Allenstown

Public notice of the lowering of the Webster dam impoundment, Irish Pond, on the Suncook River here and in Suncook is planned to occur Sept. 9 through 21 to perform maintenance. Do not assess the exposed shoreline as people or pets can get stuck in the mud.

A dumpster is now available to residents for recycling materials only located in front of the Highway Garage. This is made available as an additional location to bring recycling materials during off hours of the Transfer Station. Please respect that this container is for recycling materials only.

The Allenstown Historical Society will host a Vintage Baseball Game on Sept. 22 at the Pine Haven Boys Center, 133 River Road. The first pitch is at 11 a.m. between the Dirigo Baseball Club of Maine and Mudville Baseball Club of Holliston, Mass. This is a free event. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

St. John the Baptist Church will hold its Annual Penny Sale and Harvest Bazaar Oct. 25 to Oct. 27 in the Parish Hall. Organizers are requesting donations of new items only. Gift certificates, books, jewelry, and puzzles can be brought to the Parish Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Suncook Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 19 will hold a Food Raffle after Bingo so please bring in some food for people to raffle off and take home. Friday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. it will hold Sew it Up to work on sewing projects or to learn or teach someone who may need help.

Andover

The weekly Andover Playgroup has started up again at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main St., every Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. This parent-organized program is open to all ages, with activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents and caregivers are asked to pack a snack for their kids. Free of charge. For more information or to be added to the playgroup email or call list, contact Miranda at 693-724-9448.

A weekly Zumba class is ongoing at The Andover Community Hub, every Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Drop-in; $10/class. Taught by Lynne Johnson of Wilmot, Zumba is a fitness program that combines a cardio workout with Latin-inspired music. People of all ages can participate in this high-energy dance class which helps improve cardiovascular fitness, balance, coordination, and strength. The Hub is located at 157 Main St. in Andover.

The Andover Community Coffeehouse will feature Hopkinton native and award-winning guitarist and composer Brad Myrick, accompanied by PJ Donahue on percussion, Friday, Sept. 20, at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, corner of Rt. 11 and Chase Hill Road. Music begins at 7 p.m., although doors open at 6 p.m. for food and beverage purchases, sound checks, and up to five open mic sign-ups on a first-come, first-served basis. The hat will be passed for contributions to the featured performers.

Boscawen

Confused about the Medicare alphabet soup? Find answers to your questions at the “Medicare Untangled” presentation being held at the Boscawen Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 pm. Join the discussion led by the ServiceLink Medicare Team.

Boscawen Economic Development presents the Second Annual Pumpkin Walk & Ride on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join other participants on a scenic 12-mile loop along the Rail Trail. A Bike Repair workshop is available at the Rail Trail kiosk. Enjoy a delicious selection of Boscawen-based food and drink vendors. Fun for kids with arts, crafts and contests, plus live music. Cheer on your favorite team at the Third Annual Police vs Fire Softball Game from 2 to 4 p.m.

“Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing” will be held at the Boscawen Public Library on Monday, Oct. 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Erin Moulton will explain the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more.

First Friday, Oct. 4, at the High Street Coffee House held at the Boscawen Congregational Church sanctuary features Tom Pirozzoli. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. and ends around 10 p.m. Open Mic spaces are available for eight to 10 musicians, poets and comedians. Sign up at highstreetcoffeehouse@gmail.com.

Coming in November are two presentations at the Boscawen Public Library including “Moonshine, The Brinks Job and the Boscawen Connection” on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

“Understanding Medicare and Your Options” is scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Bow

The Young At Heart Club will be meeting Sept. 25 at the Bow Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road, where New Hampshire Fish and Game will have a presentation related to moose in New Hampshire. Bring your own lunch at 11:30 a.m. The film begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information about the club and joining them for their meetings (guests are always welcome) or how to become a member contact Peter Cherici at (603) 774-7682 or email at fairfield_a@hotmail.com.

The Bow Garden Club also invites you to participate in Books in Bloom. Together with Baker Free Library, we are asking adults and children to create a floral arrangement or scene to coordinate with an adventure-themed book of your choice. You can use the book title, a character in the book or the book’s cover, or design for your floral arrangement. An opening reception with refreshments will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, and displays will remain until Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will be held at the library both days, and prizes will be awarded. To learn more about the event, look for information in the Bow Times or contact Lisa Richards at lisadferr@comcast.net.

Bow Rotary auction seeks donations to support community scholarships and camperships. Bow Rotary is looking for local business to support its upcoming scholarship auction. This year’s theme is “Reaching for the Stars.” Money raised through the auction goes toward scholarships, financial support for children attending camp and also supports community projects. Anyone who would like to donate an item or who would like to sponsor the auction can contact the Bow Rotary Club through its website at https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1612/singleemail/contactus. The online auction will take place November 6-9.

Canterbury

The Farmers Market will be open every Wednesday in September. All the bins are bursting with tubs of tomatoes, cartons of cucumbers, arm-loads of leafy greens, and bundles of beans, plus plenty of other local fruits and veggies. Grab a FREE (gently used) bag from the pile at the entrance to the market and stock up! Don’t forget to check for fresh bread, cheese and tasty meat snacks, pasture-raised meat and fresh-frozen fish, garlic and garlic products, maple syrup, eggs, sweet and savory baked goods, jam and tea, olive oil, and a few surprises. Ever tried celeriac or bitter melon? Come find out which vendors carry them and how to cook and enjoy them. There is live music every week – the September lineup is Senie Hunt on Sept. 18 and Paul Luff Sept. 25.

The market is Wednesdays, 4-6:30 p.m. in the center of Canterbury, in the parking area and meadow next to the Elkins Library.

Murder, Mayhem and Misadventure (MMM): We will start our September meeting at Elkins Library with a review of books read over the summer, solve a murder puzzle and receive the book “Malice Aforethought” about two murders in the 1870s, one each in Vermont and Pembroke. We will meet the author, Avree Kelly Clark at our October meeting. Come join us on Sept. 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Chichester

The town library is busy during September. Sept. 15 is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with displays. The Book Lovers meet on Monday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m., storytime on Sept. 17 at 10:45 a.m. and the knitting group meets on Sept. 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Town Library is sponsoring an Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30p.m. Another event happening is on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Grange Hall is Liberty is our Motto with songs and stories of the Hutchinson Family Singers. The singers achieved international recognition with songs of this living history program with Steve Blunt as presenter.

The school playground committee is looking for feedback on how to use the outdoor spaces around the school and changes you would like to see for these spaces. Please take time to answer a survey located on the Chichester Central School web page by Sept. 18. Families are encouraged to answer the survey so children can offer their opinions as well.

The spirit at CCS is alive with the chance to order online Spirit Wear Back to School Sale. New designs this year can be purchased at 1stplace.sale/60127 with 30 percent off until Sept. 24. Chilly weather is coming with a chance to purchase warm shirts.

With the start of school and the change of seasons, the Hope In Christ Church wants to remind those struggling in the Chichester community to meet food needs that the church is here to help. The Undercover Pantry is an anonymous way to get your food needs met. Coolers are located at the main entrance of the church by the library and food is available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesday noon to 6 p.m. with bread, butter, eggs meat and nonperishable items. If you are looking to donate or for more information contact 798-4220.

The Chichester School Board is seeking voluntary school budget advisory group members. Members will be selected by the school board to review and analyze the school budget from monthly meetings from October-March. If interested in serving contact bpreve@sau53.org.

Concord

The Concord Contra Dance Series returns with a free evening of mostly traditional contra and square dances at the City-Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road, on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. Veteran caller Tod Whittemore leads the dances with music by the Sugar River Band. Dances are walked through before the music starts. Beginners, singles, and families are welcome. More at https://tinyurl.com/yat3zesn or 603-225-4917.

On Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., sharpen your stakes and pull up a chair as horror novelist Rachel Harrison (Cackle, The Return) visits for the first time to present her newest novel, So Thirsty!

On Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s, N.H. author Maren Tirabassi presents her newest cozy mystery, Death in Disguise: A Rev & Rye Mystery!

It’s the 25th Bishop Brady Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 27 at Beaver Meadow. Check it all out at https://tinyurl.com/xhtrnxrr.

Concord’s annual Multicultural Festival will feature food vendors, performances, artists, vendors and more on Sunday, Sept. 22 at Keach Park, 7 Newton Ave., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a vibrant celebration of diversity and culture. This in-person event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with music, dance, art, and food from around the world.

Get together for a fun morning of Squats and Hops on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. Work out, mingle, and enjoy a cold beverage after over health and wellness conversation at Lithermans Brewing Company, 126 Hall St., Suite B. Bring your mat and water followed by refreshing brews and inspiring conversations. Come for fun or fitness. Information is at https://tinyurl.com/4f9ubmw6.

NH Audubon’s 110th Member Celebration and Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McLane Center. The Nature Store will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $45 to $55. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2wzddv6p.

Come enjoy a perfectly Peachey Smorgasboard on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 79 Clinton St. Enjoy every peach dish. Come on over from 5 to 7 p.m. and get your fill. This is a fundraiser for homeless families program. $10 per person; under age 8 are free.

On Tuesdays, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon (note day change), join the Bereavement Group at GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St. Free with no registration. Feel free to contact Jodi Plitman, bereavement coordinator with Bayada Hospice, at 603-724-6689 or Jplitman@bayada.com with any questions.

Upcycle your Halloween costume. The Library, 45 Green St., will accept donations of clean, gently-used costumes between Saturday, Sept. 21 and Friday, Oct. 4. Then, visit either the Bow Baker Free Library on Saturday, Oct. 5, or the CPL on Saturday, Oct. 12 to and walk away with a free Halloween costume.

GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N. State St., will host a Craft Fair with baked goods and raffles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.

It’s $2.00 per person; GoodLife participants and children are free! All items are hand or homemade. This event is indoors with plenty of parking.

Harmony Returns! featuring Concord Coachmen, Sweet Adelines’ Northern Voices A Cappella, and Greenlight on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. at the City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. There’ s more information at www.ConcordCoachmen.org.

After more than 60 years of loving labors in language, Richard Lederer will serve up a banquet of words, from praise to English to rib-tickling bloopers and puns. Lederer is a former Concord Monitor language columnist and the author of 60 books including A Feast of Words. Come partake on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Free and all ages are welcome at the City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. For a season schedule, visit www.walkerlecture.org.

In The Field Irish Dancers invites you to join them for their 9th Season beginning Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 39 Fayette St. They dance for the love of culture, music, dance, exercise and fun. They do not compete but perform. If you’re seven to 97 years old, go to https://inthefieldirishdancers.jimdofree.com/ for all sorts of information. No experience or Irish roots necessary. Learn all three styles. You can see them dance at 1 p.m. at the Multicultural Festival.

Street closures include the Farmers Market on Saturdays, Sept. 14 and 21 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capitol Street from Main Street to North State Street.

Also on Saturday, Sept. 14, the Freedom Walk closes Park Street between North Main Street and North State Street from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For the Concord Multicultural Festival on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Newton Avenue will be closed.

Dunbarton

The Spireside Coffee House will hold an Open Mic at the Congregational Church, 6 Stark Highway North on Saturday, Sept. 21. Performances begin at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. for signups. Five dollars suggested donation at the door. Coffee, tea, soup and snacks are available, and donations are accepted for the snacks. For more information, contact Lizz@dunbartonucc.org.

Mark your calendars for the Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group is coming on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. Find them on the stage in the Upper Town Hall for a performance and a beginner lesson. They will bring ukes. No excuses. Uke can do it. Check the library’s website and their Facebook page for any cancellation notices or changes.

School Events: Soccer Games: Come watch the fun. Friday, Sept. 20, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., visitor Dunbarton Green Team-Capital Well and home team Bow Athletic Club (BAC) Black play at Sargent Park, Bow. Also on Friday, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., visitors Dunbarton Royal Blue-Charette Equipment and home team BAC Yellow, play at Sargent Park, Bow. Questions? Contact: dunbartonrec@gmail.com. PTO Scholastic Book Fair is Monday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. to Friday, Sept. 27, 2:25 p.m. The Fourth BACtober Fest 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Help support Bow and Dunbarton athletes through recreation programs, including the Bow Athletic Club (BAC). Register for the 5K and post-race fun at Hanson Park Gosling Field in Bow. Contact: Dunbarton PTO@gmail.com for registration, cost, etc.

Epsom

Today Read with Rosey the Therapy Dog at 11 a.m. Come meet Rosey, a certified therapy dog who will be visiting the library. Children will have a chance to practice their reading with Rosey, or just snuggle up and relieve some of that back-to-school stress. The first 10 readers/visitors will receive a free copy of Rosey’s coloring book. Children of all ages are welcome. Morning Story Time is Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. featuring books, movement, snacks, and crafts. The Knitters Group will meet on Tuesday evening at 5 p.m.: Mahjong on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.; Bouncing Babies Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.; Movie Matinee on Wednesday starts at 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Clubs at 4:30 p.m. We are switching things up at the library and adding not one, but four new club options for school-aged kids. Email Hannah at youth.services@epsomnh.org with any questions.

EYAA will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at ECS in room 224.

Franklin

Friday, Sept. 20 Intro Night for incoming prospective Franklin Junior Youth Group members. See if this is something you’d like to be a part of. (Especially 6th graders; 5th and 7th  graders are also invited.) Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Bessie Rowell Community Center, from 7-9 p.m. The new Junior Youth Group weekly meetings begin in October, Fridays from 7-9 p.m. at BRCC. Questions? Call Karen Darling at (603) 770-1851.

The Franklin Democratic Committee monthly meeting takes place Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Peabody Place Craft Room. Any questions contact RWhite4183@outlook.com or 603-455-3387.

Franklin Animal Shelter Uno Fundraiser, Thursday Sept. 12 from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal at Uno’s in Tilton (Tanger Outlets) and 20% of your check will go to the animal shelter. A win for you and our furry friends.

Volunteers needed for Granite United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. If you are willing to help low-income families prepare their tax returns, this volunteer opportunity ls for you. Training provided to become an Intake Specialist, Tax Preparer or Facilitator. For more information: Contact Paula Gay at paula.gay@graniteuw.org or call 603-892-0098.

Henniker/Weare

Music at the Market presents Will Hatch from 4 to 7 p.m. next Thursday in Henniker. And reminder, Henniker Handmade and Homegrown Festival is set for Sept. 28 and 29 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Congrats to 40-year veteran of Pat’s Peak, Robbie Holland, being chosen as its new race director.

Alchemists’ Workshop is producing a film on teen suicide in New Hampshire. They are looking for actors and crew members. Email dunn.t@comcast.net for more details.

New England College has started its fall sports season strongly including a win in the pre-varsity phase of its start-up year at Plymouth State University. Most games are on Sunday afternoons and all are away.

Hopkinton

Clean out your closets for Changing Lives Equine Center. We are collecting men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories (scarves, handbags, wallets, ties, belts) and household textiles (bedding, towels, tablecloths, curtains, pillows). All items must be clean and in sellable condition. Please use large bags for donations. The funds raised will support older rescue horses that are used for therapeutic riders, veterans, Special Olympians and 4-H members. We raised over $400 to support the horses and the programs. For information about dropping off donations, call Marcia Evans at 603-545-5213 or email marciadawnmar@tds.net. To arrange for pick up, text Kath Butcher (603) 724-3452 or email kathb123@comcast.net. Donations will be accepted from Sept. 14 until Oct. 11 at Dawn-Mar Ranch, 64 Stumpfield Road in west Hopkinton.

Hopkinton Historical Society is holding its Secondhand Art Sale on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. that will be filled with a variety of paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, woodworking, and pottery, etc. If you have items you would like to donate to the sale, please contact the Society at 603-746-3825 or administrator@hopkintonhistory.org with any questions or to schedule pick-up or drop-off of your items.

Penacook

There will be a Storytime in the Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Rolfe Park, 79 Community Drive, recommended for ages 0-5. Register at concordpubliclibrary.net/librarycalendar. In case of wet weather, Storytime is held in the Concord Public Library auditorium, 45 Green St., Concord.

The Penacook Historical Society, 11 Penacook St., will host “From Guns to Gramophones: Civil War and the Technology that Shaped America”, on Wed., Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. Presenter Carrie Brown will explore the technological triumph that helped save the Union and then transformed the nation.

Pittsfield

Pittsfield Middle High School Homecoming is Sept. 20 & 21. Homecoming Parade will be on Fri, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. Soccer games will be held at Drake Field on Sat., Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Boys’ varsity versus Mount Royal Academy, at noon girls’ varsity vs Mount Royal Academy.  At 2 p.m. co-ed middle school versus Farmington.

Vintage Hill Autumn Craft Fair, 10 Berry Ave. will be held on Sat, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Crafts, live music, raffles and Geoffrey’s vending (hot dog stand).

The Pittsfield Conservation Commission will host an open house at Rocky Ridge Town Forest on Saturday, Sept. 21. It will start at 9 a.m. and will be rain or shine. Join the PCC on a walk through the newly established trails. Cider and donuts will be provided. Meet at Rocky Ridge, located on Clough Road near Greer Lane.

Graylag’s 75th Anniversary Celebration! (this is the previous Bob Cousy Basketball Camp) located at 300 Clough Road, Pittsfield will be held on Sun, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. A co-ed basketball game is being planned with teams from Pittsfield and Coe-Brown. This is a free event.

Salisbury

The Salisbury Historical Society’s season ends with the Potluck Supper and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6pm at the Old Baptist Meetinghouse at 655 Old Turnpike Road. This is an important night as new officers will be elected. The Hearse House Museum is closed for the season. Look for us next spring, opening the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. For more information please email the Historical Society at salisburyhistoricalsociety.org.

·On Saturday Sept. 21 at 1 p.m., the Salisbury Free Library will have Jeff Warner present the Songs of Old N.H. Drawing heavily on the repertoire of traditional singer Lena Bourne Fish (1873-1945) of Jaffrey and Temple, Jeff Warner offers the songs and stories that, in the words of Carl Sandburg, tell us “where we came from and what brought us along.” These ballads, love songs and comedic pieces, reveal the experiences and emotions of daily life in the days before movies, sound recordings and, for some, books. Songs from the lumber camps, the decks of sailing ships, the textile mills, and the war between the sexes offer views of pre-industrial New England and a chance to hear living artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. For more information please email the library at salisburyfree@gmail.com.

Pembroke

Take Me Out to the Ball Game - 1860s Style: The Allenstown Historical Society is sponsoring a vintage baseball game on Sept. 22 at Pine Haven Boys Center, 133 River Road. First pitch is at 11 a.m. Dirigo Base Ball Club of Maine vs. Mudville Base Ball of Holliston, Mass. This is a free event. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Food concession by Allenstown Firefighters Association.

Pembroke Historical Society, Pembroke Town Library, and the Friends of the Pembroke Town Library in conjunction with NH Humanities, will host Dr. Herman Tavani of Nashua’s Rivier University on “Ethical Aspects of Converging and Emerging Technologies: Some New Challenges in an Era of AI Chatbots” on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. at Pembroke Library. This event is free and open to the public.

Warner

On Sat., Sept. 20, from 6-8:30 p.m., Dwayne Haggins Band brings a fusion of traditional country blues and soul to the Main Street Warner Stage in Jim Mitchell Park. Come enjoy this musician who has been described as “the love child of Hank Williams and Otis Redding.” Admission is free with donations encouraged.

The 77th Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival is coming Oct. 11-13. There is so much to do and see including crafts, music, lobster dinner and chicken BBQ, midway rides, oxen and woodsmen’s competitions, book sale, and more. This year’s parade theme is “Happy 250th Birthday Warner” so get working on your float. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks in two-hour shifts. To volunteer for or learn more about this wonderful community event that supports local non-profits, schools, and cultural activities, visit https://wfff.org.

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum announces the MKIM Futures Fund, a new endowment fund to be managed by the NH Charitable Foundation. Gifts toward the endowment will be invested and preserved to provide future consistent funding for the Museum. To learn more or contribute, visit https://www.indianmuseum.org/support-mkim.

Webster

The next Free Friday Film will be on September 20 at 7 p.m. American Fiction, a dark comedy starring Jeffrey Wright as a “frustrated novelist, fed up with the establishment profiting from ‘Black’ entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes, who uses a pen name to write his own outlandish ‘Black’ book and is suddenly swept up in the madness he claims to disdain.” Join us in the meeting hall next to the library. Free snacks.

The next Webster Congregational Church dinner will be on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. The meal will be chicken and dumplings, American chop suey, macaroni salads, garden salad, and homemade pies and assorted desserts. Meals are $12, and 15 and under are free.

Now that the primary elections are over there is an opportunity to learn more information on voting from the Secretary of State’s office on such items as sample ballots, your own personal voter information, the state list of clerks and polling places. For information on each town clerk go to https://app.sos.nh.gov/viphome. The presidential election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5.