■A Memorial Day ceremony will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the N.H. Veterans Cemetery, located at 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen. Traffic delays are anticipated from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., as travel in that area will be limited to residents and those attending the ceremony. Thank you for your support of this important Memorial Day remembrance.
■Gardeners are invited to the “Twilight Talk” at the Boscawen Community Gardens on June 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (rain date June 4). The gardens are located at the corner of Corn Hill Road and Woodbury Lane. Contact Linda Chandonnet at the Town Municipal Offices with your questions at 753-9188, ext. 321, or email her at lchandonnet@townofboscawen.org.
■The Concord VNA will be holding their monthly Senior Health Clinic at Boscawen Green, 135 N. Main St., on June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Services offered include blood pressure screening, foot care, medication and nutritional information. A suggested donation of $10 is requested however services will be provided regardless of ability to pay. Call 224-4093 or 800-924-8620, ext. 5815.
■Head to the High Street Coffee House on June 7 for a fun and free evening. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Boscawen Town Hall (beneath the Congregational Church at the intersection of Routes 3 and 4). Carl Beverly is the featured musician for June, taking the stage at 7 p.m. and will perform for the first 30 minutes of the evening. He is followed by open mic where poets, musicians, and comedians entertain the crowd. The featured performer takes the stage for the last session ending around 9:30 p.m. Donations are accepted. A full array of refreshments are available for sale from 6:30 p.m. to the close of the evening. Call Chris at 520-9196 or Liz at 848-2410 if you have questions.
■All Aboard the Ag Express! Get a behind the scenes look at four farms in Merrimack County on June 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bus tour starts at the Merrimack County 4-H Office at 315 Daniel Webster Highway. The first stop is Boscawen’s own Marshall’s Pumpkin Farm that has operated for nearly half a century. Other stops on the tour are Contoocook Creamery at Bohanan Farm (Contoocook), Rossview Farm (Concord) and the Yankee Farmer’s Market in Warner. Cost is $28 per person, non-refundable and includes transportation, snacks and lunch. Contact Michelle Bersaw-Robblee at michellebersaw@unh.edu or call her at 796-2151.
■Merrimack Valley schools, town municipal offices and the Boscawen Public Library will be closed on Monday in celebration of Memorial Day.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■A Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday at 10 a.m. Parade participants should assemble at the elementary school by 9:45 a.m. The Observance will take place at the bandstand. Pastor Sara will deliver the invocation and benediction. Lt. Col. Wayne Mann, USAF, will speak and USMC Capt. Dale Caswell will officiate. Belmont High School band led by Lauren Fontaine will accompany the proceedings.
■Solarize Canterbury program takes place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in 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 is set for June 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the parish house. Bring clothing, shoes, handbags, scarves etc on June 3 and 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. Contact Stephen of Transition Canterbury, at 860-9412, or Stephen.bp@hotmail.com if unable to make these collection dates.
■Canterbury Community Farmer’s Market Association will reopen June 5 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
■Free exercise classes at the parish hall Monday and Friday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. Contact Judy Nelson at 783-9698.
■Canterbury Country Store needs support of townspeople 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. from Monday to Saturday and closing 5 p.m. Sunday.
■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
■Tax bills have been mailed with a due date of July 3. If you have any questions, please call the Salisbury Tax Collector.
■N.H. State Parks pass grants admission for two adults and four children to any day; use park at no additional charge. Not valid at the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, the Flume Gorge, Hampton Beach State Park – South Beach, Wallis Sands State Park, or metered parking. The pass may not be used for camping fees.
■Tuesday’s session of Yoga at the Salisbury Free Library has been canceled until further notice, as they reassess the needs of the community. They would love to hear any suggestions from those in the community interested in attending future classes. Please contact Kathleen Noonan or Pamela Monaghan via Facebook messenger or in person with any thoughts thank you. But every Wednesday is Gentle flow yoga offered by Trinity healing Energy takes place at the library 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $8 per participant.
■CountrySide Builders LLC is sponsoring a blood drive at the Salisbury Town Hall which is located at 645 Old Turnpike Road in Salisbury from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 15. They are also having a raffle the day of the drive in which all blood donors may choose to enter when they come to their appointment. There are some great prizes from local businesses such as: The Crazy Chicken of N.H. Soap and Spa, Bill Gregory’s Karate, Iron Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Repeat Boutique in Andover, The Barn Store, Big Water Brewery, and the Kulcacz Family donated a four pack of Hopkinton State Fair tickets, the Andrus family donated a gallon of Maple syrup and there may be more prizes added. If you are a local business or family and would like to donate a prize please email Jen Hoyt at jimjen505@tds.net or call 648-2260. Please sign up online now at redcrossblood.org and enter “salisburynh” to schedule an appointment in this drive. You may also call 1-800-733-2767 to book an appointment to donate in this drive. We are looking to beat 41 units of blood donated, having a bit of friendly competition with our neighboring towns. So come out to maybe win a prize but definitely help save lives by donating blood on June 15!
■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.
■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 cindymidwife@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 vendors. The Farmers Market’s opening day is 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
■Webster Free Public Library will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
■All town offices will be closed Monday in observation of Memorial Day. The offices will reopen as usual Wednesday. The tax collector will be open Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. The town clerk will have extended hours on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
■Webster Library Book Group’s May book is In the Woods by Tana French. Please join us Thursday at 7:15 p.m. as we discuss this beautifully written book. Copies of the book (and one audiobook) are available at the library.
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com