■An “Art Salon at the Hub” will be held Saturday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Andover Community Hub, the first in what is hoped will be a monthly opportunity for beginning and professional artists to share their work with one another for feedback and support. The gathering, organized by Andover artist Molly Leith, is intended to foster community, creativity and connections; participants are asked to bring something they’re working on to the gathering. The event is free, with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit The Hub. For more information, contact mollyleith@me.com or 510-847-6248.
■There will be a showing of Beauty and the Beast on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Andover Community Hub. All are welcome to this 2017 live action musical, popcorn is served, and showings are free although small donations are much appreciated. Those who’d like to be kept posted on upcoming events can contact TheAndoverHub@gmail.com to be added to the ongoing email list.
■Teachers, parents and anyone else are invited to stop in on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 11 a.m. or whenever the Hub is open to stock up on up-cycled craft and stationery supplies, free or for a small donation. This self-serve effort is intended to find a new use for leftover supplies that might otherwise end up in the landfill. Anyone with similar supplies they’d like to donate can contact hubcloset@gmail.com for guidelines.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■Don’t miss the last supper, until spring, that is, at the Boscawen Congregational Church. The all-time favorite Ham and Beans are on the menu with lots of sides and homemade desserts. Meals are served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Teens and adults cost $8, children 6 to 12 pay $5 and children 5 and under eat for free.
■Contra dancing returns to town hall in the basement of the Boscawen Congregational Church on Oct. 19. The series continues on the third Saturday of each month through June.
■Take a chance on a future collectible sports memorabilia item! The Boscawen Old Home Day Committee is raffling off an autographed photo of Rafael Devers, voted the American League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2019 season. Tickets are on sale at town offices for $5 each or three for $10. The winner will be drawn Nov. 23 at the BOHD Craft Fair at Rundlett Middle School. You do not need to be present to win.
■Craft fair vendors are being sought for “A Holiday Craft Fair and Festival of Trees,” held at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, on Nov. 2. To rent your space, contact Martha Cheney at 796-3207 or email mcheney@mcnhome.net.
■The food pantry for all Boscawen residents is open on Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The pantry is at the Boscawen Congregational Church.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■Church in the Woods: Kairos Earth is celebrating the fifth birthday of Church in the Woods, at 92 Foster Road, today, with a 9 a.m. morning service, followed by Blessing of the Pies, and potluck lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new meeting house will be open for viewing, and an afternoon trail walk will take place from before the last service at 3 p.m. Kairos Earth will provide pies, hot tea, coffee and cider, attendees invited to bring other dishes, and their own utensils and plates/mugs. And during October the trails through the woods are open for visitors coming in peace, for hiking and reflection. There are trail maps in the barn. See kairosearth.org for more details.
■Humanities To Go at the Elkins Public Library will present “Treasure from the Isle of Shoals: How New Archeology is Changing Old History,” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Learn about archeologist Nathan Hamilton’s numerous collection of artifacts found on Smuttynose Island showing human activity over thousands of years.
■Kate Goegel is offering rug braiding classes at the library. Classes are all Tuesdays in October. Classes limited to six people with a fee of $15. Call 783-4386 to sign up. Book group meets Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., reading This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel.
■Fire Station Open House this coming Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Stop in to meet the dedicated local firefighting team, children and adults all welcome to see the equipment and trucks.
■CES third- through fifth-graders are planning a Harvest Supper on Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. They will prepare and serve soups and breads using produce from the school gardens. Children will make the food safe clay pots at school. Donations welcome to assist and all proceeds to the food pantry.
■ChildFind Clinic to be held again Belmont Elementary on Oct. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m., to screen for disabilities in preschool children. Call 267-9222 to make an appointment.
■Canterbury Historical Society exhibit will be open again next Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Save the date, the society’s annual meeting will be Nov. 3. Contact president Bob Scarponi at scarp2@together.net or Mary Ann Winograd at the library if interested in learning more about being a trustee.
■Canterbury Shaker Village Fall Homeschool Day is Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. And Vintage Car Show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., presented by the White Mountain Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, offers free admission to the Village for one driver and one passenger and a free raffle. Loudon Food Pantry: providing for Canterbury residents among other towns, in the Huckleberry Business Park, 30 Chichester Road, Loudon. Canterbury residents may drop off at the Elkins Public Library. See website loudonfoodpantry.org or call Sue on 724-9731.
■Save the date for Old Ways Days and Traditions on Oct. 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 418 Shaker Road, Canterbury. See oldwaystraditions.net for more details.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■As of October 1, the Selectmen’s office Will now be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The office will be closed from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch daily. The Selectmen’s office will no longer be open on Mondays or the fourth Tuesday Evening of the month. The Selectmen meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at Academy hall. These meetings are an important part of small town governing, the public is welcomed and encouraged to attend these meetings.
■The Planning Board meets on Monday October 7 at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■The Old Home Day Committee meets at 6 p.m. October 9 at Academy Hall.
■The MVHS Girl’s Soccer team s are collecting used clothes, jewelry, accessories, handbags, shoes and linens that will go to the Epilepsy Foundation which will share part of the proceeds with the girls soccer team. It is a great way to clean out your closets and basements all the while helping two great causes. Please bring your items to their fundraising event on October 10,and 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; October 12 from 8 a.m. go 1 p.m. ; October 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ; October 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. , October 15 and 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. the drop off location is 8 Bean Street Penacook NH for more information please contact sjmcneil@comcast.net
■The MVHS girls soccer boosters are holding a Five Guys fundraiser on Wednesday October 9 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the concord NH Five Guys which is 56 Fort Eddy Road Concord NH . Five Guys will donate 10% of your purchase during those hours. Please come and help support MVHS Girls Soccer .
■The SES PTG will be hosting snack and hot beverage table at the Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail on October 12. They are looking for donations of nut free snacks and baked goods to sell. The PTG will keep all proceeds from this sale to support the activities and programs for the Salisbury Elementary school Children. The SES PTG is a 501 3 c Charity. All donations are tax deductible.
■Also The Salisbury Haunted Woods, Barn and Trail is looking for your stuffed animals, any size , any condition, If you have some you would like to donate you may email Jen at jencat1955@gmail.com
■Book Club meets the 4th Monday of the month here at Salisbury Free Library at 7pm. Book Group will be reading A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towels. Books are now available at the library.
■Story time is at 10:30 am on Monday mornings. Come enjoy books, songs, and crafts with your little ones.
■Craft Fair Vendors Wanted ! A holiday Craft Fair and Festival of Trees will be held Saturday November 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Merrimack County Nursing home. To rent space at the fair please contact Martha Cheney at 603-796-3207
■Every Thursday is Cribbage Night at the Town Hall on route 4. All are welcome and it is always a good time with neighbors.
■At the Salisbury Safety Building the Fire/Rescue and Explorers meet on Tuesdays and Thursday nights. The Fire auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of the month.
■As a reminder the town transfer station is now open on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. until October 23. As always the transfer station is open on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please remember to recycle all your glass, no matter the color. It saves not only the environment but it saves us all money. Paper and Cardboard and metals are also recyclable.
■This is opening week for The Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail to benefit the Salisbury Elementary PTG and the MVMS PTO is open on Saturdays and one Friday the dates are October : 12,19,25,26 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night, the cost is $8 per person cash only please . There are few new additions to the woods/ trail this season also which are fantastic in my opinion as I have seen them . Please come and bring your family and friends, it is a spook-tacular time all for a good cause. Walking through the haunt takes about 20 to 25 minutes and is not for the faint of heart as it is rated one New Hampshire’s top five haunted attractions ! It is advised for children only if they like scary things, so maybe leave the little ones at home as it is not advised for children under 9 . Of course this is up to you they never turn away a child who loves to be scared. The Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn and Trail is located at the intersection of route 4 and route 127 ( at the 4 corners near Crossroads Country Store ) GPS address is 19 Franklin Rd in Salisbury NH 03268. Please come, dress warm with comfortable shoes for walking and be prepared to be scared out of your mind ! like them on face book for all the latest updates and info facebook.com/thesalisburywoods.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■A big thank you to all the Pillsbury Lake Village District water customers who submitted their Survey to RCAP. Seventy-five percent have responded. If you have not completed your survey or if you know a neighbor or friend who has not, we would ask you to please complete and submit your survey and encourage your neighbor or friend to also mail theirs. It is very important to submit these surveys as the results will help us qualify for possible grants / loans to help make the need improvements on the water system. If you are one of the residents of Pillsbury Lake who is on the water system, there is a new venue for you on Facebook. When you sign in to your Facebook account, search for Pillsbury Lake Village District in the search box at the top of the page. This group will be dedicated to issues regarding the water system. The group is open to everyone who is interested.
■The chili potluck at the Pillsbury Lake Clubhouse has been changed to October 19 at 7 p.m.
■Webster Free Public Library is showing The Addams Family in the meeting hall next to the library on Friday at 7 p.m. Join us for a free, fun movie–and free refreshments. The first ten people to get here can sit in the comfy seats!
■The Webster Free Public Library Trustees will meet on Tuesday, October 15 at 9 a.m. to plan the 2020 budget. Meetings are open to the public.
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com