Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

Time to remove decorations from Maple Grove

It is requested that artificial flowers, flowerpots, artificial lighting including solar-powered lights, garden decorations (including wind spinners, wind chimes, plaques, etc.) and like items be removed from the Maple Grove Cemetery by Nov. 1 for the annual fall cleanup. Any items that are deemed to be obtrusive to the maintenance…
Shaker Village hosts Artisan Market on Saturday, Sept. 14

On Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 am to 4 p,, Canterbury Shaker Village will host its annual Artisan Market, featuring handcrafted goods and the opportunity to explore the village grounds. The market will feature approximately 20 vendors selling a wide range of items, including fine art, textiles, photography, woodworking, ceramics,…
See you at the fall festival at CES!

Join the Canterbury Elementary School PTO (CES Advocates) for an afternoon of fall fun on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3-5pm. Bring the family, a friend, or fly solo at this community event geared towards all ages. Check out some of the fun things planned: – Chili Cook-Off and tastings- Costume…
Travels with Count Rumford

A spy, a lover, a scientist, an inventor, and a diplomat, Benjamin Thompson, the American-born Count Rumford of Concord, lived a complex and controversial life. Rumford’s time in New Hampshire was brief but meaningful, as when he was ennobled by the Holy Roman Emperor in 1792, he chose to be…
It’s time for Cloverbuds 4H to start again!

Cloverbuds is for children ages 5-7 (those who will turn 5 by Jan. 1, 2025). If you will be 8 before Jan. 1 you will now be in the Canterbury Rascals 4H club! Children need to be registered again each fall for 4H for the new school year, so every child…
Commemorative Janet King art show runs through Sept. 21

Janet King’s commemorative art show opens at the Canterbury Center Parish House on Sunday, Sept. 8, daily from 3 to 7 pm. Some of the paintings are on loan from private collections, and others will be available for sale, with donations to the Canterbury United Community Church (deposit required; cash…
Dudley Laufman and friends to close Shaker music series

On Sunday, Aug. 25, at 4 pm, Dudley Laufman and the Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra will perform the last concert in the 2024 Music on the Green series at Shaker Village. Dudley, a Canterbury fixture, has been calling dances throughout New England for more than 70 years, and playing melodeon,…
Help Canterbury say “Thanks” and “Farewell” to Lois and Howie

After decades in Canterbury, our friends, neighbors, volunteers, public servants and all-round generous people Lois Scribner and Howard Moffett are moving from Canterbury to start a new chapter. All are invited to join a “Democracy is Sweet” potluck farewell party to say thanks and share memories in Canterbury Center on…
Remembering Cathy Borner, who loved all animals

Cathy Borner, 71, passed away July 22, 2024, in Hospice House at Concord Hospital. Her boundless energy slipped away after a two year tug-o-war with a rare incurable cancer. Born in Englewood, N.J., she grew up in Easton, Conn., where her love for all animals flourished. A gifted athlete and…
Shaker Village has new executive director

I am incredibly excited to announce the arrival of our new executive director, Erin Hammerstedt, this coming Sept. 3. Our Search Committee, led by Connie Roy-Czyzowski and Rachel Baker, conducted a robust and rigorous nationwide search with assistance and guidance from Museum Search and Reference. This process has brought Erin…