■The Allenstown Historical Society will meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Suncook Business Park off Route 28 on Lavoie Drive at 6 p.m.
■St. John the Baptist Church is offering breads, veggies and more on the first weekend of every month. Food is free and available to anyone. Come to the St. John The Baptist Parish Hall on Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in volunteering, people are needed to pick up the items and man the tables. Call 485-3113.
■The Town of Allenstown 2020 Holiday Assistance Program will once again provide children’s gifts and holiday meals to those in need this holiday season. If you would like to participate, you can go to the charity registry at tgt.gifts/townofallenstownangletree. You can also ship or drop off gifts to Allenstown Town Hall by Dec. 14. The registry lists specific wishes of Allenstown children and gifts will be matched to the recipients. For more information call Trish at 485-4276 ext.110.
■The Suncook Senior Center has a Grab and Go Program on Mondays and Thursdays between 11 a.m. and noon where seniors are welcome to pick up five meals provided by Community Action. Please call Michele at 485-4254 to make a reservation for these meals. Workers will bring the food out to you.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The Chichester Historical Society will meet on Tuesday from 8-11 a.m. at the museum. Please note the change of the meeting time.
■The selectmen will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Grange Hall. Masks are required in the Town Hall/Grange Hall.
■The Chichester Planning Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing via Zoom and teleconference on Thursday from 6:30-10 p.m. regarding a site plan review for Chichester Commons, LLC located 114/14A Dover Road to permit the development of a 24 unit multifamily structure for 55-plus elderly housing. Information on how to access the Zoom conference is available at chichesternh.org. Contact Kristy Willey at 798-5350 ext. 201 or kwilley@chichesternh.org with questions.
■The library will continue “take & make” projects with a Christmas theme. Call the library for information on an upcoming virtual story time.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■A Board of Selectmen meeting will be on Monday at 6 p.m. in the meeting room at the Town Office. Agenda posted epsomnh.org/board-selectmen.
■The Budget Committee will meet on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office.
■The Granite State Brotherhood Motorcycle Club is having its toy drive for the greater Epsom through Dec. 6. Check out the Epsom NH Community Facebook page for a list of drop off locations. A few are Circle Restaurant, Epsom Town Clerk’s Office, Hilltop Pizza and more.
■School pictures will be on Wednesday. Similar to the recent flu shot clinic, pictures will also take place in the gym with social distancing. Instead of class photos, the class picture will be compiled electronically. A schedule will be set with times for remote families to also participate while remaining socially distant.
■The Epsom Public Library is open for curbside pick-up only. Call 736-9920 if you are interested in certain books or movies. The hours are Monday-Thursday from 1-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patrons of the Epsom Public Library may access and download audio books, magazines and ebooks from the New Hampshire State Library at nh.lib.overdrive.com or using the Libby app. This is a free service. In order to check out materials, you will need to select the Epsom Public Library from the drop down menu and enter the library code (4555), followed by your library card number. If you have questions or do not know your library card number, please contact the library via email or phone leave a contact number.
■The Epsom Police Association’s 3rd Annual Toy and Clothing Drive will take place on Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New toys and new winter clothing for boys and girls of all ages will be collected. Those who donate will earn a free entry into several raffles for gift cards. Donations will be accepted at the Epsom Police Department up to Dec. 11. For everyone’s comfort and security, visitors must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
■Happy birthday to Vicki Benner and Lindsay Holden on Sunday, Briahnna Hawes on Monday and Lynn Lagasse on Friday! Enjoy your special days.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Register for the Pembroke Town Library’s Polar Express Drive on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Space is limited. Drive from page to page and masked “readers” will read you the whole story. There will be hot cocoa (with lids), a goodie bag and a chance to win The First Gift of Christmas. Call the library at 485-7851 or email pembrokenhtownlibrary@gmail.com to register.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■Last call for sign-ups for Secret Santa for Christmas 2020! This program provides Christmas assistance for residents of Pittsfield in need. Children must be 14 years of age or under, must be residents of Pittsfield and the parent or guardian that signs them up must have custody of the child. Donations will be accepted until Monday. Call 435-6807 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to apply. Program provides toys and winter clothing, and is fully funded by donations from local individuals and businesses. If you would like to assist, donations of new, unwrapped toys or clothing can be dropped off at the fire station at your convenience. Contact Kris at the fire station to coordinate a drop-off time. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Checks may be made payable to Pittsfield Secret Santa, PO Box 392, Pittsfield, NH 03263.
■The Santa Firetruck & Police Parade will be Saturday at 4 p.m. Be sure to be out on the sidewalk or on your front lawn to wave to Santa! The parade route starts at the fire station, turns right on Catamount Road, right on Clark Street, right on Main Street, down Factory Hill, right on River Road, right on Bridge Street, right on Fayette Street, right on Depot Street, right on Green Street, left on Chestnut Street and left on Main Street. The parade will slow down at Dustin Park for the tree lighting, then turns left on Carroll Street, right on Catamount Road and ends at the fire station.
■Join the PES PTO for Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. This will be a drive through event at the PES parking lot. Enjoy a cup of cocoa, some cookies and a photo with Santa. Cost is $5 per car. Social distance and please wear your mask. No access to public restrooms.
■The American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 will meet on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
■The Read, Meet, Talk Book Club will meet on Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bicentennial Room of the Community Center.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a House Decorating and Lighting Contest. Get in the holiday spirit and pull out those house decorations and lights. Help us “Light Up Pittsfield.” Any residence in Pittsfield is invited to participate. There is no entry fee and there is one prize of $100! Judging will be on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Registration info will be posted on the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Call Louie Houle at 848-1553 to register.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce sponsored Children’s Store has been cancelled this year.
■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 of Pittsfield’s Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry has seen an increase in numbers since reopening in June. Your help is needed to assist many young struggling families. Size 3, 4, 5 and 6 diapers, along with wipes, pull-ups and overnights are needed. To arrange for drop off, call the church at 435-7471. If you are able to help financially, please make checks out to FCC-Pittsfield and please note in the memo that it is for the Diaper Pantry. Checks can be mailed to First Congregational Church, attn: Diaper Pantry, 24 Main St., Pittsfield, NH 03263.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society continues to raise funds for a 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, 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. Visit pittsfieldhistory.com for a donation form and instructions. For more information, please call 798-3984. You can also contact Larry Berkson at larryberkson@comcast.net.
■Pittsfield Historical Society 2021 calendars may be purchased at Town Hall or the Josiah Carpenter Library for $15 each. The theme of the calendar is “Before & After” – 28 pictures of old buildings in town and how they have changed. For more information, contact Fuzz Freese at 848-4488.
■The town of Pittsfield’s winter parking ban on town roads is effective through April 15. This ban prohibits parking in or on the town’s roads or right of way between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
■Happy birthday wishes to Jen Karwocki on Thursday, and Stacey Wittenberg and Cassie Smith on Saturday! I hope you all enjoy your special day!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com