■The Suncook Senior Center will present entertainer Stan Jr. on Monday at 12:30 p.m., with Johnny Cash music and other oldies but goodies to help honor dads.
■Bone Builders is held Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is held Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Ladies of St. Anne will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the St. John the Baptist Church.
■Community Table is held Tuesday at 5 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center, 8 Whitten St. The cost is $5 per class.
■Pastel art class is held Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. 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.
■Trivia with Cassidy will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. right before bingo. Come and test your knowledge and have some fun.
■Tai Chi is held Friday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost is $5 per class and is a great way to help with strength and balance.
■TOPS is held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■The final Church Supper, by the Knights of Columbus, will be Saturday. Come join them for a barbecue chicken dinner with all the fixings. The cost is $8 per person and $25 per family.
■The Lobster Bake in York, Maine, with the Suncook Senior Center will take place July 15 still has some room. The cost is $90 per person. Please call Nancy at 485-9181 for more information.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The library will host a new mahjong group starting Monday. The library has purchased an American mahjong game, and another person has offered one for people joining the group. The group will meet from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. No experience is necessary, and tiles are provided.
■The Lovers of the Chichester Library will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday in the community room. Stop in and see if this group is for you. The group helps with the book sales, summer reading programs and other events to benefit the library.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the town hall. Abatements will be discussed, as well as other agenda items.
■Wednesday is the last day for school for CCS students. If you are thinking about what your child can do this summer, bring them to the library June 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is the kickoff for the summer reading program, “Universe of Stories.” There will several stations for kids to visit. It will be held rain or shine. Pick up a list of the activities for the entire summer reading program. There will be prizes and a wonderful event at the end of the program.
■The Agriculture Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
■The Chichester Heritage Commission will host a presentation from Andrew Cushing from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Grange Hall. He will present “Historic Preservation in NH.” It is free, open to the public and refreshments will be served.
■Trustees of the Trust will meet at 9 a.m. on Friday at the town offices.
■Be at the library at 3 p.m. on Friday for coffee and coloring supplies. It is also an opportunity to relax in the reading room with a newspaper or magazine.
■The Chichester Grange will have a penny sale at the Chichester Methodist Parish Hall, next to the church, from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday. At noon, there will be sandwiches, chips and drinks available for a light luncheon. Parking is free and available across the street.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■The Board of Selectmen’s meeting is at 6 p.m. on Monday at the town offices.
■The Epsom Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Epsom Town Office Meeting Room, located on 940 Suncook Valley Highway, Circle Plaza.
■The Conservation Commission meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday at the town offices.
■The Budget Committee meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the town offices.
■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 Tuesdays and Thursdays 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 Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
■Toddler Time will be Wednesday 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.
■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.
■Old Home Day Road Race registrations are being accepted now. The Epsom Old Home Day 4-Miler is on August 11. Back on Sept. 11, 2016, the park was hit by a microburst that downed approximately 100 trees. The park remained closed that fall and winter and finally opened again in May 2017. All proceeds from the race will be used for the upkeep and improvement of Webster Park in keeping with the intent of the gift by Mr. Webster 100 years ago. You can either walk 2 milse or run 4 miles. Sign up online on Epsomnh.org website.
■Everyone is invited to a Suncook Valley Trails Reconvening Session on Tuesday at the Epsom Central School Gymnasium at 7 p.m. It will be a wrap-up meeting providing an overview of the findings from the five Suncook Valley towns and their meeting participants. Also, at 6 p.m. before the meeting, there will be leading an optional rail trail walk along the nearby Epsom Town-owned rail bed to get a sense of rail trail project possibilities. The group will leave the Water Street parking lot at 6 p.m. sharp for a short walk in light rain or shine. Wear hiking boots, bug spray and proper attire for protection from the elements.
■From July 15 to 26, Epsom swimming lessons will be held at the Pittsfield Town Beach. More information is coming soon.
■Happy birthday to Beth-Ann Barrett today! Enjoy your day.
■Happy Father’s Day today! It means more than gifts; it means saying thank you. It means saying I love you. You are the best “Dad” and my best friend. Today is your day, Dads. Cheers!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■ Pembroke Recreation Department will offer eight tennis lessons at Pembroke Academy on Mondays and Wednesdays starting July 8 through 31. Registration forms are available at the Town Hall and should be in by July 3. You must sign up between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Juniors (third-grade and under) 4 to 4:45 p.m.; (grades 4 to 8) 5 to 6 p.m. Cost: resident $30; non-resident $40; adults (14 and up) 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Cost: resident $30 (high school students); $40 (adults) non-resident $50. Rain days are Tuesday or Thursday. For questions, call 848-9677.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■Only $1,500 is needed to complete the final phase of the Floral Park Cemetery Fence. Thanks to your generosity, $14,500 has already been collected out of a total of $16,000. 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 Aug. 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. We suggest using 11 by 2 inch paper in any colors. Completed chains can be dropped off at the Library, Jitters Café or Epping Well.
■Decorate a tomato cage into a Christmas tree, angel, reindeer or any other holiday decoration and bring it to Drake Field on July 13 by 8:30 p.m., before the fireworks and the public will judge them in a contest for Old Home Day. Power will be available. There will be a $50 cash prize to the winner. Check out Pinterest for ideas.
■The Old Home Day cook-off this year is Christmas cookies. Bake a batch, 1 to 2 dozen, of your favorite Christmas cookies and deliver them by 9 a.m. on July 13 to Dustin Park at the 4-H booth. Winners will be chosen by popular vote. Cash prizes will be awarded – $75 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. Anyone is invited to participate. Please contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com to register.
■Santa’s Mailbox will be at the Pittsfield Post Office from July 5 to 13 for letters to Santa for Old Home Day. Letters can also be mailed to Santa Claus, 91 Joy St., Pittsfield, N.H., 03263. Include your mailing address to receive a reply from one of Santa’s elves.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will be sponsoring the movie Polar Express on July 12 to kick off Old Home Day. The movie is free and is under the stars at Drake Field. The approximate start time is 8:30 p.m. Bring your own chair or blanket. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Rotary’s Walk Through Balloon will be set up at Drake Field from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
■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/…/hot-air-balloo…/volunteers.
■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 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.
■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 South Pittsfield Community Club will be holding a ham and bean supper on June 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 444 Dowboro Road. The all-you-can-eat menu includes ham, homemade baked beans, homemade brown bread, white bread, potato salad, homemade pies, milk, chocolate milk, water or coffee. It is $9 for adults,$5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children under the age of 6. For more information, contact Tina Metcalf at 435-8229 or Lucia Metcalf at 435-8528.
■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.
■PES Food 4 Kids will continue over the summer. Families will pick up between 10 and 11 a.m. every Thursday beginning July 11 and continuing until August 21. Pick up will be in the PES cafe. We want all families to have what they need this summer. Please contact Mike Curtin at 435-8432 if we can help. It is open to all families in the district
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Dominick’s Restaurant. For more information, contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
■The Kindergarten Celebration will be Monday at 6 p.m. at the PES gym.
■The Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the PES gym.
■The Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony will be Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the PES gym.
■The Last Day of School is Friday. PES students will be released at 12:30 p.m., and PMHS studnets will be released at 12:45 p.m.
■Happy Father’s Day to my fabulous father-in-law, Leon Miller. You are the best!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com