■The annual Bow Rotary Christmas Tree and Wreath sale will begin Nov. 30 by the Town Pond adjacent the Bow Community Building and it will run for only two weeks. All trees are from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and are 5- to 8-foot, well-shaped Fraser and Balsam Fir trees, best known for their long-lasting qualities. The wreaths are pre-decorated Balsam Firs and again this year, our Earlyact Club and Interact Club will be selling birdseed wreaths as a fundraiser. The hours of the sale are: Monday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All trees are $45. Pre-decorated wreaths are only $25. For more information, go to bowrotary.org.
■The Baker Free Library Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign begins this year on Dec. 3, “Giving Tuesday,” a global movement that encourages charitable giving during the holiday season. The library’s goal is to raise $10,000 during the period of Dec. 3 to 31. Bogside Publishing, Inc., a family-owned Bow business, is generously offering partial matching funds on Giving Tuesday which will increase the value of any contribution. All monies raised will be invested in the Baker Free Library Endowment Fund. Checks should be made payable to the BFL Foundation, with the word “endowment” noted on the memo line. Donations should be mailed to the library or dropped off at Baker Free Library, 509 South St., Bow, N.H. 03304. Additional information may be found at bakerfreefoundation.org or on the library website. Please contact Eric Anderson at e-anderson@comcast.net or Christine Carey at ccarey24@comcast.net for more information.
■The garden club reminds you that pre-ordered poinsettias from their recent fundraising effort will be available for customer pick-up at the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road, from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 7. (Unless you have made other arrangements with the seller).
■The garden club will be on hiatus until April, however, new members are welcome to join at any time. Visit bowgardenclub.org or contact Club President Lorraine Dacko at 774-3596 or ldacko@gsinet.net for more information.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowco mnews@comcast.net
■Order now! The Congregational Church is having their annual 2019 Wreath and Poinsettia Sale. Support our local vendors through the church and community missions and ministries. Order your wreaths and poinsettias early to assure your selection or by Nov. 25 at the latest. Orders can be picked up at the Vestry in the town center Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. To order online, visit dunbartonucc.org/dcc-boards/trustees/dcc-store. Fore more info or to pay by check, contact tammy572003@gsinet.net.
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn is the book selected for the library reading group. Books are available now. Discussion will be Wednesday at noon in the library.
■Reading to Dogs will offer a session Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. at the library. Jake and his new reading buddy Mr. T. will be here! With all this cuteness, these dogs are in high demand. Please the library to set up an appointment.
■Knitting for Kids (of all ages) is held every Friday after school at 2:30 p.m. at the library. Please bring your own projects, or they can help you get one going!
■This month, the DCCUC book group is reading Revelations of the Magi by Zondervan. The book discussion will be Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Vestry. Hosted by Tina Bean. All are welcome.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■Pie and Penny Sale will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 16 N. Stark Highway in Weare. Cost is $10 for a slice of pie, beverage and five raffle tickets. Raffle items include services, gift cards, baskets for the whole family, baked goods and handmade items. Sponsored by the Weare Democrats.
■On Monday, Henniker PTA meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HCS library.
■At JSRHS on Tuesday is Parent/Community Advisory with Principal Dempsey at 6 p.m. in the school library. All are welcome. Wednesday is Fall Sports Awards at 6 p.m. and Friday is the Acoustic Café at 7 p.m. in the Café. Come listen to John Stark students and faculty perform while enjoying beverages and refreshments. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, or $20 for a family.
■Tuesday is the Weare School District Board Meeting at 6 p.m. in the WMS library.
■Congrats to John Stark United U14 NSHL. They are the champions! Coach Dana Pellerin, Elizabeth Hatfield, Reaghan Lamothe, Molly Rinehimer, Alexis Boudreau, Ava Martin, Sophia Lamothe, Eva Grolljohn, Natalie Jensen, Avery Geaumont, Melody Couturier, Haley Stafford, Brooke Furlong, Makayla Pellerin and Ava Rivers.
■Susan Adams from the Azalea Park Committee in Henniker came by the Henniker Community School to talk with students about Azalea Park, which is located just behind the school. “This park is a Henniker treasure, so please use the park,” urged Adams.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■Mystery Book Group will meet Tuesday at Fuller Public Library at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Dry by Jane Harper. Have you read the book? Feel free to join us!
■Fortune’s Favor, a folk duo originally known as the Bible Hill Boys, will perform Thursday at the Fuller Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Known for their humorous songs, they also write love songs and songs about love and life. We hope you can join us and perhaps sing along!
■Crafty Critters make Christmas ornaments Monday. Meet us at St. Mary’s at 10 a.m. and Anita will teach us how to make ornaments with holly leaves. No special skills or tools are required. Take home a lovely ornament for your home. Call Barbara Hays at 464-2692.
■Thursday is the GHSS Senior Luncheon at St. Mary’s at noon for a delectable lunch of pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, applesauce, peas, cole slaw, rolls and butter followed by dessert. Cost is $5. Call Marie Merrow at 464-3067, no later than Monday to reserve a seat.
■Saturday is the Special Saturday Storytime at Fuller Public Library with Ms. Laura. Join us at 10 a.m. for stories, songs and a special project.
■On Saturday, there will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. at Deering Town Hall, 726 Deering Center Road, to say goodbye and best wishes to retiring police Chief James Pushee. Thanks for 17-plus years of service! Bring a dish to share with your friends and neighbors. For more information, contact Doris Bean at 464-3767.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
■On Nov. 24 at 2 p.m., CRVNA Spiritual Counselor Evelyn Eddy will be at MainStreet BookEnds for a discussion on “Grief in the Holidays.” An opportunity to share with others the anticipation of the holidays without our loved ones.
■“Never Far From Home” is the Mimi Wiggin Solo Art Show at the Upton Chandler House Museum ending today. The show is a retrospective of her artistic journey. It includes her first primitive renderings to the fine oil paintings of the landscape, birds and animals for which she is renowned. Mimi’s inspiration comes from her home in the Mink Hills of Warner. She is the fourth generation of her family to be associated with the Mink Hills. Generations of observation and love for nature inform her work. The show is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Warner Historical Society.
■Simonds Elementary School calendar: No Homework Club on Tuesday; no school Wednesday, Thursday or Friday; PTO mmeeting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com