Tag: February 2024

• 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…

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  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

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  Polish Silver is a new social group for Canterbury seniors

  Eat. Chat. Be Merry! Polished Silver is a new senior social group inspired by comments suggesting a need for more social opportunities for seniors. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 11 to 1 pm, lunch (soup, salad, dessert, and beverage) will be offered without charge to Canterbury’s seniors at the Parish…

• For the Love of Art: A community paint party

  Come for an afternoon of artistic expression as we create messy masterpieces on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 3 at the Parish House. This guided experience, appropriate for all levels of artists, will be centered around love and connection. Find out more at bit.ly/3O4g0zQ or contact Mindy Beltramo at mindy.beltramo@gmail.com. Space…

• Winter Walk in Town Center to highlight trees, tracking … and scat!

  Join UNH Natural Resource Stewards Jim and Donna Miller for a free Winter Walk in our town’s center. Learn how to identify trees using their bark and canopy rather than leaves as well as follow tracks and scat to see what creatures call Canterbury Center home. Meet at the gazebo…

• Loudon Food Pantry asks you to pick up some extra canned goods!

  In December, the Loudon Food Pantry gave out enough food to 245 individuals for them to prepare 8,524 meals. Of these people, 111 were age 60 and older (45%), 64 were age 18 or under (26%), and 70 were between those ages (29%). Our meal numbers are lower than in…