■Summer Concert at the Town Hall on Aug. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. with two local rock bands, “Crazy Steve” and “Nobody.” The concert is free and open to the public. The Allenstown Fire Department will provide the refreshments of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and other snacks to enjoy. Parking is on the street, at town hall, or at the Dupont school next door. So pack up your lawn chairs or blankets and be part of this summer concert on the town hall green.
■Armand R. Dupont Middle School in Allenstown is looking for a crossing guard for the 2019-20 school year. The position is located at the crosswalk in front of the church on Main Street. Hours are 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. The pay is $15 a hour and the individual is paid for two hours a day. The district is willing to send the individual to training in August and or work with the Allenstown Police Department to make sure that the person feels confident about the job responsibilities. Please call Shannon Kruger at 485-4474 or skruger@sau53.org for more information and employment application.
■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.
■Community Table is held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at St. John the Baptiste Parish Hall, 10 School St.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Classes are $5 per class.
■Pastel Art Class is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Classes are $7.50 per class or $45 for a six-week session which includes materials.
■Cribbage Club is held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Its a lot of fun.
■Zumba Gold is held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Classes are $10 per class or $70 for ten classes. Remember the first class is always free.
■TOPS is held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with weigh in starting at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Tai Chi Moving Meditation is held on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■This Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at the Farmers Market, the North River Band will be playing and our sponsor is Combustion Motor Works. Please stop by and visit our local vendors for veggies, bread, customer signs and more!
■This Saturday at 1 p.m. Combustion Motor Works will be celebrating 10 years in business! Located at 27 Depot St., Building G there will be a car show, barbecue, bounce house and four bands will be playing! Please come celebrate with us!
LORI MAHAR
269-2329
lorimahar@tds.net
■On Monday, the Chichester Photo Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Open meeting for those who want to share photos of the surrounding area.
■The Mahjong Group meets Monday at the library at 2:30 p.m., downstairs in the Community Meeting Room. Stop by and see what this game is all about.
■On Tuesday, the Chichester Historical Society meets from 9 a.m. to noon at the Historical Building on Main Street. Open to the public – you can see if this group is for you or just stop in and see the wonderful exhibits that have been accumulated over many years.
■On Wednesday, all teens are encouraged to stop by the library at 6 p.m. for pizza and games. This will be the first meeting of the new teen group – contribute ideas of how this group can function and what activities would be enjoyed.
■The Chichester Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. If you have veggies you want to sell, sign up for a table at the farmer’s market to be held Aug. 3 at the library.
■On Friday, come to the Grange at 7:30 p.m. for a program “Space Missions Across Our Solar System.” Presented by Dave McDonald from the Discovery Center. For children and adults. The Summer Reading Program has given kids info on every planet and space missions. Come and explore the big missions and their findings in this interactive presentation. At dusk, kids will be allowed to look through a telescope and see the planets, like Saturn! Refreshments will be served.
■On Saturday, the library will be having a farmer’s market/yard sale to go along with their regular monthly book sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is still time to sign up for a table spot, free of charge – call or stop by the library.
■The Chichester Central School has a job opening for an Athletic Director. Call 798-5651 for details.
■Old Home Day is on the horizon. It will take place Aug. 17. If you are a baker and can donate homemade cookies, brownies, pastries for OHD lunch, please contact Tammy Jameson at 731-7951.
■A big thank you to Ian Blackman and Bernard Reinhardt for their volunteer work; inspecting the damage to the library building and obtaining and installing gussets, saving the library from further damage. There are pictures and a full explanation on the town website. All was done with no cost to the taxpayer. It is truly appreciated.
■On Aug. 5, the library will be having a Lego Derby. Sign up at the library so there is a head count. It will be at 6 p.m. at the Hope in Christ Church (across the side street). Come a bit early and help carry the Legos and other supplies!
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■All Epsom Democrats and Independents are invited to the Town Democratic Committee meeting on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1913 Dover Road near the Epsom Circle. Up a full flight of stairs and to the left in the large white building in back of Subway. We hope to see you there.
■On Monday at 3 p.m., a Teen bookmaking class with Kerry Harman will take place. Join us for this fun workshop for fifth-graders and up! Sign up is required as seating is limited. Materials fee is $8.
■On Monday at 7 p.m., author/journalist Dan Szczesny will discuss his book, The White Mountain: Rediscovering Mount Washington’s Hidden Culture. The book is the result of a year’s work, as he explored the history and mystique of New England’s highest peak. His exploration led to being part of a team of a 97-year-old marathon runner as well as a week in winter cooking for the scientists in the observatory.
■A family movie, Wonder Park, will be shown Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn and drinks provided.
■Bone Builders will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the library.
■Join us on Wednesday for the movie matinee In Run the Race, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the library.
■Fellow Epsom gardeners, when you are collecting your produce and need to get rid of extra. Please think of the Epsom Food Pantry. They would love the fresh produce. They are there on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s. If you can’t get there, please call Priscilla Thompson at 219-3025 and she will be happy to arrange pick up.
■Please forward a submission for Citizen of the Year 2019 to Epsom Old Home Day Association c/o Georgia Perry 190 North Road, Epsom, N.H., 03234. Submissions should include detailed information about the candidate and should be received by Friday for consideration.
■Story times are Mondays, 10 a.m., Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Children and their caregivers listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy crafts.
■Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge No. 36 is looking for pie donations for this year’s Epsom Old Home Day supper on Aug. 10 at Webster Park. If you would like to donate, please call Vickie at 736-4707 or Jeanne at 736-9240. Double crust fruit pies (homemade or store bought) can be left at the small building by the Pavilion on Aug. 10. You can also respond to Vickie on Facebook. Thank you very much for your help!
■The Epsom Town Band will begin its summer concert series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Webster Park. Next Concert is scheduled for Friday. The band will also be performing on Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. as part of Epsom’s Old Home Day celebration. Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and bring a lawn chair to enjoy an old-fashioned concert in the park!
■Epsom Old Home Day 4-Miler will be Aug. 11. Register online on the Epsomnh.org website. Elks Riders Concord/Epsom N.H. 1210 invite you to Benefit Ride & Cookout for ECS Class of 2020 on Aug. 17. Join us for a scenic ride through Epsom and the Lakes Region towns ending with a barbecue at Heritage Harley Davidson in Concord. Ride Along has a 9 a.m. registration at Epsom Central School, 282 Black Hall Road, Epsom. Race begins at 10:30 a.m. SHARP kickstands up! $15/rider or $20 rider and passenger. Even if you don’t ride, please join us for the barbecue, bake sale and 50/50 raffle at Heritage Harley Davidson following the ride (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) All proceeds benefit the Epsom Central Schools Class of 2020 Trip to Washington, D.C. For more info, please contact Damon Bellorado at d18in8ps@yahoo.com or call 736-3001
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Pembroke Recreation’s summer concert season continues on Aug. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Green Heron – Folk music at its finest. A powerful duo that will leave you captivated and inspired. This event is sponsored by Pembroke Pines Golf and Merrill Construction. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Memorial Field, sit back and enjoy this wonderful free family event. In case of rain, concerts will be rescheduled. For questions, call 848-9677.
■The Pembroke Library is open to Mah-jong players every Wednesday at 1 p.m. For more info, contact the library at 485-7851.
■Children ages 15 months to sixth-grade may continue to register for the Summer Reading Program with a chance to win several great prizes. All reading logs are due 12 p.m. July 30, 2019. The Summer Reading Finale will take place Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Raffle prizes will be drawn. For more info, contact the library at 485-7851.
■Children and adult clowns are needed in the Pembroke & Allenstown Old Home Day parade! Would your family be interested? Please contact Jocelyn at 485-3352 if interested. We can provide all the costumes.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The 38th Annual Suncook Valley Rotary Club Hot Air Balloon Rally is here – Friday to Sunday – at Drake Field. Visit suncookvalleyrotary.org and click on Balloon Rally link for information. Volunteers are needed for the weekend – check out the website for help that is needed. There will be carnival rides, helicopter rides, crafters on Saturday, K-9’s Dog Demonstration, balloon night glows, fireworks and of course, hot air balloons!!
■Cow Chip Bingo, sponsored by the Victory Workers 4-H Club, will be held Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at Drake Field. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Prize of $500 to the winner. In case of inclement weather or if the cow does not “plop” within an hour, a winner will be drawn by raffle ticket number. Contact any4-H member or leader to purchase a raffle ticket.
■“Anything That Floats” River Raft Regatta at the Balloon Rally, on Saturday at noon. Registration is required. Visit suncookvalleyrotary.org for information and registration form.
■PES PTO is sponsoring a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday (Balloon Rally Weekend) at 1 p.m., at Drake Field (or if inclement weather at the PES Gym). To register, please email pto@pittsfieldnhschools.org for a form. Cost of $20 per person or $30 per team. Two tournaments are being held: The Backyard Bag Toss and League Champs Compete – cash prizes! there will be children’s game too.
■Touch-A-Truck, Meet A Mascot event will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Drake Field on the Baseball Diamond.
■Pittsfield Balloon Rally’s Frank H. Donovan 5K road race will be held on Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at Drake Field. Register on-line at lightboxreg.com. Online registration closes at 12 p.m. on Friday. Visit suncookvalleyrotary.org for paper registration form. Checks payable to “Frank H. Donovan 5K.” Send to Libby Kun, 44 Park St., Wilmington MA 01887. Race Day Registration costs $25, cash or check, at gazebo on Drake Field, ($10 for 12 and under). $100 cash prize for the top overall male and female and awards in each age category.
■For more information about the race and the course map, visit the Rotary Club website. For questions about the race, please contact: Keith and Libby Kun, race directors, at: frank5krun@gmail.com or 505-1636.
■Pittsfield Listens is thrilled to welcome Kim Parks to the staff team as Parent Organizer. Kim brings her experience as a Pittsfield community member, parent, and as a former parent leader with the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Team of Pittsfield Listens. If you are a parent or family member to a student in the Pittsfield Schools interested to get involved, send Kim Parks a note on Facebook Messenger or email at parentorganizer@pittsfieldlistens.org.
■Pittsfield Listens encourages underrepresented youth, parent, family, and community voice on issues and policies that directly affect their educations and lives. To learn more, visit pittsfieldlistens.org.
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is accepting registrations for the Craft Fair at this year’s Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally on Saturday. Help us spread the word to all your crafty friends.This annual event draws 8,000 to 10,000 visitors from all over New England and beyond! Feel free to contact us at info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org or 435-8272 for more info. All proceeds from this event go to support PYW programs and activities – help us empower the youth of Pittsfield!
■PHS Class of 1984 – it’s your 35th High School Reunion this summer on Aug. 24 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. Save the date! Invitations are in the mail. For more information or to update your address, please contact Andi Grainger Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
■The summer reading program A Universe of Stories will continue through Aug. 15. Family activities are held at the library on Thursday morning at 10 a.m., school age children gather at the library on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. and at the Drake Field Recreation Program on Wednesday morning.
■Help support PES PTO – $1 from each reusable bag purchased in the month of July at the Northwood Hannaford will be donated.
■PMHS Girls Summer Basketball is in full swing. Any girl that will be entering grades five through 12 in the fall are welcome to attend. The schedule is: Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. middle-schoolers and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. high schoolers. Please make sure you bring sneakers and lots of water! Any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at heidihall32@yahoo.com or call or text 848-6855.
■The South Pittsfield Friends Meeting House (aka Quaker Church) will hold two services this summer on Aug. 4. Pastor Harold Muzzey will be the speaker and on Sunday, on Aug. 11, the Rev. Henry Frost will be the speaker. Services begin at 1 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.
■School supplies and clothing are being collected for our local schools. Please help support this super needed initiative by donating school supplies, clothing or backpacks for our local students and teachers who could use them. Drop off boxes are at Jack’s Pizza, Pittsfield’s Main Street Variety and Joy Church.
■Happy birthday wishes to Erich Engelmann on Tuesday, Allison Yelle Buttafuoco and Val Guy on Thursday and to Dianne Vaughan and Mary Thorpe on Friday. I hope you all enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com