■The Andover Community Church is holding a Rummage & Bake Sale every Saturday through October, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Highland Lake Grange Hall, located at the corner of Route 11 and Chase Hill Road in East Andover. In addition to various items and baked goods, there will also be pre-made meals for sale. All proceeds go toward the fund for repaving the church parking lot.
■Andover author Amy Makechnie will read from and talk about her just-published middle-grade novel, “Ten Thousand Tries,” on Monday, August 16, 6:30 p.m. in the Stone Chapel on the village green in Andover. She’ll take questions from the audience about the book and about her writing process, autographed copies will be available for purchase and refreshments will be served. Published by Antheneum Books for Young Readers, this “heart-tugging and uplifting story about never giving up” is aimed at grades 3-7, ages 8-12.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
■Vacation Bible School for children in kindergarten through grade 12 is being held at the Sovereign Grace Fellowship, Monday through Friday, Aug. 19 to 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Fellowship continues their free dinner on Aug. 21 beginning at 4:30 p.m. and will be held inside the church.
■Each Sunday at the Boscawen Congregational Church, all are invited to join in the “live and in person” for worship at 10 a.m. The worship service will also be live streamed on Facebook. Confidential prayer requests may be sent to jesuslovesboscawen@gmail.com, and the church’s email is boscawencongregational@gmail.com.
■The Boscawen Food Pantry will be having fresh veggies and fruit from local farmers in addition to their usual supplies. The pantry is located next to the Boscawen Congregational Church and is open on Mondays (10 a.m. to noon), Wednesdays (3 to 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon). New eligibility guidelines from the U.S Department of Agriculture are in effect, feel free to stop by to find out if you qualify.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■ The Canterbury Cemetery Trustees have updated the by-laws for the town cemeteries. We asked for your help and input when we originally developed these by-laws and we are asking once again for your guidance. Please join us on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the meeting house for a review and discussion of our suggested changes. The updated by-laws can be accessed on the cemetery trustees page of the town website.
■The Canterbury Farmers Market has been running every summer since 2006. Each year from June to September, we gather every Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with a mix of locally grown and produced vegetables, meats, prepared foods, and other value-added agricultural products and selected crafts. We also have talented musicians for lively entertainment each week. In preparation for the holiday season, we host two winter markets in November and December at the Canterbury Elementary School with even more vendors to shop from first. To reinforce our commitment to the community, we work with the Loudon Food Pantry assisting local families with access to fresh produce and meats. The drive and soul of the market are to promote community education focused on the importance of supporting local farms and eating good food. The market takes place next to the Elkins Public Library where all are welcomed. After all, it takes a community to feed a community!
Rachel Baker
bakercompany4@gmail.com
■The Salisbury Farmers Market is open every Monday from 3-6 p.m. throughout the summer, except for holidays. If you are interested in being a vendor at the market, please reach out to Helen Binette at 648-2156.
■Play cribbage every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (please arrive at 6:15 p.m.) at Salisbury Town Hall. All who are age 13 and older are welcome. Masks are optional. If you have questions, contact Velma at 648-2372 or horsehaventoo@gmail.com.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■The schedule for Webster Old Home Days has been published. The events are listed here, but you can also find a brochure in the August edition of The Grapevine. Old Home Days takes place on Aug. 21 at the elementary school, rain or shine. 9:30 a.m is registration for the parade. The theme is Friends of the Forest. Please line up at the Police/Fire Station on Battle Street. The parade begins at 10 a.m., led by the Grand Marshall, Marj Blanchette. At 11 a.m. there will be games for all. There will be a horseshoe tournament complete with prizes, and Bow Junction will provide the music so be sure to bring your own lunch and chairs to enjoy the festivities. Parade prizes will be awarded at 12:30 p.m. At 12:45 p.m the games continue with the greased pole for kids and adults. Participate at your own risk and wear old clothes.
■The final event will be a church service on Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Webster Congregational Church.
■The Webster Select Board will hold two public hearings, the first on Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and the second on Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Grange Hall at the town hall. The Select Board will review and take comments regarding the proposed sale of Lot 10-1-58 in the Pillsbury Lake District.
Nancy Picthall-French
webstertowncrier@gmail.com