■We will repeat last year’s marvelously successful Open Talent Night during which our friends and neighbors delighted us with their talents on Aug. 14. Come and join the fun! Better yet, if you have a talent you would like to share, check out the Bow Rotary website (www.bowrotary.org) for registration information.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■Dunbarton Old Home Day (OHD) is Aug 13. Activities and times are: 10 am to10:30 am – OHD Parade on Route 13 (10 to 10:30 a.m.), retail vendors open (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), OHD Stage Nevers 2nd Regiment Band (10 to 11:30 a.m.), OHD Stage Wiz Kids Magic Show (noon to 1 p.m.), OHD Stage BJ Hickman Magician (1:15 to 2 p.m.), OHD Food Tent opens (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), LizzFerdina’s performers (2 to 3 p.m.), free ice cream served by town officials, homemade pies will be served with ice cream after the pie contest, donate a pie to win a prize! Face Painting, games for the kids and crafting demos all day.
■Toddler Story Time at the library will be on break after Aug. 17 and will return in September.
■Please note the changes to the Library’s schedule: the Library will be closed on Aug. 13 and Sept. 3. They will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the week of Aug. 30 to Sept 2.
■Update on Town Hall Construction: our windows and doors are delayed and will not arrive until Aug 19. As of this posting construction has slowed.
■Construction Book Sale. As the library awaits new bookshelves they are weeding, shifting and preparing their collection. Pop in to look at what is for sale. Bring your own bags.
■The fifth Annual Dunbarton Police Bicycle Rodeo is on Aug. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the elementary School on 20 Robert Rogers Rd. This is a free family event sponsored by the Dunbarton Police Department, in partnership with the Dunbarton Fire Department, the Dunbarton Elementary School, the Dunbarton Parent-Teacher Organization (“PTO”), and S&W Sports of Concord. Participants will have the opportunity to visit with their local police and fire departments, ride through a skills and agility course, discuss bicycle safety and enjoy some cold treats supplied by the PTO! Thanks to a grant supplied by the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD), the Dunbarton Police Department will be passing out a limited supply of free multi-sport bicycle helmets and bicycle safety equipment on a first come, first served basis. S&W Sports of Concord will also be conducting free bicycle safety inspections! For more information, contact Chief Christopher Remillard at chrisremillard@gsinet.net.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■It may be hot outside but remember that Tucker Free Library is one of the cool places to hang out. See their end-of-summer newsletter for more details or visit www.tuckerfreelibrary.org.
■Music in Henniker this week: on Tuesday Groove Alliance New England’s premiere show band 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, local favorite Country Comfort makes a repeat appearance at the Music at the Marketplace series.
■The Weare School District is holding a Paraprofessional Job Hiring Fair on Aug. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Middle School. Conditional offers will be made on the spot for positions at both Center Woods Elementary and Weare Middle School. For a complete job description, go to www.SAU24.org.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■Do you like to play baseball? History Alive is pulling together a team of any age ball players who are willing to try playing a game according to the 1864 rules. The game will be on Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. at Grimes Field in Hillsboro. For more information, call Bruce at (603) 464-5315.
■On Aug. 16, “Whales & Seals” program with University of New Hampshire marine docents, 4 p.m. at Fuller Public Library. This is an outdoor program, weather may cancel. Hands-on experiences with models and games, plus a story with Ms. Laura!
■Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Hillsborough in its fourth annual weekend even, History Alive 2022 takes place on Aug. 20 and 21. It will take place across three venues: Kemp Park, Jones Road and Hillsborough Center. Please check out all venue events at https://historyalivenh.org/.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
■On Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum presents “Warner Palooza!” Showcasing the people and businesses of Warner. For more information, email deputydirector@indianmuseum.org.
■On Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. – Monday Morning Zentangle with Terry, sponsored by the Pillsbury Free Library. Every Monday on Zoom only. For more information and a Zoom link, visit Terry’s Tangled Arts on Facebook.
■On Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Kearsarge Center for the Performing Arts will hold auditions for its winter show, The Wizard of Oz. To audition, prepare a one-minute song and be prepared to read from the script and learn some dance combinations. Possible callbacks are scheduled for Aug. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.NHPerformingArts.org.
■On Aug. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Riverside Park, come for a summer night of dancing and family fun to benefit Warner Connects NH. Featuring high-energy rock ‘n rollers Nick’s Other Band. WCNH, a volunteer organization, provides food, clothing, and related services each month to over 300 families within 13 towns. Donations to WCNH may be sent to Warner Connects NH, PO Box 402, Warner, NH 03278. For more information, call (603) 456-2053. No pets, please.
■PIckleball is still happening at Riverside Park! Novices are welcome. Contact Sharon at (603) 387-3257 to be added to the TeamReach app for notifications. Nets are set up when there are two or more players coming, no playing when raining. Times are Monday at 5:15 p.m., and Friday and Sunday at 9 a.m. (depends on heat – may start at 8 a.m.). Check the app for updated schedules.
■Mountain View Senior Center, 134 E. Main Street in Bradford, has a regular schedule of activities for seniors. For more information, contact them at (603-0 38-2104.
Elibet Chase
warnertowncrier@gmail.com