■The Bow Mills United Methodist Church’s 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch is open for business, now and until Halloween at 505 South St. Times and hours are: Monday through Friday, 2 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Proceeds to support N.H. Food Bank, Friends of Forgotten Children, United Methodist World Mission and Family Promise, a program for families facing homelessness. For more info, call 224-0884.
■It is time to pre-order your beautiful 8- and 10-inch pots of locally grown poinsettias. They are available in red, white or pink through any Bow Garden Club member at $23 and $33. They will be available for pick up at the Old Town Hall on Dec. 7. You may also pick up an order form from the library’s bulletin board or contact Joyce Kimball at joyceakimball@comcast.net or 229-1990 to order.
■It is also the time of year when the Bow Garden Club starts collecting new and warm pajamas and books to give to disadvantaged youth of all ages, living in our area. Collection boxes have been placed at both the Baker Free Library and the Bow Community Center for this purpose. All items collected will be donated to Family Promise of Greater Concord who provides shelter, meals and continuing support to homeless families, many with young children through its network of 16 local congregations and interfaith groups.
■The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors will hold their monthly meeting at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is invited to attend, to share this interest, buy, sell and trade. Meet other collectors and and enjoy the fellowship of others with varied interests in Philatelic resources and issues. For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
■The Annual Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Day for the towns of Bow & Dunbarton is Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bow Community Building. More information at bownh.gov.
■A fundraiser breakfast to benefit the Crossroads Community Church will be held Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Old Town Hall. Included in the breakfast will be eggs, sausage, pancakes and toast (including gluten free) plus fruit and drinks. The price for the breakfast is $10 for individuals 10 years and older and $5 for children ages 4 to 9 years. Children 3 years and younger are free. All proceeds from the breakfast will be used toward the painting and repairs of Crossroads Community Church. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 228-1832.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■This month, the library group is reading The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit. The true story of a man who lived alone in a tent in the Maine woods, never talking to another person and surviving by stealing supplies from nearby cabins for 27 years. Discussion is Wednesday at the library at noon.
■On Saturday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Vestry, the Spireside will have an open stage night without a feature to provide each open-mic performer additional time. Come see the regular crew of local musicians. They usually have an eclectic mix of eight to 12 local performers. Please join the evening of fun. Donation of $5. Snacks will be available.
Spooky songs will be presented by Sarah Gardner on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the library. Kids sing, dance and play along to some not-so spooky songs.
■Fall Festival will be Oct. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the elementary school. Chili Cook-Off, games, wagon rides, and a photo booth will be there. For purchase: homemade cider, baked goods and pumpkins. Free Admission. FMI dunbartonpto@gmail.com.
■Sign Up for the Reads to Dogs program at the library. Kids read for 15 minutes to therapy dogs. Dogs visit the library Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. Call the library to register for the session at 774-3546.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■Decatur Creek has a return engagement at the Henniker Farmer’s Market from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
■Unified Arts Family Fun Night is Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Henniker Community School.
■Grandparents day is Friday at Henniker Community School.
■Congrats to the John Stark/Hopkinton FIRST Robotics. The Stark/Hopkinton Robotics I Team 1922 OzRam won the Governor’s Cup held at Plymouth State and the JSRHS Bass Fishing Team took third in the state.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■Crafty Critters: come help tie quilts for Kay Daniels on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s. Place stitches and make square knots. These quilts are donated to the Concord Hospital. Any help is welcome. Come and have a good morning doing community service. Call Barbara Hays, 464-2692, if you have questions.
■Mall Walkers: This newly formed GHSS group will walk the Steeple Gate Mall on Tuesday, rain or shine. Great form of exercise! Departing Shaw’s at 9:30 a.m. Fee $6. Call Marie Mogavero 464-4726 or 724-5272 to register for this activity.
■Call or email your reservation now for the Smith Memorial Church Annual Harvest Supper on Wednesday. Roast Turkey with all the trappings, followed by a variety of homemade pies. Call 464-3529 or email smithmemorialucc@gmail.com and specify if you would like take-out, delivery (within 5 miles), or vestry service. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with the last seating at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for everyone over 12. $5.00 for ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and under.
■Wednesday: A Mystery Trip! Always a GHSS favorite. We’ll be heading north with multiple stops and adventures. Leaving Shaw’s at 9:30 a.m. Call Marie Mogavero 464-4726 or 724-5272 to sign up. Fee is $13.
■Concord Regional VNA is holding a Senior Health Clinics at Maple Leaf Village Apartments, 10 Center Road on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. All Senior Health Clinic services are provided for a suggested donation of $10, however, services are provided regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services offered include foot care, blood pressure screening, B-12 injections, medication education, and nutritional education. Call 224-4093 or 924-8620, ext. 5815 for an appointment.
■Thursday: Senior Luncheon at noon at St. Mary’s. The menu for this month is chicken pot pie, Caesar salad, rolls and butter and a tasty dessert. The fee is $5 Call Marie Merrow at 464-3067 by Monday.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
■Please join us for a fun evening at the Contoocook American Legion on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. to raise funds for John and Lori Blanco as she confronts ALS. Fighting this diagnosis takes many tolls, not just physical but also high financial hurdles which are difficult. This will be a fun Halloween themed night including pizza and desert, silent auction, raffles, John and Lori’s favorite music, friends, family, and community. Purchase tickets at the door or online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-support-of-lori-blanco-partyfundraiser-in-contoocook-tickets-73034001665.
■One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten: Sign up at the library to read 1,000 books to your children before they head off to kindergarten. For more information call the library at 746-3663, email lmaynard@hopkintontownlibrary.org.
■Community Service Opportunities: The Hopkinton Town Library is looking for help straightening books, putting up displays, assisting at Farmer’s Market crafts every other month, and helping at Tuesday evening. Please call 746-3663.
■The Recreation Department is sponsoring Trunk or Treat. They are looking for “trunks.” Please email recreation@hopkinton-nh-gov. There will be prizes for most boootful, most spoooktacular and most ghostly spirit. This will be held Oct. 31 5-7 p.m. (weather dependent) at the high school back parking area near woods. Events details and truck registration online at: HopkintonRec.com.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
Today is the last day of 72nd Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival. The Main Street Warner Stage is the Main Stage for all Festival Music. Come celebrate rural life and vibrant foliage at our free, family-oriented community festival in the village of Warner. Visit www.wfff.org for more info.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com