■Allenstown Public Works reminder: Do not put pet waste in your lawn clipping and leaf bags. If it is found, then your ability to participate in pick-up of your leaves and clippings bags will be discontinued. If your animals regularly use the areas where you are collecting leaf and clippings from, then do the Allenstown Public Works a favor and just throw the bags away with your trash in your curbside bins. If your lawn clipping and leaf bags have been sitting out in the weather and the bottoms are wet please place the leaf and clipping bag in a plastic bag. We appreciate your cooperation.
■The Allenstown Historical Society will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Suncook Business Park off Route 28 onto Lavoie Drive.
■St. John the Baptist Parochial School is holding its 1968 Class Reunion Oct. 6 at Pembroke Pines from 7 to 11 p.m. Food, fun, music and entertainment. The cost is $35 per person. For more information call Pat at 340-1497 or Jocelyn at 491-9976.
■St. John the Baptist Community Table is held at the Parish Hall on Tuesday at 5 p.m., 10 School St.
■Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The class costs $5 and is a great way to help with blood pressure.
■The Pastel Drawing Class is Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The classes are $45 for a six-week session and includes materials. For more information, call 485-4254.
■The Cribbage Club is Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Tai Chi is Friday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■N.H. School Funding 101 Forum will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Christa McAuliffe Auditorium, 170 Warren St., Concord. Hosted by Allenstown, Concord and Pembroke school districts. John Tobin and Andru Volinsky will explain how schools are funded in N.H. Come learn about the complex history and structure of school funding in our state. Ideas for how to more effectively fund our schools will also be shared.
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 on Tuesday 10:15-11:45 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. Pre-registration is required by calling the Concord VNA at 224-4093, ext. 5815 or by visiting their website crvna.org. The registration deadline is Sept. 25.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■Space for crafters and vendors is available at the upcoming Boscawen Elementary School PTA 7th Annual Craft Fair. The Fair is 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 an application.
■Enjoy a pancake breakfast and help benefit Hilda’s Food Pantry, the only Food Pantry in Boscawen. The breakfast is Saturday from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Horace Chase Masonic Lodge, 53 N. Main St. Adults pay $6, ages 5 to 18 pay $3 and the breakfast is free for children under 5. Chefs Paul and Jason of the NH Food Bank will be cooking pancakes with all kinds of toppings, bacon, sausage and coffee.
■The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association monthly senior health clinic is Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Services offered include blood pressure screening, foot care, medication education, and nutritional guidance. Call 224-4093 ext. 5815 to schedule an appointment. A suggested donation of $10 is requested for services.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■The Bow Garden Club’s next meeting with the Loon program is Monday.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■Church in the Woods: Sunday, second day of Pie and Trail day. Worship services at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. See kairosearth.org/church-of-the-woods/weekly-schedule/. Sunday’s events start with 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Yoga, followed by breakfast and morning service, presentation of pies, pot luck lunch at 12:30 p.m., contemplative time and final service and Communion at 3 p.m.
■Book Sale! Celebrating books with a sale by donation of the contents of the Canterbury Children’s Center Library, 53 Pickard Road, which closed in 2013. The sale is Columbus Day Weekend, Saturday (2-5 p.m.) and Oct. 7 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.). Special early opening Saturday for CCC alumni and their families from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
■The Canterbury Community Farmer’s Market is Wednesday at the side of Elkins Public Library in the Center from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This week is Fall Frolic, the last outdoor market of the season and a chance to stock up on early fall produce until the November indoor market! Music by Steve Furbish. Credit cards can be used at the market information tent. Rain or shine (with the exception of thunderstorms).
■The Petals in the Pines, Tale Trail is open daily until Oct. 11 from 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 for more information.
■The Canterbury Shaker Village is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., “Legacy of the Land – Searching for Clues to the Past,” with naturalist Ruth Smith. Visit the website shakers.org for more details.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■The Board of Selectmen will be accepting letters from those interested in filling the vacancy left on the board by the passing of Mr. Jeff Jordan. The appointed selectman will serve a term ending at the March 2019 town meeting. Letters of interest will be accepted at the selectmen’s office until Oct. 10. Chichester Board of Selectmen: Thomas Jameson, Chairman; Edward Millette.
■Down Cellar Poets’ Workshop for Adult Writers is Monday at 7 p.m. at the library. A contemporary poetry study and writing workshop, facilitated by Jimmy Pappas. Call 798-3410 for further information. Open to all area residents.
■Come to the library on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Color & Coffee. Supplies and coffee or tea and a snack provided. No charge and a chance for some good company.
■Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the town offices.
■The Chichester Grange will meet upstairs in the Grange Hall on Wednesday. There will be a shepherd’s pie supper at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m.
■The Pre-School Story & Craft Hour starts at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Includes stories, music, crafts and snack.
■The Chichester Planning Board will meet at the Fire Department at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
■On Friday, the NH Audubon will present a program “Owl’s & Bats: Wings of the Night.” The program will be at the Chichester Grange Hall at 7 p.m. This is a great way to learn about these nocturnal animals and there will be a live owl at the presentation. This program is sponsored by the library and is free for all area residents. It is especially geared for those in grades 1 through 6, but as we know, adults never stop learning too!
■On Saturday, the Down Under Bookstore Sales will take place as well as an added attraction – Vintage Vendors on the Green! Your chance to sell collectibles you no longer want to collect – for $5, you receive a 10×10-foot space on the library lawn. Bring your own table and canopy. You must register with the library to reserve a space, as space is limited. The book sale will feature a Halloween theme and harvest time. Also, the Vintage book section will be half price. Both events will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library. Contact 798-5613 to reserve a space or for any further questions.
■The BCEP has requested that any ammunition to be disposed be brought to the office and not put in the trash area. That leads to a dangerous situation for employees and patrons alike.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■Library activities: Story times are 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. Bone Builders meet Thursday at 9 a.m. at the library. Toddler time is Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Lego Club is Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Knitters club is 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.
Tully is the movie choice for the Wednesday matinee at the library at 1:30 p.m. “Time Out” says “Charlize Theron is hilarious” in the new comedy. She plays a mother of three who is given the services of a night nanny. Reluctant at first, she forms a unique bond with the thoughtful, unpredictable, young nanny, Tully.
■Soccer game at home Tuesday vs. Strafford at 3:45 p.m.; boys play first.
■Thursday soccer games at Nottingham starting at 3:45 p.m.; boys play first.
■Cross Country events at Deerfield on Friday at 4:15 p.m.; girls compete first.
■No school for students Friday.
■An ECS Book Drive is being held for anyone looking to clean out their book collections. Books sought include: Children’s books ages preschool to 12; both educational and storybooks; hard cover or soft cover; new or used; fiction or nonfiction; workbooks, mazes, puzzles etc., until Jan. 31. Shipping barrel will be located by main office at Epsom Central School. Please see contact Susan Brodeur at sbrodeur@sau53.org. for other designated locations. These books will be shipped to an orphanage in Ghana in Africa. Any questions, please contact Susan Brodeur at sbrodeur@sau53.org.
■Happy birthday Jim Pero on Monday, Angela Little on Friday and Nancy Carlson on Saturday!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Looking to stay in shape with a fun-loving bunch but not ready for skates? Come to our roller derby rock star training sessions. The first 45 minutes of practice will be off-skates strength training and
“en-derb-ance,” using body weight. Optional: Stay and learn to skate for the next 45 minutes as the focus will shift to the skills required. Participants will have to sign a waiver, and can be for anyone age 8 or older. They should be ready to sweat and move their bodies to a variety of exercises that will target zones of the body used for skating. $5 drop-in donation for non-members. Mondays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; Nov. 5 and 19; Dec. 3 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Great Brook School, Antrim N.H. RSVP and invite your friends to all the event dates on our Facebook page. Questions? Email: contact@monadnockrollerderby.com
■Upcoming school activities: Henniker Community School Wednesday: School Board Meeting, 6:15 p.m. in the school library. Thursday: early release day. Dismissal at 1:45 p.m. Friday: no school. Teacher Workshop Day. John Stark Regional High School: Thursday is early release. Dismissal at 12:40 p.m. Thursday night is Senior Night, 6:30 p.m. in the Café. Selecting colleges and applying for admission can be overwhelming. This workshop, presented by John Stark School Counselors, is intended to inform the students and their families about the current college application process. Friday: no school. Teacher Workshop Day. Weare Middle School: Thursday is early release. Dismissal at 11:40 p.m. Friday: no school. Teacher Workshop Day. Center Woods Elementary School: Thursday is early release. Dismissal at 12:30 p.m. Friday: no school. Teacher Workshop Day.
■Don Bartenstein is providing music at the Community Market in Henniker from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■The Hopkinton NH Lions Club is sponsoring it’s 28th annual 5K Road Race and a 2.5K Fitness Walk on Saturday. The course is certified. All proceeds will benefit the Lions’ Sight and Hearing Programs. For more information contact Ted Story at 746-4347. Download a registration form at hopkintonnhlions.com. Visit on Facebook.
■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 Friday. Please email your submissions to nhas@tds.net. If you have questions, contact the society at 746-3825 or nhas@tds.net. – Heather Mitchell Executive Director Hopkinton Historical Society 300 Main St. Hopkinton, NH 03229, 746-3825
■The Saturday 5K Run to See will raise funds for vision mission. Contact Ted Storey at 746-4347 or 568-8873.
■The road is closed on Maple St. (NH Route 127) immediately east of Rowell Covered Bridge.
■Briar Hill Road will be closed at least for this week for culvert work.
■Due to the lightning strike on Aug. 3, the Town Library will be closed until further notice. However, you can still visit the library in our temporary quarters in the lower level of the Slusser Center. The library will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They are maintaining a small circulating collection of books, movies, audiobooks and children’s materials. You can also check out discounted or free passes to the NH museums; the Peabody Essex Museum in Peabody, Mass., and to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Children’s Museum and the Museum of Science. All online services continue to be available, as is InerLibrary Loan. Also area libraries have volunteered for residents to use their library while our library is closed. Please have your library card or proof of Hopkinton/Contoocook residency. The follow libraries have reached out; Concord, Henniker, Webster, Hillsboro, Dunbarton, Warner, New England College and Weare. For assistance call 746-3663 or email info@hopkintontownlibrary.org.
■Senior lunch Wednesdays at noon at the Slusser Senior Center. Suggested donation $4. Menu: Dad’s Special Hamburg Casserole, Salad, & Brownie and Ice Cream.
■The Contoocook Farmers’ Market is still going strong, every Saturday at the Gazebo in Contoocook Village from 9 a.m. to noon. Be sure to stop by so you won’t miss out on any of the freshest vegetables and fruits in season. SNAP/EBT is accepted.
■Hopkinton Library Story Time are on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for children 3 (ish)-5 (ish) and a caregiver. Laptime will be held Fridays at 11 a.m. for children birth to 2½ years old. Siblings are welcome to join the fun! Park in the library parking areas. Programs will be held upstairs in the Slusser Center.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
■Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., author Dan Szczesny will talk about his new book on the cultural soul of climbers, hikers, and tourists along with the history of Mt. Washington. This book, as well as Dan’s others, will be for sale and signing.
■Pembroke Woman’s Club will have their October meeting at the Pembroke Town Library at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Our speaker is a member of the club and works as a librarian. She will be telling us about reading to our children and grandchildren. This meeting is open to all women in the Pembroke/Allenstown/Epsom areas. Please call one of the numbers shown with any questions. Contact Deb at 568-3197 or Jane at 485-7058. We look forward to welcoming potential new members.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■Pittsfield Historical Society will take you back to the 1930s and 1940s with scenes from Pittsfield. This video, taken by the local Freese family, highlights many scenes and significant events that occurred during this time. Come see the old parades, horse exhibitions, dog sled racing, historic landmarks and buildings, as well as a snippet of everyday life in the ’30s and ’40s. Larry Berkson, Pittsfield’s historian, will narrate this video and provide informative and historic background. Of course, audience participation is always welcome! We hope to see you on Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at the museum, 13 Elm St.
■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 NH 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 meets 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. There will be a couple of telescopes for people to try out along with star gazing guides and instruction.
■The South Pittsfield Community Club is hosting a Turkey Supper on Oct. 13 from 5 to 6:30pm at the SPCC clubhouse 444 Dowboro Road. “All you can eat” – turkey, stuffing, butternut squash, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, drinks and homemade pies. Price – adults $10, children 6-12 $5 and under age 6 – free.
■Pittsfield Youth Workshop is back to their regular school year schedule. Open Monday-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.
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club will hold their monthly meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, lower level.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Dominick’s Restaurant. Items are needed for the annual Penny Sale. Anyone interested in donating items for the sale please contact any Rotary Club member. For more info, contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
■The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Barnstead Parade Fire Department. For more information, visit their website suncookvalleysnoriders.com.
■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 always welcome. Please call the church at 435-7471 to arrange for drop off.
■On Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. the NH Division of Public Health will offer a Tick Talk at the Pittsfield Senior Center. Come and learn about the signs and symptoms of tick-borne diseases, how to prevent bites, and proper tick removal and disposal.
■The application for an absentee ballot for the state general election (Nov. 6) can be downloaded by visiting the town website at pittsfieldnh.gov, or may be obtained at the town clerk’s office. Absentee ballots will be mailed as soon as they are available.
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club will be selling 4-H Candy Bars for the first fundraiser of the year. The bars are only $1 and come in almond, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, krisp, and caramel. The bars can be purchased from members or at our next 4-H promotion event on Oct. 13 Our Fall Festival at Duane’s Family Farm on Suncook Valley Highway will be a day to attend. Animals, bake sale, make it take it’s, games and lunch menu of soup and sandwich. Come out and support your local club members from Barnstead, Pittsfield, Epsom, Alton, Chichester, Loudon and Rochester.
■Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of the Suncook Valley Area Lions Club. Recently inducted into the club were Gary and Wanda Mullen and Bob Giegerich.
■Happy Birthday wishes to Laurie Vien on Wednesday and to Alice Young on Saturday. I hope you both enjoy your special day.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
■ On Monday the planning board will meet at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall/Upstairs.
■On Wednesday the Board of Selectmen meet at 5:30 p.m. at Academy Hall/Upstairs.
■On Thursday, the Cemetery Trustees meet at 4 p.m. at Academy Hall/Upstairs.
■ At the Wednesday selectmen meeting there will be an informational session regarding recycling/plastics/ etc. Board of Selectmen and Transfer Station Operator Wheeler revealed that it will be more economical to the town to continue to put all plastic in the regular trash container and review again at time of 2019 budget discussions. Please come to the meeting to hear what they have to share about recycling and transfer station budget. Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and this informational discussion will be the last item on their agenda. Meetings typically are about one hour. Budget Committee will begin meeting soon to work on 2019 budget figures. Town is looking for an individual as a temporary fill-in for a vacant budget committee position until the March 12, 2019, town election. Letters of interest should be addressed to Selectmen’s Office, PO Box 214, Salisbury, NH 03268 or email to seloff@tds.net. All letters must be received by noon on Oct. 9. Budget Committee’s next meeting is Oct. 15 for organizational meeting. This is a good way to get a feel for what the Budget Committee does to come up with a budget for the year.
■The Salisbury Farmers Market will end on Oct. 1.
■Yoga, Gentle Flow at the Salisbury Free Library is Wednesdays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Suggested donation of $5 an individual.
■“Move with Melinda” beginner ballroom dancing classes are Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Suggested donation of $5 an individual.
■October’s Book Group book is Following Atticus by Tom Ryan. Copies are now available at the library for distribution. Book Group meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library September through May.
■NH Park Passes, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and Squam passes are available.
■There is now a Kindle to loan at Salisbury Free Library. The Kindle is preloaded with e-books for you to read. Call for more information or check it out the next time you are in.
■Salisbury Free Library is collecting canvas – framed artwork for a Silent Auction Art Sale in December at the library. Please call and speak to Lindsey at the library for more information.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
■Please join us in the gallery as author Marjorie Burke returns with her new book, Pilgrimage on Ice and Sand, the continuing story of Marjorie and Donald Burke’s journey with Alzheimer’s. Marjorie writes about the difficult decision to move Donald to a long term memory-care facility after caring for him at home for six years and about their changed life after his move.
■The 71st Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival is Friday, Saturday and Oct. 7. DoBros perform Friday at 7:30 p.m. on the MainStreet Warner Stage. Visit wfff.org for more information.
■Plans are still in the making, but we know we will have Boston author Louise Miller out front on Sunday with her wonderful books. Louise will be joined by Concord’s own YA author, Erin Callahan.
■On Oct. 14, Irene Applebaum Buchine presents her ground breaking book about childhood depression, Celia and the Little Boy.
■Join BookEnds BookGroup on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. to discuss The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, by Lisa See. BookGroup participants receive 20 percent off the book prior to the event. All are welcome.
■On Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. Michael Bruno will be discussing his book, Cruising New Hampshire History; A Guide to New Hampshire’s Roadside Historical Markers. A wonderful opportunity to learn about these markers and start your own exploration of the state!
■On Oct. 28 at 2 p.m., join us in the gallery with two new authors whose books are making a big splash, Louise Miller and Ann Braden.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
■Senior luncheon is held on the first Thursday of each month at the Salisbury Congregational Church. The next lunch is Thursday. Age 60-plus cost $2; under 60 cost $6. Blood pressure check from 11:15 a.m. to noon, with games after lunch. For more info or to register for the first time, contact Sandy Miller at 934-3198 or Paul King at 746-4953.
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com