■Becoming LakeSmart will be presented on Saturday at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main St., 4-5 p.m. Residents and lakeshore property owners will learn some steps they can take to protect, and in many cases to improve, the quality of the local bodies of water they love. The presenter is Andrea LaMoreaux of the New Hampshire Lakes Association.
■A Senior Health Clinic will be held on Tuesday at the Andover Community Hub, 10 a.m.-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, 410-9754. A donation of $10 to the VNA is suggested but not required.
■The Andover Historical Society is inviting local artists, photographers, artisans and crafters – particularly those carrying on traditional crafts – to reserve a table to participate in its annual Old Time Fair on August 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Potter Place Railroad Station in Andover. With lawn space for up to two dozen vendors and old-time craft demonstrations, the fair regularly draws up to 600 attendees. Cost for a vendor is $20 for a 10 by 10 foot space. For more information, or to reserve space, contact Donna Baker-Hartwell at donnabh@tds.net or Alex Estin at 735-6579 or estinal@proctoracademy.org.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■Head to the Boscawen Public Library on Monday to learn all about turtles and to see a Russian Tortoise. The show, “Wild About Turtles,” starts at 6 p.m. with music and movement, storytelling and hands-on art, all led by Miss Mary, the “turtle lady.” Be sure to call the library at 753-8576 to sign up for this popular show.
■More summer events will be held at the library in the next few weeks. Author of Love Potion Number 10, Betsy Woodman, will be enjoying “Tea & Book Discussion Time” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Then, watch footage of the historic moon landing on its 50th anniversary, with special showings on Thursday at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. and by special request. Coming to the library from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 25 is ImagArena workshop. This is an exciting, hands-on program in which participants use their imaginations through building exercises.
■Enjoy the music of MoJohnson Revival at 7 p.m. on Thursday when they take the stage for the free summer concert series. Performances are held at the gazebo on the Town Municipal Grounds, 116 N. Main St. The Stuck in Time Band will be playing on July 25. Future concerts continue on Thursday evenings through August with Senie Hunt Solist on Aug. 1, Paul Gormley on Aug. 8 and ending with the music of Stolen Thunder. A snack bar will be open at all concerts.
■An integrated pest management workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Boscawen Community Gardens, at the intersection of Woodbury Road and Corn Hill. The rain date is Tuesday. The workshop is for gardeners using the Boscawen Community Gardens and for those interested in learning about pest control. Call Linda Chandonnet at the Town Municipal Offices at 753-9188 if you have questions.
■Pancake Breakfast for Service Dogs is being hosted by the Priscilla Chapter 51 to support the N.H. Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star Service Dog Program. This delicious fundraiser will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. July 27. The menu includes plain or blueberry pancakes, bacon or sausage, juice, tea and coffee. Adults $8, children ages 6 to 12 $4 and children 5 and under eat for free. Homemade baked goods will be available to buy and take home.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■The farmers market is on Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the center of the town, at the side of the library. This week is “How Sweet It Is.” Come sample the many products using honey or maple syrup made by local vendors, including jams and jellies, baked goods, fruits, cashew ice cream and so on. There will be music from Liz Kantz and Friends.
■The Canterbury Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27. It is the major fundraiser for the tra, Canterbury Fund, which supports residents when in need. Collections for “What Not” tables are now at the Byre, but to volunteer to help, call or text Sally at 848-6408. The big move of items from the Byre to the Center begins on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. To help with the various Children’s Area activities, contact Danielle at DLKrautmann@gmail.com or call 903-8307. To volunteer at the Book Fair and multimedia sale tables, contact Stephanie Jackson at 783-0495 or sfjackson59@aol.com or Paul Lepesqueur at 783-4578 or karma.karumi@gmail.com. There will be 42 independent vendors this year, music from local musicians and the Canterbury Morris Dancers performing, as well as the chicken barbecue or food tent being available for other grilled goodies. Contact Rick Crockford if you are unable to attend planning meetings and want to be involved in some other fair activity. He can be reached via email at rcrockford@laconiaschools.org.
■Zen coloring continues during July from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at the Elkins Public Library.
■The summer reading program will focus on space this year, celebrating the stars with stories, crafts, music and special guests. At 11 a.m. this Thursday, the library’s event is “A Sky Full of Stories,” a chance to learn about stars and space exploration.
■Canterbury Historical Society’s work on the “Welcome to Canterbury” packet is continuing. Society trustee Mary Jane Bergman is coordinating the project. Contact her with suggestions or to help at mj.bergman@comcast.net.
■On Fair Day, the new exhibit by the Canterbury Historical Society, “Historic Houses of Canterbury,” will open. This has been produced by a committee led by Harry Kinter, which has been working throughout the past two years.
■Canterbury Shaker Village is now offering lunches in the Creamery, 11 to 3 p.m. each day except Monday. Summer workshops include woodworking, medicinal plant walk, spirituals, chair and oval box making. Arts Week is July 23 to Aug. 3. Artists in residence will be there in open studios. The event culminates in a series of performances on Aug. 3 to celebrate the integration of the arts at Shaker Village. See website at shakers.org for events.
■The Loudon Food Pantry is providing food for Canterbury residents, among other towns, in the Huckleberry Business Park, 30 Chichester Road, Loudon. The pantry will reopen Monday. Funds are low, so please consider a cash donation. Canterbury residents may drop off at the Elkins Public Library. See loudonfoodpantry.org or call Sue on 724-9731 for more information.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■Support Loudon Elementary School’s PTA at Arnie’s on Loudon Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 27 with its first car wash fundraiser. If you’re interested in helping, please call 556–1587; the PTA is in desperate need of volunteers for the day. Volunteer for whatever time you are available.
■Loudon Communications Council’s annual meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday at Charlie’s Barn.
ALICHA KINGSBURY
798-3143
ammhkingsbury@aol.com
■ On Tuesday, the Trustees of the Trust Funds is meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■ On Wednesday, the select board is meeting at 6 p.m. upstairs at Academy Hall. Everyone is welcome.
■The Planning Board is having a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Academy Hall.
■On Tuesday, the Salisbury Historical Society is having a barbecue and open house from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the town hall on Route 4. There will be a cookout followed by a New Hampshire Humanities program at 6:30 p.m. featuring speaker Glenn Knoblock. His topic for the evening will be “Brewing in N.H.: An informal look at beer in the Granite State from colonial times to present.” The historical society is also looking for volunteers that are interested in bringing items of food to share with the group. If you are interested in doing so, please contact Diana Celmer at (216) 548-1111. Both the cookout and presentation are free and open to the public. It is actively seeking new memberships at the reasonable dues of $10 for an individual, $15 for a family, $30 for contributing members and $100 for a lifetime membership. If you would like to join but cannot attend this event, please stop by when the museum is open on Sundays, between 1 and 4 p.m.
■Old Home Day is rapidly approaching, so that must mean raffle tickets are on their way. We are finalizing the prize list still, but so far we have a town throw blanket, a hand-knit sweater by Mary Phillips, a gift certificate from the Barn Store that may also be used in the Grain Box, a sterling leaf with 14 carat gold-filled vein on a beaded necklace and a MasterCard or Visa gift card. Watch for the final list in August. Also, if you have an hour to two to spend at the raffle table or as a docent in the museum or meetinghouse on Old Home Day, please contact Linda Denoncourt at ldenonc@tds.net or at 648-2551.
■This year’s seasonal display in the meetinghouse displays artifacts and information from the American Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War. This display has received great feedback so far, so why not stop by and see for yourselves? It is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
■As always, don’t forget to check out the historical society’s website for events and news or simply explore Salisbury using the many categories at salisburyhistoricalsociety.org.
■At 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Salisbury Free Library, there will be a free presentation conducted by C.G. Mertiello, “Theremin: Music of Lightening and Air.” The Theremin is the world’s oldest electronic instrument.
■The Salisbury farmers market is from 3 to 6 p.m. every Monday until Sept. 30 at the town hall on Route 4.
■Starting at 6 p.m. every Thursday is Cribbage Night at the town hall on Route 4. All are welcome.
■At the Salisbury Safety Building, the Fire/Rescue and Explorers meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights. The Fire auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of the month.
■Salisbury Free Library’s summer reading program takes place at 10:30 p.m. every Monday and at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday. The event this Monday is “Jar of Stars,” and the event this Thursday is “Astronaut, Me?”
■Story time is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Salisbury Free Library. There are two story time events during the summer months.
■Summer Yoga by Maris is at 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday until July 31. The library’s suggested donation $8. There will be no yoga in August.
■Salisbury Free Library now has a home delivery service. Any resident of Salisbury with an ongoing condition that prevents them from coming to the library is eligible. This service is absolutely free to patrons of the library. The only charges will be for lost or damaged materials. Deliveries will be made on a monthly basis by a volunteer driver. Patrons participating in this program can borrow books, audio books, magazines, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles. You can obtain an application to participate in this new program or to volunteer by stopping into the library or by visiting the library’s website.
■The Old Home Day Committee met June 12, and its plans are coming together nicely for this year’s event. The theme is “Farm Days.” The dates are Aug. 9, 10 and 11. Friday night’s events will kick off the weekend with the annual “Pet Parade and Ice Cream Social” featuring ice cream from Richardson’s Farm. The ice cream social will be followed by fireworks, displayed by Atlas Fireworks at the Maplewood Ball Field on Route 4. Saturday’s events include a bake sale, book sale, vendors, food tent, parade, the historical society’s cemetery walk and white elephant table, the church chicken barbecue starting at noon and, of course, the Edward Bailey Horseshoe Tournamen. The Kearsage Band will be staying after the parade for a one-hour concert, which was donated by Crossroads Country Store. Tommy and Friend’s train is returning for the parade and also for rides for kids following the parade, an event that was a huge hit last year. The food contest this year is garden goodies grown in Salisbury; this can include vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc. Ribbons will be awarded for “Most Unusual,” “Prettiest” and “Biggest.” The committee has also added a tractor cruise night at 4 p.m. on Saturday, so brush up and clean off your tractors and get them to Town Square. Dudley Laufman will perform Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., and old-time N.H. barn dancint. For more ginformation on Old Home Day, please contact the following people chairperson Nancy Hayden at 648-2766, parade coordinator Amanda Swendsen at 315-8130 and vendor booths organizer Cindy Owen at 648-6686.
■The Salisbury Community Church pastor has told the church members that he has accepted a new full-time position at another church; Aug. 4 will be his last day. The process to find a replacement has begun.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net