Concord/Penacook

■Your Favorite American Girl characters are brought to life in a brand-new pop concert with music from the 1920s to the 1990s. The American Girl characters come together to find confidence and kindness and learn about the power of friendship. This show is at the Chubb Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

■ Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt team up again for a genre-bending delight, fusing sounds of country, swing, jazz, folk, and gospel. Together, these legendary artists join forces for one unforgettable night of music on Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St. The Box Office can be contacted at 603-225-1111 or 16 South Main St.

■The NHTI Athletic Department is thrilled to announce the college’s first Homecoming celebration on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. The campus will host an action-packed day of entertainment and sports all showcasing the incredible talents and dedication of our student athletes. The first 100 NHTI alumni who register at the NHTI Athletics tent will get a free NHTI Homecoming T-shirt. All NHTI alumni who register will be entered for free raffle prizes. There will be three Food Trucks. Wear your red and gold with pride as we celebrate the start of a remarkable year.

■On Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St. “A profound and riveting journey through shame and grief, ‘A Hard Silence’ is, quite simply, unforgettable.” NH author Melanie Brooks (“Writing Hard Stories”) returns to Gibson’s to present her new memoir, “A Hard Silence: One daughter remaps family, grief, and faith when HIV/AIDS changes it all.” Then on Thursday, September 21 at 8 p.m., online only, Gibson’s Bookstore is pleased to present Anderson Cooper with his latest book, “Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune!” Cooper will be in conversation with his co-author, Katherine Howe. It is a Ticketed Event (book included) from eventbrite.com/e/671441739317. The story of the Astors is a quintessentially American story — of ambition, invention, destruction, and reinvention. Also on Thursday at Gibson’s at 6 p.m., Daniel Mason visits .with a new novel, North Woods! A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries.

■Join McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a celebration of all things STEM. This free event will include exhibitors from local science organizations, the presentation of the Alex Higgins Memorial Space Camp Scholarship, the premier of a new planetarium show, and more!

■Join the Concord Food Co-op, 24 S. Main St, at 6 p.m. for an evening of food, fun, and delicious samples from their vendors! Mingle with fellow Co-op Members and the Board of Directors plus enter-to-win a variety of raffles! Didn’t vote in the Board of Directors Election yet? No problem! You have until 8 p.m. to get your votes in, the ballot box will be at the celebration! This is a free members only event.

■ Join Litherman’s Limited Brewery, Hall St, for the fun-filled 2 Brew CEU with KW Metro, where you can learn, network, and enjoy two refreshing brews courtesy of Guild Mortgage on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. “Getting Business By Referral,” is a transformative opportunity for real estate professionals to delve into the art of leveraging referrals to drive their business growth.

■ Come ice skate with family and friends at the Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Road, through Thursday, March 14, 2024. Refreshments available at the snack bar. Hours are Sundays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday hours begin on Saturday, October 7 and will also be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Admission is $6 and free for ages 3 and under. Skate rentals are available for $6 at the arena’s pro shop or bring your own. Ice Skating Lessons Session One is available November through December and Session Two takes place January through February. Classes have limited registration that must be completed with Concord Parks & Recreation by mail, fax, online, or in person starting in October. Registration for skating lessons cannot be done at the Everett Arena. Find more information at concordnh.gov/skating.

■Join Library Create & Sip: Pinecone Bouquet on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. to make a free small bouquet of fall flowers using pinecones while sipping on a cold beverage! RSVP required. Registration is required. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKK_j6CapsX8R1fVuWw0H4ja4wumAYDdNulHXpACkCEzU9pQ/viewform. Everyone is welcome!

■There will be a Storytime in the Park at Rolfe Park on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., recommended for ages 0 to 5. You can RSVP to Concord Public Library at concordnh.gov.

■The 33rd Annual Season Opening Gala raises the curtain on Sunday, September 17 at 7 p.m. at the City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with an Ice Cream Social. It is free without tickets. For more information call 603-344-4747. Come add some applause!

■The Old-Fashioned Family Fun Day, hosted by The Penacook Historical Society and the Abbot-Downing Historical Society, is next Saturday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 11 Penacook Street. Everyone is welcome to this free community event, featuring games, refreshments, penny candy, and more! Peek into the 1774 House and 1790s Rolfe Barn at fascinating layers of history. View the Abbot-Downing Historical Society collection of wagons, sleighs and coaches stored in the barn. Parking is on the street or in the field to the right of the barn. This is a fair-weather event; check for updates at penacookhistoricalsociety.org/events.

■The Open Door Community Kitchen, housed in Fellowship Hall (rear parking lot entry) at United Church of Penacook, serves free hot and nutritious meals every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

CHERYL STINSON

news03303@aol.com

JEAN VER HOEVEN

jeanann@voicenet.com

Allenstown

■Allenstown will be holding a concert presenting Bob DePaolo with music on his keyboard from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Blueberry Express Park, Town Hall, 16 School street. At the same time a Cruise Night will take place in the field next to the Town Hall. Bear Brook State Park’s 80th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sept. 17 from 9 to 2 p.m. with activities hosted throughout the day. Tickets are available through event brite at www.eventbrite.com , as well as more information on activities.

■The Suncook Senior Center will start a new program on Sept. 12, Caregiver Support Group from 1 to 2 p.m. a great place to listen and share. They are also starting a new Chair Yoga class on Sept. 19 from 9 to 10 a.m. and there is a $5. charge for this class. Arts and Crafts will be making Mini Flower Pot Magnets, starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

■St. John the Baptist Church will begin the Community Table on Sept. 12 starting at 5 p.m. with a Lasagna meal and the requested fee of $5. Take out is available. The Knight of Columbus Church Supper is back starting Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. at the St. John Parish Hall with a Chicken BBQ with potato salad, cole slaw, corn on the cob, drinks and desserts. Free will offering and take out is available.

CLAUDETTE VERVILLE

cverville2@comcast.net

BOSCAWEN

■Don’t Miss a Chance to Laugh! “A Funny Program about Funny Programs – The Greatest Sitcoms of All-Time” will be presented on Monday, Sept. 18 starting at 6:30 p.m. Author Marty Gitlin entertains and engages the audience with hilarious snippets of the beloved sitcoms in American History.

■Do you enjoy seeing the colorful gardens at various locations in town? Three members of the Beautification Committee maintain them and are looking for volunteers. The committee relies on the donations from residents and checks can be made out to “Town of Boscawen” and sent to Town of Boscawen, 116 N Main St, Boscawen, NH 03303. If you are interested in volunteering for a small project, call Kara Gallagher at the Town Offices, 603-753-9188 x 2322 or email her at kgallagher@boscawennh.gov.

■“The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom will be the topic of the Boscawen Public Library Book Discussion Group on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The novel tells how a dark secret threatens to expose the best and worst at a VA plantation prior to the Civil War. Copies of the book are available at the library whether or not you can participate in the discussion.

MARY ALLARD

boscawenpl@gmail.com

BRADFORD

■Bradford Fire Chief Brian Nowell reported the Fire Department has been doing some training in boat and water safety, a timely event due to the rains and high water and flooding. The Fire Department reminds residents they should have a smoke detector on every floor as well as a CO detector, and check the batteries. Nowell invited residents to stop by or call if you would like to tour the station, please call 603-938-2231. Also, if you have not ordered your house numbers from the Fire Department, you may call the same number. These signs do help the Fire /Rescue in locating someone in an emergency.

■Mark your calendar for the First Friday Brunch hosted by the CAP program and served in the Bradford Community Center senior room. The next brunch will be held Oct. 6, at 9:30 a.m. For additional information, please call, 603-938-2104.

■The Supervisors of the Checklist will be holding a public session on Tuesday, Sept. 12 between 6 and 6:30 p.m. New registrations as well as making any corrections may be done at this time down stairs in the Bradford Community Center.

MARJORIE CILLEY

mgcilley@gmail.com

CANTERBURY

■Save the date - Sept. 12, 7 p.m., for the Town Hall. Want to make your voice heard, or just listen to your neighbors’ ideas as we finalize Canterbury’s new Plan for Tomorrow? Please join members of the Canterbury Planning Board and staff from the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission at the four final public sessions on the Plan, all at 7 p.m. at Town Hall: Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12. After five years of gathering input from town residents - including two surveys and two visioning sessions - we’ve heard many suggestions on how to improve housing opportunities and economic development while protecting the unique characteristics of our town.

■Canterbury Historical Society Presents: Mark Stevens as he presents his program, ‘Don’t shoot! I’m the Perambulator’ on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall. NH law requires that all towns perambulate their boundaries once every seven years. But what does that really mean? Come find out and hear some tales of adventures and unexpected surprises our Canterbury Perambulator has stumbled into while walking the town lines.

■Shaker Regional School DistrictAdvisory Budget Committee – The Shaker Regional School District is seeking community members to serve on the Advisory Budget Committee. The board will select three members from Belmont and three members from Canterbury to serve on this committee at its Sept. 26 board meeting. All members must be registered voters for the town in which they are serving. Please visit www.sau80.org to review the charge of this committee. Please submit a letter of interest to Debbie Thompson, Business Administrator at dthompson@sau80.org or Shaker Regional School District, 58 School Street, Belmont, NH 03220 no later than September 20. Please contact Ms. Thompson at 267-9223 ext. 5303 with any questions.

RACHEL BAKER

bakercompany4@gmail.com

CHICHESTER

■The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at the Grange Hall to register voters, and make corrections, additions and deletions of the checklist. Applicants should bring photo ID, proof of Chichester residency, and proof of citizenship. Applicants who do not bring proof with them may register if they sign a Qualified Voter Affidavit Form and will be subject to the taking of a photo for retention. The updated checklist will be posted in the Town Lobby and the Library.

■School is back in full force. Parents need to get the transportation forms in so the school knows how your child is getting home on school days and in case of an emergency release. Sept. 19 is school picture day. Signs ups for soccer, cross country and track and field are now happening for grades 6-8. For more information contact acipriano@sau53.org

■The Out of Your Attic Thrift shop is having a Blue Tag Sale with many bargains. Check out the special area for free items. The shop is looking for volunteers to assist in many areas of the building. Stop by and see their friendly staff.

EVELYN PIKE

broomtailfarm@hotmail.com

DUNBARTON

■Dunbarton Garden Club/DGC annual Mum Sale continues at Page’s Country Store & Deli, 15 Concord Stage Road, Dunbarton, Sun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. DGC will have mums 3 for $20 as well as asters, decorative cabbages, cornstalks, pumpkins and perhaps, hay bales. DGC sponsors the ROOTS Club that is held at Dunbarton Elementary School in the spring and summer to encourage students to have an interest in gardening. Please support this DGC fundraiser so that the club can continue to give back to the community.

■New Hampshire Humanities Presents:Banjos, Bones and Ballads with Jeff Warner on Thursday, Sept. 21. Traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, present the latest news from the distant past. They help us interpret present-day life with an understanding of the working people who built our country. Tavern songs, banjo tunes, 18th century New England hymns, sailor songs, and humorous stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this informative program by Jeff Warner. FMI contact the Dunbarton Library.

■”Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: The Connected Farm Buildings of New England”presentedby Thomas Hubka on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the St. John’s EpiscopalChurch Hall, 270 Stark Highway North, Dunbarton. “Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn” portrays the four essential components of the stately and beautiful connected farm buildings made by nineteenth-century New Englanders that stand today as a living expression of a rural culture, offering insights into the people who made them and their agricultural way of life.” Members and Public are welcome. Free. FMI contact fancyiris@gsinet.net of the Dunbarton Historical Society. Thanks to the NH Humanities Council.

NORA LEDUC

noleduc2000@yahoo.com

EPSOM

■The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the town office. The Planning board will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to contact the town for the location of the meeting. The Webster Park Commission will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Large Pavilion at Webster Park. The Supervisors of the checklist will be in session for correction of the checklist on Wednesday at the town office at 9:30 a.m. Additions and corrections to the checklist may be made: RSA 654:27. Nancy Claris, Terry Riel, Betsy Bosiak.

■Mondays at 3:30 p.m. the LEGO’s will be joined by other building materials to try out! Duplex, Plus-Plus, and jumbo cardboard building blocks will also be available. Morning Story Times areMonday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. and feature books, movement, snacks, and crafts. Themes for this month will focus on transitioning to fall and visiting the library to celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month. Mondays are a smaller group, perfect for kids who may get overwhelmed easily. Mahjong lessons every Tuesday at11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.We have a great group of people that meet every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. to play mahjong. Come learn the ropes in a fun environment. The Knitters Group will meet on Tuesday eveningat 6:30 p.m. Movie Matinee on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with “Love Again.”

■Monday: PTO meeting on the ECS playground at 6 p.m. Monday: D.C. Fundraising Committee meeting at ECS 7 p.m. Tuesday: ECS School Board meeting - 6 p.m. ECS Library Happy birthday to Pat Dail on Tuesday, Dean Carlson on Wednesday, Nicole Wilson & Bill Neely on Saturday! Happy Anniversary wishes to my lovely daughter Crystal & awesome son in law Sean Foster today!

TERRY RIEL

rielt397@gmail.com

FRANKLIN

■PSS PTO Meeting at Paul Smith School, Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. The 2023-2024 school year has begun for SAU 18. The Paul Smith School PTO holds their monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Stop by to hear updates.

■Concert in the Park at Marceau Park, Sept. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. Bow Junction will be performing. This is the last concert of the 2023 summer season, and this is the last day of the farmers market, too. Get your local goodies from 3-6 p.m.

■2nd Annual Chili Cook-off at Meridian Lodge #60, Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Come taste some delicious chili and vote on your favorite.

AMY and ANDREW DUGUAY

franklintowncrier@gmail.com

Henniker/Weare

■Fall sports in the twin towns have all caught up with the Bass team and are competing at both the high school and junior levels. Field Hockey got a nice write up last week in this very newspaper and the Football team had a thrilling come from behind win for their first game. John Stark Regional High School Football Boosters is hosting their 7th annual car show. They are excited to expand their already successful community event. They will have local vendors and activities for the entire family. As always, they will have food, music, raffles, and prizes! Car registration begins at 9 a.m., and the show is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■Thanks to the Rotary Club for placing their flags all over both towns as the most colorful fundraiser any group does for us – it made Labor Day special as you drove about. And for those of you who like to plan ahead Weare Town Clerk’s Office will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 for Town Clerk Training.

■Alchemists’ Workshop is offering a Fall film camp/workshop for young people ages 12 to 18. Contact them at dunn.t@comcast.net if interested in learning more about this.

TOM DUNN

dunn.t@comcast.net

Hillsborough/Deering

■Save the Date: Oct. 18, for the Smith Memorial Annual Harvest Supper. A Hillsboro tradition, fundraiser, and outreach to the wider community for well over 80 years! You will enjoy a meal of turkey with all the trimmings finished off with slices of home-baked pie. Mark your calendar to call for reservations beginning Oct. 2.

NANCY SHEE

nshee71@gmail.com

Hopkinton

■Join us at the Slusser Center before Senior Lunch on Sept. 13 at 11 for a presentation on joint care by Dr. Desmarais from Concord Orthopaedics. Call the Slusser Center at (603) 746-8265 to sign up for this free presentation. HopkintonRec.com

■Hopkinton Historical Society is currently accepting donations for its Second Hand Art Sale scheduled for Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.. The Society is looking for paintings, watercolors, sculptures, photography, woodworking, and pottery. Donations can be dropped off at the Society on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call 603-746-3825 if you have questions.

■The Murder Mystery Dinner is back; it’s 80’s Rock Concert Style this time. Join us for a night of murder, mystery and mayhem, including dinner and adult beverage.! Saturday, Sept. 23, 5 - 8:30 p.m. HopkintonRec.com to register.

KATHLEEN BUTCHER

kathb123@comcast.net

Pembroke

■Suncook Senior Center Open House on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Craft displays, programs and activities. See what the center has to offer. Questions, call Carol at 603-485-4254.

■Thank you to all those who helped make the Pembroke & Allenstown Old Home Day such a success! We could never do it without all the wonderful volunteers, vendors, crafters, performers, sound technicians, Allenstown and Pembroke Town Officials, Public Works, Fire, and Police Departments, committee members and our dedicated sponsors. A big thank you!

JOCELYN CARLUCCI

taihi@comcast.net

Pittsfield

■Pittsfield Historical Society presents a program, “Good Old Golden Rule Days” of school. Jonas and Elaine Glidden, teachers at PMHS from the 1970s to 2005, are back in town and will present 2 programs. Jonas will present “What Made Pittsfield Schools Different and Unique” and Elaine will discuss “Technology in the Schools and the Difference It Made”. Join us on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the PMHS Lecture Hall for an opportunity to hear two beloved teachers as they enjoy sharing and hearing stories of the school and its people. Free, open to the public.

■The First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, will welcome back organist Mark Thallander for the 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 service. This August marked 20 years that he was involved in a terrible car accident that almost took his life, but ultimately took his left arm. Come to hear the music that bursts from the church’s 1877 organ under Mark’s genius! All are welcome. Parking and wheelchair accessible entrance are available from the Chestnut Street lot. For information, call 603-435-7471.

■ Community Supper to be held at the First Congregational Church on Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is by donation. All are welcome.

ANDREA RIEL

pittsfieldtowncrier@hotmail.com

Warner

■Pillsbury Free Library presents Film Night at the Warner Town Hall with a screening of “The Quiet Epidemic,” a documentary about Chronic Lyme Disease and tick-borne infections, Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. The film will be followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Lynn Durand and tick-borne disease ecologist and patient advocate Kathie Fife. Bring your own seat cushion; Popcorn and other snacks will be served. Free to the public; donations gratefully accepted.

■Learn how to sew a ribbon skirt with Katie Devoid at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Sept. 16 from 1-4 p.m. Bring fabric, ribbons, and a sewing machine if you have one; some will be available. Ideal for ages 10 and up with a parent or 15 and up on your own; limited to 10 participants. $40 for members or $45 for non-members. Register at indianmuseum.org.

■Warner Fall Foliage Festival is coming! Find information on volunteering, signing up for the road race, and the daily schedule at wfff.org. Volunteers are needed for slots of a minimum of two hours. They include selling raffle tickets, managing parking, staffing the Info Booth, and more. Information is also available on the WFFF Facebook page: facebook.com/WarnerFallFoliageFestival.

ELIBET CHASE

warnertowncrier@gmail.com

Webster

■Come celebrate September and enjoy your friends and neighbors at an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. in front of the Webster Town Hall (945 Battle Street). The ice cream is free! Donations will support the Democratic candidate for the NH Senate for Webster (District 7). Members of the Webster Town Democratic Committee will be scooping.

■Join the Webster Free Public Library in the meeting hall next to the library on September 22 at 7 p.m. for the next Free Friday Film, “Inside,” a psychological thriller about an art thief trapped in a New York penthouse after his heist doesn’t go as planned. Starring Willem Dafoe. Free snacks!

■The Webster Conservation Commission and the Webster Free Public Library will present “Tick Talk on Saturday, September 23 from 10-11 a.m. at the Webster Town Hall (945 Battle Street). Kathie Fife will discuss the ecology of Lyme disease and will share her knowledge and experience as a patient and natural resource specialist.

NANCY PICTHALL-FRENCH

webstertowncrier@gmail.com

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