■Friday Night Coffee House on Dec. 2 will be a holiday-themed “Open Mic Only” evening in the Congregation Church sanctuary. A feature band is not booked to offer more time for “open mic” musicians to share their favorite songs. The open mic lineup is filling up fast. To sign up, email Liz at HighStreetCoffeeHouse@gmail.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. with the evening wrapping up about 9:30 p.m. Desserts and beverages will be available for donations. The Coffee House is always free though a donation basket is passed at intermission.
■Wednesday is the deadline for signing up for the town’s holiday food basket program. A voucher program is being used this year at participating Market Baskets. Forms to apply are available at the Town Municipal Offices at 116 N Main Street or on their website at townofboscawen.org. Vouchers will be ready for pickup on Dec.10 from 10 a.m. to noon.
■The Christmas for Kids Giving Tree is up at the police department. Choose a tag with a child’s wish, shop, and then return it to them, unwrapped with the tag no later than Dec. 9. The police department express their thanks to all who continue to make Christmas bright for the Boscawen children.
■Stop by the Boscawen Public Library to Meet and Greet Santa on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with Christmas Trees, Christmas stories, letters to Santa, cup of hot cocoa and much more. Monetary donations are accepted to benefit the Backpack Program. This event is sponsored by Boscawen Community Services Department, Parks and Recreation and the Boscawen Public Library.
■If you like to write and enjoy listening to the stories of other writers, check out the Writer’s Workshop that is meeting on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Boscawen Public Library. A facilitator leads the group that meets the last Monday of each month (except holidays).
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■ Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m. We will light the tree and join together to sing some carols. This simple and brief event will allow all the kiddos that wish to attend the Polar Express movie night at the library, to get there by 6 p.m. (There will be cocoa and snacks there …wear your jammies and bring a blanket and pillow.)
■Canterbury 4H: We know kids are busy these days, but if yours are not involved (and having a blast) in 4-H, they’re missing out. Our club meets once a month during the school year–your kids don’t have to give up sports, band, etc. But adding 4-H to their lives will enhance their self-esteem, independence, helpfulness, and future potential.Give your kids a chance to explore what the Canterbury Rascals 4-H Club is all about, by bringing them to our Community Open House, on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish House (behind the Country Store in the Center). You can just drop by but, even better, please let us know that you plan to come, as well as how many kids you’re bringing; email Kim Scamman at kimscamman@hotmail.com no later than Dec. 2. In 4-H, youth complete hands-on projects in areas like agriscience, STEM, healthy living, and citizenship. 4-H’ers receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.
■Thank you to all of those who came to the Canterbury Community Farmers Market in November! We had a full house of over 30+ vendors and over 260 shoppers came out to support them. It is with a grateful heart that we extend a huge thank you to our community for the continued support of Mary Ellen’s Basket. Because of you all, we were able to support a local family with fresh produce, delicious baked goods, and handmade crafts to enjoy the holiday season! We still have one more Indoor Winter Market for you this season! Our December market will be held in the gymnasium of the Canterbury Elementary School on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are looking forward to offering the chance to do some last-minute Christmas shopping from some of the best local artists and craft vendors around! Please check our website and Facebook for the most up-to-date information on our Indoor Winter Markets. You can visit us at canterburyfarmersmarket.com/.
■“Huey Fifield: Memories of a Country Road Agent” will be held Nov. 29, at 7 P.M. at town hall. This program is presented in cooperation with the Canterbury Historical Society. Come view this special video outlining the life and times of this important Canterbury figure.
■Elkins Public Libraryis a great place to take care of your holiday list! Our Book Sale is packed with new titles in great condition. The Friends of Elkins Public Library will be selling soups at the Dec. 10 Farmers Market and at the library starting on Dec. 12. We have the Canterbury Trails book and map, the Canterbury history book, Meadow’s Pond Soaps and Kate Goegel’s greeting cards.
■Cheryl Ingerson has been awarded the New Hampshire Children’s Librarian of the Year Award for 2022! Since joining the Elkins Library family last year with over 15 years of library expertise, Cheryl has worked tirelessly to learn about the community and the families we serve. This prestigious honor goes to Cheryl who brings her warmth and amazing skill to every program and interaction in the Children’s Room. She is an outstanding person who exemplifies professionalism in our field. The Library Staff, Trustees and Friends of Elkins Public Library invite you to a reception in her honor on Dec. 29 at 5 p.m.
Rachel Baker
bakercompany4@gmail.com
■The Salisbury Historical Society will have its Annual Christmas Sale in the museum on Dec. 3 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be refreshments available so stop by and pick up those last few items on your list. Since this is a time for considering charitable donations, they hope you’ll keep the SHS Scholarship Fund in mind. A generous donor has offered to match any donations this year up to $500, so even a small gift will grow. Please send your check to the Salisbury Historical Society, PO Box 263, Salisbury, NH 03268, with “Scholarship Fund” on the memo line.
■Production of the Town’s Annual Report is now underway. We’d love to include some photos from the community. Contact Kimberley at salisburymuniasst@tds.net for more information.
■The Library Trustees will meet on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. at the Salisbury Free Library, 641 Old Turnpike Rd.. Non-public sessions will be called as needed in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person and would like to attend remotely, we can connect you via Zoom, but we need 24-hour advance notice. Please call or email the library at salisburyfreelibrary@gmail.com or phone (603) 648-2278.
■The Friends of the Salisbury Free Library are now taking orders for engraved bricks for the walkway. Bricks are available for the amounts listed: one line for $40, two lines for $45 and three lines for $50. Orders and checks should be made out to the Friends of the Salisbury Free Library and dropped off at the library or mailed to PO Box 182, Salisbury, NH 03268. Please print out an official order form from the Library’s webpage at Salisbury freelibrary@wordpress.com. You may also obtain an order form at the library.
■The Salisbury Free Library is currently accepting resumes and seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of part-time Library Director. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of library operations to efficiently and effectively serve the public needs. We are seeking a candidate with strong communication skills and progressively responsible library service. Interested persons should apply by submitting a resume, cover letter and three references to salisburyfreelibrarytrustees@gmail.com.
■The Town of Salisbury seeks a part-time Recording Secretary to take meeting minutes for the town’s Planning Board, Budget Committee and Zoning Board. Interested candidates can send their resumes to salisburyadmin@tds.net or mail them to P.O. Box 214, Salisbury, N.H. 03268. The position will remain open until filled.
■The Town of Salisbury is now accepting resumes and letters of interest for one part-time position of Transfer Station Assistant, to assist with the various operations at the Transfer Station. Resumes and a letter of interest will be accepted until the position is filled. Please mail to the Selectmen’s Office, PO Box 214, Salisbury, NH 03268, or email to salisburyadmin@tds.net.
■For more information regarding Salisbury’s happenings please visit the town’s website at salisburynh.org and like us on Facebook. For hard copy public notices, meeting dates, town meeting results, and more may be found at the Salisbury post office bulletin board and on the bulletin board at Academy Hall.
JENNIFER HOYT
648-2260
jimjen505@tds.net
■The Webster Craft Fair, sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Webster, is scheduled to return this year on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Webster Town Hall. If you are a crafter and would like more information, please send a message to or contact the coordinator via email at ehashem4@gmail.com.
■The next free Friday film will be The Bishop’s Wife on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. “This Christmastime angelic intervention sparkles with good humor as Dudley the angel is sent to help a bishop and his wife survive their attempt to finance a new cathedral.” (Amazon)
■Did you know that you can check out DVDs at the library for two weeks? New to the library this month are The Black Phone; Invasion of the Body Snatchers (both the original and the 1978 remake); and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
■The Webster Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The hearing will be held at Town Hall in the Grange Hall. The Board will consider an application from Benjamin Smith for a special exception to Article V, Section 2 of the Webster Zoning Ordinance regarding a Home Business Exemption for selling fishing bait. The property is located on Map 8 Lot 31-1, at 101 Tyler Road in the residential/agricultural zone. If the application is approved, then a second public hearing will be held at the same location during the Planning Board meeting of Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. to review the site plan as required.
Nancy Picthall-French
webstertowncrier@gmail.com