■The Sample Ballot for the Special Town Election on Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall is now available at the town hall or on the town website. We will be voting on Zoning Map for 79E Expansion, Suncook Village Infill Development district Map and Ordinance Amendments to the Allenstown Zoning Ordinance. These changes are being presented in order to foster develop at the China Mill Site by including that area, in addition to a few other small lots along the Suncook River, in Suncook infill Development District and the 79E Zone.
■Allenstown Town Clerk’s office will be closed all day Thursday.
■The Ladies of St. Anne will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the church of St. John the Baptist.
■Meatloaf supper sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will provide a delicious meatloaf dinner on Saturday at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall at 5 p.m. and the cost is $8 per person, $25 per family of four or more.
■Bone Builders is held Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Bingo is held Monday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Community Table is held Tuesday at 5 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School St.
■Gentle Chair Yoga is held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and the classes are $5 per class.
■Pastel Art Class is held Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center. Classes are $7.50 per class or $45 for a six-week session.
■Cribbage is held Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■Zumba Gold is held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
■TOPS is held Friday at 10:15 a.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■Register now for an upcoming art class to make a posable character. The class is free and open to the public and will be taught by League of N.H. Craftsmen woodcarver Laury Nichols, known for her charming carved animal characters. Class is Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Chichester Town Library on Main Street. Contact 435-8240 or laury@lnicholswoodcarving.com to save a spot!
■Oct. 25 is the last day registered voters may change their party affiliation, prior to the presidential primary, at the town clerk’s office. New voters may register until election day.
■Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session Oct. 25 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall, 54 Main St., to register voters and make corrections, additions and deletions of the checklist.
■Monday is Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day. The library, town offices and CCS will be closed in observance of the holiday.
■Preschool story time is Tuesday at the library at 10:45 a.m.
■Chichester Historical Society will meet Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon; The correct contact for president Reinhardy is 736-7074.
■Library trustees will meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the library.
■Knitting Group at the library is growing, which means new ideas are being offered Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
■Thursday toddler time at the library is at 10:45 a.m.
■A special presentation from the CLIF Foundation will be Thursday at the library at 12:30 p.m.
■Join in on a great time Friday! Come hear Cameron Sutphin and Mary Megan sing country music and folk tunes at 7 p.m. at Grange Hall. Open to all; free parking and light refreshments.
CAROL HENDEE
247-7191
alexsmeme@hotmail.com
■Oct. 25 is the last time registered voters may change their party affiliation prior to the presidential primary. See the town clerk regarding changes to your party affiliation.
■Board of Selectmen’s meeting will be Monday at 6 p.m. at town offices. Visit epsomnh.org/board-selectmen.
■Conservation Commission meets Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at town offices. Visit epsomnh.org/conservation-commission.
■It’s back! Sign up for the American Girl Tea Party set for Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m.
■The matinee movie Wednesday will be a change of pace, The Kid, is a biography/western, Rio (Jake Schur) is forced to go on the run across the Southwestern United States to save his sister Sara (Leila George) from his villainous uncle Grant Cutler (Chris Pratt). Movie starts at 1:30 p.m.
■On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the library will host the Dump Run Gang. The Dump Run Café opened in the basement of the Community Church in Gilmanton in June 2012. “It’s a place for people to hang out after they go to the dump on Wednesday. The musical band plays music from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday mornings while the Café is open.
■Are you interested in taking a computer class to learn the basics of Word and Excel? If so, contact the library at 736-9920.
■On Saturday, join the library at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast with N.H. children’s author Aaron Risi. Enjoy breakfast, music and more! Sign up ahead, space is limited. Call 736-9920.
■Trunk or Treat, hosted by ECS PTO, will be Oct 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the ECS gym.
■The Human Library event will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. No card required, just an open mind! The Human Library is, in the true sense of the word, a library of people. Readers can borrow human beings serving as open books and have conversations, they would not normally have access to. The library is designed to facilitate dialogue between individuals from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences – challenging perceptions by putting faces, names and stories to stereotypes. Register by emaling kgillis@live.com.
■No school for ECS students Monday, Columbus Day.
■Picture retake day at ECS will be Wednesday.
■Friday is the grade six to eight Halloween Dance from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The eighth-grade will be hosting the dance with all proceeds going toward their upcoming D.C. field trip. Our favorite DJs will be spinning the vinyl, costumes are encouraged but not necessary! Please remember that costumes must follow appropriate school guidelines. The cost is $5 in advance or $6 at the door. A permission slip is required and will be available this week. A concession stand will be available for snacks and drinks.
■Plans are moving quickly for the historical eighth-grade trip to New York, Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg. April will be here before you know it! The registration deadline is Nov. 1. All students must be registered with WorldStrides by this date. Be sure to ask about scholarship opportunities. If you have questions about the trip, call Scott Lee at 736-9331, ext. 210, or email slee@sau53.org.
■Happy birthday wishes to Andy Crowley today, Lori Laframboise on Thursday and Jacquey Blanchette on Saturday! Have wonderful celebrations.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session Oct. 25 at town hall from 7 to 7:30 p.m. to make corrections and register new voters. Please note: This will be the last day for registered voters to change their party affiliation for the presidential primary.
■The South Pittsfield Community Club will hold a Turkey Supper on Ssturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 444 Dowboro Road. The menu is “all you can eat” turkey, stuffing, butternut squash, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, drinks and homemade pies! Adults cost $10, children ages 6 to 12 are $6 and under age 6 is free.
■Harvestfest, sponsored by Parks & Rec Committee, will be held on Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. at the F.B. Argue Recreation Area (town beach). Rain date is Oct. 20. Free admission – but non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the Pittsfield Food Pantry and PES Food for Kids. Fun activities for the day include: Free horse drawn hayride from 12 to 3 p.m., pumpkin carving, face painting, games and activities. Refreshments will be available for purchase including popcorn, hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks, soda and water. Piñatas will broken at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. A family bike ride will be sponsored by Stand-Up Pittsfield. Bring your own carved pumpkin to be judged at 3:30 p.m. The Lion’s Club will be selling pumpkins to take home!
■The PES PTO-sponsored Trunk-or-Treat will be held Saturday at the PMHS student parking lot from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Trunk set up is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Non-perishable food donations will be collected for PES Food for Kids. Win a prize for best decorated trunk, best costume and best carved pumpkin. Bring your carved pumpkin to be lit and displayed.
■The Pittsfield Historical Society continues to raise funds for the new museum and headquarters. A commemorative garden on the museum grounds is being worked on. A “buy-a-brick” project affords an opportunity for people to buy a brick to honor yourself, loved ones past or present or whomever you wish to remember. The bricks will be sold for $100 each and may be engraved with three lines of 18 characters each for a 4-inch by 8-inch brick. Visit pittsfieldhistory.com for a donation form and instructions. For more information, call 798-3984.
■Pittsfield Historical Society 2020 calendar theme is Transportation in Pittsfield. The methods of transportation evolved over time and the calendar has many examples: wagons, trains, bicycles, early cars, motorcycles, and busses. There is also a unique picture of an airplane, piloted by Harry N. Atwood, that landed beside Dr. Frank Sargent’s rehabilitation center at 22 Catamount Road. There is a brief history explaining each picture. Cost is $10 and is available at the society and town hall.
■Planning for the PHS All Class Reunion in July 2020 will begin Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at PMHS. Please join the team to help plan a great time for all! If you cannot make the meeting, but would like information, please contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com.
■The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club are selling pumpkins. Pumpkins are $6 for 12-18lbs and $11 for 18-25lbs. Call 435-5052 to pick up your pumpkins. Please support your local Lions Club!
■School picture day is Tuesday. Pictures will be taken by class starting at 8:30 a.m. We will be taking both individual and class photographs.
■The Suncook Valley RotaryClub will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Dominick’s Restaurant. For more information, contact suncookvalleyrotary@gmail.com.
■Pittsfield Rec Basketball is back and registrations are now open! Visit revsunited.com/prb to register. Registrations close Nov. 9 and players registered after that time will be placed on a waiting list.
■Leavitt’s Cider Mill, 49 S. Main St., is open! The hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Thanksgiving.
■Happy birthday wishes to Zach Powers on Tuesday and to Beth Chase on Saturday. I hope you both enjoy your special day.
■Happy anniversary to Rick and Beth Chase on Wednesday.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com