Bone Builders will meet on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. This class is a lot of fun and helps with building bone strength. For more information, call Nan at 485-4254.
Need to increase breathing capacity or help with high blood pressure? Join the chair yoga class on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The class is $5.
The Cribbage Club will meet Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Lots of fun to be had!
St. John the Baptist is planning their annual Penny Sale and are looking for a bit of help. If you are interested in helping, call the rectory at 485-3113 or Sandy at 210-1373.
The new game of Pokeno will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
On Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, please visit the Barnstead Farmers Market. The veggies are here! Shop local, shop fresh, shop the local farmer!
On Saturday at the parade, join Tore Down House, an energetic journey through rock, blues and beyond, jamming at its best! Bring the family, your dinner and your favorite chair to the Barnstead Parade at 6 p.m.
LORI MAHAR
269-2329
lorimahar@tds.net
A Magic Show with George is coming Monday to the Boscawen Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This fast-paced show combines magic, humor and storytelling with plenty of audience participation. Free to preschool and elementary age kids and their parents is the Kids Storytime and Movement Yoga on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon through Aug. 9. The Kids Book Club, for first- through fifth-graders, meets weekly on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. through Aug. 3.
Do you have a story to tell? The Writer’s Workshop at the Boscawen Public Library would love to hear it. Their next meeting is on July 31 at 6:30 p.m. and is led by published author, Mel Graykin.
Local musician, Don Bartenstein, who plays a little bit of everything, will take the stage at the Summer Concerts in Boscawen on Thursday. Show starts at 7 p.m. and is held at the Boscawen Municipal Town Complex Field. If the weather is inclement, the concert will be rescheduled. Check the Boscawen Parks and Recreation Committee page on Facebook or their committee on the website at townofboscawen.org.
“Recycle-Upcycle, Show Us Your Art” is the theme of the 2017 Boscawen Old Home Day events. Citizens are asked to create an original piece of art, such as a painting, statute or cut-out art. The art will be displayed outdoors for all to enjoy it. For more information, call Sue Kilgus at 661-3524 or go to townofboscawen.org. The Elektrisola Art Show will be held in the barn at the Winthrop Carter House on Aug. 22, complete with community service awards and refreshments. Contact Ashley at 796-2114 for more information. The very popular Golf Classic will tee off on Aug. 24 at the Den Brae Golf Resort. More information is available on the town’s website. The official Old Home Day is on Aug. 26, with a parade at 11 a.m., activities at Welch Field following, a barbecue from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and the day ends with big bang fireworks at dusk.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
There will be no regular meetings of the Bow Garden Club during the last summer months, however the club will resume its regular monthly meetings on Sept. 11, beginning with a program on “Mushrooms and Fungi,” presented by David Wichland. A Keene resident, Wichland produces wild-forged and exotic mushrooms in his Wichland Woods growhouse and will share his knowledge and experience with members and guests, Bow Garden Club meetings are open to all with refreshments and social time beginning at 6 p.m. followed by an hour-long educational program at 6:30. Please visit bowgardenclub.org for more information about the garden club and how to become a member.
The Wesley and Bow Mills United Methodist churches invite you to join them as they continue to explore the book If the Church Were Christian by Phillip Gulley. Each Sunday during worship, the sermon will flow from one of the 10 chapters of this book, followed by a discussion of the book and the sermon. The first four Thursday book study sessions are held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord, this month and will end on Thursday. The last five Thursday book study sessions will be held at Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, from Aug. 3 to Aug. 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Wesley UMC at 224-7413 or Bow Mills UMC at 228-1154. Arrangements have been made with Gibson’s Bookstore to have copies of the book available for purchase and they are also available for Kindle through Amazon. All are welcome.
The Bow Mills UMC, 505 South St., will hold its Vacation Bible School on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children ages 3 years and up. The children will engage in fun and exciting interactive activities on a daily basis. For further information, call 224-0884 or visit bowmillsumc.org.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
Canterbury Fair is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Lisa Carlson, fair chairwoman, at 783-0335. No drop offs at the Byre this coming Friday. Remember: the What Not tables will be in the red barn attached to the brick house on Kimball Pond Road this year due to reconstruction work at town hall. Contacts for book and multi-media are Stephanie Jackson at 783-0495 or Paul Lepesqueur at 783-4578. Book sorting will happen on Wednesday at the Meeting House, 4 to 7 p.m., and help is also needed to set up on Friday afternoon as well as working on the stall on fair day. Bakers are needed for all the goodies on the bake table, contact Debbie Snow at 783-4187. Volunteers are needed for setting up for the fair on Friday afternoon and closing down at the end of the fair on Saturday. Also on fair day at 9 a.m., Canterbury Woodchuck Classic 5K Road Race and 2K Chipmunk Scramble Kids Race will be held. Register online at runreg.com/canterbury-woodchuck-classic-5k, or in person on race day starting at 8 a.m. Registration for the race is $20 for the 5K and $1 for the kids fun run.
Canterbury Farmers Market gathers each Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the side of the Elkins Library in the Center. This week’s theme is “Blues and Blueberries” with local blueberry-based produce. Music by Andrew Miller. See ccfma.net or Facebook page for full schedule.
Visit the Canterbury Historical Society’s exhibit A Trip Through Time on the Canterbury Railroad, at the Elkins Memorial Building, open each Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The exhibit was put together by Canterbury historian Mark Stevens and members of the society. Copies of the Canterbury history book, Staying Small in a Century of Growth: Canterbury 1900-2000 by author Kathryn Grover are now available at the Country Store, the Elkins Public Library and at Canterbury Shaker Village, at the FOEPL table at farmers markets, and also at the Elkins Memorial Building during the Canterbury Fair, or online at canterburyhistory.org. The price is $40 plus $7 for shipping.
Elkins Public Library summer reading program will gather Thursday at 10 a.m. This week, “Explore and Transform” activities and crafts involving the themes of conservation and nature! See town email or elkinspubliclibrary.org for more details and other regular programs.
At Canterbury Shaker Village, “Move Towards Wellness Retreat” will be held Friday and Saturday. It will include yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates classes in the Meeting House, as well as guided tours and time for reflection. And, “The Woodwright’s Apprentice” will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about trees, lumber and tools and conclude with making a wooden stool to take home! Looking ahead to Aug. 5, the event “Shaker Inspiration: A day of Music and Dance” will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Further details at shakers.org.
Canterbury 4-H Rascals will be working on exploring the N.H. Society for the Protection of Forests land, fabric cover work and kayaking during the summer. The meetings resume on Sept. 5 and 11. New enrollees may participate during the summer, too. Contact Laura Crockford at 540-9877 or email canterburyrascals4H@gmail.com for further information.
Advance Notice: Canterbury Fiddler’s will perform Aug. 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. More info to come in August. Email teresawyman@comcast.net with questions.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
The Chichester Food Pantry is asking “Do you have extra garden vegetables?” The food pantry is looking for fresh vegetables. Food may be dropped off at the Town Hall on Monday through Thursday (closed Friday) and weekends.
On Tuesday, the Old Home Day Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Lots to do with Old Home Day less than a month away! Find out if you can help!
On Wednesday, the Chichester Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the library. The Historic Chichester Garden Tour takes place Saturday and Sunday. Registration for both days will take place in the Town Hall parking lot. Tickets are $15 for each day or $25 for both. Registrants receive tour program and map for that day, a heritage site-map, entrance to host sites, a special millican nursery tour (Saturday only), luncheon ticket and door prize ticket. Contact Ann Davis at 903-3891 or chichestergardens@yahoo.com for information.
On Thursday, the summer reading program at the library will host the N.H. Audubon Society at 10:30 a.m. They will present a program on the “Wonder of Birds.” Children will make their own seed balls to take home. Sign up at the library this week.
Cemetery Trustee meeting will take place Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a farmers market at Town Hall parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be gardening and workshop demos from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. One of the demos will be presented by the Chichester librarian on how to construct a fairy garden. There will be local agricultural items such as flowers, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, dog treats, composting worms and a variety of garden items.
On Saturday, the Teen Advisory Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the library. New members are welcome, or just stop in to see what it is all about.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
Raptor Rapture, hosted by the N.H. Audubon Society will be on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Get up close and personal with some of N.H.’s finest raptors inside the library.
Dan the Balloon Man returns on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the library. Everyone is welcome. Come ready to be blown away by his awesomeness.
A special state election for District 16 (Bow, Candia, Dunbarton and Hooksett) will be held Tuesday at the Community Center. Poll hours are 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Contact Linda Landry, Town Clerk, if you have any questions at townclerk@dunbartonnh.org or 774-3547, ext. 107.
The library’s summer reading program finale will be Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. on the Dunbarton Town Band Stand with TJ Wheeler in concert! Wheeler is a treasure of American roots music, or better put, a living, one-man juke joint! He performs his gumbo of blues, jazz, ragtime and more on a wide variety of instruments, including the seven-string guitar, ukulele, tenor banjo, one-string Diddley bow, tap percussion, nitty gritty vocals and kazoo! As a soloist or with his band, Wheeler takes his audience to the blues of the Mississippi Delta, New Orleans second line jazz to his own contemporary blues and jazz original compositions. Bring a picnic and enjoy!
Save the date, Aug. 19, for Old Home Day. More information will be posted soon.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
On Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Car Go, rated G, will be shown. A young car learns the importance of family when he embarks on a mission to rescue his father who has been sent to Clunker Island to be repurposed as junk metal. Snacks and drinks provided.
On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Smurfs: Lost Village, rated PG, will be shown. Popcorn and drinks provided.
On Tuesday at 7 p.m., author Dan Szczesny from The Hippo, will present his program “Mosquito Rain: Alaska Travel Essays.” Szczesny and his wife traveled to Alaska vowing never to stay in a hotel. While camping out, they discovered hidden fishing coves and were chased by mosquitos in Denali National Park. They found eagles in Valdez Bay and, of course, encountered grizzlies. He always tells a good tale and will have books available for purchase.
The Shack will be shown at the library’s movie matinee on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Based on the bestselling novel, a fun weekend trip for a man and his children turns into a nightmare that will change them forever. The film chronicles a father’s transformative spiritual journey.
Clay art class will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Kerry Harman. Sign up at circulation desk! There is a $10 materials fee.
Storytimes: Mondays 10 a.m.; Tuesdays 1:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Children listen to stories, sing songs and do craft activities. June themes include pond life and flowers.
Lego Club is held Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Bone Builders will take place on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m.
Courtesy of the Friends of the Epsom Public Library, the library offers free passes to the American Independence Museum in Exeter, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, the Millyard Museum in Manchester, the SEE Science Center in Manchester and the Strawberry Banks Museum in Portsmouth
Epsom Old Home Day will be Aug. 12 and 13. The theme this year is “Sprouts to Adults.” Anyone interested in participating and/or to register for our parade of antique and classic cars on the Aug. 12 or to help with this years event, contact Georgia Perry at 736-8802. For booth info, contact Dick Frambach at 736-9295. On Aug. 13, the 4K Road Race and 2K walk will be sponsored by Northeast Delta-Dental. Pre-register online. The deadline for your Citizen of the Year letter is July 28. Send all mail to Georgia Perry, 190 North Road, Epsom, N.H. 03234.
The Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge 36 is looking for pie donations for this year’s Old Home Day supper on Aug. 12 at Webster Park. If you would like to donate, please call Vickie at 736-4707 or Jeanne at 736-9240. Double-crust fruit pies (homemade or store bought) can be left at the small building by the pavilion on Aug. 12.
The Epsom Town Band will present it’s last free summer series of concerts on and on Old Home Day on Aug. 12. It will be held at Webster Park on Route 28 in Epsom. Concerts starts at 6:30 p.m. The band will perform a variety of music including Broadway selections, marches, light classical, patriotic tunes under the leadership of Jim Lukeman. The bank draws musicians from several local towns and is celebrating its 126th year! Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and plan to attend. For more information, please contact Penny Graham at 736-9044.
The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Happy birthday to my wonderful mother-in-law Corine Miller and Kelsea Davis on Wednesday! Hope you both have a wonderful day celebrating!
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
Enjoy breakfast this morning at Meridian Lodge in West Franklin 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. An indoor yard sale is accessible every second and fourth Sunday of the month, during the Meridian Lodge breakfasts. Several quality furniture items as well as many other items available.
The Franklin Farmers Market provides healthy offerings from local growers/producers. Visit the market every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Franklin Regional Hospital Lawn, 15 Aiken Ave. SNAP via EBT card as well as credit and debit cards can be used for your purchases. Call 934-2060, ext. 8369 or visit Facebook page, Franklin Farmer’s Market.
Music in the Park continues Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the gazebo at Odell Park, featuring Bryan Conway – a one-man band – for a repeat performance from last summer. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live entertainment along the banks of the beautiful Winnipesaukee River. Concerts are free. Visit franklinoperahouse.org for summer schedule or pick up a program guide for the 2017-18 season. Thanks to Watts Water Technologies for their sponsorship of this series. In case of rain, concerts will be at the Opera House.
FACT, Franklin Area Children’s Theatre, will present The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White on Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at 7 p.m. Tickets available at franklinoperahouse.org or at the box office one hour prior to the performance. Don’t miss this presentation of the culmination of the first drama camp of this summer.
The Franklin Public Library welcomes the Squam Lake Science Center on Thursday, with wildlife program, “Animal Architects”. These programs are free to people from Franklin and surrounding towns, as well as visitors to the area.
There is a new venue for Tea and Tales on Tuesday at The Franklin Studio, 362 Central St. Storytellers Anne-Marie Forer and Cindy Killavey from Rhode Island prove two heads are better than one! What happens when two tellers combine and take turns talking? A fun-filled dynamic performance takes place. Doors open at 7 p.m., open-mic at 7:30 p.m., feature begins at 8:10 p.m. All welcome, donations accepted.
The Junior Youth Group of Franklin will meet Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center. Contact Karen Darling at 918-1998 with questions.
Peabody Home is hosting its Annual Garden Party on Aug. 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. Open to the public, enjoy the gardens, food, drink and live music performed by local musician Jackie Lee. Call 934-3718 for questions, bring a friend.
Are you tired of your kids saying there’s nothing to do in this town this summer? Call Franklin Parks and Recreation at 934-2118 or stop by at Bessie Rowell Community Center to enroll them in one of several activities: Lego club, kayaking, paddle board lessons, golf, drama – to name only a few! Rain or shine, always something to do.
Mid-summer barbecue at the TRIP Center will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. On the menu is barbecue riblet with baked beans, brown bread, coleslaw and fruit. Bring a friend. Call 934-4151 for more information.
The planning board will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Franklin Footlight Theatre will present Sister Act on Friday through Sunday and Aug. 3 through 5. Purchase tickets at franklinoperahouse.org or by visiting the Opera House office Wednesday through Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
Amy Veilleux at the New Life Thrift Shop is updating the email list. If you have changes or wish to be added to the email list, please contact her at newlifethriftshop@tds.net.
Tuesday night’s free community concert will feature Catfish Howl at 7 p.m. at the Angela Robinson Band Stand. This group is known for their New Orleans Zydeco Swing.
Openings are still available in the Writing and Film camp running Aug. 14 to 18 at John Stark Regional High School. Call 568-5102 or email dunn.t@comcast.net for more information.
Concord Regional VNA is seeking volunteers to offer companionship and support to hospice patients. The next eight-week training session starts on Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St., in Concord. Please call 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 2826 or email lisa.challender@crvna.org by Aug. 11 to learn more.
On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., Tucker Free Library will present stories, music and movement with Cheryl Laughlin, certified music teacher and director of The Music Workshop of Concord. For information, call 428-3471 or visit tuckerfreelibrary.org.
On Saturday at 2 p.m., The Inn at Harrisville will present Georgia O’Keeffe Paints Paradise by Tom Dunn and Will Ogmundson. This award-winning musical is on its way to NYC where it will be opening at The Jewell Off-Broadway Theatre on Aug. 4, starring local actresses Mary Armstrong of Harrisville and Rose Kosciuszek of Weare.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Monadnock Herb Society will welcome all to the Henry Baldwin Hall at Fox Forest for an informative program by Marian Baker about early summer wildflowers. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call June Helm at 265-0834
Summertime and the listening is easy … in Butler Park. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket, a friend and some bug spray to the corner of Main and Central streets from 7 to 8 p.m. for a free Thursday in the Park concert. This Thursday, The Wiggle O’s, direct from the windy city, will be playing great sounds from the ’60s to present day. Bad weather? No problem! Concerts will take place across the street in the lower level of Smith Memorial Church.
On Saturday, Deering Community Church will host two great events: The Women’s Guild Attic Treasure Thrift shop will open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a Community Chicken Barbecue from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Plenty of new things, (people are down-sizing and filling the shop with treasures), and plenty of chicken, corn-on-the-cob and watermelon. Also, please save the date for the annual summer fair on Aug. 12! Check deeringcommunitychurch.org or 464-5643 for more information.
On Sunday at 10 a.m., at the Hillsboro Center Church, the Revs. Charles and Elizabeth Hambrick Stowe from Wheaton, Ill., and Deering will lead the service. All are welcome.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
Senior Center information is available by calling 746-2915. Senior lunch is at noon on Wednesday. A $4 donation is suggested. Menu includes: glazed baked ham, au gratin potatoes, carrots, rolls and chocolate peanut butter truffle.
Come for the market, stay for the music! If you’re looking for live music as well as farm fresh products, join us at the Contoocook Farmers Market, every Saturday at the Depot in Contoocook Village from 9 a.m. to noon. Music this week by Concord singer/songwriter Ryan Williamson playing acoustic and light rock. SNAP/EBT is accepted. Limited quantities of fresh fish now available!
Save the date for the annual Contoocook Carry Triathlon on Sept. 9 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This is a fun athletic event with 100 percent of the proceeds providing fuel assistance for our neighbors in need. Individuals, teams, all ages, competitive athletes and novices wanting to enjoy a fun afternoon are all welcome. Prizes will be awarded. To register, go to contoocookcarry.org or call contact Amy Metcalf at 746-6233 or Mary Congoran at 568-2783.
Free summer band concerts by the Hopkinton Town Band are held Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at Lewellen Bandstand, Contoocook. Also on Friday at 7 p.m. at Beech Hill Farm. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy an evening of music!
Pick your own delicious berries at Russell’s Organic Blueberries at 229 Maple St., in Contoocook. Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
Loudon Old Home Day is Aug. 12. Loudon Elementary School PTA will be there with their dunk tank again this year. We are looking for volunteers to be in the dunk tank (residents, teachers, local businesses – this is a great way to challenge each other). The person that raises the most money while they are in the dunk tank will take home a $25 gift certificate! Email ammhkingsbury@aol.com or call 556-1587 for more information. School spirit apparel will also be available for purchase.
Loudon Elementary PTA is selling fun passes for $32 each. You support LES PTA and Breathe N.H. (American Lung Association) and save up to $2,000 at more than 100 of your favorite New England attractions! Buy the fun pass coupon book and you will receive incredible savings at amusement parks, zoos, museums, water parks, whale watches and more. The fun pass includes deals and discounts to fun family attractions such as Story Land, Canobie Lake Park, and York’s Wild Kingdom. In most cases, coupons offer a child, 12 and under, a free or discounted admission when accompanied by a paying adult. Offers and deals vary by attraction.
Loudon Congregational Church is pleased to announce its new email address for Pastor Moe Cormier. The email address is pastor.moe@loudoncongregational.org. As a reminder, the church holds weekly prayer meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and has a monthly time of healing prayer on the third Sunday of each month, during regular morning service at 9:30 a.m. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Moe at the email noted above, 568-9371, or the church phone at 783-9478 (please leave a message if no answer). The church is located at 7018 Church St., Loudon. All are welcome!
The Communication Council monthly meeting will be on Monday at 6 p.m.
Zoning Board meeting will be Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Town Office Building.
Selectmen will meet Aug. 1 at 6 p.m.
Concord Regional VNA is seeking volunteers to offer companionship and support to hospice patients. The next eight-week training session starts on Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St., in Concord. Hospice volunteers assist with: providing companionship to hospice patients; reading to hospice patients; holding a hand and lending a listening ear; running errands for hospice patients; cooking meals at the Hospice House; providing pet therapy, music therapy, and therapeutic arts; giving Reiki, massage, or therapeutic touch; assisting staff with office work (e.g. filings, mailings); facilitating grief support groups; and connecting as a veteran volunteer with patients who are also veterans. Please call 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 2826, or email lisa.challender@crvna.org by Aug. 11 to learn more.
ALICHA KINGSBURY
798-3143
ammhkingsbury@aol.com
The Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day is Aug. 26. The theme is “Salute to the American Worker.” If you would like a float in the parade, contact Jocelyn at 485-3352. To enter your antique car, contact Crystal at 674-4638. To reserve a craft space, contact Stephanie at 491-2301. Raffle prizes are always needed. Call Pat at 224-7324. To make a monetary donation towards prizes, contact Jo-Ann at 485-8118. To volunteer your time to assist with set-up and clean-up, contact Kris at 491-0660.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
The Old Home Day Committee would like to thank everyone that helped to make our Old Home Day event a success. It takes a lot of people, businesses, groups and organizations to make the day fun for all!
Congratulations to the 2017 Pittsfield Citizens of the Year – Fred and Liz Hast. Thank you to both of you for all you have done to make Pittsfield a better place to live!
A Pittsfield Community Garden committee has been formed and they will meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please attend the meeting.
Pittsfield Balloon Rally’s Frank H. Donovan 5K race will be held Aug. 6 at 9 a.m., starting from Drake Field. Register at lightboxreg.com or the paper app on the back of the brochure, available through Lightbox. Pre-registration cost is $20 and race day registration is $25 (cash only). Contact Keith and Libby Kun at 505-1636 or frank5krun@gmail.com with questions.
The PHS Class of 1969 is holding their 48th Class Reunion on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. at Johnson’s Seafood and Steak in Northwood. Contact Elaine Kimball Cannon on Facebook for more information.
Children can register for the Josiah Carpenter Library summer reading program by visiting the library anytime throughout the summer. Weekly activity and reading sessions for toddlers through first-grade are held each Thursday at 10 a.m. in Dustin Park on Main Street; activities for second-grade and above will take place each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Drake Field Recreation Program. Come and join in on fun-filled explorations of gardening, our natural world and recycling! For questions, call 435-8406 or email librarydirector.jcl@gmail.com. The library will also be collecting ingredients for the summer reading program’s make you own ice cream parties to be held Aug. 2 and 3. If you have sprinkles, bottles of syrup, etc., that are unopened but you will not be using, we would be glad to have those, too!
The Friday Night Kayak Group will meet every Friday at 6 p.m. at a different local location for a fun paddling trip. The group is open to everyone. Visit huffnpuff.info for more information and location of the next trip and add your name to the email list or call Paul Oman at 435-7199.
The F.B. Argue Recreation Area is now open for the summer season. Hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Also open on Tuesday and Thursday nights during July (except for the weeks we are doing night lessons) we will stay open until 7 p.m. for families. The daily admission for residents is $1 per person or a family season pass may be bought for $50. Daily admission for non-residents is $1.50 per person. All persons entering the area will be expected to pay. Children under 5 years old will be admitted free with a paid adult. For more information, please call 435-7457.
Sign-ups for Suncook Valley Soccer Club are open. Please register online at suncookvalleysoccerclub.com by July 31. If you have any questions, please email suncookvalleysoccerclub@gmail.com.
The Pittsfield Alumni Association Committee is doing a 50/50 raffle. The raffle drawing will be at Drake Field tennis courts on Aug. 1 (National Night Out), at 8 p.m. Tickets are: one for $1, three for $2 and six for $5. Locations where tickets can be purchased include: Pittsfield Youth Workshop, Town Hall (Clerk’s Office), or you can purchase tickets from an Alumni Association Board member: Tobi Chassie, 435-6701 ext. 4, tchassie@pittsifieldnhschools.org; Andi Riel, 435-6346, pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com; Ted Mitchell, 435-6573, chipper@myfairpoint.net; Carole Richardson, 435-8351, cpr2006@metrocast.net. We appreciate your support.
The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the PES cafeteria.
The Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
Save the dates Aug. 4, 5 and 6 for the Suncook Valley Rotary Club sponsored Balloon Rally. Visit suncookvalleyrotary.org for full schedule of events and other information. The club is in need of Balloon Rally volunteers. Available duties include: Field set up on Aug. 3, gate greeter, field support, gate security, tethering support, balloon crew, food tent help, road race support, and field clean up. For information and to sign up for any of the above duties, email suncookvalleyrotary@gmail.com or visit the website listed above and sign up.
Happy birthday wishes to Kelsea Davis and to my mother-in-law, Corine Miller on Wednesday. I hope you both have a wonderful day!
Happy anniversary wishes to Ray and Judy Webber on Thursday!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
Come and build a better world with Salisbury Free Library’s summer reading program!
On Monday at 10:30 a.m., making instruments. On Thursday at 3 p.m. hear songs and dance.
Yoga, Gentle Flow at the Salisbury Free Library will be held Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Sessions are $5 each.
To all Salisbury Elementary School children from Mr. Johnson: Please remember to keep working on your summer reading and math challenges. Let’s work towards the highest percentage of participants ever this year!
Conservation Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
Mark your calendars: Old Home Days festivities are coming up Aug. 11 and 12. On Aug. 11, there will be a pet parade, ice cream social, karaoke and fireworks at the Maplewood Recreational Field. On Aug. 12, there will be vendors on the Town Greens, parade, petting zoo, rock climbing wall, wood carving, kids obstacle course, music, Church Chicken Barbecue and other good food. Watch for more information as we get closer to the actual dates. Timeframe can be found at salisburynh.org.
There is still booth space for vendors available for Salisbury Old Home Day on Aug. 12. If you would like to set up, contact Cindy Owen at 648-6686 or email at cindymidwife@gmail.com.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
On Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. join MainStreet BookEnds in The Gallery for a magical evening with renowned photographer, author and loon expert, Kittie Wilson as she discusses Spirit of the Loon.
Talk about New Hampshire rail trails on Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. Presented by author Charles Martin and Tim Blagden.
Join MainStreet BookEnds on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. for a wine and cheesecake launch party for
Jeffrey Zygmont’s second poetry collection More White Mountain Poems. Poems to celebrate our majestic White Mountains, paired with the gorgeous work of N.H. photographers.
Join the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum for Permaculture Day on Aug. 26, as they welcome Mike Dickerman, signing and discussing his newest book Mount Washington: Narratives and Perspectives, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Schoodacs Coffee Shop hosts open-mic every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
On Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., Beechwood will perform as part of the Concert series in The Jim Mitchell Community Park, on the MainStreet Warner Stage. Jerry Richardson on guitars and lead vocal; Dann Foster on bass, guitars, vocals; Pete Soukas on upright bass, guitar; Andrew Young on organ, keys and vocals; Jason Michie on drums. Brought to you from the hills of Henniker. The band has gone through many changes in musicians over the years, but Jerry and Dann have always stuck together. Playing a blend of old folk, bluegrass, country, rock, blues and even an occasional hint of jazz. The guys always seem to pack the house at show time. Event is free, donations appreciated.
On Aug. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m., the 39th Army Band will perform. The 39th Army Band, New Hampshire Army National Guard can trace its lineage back 135 years to its inception in Manchester in 1879. When activated for the Spanish American War, it was known as the Band Section, First Infantry, New Hampshire National Guard. During World War I, it became know as the Band Section for First Army Headquarters Regiment. During World War II, it was known as the band for 172nd Field Artillery, New Hampshire. Since 1947, it has been known by its current designation 39th Army Band New Hampshire Army National Guard.
Come join the fun with friends for free and read at Pillsbury Free Library’s summer reading program. You can pick and choose which activities you want to participate in, or come to all. However, you must register prior to the day. Contact Sue at 456-2289. Information can also be found on their website. Themes for this week: Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., “Decorate a T-shirt” (Bring your own T-shirt); Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., “3-D Shape Creation.”
On Aug. 1 at 7 p.m., there will be a free performance by TJ Wheeler at the Jim Mitchell Park Amphitheater.
The Warner Historical Society’s Tory Hill Authors Series continues Aug. 5 with mystery writer Gwen Florio, author of the Lola Wicks series, as she discusses her newest thriller, Reservations. Think Nevada Barr meets Tony Hillerman. The society is located at Warner Town Hall, 5 E. Main St. Series events are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for one event or $32 for all four and are available at MainStreet BookEnds.
The Warner Area Farmers Market is held every Saturday on the Town Hall green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Warner Historical Society Barn Sale is open Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, until October.
Coloring activity for women and children will begin on Thursday, running from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in air-conditioned fellowship hall. Coloring books, crayons, colored pencils for adults and children will be provided along with other activities for children. Cold drinks and snacks will be available. Coloring will continue on Aug. 3, 10 and 17. Come and join in the fun. Call Roxanne at 456-3537 with questions.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
The Society for the Preservation of the Old Meeting House in Webster will hold a meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. to discuss old minutes as well as new minutes. Meeting is open to all members.
The Webster Firemen’s Relief Association will host their third annual Chicken Barbecue on Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The dinner will be held at Webster fire station, 851 Battle St. Tickets will be sold in advance. See any of the department members to purchase them. Tickets cost $12 for one and $20 for two. Tickets will be sold at the door on a first come, first served basis. Menu includes half chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, roll, drink and dessert.
DOROTHY HASKINS
648-2243
dhaskins@tds.net