The Missions Committee of the Barnstead Parade
Congregational Church will be holding their 34th Annual Fall Fair at the
Church on the Parade Grounds on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 9 AM to
1 PM. There will be a craft table, a Christmas corner, a “kids” shopping
table, new items for the Bottom Drawer and a food table with home baked
goodies and homemade jams and jellies. We will have coffee and homemade
donuts for sale, also sandwiches and homemade corn chowder for lunch.
This Fair
helps benefit our Mission Projects. Hope to see you there.
Hypnotist Plays
“Mind Games” With High School Students
Paul Ramsay
will bring his unique brand of stage hypnotism to the Prospect Mountain
High School Auditorium on November 20 at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 in
advance (main office) or $12 at the door.
Oscar Foss Memorial Library News
Writer’s
Workshop
On
Thursday, November 20th the Oscar Foss Memorial Library will be hosting
a Writer’s Workshop from 6-8pm. We are pleased to have local author and
publisher Kristina Schram here to participate in the discussion and to
answer any questions about the writing process. Writers of all ages are
welcome and everyone is encouraged to bring a sample of their writing to
share. November is “National Novel Writing Month”, so it’s the perfect
time to get those creative thoughts flowing and start writing!
Lego Club
The next
Lego Club will be on Friday, November 21st from 3-4:30pm. We will
provide the Legos and display the children’s creative constructions in
the library. Sign up is not required, so just come on down and start
building!
The library
will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for
the Thanksgiving holiday.
Please call
the library (269-3900) or visit our website (oscarfoss.org) for more
information about these or any of our other programs or events. There is
always something happening at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library! Library
Hours are: Monday; 2pm-8pm, Tuesday & Wednesday; 10am-5pm, Thursday;
5pm-8pm, Friday; 2pm-5pm, Saturday; 9am-Noon.
Letter To The Editor
Thank you
to everyone who came out and voted. We had a great turnout with over
1700 ballots being cast in Barnstead. As your State Representative, I
welcome you to call with any questions or concerns you may have. I may
be reached at (603) 776-8989. Thank you again for the privilege to
represent you.
Sincerely,
Representative Guy Comtois
Greater Lakes Child Advocacy Center (GLCAC) Announces Annual Festival Of
Trees
November
21-23, at Sticks and Stones Farm, 107 White Oak Road, Center Barnstead.
Join us and
get your holiday spirit on amongst the beautifully decorated trees and
lighted displays! Visit with Santa; enjoy hot cocoa, cider and homemade
baked goodies, caroling, wagon rides, toasting marshmallows over a
bonfire and more! Donations of hats, scarves, mittens, gently worn coats
and boots will be collected at The Giving Tree.
Hours of
the event are: Friday, Nov. 21, 4-8; Saturday, Nov.22, 1-8; Sunday, Nov.
23, 1-6
Admission
is $5/person, $20/family
*Businesses
or individuals wishing to purchase and decorate a tree, the deadline is
Nov. 14th. Information and forms are available on the farm website
listed below.
All
proceeds from the festival will benefit the Greater Lakes Child Advocacy
Center, a local non-profit whose mission is to break the cycle of abuse
by improving prosecution rates and helping those affected by abuse on a
path to healing. The GLCAC strives to reduce the traumatic effects of
sexual and physical abuse and exposure to violence by creating a safe
and child-friendly environment where children can talk to a trained
professional forensic interviewer, streamlining the investigation
process and coordinating services for families. In addition the GLCAC
also offers programs for parents, agencies, and community groups to
promote awareness of child abuse and how to recognize, react
responsibly, and prevent it.
The GLCAC
has served children and families in Belknap County since 2005. To date,
over 1500 children affected by abuse have benefitted from their
services. Many thanks to Sticks and Stones Farm and the myriad of
community members who support the GLCAC and its mission in the fight
against child abuse.
For more
information about the Festival of Trees, Sticks and Stones Farm or The
Greater Lakes Child Advocacy Center, visit us at
www.sticksandstonesfarm.net and
http://cac-nh.org/