Mark your calendars to visit Friendly’s Ice Cream, 147 Loudon Rd in Concord on April 27 from 4-9pm for a “Friendly’s FUNraising” event. 20% of your check will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. A certificate will be needed and can be obtained by contacting Jennifer Pickard (in Pittsfield) at 858-0893 or will be available that night at the restaurant.
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop has Drop-in hours each day from 3-6pm this week. Mon- Play “Minute to Win it”, Tues- Board Games, Scavenger Hunt in town, Arts & Crafts-Creating Art with Balloons, Trip to Seacoast Science Center. For more information, contact Zach or Paula at 435-8272.
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is 30 years old!! Plans are being made to celebrate this wonderful milestone. If you attended PYW, worked at PYW, volunteered at PYW anytime over the past 30 years – we want to hear from you. Please contact Zach or Paula at 435-8272 or info@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org so we can update your contact info. SAVE THE DATE, JUNE 24 – Watch for more information about the celebration.
Save the Date for Old Home Day – Sat, July 22 and the theme of the day is CIRCUS! We would love to have ALL the organizations in town have a float in the parade. Contact Mark Riel at 435-6346 or amg1mar@metrocast.net to register your float.
The hours of operation at Josiah Carpenter Library will be: Monday & Wednesday- 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Tuesday & Thursday- 10:00- 2:30 pm, Friday & Saturday- 10:00-1:00 pm. Please note that the library’s restroom remains unavailable for public use.
The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club is collecting gently used items for the Town Wide Yard Sale. Please call Laurie at 435-5052 to arrange for drop off or pick up
Dogs need to be registered by May 1st. You may license your dog by stopping in at the Town Clerk’s office, on-line or by US Mail.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Multi Town Yard Sale on June 2, 3 & 4 from 8-2pm. Registration opens on April 15. Please visit www.pittsfieldchamber.org for more information and registration forms.
The Suncook Valley Area Lions Club will meet on Monday, April 17 at 6pm at the Pittsfield Elementary School Cafeteria. New members are always welcome.
The Foss Family Scholarship application is available NOW! Please visit the PMHS website in the College and Career section under the home page and scholarships/financial aid page for details and the application. Deadline for submission is May 1.
The Pittsfield Wellness Coalition will meet on Monday, April 17 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Pittsfield Middle High School Media Center.
On Easter Sunday, April 16, at 7 a.m., the customary Easter Sunrise Service will be held in the sanctuary with breakfast immediately following (about 8 a.m.) in the vestry. The traditional Easter worship service will commence at 10 a.m. There is parking and a wheelchair accessible entrance at the rear of the church at Chestnut Street. For more information about any of these services, call the church office at 435-7471.
On Tues, April 18 at the Senior Center – A Returning Performance by Cat Faulkner. Cat is a professional singer that combines the traditional jazz style with a new and exciting interpretation of the American Songbook. Please come and enjoy the music and have lunch with us, which in include a soup and salad bar. Call 435-8482 to make your reservations.
On Thurs, April 20 at the Senior Center from 9-12 there will be a Bake and Indoor Yard Sale. Come out and buy some tasty treats or treasures. Funds collected will support the Meals on Wheels program.
The Josiah Carpenter Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wed, April 19 at 7pm at the Library. The meeting is open to the public.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club will meet on Wed, April 19 at 6pm at the Community Center, lower level. For more information, contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
Grace Capital Church is hosting a Free Moving Night on Fri, April 21. Doors open at 5:30pm and the movie “Secret Life of Pets” starts at 6pm. Free movie, popcorn, candy and drinks!
The Food Pantry will be closed for the week of April 17 to MOVE to their new location at 55 Barnstead Rd. They will reopen on Mon, 4/24- the hours are Mon – 11-2pm and 4-6pm and Thurs – 11-2pm. Volunteers are needed. Please call 435-6773, X19 for more information.
The Pittsfield School District is sponsoring a Community Conversation Series – “Lead Poisoning – Why is this still an issue in the US and NH?” on Tues, April 18 at 6pm at the Pittsfield Middle High School Lecture Hall.
The Infant Toddler Diaper Pantry will be open on Tues, April 18 from 9-11am at the First Congregational Church. Young families are given supplemental diapers and wipes. Everyone is welcome. Please use the Chestnut Street entrance.
Happy Birthday wishes to Lee Miller, Fred Holmes and Matt Engelmann on Tues, to Linda Rafeal on Wed, and to Sean Foster on Thurs. I hope you all enjoy your special day!