The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will meet on Monday, May 8 at 7 pm at the Community Center, Lower level.
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 “PITTSFIELD GOES TO THE 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 Suncook Valley Area Lions Club is collecting gently used items for the Town Wide Yard Sale. Spots are available (for $10) for other groups or individuals to set up. Please call Laurie at 435-5052 to arrange for drop off or pick up and for more information.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Multi-Town Yard Sale on June 2, 3 & 4 from 8-2pm. Registration is now open until May 25. Please visit www.pittsfieldchamber.org for more information and registration forms.
As one of our yearly fundraising events, the Pittsfield Beautification Committee will be having a yard sale on Saturday, May 20th from 8 am to 2 pm. We will be set up at Nancy & John Barto’s house at 515 Dowboro Rd. Pittsfield, just 3.5 miles from the center of Pittsfield and from the intersection of Rt 4 and North Rd in Epsom.
The Historical Society will present the program “Early Woodworking in Pittsfield” on Wed, May 10th at 7 pm at the Society, 13 Elm Street.
We will explore the crafts’ origins from the humble beginnings of John Cram’s sawmill to the box and shingle mills of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and how this industry was indispensable to the early growth of Pittsfield. Short biographies will include Jacob Jones, clockmaker; Abraham French, cabinet-maker; William Hartwell, millwright, and lumberman; and many others. After the presentation by David Harper, there will be a brief demonstration with some of the hand tools and techniques these craftsmen would have used in their work.
The Pittsfield Players present “Deadly Image” by Billy St. John, directed by Carole Neveux and produced by Jon Martin hits the Scenic stage ONE WEEKEND ONLY, Sunday, May 7 at 2 PM at the Historic Scenic Theater, 6 Depot St. Tickets available by calling (603) 435-8852.
The PES PTO will meet on Mon, May 8 at 6:30 pm at the PES Library. For more information, contact Lisa English at 340-4831 or pto@pittsfieldnhschools.org.
A Pittsfield Community Garden committee has been formed and they will meet each Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please attend the meeting.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is offering a $500 Scholarship. Students that are graduating High School in 2017 and live in the towns of Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom or Pittsfield and plan to continue your education are eligible to apply. Applications are now available on-line at www.pittsfieldchamber.org and the deadline for submissions is June 1st.
The Pittsfield High School Alumni Association will meet on Thursday, May 11 at 6:30 pm at the High School, room 126. If you attended or graduated from Pittsfield High School, you are an Alumni Association member – please come join us! We would love to see some new faces at the meeting.
On Tuesday, May 9, at 10:00 AM at the Senior Center an UNH Nutrition Extension Program will be held. Classes on healthy eating and the topic is about fruits and vegetables. There will be taste testing.
Grace Capital Church, 55 Barnstead Rd, is hosting a movie night on Fri, May 26. The movie “Sing” will be shown. The doors open at 5:30 pm and movie starts at 6 pm. Free popcorn, candy, and drinks. Everyone welcome!
The PES Spring Concert/Band performance for Grades 4-6 will be held on Tues, May 9 at 6:30 pm at the High School Gym.
The First Congregational Church is sponsoring a “Parents Night Out” on Fri, May 12 from 5-9pm. Your child will enjoy pizza, games, dancing, crafts and more. Cost is Donations Only. Please call 435-7471 by May 10 to reserve a spot.
The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on Tues, May 9 at 6:15 pm at the Town Hall.
The Town Clerk/Tax Collector office will be closed on Wed, May 10.
Pittsfield Middle High School students will enjoy their Prom on Sat, May 13. Be safe and have a GREAT time!
Foot Work Friday! PES students can be dropped off at the Family Dollar parking lot on Friday and WALK to school with PES staff. Students are also encouraged to bring their bike to school that day.
Happy Birthday wishes to Diane Bishop on Wed., to Morgan Gauthier on Thurs, and to Denise Robinson on Fri. Enjoy your Special Day!
Happy Anniversary wishes to Jeannette & Ron Engelmann on Friday!