An Xbox Bowling Tournament will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
The Suncook Senior Center on Wednesday is presenting Back to Basics Cooking with demonstration and tasting put on by the UNH Cooperative Extension. Learn about reducing sodium, increasing fruits and vegetables and enjoying tasty simple meals. For more information, call 485-4254.
The Meals on Wheels Walkathon will take place on Saturday at NHTI, 30 College Drive, in Concord. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m. and registration fee is $10. For more information, call 225-3295.
The Allenstown Elementary School is accepting registration packets for the incoming kindergarten class for the fall. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 30. Registration paperwork is available on the district website and available for pick up at the Allenstown Elementary School in the main office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 485-9574.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
“The Strength of Our Democracy: Reflections on the 2016 Election” will be presented by Eric Boyer, assistant professor at Colby-Sawyer College, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Stone Chapel, located on Andover’s town green. Boyer will explore the issues that resonated for voters, candidates and political parties in the recent election, give historical context to the current divisiveness, examine the challenges facing the country and clarify the foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution that underlie our system of government. The evening is sponsored by the Andover Institute, an arm of the Andover Community Association. For further information regarding this presentation or the ACA, contact AndoverCommunity03216@gmail.com.
New Hampshire singer-songwriter Holly Furlone, hailed by the Concord Monitor’s Soundcheck as “a local rising star,” will headline the show at the Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m., in the Highland Lake Grange Hall. As always, the concert is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted. Doors open at 6 p.m. for light-supper food and beverage purchases and for open-mic. Sign-ups on a first-come, first-served basis. The sponsor for the evening is New London’s Kathy Lowe. More information can be found at andovercoffeehouse.org.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
On Monday, Rebecca Rule returns to the Boscawen Public Library to entertain us with her story of “Crosscut: The Mills, Logging and Life on the Androscoggin.” The presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. and tells the story of the N.H. logging and paper industry that began in the 1800s.
Enjoy a ham and bean dinner at the Congregational Church (held in the basement) on Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This homecooked meal comes with delicious sides and decadent desserts. Adults and teens pay $8, children 6 to 12 pay $5 and there is no charge for children 5 or under.
Happenings at the Boscawen Public Library this week include the book group’s meeting on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., to discuss the novel 1,000 White Women by Jim Fergus. Children and their families are invited to Saturday Story Time that begins at 11 a.m. Legos and gears are available for builders of all ages every Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m.
Farmer’s market vendors who produce N.H. products are being sought for the “Boscawen N.H. Grown and Made Market.” It will be held at the Boscawen Congregational Church beginning on June 15 and ending on Sept. 21. Call Laura at 496-5947 or email her at LL.ladybug@yahoo.com for information.
Registration for the Parks and Recreation Summer Program at Welch Field has started. Forms are available at the town municipal offices and will continue until the program is filled. The cost is $50 per child or a maximum of $100 per family. The program starts June 27. For information, call 753-9188, ext. 201.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
The Bow Garden Club will hold their annual Spring Plant Sale on May 27 at the Bow Community Building, 3 Bow Center Road, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The Bow Community Men’s Club invites you to join them for their Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, Remembrance and Cookout on May 29 at 3:15 p.m. A wreath ceremony will be held at the Town Pond to honor all Maritime service branches and the ceremony will be at the town gazebo from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bring your chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be shuttle bus service provided to and from Memorial School starting at 2:30 p.m. Please park at the school.
Bow Heritage Commission invites you to its Historic Quilt Show on June 3 at the Baker Free Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a variety of local quilts on display.
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., on Tuesday at 1 p.m. All those interested in stamp collecting are invited to attend to share their interest and buy, sell and trade stamps. Come learn more about this hobby and enjoy the fellowship of others with varied interests in Philatelic resources and issues. For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
The Bow Mills United Methodist Women, 505 South St., will hold its 43rd Annual Mother, Daughter, Sisters and Friends Banquet on Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m. The entertainment for the evening will be the Bow Mills “Not So Ready for Prime Time” Players. Following the program, enjoy a roast pork dinner. The price is $8 for adults; $4 for ages 6 to 12; and free under 5 years old.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
Annual Canterbury Plant Swap will be held Wednesday at the gazebo in the town center. Bring your labeled perennial bulbs, extra flowers, vegetables, for gardener’s of all levels and come even if you have nothing to share! Master gardeners Donna Miller and Meg Miller will be on hand to answer questions. Call Donna at 783-0220 with inquiries.
At Elkins Public Library, story hour will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. Book group will be Tuesday at 7 p.m., reading Marrow, A Love Story, by Elizabeth Lesser.
Starting at 4:30 on Thursday at Center Woods Elementary, students will participate in Jump Rope for Heart, which is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. At the same time, the library will be running a Scholastic Book Fair and the art department will be holding a school-wide art show. The CES Memorial Day exercises will be held on May 26 at 9:30 a.m. As tradition, the children will march from the school to the town gazebo where they will honor the country’s heroes through poems and song. In the event of inclement weather, the program will take place in the school gym.
Canterbury Fair 2017 is coming soon. See town newsletter for contacts for Book Fair and What Not donations or volunteering. Contact Lisa Carlson, fair chairwoman, at 783-0335.
The Canterbury Shaker Village Plant Sale will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shaker Box Lunch and Farm Stand. See shakers.org for more details.
A Canterbury Kids Clothing Swap will be held May 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Parish House. Shop gently used children’s clothes. All are welcome, with or without something to swap. Drop off clothes to the Kids Learning Center. Contact Trish Noel at 565-2011 or trish@devbury.com
On Thursday at 6:30 p.m., join the Friends of Elkins Public Library for a performance. TJ Wheeler, a treasure of American Roots music, performs his gumbo of blues, jazz, ragtime and more on a wide variety of instruments, including the 7-string guitar, ukulele, and tenor banjo. TJ takes his audience to the Blues of the Mississippi Delta, New Orleans second line jazz to his own contemporary blues and jazz original compositions. The event is free, and will be outside the library (weather permitting), so bring a chair, be ready to stomp and clap! Consider supporting programs like this by joining the Friends – only $5 per year!
Save the date for the CUCC Auction at 6 p.m. on June 3 at the Parish House. Details of all the donated auction items in town newsletter. Contact Le Anne Fifield, 455-6006, or Mark Travis at 783-0420 with inquiries or donations.
The last Canterbury 4-H Rascals meeting was held on April 3. Issues for discussion included officer nominations. Volunteers are needed for the year-end party and farmers market fundraising committees. The year-end party committee will need to agree on two themes for the members to choose from.
The 4-H Food Show and Chef Challenge will be held this Sunday in Penacook. State Activities Day will be held on Saturday at Manchester Community College. Seven members have been invited to participate. There is more information to come from the 4-H office. Please contact Laura Crockford at 540-9877 or canterburyrascals4H@gmail.com with any questions.
Watch for details of the Loudon Food Pantry 50/50 raffle that will run in June. Donations are needed. See loudonfoodpantry.org. Canterbury residents can donate at Elkins Public Library. For questions, call Sue on 724-9731.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
On Monday, the Chichester Lovers of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. at the library. New members are welcome. The library is proud to announce they have their first person, under the age of 5, to read “1,000 books before Kindergarten.”
Toddler Time at the library will be on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 3 and under.
On Wednesday, the Chichester Grange will meet at 7 p.m. at the Grange Hall. Looking for input from the community on how the Grange can serve their needs.
The Evening Book Club meets the second Wednesday of every month. If you want to participate, the book for June is Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, by Helen Simonson. A fun read for everyone.
The Chichester Historical Society will have their annual “yard sale” fundraiser on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historical Society on Main Street.
Saturday is a busy day! The library will have their annual plant sale along with their monthly book sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The plants are perennials, such as blueberry bushes, hostas, beach rose, day lillies and others, all donated by Millican Nurseries of Chichester.
Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the Grange/Town Hall, the Pontine Theater will be coming for a presentation of The Story of a Bad Boy. The presenters, Greg Gathers and Marguerite Mathews are masters of puppetry, masks and other visual and audio-visual techniques.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
Today on the Dunbarton Common from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be more than 50 juried artists, food and live entertainment for free. The Curios Shop across from the Commons will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop in.
The Elementary School Spring Concert will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Center. All are welcome.
On Saturday at 7:30 p.m in the Dunbarton Center, Spireside Coffee House will feature Don Readel. Don, a.k.a The Singing Bus Driver of Maine at his “day job” with Concord Coach Lines, has 30 years experience of entertaining folks in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine as a soloist mostly. Don was part of the trio Driftwood Creek in 2015. Donation is $5.
The Dunbarton Historical Society would like to thank all who participated and helped in the Annual Historical Society Yard Sale. It was very successful despite the rain. Thanks to all!
The Dunbarton Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help with the reconstruction of the Jameson Cape. Contact Ted Vallieres at 774-3681 if you are interested in participating in this reconstruction project.
Visit dunbartonnh.org to view Board of Dunbarton Selectmen’s Meetings Uncut.
Mid-State Consultants, an engineering company, will be in town for the next several weeks working on a fiber optics project on behalf of the Dunbarton Telephone Company. They will be driving a red Toyota Tacoma with Minnesota license plates and will be working all over town.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
Trouble remembering names? Embarrassed? Fear of meeting new people? Join the Epsom Public Library on Wednesday at 7 p.m., when Neil Kitzen will present “The Art of Remembering Names.”
Story times at the library are: Mondays, 10 a.m.; Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Children listen to stories, sing songs and do craft activities. May themes include pond life, flowers and farm animals.
Lego Club meets at the library Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Toddler Time at the library is held Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Toddlers and their parent or caregivers enjoy songs, stories, movement activities and a craft.
Infant Time is held on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Children and their parent or caregivers socialize and enjoy simple stories, songs, movement activities and play with age-appropriate toys.
Monster Trucks will be shown at the library on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the library. The movie is PG. Popcorn and drinks provided.
The award-winning movie La La Land will be presented on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m at the library.
On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., the library book discussion group will meet to discuss Ron McLarty’s novel, The Memory of Running.
On Friday at 7 p.m., photographer Becky Field will talk about her project, “Different Roots, Common Dreams: New Hampshire’s Cultural Diversity.” She will talk briefly about history of immigration in N.H. and ways that people from other countries come here to find a new home.
UNH Coop Master Gardener Nancy Heath will hold a children’s gardening workshop at the library on Saturday at 10 a.m. Container gardening workshop for seniors will be offered at the library on May 25 at 10:30 a.m. Sign up for the workshops at the library circulation desk. The children’s class is limited to 15. However, if 16 or more sign up, class size will be halved with a second workshop to be held at 1 p.m. Please sign up so that adjustments may be made if necessary.
Brian O’Neill is looking for people interested in forming a new chess club from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. All ages and levels of experience are invited to come to play and learn. No experience? That’s great, too. He is more than willing to teach new players. For more information, contact BrianONeil2@gmail.com.
Happy Birthday to Linda Towle on Wednesday! Have a wonderful day celebrating!
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
Enjoy breakfast today at Meridian Lodge from 8 to 11 a.m. These breakfasts are offered on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Proceeds from made-to-order breakfasts are used to support the organization’s charitable giving.
SAU 18 district-wide school musical, The Little Mermaid will be performed Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are available at franklinoperahouse.org or by calling 934-1901.
Peabody Home is hosting a Community Games Day on Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome. RSVP or just drop in. Call 934-3718, ext. 371, with questions.
Adult coloring is now offered at the TRIP Center every Thursday at 10:30. All supplies will be provided. Call 934-4151 with questions.
The Franklin School Board meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the middle school library.
The Franklin Lions Club meets Monday night at 5:30 at the Soda Shoppe.
The Rotary Club meets at noon at Pizza Chef. Contact Julie Buker at 934-0411.
Tai Ji Quan classes will be offered at the TRIP Center. Two introductory sessions will be held for free on Monday and Thursday at 12:30. Regular one-hour classes will begin May 22. Cost is $5 per class. Call 934-4151 for details.
Summer camps and lessons are available through Franklin Parks and Recreation. Contact the center at 934-2118 or stop by to learn more about what is offered. The brochure is available at the center or at franklinnh.us.
Registrations for the popular Franklin Area Children’s Theatre are available by visiting franklinoperahouse.org/f-a-c-t.php. You can register and pay online. Also available by visiting the Opera House office or calling 934-1901.
Register for the Franklin Animal Shelter’s 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk. The event is May 28 at 9 a.m. Register at franklinanimalshelter.com.
ALATEEN is available for area youth affected by someone else’s alcohol and/or drug addiction. Meetings take place Tuesdays from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. at HOPE for N.H. Recovery Center, 175 Central St. Call 934-1496 for information. This is a free program.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
The annual student EXPO features senior capstone projects throughout the inside and outside of John Stark High School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The Henniker Concert Committee is presenting a pre-season evening of music on Saturday at Henniker Congregational Church, beginning at 7 p.m. with The Tall Granite Big Band, sponsored by Henniker Family Dentistry.
This semester, John Stark Regional High School added a new class to its art course offering. Glassworks, created by John Stark teacher and artist Bess French, allows students to create art solely with glass. Finished glass pieces are now on display at the high school.
The bike course for the Pats Peak and cross-country challenge is open for riding. Note this is spring riding with ongoing course prep work and there are still some snowfields and wet areas! Please use caution. There is no charge to pre-ride the course.
On Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the NEC Hockey Rink, it will cost only $10 to rent skates. All proceeds raised will go towards the 2018 Washington, D.C., trip for HCS students. Come out and have a great time.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
The GHSS May senior luncheon will take place Thursday. The menu is taco salad, bread and butter and a fruit compote with pound cake for dessert. The fee is $5 and the meal will be served at the Deering Community Church at noon. Call Marie Merrow at 464-3067 by Monday for a reservation.
Join Family Movie Night on Saturday for a showing of Mary Poppins. 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. Doors open at 6:30, movie begins at 7 p.m.
A handbell concert given by Granite State Ringers at Smith Memorial Congregational Church, 30 W. Main St., will be on Sunday at 3 p.m. This 16 auditioned member handbell ringing group, directed by Joan Fossum, consists of members from all over the state playing five octaves of bells and utilizing many different bell techniques. Tickets are available at the church office as well as at the door. Prices are $8 per adult, $4 for children under 12, and $20 per family.
Will Ogmundson in Concert will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Deering Community Church, 763 Deering Center Road. Admission is free, donations welcome.
Sign-up now for the 21st Annual Memorial Day weekend and town-wide yard sale on May 27. Send $3 to Hillsborough Pride, PO Box 1566, Hillsboro, N.H., 03244 with your name and address. More information is available at hillsboroughpride.org or by calling Bonnie at 478-5654.
On Tuesday from 6:20 to 7 p.m. at the Fuller Public Library, Susan and Roger Shamel will share their experiences after attending both the March for Science and the People’s climate March in D.C. on April 22 and 29, respectively. This is a free event sponsored by the Hillsboro Democratic Town committee.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
The Hopkinton-Contoocook Gardener’s annual plant sale will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Depot in Contoocook Village. Perrenials, annuals, vegetable plants and house plants, along with used garden books, vases and tools will be for sale.
Starting today at 5 p.m., join adults for co-ed pick-up Ultimate Frisbee every Sunday. This is low key and fun for all. This six-week program runs through June 11 at the Houston Park Fields. All men and women age 18 and over are invited to attend. Bring a disk if you have one and a water bottle. Please register for free at HopkintonRec.com.
Track and Field registration is open for students. This program and more are online HopkintonRec.com.
New products are at the Contoocook Farmers’ Market. Brookford Farms dairy products are now available from Work Song Farm. They will carry a selection of cheeses weekly and more perishable items by special order. Stop by the market every Saturday at the Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.
Senior Center Information can be found by calling 746-2915. Senior lunch is at noon on Wednesday for a $4 donation. The meal will include a rice bowl with chicken, veggies, guacamole, salsa, cookies and ice cream.
The students of Hopkinton Hawks Booster Club will walk, jog and run their way toward a healthier life while raising funds for their school. The school is introducing a program called My School Color Run. Rather than sell goods, this program aims to engage the entire student body in a fitness initiative that instills a lifelong healthy way of living. Interested participants can register for the run by visiting hawksmscr.eventbrite.com or by completing a paper registration form prior to the event. Anyone interested in more information or a copy of the paper registration form can contact the HHBC at hopkintonbooster@gmail.com.
Help send a youth to summer camp. We have a number of families that would greatly benefit from camp scholarships this summer. Recreation Summer Camp will be starting June 26. The cost for one week is $125, which is reasonable but out of reach for many families. We also have several sports camps and swimming lessons. If you are able to help, please make checks payable to Town of Hopkinton Human Services with camp scholarship on mem line. Mail to Hopkinton Human Services, 330 Main St., Hopkinton N.H., 03229.
The Hopkinton Historical Society is holding it’s second Vintage Yard Sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is looking for framed art, tools, old silver, furniture, china, jewelry, etc. If you have items to donate, the society can pick them up, or you can drop them off at the society. Please call 746-3825 with any questions or to schedule pick-up or drop-off of your items. Thank you for your support! All proceeds to benefit the Hopkinton Historical Society.
Second Annual Cow Plop Fundraiser to benefit the Hillsboro-Deering-Hopkinton Redhawks Football Program will be held May 21 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn. The event will be catered by Brothers’ House of Smoke. Live music by Mike Scott and The Travelers. All tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, click the Donate Now button at the top of the Redhawks Football Facebook page to secure your square or email rhcowplop@gmail.com. Or buy them at Indigo Blues and Co., Contoocook Village.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
Laconia Football will host their first annual golf tournament and four-person scramble on June 19 at the Laconia Country Club. Proceeds will be used for equipment, uniforms and supplies. The cost is $500 per team (4 players, includes goodie bags, prizes and raffles, 18 holes, golf cart, dinner, gift and team prizes). Registration forms are available at lhslaconia.weebly.com/announcementsinformation.html. Mail registrations to: Craig Kozens, Laconia High School, 345 Union Ave., Laconia, N.H., 03246. Checks payable to Sachems Football. Registration the day of the tournament will begin at 11 a.m. Dinner and awards program will immediately follow the tournament.
REGINA THEBERGE
rtheberge@laconiaschools.org
Loudon Elementary PTA is selling Fun Passes for $32 each. Support PTA and American Lung Association and save up to $2,000 at more than 100 of your favorite New England attractions. In most cases, coupons offer a child, 12 and under, a free or discounted admission when accompanied by an adult. Offers and deals vary by attraction.
The selectmen meeting will be Tuesday at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., there will be a CIP Work Session.
The planning board will meet Thursday at 6 p.m.
Rise Again Outreach, a local nonprofit, faith-based charitable organization, will hold its 9th Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 3 at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, 33 Staniels Road. Contact Bob Pease via email at pawppawp@comcast.net for information about donating auction items. More importantly, support Rise Again Outreach by coming to the event and placing your bid on some great items.
ALICHA KINGSBURY
798-3143
ammhkingsbury@aol.com
Registration for the Pembroke Summer Recreation Program will be held Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., May 31 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and June 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Pembroke Town Hall. The cost is $55 per week for Pembroke or Allenstown residents and includes a weekly field trip. Any questions, call 848-9677 or email Sarah at pembrokesummerrec@gmail.com.
Farm Day will be held at the library on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Local farmer from LaValley Farms will tell about what goes on at the farm. Visit with chickens and bunnies, learn about the Pembroke Farmers Market, watch yarn spinning and look into a beehive. Call the library at 485-7851 to register.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is 30 years old! If you attended, worked or volunteered at PYW anytime over the past 30 years, we want to hear from you. Please contact Zach or Paula at 435-8272 or info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org so they can update your contact info.
Save the date for Old Home Day on July 22. The theme is “Pittsfield Goes to the Circus!” Contact Mark Riel at 435-6346 or oramg1mar@metrocast.net to register a float.
The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club is collecting gently used items for the town-wide yard sale. Spots are available (for $10) for other groups or individuals to set up. Please call Laurie at 435-5052 to arrange for drop off or pick up and for more information.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the multi-town yard sale on June 2, 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is now open until May 25. Please visit pittsfieldchamber.org for more information and registration forms.
As one of our yearly fundraising events, the Pittsfield Beautification Committee will be having a yard sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be set up at Nancy and John Barto’s house at 515 Dowboro Road in Pittsfield, just 3.5 miles from the center of Pittsfield and from the intersection of Route 4 and North Road in Epsom.
A Pittsfield Community Garden committee has been formed and they will meet each Thursday at 6:30pm at the Town Hall. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please attend the meeting.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is offering a $500 scholarship. Students that are graduating high school in 2017 and live in Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom or Pittsfield and plan to continue education are eligible to apply. Applications are available online at pittsfieldchamber.org and the deadline for submissions is June 1.
Foot Work Friday! PES students can be dropped off at the Family Dollar parking lot on Friday and walk to school with PES staff. Students are also encouraged to bring their bike to school that day.
The Pittsfield School District is hosting the Community Conversation Series on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the PES Cafeteria. The topic will be Home and School Communication – How can we better communicate?
The Josiah Carpenter Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library. Welcome to Leslie Vogt, the new library director.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, lower level. For more information, contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
The Suncook Valley Chorale will present its spring program, “With Strings Attached” on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, with Scott Lounsbury directing and Calvin Herst as the pianist. Tickets are available at the door for $15, $12 for students and seniors. For more information, find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SuncookValleyChorale, or contact Publicity Chairwoman Holly Ares Snyder at SVCNH30@gmail.com or 780-4968.
The Pittsfield Wellness Coalition will meet on Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pittsfield Middle High School Media Center. For more information, contact Susan Bradley at 494-1015 or sbradley@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
Help decide how your forests are used. The Pittsfield Conservation Commission will hold tours of Rocky Ridge Town Forest located on Clough Road near Greer Lane and answer any questions you may have on the possible use of this land by townspeople. Tim Fleury, Merrimack County forester, will lead a tour of this property and elicit your ideas. Transportation provided by Pittsfield Youth Workshop, leaving from their parking lot at 10 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be available. The event will be on Saturday at 10 a.m., rain date Sunday at noon.
The PMHS Drama Club will present I Hate Shakespeare! on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the PMHS gym. Tickets are available at the door. $10 for adults, $5 for students. For more information, contact abanks@pittsfieldnhschools.org or dcourtney@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
The Infant and Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes. Everyone is welcome. Please use the Chestnut Street entrance. Monetary and product contributions are welcome. Call 435-7471 to arrange for drop off.
Happy Birthday wishes to Liz Hast and to my niece, Nicole Grainger Semales on Saturday. I hope you both enjoy your special day!
Happy Anniversary wishes to Tammy and Gary Colby on Thursday, and to Rich and Sarah Hillsgrove on Saturday.
Happy Mother’s Day to my fabulous mother, Carol Grainger and to my wonderful mother-in-law, Corine Miller!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
Happy Mother’s Day!
Transfer station is now open 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, as well as regular Saturday hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Monday, planning board will meet at 7 p.m. upstairs at Academy Hall.
Selectmen will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. upstairs at Academy Hall.
A reminder that the town clerk has extended her open hours by being open the first and third Friday of each month. She will be open this Friday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m..
Salisbury is now accepting resumes for a part-time appointed treasurer position in the Selectmen’s Office. This position is responsible for the town’s cash needs, depositing, disbursements, payroll and accountability of municipal funds and more. This position requires two to four hours per week. Salary will commensurate with experience. Resumes will be accepted until May 25 at noon. Please forward to the Selectmen’s Office, c/o Margaret Warren, PO Box 214, Salisbury, 03268, or email to seloff@tds.net.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
Schoodacs Coffee Shop hosts open-mic every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
The Warner Men’s Club’s May meeting will take place May 22 in the Warner Town Hall. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner catered by the Appleseed Restaurant. Then, an astrophotography program open to the public at 7:30 upstairs in the Warner Town Hall. The Public Program upstairs is entitled “Taking Astronomical Images and Using them to Understand the Universe.” The program is being presented by Dr. Mike Adler. Prospective new club members are invited to join the meeting as guests for the evening. Reserve for dinner on or before Friday, by emailing contact@warnermensclub.org, or contacting one of the officers or directors. Information may be found at warnermensclub.org.
The Warner Historical Society Barn Sale has opened for the season. Regular hours will be Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon, until October. Plan to stop in and see our changes and new merchandise.
The Warner area farmers market is held every Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon on the Town Hall lawn.
The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is open for the season for tours and activities. Join them as they celebrate their 26th year of Native heritage and culture.
Simonds Elementary third-graders will field trip to Seacoast Science Center all day Thursday.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
The John Stark Teachers’ Association will be selling hanging flower baskets at EXPO, with all proceeds to benefit the JSTA scholarship fund for graduating seniors. The 10-inch baskets are of excellent quality and a great value at only $25. A variety of colors may be ordered. Hanging baskets must be pre-ordered no later than Wednesday, by emailing Suzanne Carmichael at suzanne.carmichael@sau24.org. The annual student EXPO features senior capstone projects throughout the inside and outside of John Stark High School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. Plant pick up is at the conclusion of EXPO.
The John Stark School District Board meeting has changed and will occur on May 23 at 6:30 p.m.
The newly formed Drama Club at the CWUES will perform their End-of-Year Showcase on Friday at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Admission is free. This showcase will include student monologues, improvisation, two Harry Potter and the Cursed Child scenes and Minute-to-Win-it games.
The nonprofit South Weare Improvement Society will hold its next bingo game at Osborne Memorial Hall on Saturday. The games begin at 7 p.m. sharp. Bingo sheets, daubers, a carryover coverall, and pull-tabs are for sale, as well as a variety of refreshments (proceeds benefit Osborne Hall renovations, so please do not carry in). No one under 18 is allowed. To rent Osborne Hall for your event, call Rad at 529-7282.
The Weare town wide yard sale is June 3, rain or shine. Sign up to be on the map. Forms, due by May 22, are available in the library, town office and post office and wearehistoricalsociety.org or by calling 529-7253.
KATERI FITTS
kateritek@hotmail.com