■Meet Jess the Great Dane Service Dog as he demonstrates his training in support of his person. Also, learn of the different types of service dogs at the Suncook Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. on Monday.
■Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is held on Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., with the cost per class at $5, at the Suncook Senior Center.
■The Community Table is held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. with a delicious meal at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St.
■Pastel Drawing Class is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., and the cost is $7.50 per class or $45 for a six-week session, which includes material.
■Bill Parker will be at the Suncook Senior Center on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. to entertain as he sings plays keyboard and harmonica. Come and enjoy the fun.
■Zumba Gold is held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center, and classes are $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, and classes are $5 per class.
■TOPS will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. For more information, call 485-4254.
■St. Theresa Rosebush Society will be selling raffle calendars for $10 each. Drawings will take place during the month of July, and all proceeds will benefit the church roof fund.
■Allenstown School Board will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at Allenstown Elementary School to discuss the deficit that may have been caused by overruns in the special education budget.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The Chichester Youth Association will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Chichester Fire Station. All are welcome to attend. Plans will be made for a barbecue end-of-season get-together for Tuesday. This is for tee-ball, softball and baseball players. Plans for the 2019 Caramba Summer Soccer Camp to be held in July also need to be discussed.
■The Memory Cafe for Chichester & Epsom Alziemer’s patients and their caregivers will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Epsom library.
■ The Library Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. This meeting is open to Chichester residents.
■The library will be the place to be if you wish to make a basket on Monday. There will be a class starting at 5:30 p.m. Call 798-5613 to register.
■The Road Advisory Committee will have an open meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Sheds.
■On Monday, Grateful Sleds on Route 28 North, will hold its annual “Moe Ride.”
■On Wednesday, the library welcomes all knitters and crocheters to an event at 3:30 p.m. It is an informal session for anyone that wants to “exercise their fingers.” Bring a project or question.
■On Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m.
■There will be a Planning Board Visioning Session on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Chichester Central School. It is open to residents to join in a discussion on the update of the Chichester Master Plan for growth and development for the next 10 years. If you have questions, contact Kristy Barnouski at the Town Office.
■The library is the meeting place for the second Wednesday Book Club this Wednesday. The book is The Sense of Ending by Julian Barnes.
■The Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the library.
■On June 20, the Chichester Heritage Commission will host a presentation from Andrew Cushing from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance at 7 p.m. at Grange Hall. He will present “Historic Preservation in N.H.”
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■The Planning and Land Use Board will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
■The next gathering of the Memory Café will be held at the Epsom Library on Monday at 2 p.m. Jim Pero from Epsom will entertain with his guitar, and a trivia game will be held. Local caregivers and folks living with memory loss are invited to come and relax in a supportive environment. Refreshments will be served.
■“A Universe of Stories” is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program. Sign-ups will be from June 17 to 27 at the library.
■Story times are being held Mondays at 10 a.m., Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy crafts.
■Bone Builders will meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the library.
■Mahjong continues to be played Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Stop, watch and learn to play this ancient game.
■The Knitters Club will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
■“Toddler Time” will be 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.
■Lego Club will meet on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the library.
■Epsom Central School has a summer math challenge for students moving into first through eighth grade by completing a Bingo line. It is from June 15 to Aug. 26. Each student reaching this goal will be invited to a celebration that will take place at the beginning of September. Students and parents can check on the progress under the student reports tab by clicking progress. Students have logins to access IXL. Feel free to contract Mr. Connors, Mr. Herod, Mr. Bruce or Mr. Gagnon.
■Move-Up Hour is Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. for all students entering first through eighth grades.
■Fifth grade is having a State Fair on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Fifth-grade families are invited to view student state displays and discuss what students have learned about their states.
■The next Epsom Youth Athletic Association meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on June 26. Its meetings are held at the Epsom Public Library and are open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to come and see what the organization is working on for, and in, the community.
■The last day of school for kindergarten to seventh-grade students is Friday. Early release us at 1:15 p.m., and both morning and afternoon kindergarten students will attend in the morning.
■Birthday wishes to Cindy Pickard, Cherylann Arvanitis and Deb Blais! May you all have wonderful birthdays.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Pembroke/Chichester Democrats will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Pembroke Town Hall. Guest speakers will be representatives from Kent. St. Coalition.
■Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day committee is busily planning this year’s event for Aug. 24. The theme this year is “Go Green.” There is still room in the crafts area. To reserve your space call Chris Hebert at 485-9838 or Kati Booker at 321-9229. Volunteers are always needed and much appreciated. Call Kris Jacques at 491-0660 to assist with the planning, set up or clean up. Or if you prefer, a monetary donation would be most helpful to defray the many expenses. Send your donations to Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day, 311 Pembroke St., Pembroke, N.H. 03275. Some new concessions this year will include soft serve ice cream in addition to the traditional vendors. And of course there will be a full day of live entertainment on two stages and fireworks to end the day. Save the date and prepare for a fun-filled day at Memorial Field in Pembroke on Aug. 24.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Town of Pittsfield is looking for Pittsfield’s next “Citizen of the Year.” Now is the time to nominate the person who you believe deserves to be honored for actions and activities that benefit our town. Please send your nomination with a short note explaining why this person should be honored to Citizen of the Year, P.O. Box 173, Pittsfield, N.H., 03263. Nominations due by Saturday.
■Pittsfield Historical Society is hosting “Tales of New England Life: Four Stories by Alice Brown.” Alice Brown, born in 1857, was known for her short stories depicting the simplicity and goodness of country life. The Pontine Theater has selected four tales to bring to life on stage: Farmer’s Eli’s Vacation (1895), Gardener Jim (1910), A Poetess in Spring (1910) and The Flat Iron Lot (1899). This program, hosted by the Pittsfield Historical Society, will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Pittsfield Community Center, 74 Main St.
■Only $1,500 is needed to complete the final phase of the Floral Park Cemetery Fence. Thanks to your generosity, $14,599 has already been collected out of a total of $16,025. The fence is scheduled to be installed sometime in August. Send in your donations to “Town of Pittsfield,” and note on the check it is for the Floral Park Cemetery Fence Fund. Please send the checks to the Pittsfield Town Hall, Main Street. You can also stop by Jitters Cafe to put your donations in the box.
■The flower angels have begun their work, and soon you will see these hanging baskets gracing downtown. Each handmade basket – there are 40 of them – costs approximately $25 to make and plant. A very small group of volunteers do all the work, including daily watering. If you have a few dollars to spare, please consider a donation to the Pittsfield Hanging Basket Flower Fund at Citizens Bank, care of Donna Keeley, 256 True Road.
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is accepting registrations for the Craft Fair at this year’s Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally on August 3. This annual event draws 8,000 to 10,000 visitors. Feel free to contact us at info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org or 435-8272 for more information. All proceeds from this event go to PYW.
■July 13 is Old Home Day. The theme this year is “Christmas in July.” We want to decorate Dustin Park with the largest paperchain garland – we’ll be looking for all groups, churches, clubs and community members to make some chains. More information is coming soon.
■Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally is just a few short months away, on Aug. 2, 3 and 4. We cannot express the gratitude we have for our volunteers. Sign up at suncookvalleyrotary.org.
■At the Senior Center on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., Don Smith is back playing his country music. If you enjoy country music by Johnny Cash, then you will enjoy this show. Come in for the show and have lunch after.
■The Color Fun Run 2019 – sponsored by the PMHS Booster Club and PES PTO – will be held on Pittsfield Old Home Day, July 13. This is a 3K family-friendly, fundraising color run. The entry fee prior to June 24 is $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 10 and under. After Junes 24 fee increases $5. Check in is at 8 a.m., and the fun starts at 9 a.m. There will be free t-shirts and goodie bags for every participant who registers prior to June 24. For more information, go to pittsfieldboosters.wixsite.com/colorfun.
■The PES PTO’s last meeting of the school year will be held Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the PES Media Center. Elections for new officers/board members will be held as well as setting the meeting schedule next year.
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW) has finalized the 2019 summer schedule. A few of the fun and exciting trips being planned include Gunstock Adventure Park (sponsored by Suncook Valley Rotary Club), Squam Lake Science Center, Canobie Lake Park, Water Country, canoeing, Hilltop Fun Center, Smiity’s movies (Lion King), swimming at Ellacoya State Park and disc golf. It will be collaborating with Kingswood Youth Center to take a hike and eight weeks of outdoor rock climbing. PYW’s Drop-In Center will be open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
■On Thursday, PYW will be holding an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. for new youth and parents to check out the Drop-In Center and for everyone to sign up for summer trips and activities. Yearly membership dues are $25 per child, with a maximum of $50 per family. If you would like information on scholarships or need financial assistance, please stop by PYW and speak with Zach or Paula, or give them a call at 435-8272. No youth will ever be turned away. Interested in sponsoring a youth for the summer? For only $149, a youth can go on 17 trips and do every activity PYW offers during the summer months. Maybe you would prefer to support a whole family’s membership for only $50.
■PHS Class of 1984’s 35th High School Reunion is this summer on Aug. 24 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. Invitations are being mailed next week. For more info or to update your address, please contact 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
■The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at town hall.
■The Stand Up Pittsfield group will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at PMHS Media Center.
■The PMHS Senior Awards Night will be held on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the gym.
■Congratulations to the PMHS Class of 2019. The graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the PMHS Gym.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society extends a hearty thank you to Paula (Finnegan) Dickinson for her major contribution to its new headquarters.
■Friday is Flag Day. It is a day to reflect on the glories of our flag and the efforts to protect it over the years. The U.S. flag code stipulates that old, worn U.S. flags be disposed of with respect and dignity. The American Legion Post 75 conducts a disposal ceremony that meets all the requirements as set forth in law and common practice. Any citizen of Pittsfield who has a flag which should be disposed of is welcome to contact Post Adjutant Fred Okrent at 848-5312 or Post Chaplain Merrill Vaughn at 340-1375. They will be glad to make arrangements to transfer the flag to them for disposal. All members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony. It will take place at 9 a.m on Friday at the BCEP facility on Barnstead Road.
■Happy birthday wishes to Roberta Maxfield.
■Happy anniversary wishes to Cathy and Joe McHugh.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com