Concord/Penacook
■Penacook Winter Farmers Market is open every Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Riverhill Grange, 32 Horse Hill Road.
■American Legion Post 31 will host a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, March 3, from 8 to 10:30 a.m., at 11 Charles St. The buffet is open to the public. Cost: Adults $10, Veterans $9, Children under 12 $5, and Children 3 years and younger are free; you can add a delicious omelet for an additional $2.
■Planning is now underway for the 2024 Penacook Memorial Day Parade. The Penacook Village Association is proud to sponsor the parade, which will be held on Sunday, May 26, at 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed for planning prior to the parade and on parade day. The parade committee will meet on Wednesday, March 6, at 6 p.m., in the Penacook Elementary School Media Center, 60 Village Street. All are welcome.
CHERYL STINSON
news03303@aol.com
■Concord Crew registration is open for 7th to 12th grades. No experience required and you do not have to be a Concord Resident. Come try powering a 62 foot boat with your friends! Go to www.concordcrew.org. The Season begins Tuesday, March 19.
■On Thursday, March 7 at 12:10 p.m., it’s the Bach’s Lunch: A Mountain in Miniature: Exploring the Irish Musical Tradition through the Lens of a Single Tune at the Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St. The Irish folk music tradition encompasses a wide range of regional variations, instruments, and influences. Dan Faiella will select a single traditional Irish tune, and use it as a window through which we can view the tradition. This event is free. For additional details, call 603-228-1196 or visit www.ccmusicschool.org.
■Max Roach Centennial Fundraiser with the CCMS Jazz All-Stars is Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. with the pre-show reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 South Main St. Roach began his career in the 1940s, playing alongside other luminaries. For additional details, call 603-228-1196 . For tickets, visit www.ccanh.com.
■The Suitcase Junket is at the BNH Stage on Friday at 7:30 p.m.! What instruments he requires, Lorenz builds from scratch and salvage. What parts five players would perform, he performs alone.
■Join Red River Theatres for a night of glam and the ultimate Oscar Party Trivia Night Fundraiser Competition on Saturday, March 16 at 6 p.m. at The Barn at Bull.
■On Wednesday, at 6 p.m. at 5 Eagle Square, join Women’s Networking with 603 Collaborative for an exciting opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build relationships.
■Sell those items and help scouting! Concord Pack and Troop 90 will be hosting a Yard Sale on Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of Central NH, 55 Bradley St.
■Why should I stay? Why should I go? Join the Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at 49 South Main St., Suite 104, for an interactive workshop to discover your professional values and bring you closer to your career goals. Space is limited; you must sign up in advance.
■On Tuesday at Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road at 5:30 p.m., attend 100 People Who Care, a national movement of giving circles where each person pledges to give $100 four times a year. Three NH non-profits will share their stories and the group will vote. When we reach 100 members, the non-profit chosen by the membership will receive all the money. When we get to 100 members, that will be $10,000. Together, we can make an amazing impact and have a lot of fun doing it! There will be networking and light appetizers. For more information or to register, visit www.100peoplewhocarecentralnh.com.
■It’s a Broadway Rave Concert on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts at 9 p.m., for 18+ years old, it’s a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in showtunes and musical theatre. Come sing along while dressed up as your favorite character.
■On First Friday, downtown businesses are open late. Win a $50 Gift Card and taste non-alcoholic wines at 5 p.m. at Wine on Main. Check out all the specials. Visit https://intownconcord.org/first-friday/ to learn more!
■On Friday at 5:30 p.m. at 39 Fayette St., it’s Community Movie Night. See Moana! On the First Fridays, there’ll be fun family events. It’s a free movie, popcorn, and some fun giveaways at 5:30 p.m.
■St Paul’s Church Thrift Shop, 21 Centre St., will be open Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon. All merchandise is half price through Thursday, March 14.
JEAN VER HOEVEN
jeanann@voicenet.com
Allenstown
■2024 Meet the Candidates Night will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Allenstown (Suncook) Community Center, 8 Whitten Street, downstairs in the Senior Center Room.
■The Supervisors of the Checklist will be March 2 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Allenstown Town Hall, 16 School Street. Allenstown residents can register to vote and can change their party affiliation at that time.
■Town Meeting Election Date is March 12 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall.
■St. John the Baptist Community Table is held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 10 School Street.
■Sainte Therese Rosebush Society will be meeting on Feb.28 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
■The Suncook Senior Center at Arts and Crafts on Wednesday at 10 a.m. will be making Shadow Box with Rolled Flowers.
■The Suncook Senior Center is planning a trip to the Regal Theater in Waltham, Mass., to see “The Magic of Ireland” with talent who have performed on stage in NY and Boston. Dinner at the Chateau in Waltham. The cost is $137 per person. For more information please call Nancy at 603-485-9181 for more information and to reserve a spot.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
cverville2@comcast.net
Andover
■The Andover Garden Club will host David Murray, owner of Murray Farm Greenhouse in Penacook, on Tues., Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main St., Andover. An experienced gardener, Murray will speak on the challenges of the “toos” – too much sun, too little sun, too much fertilizer, etc. Refreshments and a social time begin at 6 p.m., with greenhouse gift certificates available to all attendees. Registration not required but suggested by contacting the Garden Club at Andovernhgardenclub@gmail.com.
■Animated Disney Film “WALL-E” to be Shown on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Andover Community Hub, sponsored by the Andover Energy Group. For information, contact andoverenergy@gmail.com. The Hub is located at 157 Main St. and is an accessible building.
SUSAN CHASE
srfchase@gmail.com
BOSCAWEN
■Looking for School Vacation Fun for the Kids? The Boscawen Public Library is holding their popular Pine Cone Bird Feeders workshop on Thursday beginning at 2 p.m. All supplies will be provided and includes the use of peanut butter. If interested, sign up at the library or give them a call at 603-753-8576.
■Enjoy an evening of music at the High Street Coffee House on Friday held in the sanctuary of the Boscawen Congregational Church. Skip Gorman is the featured musician and he takes the stage at 7 p.m. performing traditional American and Celtic folk music. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performances wrap up at 10 pm. Time is allotted for “Open Mic” venue that welcomes musicians, poets and comedians. To sign up for “open mic”, email Liz at HighStreetCoffeeHouse@gmail.com or call Chris at 603-520-9196 with your questions. Admission is free though a donation basket is passed. An array of delicious refreshments is available for purchase.
■“Big Trees of Northern New England” will be presented by Kevin Martin, author and wooden boat builder on Monday, March 4. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. when Kevin shares stories of his 66 trips by paddles, bikes and hikes to the biggest trees in ME, NH, VT and northern MA. His book will be for sale at the presentation.
■If you like to write and to share your stories with others, check out the Writer’s Workshop, tomorrow, at the Boscawen Public Library that starts at 6 p.m.
■The Annual District meeting will be held on Friday, March 8 at the Merrimack Valley High School. Polls will open for election of Moderator and Board Members at 11 am and close at 7 p.m. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.
MARY ALLARD
boscawenpl@gmail.com
BOW
■Upcoming Town and School events include: i) Town Elections March 12 at the Bow Community Center, ii) Town Annual Meeting March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Bow High School, iii) School Annual Meeting March 15th at 6 pm at Bow High School.
■Bow Rotary’s Annual Speech Contest. Bow Rotary’s annual public speaking contest for high school students will be held in person at the Baker Free Library on March 20 at 6 p.m. Applications are due by 3 pm on Friday, March 8, so don’t delay. The top three speakers will split $1,000 in prize money. The contest challenges youth to use Rotary’s Four-Way Test to analyze their decision making. All four tests are to be included in the topic of their speeches. Contest details and an application form can be found at www.bowrotary.org.
■Bow Young at Heart Club meets Feb. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 91 Bow Center Road (Old Town Hall). At this meeting Peter Cherici will offer an exciting talk about Dr. Frederick Cook’s claim to have climbed Mt. McKinley in 1906 and the evidenced collected by Brad Washburn refuting the claim.
■Congratulations Bow High School’s Wrestling Team and winning the Division III State Championship.
BRYCE LARRABEE
bryce_larrabee@trg.com
BRADFORD
■Fire Chief Bryan Nowell asked if anyone has any photos of winter storms, wind events or flooding to please share them with the Fire Department at: firechief@bradfordnh.org
■The Fire Department has been working hard at upgrading the level of service and training personnel that respond. Support from the town and helping to fund their operation through the approval of their budget and Warrant Articles at town meeting in March. At this time, the Fire Department is looking into hosting a pancake breakfast at the Fire station.
■The Fire Department is working on the sprinkler system and alarm checks at the Town Hall as well as life safety inspections at the Bus Garage. They are also training for ice rescue, building pre-plans, extrication and foot training. On Feb. 3 EMT participated in Henniker. The street numbering that the Fire Department has been working on is still receiving several new number requests per month. Bryan Nowell has been Bradford’s Fire Chief for two years in March.
■Monday Feb. 26 is Story Time at Brown Memorial Library, with the Junior Book Group meeting at 4 p.m. At 3 p.m., Hazardous Waste will meet at the Bradford Area Community Center.
MARGE CILLEY
mgcilley@gmail.com
CANTERBURY
■Murder, Mayhem and Misadventure (MMM): This month we will finish discussing the 100 Best Mysteries of all Time and end with solving a few “5 Minute Mysteries”. Join us on Tuesday, February 27th at our new time of 2:30. Everyone is welcome whether you are a regular or just curious as to what we do.
■Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00pm in the Town Hall for Irish Pub Night. Hosted by the Friends of Elkins Public Library. Come join the festivities, enjoy some traditional pub munchies and kick off your shoes and dance a little if you like. There will also be a raffle drawing! This is absolutely the event of the year!
RACHEL BAKER
bakercompany4@gmail.com
DUNBARTON
■Chair Yoga with Sherry Gamble will be held Thurs. Feb 29 at 11am. Take a chair to the second floor of the town hall.
■A Visit with Local Wildlife Photographer Drew Groves—DATE CHANGE to: Thursday, February 29, at 6:30pm in the Upper Town Hall, sponsored by the library. Dunbarton photographer Drew Groves will discuss his photography and techniques, as well as some prime locations on Dunbarton Conservation land where he gets many great shots. His photography is currently in the library on display. Overflow parking is at the elementary school lot.
■Town News: Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on March 2nd from 10:30-11 at the town offices for additions and corrections to the Checklist.
■The Congregational Church Book Club: Beyond the Book will hold an online discussion of the Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver on Thurs. March 7. Please reach out to Robert or Barb bbennett98@comcast.net to join the book club mailing list, or to get a link to the meeting.
■On Fri. March 22 at 6:30 pm come to a free seminar, ‘Alzheimer’s Disease Why it Happens and How to Prevent It’ presented by Herbert B. Allen, M.D. Professor and Chair Emeritus Drexel University Medical School Professor of Geriatrics and Gerontology Rowan SOM. Benefits anyone concerned about the disease for themselves or others. Seating is limited to 130 upstairs at the library. R.S.V.P. to LarsenMedia@Gmail.com by March 19, or call (603) 774-3500.
NORA LEDUC
noleduc2000@yahoo.com
EPSOM
■What’s Age Got to do with it? Thursday, 1pm-2pm, Join us with the Granite VNA. It is inevitable we are all aging. What does aging mean and are there surprising benefits to aging? Let’s engage together and discuss what age is and what it is not.
■Epsom Supervisors Of The Checklist will meet on Saturday at Epsom Town Hall, from 1:00pm- 1:30 pm or extended hours by discretion of supervisors RSA 654:28; 669:5 No additions or corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session, until election day, except as provided in RSA 659:12. RSA 654:8, II New voters may be registered and remove names based on reports of transfer of voter registration, official reports of death and removal of names. RSA 654:36, 37, 44.
■The Friends of the Epsom Public Library will again be hosting the Meet the Candidates forum. This is your opportunity to meet the people who are running for office in the town and ask questions about their qualifications, ideas, and visions. This year, Meet the Candidates will be held at the library meeting room on Saturday, 2nd at 2-4 pm. Saturday, March 9th will be the snow date.
■Happy birthday to Marisa Kimball & Bonnie Smas on Monday, Joffa Raymond on Tuesday, Joanne Randall on Thursday, Ian Dube on Friday! Enjoy your special days!
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
Hopkinton
■HYSA registration is open for 2024 baseball, softball, t-ball, and rookie baseball programs, as well as Concord Northeast’s Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth baseball leagues (ages 9–15). All athletes in golf must be in 2nd grade or above. Golf is currently scheduled to begin in early May. The season includes 4–5 sessions. Sessions will primarily take place on Sundays (early-mid afternoon), but flexibility is required due to seasonal weather. HYSA tennis is split into two age groups: 1st–3rd grade and 4th–8th grade. Sessions are typically held on Saturday mornings. As always, rackets and balls will be provided. Registration for Hawks summer basketball and softball camps is now available! Information and registration at: https://hysasportsnh.com/
■All camps happening this summer in Hopkinton are listed online! Summer Recreation Camp. Chess Camp (Chess Wizards). British Soccer Camp. STEM Science Camp (Camp Invention). Art Camp. Early bird discounts available for British Soccer and Science Camp. Sum mer scholarships are available as funds allow. Contact Hopkinton Human Services at humanservices@hopkinton-nh.gov Program details and registrati on links are online at www.HopkintonRec.com
■The Recreation Department is looking to hire lifeguards and swim instructions this summer! All details, job descriptions and applications are available online at: www.HopkintonRec.com
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
kathb123@comcast.net
Pembroke
■Pembroke Town Library: Movie Matinee Monday February 26th, 2024 1pm. Come to the library for a FREE movie showing. Popcorn provided! This week’s movie: The Holdovers Free and open to the public. Preschool Storytime Tuesday February 27, 2024 10:30-11:15 am. Join Miss Cait every Tuesday at 10:30am for a preschool story-time! This program is designed for kiddos ages 3-5. Tiny Tots Thursday February 29, 2024 10:30-11:30 am This program is designed for kiddos ages 0-3 years. This is a caregiver/child program. Contact: Caitlin Huertas at ptlchildrens@gmail.com or 603-485-7851. Mahjong Thursday February 29, 2024 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Come play and socialize with friends old and new! Contact: Ryan O’Hora at rohora@pembroke-nh.com or 603-485-7851.
■Free and open to the public. The American Civil War Through Folksong: NH Humanities Event Thursday February 29, 2024 7pm Marek Bennett presents an overview of the American Civil War through the lens of period music. New Hampshire Humanities programs are made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Free and open to the public.
■Mahjong Thursday February 29, 2024 1 pm to 3:30 pm Come play and socialize with friends old and new! Contact: Ryan O’Hora at rohora@pembroke-nh.com or 603-485-7851.
■Suncook Senior Center Trip: On March 10 we will be travelling to the Regal Theater in Waltham Mass to see “The Magic of Ireland” with talent who have performed on the NY stage and Boston. Dinner at the Chateau in Waltham. Call Nancy at 603-485-9181 to reserve.
■Pembroke Historical Society presents “Rally Round the Flag: The American Civil War through Folksong” on Thursday, February 29 at 7 pm at the Pembroke Town Library. The event will feature NH-based musician, educator and cartoonist Marek Bennett playing various instruments and inviting audience participation in an overview of the Civil War through the music of the period. The event is free and open to the public and is underwritten by New Hampshire Humanities, with the support of the National Council on the Humanities. For information, call 603-566-1031. Bennett will also present a cartooning workshop at 5 pm, before the music.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
taihi@comcast.net
Pittsfield
■Soups On! Join us at the First Congregational Church for a variety of soups on Mon, Feb. 26, 5:30-6:30pm. Enjoy a meal with and meet some new friends! Cost is donation.
■Auditions for the Pittsfield Players “Getting Away With Murder” will be held on Mon,, Feb. 26 & Tues, Feb. 27. Please contact general@pittsfieldplayers.org or follow us on all social media platforms for updates.
■Winterfest 2024- PES PTO is collaborating with local organizations to sponsor winter break fun for the kids. Please join us for the following: Mon, 2/26, 1-3pm- Scavenger Hunt at the Historical Society Museum, Tues, 2/27- Two Scavenger Hikes (please dress appropriately) 10am – Drake Field-Tennis Courts and 2pm-Sargent Town Forest; Wed, 2/28 at 10am– Breakfast & Bingo (Place TBD); Thurs, 2/29, 10am- Storybook Tea Party and crafts at Josiah Carpenter Library. Dress like your favorite storybook character and join us for crafts, games, snacks, cookie decorating, Storytime, photo backdrop/selfie station and giveaways. Please call the library at 435-8406 to reserve a spot; and Friday at 6:30 p.m., Movie Night at PES. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner. Drinks and popcorn will be provided. Thanks to PTO, Historical Society, Victory Workers 4-H club and Josiah Carpenter Library.
ANDREA RIEL
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
Salisbury
■The Salisbury Free Library located at 641 Old Turnpike Rd host’s Story Time for children at 11 a.m. the Second Saturday of each month. They read a story then do a fun craft activity. Also On March 16th at 1 pm N.H> Humanities will be at the Library presenting “Songs of Old N.H. Presented by Jeff Warner. For more information please email salisburyfree@gmail.com or call the Library at 603-648-2278
■It is time to register your child for Fall Kindergarten. If your child is 5 years of age or will be in the fall please contact Salisbury Elementary School at (603) 648-2206 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
JENNIFER HOYT
jimjen505@tds.net
Warner
■Drivers are needed to transport students to the New London Barn Playhouse to participate in their 5th Grade Shakespeare Program production of “As You Like It.” Volunteer Mondays and Fridays from March 4 to April 19 for a class that begins at 3:30pm and ends at 5:30pm. Pick up and drop off students at Simonds School in Warner. If interested, email info@KNPnh.org. This pilot program is a collaboration between the Playhouse, the Kearsarge School District, and Kearsarge Neighborhood Partner s (KNP).
■Learn about the candidates running for contested Town Office positions at the Warner Candidates Forum, Thursday, March 7, 7pm, at Warner Town Hall. Candidates will give a brief opening statement and answer questions from the moderator and the audience. Candidates include the following: for Selectboard (one opening for a one-year term): Karen Coyne and Faith Minton; for Budget Committee (two openings for three-year terms): Richard Bixby, Jr, Alfred Hanson, and James F. Sherman. Election Day is March 12.
■Warner Community Power will begin serving Warner residents with low cost and flexibly sourced energy in March, managed by Community Power Coalition of NH. See energy options at www.communitypowernh.gov/warner or call 1-866-603-POWR 866-603-7697.
ELIBET CHASE
warnertowncrier@gmail.com
Webster
■The Pillsbury Lake Clubhouse is now available to rent for $75 if you live in Webster. Please keep us in min d for graduations, birthdays, parties and just fun. To rent, text Sandy Estep at 603-230-0697.
■A note from Jolene at the Transfer Station. As you may have noticed, we are finally getting caught up! The place is starting to look a little less “dumpy”. We have gotten caught up enough that I am ready to try to reopen the Rigid Plastic recycling. There is a new sign in front of the bay and I have attached a list (technically 2 lists), one that says what is actually acceptable in this program and the second is a list of what is not. If you like this program read the list because at least 75% of we were getting before was unacceptable, which is why we had to shut it down. If you have questions, you can call, email or stop in the office. If Christina or I are down in the yard working we are more than happy to answer questions, but do not approach or flag down the loader please, and one of us is always at the office ready to help you!
NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH
jobar2003@yahoo.com