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ALLENSTOWN Enjoy a plate of lasagna with Knight of Columbus

Allenstown Town Hall will be closed all day Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

The Community Table is held Tuesday at 5 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St.

The Knights of Columbus is holding a Lasagna Dinner on Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. Cost is $7 per person or $20 per family.

There will be a senior community service employment program recruitment event Thursday at 1 p.m. at 45 S. Fruit St., Concord. If you are 55 or older and a resident of Belknap, Merrimack or Rockingham counties please join representatives from the N.H. State Senior Community Service Employment Program for an information session to learn how you can get started on updating your employment skills to help you get the job you want.

The Winter Parking Ban is still in effect from vehicles being parked on public streets from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. until April 15.

Allenstown Public Library winter hours are Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CLAUDETTE VERVILLE

485-4437

cverville2@comcast.net

ANDOVER Residents invited to learn about computers

Residents who have a computer software question or want to learn a new skill can sign up for a half-hour appointment on Thursday at The Andover Hub, 157 Main St., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to work with freelance computer consultant Pat Michaud of Concord. Free of charge, but donations to The Hub are greatly appreciated. Bring your own laptop or device if you like (PCs only, no Macs). Michaud will also have laptops available. Those interested can email AndoverCommunitySpace@gmail.com to set up an appointment or just drop in and take their chances.

The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio will be featured Friday at the Andover Community Coffeehouse, backed by multiple musical instruments: piano, banjo, melodica, ukulele, cornet, bass and acoustic guitar. The featured performance begins at 7 p.m. in the Highland Lake Grange Hall followed by an open mic segment. The evening is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food and beverage purchases and for open mic sign-ups on a first-come, first-served basis. More information about the coffeehouse can be found at andovercoffeehouse.org.

SUSAN CHASE

735-5135

srfchase@gmail.com

BARNSTEAD Learn law requirements on homemade products

On Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Maple Street Church, Colleen Smith from the DHHS/Food Protection Bureau will be facilitating a discussion on the Homestead License Requirement for selling and buying local, homemade food products. For more information, please contact lorimahar@tds.net.

On Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library, UNH will be holding an informational session on the Food Safety Modernization Act. Whether you are raising animals, produce or animal feed for sale, FSMA will affect you. RSVP to stikston@gmail.com or go to the Barnstead Community Grange Facebook page. RSVP is not required to attend.

LORI MAHAR

269-2329

lorimahar@tds.net

BOSCAWEN Lunch, bingo a chance to support community

Enjoy an afternoon of food, friendship, fun and games at Boscawen bingo on Jan. 27, all for $10. Bingo is held at the Boscawen Town Hall at 12 High St. Doors open at noon with delicious food and the games begin at 1 p.m. And there will be terrific prizes, too! Proceeds are used for Old Home Day festivities in August.

Speaking of Old Home Day, the committee needs more members in order to continue this endearing Boscawen tradition. Bring your new ideas and enthusiasm to their next meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall.

A free soup kitchen will be held Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Sovereign Grace Fellowship Church, 235 High St. There is no charge and all are welcome. They are held on the third Saturday of each month.

Want to find out what is happening at Boscawen Elementary School? All are welcome to attend the Parent Teacher Association meeting on Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the library.

The Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., at the Boscawen Public Library to share their feedback on Amy Stewart’s novel, “Girl Waits With Gun.”

The Town Municipal Offices and the Boscawen Public Library will be closed Monday to observe Martin Luther King Day. Merrimack Valley Schools, including the Boscawen Elementary School, will also be closed.

MARY ALLARD

753-8576

boscawenpl@gmail.com

BOW Laugh your socks off and support wrestlers

Bow High School’s Falcon Wrestling Team is hosting a comedy fundraiser on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Bow Community Building, 3 Bow Center Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. The comedy night will feature some of New England’s best comedians and there will also be raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own snacks and BYOB. Tickets are $25 per person and are available by contacting Cindy Anderson at 931-0367 or cindyanderson.nyr@gmail.com .

The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold their monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St. on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is invited to attend, share their interest, buy, sell and trade. Meet other collectors and learn more about their hobby and enjoy the fellowship of others with varied interests in Philatelic resources and issues. Gain new insight and knowledge, sharing news articles and stories about stamp collecting. Learn of the latest cutting edge information on stamp collecting. For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.

The Bow Mills United Methodist Church invites children and youth (kindergarten through 12th grade) to Kids Night In. This offer continues for the second Friday of each month through May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. All are welcome, whether church participants or not. There is no cost for this fun event. Snacks will be provided along with games and other adventures. To RSVP or for more information, call 224-0884 or email info@bowmillsmc.org.

Concord Regional VNA is offering “Life After Loss,” an eight-week adult grief discussion group on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon beginning Jan. 31 at Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., in Bow. Trained grief facilitators will provide grief support and education to participants who have suffered a recent loss. The group size is limited to 12 participants and sessions are free. Registration is required. To register, call 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 2828 or visit crvna.org.

JOYCE KIMBALL

bowcomnews@comcast.net

CANTERBURY Winter yoga classes return to Parish House

Winter yoga class resumes Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 8 at the Parish House with Judy Egan and Nancy Jackson-Reno. It will run for 10 weeks beginning Jan.10. Cost is $95. Register by sending check to Judy Egan 53 Pickard Road. For more information, Judy at 783-9065 or Nancy at 995-4338.

Elkins Public Library will be closed Monday for Civil Rights Day. The Book Group, reading The House Between Tides by Sarah Maine, meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Copies are available at the library. The Young Readers Book Group will meet Jan. 22 at 3:15 p.m. and the Teen Advisory Group will meet Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. See library website for full program at elkinspubliclibrary.org

The Friends of Elkins Public Library will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. Fundraising Frontier soups are still available. Membership each year is just $5. Contact Sarah Crow at smcrow@comcast.net

Concerned about climate change? “Climate of Hope” is a book that will gives hope for positive change! Mayor Bloomberg and Sierra Club’s Karl Pope write alternating chapters in this upbeat book that presents the case for changing energy and usage to limit greenhouse gases that can be good for the economy, business, personal health, and the environment. It includes examples of how this is already happening. The Canterbury Citizens for Democracy is hosting a book group to discuss this book Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Copies of the book will be available the second week of January at Elkins library for people to borrow. All are welcome to come and discuss this important topic.

The filing period for running for office will be Wednesday through Feb. 2. Dog licenses are due by April 30.

Canterbury Community Farmers Market Association is looking for someone interested in community, local food, and farmers markets to shadow the role of the market administrator for the 2018 season. Email mindy.beltramo@gmail for more information.

The Loudon Food Pantry reopens Tuesday. For appointments, call Sue at 724-9731.

LOIS SCRIBNER

scribnerlois@gmail.com

CHICHESTER Gazebo Fund met goal, planning on use begins

The library, school and town offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The select board will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town offices.

The Knitting Circle will meet Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the library. The Agricultural Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library.

The Chichester Grange will meet at 6 p.m. upstairs in the Grange Hall on Wednesday. There will be a soup supper followed by a meeting at 7 p.m.

The Trustees of the Trust Funds will meet Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at the town hall

The Heritage Commission will meet Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the library.

The Community Design Charrette Team has exciting news: The goal of $10,000 has been reached for the Gazebo Fund! The winter months will be used to work on plans for future uses of the gazebo. The next meeting of the Charrette Team will be Jan 22 in the Chichester Historical Society Museum at 7 p.m. All are welcome to bring ideas. For more information, call Lucille Noel at 798-5709.

Chichester Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session Jan. 23 from 7 to 7:30 pm at the Grange Hall, 54 Main St., to make corrections, additions and deletions to the checklist. With town office positions open on the horizon, it is important that your voting status is current. There will be election of officers for the school board, selectmen, road agent, library and cemetery trustees coming this year.

If you are experiencing difficulty with obtaining heating oil/assistance, the state has a hotline. Dial 211 for assistance.

CAROL HENDEE

247-7191

alexsmeme@hotmail.com

DUNBARTON Students will perform concert next week

The Congregational Church will serve its Cabin Fever breakfasts again during January and February on Sundays from 8 to 10 a.m. at the church vestry. Cost is $6 with a little extra charge for specials or extra sides. Proceeds go toward their campership fund for Horton Center. Fore more information, contact Susan at 774-4294 or email susanjohonnett@yahoo.com

Martin Luther King Day is Monday. School and town offices will be closed.

The Spireside Coffeehouse will be held Saturday. Doors open for open stage night at 7 p.m. for sign-ups. Come see the regular crew of local musicians. They are an eclectic mix of performers for your listening pleasure. Suggested donation of $5.

PTO will show a movie Saturday at the elementary school. Disney Pixar’s Cars 3 will be the special feature. Movie starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available at dunbartonpto.com/shop.

The Winter K-3 Band and Strings Concert at the elementary school will be Jan. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Read to the dogs Jake, Cali or Sherman at the library on Jan. 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. Please register by calling the library. The dogs are certified and registered with Therapy Dogs International Chapter 205. All dogs are friendly, comfy and cozy. If you want more info on each their dog their bio is at the library.

The U.S. Census Bureau will be conducting random sampling surveys in Dunbarton into the foreseeable future. Households that are visited by a field representative would have received a letter from the Census Bureau notifying them that an in-person visit would take place. Field representative Kristine Barker will be conducting in-person surveys in Dunbarton. She drives a silver Toyota Camry and will always have her government ID card on a lanyard with her. She has checked in with the police department. Other field representatives may complete work in Dunbarton and will have their credentials readily displayed as well. Should you have any questions or concerns, contact town police department.

Don’t forget Men’s Coffee meets every Friday at 9 a.m. at the library.

NORA LEDUC

774-3141

dtowncrier@gmail.com

EPSOMRun for elected town position

Are you willing to share your skills in Epsom? Do you have an interest in building and improving Epsom?  The town has a number of positions that need to be filled in the upcoming March elections. Contact the Town Clerk’s office at 736-4825 between Jan. 24 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 2 to file to run for a town position. Positions open for election include three budget committee members for three years, a cemetery trustee for two years and one for three years, a library trustee for three years, an overseer of public welfare or one year, a planning board member for two years and three members for three years, a select board member for three years, a supervisor of the checklist for six years, a town clerk/tax collector for three years, a treasurer  for one year and a trustee of trust funds for three years.

On Wednesday, the Epsom library will be showing the film Victoria and Abdul at 1:30 p.m.  Judi Dench stars as the queen late in her rule in this true story of her surprising friendship with a young clerk from India. They form an unlikely alliance that distresses her household and inner circle but the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes.

The library will also show Spiderman Homecoming, rated PG-13, on Friday at 6:30 p.m.  Pizza and drinks are included!  Donations of chips, cookies or other snacks are appreciated.

The library will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday. The school will also be closed.

At the library, storytime will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Toddler time is Wednesday at 10 a.m. Lego Club will meet Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

New hours at B.C.E.P. Solid Waste Facility are now in effect. They are Tuesday from Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scales close at 3:45 p.m. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

On Jan. 26, the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m  at the library. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or phone 1-800-REDCROSS.

Happy birthday to my favorite brother-in-law, Mark Riel; Nate Davis; and Stewart Yeaton! Enjoy your special days!

TERRY RIEL

c21rielt@metrocast.net

FRANKLINLearn about two diabetes programs

The Franklin Area Lions Club will meet Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Soda Shoppe. For more information, contact LionCherylPwrs@aol.com or 848-3373.

The Junior Youth Group will meet Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center.  For more information, contact Karen Darling at 770-1851.

Franklin Parks and Recreation’s before- and after-school program is available at its fully-licensed facility. For more information, call 934-2118.

Adult pick-up basketball for men and women will be Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Proulx Center.  For more information, call 934-2118. Cost is  $2 per resident or $3 per nonresident.

Prevent T2 Diabetes Program will hold free information sessions at Franklin Regional Hospital Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. or Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. at Lakes Region General Hospital. The program starts on Feb. 7 from 3 to 4 p.m. in Franklin or Feb. 8 from 9 to 10 a.m. in Laconia.

A five-week series of workshops for families of teens will begin Tuesday.  Topics include relating to your teen, communication and managing conflict, working with your family to solve problems, involving your teen and giving a voice, supervising without invading. Dinner and child care provided.  For information and to register, contact Julie Yerkes at jyerkes.ti@gmail.com or call 545-1046.

The newly-formed One Million Cups Franklin Falls welcomes participation by entrepreneurs, innovators, funders and other interested community members to attend meetings the first Wednesday of each month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Take Root Co-working, 359 Central St. This is an opportunity to listen to presentations and engage in collaborative conversations with like-minded people in their community. To learn more, visit 1millioncups.com/franklinfalls or follow the program on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and YouTube.

Auditions for Footlight Theatre’s spring show, Almost Maine, Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.  You need only attend one night.  Auditions take place at the Franklin Opera House.  Be prepared to do a cold reading from the script.

Auditions for the sixth district-wide musical, Seussical the Musical, will take place Feb. 3 and 4 for students in kindergarten through high school.  Any student wishing to audition for a solo role must email jcfinley@sau18.org and set up a specific time during the solo audition time slot for your age group.

JUDITH ACKERSON

934-2543

franklintowncrier@gmail.com

HENNIKER / WEARESupport new JSRH scoreboard

Joseph Simeone, a senior at John Stark Regional High School, is raising money for his senior project to add a scoreboard in the John Stark gymnasium. Donations can be made through his website sites.google.com/jsrhs.net/jsrscoreboard/home or contact him directly via email at simeojo18@jsrhs.net.

Congratulations to Chief Steve Burritt on his retirement from the Henniker Fire Department!

“How did he do that?” Adults and kids alike will be asking that over and over again when they watch the talented illusionist Jason Purdy perform his wonders. Get out of the cold on Sunday and come enjoy the 2 p.m. show at Tucker Free Library.

What is Senate Bill 2? Learn what it means and how it is differs from the traditional annual school district meeting for school budgets in Henniker as explained by SAU 24 Superintendent Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore on Friday at 11 a.m. at the White Birch Center. Please call White Birch at 428-3077 or email bethannp@whitebirchcc.org.

All schools in Weare and Henniker will be closed Monday.

TOM DUNN

dunn.t@comcast.net

HILLSBORO / DEERINGJump on the bus for shopping excursion

Join Greater Hillsboro Senior Services for bingo at St. Mary’s Church on Thursday at 1 p.m.

The first GHSS shopping trip to Concord Heights will be Friday leaving Shaw’s at 10 a.m.  Fee $6.  Call Linda Kowalski 464-5264 to reserve your seat.

NANCY SHEE

nshee71@gmail.com

HOPKINTON / CONTOOCOOKDog park now open thanks to volunteers

The recreation department is excited to announce that the Hopkinton Dog Park is now open! Many thanks to all the donors who made this park possible with special thanks to Paws on Pine for spearheading the fundraising efforts for the large park and to Troop 77 Eagle Scout who fundraised for the small park.  A “Friends of Hopkinton” sign hangs proudly by the large dog enclosure to acknowledge donors who gave $225 or more to the construction of the large park.  An additional sign for the small park will be constructed this spring to thank donors who contributed to the Eagle Scout small park project. This project could not have been completed without the dedicated volunteers, generous community supporters and dog lovers. The park is located along the walking trail above the playground at Houston Park in Contoocook. The park, like the playground and athletic fields, are not winter maintained but the community is welcome to use them for wintertime enjoyment.  Please note that the park rules are posted at the park and adherence is necessary for the safety of all dogs. Also note that the small park is to be used by small dogs only, 25 lbs or less, to ensure their safety. Please make sure we have a clean and healthy park by cleaning up after your dogs.

Senior lunch is every Wednesday at  noon. Cost it $4. For more information, call 746-8265.

Contoocook Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopkinton Town Hall. SNAP/EBT accepted. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.

Concord Regional VNA is seeking volunteers and veteran volunteers from Hopkinton to offer support to hospice patients. The next eight-week training session starts on Feb. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. at Concord Regional VNA, 30 Pillsbury St. in Concord.  Please call 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 2826 or email lisa.challender@crvna.org by Friday to learn more.

The recreation department will be offering Men’s Pickup Basketball on Sundays at 7 p.m. at the high school. This is a six-week program that will run on Jan. 14 to Feb. 18. Women’s pickup basketball is Sundays from Jan. 7 to Feb 11 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Harold Martin School. These programs are for Hopkinton Residents ages 18 and older.  Register at HopkintonRec.com. This program is free to Hopkinton residents

Learn to play cribbage at the Slusser Center. Choose any day Jan. 9,16, 23 or 30 from noon to 1 p.m.  This is a free program.

Create your own tiny book on Jan. 30 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Using paper and polymer clay, you will create your very own tiny book. The contents will be up to you!  Write a poem, draw a picture, or make up a story. This program is for children 8 years and older. Parents are invited to attend and participate.  All programs are free and open to the public. To register for programs, call the library at 746-3663 or email lmaynard@hopkintontownlibrary.org.

KATHLEEN BUTCHER

724-3452

kathb123@comcast.net

PEMBROKEDemocrats to meet with Scanlon

Pembroke and Chichester area Democrats will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Pembroke Town Hall. The guest speaker will be David Scanlon, deputy secretary of state, who will discuss redistricting. Everyone is invited to attend.

JOCELYN CARLUCCI

485-3352

taihi@comcast.net

PITTSFIELDSign up for cribbage tournament

At the senior center on Wednesday, participate in a cribbage tournament. The tournament will be using points to determine the winner. Each player plays one game with each of their opponents, scoring two for a game won and three for a skunk. At the end of the tournament the player with the most points wins. The spread points, how many points you won or lost by, will be recorded for each game so that the total net spread points may be used as a tiebreaker. Please RSVP by Tuesday, so we know if there is going to be enough participation.  

At the Senior Center on Friday at 10 a.m., help keep the winter blues away with a tea party; have some hot tea, snacks and chit chatting. Please sign up by Monday, so the snacks can be planned appropriately. Please note if we do not get anyone signed up for the tea party, it will be canceled.

The PMHS Food Pantry has been selected to be a beneficiary of the Hannaford Cause Bag Program at the Northwood store. Every time a shopper purchases the Fight Hunger reusable shopping bag at this location during the month of January, PMHS will receive a $0.25 donation.

Stand Up Pittsfield, formerly known as the Pittsfield Wellness Coalition, will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the PMHS Media Center.  New members are encouraged to attend.  

Stand Up Pittsfield is funding a screening of the film Screenagers on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the PMHS lecture hall. This film is appropriate for elementary and middle-high school aged students and families.

The Josiah Carpenter Library Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the library.  

The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center.  For more information, contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.

The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main St.  Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes.  Everyone is welcome.  Monetary and product contributions are welcome.  Please call the church to arrange drop off at 435-7471.  Please use the Chestnut Street entrance.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet every Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. at the Barakah Center on Fairview Road. For more information, call Mickey at 269-7641 or Claire Coll at 435-7545.

The Pittsfield Writer’s Circle will meet at the library Monday at 5 p.m. The adult book club will meet to discuss Roxanna Slade by Reynolds Price at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Pittsfield Senior Center. New members for all of our ongoing activities are always welcome!

The Pittsfield School Board will meet on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the media center at Pittsfield Middle-High School. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

The holiday concert for elementary school students will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the PMHS Gym.

The schools, Josiah Carpenter Library and the senior center will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Happy birthday wishes to Lyn Ward, Nate Davis, Peter Karwocki and Bob Wharem.  I hope you all enjoy your special days! A special happy birthday wish to my fabulous husband, Mark Riel.  I hope you have a great day!

ANDREA RIEL

435-6346

pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com

WARNERMacArthur Fellow to discuss poetry in five languages

Today at 2 p.m., MacArthur Fellow, author and artist David Carroll will reprise a reading and discussion of poems and prose-poems written in English and the four languages he pursues: Spanish; Italian; German; and Russian. These brief works are experimental in nature; and foreign language pieces will be followed by English translations. He will discuss his process, a blend of creative writing and language-learning. He will talk about some of his favorite poets from various cultures and periods, and the valuable role that dual language editions of poetry can play in one’s learning a foreign language. Discussion, comments, and questions from the audience will be most welcome.

MainStreet BookEnds will host storytime Thursdays 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. in partnership with Simonds School teachers for students in kindergarten through second grade. The next will be Feb. 1

On Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. in the gallery, BookEnds BookGroup will discuss Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. BookGroup participants receive 20 percent off the book prior to the event.

MainStreet Warner will present Look and See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.  MainStreet Warner is pleased to present this new documentary on the life and times of acclaimed writer Wendell Berry.  Look and See revolves around the divergent stories of several residents of Henry County, Ky., who each face difficult choices that will dramatically reshape their relationship with the land and their community.  In 1965, Wendell Berry returned home to Henry County, where he bought a small farm house and began a life of farming, writing and teaching.  This lifelong relationship with the land and community would come to form the core of his prolific writings. A suggested donation of $5 at the door to go toward the work of MainStreet Warner and Jim Mitchell Community Park.  

Schoodacs Coffee Shop holds an open mic every Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

The Warner Volunteer Hub is a place to check on the latest projects and opportunities that you can volunteer for, without having to sign up for hours a month. We encourage people of all ages to join.Organizations, clubs and community groups are encouraged to submit their projects to the website. Volunteers sign up directly with the organization as they are available or able. Find the Warner Volunteer Hub at warnervolunteerhub.org.

The Book of Truth reading group meets at Pillsbury Library on Mondays at 4 p.m. No homework, simply reading for the hour with each other. Free e-copies available, bring your laptop. Walk in or email Dick Mueller at MuellerRJA@gmail.com for more information or to get your copy.

The Nature Discovery Center (formerly The Little Nature Museum) of Warner will hold free educational programs this winter. The first will be “Recent Discoveries about our Solar System,”  presented by Curtiss Rude, former high school chemistry and physics teacher and astronomy teacher at New England College and Granite State College. The program will be held Feb. 3 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Hopkinton Town Library. The program focuses on current knowledge of our solar system and how we came to know it.  It will include images and data from interplanetary probes of Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter, and results from the rovers still operating on Mars.  There will be opportunity for questions at the conclusion of the program.

Please call 746-6121 for weather-related cancellation information.  For more information about the Nature Discovery Center, visit littlenaturemuseum.org.

There will be no school Jan. 15 for Martin Luther King Day.

The spelling bee will be held Jan. 19 at 1:20 p.m. at the school multi-purpose room.

NEIL NEVINS

456-3614

info@mainstreetbookends.com

WEBSTERSelect board to meet with state reps

The Webster Select Board will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the town library. State representatives have been invited to attend. Please join the discussions. Open to all.

SARAH CHALSMA

webstertowncrier@gmail.com