■The town is holding a public hearing at the Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Allenstown Town Hall. This public hearing is on temporary parking regulations to be adopted into the town’s Code of Ordinances as Section CO 210-11.
■The Allenstown Police Department and the Bow Police Department will be co-hosting a 12-hour R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Basic Physical Defense Program. The enrollment will be filled first-come, first-served and pre-registration is required. These classes are free to all participants. The course will be held on the following four dates: Nov. 26, Nov. 28, Dec. 3, and Dec. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. held at the Bow Elementary School, 22 Bow Center Road, Bow. Please contact Det. Sgt. Dawn Shea of Allenstown Police at 485-9500 or Det. Sgt. Stacey Blanchette of Bow Police at 223-3950.
■Tickets are on sale now for a holiday event sponsored by the St. Therese Rosebush Society, “An Evening with Jose Duddy,” award-winning singer and entertainer. Plus, a prime rib dinner prepared by the Knights of Columbus on Dec. 8. Doors open at 5 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, call Melaine at 848-1351 or Jeanne at 485-7915.
■Be your own advocate, with Dan Hobbs, the elder advocacy coordinator for N.H. Alliance on Healthy Aging, will be at the Suncook Senior Center on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss how you can be your own best advocate.
■St. John the Baptist Knights of Columbus is hosting a free community Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings on Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St.
■The Ladies of St. Anne will meet on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the church and please use the ramp entrance.
■The St. John the Baptist Parish office will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■On Monday, join the Boscawen Public Library for a Blue Holiday Reflection Evening that will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pastor Terry Odell, local minister, author and educator will facilitate “Holding Grief in the Midst of Glitter.” She speaks on how the holiday season does not bring joy and happiness for many people as they can feel pressured by all the holiday expectations.
■The Book Discussion Group at the Boscawen Public Library are meeting on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. to talk about their reactions to the novel, Circling the Sun by Paula Lain.
■If you enjoy writing, meet others who share your interest at the Writer’s Group meeting on Nov. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Boscawen Public Library.
■“Hilda’s Pantry” is available for Boscawen folks in need of food supplies. It is located next to the Boscawen Congregational Church and is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, and on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.
■Town offices will be closing on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving at noon and closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. The Boscawen Public Library is closing at 4 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving and will reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m.
■Happy Thanksgiving!
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■The Bow Rotary’s annual Christmas tree and wreath sale will begin on Black Friday. Both Vermont Fraser and Balsam Fir trees will be available and will sell for $40 each. Decorated wreaths are $25. Hours are Monday through Friday 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
■The Bow Heritage Commission is selling holiday cards of Bow scenes. They can be purchased in an assortment of six, or six of one scene for $15, paid on delivery. Order forms can be picked up at Parks and Recreation, the Municipal Building or online at bownh.gov. Mail, email or fax your order request to Tonia Lindquist 10 Grandview Road., Bow, N.H. 03304, tlindquist@bownh.gov or fax 224-6680. For information, contact Faye Johnson at 228-8149.
■The Bow Heritage Commission will be displaying recently received Native American Artifacts on Dec. 13 and Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. downstairs in the Baker Heritage Room at the Baker Free Library.
■The Bow High School wrestling team is holding a fundraiser on Dec. 1 at the Bow Community Center, 3 Bow Center Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. This will be a comedy fundraiser called “Funny 4 Funds” and the evening will include both a raffle and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are $25 each. This is a BYOS/BYOB event (bring your own snacks/bring your own booze). The Falcon wrestling team is raising money to cover their travel to the Hubie Wagner Invitational Wrestling Tournament being held in Middlebury, Vt., later in December. Tickets can be purchased online at funny4funds.com/events/bow-wrestling-comedy-night-fundraiser/240.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■CUCC Youth Group Thanksgiving supper is today, in the Parish House in the Center, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 60 plus, $6 for youth, and $25 for a family of four.
■The Canterbury Elementary School annual holiday food drive is open now through Dec. 7. Non-perishable items may be dropped off in boxes in the front hall of the school.
■CES PTO will be selling Christmas trees in the Center starting Saturday through Dec. 15.
■The Canterbury Shaker Village museum store is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 23. Tours of the Shaker Village are now available on Saturdays and Sundays only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
■On Dec. 1, a Do-It-Yourself-Herbal-Holiday-and-Body workshop will be held at Canterbury Shaker Village, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. See their website at shakers.org/workshops-events.
■There is a members brunch and store sale on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canterbury Shaker Village.
■Elkins Public Library Book Group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m., reading Euphoria, by Lily King, based on the love story triangle with Margaret Mead.
■The library is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, then closed for Thanksgiving, reopening Nov. 26 with Young Readers Book Chat, 3:15 to 4 p.m. for grades 4 to 6, and Teen Advisory Group (TAG), 6 to 7:30 p.m. for seventh-graders up.
■Elkins Public Library holiday open house is Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to noon. Decorate an ornament or cookie, refreshments made by members of FOEPL (Friends of Elkins Public Library) and listen to The Night Before Christmas and fiddle music from Jacqueline Laufman at 11 a.m.
■The 4-H candy fundraiser is ongoing, Candy bars are $1 each, and Fish and Game calendars are also available for $9.95 each. Contact Laura Crockford or any member of 4-H, at canterburyrascalsH@gmail.com.
■“Introduction to Green Burial” will be held Nov. 25 at 1 p.m., at the Quaker Meeting House, 11 Oxbow Pond Road, with potluck lunch. Contact Ruth Heath at 783-4401 for more information.
■The Loudon Food Pantry will be closed Monday through Thursday. Thanksgiving boxes are being given out Tuesday through Thursday. The 50/50 holiday raffle is now open through Dec. 15.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■Start your holiday experience by finding the Christmas tree donated by the Chichester Central School to the Bektash Shriner’s “Feztival” of Trees. You can bid on it and actually win it back! The theme this year is farm animals. The event runs through Friday (closed for Thanksgiving).
■On Monday, the Lovers of the Chichester Library will meet at 7 p.m. This meeting is open to all local residents.
■The library is the place to be on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with Color and Coffee for the adults and toddler time for the little ones!
■Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall on Tuesday.
■The free community supper at the Chichester Methodist Parish Hall held on Wednesday will be a Thanksgiving Dinner. Come at 6 p.m. and enjoy Thanksgiving with your friends and neighbors. This dinner is open to all!
■The Agriculture Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the library on Wednesday.
■The library will be closed from Thursday through the weekend. Back to business on Nov. 26.
■The Chichester Food Pantry will be handling the food baskets for Christmas. Please contact Evelyn Pike at the Town Hall at 798-5808, ext. 1, before Dec. 1.
■Due to the holiday, the Cemetery Trustee meeting will move to Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■The annual Boston Bus Trip will be Dec. 1, departing at 7 a.m. from the elementary school. Sign up at the town office or by calling 774-3540, ext. 105. Cost is $10 per person (limited seating).
■The school will be closed Wednesday (teacher workshop) and Thursday and Friday. Town offices, library, and schools are closed for Thanksgiving.
■The Christmas Tree lighting will be Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. on the Town Common.
■The Dunbarton Congregational Church will be selling wreaths and poinsettias again this year. Help support our local church. To view and order the wreaths and plants, go to squareup.com/store/first-congregational-church-of-dunbarton. If you have questions, email tammy572003@gsinet.net. Order by Nov. 26.
■Get ready for the book discussion held on Nov. 28, at noon in the library. The book discussed will be Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Bring your lunch.
■The Dunbarton School Board Policy Meeting is Nov. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the elementary school.
■Support our high school. Attend the Comedy Fundraiser featuring New England’s best comedians. Funds support Bow High School Falcon Wrestling. Event will be on Dec. 1 at the Bow Community Center, 3 Bow Center Road, Bow. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. BYOB and snacks. There will be raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are $25 and at funny4funds.com/events/bow-wrestling-comedy-night-fundraiser/240.
■Start reading for the next DCC book discussion scheduled for Dec. 6. The talk will feature Feathers and Trumpets by Joyce Ray at 7 p.m. at the Vestry. Ray will host.
■Another concert in the Town Hall Restoration concert series will be on Dec. 16. The talented band is called Honeysuckle, again being held in the town hall foyer. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., concert begins at 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $20. Get your tickets now! Check out upcoming events and updates at tinyurl.com/DunTownHall.
■Wreaths Across Dunbarton will be celebrated on Dec. 8 (second Saturday in December). Festivities start at 10 a.m. with a short ceremony and the laying of a wreath at the statue of Maj. Caleb Stark on the Town Commons. There will be Revolutionary War re-enactors including General John Stark (Richard Wright) and his troops for a musket salute. Volunteer family, friends and neighbors will then be dispatched to place the wreaths in the four local cemeteries, East Cemetery on Robert Rogers Road, Center Cemetery by the town offices, Pages Corner Cemetery on Stark Highway North and Stark Cemetery. On Dec. 5 at 1 p.m., volunteers will be attaching the red bows to the 192 wreaths at 32 Birchview Drive in Flintlock Farms. Contact Don Larsen at 774-3500 or LarsenMedia@Gmail.com to volunteer; everyone is welcome. Mark your calendars for March 23 at 10 a.m. to pick up the wreaths from the cemeteries.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■The Epsom Central School Book Drive is ongoing through Jan. 31. Anyone looking to clean out their book collections can donate. 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. are all accepted. A shipping barrel will be located by main office at Epsom Central School. These books will be shipped to an orphanage in Ghana, Africa. Any questions or for other designated locations, contact Susan Brodeur at sbrodeur@sau53.org.
■Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the town offices.
■The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are again offering their reading challenge, through which your child can earn two free tickets to a selected game. Students need to read five books and record the titles on the form, which went home within the last week. Once completed, these may be returned to school or mailed directly to the Fisher Cats. Forms are due on or before March 15.
■The 15th annual free Thanksgiving Dinner is Thursday upstairs in the Epsom Fire Station from noon to 1 p.m. Contact Karen Reese at 717-5451 if you would like to help or donate.
■The library will be closing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Because of that, there will be no movie matinee this week.
■Children’s programs this week include: story times on Monday, 10 a.m., and Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.; and Toddler time on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
■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.
■The town offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
■ECS Fall Sports Award Night will be at 6 p.m. on Monday in the E.C.S. Cafeteria.
■There will be no school at ECS, Wednesday through Friday, for Thanksgiving recess.
■The first annual toy drive at the Epsom Police Department is Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. Drop off new toys for kids of all ages! Refreshments will served, enter the raffle, stop in and spread some holiday cheer. Any business that wish to donate cash in lieu of toys may drop off anytime up to Dec. 7.
■The Epsom Boy Scouts Troop 80 are happy to announce that they will be holding their second annual Christmas tree lighting Dec. 8. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. and will once again include a visit with Santa for every child, crafts, snacks and hot beverages to warm up with. The evening will end with a countdown to light the tree! This is a free event and everyone from Epsom and surrounding communities are invited to help us kick off the holiday season! If anyone needs more information or would like to make a donation of baked items, cocoa or coffee, please email knericcio@yahoo.com.
■Wishing all of you a safe, enjoyable and family filled Thanksgiving. Remember, we all have things to be thankful for. But most of all, remember who to thank.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, presented by Bureau of Student Wellness is offered for anyone who interacts with youth 12 to 18. Tools for identifying young people showing signs of a mental illness or in crisis and how to connect them with professional, peer, social or self-help care. Training takes place Nov. 26 and 27 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Franklin Middle School Library. Light refreshments provided, but please bring dinner. To register, email rkeane@sau18.org. Questions? Call 934-3108, ext. 4415.
■The Franklin Public Library Cookbook Club meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the upper room of the library. Bring your favorite recipes to share. Call 934-2911 for details about this group.
■The Franklin School Board meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the middle school library.
■The Franklin VNA, 75 Chestnut Street, hosts a Walk-in Grief Group the second Monday of each month (this Monday the 19), from 2 to 3:30. This is free and there is no need to register. Just drop by whenever you would like.
■Franklin Parks and Recreation appreciates gifts to their scholarship fund to offset program fees for families/participants that may not be able to afford a program on their own. You may send checks made out to Franklin Parks and Recreation, with a note that it is for the scholarship fund mail to them at Bessie Rowell Community Center, Rowell Drive, Franklin.
■Bessie Rowell Community Center is available for rent for birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers or a holiday event. Call Parks and Rec at 934-2118 or email kalpers@franklinnh.org for more information.
■Save the weekend of Dec. 7 for fun family events at the TRIP Center from 3 to 6 p.m. photo op with Santa for a $2 donation to Mix 94.1 FM’s annual Cash for Cans. The Fire Department will bring Santa from the Center to the tree lighting ceremony and caroling at 6:15 in Marceau Park. Be sure to visit downtown businesses for holiday treats.
■The Festival of Trees sponsored by the Franklin Opera House is back by popular demand, beginning Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit the Festival before or after the tree lighting in Marceau Park. The festival will continue for two weekends. Visit franklinoperahouse.org for the full schedule.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
■Henniker’s American Legion Post 78 conducted a talk with 7th and 8th graders from the Henniker Community School on Nov. 9 as part of a Veterans Day program at the school.
■JSRHS on Monday is having Parent-Teacher Conferences and Nov. 29 is their Winter Parent/Athlete meeting at 7 p.m. in the Gym.
■Looking for something to do the day before Thanksgiving? Check out Weare Public Library’s Baby and Toddler Playgroup on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon or the Beginner Guitar Group Wednesday, 5 to 6 p.m.
■Light up Henniker! On Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m., join in front of the Henniker Community School to light our tree and kick off the holiday season! Enjoy some hot chocolate, caroling and even a visit from Santa himself! Friends across Henniker are encouraged to join in the fun by lighting up their homes and businesses. Please consider bringing a donation of an unwrapped toy or food donation.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■Military History Book Group will meet at Fuller Public Library on Monday at 2 p.m. to discuss Bunker Hill by Nathaniel Philbrick. Anyone can attend, light refreshments are served.
■On Tuesday, GHSS is headed to Concord to visit Walmart, Market Basket and Ocean State Job Lots. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase items not available in Hillsborough. We’ll take time out for lunch, which is on your own. Leaving Shaw’s at 9:30 a.m. Call Pat Mathison at 464-5029 for reservations. Cost is $6.
■The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 59 will be having a Pie Raffle at the Legion, 538 W. Main St., Hillsborough, on Wednesday, paddles go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and spins start at 6. All proceeds go to benefit Veterans. If you have any questions, you can call 478-0091.
■It’s coming! It’s almost here. Smith Church’s annual Cookie Walk Dec. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. Dozens and dozens of cookies for your holidays.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
■Happy Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday.
■The Beech Hill School will host its sixth annual Gingerbread House Benefit on Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. This year’s proceeds will go to the Hopkinton Historical Society. The event is open to the community, and all ages are welcome. Participants will receive a gingerbread house (baked by Crust and Crumb and assembled by the students), frosting and a variety of candy with which to decorate their house. Each house is $25. To reserve a house, visit conta.cc/2Tjdyrh.
■Sign up now for the Gingerbread House Workshop on Dec. 1. The Recreation Dept. will supply the house and all the candy! Spaces are limited; sign up at HopkintonRec.com.
■To go with your leftover turkey: lots of vegetables, meat, jam, granola, breads and other baked goods, Indian food, holiday decorations and Alpaca products for holiday gifts. Pick it all up on Saturday at the Contoocook Farmers Market at the Hopkinton Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. SNAP/EBT accepted. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.
■Creative Angels Bazaar and annual Cookie Walk Saturday will be Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are more than 50 varieties of cookies and a Holiday Food Pantry with gluten free choices. Pick up handmade gifts and crafts, a unique jewelry table and a revisited Christmas treasures area. Come get your Christmas Goodies and do some Christmas shopping at the same time! Visit Contoocook United Methodist Church 24-28 Maple St. Contoocook. For more information, call 746-4894.
■Registration is now open for the Bill Koch ski league. The mission of the Bill Koch League is to introduce children to cross-country skiing in a fun and supportive environment. It is open to all children in first through eighth grades. Practices will be held Tuesday and Friday afternoons at the town fairgrounds (behind the Odd Fellows Hall) and some Sunday afternoons at Pat’s Peak. Registration is required and equipment is not provided, although some loaner equipment is available. Dryland exercises and games will be held if conditions do not allow for skiing. Practices will begin in early December. More Information and registration can be found at blackwaternordic.org/content/bill-koch-youth-league. If you have questions, contact Juliana Dapice at juliana.popper@gmail.com.
■Hopkinton School Board will meet Nov.29 at Maple Street School cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. A tour of Maple Street School will be given at 5 p.m. The discussion will be on deferred maintenance.
■The 7th annual Shed A Light on Bullying Candlelight Vigil will be Monday. The Hopkinton Family Support team and Hopkinton Middle and High Peer Outreach Clubs will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil to shed a light on bullying. The vigil will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle and High Schools and Maple Street School. Participants will then proceed to The Jane Lewellen Bandstand.
■The town library is in 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. All online services continue to be available, as is InterLibrary 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. For assistance call 746-3663 or email info@hopkintontownlibrary.org.
■Senior lunch Wednesdays at noon at the Slusser Senior Center. Suggested donation $4.
■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 2½. Siblings are welcome to join the fun!
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
■Today at 12:30 p.m., the PA Players will host an alumni luncheon and show. Designed as a fundraiser, tickets cost $10 for lunch and a show. During the matinee of Legally Blonde the music played before, after and during intermission will be songs from the musicals of PA’s past, followed by the recognition of all the alumni in the audience. For more information contact Amy Parkinson at aparkinson@sau53.org.
■Reservations are being taken for the Suncook Senior Center Christmas Trip to be held on Dec. 7 to historic Salem Cross Inn in W. Brookfield, Mass for lunch followed by a stop at the Christmas Tree Shop and a 2.5 mile ride through the Bright Nights Forest Park to enjoy the Christmas lights. All welcome. Call Nancy at 485-9181 or Rita at 485-3576 for details.
■Pembroke Academy commemorative bricks are still for sale! Custom engraving included. Every brick bought will be used in a retaining wall to be erected behind the Spartan statue at the main entrance. All proceeds go toward the installation of a Pembroke Academy Performing Arts Hall of Fame and Pembroke Academy Athletics Hall of Fame in the spring of 2019. To make a purchase, visit polarengraving.com/pembrokeacademybicentennialcommittee. Questions, contact Dan Morris at dmorris@sau53.org or 485-7881.
■The American Legion Post 28 at 43 Church Street would like to rent their hall to your group or company for their holiday function. Please contact Lucien at 738-0666.
■Christmas In The Village, an all free event for kids and grownups, will take place on Dec. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Come see Santa and his elves, decorate cookies, visit face painters, balloon artists, and craft areas, pony rides, take a Hay Wagon ride, or just enjoy the live entertainment at the Methodist Church and other storefronts along Main St. Donations of non-perishable food items for the local food pantry will be most welcomed. This event is sponsored by the GFWC Pembroke Woman’s Club and generous donations from Area Businesses.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Pittsfield Fire Department is planning for Christmas. The Secret Santa program benefits families in need within our community. Approximately 200 to 250 children each year, ages birth to 14 years are assisted. We provide not only toys, but a warm outfit and any needed winter outerwear. This program is fully funded by donations from local individuals and businesses. If you would like to assist, donations of new, unwrapped toys or clothing can be dropped off at the fire station at your convenience. Monetary donations are also very much appreciated. If you will be donating toys or clothing, please contact Kris at the Fire Station at 435-6807 to coordinate a time to drop them off, or arrange for us to pick them up. Checks may be made payable to Pittsfield Secret Santa, P.O. Box 392, Pittsfield, N.H.
■During the month of November, the Pittsfield Advent Christian Church, 68 Main St., will be collecting winter coats and jackets to share with Pittsfield residents. If you would like to be a part of this outreach, you can drop the coats off at the Church (next to the Community Center) on Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m., or call 848-8050 to arrange another time.
■The annual Alumni Basketball games at PMHS will be held on Friday. The Varsity Girls vs. Alumni will be at 5 p.m., Varsity Boys vs. Alumni will be at 6 p.m. and Odd Alumni vs. Even Alumni at 7 p.m. Come and support (or join) the teams.
■Donations of new or very gently used items are being collected for the annual Children’s Store, sponsored by the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce. The Children’s Store is for kids only at kid friendly prices and free gift wrapping is available. Suggested items include items for men – gloves, socks, small tools, flashlights, hats, and for women – new candles, lotion, jewelry, picture frames, knick-knacks, coffee mugs, and for kids – games, new (or very good shape) stuffed animals, books, toys. I’m sorry – we cannot accept any clothing. Donation boxes are at the Pittsfield Post Office, Town Hall, Northway Bank and Epping Well.
■Save the date for Dec. 1, for the annual Children’s Store (sponsored by The Chamber of Commerce) at the PES Gym from 9 to noon. Kids only shopping at kid friendly pricing. Elves will be on hand to help the kids shop for their parents, families, friends and teachers. Free gift wrapping is available too. The Victory Workers 4-H Club will have a Cookie Walk and Youth Musicians will be on hand to entertain the parents while they wait. Hint to parents – Bring a book, the kids sometimes take some time to shop and get their presents wrapped.
■PES PTO will sponsor the Breakfast with Santa at PES Cafeteria on Dec. 1 from 8 to 9:30. The price is $3 or 2 for $5. Pictures with Santa will be available for $1.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dustin Park on Main Street. There will be holiday music, free horse drawn wagon rides; Hot cocoa and cookies, candy canes, popcorn and face painting. Santa will arrive a little after 4 p.m. and kids can visit with Santa and have their picture taken. PYW youth will have a Gingerbread House Display and raffle. Hot soups, chilis and stew will be available for a canned food donation. Holiday Story time from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. will be held in the Park Street Baptist Church basement. Check out the Decorated Wreath Display and vote for your favorite one. A free Christmas Tree raffle will be held too! There will be Christmas Caroling and of course, the tree will be lit at 6 p.m.
■Get in the holiday spirit and show off your creative talent: A decorated wreath contest will be held at on Dec. 1 at the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. Everyone is invited to bring a decorated wreath to Dustin Park (inside PYW) on Dec. 1 by 3:45 p.m. The public will judge the wreaths; the winner will be announced at 6 p.m. after the Tree Lighting and will receive a $50 cash prize.
■A public community information night on vaping/e-cigarettes will be held on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at the PMHS Lecture Hall. The program will be presented by Breathe N.H. Stand Up Pittsfield and the Pittsfield School District are sponsoring the event. It is free and open to all.
■The PHS Class of 1979 is making plans for their 40th Class Reunion. Class members are asked to contact Randy Severance at ransev@comcast.net for details. Help is needed in locating class members.
■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 drop-off.
■Very special happy birthday wishes to two of my favorite people. Happy birthday to my fabulous father-in-law, Leon Miller on Sunday and to my wonderful mother, Carol Grainger on Monday. I hope you both enjoy your special day.
■I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Day. May you be able to spend some time with the people that mean the most to you.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
■Salisbury Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator Margaret Warren announce that Bookkeeper John Herbert and Administrative Assistant Kathie Downes will be retiring from their positions in the Office of the Selectmen the end of December. The Board of Selectmen wish them well in their retirement. Town Administrator Margaret Warren announced they have hired Deb Sullivan of Concord to fill the bookkeeping position; and Jill Colardeau of Andover will be the new Municipal Assistant. These two individuals will be in and out of the office for training in November and December.
■Budget Committee scheduled to meet Monday, at 7 p.m. – Academy Hall to review 2019 departmental budget figures; Selectmen scheduled to meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., upstairs in Academy Hall.
■Fungo, from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, will be visiting the Salisbury Elementary School on Monday. He will be encouraging all children to read five books in the next five months. So, readers, get started on that reading, complete those reading forms, and earn your two free Fisher Cat tickets. Have fun.
■Town Snow Removal Operations – Limited Parking (Ordinance 01-2017) is in effect. From Nov. 1 to April 1 no person may park any vehicle upon any way in the town of Salisbury. Permitted exceptions may be made in advance, upon notification to the Road Agent. Also, no person may deposit any snow or ice upon the surface of the traveled portion of any way in the town, which may interfere with or obstruct town snow removal operations. Violations are subject to a penalty not to exceed $50 for each offense, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense. Towing costs to be incurred by owner of vehicle.
■Happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday to all.
KATHIE DOWNES
648-2473
kdownes@tds.net
■On Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. in The Gallery. Brad Myrick and Nicola Cipriani will present “Oh, The Places We’ve Been” – all original instrumental music for 2 acoustic guitars inspired by the artists’ travels around the globe. A $10 suggested donation at the door.
■Today, Mainstreet Bookends will hold an afternoon with the Yogurt Poets at 2 p.m. The Yogurt Poets originated from a workshop with Wes McNair in 1993. Wanting to continue working together, the original members began meeting at Concord’s Frozen Yogurt shop (thus the name) and have met monthly ever since. Current members of the Yogurt Poets include: Mary Jo Alibrio, David Coursin, Gail DiMaggio, Mary French, Rob Hirschfeld, Anny Jones, Hope Jordan, Grace Mattern, Kay Morgan, Laurie Morrissey, Catherine O’Brian, Nancy Stewart, Jody Wells and Sara Willingham. Sure to be a fun and inspiring afternoon. Please join us!
■Warner Home Holiday Celebration is Dec. 1. Join Warner in our annual celebration of traditional caroling, artists and artisans, food, farmers market, storytelling and more. At MainStreet BookEnds there will e the Gallery overflowing with activity. The Gear-Up Homeschoolers will be caroling at 11:30 a.m. in the Gallery. At 1 p.m., don’t miss a special concert from The Northeast Catholic College Choir singing carols on Main Street in front of the bookstore. Readings of “The Night Before Christmas” will be held all day by the woodstove along with artist Nan McCarthy with her paintings and fine art prints.
■On Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Please join us for a very special afternoon celebrating our local poets and photographers. Visual Verse – Ripple Effects. Photography and Poetry Inspired by Lake Sunapee. A joint venture from the Literary Arts Guild of the Center for the Arts and the Lake Sunapee Protective Association and The John Hay Poetry Society. Conceived and developed by Larry Chase, Joan T. Doran, June Fichter, Sandra Little, Nancy Marashio, Lea McBain, Catherine O’Brian, and Dianalee Velie. Please join us in this celebration of the arts and Lake Sunapee!
■Come join us on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. for our Annual Hospice Lights of Life Remembrance Ceremony. Concord Regional VNA and MainStreet BookEnds invite you to participate in this wonderful community event, as we remember those most missed at this time of year.
■“StoryTime with Simonds” will be at MainStreet BookEnds in partnership with Simonds Elementary School. Come enjoy a read-aloud for grades K-2 with friends on Dec. 2 from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in The Gallery!
■Schoodacs Coffee Shop Open Mic every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
■The Upton Chandler House Museum will be open for Warner’s Hometown Holidays on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. You will be sure to find that unique gift item from displays of jewelry, handcrafted wooden bowls and gourds, fine art, baked goods, maple syrup, quilted wall hangings, art tiles, and baskets. The Barn Sale will be featuring items for the holiday and gift baskets of holiday cheer. The museum store will feature hand-painted ornaments by Joan Dodge of the Waterloo and Joppa Covered Bridges and the Simonds Free High School. The 2019 Celebrating the Artwork of Warner’s Charlie Brown, Part 2 and Jack Noon’s The Tornado of 1821 will also be available.
■The Warner Historical Society’s museum store will be open extra hours during the holiday season. On Dec. 8, 15, and 22, the Upton Chandler House Museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. featuring holiday items from the Barn Sale, gift baskets, Mt. Kearsarge items, hand-painted holiday ornaments of the Waterloo and Joppa covered bridges and the Simonds Free High School, the 2019 Celebrating the Artwork of Warner’s Charlie Brown, Part 2 and Jack Noon’s new publication, The Tornado of 1821. The store will also be open when the Open flag is displayed at the office.
■At Simonds Elementary School, there will be no school Wednesday through Friday for Thanksgiving. Boys and Girls Club meets Mondays through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
■Fungo, from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, will be visiting the Webster Elementary School on Monday. He will be encouraging all children to read 5 books over the next 5 months. So, readers, get started on that reading, complete those reading forms, and earn your 2 free Fisher Cat tickets! Have fun!
■The Webster Free Public Library will be closing at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
■Dot Bourque has very generously offered to provide some computer classes at the library next year, and we are doing a quick survey to determine if there is any interest. If you think you might be interested either come in to the library to fill out the survey or do it online at our Facebook page at facebook.com/websterfreepubliclibrary. Tell your friends!
■Happy Thanksgiving Webster!
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com