■The garden club’s annual Pajama and Book Drive is in progress and will run through Nov. 15. Look for collection boxes at the Baker Free Library and the Bow Community Center and contact Joyce Kimball at (603) 229-1990 or joyceakimball@comcast.net for additional information.
■The Bow Garden Club (BGC) is actively pre-selling red, white or pink holiday poinsettias in both 8-inch and 10-inch pot sizes! There will be mail-in order forms available on the BGC website www.bowgardenclub.org and on the bulletin board at the Baker Free Library. For questions, contact Joyce Kimball, Fundraising Chairman, at 229-1990 or joyceakimball@comcast.net.
■The Bow Mills United Methodist Church is hosting its 17th year of its annual Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin Patch hours until Oct. 31: weekdays (2 to 6 p.m.); Saturdays (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.); and Sundays (noon to 5 p.m.). For information, contact (603) 224-0884 or www.bowmillsumc.org.
■The annual Bow Rotary Foundation auction will be online again this year from Nov. 2 to 5 at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Blast Off to Our Future.” Sponsors are still needed. More information is at bowrotary.org.
■The Bow Brawlers is hosting a “Comedy Fundraiser” on Dec. 16 at the Bow Community Building. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, to donate or sponsor, visit www.funny4funds.com/events, and for more information email bowbrawlerswrestling@gmail.com.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■School Halloween parade and classroom parties are scheduled for Oct 31 from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. School is closed on Nov. 8 for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Nov. 10 will be Early Release Day and conferences. No school on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
■The Town of Dunbarton’s Trick-or-Treat hours will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. The Dunbarton Garden Club will be hosting its annual Halloween festivities on the Town Common during that time as well. Officers will be in the Town Center to pass out glow sticks and candy and to assist pedestrians across Route 13 safely.
■On Nov. 2, from 5 to 5:30 p.m., the Supervisor of the Checklist will meet at the Town Office to make corrections and additions to the Checklist. This is the final day to accept new voter registrations until Election Day. Election Day is on Nov 8. Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the elementary school.
■The Granite VNA Flu Clinic will be held in the Congregational Church Vestry, 6 Stark Highway on Nov. 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. Immunizations are offered at no charge with an ID card from Medicare B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, or Anthem. The cost is $30 (cash or check) for all others. The published rate is $45. This year, they are offering the standard quadrivalent influenza vaccine. Masks are required. For more information, call (603) 224-4093, ext. 5815.
Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time will be held on Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m., hosted by Marty Gitlin on Zoom. Email dunlib@gsinet.net for the link. Award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin hosts this fun and enlightening presentation for all ages based on his book, A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History.
■Town Hall construction update: please stay off the pathway and the parking lot for safety.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■Learn to Ski and Ride on Fridays at 4:30 p.m., in February and March, and discounted passes for JSRHS students at Pats Peak. This is the first time it’s been offered at John Stark.
■JSRHS production of Little Women, the musical is Nov. 4 to 7. There will be a free UNDERSTUDY SHOWCASE on Nov. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
■I hope you’ve been enjoying all the Scarecrows in Henniker! Winners will be announced by the Henniker Beautification Alliance on Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. at the Gazebo in the Community Park. Come join them to start Halloween Night in Henniker.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■On Nov. 1 is How To’s Day at Fuller Public Library, needle felting! Create a small picture of a sunflower and bee, each kit is $4.50 and registration is required due to limited space. Stop in to reserve your spot and pay for a kit.
■On Nov. 3, the Fuller Public Library’s book group will meet at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. All are welcome to join.
■The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 59 is looking for vendors for a Craft Fair at the Hillsboro Legion, on Nov. 19. Spaces including tables are $25 each. Vendors are asked to donate one item to a raffle to be held at the end of the day. For more info or to sign up contact Katie at kempy@comcast.net or text or call (603) 933-1658.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
■Fall Admission Open House on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at The Beech Hill School. Find information at 715-5129 or www.thebeechhillschool.org.
■The Contoocook United Methodist Church is holding its fall Rummage Sale on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at 24 Maple St., Contoocook. The Bag Sale is from 11 a.m. to noon.
■The Lions Club is asking for donations of $15 – or more if you choose – for a “Be Kind, Give Thanks” sign to be placed on your lawn or at your business. To get your sign delivered, please contact Marge Doscher at (603) 496-8388 or email erbuddy@comcast.net.
■Trick or Treating will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.
■Show your support for Hopkinton Schools by participating in our annual fruit sale! Place an order using our unique ID number. Go to www.FloridaIndianRiverGroves.com, select “Order Now” and enter ID number, 524549.
■“A Flock of New Hampshire Poets: Fall 2022” with L.R.Berger is on Nov. 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Hopkinton Town Library. The event is free but please RSVP at 746-3663 or at www.hopkintontownlibrary.org.
■The Contoocook Carry Community Fund is accepting donations of seasoned wood for our community’s Wood for Warmth program. If you can help with a donation of cordwood, please call Mary at (603) 568-2783. For more information see www.cccommunityfund.org/.
■The Contoocook Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon inside Maple Street School. Stay up to date by visiting the Facebook page Contoocook Farmers’ Market. SNAP/EBT gladly accepted.
■Beech Hill Farm corn mazes are open! Our themes this year are “NH Eco-Spy” and “Ice Cream Jeopardy.” The mazes are open every day from noon to dusk. The cost is $7 a person – children three and under are free.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
■Warner Fall Foliage Festival Board seeks to fill key volunteer positions including board president, volunteer coordinator, and secretary. For more information or to volunteer, contact Beth Lukaitis at volunteerwfff@aol.com.
■Non-profit groups in Warner still may apply for funding from the Fall Festival proceeds. The deadline is Oct. 31. Information and application may be found at https://wfff.org/funding-requests/.
■On Oct. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m., come hear Spooky Stories at the Lower Warner Meeting House, 225 E. Main St. Dress warmly – there will be lots of chills! Free and open to the public; sponsored by the Hopkinton and Warner Historical Societies.
■The Simonds School student costume parade will be on Oct. 31, starting from the school at 2 p.m. and walking to the Library crossing and back. Come wave and smile (in costume if you want!).
■Warner Trick or Treat is scheduled for Halloween Night, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m!
■On Nov. 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Kearsarge Food Hub will hold its second annual “Love Local: Meet Your Farmers and Makers.” This free virtual event includes brief videos about five different NH farmers and makers, including Warner’s Vegetable Ranch. Access the event at www.kearsargefoodhub.org.
■On Nov. 4, the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum kicks off its Fall 2022 Online Auction fundraiser. The auction runs until 5 p.m. on Nov. 13 and includes many unique items. To donate, email info@indianmuseum.org.
■Kearsarge Open Studios runs Nov. 4 and 5! The opening reception is on Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Upton Chandler House Museum. Saturday’s Open Studios run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a schedule and locations, visit the Kearsarge Open Studio event on Facebook.
■On Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum will host a Quill Workshop. Taught by Dan Shears; all materials are provided. The cost is $50 for members and $55 for non-members. For more information and to register online, visit www.indianmuseum.org/calendar or call (603) 456-2600.
■On Nov. 6 from 4 to 5 p.m., BookEndsBookGroup will discuss A Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History with the author Robert Goodby.
■The General Election is on Nov. 8 with voting in Warner from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Town Hall. To view sample ballots or request an absentee ballot, visit https://warner.nh.us/notices/.
■Ballot Counters are needed for the General Election. To help out starting at 7 p.m., email Kathy Carson at kathy.carson50@gmail.com with your name and address. Only Warner registered voters are eligible.
■On Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m., the Pillsbury Free Library Book Group will discuss Still Life by Louise Penny.
■Warner Fire Rescue’s Annual Turkey Raffle event is back! The drawing is on Nov. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. Event sponsors, as well as donations of prizes, are needed from local businesses and organizations. Please message Warner Fire Rescue on Facebook if you can help.
■Support the NH Telephone Museum by purchasing a raffle ticket for their Holiday Basket fundraiser. The winner will be selected on Nov. 30. Tickets are $20; the basket is valued at over $700! Great prizes include maple syrup, fishing gear, gift cards, items from local farms, and more. To purchase tickets, visit www.nhtelephonemuseum.org.
■The United Church of Warner is taking orders for Thanksgiving meals. Order forms are available at Warner Connects NH during Food Pantry hours (Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). For more information, call (603) 456-2053.
Elibet Chase
warnertowncrier@gmail.com