■The garden club would like to thank all the townspeople and area residents who purchased holiday poinsettias from their annual Poinsettia Pre-Sale Fundraiser this year. A record number of plants were purchased as well as swags, containers of fresh greens, and fancy colorful bows, all made and decorated by members – a first this year. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward the club’s continuing civic beautification efforts within the Town of Bow. Thanks again.
■Bow Young at Heart will begin meeting again in 2022 on Jan. 5 with “Winter Mammals: Adapting to a New England Climate,” presented by Shelby Morelli from the Audubon Society. On Jan. 26 they will hold a discussion about the Food Bank and Food Pantry programs. BYAH meetings are held regularly the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Bow Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Road with a social hour at 11:30 a.m. and a program at 12:30 p.m. Members and guests should bring a brown bag lunch and a beverage. Desserts will be provided. For more information contact Carol Barleon, 603-568-2812.
■I wish you a very happy and safe 2022!
■The Congregational Church’s 17th Annual Christmas Concert is now on YouTube for you to enjoy. Don’t miss it. youtube.com/watch?v=Dq9TFnLaU08
■No school Dec. 27 through Dec. 31.
■You are cordially invited to attend a promotional ceremony for Sergeant Cristopher Remillard, Officer Brian J. Tyler and a public recognition ceremony for retiring Chief of Police Daniel Sklut on Dec. 30, at 5:30 p.m. at the Dunbarton Elementary School Gymnasium. Congrats to all.
■Getting Started with Backyard Birdwatching—Virtual on Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Presented by Stephen Hale, PhD. Less about birds, this presentation provides valuable pointers, tips and shortcuts for an interested person to quickly get the most out of birding and to become a skilled birder. Great for both beginners and intermediate birders. Email dunlib@gsinet.net to obtain the Zoom link.
■This month the DCC Book Club will be reading “Minor Feelings: An Asian Amercian Reckoning,” by Cathy Park Hong. The discussion is scheduled for Jan 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., hosted by Barbara. Any questions or for the Zoom link please call Barb 496-3253.
■Limited copies are available at the library of the title “Braiding Sweetgrass,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The Zoom discussion is to be held on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Facilitated by Damien Costello. Brought to you by NH Humanities Perspectives Book Discussion.
■250th Hillsborough Anniversary auto plates are available at the Fuller Library and Vaillencourt Fuels. Plates can be used as a front plate during 2022 by any legally registered vehicle in New Hampshire. To order stop by a location mentioned above or email: renewhillsboughnh@gmail.com
■On Jan. 1 is Hillsborough’s 250th Celebration Kick-Off from 1 to 4:30 p.m.! Join us at Hillsboro-Deering High School for winter fun: vintage snowmobiles, sledding, skating, crafts for kids and face painting, outdoor games, a bonfire with marshmallows and more! Check out HillsboroughNH250.org for all of the events scheduled for the year. Email HillsboroughNH250@gmail.com to volunteer.
■Holiday Closures: Dec. 31 (Town Hall, Slusser Center and Library), Town Library is closed Dec. 26, Jan. 1 and 2. The Transfer Station is open from 8 a.m. to noon Friday Dec. 31, and closed on Dec. 26 and Jan. 1 and 2.
■Winter Wonderland Walks is sponsored by the Hopkinton Recreation Department for ages 18 years and older, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Mondays from Feb. 14 to March 7. Find more information at: hopkintonrec.com
■“American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins is the selection for the book discussion with the Hopkinton Town Library on Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. The type of meeting (in-person, Zoom, or a hybrid) is not yet determined. Copies of the novel (including regular and large print editions and audiobook on CD) are available for checkout at the library. This is also available as a hoopla audiobook, Overdrive/Libby ebook and Overdrive/Libby audiobook.
■What We have Learned from the Abenaki Trails Project at The Hopkinton Historical Society is up through December. The exhibit is open Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call (603) 746-3825
■Help select The Hopkinton Hundred. Let us know your family’s top 10 picture books by Feb. 28. Stop by the library to pick up a nomination form. One per family, please. For questions email lmaynard@hopkintontownlibrary.org or call 746-3663
■Dial A Ride is open for rides to medical appointments and any other errands such as shopping, banking and hair appointments. The office hours at the Slusser Center are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (603) 746-4357 to schedule an appointment or to volunteer.
■The Contoocook Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon inside at Maple Street School. Stay up to date by visiting the Facebook page Contoocook Farmers’ Market. Masks are required.
■Join us for the Red Cross Babysitters Training on March 25. This class is geared for those in 5th to 6th grade; it fills up fast, sign up now to secure a spot! HopkintonRec.com
■On Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. is Trivia Night at Reed’s North. Test your holiday week know-how! For more information and menu, visit Reed’s North on Facebook.
■The Festival of Trees at Town Hall is open for viewing Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until the end of any evening meeting, and Friday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Dec. 31.
■Dec. 28 is the last day of the season for the New Hampshire Telephone Museum. Come see the great exhibits from this past year.
■Need fuel assistance? Contact Warner Connects NH at (603) 456-2053.
■Holiday Hours for Warner Connects NH from Dec. 27 through 30, are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or by appointment). Winter Coats are still available in many sizes, styles, and colors. Warner Connects NH volunteers can assist with medical appointments, filling out forms, or transportation as needed. Call (603) 456-2053 or (603) 219-1044. More volunteers are needed.
■On Dec. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m:, Anne Jennison will be featuring stories from New Hampshire Abenaki and other Northeast woodlands traditions. For a Zoom link call Sue at the Pillsbury Free Library at (603) 456-2289 or register for the event on Facebook.com/PillsburyFreeLibrary
■Mountain View Senior Center has a regular schedule of activities for seniors. Weight Training (Mondays and Fridays, 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.), Quilters Group (Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon), Mahjong (Tuesdays, 12:30 to 3 p.m.), and Bridge Group (Mondays at 1 p.m.). For more information, contact them at (603) 938-2104.
■Kearsarge Area After School Ski and Snowboard Club starts in January at Pats Peak. Warner Youth Sports Association is now offering the program to all children through Grade 12 including homeschooled or private school students who live in the district. For details, visit www.patspeak.com and click on Learn to Ski and Ride Program. Use password SNOW to register. Some partial scholarships may be available. For more info, call Rachel de Thomas at (603) 748-1800 or Manya Collins at (603) 660-8393.
■NH DHHS will be facilitating a COVID vaccine clinic on Jan. 8 from noon to 4 p.m., at the Kearsarge Middle School that will include pediatric and primary doses, as well as boosters. For more information, visit the Kearsarge Regional School District Facebook page.
■On Jan. 10 at 7 p.m., the Board of Directors of the Warner Fall Foliage Festival invite the Festival “membership” (town residents, volunteers, vendors, local businesses, anyone with an interest in the Festival) to attend its annual meeting at town hall. Masks are required. Come provide ideas and feedback!
■The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is hoping to start a monthly Craft Circle and is holding a Zoom Craft Circle meeting on Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. to discuss plans. Brainstorm and do some crafting together via Zoom in the hopes of meeting in person in February or a later month!
■The results of the Childcare Needs survey can be found at warner.nh.us/downloads/ChildcareSurveyResults-2021.pdf.
■The Family Closet Thrift Store will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 25. See you in the new year!
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