■A concert with Jackie Lee and the Cold Steel Ramblers will be held on May 15 starting at 4 p.m. on the Blueberry Express Park lawn at Town Hall. A Corn Hole Tournament is planned and will start at 3 p.m. There will be refreshments available and this is a free event sponsored by the Allenstown Economic Development Committee. Come on down and enjoy the fun.
■The Allenstown School Board New School Building Community Forum will be held on May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Allenstown Elementary School. The agenda is to review the site and building plans with questions and answers at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m. will be the formal presentation of project.
■Allenstown’s Town Wide Yard Sale will be held on May 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. Yard Sale listings will be available on May 19 via the Towns website at allenstownnh.gov.
■The Ladies of St. Anne will meet on May 17 at St. John the Baptist after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
■The Knights of Columbus will have a sit-down Church Supper on May 21 at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall starting at 5 p.m. The meal includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad ,rolls, and desserts. The cost is $10 and takeouts are available.
■St. John the Baptist Memorial Day flowers may be placed on the graves beginning on May 27. This year the Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated on May 30 at 9 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Cemetery on River Road.
■The Suncook Senior Center will have Live Music with Don Smith on May 20 at 11 a.m., Don Smith plays guitar and sings music for many artists including Johnny Cash. Come and enjoy the fun at this free event.
■The Suncook Senior Center activities: Bone Builders (9 to 10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays), Bingo (10:15 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Thursdays), Cribbage (10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays), Tops Group (11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays), and Klunk from (12:30 to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays).
■Suncook Senior Center trip to White’s of Westport for lunch and to see Best Beatles Tribute Band on June 16. The cost is $105 per person and the deadline to sign up is May 20. Please call Nancy at (603) 485-9181 for more information or to sign up.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Chichester Youth Baseball schedule: Minors on May 17 at 5:45 p.m. at Carpenter Park; May 21 Tee Ball at the park at 9 a.m.; Rookies versus Epsom at 11 a.m. at the park, and Minors versus Barnstead at 2 p.m. in Barnstead.
■“What’s The History Of Your House” will be presented by Erin Moulton at the library on May 21 at 6 p.m. Erin will show the progress of tracking down the history of a house.
■The BOS will meet on May 17 at 6 p.m. The agenda is posted on the town website. The School Board will meet at May 18 at 6 p.m. The Heritage Commission will meet at the Historical Society building on May 19 at 7 p.m., and welcomes new members. The Trustees of Trust Fund will meet on May 20 at 9 a.m. at the town hall. Kathy Doutt has been appointed to the advisory budget committee.
■The Chichester Library on May 21 will have a book sale in their downstairs room from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Down Under Book sale is always a great place to get free and reduced books.
■The Chichester School Drama Club will present “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” on May 20 at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of Mrs. Mara.
■The Chichester Fire Department is organizing the Town Wide Yard Sale on June 11. A map will be available showing residents/organizations who have signed up. Contact the fire department or visit their Facebook page.
■Chichester Firefighters Association is holding a helmet raffle as a fundraiser. Only 125 tickets will be sold. The raffle will be for a Leather Helmet for a Cairns New Yorker or $500 instead of the helmet. Tickets can be purchased at the fire station with cash or online at the fire department’s Facebook page.
■Events at the Library: Storytime at 10:45 a.m. on May 17; Knitters Group at the Library will meet on May 18 at 3:30 p.m.; May 19 Music & Movement for toddlers at 10:45 a.m.; the Library Book Group has chosen the June book to be ‘The Devil In The White City” by Erik Larsen. Stop by the library and pick up your book. Free book bin is located in the rear of the library.
■Caramba Summer Soccer Camp at Carpenter Park will start July 18. Full and half-days are available. Sign up early at SoccerskillsCamp.org
■During the month of May, the Secretary of State recognizes town clerks in our state for the invaluable work that they perform. Town Clerk, Bonnie Potter, and Assistant Clerk, Karen Woolverton, are part of the critical process in running fair, balanced and efficient elections and performing many motor vehicle transactions and all other duties. Sincerest thanks to these two ladies for serving Chichester and being part of Municipal Clerk recognition.
■Sympathies to Alan Quimby, Chichester Fire Chief, and his family on the passing of his father, Frank A Quimby, III. Frank was raised and educated in Chichester and had families ties in Chichester.
■May 31 is the last day to change your party affiliation before the State Primary Election with the town clerk. Check with town clerk to verify your affiliation.
■Chichester students attending Pembroke Academy can sign up to attend NH Construction Career Day. Over 20 exhibitors will be promoting the construction industry this coming September with over 400 local area students attending.
■A recent brush fire on Horse Corner brought many area towns transporting water to the area. Our fire department wants us to be careful with fires during this dry season which cause elevated fire risks.
■Chichester’s own Ryan Anthony Deachman has his official music video “Summerset Sunrise” up and running on YouTube. Congrats Ryan
■The Carpenter Memorial Park sees lots of activity by visitors young and old. Volunteers have planted the perennial bed to contain bright colors for everyone’s enjoyment. Stop by and see what the park has to offer.
■Chichester Central School track and field team members traveled to Wolfboro to attend the Kingswood Invitational Meet. This meet is very competitive and Chichester boys took first place and the girls achieved third place.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Town Office meeting room.
■The ZBA Public hearing will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Town Office meeting room.
■The Conservation Committee will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Town Office meeting room.
■At the library on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. we will be showing “Guess How Much I Love You: The Song of Spring.” The movie is rated G and snacks and drinks are included.
■The Knitters Group will continue to meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
■Is some interest in having cribbage back at the library. If you would be interested in coming in once a week for cribbage, please email kaitlin.camidge@epsomnh.org or call the library at 603-736-9920.
■Lego Club at the Library on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Join us each Monday for fun! The Library has a large selection of Legos. Snacks and drinks included. All ages are welcome.
■Monday at 6:30 p.m. Kaitlin will host a “Tech Talks” workshop on smart phones! Bring all your questions and we will do our best to help everyone with their questions and learn new things from each other!
■Movie Matinee on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. will show “Nightmare Alley.”
■Epsom Old Home Weekend Association is looking for volunteers to help with various tasks for our weekend of Fun Filled Events from Aug. 12 through Aug. 14. We will need some adult volunteers as well as any students looking for community service. This is a perfect way to get it done! Contact Terry Riel at 603-848-7371 or email at: epsomoldhomeday@gmail.com to get your information and get you on the list.
■Happy birthday shout-outs to Sheryl Gauthier and Bruce Blye on Monday! I hope you both have great celebrations.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Suncook Senior Center trip to White’s of Westport for lunch and to see the Best Beatles Tribute Band on June 16. $105 per person. The deadline to sign up is on May 20. First come, first served. The trip is filling up fast. Call Nancy at (603) 485-9181 for details.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■The “Field of Honor” is a living display of heroism flying as a patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans. This field honors all who are currently serving, and those that have served, our community and country as policeman, fireman and military. Each flag and ribbon is $3 and will fly from May 14 through 31 in front of the Pittsfield Police Department. All proceeds will go towards a scholarship for a graduating Pittsfield Middle High School student. To purchase a flag for someone special to you, contact: Gerard LeDuc at (603) 470-6942, Mike Cabral at (603) 866-1742 or Mickey Vien at (603) 540-0296. Checks are payable to the American Legion Post #75 and mailed to American Legion Post 75, PO Box 11, Pittsfield
■Graylag Cleanup on May 15 at the Graylag Nature Preserve. Do you love the trails and gardens at Graylag? Join us for a morning or afternoon (or both!) to help prepare our grounds for the season. We will have a crew out on the trails clearing debris, clipping branches, and marking blazes and boundaries; others may be raking gardens or washing and inspecting the recreational equipment (kayaks and canoes, life jackets, etc.) Join us from 9 a.m. to noon for a morning session or 1 to 4 p.m. for the afternoon. Or if you have the time and energy, come at 9 and stay all day! We’ll provide pizza at noon and a cookout in the afternoon for all who can help. For more information, call (603) 435-5555 and to register, please go to our website at graylag.org/programs/volunteer-work-day.
■PMHS students are planning to hold our ever-popular Empty Bowls fundraiser featuring handmade ceramics (bowls) and dinner on May 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the PMHS cafeteria. All proceeds are donated to the Pittsfield Food Pantry. The cost is $10 for one bowl and dinner for one; two bowls and dinner for the family is $20.
■Pittsfield Preschool’s Stay & Play is on May 20 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 12:30 to 2 p.m.
■Do you have a child that will be three years old by July 31? They may be eligible to attend the PES Preschool Program for the 2022 to 2023 school year. Sign up to have your child play in the classroom while you find out more about the preschool program. We have spots in our three-year-old class and our four-year-old class! By appointment only, appointments are one hour and 30 minutes long. Call the school office to schedule an appointment at (603) 435-8432. Spots are chosen by a lottery.
■Autos for Veterans Car Show on May 21 at 9 a.m. at the Globe parking lot, Rte 28, Pittsfield. The event is free to spectators but the entry fee is $15. Join us to bring more awareness and raise money for our local veterans as we host our very first Autos For Veterans. For more information, contact Jennifer Prusia at jenprusia@gmail.com or (603) 496-1274.
■What’s Up at PYW. Drop in hours are from 3 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. Come check out PYW! Please contact Laurie Sweeney or Zach Powers at info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org or 435-8272 for more information.
■The informative story, “Henry Meets a Honey Bee,” by Justin Ruger, has recently been posted as the StoryWalk for the month of May. Don’t forget to visit the library after you finish the story to pick up your free gift! The map has changed this month in hopes to cross the busier streets less often! Let us know how you like the new route! Join us for these wildflower/pollinator programs throughout the month: May 15, Bee Education, Honey Tasting and Mead Tasting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Over the Moon Farmstead; on May 19 meet a couple of beekeepers at the library at 6 p.m.; May 21 is Wildflower Seed Planting to take home. Drop in anytime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library.
■The Senior Center has made some adjustments to the weekly schedule. Mondays, Wednesdays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Office hours only; no events are occurring at the center unless stated otherwise. Senior Community Lunch (Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 p.m.), Bingo (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.), Cribbage (Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.), Exercise Walking at the Center (Mondays and Thursdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays). If there are any questions or concerns, please Carol Schiferle know at (603) 435-8482. Welcome to Anne Albers-Reilly, coordinator at the Senior Center.
■The Relics St. Bernadette are at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish from May 25 through 27. Visit the Our Lady of Lourdes-St Joseph Parish website at ourladyoflourdes-stjosephs.org for the most update information.
■The Annual Multi-town Yard Sale presented by the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will be happening again this year. It is open to the residents of Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom, Loudon, Northwood, and Pittsfield. The event will be held on June 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s sale will be free to enter your location on our google map. Links to the map will be posted here and shared to other groups a few days before June 4. To register or for more information, text or call Louis Houle at (603) 848-1553.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pittsfield Historical Society.
■On May 17 at the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, the Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Each family is eligible to come for the supplemental diapers once per opening (twice a month). Each family receives one set of diapers/product per child in need, and one package of wipes per family. We generally have newborn through size six diapers, along with pull-ups and overnights. We use the parking lot off Chestnut Street. We will also be accepting donations of diapers and wipes, including open packages. Please call 435-7471 if you have any questions. Together we are making a difference.
■The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will meet on May 24 at 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. Please enter from the back parking lot. We need members – if you are interested, please come to the meeting or contact Bob Wharem at 848-7122.
■On behalf of the Victory Workers 4-H Club, thank you to all who purchased plants. The fundraiser was very successful.
■Happy Birthday wishes to Liz Hast and to my niece, Nicole Grainger Semales on May 20 and to Cathy McHugh on Saturday. I hope you all enjoy your special day.
■Happy Anniversary wishes to Tammy and Gary Colby on Wednesday, and to Rich and Sarah Hillsgrove on Friday.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com