■An “Art Salon” will be held on Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Andover Community Hub, the second in what will hopefully become a monthly opportunity for beginning and professional artists to share their work with one another for feedback and support. The gathering, organized by Andover artist Molly Leith, is intended to foster creativity and connections; participants are asked to bring something they’re working on and their own materials to the open-space gathering. The event is free, with a suggested donation of $5. For more information, contact mollyleith@me.com or 510-847-6248. The Hub is at 157 Main St., next to Pizza Chef.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■Declaration of candidacy for Boscawen openings begin Tuesday and run through Jan. 31 in the town clerk’s office. Town election candidacy openings are cemetery trustee, library trustees, selectperson, supervisor of the checklist and trustee of the trust funds. Town elections will be held March 10. Contact the town offices for more information.
■Make new friends? Discover new passions. She’ll do all that and more at Girl Scouts. An informational meeting is offered on Jan. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Boscawen Elementary School. Contact 888-474-9686 or email customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org.
■New members are welcome to join other members of the Book Discussion Group at their meeting Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the library. The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows will be discussed. Copies are available at the library.
■It’s your opportunity to hear the town’s proposed 2020 budget. A public meeting will be held Tuesday at 6 pm. The meeting will be held in the fourth-floor conference room and the building is handicapped accessible.
■The Town Municipal Offices, Merrimack Valley schools including the Boscawen Elementary School and the Boscawen Public Library will be closed on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■Canterbury Community Farmer’s Market: AGM and potluck supper at the Parish House on Jan. 20, gathering at 6 p.m. for supper and formal meeting around 6:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share, a dinner entree or dessert.
■Winter Yoga at the Parish House beings again Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., for 10 weeks, cost $95. Contact Judy Egan, 783-9065 or Nancy Jackson-Reno, 995-4338, and send checks to register to Judy Egan at 53 Pickard Road, Canterbury.
■Elkins Public Library: Library closed Monday for Civil Rights Day. Other programs during the rest of the month include Rock ‘N’ Read for babies and toddlers, Tuesday at 10 a.m.; Mrs Baker’s Jumping Beans, for children up to 5 years, a new program also offered on Tuesday mornings; Story Hour for babies and toddlers, Tuesday at 10 a.m.; Lego Club is held on alternate Tuesdays at 4 p.m., next meeting Jan. 21. There is a monthly Book Group, next meeting Jan. 21, 7 p.m., reading Educated by Tara Westover. Also Adventurous Ladies and Daring Men Social Club, drop in group on Thursdays 1:30 to 3 p.m., with various activities. See elkinspubliclibrary.org/our-programs for full list of programs or call 783-4386.
■Canterbury Shaker Village: the grounds remain open in the winter for snow shoeing, sledding or skiing. Classes resume with Tai Chi for Beginners and Previous Attendees, Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for six weeks. See shakers.org for full details.
■Loudon Food Pantry reopens on Tuesday, providing for Canterbury residents among other towns, in the Huckleberry Business Park, 30 Chichester Road, Loudon. See loudonfoodpantry.org or call Sue at 724-9731.
■Friends of Elkins Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the library, and all are welcome. If anyone has questions, see Mary Ellen at the library.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
■Declaration of Candidacy runs Wednesday through Jan. 31. Please see town clerk Jim Zink-Mailoux during office hours to sign up for any of the following positions which will be elected during town voting day March 10, polls open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the business meeting following closing of the polls. Moderator (one for three-year term); Selectman (one for three-year term); Tax Collector (three-year term) Town Clerk (three-year term); Supervisor of the Checklist (one for six year term); Road Agent (three year term) Trustee of Trust funds (one for three-year term).
■The annual Merrimack Valley School District meeting and voting for board members is March 6. Polls open at MVHS in Penacook at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the business meeting is to follow after the polls close at 7 p.m. This is a very important event for all voters to attend and participate in as the school district’s budget makes up the majority of your town’s property taxes. Usually the new proposed budget can be found at mvsdpride.org. Forms to file for candidacy may be obtained at the Superintendent’s Office, 105 Community Drive, Penacook, or call 753-6561.
■On Jan. 28 at 7 p.m., a public meeting will be at MVHS discussing legal notices and the school board will hold a meeting after.
■Budget Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■Town Clerk’s Office will be open Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as usual.
■On Tuesday, the Trustees of the Trust Fund meet at 6:30 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■Conservation Commission meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Academy Hall.
■The Salisbury Ice Rink is now open for all town residents to enjoy.
■Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday in January at the Salisbury Free Library. The club will be with reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
■Story time is at 10:30 a.m. on Monday mornings. Come enjoy books, songs, and crafts with your little ones.
■The Salisbury Historical society is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Treasurer. If you are interested or have any questions regarding the position, please contact 455-4310 or 648-6064.
■Every Thursday is Cribbage Night at the Town Hall on Route 4. All are welcome and it is always a good time with neighbors.
■At the Salisbury Safety Building the Fire/Rescue and Explorers meet on Tuesdays and Thursday nights. The Fire auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of the month.
■The transfer station is open on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please remember to recycle all your glass, no matter the color. It saves not only the environment but it saves us all money. Paper and Cardboard and metals are also recyclable.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■The filing period for town offices is Wednesday to Jan. 31 at the Town Clerk’s office during regular hours and Jan. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. The following offices are to be filled at town election March 10. Selectman, Moderator, Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Cemetery Trustee, Library Trustee, Supervisor of the Checklist (two- and six-year term) and Trustee of the Trust Funds.
■Trustees of the Webster Free Public Library will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
■Dog licenses are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Dogs must be registered before April 30. The cost is $7.50 for a puppy or altered dog, $3.50 for the first dog of a senior over 65 years old, and $10 for an unaltered dog. Rabies information must be current to renew and if renewing through the mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
■The Webster Free Public Library will present a talk by Jim Ramanek, owner of Warner River Produce, on starting seeds for your garden. Please join us Thursday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the meeting room next to the library.
■The library will be closed Monday for MLK Day.
■Conservation Commission will meet Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the town hall conference room.
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com