The Suncook Senior Center will be closed Monday.
On Tuesday, the Suncook Senior Center will have a Celebrate America lunch at noon at the Community Center, 8 Whitten St. Wear your very best red, white and blue and you will be entered in a prize drawing.
The Allenstown Historical Society will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Suncook Business Park off Route 28 on Lavoie Drive. It will discuss its upcoming event with the Allenstown Public Library on July 18 at 7 p.m. called “Etched in Stone.” Learn the history of each cemetery as well as facts about some of the people buried there. For more information, call 485-7651 or 485-4437.
The Suncook Senior Center will hold Bone Builders on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Community Center.
Old Home Day will be held Aug. 27, and this year’s theme is “Game Night” with a full day of activities being planned and volunteers are need to help assist. Those who would like to help call Kris Jacques at 491-0660. If you want to put a float in the parade, call Pat Fowler at 340-1497. If you want to show off your antique car, call Crystal at 485-3449. To donate raffle items or to make a monetary donation, call JoAnn at 485-8118.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
The Independence Day celebration includes a pancake breakfast at Andover School from 7 to 10 a.m.; festival (flea market, food, book sale) on the Village Green from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Firecracker 5K race registration at Blackwater Park on Lawrence Street from 8 to 9 a.m., Firecracker 5K race at 9 a.m.; car show in Pizza Chef parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; opening ceremonies on the Village Green at 10 a.m.; children’s parade forms at Andover Fire House at 11:30 a .m., parade begins at Proctor Academy Fieldhouse at noon; music on the Village Green from 1 to 7 p.m.; fireworks, viewable from Proctor Academy’s Carr Field, at 9 p.m.; band concert on the Village Green at 10:30 p.m.
Children in first through sixth grades are invited to the Library Camp beginning Tuesday at the Andover Public Library. Running Tuesday through Friday, the camp will meet each morning from 10 a.m. to noon. As part of the “Get Ready, Get Set, Go!” summer reading program, campers will learn about the variety of jobs people have in the community, go out into the community to meet people at their work places and then use their reading and writing skills to make a book about jobs in Andover. For more information, call Janet Moore at 731-6319.
Anyone who attended Andover High School is welcome at the reunion Saturday at 10 a.m. There’s a new location this year, the northwest picnic area in Winslow State Park on the Wilmot side of Mount Kearsarge. Attendees are asked to bring food to share during the potluck picnic at 12:30 p.m. and are also asked to bring drinks, a chair and high school memorabilia. The rain location will be the Andover Elementary/Middle School in the village. For more information, contact Shirley Currier at Clyde.Shirley@tds.net.
An easy two-mile hike on well-established trails around Hopkins Pond will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, led by local outdoor enthusiast Lee Carvalho. The walk will begin and end in the pond’s parking lot on Elbow Pond Road, a mile from the intersection with Route 11 between Andover and East Andover. For more information, call 735-5135 or email andovercommunity03216@gmail.com.
SUSAN CHASE
735-5135
srfchase@gmail.com
In celebration of Independence Day, the town municipal offices and the Boscawen Public Library will be closed Monday.
New lunch hours at the town municipal offices will begin Tuesday; the offices will be closed from noon to 1 p.m.
Beat the heat in the air-conditioned comfort of the Boscawen Public Library and check out the summer reading program for all ages and upcoming events. There will be a craft workshop Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. that is open to school-age children. The kids book club for ages 6 to 13 will meet July 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. On July 14, there will be a Teddy Bear Tea Party from 2 to 4 pm. Sign-ups are required for the crafts and tea party since space is limited.
Learn about attracting bees and butterflies to your garden at the free workshop July 11. A UNH Cooperative Extension master gardener will explain how making your garden appealing to bee and butterflies is good for your plants. The workshop will be held in the fourth-floor conference room at the town municipal offices at 6:30 p.m. It is co-sponsored by the UNH Cooperative Extension and the Boscawen Agricultural Commission.
MARY ALLARD
753-8576
contact@boscawenlibrary.org
Celebrating Children Preschool is now registering students for the 2016-2017 school year. There are limited openings for 4 and 5-year-olds. The preschool runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with a special Tuesday Sports Day at the Field House Sports Complex. This unique four-day program is offered through the Bow Parks and Recreation Department for preschoolers 3 to 5 years of age and is licensed with the State of New Hampshire. For more information, email celebchildren@bow-nh.gov or call 228-2214.
Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., will offer a Summer Spirit Camp/Vacation Bible School from July 25 to 29 in the form of a funny musical called “Go, Go Jonah.” Students in first through 12th grades are invited to sing together all week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch will be provided). Warm-up rehearsals and tryouts for solos will be held in advance and the full experience will conclude with performances July 30 and 31. For more information, call 224-0884.
The Bow Garden Club will not meet in July and August. The club will gather for social time July 11 for its annual progressive dinner. The next meeting will be Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road. Social time and refreshments begin at 6 p.m. and all are welcome. The evening’s educational program will be “Eco-Friendly Gardening” with UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Ruth Axelrod, who will be back by popular demand to talk about ecologically-sound gardening practices. For more information about the Bow Garden Club, visit bowgardenclub.org.
The Falcons Booster Club golf tournament will be Aug. 12 at Stonebridge Country Club.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
Fourth of July festivities will be coordinated by Rick Crockford this year. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. next to the library. Bring decorated wagons, bikes, carriages to the center. Flags will be handed out to children. Bring musical instruments. Games will be provided afterwards. Fireworks, weather permitting, in the evening, will be organized by Scott Ruesswick.
The Elkins Public Library summer program includes fun and games in addition to some of the regular programs. On Tuesday, storytime is at 10 a.m. with the theme “What is Courage?” and Thursday at 10 a.m. with “Out of the Ordinary: Motion Commotion.” Come explore the world of record breaking and goal setting. Middle school students, return all books to the library. There are family passes to several museums; call 783 4386 to inquire.
Canterbury Community Farmers Market will be Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. next to the Elkins Library. Picnic at the market and listen to music by Dudley Laufman. The full schedule is at ccfma.net or Facebook. SNAP/EBT will be accepted.
The Canterbury Rascals 4-H have been celebrating the many years of leadership by Donna Miller. Laura Crockford will now take over. The group has participated in State Activities Day and it has summer activities planned, including kayaking, entomology and a trip to Live and Let Live Farm. Any youth in Canterbury older than 8 by January is eligible to join. Enrollment takes place in September. Contact Laura Rockford at canterburyrascals4H@gmail.com or call 540-9877.
Donations for the What Not collections and book/multi-media stalls for the Canterbury Fair, July 30, may be dropped off at The Byre, 112 Southwest Road, through July 16 from 1 to 6 p.m. No large electronics. The fair committee will meet July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Parish House. Bakers are needed for a couple days, July 7 and 8, to make Shaker hand pies; call 783-4187 or email mmequilt@comcast.net for details. For more information, email canterburyfair@gmail.com. The Historical Society will be in the One Room School House this year, and the Elkins Memorial Building will be open too. Call in and inquire about the progress of the new Canterbury history book, the success of the One Room School House project this year and future plans for exhibits and fundraisers. The Quaker Sing Your Heart Out group will host a quiet tent with pillows and books for a place to rest and chill during the busy fair. For more information, call or text Ruth Heath at 724-4343. Visit the Loudon Food Pantry at the fair. The pantry updated its website, visit LoudonFoodPantry.org.
The town clerk’s office reminds all residents to get their dog licenses up to date. The office printed 19 pages of unlicensed dogs at the request of the police department. State law requires all dogs to be licensed by May 1 each year.
For Canterbury Shaker Village member events and classes, visit shakers.org.
LOIS SCRIBNER
scribnerlois@gmail.com
Chichester town offices will be closed Monday. Town taxes are due Tuesday.
The library will be closed Monday. On July 11 at 3 p.m., there will be free Playdough fun! No sign-up necessary.The Book Club will meet Thursday at noon; bring your lunch. It is never too late to join for next month’s book read.
Sign up now for an opportunity to make the best tasting pancakes ever. As part of the summer reading program, Lisa, our librarian, will help kids make pancakes Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Chichester Fire House. Space is limited.
The select board will meet Tuesday and July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall. The planning board will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
The Chichester Historical Society will meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Historical Museum on Main Street. Join historical society members and friends for food and conversation at the annual picnic at Thunder Bridge on Depot Road off Route 28. Thunder Bridge was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 and is under the stewardship of the historical society. Bring your own sandwich and chair. Beverages and desserts will be provided. The picnic begins at 6:30 p.m. on July 11.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
Town offices and library will be closed Monday.
The town clerk hours have changed. The office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be no evening hours.
Come to storytime at the library Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 to 6. Chess and Checkers Night at the library will be Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for all ages. Sign up for the summer reading program. It’s not too late!
Check out the night sky with your family. The library has a telescope available for check-out. Call for more information or to reserve.
Dunbarton police ask you to report any and all suspicious activity, people and/or vehicles immediately to 224-1232. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the Concord Regional Crimeline at 226-3100. You can also text TIP234.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
In conjunction with the Chichester library, the Epsom Public Library will host Memory Cafe on Friday at 2 p.m. This is an informal, social gathering for anyone with memory issues and their caregivers. Open to anyone in the area, the cafe offers a chance for socialization in a comfortable setting. This month’s gathering will include a trip to the Epsom Public Library Historical Center, located in the former library building. Refreshments will be served.
The Epsom Public Library Historical Center is open Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The trustees would appreciate volunteers for those hours. Call the library if you are willing to help.
New Hampshire photographer Richard Moore will exhibit his “Twice-seen in the White Mountains” work at the library until Aug. 13. The exhibit consists of composite photographs of iconic locations in the White Mountains, photographed a century apart and digitally merged. The antique photographs on which the composites are based are from 19th century stereographs. The exhibit tells the story of the once-great international stereograph industry, which had a major center in Littleton. An interactive feature allows visitors to view a nineteenth century stereograph with a virtual reality viewer and a cell phone, bringing the past into the present. A reception for Moore will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Red Cross swimming lessons will be offered daily July 11 to 22 for children ages 5 to 16 weekdays at Northwood Town Beach. Registration will be from 8 to 9 a.m. on July 11 followed by two hours of swim testing, which will allow children to be placed in classes according to their skill level. Children will be enrolled in daily half-hour lessons, scheduled between 9 and 11 a.m. Children should come prepared to swim: hair pulled back from faces, plenty of sunscreen and appropriate clothing for the weather. There is a $5 Red Cross registration fee for each child. For more information, email Alison Parodi at alisonparodi@metrocast.net
Storytime at the Epsom Public Library will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. The Infant Program will be Monday at 10 am. This program is for infants and their caregivers and includes songs, stories, movement activities and age-appropriate toys. The Lego Club will meet Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the library.
The select board will meet Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library.
If you want to learn about the state’s biggest trees, go to the library on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Kevin Martin will discuss these trees. He will cover trees on public land in all parts of the state and where they are located so you can see them for yourself. He will introduce you to 28 hikes that lead to 85 big trees as well as city tours of Portsmouth, Nashua and Concord. He will have copies of his new book “Big Trees of New Hampshire” available for purchase,
The library invites children in kindergarten through fifth grade to register for the summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set . . . Read.” The program begins Tuesday. There will be a variety of activities at the library, including arts and crafts, movies, raffles and special programs. Children need to register for the program. Each participant will receive a schedule of events and a reading log.
TERRY RIEL
c21rielt@metrocast.net
Uno’s in Tilton is offering a “Dough Raiser” fundraiser for Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry every other month on the second Tuesday. To receive coupons which, when presented with your order, will set aside 20 percent of your bill for the food pantry, call the Rev. Heavey at 934-2662. Ask for extra coupons to pass on to friends.
The farmers market will be Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. on the lawn of Franklin Regional Hospital, 15 Aiken Ave. Credit, debit cards, SNAP/EBT cards accepted. You can donate extra produce from your garden by bringing it to city hall weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at Bessie Rowell Community Center on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to visit these sites. Recipes and storage tips will help you make the most of your local produce experience. Contact LRGHealthcare at 934-2060, ext. 8369, or visit pphnh.org for more information.
The Webster Lake Association will hold a photo art exhibit at 176 Webster Ave. on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibitors include Bill Cain, Peggy Cain, Judy Desharnais, Randall Werner and Shawna Leigh Morton.
The Franklin Historical Society will meet Thursday featuring “The White Island Walkway Restoration” with Dick Batchelder. The society’s museum is located at Webster Place, 21 Holy Cross Roa. For more information, call 934-8222.
The zoning board will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at city hall.
The Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon at Ralph and Jo’s Cafe in downtown Franklin. For more information, call Jule Buker at 934-0411.
Free lunches are available for children on weekdays from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 300 Central St. These lunches are sponsored by Franklin Parks and Recreation and will continue through Aug. 6.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail.com
There will be a free outdoor concert by the 39th Army Band on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The band can trace its lineage back 130 years to its inception in Manchester in 1879. Since 1947, it has been known by its current designation, 39th Army Band New Hampshire Army National Guard.
The “Alice in Wonderland” musical theatre camp starts at John Stark Regional High School on July 11. There are still a few openings for the camp for young people ages 6 to 16 and partial scholarships are available. Call 568-5102 or email dunn.t@comcast.net to sign up or for more information.
On July 19, Club Soda will play at the Henniker summer concert series at 7 p.m. The show band plays a wide variety of top 40, classic rock, dance music and a sprinkle of disco for an evening of high-energy fun. Listen, dance and sing along because Club Soda “goes with everything.” The free concert will be at the Angela Robinson Bandstand. In case of rain, the concert will be in Community Center. For information, visit henniker.org.
Have a safe Fourth of July!
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
Exercise Your Mind and Body Too will begin Tuesday at 7 p.m at Fuller Public Library. It will take place every Tuesday with a meeting to discuss healthy eating and weight loss ideas, then a walk. Wear comfy shoes.
Greater Hillsboro Senior Services will sponsor a trip to the Fisher Cats game on Thursday. Come out and support our New Hampshire team. The group will leave Shaw’s parking lot at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. game. Transportation will cost $6 and the game ticket is $9. Seats are limited so call Marie Mogavero at 464-4726 to make your reservation.
Get in the Game at Fuller Public Library. This year’s summer reading program has a sports and fitness theme so every Thursday afternoon we will have an activity to get kids moving.
In honor of the Balloon Fair, the library will have balloon relay races Thursday at 2 p.m.
On Thursday, there will be a book discussion of “The Boys in the Boat” at the library at 7 p.m.
The Hillsboro Balloon Fest and Fair, a spectacular four-day event, will begin Thursday at 6 p.m. at Grimes Field. Come for the weekend and explore Hillsboro’s many small-town attractions. The thrill of the weekend is the hot air balloons piloted and crewed by regional balloon enthusiasts. Balloon flights over New Hampshire’s beautiful Monadnock Region are available to the general public along with tethered flights for the more cautious. Visit balloonfestival.org for a full schedule of events.The event, sponsored by Hillsboro Lions Club, Hillsboro Fire Department, and Greater Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce, ends Sunday.
Buy a raffle ticket at the fair from Greater Hillsboro Seniors Services. The nonprofit provides support, services and social activities in the Greater Hillsboro area. In order to pursue many of its endeavors for a wide range of senior interests and needs, it periodically hold fundraisers. Three great prizes: 10-foot Trailblazer kayak, Mark gas/charcoal hybrid grill or a 26-inch men’s mountain bike. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. The winners’ names will be drawn Sunday at 4 p.m. You do not need not be present to win.
The Hillsboro Historical Society will present children’s activities at the Heritage Museum, 5 Central St., on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn how to make pew follies (corn husk dolls) or learn to write with quill and ink. A parent or guardian must accompany the child. It costs $3 per child to cover the cost of materials; free for Hillsboro Historical Society members. The event is limited to eight children. You can call the museum for reservations or for more information at 464-3637.
NANCY SHEE
nshee71@gmail.com
Thanks to the generous donations of more than 200 donors, and the giving of a tremendous amount of time by volunteers, the Spirit Skate Park is rebuilt, safe, and open for use! The park is located next to the high school.
The Hopkinton Recreation Department has so much going on this summer. Outdoor Adventure Camp all July for ages 12 to 14, Rec Summer Camp through Aug. 5, Soccer/Fitness Camp for fourth through eighth grades from Aug. 1 to 5, British Soccer Camp from Aug. 15 to 19, Wicked Cool Science Camp from Aug. 8 to 12, Boys LAX Camp July 9, 16 and 23, Field Hockey Camp for sixth through eighth grades from Aug. 15 to 19 and swim lessons. For more information, visit HopkintonRec.com
The Hopkinton Historical Society will host a canoe/kayak/paddleboard trip on Drew Lake on July 16 at 2 p.m. Paddle around Drew Lake and learn about some of its interesting features and history as part of the Hopkinton-Everett Dam Project. Participants may bring their own boat or rent one in advance from Contoocook River Canoe Co. Equipment; rental information at 753-9804 or ContoocookCanoe.com. For mroe information, visit HopkintonHistory.org or call 746-3825. There is a $5 suggested donation.
Celebrate the summer season with the Hopkinton Town Band at the Jane Llewellen Bandstand in Contoocook every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The series runs through Aug. 10, rain or shine (in the event of rain, concerts are held at the Maple Street Elementary School). The summer concert series features a wide range of selections with something for everyone. There will be a special concert at Hopkinton’s historic Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn on July 22 at 7 p.m. For more information, email pertice_c@comcast.net or wojewodajim@gmail.com.
The Contoocook Farmers Market is at the train depot Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Join us for another great season of food, music, and fun every week through October. Featuring spring veggies, meat, jams, maple syrup, breads, pies and other baked goodies and botanical products. SNAP/EBT now accepted. Crafts on the first Saturday of the month, and a local New Hampshire fish “CSA” is available. For more information, visit facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.
Senior lunch will be Wednesday at noon at the Slusser Center. Suggested donation $4. This week’s menu is assorted appetizers, taco salad, yellow rice and bean salad, carrot coins, cake and ice cream. For information, call 746-2915.
On Monday to celebrate Independence Day, the Hopkinton Lions Club will serve a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Slusser Senior Center. Cost $5 for adults and $3 for children. The 4-mile loop road race will be at 8 a.m. and will start and finish at the Slusser Senior Center at Houston Park. A canoe and kayak race will be at 11 a.m. at the end of Riverside Drive. Cost is $15 per person (kids 15 and under race for free). The children’s parade will be at 11:30 a.m. at the gazebo with the main parade at noon. Line up for the parade is a 11:30 at the high school. At 12:30 p.m. there will be a free Family Fun Day at Houston Park with old-fashioned games and contests, a large silent auction, live music, food and the Tooky Cookie Bake-Off. Drop off cookies for the bake-off from 9 a.m. to noon at the senior center.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
The Loudon Communication Council advises citizens of Loudon that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Loudon Ledger will not be published for July, however publication will resume in August. The publication coordinator is recovering from a serious accident and we wish her a speedy recovery. Residents are encouraged to visit loudonnh.org to look for more information on upcoming events.
The town offices will be closed Monday. The town clerk’s office will be closed July 11. The office will open July 12 from noon to 8:45 p.m.
Join the recreation committee for its annual free ice cream social Wednesday at the recreational field on Village Road at 6:30 p.m.
Loudon Congregational Church will hold its annual yard and bake sale July 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine at 7018 Church St. For information, call Beth at 630-5137 or Eric at 286-4619.
Loudon Old Home Day will be Aug. 13 and the theme for this year is “Game On!” Get your creativity flowing and start planning your parade float, or come to an Old Home Day meeting and offer some ideas. We are looking for Citizen of the Year nominations, so check out the website at loudonoldhomeday.com. Contact Terri Barton at 608-7248 or Aimee Zarges at 568-2613 for more information.
The food pantry has a new website; visit LoudonFoodPantry.org for up-to-date information.
The Loudon Fire Department is looking for new volunteers. Are you a certified EMT or firefighter? Are you interested in becoming one? Call 798-5612 or stop by the station at 8 Cooper St. for more information.
Learn to stand-up paddleboard Aug. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Clough Pond. It is limited to six participants so be sure to register ASAP. The cost is $20 for Loudon residents and $25 for non-residents. Call Greg at 798-3828 or email at gregtetreault@hotmail.com
Red Cross swim instruction at Clough Pond is taught by water safety Instructors contracted through Swim N.H. There will be two two-week sessions offered July 18 to 29 and Aug. 1 to 12. Call Corinne Rowe at 738-1983 or email corinne.rowe@gmail.com for more information.
Visit Maxfield Library’s website for up to date events at maxfieldlibrary.com. Events include storytime Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.; summer drop-in craft from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or until supplies are gone; Sit ‘n Stitch every Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Monday at the Movies at 3 p.m. for a free movie (popcorn and juice provided); Open Studio with Loudon Village Arts every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m.; yoga on Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday at 9 a.m.; chair yoga Tuesday 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday at 11 a.m., Thursday 6 to 7 p.m. ($5 per session); and monthly book club on July 28 at 7 p.m.
ALICHA KINGSBURY
798-3143
ammhkingsbury@aol.com
The free concert at the park Saturday at 6 p.m. will feature Joe Corriveau, a keyboard/vocalist with the Juketones. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy the music.
Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day Committee is preparing for the 2016 Jacob Kipp 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament which, this year, will include two youth tournaments for students in fifth through eighth grades. To register, call Chris at 219-3931.
Pembroke and Allenstown Old Home Day will be Aug. 27 with the theme “Game Night.” A full day of activities is being planned. Volunteers wishing to assist, call Kris Jacques at 491-0660. To add a float to the parade call Jocelyn at 485-3352. Artists and crafters should reserve their spaces by calling Stephanie Cheney at 491-2301. To show off your antique car call Crystal Hamel at 485-3449. To make a monetary donation or to donate raffle items, call Jo Ann at 485-8118.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
A car show will be held at Old Home Day, July 23, from 9 a.m. to noon on Main Street. There is no entry fee and the first 60 cars will receive a $5 voucher for select food vendors. Cars are also encouraged to participate in the parade at 1 p.m. A community fair will be held at Dustin Park on Main Street from 9 to 3 p.m. The Old Home Day committee is looking for crafters and community organizations to join the fair. Community organizations can participate for free; the vendor fee is $10. For more information, call Leslie Vogt at 435-7993 or email lesliegvogt@gmail.com.
The annual Cook-Off for Old Home Day will be whoopie pies. Cash prizes will be awarded at $75, $50 and $25. Just make your best whoopie pies and drop them off July 23 at the 4-H booth at Dustin Park by 9 a.m. Call Andi Riel at 435-6346 to register.
Have you noticed the beautiful hanging flower baskets around town? The baskets are put together and maintained by a group of volunteers. If you would like to make a donation to the fund to help defray some of the costs, send a check payable to Hanging Flower Baskets Fund to Donna Keeley, 256 True Road, Pittsfield 03263.
The Pittsfield High School Class of 1966 50th class reunion will be held at the First Congregational Church vestry on July 23 from 3 to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Pete Riel at 269-8861 if you can attend or for more information.
The Suncook Valley Friday Night Paddlers kayaking club meet each Friday night at 6 p.m. for an hour or two of kayaking. Visit huffnpuff.info for information on the next trip, put yourself on their email list or call Paul Oman at 435-7199.
The F.B. Argue Recreation Area is open for the summer season. Parents will be asked to fill out contact information for their child if they are coming to the area without an adult. The hours will be Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Saturday and Sunday hours will be with gate and beach attendants only; no lifeguards will be on duty. On Tuesday and Thursday nights during July, except for the weeks there are night lessons, the pool will be open until 7 p.m. for families. We are hoping to get more families to use the pool area. Children younger than 11 must be accompanied by an adult during the nighttime hours. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The daily admission for residents is 75 cents per person or a family season pass may be bought for $40. Daily admission for non-residents is $1 per person. All persons entering the area will be expected to pay. Children under 5 years old will be admitted free with a paid adult.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information, email Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church. Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes. Everyone is welcome. Please use the Chestnut Street entrance.
The South Pittsfield Community Club will hold a ham and bean supper Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse on Dowboro Road. The price will be $8 for adults, $4 for children and free for younger than 6.
Rockin Daddios and the Polka Dots summer concert will be held at the Scenic Theatre on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Main Street Grill and Bar or can be reserved by calling 435-8852.
Happy birthday wishes to Uncle Wayne Kimball and to Ruthie White!
Happy anniversary wishes to Val and Denis Guy!
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com
Dr. David Nagel will speak on his book Needless Suffering: How Society Fails Those with Chronic Pain at MainStreet BookEnds on July 17 at 2 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Cafe will be held July 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the New Hampshire Telephone Museum.
Upcoming free performances at the MainStreet Warner Stage include the Bluegrass and Folk Fest on July 16 from 2 to 9:30 p.m. and Kathy Lowe and Julie Corey on July 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/warnerstage.
The Tory Hill Author Series will host Eric Jay Dolin on Saturday to speak on his book, “Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse”; Michael Tougias on July 23 with “So Close to Home”; ” Mary Holland on Aug. 6 with “Naturally Curious”; and Tomie dePaola on Aug. 20 with the “The Magical World of Strega Nona.” All are at 7 p.m. at the Warner Town Hall. Tickets are $10 each or four for $32. For more information, visit toryhillauthorsseries.com.
A farmers market will run Tuesdays, June through September from 3 to 6 p.m. in the yard of MainStreet BookEnds. The Warner Area Farmers Market is held Saturdays from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. on the town hall lawn. For more information, call 456-2319.
The 17th Annual Intertribal Powwow will be Saturday and Sunday at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Gates open at 10 a.m. Grand entry at noon. Music, dance, crafts, storytelling and food. Admission free for members and Native Americans. Non-members $10 or $5 for seniors, students, and children, $25 family maximum, $40 family weekend pass. For more information, call 456-2600 or visit IndianMuseum.org.
NEIL NEVINS
456-3614
info@mainstreetbookends.com
Weare’s Old Home Day committee is calling all crafters, vendors, businesses and nonprofits to be part of Weare’s Old Home Day on Aug. 27. Call Helen at 529-7253 or email hkurk@gmx.com for a registration form and information.
Get your cameras ready! Join the photo contest at Weare’s Old Home Day on Aug. 27, organized by the Weare Historical Society. The theme is Animals in Weare. There are three categories: professional, amateur, youth (under 16 years old). Photos must be submitted by Aug. 15. For details and more information, contact Sue at belangersue@comcast.net.
The Weare Farmers Market will be every Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the middle school gazebo.
Bingo hosted by the nonprofit South Weare Improvement Society will take place July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, and Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at Osborne Memorial Hall. Bingo sheets, daubers, pull-tabs and refreshments are for sale. No one under 18 is allowed.
Osborne Hall is for rent for special events. Call Rad at 529-7282 for more information.
Congrats to the John Stark football team, winners of both the Lineman Challenge at Memorial High School. and the St. Anselm 7-on-7 Shoot Out tournament. Special kudos to Shawn Lavigne who placed tenth out of the more than 100 competitors of the Lineman Challenge and to Drew McQuarrie, tourney MVP at the St. A’s Shoot Out. Way to go Generals!
KATERI FITTS
kateritek@hotmail.com
There will be a senior luncheon at the Salisbury Church on Thursday following a blood pressure clinic at 11:15 a.m. The noon lunch will be a cook-out, eat-in affair. After lunch there will be time for fun and fellowship. All seniors are invited. For more information or to sign up for lunch, call 648-2243.
The Agate (a past masters group of the grange) will meet Saturday at Mt. Hope Grange at the Landaff town hall. There will be a cook-out at noon, then a brief business meeting with a discussion of the future of the Agate. At 2 p.m., the Agate members will join members of Northern N.H. Pomona for a tour of the new grange exhibit at the Franconia Museum.
Courtney Angwin, daughter of Scott and Brenda Scott of Webster, received the George C. Cilley memorial scholarship from the First Congregational Church of Webster. Courtney graduated from Merrimack Valley School High School recently and will be attending the tech school this fall to continue her studies in radiation therapy.
DOROTHY HASKINS
648-2243
dhaskins@tds.net