Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

4H Rascals officers bring devotion to their duties

Joy Potter, board member from Merrimack County 4H, was present at the Jan. 8 Rascals meeting to present club members with certificates for their years in 4H. In this picture, club officers participate in a ceremony where they acknowledge the importance of being devoted to their official duties. From leading…
Cloverbuds find there’s nothing like playing with food

At our January Cloverbuds meeting, the children loved playing with their food! We worked on food art at this meeting to help prepare members for the upcoming Merrimack Valley 4H Food Show. Cloverbuds made teddy bear toast, bugs on a log, and other one-of-a-kind creations with healthy food options like…
There’s something for every grade in CES arts program

Arts Integration at CES has continued this school year, allowing classroom teachers to collaborate with the visual arts teacher to achieve curricular goals and to promote learning through, about and with the arts. Here are a few highlights from this year: In late October, CES students in 3rd, 4th, and…
Seed Library seeks volunteer seed-packers!

Help us get the Seed Library ready for 2024 by joining us for a seed-packing session! Monday, Feb. 12; 11:30 am to 3 pm Thursday, Feb. 15; 11:30 am to 3 pm Saturday, Feb. 24; 9 am to noon Come to the Library Conference Room during these hours and spend…
2 chilly months, 3 hot Events in Elkins Speaker Series … plus our regular programs!

On Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 pm in the Town Hall, Steve Blunt presents “Liberty Is Our Motto! Songs and Stories of the Hutchinson Family Singers.” Originally from Milford, the Hutchinson Family Singers were among America’s most notable musical entertainers for much of the mid-19th century, with songs advancing social…
Shaker Village hosts snowshoe race!

The Delta Dental Snow or No We Go Trail Series returns to the Canterbury Shaker Village on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 10 am. Participants choose either a two- or four-mile course. If we don’t have snow, then we will use trail sneakers instead. The registration fee of $25 will be…
Shaker Schoolhouse renovation nears completion

By spring, a multi-year renovation of the Schoolhouse at the Canterbury Shaker Village should be completed. The work included a new roof, repair and partial replacement of deteriorated clapboards, gutters, rainwater leaders and the repainting and restoration of 26 windows. The project was funded by a variety of donors. Among…
A remembrance of a hockey showdown

The Fifield brothers were the front line, Stewart, John and Ollie. Hugh was on defense with Jim Albert and I minded the nets with my strapped-on old telephone books for pads. The brothers would not wear gloves. Ten below and no gloves. I suggested they cut out the palms but…
Here’s to Ben Davis and Wayne Mann, two advocates for Canterbury farmers

Recognition and thanks are owed to two of our Agricultural Commission members for work they’ve done representing Canterbury farmers at the state level. For their outstanding achievements and contributions to NH agriculture, Vice Chairman Ben Davis was recently awarded the Kenneth R. Marshall Memorial Award, and former chairman Wayne Mann…
Cabin Fever Antique Mart

Canterbury Town Hall Saturday, Feb. 24 Sunday, Feb. 25 10-3 each day No admission fee ~ Judy Egan