death of one of Pembroke’s most enthusiastic selectmen, Fred Kline, we thank his family for raising such a wonderful man and want them to know that Pembroke is stronger because of his devoted service.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Pittsfield Elementary School cafeteria.
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop will hold drop-in hours Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Bingo will be on Monday. On Wednesday, a Cooking Matters class will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Anne Dunn will teach the basics of cooking and healthy eating in a free hands-on cooking classes. On Friday, there will be a basketball tournament. There will be Haunted House planning meetings throughout the week. For more information, call Zach Powers or Paula Martel at 435-8272.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce and The Barnstead Area Women in Business Group are sponsoring a Meet and Greet on Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This event is an opportunity for local businesses and community organizations to introduce themselves to others in the area or enhance current relationships during a casual, conversation-based meeting. This free event will be hosted by Main Street Grill and Bar, 32 Main St., Pittsfield. To RSVP, contact Lori Mahar at 269-2329 or lorimahar@tds.net, Louie Houle at 848-1553 or coachoule3@myfairpoint.net or visit The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce event page on Facebook.
The South Pittsfield Community Club will hold a urkey supper Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the SPCC Clubhouse, Dowboro Road. The price for the meal is $10 adults and $5 children ages 6 to 12.
Cat Faulkner will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday at 10:30 am. Faulkner is a professional singer who combines traditional jazz style with a new and exciting interpretation of the American Songbook, which was made famous by artists Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney and Billie Holiday. There will be a soup and salad bar. Call 435-8482 to make your reservations.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information, contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
The Victory Workers 4-H Club’s achievement night will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. This is an evening to recognize 4-H club members and leaders for their years of membership and to recognize member county awards and accomplishments from Hopkinton State Fair.
The parks and recreation committee will sponsor Octoberfest on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dustin Park. There will be free pumpkin carving, horse-drawn wagon rides, games, a pie-eating contest and lots of yummy food.
4-H candy bars are here and several flavors are available: milk or dark chocolate, caramel, crisp and almond. The bars are $1 each and are available from any Victory Workers 4-H Club member or leader or you can call Mark Riel at 435-6346.
The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes. Everyone is welcome; use the Chestnut Street entrance.
“Gluten Free: What’s the Scoop,” a presentation on vegetable dishes and what makes a recipe “gluten-free,” will take place at the senior center on Tuesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Find out if there advantages to a gluten-free diet. Lunch at the center, served prior to this meeting, will cost $2.
The library board of trustees will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library.
The Read Meet & Talk Book Club will discuss “Still Life with Breadcrumbs,” by Anna Quindlen, at the Pittsfield Senior Community Center on Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Stay for a leisurely lunch afterward.
The town clerk/tax collector’s office will be closed Thursday and Friday to attend the annual conference of the New Hampshire City and Town Clerk Association.
The Pittsfield Aqueduct Committee will hold a public information meeting Saturday at 10 a.m. at the town hall. Everyone is invited.
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will hold a flu immunization clinic at the Pittsfield Senior Center on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. If you do not have an insurance card the cost will be $30, but it will be free if you have an accepted insurance card.
Happy birthday, Beth Chase, and happy anniversary wishes to Rick and Beth Chase!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
The planning board will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall. The select board will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
The Friends of the Salisbury Free Library invite you to a tea party Tuesday at 4 p.m. Meet new library director Katherine Bollenbach. Hear about her ideas for future programs and share your ideas about what the Friends should be doing to help make the library better.
The Haunted Barn and Walk will be Saturday and Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be a $3 donation and all of the proceeds will benefit the Merrimack Valley Middle School PTO and Salisbury Elementary PTG. Come get spooked at the funhouse – lots of cool new spooks added this year – you’re sure to get a good scare. This is not recommended for young children.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
The 25th Saxophone Concert with Darlene Nevins, accompanied by Missy Dustin with student solos, will be Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the Gallery at MainStreetBookends.
MainStreet BookEnds is thrilled to be able to launch the newest book from Rebecca Rule, “N is for New Hampshire,” on Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.
MainStreet BookEnds welcomes back New Hampshire’s own Katherine Towler, author of such stunning novels as “Snow Island,” to discuss her newest book on N.H. poet Robert Dunn, “The Penny Poet of Portsmouth: A Memoir of Place, Solitude, and Friendship,” on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.
The N.H. Telephone Museum will screen Pillow Talk, a classic film starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson, on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Admission is free and popcorn provided.
Join the Board of MainStreet Warner in The Gallery to thank all the volunteers of the WFFF
Friday at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
The Simonds Elementary School Halloween Parade will be Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
The Weare Writer’s Group will meet Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Weare Library Sawyer Room. For more information, contact Sharon Czarnecki at czar5@comcast.net.
Please cheer on the John Stark varsity football team at their last home game of the season for Senior Night on Saturday at 7 p.m.
KATERI FITTS
kateritek@hotmail.com
The Webster Free Public Library will present a free discussion by John Hare on Tasha Tudor’s life and work Saturday at the Webster Town Hall at 3 p.m.
Barn Sales at the Pennies From Heaven Farm for the benefit of the church are today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for the next two weekends, rain or shine. The theme of these sales is “Christmas in October” with a special heated and decorated Christmas room. The sales are open to the public.
A roast pork supper will take place on Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and free for children younger than 6.
DOROTHY HASKINS
648-2243
dhaskins@tds.net