■The Andover Historical Society has assembled a one-room “Pop-up Museum” at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main St. It opened on the Fourth of July and will remain open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays through July. The display features items from the society’s collection that aren’t routinely on public display, including photos and objects relating to Andover residents’ service in World Wars I and II and the history of baseball in Andover in the early- and mid-1900s.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■“ImagArena” is a fun workshop for parents and kids that is coming to the Boscawen Public Library from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. This is an exciting, hands-on program in which participants use their imaginations through building exercises. Please call the library at 753-8576 to sign up.
■“The Stuck in Time Band” takes the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday at the free summer concert series. Performances are held at the gazebo on the Town Municipal Grounds, 116 N. Main St. Future concerts continue on Thursday evenings through August, with Senie Hunt Solist on Aug. 1, Paul Gormley on Aug. 8 and then ending with the music of Stolen Thunder. A snack bar will be open at all concerts. Thank you to Parks & Recreation for bringing this entertainment to Boscawen.
■A delicious pancake breakfast 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. Saturday at the Horace Chase Lodge. The menu includes plain or blueberry pancakes, bacon or sausage, juice, tea and coffee. Adults pay $8, children ages 6 to 12 pay $4 and children 5 and under eat for free. Homemade baked goods will be available to buy.
■If you have stories that you would like to share, get positive feedback and get tips on writing, check out the Writer’s Workshop at the Boscawen Public Library. Its next meeting is at 6 p.m. July 29.
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 “Blues and Blueberries.” Enjoy bluesy music and blueberries with shortcake. There will be music from Audrey Drake and Jarrod Taylor.
■The Canterbury Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. It is the major fundraiser for the Canterbury Fund, which supports residents when in need. 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. The “What Not” tables will be in Canterbury Elementary School, and the Book Fair and multimedia sale tables will be down by the Elkins Public Library. The new Canterbury Historical Society exhibit, “Historic Houses of Canterbury,” will open in the old Elkins building opposite the cemetery. This has been produced by a committee led by Harry Kinter. The committee has been working over the past two years. As always, there will be the demonstration booths for spinning, woodworking, tool making and so on. The Canterbury Police Department will direct road closures and parking with a bus shuttle to the center
■The Canterbury Country Store will be open on fair day. Local produce, drinks and snacks available.
■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. This Thursday at 11 a.m. is the final day, with face painting provided by Canterbury’s own Linda Weiser.
■Petals in the Pines has something for both kids and adults this summer. Young kids will enjoy the second “Tale Trail” of the season, featuring the delightful story of Mossy by Jan Brett. The pages of this story are on signs posted along the woodland trails, and they lead visitors to the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. This self-guided activity is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Spread Your Wings” days are held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday. This includes spontaneous, child-led play in the Arbor Day certified outdoor classroom. Adults can visit to take a self-guided tour of the gardens or walking trails. The new Pick-Your-Own Flower Garden will be open very soon. There are bouquets made and available for sale at the Farm Stand on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See petalsinthepines.com for details on all events, or call Donna or Jim at 783-0220 with questions.
■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.
■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 from Tuesday 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. Also, the Mushroom Walk will be led by Sarah Woods Kender on Aug. 4. 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 has reopened. 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
■On Wednesday, the Conservation Commission meets at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■The farmers market is from 3 to 6 p.m. every Monday until Sept. 30 at the town hall on Route 4.
■Cribbage Night is at 6 p.m. every Thursday 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 library’s summer reading takes place at 10:30 p.m. every Monday and at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday. These are also story times.
■Attention fourth, fifth and sixth grade soccer players, the Salisbury soccer summer clinics for fourth, fifth and sixth-grade soccer players, hosted by the Salisbury Soccer Committee, have begun. They are at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the SES soccer field. Bring soccer cleats, mouth guards, shin guards and water. If you have not signed up yet, just bring $25, which covers all clinic dates: July 10, 17, 24 and 31 and Aug. 7.
■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 Tournament. 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. There will also be a rock climbing wall, Clayton the Wood Carver and much more. Smokey Bear is celebrating his 75th birthday this year, and there will be a cake to celebrate. 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 dancing. For more information 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
■Webster Free Public Library’s summer reading program story time is at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
■The library trustees are meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Meetings are held at the library and are open to the public.
■Book group meets at 7:15 p.m. Thursday to discuss Packing for Mars by Mary Roach.
SARAH CHALSMA
webstertowncrier@gmail.com