■Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendments will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Allenstown Town Hall, 16 School St. For more information, call 485-4276.
■Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as the No. 1 elf will be at the Suncook Senior Center on Monday at 12:30 p.m. for the second annual giveaway. Free raffle given away with lunch. There are 25 chances to win a surprise gift. For more information, call 485-4254.
■The children from the Allenstown School will be at the Suncook Senior Center on Tuesday at 11 a.m. to perform a traditional holiday music concert.
■Bone Builders is held Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is held Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The classes are $5 per class.
■Pastel Art Class is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The classes are $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.
■TOPS is held on Friday at 10:15 a.m at the Suncook Senior Center. Come in and check it out this is a great support group.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■On Monday, the Mahjong Group will meet at the library from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. New players are always welcome.
■Lovers of the Chichester Library will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the library – open to the public – come see if you would like to be part of this group and help plan events sponsored by the library for 2020.
■On Tuesday, the preschool story and craft hour will hold its last meeting of the year at 10:45 a.m. at the library. A fun time includes stories, music, crafts and snack. It is not held during school vacation. It will start anew in January.
■Historical society will meet Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the museum on Main Street; open to the public.
■Selectmen will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.
■On Wednesday, the Knitting Circle will meet for its last session for the year at the library at 3 p.m. Watch for the announcement as to a startup date in 2020.
■School board will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at CCS; open to Chichester citizens.
■The Agriculture Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the library.
■On Thursday, Toddler Time will be held at the library at 10:45 a.m. and will start again in January.
■Cemetery Trustees will meet Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the town offices.
■The Heritage Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the library. Thank you for the beautiful wreaths that were put up on several buildings on Main Street.
■On Friday, Trustees of the Trust Fund will meet at 9 a.m. at the town offices.
■Plan ahead for the the Chichester United Methodist Church will have Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. at the church. Come and join your community in celebration.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■Epsom Food Pantry reminder to pick up your Christmas boxes on Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meadow Brook residents, please remember your baskets will be delivered to you.
■Knitters club will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
■Toddler Time will meet Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
■Cribbage at the library is Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
■The Tuesday children’s movie at 1:30 p.m. at the library is Bob the Builder: Bob’s White Christmas. Snacks and drinks included.
■Wednesday Movie Matinee at 1:30 p.m. will present the Hallmark movie, A Veteran’s Christmas. Honorably discharged from the Marines, Grace is driving to Cincinnati when her jeep breaks down and Judge Joe Peterson offers his guesthouse until it’s repaired.
■Sponsored by the library, Bone Builders class is held Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. Bone Builders is an exercise program that uses light weights to increaser muscle strength and bone density.
■Selectmen meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the town offices.
■Budget committee will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town offices.
■Conservation Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday at the town offices.
■Blood drive at the Epsom Fire Station on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the Red Cross at or go to redcrossblood.org.
■Happy birthday to wishes to Christine Fitts on Tuesday, Carolyn Davis on Thursday, Rachel Eames and Bill Noyes on Saturday! Have fabulous celebrations.
■Please note holiday hours for selectmen and town clerk/tax collectors from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 are as follows: Monday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (holiday change); Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■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 Players will hold auditions for their 2020 Kid’s Theater Workshop production of “Getting to Know State Fair” at the Scenic Theater on Monday and Tuesday 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.
■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 First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., will offer a free Christmas concert entitled Festival of Carols on Friday at 7 p.m. It will feature the church’s Chancel Choir and the JuBellation Handbell Choir. This concert is a return to some favorite carols with a narration by Pastor David Stasiak. Be sure to include this annual tradition in your family’s holiday plans. Light refreshments will be served. Parking and wheelchair accessible entry are located at rear of church at Chestnut Street. For more information, call the church office at 435-7471.
■Pittsfield Historical Society will hold its annual meeting Jan. 14 at the society’s headquarters at 13 Elm St. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.
■The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes. Everyone is welcome. Please use the Chestnut Street entrance. Monetary and product contributions are always welcome. Please call the church at 435-7471 to arrange drop-off.
■The NHHEAF College Financial Aid Night will be held on Tuesday at the PMHS Media Center from 6 to 8 p.m.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society continues to raise funds for the new Museum and Headquarters. A commemorative garden on the Museum grounds is being worked on. A “buy-a-brick” project affords an opportunity for people to buy a brick to honor yourself, loved ones past or present or whomever you wish to remember. The bricks will be sold for $100 each and may be engraved with three lines of 18 characters each for a 4- by 8-inch brick. Please visit pittsfieldhistory.com for a donation form and instructions. For more information, call 798-3984.
■Visit pittsfieldnh.gov to view and download pictures with Santa from the Tree Lighting Celebration. Thank you to Jolene Wood for taking the pictures! Happy holidays to all.
■At the Senior Center, the Pontine Theater Group will visit Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. to present A Winter Tale.
■Happy birthday wishes to Aunt Carolyn Davis on Thursday and to Rich Hillsgrove on Friday. I hope you both enjoy your special day!
■Happy anniversary wishes to Fred and Liz Hast on Wednesday!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com