■The Annual Halloween Open House will be held on Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Allenstown Police Department. This is a free event and is important to the community and the Allenstown Police Department.
■The St. John the Baptist Monthly Market will be held on Oct. 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
■The Allenstown Historical Society will meet on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Suncook Business Park.
■St. John the Baptist is holding an Indoor Yard Sale on Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 10 School Street. There are wonderful treasures and a huge Christmas selection. They will have a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, baked goods and refreshments. There is something for everyone so come and have fun.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Girls Scouts Founders Day was celebrated in the month of October. The local Girl Scout Troop, under the leadership of Malinda Weir, is having an information night at Chichester Central School on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts discover unique talents, try new things, build new skills and enjoy fun girl-led activities. Learn the opportunities the Girl Scouts have to share with other girls.
■The Chichester Library offers Music and Movement for toddlers every Thursday at 10:45 a.m. Preschool Story hours are every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. Both events are outside weather permitting. On Nov. 3 at the town hall, a presentation of “Watching the Lights Go Out” will be presented.
■Sally Kelly was recognized by CCA Global Partners employee of the month with over 25 years of going above and beyond for the members. Her experience and understanding of members’ needs with her enthusiastic ways had her in this spotlight. Sally has volunteered many hours for the Town of Chichester as a school board member, as school moderator, at state, town and school elections, and various town and school committees.
■On Dec. 18, Wreaths Across America will be in Chichester to remember and honor each of our 188 veterans with a wreath and the act of saying the name of every veteran aloud. Please help Chichester lay wreaths by sponsoring a wreath or volunteer to participate in the wreath-laying. Contact Brenda Boswak at (603) 491-8854 or Fred Shaw (603) 798-5543.
■The Chichester Conservation Commission will be on Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Selectmen will meet on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.
■The Chichester Food Pantry is available to help anyone in need of food for the holidays. Contact Town Hall at (603) 798-5350 for an appointment. Contact the Police Department for a Thanksgiving basket or assistance with gifts for Christmas for your children, or contact the town hall for a Christmas Basket.
■The basketball season at Chichester Central School has started. The third and fourth grade girls had enough interest that there will be a school team coached by Eric Hussey as they play in the Merrimack Basketball League. Boys in grades fifth through sixth have a dedicated team coached by Cipriano. Boys seventh through eighth grade coached by Julia Valotto and Dave Hussey. Due to low sign up numbers, the sixth grade girls will move up to a team coached by Gordon Bilodeau.
■Concord Tractor on Dover Road offers free pallets, self-load, to anyone who can use them. Check-in at the office for availability.
■The Cemetery Trustees have announced that Oct. 31 is the last day for removing memorabilia displayed at gravestones. American flags will be removed after Veterans Day.
■Winding Wick Farm, The DiTaranto-Hromas Team, had a successful showing of sheep at Eastern States and Fryeburg Fair. Various winning categories were Champion White Romney ram, ewe and supreme ewe. A second-place ewe lamb and natural colored ewe. As well as a champion white ram and white ewe along with the Peoples Choice Award.
■The Chichester Youth Association was established in 1996 to provide and promote athletic programs for kindergarten through sixth grade. U10 soccer players had two teams and completed their last tournament game on Saturday with a successful season of learning skills and human growth. Chichester Team 1 played six games in seven hours. Kudos to this team for placing third out of 15 teams.
■Chichester players on the Pembroke Academy Girls Soccer team have shown success during the entire soccer season being well coached and aggressive. Pembroke has pressed hard to have a record of 15-0 showing a ninth shutout for the season.
■The Making Strides against Breast Cancer of NH annual walk is a role that Chichester residents participate in to support relatives and friends who are fighting cancer or are cancer survivors. Residents showed names of Chichester residents who need support in this ongoing battle. Your Town Crier is honored to be a cancer survivor that was displayed with other residents in the walk. Thank you.
■Residents and property owners who travel to warmer weather during the winter can fill out a Request for Security Check on their vacant property and the Chichester Police Department will check on your premises.
■Bear Hill Road and Center Road have been tarred and good comments on the job have been spoken by residents. Center Road has a new digital speed sign.
■Chichester School second-graders, taught by Mrs. Mara and Mrs. Douglas, ventured outside to learn Eureka Math lessons. The class learned to prepare, measure and scoop, cut and bake apple pies using their measuring units. All got to enjoy their results.
■Heather Taluba of the Chichester Fire and Rescue shared a message link to mark National Move Over Day to promote awareness of move over laws. Amber, blue and red lights are meant to protect and save lives on the road. Legislations require residents to move over a lane or slow down if traffic is heavy when approaching or passing emergency vehicles.
■The Epsom-Chichester Lions Club recycling can trailer is at the Chichester Fire Department parking lot. The trailer will be removed when the temp drops to below freezing. Now is the time to recycle those cans before cold weather.
■The Chichester Library has partnered with The Suncook Valley Rotary Club to provide all newborns in Chichester with a book. The Books for Babies project has sent out 14 books in Chichester. Contact the library for information.
■The Chichester Planning Board will meet on Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chichester Fire Department meeting room. There will be a site plan review for DBU-12 Dover Road Map 151 B to discuss constructing a commercial use building with a service road to the rear where a helipad and hanger are proposed. A request will be heard from CMAF 172 Dover Road Map 3 Lot 12 to update an existing approved site plan for the purpose of using the site for car sales. For complete details contact Town Hall.
■The Chichester PTO will have a meeting on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. Check the website for location.
■Congrats to the Chichester Central School coed soccer team for taking the end-of-season championship. A banner will be placed in the school and each player will receive recognition.
■The Chichester School Board is seeking three to five volunteers to be members of the school budget advisory group to preview and analyze the upcoming school budget. The group will present their observations, suggestions and recommendations after attending school board meetings through March. Send a letter describing why you would like to serve and budget experience to hchiavaras@sau53.org.
■The school is always in need of volunteers at the school or on field trips. Please make sure your fingerprints are current. A second shift full-time custodian is needed at the school, he position involves Monday through Friday from 2 to 10 p.m. Paraprofessionals are needed at the school to provide in class support to students. Contact vburke@sau53.org for more information.
■The Chichester Library would love to see their patrons on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The dog Bessie and her owners will be in attendance to present “Watching The Lights Go Out. This inspiring story is about a charming, brave chocolate lab that gradually loses her eyesight but provides timeless life lessons.
■Pembroke Academy (PA) is trying to boost interest within sixth through eighth graders to join the field hockey team. Kelsey Montambeault, a Chichester resident and her PA teammates would love to see Chichester Central students at the first annual middle school field hockey clinic on Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. at PA. Coach Langevin can be reached at slangevin@sau53.org.
■Many thanks to the Chichester PTO for organizing the Truck or Treat. Awards were given to Most Creative (the fish family with their lobster and boat theme), Scariest (the Hunt Family and their haunted truck), Judges Choice Award (the Stone family for Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus).
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Happy Halloween! The hours for Halloween Trick-or-Treat will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.
■The Epsom School Board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at Epsom Central School in the Cafe.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the town office, meeting room.
■The Epsom Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Nov. 3 in the Epsom Central School Gymnasium beginning at 7 p.m.
■On Tuesday mornings at 10:15 a.m. Mahjong is played in the library meeting room. Come observe or learn to play! The group meets every week.
■Story Time is Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Children and their caregivers listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy crafts. October themes will include spiders, pumpkins, and Halloween. Masks are required.
■Artist exhibit and reception at Epsom Public Library High Season. Artists will present an exhibition of their works, Pandemic Ponderings, from Sept. 29 through Nov. 13. The reception will be on Oct. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. The artists have been isolated for over a year and working on their own. Many took online classes and experimented with new techniques and materials.
■Happy birthday wishes to John Feeny and Jake Gomes on Thursday, and Jamie Gayer on Saturday! Hope you all have great birthday celebrations!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Meet Me In Suncook Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, at the Perry Eaton Building (former Police and Fire Station) in Suncook Village. All are welcomed.
■The Roads Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Town Hall. The agenda can be found on the Pembroke website.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet at Town Hall on Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The agenda can be found on the Pembroke website.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■Halloween Trick or Treat hours in the town of Pittsfield will be on Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Have fun and be safe.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary club is back with the annual Penny Sale fundraiser on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the gym at Pittsfield Middle High School! The Penny Sale consists of three “banks.” Each Bank has at least 100 donated items valued at approximately $10 to $30 each. Tickets are purchased for each bank for $1, giving the purchaser up to over 100 chances per ticket to win a prize. We also have a silent auction for the higher valued items and a 50/50 raffle that night. If you would like to donate any items, please reach out to us! we are also looking for volunteers to help set up Saturday morning or with the event on Saturday evening. please contact Fallon Reed at fallon.reed@gmail.com (731-6862), or Jessica Drouin at jessica26drouin@gmail.com (724-9517).
■Our Lady of Lourdes – St. Josephs Women’s Club Annual Christmas Bazaar will be on Nov. 6 at the Parish Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join us for lunch, or just to browse our crafts and purchase some wonderful baked goods. Come experience our Cookie Walk.
■Registration is open for the Deerfield Veterinary Clinic Catamount 5K on Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. A children’s run at 9:45 a.m. is free for kids eight and under. The 5K can also be run virtually to allow participants their choice of time and place. Register now at www.catamountwomenaid.org. Online registration is $22 for adults and $15 for children under 12, and ends on Nov. 6. The race-day registration costs are $30 for adults and $20 for children. The first 100 registrants will receive free hats and swag bags. All will enjoy free refreshments and camaraderie. Medals will be awarded to the top male and female runners, and for top racers in different age groups. All proceeds benefit Catamount Womenaid, a nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance to men, women, and children in Barnstead, Deerfield, Epsom, Northwood, Pittsfield, and Strafford. Major race sponsors are: Deerfield Veterinary Clinic, Northeast Delta Dental, East Coast Signals, Northeast Eye Care, Verani Realty, and Deerfield Country Insurance. Contact catamountwomenaid@gmail.com to volunteer. Stay up-to-date with Catamount Womenaid news on Facebook@catamountwomenaid and @catamount5K.
■On Nov. 2 at the First Congregational Church, the Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Each family is eligible to come for the supplemental diapers once per opening (twice a month). Each family receives one set of diapers/product per child in need, and one package of wipes per family. We generally have newborn through size six diapers, along with pull-ups and overnights. We use the parking lot off Chestnut Street. We will also be accepting donations of diapers and wipes, including open packages. Please call 435-7471 if you have any questions. Together we are making a difference.
■The Josiah Carpenter Library’s next StoryWalk features Froggy and his friends as they build a treehouse with help of a surprise helper. Book pages have been mounted in 15 windows throughout the downtown area. Tie up your walking shoes, grab your water bottle and enjoy a stroll through our beautiful little town. Families can 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 your free gift! Please note that there is not a book page at Family Pizza this time as they’ve been closed for vacation. Instead, there are extra pages at Main Street Grill and Bar.
■The American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 will meet on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m at Town Hall.
■The Pittsfield High School Alumni Association meeting has been rescheduled to Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Tobi Chassie at tchassie@gmail.com or Andi Grainger Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
■Attention all small business friends and friends of the Rotary – we’re looking for donations for the annual Rotary Penny Sale. Donate three items (at least) in the value of $10 to $30 (or more if you’d like) for each item. If you don’t have items to donate and would like to give us money we can purchase items on your behalf. If you don’t have a business you can donate as a Friend of Rotary. Items need to be in by Nov. 1, they can be mailed to our PO Box, dropped off at Northway Bank in Pittsfield or we can arrange for pickup. To donate or volunteer please contact Fallon Reed at fallon.reed@gmail.com, 731-6862. Or Jessica Drouin at jessica26drouin@gmail.com, 724-9517.
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is open and would love to have students Grades 6 and up stop in and participate in the programs. Drop in hours this week are Monday 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m. For a full calendar of activities please visit the website www.pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org. For more information or questions, please contact PYW at 435-8272 or info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
■The Pittsfield Senior Center is temporarily moving to the Pittsfield Youth Workshop. You may stop by and visit while we are there. Our phone number will remain the same. We are still working on our permanent location, which currently is here in Pittsfield. As of right now we are not planning on any functions but if we are going to be there for an extended period time this may change. We will send out emails with updates to the current situation. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Carol Schiferle at cshiferle@bm-cap-org or call 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.
■Tickets are now on sale for the Pittsfield Players’ fall production of Music Theater International’s global celebration show, “All Together Now!” The show will run at The Scenic Theatre on Nov. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., and on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through TicketLeap.com by clicking on the Buy Tickets button below, or you can reserve tickets by calling the theater at (603) 435-8852.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Nov. 3 at 6:15 p.m. at Dominick’s Restaurant.
■The little free libraries at the local laundromats have been cleaned up and well stocked. Help yourself to some new reading materials for your kiddos. As always, if you’re cleaning out your book collections, feel free to donate your books there!
■Story Hour at Josiah Carpenter Library – Nov. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. Pre-school children and caregivers gather at the library for read-aloud stories, games, and crafts.
■Joy Church is hosting a free family movie night on Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. We will be watching “The Wild Life.” The whole community is invited. There will be free popcorn and snacks for everyone.
■Sawyer’s Holiday Open House 2021 on Nov. 26 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Nov. 27 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Nov. 28 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Call (603) 776-4551 or (603) 496-9086 for more information.
■For your convenience, fishing and hunting licenses may be purchased at the Pittsfield town clerk’s office.
■The State Current Use Board is hosting three public forums. The public is encouraged to attend: Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. (North Country Resource Center, Lancaster), Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. (NH Fish and Game – Seacoast Office, Durham) and Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. followed by a Regular Board Meeting (NH Department of Revenue Administration Training Room, Concord).
■Happy Birthday wishes to John Feeny on Thursday, to Tina Fife and Sheila Fries on Friday and to Effie Topouzoglou on Saturday. I hope you all enjoy your special day.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com