Pittsfield Historical Society will take you back to the 1930s and 1940s with scenes from Pittsfield. This video, taken by the local Freese family, highlights many scenes and significant events that occurred during this time. Come to see the old parades, horse exhibitions, dog sled racing, historic landmarks, and building, as well as a snippet of everyday life in the 30s and 40s. Larry Berkson, Pittsfield’s historian, will narrate this video and provide informative and historical background. Of course, audience participation is always welcome! We hope to see you on Wednesday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the museum, 13 Elm Street.
Bone Builders Exercise Program meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 am at the Pittsfield Senior Center This is a free one-hour weight training program that is designed to help increase your muscle strength, bone density, and balance. Bone Builders Exercise Program relies upon weight bearing exercise to protect against fractures. Bone Builder’s Class is held on the first floor of the Pittsfield Community Center. Beginners and advanced participants welcome and weights are provided. Please call the Senior Center at 435-8482 for more information.
The TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets each Tues at 6:6:30 pm at the Joy Church, 55 Barnstead Rd. For more information or if you have questions, please call Pat at 435-5333 or Beth at 435-7397.
Please join the members of our First Impressions Committee on Wednesday, October 17th from 6-8 PM at the PMHS media center for a forum on Pittsfield’s Downtown. Pittsfield has had the opportunity to partner with Tilton NH through a program offered by the UNH Cooperative Extension called New Hampshire First Impressions and we will get the see the results of their impression and work on a community-driven agenda aimed at the future of the Downtown. The New Hampshire First Impressions is an innovative assessment program that examines a downtown through the eyes of potential residents, visitors, and businesses, helping communities to learn about their downtown’s assets and opportunities for improvement. Share your own thoughts on the future of Pittsfield’s downtown and identify projects to improve our downtown. For more information, email cdc@pittsfieldnh.gov or call Clayton Wood at 396-6663.
Library Story Hour for preschoolers, families and caregivers will continue on Thursday at 10:00am; and Adventures Club for children in kindergarten thru 3rd grade will continue on Tuesday from 3:30 – 4:45 pm. Younger children will be learning about the stars and the solar system.
The South Pittsfield Community Club is hosting a Turkey Supper on Sat, Oct. 13 from 5-6:30pm at the SPCC clubhouse 444 Dowboro Rd. “All you can eat” – Turkey, Stuffing, Butternut Squash, Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Rolls, Drinks and Homemade Pies. Price – Adults- $10, Children 6-12-$5 and under age 6 – Free.
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club is collecting items for the annual Penny Sale. Anyone interested in donating items for the sale please contact any Rotary Club member. For more info, contact Donna Keeley at keeledm@yahoo.com.
On Tuesday, Oct 9th at 1:00 pm the NH Division of Public Health will offer a Tick Talk at the Pittsfield Senior Center. Come and learn about the signs and symptoms of tick-borne diseases, how to prevent bites, and proper tick removal and disposal.
Tues, Oct. 9 at 10:30am at the Senior Center, a musical performance by Cat Faulkner will be held. She combines the traditional jazz style with her interpretation of the American Songbook. Please come, enjoy the music and have lunch. Call 435-8482 to make your reservations for lunch.
The application for an absentee ballot for the State General Election (Nov. 6) can be downloaded by visiting the town website at www.pittsfieldnh.gov, or may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office. Absentee ballots will be mailed as soon as they are available.
The Victory Workers 4-H Club will be selling 4-H Candy Bars for the 1st fund raiser of the year. The bars are only $1.00 and come in almond, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, krisp, and caramel. The bars can be purchased from members or at our next 4-H PROMOTION EVENT on Saturday, October 13th. Our Fall Festival at Duane’s Family Farm on Suncook Valley Highway will be a day to attend. Animals, Bake Sale, Make it Take it’s, Games and Lunch Menu of Soup and Sandwich come out and support your local club members from Barnstead, Pittsfield, Epsom, Alton, Chichester, Loudon, and Rochester.
The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is having a Flu Immunization Clinic at the Pittsfield Senior Center on Friday, October 19, from 10:00am-12:00pm. If you do not have an insurance card the cost will be $30.00, but it will be free if you have a card from Medicare B, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim, or Anthem. The center is located on 74 Main St. in Pittsfield. There are no lines so just come in.
The Suncook Valley Area Lions (servicing Pittsfield and Barnstead) have pumpkins for sale to help with our eye care programs. If you need a pumpkins and want to help others please get your pumpkins from us. Look for us at Mikes Meat Shoppe on the corner of Upper City Rd. and Rt. 28, or call 435-5052 and we can make it happen!
The PES PTO is sponsoring Trunk or Treat on Sat, Oct 20 at the PMHS Student Parking lot. Trunk entry is from 6-6:30pm and Trunk or Treat runs from 6:30-7:30pm. (Vehicles must remain in place, may exit at 7:30pm) Please consider a canned donation to PES Food 4 Kids. Bring your carved pumpkin to be displayed and lit on the scaffolding. Snacks and drinks will be available. Win a prize for best decorated trunk and for best costume. Candy donations welcomed.
PES PTO is trying to be creative in ways to help the school district raise funds. One way that everyone can help without spending extra money is to save BOX TOPS. BOX TOPS are found on HUNDREDS of products and the school gets TEN CENTS for each one returned! Even if you don’t have youth in the school system, you can help by clipping the BOX TOPS. The FULL LIST of box top products can be found at https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products. The BOX TOPS can be dropped off at Danis Supermarket, Pittsfield Town Hall, Forest B Argue Recreation Area (Town Pool), Pittsfield Fire Station, Joy Church, Epping Well and Pump, Mike’s Meat Shoppe, Globe Manufacturing, and Pittsfield Elementary School. Please reach out to PES PTO with any questions you may have. pto@pittsfieldnhschools.org
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held on Mon Oct. 15 at 7pm at the Community Center, Lower level. (note this is the 3rd Monday not our usual 2nd Monday of the month)
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on Tues, Oct. 9 at 6:15pm at the Town Hall.
The PES PTO will meet on Wed, Oct. 10 at 4pm at the PES Library.
Please join our Masonic Open House- Corinthian Lodge #82, Free & Accepted Masons on Sat, Oct. 20 from 9-3pm at 5 Park Street. Have you ever wanted to know about Freemasonry or had a family member who was part of the fraternity? Come and visit us to learn more – all are welcome!
Happy Birthday wishes to Leslie Vogt on Sunday- I hope you enjoy your special day!