Canterbury NH Community Newsletter

October 2026 Newsletter

  • At the Transfer Station

    NOTE: Yard waste cannot be put in with regular
household trash at the Transfer Station. If you 
have yard waste, please see an attendant.  PLEASE be sure to keep an eye on any kids who come… Read more

  • Energy Savings Tips Roundtable: 
Thursday, October 8, 7pm, Town Hall

    The Energy Committee invites you to a discussion about how to save energy this winter and year-round. Many people are asking how to save on heating, electricity and driving as oil, gas and electric prices increase… Read more

  • Want to be a Canterbury Community Power Representative?

    The Canterbury Community Power Committee (CCPC) currently has 2 representatives to the NH Community Power Coalition. We have an opportunity for a third person to represent Canterbury. The person in this position would serve on… Read more

  • ELKINS LIBRARY

    We will be closed for Columbus 
and Indigenous Persons Day on Mon., Oct. 12. There is a meeting of the Library Board of Trustees on Monday, October 19 at 6:00pm. Back to School time is… Read more

  • Canterbury Elementary School News

    A Busy First Month Canterbury Elementary School staff were thrilled to welcome students for the first day of school on August 31. CES teachers have been helping learners build classroom communities by getting to know… Read more

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Mark Your Calendars for these October Events you won’t want to miss!!

Sat., July 4th: 5th Annual Fireworks Fun Fest in the Center
Kids parade and games, hot dogs and hamburgers, Declaration of Independence, Concert, Watermelon, and especially grand Fireworks! Hosted by Friends of Canterbury Center. 5-9pm in the center.

Wed., July 15: Canterbury Farmers Market 20th Anniversary Celebration
Market goes an extra half hour — Join us for local dinner hot-off-the-grill with all the fixins’, extra kids games, bodacious Bluegrass music,
and cake of course! Event runs
4-7pm. Food served 4-6:30pm.

Quaker Meeting Yard Sale, July 18
Huge multi-family sale. All funds raised will go to “Immigrant Support Fund” established by Quaker Meeting. Sale goes from 7:30-2:30 at the Quaker Meeting House,
11 Oxbow Pond Rd.

Sat., July 25: The 68th Canterbury Fair, always the last Saturday in July!
Check CanterburyFair.com for the full schedule of Fair fun. All the traditional favorites, and MORE!
Fair opens at 9am when the Woodchuck Classic runners sprint down the hill from the elementary
school. The “Chipmunks” scramble down the hill next. Don’t miss Shaker hand pies at the Bake Sale!

Thursdays, Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sept. 3: Sessions in the Center
A line up of concerts brought to you by Friends
of Canterbury Center. 6-8pm around the gazebo (or bandstand,