Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

For adults only: Palette & Pour

The Parish House Presents: Palette and Pour — a Canterbury-centered activity at the Parish House on Friday, May 17, from 6:30-8:30pm. This nighttime event is adults (21+) only and is perfect for a kid-free date night, catch-up time with friends, a Mothers Day gift, or more. The night will bring…
Spring into action with the help of the Garden Club

The Canterbury Garden Club is open to all! We have had a wonderful year of sharing and learning garden techniques. If you are a new or experienced gardener, or just love putting your fingers in the dirt, you’ll love the folks in this working club. No fees. No frills. Just…
It’s spring ~ so it must be time for another Polished Silver luncheon!

Join us for a spectacular Spring Polished Silver luncheon on Wednesday, May 22, from 11 to 1 at the Parish House! All Canterbury seniors are kindly welcome to a luncheon of salads and sandwiches, good conversation and much joy! Please contact Mindy Beltramo at 603-731-8091 or mindy.beltramo@gmail if you are…
Cloverbuds go from plants to citizenship

In April, the Canterbury 4H Cloverbuds learned about plants. First, we learned about the parts of a plant, and what plants need to grow. Then the Cloverbuds got to taste different vegetables that are different parts of plants. Cloverbuds tried carrots (roots), celery (stem), spinach (leaf), cauliflower (flower), pumpkin seeds…
The sounds of music echo through CES

After six years with Shaker Regional School District, Beverly Nelson is retiring as of May 2. We are excited to welcome Rachel Manita (pictured below) to our staff! Ms. Manita will be graduating from Plymouth State University this month. She enjoys working with children, and we know that she will…
Middle School PTO hosts Community Night

Belmont Middle School PTO is hosting a Community Night for all students and families in the Shaker Regional schools! Who: Students from CES, BES, BMS, and BHS and their families are invited to come and join the fun! What: The event will include food trucks, a 50/50 raffle, a corn…
Loudon Food Pantry provides for 4,542 meals

In March, the Loudon Food Pantry gave out enough food to 231 individuals for them to prepare 4,542 meals. Of these people,108 were age 60 and older (47%), 48 were age 18 or under (21%), and 75 were between those ages (32%). Target Circle voting results: Guests at Target stores…
Come explore Deepwood Forest!

Join the Conservation Commission and landowners Ken and Ilene Stern on Saturday, May 4, from 10 am to noon to celebrate the conservation of 385 acres along the town’s northern border. To join the fun, arrive by 10 am and walk 10 minutes to the wildflower meadow, where we’ll have…
A month of May Magic is unfolding at the library

Elkins Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is on Monday, May 20, at 6 pm. ~~~~~ Story Time: Join us Tuesday mornings at 10 for stories, songs and a craft. This program is perfect for infants…
Don’t miss these store stories!

The Elkins Public Library Speaker Series Presents: In Store for some Stories about the Store? by Mark Stevens, Thursday, May 16, at 6 pm in the Town Hall. Join us for some history about our Canterbury Country Store. Mark will present a slideshow and promises plenty of old photos, history,…