■Anyone involved with child care on a regular basis may want to join a Zoom discussion titled “Great Childhoods” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Joelyn Drennan, senior program director of The New Hampshire Children’s Trust, and Michelle Lennon, executive director of the Greater Tilton Area Family Resource Center will talk about the work of the 19 family resource centers across N.H. which offer parenting education, information and referrals, grandparent support groups, mentoring and other services to ensure that kids grow up in safe, nurturing environments. The event, sponsored by The Andover Community Hub, is free and open to the public. To request the Zoom link, contact theandoverhub@gmail.com.
■The second monthly Trivia Night will be hosted by The Andover Community Hub on Thursday at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Questions will be for all ages in a variety of categories. Kids and adults are welcome as teams or individuals. Winner gets a free pizza from Pizza Chef. Request the Zoom link and more information at theandoverhub@gmail.com.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■The Canterbury Democratic Committee will caucus to elect officers on March 29 at 6 p.m. The only requirement to vote at the caucus or run for an office is that you need to a Canterbury resident and registered democrat. The committee will elect a chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer and delegate to the state convention. Email canterburynhdemocrats@yahoo.com to receive the Zoom registration or to ask questions about the caucus.
■Become a member of the Canterbury Community Farmers Market for the 2021 season. Each $25 membership helps support Mary Ellen’s Basket (the market’s charitable giving program), coupons for Loudon Food Pantry patrons, musicians, advertising and insurance. Mail your membership form and checks payable to CCFMA and mail them to PO Box 3, Canterbury, NH 03224. You can print off the membership application at canterburyfarmersmarket.com. You can also subscribe to the market’s email list on the website. Market dates are now posted. Opening day will be June 2 from 4-6:30 p.m.
■Canterbury’s three state representatives, Howard Pearl, Mike Moffett and Jose Cambrils, will conduct a virtual Legislative Listening Session on April 10 from 9-11 a.m. or for as long as citizens have questions and want to discuss any bill or issue. Email one of the representatives for the link: howard.pearl@leg.state.nh.us, michael.moffett@leg.state.nh.us and jose4nh@comcast.net. Citizens can also email questions or comments in advance to be addressed during the show. A special guest will be Rep. Tim Lang of Sanbornton who is a member of the Governor’s Reopening Task Force to share the latest regarding the COVID-19 situation. Other special guests will be in attendance as well.
Rachel Baker
bakercompany4@gmail.com
■The trustees of the Webster Free Library will meet on Thursday at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For a link to the meeting, please contact websterl@tds.net.
■The Webster Free Public Library Book Group will meet at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. The group will discuss Fredrik Backman’s book, “Anxious People.” Backman is also the author of the popular book, “A Man Called Ove.” The Zoom link will be posted a few days before the meeting.
■The Pillsbury Lake Village District Annual meeting has been postponed until March 31 at 6 p.m. For more information, go to pillsburylakedistrict.com.
■It’s time to license your dog with the town clerk. Bring a valid rabies certificate and get your license before April 30 to avoid a visit from your police department, a $25 civil forfeiture and other fees. The town clerk has moved back to Town Hall and is working her regular hours. You don’t have to license your cats because as anyone with a cat knows, a license is beneath their dignity.
■The Webster Congregational Church will hold Easter services beginning with Maundy Thursday on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. The sunrise service will be held April 4 at 6:30 a.m. at the usual Pearson Hill Road location. Masks and physical distancing will be required. The take-home breakfast will be served as a drive-thru at the church. A takeout box containing coffee or orange juice, fruit salad, and a choice of Danish, muffin or cinnamon bun will be provided. Cash donations will be collected. For those that wish to donate electronically, you can use PayPal on the church’s Facebook page. The 10 a.m. Easter Worship Service will observe the same guidelines that have been used since reopening last summer. If you have any questions, call 731-0080.
■The Webster Free Public Library will be closed on April 4 for Easter.
■The Webster Fire Department is having its annual chicken barbecue on July 24 from 4:30-6 p.m. Half a chicken with all the fixings will cost you $12 each. This event is very popular, so if you are going to attend you should pre-buy your tickets. A percentage of the profits from the meal will be donated locally.
■The road agent has posted a six ton weight limit over the following Class V roads when posted: Allen Road, Manchester Drive, Bashan Hollow Road, Merrimack Circle, Beaver Dam Drive, Mt. Vernon Terrace, Blackberry Lane, New Hampshire Drive, Call Road, New London Drive, Centennial Drive, Pearson Hill Road, Christopher Robert Drive, Penacook Circle, Clothespin Bridge Road, Pleasant Street, Clough Sanborn Hill Road, Pond Hill Road, Concord Drive, Potash Road, Corn Hill Road, Province Road, Deer Meadow Road, Roby Road Detour Road, Rumford Drive, Franklin Pierce Drive, Webster Lane, Gerrish Road, Windsor Terrace, Lake Road, Winnepocket Road and Little Hill Road.
Nancy Picthall-French
webstertowncrier@gmail.com