Tag: October 2024

• A chocolate raffle for the library? Sweet!

  The Friends of Elkins Public Library (FOEPL) will be raffling off a basket of chocolate and chocolate-related items at the indoor farmers market in November. If you would like to donate an item for the basket, there will be a collection bin at the library starting on Tuesday, Sept. 24,…

• Canterbury Kids & Adults Clothing Swap

  Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 am to noonTown Hall Winter is coming! It’s that time once again to gather those clean, gently used clothes that your family have outgrown or just don’t want anymore! Swap them for something that fits! Do you have clothing you wish to contribute? Drop-off location: Canterbury Town HallDrop-off hours:…

• In church, in fellowship, in the quiet … please join us!

  Dear Friends, As I write to you, the days are still hot, and we’re still wearing sandals, but the trees are reminding us fall is picking up speed. We can’t miss those flaming swamp maples and the occasional crimson torch in a green canopy. The cattails are puffing up at…

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  Halloween Wicked Weekend Lineup!

  Friday, Oct. 25:Canterbury Woods Trick or Treating, 5 to 6:30 pm (15 West Road). Buffet dinner available Saturday, Oct. 26:Town Trick or Treating, 5:30 to 7:30 (Town Center) Sunday, Oct. 29:Sherwood Forest Trick or Treating Some details are still being worked out. Updates to the events will be posted in…

• Remembering Sean Williams, 1960-2024

  Sean Kenneth Williams, 64, who grew up in Canterbury, passed away on Sept. 9, 2024. Born on May 23, 1960, in Concord, Sean was known for his wit, dedication, and strong convictions. He spent his life working and helping others, always striving to make a positive impact. Sean graduated from…

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  Canterbury Garden Club returns with two meetings!

  It’s all about the herbs: On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6 pm in the Parish House we will be having our first meeting of the season and taking a dive into the benefits of herbs! Herbs –flowering, aromatic, culinary, medicinal — are widely planted in permaculture. Learn why they’re helpful,…

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  Three Cheers for the Beaver Deceivers

  Lance Messinger, Bob Fife, Tom Osmer, Geoff “Hubbs” Hubbell and Steve Seron met one Saturday in August at the Kimball Pond dam and re-installed the “beaver deceiver.” Bob cut the cable ties holding the two sections of the deceiver pipe where it lay downstream in the woods and we carried…

• Come hear our candidates for the Legislature

  Save the date – Thursday, Oct. 27 – for a bipartisan candidate forum for our local candidates for state Senate and state House from both the Republican and Democratic parties, to be held from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Town Hall. Moderated by Canterbury Town Moderator Jim Miller. Look…

• Treasures await you at Da Dump!

  Treasure House Update: Open Saturdays 10-2. Volunteers are needed. Meet your neighbors! Only 2 hours/month. Get first pick of the intakes. Stop by and/or Sign up. Kids: folding white boards, folding stroller, puzzlesFurniture: 3 colonial chairs, 2 wicker carry chairsHome: quilt rack, baskets, treasure boxesSports: skis, fishing poles, rowing machine, rubber  bootsGeneral: walkers, racks … floor,…

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  A busy first month at CES!

  Canterbury Elementary School staff were thrilled to welcome students for the first day of school on September 3. Building classroom communities: CES staff members discussed our Hopes and Dreams for our students this year, and classroom teachers have led their learners through discussions and activities in order to allow each student…