■On Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. at the Bear Brook Warehouse, 3 DRED Circle off of Depot Road, Allenstown, NH. The department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the Division of Parks and Recreation will hold a public information session to discuss demolition plans of obsolete buildings within Bear Brook State Park. Buildings to be demolished include the Nature Center on Depot Road in Allenstown and 12 sleeping cabins at the Spruce Pond Camp complex in Deerfield.
■The Allenstown Historical Society will meet on Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Suncook Business Park off Route 28 onto Lavoie Drive. We are open to the public. For more information call (603) 485-4437.
■The Monthly Market will be held on Oct. 1 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Oct. 2 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. Come check out the Bread Basket.
■Parish Nurse Program Free Balance Screening will be held on Oct. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. Please call to register for your 20 minute, one-on-one appointment at (603) 663-8004.
■The Suncook Senior Center will hold a Tie Dye T-Shirts on Oct. 5 at 10 a.m., if interested in joining please sign up or let Carol know. T-shirts to choose from are XL, L, M. Supplies are limited it will be first come first server. Call (603) 485-4254 for more information.
■Easter Seals information will be held at the Suncook Senior Center on Oct. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Easter Seals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access by enriching education, enhancing health, expanding employment, and elevating the community.
ARMAND VERVILLE
cverville2@comcast.net
■The BOS will meet on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. at the town hall. The Planning Board will meet on Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station to hear an application for a lot line adjustment on Map 9, lots 89 and 90. Transitions are in progress on the PB and new members are needed. Contact Kristy Jobin.
■The library welcome new trustees, Barbara Sweet and Lucille Noel. The library is busy with 1,088 patrons. On Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the library, “American Folk Music” by Jackie and Gary will be presented. This will be a free program with singing the good ole songs and classic music.
■Police Officer Ashely Wood and Chief Joshua Wright were recently sworn into our police department.
■The Supervisors of the Checklist released the follow stats on the recent election. Total votes were 599 with 570 voting in person, 29 absentee votes, and 28 new registrants.
■Fuel and Electric Assistance Applications are being accepted by the Community Action Program at Suncook Area Resource Center. Please don’t delay your application as processing time can take up to 60 days. Contact 223-0043 or SARC@capbm.org for an application. First time applicants after inquiring will receive an appointment time if needed, or the application can be left off at the Center, mailed or faxed to (603) 228-1898. The NH Energy Relief Package signed on Sept. 15 by the Governor will be handled by Resource Center.
■The Chichester Methodist Church was slightly damaged recently as a vehicle traveled onto the church lawn leaving tire marks and into the front of the building with minor damage.
■Chichester residents who are serving in the military or are oversea voters can receive their ballots at least 45 days before the Nov. 8 election. Town Clerk, Bonnie Potter, is authorized by state statue to email ballots. Contact her office at (603) 798-5350.
■The Brown Cemetery holds the Dr. Amassa Kelley stone. Dr. Kelley was the first physician in Chichester and lived at the corner of Kelley Corner and Pleasant Street. The stone has been restored by NH Monument and now stands proud to its origin.
■It’s getting close to the Band and Chorus time at CCS. Contact Mrs. Sherburne.
■Pickleball is at Carpenter Park. The equipment is available in waterproof containers near the basketball court. The court has been marked out by volunteers for your enjoyment.
■CCS will have a teachers workshop on Oct. 7 and school will be closed for the day, and closed on Oct. 10. Enjoy the long weekend.
■The Scholastic Book Fair is an annual learning event at CCS. Staff and students will get a chance to look at books on Oct. 11 during the day and families can scan the variety on Oct. 12 and 13 from 2:40 to 6 p.m. The fair is in need of plastic or paper grocery bags with handles, if you have extra bags please drop them off at the school.
■The CCS is having a flu shot clinic for students on Oct. 6. Permission forms have been sent home for parents to sign. Contact the nurse, Mrs. Strazzer,i at 798-5651.
■The Jackie and Gary trio that was scheduled by the library on Oct. 5 has been canceled.
■Winding Wicks Farm, the Hromis family, came home with several blue ribbons after attending the Big E with their romney sheep exhibition and had the Supreme Champion Romney fleece in the wool show class. Congratulations to Teresa Hromis on winning Sr. Showmanship and to her sister Catherine in placing fifth.
■Rebecca Bilodeau Herbert passed away on Sept. 23. Rebecca’s legacy in our community. Sympathies to the family.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Selectmen’s meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. at the town office meeting room.
■Lego Club at the library on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Join us each Monday for fun! Snacks and drinks included. All ages are welcome.
■Story Time at the library is Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, crafts and a snack.
■Mahjong meets on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. at the library.
■The Knitters Group will meet at the library on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Crochet, quilting, and fabric crafters of all sorts are welcome!
■Cribbage will meet at the library on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
■Family Storytime at the library on Saturday at 1 p.m.
■The library will be holding a Pumpkin People contest! Patrons are invited to decorate a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character! The only rule is that there is no carving allowed. Pumpkins can be dropped off at the library from Oct. 3 to 24, they will be displayed and patrons can vote on their favorite ones. The winner will be announced on Oct. 27!
■Mark your calendars for Oct. 7 and Oct 8 for the Evergreen Lodge #53 & Ivy Green Lodge #36 hosting its annual dinner show at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Short Falls Rd., in Epsom. Dinner includes appetizers, salad, buffet, dessert, and beverages. The cost is $30 per person or a table for $150. Call Vickie at (603) 736-4707 for reservations! Proceeds from the dinner show benefit hall restorations and lodge projects.
■Movie Matinee on Wednesday at the library at 1:30 p.m., call the library for the title.
■Happy birthday wishes to Laurie Vien on Monday, Dillon Sirrine on Tuesday, Angela Little on Wednesday, and Nancy Carlson on Thursday. I hope you all have fabulous celebrations!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■A beautiful image of the Pembroke Town Clock, created by Carole Chase Lewis, has been replicated as a 504-piece puzzle. To purchase this one-of-a-kind puzzle for $25, contact Louis Jacob at (603) 485-7101 or email meetmeinsuncooknh@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Meet Me In Suncook future preservation projects.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75 will meet on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club will hold its first monthly meeting on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at PES.
■On Oct. 4 at the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield NH, the Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. The pantry is open for families to receive 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 always welcome financial donations, donations of diapers (including open packages) and donations of wipes. Please call (603) 435-7471 if you have any questions, including donation questions.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pittsfield Historical Society, at 4 Oak St.
■On Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m., Joy Church is hosting a free Family Movie Night. Come join the fun!
■MSA-Globe Manufacturing Day is on Oct. 7. Public tours of the facility are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., and there is an onsite hiring event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 37 Loudon Rd. For more information, contact Bethany Marier at bethany.marier@msasafety.com.
■On Oct. 8 at 8:30 a.m., Joy Church is sponsoring a free Community Breakfast (55 Barnstead Rd.).
■On Oct. 8 and 9, Over The Moon Farmstead (1253 Upper City Rd.) in partnership with Appleview Orchard will host Apple Fest and the First Annual Apple Pie Contest. There will be live music on Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring singer/story teller Steve Blunt; on Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Justin Cohn will perform. TJ’s BBQ will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and chips on both days. On Oct. 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. will be the First Annual Apple Pie Contest! There will be prizes for first, second and third entries. Plan to bring your pies to The Farmstead anytime on Saturday or Sunday up until 10 a.m., drop them off in the Farmstead Gift Shop (the main tasting area), any of the staff will be able to help you.
■Harry Vogt will discuss Pittsfield’s Historic District and the key factors that were considered when the historic designation was made by the National Park Service. Please join us to learn why this area is considered historic and the benefits of the designation. This entertaining and informative program will be held on Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Pittsfield Historic Society. This program is free and open to the public.
■Harvest Fest will take place on Oct. 22 from noon to 3 p.m. (the rain date is on Oct. 29) at the FB Argue Recreation Area (Town Beach) on Clark Street. There will be horse drawn wagon rides, pumpkin carving and decorating, costume parade (2 p.m.), fall photo op, pie eating contests (1 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.) and vendors. There will be a cookout where you can buy hotdog-chips-water for $3 or hamburger-chips-water for $5. New this year, will be a chili cookoff (winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m.) and Journeys End Farm products and hopefully many more. If your group or small business would like to take part in the festivities, call (603) 290-4068. We will also be awarding some prizes for best costumes this year, so wear your costume to join in the fun.
■Trunk or Treat at the Globe Parking lot on Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For a registration form, please email pto@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
■The Town of Pittsfield is accepting applications for a minute taker who will transcribe the minutes of various board meetings, including the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Attendance at the meetings is not required, providing a remote-work opportunity with flexible hours! Please submit a Town of Pittsfield employment application, which can be downloaded from the website at www.pittsfieldnh.gov, with a resume to cmarston@pittsfieldnh.gov or mail to: Town of Pittsfield, Attn: Town Administrator, 85 Main Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263.
■Pittsfield Youth Workshop is back to its school year Drop-In hours!Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Drop-In is from 3 to 6 p.m., and Wednesday is from 1 to 6 p.m. PYW is open to Grades 6 to 12. For more information, contact Laurie Sweeney or Zach Powers at (call) 435-8272, (text) 234-9788 or email at info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
■The American Legion is in need of someone to sing the National Anthem at the Veteran’s Day ceremony on Nov. 12. Please contact Mickey Vien at (603) 540-0293, Mike Cabral at (603) 866-1742 or Gerard LeDuc at (603) 470-6942.
■Come Support our Pittsfield Panthers Soccer teams! On Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. PMHS Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs Somersworth at Drake Field; Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. PMHS Girls Varsity Soccer Game vs Concord Christian at Drake Field and at 4:30 p.m. PMHS Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs Concord Christian at Drake Field.
■Happy Birthday wishes to Laurie Vien on Monday and Alice Young on Thursday. Enjoy your Special Day!
■Happy Anniversary wishes to Cathie and Dana Tutle on Thursday.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com