Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

  • Canterbury Fire Dept. Member Recognition

    Canterbury Fire Dept. Member Recognition

    Canterbury Fire Dep. Member Recognition, Monday, March 3 Fire Chief Michael Gamache & Canterbury Fire Department will be hosting the third annual member recognition ceremony on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 1830. Family, friends, and townspeople are encouraged to join us for a brief ceremony recognizing the volunteers who serve…

  • Speaking of History…

    There are two known official town histories of Canterbury; the first, written by James Otis Lyford, was published in 1912. It records the history from 1727, our charter year, until 1912. A digital copy is available at the Canterbury Historical Society website https://canterburyhistory.org The second town history, written by Kathryn…

  • Canterbury Shaker Village Awarded$2.5 Million Grant to Reimagine Visitor Experiences

    Canterbury Shaker Village Awarded$2.5 Million Grant to Reimagine Visitor Experiences

    Canterbury Shaker Village has received a $2,500,000 grant from Lilly endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. The grant will support the Village’s reinvigoration of its on-site and online interpretive experiences to emphasize the history and culture of the Shaker faith at the core of its visitor engagement…

  • Treasure House Extended Hours

    The Treasure House will be open Saturday, February 8th from 9 to 4. Regular 10- 2pm shifts resume in March (unless we can recruit more volunteers). Consider joining the fun! It’s only 1 shift a month and you get first pick of the incoming treasures. Stop by and take a…

  • Ice Fishing

    “Third time is a charm”, or so they say. This will be the third Ice Fishing event that has been planned. The first year was too COLD. Last year had no ice. THIS YEAR will be JUST RIGHT!!!  NO fishing license required for this FREE one day family friendly event.…

  • February at CUCC

    Morning WorshipEvery Sunday at 10 am in the Church. Open and welcoming to all. We are in the liturgical season of Epiphany, exploring light and learning and journeying. Please check WMUR for possible weather closings.  We celebrate open communion the first Sunday of every month. Children’s ChurchFor children ages 3-6. Gather at…

  • Letter From Pastor Becky

    Dear Friends, Over the last month of holiday celebrations and travelling, we’ve gathered with others for potluck feasts, afternoon coffee, juice and crackers, sharing a newspaper or card game.  Peter and I have had more public meals in a month than we would in a year: in restaurants, hole-in-the-wall coffee…

  • A Great Way to Start Your Day

    STRENGTH and STRETCH CLASS begins its 10th year! Classes are every Monday and Thursday from 8:30-9:30am. Text Judy Nelson @ 603-493-4207 with any questions. Or just show up (which is half the battle)!! CHAIR EXERCISE CLASSES run on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:45-10:30am with no floor work involved. Bring your…

  • Canterbury Fair

    There aren’t really thanks adequate for all the hours and hard work everyone puts in, and Fair 2024 was no exception. We thought you might like to know where all that money goes after the hard work.   The 2024 Fair $$ went to two Belmont seniors who had worked on…

  • Two delicious ways to support your favorite library – chocolate and charcuterie

    The FOEPL (Friends of Elkins Public Library) Chocolate Raffle Basket will be on display in the library until Thursday, Nov. 7. Tickets will also be available at the Indoor Farmers’ Market at Canterbury Elementary School on Saturday, Nov. 9, where the drawing will take place. The cost is $5 for…