■Pharmacist Ann Marie Bisson will present “Ask a Pharmacist” at The Andover Community Hub on Monday at 10:30 a.m. sponsored by the Concord Area Visiting Nurse Association. Participants can find out more about the medications they takes – whether prescription, over-the-counter or herbal and nutritional supplements – and learn about possible side effects and interactions between medications, how to manage medications when seeing several doctors for different issues, how individual factors like age, weight or alcohol use can influence a drug’s impact, as well as what to do if one suspects a problem. For more information, contact TheAndoverHub@gmail.com.
■A Senior Health Clinic will be held on Tuesday at the Andover Community Hub, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment. Services at this clinic, held monthly on the third Tuesday, include toe nail clipping and foot care, blood pressure screening, B-12 injections, medication and nutritional education. For an appointment, call Jean Chapman at Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, at 410-9754. A donation of $10 to the VNA is suggested but not required.
■The Andover Historical Society (AHS) will hold a yard sale to benefit AHS on the grounds of the AHS museum in Potter Place on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured items will include a collection of over 50 sketches, pen-and-ink drawings, pastels, oil and watercolor paintings, and prints by celebrated New Hampshire artist Annaleida van’t Hoff (1909-97). The Society’s historic railroad station and general store will also open to the public for the season this weekend. Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays, 12:30 to 3 p.m. through October. This year’s exhibit in the station will focus on Andover’s former and current covered bridges. Volunteer “stationmasters” will be on hand to provide information and offer historical materials for sale
■“Conserving Bats” is the topic of a presentation on Thursday, 6:30 p.m., in the Stone Chapel on the Andover Town Green. Wildlife biologist, forester and ecologist Jesse Mohr will discuss the ecology of New Hampshire bats, bat-friendly forestry, and what residents can do to help local bats, one of our best predators of mosquitoes and other insect pests. The program is sponsored by the Andover Conservation Commission and is open to the public free of charge.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■Curious about how to co-exist with the Eastern coyote, who is our native “song dog” and a top predator in the Northeast? Join us at the library on Tuesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. for an evening with Christine Schadler, Wild Canid Ecologist and author of “Becoming Wolf: The Eastern Coyote in New England.” Schadler is a biologist, who has 30 years of experience with wolf and coyote research, sheep farming and teaching. Whether you are a farmer, gardener, hiker or just someone who wants to learn more about our wild neighbors, this one is for you!
■Share your stories, get positive feedback and improve your writing skills at Writer’s Workshop held at the Boscawen Public Library on Monday beginning at 6 p.m.
■Vendors, Crafters and Yard Sale Enthusiasts! Tomorrow is the deadline to reserve your space at the Priscilla Chapter No. 51 Order of the Eastern Star and Horace Chase Lodge Annual Yard/Craft/Bake Sale. It will be held on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Lodge. Space rentals are $15 or $20 with table. To request space, make a donation or get your questions answered, contact Donna at dsewall1@comcast.net or call 731-9507 by May 20.
■The final days of school are busy at Boscawen Elementary School. Enjoy hearing the Combined Elementary Band Concert on Thursday at the Merrimack Valley High School. There will be a plant sale on Friday from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■Canterbury Elementary School Kindergarten Information Night will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. Open House for kindergarten children will be Aug. 24. Memorial Day exercises will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. Weather permitting the children will march down to the gazebo and honor the country with poems and song.
■Memorial Day Observance on May 27 at 10 a.m., parade participants should assemble at the elementary school by 9:45 a.m.
■Canterbury Country Store needs support of towns people and visitors passing through. The future of the store includes the presence of the post office, as well as featuring the produce of many local crafts and business people. Open 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday and closing 5 p.m. Sunday.
■Solarize Canterbury program will be May 29 at 6:30 p.m., in the Town Hall. Local musicians, hot dogs and refreshments, and an opportunity to meet the partner installer and learn about the possibilities of solar power for the home. Contact SolarizeCanterbury@gmail.com.
■Adult Clothing Swap will be June 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Parish House.
■Canterbury Community Farmer’s Market Association will reopen on June 5.
■Free exercise classes at the Parish Hall on Monday and Friday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. Contact Judy Nelson for further information at 783-9698.
■Loudon Food Pantry, providing for Canterbury residents among other towns, in the Huckleberry Business Park, 30 Chichester Road, Loudon. Particular needs are canned vegetables, hearty soups, cereals and healthy snacks, as well as money donations. Canterbury residents may drop off at the Elkins Public Library. See loudonfoodpantry.org.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■The Salisbury PTG would like to extend a big thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Ross-Raymond for accommodating Jeff Erwin of Junk to Funk last week. They gave him great accommodations at their Bed and Breakfast, Iron Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast, free of charge from May 5 to May 9. This was greatly appreciated by all of the ladies of the SES PTG and by Jeff who really enjoyed his stay at your beautiful B&B. If anyone is looking for a great Place to stay please call Iron Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast at 724-1950, located in our great little town of Salisbury.
■Please come and help our town beat our goal in donating 40 units of blood to the American Red Cross on June 15 at the town hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please take a moment and go to the redcrossblood.org to sign up for the Salisbury drive. One unit can save up to three lives. Help us make a difference in the lives of others by donating blood. Also we would like to beat out the surrounding towns in what they have donated in the past, we can do this by getting over that 40 unit mark, there’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition for a great cause. Let’s come together and show how one small town can make a difference. We got this Salisbury! I am currently looking for items and gift certificates to raffle off from local businesses for this event. Each blood donor can fill out a card with their name and number to be entered to win a basket of prizes from various businesses. So far, I have items and gift certificates from The Black Bear Winery; The Big Water Brewery; Bill Gregory’s Kajukenpo Karate and Landry Timber. This is a great way to advertise for your business and a great way to give back to the community. Feel free to email Jen at jimjen505@tds.net or call 648-2260.
■The library now has passes to the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum! Each pass admits a group of up to four people or a family of adults and their children any day except special events. For more info on the museum, go to indianmuseum.org.
■Free passes available for The Fells Estate located at 456 Route 103A, Newbury. Discover The Fells Estate, 83.5 acres of beauty and tranquility; learn the legacy of diplomat and statesman John Milton Hay; tour the 22-room Colonial Revival home; explore the forests, walk the woodland trails; and enjoy the renowned gardens. The Fells is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a preservation project of The Garden Conservancy. For more information and hours of operation, visit thefells.org, call 763-4789 or email info@thefells.org.
■Salisbury Free Library’s Home Delivery Program supplies books, movies, audio books, and more to individuals in their homes that are unable to get to the library themselves typically due to an ongoing physical condition, illness, age, lack of driver’s license, or other qualifying condition. This program was started after Jackie Weiner, a Salisbury resident, became ill, and she and her family were no longer able to get to the library on a regular basis. She passed away Feb. 12. Any resident of Salisbury is eligible with an ongoing condition that prevents the person from coming to the library is eligible. Due to resources and demand the individual must reside within town limits. This service is absolutely free to patrons. The only charges that may be assessed would be for lost or damaged materials. Deliveries are made on (typically) a monthly basis by a volunteer driver or library staff. This is how it works: You tell us what type of books and/or other materials you want. The library staff selects the books and other library items for you according to your criteria. They deliver books and other materials to you by volunteer or staff typically on a monthly basis. There may be variations or delays in delivery time based on availability of staff and volunteers. The library volunteers/staff will pick up and return your library materials when they bring the next delivery. You can also reserve or request specific books/materials. This can be done online through the catalog or by calling the library at 603-648-2278. You may borrow these items: Books, including best sellers and large print books Audio books and magazines, DVDs and Jigsaw puzzles. More info and applications for this service may be found at the library’s website, salisburyfreelibrary.wordpress.com.
■The Salisbury Free Library Book Club meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library. They will be reading Educated by Tara Westover. Copies of the book are now available at the library.
■Every Monday is story time at the Salisbury Free Library at 10:30 a.m.
■Every Tuesday is Gentle flow yoga, offered by Trinity Healing Energy, and takes place at the library from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. The suggested donation is $5. They also offer a gentle flow yoga class on Wednesdays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $8 per participant.
■At the Salisbury Free Library, there is a Kindle to loan. The Kindle is preloaded with e-books. Please call the library for more information. The library also offers eBooks and audio books to borrow to use on your own tablets and smart phones which are downloadable through N.H. Downloadable Books Consortium thanks to funding from NH State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. There are over 7,000 audio books and more than 9,000 eBook titles and magazines to choose from. All you need is a library card to take advantage of these valuable resources. There are two apps for smart phones available: Overdrive and Libby. Just go to nh.overdrive.com and log in with your library card number.
■Upcoming events for Kids at the Salisbury Free Library; from June to August is the library’s summer reading program. The program takes place every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Universe of stories with an emphasis on science.
■Vendors wanted for The Salisbury Old Home Day Committee is organizing the vendors for this year. OHD is on Aug. 10. They are looking for vendors of all sorts to join the OHD festivities. If interested, please contact Cindy to reserve a space at 648-6686 or 630-7898. You may also email Cindy at cindymidwife@gmail.com.
■The first business meeting for the Salisbury Historical Society this takes place Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the meetinghouse. The recipient of this year’s scholarship will present their winning essay and receive their check. A business meeting will follow with a vote to be taken on new proposed by-law changes; a discussion on this year’s Old Home Day event and the Round Robin. All are welcome to attend. The Historical Society is currently running a membership drive. Letters have been sent to town residents inviting them to join the society. Membership is open to everyone. Dues categories are yearly: Individual is $10: family for $ 15; contributing $30; a lifetime membership is one time $100 per person. If you are interested in joining please contact shscurator@gmail.com.
■The Salisbury Historical Society is still in need of artifacts for their Veteran’s display. If someone in your family has served in any war from the Revolutionary War to modern day, please take advantage of this opportunity to have them recognized for their service. Photos, with or without biographies, artifacts, uniforms etc. will make for a nice display. These items can be loaned to the society just for the display or donated to be cared for and displayed in a more permanent display. Please contact Linda at 603-648-2551 or at shscurator@gmail.com to arrange items to be picked up. Items on loan would be returned in September. This great display cannot happen without your help.
■Every Thursday night is cribbage night at 6 p.m. at the town hall. Please come join us as it is always a good time with neighbors.
■At the town safety building on Tuesday and Thursday nights the Fire/Rescue and Explorers meet. On the first Tuesday the Fire Auxiliary meets.
■The Salisbury Farmers market will be starting its fourth year on Monday afternoons at the Town hall on route 4 and is looking for more vendors. The Farmers Market’s opening day is on June 3 and runs through the end of September it will be every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. except holidays that fall on a Monday. At this time they have a few new vendors: DSigns by DS, which is hand, dyed fabrics; RJM Woodworks who makes beautiful wooden spoons and other wood items. Also featured are Two Pines Farm with vegetables and starter plants; Cutting Farm with honey and maple syrup; Need for Beads with beautiful handmade bead jewelry; Harmony Weaving with handmade woven items; Over the Hill farm with jams, jellies and relishes. The Salisbury Farmers market is still in need of more vendors, if interested please call Helen Binette at 648-2156.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■On Wednesday at 4 p.m., Webster Free Library Trustees Meeting will be held. Meetings are held in the library and are open to the public.
■Webster Memorial Day Commemoration will be held on Friday. Please join WES students and the Meeting House Society beginning at 10 a.m. at the Meeting House.
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com