Concord/Penacook

■The Open Door Community Kitchen, held in Fellowship Hall (rear parking lot entry) at United Church of Penacook, serves free hot and nutritious meals every Monday and Wednesday. People can arrive and enter the hall at 4 p.m. In-house meals are served from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. and take out service is available from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

■Penacook Branch Library, located at 3 Merrimack St.,, is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Thursdays noon to 5 p.m.

CHERYL STINSON

news03303@aol.com

■Plan a romantic evening on Wednesday, February 14, while we look after the kiddos at Zenith Martial Arts, 254 North State St.! Have them come hang out! This event is free, but spots are limited so reserve their spots! Drop-off is between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Pickup is no later than 8:30 p.m. Minimum age is 5 years old. Tickets can be booked here: https://allevents.in/concord/community-parents-night-out-valentine-weekend/10000794527281487

■Frisson comes from the French word meaning “a thrill, a sudden feeling of excitement.” Hear the Frisson Ensemble today at 2 p.m. at the City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. Hear a trio of cello, piano and clarinet.

■Highway to the Ranger Zone Monthly Open Mic is your chance to play on the big stage! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Originals or covers, bring your instrument and your best tunes. PA, drums, bass amp, and guitar amp are provided. In-person signups by lottery at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 6:45 on Wednesday at Bank of NH Stage, 12 S. Main St.

■Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St, it’s Genticorum, of Quebec’s traditional music scene. The trio has carved out a place on the international traditional, folk and Celtic music scene.

■Also at the Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St, on Saturday at 11 a.m., dance with Mr. Aaron for a party for the whole family! This family party is geared toward kids ages 2-10 and their families, at kid-friendly volume.

■Get ready for the ultimate playdate 65 million years in the making with Erth’s (sic) Dinosaur Zoo Live at the Capitol Center for the Arts. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping, life-like dinosaurs in a theatrical performance on Saturday at 2 p.m. You’ll agree, it’s well worth the wait.

■Swift Me Away is a Taylor Swift Valentines Dance Party! Our Taylor-made dance party is for gals, guys, and Swifties to share in their love of the songwriter. Show starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, at Bank of NH Stage.

■“Live from Laurel Canyon Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock” is an evening of live music and narrated stories. Celebrate Folk Rock Royalty on Sunday, February 11 at 4 p.m. Also, at Bank of NH Stage.

■SkiTheBeav Learn-to-Ski 5K Community Race, Tour and BKL happens at Beaver Meadow Golf Course, 1 Beaver Meadow Drive, today at 8:30 a.m. There are Kids Races and morning & afternoon Learn-to-Ski Lessons (equipment available). Go to www.skithebeav.org.

■Makris Lobster & Steak House is excited to announce their live comedy show on Wednesday, February 14. Bring your sweetheart for some amazing food and laughs in the newly renovated Lobster Lounge at 8 p.m.! Show Starts at 8 p.m. Live. Laugh. Lobster!

■Celebrate Galentine’s Day at 7 p.m. with Red River Theatres, 11 S. Main St for a special screening of A League Of Their Own! Grab some friends and get your tickets! All are welcome because anyone can celebrate friendship!

■NHTI’s She Kills Monsters Auditions are Wednesday, February 14 and Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m. at 4 Institute Drive, in Sweeney Hall Auditorium, February 14th and 16th. It’s open to all NHTI students, staff and faculty, as well as outside actors 16 and up!

■Gibson’s Book Club, 45 S. Main St. is discussing The Vanishing Half in their club that’s free and open all on Monday at 5:30 p.m. Join us for every meeting or deal yourself in as the spirit moves you.

■Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce for Monthly Forum, a focused discussion on the Economic Outlook in New Hampshire on Thursday at 11:30 at the Holiday Inn, 172 N. Main St.

■It’s Punk Rock meets Electric Indie Rock at Penuche’s Ale House, 16 Bicentennial Square, with TFAB wsg Linnea’s Garden on Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at midnight.

■Pope Memorial SPCA, 96 Silk Farm Road, presents a Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic on Saturday at 10 a.m. Space is limited, register today! Services Offered include Rabies, Kennel Cough, Distemper, K9 Lyme or Feline Leukemia Vaccinations for $20 each; Microchip for $25. Registration online with pre-payment is required at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/233caet. They are unable to accept walk-ins.

■Join the 2nd Indoor Winter Arts Market, 14 Canterbury Road, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring vendors from the Concord Arts Market. Come support local vendors and its almost Valentines Day!

■It’s a Galantine Mini Bash on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Cole Gardens, 430 Loudon Road. Celebrate the joy of female friendships. Enjoy snacks and drinks. Participate in creating a mini rose planter with a mini bottle of Prosecco or Sangria. This event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing women in your life. Must be 21 or older.

■Don’t miss the Regal Theaters, 282 Loudon Road, Monday Mystery Movie at 7 p.m. for $5. The rating for this film is PG-13.

■It’s a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Jazz at St. Paul’s Ordway Hall, 21 Centre St., on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. All are welcome! Donations accepted. Jazz by Gunderfus at 7 p.m.

JEAN VER HOEVEN

jeanann@voicenet.com

Allenstown

■Allenstown Winter Parking Ban is in effect until April 15, 2024. Vehicles parked on any portion of a public street after midnight until 6 a.m. can be ticketed and can also be towed depending on the circumstances. Please work together as a coummunity this winter season, so that our Highway Dept. can focus on clearing the streets to make our travels safer.

■St. John the Baptist Suncook Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a pre-lent breakfast on Feb. 11 following the 10 a.m. Mass. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, toast, coffee and juice will be served. Cost is $5 per person. Please join us.

■The Suncook Senior Center on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. will celebrate Sports Day to celebrate the superbowl. Wear you favorite teams shirt, hat or other sports apparel. It doesn’t matter if it is football, soccer, baseball or basketball. Its going to be fun.

■Arts and Crafts on Wednesday, Feb.7 will paint a bird house.

■The activities that are held at the center are Bone Builders on both Monday and Wednesday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., Bingo is held from 10 to 12 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. Klunk is held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. Chair Yoga is held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday and the cost if $5, Cribbage Club is held from 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday.

■The Suncook Senior Center is planning a trip for March 10 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. To sign up please call Nancy at 485-9181 to reserve a spot.

CLAUDETTE VERVILLE

cverville2@comcast.net

BOSCAWEN

■Winter blahs? Enjoy Lunch & BINGO at Alan’s Restaurant on Sunday, February 10th from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Luncheon cost is $10 per person then stay and play BINGO beginning at 1:30 p.m. No cash prizes will be given. This is a fundraiser for Old Home Day. Call Polly at 603-496-5231 if you have questions.

■“The Lying Game” a novel by Ruth Ware, is the topic of the Book Discussion Group meeting on Tuesday, February 13, beginning at 2 p.m at the Boscawen Public Library. Interested in the book but can’t attend the meeting? Additional books available for takeout.

■If you need a change in scenery, the Boscawen Public Library invites you to hang out in their cozy and sunny setting. Kids and families love the play area, stocked full of educational and fun toys, fiction and non-fiction books for preschool, elementary, juniors and youth plus music videos and DVDs. New books arrive monthly for all readers. Visitors can use the copier and computers or relax in the reading area. Non-residents can get a lifetime membership for $20!

■Boscawen’s Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Program is months away but it’s not too early to start preparing. Signups will begin in mid-April. The program is available to Boscawen residents’ children, only, ages 6 to 12, and is held from the end of June to mid-August. Children attending full-time will get top priority. Cost prior to May 15th is $225 per child or $440 per family. More information will be posted at www.boscawennh.gov/parks-recreation.

MARY ALLARD

boscawenpl@gmail.com

BOW

■Upcoming Town and School events include: i) Town and School Budget Committee Annual Meeting Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at Bow High School, ii) Town Elections March 12th at the Bow Community Center, iii) Town Annual Meeting March 13th at 6:30 p.m at Bow High School, iv) School Annual Meeting March 15th at 6 p.m at Bow High School.

■This Year’s Summer Campership Applications are now available through the Bow Recreation office or the Bow Rotary website. bowrotary.org . The form is now a fillable PDF and the deadline for submission is Feb. 15. Due to increased demand and limited resources, some requests may only receive limited funding. If received by Feb. 15, families can expect to hear from our committee by March 1st.

■Bow High School Theater Club presents: Clue On Stage at Bow High School Auditorium with show performances Fri. Feb. 2nd at 7 p.m, Sat. Feb. 3rd at 7 p.m and Sun. Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.

■Bow High School Athletic schedules can be found at https://bowhighschoolathletics.org and include home events this coming week for i) the 5th place girls basketball team has home games on Tues. Feb. 6 (Kennett), Thurs. Feb. 8 (Souhegan) and Fri. Feb. 9 (Bishop Brady) – all games start at 5:30 p.m (JV) and 7 p.m (Varsity), ii) the 4th place boys ice hockey team has home games on Wed. Feb. 7 against Bishop Brady at 7:30 p.m, and Sat. Feb. 10 against Londonderry at 5:30 p.m – both games at Everett Arena in Concord, and iii) the 1st place Bow Memorial School girls and 2nd place boys basketball teams have a home quarterfinal playoff game on Tues. Feb. 6 afternoon and, if they prevail, home semifinal games on Thurs. Feb. 8, also after school.

■Congratulations to all state senior wrestler, Adler Moura and his commitment to continue his wrestling career next year at Alfred State College.

BRYCE LARRABEE

bryce_larrabee@trg.com

BRADFORD

■Fire Chief Bryan Nowell alerts the residents to clean out any heating device vents. The blockage could restrict the emission of exhaust and cause a backup CO into the building. Another bit of information is when testing ice, 2 inches or less stay off, 4 inches for ice fishing or skating, 5 inches-6 inches for snow machines and 8 to 12 inches for vehicles. Please visit the Fire Department on Facebook at Bradford NH Fire Rescue. Also don’t hesitate to call if you have questions and/or need assistance.

■The Bradford Community Church mid-week gathering will be on February 14 at 6:00PM for (potluck) soups, stews, salad and sharing. Everyone is invited to join in. The Food Pantry will be open on Wednesday, February 21 from 5:30 to 6:30PM. In an emergency, call the Church office at 603-938-5313. Brown Memorial Library will present Kathy Stoughton on Monday February 5 at 10:30AM for Kindergarten Readiness.

■Senior Lunch is available at 12:15PM on Tuesday s and Thursdays at the Bradford Area Community Center. Please call for info and to sign up at 603-938-2104.

MARGE CILLEY

mgcilley@gmail.com

CANTERBURY

■There will be a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget and warrant articles Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Meeting House.

■There are currently no candidates signed up for Trustee of the Trust Funds. This is an important position for the Town to have filled, so if you want to help out your community and have an interest in finance, please consider putting your name in.

■The Planning Board would like to thank all the Canterbury residents who have turned out over the past two years to attend public meetings in the Town Hall for the preparation of the Master Plan update and the zoning amendments proposed for the upcoming Town Meeting. The Board has been keen to propose warrant articles that will better prepare the town for the pressure of future development while maintaining the much-valued rural character of Canterbury. The final language of these warrant articles is available on the town website. Long-time planning board member Joshua Gordon put together a short video explaining these proposals. Hard copy texts and summary explanations will be in the town office, the country store and the library later this week. In addition, on Tuesday, March 12, when residents come to vote at the Town Hall, that information will be available to read, and Planning Board members will be available at a table in the entrance to answer any questions residents might have. The board also thanks CNHRPC for their continuing technical and legal assistance.

RACHEL BAKER

bakercompany4@gmail.com

CHICHESTER

■Chichester Central School will hold an information night for parents of incoming kindergarteners who will turn five years of age by Sept. 30. On Feb. 13 starting at 6 p.m., parents will learn about the school, meet the teachers, see the building and learn about the registration process. Contact the school at 798-5651 for more information. A winter concert performed by students will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

■The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony on the 2024 proposed operating budget together with warrant articles on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the fire station. A second public hearing will be held on Feb. 13, if needed.

■The Chichester Youth Association will meet at the fire station on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m.

■Chichester Library will be having a Valentine Card Making Class on Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. Learn how to make a unique and pretty valentine card with materials provided.

■Let’s celebrate the 100th day of school at CCS. PTO will be sponsoring a traveling ice cream bar that will visit each classroom on Feb. 9 between 12 and 1 p.m. after lunches. Students and staff are encouraged to dress like they are 100 years young and have some fun as they celebrate 100 days of being smarter!

EVELYN PIKE

broomtailfarm@hotmail.com

DUNBARTON

■School events: PTO Meeting, Mon., Feb 5, 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the elementary school’s teacher’s lounge. A Zoom link is available if you prefer to attend online. Questions info@dunbartonpto.com. Dunbarton Budget Hearing, Dunbarton School Board at the elementary school library on Robert Rogers Rd, on Wed. Feb 7, 6:00pm.

■Library events: Mr. T from Reading to Dogs is at the library from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Thurs Feb 8 and Feb 22 for grades 1 to 4. Call the library (603-774-3546) to register for 20 minutes of reading. Chair Yoga with Sherry Gamble will be held Feb 8 and Feb 29 at 11am. Take a chair to the second floor of the town hall. The book discussion group is reading The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Books are available now. Discussion is Wed. Feb 21 at noon in the library. Questions-contact the library. A Visit with Local Wildlife Photographer Drew Groves date changed to Feb 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.

■The Congregational Church: Beyond the Book group is reading, Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver. “Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, An Oprah’s Book Club Selection, An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller, A #1 Washington Post Bestseller.” Discussion is Thurs, March 7. For the location, Church Vestry or Zoom link, contact barbbennett51@gmail.com.

NORA LEDUC

noleduc2000@yahoo.com

EPSOM

■It’s that time, mark your calendar for the 11th Annual ECS Soup/Chili/Chowder Cook off is Monday Feb 12, 2024. From 5pm -7pm! Admission is $8, $6 Children 10 and under if you want to sample. Tickets will be sold at the door while supplies last. All proceeds will go to the ECS Student Activities, helping with field trips, student clothing needs, etc.

■Board of selectmen will meet Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.

■OMRC meeting Tuesday at 5 p.m. at 1596 Dover Road, in the meetinghouse lower level.

■The adult matinee at the library Wednesday will be “The Holdovers,” starting at 1 p.m.

■Bouncing babies meet at the library Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

■Bone Builders meet at the library Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m.

■Thinker Thursdays: The club starts at 4 p.m. and Februarys theme is “Love Your Library Month” so all projects will be library/book focused! Upcycled Valentine’s Day Cards We will be upcycling discarded library books to give them new life this week! Using old book pages and craft materials we will create Valentine’s Day cards for our loved ones in preparation for the holiday the following week.

■Happy birthday shout out this week to Sharon French on Monday, Judith Richard on Wednesday, Lenya Matott-Shaffer on Thursday and Virginia Drew on Saturday!

TERRY RIEL

rielt397@gmail.com

Hopkinton

■Hopkinton (NH) Town Library Book Discussion Group is reading The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller. The discussion will be February 21, 1pm at the library. Copies of the book, including audiobook, are available at the library and for sale at Main Street Bookends and Gibson’s. The book stores offer a discount if you tell them it’s for this group.

■The adult and teen cozy winter reading challenge is now through March 15th. Pick up a bookmark at the library, check off the challenges you complete, and submit it with your name and contact information. Every check mark is an entry for our raffle drawing!

■Free tax return preparation is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, at Hopkinton Town Library’s Community Room. Go online to www.nhtaxhelp.org or call 2-1-1 to make an appointment.

■Mr. Bob Woolner taught 7th grade geography at HMHS for many years. He is known for his many trips to Cardigan Mountain for a beginning-of-school-year field trip. He has collected photos, both B&W and color, dating back to 1998! One photo from each year is part of a display at the library through March 31st!

KATHLEEN BUTCHER

kathb123@comcast.net

Pittsfield

■The First Session of the School District Meeting (SB2-Deliberative Session) will be held on Thurs, Feb. 8 at 7pm at the PMHS Media Center . This is the time to learn about budget information that will be on the School Ballot.

■On Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield NH, the Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open from 9-11 AM. Please call 603-435-7471 with any questions, including donation questions. The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders Club will meet on Wed, Feb. 7 at 7pm at the Fire Station. The Pittsfield Historical Society, Oak St., will be open on Sun., Feb. 11 from 1-4pm. Please stop in and browse all the wonderful Pittsfield artifacts!

■Pittsfield Players will present “10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse” as their Kids’ Theatre Workshop production. Directed by Meggin Dail, with assistant Andrew Gibson, the Zombies will take the stage on February 15, 16 and 17th at 7:30pm at The Scenic Theatre, home of The Pittsfield Players, 6 Depot Street, Pittsfield. Be sure to reserve your tickets now! pittsfieldplayers.org for more information and tickets. Theatre Clean up on February 10th at 10am if you’d like to help spruce up the Scenic Theatre.

ANDREA RIEL

pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com

Warner

■Pillsbury Free Library is sponsoring a NH Humanities program, History and Mystery: A Genealogy Starter Guide. This program will be presented by Erin Moulton on Wednesday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Explore useful methods for research planning through the case study of Elsie Gaskin (an eccentric librarian from New Hampshire) and become a better researcher along the way. For more details and to register, go to signup.com/go/ZZPaRiG. Look for a second program on family history in March.

■Want to learn more about Warner property assessment and valuation process? Join the Assessing Department at the upcoming Selectboard meeting on Wed., February 7, at 5pm in the Lower Meeting room in Town Hall. Hear from Loren Martin, Chief Assessor for Avitar Associates, Warner’s new assessing company. Please note, this is not a meeting to answer specific property questions.

■Family Closet is back! In February, most winter coats, boots, sweaters, and more are just $5. Additional reduced items include clothing, accessories, toys, and bedding in great shape. Volunteers are always needed so consider donating a couple of hours. Family Closet is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am-4pm at 49 W. Main Street. All proceeds support the Warner Area Food Pantry.

ELIBET CHASE

warnertowncrier@gmail.com

Webster

■The Select Board will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall at Town Hall. The purpose of the hearing is the present the proposed 2024 Budget

■Upcoming meetings: The Select Board meeting will be held on Monday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m. The ZBA meeting will meet on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. The Conservation Commission meeting will be on Wednesday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m. The Planning Board will hold their meeting on Thursday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. All meeting are held at the Town Hall.

■The Pillsbury Lake Village District will have their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. followed by the budget hearing for the village at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at the clubhouse.

NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH

jobar2003@yahoo.com