■Allenstown Town Hall will be closed on Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.
■The Suncook Senior Center will be making fall wreaths on Nov.16 at 10 a.m. Come in and make a decorative wreath, and if you have silk flowers please bring them in to help decorate the wreaths.
■The Suncook Senior Center will hold its Thanksgiving Meal at noon on Nov. 17. The meal will be turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, carrots, and cranberry sauce. Please sign up or call (603) 485-4254 so the meal can be planned accordingly.
■The Suncook Senior Center has a fundraiser, the first and third Thursdays of the month. The tickets will be $1.
■St. John the Baptist Parish Nurse medication review will be held on Nov. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. to come in and speak to a registered pharmacist to learn more about your medications. Please call the CMC Parish Nurse office at (603) 663-8004 to sign up for a free private 20-minute session.
■A Church Supper by the Suncook Knights of Columbus will be held on Nov. 19 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. The cost is $10 per adult, and $5 for children under 16.
■The Suncook Knights of Columbus are looking for turkey donations for their upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. They need about 14 turkeys, between 12 to 20 pounds. They will be collecting them at the Nov. 19 dinner from 1 and 6 p.m.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The Chichester Historical Society will feature a Show & Tell on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Historical Building. Bring an item to share its history or learn more about your item.
■A Celebration of Life will be held for Jeffrey Swain who passed away in Florida at his parent’s home, outside at 22 Horse Corner Rd., Chichester on Nov. 26 starting at 1 p.m.
■Congratulations to the Chichester 2nd graders for being on WMUR TV as they hosted a popcorn fundraiser and raised over $200 to benefit The American Red Cross and victims of Hurricane Ian.
■The Chichester PTO Craft Fair will be on Nov. 19 starting at 9 a.m. in the school cafeteria.
■Several meetings this week with the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the town hall. The School Board meets on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the school, and the Heritage Commission meets on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society Building. The Trustee of Trust Funds will meet at the town hall on Nov. 18 at 9 a.m.
■The Chichester Police Association is preparing for the upcoming holiday season with The Secret Santa Program. Volunteers to adopt a child or family, shoppers are needed, and wrapping gifts is a fun time with local community members. Monetary donations can be left at the Police Department (PD) or town hall. To volunteer, email pclarke@chichesternh.org. Applications are in the PD lobby or town hall.
■Hope In Christ Church will be assisting residents this holiday season with Thanksgiving Baskets. If you or someone you know needs help contact 798-4220 by Nov. 15.
■The Town Hall will be open on Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for those who have applied for a Thanksgiving Basket. See Kristy when arriving.
■The Chichester Central School and PA will close for Thanksgiving recess on Nov. 23 and will be back to classes on Nov. 28.
■Hope In Christ Church is having a “Sole-Purpose Shoe Drive” on Nov. 20 from noon until 2 p.m. The church will collect unwanted shoes and these shoes will be cleaned and sanitized. All shoes that are unable to be used will be recycled. The drive will be in the old church parking lot.
■Wreaths Across America is in full swing under the guidance of the Cemetery Commission and the deadline for wreath sponsorship is on Nov. 18. Contact Brenda a 491-8853 or Fred at 798-5543. Information is available at WWW.Wreathsacrossamerica.org.
■The Chichester 8th graders will be having their annual wreath sales. Orders must be placed by Nov. 17.
■Out of Your Attic thrift shop is having its monthly half-price sale on Nov. 17. Volunteers are always needed. Winter clothing is available for all ages.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the town office meeting room.
■On Nov. 14 at 4 p.m., in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Epsom Public Library welcomes the Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum for an informative presentation on their museum space and Native American tribes found in the New England area.
■Thinker Thursday, the club starts at 4 p.m. at the Library. Balloon Parade, we will be making our own mini balloon parade to commemorate the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
■Story Time continues at the Library on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, crafts and a snack. We will be adding an additional morning story time on Mondays at 10 a.m.
■Bedtime Story time continues at the Library on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Families are invited to a story time that will feature bedtime books, calming music, and relaxing movement activities. Pajamas, blankets, and stuffies are highly encouraged!
■Our Saturday storytime at the Library for this month is on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.
■Movie Matinee at the Library on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Top Gun: Maverick.
■Teen Movie is at the Library on Tuesday at 4 p.m., Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This will be an interactive movie experience with games that unfold with the movie and movie-themed snacks! Pizza and drinks will also be provided.
■In observance of Thanksgiving, the Library will be closing at 1 p.m. on Nov. 23rd. We will be closed on Nov. 24 and 25. We will look forward to seeing you back in the Library on Nov. 26.
■The Epsom Food Pantry donations can be dropped off at Century 21 Thompson RE at 1033 Suncook Valley Hwy. The office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. We are still open on Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon.
■Victory Workers 4H club is selling a variety of chocolate bars for only $1 each! Contact Terry if you would like to purchase at (603) 848-7371.
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, contact Louis Jacob at (603) 485-7101 or email meetmeinsuncooknh@gmail.com. The cost is $25. All proceeds benefit Meet Me In Suncook’s future preservation projects.
■Pembroke Town Library Reminders for two free events – no pre-registration required. “Healthy Life for Me,” a Granite VNA event on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon; and “Outsmarting the Scam Artist,” an AARP event on Nov. 14 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Ryan O’Hora at rohora@pembroke-nh.com or (603) 485-7851.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Pittsfield High School All Class Reunion Committee has started meeting to plan the reunion for July 2023. Please contact Andi Grainger Riel, Class of 1984 at (603) 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com if you would like more information or would like to join the committee.
■The Josiah Carpenter Library “Mead and Read” Book Club will meet on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Over the Moon Farmstead.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pittsfield Historical Society.
■The town of Pittsfield’s winter parking ban on town roads is effective from Nov. 15 to April 15. This ban prohibits parking in or on the town’s roads or right of way between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
■The Pittsfield Senior Center Thanksgiving Meal will be held on Nov. 17 at noon. We will be serving our normal Thanksgiving meal. Turkey, mashed potato, gravy, peas and carrots, cranberry sauce.
■PMHS Winter Athletics Basketball Season tryouts are on Nov. 14 and 15.
■St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will be open for it’s annual Holly Fair on Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 Main St., Pittsfield.
■The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., will hold its 2022 Christmas Fair, Bake Sale and Silent Auction on Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will not be a luncheon this year. Wheelchair accessibility is through the rear door. For more information, call the church office at (603) 435-7471.
■The Pittsfield Food Pantry (55 Barnstead Rd.) has started to take applications for Christmas food baskets. Applications must be completed by Nov. 30.
■The Pittsfield Food Pantry has a limited number of turkeys and gift cards to Hannaford for Thanksgiving. You will also be given some side dishes. The Pantry is open on Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., and Monday from 4 to 6 p.m.
■The Annual PMHS Alumni Basketball Games will be held on Nov. 25, Varsity Girls vs. Alumni (5 p.m.) and Varsity Boys vs. Alumni (6 p.m.).
■Sign-ups are now open for the Secret Santa Program until Nov. 30. Children must be 14 years of age or under, must be residents of Pittsfield, and the parent or guardian that signs them up must have custody of the child. We are asking that applicants call the fire station (435-6807) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and one of the staff will take your information over the phone. We are accepting donations of new, unwrapped clothing and toys at the fire station. Please call (435-6807) before coming down to be sure someone is in the building. We are also accepting monetary donations, that can either be dropped off at the station or mailed to Pittsfield Secret Santa Program, PO Box 392, Pittsfield NH 03263.
■A Pasta Supper will be held on Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. Donations are accepted. All are welcome.
■Sawyer’s Holiday Open House, 520 North Barnstead Rd., Barnstead NH will be held on Nov. 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (603) 776-4551. Also, be sure to stop in at the Victory Worker’s 4-H farmstand at The Dowboro Farm, 615 Dowboro Rd., Pittsfield for more holiday gift shopping.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com