■Boy Scout Troop 75 will once again be picking up Christmas trees Saturday and Jan. 10 for a small donation. For more information, please contact Mike Gala at 682-6798 or sign up at m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080f44abac2fa4fe3-christmas.
■Although the Baker Free Library Foundation suspended its official Giving Tuesday campaign, the mission to build the library’s endowment and to support the long-term sustainability of its high level of service remains the same. The library would welcome your donation this year if you are able. Please visit bakerfreefoundation.org for details on how to donate online. You may send a check made payable to the Baker Free Library Foundation, 509 South Street, Bow, NH 03304.
■Happy New Year! Keep connected, but stay apart.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■Town Offices are closed to walk-in business per the Board of Selectmen. Appointments are only for transactions that cannot be processed online or through the mail. Business hours are on Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. Please call or email the Town Offices to check if the situation has changed before you go.
■Interlibrary loan will resume this week. No-contact pick-ups will be offered on the library front porch. Returns will be accepted in the red bin. Items quarantine for 72 hours and then disinfected before they are checked in. Do not worry if they remain on your account. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask when picking up items. Do not enter the building. You may ring the doorbell if you need assistance.
■The DCC Book Club is now reading There There by Tommy Orange. The discussion will be on Thursday at 7 p.m. on Zoom. All are welcome.
■Virtual Men’s Coffee will be back on Friday on Zoom. Please contact the library for the Zoom link.
■“Winter Backyard Birds Virtual Slide Show and Presentation” by Stephen R. Hale, PhD of Open World Explorers is scheduled for Jan 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact the library for the link. This is an interactive, bird-quiz format. The program will enable the audience to test their own knowledge. ID tips are offered for identifying common and not-so-common winter birds frequenting the backyards in our area. Advice on attracting and feeding birds will be provided. Introduction to the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count and how to participate is included.
■The library’s Virtual Book Chat discussion will be held Jan. 20 at noon via Zoom.
■Read to Dogs Virtually returns on Jan. 28 from 3-4 p.m. with Mr. T and Nancy. Please call the library to schedule your child’s 15 minutes of reading with Mr. T.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■The Contoocook Farmers’ Market outdoor season has ended. In place of the traditional winter market, the market is moving online to HarvestToMarket.com. Place your order by Wednesday night each week for Saturday morning pick-ups between 10 a.m. and noon at the Train Depot. Masks are required. Stay up-to-date by visiting the Contoocook Farmers’ Market Facebook page.
■The Hopkinton Town Library has revised walk through guidelines. There is a building occupancy limit of five library visitors per half hour. Hours are Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call to reserve your half hour slot. If capacity has not been reached, walk-ins are still welcome. Please wear masks covering your nose and mouth. Information regarding youth programs and story hours can be found by calling the library at 746-3663 or contacting Leigh Maynard at lmaynard@hopkintontownlibrary.org. Information is also available at hopkintontownlibrary.org.
■“Nutrition Education Classes Sponsored by Hannaford” are being led by Hannaford dietician Katy Magoon-Fredette, RDN, LD. Go to hopkintonrec.com for the community zoom program link. Pre-registration is not required. The class “Keeping Your Immune System Healthy” is on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Although you may not be able to fully prevent an illness this season, a healthy immune system is one way to give your body extra protection. Focusing on nutrient-rich foods and healthy lifestyle behaviors can help you and your family stay a step ahead. Protect yourself and your loved ones by attending this free online class!
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net