■St. John the Baptist Religious Education classes news and notes. The religious education classes will begin on Tuesday. Note, in the event we have to cancel class due to weather, it will be announced via WMUR. Please look for St. John the Baptist, Suncook.
■St. John the Baptist Parochial School in Allenstown is holding there 1968 Graduating Class Reunion at Pembroke Pines on Oct. 6 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food, fun, raffles, dancing, music and entertainment by Back 2 Back. Cost is $35 per person. Please RSVP by Wednesday. Any questions call Pat at 340-1497 or Jocelyn at 491-9976.
■Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is held on Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center, 8 Whitten St.
■Chair Yoga is held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The class is $5 per class.
■Pastel Drawing Class is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. with instructor June Marie Garny. The classes are $45 for a six week session and it includes materials. For more information, call 485-4254.
■Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this is sponsored by the Concord VNA, and no appointment is needed.
■Cribbage Club is held on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Tai Chi is held at the Suncook Senior Center on Friday at 9 a.m. and the cost is $5 per class.
■Do not forget that on Friday the Suncook Senior Center trip for the Boston Duck Tour and tour of Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market will be leaving at 8 a.m. from the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St. For more information, call Nancy at 485-9181.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■“Making the Most of Retirement” is the focus of a 10-week series intended for both those who are newly retired and those who’ve been at it for a while, beginning Oct. 2, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. at The Andover Hub. This “Aging Mastery” health and wellness series is sponsored by the Concord Area Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and will feature ten professionals discussing the topics of exercise, sleep, healthy eating, financial fitness, advance planning, healthy relationships, medication management, fall prevention and community engagement to help attendees create a personal pathway for aging well. The program is free and class size is limited. Registration is required by calling the Concord VNA at 224-4093, ext. 5815, or by going to their website, crvna.org. The registration deadline is Tuesday.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■Calling all crafters/vendors who wish to sell their wares at the Boscawen Elementary School PTA 7th Annual Craft Fair to be held Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor admission ranges from $12 to $20. All vendors are asked to donate a product or a service for the PTA raffle table. To inquire and register, please email thebestpta@gmail.com for application.
■Share the Warmth and donate your gently used or new coats, hats and gloves to the Town’s Human Services Department. They will be collecting donations until the end of September. Items can be left at the Town Municipal Offices, the Police Department and Franklin Savings Bank (Boscawen branch). Call Sarah Gerlack at 753-9188, ext. 301, if you have questions.
■If you like to write, fiction or nonfiction, meet others who share your interest at their next meeting at the Boscawen Public Library, Monday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This group, led by a facilitator, meets on the last Monday of the month.
■It is a beautiful time of year to enjoy the Squam Lakes Science Center and N.H. State Parks. Passes, free or at reduced prices, are available at the Boscawen Public Library. Ongoing activities at the library include Adult Crafts Group on Monday at 2 p.m., Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Bone Builders on Monday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. and Adult Gentle Yoga on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■Bow Young at Heart Club will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Bow Community Building for Game Day. Members and guests should bring a bag lunch. Beverage and dessert will be provided. Attendees are also asked to bring a white elephant or re-gift to be used for prizes during Bingo. Time to sign up for Oct. 18 fall foliage trip on Conway Scenic Railroad with lunch at the White Mountain Hotel. Guests are always welcome. Contact Faye Johnson at 228-8149 or Carol Walter at 753-8000.
■The Bow Community Men’s Club will hold their Annual Lobster Fest on Oct. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bow Community Building. Tickets can be purchased through Oct. 12 by contacting Mike Wayne at 715-1466 or Charlie Griswold at 228-9621.
■Fall Heritage Day is on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bow Bog Meeting House, 111 Bow Bog Road. Pastor Rick Huntley will talk about the history of the 1832 former Baptist Church, the damage caused by the lightning strike and the plans for its repair. Sing along with members of the Suncook Valley Chorale, listen to the reed organ and watch artisans at work.The Bow Men’s Club will provide a ham and bean lunch with coleslaw, cornbread and beverage for $6 that will be served between 12 and 1: 30 p.m. Free homemade pie social at 1 p.m. will be followed by the annual Memorial Bell Ringing Service. Contact Faye Johnson at 228-8149.
■The Bow/Dunbarton Republican Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road in Bow at 6:30 p.m. They welcome all registered and Independent Voters to their meetings. Their next meeting will be Sept. 12. For more information about the Republican Committee, contact Chairwoman Betsey Patten at 387-8376 or Vice-Chairwoman Janis Kuch at 565-0615.
■The Bow Garden Club will meet Oct. 18 with John Rockwood, a Common Loon expert, author, professional photographer and naturalist as their speaker for the evening. Rockwood will give attendees an in-depth peek into the Common Loon’s fascinating and often mysterious behaviors. Doors open at 6 p.m for social time and refreshments. The program will begin at 6:30 with a brief business meeting to follow. All are welcome.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■CUCC and Church in the Woods will hold an Animal Blessing service this coming Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Center, outside the sanctuary building. Animals will need to be socialized. A photograph can be shared instead. Any questions, contact Pastor Sara at 783-9365.
■Church in the Woods’ First Annual Pie and Trail Day will also be Saturday, with overnight camping Saturday and activities on Sunday, worship services at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. See kairosearth.org/upcoming-events for more details.
■Canterbury Historical Society is inviting town residents to express ideas and suggestions for a Welcome Canterbury Neighbor program that would offer new town residents an opportunity to meet people and hear about organizations in town. Contact Bob Scarponi or any of the trustees.
Canterbury Community Farmers Market is Wednesday, at the side of Elkins Public Library in the Center, usual time 4 to 6:30 p.m. This week, “Bountiful Baskets.” Music by Brad Myrick. Credit cards can be used at Market Information Tent. Rain or shine (with the exception of thunderstorms).
■Canterbury Fair Wrap Up Meeting will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Meetinghouse.
■Petals in the Pines Tale Trail is open daily until Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Follow page signs from the book “On One Flower,” reading and walking along the woodland and garden trails. The Trail will lead to the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom pavilion with self guided activities relating to pollinators and insects. Bring a packed lunch. Suggested donation of $5 to $15 per family. See petalsinthepines.com.
■Canterbury Shaker Village is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See website shakers.org for more details.
■Halloween in the center will be Oct. 27. Contact Randi Johnson at 738-4618 with offers of volunteer help.
■Celebrating books with a sale by donation of the contents of the Canterbury Children’s Center Library, 53 Pickard Road which closed in 2013. It will be held on Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a special early opening on Oct. 6 for CCC alumni and their families from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■On Monday, the Community Design Charrette Team will meet at 7 p.m in the Historical Society Museum. This meeting is open to the public. The gazebo is up, the walkway is finished, benches are in place. However, there is still work to be done. There is a need for perennial mums’ if you are dividing your plants, hostas would be appreciated. Any plants you would like to donate can be left inside the gazebo. There is also a need to have volunteers weed the new green section. If you can help,call Lucille at 798-5709. She will show you what is actually tall ornamental grass vs. a weed!
■Down Cellar Writer’s will meet at the library at 7 p.m on Monday. Local writers and poets are welcome to bring and share their work. Facilitated by Mary Castelli.
■Come to the library on Tuesday between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. for coffee, tea and coloring. Stress will melt away and if you color a page, you are eligible for a donut.
■On Wednesday, the Chichester United Methodist Church, 45 Main St., has started their twice monthly free Community Suppers. The Menu this week is pepper steak. Everyone is welcome to attend for a good hot meal. If you have any questions, call the church office at 798-3220. Donations are gratefully accepted and used to pay the costs of future suppers.
■The Knitting Group meets Wednesday at 3:30 pm at the library. It’s not too early to start on presents for the upcoming holiday season.
■The Chichester Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library. Putting your garden to bed will be a topic everyone can benefit from Pre-School Story Hour will convene at 10:45 a.m. this Thursday at the library. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy a story, craft and snack with their little ones.
■The Cemetery Trustees will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at town hall.
■There has been an application for a public hearing for Home Occupation on 44 Swiggy Brook Road for Deerfield Truck Center, LLC, to operate an automotive repair shop. The planning board will meet on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Chichester Fire Department. Applications may be viewed at Chichester Town Offices, 54 Main St., Chichester, N.H. 03258. If you have questions, call 798-5350.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■Don’t forget to read “The Sunflower” by Simon Wiesenthal, the book for The Dunbarton Congregational Book Club. Meet and discuss The Sunflower on Oct. 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Vestry. Host will be Lynn Leslie. All are welcome.
■N.H. Humanities Program on Robert Rogers by George Morrison on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the St. John’s Parish Hall on Stark Highway North. Members of the public are invited to attend.
■Wednesday at noon, the library is hosting Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. New science is able to provide insight into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join in and learn about diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Community Education with the Alzheimer’s Association.
■Reading to Dogs at the Library will be Thursday. 3 to 4 p.m. Call to schedule your 15 minute reading session with Jake or Sherman. Cali will be out until December. She’s having puppies. For more information, call the library at 774-3546.
■Entice with Spice presented by Michelle Smith, MS, RDN, LD, Concord Hospital Center for Health Promotion, Thursday at 6pm at the library. Learn about the different herbs and spices that offer health benefits as well as flavor.
■There will be a Dunbarton Elementary school reunion on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. This is for all alumni students who have ever attended the school that opened in 1972. It is also for all who served as staff in any way including volunteers. This is a real informal gathering to renew acquaintances, see the new addition and just have fun.
■Save the date for Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. for the Town Hall Restoration Committee Concert Series. The second concert of the series will be in the library foyer. Suggested donation is $20. Featured performer will be Dan Blakeslee, a country folk artist. His bio is at danblakeslee.com.
■N.H. Humanities Council presentation of “All Eyes Are Upon Us: Racial Struggles in the Northeast, from Jackie Robinson to Deval Patrick” This presentation is by Jason Sokol who traces the modern history of race and politics in the Northeast. Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Dunbarton Congregational Church, Dunbarton. Free. Refreshments will be served. More info regarding the topic can be found at nhhumanities.org.
■Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), a program developed in 2004 by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERTT) in response to the increased prevalence of active shooter events, will be taught by members of the Dunbarton Police Department. The curriculum provides fundamental knowledge, awareness, and life saving techniques to survive an active shooter event in a variety of settings by using the avoid, deny, and defendmethod. The training will be held Oct. 16 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. in the Dunbarton Elementary School library at 20 Robert Rogers Road, Dunbarton N.H. 03046. The training session will consist of a PowerPoint presentation followed by an open forum discussion. To register, please email Sergeant Christopher Remillard at chrisremillard@gsinet.net. Please note: the presentation contains realistic material and reenactments that some attendees may find graphic in nature. To learn more about the CRASE program, please visit avoiddenydefend.org.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■The movie scheduled at the library Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. is “The Rider”. Based on a true story, it tells of a young man who earns his living as a bronco rider in the rodeo circuit. He is severely injured in a riding accident and must find another way to come to grips with his limitations while still following his passion.
■Story Times: Mondays, 10 a.m., Tuesdays 1:30 p.m., and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., children and their caregivers listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy crafts.
■Bone Builders will meet on Thursday at 9 a.m. at library.
■Toddler time is on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
■Lego Club is on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
■Knitters club will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the library
■Do you enjoy cribbage, Bridge, or Mahjong? Some patrons have started a Mahjong group which meets at the library on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. If you are interested in joining them please contact the library. Experienced players or beginners are welcome.
■Plans are moving quickly for the historical eighth grade trip to New York, Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg. April will be here before you know it! If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to register your child with World Strides. The registration deadline is Nov. 1. All students must be registered with World Strides by this date. Be sure to ask World Strides about scholarship opportunities. If you have questions about the trip, call Rich Dougherty at 736-9331, ext. 114, or email at rdougherty@sau53.org. If you have questions about the fundraising efforts, please contact Susan Pagano at spagano@sau53.org.
■On Monday, the cross country teams will be in Chichester at 4 p.m. Boys compete first.
■On Thursday, the soccer teams are in Northwood at 3:45 p.m. Girls play first.
■Happy birthday wishes to Carmen Hale today! To Ben Davis on Thursday, Melissa Babcock on Friday, Jane Levesque and Laurie Vallee on Saturday! Enjoy your special days!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■John Stark Regional High School is now running two late buses beyond the regular end of day buses twice a week. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, buses will leave at 4:30 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. and will make stops at the following bus stops: Henniker Community School, Weare Middle School, Country 3 Corners (Weare) and Lanctot’s (Weare).
■Local favorite Mikey G is playing the Community Market in Henniker on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
■Jen Guillemette and her family have suffered a heartbreaking loss with the unexpected passing of Jen’s husband, Donny. Donny was a supportive husband, loving father, an active member of the Weare community and a friend to all. Many caring people have asked how they can help. A GoFundMe page has been set up for people to show their support for Jen and her family during this difficult time. Visit gofundme.com/the-guillemette-family-fund.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■On Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Fox Forest (two miles north of downtown Hillsboro on Center Road) Monadnock Herb Society invites all to a program by Ruth Droescher, Master Gardener from UNH Cooperative Extension. Ms. Droescher will present “Pollinators”: on how to attract the pollinators needed for healthy fruit and vegetable growing. For more information, call 478-5650.
■Monthly Senior Luncheon at St. Mary’s on Thursday. GHSS master chef will be serving meatloaf, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, creamed corn, bread w/butter and dessert. Call Marie Merrow by Monday at 464-3067 to make a reservation. The luncheon begins at noon. Cost is $5. Afterwards hang around and play some bingo!
■Friday is Lake Sunapee Luncheon Cruise. Last call! There are a few seats left on this amazing cruise. Total cost for transportation and meal is $25 per person. Leaving Shaw’s parking lot at 2 p.m. Call Marie Mogavero at 464-4726 or 724-5272 to reserve a seat.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
■Calling local photographers! The Hopkinton Historical Society is putting together a 2019 calendar and is looking for images of Hopkinton. Images can be of events (i.e., Memorial Day Parade, Hopkinton Fair, etc.) or places (i.e., Kimball Lake, Gould Hill, etc.), and representative of the different seasons. All submissions should have a landscape orientation and photographers may submit up to six images. The deadline is Oct. 5. Please email your submissions to nhas@tds.net. If you have questions, contact the Society at 746-3825 or nhas@tds.net.
■The road is closed on Maple Street immediately east of Rowell Covered Bridge
■Senior lunch is Wednesdays at noon at the Slusser Senior Center. Suggested donation is $4.
■September is the time of year when summer and fall produce overlap. Be sure to stop by the Contoocook Farmers Market on Saturdays so you won’t miss out on any of the freshest vegetables and fruits in season. Every week, 9 a.m. to noon. Music this week by Arthur James. SNAP/EBT accepted.
■Hopkinton Library Story Time are on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 to 5 and a caregiver. Laptime will be held Fridays at 11 a.m. for children birth to age 2. Siblings are welcome to join the fun! Park in the library parking areas. Programs will be held upstairs in the Slusser Center.
■Fall babies hiking is starting. Parent and baby hike in the beautiful fall season. Register online at hopkintonrec.com.
■The Hopkinton N.H. Lions Club will be sponsoring it’s 28th annual 5K Road Race and a 2.5 Fitness Walk on Oct. 6. The course is certified. All proceeds will benefit the Lions’ Sight and Hearing Programs. The road race will begin at 11 a.m. and the fitness walk begins at 11:05 a.m. The race begins and ends at the Slusser Senior Center in Contoocook. Registered by Oct. 4, $12 for runners and $8 for walkers. Cost on the day of the race is $15 runners, $10 walkers. T-shirts go to the first 40 registered participants; trophies to the top two finishers in each division. For more information, call Ted Story at 746-4347. Download a registration form at hopkintonnhlions.com.
■Congratulations to Lily Butcher and Maggie Cooper of Easy Riders 4-H Club in Hopkinton. Both qualified as delegates representing N.H. 4-H Equine at Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass. They are returning home today.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
■Bone Builders Exercise Program meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Pittsfield Senior Center This is a free one hour weight training program that is designed to help increase your muscle strength, bone density and balance. Bone Builders Exercise Program relies upon weight bearing exercise to protect against fractures. Bone Builder’s Class is held on the first floor of the Pittsfield Community Center. Beginners and advanced participants welcome and weights are provided. Please call the Senior Center at 435-8482 for more information.
■The TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at The Joy Church, 55 Barnstead Road. For more information or if you have questions, please call Pat at 435-5333 or Beth at 435-7397.
■The Community Development Committee (CDC) has been working with N.H. First Impressions. They are looking for suggestions and input from the Community. “What would you like to see in Downtown Pittsfield’s Future?” Please take a few minutes and think about this and send an email to cdc@pittsfieldnh.gov or drop a note/letter off at the Town Hall, Attn:CDC.
■Children’s programs at the Josiah Carpenter Library are transitioning to the school year schedule and we are happy to announce the beginning of a new weekly activity for children in third through sixth grade. Creating Adventures Club will meet on Wednesday from 2 to 3:15 p.m. come and explore building with Legos, making your own robots, creating stop motion movies, and much more!
■Library Story Hour for preschoolers, families and caregivers will continue on Thursday at 10 a.m. and Adventures Club for children in kindergarten through third grade will continue on Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Younger children will be learning about stars and the solar system, and at 7 p.m. on Friday we’ll have a star gazing session at the Tilton Hill Ball Field. There will be a couple of telescopes for people to try out along with stargazing guides and instruction.
■The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Main Street Grill & Bar. New members are always welcome.
■The Read, Meet, Talk Book Club will meet on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center to discuss “Code Girls The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers” by Lisa Munday.
■The Pittsfield Middle High School (PMHS) Athletic Hall of Fame induction was held on Sept. 14 at PMHS. The 2018 class includes Michelle Meader and Tony Martinez. Michelle Meader, Class of 1996, was a two-sport athlete at PMHS. Michelle excelled in basketball and volleyball, captaining her high school teams her junior and senior years. Michelle is one of two female Panthers to score 1,000 points in basketball and record 500 kills in volleyball. Tony Martinez, Class of 1997, was a three-sport athlete at PMHS. During the fall season, Tony played soccer. During the winter months, Tony was a standout on the basketball court. Tony was the first male athlete to score 1,000 points during his junior season. During the spring, Tony played baseball for the Panthers. Tony returned to PMHS in 2017 as an assistant for the men’s basketball team and helped guide the Panther’s to their first Men’s Basketball State Championship in 2018. Congratulations to Michelle and Tony!
■The South Pittsfield Community Club is hosting a Turkey Supper on Oct. 13 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the SPCC clubhouse 444 Dowboro Road.
■The Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at town hall.
■Pittsfield Youth Workshop is back to their regular school year schedule. Open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and 1 p.m. on Early Release Wednesdays. On Early Release Wednesdays, they will be offering several great activities, and extended Drop-In hours. On No School Days, they have some amazing trips planned.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
■Conservation Commission scheduled to meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■Only two more days for the 2018 Salisbury Farmers Market, Monday and Oct. 1 at the Salisbury Town Hall, 645 Old Turnpike Road, from 3 to 6 p.m.
■Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department will host the 6th Annual Haunted Hay Ride and Spooky Walk on Oct. 20, 5 to 10 p.m at Maplewood Ballfield, Route 4, Salisbury. Cost is $3 per person. All proceeds benefit the department.
■Salisbury Fire Explorers Post 74 Open House will be held at Salisbury Safety Complex, 273 Old Turnpike Road, on Oct. 11 from at 7 to 9 p.m. for ages 14 to 21. Come see what we do.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
■Oct. 5 to 7 will be the 71st Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival. Come celebrate rural life and vibrant foliage at our free, family-oriented community festival in the village of Warner. Three days of events include a full lineup of open-air concerts, two parades, a five-mile road race, kids’ fun run and dance party, oxen and woodsmen’s contests, fresh lobster and chicken barbecue, amusement rides, street performers, and a host of artisans, farmers market, and food vendors. Visit wfff.org for more info.
■The Warner Fall Foliage Festival is quickly approaching and volunteers are needed to help the festival run smoothly. To volunteer, go to wfff.org and sign up under the “volunteer” tab. Or you can email Beth Lukaitis, volunteer coordinator, at volunteerwfff@aol.com or call her at 456-6268.
■MainStreet Warner Inc. is proud to be the Main Stage for the entertainment during the Warner Fall Foliage Festival, in the amphitheater and on the MainStreet Warner Stage, in the Jim Mitchell Community Park.
■On Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. at MainStreet BookEnds, please join in The Gallery as author Marjorie Burke returns with her new book, “Pilgrimage on Ice and Sand”, a follow-up to her wonderful first book, “Melting Ice – Shifting Sand”, and the continuing story of Marjorie and Donald Burke’s journey with Alzheimer’s. This program is free to all and in partnership with the Concord Regional Visiting Nurses.
■Schoodacs Coffee Shop open mic is held every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
A new generation of books has come out addressing the “Supernova” (term from Thomas Friedman’s book) of technological changes that are and will be affecting society on a personal and global basis. Many of these changes are “good,” at least on the surface, but many of them also will have a significant impact on the world as we know it. “Predictive Future,” a program by James Isaack, will use perspectives from a number of futurists to identify the factors involved, the challenges we face and how we (individuals and society) might respond. It will be held at the The N.H. Telephone Musuem on Friday at 7 p.m. Admission by donation.
■Join the Warner Men’s Club on Monday at the Warner Town Hall to hear guest speaker Peter James of the “Concord Coach” Abbott-Downing Historical Society. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. with a social hour, dinner and short business meeting. Presentation starts about 7:45. For questions, email contact@warnermensclub.org.
Be on the look-out for our new mannequin. Gertie has been retired and we will have a new personality representing the barn sale on the front lawn! The Warner Historical Society Barn Sale regular hours are Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon and Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Donations always welcome.
■Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum and The Nature Discovery Center celebrate the 25th annual Harvest Moon and NatureFest Day of Family Fun today from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Celebrate the fall harvest with a day of nature and Native American-themed craft demonstrations, wildlife presentations, hands-on activities, and Native American foods. Visitors can watch as Native artisans demonstrate traditional crafts. Join in and learn how to burn a dugout canoe, ash-log pounding, flint knapping, basket making, and more. Try your hand at throwing an atlatl, an ancient hunting tool, with the Franklin Pierce University Anthropology Club Atlatl team! Take a nature walk in the Medicine Woods with Karin Tuininga and join Chris Bullock for the Eastern Woodland Encampment. A delicious assortment of Native American stews and desserts will be for sale.
■Simonds Elementary School Picture Day will be Friday.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
■The Webster Free Public Library trustees will meet Monday at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
■The Webster Select Board will hold a duly-noticed public meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office, 945 Battle St., in Webster, to adopt the Webster Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2018 developed by the Hazard Mitigation Committee with the assistance of the Central N.H. Regional Planning Commission. The Plan has been awarded Approvable Pending Adoption status by NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management and now requires the Board’s adoption before federal formal approval can be issued. Copies of the Webster Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2018 and its maps will be available for viewing at the Town Office and may be located on the Town’s website at websternh.gov/hazard-mitigation-committee prior to the meeting. For more information, contact Leslie Palmer at 648-2272 or email lpalmer@webster-nh.gov.
■The Webster Free Public Library book club will meet on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. to discuss Lisa See’s novel “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane.”
■Sunset Kayak on Pillsbury Lake on Saturday at 7 p.m. Meet at Split Rock in the middle of the lake. Refreshments afterwards. All Webster residents are welcome.
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com