Concord/Penacook

■Cabaret will be presented at the Hatbox Theatre in the Steeplegate Mall today to Sunday, July 16. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at hatboxnh.com and can be reserved by calling 603-715-2315. In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret.

■On Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., Joyce Maynard returns to present her new novel, The Bird Hotel! After a childhood filled with heartbreak, Irene, a talented artist, finds herself in a small Central American village where she checks into a beautiful but decaying lakefront hotel called La Llorona at the base of a volcano.

■The Concord Arts Market rolls into Rollins Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Sixty-five+ artists, yoga and live music will complement all the great art.

■Bank Of NH Stage hosts several shows in July including Feud Gone Wild on Friday, Friday, July 21; The Young Dubliners on Sunday, July 23; Dueling Pianos on Friday, July 28. Chubb Theatre presents two RB Productions:

■Mary Poppins Jr. on Friday and Into the Woods on Friday, July 21. Go to www.ccanh.com for more information and tickets.

■Join the Women’s Business League at the Hotel Concord, 11 S Main St., 3rd floor, on Friday, July 21 at 9 a.m. for Coffee and Connections! Network and discuss WBL and how you can get involved! Questions? Reach out to the Chapter Leaders: Briana, hermanledge@gmail.com or Lorraine, lorraine.connell@peers-not-fears.com. Ticket sales will end 24 hours before.

■Take a tour and learn what the Army National Guard, 26 Regional Drive, does on Wednesday, July 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This will be a great learning experience for everyone. Meet at the track.

■Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Road, hosts Roller Skating today through Sunday, July 30. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $6. Skate rentals are available for $6 in the Pro Shop. Book a private skating event for a party, field trip, or rainout event. Private events cost $150 per hour and include rentals. If interested, call the arena at 603-228-2784 or email everettarena@concordnh.gov. Visit concordnh.gov/rollerskating.

■The libraries are brimming with activity. At the Heights Branch, get involved with Web Wednesdays, Storytime Stations, STEAM for Littles, Books and Brew and Teen and Tween Yarn Hangings. On Green St., partake in Organized Chaos for Tweens, Comic Book Club, Teen Scene, True Crime Book Club and French Club. The Library is also all over town! Live Music with Nick’s Other Band at Eagle Square, Storytime in the Park and Library eBike Bookmobiles. Go to concordnh.gov/588/Library for all the details.

■Grab your coffee and go now for Sunday Morning Acoustic Concert Series featuring Lucas Gallo today at 10 a.m. in White Park.

■On Wednesday, at 9 p.m., it’s Movies In The Park at Memorial Field. See The Explorers, starts at dusk.

■Drop in for Adult Drop In Pickleball (indoors) at CWCC on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the gym Please wear non-marking sneakers and bring your own paddle. You can also drop in for Family Drop In Open Gym at CWCC on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the gym. Wear non-marking sneakers. One adult per six kids for supervision needs is required. Equipment like soccer and basketballs will be provided.

■Concord City Council will meet Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m., to consider approval of the final design plans for Penacook’s new Canal Street Park, including acceptance of an easement to widen Canal Street.

■Sam Post and the group Kassia will perform at the United Church of Penacook on Wednesday, July 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. Sam Post composes and performs a combination of classicism and ragtime language - the music of Bach along with more recent rhythmic influences from pop, jazz, and ragtime. Sam co-founded Kassia Music and has written and performed dozens of new pieces with the group in various configurations, from duos to sextets. Learn more about Sam Post and Kassia at sampostpiano.com and listen to a sampling of their work. This is a free Outreach Concert, offered through Avaloch Farm Music Institute.

■Mark Your Calendar: An Old-Fashioned Family Fun Day will be hosted by The Penacook Historical Society on Saturday, July 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. More details to come.

CHERYL STINSON

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JEAN VER HOEVEN

jeanann@voicenet.com

Allenstown

■Allenstown is looking for Part Time Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector which is for 20 hours per week and no Fridays and must be a Allenstown resident. To see the job description of position contact kpelissier@allenstownnh.gov or call Kathleen at 603 485-4276 ext.116.

■The Suncook Senior Center is planning a trip A Taste of Rhode Island for October 1 and 2. Tour Marble house visit a car museum, dinner and a play and time for shopping. For more information call Nancy at 603 485-9181. Bone Builders is held on Monday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. and the Cribbage Club is held on Tuesday from 10 to 12 p.m. at the Suncook Senior Center.

■Arts and Crafts will be making a Tea Cup Garden on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and on Thursday ServiceLink will be there at 11:30 a.m. so the ServiceLink representative can help you to solve problems that you may be having trouble with.

CLAUDETTE VERVILLE

cverville2@comcast.net

BOSCAWEN

■Calling All Gardeners! Boscawen Community Gardens is hosting a Twilight Garden Talk on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be held at the community gardens located at the corner of Corn Hill Road and Woodbury Lane.

■Families are invited to a special evening of “Music and Stories” on Monday, July 17 beginning at 6:30 pm at the Boscawen Public Library. Award-winning children’s musician Steve Blunt and author/illustrator Marty Kelley team up for fun, fresh library show with music books and lots of laughs. A highly original combination for kids & their families at the library. “Let’s Read Out Loud” is a special opportunity for elementary grade students to enjoy reading together. It will be held at the Boscawen Public Library on Thursday beginning at 2 pm. “Horse” a novel by Geraldine Brooks will be the topic of the Book Discussion Group at the Boscawen Public Library on Tuesday starting at 2 pm. The story is set in the 1850’s when a enslaved groom and baby foal forge a bond of understanding that carries the horse to record setting victories. Additional copies of the novel are available at the library if you are unable to attend the meeting.

■Join the Old Home Day Parade! The Old Home Day Committee is seeking costumed walkers and decorated bicycles for the parade on Saturday, August 26.

MARY ALLARD

boscawenpl@gmail.com

BOW

<sbull value="sbull"><text xmlns="urn:schemas-teradp-com:gn4tera"></text></sbull>Bow Young at Heart will meet on Wednesday, July 12 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road. It starts with social hours; bring your own lunch, dessert provided. At 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker Tom Ives will be speaking about his local business, NH Bindery, and book binding.

The Bow Rotary announces their 2023 concert line-up to be held at the Town Gazebo. The concert series has moved from Sunday to Thursday evenings and will begin at 6:30 p.m., ending at 8 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved inside the Bow Community Building. The first concert of the season will be on July 13 with The Bowzos Band. The Bowzos Band is made up of five Bow High School musicians who play a variety of musical genres ranging from Classic Rock to Indie/Alternative. The band members are Micheal Sardella, Eli Wilkening, Sam Cooper, Benjamin McDowell land Addaline McGraw. They are certain to entertain your entire family and are very excited to have this opportunity to play for Bow residents. Following concerts will be held on: July 20 Supernothing, July 27 The Freese Brothers Big Band, Aug. 3 Mr. Aaron, Aug. 10 Bow Junction and Aug. 17 The Rockin Daddios.

JOYCE KIMBALL

bowcomnews@comcast.net

CANTERBURY

■Elkins Public Library Speaker Series presents John Forti Saturday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. as we participate in the CUCC Flower and Garden Festival. John will be presenting outside in our Memorial Garden which was just certified as a pollinator garden by UNH Cooperative Extension, thanks to the work of FOEPL. Be sure to buy your tickets for the tour which starts immediately following the presentation. Thanks to Canterbury Community Farmers Market for contributing to the neat community collaboration.

■Message from Town Clerk/Tax Collector – The Office will be closed the week of July 16th thru July 22nd.

RACHEL BAKER

bakercompany4@gmail.com

CHICHESTER

■Listen to tunes by the New Leaves duo on July 13 at the town hall gazebo from 7 to 8 p.m Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of Americana music.

■The Caramba Summer Soccer Camp will be held at Carpenter Park from July 17-21 for ages 7-14. Full and half days are available. Call 496-3579 to sign up.

■The Chichester Fire Dept was well represented at the recent NH Fire Employers Academy. The dept provided an ambulance and fire engine over the course of the week. Thanks to the Chichester dept members who served during the academy for this worthy cause and the future of the NH fire service.

EVELYN PIKE

broomtailfarm@hotmail.com

DUNBARTON

■Dunbarton Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall’s 2nd floor, 1004 School St, Dunbarton NH. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. Contact dgc03046@gmail.com if you have any questions.

■ Catch Mr. Aaron in Concert on the band stand, Thursday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. Come on down with the entire family to dance and sing. Mr. Aaron will not disappoint. Bring your blankets, sunblock, bug spray, water, and snacks. In case of rain, the show moves upstairs.

■Riders and Drivers Needed for Dunbarton Area: The Volunteer Driver Program provides services to residents of Belknap-Merrimack County (excluding Hooksett and including towns of Hillsborough, Deering, and Windsor) who are unable to obtain reliable transportation due to age or disability. Service Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI or to register, call 603-225-1989. They arelooking for rider and driver volunteers. Ridersqualify if you are 60 years or older or a person with disabilities. They provide rides to medical appts, grocery stores, shopping. What to do? Registerfor the program and schedule your ride by calling the MST Dispatcher 603-225-1989. Fares: by donation. Driverscan opt in for mile reimbursement, must have a dependable vehicle, be 21 years or older, have a valid NH license and insurance, a desire to help someone in your community. You set your own hours and how many trips you’ll provide. Drivers Call to Register. FMI Visit: www.bm-cp.org. (The Community Action Program, Concord, NH).

NORA LEDUC

noleduc2000@yahoo.com

EPSOM

■The Epsom Town Band will start a summer concert series on Friday, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Webster Park. Additional concerts are scheduled for July 21 and August 4. July 28 is a rain date for either July concert. Mark your calendars.

■ Library News – Tuesday is a day to make fairy houses, dragon’s lairs, or whatever magical dwelling you would like. These will be placed outside the library for everyone to enjoy. We will have some recyclables and natural materials for you to use, but you are strongly encouraged to bring materials with you. We will provide hot glue, scissors, etc. We especially recommend that you bring a ‘base’, like cardboard or plywood, to build your dwelling on. You can sign up at the Summer Reading Table, through our Facebook page, calling the library, or email Miss Hannah at youth.services@epsomnh.org Dinosaur Story Time is Saturday, July 15th at 10 a.m. Join in for an extra special Family Storytime. Get your best roars ready! We will read dinosaur books, dance some dinosaur dances, and make dinosaur crafts. Following the Storytime, families are invited to continue the fun outside. There will be a fossil dig to try out and a few other dinosaur themed surprises as well. The Movie Matinee is Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. ‘The Magic of Belle Isle’ – Morgan Freeman plays a famous Western novelist whose passion for writing has hit an impasse.

■Old Home Day will be on August 11, 12, and 13 with the Old Home Day Theme “Hometown America.” There will be floats and a bike decorating contest. Keep your eyes open for flyers and more info to come. The Old Home Day Committee is looking for middle or high school students for community service to volunteer at Old Home Day. Please contact Terry at 603-848-7371 or email at rielt397@gmail.com.

TERRY RIEL

rielt397@gmail.com

FRANKLIN

■Franklin Outing Club’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Canterbury Woods Country Club, Thursday, July 13 Support the FOC by signing up for this wonderful fundraising event. Your registration fee will grant you: 18 holes of golf with cart, continental breakfast, contests, raffle prizes, and lunch at the Canterbury Tavern. You’ll even have a chance to win $20,000 in cash if you get a hole-in-one. Visit www.franklinoutingclub.org/2nd-annual-golf-tournament.html

■Beauty & the Beast at the Franklin Opera House, starting Friday, July 14 7:30 p.m. Franklin Footlight Theatre presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Performances are July 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and July 16 at 2 p.m. at the historic Franklin Opera House in Franklin. Tickets are available at www.franklinoperahouse.org.

■Summer Storytime at the Franklin Public Library, Tuesday, July 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. Head over to the library for stories and crafts coinciding with the library’s summer performers.

AMY and ANDREW DUGUAY

franklintowncrier@gmail.com

Henniker/Weare

■Weare Henniker Youth Theatre is rescheduling their summer theatre camps to August 7 and 14. For more information please email dunn.t@comcast.net or call 603-568-5102.

■This week’s Henniker Concert is Andrew North and the Rangers, Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. They are a genre hopping rock/funk/jazz group.

■A busy week in Weare: Monday Board of Selectman 6:30 p.m. (Work Session) Tuesday, PARC 7:00 p.m. and Zoning Board 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday Trustees of the Trust Funds 3:45 p.m. and Conservation Commission 7 p.m. Sign ups for flag and tackle John Stark Juniors Football are open – check their web site for details.

TOM DUNN

dunn.t@comcast.net

Hillsborough
Deering

■Dogs of Chernobyl, Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.: Fuller Public Library welcomes back Steve Quandt. His presentation will include rare videos and photos he took during the spay/neuter and research campaign of the dogs descended from the pets left behind after the nuclear accident of 1986. It is a story of resilience, hope, life and even heroism. Join through Zoom or in the library.

■ July 13 Fuller Public Library’s Yum Yum Shop will be open at 10 a.m. Kids will work on their math skills as they “shop” through our store. They can purchase a snack at the end. Suitable for kids 3 and up. RSVP by emailing laura@fullerlibrary.info.

■On July14. What’s Cooking Teen program will start at 12:30 p.m. at Fuller Public Library. Kids in grades 5 and up can RSVP to laura@fullerlibrary.info.

NANCY SHEE

nshee71@gmail.com

Hopkinton

■Writing camp for students entering grades 3 through high school will be offered at Harold Martin School August 14-18. Led by Joan Follansbee and Trish Walton, two long-time Hopkinton teachers, students will have the opportunity to write, read, and share in a supportive environment. For more information email trishwalton65@gmail.com or joanfollansbee1970@gmail.com.

■The Boys Lacrosse Clinic starts next week. Geared for boys ages 6-14, these lacrosse sessions are a perfect way to work on general and position specific skills while helping to support the Hopkinton Boys Lacrosse team with their fundraising efforts. Details are online at: www.HopkintonRec.com

■Dial-A-Ride is an all volunteer organization providing free rides to residents in Hopkinton or Contoocook needing some extra support. If you need a ride to a medical appointment, your hairdresser, to run an errand, or to go shopping Dial-A-Ride can help. With a growing need in our community, our program is looking to recruit more drivers. If you would like to schedule a ride or have an interest in volunteering, please call the Slusser Center at 603-746-4357 during office hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 to noon. For additional information about Dial-A-Ride, visit hopkinton-nh.gov/slusser-center/pages/dial-ride

KATHLEEN BUTCHER

kathb123@comcast.net

Pembroke

■Join the Suncook Senior Center in an overnight trip to Newport, RI October 1 and 2. Tour Marble House “Cottage”, visit a car museum, dinner and a play and time for shopping too. All rooms at Wyndham Newport have two king sized beds. Call Nancy at 603-485-9181. All are welcome.

■Memorial Park Summer Concert Series: July 15 at 6 p.m. - 3 Guitars and 2 Girls: Carrie Dudley and Chris Bonoli both play acoustic guitar while Roy D’Innocenzo adds in tasteful leads on electric guitar that range from jazzy, rock, or folk/country licks. Bring your chairs, blankets, and, of course, family to this free concert. (Sponsored by the Pembroke Recreation Dept.)

JOCELYN CARLUCCI

taihi@comcast.net

Pittsfield

■The Pittsfield Historical Society will be open on July 9 from 1-4pm. Stop in and check out the great displays.

■ Cookoff this year will be Very Berry Cook-off, sponsored by the Victory Workers 4-H Club. All are invited to submit their best berry (any berry) dessert and bring it to the 4-H Booth at Dustin Park by 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 22. Public will taste each entry and then vote for their favorite. Cash prizes: 1st- $75, 2nd- $50 and 3rd- $25. Please contact Andi Riel at 603-435-6346, email at pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com to register.

■ Pittsfield Old Home Day is July 22. Pittsfield Old Home Day car show from 9-10:30 a.m. on Main Street. No fee to enter, just come and show off your vehicle (all are welcome – cars & trucks– vintage, hot rod, classic, just plain cool) and then join in the parade at 11 a.m. if you’d like to. Chicken BBQ tickets are available. Open to all. Tickets are $10 each and Tiede Smokehouse is supplying the food. To purchase tickets, contact Andi Riel at 603-435-6346 or pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com. Checks are payable to Pittsfield Middle High School and can be mailed to Andi Riel, 960 Catamount Rd, Pittsfield NH 03263.

ANDREA RIEL

pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com

Salisbury

■Old Home Day Chili Contest: Think you have the best chili recipe?Then show your stuff at the Salisbury Old Home Day’s 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off. It will be a fun time and you could walk away with some moola! Rules:Chili must be made from scratch, no packets or canned chili. Cook your chili at home, bring a burner to keep it warm (no electricity). The public will be your judges so show them what you got. First place is a $150 cash prize , medal & bragging rights. Sign up now by emailing the old Home Day Committee at salisburynhohd@gmail.comentries are due by August 11th.

■Please join us in the Old Home Day Parade on Saturday, August 12th. All participants will receive Salisbury OHD 2023 Button. All kids participating in the parade will receive a gift card for a free ice cream At Richardson’s Farm. To sign up please email the Old Home Day Committee at salisburynhohd@gmail.com or pick up an application at the Salisbury Free Library and mail to Salisbury OHD Committee 285 Hensmith Road Salisbury NH 03268.

JENNIFER HOYT

jimjen505@tds.net

Warner

■The Warner Farmers Market Kids’ Day will be July 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local kids are welcome to sell handicrafts, food, etc. Fee is $10; no prior registration required. For more information, contact David Bates, dcbates70@gmail.com, 603-748-2668. For more kids’ fun, check out the Pillsbury Free Library’s Summer Programs including special guest Matt Forrest Esenwine on July 11 at 9:30 a.m. For more information and full schedule, visit warner.lib.nh.us/kids/summer-programs/.

■ Summer Fun- Pickleball at Riverside Park Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. Equipment available; all levels welcome. View times and sign up on the TeamReach app for WarnerNHPB (code WPB21). PYO Blueberries at Blue Moon Farm is coming soon. Check their Facebook page for updates at facebook.com/bluemoonberryfarm. Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm has U-Pick Lavender through July 23. Visit pumpkinblossomfarm.com for more information.

■And Music - Second Tuesday Open Mic Night, hosted by Peg Chaffee, at Cafe One East starting on July 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come a little early to sign up for a 10-minute slot. All abilities are welcome. Saturday, July 15, Main Street Stage presents The Honey Bees Band, 6:30 p.m. Equal parts 30’s era Jazz, Western Swing, Folk-Rock and oddball Americana.

ELIBET CHASE

warnertowncrier@gmail.com

Webster

■Town Board Meetings this month: the Selectboard will meet on July 10 at 6:30 p.m., the Conservation Commission will meet on July 12 at 4 p.m., and the Planning Board will meet on July 20 at 6:30 p.m.

■ The next Free Friday Film will be on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. The movie is Some Like it Hot. After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. The cast includes Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis. Movie nights are held in the meeting hall next to the library. Free snacks and comfy chairs are available.

■The Library Book Group will meet on Thursday, July 27 at 7:15 p.m. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, explores the relationship between a privileged white woman and her Black maid. Join in person or via Zoom for the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library, and the Zoom link will be posted a few days before the meeting

NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH

webstertowncrier@gmail.com

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