■Allenstown’s Winter Parking Ban will be in effect now to April 15. The ban allows ticketing and possible towing of vehicles parked on public streets after midnight until 6 a.m. Please work together as a community this season, so that our highway crews can focus on clearing the streets to make our travels safer.
■Christmas in the Village is held today from 1 to 4 p.m. sponsored by the Pembroke Women’s Club. There will be entertainment, pony rides, hay ride, food and crafts. Santa will be at the Masonic Hall.
■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.
■Marlena Phillips will entertain with music and singing on Tuesday at 11 a.m. to help celebrate Birthdays in Dec.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Classes are $5 each.
■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.
■Cribbage Club is held on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Holiday Dinner will be held on Thursday with the drawing for quilt raffle right at noon. After lunch we will have Yankee Swap. Please bring a gift under $5 to exchange. Don’t forget to sign up for this wonderful tradition.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The Down Cellar Poets will meet Sunday at 1 p.m. at the library. Also at the library, the Mahjong group meets Monday at 2:30 p.m. The Conservation Commission meets Monday at 7 p.m. The Library Trustees meet Monday at 4 p.m. Storytime for pre-schoolers will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with story, craft and snack. Toddler time is Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with story and fun.
■The library is sponsoring the Pontine Theater presentation of “A Winter’s Tale.” It will be held at the Grange Hall at 7 p.m. Free parking and light refreshments will be served. This is a wonderful tale for Christmas time-recommended for ages 10 and up.
■The Historical Society will meet Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon.
■On Tuesday and Wednesday, on-going town budget hearings will continue with departments that are requested to be seen. The public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 4.
■The Chichester Methodist Church will host the last Community Supper for 2019 on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Meatloaf is on the menu.
■Parks and Recreation will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall.
■The B.C.E.P. will hold a public hearing for citizens to make comments on the proposed budget for the B.C.E.P solid waste district Thursday at 5 p.m. at the facility.
■The library is the place to be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. There will be an “interactive” presentation of the holiday movie “Elf.” After the movie, there will be some interesting decorating of cupcakes.
■The Chichester Police Department and the Chichester Police Association are taking applications for Secret Santa. If you know of a needy family or child or senior citizen that could use a little assistance, call the Police Department at 798-4911. Closing day for applications is Dec. 18, 2019. Monetary donations gratefully accepted; make checks out to the Chichester Police Association and mail to 22 Main St., Chichester, 03258. There are openings for “elves” to shop and wrap gifts.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■Epsom PTO will meet on Monday at 6:15 p.m. in the library. Mini Course Forms and money due by the Dec. 14.
■The Epsom Police Association will be holding their 2nd annual Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Epsom Police Station. With the donations received last year, we were able to provide not only toys to children in town, but also food and clothing items to families in need.
■Children’s Store will be open Saturday at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 112 and held at the American Legion Post 112. Children (16 and younger) can buy gifts for family members (parents, siblings, etc.) for Christmas that will be gift wrapped. There will be a bake sale and pictures with Santa Claus.
■Victory Workers 4-H Club will meet on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
■The Planning and Land Use committee will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Offices. Agenda is online at epsomnhorg/planning-board.
■Budget Committee will meet on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the town offices. Presentation of school 2020-21 budget. Agenda is online at epsomnh.org/budget-committee.
■The Epsom Boy Scouts are proud to present the 3rd annual Epsom Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday at Webster Park. Kids get your lists ready and parents bring your cameras! Santa will once again be arriving by firetruck at 3:30 p.m. to visit us and the tree will be lit at approximately 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. Again this year, there will also be a toy collection box for you to drop off new, unwrapped toys that will be brought to the Epsom Police Department and included in their toy drive. This event is free and open to everyone
■At the library, Mahjong will be Tuesday at 10:15 a.m., cribbage Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., chess Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Bone Builders on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. Knitters Club will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
■The movie matinee on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. will be Disney’s ever-popular “The Lion King.” The story journeys to the African savanna, where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny.
■Happy birthday shout outs to Jeff Miller, Heather Davis, Doreen Mathison, Morgan Mewkill and Mike Keeler. Have wonderful celebrations!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Christmas is in the Village today from 1 to 4 p.m. sponsored by the Pembroke Woman’s Club.
■Pembroke Town Library has an ongoing used book sale open during operating hours. There are books of many genres for all ages. Hardcover books, DVD’s and audios are $1. We’ll have some gently-used books ideal for gift giving. Come in and check it out!
■Knit & Crochet Group meets every Saturday at 11 a.m. at the library. Meet new friends and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. Craft something for charity or for yourself. The current charity project is making hats and mittens for children at the Pembroke Hill School.
■Story Time for ages 15 months to 5 years old is every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the library. Mah Jongg is played every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 485-7851.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone that helped to make the annual Children’s Store and Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration a great success. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
■The Pittsfield Players present “Scrooge: The musical” on Sunday and again on Friday through Saturday at the Scenic Theatre, Depot Street. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. except the Sunday matinee which is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at pittsfieldplayers.com or by calling 435-8852.
■The planning for the PHS All Class Reunion in July 2020 has begun! If you would like to help, contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
■The Pittsfield Circle of Home and Family group will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Andi Riel’s home for the annual Christmas party.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a House Decorating Contest for the Holiday Season. Any address in Pittsfield may enter by submitting an entry form. Entry forms are available for printing on Facebook from The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce page. There are three ways to enter: (1) Mail entry form to House Decorating Contest, GPCoC, PO Box 234, Pittsfield, NH 03263, (2) Email to GPCCNH@hotmail.com or (3) Drop off your entry form at Epping Well, Main Street, Pittsfield by Saturday. Entry is free and the prize is $100. Judging will take place on Dec. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m., weather permitting.
■The Pittsfield Players will hold auditions for their 2020 Kid’s Theater Workshop production of “Getting to Know State Fair” at the Scenic Theater on Dec. 16 and 17 at 4 p.m. Those auditioning will be taught a song from the show and asked to sing in a group and, if they wish, as a solo. They will also learn a few simple dance steps and be asked to read fro th script. For more information, contact Maye Hart at maye@pittsfieldplayers.com.
■Stand Up Pittsfield! will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the PMHS Media Center.
■If you are a 501(c)(3), 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 wellbeing with a focus on the towns of Pittsfield, Barnstead, Epsom, Northwood, Gilmanton, and Chichester. For more information and an application, email the fund at GlobeCommunityFund@globefiresuits.com.
■The Read, Meet, Talk Book Club will meet on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center.
■At the Senior Center on Thursday at 10 a.m. will be the Christmas Party. Please join us and spend some special time together. There will be a Yankee gift swap; if you want to participate, bring a gift of no more than $10. The Christmas dinner will be served at noon.
■The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at the Town Hall.
■The PES PTO will meet on Monday at 4:15 p.m. at the PES Library. For more information, email pto@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
■Mark your calendars, Friday at 7 p.m. for “Festival of Carols” at the First Congregational Church. This special concert will be a return to your favorite lovely Christmas carols. The concert will feature the Church’s Chancel Choir, the JuBellation Handbell Choir and others. Light refreshments will be served. Parking and handicapped access is available at the Chestnut Street entrance.
■ALS Awareness for Nathan’s Fight Night will be Friday. Come watch the Pittsfield Varsity Girls Basketball team at 5:30 p.m. and the Varsity Boys Basketball team at 7 p.m. at the PMHS Gym. All proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle and donations will go to PMHS Alumni Nathan Vincent.
■Kylee Strong toy drive will be Tuesdat at 5:30 p.m. at the PMHS Gym. Come watch the varsity girls battle Hinsdale and then see Santa. Bring your unwrapped gift (for newborn to teen) to support Kylee’s toy drive. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures!
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club meeting is rescheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
■Happy Birthday wishes to Jeff Miller and Heather Davis. I hope you both enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com