Concord/Penacook
■Stop by the Penacook Branch Library for Tech Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to learn about eBooks, downloadables, library databases, and other questions you may have. The Branch Library is located at 3 Merrimack Street, Penacook.
■The Penacook Winter Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Riverhill Grange, 32 Horse Hill Road, through May 24.
■Go April 17 at 6:30 p.m. to Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., for the gripping and remarkable true story of author Ralph White’s new book “Getting Out of Saigon: How a 27-Year-Old Banker Saved 113 Vietnamese Civilians.” On Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling presents a bizarre, rollicking trip through fringe medicine in his new book “If It Sounds Like a Quack… A Journey to the Fringes of American Medicine!”
■The Walker Lecture Series invites you to a free evening of vocal harmonies with Accidental Harmony and Mixtape on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium. Go to walkerlecture.org for more information.
■Concord’s Giant Indoor Yard Sale Saturday is April 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Everett Arena. For Sellers, there are spaces from $40 to $120. There are a limited number of commercial business spaces. Contact Event Manager at concordyard@gmail.com. Set up is April 28 from noon to 7 p.m. and April 29 from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Tables are not provided. No electricity provided. An ATM is available.
■In honor of the Historical Society’s 200th anniversary, there’s a brief overview of its history. Explore all the ways this is a place like no other, from its unique system of government to the traditions that have marked our way of life. For more details, visit the website at nhhistory.org. This program is offered both in-person and as a live-stream event via Zoom, but the Eventbrite registration is for the in-person program.
■Comparion Insurance Agency Industry Networking Brewery Series invites you to join their agents at the third stop on their tour at Concord Craft Brewery, 117 Storrs St., on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
■Free family programs at the NH Historical Society presents Redcoats and Rebels on Saturday at 10 a.m. Reenact the American Revolution with a role-playing game at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St.
■Movement Mortgage has put together a Home Buyer Seminar and Lunch to share their knowledge of home-buying so that you make the best home-buying decisions for you! It’s at the Courtyard, 70 Constitution Avenue on Saturday at 11 a.m.
■Kids, create your own pinecone and toilet paper roll bird feeders on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Food Co-op 24 S Main St. All materials will be provided. Space is limited. If you have any questions, please email classes@concordfoodcoop.coop.
■Jay Daly’s Barbeque Brass returns to the City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a brass ensemble and a vocalist, playing favorites from the Great American Song Book.
■Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce for the 32nd Annual Business Showcase on Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center! The Chamber’s biggest networking event of the year brings together 250 attendees in a fun trade show atmosphere. Not a member yet, but want to exhibit? Contact us at membership@concordnhchamber.com or (603) 224-2508 to learn more about membership. Sign up at: https://bit.ly/2023BusinessShowcase.
■Super Stellar Friday: Lasers & Lights happens on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery. Learn more about the importance of STEM education and be prepared for the infamous Xploration Wow factor.
■Discover Wild New Hampshire Day on Saturday at 10 a.m. Bring the family to Fish and Game Department’s biggest community event of the year at 11 Hazen Drive! It’s a fun way for the whole family to explore wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions.
■Chag Pesach Sameach to all those celebrating Passover and a blessed Holy Week to those anticipating Easter!
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
JEAN VER HOEVEN
jeanann@voicenet.com
Allenstown
■Allenstown Police Dept. is taking registrations for a program called Just In Case as an emergency tool in the event that an individual wanders and becomes lost or disoriented. This program is a town wide registry for the elderly and vulnerable community members. For more info please contact Officer Higgins at hhiggins@allenstownnh.gov or 603 485-4437.
■Suncook Senior Center will hold a Brunch on Tuesday on April 12 at 10 a.m. with scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries and fruit. ServiceLink will be held on April 13 at 11:30 a.m. a great link to information and support services in your community.
■The Allenstown Historical Society History Day will be held on April 21 at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This is free to the public to drop in to see our artifacts and photo.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
cverville2@comcast.net
BOSCAWEN
■Easter Sunday Sunrise Services will be held this morning at 6:15 a.m. outside the Boscawen Congregational Church followed by breakfast . Regular worship services start at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and will be live streamed on Facebook. Sovereign Grace Fellowship will hold its Easter Breakfast today at 9:30 a.m. The Easter Services will follow at 10:45 a.m. The Fellowship will host a free community meal starting at 4:30 p.m. April 15.
■Sign-ups for the Boscawen Summer Program will be held on April 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the fourth-floor meeting room of the Town Office Building at 116 N. Main St. Payment is needed at signup to guarantee your child’s spot in the program. Can’t attend April 19? Pick up an application in the lobby of the office building. All applications can be returned to Kearsten O’Brien. Checks can be made out to the “Town of Boscawen” and be sure to list your child’s first and last name in the memo section.
■For the entire month of April, Hilda’s Food Pantry of the Boscawen Congregational Church will receive a dollar donation for every Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with a red sticker circle purchased at Hannaford located at Fort Eddy Road, Concord. A bouquet of flowers is a great gift and this program makes it possible to make someone’s day and support the Food Pantry and the Boscawen community. For more information, visit hannaford.2givelocal.com.
MARY ALLARD
boscawenpl@gmail.com
BOW
■Bow Young at Heart: The next meeting for Bow Young at Heart is April 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road. Our guest speaker will be Toriann Desousa of OLLI; Jacki Fogarty will be joining her. The presentation begins at 12:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch and beverage, dessert is provided.
■The Rotary Club of Bow announces that their annual Foundation Scholarship Applications are now available at bowrotary.org. The application must be received at the Bow School District Superintendent’s Office, mailed to Bow Rotary Club, PO Box 1935, Bow NH 03304 or emailed to bowrotary@gmail.com no later than 3 p.m. on April 14. A $1,000 Bow Garden Club Scholarship is also available for a graduating BHS Senior who is pursuing an education in any of the plant sciences. An application may be acquired through the BHS counseling office or by contacting BGC Scholarship Chairman Debra Wayne at debrawayne@comcast.net or (603) 715-1466. Applications need to be received by April 30.
■The Bow Garden Club will start its year on April 17 at the Old Town Hall. Social time and refreshments at 6 p.m. and the program at 6:30 p.m. The evening’s program will feature Amy Cardello from Pleasant View Gardens speaking on “What Makes a Proven Winner a Proven Winner.” Plants will be given away as prizes. For information, call 603-856-8563 or visit bowgardenclub.org or email kerynanderson@ericandkeryn.com.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
CANTERBURY
■The Canterbury Fair Committee is eagerly seeking new volunteers. You’ll help create a Canterbury Fair that’s a great experience for attendees, as well as raise money that will benefit Canterbury as a community and help individual community members in need. Consider joining us, and if you would like information, email Stephanie Jackson at sfjackson130@comcast.net.
■Dog notices for Canterbury Residents are being sent out. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Sam for clarification. The fees are unaltered dogs $9; neutered dogs $6.50; senior citizens (65 years of age) $2; puppy (up to Seven Months) $6.50; group license (5 or more dogs) $20; commercial license $20; mail-in fee (Per Dog) $1.
■“Becoming Wolf – Eastern Coyotes” with Chris Schadler will be April 13 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. While wolf recovery was the focus of her early work, Chris’ attention shifted to the Eastern Coyote when she and her flock of sheep moved to New England.
RACHEL BAKER
bakercompany4@gmail.com
CHICHESTER
■The curtain rises on the Chichester Central School stage with a production of “Oliver Jr” on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. and April 15 at 1 p.m. with 35 talented students in costumes from the school drama club performing. Consider yourself at home with Oliver Jr, a version of musical based on Oliver Twist.
■Chichester Library on April 11 at 10:45 a.m. will have a Story Time and on April 13 at 10:45 a.m. Music and Movement for the younger children.
■Chichester Youth Association’s Spring Fling of dancing and socializing will be April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Epsom Elk Club. Carpenter Memorial Park is used for many baseball games and on April 16 a field clean up day will occur with Youth Association volunteers working to make the areas ready for ball season. Bring your rake and join others in making the park ready.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
DUNBARTON
■The state will be back to inspect the elevator at the town hall/library on April 14. If all goes well, they will give us a green light for a full reopening. The grand reopening party of the library will be April 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day starts off with a musical dedication with local bagpipers. “Sandy’s and Joe’s NY Dogs” hot dog cart will be here at 11 a.m. Cake, prizes, tours, decorate a kindness rock for the new garden.
■Drug Takeback Day is April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dunbarton Police Dept, 18 Robert Rogers Road. Residents can turn in their unused, unwanted, or expired medications, no questions asked. They are unable to accept needles or liquids. The proper disposal of medication helps reduce unauthorized access, theft, abuse, and damage to the environment. Call (603) 774-5500 or visit deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback.
■Become a “Friend Of The Dunbarton Cemeteries.” To sign up now, please contact the Cemetery Trustees at Cemeterytrustee@dunbartonnh.org. On May 6, the New Hampshire Old Graveyard Association, with John Lord, will give a presentation at 1 to 2 p.m. in the Dunbarton Town offices. From 2 to 3 p.m., everyone will go into Center Cemetery for a hands-on workshop. John Lord’s talk will cover why preserving old graveyards is important; how to properly preserve and document graveyards; demos of graveyard preservation and how to cleanstones.
NORA LEDUC
noleduc2000@yahoo.com
FRANKLIN
■As the city approaches budget season, many people are confused about the process. On Wednesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. there will be a workshop, “Budget 101” to try to better inform and educate residents on what goes into the making of a budget. This is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge of this process. Visit franklinnh.org/city-council-mayor for the link to Zoom.
■Economic Development Task Force meets April 24 at 6 p.m., in City Council Chambers. People can ask questions at this forum. Learn more about the economic climate in the City of Franklin and the proposed bond to repair roads, City Hall and other infrastructure needs. Mark your calendar for this important meeting. Visit franklinnh.org/city-council-mayor for the Zoom link.
■A tribute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel and James Taylor, performed by Good Acoustics will be presented at the Franklin Opera House on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available right now at franklinoperahouse.org or by calling 603-934-1901. Well known for their emphasis on strong vocals, this group brings three-part harmonies and excellent musicianship to the stage.
JUDITH ACKERSON
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
Henniker/Weare
■The Big Talent show of the spring (Got Talent) is at 6 p.m. on April 14 at John Stark.
■Henniker Lions Club Kite Day is April 23 (Earth Day Weekend) at the Town Soccer Fields from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (three hours when the wind is up.)
■Weare Rabies Clinic is April 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. $10 per pet!
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
Hillsborough/Deering
■Zen Writing will be held at the Fuller Public Library on April 13, 20, and 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30. Through writing in a flowing manner, you will explore the deeper self. Instructor, Rena Rockwell, is a published editorial writer, photo journalist and feature journalist with regional newspapers and magazines. Call 603-464-5154 by April 11 to register. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Fuller Public Library.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
Hopkinton
■It is time to sign up for Hopkinton Track and Field for K-6th grade. It will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 11 to June 6 at 6 p.m. at George Park. Register by April 27 at HopkintonRec.com.
■April 15 will be a good day to go thrift shopping. The annual Flea Market at the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual spring rummage sale at the Contoocook Methodist Church will be from 9 a.m. to noon with a bag sale at 11 a.m.
■AARP Tax-Aide Program offers free tax preparation at the Hopkinton Town Library on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Community Room. Call 211 for an appointment, or schedule your appointment online at nhtaxhelp.org. AARP membership is not required.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
kathb123@comcast.net
Pembroke
■The Pembroke Solid Waste & Recycling Committee is sponsoring the sale of backyard composting equipment, including rain barrels, compost bins, pails and metal compost turners. Order forms are available from the Pembroke Department of Public Works or at the Library. Orders, with payment, must be received no later than April 13. Pick up their purchases at the Transfer Station on May 20. Purchasers of a compost bin are eligible to attend a free workshop on its use on April 16. For more information, contact Sally 603-566-1031. Then, learn how to start seedlings April 15 at 10 a.m. at the library. Presented by Ayn Whytemare. For questions, contact: Ryan O’Hora at rohora@pembroke-nh.com or 603-485-7851.
■ Pembroke Summer Camp sponsored by Pembroke Recreation Department will be held June 26 to August 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $110 per child/per week. Early drop off or pick-up available for $15 per child/per week. For more information or to register, visit sites.google.com/view/pembroke-recreation/home or pembrokesummerrec@gmail.com. Questions can also be directed to Town Hall (603-485-4747).
■Pembroke Women’s Club Scholarship applications are now available at the Pembroke Academy and Bishop Brady guidance departments. Seniors from Pembroke and Allenstown who are planning to attend college may apply. Scholarship(s) are based on community service and school involvement. Completed applications must be in the guidance office on or before May 5, 2023. For additional information contact Georgette Kent at 603-496-0921.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
taihi@comcast.net
Pittsfield
■Nathan’s Fight Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser will be held on April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pittsfield Community Center. Pasta and sauce, bread, salad, water or juice bag and dessert. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for kids. All dinners will be served in to-go containers- sit and eat with us or grab your dinner and go. All tickets will be sold at the door. There will also be a door prize raffle!
■The Pittsfield Parks & Recreation Commission is now accepting applications for lifeguards, beach attendants, and gate keepers for the 2023 summer season at the Forrest B. Argue Recreational Area. The area will be open Mondays through Fridays. Reimbursements for certifications may be considered. Applications are available on the town website at pittsfieldnh.gov or may be picked up at the Town Hall. Deadline is April 27.
■The Victory Workers 4-H Club’s Spring Flower fundraiser is open for a few more days! Beautiful 10-inch hanging baskets ($35) or 24-inch window boxes ($40) are available to order. Please contact Mark Riel at 603-491-2524 or email pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com to place an order. Deadline to order is April 10.
ANDREA RIEL
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
Warner
■At the NH Telephone Museum, Homeschool Days recommence April 19 with The Waves!, which introduces home schoolers to sound and light waves. Each program is $5 for adults and $8 for children and limited to 12 students. You may also support the museum by entering a raffle to win two tickets to Blue Man Group in Boston.. The drawing will be held on May 5. For more information and to purchase a raffle ticket, visit the Museum’s website at nhtelephonemuseum.org.
■Thanks to the altruism of Caleen Fisher, volunteers and the United Church of Warner will host a fundraising pancake breakfast for the town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on April 22, 7:30 to 11 a.m. Breakfast will feature pancakes, waffles, home fries, baked beans, sausage, and beverages. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages seven to 12, free for children six and under. Donations may also be sent to the United Church of Warner, PO Box 203, Warner, 03278.
ELIBET CHASE
warnertowncrier@gmail.com
Webster
■The Webster ZBA will meet on April 11 at 7 p.m. The Conservation Commission will meet on April 12 at 4 p.m. Both at the Town Hall.
■The Webster Democratic Committee is sponsoring a breakfast on April 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Webster Town Hall. Advance tickets (before April 25) are $2 off for each ticket and are available from Jennifer Buck, (eandjbuck@aol.com or 603-290-8859), Donna Frost (dfrost49@hotmail.com or 603-648-2386), Jane Difley (jdifley@mcttelecom.com or 603-746-6164), or Alberta Snow (alsnow44@gmail.com or 603-848-9666). Tickets at the door (four and under are free, $5 for children five to 12, and adults will be $10). If funds remain after buying supplies, they will be donated to the food pantry.
■The culvert on White Plains Road over Knights Brooks is being replaced. The road will be closed from April 24 at 7 a.m. through April 29 at 6 p.m. If the project is completed early, the road will be opened. Plan an alternative route.
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com