■Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center, 8 Whitten St.
■Bingo is played on Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Klunk Tournament will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Pastel Art Class is held on 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.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. A great way to strengthen bones and increases flexibility, the classes are $5 per class.
■Cribbage Club is held on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■AARP will hold an important presentation on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. with information to benefit all seniors. Join us at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Allenstown Budget Committee will be holding the public hearing on the budget Saturday at 9 a.m. at ARD, in the gym.
■Board of selectmen will hold a public hearing Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. at town hall, 16 School St. The board will receive public input in regards to the subject matter of allowing Keno in Allenstown. The warrant article will read similar to as follows: “Shall we allow the operation of Keno games within the town?” which will be presented to the voters for the 2019 Town Meeting.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Bone Builders, the national strength-training and balance exercise program aimed primarily at those 55 and older, meets at the Andover Community Hub every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 to 10 a.m., year-round. Adults of any age and at all levels of fitness, men as well as women, are welcome to drop in and try this class at any time. Bone Builders is led by trained community volunteers and is designed to improve bone and muscle strength, balance, circulation and general health, using small hand weights, ankle weights and exercises that can be done sitting or standing. The class is free, although small donations are gratefully accepted.
■Curious about karate, for yourself or a child or teenager? An open house, held Jan. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Andover Community Hub, offers a chance to learn about this traditional Japanese martial art that is studied both to learn self-defense and self-discipline, as well as for fitness and exercise. Refreshments will be served. Tiger Mountain Shotokan Karate offers weekly classes on Mondays at the Hub (next to Pizza Chef) for children age 6 and up, for teens and for adults. For more information, contact Gayle Fleming at 477-3174 or visit tigermountainkarate.com.
■The Andover Planning Board is holding a special session on Tuesday, in order to seek public input to several possible zoning changes and for discussion of the broad topic of business and housing planning in the town and the various village districts. All residents are invited to share their thoughts and opinions. This open discussion is part of a regular meeting and will begin at 8 p.m. in the meeting room of town hall.
■Following several successful “Paint & Sip” evenings last year, another is planned for Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Andover Community Hub. Participants can have a glass of wine, grab a paintbrush and uncork their creative side with the help of local artist Molly Leith, using Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Poppies” for inspiration. The fee of $25 includes wine, soda, snacks and art supplies. Spaces are limited and advance registration is required. To register, contact AndoverCommunitySpace@gmail.com.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■Mark your calendars for the return of Bingo on Jan. 19. A turkey dinner will be served at noon followed by an afternoon of fun, games and prizes from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Bingo is held in the basement of the Boscawen Congregational Church, 12 High St., (intersection of Routes 3 and 4). Proceeds from the games support the Boscawen Old Home Day.
■Are you interested in participating in your town government? Boscawen has an array of positions up for election on March 12. Available opportunities include cemetery trustee, one three-year term, library trustee, one three-year term, selectman, one three-year term, supervisor of the checklist, one six-year term, town clerk, one two-year term, trustee of the trust funds, one three-year term. Stop by the Town Clerk’s office to declare your candidacy from Jan. 23 to Feb. 1. The office will remain open until 5 p.m. on the last day of filing.
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. Members and guests should bring a brown bag lunch. Beverage and dessert will be provided. A time of fellowship will follow the meeting. Come and help us select our speakers and programs for 2019 – we already have some great ideas and we would like to hear yours. BYAH is open to all seniors over 55. Annual dues are $15 for residents and $25 for non-residents. Meetings are held the second Wednesday in January, February, November and December, and the second and fourth Wednesday from March through October. For more information, contact Faye Johnson at 228-8149.
■The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold its monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Jan. 15 beginning at 1 p.m. All who are interested in stamp collecting are invited to attend, to share their interest, and to buy, sell and trade stamps. Come 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. For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
■The Bow Garden Club will be on hiatus until April. For information about the club and how to join in 2019, visit bowgardenclub.org.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■Winter yoga classes start on Wednesday at the Parish House, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $95 for 10 weeks. Please send check to register to Judy Egan at 53 Pickard Road, and further information can be obtained by calling Judy at 783-9065 or Nancy Jackson-Reno at 995-4338.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■On Tuesday, the selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the town offices. Stop in and meet the new interim selectman Richard Bouchard. He will fill in the vacancy until the next election.
■The library starts up again with Toddler Time on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
■On Wednesday, the parks and recreation committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at town hall. There are details on the town website on the drive to raise funds for the new playground equipment at Carpenter Park. Gold, silver and bronze donors are needed. Parks and rec also needs new volunteers. If you are interested, stop in at this meeting and see how you can be of assistance.
■On Thursday, Library Story Hour resumes at 10:45 a.m. with a story, craft, songs and snack. See what’s new for 2019!
■Conservation commission will meet at Thursday 7 p.m. at the library.
■Recycling changes at the BCEP transfer station will take effect this month. Get a valid sticker for your vehicle at the town office or at the facility. You can read about the changes on the town website or pickup a brochure at the town office or the transfer station. Be ready to green stream!
■The planning board has put together a proposed new zoning ordinance. The board will be holding informational meetings Jan. 17 and Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station, 22 Main St. to answer any questions. A full write-up is available on the town website or pickup a copy at the town office.
■The Chichester School Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2019-20 budget and warrant articles at the Chichester Central School at 6 p.m. on Jan. 16. Snow date is Jan. 17.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■Another concert will be happening in the Town Hall Restoration concert series. The next one will be held Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Come enjoy the band Peabody’s Coal Train in the town hall foyer. Suggested donation is $20. Get your tickets now! Check out upcoming events and updates at tinyurl.com/DunTownHall.
■Reading to Dogs for Kids will be back starting Thursday. Call the library to reserve your session.
■Drop in Genealogy Gathering will be Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library. Bring your materials, or just a family name. Use the library subscription to Ancestry Library Edition to search census, vitals, military and immigration records. Call the library for more information. Their Ancestry Library Edition is ready and available when you are. Please pop in to use it anytime the library is open.
■Knitting for Kids takes place every Friday afternoon, right after school, so come to the library to knit. Drop by to relax, create and make. Bring your own projects, or start one using our materials.
■At noontime on Jan. 16 at the library, there will be a book discussion on Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.
■PTO Meeting will be Jan. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. Come to this important meeting regarding executive board elections.
■The Spireside Coffee House will be on Jan. 19 at the Dunbarton Vestry in the Center. There will be open stage performances on this night. Come enjoy local artists. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. A $5 donation for available snacks and drinks. Snow cancellation will be posted on their Facebook page. They will also notify their email recipients at least two hours before start time.
■The DCC Book Club will be reading The Lightless Sky by Gulwali Passerlay. This is the story of a 12-year-old refugee’s extraordinary journey across half the world. The story will be discussed in February. Joyce Ray will host at the Vestry. Everyone welcome.
■Do you like putting together puzzles? Do you have a collection of used puzzles? Are you looking for a new challenging puzzle for the winter? Come to the library and swap with other fellow puzzle masters during the long winter months. All are welcome, just bring a puzzle to swap!
■“The Road Not Taken: Artistic Interpretations of the Poetry of Robert Frost” is the art exhibit that will grace the walls of the Dunbarton Public Library during January.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■Story times are: 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.
■Toddler Time takes place Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Toddlers and their parent/caregiver enjoy songs, stories, movement activities, and a craft.)
■Thursday is Lego Club, everyone welcome at 3:30 p.m. at the library.
Gifted is the movie selected to be shown at the library on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. A single man is dedicated to raising his gifted young niece while battling his mother over the girl’s custody.
■ECS will have a Mini-Course program Jan. 11, 18, and 25. Activity session times are: Morning session 8:45 to 11:30 a.m.; afternoon session 12:40 to 3 p.m. Much appreciation to Tara Yeaton, Natalie Casey and Shawna Bateman for all of their help during sign-ups this year. They were a great help! Please call Lynne Graham, coordinator, at 736-9331, ext. 303, or email at lgraham@sau53.org if you have any questions.
■This message is for the parents and guardians of our eighth-grade class. We need a baby picture and a brief congratulatory message for your graduate. Pictures can be emailed to rbruce@sau53.org or brought into school to be scanned. Any pictures that are brought in will be quickly returned. Our hope is that we can include a baby picture and message for all of our graduates. Any picture that was taken between six months and five years of age would be greatly appreciated. Messages should be no longer than two or three sentences. Please submit photos and messages by Jan. 26.
■Red Cross Blood Drive will be in Epsom on Friday at the Epsom library. Mark it on the calendar now and make the appointment from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 or check out the link to set appointment or online at redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=03234.
■Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the town offices.
■Cemetery committee will meet on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the library.
■Budget committee will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town offices.
■Planning and land use board will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town office.
■Budget committee public hearing on town and school budget will be Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the town offices.
■The Karley Rose Town Meeting Room is a public meeting room available for group meetings at the library. Contact the library for details.
■On Tuesday, ECS girls basketball team will play in Northwood, boys play at 5 p.m.
■On Thursday, ECS girls basketball team vs. Pembroke at Nottingham Elementary School 3:45 p.m.; boys play at 5 p.m.
■Attention seventh-grade parents. We are getting ready to plan your child’s D.C. trip in 2019! Mark your calendar for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for an important parent meeting regarding this exciting trip. Fundraising will be discussed as well as details of the trip. Snow date for this meeting will be Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Mr. Dougherty or Mrs. Yeaton if you have any questions.
■We appreciate the number of families donating box tops and Campbell Soup labels to our school. The Box Top promotion helps defray a large percentage of the mini-course costs. Please look for those little pink squares on all products. For a listing of all eligible products, please visit boxtops4education.com. Please send in the UPC bar code along with the little Campbell Soup face instead of sending in the front of Campbell products. The accumulation of these points will allow the school to receive products for free.
■Join us for Zumba on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Newcomers are always joining us and it’s the most fun way to work off those extra holiday pounds! First class is free at Concord-Epsom Elks Lodge 1210.
■Happy birthday to Robin Davis and Dave Vaillancourt today! Happy birthday to Adam Cote and Claire Sklarin on Wednesday! May you all have fantastic celebrations.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Happy New Year!
■Executive Counselor Andru Volinsky is coming to the Franklin VNA & Hospice on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. for a “Meet Your Representative” event. As counselor, he works with the governor to vote on and approve major spending contracts in the state. Here is a wonderful chance to meet him face-to-face and ask him his thoughts on all healthcare matters. Please RSVP to April at 934-3454 if you will be joining us. We can create a strong resource of health care knowledge for our representatives by opening this line of communication with them. Please call with any questions or needs.
■Franklin Area Lions Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Pizza Chef in West Franklin on Monday, (note change in place for this meeting). For questions, contact LionCherylPwrs@aol.com or call 848-3373.
■City council meets Monday at 6 p.m. at city hall.
■The Franklin Opera House Board of Directors meets Wednesday in the lower conference room at city hall. Enter at the rear door from the parking lot.
■Celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday at the TRIP Center on Tuesday. Enjoy listening to his music during lunch. Call 934-4151 for more information about the center.
■Friday is National Hat Day at the TRIP Center. Celebrate by wearing your favorite hat or creation. Prizes for the most creative, funniest and craziest hat. Lunch at 11 a.m.
■Franklin Public Library Book Club meets Thursday at 1:30 p.m., and every second Thursday of the month, to discuss a book. This month’s discussion is on Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Please come to get acquainted with the group, even if you have not had a chance to read this book.
■Are you curious about line dancing but hesitant to show up as a beginner? Judith Ackerson is willing to do a couple of introductory classes to get you started. She regularly leads a class at the TRIP Center Monday and Friday mornings. Available to adults of all ages. Give her a call at 934-2543 and a time will be established to meet, based on interest.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
■John Stark Regional High School will host John Broderick, senior director of external affairs at Dartmouth Hitchcock and former N.H. chief justice, on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the gym (snow date is Wednesday) and at the Weare Middle School on Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. in the cafe (snow date is Feb. 7) as part of Dartmouth Hitchcock’s R.E.A.C.T. mental health awareness campaign.
■Henniker’s School Board meeting and district meeting are both on Tuesday at HCS. The board meeting is at 6:15 p.m. and the public hearing is at 7 p.m.
■SAU 24 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorraine Tacconi-Moore will be at the White Birch Center in Henniker on Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. for an informal talk about the proposed budgets for the Henniker Community School and John Stark Regional High School for the 2019-20 school year. In addition to the operating budgets, the HCS will have support staff and teacher contracts on the ballot and John Stark will have a support staff contract.
■The sixth-graders in Henniker have been experiencing the Artist in Residency program at the HCS for last month and the first part of this month. This year’s program is focusing on the rich culture of Latin America with an emphasis on Mexico and Brazil. The culminating public performance is this Thursday at 7 p.m.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■The featured artist this month at Fuller Public Library is 3D Digital Artwork by Jared Power. Jared’s artwork is displayed daily in the Gilbert Room. 3D glasses are available and you may sign the guest book. The library is handicapped accessible.
■A colorful sun catcher will be made at January’s How To’s Day on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Fuller Public Library. Participants should bring a small plastic lid, such as a sour cream lid, and other fancy things you would like to add. How To’s Days are limited to adults unless otherwise noted. Sign up by stopping by or calling the library at 464-3595.
■Knitting Purls meets at 1 p.m. every Monday at Fuller Public Library. Bring your knitting questions, patterns to share, and enjoy the company of other knitters.
■Scrabble Club meets at the Fuller Public Library at 1 p.m. every Thursday, bring a game of your own to play with others!
■The Hillsborough Historical Society will be hosting a “Do You Remember?” series of round table discussions. Do you remember Susan and/or Mary Pierce? These sisters, grand-nieces of Hillsborough’s native son President Franklin Pierce, were very active in the greater Hillsborough community into the 1970s. They will be the topic of the first discussion which will be held in the Society’s Heritage Museum on 5 Central St., at 11 a.m. Jan. 28. Snow date is 11 a.m. Jan. 30. The society invites both those who can share memories of these sisters and those who want to learn about them. If you are unable to attend, please submit your memories by mail to Hillsborough Historical Society, P.O. Box 896, Hillsborough, N.H. 03244; by phone at 464-3637; or by email at Hillsboroughhistory@gmail.com. You may also drop by the Heritage Museum on any Wednesday or Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
■Hopkinton High School Interact Club will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are being accepted at the HMHS front office through Friday. Please no clothing or shoes. Funds raised will go toward service projects in Nicaragua and the community. All donated items that do not sell will be re-donated to local charities or will be taken with the club to Nicaragua.
■Tri Chamber Mixer will be held Jan. 22, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakehouse Tavern in Hopkinton, cosponsored by Contoocook Chamber of Commerce, Contoocook River Business Club and the Henniker and Kearsarge Area Chambers. Fun networking event open to anyone with an interest in the area. Cost is $5 for members, $10 non-members. For information, visit contoocookchamber.com.
■The Contoocook Farmers Market is Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopkinton Town Hall. SNAP/EBT accepted. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket
■Hopkinton Library Story Time is 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 2 ½. Siblings are welcome to join the fun!
■Please have your news to me by Tuesday night by calling 724-3452 or via email at kathb123@comcast.net
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
■In partnership with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., Concord Regional VNA is offering Better Choices, Better Health, a six-week self-management program to help adults living with ongoing health conditions feel better, regain control of their health, and start doing the things they want to do. The program is on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Pembroke Public Library. This is a free program. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Concord Regional VNA at 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815 or visit crvna.org.
■Suncook Senior Center will have the following: Jan. 15, All Day Pajama Party, lots of fun and raffles; Jan. 17, Zumba Gold Demonstration from 1 to 2 p.m. (this is a new program). All are welcome. Demonstration is free. Follow up classes are $10 per class; Jan. 16, Cribbage Tournament. Contact Phyllis at 485-4254 for more information.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club will hold their monthly meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, lower level.
■Planning board will hold a public hearing on a citizen petition to repeal the Pittsfield Zoning Ordinance on Monday at town hall. (snowdate is Jan. 14.) The full text of the proposal is available for review at town hall or on pittsfieldnh.gov.
■The PHS Alumni Association will meet on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at PMHS. Please note: this is a date change from the original Jan. 9 meeting. We encourage all alumni to attend. We are working on plans for an all class reunion and could use your help! For more information, please contact Ted Mitchell at 435-6573.
■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.
■PMHS’s Food Pantry has been selected to participate in the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program. During the month of January, every Fight Hunger bag sold at the Hannaford store located at 174 First N.H. Turnpike, Northwood, will generate a $1 donation to support the food pantry! For more information on the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com.
■The Zoning Board of Adjustments has some openings. If you are willing to give the time and have a desire to help our town, the ZBA would welcome your participation as an alternate board member. Citizenship in the town of Pittsfield, a desire to learn, and an open mind are the only requirements to serve. We are also looking for full-time board members as well. Anyone interested in serving, please contact us at zoning@pittsfieldnh.gov.
■Old Views of Pittsfield Highlight 2019 Calendar – Photographs of Pittsfield dating from 1864 up through a winter aerial view from the 1940s or early 1950s are depicted and described in the 2019 calendar from the Pittsfield Historical Society. Also included with the fourteen photos is a current map of Pittsfield’s Historic Trail. Calendars can be purchased at the Pittsfield Town offices, the Josiah Carpenter Library and the Pittsfield Historical Society headquarters on most Tuesday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon, or by calling Fuzz Freese at 435-7777. Cost is still only $10.
■At the B.C.E.P Recycling Facility, there are new guidelines for separation and contamination of recyclables. All items, bottles, cans, paper and cardboard must be free of food residue, liquids and grease. Think “Clean in the Recycle Stream.” They cannot sell product to the marketplace that does not meet strict guidelines. Rejected loads are very costly to the district. Dirty recyclables end up in the trash. So please help keep costs down and revenue flowing by rinsing and sorting at home first. Please be aware, a large separation shift for plastics is taking place at the facility. Beginning in early 2019, they will no longer be accepting No. 1 to No. 7 plastics all in one bin. The only plastic they will be processing for recycling are No. 1 and No. 2. No. 1 is PETE – think bottles like water, juice and soda, or plastic jars like mayo, peanut butter, or spaghetti sauce – rinsed out and food residue removed. Never anything made from black plastic. No. 2 is HDPE Natural – think clear store brand jugs that contain milk, cider, orange juice and water – clear or “translucent” only in this category – empty of all liquid. No. 2 HDPE Colored – assorted colored bottles such as detergent, plastic coffee containers, etc. – rinsed and emptied. Never anything made from black plastic.
■Pittsfield Listens is hiring a part-time parent organizer. Please see the job description at goo.gl/Da4G5K. Interested candidates are encouraged to be in touch with any question. For questions or to submit a resume and cover letter, contact Molly Messenger, director of Pittsfield Listens, at info@pittsfieldlistens.org or call 312-6980. Deadline for applications is today. Pittsfield Listens encourages underrepresented youth, parent, family, and community voice on issues and policies that directly affect their educations and lives. We support emerging youth and adults leaders through education, training, and participatory leadership development so that students succeed in the Pittsfield schools and beyond. Visit pittsfieldlistens.org to learn more.
■As you are doing your after Christmas shopping, please keep the Chamber of Commerce’s Children’s Store in mind. We can always use more gift bags of all sizes, tape, tissue paper, and jewelry boxes. (We have tons of wrapping paper now). We also are always in desperate need of items for men. You can save the items for the donation boxes next year or feel free to contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com to arrange drop-offs.
■The TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at The Joy Church, 55 Barnstead Road, Pittsfield. Programs with helpful health tips are offered to assist each member also. We would love to have new members join us. For questions, call Beth at 435-7397.
■Pittsfield Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday at the society’s headquarters, 13 Elm St. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.
■Pittsfield Middle High School FACS and Health teacher Mr. James Cobern is hosting a presentation for parents and community members regarding vaping and the use of e-cigarettes. The organization, Breathe NH, will lead the presentation in the middle high school lecture hall on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. More information about Breathe NH can be found at breathenh.org.
■The Josiah Carpenter Library Story Hour for babies, preschoolers, families and caregivers meets on Thursday at 10 a.m. and will be having fun exploring winter and transportation. The Adventures Club (kindergarten though third-grade) that meets on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., Creating Adventures (third- through sixth-grade) that meets Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m. will also explore winter, then take on some Lego design challenges.
■The Book Worms of Josiah Carpenter Library will gather at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee.
■The Pittsfield Budget Committee will hold a public hearing for the proposed Pittsfield town and school budgets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Pittsfield Middle High School Lecture Hall. A snow date for this meeting will be Thursday at 7 p.m.
■The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at town hall. Winterfest plans are being made – save the dates of Jan. 19-21. More information to follow!
■The PES PTO will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Pittsfield Elementary School Learning Commons.
■Belated happy anniversary wishes to my sister and brother-in-law, Michele and Peter Karwocki and to Laurie and Ed Vien on Dec. 31!
■Happy birthday wishes to Robin Davis on Sunday, enjoy your very special day; and to Tammy Colby on Wednesday; and Joe McHugh on Saturday.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
■The annual meeting of the Warner Fall Foliage Festival membership will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. in the Gallery of MainStreet Bookends. This is the meeting where the membership can hear an initial report on the finances from the Festival, vote on how grants from the Festival proceeds are disbursed, give feedback on the most recent Festival, and start discussions for Festival 2019. Who is the membership? Membership is anyone who was involved in the Festival which includes all of the dedicated volunteers who make the Festival the success that it is!
■“StoryTime with Simonds” at MainStreet BookEnds, in partnership with Simonds Elementary School, is the first Thursday of each month from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. in The Gallery! Next story time is Feb. 7.
■Schoodacs coffee shop open mic is every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
■On Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Webster Free Public Library, Dot Bourque will be holding a computer class in the meeting hall next to the library. She’ll be covering computer basics and an introduction to Word and will schedule the dates and times of subsequent classes. If the school system is closed for a snow day (fingers crossed that won’t happen), the class will be rescheduled for a date to be determined. There is no charge for this class but you must bring your own laptop.
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com