■The Town of Allenstown is holding a Public Hearing on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Allenstown Town Hall. The hearing is on Zone Amendments for Suncook Infill Overlay Zoning District, Town Zoning Map, and 79E Tax Incentive Zone. For more information, call town hall at 485-4276.
■St. John the Baptist rectory office will be closed on Wednesday and Aug. 28.
■Silver Lining Chorus is a lively group of senior singers who will sing all the old favorites at the Suncook Senior Center on Monday at 12:45 p.m. so come on in and enjoy the songs.
■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 a great way to increase your flexibility and breathing. The classes are on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 per class at the senior center.
■Pastel Art Class is held on 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.
■The Cribbage Club is held on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Zumba Gold is held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Suncook Senior Center. The first class is free, and $10 per class or $70 for 10 classes.
■TOPS is held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at the senior center.
■The Suncook Senior Center is planning to hold a Craft Fair on Oct. 12 and looking for crafters. Tables will be $10 and to reserve your spot, call Phyllis at 485-4254.
■The Suncook Senior Center is also planning a trip to Castle in the Clouds in October with a visit at the Moulton Farm and lunch at Hart’s Turkey Farm. This all inclusive trip is only $83. per person. For more information, call Nancy at 485-9181.
■The Concord Regional VNA is starting a eight week falls prevention program A Matter of Balance on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the senior center. Please call 224-4093.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Please join us this Saturday for a Children’s Concert, led by Melissa Babcock at the Barnstead Farmers Market from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. We have a bumper crop of vegetables, please stop by and visit..
■Please join us this Saturday at 6 p.m. for a concert on the Parade Grounds, located at 1 Parade Circle. Bring your picnic basket, blanket, dancing shoes and enjoy a selection of familiar blues, rock and contemporary music by Chris Bonoli & the Blues Monsters. Refreshments will be available for sale by the North Barnstead Congregational Church.
LORI MAHAR
269-2329
lorimahar@tds.net
■On Monday, stop by the library at 2:30 p.m. for Mahjong – always looking for new players – instruction provided.
■Lovers of the Library will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Community Room – open to all and always welcoming new people who may want to volunteer to help with book sales and other library events.
■On Tuesday, the Historical Society meets from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Historical Society building. They are looking for new volunteers to help keep up the museum and various programs. Stop in any time as the meeting is open to all.
■Selectmen will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at town hall. Check the town website for the agenda.
■On Wednesday, the Knitting Group meets at 3:30 p.m. at the library. Even if you have a one-time question, you are welcome.
■The Agricultural Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library.
■On Friday, stop by the library at 2 p.m. Kids have a chance to “Read to Rafer” the dog that loves books!
■Also at the library Friday, the Color & Coffee time starts at 3 p.m. You can color, read, even use a computer and enjoy a beverage.
■Be sure to checkout one of the Little Book Houses in town. One at Carpenter Park and one in the little park in the town offices parking lot. There you will find free books from the library “take a book and /or give book!” Also, there are free books from the library at the Circle restaurant and on good weather days, behind the library. Best to call the library at 798-5613.
■There will be a basket-making class Aug. 28 at the library taught by Diane Perry Man. Sign up at the library or call in a reservation.
■If you are searching for an opportunity to volunteer on a town board, committee or commission, contact the selectmen’s office. There are openings on: planning board, road advisory, budget, historical society, heritage and library commission.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■The work has begin to install the new water line beginning at Goboro Road and making its way along Route 4 into the traffic circle, and then onto Route 28 North (to the Country Cook’n at the Circle Restaurant). Most of the work will be performed during the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., off the roadway, but may cause some delays. This project will take about three months to complete. Please be aware that once work starts near the end of Goboro Road residents may want to seek an alternate route. At times there will be police detail and flaggers so please consider this when traveling through the area for the safety of those in the area.
■Board of Selectman will meet Monday at 6 p.m.
■“Rock-it-to the library” with Steve Blunt on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Blast off on a musical journey that’s out of this world! Award-winning children’s musician Blunt delivers a little rock ‘n’ roll and lots of fun for the whole family. For summer reading 2019, Steve performs a mix of original tunes and familiar standards – with a cosmic outer space theme. Sign up at the library.
■Wednesday matinee at the library will be Red Dog, a film that critics say “wags a great emotional tale of adventure, love, and lasting friendship.” Funny, moving and a total charmer, the movie is based on the incredible true story of the wandering dog who hitched his way to a small mining town in Australia. Rated PG; starts at 1:30 p.m.
■Our favorite chef, Liz Barbour from “Creative Feast,” returns on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with a new program. She will teach attendees how to fill the pantry with low-carb foods to help stop cravings and satisfy your hunger so you eat less. She will also share her favorite low-carb recipes to help you to love this healthy, delicious way of cooking and eating. As we have to guarantee an attendance number, sign ups are required. Please check at the front desk at the beginning of August.
■Join us for Bone Builders Thursday at 9 a.m. at library.
■Lego Club will meet Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at library.
■Knitters club meets on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 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.
■Story Times are Mondays 10 a.m., Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays 3:30 p.m.
■Chess club will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the library.
■Happy birthday toDan McGuire on Monday and Scott Veinotte on Wednesday! Enjoy your special days!
■Happy anniversary to Mark and Andrea today along with Clay and Denise Foster! Rick and Stacy Davis, happy anniversary to you on Friday!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Pembroke & Allenstown Old Home Day is Saturday. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on School Street, to Main Street and into Pembroke, to Broadway and down Pleasant Street to Memorial Field. All day celebration with food, pony rides, hay wagon rides, inflattables, crafts, entertainment, and more. Don’t miss the fantastic fireworks at dusk, thanks to Associated Grocers of New England.
■Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day Parade road closings: On Saturday, the Old Home Day Parade will cause the following streets to be closed from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m.: Letendre Avenue, Granite Street, Notre Dame Avenue and the road from Letendre Avenue to Sunset Hill Apartments. The following streets will have limited access: Dawn Avenue, Cross Street, Valley Street. During the parade from 10 to 11:15 a.m., these streets will be closed: Letendre Avenue, School Street, Main Street (from St John the Baptist Church to Broadway) and Pleasant Street.
■The Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day Committee has issued the following restrictions: All parade participants, including our local representatives, must be pre-registered to be included in the parade. Absolutely no “drop ins” and no political campaigning will be allowed in this year’s parade. Also, no pets and no smoking will be allowed at Memorial Field. And there are no individual raffles allowed as well. For additional information, please contact 340-1487.
■On Wednesday at 1 p.m., the library will be holding a fun and educational program about all aspects of service dogs. This program is suitable for adults and children and will include a live demonstration featuring John and his service dog Jess!
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■School supplies and clothing are being collected. Drop off boxes are at Jack’s Pizza – Pittsfield, Main Street Variety and Joy Church.
■Are you a parent or family member to a Pittsfield student? Do you care about your and other students success, and want to deepen your leadership skills to support school improvements? We’d love to connect with you! Pittsfield Listens is now accepting applications to join the Family and Community Engagement Team of Pittsfield Listens- for the September-December cohort. Contact parentorganizer@pittsfieldlistens.org to learn more, or apply today and we’ll be in touch.
■Pittsfield Girls Soccer Tryouts for Varsity grades 9 to 12 will be Monday through Wednesday. Middle School girls will practice Monday.
■The flower angels have hung the hanging baskets gracing our lovely downtown. Want to help? Each hand made basket, there are 40 of them, costs about $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. Send donations to Citizens Bank c/o Donna Keeley, 256 True Road, Pittsfield.
■The Pittsfield Beautification Committee will be hosting a sale Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. This annual fundraising event will be next door to Jack’s Pizza at the garden on the corner of Broadway and Catamount. In addition to the plants, there will be baked goods as well as a yard sale. Please visit us and help support the beautiful gardens in Pittsfield.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Dominick’s Restaurant. For more information, go to suncookvalleyrotary@gmail.com.
■The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open 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. Call the church at 435-7471 to arrange drop-off.
■The Conservation Commission will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at town hall.
■On Sept. 11 at 7 p.m., the Pittsfield Historical Society will be presenting a program by Michael Bruno on New Hampshire’s Roadside Historical Markers. Michael’s program is geared towards the history of the New Hampshire Historical Marker program, how he came about the idea of the book and some local marker information specific to this area. He will have books available for sale and will be glad to autograph. Program will be on Elm Street.
■The members of The American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75, Pittsfield, N.H., will hold their meeting on Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Post 42, Barnstead, N.H. This meeting will be of great importance as we will decide on what to do with our Post Home, located at 3 Loudon Rd in Pittsfield. This building has been our home for over 80 years and now is in disrepair. The roof and ceiling tiles need to be totally replaced, the wiring and plumbing need to be brought up to code. We need as many members of the Post as possible to attend this important meeting to discuss the future of where we will be in the future. We are most gracious to the leadership of Post 42 for allowing us to use their Post home for our meetings for over a year now and we will forever be thankful for their support. However, it is time for us to tend to our future.
■Joy Church will be having Church in the Park on Sunday at Drake Field. Church service in the park at 9:30 a.m. and cookout after. Bring lawn chairs, your own soft drinks for your family, and a dish to share – and bring a friend! Joy Church will provide hamburgers and hotdogs. Everyone is invited.
■Town Beach will close Friday at 4 p.m. for the season.
■The Read, Meet, Talk Book club will meet at the Pittsfield Senior Center on Aug. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss In the Woods by Tana French.
■Happy anniversary on Monday to my fabulous husband of 30 years! Here’s to many more happy years!
■Happy anniversary wishes to Rick and Stacy Davis on Friday.
■Happy birthday wishes to Sally Wardwell on Sunday and to Ed Vien on Wednesday. I hope you both enjoy your special day.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com