■The Suncook Senior Center will be playing cribbage on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The Suncook Senior Center is also open for other scheduled activities. For more information, please call Michele at 485-4254.
■St. John the Baptist is holding its Monthly Market on Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and on June 27 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Parish Hall.
■The Knights of Columbus is holding the last take-out dinner for the season with a chicken parm meal with all the fixings on Saturday from 4:30-6 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall (10 School St.).
■A free concert featuring “The Green Heron” will be on June 27 at Allenstown Town Hall from 4-6 p.m. The Green Heron is a local bluegrass duo who write and sing bluegrass, folk, country and Americana music. There will be a food concession stand operated by Chef Keith Klawes and his band of ARD helpers. Remember your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the fun. Brought to you by the Allenstown Economic Development Committee.
■The Allenstown Historical Society will be holding its Annual Bake Sale on July 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Allenstown Meeting House at 150 Deerfield Road. For more information, call 485-4437.
■Any parishioners at St. John the Baptist who would be interested in occasionally driving an elderly Hooksett couple to their appointments at Concord Hospital should call Fr. Crowley at 485-3523.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Celebrate the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, June 21 at the library. Miss Caroline will lead children in activities about giraffes, the animal with the longest neck. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Parents are encouraged to learn about the library’s summer programs for children.
■The Loudon Food Pantry will reopen on Tuesday. Contact Kristy at Town Hall at 798-5350.
■Chichester real estate tax bills were mailed on June 15 and will be due on July 20. Bills can be paid by mail, in person, left in the drop box, or paid at chichesternh.org. Town Hall hours are Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 798-5350.
■Chichester residents are welcome to use the FB Argue Recreation Pool Area at 35 Clarke St. in Pittsfield. Hours are Monday through Friday from 12-5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Call 290-4068 or 435-7457 during pool hours with questions.
■Carpenter Memorial Park has gone to the dogs! German shepherds and Belgian malinois have been training for tracking, obedience and protection competitions at the park. These are high-level working dogs used to produce military and police dogs. Some of the dogs and handlers at the park have been to the world championships in Europe multiple times. Events are open to the public, but not posted or promoted.
■Congratulations to Chichester students who recently graduated from Pembroke Academy. Chichester resident Leah Lacross played “The Star Spangled Banner” to open the ceremony. All the best to the Class of 2021!
■The Chichester PTO recently hosted a barbecue for the seventh- and eighth-grade graduation party. Thanks to the PTO for its hard work and kindness.
■The Chichester Firefighters Association town wide yard sale proved to be a success with nearly 30 yard sale sites. The association would like to thank everyone for the support and participation in this sale.
■Carrie and Steve from The Flannel Tavern in Chichester are bringing their talents to the Warner restaurant formerly known as The Local, which closed in May. Carrie and Steve plan to remodel and reopen the restaurant.
■The Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Company congratulated John Prickett, RN on his retirement from the Lakes Region General Hospital for 40 years of service. John worked in the emergency department as an emergency preparedness coordinator. John also worked with Chichester Fire and Rescue.
■Sympathy is extended to the Marston family on the passing of Tom marston. The Marston family has provided the Chichester School District with bus transportation for many years.
■Flags have been placed in all cemeteries on veterans’ graves. Thanks to Donna Chagnon, the Bob Shaw family and the cemetery trustees. New signs were paid for out of funds donated in memory of Peter G. Hammen. The sign posts were paid for by donations in memory of Audrey Lake Hackney. Brenda Boswak erected the posts and signs, along with cleaning the stones in Knowlton, Edgerly, and Morrill cemeteries. Many volunteers made this project possible.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Happy Father’s Day to all dads, stepdads and grandads! I hope you all have a relaxing day today!
■A planning board meeting is on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Contact the town for the link.
■Library passes are provided by the Friends of the Epsom Library, a group which meets at the library the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Epsom Library funds projects which might not otherwise be available. New members are always welcome. Patrons may reserve the passes for the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, SEE Science Museum, Strawberry Banke and Children’s Museum of New Hampshire for a particular date by calling 736-9920.
■Epsom Citizen of the Year nominations are now being accepted. Written nominations should include the name of the nominee and why you think they should be recognized as Citizen of the Year. Nominations can be emailed to epsomtown@metrocast.net or mailed to: Town of Epsom, P.O. Box 10, Epsom, NH 03234. You can also drop off your nomination to the Town Office, during business hours. Nominations must be received by 3 p.m. on July 9.
■Epsom Old Home Weekend will be Aug. 13-15. If you would like to be a vendor, contact Sonia Cormier at soniacmy31@comcast.net. Space is limited so get yours reserved now! Donations are also being collected for fireworks. Contact Terry (848-7371) for more information if you would like to donate. There is a GoFundmePage set up on the Epsom Old Home Weekend at Webster Park Facebook page.
■One of the Old Home Weekend events is a parade with decorated bicycles. This year’s theme is “Back Together Again.” The parade will be held on Aug. 14. The line will start forming at 9 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall on Short Falls Road. Contact Scott Elliott at 419-0511 or scottelliott1966@gmail.com with questions.
■Due to staffing and location issues, the Town of Epsom is currently unable to offer swimming lessons at this time.
■Happy birthday shoutouts to Sonia Cormier on Monday, Sandy Creighton and Brenda Perkins on Thursday and Denise Foster on Saturday! Enjoy your special day!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Pembroke Town Library’s Summer Reading Program begins Wednesday and is open to all ages. Join Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for a Drive Thru Ice Cream Social (while supplies last). Special thanks to Lang’s Ice Cream for donating supplies for this event. For more information, visit pembroke-nh.com/library or call 485-7851.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The B.C.E.P. Solid Waste facility has seasonal hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit bcepsolidwaste.com.
■The FB Argue Recreation Area is open for the season. The hours for the summer are Monday through Friday from 12-5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. If your child will be coming to the pool alone without an adult, parents will be asked to provide contact information. The daily admission for residents is $1 per person. A family season pass may be bought for $50. Daily admission for non-residents will be $1.50 per person. All persons entering the area will be expected to pay. Children under 5 will be admitted free with a paid adult. Use of beach toys will be allowed this year. They will be disinfected each night. The concession stand will be open. Please observe social distancing when possible. State guidelines will be followed when applicable. “Adult Only” mornings are being planned so they can enjoy the area, play lawn games, swim and socialize with other adults without the children being there. These will be Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. If there is enough interest, there might be adult only nights. Call 290-4068 or 435-7457 during hours of operation.
■Swimming lessons will be offered at the FB Argue Recreation Area again this summer. Registration will be at the recreation area. There will be a pair of two-week sessions. If there is enough interest in a third session, one might run in August. Session one will be July 5-16 and session two will be July 26-Aug. 6. The cost for swimming lessons for Pittsfield residents will be $15 per child per session. The cost for non-residents will be $30 per child per session.
■Pittsfield Senior Center is open on a limited basis. On Monday, there will be a Drive Thru Summer Cookout. Call the center to reserve your meal. Bingo is planned for Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Cost to play is $1 and you can bring your own water or coffee. Cribbage is planned for Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Both of these activities require calling the center at 435-8482 to make reservations. Masks are still required and you’ll be asked to complete a signed waiver. Don’t forget that there are meals to go on Thursdays. Call the center for information on meals that are available for curbside pickup.
■The Library Summer Reading program, “Tails and Tales” will be offered starting Monday through Aug. 17. Visit the library to pick up a full program description. Story hours for families of preschool-age children will take place at the town pool at 10 a.m. on Thursday mornings. Activities for school-age children will be provided on alternate Wednesday mornings at the Drake Field Recreation program.
■Stop in at the library to view the restored portraits of Josiah and Georgiana Carpenter. The restored portrait of Josiah Carpenter will be at eye level for viewing through Thursday. Funding for the restoration project was received from the NH State Council on the Arts Conservation License Plate Program (moose plates) and the Globe Community Fund.
■Joy Church is hosting “Joy in the Park” on Friday at Dustin Park. There will be a free cookout for all at 6:30 p.m.
■There will be a memorial service on Saturday in remembrance of Ruth E. Strickhart, who passed away Jan. 7. The service will be at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church. Refreshments will follow in the church vestry.
■St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 50 Main St., will be selling hot dogs and have a bake table in addition to yard sale items on Saturday’s Town Wide Yard Sale day. Be sure to stop in as you check out all the yard sales in town. St. Stephens will also be open for worship at 9:30 a.m. on June 27, the first time in-person worship has been offered since before COVID. The Town Wide Yard Sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register and be on the map, text or call Louie at 848-1553 or email gpccnh@hotmail.
■Open Barn at Tiz A Mini Horse Farm, 158 Garland Road, Barnstead will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include visiting and petting animals (horses, goats, pigs and a donkey), cart rides ($3), saddle rides ($3), raffles, food and drinks. Contact Wanda Mullen at 948-5552.
■Pittsfield Youth Workshop is looking for an active and energetic individual to help coordinate year-round programming for the youth of Pittsfield. If you are interested in learning more about the program director position and would like more details, check out pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
■Save the date – July 24 – Pittsfield Old Home Day! Plans are in the works for a scaled-down version of the usual event, but we will be celebrating Pittsfield!
■Happy anniversary wishes to Tina and Roger Metcalf on Wednesday. Cheers to many more years!
■Happy Father’s Day to my fabulous father-in-law, Leon Miller, and to my dad, up above!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com