■There will be a Holiday Open House and a chance to gather around the piano and sing a few familiar Christmas songs on Dec. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m., at The Andover Community Hub. This is also an opportunity to see the miniature Santa’s Village set up by Andover resident Renee Goodwin, on display now and through the end of the year, at any time The Hub is open. Residents can also check out a few local handicrafts and products that might make good small gifts on display until Christmas at any time The Hub is open.
■Andover residents are encouraged to drop off a gift card or two at the annual “Giving Tree” in order to help other residents who may be struggling financially this holiday season. The tree and a mail slot in which to put the gift cards are located on the front porch of The Andover Community Hub, next to Pizza Chef, through Dec. 17. Gift cards in any amount that can be used for groceries, gas or household needs are passed along to the Andover school and town office staff to distribute to families and individuals they know could use some extra help.
Susan Chase
srfchase@gmail.com
■“Jesus and Hanukkah” is an evening with the Chosen People Ministries at the Boscawen Congregational Church on Wednesday, beginning at 7 p.m. Mitch Forman of the Chosen People Ministries speaks about Jesus and the Festival of Lights from the Gospel of John. All are welcome for an inspirational and informative evening. Refreshments will be served and there will be a love offering taken for the Chosen People Ministries.
■The Book Discussion Group is meeting at the Boscawen Public Library on Tuesday at 2 p.m. to share their feedback on The Deal of A Lifetime by FredrikBackman. The book delivers an insightful and poignant tale about finding out what is truly important in life. Backman reminds us that life is a fleeting gift and our legacy rests in how we share that gift with others. Unable to attend the discussion? Additional copies to loan are available at the library.
■Be sure to check out the holiday decorations at the Boscawen Public Library. A Pre-School Storytime is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. It’s not just stories but also music, songs, stretching, movement, and crafts.
■Other activities at the Boscawen Public Library include Crafters Group on Mondays at 2 p.m. to share their projects. Yoga is held on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. for a cost of $5.
■Fight osteoporosis! Bone Builder classes are held at the Boscawen Public Library on Monday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. Donations accepted.
■If you and your family is food-challenged, the Food Pantry is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
boscawenpl@gmail.com
■December Canterbury Community Farmers Market is this Saturday. We cannot wait to see you all at our last Indoor Winter Market taking place at the Canterbury Elementary School gymnasium on Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can follow us on Facebook to get the latest updates on our Indoor Winter Market, www..facebook.com/CCFMA. When arriving at the Canterbury Elementary School, please park in the available spots in the parking lot and head to the main entrance of the school. Shoppers are asked not to enter the gymnasium from any other entrances.
Rachel Baker
bakercompany4@gmail.com
■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 Salisbury Free Library will be closed on Dec. 24 and 31 in observance of the holidays. On Dec. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. is the last Cafe Library this year. Please stop by for holiday cheer. Library Cafe sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
■The Selectmen will meet on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. to discuss the Highway Department Advisory Committee’s report further. Please see salisnurynh.org for more information. Residents with questions should contact the Selectmen’s Office at (603) 648-6320 or visit www.salisburynh.org/hwdadvisory-committee.
■The Salisbury Free Library Trustees will meet on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., in-person at the Salisbury Free Library. Non-public sessions will be called as needed in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II. If you would like to attend remotely, we can connect you via Zoom, but we need 24 hours advance notice. Please contact the library at salisburyfreelibrary@gmail.com or (603) 648-2278.
■The Cemetery Trustees will meet on Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. at Academy Hall. Please see the town webpage at salisburynh.org for more information.
■The Friends of the Salisbury Free Library are now taking orders for engraved bricks for the walkway. Engrave your name, anniversary or any other message on a brick. Bricks are available for the amounts listed: one line is $40, two lines are $45 and three lines are $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 a order form at the Salisbury Free library.
■The Salisbury Free Library is currently accepting resumes and seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of part time Library Director. Interested persons should apply by submitting a resume, cover letter and three references to salisburyfreelibrarytrustees@gmail.com.
■For more information regarding Salisbury 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
■There will be a cookie swap at the Pillsbury Lake Clubhouse on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. Please bring three dozen cookies packaged in six-packs to swap. If you bring more cookies, you will take more home, but you do need to bring at least three dozen.
■Per the Town’s Winter Maintenance Policy, parked cars are prohibited in the right of way from Nov. 1 to April 1.
■The Tax Collector will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on the following dates; Dec. 14, Dec. 16, Dec. 23, and Jan. 4.
■The Webster Free Public Library Trustees will meet on Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
■If you have news for this column (and I would love some), please send it to webstertowncrier@gmail.com. The deadline for sending information for the column is Tuesday.
Nancy Picthall-French
webstertowncrier@gmail.com