■Concert will be held today starting at 4 p.m. with the “Catfish Howl” on the town hall lawn. The Allenstown Fire Department will provide refreshments. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the concert.
■Craft Fair at the Suncook Senior Center, 8 Whitten St., will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is available and there will be raffles and door prizes. For more information, call 485-4254.
■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 the St. John the Baptist 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.
■Pastel Drawing Class is held Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Classes are $8.50 per class or $45 for six sessions, which includes materials.
■Mark Spangler will entertain at the Suncook Senior Center on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help celebrate birthdays.
■A Matter of Balance will be held Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., this is the last of the classes presented by the Concord Regional VNA falls prevention program.
■Cribbage Club meets Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Zumba Gold is held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost is $10 per class or $70 for 10 classes, the first class is always free.
■TOPS is held on Friday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Down Cellar Poets Workshop will take place at 1 p.m. today. A contemporary poetry study and writing workshop for any adult poets, facilitated by Jimmy Pappas. Call 798-3410 for more information.
■On Monday, Mahjong will be played at the library community room from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; new players are welcome!
■Note the new time and day for Color & Coffee at the library. It will be the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m.
■On Tuesday, Chichester Historical Society meets for their weekly discussion from 9 a.m. to noon. They are looking for new volunteers to help keep up the museum and work on new programs. The museum is located at 49 Main St., Chichester. If you would like more information, contact Bernd Reinhardt at 798-7074.
■All are welcome to attend a program called “From Mickey to Magoo!: The Golden Age of American Animation!” It will be at the Grange at 7 p.m. Tuesday, presented by Margo Burns. Call the library with questions.
■On Wednesday, Chichester Methodist Church will host a Free Community Supper at the Parish Hall on Main Street at 6 p.m. This week, baked chicken tops the menu. There is plenty of free parking across the street; open to all.
■Parks & Rec meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.
■On Thursday, the Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at town hall.
■Trustees of the Trust meet Friday at 9 a.m. at town hall.
■Come to the library Friday at 3:30 p.m. and meet Rafer the therapy dog!
■Library and town offices will be closed Oct. 14 for Columbus Day.
■The town is looking for volunteers for boards and committees. Open positions include: Planning board, road advisory committee, budget committee, historical society and heritage commission.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■“A Matter of Balance” is an eight-week fall prevention program that gives older adults the self-confidence to reduce their fear of falling and improve their activity levels. The program will be held on Wednesdays, beginning this week through Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the library. This program is offered at no charge; however, registration is required. Call 924-8620, ext. 5815.
■Library trustees will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library.
■The movie at the library Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. is Yesterday.
■Board of Selectmen’s Department meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at town offices.
■Economic Development Committee meets Tuesday at 5 p.m.
■Planning and Land Use Board will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at town offices.
■Mark your calendars for Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m. to join breakfast with Aaron Risi, N.H. children’s author. Sign up ahead, space is limited. Call 736-9920.
■Trunk or Treat, hosted by ECS PTO, will be Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at ECS gym.
■Plans are moving quickly for the historical eighth-grade trip to New York, Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg. April will be here before you know it! The registration deadline is Nov. 1. All students must be registered with WorldStrides by this date. Be sure to ask about scholarship opportunities. If you have questions about the trip, call Scott Lee at 736-9331, ext. 210, or email slee@sau53.org.
■No school for ECS students on Friday and Oct. 14.
■Happy birthday to Nancy Carlson today, Shelby Riel on Friday and Judy Lavasseur on Saturday! Enjoy your day!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Hey, nonprofits, have you heard about the Globe Community Fund? Established by the former fourth-generation family owners of Globe Manufacturing Company in Pittsfield, the donor-advised fund is administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The fund’s purpose is to enhance community well-being with a focus on the towns of Pittsfield, Barnstead, Epsom, Northwood, Gilmanton and Chichester. Email GlobeCommunityFund@globefiresuits.com.
■The South Pittsfield Community Club will hold a Turkey Supper on Oct. 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse on Dowboro Road.
■Harvestfest, sponsored by Parks & Rec, will be held Oct. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the F.B. Argue Recreation Area (Town Beach). Rain date is Oct 20. Free admission – but non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the food pantry and PES Food for Kids. Activities for the day include: Free horse drawn hayride, pumpkin carving, face painting, games and activities. A family bike ride will be sponsored by Stand-Up Pittsfield. Bring your own carved pumpkin to be judged. Lion’s Club will be selling pumpkins to take home!
■PES PTO sponsored Trunk or Treat will be Oct. 19 at the PMHS student parking lot from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Trunk set up is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Non-perishable food donations will be collected for PES Food for Kids. Win a prize for best decorated trunk, best costume and best carved pumpkin. Bring your carved pumpkin to be lit and displayed.
■Pittsfield Historical Society 2020 calendar theme is Transportation in Pittsfield. The methods of transportation evolved over time and the calendar has many examples: wagons, trains, bicycles, early cars, motorcycles, and busses. There is also a unique picture of an airplane, piloted by Harry N. Atwood, that landed beside Dr. Frank Sargent’s rehabilitation center at 22 Catamount Road. There is a brief history explaining each picture. Cost is $10 and is available at the society and town hall.
■On Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the historical society, 13 Elm St., “N.H. on High: Historic and Unusual Weathervanes,” will be presented by Glenn Knoblock. He will trace the history of weathervanes, their practical use, and interesting symbolism. He will highlight some of the unusual weathervanes found on state churches, town halls and other buildings from earliest times to the present. This program is free and open to the public.
■Planning for the PHS All Class Reunion in July 2020 will begin Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at PMHS. Please join the team to help plan a great time for all! If you cannot make the meeting, but would like information, please contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
■The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club are selling pumpkins. Pumpkins are $6 for 12-18lbs and $11 for 18-25lbs. Call 435-5052 to pick up your pumpkins. Please support your local Lions Club!
■PES PTO will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the media center. New members always welcome. Contact pto@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Epping Well on Main Street. All members are encouraged to attend.
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club will hold their first meeting of the year Monday at the Pittsfield Community Center (use Broadway Street entrance) at 6:30 p.m. Squam Lake Science Center will be presenting an interactive “earth heroes program” and there will be many upcoming fall sign ups for projects and community service opportunities. Youth and their families are invited to attend (our business meetings are very informative and we ask that an adult stay with their child(ren).
■Stand Up Pittsfield will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Media Center at PMHS.
■If you have a need for toiletries, clothes, shoes, etc., Rise Again Outreach will be in front of PYW/Dustin Park on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Come gather what you need for free.
■The Historical Society expresses deep appreciation to Dan Schroth for repairing the foundation to its building on Elm Street. Thanks so much, Dan.
■School picture day is Oct 15. Pictures will be taken by class starting at 8:30 a.m. We will be taking both individual and class photographs.
■Happy birthday wishes to Alice Young on Sunday. Enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com