The Allenstown Supervisor of the Checklist will hold voter registration on Aug.31, 2024 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Allenstown Town Hall, 16 School Street. You will not be able to change party affiliation at this time.
The Town of Allenstown will hold the State Primary Election on Sept. 10 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Allenstown Elementary School, 30 Main Street.
Allenstown welcomes the towns new Town Administrator, Mr. John Harrington who has lots of experience at both state and local level with administration. He has worked as the town administrator in the adjacent community of Deerfield since 2017 and is a longtime resident there.
Old Home Day Parade will held on Aug. 24 with a parade that starts at 10 a.m. with a lot of activities being held at Memorial field in Pembroke. They have raffles, games, crafts, basketball, food and music. Come a join in the fun.
St. John the Baptist Parish Nurse Health counseling will be held on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Parish Hall, 10 School Street.
St. John the Baptist Community Table will be back on September 10 at 5 p.m. at the Parish Hall, 10 School Street.
The Annual Parish Penny Sale will take place on October 25 to 27th. this is the major fundraiser that help with repairs, maintenance and renovation.
The Suncook Senior Center will be starting a new game day on the fourth Friday of every month at 10 a.m. starting August 23. The new game is called Head, Foot, and Elbow. So come in for fun and learn a new game.
Meals on Wheels is still looking for Drivers. This is a paid volunteer position and as a driver you will be needed approximately 4 hours a day 12 to 20 hours per week. No experience is necessary and requires your transportation and vehicle insurance. Please call Carol at 603 485-4254 for more information.
It’s Old Home Week/Day in Boscawen! Information on all events can be seen at https://www.boscawennh.gov/home/news/2024-old-home-day.
Decorated Swanky Swine are displayed on resident’s yards through-out the town. Judging will be done on Sunday.
For $10, enjoy a Turkey Dinner at Alan’s Restaurant, starting at 5 pm and stay for bingo to 8 pm.
The 4th Annual Elektrisola Copper Run, 5K will be held on Friday at the Northern Rail Trail, Jamie Welch Park from 5 to 8 pm. Free to Boscawen residents and Elektrisola employees; all others pay $20. Signup at https://ei5k.racewire.com or before start of the race around 4 pm. Smoke Shack BBQ and a beverage truck will be available.
Grab a spot along North Main Street from the Town Offices to the Elementary School to watch the Old Home Day parade that starts at 11 am.
Check out the bargains at the Craft Fair at the Boscawen Congregational Church Park on Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. A food truck will be available.
Head to Jamie Welch Park for an afternoon of fun with animals, inflatables, games and prizes for the kids. A cornhole tournament starts at 12 pm and a basketball tournament at 4 pm for $25 per team. Food Trucks will be available from Noon to Dusk.
Twiggs Gallery is hosting Poetry & Pie, the gallery’s annual poetry reading and open mic pm on Sunday, August 25 from 1 to 3 pm. It’s Free & Delicious.
Terra String Quartet, from Avaloch Farm Music Institute will play at Twiggs Gallery on Wednesday, August 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. More Avaloch concerts will be held on Friday, August 23 and 30 at their institute at 16 Hardy Lane.
The Town Clerk and Tax Collectors office will close at noon, tomorrow, for Election Equipment Training. They reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday.
Supervisors of the Checklist will be available on Tuesday, August 27 from 6 to 6:30 pm and the. last day for the town clerk and supervisors to accept voter registration applications. No more changes can be made to the list until Election Day.
The Young At Heart Club will be meeting August 28 (at the same time and place) where Bow Fire Chief Comeau will present information about fire safety. Bring your own lunch at 11:30 a. m and the film begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information about the club and joining them for their meetings (guests are always welcomed) or how to become a member contact Peter Cherici at (603) 774-7682 or email at fairfield_a@hotmail.com
The Bow Garden Club invites everyone to a free presentation on September 9 on Putting Your Garden to Bed. Ron Trexler, UNH master gardener, will share tips and steps necessary to properly prepare your garden for winter, including finishing off annuals and vegetables and preparing perennial beds to reduce pests and disease. Refreshments are served at 6 pm, and the program starts at 6:30 at the Bow Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road. Please register ahead at register@bowgardenclub.org.
Wednesday, August 21 at 5:00pm: Film screening of The Quiet Epidemic, a documentary film about Lyme and tick borne diseases, with Lyme Ecologist, Kathie Fife and Lyme and tick borne disease specialist Dr. Lynn Durand, MD. The Quiet Epidemic follows a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist both diagnosed with a disease said to not exist: Chronic Lyme disease. Their search for answers lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story evolves into an investigation into the history of Lyme disease, dating back to its discovery in 1975. (1 hr 42 min.) Discussion and Q&A after the film with: Dr. Lynn Durand MD and Kathie Fife.
Tuesday, August 27 at 6:00pm: The History of Quilts with Pamela Weeks. A collaboration with the New Canterbury Country Store. Quilts tell stories, and quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as heart-warming tales of service and tradition. This program is brought to Elkins Public Library through a special gift, thank you!
On Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., see Dave O. Dodge with his new novel, BETTY: A Life Interrupted: The Untold Story of Betty Hill’s Extraterrestrial Life. This is an historical novel set during the turbulent 1960s. Betty and her husband Barney, were a well-established interracial married NH couple and were the first documented case of an alien abduction while driving through the White Mountain National Forest.
The Barn at Bull Meadow is hosting their annual summer wedding expo on Sunday, August 25 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring many preferred vendors, including caterers, DJs, bakers, florist, photographers, videographers, planners, designers, rental companies, hotels, officiants and more! Pick one of the 90 minute sessions. There are a limited number of tickets for each session. The price is $10, which includes a $10 beverage voucher and up to 6 people in a party. Purchase tickets in advance. Questions can be sent to Events@BullMeadow.com.
Adult Drop In Indoor Basketball is on Tuesday, August 20, at Green Street Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 39 Green St. The cost is $3 Resident adult with ID, $5 non resident.
Experience the thrill of the game at the Havenwood-Heritage Heights Golf Classic, an 18-Hole Scratch Tournament organized as part of the NH Senior Games. Join fellow golf enthusiasts for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and skillful play at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. Tee off on Wednesday and enjoy Luncheon and Awards, afterwards at Beaver Meadow Golf Course, 1 Beaver Meadow St. The fee is $65 (includes half cart, range balls, gift bag). Call 603-228-8954, for more information.
It’s the 37th New Hampshire Senior Games, which continues to promote healthy sports competition and social interactions for active, older adults across the Northeast. Our 2024 state games are the qualifier for the 2025 National Senior Games in Des Moines, IA July 24 – August 4, 2025. There are 18 individual sports and a team sport – Basketball. Disc Golf is now an official national sport and Power Lifting is a new national sport. Also, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling 10-Pin and Candlepin, Cornhole, Cycling, Disc Golf, Golf, Pickleball, Power Walk1500M, Powerlifting, Race Walk 1500M, Racquetball, Road Race 1-Mile/5K/10K, Shuffleboard, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field. Register yourself or your team, make payments, update your personal information, and your emergency contact details. Go to https://tinyurl.com/ybvtek8x.
Wine on Main and NH Doughnut Company are teaming up again for two fun nights of Donut Wine Pairing and Decorating in August. There will be brand new doughnut flavors and wine pairings. The evening begins with three donuts from NH Doughnut Company paired with complementary wines selected by Wine on Main. They’ll talk about what makes them a match made in heaven while you savor each delicious bite. Afterward, you’ll be able to decorate two donuts of your own. You’ll have your own box so you can bring home anything you don’t eat that night (and no judgement if you enjoy it all!) The event runs on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For Wednesday, night register at https://tinyurl.com/3tz9hcwkaff=oddtdtcreator. For Thursday, https://tinyurl.com/59cexpkt. Note this is a 21+ event. You must have a ticket to attend.
Be on campus on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get your NHTI admission, application, and enrollment done in just one day! Go here for registration: https://tinyurl.com/bda63cyk. We’ll have representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, the Registrar’s Office and more available to help you become an NHTI student for Fall 2024. Please contact Admissions at NHTIadmissions@ccsnh.edu with any questions.
Join First Fridays in Downtown Concord to celebrate “Back to School!” See local art galleries and exhibitions, live music performances, and food trucks. Be a Kid Vendor! All vendors who sell food items must comply with the NH Cottage Food Laws. Please read the rules here: https://bit.ly/3PKFMtM. See our complete Rules & Guidelines before registering at https://tinyurl.com/bdeeu9us.
On Friday at 9:30 a.m., the Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs Meeting meets in the Executive Council Chamber at the State House, 107 North Main St.
Congratulations to Winding Wicks Farm, Catherine Hromis, of Chichester on her successful showing at the All American Jr. Show with her Romney sheep. Catherine came home with 10 class wins at the Michigan event. The farm raises natural colored and white Romney sheep.
Chichester Tractor Supply is hosting Concord Pope SPCA on August 24 from 10 to 2 for pet adoption and pet treat tasting event.
Chichester Central School welcomes Mrs Pecor as their new school councilor. Mrs. Pecor will be helping our students that need help with social and behavior needs. The new interim principal Mrs. Harvey has started her role at the school.
The Town Clerk has applications for the state election absentee ballots. Requests for absentee ballots of State Primary Sept 10 and General Election to be held on November 5 are available in the town clerk office. You must be a registered voter in Chichester If not registered to vote and unable to commute to town hall you can ask for paperwork to register to vote by mail and also request the absentee ballot. Any questions call the town clerk at 798-5350.
Its time to get ready for soccer season at Chichester Central School. The middle school soccer is a member of the Suncook Valley League and is coed. Grades 7 and 8 consists of the coed team. If enough interest grades 6,7 and 8 will field teams to compete outside of SVL. Cross Country is open to grades 5 -8. Contact athletic Mr C at acipriano@sau53.org
The Board of Selectmen have confirmed that the 4way stop at Center Road, Canterbury Road and Main Street was approved and the commitment of approval was sent to State of NH Dot. Watch for congestion in that area while the state starts construction of the 4 way stop.
Pembroke Academy welcomes Chichester boys and girls to attend soccer camp from August 26-28. Contact drou@turningpointsoccer.net.
The Dunbarton Garden Club is still offering their community signature daffodil bulbs to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Daffodils for Dunbarton! Each year, residents and visitors alike share in the beauty along our fields and roadways as Daffodils for Dunbarton planted 100,000 daffodil bulbs from 2005 to 2015 for our town’s 250th anniversary. In 2024, you can join in and be part of this history! Community members flock to Dunbarton to see the beautiful yellow blooms welcoming the spring season each year. Our neighboring towns have even joined in on the fun. To order https://www.dunbartongardenclub.org/daffodils.
This month, the DCC Book Club: Beyond the Book is reading The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede. “The True Story Behind the Events on 9/11 that Inspired Broadway’s Smash Hit Musical Come from Away, Featuring All New Material from the Author.” Discussion is set for Thursday Sept 5 at 7 pm. Place TBA. For more information and to confirm date and time, contact Barbara barbbennett51@gmail.com.
The Fire Department’s Annual Chicken BBQ is on Sun, Sept 22 with two servings: 12pm to 2pm and 3pm to 5pm. Adults are $15 and Children under 12 are $10. You can get tickets on Monday nights at the station or from any member. They’ll also have them for sale at Old Home Day. The last day for buying tickets is September 16. No tickets will be available at the door. Questions? Contact Tammy572003@gsinet.net.
The Supervisors of the Checklist will hold a session at the Town Office on Thurs, Aug. 29 at 5 to 5:30 p.m. for additions and corrections to the Checklist. No party changes can be made until after the State Primary Election on September 10.
Miss Hannah will be gone through Aug. 28, so there will not be a story time on Wednesday the 21, Monday the 26, or Wednesday the 28. The Knitters Group will meet on Tuesday evening at 5 p.m; Bouncing Babies: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Program Finale Carnival Saturday, August 17th @ 11:00am,
Relax and Restore Yoga…Back Again Monday Nights
August 19th- September 23rd (with no class on September 2nd for Labor Day)6pm-7pm, Class is limited to 12 seats! Sign up on our website under the “Events” page (on the calendar).Movie Matinee at 1:30pm on Wednesday, August 21st: Operation Fortune
Our Summer Reading Program officially comes to an end at our Finale Carnival! We will have carnival games, music, snacks, and fun! This is your last chance to earn more raffle tickets for our Summer Reading prizes. Raffles will be pulled at the conclusion of the carnival.
Supervisors of the checklist will meet on August 28th at 4pm at town office: 1598 Dover Rd . This will be the last date to accept voter registrations. No additions or corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session, until election day. except as provided in RSA 659:12. RSA 654: Reports of transfer, reports of death, removal of names. RSA 654:36,37,44.
Happy birthday to Stacy Davis on Saturday and Brian Daufen on Thursday, Happy 35th Wedding Anniversary to Mark & Andrea Riel on 19th & Rick & Stacy Davis on Friday!
Franklin VNA & Hospice 2024 Hospice Garden Brick Dedication Ceremony. Please join us on Wednesday, August 21 st from 10:30-11:30 AM in the Teuscher-Wilson Hospice Garden located at 75 Chestnut St, Franklin NH 03235 Reservations are not necessary. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 603-934-3454.
Congregation-Christian Church, West Franklin Attic Treasure Sale, Baked Goods Sale, Fall Basket Raffle and Chicken BBQ Saturday the 24th with seating at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Dine in our takeout. Adults $15 kids under 5 $7, under 5 FREE. Location Thompson Hall, 24 So. Main Street. Proceeds for Capital Improvement Fund.
This week’s Free Concerts in the Park Thursday Aug. 22 presents Breaking Character starting at 5 p.m. Mark your calendars ahead for Thursdays through Sept. 5 and enjoy a great evening at Marceau Park in the middle of downtown Franklin. Bring your favorite chair or blanket and browse the Farmers Market.
Save the date: Candidates Forum Sept. 23 Lodge of Elks 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for candidates in Oct. 1 election for City Council and School Board. Event presented by Choose Franklin. More details on Choose Franklin Facebook page.
Thursday Farmers’ Market runs 4 to 7 pm and this week features the music of Doug Farrell and so much more.
Tuesday the Henniker Concert Series continues free outdoor concerts at 6:30 pm with Kotoko Brass.
Henniker Community School is getting ready for Fall sports. Check out their website for details.
Weare Henniker Youth Theatre has moved their musical theatre camps to the Henniker Community Center. Monday the Broadway Musical Revue camp starts with a free public performance on Fri. Aug. 23rd at 7 pm at the Community Center.
Henniker Brewery’s Run Club is a 3.5 mile out and back run/walk starting and ending at the brewery. It is every Wednesday at 6 pm. All levels of athleticism are welcome and you can turn around at whatever distance you feel suits you!
Pembroke & Allenstown Old Home Day is Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. on School Street in Allenstown and proceeds down Main Street into Pembroke, up Broadway, and down Pleasant Street to Memorial Park. Free parking and all day entertainment. Inflattables, petting zoo, antique cars, hay rides, and over 45 vendors. Spectacular fireworks at approximatelyk 9:00 p.m. sponsored by Associated Grocers of New England. See you there!!!!
The Free and Fun Summer Carnival to celebrate the grand reopening of Penacook Community Center is today, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 76 Community Drive! Additional parking is available at Merrimack Valley High School.
The United Church of Penacook Food Pantry, serving Penacook residents only, is open every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. year-round. Visitors coming to the pantry are allowed two bags of groceries and one bag of personal care items every two weeks unless extra food is available or an emergency situation comes up.
Pittsfield Youth Athletics Assn. “Meet the Coaches” event on Tues, Aug. 20, 5:30-7:30pm at the Tilton Hill Field. Come meet your coaches for the 2024 soccer season! You will also get uniforms, schedules, and an opportunity to participate in the cleat drive if you wish. Burgers and hotdogs, with chips and drinks will be available! Food is on us, and donations are gladly accepted. For info, please email us at pittsfieldyouthathletics@gmail.com or visit the website https://www.pittsfieldyouthathletics.com/
The PMHS Varsity Girls Soccer team is selling fall mums for a fundraiser. 9” pots are $12 and all proceeds go to the team. Color choices are Red, White, Pink/Lavender, Orange and Yellow. Orders are due by 9/13/24. Please contact any PMHS Soccer player or message the team on Facebook at PMHS Girls Soccer to place your order.
Heart & Sole Running Program, Fall 2024 – A 10 week program for girls in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade of all abilities. Practices are Mondays & Thursdays from 2:45pm-4:15pm at Pittsfield Middle High School. The program starts on Mon, 9/9. Registration is now open online at https://www.girlsontherunnh.org/ For questions or financial assistance, contact Paulette Wolfe at plwwolfe@gmail.com or 603-491-8386.
During WWII, the U.S. military enlisted Navajo Indians to use their native language to devise an unbreakable code. Learn more on Wed., Aug. 21, at 7 p.m., when the NH Telephone Museum and the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum co-host Code Talker at the Warner Town Hall. Author Judith Avila will discuss her book collaboration with Navajo code talker Chester Nez, “Code Talker: The first and only memoir by one of the orginal Navajo code talkers of WWII.” To learn more about the Navajo Code talkers, visit https://guides.loc.gov/navajo-code-talkers/profiles/chester-nez. The memoir won the New Mexico Press Women’s Zia Award and the New Mexico/Arizona Book Award.
Boston-based string band Grain Thief brings bluegrass and Amercana music to the Main Street Warner Stage on Fri., Aug. 23, from 6-8:30 p.m. Great listening fun in Jim Mitchell Park! Learn more about the band and hear tracks at https://grainthief.com.
The Warner Democrats host “Popsicles and Politics” on Sun., Aug. 25, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at 29 Bean Road, Warner. Come meet area Democrats and enjoy some end of summer fun. The area is kid-friendly, so all ages are welcome. Democratic candidates have been invited; donations accepted for their campaigns.
Today is the Webster Old Home Day: Judy Jones will be the Grand Marshall. The parade begins at 10. There is no deadline to get in the parade, just get to the safety building by 9:30. Following the parade all the old cars will line up behind the school where people can vote for their favorite. There will be games, music, and fun so bring a picnic lunch. We will have some lemonade and watermelon and maybe another surprise treat. Wear old clothes as there will be pie eating, grease pole, sand dig, corn hole, horseshoes, and a story walk by the river for people to enjoy
The Webster Congregational Church August Supper will be on August 24 from 4:30-6:30.
There will be roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, broccoli, garden salad, homemade pies and assorted desserts. Adults are $12 and 15 and under are free. Thank you for your support of the Webster Congregational Church (945 Battle Street, Route 127).