■Growing Up in Allenstown and Pembroke in the late 1940s to the ’60s presentation will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Pembroke Town Library. Come and hear memories from Hector Edmond, Florence Woods, Tom Petit, Armand Verville and also view pictures of the time period.
■Bone Builders is held on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is held on Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■The Community Table is held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost of the classes are $5 per class.
■Klunk is a fun card game that is help on Tuesday. Call for time schedule at 485-4254.
■Pastel Drawing class is held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost is $7.50 per class or $45 for a six-week session.
■Ladies of St. Anne will meet on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. Please note that the day change is only for this month.
■Cribbage Club is held on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Zumba Gold is held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost is $10 per class or $70 for 10.
■Tai Chi Moving Meditation is held on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. The cost is $5 per class.
■The Allenstown Fire Dept. is planning a Blood Drive on May 31 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Allenstown Fire Station, 1 Ferry St. For more information, call 485-4276.
■Sign up early for the Lobster Bake and entertainment by comedian and entertainer Jim Conners at Foster’s in York Maine with the Suncook Senior Center on July 15. The cost is $90 per person with payment due June 15. Call Nancy for details or to sign up at 485-9181.
■Volunteers needed to help out at the Suncook Senior Center, Monday to Friday, with multiple timeframes available. Come share your knowledge and skills while giving back to the community, call Phyllis at 485-4254 for more information.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■On Monday, Lovers of the Chichester Library will meet at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Anyone can stop in and be part of the on-going discussion of the children’s area renovation (which will take place after the June 1 Book Sale) and the re-location of book sections in the Down Under Book Sale area. The sale area is open when the library is open. Presently, vintage books are half-price, sheet music is also available half-price. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 2:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
■On Tuesday, selectmen will have two sessions, one from 6 to 6:30 p.m. (workshop) and at 6:30 p.m. the regular session at town hall.
■On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at town offices.
■The Old Home Day Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Offices, they are always looking for input from the community.
■The Cemetery Commission will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at town hall.
■Planning Board will hold a workshop Thursday at the fire station at 6:30 p.m.
■On Friday, the library hosts “Color & Coffee” at 3 p.m. Take advantage of a quiet time to catch up on local newspapers, magazines and check the bulletin boards to see what is happening in the area.
■On May 27, the library will be closed for Memorial Day.
■The Chichester Youth Association has an update on Carpenter Park. The crew has done an amazing job to get the playground ready for the summer. They want to thank everyone who helped make Carpenter Park playground equipment a safe space for children. Work should be completed in a few weeks.
■Heather White has done a great job getting the snack shack up and running for this season and coffee, snacks and food will be available during games. Help is needed! Volunteers are needed to run the Snack Shack! Please contact the CYA at chichesteryouthassociation@gmail.com to learn more. The next meeting will be June 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station.
■You still have time to register for the Multi-Town Yard Sale. Registration ends Saturday. Questions can be answered by calling 435-6346 or questions about a table at Dustin Park at 435-6938. Sale dates are May 31 to June 2.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■Today at the Epsom Circle the worn flags will be replaced by some of the Epsom veterans at noon. You can park by Care pharmacy if you would like to attend.
■Select board will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the town office.
■Planning board will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the town office.
■The movie matinee at the library Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. is Welcome to Marwen. It stars Steve Carell in a dramatic role is he plays a man who, after a devastating attack wiping out his memory, is putting his life back together with pieces from his old and new life.
■“Black Bear Happenings in N.H.” is the program scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Doug Whitfield, a Wildlife Steward from N.H. Fish and Game will give the presentation and will answer any questions people may have.
■Pittsfield Class of 1984 save Aug. 24 as the 35th Class Reunion at Beaver Meadow Golf Course! If you have moved since the last reunion and have new address, please email rielt397@gmail.com with your current address.
■Youth Fishing Derby will be June 1 in Epsom from 8 to 11 a.m. at 251 Center Hill Road, Epsom. The derby is sponsored by Evergreen Lodge No. 53 IOOF and Post 112 American Legion. This also coincides with Fish N.H. Free Day, so after 11:30 a.m. adults can fish without a license. We stock over 300 trout in the pond and traditionally the youth catch 60 to 90 during the derby. The remaining trout are fair game open to public fishing throughout the year.
■Story times at the Epsom Library will take place Mondays at 10 a.m., Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
■Memory Café takes place Monday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the library.
■Bone Builders will meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the library.
■Mahjong continues to be played Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
■The Knitters club will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
■Toddler time at the library takes place on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
■Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. the cribbage boards will be set up for those who play and for those who want to learn to play.
■Don’t miss the annual Elwood O. Wells American Legion Post 112 Memorial Day Celebration on May 27 to honor all veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The event will be held at 1044 Short Falls Road. Services at outlying cemeteries include a bugler, prayers to remember the fallen, gun salutes, and flowers starting at 7:15 a.m. at the New Rye Cemetery, proceeding to the Center Hill Cemetery, and the McClary Cemetery. Next, indoor services at the Post begin about 9:30 a.m. Be there about 9:15 for a seat. Military selections will be performed by the famous Epsom Town Band. There will be presentations of awards for essay contest winners from Epsom and Chichester schools. An honored guest will speak. Then we will form a parade to the River and then on to the Short Falls cemetery, to honor our fallen comrades. Finally, we will adjourn back to the post to enjoy a free hot dog luncheon provided by the town of Epsom and prepared and served by Post 112 members. This year is special as it marks the 100th year of the American Legion.
■Elks Lodge 1210 will be in charge of the Flag Day retirement ceremony this year and that has not been scheduled as yet. Post 112 and the Boy Scouts will be participants. People can drop off their non-serviceable flags at town hall, the library or post office before June 10.
■Save the dates for July 15 to 26 for Epsom swimming lessons at the Pittsfield Town Beach.
■Happy birthdays to Don Harty, Krystle Cormier, Tina Metcalf and Tara Lank.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Growing Up In Allenstown and Pembroke in the late 1940s to the 60s presentation will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Pembroke Town Library. Come and hear memories from Hector Edmond, Florence Woods, Tom Petit, Armand Verville and also view pictures of the time period. Hosted by the Pembroke Historical Society.
■Suncook Senior Center is planning a Lobster Bake with entertainment by a comedian/entertainer at Foster’s in York Maine on July 15. Space is limited so early sign up is essential. $90 prepaid, payment due June 15. Call Nancy at 485-9181 for details or to sign up.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is accepting registrations for the Craft Fair at this year’s Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally on Aug. 3. Help us spread the word to all your crafty friends. Feel free to contact us at info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org or 435-8272 for more info. All proceeds from this event go to support PYW programs and activities.
■The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is offering its annual $500 Scholarship to a deserving senior. Students from Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom and Pittsfield are eligible to apply. Our application may be found at pittsfieldchamber.org. Deadline is May 31. Applications should be mailed to the GPCC at P.O. Box 234, Pittsfield, N.H. 03263. For information, email GPCCNH@hotmail.com.
■Sign up for the Multi-Town Yard Sale. Registration deadline is May 25. The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce, which includes Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom, Gilmanton, Loudon, Northwood and Pittsfield, is sponsoring our 22nd annual Multi-Town Yard Sale. The advertised times will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 31 to June 2. Individual registration is $7, group or multifamily locations pay a $12 registration fee, and have an enhanced listing, nonprofits are free. You must register to set up in Dustin Park for $7. Registration forms are available at Epping Well and Pump, the library or online at pittsfieldchamber.org and mailed to the chamber at GPCOC, P.O. Box 234, Pittsfield, N.H., 03234. Questions can be directed to GPCCNH@hotmail.com.
■Save the date for July 13 for Old Home Day. The theme this year is Christmas in July.
■The PES Food 4 Kids Program is expanding! All of the food is donated to the program. Students bring home a bag of groceries each Thursday. If your family could benefit from this, please contact Mike Curtin at 435-8432.
■There is a donation box at Jitters for your cash donations. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Pittsfield and please note in the reference line of the check that it is for the Floral Park Cemetery Fence Fund.
■“A Shining Light,” the First Congregational Church’s annual patriotic concert, is set for May 31 at 7 p.m. at the church, 24 Main St. It will feature the Chancel Choir, JuBellation Handbell Choir and other musicians. Light refreshments will be served. Parking and wheelchair accessible entrance are available at the Chestnut Street entrance. More information is available at 435-7471.
■Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally is just a few short months away (Aug. 2, 3 and 4) We can not express the gratitude we have for our volunteers. Visit suncookvalleyrotary.org for more information.
■The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. Please use the Chestnut Street entrance. Monetary and product contributions are always welcome. Please call the church at 435-7471 to arrange drop-off.
■The PES fifth- and sixth-grade spring concert and band performance will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the PMHS Gym.
■B.C.E.P. Waste Facility has new hours effective June 4, Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., scales close at 3:45 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., scales close at 1:45 p.m.
■At the Senior Center on Thursday at 10 a.m., play Hawaiian-themed Bingo. You are welcome to wear something Hawaiian, including a Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, etc. There will be a Hawaiian punch served.
■The Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at town hall.
■On Thursday at 6 p.m., the Pittsfield School District is hosting a school safety forum in the PMHS lecture hall. The forum will provide an opportunity for discussion on the state of school safety with school officials and emergency responders, and to review the policies and procedures the school district has in place to keep students, families, and community members in our schools safe.
■Footwork Friday’s are back! On Friday mornings, PES students in first- to sixth-grade are encouraged to walk to school. The group meets at Family Dollar between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m.
■The Pittsfield Beautification Committee will be selling plants at 42 Tilton Hill Road during the three days of the Town Wide Yard Sale from May 31 to June 2. They are welcoming new members to the committee – if you are interested, please stop in.
■The concerned veterans of Pittsfield will be holding a Memorial Day observance on May 26 at the Veterans Memorial, located in Dustin Park, on Main Street at 1 p.m. Veterans and community organizations are invited to participate in this event. Those wishing to participate should contact Fred Okrent at 435-7705.
■Happy birthday wishes to Liz Hast, Cathy McHugh, Jon Ward, Fred Blais and Tina Metcalf. A very special happy birthday wish to my niece, Nicole Grainger Semales. I hope you have a wonderful day!
■Happy anniversary Rich and Sarah Hillsgrove.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com