Bone Builders will be held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. For more information, call 485-4254.
Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Tuesday at the Suncook Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., provided by the Concord VNA. For more information, call 485-4254.
St. John the Baptist Penny Sale and Harvest Bazaar starts on Friday at St. John the Parish Hall, 10 School St., from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and join the fun with Penny sale prizes, gift certificates, bake sale, $1,000 raffle, chocolate shop, and kids carnival. Spaghetti supper by the Knights of Columbus will be held. Call for more information at 485-3113.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
Gloria Norris, the author of the recently-published KooKooLand: A Memoir, will speak about her book and the writing of it on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Bachelder Library, 12 Chase Hill Road, in East Andover. Copies of KooKooLand will be available for purchase and signing by the author at the event.
Historic and unusual weathervanes will be the focus of a presentation sponsored by the Andover Historical Society on Thursday at 7 p.m. Scholar and author Glenn Knoblok of the New Hampshire Humanities Council will trace the history of weathervanes, their practical use and interesting symbolism in a program to be held at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, located at the corner of Route 11 and Chase Hill Road, which is free and open to the public.
Monthly lunches for area seniors, including those from Andover, will resume on Thursday at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn, providing a hot meal, the camaraderie of other seniors and a short program. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the New London Council on Aging at 526-6368. The Red Barn is located at 64 Village Road in Wilmot Flat.
Zak Trojano will entertain the audience at the next Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Highland Lake Grange Hall. 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 Hummingbird Studio, a digital recording venue located in Andover.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
The last ham and bean dinner for 2017, held in the Boscawen Congregational Church basement, will be on Saturday. Enjoy this traditional meal with homemade fixings including delicious desserts from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Upcoming activities at the Boscawen Public Library include the Book Discussion Group, who are meeting on Tuesday at 2:30 pm. They will be discussing Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos by Donna Andrews. Books are available at the library whether or not you are able to attend the group discussion. Got a story that you would like to share? Check out the Writer’s Workshop group that meets on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Call 753-8576 to sign up.
Bone Builders in Boscawen has a new location and new hours. Classes have moved to the Boscawen Public Library, still being held on Monday and Friday but beginning at 9:30 a.m. All participants must have a medical release form signed by their physician. Forms can be picked up at the library.
Calling all crafters/vendors for the Boscawen Elementary School PTA’s sixth annual Craft Fair to be held on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you make crafts, sell a product line or grow local produce, this is a great opportunity to display your wares in time for the Christmas season. To inquire/register for this fair, please email thebestpta@gmail.com for an application. Limited space available.
The Boscawen Police Department is thinking Christmas. Applications for their “The Christmas for Kids Program” are available at the police department and must be turned in by Oct. 31 to meet deadlines. Gift donations are welcomed at any time but no later than Dec. 1.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
The Bow Athletic Club is accepting registrations for their youth basketball program only until today. The program is open to Bow and Dunbarton residents in first-grade through high school. Failure to register before today’s deadline will result in a $25 late fee. To register, go to bowathleticclub.siplay.com. For more information, visit the BAC website at: bowathleticclub.com or contact Bryce Larrabee at bryce_larrabee@trg.com.
Bow Rotary Club Foundation’s annual auction will be held on Oct. 28 at the Bow Community Building, 3 Bow Center Road, from 6 to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.). This year’s theme is “All Hands on Deck … Supporting Our Students.” Entrance for the auction is $10 per person. Come bid on both silent and live auction items and enjoy assorted appetizers, dinner fare, desserts and a cash bar. A cash raffle will also take place. All proceeds benefit the Bow Rotary Club Foundation’s community outreach programs such as scholarships and camper-ships. Students from both Bow and Dunbarton are eligible for both the scholarships and the camper-ships.
Residents of The White Rock Senior Living Center will hold their White Rock Christmas Fair again this year on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White Rock Senior Living Center located at 6 Bow Center Road. Come pick up some Christmas gifts from the 28 vendors who will be on site.
Bow Mills United Methodist Church invites you to their Snowman Craft Fair on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy new menu items in the morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and for lunch, which will be served from 11 to 1 p.m. in the Tea Room. There will be rooms filled with holiday crafts, more than 90 themed gift baskets, special gifts for pet owners; homemade pies, candies, baked goods and much more at the bakery table; Take in their famous Cookie Walk and enjoy decorating a cookie. Bid on the Silent Auction items and plan to check out the jewelry table and Christmas Elf Room for the kids.
The Bow Garden Club’s annual “Pajama Project” is now in process! Collection boxes for new pajamas for all ages and nature-related books are in place in the lobby of the Baker Free Library, the town offices and the community center for residents to deposit new pajamas and books to be distributed locally to children in need mid-November. PJ’s in infant to teen sizes are greatly needed and will be much appreciated! Monetary donations to purchase more pajamas are always welcome. Questions? Contact Joyce Kimball at joyceakimball@comcast.net or call 229-1990. Also visit bowgardenclub.org.
The garden club’s annual Poinsettia Pre-Sale is on! Beautiful 8-inch and 10-inch pots of poinsettias in red, white or pink will be available to pre-order in mid-October and orders will be taken until Nov. 10. Contact any Bow Garden Club member or log on to bowgardenclub.org to order or for more information.
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold their monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., on Tuesday, beginning at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome to attend. Come meet other collectors and learn more about their hobby and varied interests in Philatelic resources and issues. For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
The Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., will be hosting “Keeping our Children Safe” – a one-day training workshop on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop leader will be Nicole Petrin of the Merrimack County Advocacy Center. Aspects of this workshop will include training in the supervision of children, youth and vulnerable adults and in recognizing and responding to signs of potential abuse or neglect, as well as guidelines for the reporting of abuse. This workshop is free and open to anyone with interest in, or who is involved in the care and responsibility of children and youth in classrooms, camp settings, congregations and retreats. To register or for more information, contact 224-0884.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
Friends of Elkins Public Library will hold their annual meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. Come find out more about how to support the library. Refreshments will be served.
Canterbury Benevolent Society’s annual Holiday Fair will be on Saturday at the Parish House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with corn chowder, the What Not, bake table, crafts and holiday gifts, etc.
The 10th anniversary of Dave and Anne Emerson’s Annual Old Ways Days will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 418 Shaker Road. The event will feature many kinds of traditional skills, from flint snapping to blacksmithing, vintage steam engines, great chili and Bluegrass and Americana music. See oldwaystraditions.net for information.
Canterbury Kids Clothing Swap will be held Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at town hall. Drop offs may be left at Canterbury Kids Learning Center in the Center, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., or 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. All children’s sizes, newborn to size 16, bagged, clean and in good condition. No need to donate to participate. Call Trish Noel at 565-2011 or email trish@devbury.com.
The Canterbury Halloween committee is looking ahead to Oct. 28. Volunteers needed for activities in the Center. Contact Laura Crockford at canterburytownemail.com or 540-9877.
The Child Find Clinic will be held at Belmont Elementary School on Oct. 24, 1 to 3 p.m., for many kinds of pre-school screening. Call 267-9222 to schedule an appointment. Referral forms are on the school website at sau80.org.
Canterbury Shaker Village is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ABC’s of Letterpress Printing workshop will be held Saturday. Ghost Encounters will be held Oct. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m., to celebrate the other-worldly at the village! For full details on visits, programs and how to become a member, see shakers.org.
Copies of the Canterbury history book Staying Small in a Century of Growth: Canterbury 1900-2000 by author Kathryn Grover are available at various venues or online, see canterburyhistory.org for details.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
Today, if you are looking to just get out of the house or find something to entertain the kids, stop by the Historical Society Harvest Fair, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Main Street. Plenty of free parking and a chance to enjoy kid friendly crafts, dress a scarecrow (which will be displayed for the rest of the season) pumpkin painting, pressing apples for cider and a demo with an antique corn sheller. Free refreshments, rain or shine. Also, next door, at the Methodist Church Hall, there will be a bake sale of homemade goodies!
On Monday, the Lovers of the Chichester Library will meet at the library at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Community Meeting Room. Open to all for suggestions on how the library can best serve everyone. Open to ideas for new programs and will be planning for the last book sale of the season this Saturday.
On Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. at town hall to receive public testimony on the appropriation of up to $145,000 from the Fire Department Breathing Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund for the purposes of replacement of SCBA Air Packs. At the same meeting, the selectmen will accept public testimony for the acceptance of $77,562.26, as an additional appropriation from the N.H. DOT, to be used for local road improvement projects.
The Knitting Circle will meet Wednesday at the library at 3:30 p.m. If you want to start making mittens, hats, socks for gifts and need help, there are people ready to offer advice and assistance with knitting and crocheting.
The Agricultural Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library.
The Grange will meet at 7 p.m. upstairs in the Grange Hall on Wednesday.
On Thursday, the Heritage Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in the meeting room (downstairs in the library) for a special presentation. Patricia and Stephen Fowler will talk about Pine Grove Community, and independent living facility. The Fowlers have repurposed a 16-room, 1882 historic homestead, formerly a dairy farm. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Lucille at 798-5709.
The trustees of the trust will meet Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at town hall.
Saturday is the last formal book sale of the season in the Down Under Meeting Room of the Chichester Town Library. Stock up for the winter on paperbacks, starting at 25 cents, and hardcovers starting at 50 cents. Lots of cookbooks with recipes for you to try over the winter! Think about filling some of your holiday wish list with a great book. The sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
You can help now. The Dunbarton Congregational Church, UCC invites the community to help prepare hygiene kits for hurricane relief. Each kit contains one of the following items: cotton hand towel, washcloth, wide-tooth comb, fingernail or toenail clipper, packaged bath size soap, packaged toothbrush and 10 standard Band-Aids. Toothpaste will be added later by the distributing organization, Church World Service. Assemble items in a gallon-size plastic bag by Oct. 29. Posters and a list of kit items are at drop-off locations: library, town office, elementary school, St. John’s Episcopal Church, and Dunbarton Congregational Church.
On Wednesday at noon, a book discussion will be held at the library on Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Bring your lunch.
On Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the library, a presentation on “The Underground Railroad in N.H.” will be held. Author Michelle Arnosky Sherburne will visit and discuss. Thanks to the Dunbarton Awareness Committee for sponsoring the event.
Scott Matsumoto will be the featured performer on Saturday night at the Spireside Coffee House. Matsumoto is an acoustic finger-style guitar player who combines the styles of Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel. Doors open by 7 p.m. to sign up for the open-mic, which starts at 7:30. Poets, storytellers and all kinds of music are welcome! Coffee, tea, soup and snacks are available. There is a $5 suggested donation. For details, go to dunbartonucc.org/spireside.
On Oct. 27 at 3 p.m., presented by Odds Bodkin, master storyteller, author, musician and educator. Bodkin will be at the library to tell child-safe spooky tales with voices, sound effects and music on a six and 12-string guitar and Celtic Harp.
School Halloween parade and party festivities will start at 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
Dunbarton Trick-or-Treat will be on Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat on the town common from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by the vestry and the library to warm up and to get a treat.
Town clerk will be open Oct. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tax collector will be closed Oct. 31. Other offices will be open Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and witches, on Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Dunbarton Garden Club will be handing out Halloween candy on the Town Common, located at 1011 School St. There will also be free hot chocolate, juice and snacks. The Dunbarton Town Hall Restoration Project will sponsor the evenings video entertainment, which will be shown on the side of the Town Hall building. Dress up in your Halloween costume and enjoy an evening of family fun and fresh air!
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
Movie matinee at the Epsom library is on Tuesday this week. The Promise will be shown at 1:30 p.m. This is a powerful story that takes place in the last days of the Ottoman Empire as tensions rise with the outbreak of World War I. The three main characters must put their passions aside to survive the crumbling world around them.
On Wednesday at 7 p.m., Margo Burns will present “The Capital Crimes of Witchcraft.” A grant from the N.H. Humanities To Go program allows the library to present this program about the witchcraft trials in Salem in 1692-93.
Epsom Bible Church will be holding a free clothing swap on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at 398 Black Hall Road. Volunteers need for set up and cleaning up. You can bring your donations at 8:30 a.m. that day. No toys, rips or stains please. Call Taryn Bassett at 234-9451 for information on items or to volunteer.
The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will hold a flu clinic at the library on Oct. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. The discounted cash or check charge is $30 per immunization. Clients who present an insurance card from one of the following carriers: Medicare B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, or Anthem do not need to pay a fee.
Storytimes are held Mondays at 10 a.m., Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Children and their caregivers listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy crafts. October themes include pumpkins, spiders and Halloween.
Lego Club meets Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Plan to join the fun and build with the large collection of Legos.
Teen movie night will be Friday from 6:30 p.m. The film will be Transformers: The Last Knight. The movie is rated PG-13 and pizza and drinks will be provided. Donations of snacks and desserts are appreciated.
The Epsom Boy Scout Troop 80 fundraising dinner will be on Friday at the Epsom Fire Station from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Homemade chicken parmesan over spaghetti, salad, bread, a drink, dessert and coffee. Tickets will sold at the door and are $3 for children under 10 and $5 for adults and children 10 and over. Take out dinners will be available for those who wish to support our troops but cannot stay. If you have any questions, please email Kelly Nericcio at knericcio@yahoo.com.
Epsom Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 begins meeting on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Epsom Town Office meeting room. Every five years, the plan must be updated and approved to current requirements to ensure the town’s continued eligibility for federal disaster and potential natural disasters and other hazard events will be assessed and critical facilities and vulnerable areas and populations will be identified. For more information, contact Kelly Dearborn-Luce, hazard mitigation coordinator, at 736-9002 or email Kelly.dearborn-luce@epsomnh.org. All unique perspectives from stakeholders, engaged citizens, businesses, and organizations are invited to attend and participate in the town’s hazard mitigation discussion and decision making. Additional meetings will be scheduled at this meeting at this time.
Zoning board public hearing will be on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at town offices.
School board will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Room 224.
Early dismissal for ECS on Wednesday!
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
Get ready for Franklin Halloween Extravaganza on Oct. 28, starting at 2 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center for children age 12 and up (games, make and take craft tables, pumpkin decorating, goody bags, refreshments); At 4 p.m., a costume parade to downtown; from 4 to 6 p.m., downtown business festivities and trunk or treat; at 7 p.m. community Halloween movie at Veterans Memorial Ski Area. Flyers are posted around town and at the Recreation Department and the public library. Call 934-2118 with any questions.
The Franklin Public Library Cookbook Club meets for the first time on Tuesday. This introductory meeting will determine which cookbook(s) will be used and what day and time the follow-up meal will be.
Canyon Run, country/folk and Americana will be presented at the Franklin Opera House on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. This “In the House” acoustic concert will take you away with harmonious sounds of guitars, mandolin, banjo, bass, percussion and harmonica. A $7 fee in advance at franklinoperahouse.org or $10 at the door. Coffee, tea and treats will be offered.
Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry continues to collect aluminum beverage cans to recycle for funds for the pantry. Bagged cans can be dropped off during regular hours or call 934-2662 to make other arrangements. Collect from your neighbors, friends, and co-workers for us.
The Peabody Home, 24 Peabody Place, is hosting an Open House on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Do you have questions about your future care as an elder? Do you have concerns about aging? Do you have a plan? Looking to learn more about what Medicare does and does not pay for? Tours and refreshments available.
“Trunk or Treat” welcomes participation from businesses, schools, organizations and families to bring their Halloween decorated vehicles to the Franklin Halloween Extravaganza. Registration forms available at Parks and Rec and must be completed by Oct. 25. For questions, call Krystal at 934-2118 or visit franklinnh.org.
The Junior Youth Group meets Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center.
The Franklin School Board meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the middle school library.
The Franklin Area Lions Club meets Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Soda Shoppe.
The TRIP Center Octoberfest Luncheon is Thursday at 11:30 a.m. A hearty meal of Brunswick Stew will be offered, followed by bingo. Call 934-4151 with questions.
Paul Smith School Open House will be Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome!
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
CWES events include: A PTO meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. in the school library. Friday is Grandparents Day and on Oct. 28, a flu clinic put on by the Concord VNA will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. On Wednesday, the Weare School Board will meet at 6:15 p.m. in the WMS library.
On Thursday, Tucker Free Library and the White Birch Senior Group are teaming up for their fifth season of programming. This year, the monthly gatherings will include not only TED Talks but also other venues such as YouTube, Apple iStore, and Google PlayStore Apps. This program starts at 11 a.m. at the Tucker Free Library, 31 Western Ave., in Henniker. For information, call 428-3471.
Financial Aid Night will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This presentation helps families navigate through the federal financial aid process (FAFSA), explores what type of additional aid is available, reviews scholarship searches and highlights the importance of meeting deadlines.
The first annual Puzzle Exchange will occur on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Tucker Free Library. Bring as many puzzles as you would like to trade with other puzzle people. This is a great opportunity to replenish your puzzle supply without spending any money! The more people who attend and bring puzzles, the more successful the exchange, so bring a friend or two along with you.
The Sundays at the Library program will kick off on Sunday at 2 p.m. New London resident and new author Julie Boardman will be at the Tucker Free Library sharing the details of her new book Death in the White Mountains. Boardman’s book chronicles how 219 people have perished in that region since records began in 1849 and how to avoid doing so yourself! For information, call 428-3471.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
The new Military History Book Group at Fuller Public Library is reading Citizens of London by Lynne Olson and will meet to discuss it on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Please pick up a copy and plan to attend.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
Hopkinton School Board will hold information sessions regarding the School Building Facility Project. Discuss accessibility and student services on Wednesday at the Maple Street School Library at 7 p.m. Discuss community partnerships, finance and energy efficiency on Oct. 25 at the Maple Street School at 7 p.m.
There will be a Halloween Barbecue Bash on Oct. 29 from noon to 3 p.m. to fundraise for the Kimball Lake Cabins at the cabins. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children age 10 and younger; purchase at HopkintonRec.com or contact Louise Carr at 746-3370.
Come hear about the lives of some of our town’s residents from the early 20th century at a Cemetery Walk today at 1 p.m. at the Contoocook Village Cemetery, located at the intersection of Penacook Road and Main Street. Featuring a cast of local actors, the event is not scary, but rather a way to learn about our town’s history through theater. Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and may want to bring a folding chair. The event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers and are available at the event or in advance at the society. For more information, contact HHS at 746-3825, nhas@tds.net or HopkintonHistory.org.
We’re in the midst of second summer. The chill of autumn will soon be in the air. Most of us will reach for a sweater or sweatshirt. For some, this is not an option as some folks do not have warm clothing for the cold weather. This month we are collecting gently-used clothing (sweaters, sweatshirts, fleece, and jackets) to help people stay warm. Harold Martin School, Maple Street School, Hopkinton Middle High School and Colonial Village are hosting collection boxes. Please drop your items at one of these locations by Thursday if you would like to help. The gently-used, warm clothing will be distributed to the Homeless Outreach Center, the Friend’s Emergency Housing Program, the McKenna House, Friends of Forgotten Children and the Rape & Domestic Violence Crisis Center. Your donation is greatly appreciated.
Senior center lunch will be Wednesday at noon for $4. There is a new phone number: 746-8265.
There are still lots of goodies at the Contoocook Farmers Market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Depot in Contoocook Village. SNAP/EBT is accepted.For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.
Join April Begosh, owner of Healthy Pets N.H., as she leads us in a Pet CPR and First Aid course on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Slusser Center. Great class for pet owners and pet professionals who want to know how to provide basic emergency and first aid care for their pet prior to veterinary care. This is a six-hour course that will provide you with a two-year certificate. Class will cover restraining your pet, pet CPR, rescue breathing, choking management, wellness assessment, heat injuries, poisoning, bleeding protocols, bites and stings, seizures and injury assessment. Cost $75. This is an instructional class, your pets stay at home. Just bring lunch. Refreshments will be available for purchase/donation. Register through April Begosh at april@healthypetsnh.com by today.
A winter sports equipment sale will be Monday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Slusser Center. Downhill skis, cross-country skis, snowboards, boots, winter jackets and pants for youth, hockey gear, ice skates, snowshoes, and more. Prices are terrific.
Remember, bring your unwanted baseball gloves, cleat and balls of any kind to donate to the Interact Club. They will bring those items to the kids of Nicaragua.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
The planning board invites all residents to the Master Plan’s community vision forum Oct. 28 at Pembroke Hill School from 9 a.m. to 12:30 PMp.m. Choose two topic groups to brainstorm with: land use and economic development, transportation, housing, community and recreational facilities, energy, and natural and cultural resources. Need childcare while you participate? Pembroke Recreation Commission will host activities to entertain the children. Morning and lunch refreshments will be provided. For more information, please visit cnhrpc.org/pembrokemp or call Stephanie Verdile at 485-4747, ext. 210.
Got tires? Bring your clean and rimless tires to the transfer station during October and pay only $2 per tire (normally $5 per tire.) Tires from trails and forest are free! Car tires only, limit eight per household. Sponsored by Pembroke Conservation Commission. For more information, call 485-4422.
Turning Pointe Center of Dance will perform The Nutcracker Ballet at Concord City Auditorium on Dec. 9. You can see the 2 p.m. performance only for $18 or meet favorite Nutcracker characters from noon to 1 p.m., attend Clara’s Tea Party, watch the 2 p.m. matinee, receive a raffle ticket to win Clara’s Tiara, attend a reading of The Nutcracker story and impromptu class with Godfather Drosselmeier and much more for $28. Tickets can be purchased by calling 485-8710 or stop by the UPS Store on Main Street in Concord.
Pembroke’s Historical Society and Conservation Commission will lead a walking tour of the Whittemore Forest on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. The starting point and parking is at 200 Fifth Range Road. Why was North Pembroke settled, then abandoned? Check out cellar holes, original roads and hear theories of why this area of town changed so drastically over the years. Rain or shine, prepare for a 1 to 2 hour walk.
Go Christmas shopping without the kids. The Pembroke Recreation Commission is offering drop and shop on Black Friday, Nov. 24. Drop the kids off at the Pembroke Library for the day. It’s $25 per child from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before care available for $5 per child from 7 to 9 a.m. and aftercare for $5 per child from 4 to 6 p.m. Register online at https://goo.gl/forms/nB85E9HCLcgqxiHi2. In addition, please stop by the Pembroke Town Hall on Nov. 4 or 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. to sign a waiver and pay a $5 registration fee per child to reserve your spot. For more information, email pembrokesummerrec@gmail.com or call/text Sarah at 296-7416.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
The American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 are still searching for singers to sing the National Anthem at meetings and special occasions. As of this date, we have had one person come forward and auditioned. If you want to sing for us, contact the post adjutant. If you have any questions, contact Merrill Vaughan at 340-1375 or email MerrillVaughanLegion@gmail.com.
The Pittsfield Parks and Recreation Commission and a variety of other local groups are sponsoring Harvest Fest Weekend for Friday and Saturday. A Movie Night on Friday featuring Hocus Pocus at the PMHS lecture hall will be held at 6:30 p.m. The Harvest Fest will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the FB Argue Recreation Area. There will be games and activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, food, pumpkin carving. You can buy a pumpkin for home from the Lions Club. Trunk or Treat will be Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the PMHS parking lot (set-up at 6) sponsored by the PTO.
The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will be selling pumpkins this year. You won’t have to travel far to buy your pumpkins! They will be selling them at Mike’s Meat Shoppe today and next Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Contact Ed at 435-5052 for more information or to arrange a time to pick up a pumpkin.
The Victory Workers 4-H Club is selling five flavors of candy bars: almond, milk chocolate, caramel, crisp and dark chocolate. $1 each. All money goes back to the local club to help with educational programming, field trips as well as camp and college scholarships. To purchase, see any 4-H member or contact one of the leaders: Melissa Babcock at 496-3928, Mark Riel at 435-6346, Corine Miller at 435-8497, Fern Bond at 365-5301 or Pam Clattenburg at 435-0772.
Stand Up Pittsfield, formerly known as the Pittsfield Wellness Coalition is a group of community members advocating for the prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery from substance misuse and mental health issues by promoting a healthy mind, body and spirit. Stand Up Pittsfield is a community organization that meets the first Tuesday and the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the PMHS Media Center (library). New members are encouraged to attend! The next meeting is Monday at 6 p.m.
The PHS Alumni Association will meet Thursday at 7p.m. at PMHS. If you attended and/or graduated from PHS/PMHS, you are an alumni and we’d love to see you at one of the meetings.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.
The Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Association will be at the senior center for a flu clinic Friday at 10 a.m. Come on in and get your flu shot. Please bring a copy of the insurance card: Medicare B, Advantage, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, or Anthem carriers are free. Appointments are not needed and the lines are non-existent.
On Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., musician Don Smith will be at the senior center playing his guitar and singing. Don has played at many different venue through the Pittsfield community. The music is free. So come in for free music and lunch.
On Tuesday and Thursday 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., Bone Builders, a senior exercise class is held on the first floor of the Pittsfield Community Center. All are welcome.
A Celebration of Life for Christina Van Horn will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Main Street Grill in Pittsfield. Friends of her and her family are invited to come and celebrate Christina’s life.
The Pittsfield Historical Society will host John Porter, co-author of Preserving Old Barns, on Wednesday to present “The History of Agriculture as told by Barns.” Porter’s presentation will show how the evolution of barn architecture tells the story of New Hampshire agriculture. This presentation will be a chronological walk through time, with photo illustrations of barns around the state that are examples of these eras of agricultural history. Please join us for this very interesting and informative presentation on Wednesday at 7 p.m., at Pittsfield’s Historical Museum, 13 Elm St.
The library trustees will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the library. The public is invited to attend.
The PCDC committee will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, Bicentennial Room.
The Joy Church at 55 Barnstead Road will host a free family meal night Thursday at 6 p.m., and a Harvest Fair on Oct. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. The Rotary Club is collecting items for their Penny Sale coming up Nov. 4. Please contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
Vintage Hill, 10 Berry Ave., is hosting a Harvest Social on Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate autumn with food, fun and games. Please RSVP at 435-5133.
The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes. Everyone is welcome. Please use the Chestnut Street entrance. Monetary and product contributions are gladly welcome. Please call 435-7471 to arrange for drop off.
The Pittsfield Secret Santa program benefits families in need in our community. In the past over 200 children (ages range from birth to 14 years old) have benefited from this program, which is fully funded through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals. Donations of new, unwrapped toys or clothing can be dropped off at the fire station by Nov. 15. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Please contact Kris at 435-6807 for information. Checks may be made payable to Pittsfield Secret Santa and mailed to PO Box 392, Pittsfield N.H. 03263.
Happy birthday wishes to Zach Powers and Beth Chase. I hope you both enjoy your special day. Happy anniversary wishes to Rick and Beth Chase. Here’s to many more happy years together!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department will hold its fifth annual Haunted Hayride and Spooky Walk on Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Maplewood Ballfield, Route 4, Salisbury. New this year – extended trails, games and carved pumpkin contest. Bring your own carved pumpkin. $3 per person.
Come to The Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail and get scared for a great cause. This spooktacular event is a fundraiser for the MVMS and Salisbury Elementary Parent Teacher Groups. It will be open Saturday and Oct. 27 and 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Salisbury Four Corners, 19 Franklin Road, Salisbury. $5 per person. It is not recommended for small children. Visit us on facebook at facebook.com/thesalisburywoods.
Flu shots are available for Salisbury residents at the Salisbury Town Hall on Oct. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The select board will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
Join MainStreet BookEnds today at 2 p.m. in The Gallery for a very special afternoon with bestselling author Nancy Cowan to discuss her Peregrine Spring, now in paperback. We will be joined by Banshee, a peregrine falcon.
The United Church of Warner will be hosting a four-week Community Bible Study entitled, “How to Serve Others in Love.” Join in the Fellowship Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m., beginning Sunday. There will be some light snacks and social time before the study begins. You can RSVP to 456-3447. All are welcome.
Monday will be school picture day at Simonds Elementary School.
A Halloween Parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Simonds Elementary.
Boys and Girls Club meets Mondays through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.
Girls On The Run meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the library.
Daisies meet in the arts room on Mondays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
Chris Schadler, chairwoman of the Webster Conservation Commission, will speak on “The Real Eastern Coyote.” Believing that “knowledge is power” when living with coyotes, Schadler will give a free public talk at the Webster Town Hall on Friday at 7 p.m.
There will be a free movie for kids, 101 Dalmations, on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Webster Public Library. Free water and popcorn.
Trustees of Webster Free Public Library will meet Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at the library. Meetings are open to the public.
Please send news and events to Sarah Chalsma.
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com