■The Allenstown Historical Society will be holding its Annual Bake Sale with fresh home-baked goods on July 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Allenstown Meeting House. Hope to see you there.
■The Allenstown Board of Selectmen will meet on June 27 at 6 p.m. at the Allenstown Town Hall.
■The Suncook Senior Center will hold a Celebration for Independence Day Lunch on June 30 at noon with a cookout with hamburgers. The meal will be served inside.
■The Suncook Senior Center Activities: Bone Builders (9 to 10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays), Bingo (10:15 a.m. to12:15 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays), Cribbage Blub (10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays), Tops Group (11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays), Arts and Crafts (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays), and Klunk (12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursdays). Come on in and join the fun.
■St. John the Baptist is planning a Harvest Penny Sale for Oct. 21 and 23. We know it is early but we are looking for volunteers, donating new and unused prizes, signing up to bake some goodies or make monetary donations, and collecting books, puzzles, and vintage jewelry. If you would like to help out please call the Rectory at (603) 485-3113.
■The Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day (OHD) will be held on Aug. 27 with the theme of “All Around NH.” To help out or to participate in the OHD parade or need Community Service Hours please contact Pat at (603) 340-1497, Jocelyn (603) 485-3352 or Lisa at (603) 724-5071.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Chichester students in Grades 5 through 8 can take the opportunity to a week of training from Aug. 8 through 12 at the Youth Cross Country Camp at the Coe-Brown track and field facilities.
■Chichester Town Library is ready for their summer reading program “Oceans of Possibilities” starting June 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Carpenter Park, in case of rain the program will be at the grange hall. A naturalist from the Seacoast Science Center will bring a unique ocean-themed program with live animals and hands-on discovery stations designed to spark curiosity about the ocean and the world around us. The library will provide games, snacks, and a shark photo prop. Each participant who registers for the summer reading program will receive a themed prize. The reading program runs through Aug. 17. Please call 798-5613 to register or email clibrary@comcast.net.
■The Chichester Youth baseball season has ended with a successful learning season. The youth showed sportsmanship in every game they played. Thanks to coaches and parents for their dedication.
■BCEP will have its monthly meeting on June 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the solid waste facility.
■June and July are busy months for haying in Chichester. Please watch for equipment in the roads by our stewards of the land. Please have patience when following these hard-working individuals.
■Summer Soccer Camp at Carpenter Park is scheduled for July 8 through 22. Half and full days are available, plus goalkeeping school by Caramaba Soccer. Contact (603) 496-3579 for more information.
■The Chichester Youth Association is accepting fall sign-ups for your young athletes in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Volunteers are needed for coaches, board members and field maintenance. Contact Chichester Youth.com for more information.
■William Field Sr. passed away on June 13. Bill served in the Marines Corps and was a State Legislator for Chichester for several years.
■A celebration of July 4 will soon be happening. A reminder that outside burning permits are needed and can be obtained from our Chichester Fire Department at 798-5954 or online at NHFirepermit.com.
■Join the historical society for the annual picnic at Thunder Bridge at Depot Road on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own sandwich. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Bring your own chair. If inclement weather, the picnic will be held at the museum at 49 Main Street.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Epsom Citizen of the Year. Many people deserve to be recognized for their commitment to Epsom. Only one can be selected. Please submit your nomination with a short note explaining why you think this person should be honored as Citizen of the Year. Nominations can be emailed to epsomtown@metrocast.net or mail to Town of Epsom PO Box 10 Epsom, NH 03234. Nominations must be received by 3 p.m. on July 8.
■Cribbage anyone? We will host any cribbage novice or experts on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the library.
■The Seacoast Science Center presents an “Ocean of Possibilities” at June 28 at 11 a.m. This unique ocean-themed program features hands-on activity stations which will spark children’s curiosity about the ocean and the world around them as they engage in discovery through activities, play, stories, and crafts
■Movie Matinee on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. will show “Moonfall.”
■Summer reading sign-ups are open now through July 7. Please sign up for all programs at the circulation desk, call the library at 736-9920, email Vickie at vbennerepl@gmail.com, or message the Epsom Public Library on Facebook.
■Lego Club at the Library on Monday at 3:30 p.m. The library has a large selection of Legos. Snacks and drinks included. All ages are welcome
■Story Times are Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, crafts and a snack.
■The Knitters Group will meet on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
■This unique ocean-themed program features hands-on activity stations which will spark children’s curiosity about the ocean and the world around them as they engage in discovery through activities, play, stories, and crafts.
■The Granite VNA will be hosting a wellness program open to all at 10:15 a.m. on the second Thursday of the Month. Registration is not required.
■EYAA Fall Soccer Registration will be open during the month of June. Registration will close on June 30. Children starting at age 4 through 6th grade may register. Practices begin in August and the season will conclude in October. Please contact soccer commissioner, Stacie Girouard, at eyaasoccer1@gmail.com.
■The Board of Selectmen will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the town office meeting room.
■Happy birthdays to Denise Foster, Cody Osborn, Ted Virgin and extra special wishes to my grandson Lincoln celebrating his 1st birthday next weekend! Enjoy your special days everyone.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■The Pembroke & Allenstown Old Home Day preparations have begun. Let people know about your business by placing a company vehicle in the parade. If your organization would like to march or have a float in the parade, contact Jocelyn at (603) 485-3352 or Pat at (603) 224-7324. Old Home Day is Aug. 27.
■Concerts at Memorial Park kick off July 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Don Bartenstein. All concerts are free so bring your blanket and lawn chair and sit, relax, and enjoy!
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■Pittsfield Old Home Day is July 23. The theme for the day is “Ocean Waves & Beach Days.” On Friday – a free outdoor movie at 8:30 p.m., the location is to be determined. On Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m. – PES Runs for Autism at Drake Field, 10 a.m. Parade (please note the new time and the route will be shortened), 11:30 a.m. – Fun at F.B. Argue Recreation Area (aka Town Beach) featuring a cookout (Burgers & Dogs for sale), lawn games, carnival games, face painting, photo booth,” walk about hot air balloon, sandcastle building, beach towel origami, JujuBee, the Clown-Balloon Twister, duck race, community mural, and free swim and visiting! At 2 p.m. – Pittsfield Historical Society dedication on new headquarters and Open House! At 7:45 p.m. – Pittsfield Citizen of the Year Presentation at Drake Field, 8 p.m. – Nevers Band Concert and end the day with fireworks! Plan to spend the day in your “home” town of Pittsfield. Organizations, groups, businesses and classes – how about entering a float in the parade?! Contact Andi Riel at pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com or 435-6346.
■The Drake Field Summer Recreation Program will run from June 28 through Aug. 4 under the direction of Louise Sawyer. The anticipated activities will include sports, arts and crafts, children’s games, and field trips. Children must enroll and only those children will participate. Field trips will be limited to 45 children. Some field trips will cost money and official field trip permission slips will be required. Activities will be canceled on rainy days. Children will be dismissed to walk home unless being picked up by a parent. All activities will be outside. Plan to come down and enjoy the fun. For more information or to find out how to sign-up, call Mrs. Sawyer at 269-6733.
■The F.B. Argue Recreation Area (Town Beach) is open. The Parks & Recreation Commission runs the facility. Family passes will again be available for $50, or you can pay the $1-a-day admission. Daily admission for non-residents will be $1.50 per person. Children under five will be admitted free with a paid adult. The beach area will be open for swimming Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Some days we will have two lifeguards and on others we will have one lifeguard with two beach attendants. The other big change this summer is that we have raised the minimum age to 10 years old for children to be there without an adult, and parents will be asked to sign a copy of the rules. This will be “swim at your own risk.” The concession stand will be open.
■Non-Red Cross swimming lessons will be offered this summer at the F.B. Argue Recreation Area. A swim lesson sign-up sheet can be obtained and registration will be held at the recreation area. We will run two-week sessions and each lesson will run for about half an hour. The dates for the sessions will be as follows: Session One – Daytime: June 27 through July 8, Session Two – Nighttime: July 11 to 22. The cost for swimming lessons for Pittsfield residents is $15 per child per session, non-residents is $30 per child per session. Questions can be answered by calling (603) 290-4068 or (603) 435-7457 (during hours of operation).
■There are lots of exciting activities planned at the Pittsfield Youth Workshop! We have trips scheduled for most Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout July and August, so check out our calendar. Our summer drop-in schedule will be: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. July through August, every Tuesday and Thursday will be our scheduled trip days. Hours on these days change for every trip, but if you sign-up for our texting notifications you’ll never miss a reminder or update again! To opt-in to messages text (603) 234-9788.
■The Pittsfield Senior Center is happy to be open once again. As the summer continues programs will be added. If you have an idea that you would like to share please contact Anne at (603) 435-8482 or stop by to see her. Hours of Operation are: Monday, Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Office hours only, no events are occurring at the center unless stated otherwise.
■Pittsfield Senior Center events: Senior Community Lunch (Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 p.m.), Bingo (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.), Cribbage and Board Games (Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.), Silver Walkers (Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., Exercise Walking at Center (Mondays and Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
■The Josiah Carpenter Library is collecting plastic bottle caps for a very cool project. Please save them and drop them off at the Library!
■The Mead and Read Book Club is underway. The group decided on Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” and will meet again at Over the Moon Farmstead in Pittsfield on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss it. If you’re interested, please contact the library to reserve your copy of the book! (603) 435-8406
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club is in need of volunteers to help at the Balloon Rally. Please contact Fallon Reed at suncookvalleyrotary@gmail.com.
■The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will meet on June 28 at 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. Please enter from the parking lot on Chestnut Street.
■Happy birthday wishes to Cody Osborne and to Kyle Blais. A very special birthday wish to my great-nephew, Lincoln Riel. He turns one on Saturday!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com