The Allenstown Historical Society is holding their annual History Day on Thursday for the fourth-grade students of Allenstown Elementary and Pembroke Hill School. This event is free and open to the public from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. For more information, call 485-4437.
The Allenstown Highway Department will pick up yard waste at the curbside on Mondays through May 23 each week. Yard waste must be separated from trash and branches will be collected as long as the diameter of the branch is no more than 3 inches. During the summer and through to Nov. 5 yard waste will be collected twice per month on the following dates. June 4 and 18, July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20, Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 15 and 29, last time is Nov. 5.
The Allenstown Budget Committee will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 8 Whitten St.
The Ladies of Sainte Anne will hold their first business meeting for the year on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in St. John The Baptist Church.
The Knights of Columbus Church Supper will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. Ham dinner with all fixings and dessert and beverages.
Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center, 8 Whitten St.
Klunk Tournament will be held on Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
Cribbage club is held on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
Tai Chi is held on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center and the class is $5.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
A monthly Senior Health Clinic will be offered at The Andover Hub, 157 Main St., on Tuesday, and continuing the third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services include foot care, blood pressure screening, B-12 injections, medication and nutritional education. Those interested in setting up an appointment can call Concord Regional VNA at 224-4093. A donation of $10 to the VNA is suggested.
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. The sessions are free of charge, but donations to The Hub are appreciated. Pat will have laptops available or bring your own (PCs only, no MACs);. Email AndoverCommunitySpace@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
Singer Songwriter Annalise Emerick, who hails from Nashville, will be the featured performer on Friday at the Andover Community Coffeehouse, beginning at 7 p.m.at the Highland Lake Grange Hall on Route 11 in East Andover. 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. This month’s sponsor is Ragged Mountain Fish & Game Club. More information can be found at andovercoffeehouse.org.
Music lessons for a variety of instruments are available at The Andover Hub, 157 Main St. Local teachers of Suzuki violin (Cathy Todd, 748-8488), of piano (Julie Love, 320-8036) and of the recorder (Helen Wickham, 848-1353) offer both individual and group lessons and can be contacted for further information.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
Last call for applications for the 2018 Barnstead Farmers Market. For applications, visit barnsteadfarmersmarket.club or call 269-2329.
LORI MAHAR
269-2329
lorimahar@tds.net
It’s a Ham and Beans Public Supper at the Boscawen Town Hall (basement of the Congregational Church) on Saturday. Supper is served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. It comes with all the fixings including delicious homemade desserts, all for $8 for adults and teens, $5 for children 6 to 12 and children under 5 eat for free.
School vacation is less than 10 days away and the Boscawen Public Library is ready with two fun activities for school age kids. On April 24, there will be a crafts workshop beginning at 2 p.m., where kids can make Mother’s Day gifts and scented Play-Doh. The popular Kid’s Movement and Yoga Class open to children and their parents will be held on April 25 at 11 am. This replaces the Story Time for this week only. Sign-ups for both are recommended by calling the library at 753-8576.
The Book Discussion Group is meeting on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Boscawen Public Library to discuss Boys in the Boat a true story by Daniel James Brown.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
The Bow Republican Committee is being re-booted and will hold its first meeting on Tuesday. The venue is the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm. This event is open to all registered Republicans and Independents from Bow and surrounding towns. The speakers for the evening will be N.H. GOP Chairwoman Jeanie Forrester and Scott Maltzie, chair of the Merrimack County Republican Committee. Election of officers will also be held at this time. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Janis Kuch at janiskuch@gmail.com or 856-0957, or Betsey Patten at betseypatten@gmail.com or 387-8376.
Celebrating Children Preschool is hosting an Open House on Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. They are now accepting registrations for the 2018-19 school year. They have limited openings for 4- to 5-year-olds and are now taking names on a waitlist for the 3-year-olds. The preschool runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with a special Tuesday Sport Day at the Field House Sports Complex. This unique four-day program is offered through the Bow Parks and Recreation Department for preschoolers and is licensed with the State of N.H. The preschool is located 10 Grandview Road in Bow. For additional information, please contact cgreenwoodyoung@bownh.gov or call 228-2214.
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Tuesday, beginning at 1 p.m. We invite all who are interested in stamp collecting 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 Garden Club’s next meeting will be May 7 at the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road. The program will be “Container Planting 101” with Cori Belanger Cahow, a professional garden designer, who will show us all how to create stunning containers for artful placement on our patios, porches, and even in our gardens utilizing a variety of containers and techniques. All are welcome! Social time with refreshments begins at 6 p.m. followed by the hour-long program at 6:30, ending with a brief business meeting of the club. For more information, go to bowgardenclub.org or contact Beverly Gamlin at bevnherbs@gmail.com.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
Town-wide Roadside Clean Up will take place on Saturday, but cleaning up any roadside is not date specific, blue bags are available from the transfer station. See the Transfer Station Facebook page at facebook.com/2018mark. Contact Patrice Rasche to volunteer cleaning up a chosen road area on 783-9360 or at mattieandriley@yahoo.com.
Save the date for Big Truck Day at the library during the April school vacation will be on April 26 at 11 a.m., with opportunities to climb on trucks, do crafts and enjoy a hot dog lunch. Book Discussion group meets Tuesday at 7 p.m., reading Perfume River by Robert Olen Butler. Copies in the library.
Canterbury Shaker Village’s Community Clean-Up and Pot Luck will be April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are invited to come help clean up buildings and land, everything from weeding to dusting, followed by a pot luck lunch. For more information, contact Becky Soules at rsoules@shakers.org. And save the date for the Heiffer Parade set to take place on May 5.
At the Canterbury Historical Society, led by members Harry Kinter and archivist Sam Papps, the society is organizing a survey of historic buildings and cultural resources. It is hoped that this will lead to an exhibition at the Elkins Memorial in 2019. Assistance will be sought from the N.H. Division of Historical Resources and a committee of townspeople. Anyone interested in being involved contact Harry Kinter at 783-4177 or email agingfed@comcast.net. CHS is also collaborating with Canterbury Elementary School students, led by teachers Kim Wieck and Karen Gingrich, to present an exhibition of items from the 19th centrury at the Elkins Memorial later in May. More information to follow.
Canterbury Children’s Clothing Swap will take place at May 19.
Loudon Food Pantry appointments can be made by calling Sue at 724-9731. Donations may be dropped off at Elkins Public Library.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
On Monday, the Lovers of the Chichester Library will meet at 7 p.m. at the library. This meeting is open to Chichester residents to discuss library functions.
Also at the library Monday, there will be another event for the PJ Superheros! At 6 p.m., there will be a Game Night focusing on their favorite PJ Superheros.
Selectmen will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.
On Wednesday, the Agriculture Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the library.
Rich Araldi Vibraphone Concert will take place Wednesday at the Chichester Town Hall. The Chichester Library is pleased to sponsor this concert at 7 p.m. Araldi will play all types of music including jazz, popular music through the decades, and even the big band/swing era. This is a family friendly program and is free to the public. Plenty of free parking and light refreshments will be served.
The Chichester Grange will meet on Wednesday in the Grange Hall at 6 p.m. There will be pizza and a brief business meeting.Members will adjourn to the vibraphone concert in the downstairs hall.
The preschool Story Hour will take place Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the library. No story time next week due to school vacation.
Trustees of the Trust will meet at 5:15 p.m. at town hall on Thursday.
On Thursday, Chichester Heritage Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the library. New members are welcome, or just stop by and see what the Commission is all about.
Chichester Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Chichester Fire Deptartment to review a plan for a sub-division/lot line adjustment for the Phelps property on Bear Hill Road in Chichester. Applications may be viewed at town hall.
The Chichester Central School is asking for your input on creating and accepting a master plan for redesigning the playground space in order to create a safe and enjoyable area that all students can equally access. View the first draft at ccs.sau53.org/ccs-playground-design.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
Learn to Fly Cast will be hosted by the N.H. Fish and Games at the library. The program will be Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the library lawn. Instructors will demonstrate different casts and then work with you on your casting stroke. Fly rods and reels will be available to use or bring your own. Register at nhfishandgame.com.
On Tuesday at the library, N.H. Wild Trout Restoration Project will be at 6:30 p.m. after fly casting. The N.H. Fish and Game Department’s Wildlife Stewards will present the natural history of our native brook trout, and what biologists are learning about these species through ongoing research. Public is welcome.
On Wednesday at the library, the book discussion at noon will be on Cathedral of the Wild by Boyd Varty. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Read to Dogs at the library on Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. Bring a book or choose one at the library. Call the library to sign up for your 15-minute session.
The Dunbarton Democratic Party Caucus will take place as follows: Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Dunbarton Elementary School Library, 20 Roberts Rogers Road. The purpose of the caucus is to begin the process of establishing a formal Democratic Committee in Dunbarton by electing four officers and one delegate-at-large. The officers, along with the delegate-at-large, will represent the Dunbarton Democrats at the New Hampshire Democratic Party State Convention. For more information, call Susan Jamback at 774-0380 or Margaret Watkins at 774-7120. All registered Democrats in Dunbarton are eligible to vote during the caucus.
On Saturday, Open Stage Regulars at Spireside performances begin at 7 p.m. at the Dunbarton Congregational Church Vestry, 6 Stark Highway N. Coffeehouse doors open for open-mic sign ups at 6:30 p.m. Musicians, poets and storytellers are welcome. Coffee, tea, soup and snacks are available. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door.
On April 22, Dunbarton Congregational Church UCC will host a presentation by Fresh Start Farms, including updates on the farm and their CSA program during the service. A reception will follow in the Vestry.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dunbarton Police Department, 18 Robert Rogers Road. The Dunbarton Police Department, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be participating in the day. Dunbarton residents can turn in their unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications at the police station, no questions asked. We cannot accept liquids or syringes. To learn more about the Prescription Drug Take Back Program, please visit deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
Story times at the library are Mondays 10 a.m., Tuesdays 1:30 p.m., and Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Toddler Time is Wednesday at 10 a.m. Children and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, movement activities and simple crafts.
Lego Club meets on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Plan to join the fun and build with the libraries large collection of Legos. As always, check with the library if inclement weather, call 736-9920.
On Wednesday, we will try again to show Stronger as it was originally snowed out on March 7. The film tells the story of Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Family Movie on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. will be The Greatest Showman, rated PG. Snacks and drinks provided.
Zoning Board meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at town offices.
On Monday, the 2019 D.C. Fundraising meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Room 224 at ECS.
Wednesday is family book fair night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
On Friday, Jump Rope for Heart donation forms and money due.
Vacation for kids runs April 23 through 27! Be safe and have fun!
In honor of Earth Day, the Epsom Conservation Commission is offering Epsom residents who volunteer to assist with roadside clean-up a packet of sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Won’t you volunteer to help? It is easy. Do it when you can and the area you chose. Seed packets will be at the library the week of Earth Day on April 22. If you would like trash bags, they will also be available at the library. There is a feeling of community pride seeing clean roadsides and community areas. Do it at a time that works for you or your group. If you would like to bring unsorted roadside trash to our BCEP Recycling Center in Pittsfield, you must do it from April 18 through 25 and let the attendant know it is Roadside Trash for Epsom Earth Day. For questions or comments, contact alisonparodi@metrocast.net.
Happy birthday to my son-in-law Sean Foster on Friday! May it be as wonderful as you!
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
The spring break magic show at the Franklin Opera House on April 26 at 10 a.m. Magic, juggling and comedy will delight young and old alike with Andrew Silver offering this great entertainment during the April school break. General admission tickets are only $5 for everyone, available online at franklinoperahouse.org or at the door. For more information, call Dan Darling at 934-1901.
Franklin Public Library Cookbook Club meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the upper room of the library. Handicap entrance parking and entrance at back of library, down Memorial Street. Call 934-2911 with any questions.
Middle School Game Night at Franklin Parks and Rec will be Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy bumper balls, pool, ping pong, board games, etc. A taco bar will be served for dinner. This is a free event.
Paul Smith School kindergarten welcoming event for parents takes place Wednesday at 6 p.m.
School board meets Monday the 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. Contact lioncherylpwrs@aol.com or call 848-3373.
Parks and Rec is accepting registrations for summer camp. Stop by the center or go to franklinnh.org to see details under Parks and Recreation. Many great activities are planned for youngsters having completed kindergarten through eighth-grade. Aside from the usual activities, the following will be offered: Youth stand up paddle board lessons, Archery clinic, Whitewater kayaking, swim lessons – and many more! Call 934-2118 for more information.
The Franklin Area Children’s Theater Drama camp will be offered again this summer. This very popular activity culminates with live performances by youngsters who have learned basic on-stage theater skills as well as technical aspects of theater. Contact the Franklin Opera House at 934-1901 to inquire and register your youngster(s).
The TRIP Center Volunteer Recognition Luncheon takes place Thursday at 11 a.m., in celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Volunteers are an important part of the many services offered by the center. A delicious pot roast luncheon will be served. Call 934-4151 to reserve for lunch.
The Franklin Public Library Cooking Club meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the upper room of the library. Call 934-2911 to learn more.
Save the date for the annual Choose Franklin Community Day, May 12. Great family event beginning at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with vendors, crafts, food, games, amusements and entertainment. If you would like to participate as a sponsor or a crafter, local businessperson or member of an organization, please contact Jan Andrus at 934-3108, ext. 4420, or Krystal Alpers at 934-2118 or download a Participation Form at sau18.org/community_day.cfm. Registrations after April 20 will have a late fee of $10, if space is available.
The Peabody Home in Franklin hosts a Grief Support Group Spring Program May 23 and 30 as well as this Friday and April 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Peabody Home. This bereavement program, with support from Franklin VNA and Hospice, offers an opportunity for people to share experiences while finding compassionate support. Contact Jodie Gallant at 393-0188 for more information and to register.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
Weare School District School Board meeting will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Weare Middle School library.
The award-winning musical Georgia O’Keeffe Paints Paradise that started off in Henniker 18 months ago and has since performed in 34 communities including NYC is coming back to Henniker with new songs and a new cast at 3 p.m. this Saturday at the Congregational Church.
The Henniker Lions Club will be hosting their annual Kite Day on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the soccer fields located on the Old Concord Road. This is a great event, I hope you can join them!
April 23 to 27 is spring break for all schools in Weare and Henniker.
If your child will be 5-years-old on or before Sept. 30, we would like to invite you to sign up for an appointment for a kindergarten screening for the coming school year which will take place on May 21, 22, and 24 at HCS. Call Rachel at 428-3476.
Henniker and Weare families: If you have room in your home and space in your heart, please consider serving as a host family for a Rotary International high school exchange student the 2018-19 school year at John Stark Regional High School. If you would be interested in this opportunity contact Lisa Hustis, Henniker rotary exchange officer, at ehustis@comcast.net or call or text 491-7065.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
GHSS is going to the Heights on Tuesday. Let’s go back to Walmart and any other stores of your choice. Our lunch stop will be voted on by the group. Leaving Shaw’s at 10 a.m. Cost is $6. Call Linda Kowalski at 464-5264.
Steve Marchand, gubernatorial candidate, will be speaking at Fuller Public Library on his vision for N.H. on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, Ivory & Fox will be presented by the Walker Lecture series. The GHSS bus is once again headed to the Audi in Concord to hear a live musical performance by Ivory & Fox, a local musical duo that combines heavenly vocals plus piano and keyboards to produce an ensemble sound that make this performance one of the best. This is the last performance of the 2017-18 season. Leaving Shaw’s at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Transportation $6, program is free. Call Linda Kowalski at 464-5264 to sign up.
On Thursday, GHSS April Luncheon will feature make your own tacos, along with a surprise dessert. See you at St. Mary’s Church at noon. Call Marie Merrow at 464-3067 not later than Monday to reserve your $5 seat.
Family Movie Night will feature Homeward Bound on Saturday. The movie will be shown on the big screen downstairs at Smith Memorial Congregational Church (big white church in the center of Hillsboro with the town clock in the steeple). Admission is free and complimentary popcorn and a drink will be served. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7 p.m.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
For the month of April, if you purchase a reusable “community bag” for $2.50 at Hannaford in Northwood, PES PTO will receive $1 back! Stock up now – they make great, useful gift bags!
Pittsfield Youth Workshop is accepting Craft Fair Registrations for the 37th Annual Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally. Early bird special rates – for more information, please contact Zach at 435-8272 orinfo@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
The 4-H Foundation of N.H. presents the 15th annual Tom Fairchild Friend of 4-H Golf Tournament on May 11 at Candia Woods Golf Links, Candia, with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $450 per team of four golfers or $130 per individual golfer. There will be the Golf Scramble, prizes, food and silent auctions. For information or to register, contact Holly Young at 862-1564 or holly.young@unh.edu.
Be sure to stop in at the Josiah Carpenter Library and view the Pittsfield Middle High School students’ artwork. There are a number of items on display.
Throughout April the library will celebrate National Poetry month. Each week we will offer copies of poems to put in your pocket to take home. Each week you can visit the library Facebook page to view one of our nation’s poets reading a favorite poem. We are especially thrilled to have Pittsfield’s own Maureen Van Horn’s published poetry volume Fly Falls in Milk Jug: News in Haiku for your reading pleasure! Visit the library to read this lovely book.
Pittsfield Food Pantry and Josiah Carpenter Library Benefit Concert with pianist Matthew Odell at 7 p.m. on Saturday at First Congregational Church of Pittsfield. The concert is free, with donations collected to benefit both the Pittsfield Food Pantry and Josiah Carpenter Library. Come and enjoy a magical evening of music right here in Pittsfield!
Save the date of May 4 for the 16th annual Pittsfield Fiddle Contest at PMHS Lecture Hall, sponsored by the Pittsfield Youth Workshop. Silent Auction Fundraising event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Fiddle Contest begins at 6:30 p.m.
At the Senior Center on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., there will be a live music performance by Bill Parker. Parker is a very lively performer and highly enjoyed by all. He plays the harmonica, keyboard and sings. He performs a wide variety of music from the Great American songbook. The show is free, so please come enjoy the show and stay for lunch. To RSVP for lunch, please call 435-8482.
The TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Joy Church, 55 Barnstead Road. For more information, contact Pat at 435-5333 or Beth at 435-7397.
Soup’s on – come and enjoy a bowl of soup with friends. All are welcome on April 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church.
The PES Book Fair will be held Monday through Friday. The Book Fair will be open until 7 p.m. on Thursday.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, lower level. For more information, contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club is sponsoring a Youth Essay Contest. Cash prizes (first $300, second $200, third $100) will be awarded for the best essays. In 200 words or less – select one of the themes (“What the Balloon Rally Means to Me,” Why I Love the Balloon Rally” or “My Favorite Balloon Rally Memory”) and submit your essay by May 1 to suncookvalleyrotary@gmail.com. Include your name, age, phone and email with your entry. Essays are judged on word count, creativity and writing skills. Winners notified by May 31.
Library Board of Trustees meet Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the library.
The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes. Everyone is welcome. Please use the Chestnut Street entrance. Monetary and product contributions are always welcome. Please call the church at 435-7471 to arrange for drop off.
A friendly reminder that dogs need to be registered by May 1. Visit town clerk’s office to complete the registration.
Stand Up Pittsfield, formerly known as the Pittsfield Wellness Coalition, will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the PMHS Media Center. New members are always welcome and encouraged to attend.
The public is invited to the Pittsfield School District Review of Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles meeting on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Light dinner at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held in Room 126 at PMHS. Please contact Susan Bradley if you will be attending and/or if you have any questions at 435-6701, ext. 1123.
Happy birthday wishes to Rick Chase on Sunday; to Lee Miller, Fred Holmes and Matt Engelmann on Wednesday, to Linda Rafeal on Thursday and to Sean Foster on Friday. I hope you all enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
Trustees of Trust Funds meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
Selectmen meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
Reminder from the town clerk that all dogs must be licensed by April 30. For more information, please contact April Rollins, town clerk. Town clerk office is open Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesdays 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and first and third Fridays of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Email tclerksalisbury@gmail.com or call 648-6322.
Save the date for afternoon tea on April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Salisbury Town Hall for $10 per person. Delight in the time-honored tradition of afternoon tea. Enjoy tasty teas, tiny foods and thoughtful conversations. Enjoy the reading of love letters between Miss Esther F. Diamond and her beau, E.F. Delancey, c. 1852-59. Reservations highly recommended. To reserve your place, call Judy Elliott at 648-6469 or Nancy Hayden at 648-2766. This event is in memory of Mary Phillips, long time resident and curator of the Salisbury Historical Society. All proceeds benefit Salisbury’s Sestercentennial Celebration. Please note: this is not an event for children. There will be a Children’s Tea Party this summer.
What’s in your water? The Salisbury Conservation Commission would like to help you become more informed about the quality of your drinking water. Pick up a test kit. Test kits from the NHDHHS Public Health Laboratory will be available at Academy Hall. Each kit contains directions, pricing, sample bottles and contact information if you need assistant with the sampling process. Information meeting on May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Town Hall, 645 Old Turnpike Road to discuss private wells in N.H., contaminants, testing and treatment. Test kits will also be available that night. For questions or comments, please call Dave Kelly at 490-0271.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
The Warner Men’s Club annual Spring Fling Dance with The Windham Swing Band will take place Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m., with a 16-piece orchestra, at Warner Town Hall, 5 E. Main St. Net proceeds go to Warner community projects. Tickets available at the door for $20. In advance at Main Street Bookends, there will be a BYOB with 50/50 raffle. Visit warnermensclub.org.
Enjoy the “New Works” 2018 Art Show in The Gallery. This amazing annual art show showcasing work of more than 30 local artists.
Today at 2 p.m., MainStreet BookEnds and the CRVNA are pleased to present “What Matters Most?” What would be most important to you if your life was shortened by a serious illness? Registration is required.
On April 22 at 2 p.m. in The Gallery, join in celebrating the release of professional storyteller Simon Brooks’ first book of folk and fairy tales Under the Oaken Bough. An engaging afternoon from one of our best storytellers!
Pillsbury Free Library Book Nook Theater group will perform The Emperor’s New Clothes on May 5 at 4 p.m. at Warner Town Hall. This whimsical children’s play is based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Warner Historical Society will hold “For the Accommodation of Man and Beast: The Horse Troughs and Drinking Fountains of the Henry W. Clapp Co. and the Concord Foundry” on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the town hall. Wes Balla, from the N.H. Historical Society will display a salesman sample of a fountain from the Henry W. Clapp Co. Research by Larry Sullivan.
Join the Warner Historical Society’s volunteers for a Barn Sale Preview Party on May 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Nature Discovery Center in Warner is looking for volunteers for the upcoming season. If you love nature and enjoy working with kids, we need you! Call Sandra Martin at 746-6121 or email info@ndcnh.org. For more information, go to ndcnh.org.
Simonds Elementary School April break will run from April 23 to 27.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com