■Free Concert with Crazy Steve and Friends will be held Aug.15 at the Allenstown Town Hall lawn from 4 to 6 p.m. Crazy Steve and Friends play everything from folk, pop, rock, and classic rock. There will be refreshments and lots of fun, and remember to bring your blanket and chairs. The Allenstown Economic Development Committee thanks the Hillsbrook Village for sponsoring this concert.
■Suncook senior Center Activities: Bone Builders (9 to 10 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday), Bingo (10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Monday and Thursday), Cribbage Club (9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday), Tops Group (11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday), Coffee Hour (9 to 10 a.m.), and Klunk (12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday).
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■It’s Old Home Day (OHD) week in Chichester. On Aug. 18, Hope in Christ Church will kick off a community event with a classic car/truck and bike show and an ice cream social from 5 to 8 p.m. on the lawn of the church. Trophies will be awarded and sponsored by Frekeys Ice Cream and HIC Church. Friday’s schedule at Carpenter Park is burying the Mardem Bean Hole beans (5 p.m.), kickball pickup game (5:30 p.m.), basketball pickup game (6 p.m.), scavenger hunt registration begins at 5 p.m, Bobcat Flipping Burgers and Frekeys ice cream (6 p.m.), and s’mores by the fire at 8:30. Saturday events are the 5k family run/walk (9 a.m.), the town shed open house and paint the plow (10 a.m. to noon), pickleball (10:30 a.m.), pig roast (noon), giant water slide (1 p.m.), cornhole tournament (1 p.m.), horseshoe tournament (3 p.m.) and various activities for the younger kiddos. Stop by early and see the Marden Family pull the large pot of beans from the ground and serve their famous beans at noon. Drive thru options available. For OHD the Church in Christ Church is offering an old fashion church service, the likes that would have been held in the 1820’s to include dress, sermon and hymns on Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. in the old church on Main Street. Contact Pastor Steve at (603) 798-4220
■Join Grateful Sleds for their monthly classic car and bike night celebrating the 52nd anniversary of Woodstock on Aug. 19 starting at 5 p.m. Free admissions with music, vendors and food.
■Aug. 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. This is a special time to pay special attention to the seniors in your life and community. Ask a senior if they would like to go to Old Home Day for a few hours and partake in Mardens Bean Hole Beans.
■On Aug. 17 at 7 p.m., there will be country music and folk tunes by Cameron and Mary at Carpenter Park. Come and enjoy this live music sponsored by the Chichester Library. Bring your own chairs or there’s seating on the steps
■Wednesday the Chichester School Board will meet at the school at 6 p.m. to finalize the school reopening draft plan.
■The Chichester Heritage Commission will meet Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at the historical society building. The Heritage Commission is in need of additional members and alternates interested in the preservation of historical resources in our town. The Commission meets once a month. If you are interested in in becoming a member call Lucile at (603) 798-5709
■Aug. 17 is National Thrift Shop Day. Visit Chichester’s Out of Your Attic Thrift Shop to see what they have, that you can’t live without. You will find friendly volunteers willing to give you a bargain.
■On Aug. 18 at 7 p.m., the Chichester Grange will travel to Barnstead for ice cream. Contact a grange member if you need a ride.
■Chichester PTO is creating a raffle calendar fundraiser for the month of October. The PTO is looking for area businesses or individuals who are willing to donate a gift card, a free service or cash prize. Please message Alisa.M.Mullen@gmail.com
■Do you need daycare after school ? The Learning Tree has been approved for a Chichester bus stop for after school care. Call (603) 736-0037 for more information.
■Thanks goes to the Chichester business, Clarks Grain Store, for participation in the Suncook Valley Rotary Club scavenger hunt.
■George and Anna Mae Dykstra of Chichester and John Loker, retired minister from the Chichester Methodist Church, can be heard on NH Gospel Radio Inc. They are displaying their support in the communities by displaying a booth at local fairs. NH Gospel Radio in Concord is WVNH 91.1 FM.
■Chichester artist Laury Nichols was chosen to show her ability as a woodcarver at the annual League of NH 88th Craftsman Fair in Newbury. Nichols carves whimsical woodland animal characters, and many of her 500 carvings she brought to the fair were only inches tall.
■Alan Quimby, Chichester Forest fire Warden and Fire Chief, has reported that fire danger in all of the state remains low. He will hold off daily postings until a change is needed.
■Chichester Police Chief Clarke reported that suspicious vehicles are approaching residents driveways as unwanted guests at all times of the day. Check your driveway cameras and see if you can see a plate. Chief Clarke reminds everyone to lock their vehicles at night as unwanted guests are opening trunks and removing articles. Remember to call 911 if you see any activity that is not right, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
■Aug. 30 is the first day of school . The school would like to remind students that a set of headphones can be kept at the school for whenever you are working with your Chromebook. A Chromebook sleeve is suggested to help protect your assigned Chromebook.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■The last day to enjoy Epsom Old Home Day is today at Webster Park! Register today on-site to run in the Delta Dental of Northeast sponsored road race. Run four miles or walk two, starting at 8:30 a.m., so get there by 8 a.m. to get checked in. Join New Rye Church Hymn-A-Long at 10:30 a.m. The Resident Yard Sale ($10 for a spot, pay that day) from 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
■Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. at the meeting room.
■Select Board Public meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the meeting room
■The Epsom Public Library is back in full swing with our normal hours. Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and Saturday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). If you would still rather do a curbside pickup, let us know and we will be happy to prepare your items and set them out for you. Mahjong meets on Tuesday (10:15 a.m to 12:15 p.m.).
■Movie Matinee at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons, with light refreshments provided. “Rainy Day in NY,” is Aug. 18. Woody Allen heads an all-star cast for a charming, sizzling, and comedic tale set amidst the fast-paced streets of The Big Apple. College sweethearts plan a romantic weekend together in New York City, however, the two are soon parted. Through a series of chance meetings and comical adventures, they will discover that while you only live once, once is enough if you find the right person. We have greatly enjoyed having our movie matinees back. Seeing our regulars along with some new faces has been a highlight of re-opening.
■The Epsom Friends of the Library annual mums sale is on! Stop by the library to order your mums. Red, yellow, white, lavender, and bronze are the colors. One mum for $8, or five for $35. These are always the most beautiful locally grown mums, and is the Friends biggest fund of the year!
■Happy birthday shoutouts today to Shawn Smith, Stacy Davis and Janet Leavitt on Tuesday. Michelle Vanderpool on Wednesday, and Mary Briggs on Saturday! I hope you all have great celebrations!
■Happy 2nd anniversary to Tim and Tracey Riel on Tuesday, and happy 32nd anniversary to Mark and Andrea Riel on Thursday. May you all have many more happy years together!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The “Concerts at the Park” series continues on Aug. 21 with Don Bartenstein, sponsored by Jacques Pastries & Residents of Meetinghouse Commons. Pembroke Recreation invites you to Memorial Field from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy these wonderful entertainers and their music.
■ Pembroke Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m., at the town hall to consider the Beacon Hill Road layout petition filed by William and Mary Lou Evans, from Third Range Road to their parcel. The proposed layout does not extend all the way to Pembroke Street. More information can be seen on the Town’s website.
■The Pembroke Historical Society invites you to their Annual Meeting/Picnic on Aug. 21, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Whittemore Homestead. The meeting and picnic will include a tour of the homestead, a silent auction, a speaker, and food. Everyone is welcome! The event is free of charge for current members. Suggested donation for non-members is $15 per person, $25 per couple, $40 per family (includes annual membership). For a complete schedule and tickets visit, Pembrokehistoricalsociety.simpletix.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the Pembroke Library.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■On Sept. 11 the American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 will be holding a small remembrance at the War memorial, in Dustin Park at 10:15 a.m. This will be for the remembrance of approximately 3000 souls lost on this day 20 years ago. Please join us!
■Congratulations to the 2021 PMHS Female Athlete of the Year – Briar Bell, and the 2021 PMHS Male Athlete of the Year – Jesse MacGlashing. Both athletes were recognized for their leadership and talent.
■The Year Rounders candlepin bowling league is looking for new men and women to join our team. We bowl three strings at Boutwells Bowling Center in Concord on Thursdays, starting Sept. 2 at 11:30 a.m. and continue weekly into May. The cost is just $13 with $1.50 going towards a late spring banquet. This is a friendly, non-serious competition with people who enjoy bowling and sharing good times with friends. If interested please contact Peter or Ina Rothwell at (603) 776-1483.
■Watercolor Sundays at Graylag Nature Preserve are on Aug. 15 and Aug. 22 (rain date is Aug. 29) from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Paint outdoors in nature with guidance from experienced painter and instructor Kathy Hanson. These watercolor workshops will take advantage of Graylag’s beautiful setting with views of Wild Goose Pond and the woods, wetlands, rocks, and plants around it. Each day will begin with a demonstration by the instructor on how to choose a view and a palette of colors, as well as helpful techniques appropriate to the subject. Then you will work on your own painting, with help from the instructor as needed. Participants should have some watercolor painting experience and will receive a materials list that includes set-up needs for outdoor painting. Bring your own lunch. Sign up for one or more days. Cost per session is $75. For more information, call 435-5555 or email anne@graylagcabins.com.
■Concord Regional Crimeline is holding its annual fundraiser to raise funds to pay tipsters who call in with information on criminals. Here is a chance to win $1,000 for a donation of $25. For information on Crimeline or purchasing a ticket, contact Merrill Vaughan at MerrillVaughan@yahoo.com or (603) 435-5207. There is no limit on the number of tickets you may purchase and you do not need to be present to win. This donation is tax deductible as Concord Regional Crimeline is a 501c organization.
■On Aug. 17 at the First Congregational Church the Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open from 9 to 11 a.m at the parking lot off Chestnut Street. Each family is eligible to come for the supplemental diapers once per opening (twice a month), and can receive one set of diapers/product per child, and one package of wipes per family. We generally have newborn through size six diapers, along with pull-ups and overnights. We will also be accepting donations of diapers and wipes, including open packages. Please call (603) 435-7471 if you have any questions. Together we are making a difference.
■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 that 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.
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is hosting lots of fun activities during Drop-In days (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m.) and fun trips are planned. Visit pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org for a full calendar. For more information, call 435-8272.
■There is community dining at the Pittsfield Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays at noon.. Please register by Monday the week before, so meals can be planned accordingly. Pick up a menu, circle what you would like, and give it to Carol. Pick up is between 11 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, but another more convenient time can be arranged. You can also eat lunch at the center and take a frozen meal home for later.
■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.), and virtual bowling (every Friday at 10 a.m.). Space is limited at all events and masks are required. Call the center at (603) 435-8482 to reserve your spot in activities.
■Aug. 25 at noon, the Pittsfield Senior Center is hosting a poker tournament with lunch. Please call the center by Aug. 20, to reserve a spot so accommodations can be met. Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m., there will be a picnic at the town pool. There will be a variety of games that can be played, or you can come and just sit outside and have lunch. If interested, please RSVP by Aug. 23.
■Call the center at (603) 435-8482 to make reservations for the activities. Space is limited. Masks are still required and you’ll be asked to complete a signed waiver.
■Don’t forget, there are meals to go. Every Thursday you can pick up a hot meal or freshly made meal for “curbside pickup.” Call the Center at (603) 435-8482 for more information.
■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 (603) 435-8482.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society continues to raise funds for a new museum and headquarters. A commemorative garden on the museum grounds is being worked on. A “buy-a-brick” project affords an opportunity for people to buy a brick to honor yourself, loved ones, or whomever you wish to remember. The bricks will be sold for $100 each and may be engraved with three lines of 18 characters each for a 4-inch by 8-inch brick. Visit pittsfieldhistory.com for a donation form and instructions. For more information, please call 798-3984. You can also contact Larry Berkson at larryberkson@comcast.net.
■ Happy Birthday wishes to Stacy Davis, Melissa Potter and Ray Webber on Tuesday, to Sally Wardwell on Wednesday, and Ed Vien on Saturday. I hope you all enjoy your special day!
■ Happy Anniversary wishes to Tim and Tracey Riel on Tuesday. Cheers to many more happy years!
■A special happy anniversary wishes to my fabulous husband, Mark Riel, on Thursday. Cheers to us!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com