Tag: April 2026

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  It’s been an exciting month for Pack 296, and we’re proud to share the highlights!

  Scouts across all ranks were
busy completing adventures: 
Lions tackled “Pick My Path,” Tigers 
reached for the stars with “Sky Is the 
Limit,” Wolves explored aviation through
 “Air of the Wolf,” and Webelos sharpened their skills in “The Chef’s Knife.” As a pack, everyone also completed the “Race Time” adventure —leading…

• Loudon Food Pantry

  We supply food to anyone who qualifies and lives in Canterbury, Belmont, Chichester, and Loudon NH. There is never any fee or charge for receiving food. All food given out by appt. only. How we helped our communities  In February 2026 Loudon Food Pantry gave out enough food to 271…

• Canterbury Fund: Time for Students 
to Apply (Deadline May 31)

  The Canterbury Fund is a charitable trust, administered by the Trustees of the Canterbury United Community Church who are authorized to act also as Trustees of the Canterbury Fund. The Canterbury Fund is primarily funded through the Canterbury Fair. The Declaration of Trust of the Canterbury Fund, as amended, states…

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  What-Not Drop Off and Volunteer Times

  We’re back at Town Hall this year — it’ll be cozy, but fun! Sunday, June 28, Move tables and set up, after church. Donation Drop Offs, Sorting & Pricing: — Mondays July 6, July 13 & July 20 // 4-7pm — Wednesdays  July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22 // 4-7pm…

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  Adult Clothing Swap, 
May 21-23, Parish House

  Sponsored by  Canterbury Benevolent Society Thurs., May 21, 9-5 
Fri., May 22, 9-6 
Sat., May 23 9-1  You can drop off and shop at the same time. 
Clothing must be bagged, clean and in good 
condition. We take anything except nightwear, 
swimwear, or underwear. Everyone is welcome to this FREE…

• Join Us for Field Work Friday, May 1, 9:30am

  Spring is coming! Join Conservation Commission 
members at the Robert S. Fife Conservation Area 
on Kimball Pond Road on Friday, May 1 at 9:30am to 
trim brush along the stonewall, remove bittersweet, and 
trim some trees to make mowing easier. Bring hand tools (loppers, clippers, small saws), water, and dress…

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  Help Send Team 603B to the 
VEX World Championship

  Goal: Raise $2,000  ——> $1,000 to support team travel. Thanks to everyone who donated already! Shaker Regional’s Robotics Team 603B – “I Don’t Know” has qualified for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri — the largest robotics competition in the world! These are our students, and…

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  The Canterbury Farmers Market 
Welcomes New & Renewing Members!

  We are now accepting memberships for the 2026 season. Our goal is 120 members to honor the Market’s 20th year! Join us in supporting our mission to promote community, local food, and agriculture through  vibrant weekly Markets. Your membership supports: • Connections with local food producers • A vital weekly…

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  Canterbury Rascals 4-H News

  Rascals have been busy this winter! They created decorative winter luminaries, while some club members built birdhouses in a workshop with local woodworking expert Ted West. Other Rascals learned to sew pillowcases with 4-H alumna Lydia West. On March 21, members participated in Merrimack County 4-H Presentation Day at Grace…

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  4H Cloverbuds News

  The Cloverbuds 4H club learned about animals and plant life during the March meeting. They learned about what they need to make shelters and participated in a fun scavenger hunt to collect materials to make a bird nest. The Cloverbuds also planted seeds to nurture at home!  On March 21st…