■Please join us every Saturday at the Barnstead Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at the corner of Route 28 and 96 Maple Street. Veggies, plants, beef, breads, baked goods, maple lattes and many more products are available! For more information, visit the Barnstead Farmers Market Facebook page or barnsteadfarmersmarket.club. This Saturday is Kids Business Day at the market!
LORI MAHAR
269-2329
lorimahar@tds.net
■On Tuesday, the Chichester Historical Society will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the museum. The Historical Society recently lost its president, Bernd Reinhardt, after a long, courageous battle with an illness. He will be missed not only by the Historical Society, but by the town as well. He was always willing to help out with projects at the library, gazebo and Thunder Bridge to name just a few.
■The Board of Selectmen will have a live meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Grange Hall. Call ahead for information on citizen attendance.
■On Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Department will meet at the park at 6:30 p.m. Check the Parks & Rec webpage for a description of the Shaw property and map. There are some wonderful trails with information in the park itself and Shaw property.
■Chichester Central School is publishing a newsletter every week that is available online or in hardcopy at the library and Town Hall. The newsletter includes everything you need to know for what is expected for your students’ summer reading, great coverage of school events and registration information for kindergarten.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■ The planning board will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town office.
■The 4th Annual Elks Riders Veterans Motorcycle Run led by the Concord-Epsom Lodge 1210 will be on July 11. Registration is 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Riders $20, Passengers $10, Party only $10. Starts at Webster Park, Epsom. For more information, email ElksRiders1210@gmail.com. Come have fun and help our veterans. The Afterparty will be at the Epsom Lodge of Elks, 24 Old Mill Road, Epsom. Proceeds to benefit New Hampshire Veterans!
■The Epsom Public Library is accepting the return of materials and offering curbside pickup, by appointment. Note that the library will offer these services within reduced hours below, and the library building will remain closed to the public – with the exception of our Meeting Room, which will be used for returning materials. For the safety of the staff and patrons, we request that you wear a face mask while returning materials. If you do not have a mask, we will have them available. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Sunday, closed to patrons. Please call the library for more information, 736-9920.
■“Turtles Have Stories To Tell” will be July 14 at 6:30 p.m. with Mary Doane, the Turtle Lady! The program includes storytelling music, movement and creative arts. Enjoy box turtles, aquatic turtles and more. Registration is required as numbers are limited. Each child will receive a craft packet from Mary prior to the program. Please contact Mrs. Benner via email, Facebook or call the library at 736-9920 to register.
■ Food delivery: If your family is in need over the summer, please contact the Epsom Food Pantry for assistance, 736-4024 or through their Facebook page, Epsom Food Pantry.
■Mark your calendar for the next Townwide Flea Market at the Concord-Epsom Elks Lodge on July 18 at 9 a.m. If you would like to host a table or donate items, call Sarah at 833-0605
■Happy birthday to Andrew Davis and Cheryl Fiske on Friday! Hope you have great celebrations.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Pembroke voters can learn about candidates and virtual town halls or events by checking out the Pembroke/Chichester Democrats Facebook page or emailing pembrokechichesterdems@gmail.com.
■Need to use a computer, fax machine, notary services or a photocopier? The Pembroke Town Library is accepting appointments Tuesday and Friday (from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) by calling 485-7851. You must be either a Pembroke resident or a library card holder in order to make an appointment.
■“Library Story Time” with stories, music and a simple craft will be held virtually via the Pembroke Town Library’s YouTube channel. Register at pembrokenhtownlibrary@gmail.com and library staff will put together a bag with the supplies for the craft. Specify which Story Time you are registering for. Bags will be ready for pick-up the day before Tuesday’s Story Time or as long as the supplies last. Library card holders of all ages may register for the summer reading program at pembroketownlibrary.readsquared.com. More program information is available at pembroke-nh.com/library.
■On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. there will be a “Drive-in Singalong” with Ms. Marie and a “Story Walk” on the library campus. Please park in every other parking spot. The story will be “Duck on a Bike.” There is a secret activity on every page. Social distancing will be in effect to keep families safe. Event will be canceled if it rains.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Pittsfield Beautification Committee would like to sincerely thank all of the generous citizens that have contributed to its fundraising over the last several weeks. Also thanks to those of you that say kind words as you pass by when members are weeding and watering the town gardens.
■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 you to buy a brick to honor 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-inch by 8-inch brick. Please visit pittsfieldhistory.com for a donation form and instructions. For more information, call 798-3984. You can also contact Larry Berkson at larryberkson@comcast.net.
■The next meeting of the American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 is on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Pittsfield Town Hall. Social distancing will be required.
■The Josiah Carpenter Library Summer Reading program has begun. The theme for this summer’s reading program is “Imagine your Story”. Visit the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday or Thursday to learn more and to pick up packets. A new story will be posted on Facebook every Monday with fun activities, crafts and prizes. The summer program is for preschoolers through sixth graders. A younger aged craft and an older STEM craft is also available for pick up at the library.
■The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry through the First Congregational Church will be open on Tuesday with new guidelines in place for the time being. The pantry will be open from 9-11 a.m. Please call 435-7471 when you arrive in the parking lot. Weather permitting, staff will place your diapers and wipes in a bag with your name attached and place it on a table in the parking lot. If weather does not permit this, your products will be brought to you. Please use the parking lot off Chestnut Street. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to navigate through this pandemic.
■The Pittsfield Town Hall is now open to the public. The following standard operating procedures will be in effect until further notice. Only one person per service window will be permitted in the lobby area at a time, customers are asked to wear a mask, markers will be spaced 6 feet apart on the landing and outside the Town Hall door, hand sanitizer will be provided in the lobby and restrooms will be closed to the public. Modified hours on Monday are 2 to 6:30 p.m. Hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are 8 a.m. to noon. Thursday hours at 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to utilize online services, mail, or the drop box to conduct business. Email eanthony@pittsfieldnh.gov, cmarston@pittsfieldnh.gov or call 435-6773 for any questions or concerns.
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop Pantry hours have changed. The pantry will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. for PYW youth and their families. If you have any special requests contact Zach or Paula at 435-8272 or info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
■PYW summer registration is open for grades 6-12. At this time, the plan is to start with outdoor activities only, two days a week from 1-5 p.m., starting on Tuesday, and virtual programs will continue on Wednesdays. Adjustments will be made, if possible, throughout the summer. Go to pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org to register. PYW staff will confirm your registration with a follow up phone call several days before the program. Activities have limited space available and a waiting list will be kept in case of cancellations. A new schedule of activities will be sent via email every two weeks.
■The PHS All Class Reunion scheduled for July 11 has been cancelled. The plan is to hold the reunion next year on a date to be determined later. Key contact people from each class are needed to contact their own classmates and collect contact information. For more information, please contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
■Saturday would have been our Old Home Day. Thank you to everyone that has decorated with the theme “Red, White and Blue.” Maybe we could all take some time to enjoy our little community by supporting local businesses, visiting with friends (with appropriate social distancing) and picking up any trash you see!
■Happy birthday wishes to uncle Wayne Kimball on Tuesday, to Ruthie White on Thursday and to Andy Davis on Friday. Ihope you all enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com