■U.S. Post Office Food Drive will be held on Saturday. Mail carriers and their helpers will collect your donation of unbreakable and non-perishable food items.
■Sign up for the Mother’s Day Brunch with Rebecca Rule on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Come and join this lovely brunch a special treat for the women, free facials and hand massages with Stephanie Brasley, a Mary Kay consultant, starting at noon. There will also be door prizes. For more information, call 485-4254.
■Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is played Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■The Community Table is held Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center and the cost is $5 per class.
■Pastel Art Class is held Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center and the cost is $7.50 per class or $45 for a six-week session, which includes materials.
■Cribbage Club is held Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Zumba Gold is held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost is $10 per class or $70 for 10 classes.
■Tai Chi Moving Meditation is held on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost is $5 per class.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The Chichester Youth Association will have their monthly meeting today (a week early) at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station. Open to all residents; if you have questions about children’s sports, you can email chichesteryouthassociation@gmail.com.
■On Tuesday, the library resumes regular story times. Tuesday is Toddler Time at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday is for preschoolers at 10:45 a.m.
■On Tuesday, selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.
■The library is open Wednesday for knitting and crocheting at 3:30 p.m. Come check out the new parking lot.
■Parks & Recreation Committee will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Come check out what is happening at Carpenter Park and the new playground equipment!
■On Thursday, the Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the town offices. Stop by and hear what may happen with the conservation land between Main Street and Marsh Pond. There will be several work days starting in May and through the summer and autumn. If you would like to take part in the fun to help improve this area, please talk with anyone on the Conservation Commission to be included on the email list, or leave your name at the town offices to volunteer. Informationis on chichesternh.org.
■Kindergarten registration is underway at the school. Help teachers plan for the incoming group by calling 798-5651 for information.
■On Saturday, the Amoskeag Reserve Engine Company’s third annual Walter Sanborn & John Sawyer Memorial Fire Truck Show will be held at Webster Park in Epsom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine! This is a family-friendly event; kids will receive a toy fire helmet! There will be a parade of the fire engines, starting at 9 a.m. at the Epsom Bible Church, 398 Black Hall Road in Epsom to Webster Park. There will be door prizes, raffles, (new this year, a flea market for fire collectibles) and just a great time to see many new and retired fire engines and apparatus.
■Also on Saturday, Pembroke Academy graduates should come to the Bicentennial Celebration at 1 p.m. in the Pembroke Academy Auditorium. Come celebrate with us and take part in the inaugural induction of members into the Athletic Hall of Fame and into the Performing Arts Hall of Fame.
■Chichester has an opening for fire chief. Applications will be accepted until May 14. Send your resume to Jodi Pinard at the Chichester Town Office, 54 Main St., Chichester. Check the town website for position details; resumes may be sent electronically.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■The select board will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the town offices.
■The Trustees of Trust Funds will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. at the town offices.
■Economic Development Committee will meet on Tuesday at town offices.
■Epsom School Board will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at ECS.
■Planning and Land Use Board will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town offices.
■Epsom Fire Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library.
A Dog’s Way Home is the movie that will be shown at the library on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
■Need to make more use of your iPhone? Come to the library on Tuesday at 7 p.m., as Virginia Drew will offer an amateur’s hints and tips on using your iPhone. She will help you explore your phone and get more out of it.
■Pembroke Academy alumni and friends are invited to join in celebrating Pembroke Academy’s Bicentennial on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Pembroke Academy Auditorium. Celebrate and greet the inaugural inductees into our Athletic Hall of Fame – Ed Cloe, Rose Galligan and the family of Philip Good – as well as Cheryl Lafond, Emily Goulet, and Jennifer Currier, the inaugural inductees into the Performing Arts Hall of Fame.
■Please continue submitting the ECS community service slips to Mrs. Palermo for grades five, six, seven and eight. We are excited to see the students work toward these goals. The last day to submit community service slips is May 24.
■Story times at the Epsom library will take place: Mondays at 10 a.m., Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
■Memory Café takes place Monday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the library.
■Bone Builders will meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the library.
■Mah Jongg continues to be played Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
■The Knitters club will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
■Toddler time at the library takes place on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
■Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., the cribbage boards will be set up for those who play and for those who want to learn to play.
■The Spring Clothing Swap will happen May 18, so mark your calendars! It will run from 9 a.m. to noon at the Epsom Bible Church on Black Hall Road. This is a free clothing swap to help manage the cost of clothing for our community families. You may bring donated clothes beginning at 8:30 a.m., that day only. Donations must be clean and in good repair. Please, no rips or stains. For more info, call Joanne Randall at 344-8843.
■A paint night fundraiser for the 2020 ECS Washington, D.C. Trip will be held on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at The American Legion Elwood O. Wells Post 112, Epsom. Paint handmade gifts for yourself or your mom. Kristy Ellsworth will lead the class. Mugs and painting supplies are provided. Space is limited. $35 non-refundable cash or check is due with registration. Contact Brandi at 608-5553 for more info.
■Elks Lodge 1210 will be in charge of the Flag Day retirement ceremony this year and that has not been scheduled as yet. Post 112 and the Boy Scouts will be participants. People can drop off their non-serviceable flags early so we get them all collected. You can drop off any of them at the following locations: Town Hall, Epsom library or the post office. The final collection will be June 10.
■Epsom Fire Auxiliary will host a fundraiser for the Epsom Fire Department. at Panera on 75 Fort Eddy Road, Concord, on May 18 between 4 and 8 p.m. A printed flyer or an electronic version of the flyer on a mobile phone or tablet must be presented when ordering. The flyers cannot be passed out onsite the night of the event – you must do this ahead of time. Call Terry at 848-7371 if you would like it sent to you.
■Pittsfield Class of 1984: Mark your calendar for Aug. 24 for your 35th class reunion at Beaver Meadow Golf Course! Watch for invites. If you have moved since the last reunion and have a new address, please let me know by emailing rielt397@gmail.com with current address.
■Happy birthday shout outs to Michelle May on Tuesday, Elizabeth Taylor on Wednesday, and Linda Towle on Friday. Hope you all have a great celebrations!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Pembroke Academy alumni and friends, please join us in celebrating Pembroke Academy’s Bicentennial on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Pembroke Academy Auditorium! Celebrate and greet the inaugural inductees into our Athletic Hall of Fame, Ed Cloe, Rose Galligan and the family of Philip Good; as well as Cheryl Lafond, Emily Goulet and Jennifer Currier the inaugural inductees into the Performing Arts Hall of Fame.
■The Pembroke Woman’s Club is sponsoring a Town-Wide Yard Sale on May 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will supply each seller with a brightly colored “Yard Sale Sign,” lots of advertising from now to May 18. There will be a Yard Sale Center where buyers can pick up the free list of all addresses and corresponding map. Fee is $15 for the sellers and no charge to buyers. Sign up forms are around town or you can call 485-7058 or email swansonjane92@gmail.com for forms or questions.
■Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day is set for Aug. 24. The theme this year is “Go Green!” Consider promoting your club/business by creating a float in the parade. The OHD Committee can provide the trailer, the truck, and even a driver. Call 485-3352 for more information.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is accepting registrations for the craft fair at this year’s Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally on Aug. 3. Help us spread the word to all your crafty friends. This annual event draws 8,000 to 10,000 visitors from all over New England and beyond! Feel free to contact us at info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org or 435-8272 for more info. All proceeds from this event go to support PYW programs and activities – help us empower the youth of Pittsfield!
■Pittsfield Youth Workshop will hold their 17th annual Fiddle Contest at Pittsfield Middle High School from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Please call 435-8272 for more information. Refreshments, silent auction items and of course fiddlers! Come and support the PYW – all monies collected benefit the wonderful programs for the youth.
■Please help PMHS support the Pittsfield Food Pantry at the Empty Bowls Fundraiser on May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the high school. Pittsfield students and community members have created ceramic bowls and the bowls will be sold on May 16 for $10. The buyers will receive a dinner of soup, bread and dessert – all made the students. Food ingredients are donated by Hannaford of Northwood and Rustic Crust of Pittsfield. There will also be a Community Talent Show from 6 to 9 p.m.
■The historical society thanks David Harper, Ray Webber, Paul Provencal and Larry Berkson for volunteering to help install the drainage, and back-fill the foundation of its new headquarters building Saturday morning. The society also extends a thank you to Jim Parker for his expert work of back-filling and Paul Provencal for the use of his water pump.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society extends a hearty thank you to Scott Aubertin for providing himself and a 10-wheeler free of charge to haul off the excavation material from its new building site on Main Street.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society is proud to announce that Frederick Chagnon has had his name added to the Veterans’ Monument in Dustin Park for his service in the Korean conflict.
■It is that time of year again, time to sign up for one of our Summer Academy programs. We have three this year: our Create Your Summer Adventure program, The Environmental Science Camp at Pawtuckaway, and our Summer Sightseeing Tour! Please sign up by May 15, we will be taking students on a first come, first serve basis. There are brochures in the office for sign up or you can sign up through our website at pmhssummeracademy.weebly.com. Sign up today as the spots will fill up fast! Please email Summer Academy coordinator Jen Massey at jemassey@pittsfieldnhschools.org with any questions.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is offering its annual $500 scholarship to a deserving graduating senior. Students from Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom and Pittsfield are eligible to apply. Our chamber has been awarding scholarships for the last 15 years to deserving matriculating area seniors. Our application may be found online at pittsfieldchamber.org. Applications will be accepted until May 31. Applications should be mailed to the GPCC at P.O. Box 234, Pittsfield, 03263. Please feel free to email questions to GPCCNH@hotmail.com. We look forward to reviewing your application.
■Stand Up Pittsfield has changed their meeting date to be the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Media Center at PMHS. The next meeting is on May 14.
■The Pittsfield Panthers Class of 2022 is hosting a Car Show today at the PMHS Parking Lot. Entry time begins at 8 a.m. and there is a $10 per car donation fee that includes ticket into door prize raffle. All makes and models are welcome. For more information, contact jenncall1084@yahoo.com.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce, which includes Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom, Gilmanton, Loudon, Northwood and Pittsfield, is sponsoring our 22nd annual Multi-Town Yard Sale. The advertised times will be from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. May 31, June 1 and 2. Participants choose if they participate one, two or all three days. Those wishing to hold yard sales/barn sales/garage sales at their home or business on this weekend, may register the address of their sale to be included in an online map and printable address list. Individual registration is a modest $7 to help cover advertising costs. Group or multifamily locations pay a $12 registration fee, and have an enhanced listing. As always, the registration fee is waived for nonprofits. Donations to the banner project (in Pittsfield) are always welcome for those wishing to add a few dollars to their registration. Again this year, there is a community yard sale location at Dustin Park on June 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must register to set up in Dustin Park. The same $7 registration fee applies. Anyone may register for the Dustin Park location regardless of their hometown. Set up will begin at 6:30 a.m., and all items must be cleared from your designated space by 3 p.m. Restrooms will be available for those registered. Any address in the seven member towns listed above may register their yard sale. Registration forms are available at Epping Well and Pump at 26 Main St., library or online at pittsfieldchamber.org and mailed to the Chamber at GPCOC, P.O. Box 234, Pittsfield, N.H. 03234. Questions can be directed to GPCCNH@hotmail.com.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society, in conjunction with New Hampshire Humanities, will host the program: “A Walk Back in Time: The Secret of Cellar Holes,” presented by Adair Mulligan. She will explore the origins of cellar holes and what secrets they may hide. See how one town has set out to create an inventory of its cellar holes, piecing together the clues in the landscape. This program is free and open to the public. Please join us on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society, 13 Elm St.
■Save the date for July 13 for Old Home Day. The theme this year is Christmas In July. We are hoping for all organizations to participate in the parade this year!
■The PES Food 4 Kids Program is expanding! All of the food is donated to the program. Students bring home a bag of groceries each Thursday. If your family could benefit from this, please contact Mike Curtin at 435-8432.
■Come find out what 4-H is all about on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Chichester. There will be project displays, craft projects, STEM projects, face painting, a food and bake sale, shooting sports and animals – donkey, chickens, cows, oxen, dogs, etc.
■Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday. Put your non-perishable food donations in a bag by your mailbox and your mail carrier will pick it up and deliver it to the local food pantry.
■The Pittsfield Players present Mama Won’t Fly at the historic Scenic Theatre, 6 Depot St., Pittsfield. Show dates are May 10, 11, 12, and 17, 18. Friday and Saturday shows, curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday curtain is at 2 p.m. House opens one hour prior to curtain. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at pittsfieldplayers.com/pplayers.htm. You can also reserve seats by calling 435-8852
■The PHS Alumni Association will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at PMHS. All graduates and anyone that attended PHS/PMHS are alumni – please consider attending the meeting, we’d love to see you!
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club will meet on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, lower level.
■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.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com