Bingo will be played Monday from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. and Thursday from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center, 8 Whitten St.
The Allenstown Public Library will hold craft time at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday making Thanksgiving placemats.
The Knights of Columbus will host a free community meal Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist parish hall. If you have any questions, call Geoffrey Kennedy at 231-7070.
The Ladies of Saint Anne will hold their annual bread sale Thanksgiving morning before the 9 a.m. Mass in church and after Mass in the lobby of the St. John the Baptist parish hall.
Pork pies are for sale at St. John the Baptist for $14 for a large pie and $7 for a small pie. For more information, call the rectory at 485-3113.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
The annual Thanksgiving pie sale of the Andover Service Club will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Circle K on Route 11, near the intersection with Route 4A. A variety of homemade fruit pies, pecan pies and others will be sold for $10 each. Proceeds from the sale of pies will benefit the ASC Merit Scholarship Fund.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
A soap-making demonstration will be held at the Boscawen Public Library on Monday at 6 p.m. Janet King of Meadow Pond Soaps in Canterbury will show how to make soap using quality local ingredients. Sign up at the library or call at 753-8576; space is limited. Samples will be for sale.
Budding writers are invited to attend the writers workshop that will meet on Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Supportive feedback is provided by published author Mel Graykin.
The library will close at 4 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving and will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Upcoming events at the library include healthcare enrollment help Dec. 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. Call the library to schedule an appointment. Simon Brook, renowned storyteller, will be providing family entertainment Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
“Bone Builders” classes are held Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the town hall, in the basement of the Boscawen Congregational Church, 12 High St.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
contact@boscawenlibrary.org
A “Parents Afternoon Out” is being offered by Joyful Noise and Crossroads Community Church on Dec. 10 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Drop off your children for a few hours of games, crafts, stories and other activities while you shop or enjoy time for yourself. Children who are potty trained through age 10 may attend. There is no cost and a snack will be provided. Activities will be held in the church basement at 6 Branch Londonderry Turnpike in Bow. You must register your children by Dec. 5 since space is limited. To register call Velma at 228-1832, 224-3133 or email bowchurch@juno.com.
If you ordered poinsettia plants through the garden club’s annual Poinsettia Project, please pick them up at the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road, on Dec. 3 between 9 a.m. and noon unless other arrangements were made with the seller.
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.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Bow Community Center on Wednesday from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 a.m. Donating is “as easy as pie” – donors will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a pumpkin pie.
The community tree lighting celebration, presented by Bow Parks and Recreation, will take place at the town bandstand next Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Santa arrives at 5:15 p.m. and there will be a holiday sing-a-long, photos with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, s’mores and more. Donations of cookies are needed. In the spirit of the season, attendees are requested to bring a can of food to benefit the Bow Food Pantry. Donations can also be dropped off at Bow Recreation at any time.
Bow Recreation is also a drop-off location for “Toys for Tots.” Help fill the donation box with unwrapped toys to be given to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas this year. This program is run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
Contact the Bow Parks and Recreation office at 228-2222 with any questions you may have about their upcoming events.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
The CUCC annual youth group Thanksgiving dinner will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the parish house. The cost is $8 for youth and adults, $6 for seniors and children 5 to 11, $25 for families of four, and free for those younger than 5. Consider donating food or money. Contact Polly Camire at jpacamire@hotmail.com or at 783-8374 before 9 p.m.
A prayer vigil for Standing Rock Sioux supporters will be today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Concord Quaker Meetinghouse, 11 Oxbow Pond Road. Call Ruth Heath at 724-4343 for more information.
Clough Tavern Farm Country Time Christmas, 23 Clough Tavern Road, starts Friday and runs through Dec. 11, offering 17 days of Christmas shopping. Come see the eclectic collection of local artisans’ confections and creations at one of Canterbury’s historically significant properties. A “gentleman’s breakfast” will take place Dec. 3 and a children’s book reading on Dec. 10. Group shopping is available by appointment in the evenings – call to schedule at 783-4287 or email Naomi Scanlon at twosistersgarlic@yahoo.com.
Canterbury Elementary School is running its annual holiday food drive until Dec 9. Donations of non-perishable items can be dropped off at the school to be distributed to families in need during the holiday season. Christmas trees will be on sale in the center from Saturday to Dec. 17.
Elkins Public Library’s Young Readers Book Chat, forfourth through sixth grades will be Monday from 3:15 to 4 p.m. The Teen Advisory Group will meet Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for seventh grade and up.
Regular library programs continue; see the town newsletter for full details. The library will be closed Thursday through Sunday for Thanksgiving.
The Canterbury Shaker Village is open on weekends and Thanksgiving Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tours. Visit shakers.org for details regarding winter workshops, including Holiday Crafting Pine Cones and Antlers on Dec. 1.
Food donations for the Loudon Food Pantry can be dropped off at the library in Canterbury. Donations are especially needed at this time of year.
From Friday through Dec. 31, the Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Winter Wonderland will be open every day from 4 to 9 p.m. except for Christmas Day. The cost is $20 per car, with a $2 discount for any car giving three or more items for the food pantry. More information is available in the town newsletter or at loudonfoodpantry.org.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
Christmas on the Farm, presented by Jones Dairy Farm, 159 Pleasant St., will be Dec. 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Dec. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. It will have all handmade and all local artisans’ wares, including baskets, ornaments, jewelry, cow’s milk soap, butter toffee, cutting boards, rolling pins/spurtles, prints by Gene Matras, maple syrup/candy, squash rolls and barnwood furniture. For information, call 435-6885.
The community supper at the Chichester United Methodist Church will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. A turkey dinner will be served. This is a free supper for all, although donations are welcome and are used for future suppers.
The Town of Chichester and the Capital Region Food Program 2016 Christmas Holiday Food Basket project is underway. Applications for the Christmas food baskets are available at town hall and the deadline is Dec. 1. For information, call Evelyn Pike at 798-5808.
The Chichester Welfare Department is offering Thanksgiving baskets to those in need. Call 798-3278 and provide the number of family members, address and phone number. Elderly citizens of Chichester and families experiencing a hardship, please call.
The “little book houses” at Carpenter Park and town hall will be closing for the winter on Monday. Pick up a book today or Monday for your reading pleasure.
Lovers of the Chichester Library, the group of volunteers who supports the programs and activities of the library, will meet Monday at 7 p.m.
The Chichester Library has joined the literacy initiative of New Hampshire called “1000 Books Before Kindergarten.” This initiative encourages families to read to their young children and use the resources of their public library. Come in and register your child and receive your special “book bag.” The librarian has more information on the program.
The library will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Chichester Police Association will be sponsoring “Secret Santa” and is accepting applications from Chichester residents through Dec. 16. If you would like to volunteer in any way, call Donna or Chief Clarke at 798-4911. Monetary gifts are also accepted; make payable to “Secret Santa Fund.”
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
Drop-in coloring at the library will be Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Adults and teens invited to drop by. It’s free and all materials are provided. The library will be closed Thursday and Friday.
There is no school on Wednesday (teacher workshop), Thursday or Friday (Happy Thanksgiving).
Town offices will be closed Thanksgiving and Friday.
There will be a holiday cookie exchange at the library Dec. 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. Bring four dozen homemade cookies (one to share, three to swap). Bring containers for take home. Don’t forget your recipes. Beverages will be provided. RSVP by Dec 3.
Join the PTO for a fun, festive night with other Dunbarton parents on Dec. 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Countryside Golf Club. It’s free.
Don’t forget to order your Balsam wreaths, locally-grown poinsettias in many colors and sizes, and tickets to the holiday concert Dec 4 at 4 p.m. They’re all sponsored by the Dunbarton Congregational Church. Visit shop.dccucc.org.
The library owns a telescope that it lends out. The telescope checks out for a week at a time, and comes with general instructions for viewing the night sky. Call the library for more information or to reserve. Thanks to the New Hampshire Astronomical Society.
Handmade knitted items are available at the Curio Shop. Mittens, scarves, hats, Christmas stockings, and those amazing dish cloths are available. The proceeds from these sales buy prayer shawl yarn to comfort many. Visit the Dunbarton Congregational Church’s Curio Shop on Stark Highway in Dunbarton Center.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
Evergreen Lodge 53, Ivy Green Lodge 36 and friends are offering digital photos with Santa on Dec. 3 at the Epsom Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be crafts for the children, cookie decorating, refreshments and a Christmas tree raffle. All of the proceeds will go to local Holiday Outreach. Plan to join the fun and help with local holiday outreach. For information, call the Benners at 736-4707.
The library family movie will be Ice Age: Collision Course on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The library will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, and will reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m.
The 12th annual free Thanksgiving dinner will be Thursday at the Epsom Fire Station from noon to 2 p.m. or food runs out. If you would like to donate food or help in any way, contact Karen Reese.
Storytime will be Monday at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Children listen to stories, sing songs, and do craft activities.
The Infant Program will be Monday at 10 am. The program is for infants and their caregivers and includes songs, stories movement activities and toys.
The knitters will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
The select board will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Epsom Town Offices.
No school at Epsom Central School from Wednesday through Friday. It is Thanksgiving recess.
I want to wish you and your loved ones a blessed, happy, safe, and wonderful Thanksgiving. Hope your day is filled with fun, love and fantastic memories.
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, at 934-2662, will be open Tuesday 9 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. The pantry invites donations, beginning after Thanksgiving, to a “Warming Tree” that will be set up in the reception room. Wished-for items are mittens, gloves, heavy blankets, scarfs, handwarmers, lip salves and more.
The Franklin School Board will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the library of the Franklin Middle School.
A soup judging contest will take place Wednesday at the TRIP Center. Bring your favorite soup for folks to sample and it will be enjoyed at lunch. Arrive at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
The Festival of Trees returns to the Franklin Opera House the first weekend of December. This free event is walk through a winter wonderland of trees, baskets, stockings, wall hangings – all available for you to win in a raffle if you wish to participate. There will be entertainment. Visit franklinoperahouse.org or call 934-1901 for information.
Keep Movin’ with a great co-ed group at the TRIP Center Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Warm up, do leg exercises (with or without weights), arm exercises (with or without weights) and nice stretches at the end. Arrive any time after 8 a.m. to walk inside. Call 934-4151 for information.
Line dancing takes place every Monday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the TRIP Center. This is a great way to exercise to a variety of music. Beginners are welcome. Call 934-4151.
Happy Thanksgiving!
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
Ozram is a joint FIRST Robotics Competition team with John Stark and Hopkinton High schools. As the team prepares for their challenge to build a robot in January, they are currently recruiting to get as many people involved in the team as possible. If you want to join or have any questions, please contact the team at frcozram1922@gmail.com.
Henniker Fire Auxiliary Cookie Craze is back on Dec. 4. Cookies at the firehouse – a sure sign the holiday season is upon us.
Ashley Murphy, a teacher at White Birch Center, recently participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy. Murphy spoke about the needs New Hampshire families have for quality, affordable childcare.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
The Hillsborough Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving service will take place tonight at 7 at Smith Memorial Church, 30 W. Main St. The Rev. Bill Beardslee, pastor of the Deering Community Church, will preach and a combined choir of members from Deering Community Church, United Methodist, St. Mary’s Catholic and Smith Memorial will lead in song. Refreshments will follow the service.
On Tuesday, get into the holiday spirit with Greater Hillsboro Senior Services as we travel to Concord to see the Shriner’s Fez-tival of Trees at the Bektash Shrine Center. We’ll leave Shaw’s parking lot at 11 a.m., first eating lunch at The Windmill before attending the tree extravaganza. Transportation is $6, and lunch is on you.
The annual Washington Christmas craft fair will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be there from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be lunch, face painting, local handcrafted items and homemade goodies. The address is 337 Millen Pond Road.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
A Thanksgiving pancake breakfast to support the Hopkinton Food Pantry will be held at the Country Fare Diner in Contoocook Village Center on Thanksgiving from 8 to 11 a.m. Ticket donations are adult $5 and child $3. Thank you to the Hopkinton Lions Club, Country Fare Diner, Dimitri’s Pizza and Colonial Village Market.
Women’s pickup basketball (age 18 and older) will take place Nov. 27 through Jan. 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Harold Martin School. Various skill levels are encouraged to participate. This Recreation Department program is free to Hopkinton residents but donations for “Operation Christmas” are appreciated. Thank you for your community support. Please note the change in time and location from the original information. Registration is appreciated at hopkintonrec.com.
The 39th annual Contoocook Artisans Holiday Craft Fair Shop, Hopkinton’s juried fine art and crafts fair featuring 35 local artisans, will take place Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The craft fair is part of “Starry, Starry Weekend,” a group of more than 20 shops and organizations in Hopkinton and Contoocook celebrating the holidays during the first weekend in December. The fair is held at St. Andrews’s Parish Hall, 354 Main St.
The Covered Bridge Frame Shop and Gallery, 916 Main St., Contoocook, will be hosting author/artist Conrad Young for a book signing of his newly released book New Hampshire’s Historical Covered Bridges on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. This book is a culmination of 10 years of researching and painting various New Hampshire covered bridges. Come meet the author/artist and enjoy some light refreshments. All 10 original watercolors from the book will be on display.
Shed a Light on Bullying – a time for reflection and caring – will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. This is the 5th annual candlelight vigil that will go from Hopkinton Middle High School and Maple Street School to the Jane Lewellen Bandstand. It is sponsored by the Hopkinton Family Support Team and Hopkinton Middle High School Peer Outreach.
The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen is partnering with the New Hampshire Association for the Blind in a unique exhibit called “Insightful.” The exhibit features high-tactile and high-contrast craft. Both sighted and visually-impaired visitors are encouraged to experience the work through touch. This exhibition has been travelling to libraries across the state and will receive a final homecoming celebration at the New Hampshire Association for the Blind.
The Concord Area Center of the Concord Community Action Program is scheduling appointments for fuel and electric assistance for 2016-17 heating season. Call for an appointment at 225-6880.
The Contoocook Farmers Market will be at its winter home at the Hopkinton Town Hall, 330 Main St., in Hopkinton village, on Saturdays through May from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. SNAP/EBT accepted. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.
The senior lunch will be Wednesday at noon at the Slusser Senior Center. The suggested donation is $4 and the menu is a variety of pizzas, salad and dessert. There will be no movie in November. The center will be closed on Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Senior Center information is available at 746-2915.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
Congratulations to Laconia High School’s Division III cross country team for receiving the 2016 NHIAA sportsmanship award.
Laconia High School senior Helen Tautkus signed her women’s lacrosse national letter of intent to attend Assumption College. Congratulations, Helen.
Congratulations to Elm Street, Pleasant Street and Woodland Heights Schools’ fifth grade DARE graduates!
Congratulations to Laconia High School senior Ricky Lennon for completing his second novel, Journey to Ernie: New in New York. This is the second book in a four-book series. With the guidance and support of Laconia High School English teacher Tate Aldrich, Ricky wrote his first novel in the series when he was 16 years old. You can purchase your copy of the new book at amazon.com.
Congratulations to Mrs. Faria’s fourth grade class and Mrs. Barach at Pleasant Street School. During their guidance class, students learned about Jane Goodall and how they too can make a difference. Students felt there was a need for proper athletic sneakers for students in physical education who need them but whose families cannot afford to purchase them. Six students wrote a letter to Bootleggers, sharing their mission. On Tuesday, Bootleggers in Laconia donated four $25 gift certificates to purchase sneakers at its local outlet.
REGINA THEBERGE
rtheberge@laconiaschools.org
Loudon Elementary’s annual Santa’s breakfast and raffle will take place Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon. New this year is a children’s holiday shop and adults’ vendor fair. The school is looking for volunteers and donations for raffle prizes. There will also be a baking contest and baked goods are needed for that and the cookie walk. Contact Alicha Kingsbury at 556-1587 or ammhkingsbury@aol.com, or reach out to us on our Facebook page.
There will be an interactive presentation for adults only to discuss and learn about indicators and warning signs of risky teenage behavior on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Merrimack Valley High School.
Loudon Police Department’s annual Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday at the Arthur Colby Safety Bldg from 2 to 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed; if you are interested in providing a soup, chowder or dessert, contact Janice Morin at 798-5521 or via email at jmorin@loudonpolice.com.
The Loudon Fire Association “Black Friday” breakfast will be Friday from 5:30 to 10 a.m. It’s all you can eat at the Arthur Colby Safety Complex, 8 Cooper St. The cost is $8 for bacon, eggs, pancakes, and corned beef hash.
Consider joining the Loudon Recycling Committee, which meets once a month. It wants to hear your suggestions so it can continue to grow the recycling effort. You can message the committee at facebook.com/Loudonrecyclingcommittee or email loudonrecycles@comcast.net.
There will be a communication council meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at the Loudon Safety Building
The select board will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the community building.
ALICHA KINGSBURY
798-3143
ammhkingsbury@aol.com
The Turning Pointe Center of Dance, a dance studio in its 34th season, will perform The Nutcracker on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at Concord City Auditorium. The $18 tickets can be purchased by calling 485-8710 or at the UPS Store in Concord or for $20 at the door the day of the event.
The 16th annual Christmas in Suncook Village will be held Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Main Street. This is a free event sponsored by the GFWC Pembroke Women’s Club. This is a family event with entertainment, food, crafts, and, of course, Santa. For information call 568-3197.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
The after-school Maker Lego program will take place at the Josiah Carpenter Library on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 and 14.
The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Pittsfield Elementary School cafeteria. New members are welcome.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Children’s Store at the elementary school Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is kids-only shopping at kid-friendly pricing. Free gift wrapping will be available.
The annual Christmas tree lighting event will take place Dec. 3 at Dustin Park from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be free snacks, horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, holiday music, story time, face painting, a gingerbread house display and a raffle. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. There will also be a decorated wreath contest; bring to Dustin Park by 3:45 p.m. and register at PYW. The wreaths will be displayed from 4 to 6 p.m. and the public will vote for their favorite wreath. The winner will receive a $50 cash prize.
Donations of new or gently-used items (not clothing) are being collected for the Children’s Store. Items should be things kids would give to parents, siblings, family members, friends and teachers. Donations can include hats, gloves, jewelry, candles, small tools, flashlights, coffee mugs, vases, stuffed animals, etc. Donation boxes are located at the post office, town hall, Northway Bank, Jitters and Epping Well. Donations of gift wrap and tape are also needed. For more information, contact Andi Riel at 435-6346.
The holiday season kickoff at the senior center will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with a live musical performance by Bill Parker. To RSVP for lunch, call 435-8482.
The Thanksgiving bake and craft sale will be Tuesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. during the performance. You can shop for your holiday meal and start your Christmas shopping. If you want to donate baked goods or crafts,drop them Monday or Tuesday morning at the senior center.
The Josiah Carpenter Library is sponsoring fine-free week from Monday through Dec. 2. Bring back overdue items and donations to the Food Pantry and the library will cancel your fines. The library will present local artist Rosemary Pierce’s artwork through Jan. 10. She is a self-taught artist and uses three different mediums including oil, watercolor and pastel.
The library will be closed Thursday through Saturday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Pittsfield Youth Workshop and the schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday. The town offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.
The Pittsfield Middle High School alumni basketball games will be held on Friday in the gym. The current girls team vs. alumnae will play at 5:30 p.m. The current boys team vs. alumni will play at 6:30 p.m. Alumni of odd years vs. alumni of even years will play at 7:30 p.m.
Best wishes to everyone for a happy Thanksgiving day. This is a time to give thanks for all you have and take time to help those who in need.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
The planning board will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
The conservation commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
The town offices will be closed Thursday.
There will be no cribbage this week.
I hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
Warner’s Winter Wonderland Annual Event will be Dec. 3. Mark your calendars for a small town celebration with caroling, food, artists and crafts, storytelling, Santa and more. At MainStreet BookEnd, the Gear-Up Homeschoolers will be caroling at 11:30 a.m. followed by Efner Tudor Holmes reading The Christmas Cat. There will be readings of The Night Before Christmas all day by the wood stove. Artist Nan McCarthy and Gary Young will share their art.
Support the Simonds PTO with its annual pie sale on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MainStreet BookEnds.
Alzheimer’s Cafe will be Dec. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the N.H. Telephone Museum. Check out its Facebook page.
Simonds Elementary School will be on break from Wednesday to Friday.
Family lunch will be Dec. 7 from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the school
The PTO will meet Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the school.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
The John Stark Regional High School Art Club is organizing a toy drive for the seventh year in support of Henniker and Weare. Last year, this drive raised over $1,500 in donations that were shared with families in need in our two towns. The toy drive will run from Dec. 1 to 16. New, unwrapped toys, books, art supplies, games and gift cards can be dropped off at the main office during school hours. If you have questions or wish to make a donation, contact Bess French at Bess.French@sau24.org or Tammy Zielinski at Tammy.Zielinski@sau24.org.
Parent/teacher conferences will be held Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. For the third year, Tri-M students and parents will be serving a pasta dinner in the cafe during parent-teacher conferences. The proceeds from this event will go to fund the Hill-Stark band/choral trip next spring. The menu is pasta with meat or meatless marinara, rolls, butter, garden salad and various desserts, and beverages. The cost is $5 per person
Winter Parent/Athlete Night will be Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in the gym.
All schools in the Weare School District are closed Wednesday to Friday for Thanksgiving.
There is no school at Weare Middle School on Wednesday; it is Parent/Teacher Conference Day.
Come to the Children’s Christmas Party on Dec. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Weare Town Hall. The party is sponsored by the Weare Historical Society and the Friends of the Weare Public Library. Enjoy guitar music, storytelling, sing-a-long, Santa, refreshments and tree lighting.
KATERI FITTS
kateritek@hotmail.com
Webster Free Public Library will close at 4 p.m. Wednesday to get ready for Thanksgiving Day.
The Webster Historical Society will be open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old Hy-Mmar Fire House. It is located on Route 127 next to the Wooden Bowl Store. Marjorie Blanchette will be glad to give you a tour of the museum and possibly the Old Meeting House.
Webster Elementary School’s drama club will meet Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the school.
Thanksgiving break at the school will be Wednesday to Friday.
I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving Day and be sure not to eat too much.
DOROTHY HASKINS
648-2243
dhaskins@tds.net