Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

Granted! Shaker Village gets help fixing Meeting House

Canterbury Shaker Village has received a $7,500 award to preserve ten windows in the Meeting House. The money was awarded by the Preserving America Grant Program, which gave more than $1.4 million this year to assist nonprofit organizations in telling “the incredible story” of America from its founding through its…
We’re all one

“My mind gathers tranquility from the thoughts of the birds, the squirrels, the mice, the millions of insects, and the other animals that live here.” ~ Bernd Heinrich A Year in the Maine Woods Indigenous people had totem animals. Perhaps some of them still do. I assume they chose animals…
WindowDressers is coming to Canterbury!

Drafty windows? Want to save $$ on heating? Learn how at the Merrimack Window Dressers information session on Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall. Learn about the Community Build (think barn-raising or quilting bee) in November where neighbors will gather to build custom-built insulating window inserts…
CUCC services and events

SPECIAL SERVICES AND EVENTS Thursday, March 28, 6:45 pm: Tenebre in the Parish House An ancient service of light and shadows; we gather at table and retell the story of Jesus’ passion. Friday, March 29, 7-8 pm: Good Friday meditation and prayer in the church Sunday, March 31: EASTER! –…
April: Our month of surprises

Dear Friends, It seems like every morning in Canterbury brings a surprise these days: the changing light, the tree buds, vicious prickers that grow a foot overnight, new birdsong. April is full of surprises. Of course there are those surprises we keep on our calendars, like April Fools Day and…
Egg hunt update: it’s rescheduled for Saturday, March 30

The annual Canterbury Rascals 4H Easter Egg Hunt is almost here! Because of snow last weekend, the egg hunt was rescheduled for this Saturday, March 30, at 10 am, at Canterbury Elementary School. This fun event is for Canterbury residents only, ages 11 and under. Bring your own basket for…
Up March 21 in Elkins Speaker Series: the NH primary

Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki on Wednesday, March 6, at 6 pm in the Town Hall for Irish Pub Night. Hosted by the Friends of Elkins Public Library. Come join the festivities, enjoy some traditional pub munchies and kick off your shoes and dance a little if you like. There will also be…
Polished Silver’s first seniors event draws a crowd

A beautiful time was had by all at the first (ever) Polished Silver luncheon. Polished Silver is a newly formed social group for Canterbury’s seniors. Guests were serenaded with sweet Valentines by four members from the Concord Coachmen Chorus. Soup, salad, and a plethora of delicious desserts were on the…
Farmers Market welcomes your input

Board members are already hard at work planning the 2024 summer Canterbury Community Farmers Market! There are several ways you can help … – Become a new or re-newing market member. Memberships represent 50% of our basic operating budget each year. Stall fees from vendors, music sponsorships and other support…
Introducing Canterbury Elementary’s top spellers!

Congratulations to our Canterbury Elementary School spelling bee winners! Winners by Class Mrs. McCauley: Madeline Treadway Mrs. Perlet: Gigi Allen Mrs. Whitney: Charlotte Archer Mrs. Briggs: Timothy Slayton Ms. Currier: Jamie Taylor Mrs. Baldi: Liam Treadway; Runner Up: Penelope Lemay (Pictured above are the top spellers, from left: Mrs. Chubb,…