■Allenstown is announcing the third Annual Halloween Lighting Contest, starting Oct. 2 to Oct. 15 to register your houses decorations. From Oct. 15 to 27 at 5 p.m. you can begin to vote for your favorite decorations, and on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. at the Town Hall they announce the winners and award the prizes. To register your home go to https://allenstown-alt.org/ and have fun.
■The Suncook Senior Center will offer ServiceLink on Oct.13 at 11:30 a.m., a ServiceLink representative will be in to help answer your questions. It’s a link to information and support services within your community.
■The Suncook Senior Center will hold the Granite VNA Flue Clinic on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (603) 485 4254.
■St. John the Baptist is ready to hold its annual Harvest Bazaar and Penny Sale starting on Oct. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (603) 485-3113.
CLAUDETTE VERVILLE
485-4437
cverville2@comcast.net
■The town offices will be closed on Oct. 10 to celebrate Columbus Day. The CCS will be closed.
■The Chichester PTO will meet at 6 p.m. at the school on Oct. 11. The annual CCS Book Fair and Fire Prevention Day will be held from Oct. 11 to 13. Activities are planned at the school.
■Local business Concord Tractor will be holding its annual customer appreciation day on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Concord Tractor has always supported many events in our town.
■The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Carpenter Park.
■The American Red Cross is in dire need of blood. Please plan on giving blood on Oct. 13 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Loudon Fire and Police Station and tell them you are from Chichester.
■The Hope in Christ Church announced new hours for their Undercover Pantry. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon, and Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. Coolers are located outside of the main entrance with eggs, meat, milk and canned goods. The pantry is anonymous. For any questions, contact office@hicnh.com.
■Trunk or Treat will be held at Carpenter Park on Oct. 24, it’s time to start thinking of how you will decorate your vehicle. This event is sponsored by the PTO.
■The Town Clerk is accepting absentee voting applications for the Nov. 8 General Election. Held at the school from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
■The Handy Pony 4-H Club holds its meetings at the Rocky Rest Stable on Towle Road. It’s for ages five to 18 who are interested in equine. Contact handypony@gmail.com for more information.
■The CCS has purchased with Title IV grant funds a mobile cart for use by all grades.
■The Chichester Fire /Rescue Department meets Monday nights for a ritual of ongoing training.
EVELYN PIKE
broomtailfarm@hotmail.com
■Planning board meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office Meeting Room.
■ECS has no school on Monday for Columbus Day.
■School Board meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
■EYAA Basketball registration is open now and will run through Oct. 31. Please register at eyaasports.net. The program will start up in November. This program cannot run without coaches. Please sign up to help your child’s team. Please reach out if you have any questions at eyaabasketball@gmail.com.
■The next PTO meeting will be on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the ECS library.
■Lego Club at the Library on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Join us each Monday for fun! Snacks and drinks included. All ages are welcome.
■Story Time is at the Library on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, crafts and a snack.
■Mahjong meets at the Library on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.
■Movie Matinee at the Library on Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m., Mothering Sunday. On a warm spring day in 1924, housemaid and foundling Jane Fairchild finds herself alone on Mother’s Day. Her employers are out and she has the rare chance to spend time with her lover, the young man from the manor house nearby who happens to be engaged to a daughter of his parents’ friends. But events that neither can foresee will change the course of Jane’s life forever.
■The Knitters Group will meet at the Library on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Crochet, quilting, and fabric crafters of all sorts are welcome!
■Cribbage will meet at the Library on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
■The Library will be holding a Pumpkin People contest! Patrons are invited to decorate a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character! The only rule is that there is no carving allowed. Pumpkins can be dropped off at the library from Oct. 3 to 24. The winner will be announced on Oct. 27!
■Think Thursday at the Library, making yarn pumpkins. The club starts at 4 p.m. and advanced signups are appreciated, but drop ins are welcome. There is also a pick-up option every week, just ask at the front desk.
■Saturday Library story time will be this Saturday at 10 a.m. Our theme will be “Fall Fun!”
■BCEP will be closed on Tuesday, they will reopen on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
TERRY RIEL
rielt397@gmail.com
■Memorialize a special moment in someone’s life by purchasing a minute on the Pembroke Town Clock which marks that exact moment. Merely select a time, a.m. or p.m., on the north, south, east or west side of the clock and a beautiful certificate will be sent to you, perfect for framing. Example: Nov. 9 could be represented by 11:09 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Town Clock Restoration Fund. Contact Melaine Boisvert at (603) 848-1351 or email meetmeinsuncooknh@gmail.com.
■Suncook Seniors presents Christmas Time at the Reagle Theatre including lunch at the Chateau on Dec. 4. A dazzling show with over 150 performers and a full orchestra. $132 per person inclusive. All are welcome. Call Nancy at (603) 485-9181 for more information or for a reservation.
JOCELYN CARLUCCI
485-3352
taihi@comcast.net
■On Oct. 9, Over The Moon Farmstead (1253 Upper City Rd.) in partnership with Appleview Orchard will host Apple Fest and the First Annual Apple Pie Contest. There will be live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., From 1 to 2 p.m., will be the first Annual Apple Pie Contest! Plan to bring your pies to The Farmstead on Sunday up until 10 a.m., drop them off in the Farmstead Gift Shop (the main tasting area), any of the staff will be able to help you.
■Harry Vogt will discuss Pittsfield’s Historic District and the key factors that were considered when the historic designation was made by the National Park Service. Please join us to learn why this area is considered historic and the benefits of the designation. This entertaining and informative program will be held Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., at the Pittsfield Historic Society, 4 Oak St. This program is free and open to the public.
■The Pittsfield High School Alumni Association will meet on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the high school. We will be working on our annual newsletter. Please feel free to join us – new members are always welcome.
■On Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Victory Workers 4-H Club and Dowboro Farm will sponsor a Fall Festival at Dowboro Farm. Please bring a canned good for the 4-H Fall Food Drive to support the Pittsfield Food Pantry.
■Harvest Fest will take place on Oct. 22 from noon to 3 p.m. (rain date on Oct. 29) at the FB Argue Recreation Area (Town Beach) on Clark Street. If your group or small business would like to take part in the festivities, you can let us know by calling (603) 290-4068. We will also be awarding some prizes for best costumes this year, so wear your costume to join in the fun.
■Trunk or Treat at Globe Parking lot on Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For a registration form, please email pto@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
■The South Pittsfield Community Club will hold a Turkey Supper on Oct. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse on 444 Dowboro Rd. “All You Can Eat” – eat in or take out. The menu is turkey, stuffing, butternut squash, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, a drink, and homemade pies. Adults are $12, children ages six to 12 are $8 and children under six are free.
■The Town of Pittsfield is accepting applications for a minute taker who will transcribe the minutes of various board meetings, including the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Please submit a Town of Pittsfield employment application, which can be downloaded from the website at: www.pittsfieldnh.gov, together with a resume to cmarston@pittsfieldnh.gov or mail to: Town of Pittsfield, Attn: Town Administrator, 85 Main Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263.
■Deerfield Veterinary Clinic Catamount Womenaid 5K on Nov. 6 at the Deerfield Fairgrounds. Find more information and register https://catamountwomenaid.org/catamount-5k. Contact catamountwomenaid@gmail.com to volunteer. Stay up-to-date with Catamount Womenaid news on Facebook@catamountwomenaid.
■The State General Election will be held on Nov. 8. Absentee ballot applications are available in the Town Clerk’s office or visit the town website at www.pittsfieldnh.gov. Absentee ballots will be mailed upon receipt of the completed application.
■In celebration of National 4H week in October, The Josiah Carpenter Library will be hosting a display of items made by local members of the Victory Workers 4H Club. Items will be on display within the back stairwell for the whole month of October and are accessible during our regular business hours. If you know of a group or individual with something to display, please reach out to the library (603) 435-8406.
■The Suncook Valley Rotary Club is hosting the annual Penny Sale on Nov. 5 at the PMHS gym. If any business or group is interested in donating items for the raffles please let us know. Items can be dropped off at Northway Bank on Main Street in Pittsfield, mailed to us at PO BOX 104, Pittsfield or pickup arrangements can be made. Please contact us at suncookvalleyrotary@gmail.com.
ANDREA RIEL
435-6346
pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com