Concord/Penacook
■The Concord Multicultural features performances, food and craft vendors, artists, activities, and parade of flags that represent more than 70 cultures. Join these historic and new groups at the Multicultural Festival on Sunday, September 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Keach Park. Attendance information is at https://concordnhmulticulturalfestival.org/home.
■ The Walker Lecture Series invites you to Egypt, a Cruise Down the Nile, a free travelogue with Marlin Darrah on Wednesday at the City, 2 Prince St. at 7:30 p.m. This is a cinematic study by Marlin Darrah who will join us for questions and conversation. For a complete season schedule, visit www.walkerlecture.org
■On Thursday at 6 p.m., it’s Troop 90 and Pack 90 Information Night in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 180 Loudon Road including activities like archery, gaga ball, and paper air rockets for youth interested in Scouts and their parents. The Pack is for boys and girls in grades K-5 and the Troop is for boys and girls ages 11-17. More information from Roger Tessier 344-7161 or altarserving.ihm@gmail.com.
■Film lovers will unite in more than 500 venues worldwide, including NHTI, to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers for the 26th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m., Sept. 30 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in Sweeney Hall. Screenings are approx. 2.5 hours in length and feature 10 finalist films. Admission is $10, cash or check, at the door only. NHTI Students are free. For more information, visit www.manhattanshort.com/. For information about the films, contact Steve Ambra, sambra@ccsnh.edu.
■ At Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., it’s never a dull moment! On Saturday at 1 p.m., New England author Ryan Higgins comes for storytime and signing of his new picture book, ‘Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow!’
■On Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sy Montgomery returns to Gibson’s to share ‘Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell.’ She turns her journalistic curiosity to the wonder and wisdom of our long-lived cohabitant, turtles, and their stories of hope and rescue.
■Next on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s, Vermont author Jacquelyn Lenox Tuxill visits with ‘Whispers from the Valley of the Yak: A Memoir of Coming Full Circle,’ an intergenerational story about the power of forgiveness and being true to oneself. She escaped war-torn China as a toddler with her medical missionary parents and grew up with emotional abuse. After returning to China at thirty-eight with her aging parents and being stunned by a revelation about their past, she begins an unexpected quest for forgiveness and self-fulfillment.
■Our Libraries may be the busiest places in town! Join NHPR reporter Jason Moon for a discussion of his Bear Brook podcast, followed by a Q&A on Tuesday at 6 p.m. RSVP required.
■Web Wednesdays continue on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Heights Branch. Stop by to learn about eBooks, downloadables, library databases and other questions you may have.
■An Evening of Music with Cellist Jan Fuller and Pianist Kathy Southworth happens on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Library Auditorium.
■ The following Kids’ Library Events require an RSVP concordnh.gov/627/Programs. Yoga for Littles is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Auditorium for ages 0 to 5. Storytime in the Park happens Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Rollins Park for ages 0 to 5. The STEAM Team meets Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium for ages 5 to 9. Storytime Stations at the Heights Branch is Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for ages 0 to 9. Organized Chaos – Tween Event is Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. in the Library Blanchard Room for ages 10 to 14. Storytime in the Park tells the story on Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Merrill Park for ages 0 to 5.
■One more very active source is the Parks and Rec Department. Visit concordnh.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4145 for more information on Adult Drop In Basketball, Community Meeting: Creating a Master Plan for Memorial Field on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Drop in Futsal and many more Fall Courses and Activities.
■Help raise funds on Tuesday for Bricks and Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. for the Home Stretch Renovation of the emergency shelter! Friends Program, 172 N. Main St., Emergency Housing provides the only permanent, year-round shelter for families in Merrimack County. Learn more at friendsprogram.org.
■The Penacook Summer Farmers Market is open every Monday, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Riverhill Grange, 32 Horse Hill Rd. Last Day for the 2023 Summer Market is September 25.
■September is Library Card Sign-up Month! The Penacook Branch Library is open Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays 12 noon to 5 p.m. from Labor Day to Memorial Day. You can also stop by the ibrary’s Main Branch or Heights Branch; hours can be found at concordnh.gov.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
JEAN VER HOEVEN
jeanann@voicenet.com
Allenstown
■Reach the Beach Relay race through Bear Brook State Park will take place Sept. 15 and 16 as they run along route 28 onto Deerfield Road and through Bear Brook State Park. So please be careful for the runners. Thank you.
■The Allenstown Economic Development Committee is planning a Family Movie Night for Sept. 30 that will be held at the Allenstown Fire Department. Bring your own chairs or cushions and cheeseburgers and hot dogs. Soft drinks and chips are offered at a minimal charge, and the event starts at 5 p.m. and the free movie starts at 6 p.m.
■The Suncook Senior Center will hold the Affordable Hearing event offering a free hearing test or cleaning for hearing aides. Please sign up. The hearing test is about 30 minutes and hearing aid maintenance is about 15 minutes. The new Chair Yoga class is on Sept. 19 from 9 to 10 and cost $5. per class. Open House will be held on Sept. 20 from 10 to 1 p.m. and will give you a chance to come in and see what the center has to offer. Lunch will be served at noon. If it is your first time of eating at the center the meal will be free. Come in and check it out, its a lot of fun. Arts and Crafts will be making Christmas Ornaments.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
cverville2@comcast.net
BOSCAWEN
■Don’t Miss a Chance to Laugh! “A Funny Program about Funny Programs – The Greatest Sitcoms of All-Time” will be presented tomorrow starting at 6:30 p.m. Author Marty Gitlin entertains and engages the audience with hilarious snippets of the beloved sitcoms in American History for an hour followed by a question and answer period.
■“Moana” will be on the BIG screen for the first annual movie night on Friday, courtesy of the Boscawen Police Department. It will be held in the field behind the Boscawen Police Department located at 116 North Main Street. This free event is open for anyone to come! Provided refreshments will include drinks, ice cream and popcorn. There will also be face painting! The field opens at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. This event is being brought to us by our supporters Mix 94.1, the Parks and Recreation Program of Boscawen, Smoke Shack, Coke North East, and Regal Concord.
■The Town of Boscawen is proposing to establish a Community Power Program, with other towns and cities, called the Community Power Coalition of NH (www.cpcnh.org). The Select Board appointed local citizens to develop a plan that will be presented at two public informational meetings. The first meeting will be held on Saturday after 9 a.m. For questions about the public informational meetings, contact Planning and Community Development Assistant Kara Gallagher at kgallagher@boscawennh.gov.
MARY ALLARD
boscawenpl@gmail.com
BOW
■Happenings at Bow Young at Heart: Sept. 27, at 12:30 p.m. 91 Bow Center Road, Kevin Martin of Epping will speak on his guide “Big Trees of Northern New England” with the subtitle “Short Hikes to the Biggest Trees.” Kevin has been the state coordinator for the New Hampshire Big Tree program, the state chapter of a national program that seeks to identify the largest example of each tree species in the country and the state. Bow Young at Heart is a social group that meets at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a social hour, bring your own lunch, dessert is provided, all speakers begin their presentation at 12:30 p.m.
■The Bow Pioneers Snowmobile Club will hold their annual Mum Sale on September 16th and 17th. Saturday hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours: 8 a.m. to noon. The sale will take place at the Town Gazebo. 5 colors of mums will be available in 9“-10” pots ($12 ea.) and large baskets ($24 ea.). To place pre-orders or for questions email bowpioneers@gmail.com or call 738-3616. Proceeds will go toward trail equipment to maintain the many miles of trails the club maintains for snowmobiling, hiking, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, etc. for outdoor enthusiasts.
■ The Bow Garden Club will be holding their Oct. 16 meeting at the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road featuring Kevin Gardner, author of “The Granite Kiss.” Gardner will present his popular program “Discovering New England Stone Walls” lecturing on the history of New England’s thousands of miles of dry-stone structured walls that have withstood the test of time. It is free and the public is invited to attend. Seating is limited. Please register at bowgardenclub.org by October 11. Doors open at 6 p.m.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
BRADFORD
■The Highway Department Crew has been working filling pot holes and bringing roads up to be ready to be re-surfaced. On Thursday, September 14, Pike Industries came in and paved a large portion of Fairgrounds Road and, Jones Road and Center Road. The intention was to finish them on Saturday, but due to inclement weather, they actually finished up on Tuesday, September 12.
■As one building gets replaced, the bus garage on Route 114 that burned over a year ago, another Bradford landmark, the Sunshine Farm barn on Route 103 was demolished this past week.
■The report on the town hall progress includes: the sprinkler pump has been installed, the cisterns are in and covered, the septic system has been installed, and the propane tank has been set. Also stated was the expenses are on budget.
MARGE CILLEY
CANTERBURY
■Great news! CES’ Outdoor Classroom is ready to use. We began this journey last year: we identified a location, raised funds, used some of those funds to remove hazardous trees, and cleared brush. Right before school started on September 5th, most of the final steps were completed, including cutting out roots, evening out the ground, putting down a weed barrier, moving wood chips in place, and adding natural seating cut from the trees outside. It’s been a long journey, and some details are still left to be completed, such as adding a white board, but it was a labor of love with great results thanks to contributions from many wonderful staff and community volunteers.
■A Canterbury Garden Club -Whether you are a “less than an amateur” or a master at gardening, please come to the first formative Canterbury Garden Club meeting. We will gather at the Parish House at 9 a.m. on Sept 23 to hear thoughts and ideas of what a garden club might look like, frequency of meeting, themes, purpose, etc. Come! Bring your ideas, experience, and questions. Green thumb or not, we hope to see you. Questions, contact mindy.beltramo@gmail.com
■Library News: The next meeting of Elkins Public Library Board of Trustees is on Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m. Evening Book Group: This book group will enjoy reading The Maid by Nita Prose and will have a chance to discuss at the next meeting on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m. A daily calendar and list of programs and events can be found at www.elkinspubliclibrary.org or on Facebook or Instagram. Our open hours are Mon. and Tue. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wed. and Thurs. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sat. 9-12 p.m.
RACHEL BAKER
bakercompany4@gmail.com
CHICHESTER
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. The School Board will meet in the library at 6 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The Chichester Library will be holding a book sale plus a farmers market on Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.
■The Chichester Youth Assn soccer season has started with games scheduled on Sept. 20 at 5:30 at the Epsom School with Chichester being the visiting team. Sept. 21 at Carpenter Park a game starting at 5:30 playing Northwood with Chichester 1 and Chichester 3 playing Epsom 3. Sept 23 at the park at 11 a.m. Chichester1 will play against Chichester 3 and Chichester 2 will play against Epsom.
■The Chichester Library on Sept. /25 at 6:30 will show how to learn to repurpose old materials in the Upcycle Books Art Class. This Book Into Art Class is a free class with materials included. Call 798-5613 to register.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
DUNBARTON
■Book Groups: The library’s Adult Book Club will meet Sept 20 at noon at the library to discuss The Maid by Nita Prose. FMI contact the library. The Congregational Church’s Book Group: Beyond the Book will read Infinite Country by Patricia Engel this month. Discussion will be Thurs. Oct 5, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For meeting location or questions, contact barbbennett51@gmail.com
■New Hampshire Humanities Presents: Banjos, Bones and Ballads with Jeff Warner on Thurs, Sept 21, 6:30 p.m., upstairs in the Town Hall. Traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, present the latest news from the distant past. They help us interpret present-day life with an understanding of the working people who built our country. Tavern songs, banjo tunes, 18th century New England hymns, sailor songs, and humorous stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this informative program. FMI contact the Dunbarton Library.
■Also presented by the NH Humanities Council: Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: The Connected Farm Buildings of New England presentedby Thomas Hubka on Wed, Sept 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall,270 Stark Highway North, in Dunbarton. “Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn portrays the four essential components of the stately and beautiful connected farm buildings made by nineteenth-century New Englanders that stand today as a living expression of a rural culture, offering insights into the people who made them and their agricultural way of life.” Members and Public are welcome. Free. FMI contact fancyiris@gsinet.net of the Dunbarton Historical Society.
■Pam Sklut’s Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. at the Dunbarton Congregational Church with a Reception across the street at the new Town Hall (2nd floor.)
NORA LEDUC
noleduc2000@yahoo.com
FRANKLIN
■Work Day at Veterans Memorial Recreation Area, Sunday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. Looking to volunteer? Come down to the VMRA! There will be inside and outside work to do – something for everyone.
■School Board Meeting at Franklin High School – Cafeteria, Monday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Educating today’s students for tomorrow’s world, the Franklin School Board meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Come see what’s happening! Or tune in via livestream: http://bit.ly/2UXbKYi
■Trivia Night at Waterhorse Irish Pub, Thursday, Sept. 21 from 7-8 p.m. Test your knowledge, make new friends, have some fun, and earn bragging rights. Don’t forget to hydrate and eat, too!
AMY and ANDREW DUGUAY
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
Henniker/Weare
■At their annual meeting the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) recognized coaches with 25 or more years of service to student-athletes. We proudly announce that John Stark’s Mike Smith was recognized for accomplishing this incredible milestone. Coach Smith has coached Boys Basketball for 27 years at the high school. And speaking of Volleyball the Varsity has joined several other JSRHS Fall sports teams in starting the season undefeated despite some of the hottest temps any of us can remember.
■The Henniker Historical Society will receive $1.00 for each Reusable Bag purchased at Shaw’s in September! And the Henniker Handmade + Homegrown dates are Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
■September 22nd is the Annual White Birch Golf Tournament–call them (603-428-7860) or go online for more info.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
Hillsborough/Deering
■Save the date for Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at Henry Baldwin Hall, Fox Forest, 309 Center Road, Hillsboro. At the Monadnock Herb Society Program, Mike Collins will be speaking on “Guiding Plants to thrive with home grown tips and tonics using household items.” Come learn and share about ways to help your gardens grow. Plus there will be sharing about the Asian Jumping Worm Invasion in some gardens of Hillsboro. Call 478-5650.
■Fuller Public Library is hosting a Constitution Week Display donated by the Pine Tree Riot Chapter of the DAR. The DAR initiated the observance in1955, when it petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Sept. 17 to 23 of each year to the commemoration of the US Constitution. The display consists of colorful posters, games, and books donated by the Chapter to the Library, which will be available for checkout after the conclusion of Constitution week, on Sept. 23.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
Hopkinton
■Hopkinton Historical Society is currently accepting donations for its Second Hand Art Sale scheduled for Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Society is looking for paintings, watercolors, sculptures, photography, woodworking, and pottery. Donations can be dropped off at the Society on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call 603-746-3825 if you have any questions.
■The Murder Mystery Dinner is back; it’s 80’s Rock Concert Style this time! Join us for a night of murder, mystery and mayhem, including dinner and adult beverages! Event is Sept. 23, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Visit HopkintonRec.com to register.
■Changing Lives Equine Center is collecting clothes and textiles for a Savers Fundraiser to benefit Change Lives Equine Center Inc. We are accepting mens/womens/childrens clothing/shoes/boots, textiles (towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, curtains, tablecloths), accessories (hats, mittens, scarves, ties, socks, purses, wallets, backpacks, bags). All items should be in good, clean & sellable condition. The FUNDrive® coordinator to arrange for pick-up of donations is Kath Butcher 724-3452 cell or kathb123@comcast.net. The farm contact to arrange drop off donations is Marcia Evans 746-3884, 545-5213 or Marciadawnmar@tds.net. No donations accepted after Oct. 27.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
kathb123@comcast.net
Pembroke
■Suncook Senior Center Open House is Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Craft displays, programs and activities. See what the center has to offer. Call Carol at 603-485-4254 with questions.
■The Pembroke Town Library in conjunction with the Pembroke Historical Society and the NH Humanities Council will host a presentation by Keene State College Professor Meg Mott on the First Amendment. The event will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Library at 7 p.m., and is free and open to the Public. For more information, call 603-566-1031.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
taihi@comcast.net
Pittsfield
■ The Suncook Valley Sno Riders Annual Mum Sale is back this year! The club will have five different colored mums on display at Earth Mechanics at the intersection of Route 107 and Route 28 in Pittsfield today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
■Community Supper to be held at the First Congregational Church Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Cost by donation. All are welcome.
■Community Yard Sale sponsored by the Joy Church Youth, Sat, Sept 23rd, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 55 Barnstead Road. If you would like to save a space (10×10) the cost is $20. A larger spot is available for $40. Please contact Kelley Gaskin at 603-312-7695 or Kelley@joychurchnh.com. The youth will also be selling bag lunches for $5.00 (hamburger/hotdog, chips, cookies and water). This event will help support Joy Church Youth and Kids Camp.
ANDREA RIEL
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
Warner
■MainStreet Warner Music in the Park presents The Senie Hunt Project Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/seniehunt.project/
■NH Telephone Museum’s 4th Phriday at the Phone Museum presents Sharenthood: How Adults Unwittingly Comproming Children’s Privacy Online, Sept. 22, 7-8 p.m. Author Leah Plunkett will discuss her book Sharenthood, which explores how US laws have led to a crisis that undermines children. Described as a nerdy, funny, and big-hearted conversation about kids, digit al life, and law, the presentation is free for members an d $5 for non-members. Sponsored by the law offices of Upton & Hatfield. Reserve your seat at nhtelephonemuseum.org.
ELIBET CHASE
warnertowncrier@gmail.com
Webster
■The Webster Congregational Church will hold a chicken and dumpling supper on Sept. 23 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
■There will be an ice cream social today at the Town Hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The ice cream is free although donations are welcome and will support the Democratic candidate for the NH Senate for Webster (District 7). Everyone is welcome.
■A Tick Talk will be held Sept. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Webster Town Hall. Kathie Fife, a Lyme Disease advocate, will share her knowledge and experience.
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
webstertowncrier@gmail.com