■St. John the Baptist Monthly Market will be held on Sunday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Parish Hall.
■Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual Vesper Service on Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Old Allenstown Meeting House.
■The following activities are being held at the Suncook Senior Center: Bone Builders (Monday and Wednesday from 9-10 a.m.), bingo (Monday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.), Cribbage Club (Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon), Tops Troup (Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, call Dorin at (508) 269-7872), Coffee Hour (Thursday from 9-10 a.m.) and Klunk (Thursday from 12:30-2:30 p.m.).
■Takeout meals are still available on Mondays and Thursdays, you can receive five frozen meals or more. A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, or to sign up please call Michelle at (603) 485-4254.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The Chichester Police Department is warning residents of several thefts in town. Please do not call the police station and leave messages on matters that need immediate response. If something does not look right, call 911 or dispatch at 225-5006.
■Chichester residents who have been impacted financially due to COVID-19 can get help. The CDC moratorium for evictions ends this weekend, but rental, fuel, or utilities assistance is available through the Community Action Program (225-3295), NH Assistant Program (211) or the Chichester Welfare Department (call Donna Stockman at 798-3278). The Chichester Food Pantry is available when town hall is open (798-5350).
■The Chichester Conservation Committee will meet at Town Hall on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
■The Chichester Board of Adjustment will be meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall to hear an appeal. The agenda is available at chichesternh.org.
■Chichester Planning Board will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Chichester Fire Station conference room. Stanley Brehn is chairman and Kristy Jobin is the planning board secretary. The agenda is on chichesternh.org
■Chichester Town Library will be hosting author Marty Gitlin, who will present “The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Call the library at 798-5613 or stop in to reserve a spot and verify your email address.
■Chichester school teachers are being offered a free oil change, multi-point vehicle inspection, and a $50 gift card for classroom or additional supplies. Call Bow Grappone Madza at 836-4298 for an appointment before Friday.
■The Little Book House at Carpenter Park has been removed due to excessive water damage. A new Book House will be coming by Aug. 10 courtesy of Chichester Grange.
■Chichester Old Home Day is Aug. 20-21. Many activities are being planned. Plan to attend Marden’s Famous Bean Hole and the pig roast on Aug. 21.
■Chichester Central School starts classes on Aug. 30 and has arranged two offsite locations for after school care – the Concord Boys and Girls Club (410-5176) and The Learning Tree in Epsom (736-0037). Space may be limited, so don’t wait to contact them. The Chichester Central School health office will be looking for information before your child attends the first day of school. Immunizations must be up to date and physicals are needed. Contact 798-5651 ext. 12 for information.
■Chichester Central School is looking to fill positions. Contact jsnider@sau53.org.
■Winding Wicks Farm exhibited at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds at the New England Sheep Show. The farm won supreme champion white yearling ewe and grand champion colored ram. Look for the farm at fairs in New Hampshire this summer.
■Sympathy is extended to the family of Marion Mobbs who recently passed away. Marion and her husband Oliver, known as Butch, were married for 50 years. They were known as natives in Chichester, they enjoyed visiting friends and never missed an old home day.
■Condolences are sent to the family of Irene Derosier. Irene taught art at Chichester Central School and inspired many students to follow in her footsteps.
■The Town of Chichester lost a valuable asset in the passing of Joan Callahan. Joan leaves a legacy by assisting our town as Concord Welfare Director, as an assistant at Pembroke Academy and serving on the board of the Capital Region Food Program.
■Chichester’s longtime friend Theodore Bailey passed away on July 21. Ted was raised and educated in Chichester and remained a longtime resident. He was a life member of the Chichester Fire Department, joining in 1948. He was the oldest living member of the department and rose to the rank of captain for 20 years. Ted served on many town committees and served on the board of selectmen for several years. Ted will be remembered for his love of Chichester, his many stories, his genuine big heart and fantastic sense of humor.
■Chichester businesses that were awarded The Cappies Capital Area People’s Preference awards are: Chichester Massage & Body Center, Chichester Country Store, NH Doughnut Co., Camping World of New Hampshire, Finlaysons’s Pet Care Center, Dell-Lea Weddings and Events, and Tepper Contractors. Congratulations to all Chichester winners.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Supervisors of the checklist will hold a work session on Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the Epsom Town Offices. The supervisors will be accepting applications for new voter registration and change of political party. Supervisors are Nancy Claris, Terry Riel and Elizabeth Bosiak.
■Epsom Public Library will hosting Mary Dawson Forensics 4Kids “Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar” on Monday 6:30 p.m. This is hands-on exploration and participants will examine different patterns of fingerprints using magnifying glasses, magnetic dusting powder and brushes as well as the different types of DNA. Participants will take home an identification card with their own handprint. For ages 5-10 but younger/older siblings are welcome. Class is limited to 20 so sign up is required! This program will be at the historic Odd Fellows Hall in Epsom. Masks will be required with social distancing.
■Tuesday night’s family movie night will feature “Raya” (rated PG) at 6:30 p.m. at Epsom Public Library. Snacks and drinks will be provided! Masks will be required with social distancing in family groups. The movie will be shown in the library meeting room. Wednesday’s movie matinee at the library will be showing “Made in Italy,” at 1:30 p.m. Please sign up for programs at the circulation desk. Call the library at 736-9920.
■Epsom Old Home Day is Aug. 13-15. If you are interested in volunteering – or are a high school student who needs to earn community service hours – please email Meadow at mwyoscki7@yahoo.com. Volunteers will do two-hour shifts to help in the kids game area, be parking assistants, and help set up or clean up.
■Want to have a float, or decorate a bike for the Old Home Day parade? Call Eric at 303-7268. Winners will be the people’s choice for. Old Home Day will also have a basketball tournament for youth and adults. Contact Dave at 554-7855 or davecummings1967@gmail.com.
■Want to participate in the Woodsmen and Woodswomen competition on Aug. 14? Two-person teams that are 16 and older are required to call Joe Davis at 234-7732 or email josephd@bartlett.com to sign up.
■Fireworks will end the night on Aug. 14 at Epsom Central School at dusk. Donations are still needed and appreciated. Visit the Webster Park Facebook page, or contact Terry directly at 848-7371.
■A 4-Miler Road Race and or two mile walk will be on Aug. 15. You can sign up at lightboxreg.com/epsom-old-home-week-4-miler_2021, or email Donald Yeaton (dryrun262@msn.com) or rielt397@gmail.com. The event is sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental.
■There will be a yard sale on Aug. 15 at the park. It’s a $10 donation to have a spot. If you would like a spot, register with Cheryl at 491-5955
■“Finding Science in Folktales” is a virtual program presented by the Children’s Museum of NH and is available through Aug. 19. The program offers a trip around the world as participants investigate animal science through folktales and legends. Each folktale will have a corresponding animal science experiment or activity, and will include four interactive videos to be done with the experiment or activity.
■Happy anniversary to Dave and Elaine Cannon on Sunday! Happy birthday wishes to Lindsay Cassin on Monday, June Bransom and Jessica Kennedy on Tuesday, and Susan Brodeur on Thursday! I hope you have fabulous celebrations! Happy belated birthday wishes to Gary Chagnon!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Roads Committee will meet at the town hall on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The agenda can be found at pembroke-nh.com.
■Pembroke Recreation will host “Concerts at the Park” at Memorial Field on Saturday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. throughout August. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy these wonderful entertainers and their music. Concerts will feature: Jasmine Mann on Saturday, Todd Hearon (Aug. 14), Don Bartenstein ( Aug. 21), and Dusty Gray (Aug. 28).
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■Congratulations to Ruth Huckins on being awarded the Boston Post Cane. Her nephew, Dan Yeaton, accepted the cane on her behalf at Pittsfield Old Home Day.
■The Pittsfield Old Home Day Committee would like to thank the following people for their help, contributions and support of Old Home Day: Parks & Recreation Committee, judges for the Kids Bike Parade (Heather Preston, Mike Curtin and Mike Wiley), Sandi Adams (Citizen of the Year ride), Paul Rogers (flowers), Pittsfield Police Department, Pittsfield Fire Department, Pittsfield Highway Department, Jim Allard/Pittsfield Selectboard, Kathy Kelley (singing the National Anthem), Suncook Valley Rotary Club (help with fireworks), Joe Darrah’s Crew (Clean up of Fireworks), Joy Church, Granite Image, The Post and Jay Darrah/Pittsfield Middle High School. Thank you to our wonderful community for supporting the events of the day.
■American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 will meet on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
■The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry through the First Congregational Church will be open on Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. Please call 435-7471 when you arrive in the parking lot. Clients will not be able to enter the church at this time. Weather permitting, your diapers and wipes will be placed in a bag with your name attached 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.
■Joy Church is hosting a free family movie night on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Viewers will be watching “Big Hero 6”. The whole community is invited. There will be free popcorn and snacks for everyone.
■The Library Summer Reading Program “Tails & Tales” runs through Aug. 17. Please visit the library to pick up a full program description. Story hours for families of preschool children will take place at the Town Pool at 10 a.m on Thursday. Activities for school age children will be provided on alternate Wednesday mornings at the Drake Field Recreation program.
■Josiah Carpenter Library’s new StoryWalk featuring “Down By the Sea with Mr. Magee,” by Chris Van Dusen is available for your viewing pleasure. Book pages have been mounted in 18 windows throughout the downtown area, so gather up your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy a stroll through town. Families are encouraged to grab a map from the mailbox that is attached to the new community bulletin board at Dustin’s Park. As you return to the library on Main Street to read the last page of the book, stop in to pick up a free gift donated by No Worry Storage.
■The Josiah Carpenter Library is the recipient of $1,452 in grant funding thanks to the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the New Hampshire State Library. The grant will support the library’s offering of indoor, in-person programs such as story hour for families with young children. Using the grant funds, the library purchased a clean air curtain which provides high velocity air cleansing through both HEPA filtration and ultraviolet light. To learn more, visit the library, call 435-8406 or go to pittsfieldnh.gov.
■Lots of fun activities are happening during drop-in days at Pittsfield Youth Workshop (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2-6 p.m.) and fun trips are planned. Visit pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org for a full calendar. Call 435-8272.
■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.
■The following programs are occurring at the Pittsfield Senior Center: bingo (every Monday and Thursday at 10 a.m., $1 to play), chair yoga (every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.), cribbage and game day (every Wednesday at 10 a.m.), virtual bowling (every Friday at 10 a.m.), a center cookout (July 19 at noon, reservations required by Friday) and jigsaw puzzle competition (July 20 at 10 a.m.). Don’t forget that you can pick up hot, freshly made meals for curbside pickup on Thursdays. Space is limited at all events and masks are required. Call the center at 435-8482 to reserve your spot in activities.
■As programming opens back up at the Pittsfield Senior Center, there is a need for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for activities at different days and times. Training is provided. If interested, please call 435-8482.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com