■A $1,000 Bow Garden Club scholarship is currently available for a graduating Bow High School senior entering college who is in good academic standing and is planning on majoring in any of the following areas: horticulture, conservation, environmental science, forestry, plant science, geoscience, hydrology, atmospheric science or meteorology. Applicants should include an essay stating his/her educational goals and state any activities related to these goals. Two letters of recommendation from current high school teachers/counselors and a copy of his/her high school transcript are also required. The recipient of this scholarship will be notified at the annual Bow High School Senior Awards Night held prior to graduation. Application forms may be obtained through BHS or bowgardenclub.org. Send completed applications to: Debra Wayne, BGC Scholarship Committee, 153 Bow Bog Road, Bow, NH 03304. Contact debrawayne@comcast.net or call 715-1466 with questions. The deadline for applications has been extended until April 30.
■The Bow Garden Club meeting on Tuesday and Dough Fundraiser at Uno’s Pizzeria and Grill originally scheduled for April 30 have been canceled. Look for upcoming announcements regarding the club’s future meetings and planned activities.
■Bow Rotary 2020 scholarship forms are now available at bowrotary.org. The newly redesigned forms are PDF files that can be downloaded and completed. Completed forms can now also be emailed to scholarships@bowrotary.org or mailed to the SAU office. Applications must be received no later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■Town offices are currently closed to walk-in business until further notice. Office staff will be available on-site to handle transactions by telephone, email or mail. If you require direct assistance please call to schedule an appointment. Check dunbartonnh.org for updates.
■All in-person Dunbarton Congregational Church activities have been canceled, but hopefully will return in May. This includes worship, Bible Study, Coffee House, Curios on the Common, office hours and all meetings. If you find yourself needing something, please contact the pastor at robertvodra@gmail.com, or call the church. If he is not there, his cell number is on the answering machine and will take calls and texts. The church has a food pantry for the community and can help if you are in need.
■The DCC Book Club will be reading The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. The club will have its discussion on May 7, either in-person or on Zoom (to be determined).
■The Dunbarton Police Department has reduced in-person contacts while continuing to provide the services our community needs. Please try to conduct business with staff over the phone or by email whenever possible. If you can avoid coming into the police station, please do so. They will respond to in-progress emergencies as always. They will continue to respond to medical calls, but may respond differently, depending on the circumstances and the risk of infection. A dropbox has been installed next to the front door at the police station where residents can quickly and securely drop off paperwork. Forms may be found at dunbartonpolice.weebly.com under the “Services & Forms” tab.
■Best wishes to Detective Laura Purslow as she begins a new position at the Weare Police Department. Thank you for serving the Town of Dunbarton for the past five years.
■The library building is closed but the Dunbarton Public Library is open 24/7 online at dunbartonlibrary.org. Need help? Email dunlib@gsinet.net. You may download books, audiobooks and magazines anytime with your card and PIN on the Libby app. The doors may be closed, but the librarian is available to assist you with online materials between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■Pats Peak is a family business and they care about the people that share its love for skiing and snowboarding. During this difficult time, they want to try to do their small part so they are rolling out a payment plan, in addition to extending the deadline to May 3 for a season pass – $29 down with four installments.
■Weare’s Hand In Hand Ministries, 33 North Stark Highway, will continue to offer take out curbside lunches for seniors 60-plus on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive up and get your free lunch while it lasts! Order ahead at 529-4263. Leave your name, phone number and number of lunches to order.
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■Weare’s Town Wide Yard Sale is postponed until Aug. 22.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net