■The garden club’s annual Pajama & Book Drive is in progress and will run through Nov. 15. All donations are distributed to local charities and family shelters. 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.
■If you ordered poinsettias this year, please make a note that they will be available for customer pick-up at the Bow Community Center on Dec. 3 from noon to 3 p.m. For questions, contact Joyce Kimball, Fundraising Chairman, at 229-1990 or joyceakimball@comcast.net.
■The Annual Christmas Tree Sale starts on Nov. 26 at noon and will run until Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., or until sold out. Last year we sold out in 10 days. The Rotary will be receiving 200 balsam and fraser fir trees again this year.
■The Bow Brawlers is hosting a Comedy Fundraiser on Dec. 16 at the Bow Community Building. For tickets, to donate or sponsor, visit www.funny4funds.com/events and for more information email bowbrawlerswrestling@gmail.com.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■The 2022 Congregational Church Wreath Sale has started. A 22-inch decorated balsam is $32, an undecorated 22-inch balsam is $17, and a 48-inch is $75. Please place your order by Nov. 21. Order as early as possible to assure your selection. Orders may be emailed to Mike Shearin at mshearin@gsinet.net. When emailing, please use “Wreath Order” in the subject line and be sure to include the details of your order, total amount and your contact information including phone and email. Orders can be picked up at Church Vestry on Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon.
■Regular firearms (rifle) hunting season began locally on Nov. 9 and runs through Dec. 4. Hunting is allowed in Dunbarton’s conservation areas. Those who will be sharing the woods with hunters are advised to wear blaze orange or another highly visible color and lots of it to make yourself stand out. Do not wear tan or white. If you are out with your dog, make sure it is highly visible too.
■Nov. 23 is a Teacher Professional Day, no school. Town offices and schools will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 24 and 25.
■The Dunbarton Historical Society needs $100,000 to accomplish the remaining work to complete the Hugh Jameson Cape built in Dunbarton circa 1758. The funds will be used to construct a climate-controlled space to safely preserve and display the town’s historic papers and cloth collections. The workforce will be primarily volunteers. This is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, so your donation to the Jameson Cape Fund is tax-deductible. Please choose your level of donation listed on: www.facebook.com/DunbartonHistoricalSociety/photos/a.459879067465217/5577233542396385/. For more information contact Alison Vallieres, President, at (603) 774-3681 or fancyiris@gsinet.net.
■Town Hall construction update: The paving job is complete–even the stripes. Please stay off the area.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■Weare Dems presents its fourth Annual Pie Sale and Penny Raffle on Nov. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Weare Public Library.
■John Stark Music Department is fundraising with Rock Your Socks from Nov. 7 to 28. Socks will be sold to help fund the music department, as well as sock donations being made to the Weare and Henniker Food Pantries. Support them at https://johnstark22.fundsnow.org/.
■Congrats to John Stark U 13 girls who completed an undefeated season letting no goals in all season and winning the Div. 2 state championship!
■The Henniker Community School and Weare Middle School 8th graders are combining efforts and traveling to Washington DC in April. They are hosting a Crafts Fair as a fundraiser on Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HCS Cafeteria.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■On Nov. 18, the Teen Book Group will meet at Fuller Public Library at 2:30pm to discuss Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins. If you are interested in joining, email laura@fullerlibrary.info.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
■Contoocook Carry Volunteer Day has been changed to Nov. 19, starting at 9 a.m. at the Sean Powers Wood Bank (located at the Hopkinton Transfer Station).
■The Hopkinton Trail descriptions and maps are on the Conservation Commission website: https://hopkintonconservationland.org/. While late fall is a great time to hike, remember that hunting season has begun and all walkers should consider wearing bright colors when on the trails. Town Forests where hunting is not allowed includes Kimball Lake, Hawthorn Forest, Brockway Preserve, and the Beyer property next to Smith Pond Bog. If you are interested in either steward responsibilities or assisting with maintenance, please contact cleve.kapala@comcast.net.
■“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 Slusser Center offers in person dining for Wednesday Senior Lunch. A $5 donation is requested. Information at (603) 746-8263 or www.HopkintonRec.com.
■Dial A Ride is open for rides for Hopkinton/Contoocook residents for medical appointments and any other errands. The office hours at the Slusser Center are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (603) 746-4357 to schedule an appointment or to volunteer.
■Ohana Yoga is now offering in-person classes again. Until our permanent space is finalized we will meet at St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center. In-person classes can still be accessed via Zoom. Sundays will continue to be on Zoom only. You can sign up for any classes at www.ohanayoganh.com.
■Come join the Hopkinton Recreation Committee volunteers in December for the 17th Annual Breakfast with Santa! Santa comes to town on Dec. 3. Then on Dec. 10, come decorate gingerbread houses with the Recreation Department. Spaces are limited so please register online early to secure your spot. This program fills up quickly! Full details are online at: www.HopkintonRec.com.
■The Contoocook Artisans Holiday Craft Fair will be held in the E.W. Montgomery Event Center at American Legion Post #81, located at 169 Bound Tree Rd., Contoocook. This annual craft fair features 35 juried artisans and will be held on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please find Contoocook Artisans on Facebook for more information.
■Starry Starry Weekend will be Dec. 2 to 4. Find more information at www.contoocookchamber.com/.
■Come join Marilyn and make your own holiday centerpiece with fresh evergreens, decorations and a candle on Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Slusser Center. Open to ages 18 and older. Space is limited so register early at www.HopkintonRec.com.
■Winter Parking Ban in effect from through April 15. For the purpose of snow removal and winter highway maintenance, there shall be no parking upon any public right-of-way, or in any public parking lots within the Town of Hopkinton, except as provided below, between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Exceptions: Cedar Street parking lot – six marked spaces facing toward and running perpendicular to Cedar Street. Municipal parking lot at Riverway Park – five marked spaces facing toward the bandstand and running parallel to the Contoocook River. All vehicles found in violation are subject to fine and may be removed (towed).
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
■The NH Telephone Museum is now open during their November to December hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays only, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
■Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum’s Fall 2022 Online Auction fundraiser is open now until 6 p.m. on Nov. 13. Check out the many great items at MKIM Online Auction.
■Reed’s North is hoppin’ in downtown Warner. Come for Trivia Night every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy Reed’s Acoustic every Sunday with Will Hatch performing on Nov. 13, at 4 p.m.
■Nov. 15, NH Telephone Museum hosts a fall homeschool day featuring “Alexander Graham Bell for Kids” series. The program is $5 for adults and $8 for children and limited to 12 students per session. Parents must accompany their children for the duration of the program. For more information and to register, visit www.nhtelephonemuseum.org/homeschool-days.html.
■Warner 4-H will hold its next meeting on Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at United Church of Warner. Come and join the fun!
■The Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Nov. 17, from 12:30 to 6 p.m., at United Church of Warner. Drop in or schedule an appointment at www.redcross.org.
■All are invited to Magdalen College’s Community Fish Fry on Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 511 Kearsarge Mountain Road. Kids five and under eat free. Ages six to 12 are $8. Ages 13 and up are $15. For more information, contact Laura Cramer at administration@magdalen.edu or (603) 456-2656.
■Support Warner Fire Rescue’s Annual Turkey Raffle! Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at the Fire Station or at the Sugar River Bank. The drawing is on Nov. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.
■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. To purchase tickets, visit www.nhtelephonemuseum.org and click on the Holiday Basket Raffle icon.
■Coats of Care winter coat drive runs through Nov. 30 at Warner Connects Community Resource Center. Donations of clean winter coats, snow pants, and more may be dropped in the labeled bins outside the Food Pantry tent at 49 W. Main St., Warner. Need a warm coat now? Call (603) 456-2053 for details. Sponsored by Sotheby’s Realty in New London.
■From Nov. 18 to 20, the Warner Historical Society presents the two-woman art show 50 Years of Friendship & Art, featuring the works of Denise Green and Terri St. Laurent at the Upton Chandler House Museum. The Opening Reception will be held on Nov. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m., and the show will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Elibet Chase
warnertowncrier@gmail.com