Barnstead Parade
Congregational Church
The
37th Annual Fall Fair will be held at the Church on the Parade
Grounds Saturday, November 4th, from 9am-1pm.
There
will be Crafts, the Bottom Drawer, the Christmas Corner and Home
Baked Food (pies, sweet breads, cookies, jelly’s and baked beans,
candy, all is home made). Also, hot mulled cider, coffee hot donuts,
chowders,soup, chili, mac and cheese, sandwiches and dessert
Take
out will be available. The fair is sponsored by the Church Missions
Committee.
We hope
to see you there!
Barnstead Historical Society
The
Barnstead Historical will be meeting on October 26, 2017, at the
Barnstead Town Hall, at 6PM for a “Pot Luck Supper” followed by a
business meeting at 7PM. We look forward to seeing everyone for our
final meeting of the year.
Let’s
keep History alive in Barnstead! All are welcome. For information
call 269-5441.
Potential Democratic Candidate Information Night
Are you
a local Democrat who has ever wondered about running for State
Representative? Now is your chance to become informed. NH
Representative Howard Moffett (D) from Loudon will speak on Monday,
November 6th about what it’s like to be in the state legislature,
what the role entails, what time commitments are involved, what it’s
like to run a successful campaign in this area, and to answer your
questions.
The
guest speaker will be followed by action items and community
organizing.
This
meeting of the Tri-Town Democrats of Barnstead, Gilmanton, and Alton
will be held at the Barnstead Town Hall at 108 South Barnstead Road
in Barnstead. Come for socializing and potluck any time between 6:15
pm and 6:30 pm. The meeting runs from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm.
The
meeting is open to any and all residents of Barnstead, Alton, and
Gilmanton who consider themselves moderate, liberal, or progressive
Democrats or like-minded Independents. Potluck items to share are
encouraged but not required. For more information, email
[email protected] or
visit the “Barnstead, Alton, and Gilmanton Democrats” Facebook page.
Oscar Foss Memorial Library News
Children’s Programs
Our
Toddler Time and Story Hour programs have begun at the library.
Toddler Time is Tuesdays at 10:30am for children up to 3yrs and
Story Hour is Wednesdays at 10:00am for children 3yrs and older.
These programs run weekly throughout the school year, with some
exceptions during holidays and school vacations. Please check our
online calendar at oscarfoss.org
for a full schedule. Come join us
for some stories, music & movement, and arts & crafts fun! If you
have any questions, contact Christy at 603-269-3900 or email
[email protected].
Middle
School Writers Club
The
Middle School Writers Club meets on the second Thursday of each
month from 5:30-6:15pm. Meetings will involve writing exercises,
time to share what you’re writing and get feedback, and an
opportunity to have your work published in our newsletter! This
group is geared towards ages 9-13. If you have any questions,
contact Jerissa at 603-269-3900 or email
[email protected].
Middle
School Graphic Novel Club
The
Middle School Graphic Novels Club meets on the third Wednesday of
each month at 3:45pm. Join Maddison in discussing and discovering
interesting graphic novels. This group is geared towards ages 9-13.
If you have any questions, contact Maddison at 603-269-3900 or email
[email protected].
Teen
Writer’s Group
The
Teen Writer’s Group meets at the library on the first Thursday of
each month at 6:30pm. Teens 14-18 years are welcome to attend for
sharing, discussing and improving their writing. If you have any
questions, contact Lindsey at 603-269-3900 or email
[email protected].
Teen
Advisory Group
The
OFML Teen Advisory Group is a group of teens ages 12-18 who assist
the library with a number of things such as Program Development,
Teen Tech Advisor, and YA Collection Development. You can also help
out by shelving and covering books, setting up for programs or
assisting with preparations for some of our children’s programs.
Participation looks great on college applications, and everything
qualifies for community service hours! Meetings are held the fourth
Thursday of the month at 7pm. You can get started by filling out the
form online at www.oscarfoss.org
or at the circulation desk in the library. If you have any
questions, contact Lindsey at 603-269-3900 or email
[email protected].
Adult
Book Club
The
Adult Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm here
at the library. If you have any questions, please call 603-269-3900
or email [email protected].
Please
call the library (269-3900) or visit our website (oscarfoss.org) for
more information about any of our programs or events. There is
always something happening at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library!
Library hours are; Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am-6pm, Thursday and
Friday: 12pm-8pm, Saturday: 10am-1pm, Sunday and Monday: closed.
Congregational Church Of North Barnstead Pumpkin And Pine Church
Fair
Come
join neighbors and friends at the Annual Pumpkin and Pine Church
Fair!
Congregational Church of North Barnstead, 504 North Barnstead Road,
Saturday, November 4 from 9 - 2
Serving
homemade items for Breakfast and Lunch in our Cafe - Silent Auction,
Door prize, Raffles, Handmade items from Ghana, Africa, pies and
baked goods, Christmas items, jewelry. Old and new treasures
await you at the Fair!
This
annual fundraiser helps the church serve people in our community and
beyond - plus send kids to camp!
Some
items up for grabs in this year’s Silent Auction are: Vintage
table, Lladro figurine, paintings by local artists, kitchen items,
Vermont teddy bear, quality skincare products, gift cards, German
cut glass table set and the list goes on...
We
accept debit and credit cards.
Please
contact April at [email protected] for
more information.
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